Attachmate licenses Windows, Windows NT and Windows 95 Technology from NetSoft.IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 24, 1996--NetSoft(r), a worldwide supplier of PC-to-host communications software (communications, software) communications software - Application programs, operating system components, and probably firmware, forming part of a communication system. These different software components might be classified according to the functions within the Open Systems , Wednesday announced that Attachmate(r) Corp. has licensed NetSoft's midrange connectivity technology for incorporation into their selected communications software product lines. NetSoft provides its 16-bit, industry-standard NS/Router(r), NS/Folders(r) technology and file transfer facilities for Attachmate's RALLY!(r) products for Windows 3.x Windows 3.x can refer to either an individual or all of the following versions of Microsoft Windows:
Attachmate has licensed NetSoft's Windows NT (Windows New Technology) A 32-bit operating system from Microsoft for Intel x86 CPUs. NT is the core technology in Windows 2000 and Windows XP (see Windows). Available in separate client and server versions, it includes built-in networking and preemptive multitasking. and Windows 95 technology into their EXTRA!(r) Personal Client software. This 32-bit Windows technology will not be incorporated into RALLY! "We are delighted to provide Attachmate with our leading-edge technology in the PC-to-AS/400 marketplace," said Isaac (Zak) Kong, NetSoft's 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. . "NS/Router is the de facto standard Hardware or software that is widely used, but not endorsed by a standards organization. Contrast with de jure standard. de facto standard - A widespread consensus on a particular product or protocol which has not been ratified by any official standards body, such as ISO, in Windows 3.1 connectivity, and the licensing of our Windows NT and Windows 95 technology by Attachmate acknowledges NetSoft's leadership and expertise in PC-to-AS/400 connectivity." NS/Router is a native Windows router software for PC-to-AS/400 communications that takes full advantage of the Windows environment, and allows users to fully manage connectivity to multiple AS/400s from within Windows with drag and drop A graphical user interface (GUI) capability that lets you perform operations by moving the icon of an object with the mouse into another window or onto another icon. For example, files can be copied or moved by dragging them from one folder to another. simplicity. NS/Router provides the industry-standard link to over 200 client/server applications from leading independent software vendors (ISVs). NS/Router for AS/400 Access is quickly following in its predecessor's footsteps, providing Windows NT and Windows 95-to-AS/400 connectivity. Numerous ISVs have certified their applications with NS/Router for AS/400 Access. NS/Folders is a high performance, native Windows client application that allows users to access an AS/400 host as a file server. NS/Folders includes virtual device drivers and DLLs to facilitate the exchange of documents and files between AS/400 Shared Folders and the PC or LAN (Local Area Network) A communications network that serves users within a confined geographical area. The "clients" are the user's workstations typically running Windows, although Mac and Linux clients are also used. file system. It offers dynamic access to AS/400s as file servers and coexists with all popular network operating systems. Founded in 1980, NetSoft is a privately held company privately held company A firm whose shares are held within a relatively small circle of owners and are not traded publicly. that develops, markets and supports PC-to-midrange and PC-to-mainframe products that facilitate communication, collaboration and sharing of information between corporate networks. NS/Router and NS/Transfer are key components of NetSoft's award-winning NS/Midrange Client Services. NetSoft's connectivity products are sold worldwide by a direct sales force and authorized channel partners. Contact NetSoft at http://www.netsoft.com, 800/463-8763 or 714/753-0800. NetSoft's address is 31 Technology Drive, Irvine, Calif., 92718. Note to Editors: NetSoft, NS/Router, NS/Folders and NS/Midrange Client Services are registered trademarks of NetSoft. Attachmate, RALLY!, EXTRA! and Personal Client are registered trademarks or trademarks of Attachmate Corp. Microsoft, Windows and Windows 95 are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corp. IBM (International Business Machines Corporation, Armonk, NY, www.ibm.com) The world's largest computer company. IBM's product lines include the S/390 mainframes (zSeries), AS/400 midrange business systems (iSeries), RS/6000 workstations and servers (pSeries), Intel-based servers (xSeries) and AS/400 are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Inc. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are properties of their respective owners. CONTACT: NetSoft Kimber Smith, 714/789-8052 |
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