Re: Anyone running GIT on native Windows

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Johannes Sixt wrote:
The next big thing to think about is an installer. Does anyone have a
suggestion for a free installer tool? I only know about Microsoft's WiX
(wix.sf.net), but it requires .NET (for the developer, not the user).

The relevant choices are:

- WiX - http://wix.sourceforge.net/
- NSIS - http://nsis.sourceforge.net/
- Inno Setup - http://www.jrsoftware.org/isinfo.php

NSIS is very low level, and thus has a pretty steep learning curve. You are more or less programming machine code. However, if you invest the time and energy, the NSIS installers are best of class: fast, small and it can do anything you want.

WiX is based on .MSI technology, which is somewhat slow, but of course it works, since it's the "official" Microsoft installation format.

Inno Setup is worth a second look. I think this might be the best choice for you: relatively simple to approach, and the installers are good.

Regards,
Asger Ottar Alstrup

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