software-distribution

JSmooth question on bundling a JRE

I'm trying to bundle a JRE with my jar file so that I can run my application on any windows computer, regardless of if it has Java or not. The jsmooth manual says: For the option to work correctly, you have to put a JRE in a directory near the EXE (generally in a subdirectory called "jre" or whatever). Once the exe is generated, it wi...

Some approaches to distribute an iPhone application to run in a specific location

My boss wants to distribute the application for a specific client, whose number of employees is around 500. The application uses webservices and the UDID of the device to restrict the other users from accessing the software. We are not a big company that can register for the enterprise program, and especially my boss does not want other ...

Are there tools that would be suitable for maintaining a changelog for a Cabal Haskell package?

I'm working fast and furiously on a new Haskell package for compiler writers. I'm going through many minor version numbers daily, and the Haskell packaging system, Cabal, doesn't seem to offer any tools for updating version numbers or for maintaining a change log. (Logs are going into git but that's not visible to anyone using the pack...

How the software company manages different version of Programs?

Most of the software company have old software which continue maintain, and they also develop current / new software. How they manage different versions of program? Is there any tools to help developers maintain software version? thz ...

How to create an installer?

How to create an own installer using Java? I am not asking about any Java installer software. Anyone knows the logic or method please tell me. Is there any API available for these? ...

How to make Java application standalone?

I have to burn a Java application on a CD. This application have to run on every Windows PC wihtout any installation (also JRE shouldn't be installed) before. ...

Is there a mechanism to distribute an app with its own JRE?

Hello all, These fine folks are my users: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o4MwTvtyrUQ If you don't want to enjoy the video here is the gist: my users can't tell between a file and a folder, between a browser and a web site. I need to create a Java web app (Tomcat or Jetty) and deploy it in as many of their computers, Windows and Mac. ...

Can I run a Java program through an icon on my desktop?

as running any exe file or something..?? ...

What software license should I release my code under?

We're about to finish some free software and we're not sure what license we should release it under. Here's the details: The software is funded by several sponsors The software is open source (edit: see comments) The software will be free to download by the end-user The software will be free to use and modify for personal and commerci...

Which software systems exist for creating Web pages from arbitrary database structure?

I would like to know whether there are software that a user can edit or create the database structure from WEB-UI, and after automatically generated CRUD pages. WEB-Site can use not only personal with developer skills. Advanced users, managers also can use system functionality. As joomla, only with other features they are talking about ...

How do you export or release a Mac OS X program made in Xcode? Program does not load on other computers.

I made a program in Xcode, being a simple calculator that takes a first number, and a second number, and then either adds,subtracts,multiplies, or divides depending on the radio button. I build and run and the program comes up and works fine. When I went to show my friends on their macs, when you double click on the program the program p...

Simple and efficient distribution of C++/Boost source code (amalgamation)

Hello: My job mostly consists of engineering analysis, but I find myself distributing code more and more frequently among my colleagues. A big pain is that not every user is proficient in the intricacies of compiling source code, and I cannot distribute executables. I've been working with C++ using Boost, and the problem is that I cann...

Bundle a Python app as a single file to support add-ons or extensions?

There are several utilities — all with different procedures, limitations, and target operating systems — for getting a Python package and all of its dependencies and turning them into a single binary program that is easy to ship to customers: http://wiki.python.org/moin/Freeze http://www.pyinstaller.org/ http://www.py2exe.org/ http://s...

How does Crystal Reports Runtime Licensing work?

I am designing an application in C# and I want to use some Crystal Reports in my application. I am selling this application as freelance to a small business. This is my first program that I have ever sold. I have Crystal Reports 2008 that I am using to design reports with. Do I need to get any kind of licensing from Business Objects to i...

App store for the PC?

So I've spent a lot of time making an iPhone game and have recently realized that I don't have to limit myself to just Apple - I know there are app stores for Palm and Android, but does anybody know of a good "app store" for the plain old PC? I would like to have one where individual developers can publish an app and not have to worry ab...

How to invite Beta Testers to test an application

I have created a Text Messaging product which will be free. But I want Beta Testers for that product. This product can be deployed on Windows, Mac and Linux platforms How to invite Beta Testers to test my application. Also I want to know how to invite linux, Mac, StackOverFlow and other community guys to beta test my product. Thanks S...

How would I go about licensing a WPF windows application

I have developed a small application that I would like to try and sell but I am unfamiliar with how best to go about this. How would I go about locking the program down for trial use1. How would I go about dealing with accepting payments? Bearing in mind that I am a one man band with not a lot of money, I was hoping for a solution ...

License similar to the MIT license but without the ability to sell?

I'm trying to decide how I want to license my Wordpress themes to the public. I know that the GPL is recommended to Wordpress theme creators, however I feel it might not be liberal enough for me because I want businesses to be able to use them if they want to. I really like the MIT license, the only thing that gets me is the freedom to s...

GNU General Public License (v2): can a company use the licensed software for free?

Here is the context of this question: I have code that is to be sold for profit, but I wish to make it available/free to individuals and non-profits, as long as their code remains free. When a library is released under the GPL v2, can a company use it internally for free? If they develop software based on it, do they have to release it...

software distribution and patch management

How do software houses like Microsoft or anti-virus companies patch/update their software? Anti virus companies dont send the complete executable; only new virus signatures I suppose. Similarly, Ive noticed microsoft sends certain files to the '$NtUninstallKB......$' folder that it creates when it the windows update program runs. I sup...