Proposed Solution for Windows Installers

Some regulars to the php-gtk channel have been discussing a means to
standardize installation of php-gtk apps. By standardizing installation
methods we hope to:

1.	Eliminate unnecessary installations of PHP
2.	Ease upgrading troubles
3.	Minimize PHP breakage due to multiple installs
4.	And generally keep installations from being overly bloated

 

It has been proposed that an "official" php-gtk installer for Windows be
created to help newer users. This installer would implement a standard
method of identifying and locating preexisting PHP installs so as to
avoid an overabundance of installs. This standardized method would be
documented well enough to allow more advanced users to create their own
installer if they choose to do so and still have the ability to track
PHP installs already on the computer. 

 

Please let me know what you think and if you are interested in
developing the installer/standards.

 

Jace