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BitRock InstallBuilder is a development tool for building crossplatform installers for desktop and server software. With InstallBuilder, you can quickly create professional installers for Linux, Windows, Mac OS X, Solaris and other platforms from a single project file and build environment. In addition to installers, InstallBuilder will generate RPM and Debian packages and multiplatform CDs/DVDs. Its new automatic update functionality makes it easy to deliver updates directly to your users once they have your software installed.

Multiplatform
Generate installers for all target platforms from a single project file. Create all your installers from a single build environment!

Auto-update Functionality
Deliver updates to users once they have your software installed to ensure they are always running the best available version.

Language Independent
InstallBuilder installers can install applications written in any language, including: Java, PHP, Perl, Python, Ruby, C/C++ and .NET/Mono.

Desktop Integration
InstallBuilder installers provide native look and feel and desktop integration for Windows, KDE, and Gnome.

Quick Build
Changes to installer functionality can be tested without repacking all of the files, speeding the build and test cycle.

RPM and DEB Generation
In addition to installers, generate RPM and Debian packages directly from installer project files.

Component Selection
Allow users to choose which components to install. Reuse components across installers to speed development.

Customize Your Installer
Add your own splash screen, icons and slideshow to your installers to present a professional image and make a great first impression.

Self-Contained

InstallBuilder installers do not require a Java Runtime. They are completely self-contained and have no external dependencies.

Optimized Installers
InstallBuilder installers are optimized in size and speed and do not require a self-extraction step. This reduces download, startup and installation time.

Build System Integration
InstallBuilder can easily be integrated into in house build and test systems, including ANT.

Built-in Actions
Built-in actions make it easy to implement commonly required installation functionality across all platforms.

Rollback Functionality
By default, InstallBuilder installers perform a backup of all the files overwritten during installation, so they can be recovered in the event of an error.

Multiple Installation Modes
InstallBuilder installers will automatically run in GUI, text and unattended modes, making your application easy to install in any environment.