[Samba] distribute/deploy software to clients

[Tomasz Chmielewski]

Florian Effenberger wrote:
> Hello,
> 
> I run a Windows domain based on Samba 3 and I am searching for a way to 
> distribute/deploy software to clients.
> 
> I.e., a user logging on to a client, software should be automatically 
> installed or upgraded. Is there any common solution? I heard of MSI 
> packages, but I don't know if it is necessary to create MSI packages of 
> all installations...

The only solution I'm aware of is MS Active Directory (distributed 
software installation)...

But I'd be glad to get something that is Open Source, too.

If you just want to install a system + your applications, try Unattended 
(unattended.sf.net).


Tomek