how to use package maker of Mac 10.5.7

Question

Hi I am using Mac 10.5.7 .I have created a sample java application. Now I want to create package for distribution for my application. We can create this using Package Maker.

So How to use package maker to make my software distributable

Thanks Sunil Kumar Sahoo

Answer 1

See the below link which tells the detail description on PackageMaker in Mac

http://s.sudre.free.fr/Stuff/PackageMaker%5FHowto.html

Also Have a look on the below link

http://www.centerkey.com/mac/java/

Generally DiskUtilities are better than PackageMaker for distribution

Thanks Sunil Kumar Sahoo

Answer 2

I would use Iceberg to create your packages - it's free and much more reliable than Apple's PackageMaker:

http://s.sudre.free.fr/Software/Iceberg.html

It can also be scripted using the command line for automated package generation as part of continuous integration using Ant or similar.

Finally, if you don't need to install several things in different places (i.e. your application is a single bundle that just lives in the Applications folder or wherever the user wants to put it), consider not creating a PackageMaker installer at all - instead use a shrink-wrap disk image and allow the user to drag-install.