zasper

zasper is open-source software for Linux in the Education category. It is presented as an alternative to JupyterLab for users who need educational computing software. Its audience includes Linux users working with tools in an educational setting.

Compared with JupyterLab, zasper is described as using up to 5X less CPU. It is also described as using up to 40X less RAM. The software is associated with higher throughput and lower latency. It is designed to remain highly resilient under very high loads.

These characteristics make resource use, responsiveness, and load handling central aspects of zasper’s platform fit. The Linux platform identifies the operating system for which the software is provided. Its open-source license identifies how the software is made available and distinguishes it from proprietary-only software.

MirrorNest mirrors the official zasper build directly onto its own storage. The mirrored build is scanned for malware before it is published. This distribution method keeps the catalog entry tied to the official build while adding a stated malware-screening step before download.