PlanetLinux98

PlanetLinux98 is an independent software publisher that maintains its catalog through a public GitHub repository, distributing tools with an emphasis on accessibility, portability, and practical system maintenance. Its current product range centers on the Windows utility category, with its flagship package, GUARD, addressing backup, system imaging, and application inventory needs in a single portable tool. GUARD is designed to run without installation, which makes it suitable for technicians and end users who need to carry maintenance software on removable media or run it in restricted environments where installing applications is impractical or prohibited. A defining characteristic of the product is its screen-reader-first design, placing accessibility for blind and low-vision users at the core of the interface rather than treating it as an afterthought. The backup and system-imaging capabilities support common disaster-recovery workflows, allowing users to safeguard data and capture restorable snapshots of a system before upgrades, migrations, or repairs. The app-inventory functionality provides visibility into the software installed on a machine, a use case relevant to auditing, troubleshooting, license management, and pre-migration planning. Together these functions position GUARD within the system utilities and accessibility software categories, serving IT support staff, assistive technology users, and anyone responsible for maintaining Windows computers. Distribution through GitHub reflects an open and transparent approach, giving users direct access to the project's source, documentation, and release history. Although the catalog currently consists of this single package, it demonstrates the publisher's focus on combining essential administrative functionality with inclusive design, filling a niche where mainstream backup and imaging tools often fall short for users who rely on screen readers.