Re: installation software

I think that I now have automatic cgi installation of php on IIS sussed. I have a visual basic script that runs under the windows scripting host (wscript - which should be present on all systems which have IIS4 or later). The script is run by the installation software and takes command line parameters which specify the location of php.exe and a list of file extensions to map. It then walks through the entire metabase, and each time it finds a node with a scriptmap defined, it pops up a window asking the user if they want to add the php mapping to that location. If the user answers 'yes' then the specified file extensions are mapped to the php.exe at that node. This script along with the installation software should add up to a pretty painless experience for IIS users. I need to do a similar script for PWS - this time working on the registry, which I will need volunteers to test. Similarly, I need to work up something which edits Apache's http.conf. If anyone wants to include support for other web servers in the installation software, then they need to write a script/program which takes the location of the php.exe, and a list of file extensions as commoand line parameters, and then configures the web server appropriately, providing further interaction with the user if required. Tomorrow, when I've cleaned up the VB script (my first ever!), I'll post it to the list to see if anyone can spot any flaws, or pitfalls. Cheers -- Phil Driscoll Dial Solutions +44 (0)113 294 5112 http://www.dialsolutions.com http://www.dtonline.org