Re: Give HTML CD-ROM an "installer" look
Re: Give HTML CD-ROM an "installer" look
- Subject: Re: Give HTML CD-ROM an "installer" look
- From: Iceberg-Dev <email@hidden>
- Date: Sat, 24 Jan 2009 01:01:58 +0100
On Jan 23, 2009, at 10:01 PM, Mark Petereit wrote:
I have created some HTML content that I need to distribute on
CDROM. The CDROM needs to work on Macs and PCs. In the root I have
an index.htm file and a folder that contains all of the contents.
My jacket instructions tell people they need to insert the CD-ROM,
then click on the index.htm file. Pretty boring.
I have noticed when downloading Mac .dmg files of applications over
the internet, that when the download completes, the .dmg is mounted
and automatically opened to reveal the installation screen. Often
times, this installation screen has the application icon and a
shortcut to the Application folder, usually with an arrow
suggesting to the user that they should drag the app icon to the
Application shortcut to install it. The better implementations have
other graphics, company logos and miscellaneous information, etc.
What I would like to know is if it's possible to create that same
type of experience for my CD-ROM content. Ideally, I'd like that
window to pop up as soon as the CD-ROM is inserted and mounted. I
know that Mac doesn't do "autorun" of an application, but I was
hoping it could at least automatically open a default folder -- a
folder that with rich graphical content and layout alongside the
icon to launch the default HTM file.
I hope my description makes sense. I would REALLY appreciate any
assistance you can offer
For Hybrid Mac and PC CD/DVD and auto-reveal of the contents of the
CD/DVD, Toast is the best solution IMHO. Sure, you can do it with the
command line, if you don't mind ruining your eyes and spending more
times doing it with the Terminal.
My $0.02
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