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Linux operating systems

Company / developer:
  Linux Online Inc.

Linux

Linux is an operating system that was initially created as a hobby by a young student, Linus Torvalds, at the University of Helsinki in Finland. Linus had an interest in Minix, a small UNIX system, and decided to develop a system that exceeded the Minix standards. He began his work in 1991 when he released version 0.02 and worked steadily until 1994 when version 1.0 of the Linux Kernel was released. The kernel, at the heart of all Linux systems, is developed and released under the GNU General Public License and its source code is freely available to everyone. It is this kernel that forms the base around which a Linux operating system is developed. There are now literally hundreds of companies and organizations and an equal number of individuals that have released their own versions of operating systems based on the Linux kernel. More information on the kernel can be found at our sister site, LinuxHQ and at the official Linux Kernel Archives. The current full-featured version is 2.6 (released December 2003) and development continues.

Apart from the fact that it's freely distributed, Linux's functionality, adaptability and robustness, has made it the main alternative for proprietary Unix and Microsoft operating systems. IBM, Hewlett-Packard and other giants of the computing world have embraced Linux and support its ongoing development. Well into its second decade of existence, Linux has been adopted worldwide primarily as a server platform. Its use as a home and office desktop operating system is also on the rise. The operating system can also be incorporated directly into microchips in a process called "embedding" and is increasingly being used this way in appliances and devices.

Throughout most of the 1990's, tech pundits, largely unaware of Linux's potential, dismissed it as a computer hobbyist project, unsuitable for the general public's computing needs. Through the efforts of developers of desktop management systems such as KDE and GNOME, office suite project OpenOffice.org and the Mozilla web browser project, to name only a few, there are now a wide range of applications that run on Linux and it can be used by anyone regardless of his/her knowledge of computers. Those curious to see the capabilities of Linux can download a live CD version called Knoppix . It comes with everything you might need to carry out day-to-day tasks on the computer and it needs no installation. It will run from a CD in a computer capable of booting from the CD drive. Those choosing to continue using Linux can find a variety of versions or "distributions" of Linux that are easy to install, configure and use. Information on these products is available in our distribution section and can be found by selecting the mainstream/general public category.

Lotus Notes

Company / developer:
  IBM Corporation

Lotus Notes

IBM® Lotus Notes® software provides a rich desktop experience that helps users locate, transform, and share content across geographically disbursed teams in real-time. It brings business data, the Internet, and people directly to the user, all integrated together through an intelligent email environment that helps simplify and streamline work by organizing and prioritizing tasks, prompting for actions to take, and connecting directly to information sources

Linux operating systems

Company / developer:
  Linux Online Inc.

Linux

Linux is an operating system that was initially created as a hobby by a young student, Linus Torvalds, at the University of Helsinki in Finland. Linus had an interest in Minix, a small UNIX system, and decided to develop a system that exceeded the Minix standards. He began his work in 1991 when he released version 0.02 and worked steadily until 1994 when version 1.0 of the Linux Kernel was released. The kernel, at the heart of all Linux systems, is developed and released under the GNU General Public License and its source code is freely available to everyone. It is this kernel that forms the base around which a Linux operating system is developed. There are now literally hundreds of companies and organizations and an equal number of individuals that have released their own versions of operating systems based on the Linux kernel. More information on the kernel can be found at our sister site, LinuxHQ and at the official Linux Kernel Archives. The current full-featured version is 2.6 (released December 2003) and development continues.

Apart from the fact that it's freely distributed, Linux's functionality, adaptability and robustness, has made it the main alternative for proprietary Unix and Microsoft operating systems. IBM, Hewlett-Packard and other giants of the computing world have embraced Linux and support its ongoing development. Well into its second decade of existence, Linux has been adopted worldwide primarily as a server platform. Its use as a home and office desktop operating system is also on the rise. The operating system can also be incorporated directly into microchips in a process called "embedding" and is increasingly being used this way in appliances and devices.

Throughout most of the 1990's, tech pundits, largely unaware of Linux's potential, dismissed it as a computer hobbyist project, unsuitable for the general public's computing needs. Through the efforts of developers of desktop management systems such as KDE and GNOME, office suite project OpenOffice.org and the Mozilla web browser project, to name only a few, there are now a wide range of applications that run on Linux and it can be used by anyone regardless of his/her knowledge of computers. Those curious to see the capabilities of Linux can download a live CD version called Knoppix . It comes with everything you might need to carry out day-to-day tasks on the computer and it needs no installation. It will run from a CD in a computer capable of booting from the CD drive. Those choosing to continue using Linux can find a variety of versions or "distributions" of Linux that are easy to install, configure and use. Information on these products is available in our distribution section and can be found by selecting the mainstream/general public category.

LegaSuite

Company / developer:
  Seagull Software

LegaSuite is an application modernization platform that offers a range of tools to quickly and easily reuse the information locked away in your proven business applications.

