iNOSSO® for Windows, Mac and Linux is capable of compressing any application, game or other digital content by an additional 40% to 70%, even if these have already been compressed. In combination with our Transfer Managers iNOSSO® for Windows, Mac and Linux compressed files can be simultaneously downloaded, extracted and installed. This results in the fastest, most automated and user-friendly file transfer available. With iNOSSO® for Windows, Mac and Linux your company will have more satisfied users complete more downloads while lowering your bandwidth costs.

iNOSSO® for Windows, Mac and Linux is compatible with all Operating Systems and installers. It acts as a wrapping tool, compressing the installer while allowing it to operate freely as if it were unwrapped. The key difference is its small and efficient file size.

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Comparison of completed downloads with and without iNOSSO(R) Simultaneous download and installation with getPlus(R) and iNOSSO(R) for Windows, Mac and Linux. Comparison of compression with iNOSSO(R) for Windows, Mac and Linux and other methods like zip and rar.

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Benefits (Win)

  • More Revenue.
    Your software’s overall market share is increased leading to more revenue at increased profit margins.
  • Improved user experience.
    Shorter downloads provide better access for your customers. Quicker access to files significantly improves user convenience and generates more distributed copies and sales.
  • Increased download figures.
    With the addition of iNOSSO® for Windows and Linux compression your potential customers will be more willing to download your products. Deliver twice as many products in the same time span.
  • Reduced drop-outs.
    The user-friendly nature of the iNOSSO® for Windows and Linux optimized downloads are proven to reduce dropout rates by up to 90%.
  • Reduced bandwidth peaks.
    Smaller, compressed files reduce the overall amount of required bandwidth and subsequently the amount of bandwidth peaks.
  • No client application required.
    iNOSSO® for Windows and Linux programs create a self-extracting download file. Re-composition (extraction) automatically occurs on client side before starting the original installation routine.
  • Reduce Internet traffic costs.
    Smaller file sizes iNOSSO® for Windows and Linux have no influence on the installed version, i.e. your software remains bit-for-bit identical on your customers' machines.
  • No changes to your backend are required.
    iNOSSO® for Windows and Linux does not interfere with your existing software build processes or installation routine and can seamlessly be integrated into your current infrastructure.

Benefits (Mac)

  • More Revenue.
    Your software’s overall market share is increased leading to more revenue at increased profit margins.
  • Improved user experience.
    Shorter downloads provide better access for your customers. Quicker access to files significantly improves user convenience and generates more distributed copies and sales.
  • Increased download figures.
    With the addition of iNOSSO® for Mac compression your potential customers will be more willing to download your products. Deliver twice as many products in the same time span.
  • Reduced drop-outs.
    The user-friendly nature of the iNOSSO® for Mac optimized downloads are proven to reduce dropout rates by up to 90%.
  • Simplified installation process.
    iNOSSO® for Mac can simplify the download process by automatically launching an easy to use installer.
  • Reduced bandwidth peaks.
    Smaller, compressed files reduce the overall amount of required bandwidth and subsequently the amount of bandwidth peaks.
  • No client application required.
    iNOSSO® for Mac programs create a self-extracting download file. Re-composition (extraction) automatically occurs on client side before starting the original installation routine.
  • Reduce Internet traffic costs.
    Smaller file sizes iNOSSO® for Mac have no influence on the installed version, i.e. your software remains bit-for-bit identical on your customers' machines.
  • No changes to your backend are required.
    iNOSSO® for Mac does not interfere with your existing software build processes or installation routine and can seamlessly be integrated into your current infrastructure.

Functionalities (Win)

  • Rapid file transfers.
    iNOSSO® for Windows and Linux delivers the world's best compression enabling rapid file transfers to your users through smaller file sizes.
  • Usability.
    iNOSSO® for Windows and Linux offers your customers a fully automatic, speedy transfer - no client side application or interaction of your customers is required.
  • User Convenience.
    iNOSSO® for Windows and Linux allows your customers to decide whether they want to re-compose (extract) your product right away or later using the Pause/Resume/Exit buttons on the re-composition dialog.
  • Company branding.
    You design the re-composition dialog (GUI) with hardly any limitations in terms of design and content.
  • Works on all platforms and operating systems.
    iNOSSO® for Windows and Linux works on Windows, Linux, Solaris and other Unix derivates. iNOSSO® for Windows, Mac and Linux is designed for Mac OS X usage.

Functionalities (Mac)

