BitRock Cross Platform Installer

BitRock Installbuilder is an exceptional software tool that enables you to create cross-platform installers that are user-friendly for Linux, Solaris, HP-UX, AIX, Windows, and Mac OS X. These installers are in their native binary form that can run on a wide range of operating systems, including Windows ME, 2000, XP, 2003, Solaris, Mac OS X, and any Linux version.

One of the best features of BitRock installers is that they provide a native look and feel, which is optimized in size and speed, resulting in reduced download, startup and installation time. This software allows your installers to be single-file and self-contained native executables with no external dependencies and minimal overhead. Moreover, all BitRock installers are written in native code, which does not require bundling a Java Runtime Environment and offers an intuitive interface on all platforms, even for Linux inexperienced users.

BitRock InstallBuilder offers an easy to learn, easy to use graphical user interface environment, which is compatible with Windows and Linux operating systems. With this environment, it is possible to create Windows, Solaris, FreeBSD, Linux (x86-PPC), AIX, HPUX, and Mac OS X installers from a single build environment. The software also features a friendly XML project format that enables advanced users to support source control integration, collaborative development, and customize projects using external scripts or by hand.

BitRock InstallBuilder also includes a command-line interface that allows users to automate and integrate their building process. The QuickBuild functionality feature is a time and a lifesaver where a user can update installers within seconds without having to repack the entire application. Also, BitRock installers offer convenient built-in actions for common installation functionalities, such as changing file permissions, substituting text in a file, adding environment variables, adding directories to the path, changing the Windows registry, and launching external scripts.

Bitrock installers can be modified in several ways such as graphic and functional means and be run on GUI, text and unattended modes. Notably, during the installation process, an uninstall program is created as part of the installation, which ensures a clean uninstall process without leaving any traces behind. Lastly, BitRock Installers are programming language and platform-independent, making it a widely accepted software tool for creating installers.