Distributing My App - Verification...
Ok, so let's say I've got a project that when built, puts "MyKillerC#App.exe" in the bin -> release folder. Now I want to turn around, zip that up and post it for downloading from a website for others to download and use.
Questions:
Should I include a note that says words to the effect of "You need to download and install the .NET 2.0 installer from Microsoft in order for this application to run"
I have an about box that has the app name, version number, my name and email address in it. Am I required to have anything else in there, like an acknowledgement that "This app was written using Microsoft's Visual C# 2005 Express Edition"
Anything else I should do and/or keep in mind before handing out MyKillerC#App.exe
Thanks...
- Chip
Distributing My App - Verification...
_jesse
Yep you can use the first option and just include notes on what the application needs. Another way would be to use the clickonce system to pakage up the application. Or look at one of the comercial systems.
devgrp
Thanks Brendan - I'll take another look at the Clickonce options. Even though I don't plan on distributing on removable media, maybe the output file for that choice will do what I need...( ) (I don't expect drive share or web to be of any help at all)
- Chip
The D
Thanks Glenn,
When I read the documentation for Clickonce, it ran through three distribution options - web, shared drive or removable media. I don't intend on using any of the above, so I assumed I was S.O.L., and had to get by with just giving someone my executable and telling them to make sure they had the .NET framework installed on their machine.
- Chip
Alan Grosz
It is generally a good idea to have a note somewhere about your application regarding its system requirements, even if the only critical one is the 2.0 Framework.
I would highly recommend using ClickOnce if possible as it does allow the detection to see if you’ve got the 2.0 Framework installed and if not will help you install it before installing or running your app.
As for giving credit to Microsoft for your app being built in C# Express... no, you don't have to, the distribution rights for apps made in the Express Editions is identical to that of apps made in higher end (and paid for) versions... royalty free. No doubt they would appreciate it though, but it is up to you.