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  1. MediaPortal 2
  2. MP2-349

Improve installation experience

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      The installation should meet the following requirements:

      * an improved installation user interface (GUI) > WPF based for maximum flexibility
      * an installation executable that is only a few 100KB for instant start when opening it from browser
      * powerful customization options, i.e.
      ** modifying the various paths like plugins and/or config directories
      * while being powerful keep simplicity and show such configurations only if the user is looking for it (advanced/custom) installation
      * download and installation of *ALL* software requirements like
      ** .NET
      ** DirectX
      ** Dokan and
      ** others if required
      * downloading required MP2 files during installation
      * provide easy access to installation log, even if the setup has not been started using the log parameter switch
      * offer tabs with extended information while downloading and installing
      ** integrate youtube videos showing
      *** First steps / Getting Started / First configurations
      *** Introduce / Present "Whats new"
      *** ...
      ** provide same / similar infos integrated as web pages / screenshots / slideshows as well for users that do not have enough bandwidth and/or don't like videos

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