InstallAware has unveiled its latest Multi Platform Beta 4 release, which features enhancements in areas such as instant access to frequently used functions, output folder-based setup build modes, and substantial upgrades to the IDE's visual designers and setup engine. This comes as a significant step forward for developers utilizing the platform for application repackaging on macOS and Linux systems.
Larger integrated development environment (IDE) fonts and uniform dialog theme filenames are among the advantages provided by the fourth beta. The InstallAware Multi Platform was developed as a response to the lack of uninstallers for macOS, as well as the varying and incompatible package managers for Linux, which impede uniform software uninstallation. This application repackager serves as a bridge, offering developers the ability to identify modifications made by different processes or packages.
According to Francesco Toscano, Developer Manager at InstallAware Software, the need for such a solution arises from the limitations posed by the standard macOS PKG installers, as well as the fragmentation in the Linux packaging domain. The innovative platform streamlines application deployment across platforms by providing a single setup project that integrates scripts, localizations, and custom dialogs. This enables developers to craft and maintain a single setup project that can be compiled as a native code setup program for macOS, Linux, or Windows, ensuring a consistent look, feel, and performance behavior on any platform.
Toscano envisions InstallAware Multi Platform as a one-stop solution for all packaging-related requirements, disregarding the target platform or package format. The integration of Docker-like containerization for deployment purposes demonstrates the platform's potential to define the future of multi-platform installation.
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