  • Installation.
    Using iNOSSO® for Mac, the installation process can be adapted to best fulfill your needs. Either the normal Mac drag and drop installation process can be maintained or iNOSSO® for Mac can be used in combination with a simple installer to better guide you users and reduce drop-outs.
  • Rapid file transfers.
    iNOSSO® for Mac delivers the world's best compression enabling rapid file transfers to your users through smaller file sizes.
  • Usability.
    iNOSSO® for Mac offers your customers a fully automatic, speedy transfer - no client side application or interaction of your customers is required.
  • User Convenience.
    iNOSSO® for Mac allows your customers to decide whether they want to re-compose (extract) your product right away or later using the Pause/Resume/Exit buttons on the re-composition dialog.
  • Company branding.
    You design the re-composition dialog (GUI) with hardly any limitations in terms of design and content.
  • Works on all platforms and operating systems.
    iNOSSO® for Mac is designed for Mac OS X usage. iNOSSO® for Windows and Linux works on Windows, Linux, Solaris and other Unix derivates. iNOSSO® for Windows, Mac and Linux is designed for Mac OS X usage.
  • iNOSSO® for Windows, Mac and Linux Multi-volume creator.
    iNOSSO® for Windows, Mac and Linux can split your software into smaller pieces according to their importance for the installation process. Each chunk is sequentially downloaded and simultaneously re-composed. Your users can therefore access your software faster as the installation process is being as soon as possible.
  • iNOSSO® for Windows, Mac and Linux Virtual CD/DVD Delivery (VCDD©).
    VCDD© provides your customers with a physical copy of your software without the logistics and expenses associated with conventional shipment. VCDD© creates an ISO image after the download process and automatically burns a CD/DVD on client side.
  • iNOSSO® for Windows, Mac and Linux Protector©.
    The iNOSSO® for Windows, Mac and Linux Protector© functionality is a sophisticated solution to protect your software against unauthorized use, unauthorized software duplication or code manipulation. The iNOSSO® for Windows, Mac and Linux Protector© creates wrapped files that can only be unlocked with a specific license key or product activation code that you have provided to your customer. The solution makes it also possible to track and manage your products.

iNOSSO® for Windows, Mac and Linux does not interfere with your existing software build processes or installation routine and can seamlessly be integrated into your current infrastructure. iNOSSO® for Windows, Mac and Linux is a turn-key solution that can be used independently from NOS Microsystems. iNOSSO® for Windows, Mac and Linux is not a single compression tool but a whole set of different tools and automated processes. Our specialists customize the iNOSSO® for Windows, Mac and Linux Program to your requirements to achieve the greatest size reduction and the best performance rates.

iNOSSO® for Windows, Mac and Linux Programs are available as GUI and command-line tools. These easy-to-use tools enable your company to turn your software into wrapped, size-optimized, self-executable download files. The actual size optimization of your software can be performed at your facility using the customized iNOSSO® for Windows, Mac and Linux Program. As iNOSSO® for Windows, Mac and Linux creates self-extracting files; no application is required on client side.

Contact the Solutions Team to setup a free software compression analysis. You can then upload an original version of your regularly compressed (ZIP, RAR, CAB) software for analysis. Our specialists will use the iNOSSO® Analysis Tool to determine savings for your company. The obtained size optimization potential is guaranteed within a 3% range.

A: iNOSSO® for Windows, Mac and Linux reduces file size by 40 – 70%. The time saved is dependent on the size-reduction achieved with your software.

A: To identify potential size reduction rates that could be achieved for your products, NOS Microsystems offers a free software analysis. Please contact us for more information.

A: Costs for iNOSSO® for Windows, Mac and Linux depend on your software and the requested requirements. For further information please read the How to Buy section on our website, or contact NOS Microsystems’ Solutions Team here.

A: To guarantee optimal size reduction and performance rates NOS Microsystems customizes a iNOSSO® for Windows, Mac and Linux Program© tool for all requested products. After an inclusive license agreement is signed that covers all specified products, one unique iNOSSO® for Windows, Mac and Linux Program© tool is delivered to your servers for independent creation and use. Maintenance and support is provided by NOS Microsystems.

 

A: For further information please read the How to Buy section on our website, or contact NOS Microsystems’ Solutions Team here.

A: After reception of your final build and purchase order, NOS Microsystems generally delivers a customized tool within 2 – 4 weeks. In urgent cases delivery can occur even faster. It is recommended to inform NOS Microsystems in advance when we can expect your software. This way, we can schedule engineering capacities and set a delivery date according to your needs.

A: The delivered package contains detailed user manuals, a language folder and the iNOSSO® for Windows, Mac and Linux Program© that is used to perform size optimization of licensed software packages independently from NOS Microsystems.

A: No, the application remains identical.

A: No, the installer/installation remains identical.

A: No, the procedure is fully automated and works within your current download and installation architecture.

A: Extraction takes about one second per 1.5 MB on a 3GHz processor.

A: No, using iNOSSO® for Windows, Mac and Linux Program© is just as simple as using WinZip. Point to a source directory that will be compressed, and our tool will fully automatically create a single self-extracting file in a size optimized shape.

A: NOS Microsystems delivers iNOSSO® for Windows, Mac and Linux Program© both as a Graphical User Interface (Wizard) and Command Line Interface. Simply use the Wizard to automate the setup process or enter commands manually into the CLI. Setup is straightforward and easy.

A: No, iNOSSO® for Windows, Mac and Linux Program© can work within the framework of your current hardware and software.

A: No, there is no need, however this can improve performance. Please contact our solutions team for more detailed information here.

A: Most computers manufactured in the last few years will easily meet the minimum system requirements. Only the available hard drive space should be checked.

Minimum system requirements for creation of self-extracting file using iNOSSO® for Windows, Mac and Linux Program©:
-CPU: Pentium IV 2 GHz
-RAM: 1024 MB
-Hard Drive: 1 GB free disk space
-OS: Windows 2000

A: No, there is no need, however this can improve performance. Please contact our solutions team for more detailed information here.

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