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Flyspray is an uncomplicated, web-based bug tracking system for assisting with software development.


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he Windows Installer XML (WiX) is a toolset that builds Windows installation packages from XML source code. The toolset supports a command line environment that developers may integrate into their build processes to build MSI and MSM setup packages.


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Nvin Installer is the only opensource installer that allows you to create 100% pure Microsoft Windows Installer (.MSI) format software installers.


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]]> http://apps.open-libraries.com/nvin-installer-2/feed/ 0 Make a Native Windows Installer For Your Applications with these Open Source Tools http://apps.open-libraries.com/make-a-native-windows-installer-for-your-applications-with-these-open-source-tools/ http://apps.open-libraries.com/make-a-native-windows-installer-for-your-applications-with-these-open-source-tools/#comments Sun, 25 Oct 2009 15:50:14 +0000 js guy http://apps.open-libraries.com/make-a-native-windows-installer-for-your-applications-with-these-open-source-tools/ ]]>
Create Native windows executable installers for your applications with these greate opensource tools.

1. NInstall



A project to produce an open source package that can compete with the commercial installer products under Windows using the windows installer (msi files).



2. Windows Installer XML



he Windows Installer XML (WiX) is a toolset that builds Windows installation packages from XML source code. The toolset supports a command line environment that developers may integrate into their build processes to build MSI and MSM setup packages.



3. Nvin Installer

Nvin Installer is the only opensource installer that allows you to create 100% pure Microsoft Windows Installer (.MSI) format software installers.



4. DreamShield

DreamShield Installation System is a project to enable effective deployment of applications of next generation, designed with Microsoft ®. NET Framework v 2.0 or higher.



5. Inno Setup

Inno Setup is a free installer for Windows programs. First introduced in 1997, Inno Setup today rivals and even surpasses many commercial installers in feature set and stability.



6. InstallJammer

InstallJammer is a multiplatform GUI installer designed to be completely cross-platform and function on Windows and most all versions of UNIX with support for MacOS X coming soon.



7. Nullsoft Scriptable Install System

Nullsoft Scriptable Install System (NSIS) is a script-driven Windows installation system with minimal overhead backed by Nullsoft, the creators of Winamp. NSIS has risen to popularity as a widely used alternative to commercial and proprietary products like InstallShield.

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A project to produce an open source package that can compete with the commercial installer products under Windows using the windows installer (msi files).


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Windows Installer XML Web Site
Windows Installer XML Download

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Nvin Installer is the only opensource installer that allows you to create 100% pure Microsoft Windows Installer (.MSI) format software installers.
Nvin Installer Web Site
Nvin Installer Download

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DreamShield Installation System is a project to enable effective deployment of applications of next generation, designed with Microsoft ®. NET Framework v 2.0 or higher. For this DreamShield offers features such as automatic installation of runtimes. NET Framework and the possibility of extending indefinitely the IDE, the compiler installation and setup wizard through plugins written in any of the languages. NET.


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DreamShield Installation System is a project to enable effective deployment of applications of next generation, designed with Microsoft ®. NET Framework v 2.0 or higher. Pour cela DreamShield offre des fonctionnalités telles que l installation automatique des runtimes du .NET Framework et la possibilité d étendre à l infini l EDI, le compilateur d installation et l assistant d installation grâce à des plugins écrits dans n importe lequel des langages .NET . For this DreamShield offers features such as automatic installation of runtimes. NET Framework and the possibility of extending indefinitely the IDE, the compiler installation and setup wizard through plugins written in any of the languages. NET.
DreamShield Web Site
DreamShield Download

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Inno Setup is a free installer for Windows programs. First introduced in 1997, Inno Setup today rivals and even surpasses many commercial installers in feature set and stability.

Key features:

  • Support for all versions of Windows in use today: 7, 2008 R2, Vista, XP, 2008, 2003, 2000, Me, 98, 95, and NT 4.0. (No service packs are required.)
  • Extensive support for installation of 64-bit applications on the 64-bit editions of Windows. Both the x64 and Itanium architectures are supported. (On the Itanium architecture, Service Pack 1 or later is required on Windows Server 2003 to install in 64-bit mode.)
  • Supports creation of a single EXE to install your program for easy online distribution. Disk spanning is also supported.
  • Standard Windows 2000/XP-style wizard interface.
  • Customizable setup types, e.g. Full, Minimal, Custom.
  • Complete uninstall capabilities.
  • Installation of files:
    Includes integrated support for “deflate”, bzip2, and 7-Zip LZMA file compression. The installer has the ability to compare file version info, replace in-use files, use shared file counting, register DLL/OCX s and type libraries, and install fonts.
  • Creation of shortcuts anywhere, including in the Start Menu and on the desktop.
  • Creation of registry and .INI entries.
  • Running other programs before, during or after install.
  • Support for multilingual installs, including right-to-left language support.
  • Support for passworded and encrypted installs.
  • Support for digitally signed installs and uninstalls.
  • Silent install and uninstall.
  • Unicode installs. (Windows 2000/XP or later)
  • Integrated Pascal scripting engine option for advanced run-time install and uninstall customization.
  • Full source code


    Inno Setup Web Site
    Inno Setup Download

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