Saving configs (was: Nexus v2)
Personally, I don't like saving preferences in the Registry, and I
always feel threatened by programs that do. For one, it makes the
program harder to uninstall. For another, there's always the danger of
trashing your OS if the PC dies in the middle of a registry write.
While the danger is small, it does exist. A separate config file stored
in the same directory as the executable removes these two constraints.
My preference is an INI file. It makes it easier for the user to make
config changes outside the program if necessary. It also makes it
easier to change configurations for different users. The format is
extensible for newer versions of your program, and it is readily
understood by most advanced users and developers. There is also an INI
library already in the archives, although I haven't used it myself (I
have my own routine that I adapt to each program). Lastly, an INI file
is much more portable than registry keys are, including across different
versions of Windows.
Just my ½ cent (inflation, ya know...),
Mike Sabal
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