Good software packager other than InstallShiled

Question

Does anyone know any good software packager other than InstallShield?

What software did MS use to create the Visual Studio 2005/2008 installers?

Also, does it make sense to just use a "general purpose" language like C# to create an installer rather than using software packagers?

Thanks!

Answer 1

Have a look at the nullsoft installer http://nsis.sourceforge.net/Main%5FPage , which is free.

It does not use the Microsoft MSI system which may (if you ask me) or may not be a good thing.

Answer 2

I use Inno setup , very nice.

and there is a GUI tool ISTool to help you write inno setup script.

Answer 3

I'm using NSIS or Inno Setup.

Answer 4

Advanced Installer.

I have been using it for ages, and it works very well