RATING PROMOTING PRODUCTS

Brand	Owner	Address	Description
MAXIM INSIDER	MAXIM MEDIA INC.	415 Madison Avenue New York NY 10017	Rating and promoting the products and services of others;
	Where the owner name is not linked, that owner no longer owns the brand

Technical Examples

Techniques and tools for rating computer products are described. For example, software ratings are based on subjective evaluations to determine computer system requirements for a positive user experience, while a computer running a capability tool rates a computer system's (or hardware component's) ability to run software. A capability rating for hardware is determined by comparing a set of features and performance results with capability rating requirements. In another aspect, a capability rating is communicated using a standardized presentation. In another aspect, capability rating level requirements are proposed (e.g., by a ratings board) and then finalized. A capability rating level is determined for computer products (e.g., by a testing organization) based on the finalized requirements and analysis of the products (e.g., by a computer running a capability tool). In another aspect, a software system includes an inventory module, a performance testing module, and an inventory and performance evaluator module.