About Software packaging for Distribution on internet

Hi

I am developing a software which will be available for users on net.But The problem is, i have to bundle the jre1.3 along with the application.

My Application size is 1 MB

& jre1.3 is7.39 MB

Total Software Package is 8.39 MB.

I am using a InstallAnywhere for Packaging.

Is there any way to to reduce the application size so that it will be easily downloadable for users ?

Avdhut

[455 byte] By [avdhut2000] at [2007-9-26 2:43:19]
# 1

Hi,

What i would suggest is do not bundle JRE with your package. Just add in the Prerequisites that Java 1.3 is required to run the following application. I think i have seen a java application that run installanywhere check first for Presents of JRE in the machine if not available then stops installations.

HTH

Regards

Moin.

moinanjum at 2007-6-29 10:21:50 > top of Java-index,Archived Forums,Java Programming...
# 2

Why don't you take a look at the Java WebStart technology that is available at:

http://java.sun.com/products/javawebstart/

Java Webstart is a new application deployment technology that allows developers to deploy applications and allow the user to launch an application from a click of a button within a web browser.

Another webpage that you can get a relatively good documentation on Java Webstart 1.0:

http://access1.sun.com/SRDs/access1_srds.html

Please post your questions here if you anymore doubts or enquiries.

HTH.

Allen Lai

SUN Developer Technical Support

allenlai at 2007-6-29 10:21:50 > top of Java-index,Archived Forums,Java Programming...