Available native package systems

Unix packages

The following Maven plugins can generate native (operating system specific) installation packages:

• Unix Maven Plugin - Highly recommended

• http://mojo.codehaus.org/solaris-maven-plugin/ (See also http://mojo.codehaus.org/solaris/solaris-maven-plugin)

• rpm-maven-plugin
• mvn-pkg-plugin - deb, .ipk archives, IzPack-installer

Windows packages

• MSI

  • Windows Installer
  • MSI tools

• NSIS

  • Nullsoft Scriptable Install System
  • nsis
  • nsis-maven-plugin

• InstallShield

  • InstallShield features
  • InstallAnywhere

• Wise

  • Wise Installation Express
  • Wise Installation Studio
  • Wise Package Studio