1.   Gupta makes software to manage corporate databases and to build applications using those databases.

2.   Andyne makes software that allows computer users to analyze and manipulate information within a corporate database.

3.   Andyne makes software that allows computer users to analyze and manipulate information within a database.

4.   Another of the tech offerings, Altiris Inc. of Lindon, Utah, makes software to help systems managers run and restore settings on hardware.

5.   Another favorite is Broadvision, which makes software to help e-tailers track Internet customers.

6.   Apple is also making available software that Macintosh and Windows software developers can use to make it easier to share data between their programs and the Newton.

7.   Ariba and archrival Commerce One both started by making software that would buy simple office supplies over the Internet.

8.   As a practical matter, companies that make applications software develop their products primarily for MS-DOS and Windows.

9.   Ask Selectica, a San Jose, Calif., company that makes software to help businesses sell complex products over the Internet.