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Had a package waiting for me yesterday as well. Wasn't expecting the customised envelope, nice touch. Thanks.

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Email now on it's way. Thanks

I think when I last packaged Python (version 3.4) I just had to import the MSI directly into the CC4 management console. If you've not done this before download the python MSI and from the management console go to File -> Import -> Package. Choose CC3 package and browse for the downloaded MSI installer (you will need to change the file type drop down from CC3 package to All files to see the MSI file). Then just adjust any package properties eg. operating system type etc.

We have been rolling out an Ubiquity Unifi Video system this month. On first impressions the price and hardware seems reasonable. The software is whats letting the system down but the support forums mention an Android/iOS app coming soon and a revamped version of the management software in a few months. If your building would suit a DIY install it might be worth investigating, but the system will probably be better in a few months time.

Maybe this is an issue with how IIS is configured and it's looking for default.asp rather than default.aspx (or some other page). Could be worth checking which default pages your IIS application will serve. Not sure where this setting is off the top of my head so some researching would be required. Daniel

Many thanks for the socks, they arrived this week. Unfortunately the paper had slipped inside the envelope so my name wasn't visible without opening the envelope... so I had a strange look from the admin staff when collecting the parcel. I'm sure they are just jealous!

Some programs may have MSI files included within the executable installers. Before creating a new installer I normally try starting the installer then opening the temp directory (%temp%) to check for any MSI files that have been extracted. Another way to check is to use a program like 7zip to open the executable installer and look for an MSI file. You don't always find a suitable MSI file within the executable installer, but sometimes you get lucky.

Entry sent. Thanks in advance!

Thank you for the sweets VeryPC, found an envelope in my pigeon hole today. Nice surprise to start the week on. Daniel

I would add to the list Duplicate, with the option to link the ticket to another open ticket.

Wilkinsons do sell a kit that contains everything (except the beer ingredients) you need to get started, and it comes in 1 large box which maybe easier to wrap! Wilko Beermaking Deluxe Pack at wilko.com I've used this kit equipment and found it to be perfectly good when starting out. You will probably want to get a better quality siphon tube (which Wilko's sell) but other wise the only other item you must have is the beer ingredient kit. Depending on the kit you may need a pack of brewing sugar. Optionally I would recommend a hydrometer with trial jar (allows you to calculate how strong the drink is and tell if it's finished fermenting) and a thermometer. You don't need them, but they remove some of the guess work, all available at Wilkinsons. Then it's just a case of putting the contents of the beer kit into the fermenting bin with some water (following the instructions on the back of the pack) then adding the yeast from the kit mix ensuring the mix isn't too hot. Leave for a couple of weeks, then siphon into a pressure barrel wait a little more then drink. (Making sure to sterilize everything at each stage) You could bottle, but to start with the pressure barrel is fine. You will find some beers mature with time and often need a little longer than the instructions say to get to their best (depending on temperature etc). Unfortunately at this time of year it's going to have to be an indoors hobby so the beer doesn't get too cold.

We are using HAP9.6 and discovered that the default value in the booking systems new booking quantity spinner doesn't always set to the maximum number allowed by default but instead gets set to the maximum quantity of a previous room. To replicate this issue setup 2 rooms in the HAP booking system. First with 15 computers available and the second with 30 computers available. Opening the booking form for the second room will set the default value in the quantity spinner to 30. Open the booking form for the first room (which will correctly show 15 as the default value in the quantity spinner). Re-open the booking form for the second room and the default value in the quantity spinner now shows 15 (rather than 30). Not a major issue, but would be nice if it consistently was set the maximum available number of computers by default. Thanks in advance, Daniel

With some software you can occasionally find MSI files in the temp folder during the install, I always give that a look when trying to package some software. Run the .exe installer, just before confirming the install in the run box type %temp% (sometimes the installers use other locations for their extracted files), organise by date and look in the latest files/folders for an MSI file, then copy the MSI installer and any other related files it might be using elsewhere ready for packaging.

When ever I've taught myself a lower level language like C I've always preferred books. I haven't got any personal recommendations for the languages you've chosen but some of the books for 'Visual ' might concentrate more on interface design and include the coding as more of an after thought. Personally I prefer the books that teach you the code and then introduce the interface design once you've got a grasp of the basics. From the projects you describe you might want to look at Powershell, as that's going to be more useful from a System Admin perspective. I've not learnt it myself yet but I'm fairly familiar with vbscript which is what Powershell seems to be replacing. If you hadn't already invested in the Microsoft visual studio I would recommend python as a language to learn the basics from with plenty of real world uses and free learning resources.