Aladdin Systems Inc. on Thursday offered a preview release of StuffIt InstallerMaker v8.0 for Mac OS X. The software runs natively on Mac OS X v10.2 or higher, and can create installers that run natively on Mac OS 8.1 or higher as well. InstallerMaker is aimed at software developers looking for a tool to create an installer for their own software.
Other new features to StuffIt InstallerMaker v8.0 include the ability to install to protected locations by requiring an administrator password; customized file permissions using the application’s GetInfo panel; the ability to execute shell or AppleScripts from the installer; reuse of “Find” results to speed subsequent paths and more.
The preview release of StuffIt InstallerMaker v8.0 is being offered as a free trial, and will be released as a free update to current registered licensees. It requires Mac OS X v10.2 or later.