Nutshell allows developers to distribute a single PRC file instead of multiple files. Beyond the obvious advantage of eliminating customer support surrounding missing files, Nutshell provides many other major advantages over a basic installation procedure:
Cross-platform.
Control which files get installed.
Instant over-the-air (OTA) delivery solution.
Trusted by major software companies for stability and reliability.
With Nutshell there is no longer any need to distribute multiple PRC and PDB files when distributing software. Just create a Nutshell installer. After installing the single compressed installer PRC file on any Palm device, the installer will run and unpack its contents. After the install process, the installer can automatically launch another program and delete itself. Nutshell can also create an uninstaller program.
Nutshell features include:
Create installers on on Windows, Mac or directly on a Palm.
Automate installer creation using Windows, Mac or UNIX/Linux command line. (Nutshell PRO only.)
State-of-the-art compression. Obtain up to 70% reduction in installation size.
Create an uninstaller.
End users can use any Palm and/or desktop computer. (Even Mac and UNIX/Linux.)
Doesn't require any special software on the recipient's computer.
Installer is transparent to user.
Installer can run automatically after HotSync or beaming.
Installer Auto-deletes after installation.
Automatically launch your app after installation.
Includes English, French, Italian, German, Spanish and Brazilian Protuguese alert and messages.
Display a message or license agreement on the Palm screen before installation.
Install Datebook and Address Book entries. (Palm version only.)
Intelligently handle minimum Palm OS versions and previous installations.
Palm OS 6 compatible.
Install resources larger than 64K.
Install over running and protected databases.
Distribute installers royalty free.
What isn't Nutshell?
Nutshell does not create a Windows-based installer for end users. This is the beauty of Nutshell. Using a Nutshell installer does not require a PC. This allows your product to be distributed on other desktop platforms, as well as via over-the-air (OTA) delivery systems such as smartphone software downloads.
The Nutshell Product Family
Nutshell files can be created using our user friendly desktop application, as well as directly on a Palm OS device. (This is useful for capturing or
creating a "snapshot" of a set of files on a Palm.) Nutshell PRO offers Nutshell functionality on the Windows, Mac or UNIX/Linux command line, allowing for automated installer creation.
This manual provides detailed instructions on using the three products in the Nutshell family:
All customers will by notified of new versions via email. Contact us if your email address changes. New version upgrades will be provided to registered users free of charge.
