Create Native windows executable installers for your applications with these greate opensource tools.
1. NInstallA 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.
http://www.installjammer.com/
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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转载于:https://www.cnblogs.com/wuhenke/archive/2010/09/14/1826289.html
