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films NO[at]SPAM onarom.com
12/16/2004 3:04:03 PM
Is this possible using only C# Express?


I recently downloaded express, having been a VS 2003 user for a few
years.


I converted a project to express to test out some of the new language
features and would like to package it for deployment as a regular MSI
install file as I have done countless times with VS.


My actual setup project in the solutions is greyed out and it says it
can not find that project template. At first I figured it was just
because there was a new machanism, but apparently there is NO mechanism
to deploy projects.


Is that true?


If it is I am very sad at the marketing hyberbole around the express
line. It specifically states as long as I use my stuff as a hobbiest,
non-profit, etc etc... which this project is (A free game editor), ...
I am confused.


Why leave this out? Should I move over to installsheild or some other
free system of deployment? Do any currently work with the express line?


Can I even try to deploy my project using VS 2003 even thoughit is
built with express (I am assuming a big fat no here).
Any help is appreciated.
Ken Halter
12/22/2004 9:40:44 AM
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Most likely because Express products are in BETA. I've never seen a BETA
version of any development package allow deployment of apps created with
that BETA.

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Marketting? Aren't the Express downloads free to anyone with an internet
connection?


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