The LegaSuite platform provides open standards-based application modernization, integration and transformation services for applications on a range of host platforms, including IBM mainframe, System i, OpenVMS and UNIX-VT, and Windows client/server platforms.

MapInfo

Company / developer:
  MapInfo Corporation

MapInfo

MapInfo Professional is a powerful Microsoft Windows-based mapping application that enables business analysts and GIS professionals to easily visualize the relationships between data and geography. With MapInfo Professional, you can perform sophisticated and detailed data analysis by leveraging the power of location. Including location in your decision making and daily operations can help you increase revenue, lower costs, boost efficiency and improve services.

MapInfo Professional, the industry's leading business mapping solution, lets you perform sophisticated and detailed data analysis to drive insightful decisions. Use MapInfo Professional to:

Visualize.

• Create highly detailed maps to enhance presentations and aid in decision making
• Reveal patterns and trends in your data that may otherwise be impossible to see

Analyze.

• Perform sophisticated and extensive data analysis
• Understand customer and marketplace demographics

Strategize.

• Manage geographically based assets, such as stores, people and property
• Plan logistics and prepare for emergency response

Google Earth

Company / developer:
  Google Inc.

Google Earth puts a planet's worth of imagery and other geographic information right on your desktop. View exotic locales like Maui and Paris as well as points of interest such as local restaurants, hospitals, schools, and more.
Google Earth is a broadband, 3D application that not all computers can run.
Desktop computers older than 4 years old may not be able to run it.
Notebook computers older than 2 years old may not be able to run it.

NERO

Company / developer:
  Nero AG

Nero

• Direct access to all features from the project launcher
  
• High Definition format support
  
• Xbox 360™ and PlayStation® 3 streaming features
  
• Blu-ray Disc and HD DVD burning support
  
• SecurDisc data protection support
  
• Copy a disc with just one click
  
• Graphics optimized for Windows Vista™
  
• Continual free updates

NetworkView

Company / developer:
  NetworkView Software

NetworkView is an ultra compact network discovery and management tool for Windows

Main Features

• Discover TCP/IP nodes and routes using DNS, SNMP, Ports, NetBIOS and WMI
• Get MAC addresses and NIC Manufacturer Names
• Monitor nodes and receive Alerts
• Document with printed Maps and Reports.
• Control and Secure your network with the SNMP MIB Browser, the WMI browser and the Port Scanner.

JetStream Presenter

Company / developer:
  NavisWorks

JetStream v5 Roamer + Presenter is an original visualization solution dedicated to the creation of compelling 3D content to demonstrate design intent.

Presenter enables materials, lights and RPC to be quickly applied to or, where compatible, read from 3D models and is ideal for fast-moving collaborative review at every stage of the creative process. Equipped with Presenter everyone can enhance the realism of the interactive environment and create both still and animated photorealistic rendered output to share their vision of a project to improve understanding and design quality.

Bring The Design To Life

Key Attributes of JetStream v5 Presenter

• Drag & drop from archives of 200+ interactive materials & 1000+ photorealistic materials.
• Physically accurate lighting & effects for advanced visual quality & realism.
• Image-based Lighting.
• Rich photorealistic content.
• Environment shaders.
• Display & edit textures & materials from other design software.
• NVIDIA technology for real-time preview of lights, shadows& materials.

The dynamic hub at the core of the JetStream v5 design review solution; Roamer allows the design professional to read and combine the most popular 3D native design formats. The Presenter plug-in for Roamer adds the facility to quickly and easily enhance the realism of project models created with the most popular 3D design software. Add the Publisher plug-in to create NavisWorks .nwd files complete with materials and textures that offer a common 3D review platform for everyone.

Propel Design & Decision Making

Presenter allows non-technical users, without design software, to drag and drop materials, textures and lights onto the model to create images and walkthroughs that communicate design intent to aid full understanding and facilitate decision-making.

Presenter offers photorealistic rendering using LightWorks, the leading rendering engine for 3D design. LightWorks enhances Presenter with proven technology that is embedded in over 80 software applications, used by more than 1 million users worldwide.

Instant Interactivity

Using the interactive libraries allows models to be changed instantly to offer fast presentation output and facilitate quicker decision making. Through the Presenter plug-in, NavisWorks .nwd files can be created for universal review by users of both Roamer and Freedom.

Real-World Rendering

Where photorealistic output is required to visualize concepts as they are started, refined and presented, Presenter features an archive of editable, pre-defined procedural materials, physically accurate lighting, sketch and photorealistic rendered output.

Scalable & Flexible

Because Presenter is LWA-Enabled™, further textures are available to download from the LightWorks-User web site. Together with varying levels of user control, customizable templates to allow simple creation of bespoke materials lighting studios and preferred rendering set-ups, Presenter offers the best photorealism solution in a unique dynamic design review environment

CreataCard

Company / developer:
  AmericanGreetings.com