tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-985159635193633235.post8701201516859433647..comments2024-03-25T00:30:02.127-07:00Comments on ISWIX: Redemption of Visual Studio Deployment ProjectsChristopher Painterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12167478740431444267noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-985159635193633235.post-76806576600210645392011-03-14T09:03:11.049-07:002011-03-14T09:03:11.049-07:00I think the term redemption may be a bit strong. ...I think the term redemption may be a bit strong. Finding a legitimate use for VDPROJ is nice but you admit it's only good because you don't have to use the bulk of its functionality. It's like saying an old, beaten-up car is still good for scrap - technically it's true but it's still a piece of junk.Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04735679916419035691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-985159635193633235.post-33464093139168935152011-03-14T09:12:58.889-07:002011-03-14T09:12:58.889-07:00I don't want to get too spiritual with the met...I don't want to get too spiritual with the metaphor but basically what I was trying to say was that:<br><br>All of the sins could be forgiven if you vowed to never use those `features` again and that what was left, however small, could be saved and have some value.<br><br>Sure, I'd never use it at my day job, but for a small project with limited needs ( including bootstrap some prereqs ), it could actually get the job done. It would pass all validation and not have unneeded custom actions. It actually wouldn't be a piece of junk install.<br><br>I just never thought I'd say that about VDPROJ.Christopher Painterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12167478740431444267noreply@blogger.com