How to make an installation package(*.exe) for Windows, Linux, Mac

[eranga262154]

Hi all,

I think this sub-forum is the best place to add my question, because I don't know that I have to use another software to do this.

I have an application which has few number of files and folders. I want to make a single installation package to distribute it as a *.exe file. So I need to set the installation path in system drive program files folder and so on. How can I do it.

Thanks.

[visualAd]

It depends what language you have used. Also, you won't be able to make an install that works on Linux, Windows and Mac. Each OS is different and you will no doubt need to create separate one for each.

[eranga262154]

Ok, actually my application is built by using Java. Initially I want to create a installation package for Windows. Do you have any clue for me.

[visualAd]

A nice step by step guide: http://www.codeguru.com/forum/showth...hreadid=279029

Because you are using Java the code will likely run on Linux, Windows and Mac. If you want to have an installer Wizard you will need to create this in Java and have the installing batch script run it from the command line.

[eranga262154]

Thanks for the information. I'll go through and try to find a solution.

[Lord Orwell]

Mac is set up totally different than windows. There are no dependencies. Everything about your program is stored in your program's directory. If you want to delete it, simply delete the directory. the standard method for distribution of mac software is now Virtual Drives. You "mount" them and then drag the contents to your application folder.
The RPM package seems to be the new default method of distribution on Linux.

[k1ll3rdr4g0n]

Mac is set up totally different than windows. There are no dependencies. Everything about your program is stored in your program's directory. If you want to delete it, simply delete the directory. the standard method for distribution of mac software is now Virtual Drives. You "mount" them and then drag the contents to your application folder.
The RPM package seems to be the new default method of distribution on Linux.

Slow down there cowboy. RPM is not the 'default', every distro has its own preferred package format. Debian/ubuntu likes deb. Red Hat/Fedora Core likes RPM. Some distros do allow crossinstall of packages, ie you can install RPMs on debian but its a hassle. Your mileage may vary.

[Lord Orwell]

ubuntu also supports them. It seems to be possible to install the installer program on all of them now.