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.cite-ref-1[1] Its syntax is based on the LISP programming language.
A compatible re-implementation, InstallerLG, remains under active development as of October 2018.cite-ref-2[2]
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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
References
cite-note-11. ↑ "A Neutral Look at Operating Systems". Wikibooks.
cite-note-22. ↑ citerefs-derSöder, Ola. "InstallerLG repository". GitHub.
cite-note-33. ↑ "Aminet - util/misc/InstallerGen.lha". aminet.net.
External links
• Amiga Technologies V43.3 Installer development package
• InstallerLG alternative
• MUI alternative