Index: Doc/distutils/apiref.rst
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 .. module:: distutils.command.bdist_msi
    :synopsis: Build a binary distribution as a Windows MSI file
 
+.. class:: bdist_msi(Command)
 
-.. % todo
+   Builds a `Windows Installer`_ (.msi) binary package.
 
+   .. _Windows Installer: http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc185688(VS.85).aspx
 
+   In most cases, the ``bdist_msi`` installer is a better choice than the 
+   ``bdist_wininst`` installer, because it provides better support for 
+   Win64 platforms, allows administrators to perform non-interactive
+   installations, and allows installation through group policies.
+
+
 :mod:`distutils.command.bdist_rpm` --- Build a binary distribution as a Redhat RPM and SRPM
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