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Maltego has been tested on Windows XP/Vista/7 and Linux (various distributions) as well as OSX. As Maltego is purely Java based it should work on almost any operating system. Because operating systems differ care has been taken to use an Install Shield for Windows and Linux (RPM,DEB,ZIP), a package(.pkg) for OSX and that takes of differences between these systems.

If you have successfully installed Maltego on operating system other than Linux/Windows XP/Vista/7/OSX, please take the time to let us know so that we can update this list. If you are unsure if Maltego will work on your operating system please Contact Us before you buy.

Bottom line: Windows XP and Linux works fine, others should work too, but you might need someone more technical to assist you. Mac users see ‘Software requirements’ below.

Software requirements

Maltego uses Java version 6 (1.6 - at least update 10) which is available for most popular operating systems. Maltego will not function correctly with version 5 (1.5). The Maltego installer will not install or upgrade your system to Java 1.6, but this should be a painless procedure. The latest release of Java can be downloaded for your operating system here. This page also includes instructions for installing the software.

Note to Mac users – Java 6 is only officially available for dual core Macs. If you have trouble installing Java 6 then you should ask someone technical to provide you with assistance.

Bottom line: You need Java 1.6 and you need to install it yourself…but – it’s easy to install.

Hardware requirements

Maltego loves memory and raw CPU power. Rendering views take a lot of computing power and the slower your computer, the longer it will take. If your computer is under-powered this can become frustrating. If you plan to work on large graphs you’ll also need some memory. Maltego version 3 is configured to use 1024MB (1GB) of RAM, but if that is all you have your OS and other apps will have nothing left to work with. We thus recommend at least 2GB of RAM, but the more the merrier. You also need a link to the Internet if you want to use the Paterva TAS (and for registration).

Almost all the data collection and processing happens on the server but the results still need to get to your computer. A fast Internet link makes Maltego work faster. Lastly, if you ever needed a reason to get a big screen you now have it. Maltego also loves big displays. Running it in 1024×768 just wouldnt feel right – but you can do it if you really have to. If you unsure if your computer will run Maltego please Contact Us to find out – or at least get an opinion.

Bottom line: Minimum (ouch): 2GB RAM, 2GHz, 64Kb Internet access, 1024×768 display. Recommended: 4GB RAM, 3.0GHz dual core, 1Mb+ Internet access, 1600×1200 display.