Allume Systems
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Allume Systems was a software developer
, originally founded in 1988 by David Schargel and Jonathan Kahn in New York City
as Aladdin Systems to develop, publish and distribute software for personal computer
s. Allume was incorporated
in January 1989. In July 2004, the company was forced to change its name from Aladdin Systems as part of a settlement of a trademark
lawsuit
with Aladdin Knowledge Systems
. In 2005, Allume Systems was acquired by Smith Micro Software
. Currently, Allume is headquartered in Watsonville, California
, as part of Smith Micro Software.
, focusing on data compression and management utilities, such as the StuffIt
family of compression utilities (and the StuffIt InstallerMaker delivery suite), the ShrinkWrap disk image utility, and its Spring Cleaning system optimization utility.
In 1998, Allume ported StuffIt
to Windows
and more recently to Linux
, and has released a full line of graphics
, imaging
, internet security
, and utility software.
Presumedly in response to the success of the popular marine aquarium
fishtank simulator, they have also released their own Aquazone line of fish sims (not to be confused with the no longer available fish tank computer simulation
from 9003.inc that's also named AquaZone
).
Most of their current products are available for both Windows
PCs and Apple Macintosh.
Software developer
A software developer is a person concerned with facets of the software development process. Their work includes researching, designing, developing, and testing software. A software developer may take part in design, computer programming, or software project management...
, originally founded in 1988 by David Schargel and Jonathan Kahn in New York City
New York City
New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
as Aladdin Systems to develop, publish and distribute software for personal computer
Personal computer
A personal computer is any general-purpose computer whose size, capabilities, and original sales price make it useful for individuals, and which is intended to be operated directly by an end-user with no intervening computer operator...
s. Allume was incorporated
Incorporation (business)
Incorporation is the forming of a new corporation . The corporation may be a business, a non-profit organisation, sports club, or a government of a new city or town...
in January 1989. In July 2004, the company was forced to change its name from Aladdin Systems as part of a settlement of a trademark
Trademark
A trademark, trade mark, or trade-mark is a distinctive sign or indicator used by an individual, business organization, or other legal entity to identify that the products or services to consumers with which the trademark appears originate from a unique source, and to distinguish its products or...
lawsuit
Lawsuit
A lawsuit or "suit in law" is a civil action brought in a court of law in which a plaintiff, a party who claims to have incurred loss as a result of a defendant's actions, demands a legal or equitable remedy. The defendant is required to respond to the plaintiff's complaint...
with Aladdin Knowledge Systems
Aladdin Knowledge Systems
Aladdin Knowledge Systems was a company that produced software for digital rights management and Internet security. The company was by SafeNet Inc, in 2009. Its corporate headquarters are located in Belcamp...
. In 2005, Allume Systems was acquired by Smith Micro Software
Smith Micro Software
Smith Micro Software, Inc. , founded in 1983 by William W. Smith, Jr., is a diversified developer and marketer of both enterprise and consumer-level software solutions and services...
. Currently, Allume is headquartered in Watsonville, California
Watsonville, California
Watsonville is a city in Santa Cruz County, California, United States. The population was 51,199 according to the 2010 census.Located on the central coast of California, the economy centers predominantly around the farming industry. It is known for growing strawberries, apples, lettuce and a host...
, as part of Smith Micro Software.
Products
Allume Systems originally developed exclusively for MacintoshMacintosh
The Macintosh , or Mac, is a series of several lines of personal computers designed, developed, and marketed by Apple Inc. The first Macintosh was introduced by Apple's then-chairman Steve Jobs on January 24, 1984; it was the first commercially successful personal computer to feature a mouse and a...
, focusing on data compression and management utilities, such as the StuffIt
StuffIt
StuffIt is a family of computer software utilities for archiving and compressing files on the Macintosh and Microsoft Windows platforms: it was originally produced for the Macintosh. An old version for Linux and Sun Solaris 2.7 or later is also available...
family of compression utilities (and the StuffIt InstallerMaker delivery suite), the ShrinkWrap disk image utility, and its Spring Cleaning system optimization utility.
In 1998, Allume ported StuffIt
StuffIt
StuffIt is a family of computer software utilities for archiving and compressing files on the Macintosh and Microsoft Windows platforms: it was originally produced for the Macintosh. An old version for Linux and Sun Solaris 2.7 or later is also available...
to Windows
Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Windows is a series of operating systems produced by Microsoft.Microsoft introduced an operating environment named Windows on November 20, 1985 as an add-on to MS-DOS in response to the growing interest in graphical user interfaces . Microsoft Windows came to dominate the world's personal...
and more recently to Linux
Linux
Linux is a Unix-like computer operating system assembled under the model of free and open source software development and distribution. The defining component of any Linux system is the Linux kernel, an operating system kernel first released October 5, 1991 by Linus Torvalds...
, and has released a full line of graphics
Graphics
Graphics are visual presentations on some surface, such as a wall, canvas, computer screen, paper, or stone to brand, inform, illustrate, or entertain. Examples are photographs, drawings, Line Art, graphs, diagrams, typography, numbers, symbols, geometric designs, maps, engineering drawings,or...
, imaging
Digital imaging
Digital imaging or digital image acquisition is the creation of digital images, typically from a physical scene. The term is often assumed to imply or include the processing, compression, storage, printing, and display of such images...
, internet security
Internet security
Internet security is a branch of computer security specifically related to the Internet. Its objective is to establish rules and measures to use against attacks over the Internet. The Internet represents an insecure channel for exchanging information leading to a high risk of intrusion or fraud,...
, and utility software.
Presumedly in response to the success of the popular marine aquarium
Marine aquarium
A marine aquarium is an aquarium that keeps marine plants and animals in a contained environment. Marine aquaria are further subdivided by hobbyists into fish only , fish only with live rock , and reef aquaria. Fish only tanks often showcase large or aggressive marine fish species and generally...
fishtank simulator, they have also released their own Aquazone line of fish sims (not to be confused with the no longer available fish tank computer simulation
Computer simulation
A computer simulation, a computer model, or a computational model is a computer program, or network of computers, that attempts to simulate an abstract model of a particular system...
from 9003.inc that's also named AquaZone
Aquazone
Aquazone is an indoor Waterpark in Blanchardstown, County Dublin. The Waterpark is located in the National Aquatic Centre.-Controversy:The National Aquatic Centre has been embroiled in controversy almost from the beginning, from the concept to construction to the operating arrangements, with...
).
Most of their current products are available for both Windows
Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Windows is a series of operating systems produced by Microsoft.Microsoft introduced an operating environment named Windows on November 20, 1985 as an add-on to MS-DOS in response to the growing interest in graphical user interfaces . Microsoft Windows came to dominate the world's personal...
PCs and Apple Macintosh.