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> Microsoft really needs to revamp the way software is installed on Windows, and make it all work the same way. They did, it's called MSIX and there are appare
by naikrovek 6y ago
> Microsoft really needs to revamp the way software is installed on Windows, and make it all work the same way.
They did, it's called MSIX and there are apparently few HN commenters aware of it, especially among those that complain about installing things on Windows. I'm not referring to the comment I replied to.
- aboringusername 6y agoGreat. So now we have: * MSI * EXE * MSU * AppX * Windows Features * dism * Windows Update * SCCM Deployments * MSIX. So now everyone uses MSIX? Or are there still a combination of all of the above being used today? Creating a new standard is one thing, enforcing it is another. It's like XKCD 927, just yet another option to add to the list. [1]: https://xkcd.com/927/ https://xkcd.com/927/
- naikrovek 6y agoOh God, choice! Options! They're so awful! Why don't Microsoft force one standard on everyone, so we can complain about a lack of options instead of complaining about having too many options? Why are multiple options a bad thing? Seriously.
- aksss 6y agoYou forgot about Microsoft InTune.. basically cloud-based SCCM. It has its own packager as well. Basically wraps up MSIs. https://github.com/Microsoft/Microsoft-Win32-Content-Prep-Tool https://github.com/Microsoft/Microsoft-Win32-Content-Prep-To...
- fomine3 6y agoNot to forget ClickOnce!
- 2fast4you 6y agoCan we add “Windows Optional Features” to that list? It’s basically “Windows Features”, except everything has a different name
- donmcronald 6y agoAnything that requires an old school code signing certificate is DOA IMO. A website, GitHub account, MS account, etc. are better indicators of trustworthiness than some LLC. EV code signing certificates are a money grab and anyone willing to spend a few dollars on an LLC + certificate can distribute all the adware / malware they want. We need a trust / verification system that's built for more than grabbing money out of the pockets of developers.
- mavhc 6y agoPity Microsoft don't use it then. I've never seen an MSIX. You could tell they were screwed when even Microsoft didn't use MSI after they invented it.