Quickly Create Native, Multiplatform Installer Packages

BitRock InstallBuilder is a development tool for building crossplatform installers for desktop and server software. With InstallBuilder, you can quickly create professional installers for Linux, Windows, Mac OS X, Solaris and other platforms from a single project file and build environment. In addition to installers, InstallBuilder will generate RPM and Debian packages and multiplatform CDs/DVDs. Its new automatic update functionality makes it easy to deliver updates directly to your users once they have your software installed

Features

• Multiplatform
  Generate installers for all target platforms from a single project file. Create all your installers from a single build environment!
• Language Independent
  InstallBuilder installers can install applications written in any language, including: Java, PHP, Perl, Python, Ruby, C/C++ and .NET/Mono.
• Quick Build
  Changes to installer functionality can be tested without repacking all of the files, speeding the build and test cycle.
• Component selection
  Allow users to choose which components to install. Reuse components across installers to speed development.
• Self contained
  InstallBuilder installers do not require a Java Runtime. They are completely self-contained and have no external dependencies.
• Build system integration
  InstallBuilder can easily be integrated into in house build and test systems, including ANT.
• RPM and DEB generation
  In addition to installers, generate RPM and Debian packages directly from installer project files.
• Auto-update functionality
  Deliver updates to users once they have your software installed to ensure they are always running the best available version.
• Desktop integration
  InstallBuilder installers provide native look and feel and desktop integration for Windows, KDE, and Gnome.
• Customize your installer
  Add your own splash screen, icons and slideshow to your installers to present a professional image and make a great first impression.
• Optimized installers
  InstallBuilder installers are optimized in size and speed and do not require a self-extraction step. This reduces download, startup and installation time.
• Built-in actions
  Built-in actions make it easy to implement commonly required installation functionality across all platforms.
• Multiple installation modes
  InstallBuilder installers will automatically run in GUI, text and unattended modes, making your application easy to install in any environment.