Hi all

I have developed a PHP browser-based installer for Smarty, which you can read about at http://www.medianna.eu/htdocs/warlock/warlock.en.php.

This installer does more than just installing the libraries! Just download a copy from http://www.medianna.eu/htdocs/warlock/downloads.en.php and see for yourself.

The installer is not finished as there's further development, bug fixes, removal of legacy code from early development and testing work to do; as well as code review. Nevertheless, the installer has undergone some test work and has been found to be capable of installing on Windows, Unix/Linux and shared (rented) servers.

The main reason for making this annoucement prior to completion of the installer, is that I require assistance from development engineers, testers and language translators to make it possible to release a production version.

I would also like ideas for an example website that is installed with Smarty, which covers more than Smarty as it is intended to show the integration with XHTML, CSS and have attributes that are typically required for professional web sites.

This installer has taken nearly one year in the making and I would be very glad to hear from anyone that would like to work with me to see it finished and to go in to production. I am also hopeful that there will be input to improve the product as it currently stands. Naturally, credit will be given where due!

Regards

Ian Short