i-Installer

If you're looking for a network-aware installer application for Mac OS X 10.2 or later, then i-Installer is the tool for you. Its purpose is to install i-Packages, which are directories that end in .ii2 and contain a set of files. If you want a more detailed presentation of the application, you can check out the i-Installer Help Book.

Essentially, i-Installer is a software that can install i-Packages, which are essentially wrappers disguised as files in most applications. These packages can be updated and downloaded from remote locations, without much user intervention necessary. The i-Packages have three main functions: installation, re-configuration, and uninstallation.

Although i-Packages may be interactive, it is mostly in a limited way. i-Installer provides predefined sheets to be displayed on package windows, which allow for user input during configuration. This can be particularly useful for those installing TeX and selecting formats and languages in a GUI or installing ghostscript and being offered a choice to add TeX's type 1 fonts to an already installed ghostscript. Overall, i-Installer is a helpful tool for those looking for a networked installer on their Mac.