Computer Software

Atlassian, an Australian company, is a global software company that has 7000 customers in over 87 countries. Their mission is to respond rapidly to customer needs and they have a reputation for excellent service. Their four main products are JIRA, Confluence, Bamboo, and Crowd all of which are management tools and thoroughly described on the website. - [Read more]

Avid is a developer of digital media creation tools. The products are used in film, animation, video, games and more. Their software is also used in classrooms, forensic specialists, and government. The website describes all of the products in detail and also information about acquiring it. There are also blogs and forums where customers and potential customers can discuss the products. - [Read more]

This is the site for the award-winning software that is used by businesses, for entertainment, and personal communications. The site has information on the company, and information about products, support, and technology problem solutions. - [Read more]

Oracle is the world's leading supplier of software management and the second largest supplier of software. The Oracle database consists of a collection of data, all managed by Oracle software. Purchasing the software and installation information are on the website. - [Read more]

SAP is the largest European software company, located in Waldorff, Germany. It has more than 38,000 clients worldwide. It provides solutions to businesses of all sizes with programs such as Enterprise Resource Planning, Business Information Warehouse, Customer Relationship Management and much more, all described and supported on the website. - [Read more]

Windows Vista is the newest Windows upgrade since Windows XP. It was released in January 2007. The upgrade provides many new features and especially a better security system. The website describes Vista and provides information about ordering and downloading it. - [Read more]

Winzip is a file archiver and compressor for Windows. It zips and unzips files to conserve disk space and greatly reduce e-mail transmission time. Winzip was purchased by Corel. The website describes the products and support and gives information about purchasing and downloading. - [Read more]

Boost Libraries are a series of peer-reviewed, open source libraries that are intended to extend the usefulness of Boost C++ software. Boost++ users can find support on the Boost Users mailing list. Developers can find guidelines for submitting their ideas for using Boost. - [Read more]

Ex Libris, which began in 1980, is a pioneer in the field of integrated software solutions for libraries and information centers. Its product line is available in 20 languages and there are support branches in 25 countries. The company has formed "user groups" to help with software updates and developments. On the site is a bibliography of articles that refer to or discuss the Ex Libris products. - [Read more]

FileMaker, founded in 1998 with headquarters in California, is a widely-used database manager. It is a subsidiary of Apple, Inc. It is used by individuals, businesses, education, and government to manage projects, people, and assets. 49 of the top 50 Universities use FileMaker. The website contains full information about products, ordering, and support. - [Read more]

Ghostscript is a copyrighted software package that interprets Postscript language and converts it to other formats. It can do the same with PDF files. It is written entirely in C and can run on a variety of platforms. There is a version of the software is free. Information about that and obtaining Ghostscript is on the website. - [Read more]

Written by Java experts, JavaWorld.com offers online tutorials for using Java, downloadable Java code, a forum in which users can trade ideas and discuss problems. The website also contains news and reviews of products, forums that provide tips for new and old users, and job listings. - [Read more]

KOffice is an integrated office suite for the KDE (K Desktop Environment) that offers features like word processing and spread sheets that can be integrated. The company was founded in 1996 by a student at Tubingen University who was concerned that UNIX applications were not consistent in usage. The website contains full information about the products and ordering them. - [Read more]

Linspire, in business since 2001, delivers an easy desktop Linux to general computer users, enthusiasts, and hobbyists. The website describes Linspire products, where to purchase them, and how to buy computers with the software preinstalled. Also on the site are latest news and testimonials. - [Read more]

KDE, founded in 1996, is a network transparent contemporary desktop environment for UNIX workstations. KDE can be used as a user desktop or as a development platform for applications. Since its development, KDE has received numerous awards. The website describes the software and how to download it, along with information about meetings of the Organization, publications, and more. - [Read more]

Mandriva, founded in 1998 and with main offices in France, U.S. and Brazil, is a company that results from the merger of several open-source software projects. Its key product is the Mandriva Linux distribution, which is available in individual user formats and for enterprises. There is also a free version. The website describes its products and how to obtain them. - [Read more]

MathWorks, a Natick, Massachusetts company founded in 1984, is a leading developer and supplier of software for technical computing and Model-Based design. They have over a million customers in 100 countries in technology companies, government research labs, financial institutions, and more than 3500 universities. The website describes the products, events where they can be seen, news, and more. - [Read more]

Open Office's mission is to create the leading international office suite that will run on all major platforms and provide access to all functionality and data through open-component based APIs and and XML-based file format. Sun Microsystems sponsors the development of Open Office. Full information about the suite and how to acquire it on the website. - [Read more]

Redhat is a trusted provider of Linux and open source technology that began in 2003. They work with small and medium sized businesses as well as educational, telecom, financial, government and more large organizations. The website describes its products, support, training, success stories, and information about events where the products can be seen. - [Read more]

SAS is a leader in business intelligence and predictive analytics software. SAS software is used in many types of business, and the products and services include such things as activity-based management, drug development, performance management, and more. The website describes the products and services along with news and white papers. - [Read more]