Cosmi Corporation (COSMI) is an American computer software company based in Carson, California.
Software publishing
Cosmi Corporation was established in 1982, founded by George Johnson. [1] The company published titles for many personal computer systems such as the Atari 8-bit family, Commodore 64 and IBM PC. [2] This included many games, such as Forbidden Forest, The President Is Missing, or the very popular Aztec Challenge. It also published utility software including a database, word processor, spreadsheet, street maps, vacation planners, a 3D World Atlas, and other tools. [3] [4]
Products
Cosmi products include business and productivity, graphics and publishing, utilities, learning, languages, and games software. [5]
Cosmi produces famous titles such as: [5]
- Print Perfect Scrapbook Deluxe - Creates memorable scrapbook layouts, templates, designs, decorative artwork, and photo editing tools.
- mySkins iPod Video - Styles and protects the surface of the iPod.
- Website Promoter - Contains tools that will drive traffic to a website, optimise rankings in key search engines, and boost site's popularity.
Recent activity
In recent years,[ when?] Cosmi published shovelware sold at Best Buy and Office Depot. [6] [7] They still publish utility programs, such as Perfect Website Creator. [8]
Cosmi published a version of OpenOffice.org called Platinum Perfect Pro Office System Software. [9]
In 2012, Cosmi acquired ValuSoft from the now-defunct video game publisher THQ for an undisclosed sum. [10]
References
- ^ "Success Through Imitation, Not Innovation". Los Angeles Times. 2000-03-15. Retrieved 2020-05-07.
- ^ "Cosmi Corporation". Moby Games. Retrieved 2009-08-08.
- ^ Dan Rose. "Screen Shot Gallery -- Commodore 64/128". Dan's 20th Century Abandonware. Archived from the original on 2009-01-06. Retrieved 2009-08-08.
- ^ Larry Grosskopf (June 2002). "Software Review of: Street Maps USA with USA Vacation Planner". PC Alamode Magazine. Retrieved 2009-08-08.
- ^ a b Associates, K. L. (2007-10-05). "Phoenix Software lands distributor status for Cosmi Corporation". ITWeb. Retrieved 2020-05-07.
- ^ "Hotelguide.com Announces Distribution Partnership With Software Giant, Cosmi". hospitality.net. Retrieved 2009-08-08.
- ^ Jane Applegate (March 2002). "Pricing Your Product to Sell". Entrepreneur. Archived from the original on May 3, 2007. Retrieved 2009-08-08.
- ^ various reviewers. "Customer Reviews, Perfect Website Creator". amazon.com. Retrieved 2009-08-08.
- ^ J. McNally. "Platinum Perfect Pro Office System Software (mailing list thread)". openoffice.org. Retrieved 2009-08-08. (Browse the thread by clicking here
- ^ "Cosmi Software Acquires ValuSoft Division of THQ Inc". ValuSoft. April 2012. Retrieved 2016-01-17.
External links
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- Software companies established in 1982
- 1982 establishments in California
- Software companies based in California
- Organizations based in Carson, California
- Companies based in Los Angeles County, California
- Video game companies of the United States
- Defunct software companies of the United States
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Cosmi Corporation (COSMI) is an American computer software company based in Carson, California.
Software publishing
Cosmi Corporation was established in 1982, founded by George Johnson. [1] The company published titles for many personal computer systems such as the Atari 8-bit family, Commodore 64 and IBM PC. [2] This included many games, such as Forbidden Forest, The President Is Missing, or the very popular Aztec Challenge. It also published utility software including a database, word processor, spreadsheet, street maps, vacation planners, a 3D World Atlas, and other tools. [3] [4]
Products
Cosmi products include business and productivity, graphics and publishing, utilities, learning, languages, and games software. [5]
Cosmi produces famous titles such as: [5]
- Print Perfect Scrapbook Deluxe - Creates memorable scrapbook layouts, templates, designs, decorative artwork, and photo editing tools.
- mySkins iPod Video - Styles and protects the surface of the iPod.
- Website Promoter - Contains tools that will drive traffic to a website, optimise rankings in key search engines, and boost site's popularity.
Recent activity
In recent years,[ when?] Cosmi published shovelware sold at Best Buy and Office Depot. [6] [7] They still publish utility programs, such as Perfect Website Creator. [8]
Cosmi published a version of OpenOffice.org called Platinum Perfect Pro Office System Software. [9]
In 2012, Cosmi acquired ValuSoft from the now-defunct video game publisher THQ for an undisclosed sum. [10]
References
- ^ "Success Through Imitation, Not Innovation". Los Angeles Times. 2000-03-15. Retrieved 2020-05-07.
- ^ "Cosmi Corporation". Moby Games. Retrieved 2009-08-08.
- ^ Dan Rose. "Screen Shot Gallery -- Commodore 64/128". Dan's 20th Century Abandonware. Archived from the original on 2009-01-06. Retrieved 2009-08-08.
- ^ Larry Grosskopf (June 2002). "Software Review of: Street Maps USA with USA Vacation Planner". PC Alamode Magazine. Retrieved 2009-08-08.
- ^ a b Associates, K. L. (2007-10-05). "Phoenix Software lands distributor status for Cosmi Corporation". ITWeb. Retrieved 2020-05-07.
- ^ "Hotelguide.com Announces Distribution Partnership With Software Giant, Cosmi". hospitality.net. Retrieved 2009-08-08.
- ^ Jane Applegate (March 2002). "Pricing Your Product to Sell". Entrepreneur. Archived from the original on May 3, 2007. Retrieved 2009-08-08.
- ^ various reviewers. "Customer Reviews, Perfect Website Creator". amazon.com. Retrieved 2009-08-08.
- ^ J. McNally. "Platinum Perfect Pro Office System Software (mailing list thread)". openoffice.org. Retrieved 2009-08-08. (Browse the thread by clicking here
- ^ "Cosmi Software Acquires ValuSoft Division of THQ Inc". ValuSoft. April 2012. Retrieved 2016-01-17.
External links
| International | |
|---|---|
| National | |
|
| This United States software corporation or company article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |
- Video game companies established in 1982
- Software companies established in 1982
- 1982 establishments in California
- Software companies based in California
- Organizations based in Carson, California
- Companies based in Los Angeles County, California
- Video game companies of the United States
- Defunct software companies of the United States
- United States software company stubs