Surfin’ throw the web you can find nearly anything – useful or not much. I’d like to talk about something that can be placed in the first category – a tool named InstallPad. It is an open source app for Windows that will help you to save lots of your precious time. It lets you automate the download and installation of entire suites of programs.

InstallPad relies on special “application lists” (XML files) that tell the app where to download the programs from and how to install them. You always can edit XML program list (by hand if you like or using the built-in GUI). So after you’ve set everything InstallPad takes charge and makes the rest. With it’s help you don’t have to look after the every action on installation process and give your permission on every command – it’ll do it all for ya.

It also lets you pass arguments to the installers and invoke scripts when installation is complete. This app can download from HTTP and FTP sources as well as run local installers or network resources. I’ve got your attention? Then what are you waiting for go get yourself a useful buddy – InstallPad.

Ps: Wanna find out more about this one? Head to the Lifehacker or just read the instructions.

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