Attest Systems Announces GASP 4.0 for Windows; The Most Powerful Tool For PC Software and Hardware Asset Management.SAN RAFAEL San Rafael (săn rəfĕl`), residential city (1990 pop. 48,404), seat of Marin co., W Calif., a suburb of San Francisco on the northern shore of San Francisco Bay; inc. 1913. , Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 14, 1997--Attest Systems, Inc., a leading developer of asset management software, today announced the introduction of GASP 1. GASP - Graph Algorithm and Software Package. 2. (simulation) GASP - General Activities Simulation Program. 3. (simulation) GASP - General Aerodynamic Simulation Program. (R) 4.0, a new version of its popular asset tracking and software auditing program designed for PCs running 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. 3.1x, 95, NT or 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) OS/2. GASP 4.0 combines an intuitive, easy-to-use, graphical user interface graphical user interface (GUI) Computer display format that allows the user to select commands, call up files, start programs, and do other routine tasks by using a mouse to point to pictorial symbols (icons) or lists of menu choices on the screen as opposed to having to with enhanced features, such as owned licenses tracking, authorized software profiles and year 2000 compliance testing and reporting. It was developed with the input of over 2,000 IS professionals who rely on its accuracy for software and hardware asset management. "GASP 4.0 dramatically reduces the time and effort needed to handle the important job of inventorying the software and hardware within a corporation," said Herbert M. Gottlieb, president and chief executive officer of Attest To solemnly declare verbally or in writing that a particular document or testimony about an event is a true and accurate representation of the facts; to bear witness to. To formally certify by a signature that the signer has been present at the execution of a particular writing so as Systems. "With this new version, it is easier than ever to protect a business from the problem of unwanted and potentially costly software, graphics, fonts and other files within their computer environment." GASP audits for all file types and completes most audits in less than two minutes. Through this process, companies can realize cost savings by eliminating fees paid for software that is either no longer installed or already licensed. It can also uncover unwanted graphic and other files downloaded from the Internet and determine which programs and systems are not compatible with the year 2000. GASP software requires no system resources (1) In a computer system, system resources are the components that provide its inherent capabilities and contribute to its overall performance. System memory, cache memory, hard disk space, IRQs and DMA channels are examples. and allows for exported data to be customized to the individual needs of a business. "GASP can detect any attempt employees may make to disguise the programs on their computers in hopes of circumventing the process of inventorying software," said Gottlieb. "This high degree of accuracy gives companies the confidence that they can find illegal software, including the possible legal problem of employee downloaded pornographic files, when they audit their PCs." GASP was first developed in 1991 to provide an easy and accurate way to audit computer software and hardware, and to serve as legal evidence in a court of law. It currently can recognize over 7,100 software programs and it is continually updated as new programs and versions are released. GASP runs on stand-alone and networked PCs and is available in a version for Apple Macintosh Apple Macintosh - Macintosh computers. The Software Publishers Association (SPA) has selected GASP for use in the SPA's national and international anti-piracy actions. GASP was chosen as the standard for the SPA because it allows the organization to conduct anti-piracy audits with greater ease, accuracy and legal enforceability. In addition to the SPA, GASP is used by the Business Software Alliance (BSA 1. BSA - Business Software Alliance. 2. BSA - Bidouilleurs Sans Argent. ), Autodesk and Microsoft for their anti-piracy activities. Attest Systems Inc., headquartered in San Rafael, Calif., is a leading producer of proactive PC asset and software management tools that enable companies to effectively manage their technology assets. The company is one of only 250 chosen to be profiled in The Red Herring Red Herring A preliminary registration statement that must be filed with the SEC describing a new issue of stock (IPO) and the prospects of the issuing company. Notes: Guide to the Digital Universe. For more information about Attest products, contact Attest Systems at (800) 471-4277 or via e-mail at info@gasp.com. Information may also be found on the company's Web site at http://www.gasp.com . -0- NOTE TO EDITORS: GASP is a registered trademark of Attest Systems, Inc. All other trademarks are the properties of their respective companies. CONTACT: Sylvia Communic@tions Nancy Reuscher, 415/331-7218 or nrpr@aol.com or Attest Systems, Inc Sandra Segal, 415/491-7803 or ssegal@gasp.com |
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