Installing software is always a chore, especially if you’ve recently installed a new version of Windows (or reinstalled).  Now a new service called Ninite aims to take some of the pain out of the process, with free software at least.

What this service does is creates a custom installer for you that will automatically install the latest versions of a great many software packages including Firefox, Chrome, Filezilla, iTunes, Gimp, Acrobat Reader and a great many more.  We can also expect many more software packages to be added to the list over time.

Installation is as simple as clicking the software you want and downloading your custom installer.

On the downside, you can probably expect Ninite to install every software package with its default options.  This could mean the installation of toolbars or custom settings you may not want, but for a great many pieces of common, and extremely useful software, it’s nothing short of a fantastic time-saver.