Agate Launches ProSwap Trialware For Modular Notebooks Initiates Gold Partner Program To Support Product Bundling.FREMONT, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 19, 1998--Agate Technologies Inc., an industry leader in software and hardware solutions for "hot-swap" technology, Monday announced the launch of ProSwap Trialware and initiated its Gold Partner Program to encourage product bundling Product bundling is a marketing strategy that involves offering several products for sale as one combined product. This strategy is very common in the software business (for example: bundle a word processor, a spreadsheet, and a database into a single office suite), and in the fast . "This is a unique opportunity for notebook manufacturers and system integrators to add value at no cost to the total system, and for users to become acquainted with a new level of swapping convenience," said Randall Benway. "After getting used to warm swap To pull out a component from a system and plug in a new one without turning the power off. It often refers to pulling or inserting removable drives (CD-ROM, floppy, etc.) in a laptop, typically in a suspend mode. Contrast with hot swap. with ProSwap, we don't think anyone will want to give it up." ProSwap Trialware On a thirty-day trial basis, users can enjoy the benefits of ProSwap through Agate's trialware program. This unique software solution enables users to exchange IDE (1) (Integrated Development Environment) A set of programs run from a single user interface. For example, programming languages often include a text editor, compiler and debugger, which are all activated and function from a common menu. and ATAPI (AT Attachment Packet Interface) The specification for ATA (IDE) tape drives and CD-ROMs. See IDE. ATAPI - AT Attachment Packet Interface devices, such as hard disk drives, tape drives or LS-120 Superdisk drives, without having to reboot To reload the operating system, which restarts the computer. See boot. (operating system) reboot - (From boot) A boot with the implication that the computer has not been down for long, or that the boot is a bounce intended to clear some state of wedgitude. See warm boot. or turn their notebook off. ProSwap provides flexibility, true "plug & play" capabilities and ease in system upgrades. It does this by addressing conflicts between the operating system operating system (OS) Software that controls the operation of a computer, directs the input and output of data, keeps track of files, and controls the processing of computer programs. , BIOS and other drivers being used at the same time during device swapping. ProSwap does away with the need for BIOS manipulations each time a computer is set up or a new device is installed. By eliminating the need to turn the system off and reboot, it also eliminates critical power drain on the battery. ProSwap automatically detects and determines the device type. On insertion, a specific device icon is created in the "My Computer" window. Messaging notifies the user if any files are open before the device is removed. On removal, the device icon is removed. After experiencing the benefits of warm swap, users can decide whether to buy ProSwap or delete it after 30 days. Users deciding to buy simply purchase an unlock key for $49.95 from Agate's Web site or by emailing, phoning or faxing Agate. Gold Partner Program Agate's Gold Partner program offers modular notebook manufacturers the opportunity to expand their notebook designs with warm swap functionality. Members are provided with 30-day free-trial versions of ProSwap at no cost to be installed or bundled with their modular notebook computers A laptop computer that weighs in a range from five to seven pounds. The term originated when laptops were routinely more than 10 pounds, and those that became lighter were placed in a special "notebook" category. In practice, notebook computer and laptop computer are synonymous. . Agate will track user purchases back to the OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) The rebranding of equipment and selling it. The term initially referred to the company that made the products (the "original" manufacturer), but eventually became widely used to refer to the organization that buys the products and manufacturer and rebate Partners for every registered version of software sold. In exchange, Partners agree to provide samples of their products to Agate for testing and to co-market ProSwap software, using the ProSwap burst in notebook advertising. Agate Technologies, with headquarters in Fremont, is an industry pioneer that specializes in the design and development of software and docking module solutions for notebook and desktop PC applications. Customers interested in additional information about Agate Technologies can call 800/98-AGATE (800/982-4283), contact the company by email at sales@agatetech.com or visit the company's Web site at www.agatetech.com. Editor's Note Editor's Note (foaled in 1993 in Kentucky) is an American thoroughbred Stallion racehorse. He was sired by 1992 U.S. Champion 2 YO Colt Forty Niner, who in turn was a son of Champion sire Mr. Prospector and out of the mare, Beware Of The Cat. Trained by D. : Slides of ProSwap Trialware are available by contacting Sylvia Chansler, T&O/RobertsMealer at 949/855-7870 or schansler@topr.com. Analysts briefed on this announcement include: Rob Enderle Rob Enderle, founder of the Enderle Group, is a consultant, writer, and widely quoted technical and legal analyst in the information technology industry. Microsoft, Advanced Micro Devices, the SCO Group, IBM, Hewlett-Packard, and Dell are (or have been) among his clients. Giga Information Group 408/327-4345 Agate and Agate Technologies Inc. are registered trademarks, and DN-Boy is a trademark of Agate Technologies Inc. Windows 95, 98, and NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corp. All other trademarks are the property of their respective firms. |
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