Attachmate offers KEA! for Windows 95, providing Windows 95 access to VAX and UNIX hosts.BELLEVUE, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 4, 1995--Attachmate(R) Corp., the leading supplier of software to provide universal access to corporate and Internet information, today announced KEA! for Windows(R) 95, the newest addition to the KEA!(TM) family of products. KEA! is the award-winning software that allows Windows 95 desktop users to access DEC(R) VAX (Virtual Address eXtension) A venerable family of 32-bit computers from HP (via Digital and Compaq) introduced in 1977 with the VAX-11/780. VAX models ranged from desktop units to mainframes all running the same VMS operating system, and VAXes could emulate PDP models (R), Alpha AXP The brand name Digital gave to its first family of Alpha-based computers. In 1998, Digital was acquired by Compaq. See Alpha. and UNIX UNIX Operating system for digital computers, developed by Ken Thompson of Bell Laboratories in 1969. It was initially designed for a single user (the name was a pun on the earlier operating system Multics). computers and integrate their data into Windows 95 applications. Fast, Feature-Rich, and 32-bit "KEA! for Windows 95 leverages the proven 32-bit technology in KEA! for 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. , by providing an integrated Windows 95 solution," said Paul Rodwick, executive vice president of products at Attachmate. "We are the first company to offer a product this feature-rich and as fast on 32-bit architecture, with the Windows 95 look and feel. The significant desktop productivity improvements offered by this product will provide an added bonus to those customers moving to a 32-bit architecture." KEA! for Windows 95 offers the powerful control features that have made KEA! a popular product. KEA!'s flexibility and accurate emulation (architecture) emulation - When one system performs in exactly the same way as another, though perhaps not at the same speed. A typical example would be emulation of one computer by (a program running on) another. are the reasons why DEC has chosen KEA! as their VT access in their Multia and VTLAN products. For three years in a row, readers of DEC User have named KEA! the Connectivity Product of the Year. Extensive Graphic Support KEA! for Windows 95's extensive VT340 graphics support enables users to work with a variety of host graphics applications. While other products only offer partial support, KEA! for Windows 95 is the only product offering complete graphics support. Seamless Data Access with OLE 2.0 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. Users can select VAX and UNIX host files or data in KEA! and drag and drop them into their Windows 95 application. Conversely con·verse 1 intr.v. con·versed, con·vers·ing, con·vers·es 1. To engage in a spoken exchange of thoughts, ideas, or feelings; talk. See Synonyms at speak. 2. , to send data back to the host, users can select data in a Windows 95 application and drag and drop it into KEA! Tools Support KEA! for Windows 95 supports Attachmate Enterprise Client/Server Series (EC/SS) tools (such as QuickApp(R), QuickPeer(TM), SELECT!(TM)), which extend the power of popular client/server development tools such as Visual Basic and PowerBuilder. This assists users in developing client/server applications connecting to multiple host systems. Productivity Capabilities KEA! for Windows 95 incorporates such KEA! family features as a graphical keyboard mapping utility, a macro language (1) A special-purpose command language used to automate sequences within an application such as a spreadsheet or word processor. Macro languages often include programming controls (IF THEN, GOTO, WHILE, etc.), but rarely have the capabilities of a full-blown programming language. , customizable menus and dialogue boxes, a programmable button pad, and a `file shuttle,' which allows users to transfer multiple files with the click of a button. By automating complicated, repetitive tasks, KEA! makes users more productive while requiring less training. In addition, the new product also makes maximum use of Windows 95's powerful features. KEA! for Windows 95 features the distinctive Windows 95 look and feel, supports long file names File names that exceed the common eight plus three (8.3) character limitation used in DOS and Windows 3.1. Unix, Mac and Windows starting with Windows 95 support long file names. For compatibility with the 8. , supports Digital's Local Area Transport (LAT) in PATHWORKS(TM) for Windows 95, and offers Telephony API See TAPI. modem support. OLE 2.0 technology allows users to drag and drop file and data transfers between host and PC. In addition, end users can easily empower their Windows 95 applications with enterprise information with no programming required. Price and Availability The suggested list price for the 420 version of KEA! for Windows 95 is $245; $395 for the 340 version. The product is available now. Special Promotion for Windows 95 Users Until Dec. 31, 1995, KEA! for Windows 95 (420 version) is offered at a special promotional price of $100 per desktop (single product or additional license). The special promotional price for the 340 version is $150 per single copy or additional license. For customers under Attachmate's maintenance program, the upgrade is free upon request until June 30, 1996. About Attachmate Attachmate is the leading supplier of enterprise software that provides universal access to corporate information from any desktop over any network. The company's products enable the creation of corporate intranets, so users can access, manipulate and exchange information whether it resides within the enterprise or beyond the corporate walls on the Internet. Backed by a high level of customer service and support, Attachmate's product family includes information access and productivity-enhancing software ranging from remote access and host communication products to client/server, groupware Software that supports multiple users working on related tasks in local and remote networks. Also called "collaborative software," groupware is an evolving concept that is more than just multiuser software which allows access to the same data. , host-server, and software management and distribution applications. As the sixth largest PC software company in the world, Attachmate employs over 2,000 people in more than 30 countries. For more information about Attachmate's products, contact Attachmate's headquarters in Bellevue, Wash. at 206/644-4010 or toll free 800/426-6283. Attachmate's World Wide Web address is http://www.attachmate.com. -0- Attachmate and QuickApp are registered trademarks and KEA!, QuickPeer and SELECT! are trademarks of Attachmate Corp. Microsoft and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corp. 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/or other countries. Other trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. CONTACT: Network Associates Holly Hagerman, 801/373-7888 or Attachmate Corp. Tiffany Tiffany, Tiffanie (UK) a semi-longhaired version of the Burmese cat. It has a fine, silky coat in many colors. Allesina, 206/649-6069 |
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