Is Visual Installer 1.1 Absolutly Free?
Hi friends
I just need to know about a payment for using Visual Installer 1.1. I don't understand if i pay for use it or no, or if i get some restrictions to use. i have all currents licenses and i want to install a software made in VB 6.0 Prof. Edition. Today, i'm proving with Innosetup. Is this completely free or not?
Thanks for all
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