software

[yuen]

I use java to write a software. I compile and run the program in command
mode. However, almost all programs can be launched by just clicking an icon.
How can I design the installer and let my software detect the existence of
java and allow my software run properly?

 

[Morten Nørgaard]

You can try InstallAnywhere, for instance.

Java Web Start is another choice. It's free of charge, downloadable from
Sun's web site.

/Morten

 

[Thomas Weidenfeller]

I use java to write a software. I compile and run the program in command
mode. However, almost all programs can be launched by just clicking an icon.

On some operating systems yes, on others not.

How can I design the installer and let my software detect the existence of
java and allow my software run properly?

Search the Sun web site and an archive of this group for the following
keywords, which might be what you want:

- Executable Jars / Executable Java Archives

- Java Web Start / JWS

/Thomas