MSIX package distribution #15660
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Podman can be installed on Windows using an MSI. |
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What do you mean with that - is there an obligation to only use Would it not be possible to use a different tool? (e.g. |
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A friendly reminder that this issue had no activity for 30 days. |
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The PR isnt here yet, but wix is going to be used instead of the current msitools built deliverable. |
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We are in the process of introducing a new signed installer. We aren't yet looking at msix. One of the challenges with this mechanism is that it is limited. We can not execute any custom code such as enabling WSL on behalf of the user. For this reason, the installer approach is likely to be our preferred option. As to providing a secondary alternative, even with the move to wix, msix requires a completely separate toolchain, so it would involve some non-trivial development effort to introduce. Due to these factors, the priority isn't high, but this can always change if we see a high interest (or contributors volunteer to work on this). |
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I am going to move this to a discussion at this point rather then having it as an issue. |
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Is this a BUG REPORT or FEATURE REQUEST? (leave only one on its own line)
/kind feature
Description
Request to package the windows version in an MSIX installer rather than via a MSI installer.
MSIX packages have better integration with the Windows OS and have advantages for updates and removal. Overall their install experience feels smoother.
See https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/msix/overview for the details.
Additional environment details (AWS, VirtualBox, physical, etc.):
Windows
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