Jar Ajar

Jar Ajar is a JAR-based self-extractor for zip files. Zip up files and package them with descriptive images and text using Jar Ajar's graphical interface. When recipients launch the resulting JAR, Jar Ajar guides users through the unzip process.

Features

Packager: choose files or pre-zipped archives to deliver in a single JAR file
Self-extractor: recipients can run this file to extract all the files you included
Installer: specify an application to be launched as well as licence and documentation
Launcher: the same installer file can be used as a shortcut to re-launch the application

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License

GNU General Public License version 2.0 (GPLv2), GNU Library or Lesser General Public License version 2.0 (LGPLv2), Mozilla Public License 1.1 (MPL 1.1)

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Additional Project Details

Operating Systems

BSD, Linux, Mac, Solaris, Windows

Languages

English

Intended Audience

Developers, End Users/Desktop, System Administrators

User Interface

Java Swing

Programming Language

Java

Related Categories

Java File Compression Software, Java Backup Software, Java Application Packaging Software, Java Software Distribution Software

Registered

2003-03-03

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