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What is Astronaut VistA

Astronaut VistA is a package that installs one of several different versions of VistA (currently available Astronaut versions are WorldVistA and OpenVistA) in an integrated fashion.

Astronaut packages the servers, clients, and auxiliary modules so that they are able to function together seamlessly.

Where can I get Astronaut VistA ?

• Astronaut WorldVistA Sourceforge page - installers for WorldVistA

• Astronaut OpenVistA Sourceforge page - installers for Medsphere's OpenVistA system

Installation Instructions

To install Astronaut, you must choose a version of VistA (currently available Astronaut versions are WorldVistA or OpenVistA). Then decide if you will install the VistA server using a RedHat/Fedora/CentOS (.rpm) based operating system or a Debian/Ubuntu (.deb) based operating system.

Astronaut WorldVistA installers

• Install Astronaut WorldVistA using an Ubuntu server

Astronaut OpenVistA installers

Astronaut Features

Depending on the version of Astronaut used, these features may be available:

• Medsphere OVID - A Mumps to Java bridge system
• TMG CPRS - An improved version of CPRS that allows the ability to add patients directly. Has an integrated web browser.
• EWD (soon) -- A MUMPS to Java bridge.