Asymetrix announces support for Netscape API; leader in multimedia creative tools moves to the Web.BELLEVUE, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 25, 1995---Asymetrix Corp. announced today that it will support the recently announced Netscape inline plug-in API (Application Programming Interface) A language and message format used by an application program to communicate with the operating system or some other control program such as a database management system (DBMS) or communications protocol. in future internet versions of its products. The support from Asymetrix will allow users of Netscape Navigator An earlier Web browser for Windows, Macintosh and X Windows from Netscape that provided secure transmission over the Internet. Soon after its introduction in 1994, Navigator, or just "Netscape," as it was commonly called, quickly became the leading browser on the Web. 2.0(TM) to create and publish multimedia applications on the World Wide Web. This means that users of Asymetrix popular products including Multimedia Toolbook, 3D F/X F/X Effects , and others, will be able to easily create dynamic, highly visual interactive multimedia for publishing on the Web. "Asymetrix intends to extend our leadership position in multimedia and creative content tools to the most dynamic new market available today-the Internet," said Jim Billmaier, president and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of Asymetrix Corp. "As the leader in Windows based (1) (Windows-based; upper case "W") Refers to Microsoft Windows. (2) (windows-based; lower case "w") Having resizable windows. Same as "graphics based" or "GUI based." Graphical user interfaces are all windows based. Contrast with text based. 3D imaging, authoring and computer based learning tools, the Web is our natural destiny. We will, within the next 45 days, begin introducing an entire line of internet tools which let the customer go from opening the box to creative execution in hours...with no special training." "We're excited to have a relationship with a company whose products enhance the Netscape Navigator's experience," said Donna Simonides, director of developer relations at Netscape. "Asymetrix's new products will create dynamic, graphically rich, interactive Web pages that are easy and fun to use." Asymetrix Corp. is a privately held software company based in Bellevue and is a leading provider of Windows-based tools for multimedia development and client-server solutions. -0- Asymetrix, Asymetrix 3D F/X, Asymetrix Digital Video Producer and Multimedia Toolbook are trademarks of Asymetrix Corp. Asymetrix and Multimedia Toolbook are registered in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. and may be registered in certain other countries. Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corp. CONTACT: Asymetrix Corp. Ann Bagley, 206/637-5859 annb@asymetrix.com Web Site: http://www.asymetrix,com NOTE: The "at" symbol in Internet addresses There are two kinds of addresses that are widely used on the Internet. One is a person's e-mail address, and the other is the address of a Web site, which is known as a URL. Following is an explanation of Internet e-mail addresses only. For more on URLs, see URL and Internet domain name. and the double slash in World Wide Web addresses does not always translate correctly; it is sometimes deleted or translates into another character or symbol. |
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