Installer (programming language)
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Installer is a scripting language developed by Sylvan Technical Arts and published by Commodore International for AmigaOS. It was first introduced in version 2.1 of AmigaOS in 1992.[1] Its syntax is based on the LISP programming language.
A compatible re-implementation, InstallerLG, remains under active development as of October 2018.[2]
Example script
The following example, taken from the developer guide, demonstrates directory creation with user prompts:
(makedir "T:fred"
(prompt "I will now create the directory \"T:Fred\"")
(help @makedir-help)
(infos)
(confirm)
)Related tools
The InstallerGen tool provides a graphical alternative to writing scripts manually.[3]
References
- ↑ "A Neutral Look at Operating Systems". Wikibooks.
- ↑ Söder, Ola. "InstallerLG repository". GitHub.
- ↑ "Aminet - util/misc/InstallerGen.lha". aminet.net.