Now, you can run Windows applications on Linux!

David, the middleware application developed by SpecOps Labs, is now available. With David, you can now maximize the use of open-source software.

Linux is all about lowering your costs and improving your efficiency. By using Linux, you lower the probability of a virus attack and a system crash. Furthermore, it frees you from purchasing additional Microsoft Windows licenses.

 

DAVID enablers are currently available for the following Windows applications:

• Microsoft Word 2000 and XP
• Microsoft PowerPoint 2000 and XP
• Microsoft Excel 2000 and XP
• Microsoft Access 2000 and XP
• Microsoft Outlook 2000 and XP
• Microsoft FrontPage 2000 and XP
• Adobe Photoshop 6
• IBM Homepage Builder 6
• Macromedia Dream weaver MX 2002
• Macromedia Flash MX 2002
• Macromedia Fireworks MX 2002
• Internet Explorer 6

DAVID IN DETAIL

DAVID is a “middleware” product, enabling users to run software designed for Windows on a Linux-based platform. DAVID operates as a translator, allowing familiar Windows-based applications to communicate seamlessly with a stable, inexpensive, secure Linux operating system. Once the set of modules comprising the DAVID software are installed on a computer, a user can now start installing Windows applications from their distribution media and run these applications as if they are running on a Windows computer. A Windows application can also be easily uninstalled if no longer needed on the computer.

DAVID uses a Windows application-capable common module (the DAVID engine) to operate with different plug-in modules (DAVID enablers) for every application. A file manager allows the user to easily install and use Windows-based applications on Linux operating systems.

The DAVID software can be deployed on a computer in a number of ways:

• By installing the software as a standalone product from its distribution media.
• By pre-installation by an OEM distributing Linux-based machines.
• By installing a Linux distribution that is prepackaged with the DAVID software.
• By installing a Windows Application that comes prepackaged with the DAVID software.

DAVID adds value by simplifying the installation, running, un-installation, and management of Windows applications on a computer with Linux installed. In addition, through its innovative hybrid architecture, it provides higher compatibility without sacrificing performance when compared to existing products in the market. A Windows application running on Linux can perform better because of the stability, reliability, robustness, security, and scalability of the Linux OS.