Orthanc

Orthanc is a totally free and open-source software that serves as a lightweight but powerful RESTful standalone DICOM (Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine) server. It's perfect for use in healthcare and medical research settings.

What Makes Orthanc Stand Out?

This software is command-line based, built with C++, and designed to easily transform your personal computer into a mini-PACS system, which is just a fancy term for a DICOM store.

Easy to Use API

Orthanc provides users with a RESTful API (Application Programming Interface). This means you can control it using any programming language you like. Plus, installing it on your computer is pretty straightforward with the help of the CMake tool.

How to Install Orthanc on GNU/Linux

If you're looking to get Orthanc up and running on your GNU/Linux machine, start by downloading the latest version from Softpedia. Save the archive where you want on your PC, then extract it using your favorite archive manager.

Navigating Installation Steps

Next, you'll need to open the Terminal app. Use the 'cd' command to go to where those extracted files are located (like this: cd /home/softpedia/Orthanc-0.8.5). After that, run 'cmake .' to configure everything, then use 'make' to compile it.

Final Steps for Setup

The last step is installing Orthanc by running either 'make install' as root or 'sudo make install' as an admin user. Once that's done, you can start using it right from the command line by typing 'orthanc'.

Getting Help with Orthanc

If you want some assistance while using it, just add the '--help' option after the orthanc command. This will show you all the usage instructions and available options.

Compatibility and Requirements

Orthanc is completely written in C++. It works great on both GNU/Linux and Microsoft Windows operating systems. Whether you're using a 32-bit or 64-bit architecture, you'll find that it doesn't require complicated database management or third-party dependencies!