Cosmi Corporation
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Cosmi Corporation is a United States
computer software company.
Cosmi Corporation was established in 1982. It published several titles for many Personal Computer
systems such as the Commodore 64
and IBM PC
.
It published many games, such as Forbidden Forest
and The President is Missing
. It also published utility software including a database
, word processor
, spreadsheet
, street maps, vacation planners, a 3D World Atlas
, and other tools.
In recent years, Cosmi has published software sold at big box stores like Best Buy
and Office Depot
. They still publish utility programs, such as Perfect Website Creator
They also published a version of OpenOffice.org
called Platinum Perfect Pro Office System Software
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
computer software company.
Cosmi Corporation was established in 1982. It published several titles for many 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...
systems such as the Commodore 64
Commodore 64
The Commodore 64 is an 8-bit home computer introduced by Commodore International in January 1982.Volume production started in the spring of 1982, with machines being released on to the market in August at a price of US$595...
and IBM PC
IBM PC
The IBM Personal Computer, commonly known as the IBM PC, is the original version and progenitor of the IBM PC compatible hardware platform. It is IBM model number 5150, and was introduced on August 12, 1981...
.
It published many games, such as Forbidden Forest
Forbidden Forest (video game)
Forbidden Forest is a game designed by Paul Norman, published by Cosmi Corporation in 1983 for the Commodore 64 and Atari home computers.-Summary:In this game the player controls an archer, armed with a bow and a limit of four quivers of arrows per level...
and The President is Missing
The President is Missing
The President is Missing was a computer simulation game from Cosmi Corporation. It was released in 1988 for the Commodore 64 and other systems...
. It also published utility software including a database
Database
A database is an organized collection of data for one or more purposes, usually in digital form. The data are typically organized to model relevant aspects of reality , in a way that supports processes requiring this information...
, word processor
Word processor
A word processor is a computer application used for the production of any sort of printable material....
, spreadsheet
Spreadsheet
A spreadsheet is a computer application that simulates a paper accounting worksheet. It displays multiple cells usually in a two-dimensional matrix or grid consisting of rows and columns. Each cell contains alphanumeric text, numeric values or formulas...
, street maps, vacation planners, a 3D World Atlas
3D World Atlas
3D World Atlas is a virtual globe program developed by the Cosmi Corporation. At Version 2.1, it is one of the leading atlas programs, along with other 3D atlas exploring programs such as Google Earth .-History:...
, and other tools.
In recent years, Cosmi has published software sold at big box stores like Best Buy
Best Buy
Best Buy Co., Inc. is an American specialty retailer of consumer electronics in the United States, accounting for 19% of the market. It also operates in Mexico, Canada & China. The company's subsidiaries include Geek Squad, CinemaNow, Magnolia Audio Video, Pacific Sales, and, in Canada operates...
and Office Depot
Office Depot
Office Depot is a supplier of office products and provides many services. The company's selection of brand name office supplies includes business machines, computers, computer software and office furniture, while its business services encompass copying, printing, document reproduction, shipping,...
. They still publish utility programs, such as Perfect Website Creator
They also published a version of OpenOffice.org
OpenOffice.org
OpenOffice.org, commonly known as OOo or OpenOffice, is an open-source application suite whose main components are for word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, graphics, and databases. OpenOffice is available for a number of different computer operating systems, is distributed as free software...
called Platinum Perfect Pro Office System Software