[Braun]

Greetings
I from Ukraine, I wish to create the to a repository. Whether you know where it is possible to read through a full management with all commands and codes?
Please send me the link to this resource on email - braun@ua.fm a subject - a repository
I shall be very grateful!!!

[HotStuff2]

Originally Posted by CyberGreg

The date field has never been required, it's an optional field. I don't use it in any of my packages. The MD5 hash key will become mandatory in some future Installer app update so you should get in the habit of adding it.

Good to know, but how to create it on Vista?

Originally Posted by CyberGreg

I looked at the download and the "Embark" app is already set to exec so you don't need to put the extra line in the install script. If you are still having a problem it is most likely related to the actual zip file. What software are you using to create the zip file on your Vista PC?

I know, I took it out. I'm using WinZip.

Originally Posted by CyberGreg

Update....
Actually... if nothing has changed and the files I'm looking at are current then your problem is the size key. You have 40897 in your plist file. The file I downloaded from the link in your plist file is 28225

I know, I had it originally set to 28225, and tried the "uncompressed" size (40897) instead. Neither works, same error.

[CyberGreg]

Originally Posted by HotStuff2

Good to know, but how to create it on Vista?

Google search - take your pick

I know, I took it out. I'm using WinZip.

That probably is a problem. HighTymes can not use WinZip for any of his packages anymore and ended up taking his source offline

I know, I had it originally set to 28225, and tried the "uncompressed" size (40897) instead. Neither works, same error.

Something about teaching and fishing and then going to the fish market or something... comes to mind..... and in the words of Nick Burns MOVE!!!!!

Took your download and got the app.
Made a new folder, called it BeeJive_v1.0, put the BeeJive.app into it.
Made a "ditto" zip, called BeeJive_v1.0.zip from the folder.
Created a test source: web.mac.com/gregmeach/BeeJive.xml

Installed app - worked fine
Tested app - worked fine
Uninstalled app - worked fine

Good luck

[HotStuff2]

thanks for the link - I that'll help a lot! WinZip very well could be the problem, but what should I use on Vista? (Side note, BTW: I actually helped develop WinZip, and I'm listed in the acknowledgements. Unfortunately, Corel bought Nico out and it's gone "corporate", so I don't do anything with it anymore LOL)

edit: Yep, it HAS to be WinZip. I downloaded the ZIP file you created, put it on my server, and changed my code to match (wasn't very much different though), and sure enough, it installs just fine.

Now I just need to figure out what to use to zip files besides WinZip...

[CyberGreg]

try Stuffit, I think you can set it to make .zip files. You could also use any flavor of *nix in a virtual server

[HotStuff2]

Thanks Greg, I really appreciate it. As a test, I'm creating different colored icons for it (green, blue, and orange), and will have each one as it's own installer; that way, I should be able to test creation of ZIP files with StuffIt (which I've used before.)

edit: Ohhh, just remembered: I've got 7-Zip installed. Gonna try that first.

edit: Don't think it's working....gonna try Stuffit.

[CyberGreg]

Cool - another option is to see if you can get an old(er) DOS version of PKZip and try that. However you'd have to use the command prompt with your shiny new Vista PC but I bet you can handle it.

[HotStuff2]

Good point. PKWare has SecureZIP as well, which runs in Windows. Gonna D/L that and try it. Weird that WinZip is causing those problems; would really like to know "why", if for nothing more than my own curiosity.

Someone really should write a tutorial on how to create a repository...I'd do it, but c'mon, does it look like I should be telling people how to do it?

Thanks again, Greg! You've been an immense help.

[LimitedEditioniPhone_com]

I am using windows xp built in zip utility. I right click the file and hit send to zip. Could that be a problem. Also could you look at my xml and let me know whats wrong? http://limitededitioniphone.com/lei.xml

[CyberGreg]

Originally Posted by HotStuff2

Good point. PKWare has SecureZIP as well, which runs in Windows. Gonna D/L that and try it. Weird that WinZip is causing those problems; would really like to know "why", if for nothing more than my own curiosity.

Someone really should write a tutorial on how to create a repository...I'd do it, but c'mon, does it look like I should be telling people how to do it?

Thanks again, Greg! You've been an immense help.

n/p

MMi Guide for Creating an Installer Source

[LimitedEditioniPhone_com]

Got it working... Now on to adding more mods.

[CyberGreg]

Originally Posted by LimitedEditioniPhone_com

Got it working... Now on to adding more mods.

It would be more helpful if you mentioned what you did to fix your problem and are you able to install zip files made by Windows XP?

[LimitedEditioniPhone_com]

Yeah I can install zip files made by windows xp. I accidentally had two instances of scripts in a row. still wondering how I can view i.unlock.no's xml file. I would like to add a few of them to mine.

[CyberGreg]

Originally Posted by LimitedEditioniPhone_com

Yeah I can install zip files made by windows xp. I accidentally had two instances of scripts in a row. still wondering how I can view i.unlock.no's xml file. I would like to add a few of them to mine.

Add the source, refresh Installer, exit Installer, grab /var/root/Library/Installer/RemotePackages.plist, Seach for all the i.unlock.no packages.

[LimitedEditioniPhone_com]

Greg can you help me get themes to work? I tried all day yesterday. If you could just look at this xml and tell me whats wrong that would be great!
http://limitededitioniphone.com/test.xml

Its like its not letting me create folders or something