Banyan announces second release of popular TCP/IP Internet applications suite; New release offers 32-bit Windows 95 support.WESTBORO, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 12, 1995--Banyan Systems Inc. (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on :BNYN BNYN ePresence (stock symbol; formerly known as Banyan) ) today introduced the Banyan TCP/IP TCP/IP in full Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol Standard Internet communications protocols that allow digital computers to communicate over long distances. Applications Suite 2.0, a major new release of its comprehensive, cross-platform TCP/IP and Internet software line now offering 32-bit Windows 95 support. This release also includes a new enhanced Mosaic Web Browser with added secure HTTP HTTP in full HyperText Transfer Protocol Standard application-level protocol used for exchanging files on the World Wide Web. HTTP runs on top of the TCP/IP protocol. support, network installation, and dozens of other features for Windows, OS/2 and DOS systems. Available immediately, the Banyan TCP/IP Application Suite 2.0 includes TCP/IP Kernels for Windows, DOS and OS/2, and applications for NFS client, NFS Server, Telnet (VT320), TN3270, NetBIOS, Printer Redirection, SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) A widely used network monitoring and control protocol. Data are passed from SNMP agents, which are hardware and/or software processes reporting activity in each network device (hub, router, bridge, etc. , IFTP IFTP Integrated Fight Through Power IFTP Institut de Formation Théologique et Pastorale (Chicoutimi, Quebec, Canada) IFTP Informal File Transfer Protocol area IFTP Identity Fraud Trends and Patterns , IMosaic, Finger, mail, and more. In addition to the introduction of 32-bit applications for Windows 95, the product also includes a high performance Windows 95 VxD TCP/IP Kernel and full support for the Windows Sockets V1.1 API. The TCP/IP Application Suite 2.0 is enhanced for seamless network and batch installations, and backward compatibility with existing systems with support for EBanyan, IBanyan, SCO ANSI terminal emulation, and the PC/TCP applications programming interface. "The TCP/IP Application Suite is a comprehensive, turnkey solution for any Banyan environment that requires easy access, simple installation and maintenance and the lowest system overhead available for their IP internetworking and Internet access applications," said Nancy Horan, Banyan's product manager for TCP/IP applications. "It not only provides all of the core applications in a single package, it is tailored to the needs of Banyan users who require features such as secure HTTP, VT320 scripting, SLIP/PPP dialer, DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) Software that automatically assigns temporary IP addresses to client stations logging into an IP network. It eliminates having to manually assign permanent "static" IP addresses. DHCP software runs in servers and routers. kernel support, multi-platform support and backward compatibility along with excellent technical support." The TCP/IP kernels that are bundled at no additional cost provide support for the industry standard NDIS (Network Driver Interface Specification) A network driver interface from Microsoft. See network driver interface. NDIS - Network Device Interface Specification V2.01 and V3.0 and Packet Driver interfaces. Applications development kits are available as well as support for the industry standard Windows Sockets V1.1 API. Banyan VIP Plan holders may purchase the new version of the TCP/IP suite at a discount from the normal price. Banyan TCP/IP Applications Suite 1.0 users may also upgrade for a special discounted price. Users who purchased the TCP/IP Applications Suite 1.0 after Sept. 30, 1995 are eligible to upgrade to the new version at no charge until March 15, 1996. The Banyan TCP/IP Applications Suite is available in twenty (20) user and fifty (50) user packages. Each package includes a single CD-ROM CD-ROM: see compact disc. CD-ROM in full compact disc read-only memory Type of computer storage medium that is read optically (e.g., by a laser). containing all the applications and a single set of documentation. Diskettes may be produced as needed from the CD-ROM. The TCP/IP products are the result of Banyan's partnership with Ipswitch Inc. of Lexington, Mass. Banyan's TCP/IP Applications Suite is comprised of technology within Ipswitch's Acadia/VxD, Piper/IP and Vantage/IP products. CONTACT: LNS Communications Rich Nagle/Kristen Gariepy 617/577-9777 |
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