Re: [ajug-members]: open source software install tool?

[Ade Suyi <adepanko@yahoo.com>]

Joe,

I've had very good success with InstallAnywhere 5.5.x
from Zero G - which you mentioned.  This edition is
still free and quite capable.  It gives you the option
to package the JRE as part of your deployment; and you
can have your app deploy via browser.  The
installation is quite professional.

Good luck.

--- John Wells <jb@sourceillustrated.com> wrote:
> On Mon, 19 Apr 2004 12:29:38 -0400
> "Joe Bonds" <joe@joebonds.com> wrote:
> 
> > Have you considered Sun's Web Start?  If you
> distribute your swing app as a
> > signed jar, you can escape the sandbox
> restrictions.  If you distribute you
> > swing app as an unsigned jar, the webstart api has
> features for dodging most
> > of the sandbox restrictions.  The big plus is that
> distribution of updates
> > is then automatic.  You can even permit the app to
> be used without
> > connection to the internet.
> 
> Joe,
> 
> A good idea...but initially we want to handle JRE
> installation behind the scenes...we can't assume the
> user already has it installed or will take the steps
> necessary to install it.
> 
> Thanks to all for the suggestions.
> 
> John
> 


=====
Thanx.
Ade.


	
		
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