Automatic installation of software

[natan770]

Hi;

I've just launched a free tool to autamatize the deployment (download, installation and configuration)

of great open-source and freeware software to XP computers. So far, more than 50 softs are ready.

Please, see for yourself :

http://www.windowsdream.com

Edited November 28, 2005 by natan770

[selanec]

Use MultiSet.

MultiSet is an automatic program installer with a simple and convenient interface. Very often it takes a lot of time for a user to install the necessary programs after installing the operating system. And at the same time a user needs to change discs in CD-ROM and DVD-ROM drives, enter registration data and make routine tasks, which takes a lot of time. MultiSet will install all the necessary programs automatically. And at that you will not have to write a single line of code!

Edited November 25, 2005 by Martin L

[natan770]

Well, this is not exactly the same thing. The SysAngel Software Updater downloads software that has been packaged specially for that purpose (only MSI). That's why the installs are painless and 100% automatic, without even a single line of code to write.

I personally have to maintain these MSI packages... so I believe that when you install a Windows system for a relative or friend, and do not want to come back every time there's a software update / install to do, it's quite convenient a solution. And... since the softs are all opensource / freeware, I keep everything free, and give the packages and the Updater for free too.

http://www.windowsdream.com

[dirtwarrior]

I see that there is an installer. It must not be available yet, It is mentioned but not shown. Is the installer made to install apps at the same time windows is installed?

[natan770]

I see that there is an installer. It must not be available yet, It is mentioned but not shown. Is the installer made to install apps at the same time windows is installed?

It's available on the download page. After you've installed it, you just have to launch it and choose what software is to be installed. Zips are downloaded and installed. It's a fast process.

But I see your point. I'll add the feature, so you'll be able to pre-choose which apps will be installed after Windows is installed, so to be usable in an unattended install with no user interaction. (You can already do so, but there's user interaction when it comes to choose the apps to add.)

Did I understand what you'd like my app to do ?

[natan770]

Hi;

I'm pleased to announce that an update of the Updater is ready.

In fact, I'd like a few people to give it a little test...

Amongst new features :

- more comfort in the GUI

- installation much more convenient (one stand-alone and automatic EXE, dotnet 2.0 included -- or not included if you don't need to install it)

- compiled with dotnet 1.1 only, so you don't have to upgrade to 2.0 if you don't want to

- a silent mode (argument: -s) to get upgrades with no questions nor GUI (but no new installation).

Think of it as a 500k soft that can complete an unattended windows installation, without the need to rebuild the CD/DVD each time there's a software update. Or think of it as something small enough to stand on a CD rather than on a DVD...

Natan -- to write to me: updater [at] windowsdream.com

http://www.windowsdream.com -- Auto-update your PC with freeware/opensource

http://ping.windowsdream.com -- Partimage Is Not Ghost

[RogueSpear]

If you are in fact serious about this project, then I would suggest you have it looked over and possibly carried on BetaNews.com, Softpedia.com, MajorGeeks.com, etc.. something. I don't want you to take this personally, but you're asking for people's First and Last names in order to get an ID. Maybe I'm wrong, but I smell a rat. Your web site is pretty bare of any real information and your WhoIs record is practically empty.

[natan770]

If you are in fact serious about this project, then I would suggest you have it looked over and possibly carried on BetaNews.com, Softpedia.com, MajorGeeks.com, etc.. something. I don't want you to take this personally, but you're asking for people's First and Last names in order to get an ID. Maybe I'm wrong, but I smell a rat. Your web site is pretty bare of any real information and your WhoIs record is practically empty.

Hi;

thank you for this feedback. You're right... well, it's only new, and time has lacked.

I'm not crazy about personal info, and by all means, you can fill the form with crap and yet get an id

But yes, this is a serious project. I work in the field of system architectures (RIS, AD, MSI), and I find it natural to share some of the projects (like the PING, or the MSI packages themselves.)

Regards

Natan

http://www.windowsdream.com -- Auto-update your PC with freeware/opensource

http://ping.windowsdream.com -- Partimage Is Not Ghost

[RogueSpear]

Well like I said.. I could be wrong but I hope you understand how hesitant people are these days to not only give out information, but to run a utility and sign up for some kind of online updating service that the utility uses, when there isn't much info to go on.

