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Re: [buckminster-dev] buckminster installer

Hi, the short answer is: yes, that is what the buckminster installer is intended to be. It is however undocumented, and has an API that uses JSON to talk back to the server. It has been updated in 3.5 to use p2 to install, but its not well tested. Also, the server side parts i.e. getting java web start working, getting JSON to work, deliver all the properties etc. is not included - you would need to do that part on your own.

I should probably either remove the note from the book, or more clearly describe its state. Right now I am not sure I would recommend direct use other than looking at the code for inspiration.

- henrik


Cailliau, Dieter wrote:
There's something on p12 about a buckminster installer (see below). I can not find it anywhere.

I'm looking for a configurable webstartable installer: a thing i can host on a webserver, and when the user clicks it, it should install my application (download from my site.p2) on his machine. Is this what the "buckminster installer" promises to be, or not?

(from buckyBook)
The Buckminster installer
     The Buckminster project also provides an installer. It is designed to be started via Java Web Start or
     via a Java applet and it gets its initial parameters indirectly via a URL. Originally this installer used
     Buckminster's provisioning capabilities and before p2 this was one of very few options available when
     an external, web startable installer was wanted.
     The Buckminster installer also includes a JSON client, and is capable of engaging in a dialog with an
     smart repository and thereby present more information about what is being installed, manage a sign-
     in dialog, branding, and much more.
     The Buckminster installer is however not yet documented.


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