Re: Windows installer: NSIS vs .msi

[Rex Dieter]

Angus Leeming wrote:

But this will involve me in a lot more work with NSIS getting to grips 
with optional installation of components. I'm running out of 
LyX-time. I'm also running out of NSIS-enthusiasm.

While having any sort of installer is better than none at all, I'd 
suggest future effort re: Windows installers aim for an .msi target 
(Microsoft Installer) format.

Then, those of us in AD environments can enjoy pain-free deployment to 
(all) client machines.  (-:

-- Rex

p.s.  I'll be doing it myself for lyx-1.3.6 as a proof-of-concept (using 
the Advanced Installer tool).