GUI tool for making deb file of my own simple Java application?

[knahrvorn]

I've made a simple Java application which I'd like to package into a deb file for ease of installation on other machines. The installation is basically copying a few (<10) .class files (and perhaps a shell script for starting the program) and adding to CLASSPATH.

I've had some looks at various deb file packaging guides, including https://wiki.ubuntu.com/PackagingGuide/Complete, but it all seems quite confusing and overwhelming, as I'm new to Makefiles and pretty much everything else mentioned in these guides. Also, it seems like it is necessary to do a lot of work in order to package a simple program.

Therefore, I'm looking for an easy-to-go-to (GUI?) tool that can do this for me without too much hazzle. If possible, it would be nice with something that works directly from within Eclipse, which is my preferred environment, but a stand-alone tool is also fine.

Thanks in advance for any advise.

[MadCow108]

I don't think there are gui's for packaging and it probably would not make very much sense. The command line tools are quite easy to use nowadays

I have never packaged a java program (nor ever written one) but it possibly can be as easy as running dh_make (from devscripts package) in your source tree and adapting the rules to
dh $@ --with javahelper
and modify or remove the generated templates

this site might help you:
http://wiki.debian.org/Java#Develope...ngworkinDebian

[SevenMachines]

Theres been a few attempts, i'm not sure how far advanced they all got, none of them seem very active these days, maybe someones used them and knows more.
Have to agree with MadCow108 though, the command line tools are the best way, and can actually be remarkably simple once you get an overview of how it works and what files are important/optional.

Anyway, here are some i vaguely remember, there may be more, i wouldnt rely on any of them though
https://launchpad.net/debianpackagemaker
https://launchpad.net/giftwrap
https://launchpad.net/debomatic
https://launchpad.net/debcreator

[hakermania]

And a little tutorial over here (it might help)
Full Guide -> How to package your Qt application and include it in ubuntu! - Ubuntu Forums

[SevenMachines]

hakermania, it might also be a good idea to add your guide to the packaging guides on the wiki too, so your good work doesnt get lost in amongst all the threads and more people might find it. i dont know if theres a java specific one yet or not, i'll do a quick one sometime if no-one else, specifically someone who knows more about java packaging , gets round to it

[nikhilbhardwaj]

if its a java application, then wouldn't a jar file do just fine??

[knahrvorn]

With this one you need no makefile:
http://blog.pryds.eu/2013/02/package...nd-debian.html

Not a GUI tool, though, but it is specifically aimed at installing your app as class files, and based on Eclipse Java project.

[Malsasa]

I've made a simple Java application which I'd like to package into a deb file for ease of installation on other machines. The installation is basically copying a few (<10) .class files (and perhaps a shell script for starting the program) and adding to CLASSPATH.

I've had some looks at various deb file packaging guides, including https://wiki.ubuntu.com/PackagingGuide/Complete, but it all seems quite confusing and overwhelming, as I'm new to Makefiles and pretty much everything else mentioned in these guides. Also, it seems like it is necessary to do a lot of work in order to package a simple program.

Therefore, I'm looking for an easy-to-go-to (GUI?) tool that can do this for me without too much hazzle. If possible, it would be nice with something that works directly from within Eclipse, which is my preferred environment, but a stand-alone tool is also fine.

Thanks in advance for any advise.

Hello, you and me have same problem. I have launched my app (JAR) in DEB package by intensely following this most simple and easiest tutorial:

http://blog.noizeramp.com/2005/08/31...other-debians/

That is the clearest I think compared with original Debian/Ubuntu packaging guide. It is easy and I recommend it for you. Sure, you will need more tutorials but if you wanna easiest guide, read it

I am sorry for my English.

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