mkpkg: A software packaging tool

mkpkg is a tool that helps software publishers create installation packages. Given software that is ready for distribution, mkpkg helps the publisher develop a description of the software package, including manifests, dependencies, and post-install customizations. mkpkg automates many of the painstaking tasks required of the publisher, such as determining the complete package manifest and dependencies of the executables on shared libraries. Using mkpkg, a publisher can generate software packages for complex software such as TeX with only a few minutes effort. mkpkg has been implemented on HP-UX using Tcl/Tk and provides both graphical and command line interfaces. It builds product-level packages for Software Distributor (SD-UX).

• Type: Conference
• Year: 1998
• Where: LISA
• Authors: Carl Staelin
• Keywords: Complete Package Manifest, LISA 1998, Operating System, Publishers Create Installation, Software Packages