Launch4j For Linux

Launch4j project is a cross-platform tool for wrapping Java applications distributed as jars in lightweight Windows native executables.

The executable can be configured to search for a certain JRE version or use a bundled one, and it's possible to set runtime options, like the initial/max heap size.

The wrapper also provides better user experience through an application icon, a native pre-JRE splash screen, a custom process name, and a Java download page in case the appropriate JRE cannot be found.

Here are some key features of "Launch4j":

� Launch4j wraps jars in Windows native executables and allows to run them like a regular Windows program. It's possible to wrap applications on Linux! � Doesn't extract the jar from the executable. � Custom application icon with multiple resolutions and color depths. � Native pre-JRE splash screen in BMP format shown until the Java application starts. � Process name as the executable filename to easily identify your application. � Works with a bundled JRE or searches for newest JRE / SDK in given range. � Opens Java download page if an appropriate Java version cannot be found. � Supports GUI and console apps. � Passes command line arguments, also supports constant arguments. � Allows to set the initial/max heap size. � JVM options: set system properties, tweak the garbage collection... � Option to change current directory to the executable location. � Custom version information shown by Windows Explorer. � GUI and command line interface. � Build integration through an Ant task. � Lightweight: 21 KB! � It's free and may be used for commercial purposes. � Includes a sample application and Ant script that automates the build process from Java sources to native executable. � The wrapped program works on all Windows platforms (98/Me/NT/2K/Xp), launch4j works on NT/2K/Xp, Linux (developed and tested on FC2)

What's New in This Release:

� Support for 64-bit Windows, 64-bit JRE, and IBM JRE was added. � A Java runtime preference option was introduced. � It is now possible to set the initial process priority and allow running only a single instance of the application. � Dynamic initial and maximum heap sizes were added. � The error reporting was redesigned and now supports custom messages. � The runtime logging produces more detailed output. � Various bugs were fixed, and the license was changed to a less restrictive one.