215 Technology, Inc. Opens 215Software.com.Business Editors & Technology Writers CEDAR RAPIDS Cedar Rapids, city (1990 pop. 108,751), seat of Linn co., E central Iowa, on the Cedar River; inc. as a city 1856. The second largest city in Iowa, it is named for the surging rapids in the river. , Iowa--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 28, 2000 215 Technology, Inc. formally announces the opening of 215software.com, an online software store specializing in MP3 and other consumer software. 215 Technology is expanding its product line beyond its signature title, DJ2000, to include other MP3 titles, Utility, and Game software. DJ2000 VERSION 1.2 RELEASED DJ2000 version 1.2 is now available. DJ2000 is often considered the most comprehensive MP3 Management Tool / Player available. DJ2000 is unique in its ability to manage large collections of MP3 files and has received many industry awards. Enhancements include Integration with other MP3 players A digital music player that supports the MP3 format, which was the audio format that started a revolution in online music downloads and distribution. All portable music players, the iPod being the most popular, support MP3 along with one or more other audio formats. , Visualization or "Eye Candy Images and animated graphics added to Web sites and interactive software that makes the information exciting. In other words, glitz, sizzle and pizzazz. See cornea gumbo. ", and Microsoft Windows See Windows. (operating system) Microsoft Windows - Microsoft's proprietary window system and user interface software released in 1985 to run on top of MS-DOS. Widely criticised for being too slow (hence "Windoze", "Microsloth Windows") on the machines available then. 2000 compatibility. DJ2000 can be found at other internet software sites and stores including ZDNet.com and Beyond.com. Demos of the program are available at many MP3 sites including MP3.com and MusicBuilder.com. Special Editions of the product are included in several hardware and software bundles. OTHER NEW SOFTWARE TITLES -- Consistent with corporate focus on MP3 technology, MP3 Fiend, the premier MP3 Search Engine, published by Eternal Software, is now available. Also recently released is MP3 Space Maker, a FREE MP3 utility. -- 215 Technology has released a complete line of Gaming software products including Video Poker Video poker is a casino game based on five-card draw poker. It is played on a computerized console which is a similar size to a slot machine. History Video poker first became commercially viable when it became economical to combine a television-like monitor with a Plus and Virtual Slots. These are both fun and educational for adults wanting to improve their skills. -- QuickCalendar, an enhanced PC calendar utility, will be released next week. SOFTWARE STORE PHILOSOPHY Market research has shown consumer preference for small, downloadable software applications addressing specific needs of the customer. 215software.com is addressing this market with high-quality, easy-to-use application software available for immediate installation via proprietary download technology. 215 Technology will continue to make new products available, which will be developed by 215 Technology or acquired through license agreements with select publishers. Products are priced below $30. ABOUT 215 TECHNOLOGY 215 Technology, Inc. is a privately held consumer software publisher. The company was founded in early 1999 by a management team of former Parsons Parsons, city (1990 pop. 11,924), Labette co., SE Kans.; inc. 1871. It is a shipping point for dairy products, grain, and livestock. Manufactures include ammunition, wire and paper products, plastics, and appliances. Technology Division executives and managers of The Learning Company. 215 Technology, 215software.com, DJ2000, MP3 Space Maker, and QuickCalendar are trademarks of 215 Technology, Inc. Video Poker Plus and Virtual Slots are trademarks of Pumpkin pumpkin, common name for the genus Cucurbita of the family Cucurbitaceae (gourd family), a group that includes the pumpkins and squashes—the names may be used interchangeably and without botanical distinction. C. Buggy Refers to software that contains many flaws. Many in the software industry swear that bugs are inevitable, and perhaps they are right. As long as we work in the competitive, pressure-cooker environment of our high-tech world, products will more often than not be developed too hastily and Software. All other companies or products listed herein are trademarks / registered trademarks of their respective owners. |
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