how do i create an installer?

[cactusfrog]

well i want to make a better tremulous installer and i am wondering how to do so. What program?

[Archangel]

no

[gimhael]

well i want to make a better tremulous installer and i am wondering how to do so. What program?

dpkg

[Archangel]

don't confuse the poor kid, he hardly knows what linux is.

[cactusfrog]

OK so i googled dpkg and I found a wikipedia article that briefly explained its the code that tells a  .dep what to do in Linux. I have used one of those files to install opera before but that's the extent of my knowledge. IF i learn how to code one of these will i be able to convert it to a .exe for windows or is that completely separate?

[gimhael]

Sorry, debian/ubuntu only, but you didn't specify the OS in your original post. You could take a look at the nullsoft installer.

[danmal]

I'd suggest installjammer (works for Mac, Linux, Windows), Nullsoft, Inno Setup or Bitrock. I've never used bitrock before but installjammer seems like the best bet out of all 4 of your options.

[Bissig]

OK so i googled dpkg and I found a wikipedia article that briefly explained its the code that tells a  .dep what to do in Linux. I have used one of those files to install opera before but that's the extent of my knowledge. IF i learn how to code one of these will i be able to convert it to a .exe for windows or is that completely separate?

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAAhahahahaha! Good one.

An .exe file is an executable file, while .deb is a debian package file. Those two have almost nothing in common. Maybe read more on Wikipedia before blasting stupid installers into the world and making others fix it for you.

[UniqPhoeniX]

Bissig: you are being an ass.

.... or is that completely separate?

Just saying "No you can't, its a totally different file." would do better.

[Bissig]

Well, he wants to serve the community. So he better be up to it. And it doesn't look like he is, if he doesn't know what an executable file is.

[danmal]

I personally don't see the problem here. An installer is a very easy thing to create and even if he doesn't do a very good job then so what? It's not going to hurt anyone if he creates a shitty installer (assuming it doesn't delete all your files of course  ). Gonna have to agree with UniqPhoeniX here. You were being a bit of an arse.

Good luck with the installer cactusfrog.