[hfrfc]

Salut et bravo pour ton soft

Existe il une version Fr ?

edit : je passe par proxy et le download ne marche pas , une fois le soft installé..

Edited November 29, 2005 by hfrfc

[natan770]

Well like I said.. I could be wrong but I hope you understand how hesitant people are these days to not only give out information, but to run a utility and sign up for some kind of online updating service that the utility uses, when there isn't much info to go on.

Hi RoqueSpear ! yes, I believe you're right. I've just added a possibility for people to download the soft without registering, and then fully using it with anonymous registration. I'll have to work on the website so to explain that in fact, only the email has some interest for me, as a way to get some feedback, or to announce improvements sometimes.

The work is going on... By the way, I've seen the good job you've done in the field of packaging. Am I allowed to include a couple of them in my list ?

Natan

http://www.windowsdream.com -- Auto-update your PC with freeware/opensource

http://ping.windowsdream.com -- Partimage Is Not Ghost

Salut et bravo pour ton soft

Existe il une version Fr ?

edit : je passe par proxy et le download ne marche pas , une fois le soft installé..

(Translation into English is below)

Salut hfrfc !

Merci beaucoup pour tes compliments. Il y aura une version fr d'ici un mois, je pense. Le temps de repenser l'allure de l'interface graphique, un peu austère actuellement.

Pour le proxy, ça a été prévu, mais pas encore documenté. Il suffit de lancer regedit.exe, et de remplir les clés HKLM\Software\Sysangel\Installer\Proxy\.

A bientôt

Natan

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Hi hfrfc !

Thanks for your compliments. There should be a French version in about one month. BTW, I'll rethink the GUI, which is not very beatiful presently, though working.

There's a possibility to use a proxy. It has not been documented yet, in fact. Just launch regedit.exe, then feed keys in HKLM\Software\Sysangel\Installer\Proxy\.

Eg.:

SERVER => 192.168.0.66

PORT => 8080

USER => mydomain\myuser

PASSWD => topsecret

Natan

http://www.windowsdream.com -- Auto-update your PC with freeware/opensource

http://ping.windowsdream.com -- Partimage Is Not Ghost

[RogueSpear]

You can use them if you like, just keep in mind that they do not all install in the default direcrtories or with the default Start Menu shortcuts. As you may have noticed, there are explanations for each installer as to where these things are placed.

[natan770]

You can use them if you like, just keep in mind that they do not all install in the default direcrtories or with the default Start Menu shortcuts. As you may have noticed, there are explanations for each installer as to where these things are placed.

Thank you. Well, I for myself prefer to keep up with usual directories, and modified the MSI accordingly.

[natan770]

Announcing: 6 new applications have been added to the Updater's repository:

- AdobeReader ver. 7.0.5 (Lang.: EN)

- AdobeReader Language Support ver. 7.0.5

- DVD Decrypter ver. 3.5.4.0 (Lang.: EN) (Courtesy of RoqueSpear)

- FFDShow mpeg-4 video decoder ver. 20050803 (Lang.: EN) (Courtesy of RoqueSpear)

- Firefox ver. 1.5 (Lang.: EN)

- Virtualdub ver. 1.6.11 b23774 (Lang.: EN) (Courtesy of RoqueSpear)

(All these applications can be deployed directly onto your PC through the SysAngel Updater, which you can get there: http://www.windowsdream.com. It's connected to a regularly-updated software repository, and it's free).

Regards

Natan

http://www.windowsdream.com -- Auto-update your PC with freeware/opensource

[darkhanzou]

Use MultiSet.

MultiSet is an automatic program installer with a simple and convenient interface. Very often it takes a lot of time for a user to install the necessary programs after installing the operating system. And at the same time a user needs to change discs in CD-ROM and DVD-ROM drives, enter registration data and make routine tasks, which takes a lot of time. MultiSet will install all the necessary programs automatically. And at that you will not have to write a single line of code!

A link would be nice selanec... Could you post one please?!?