Boxer Software updates its line of Boxer Text editors -- DOS, Extended-DOS and OS/2 versions are each enhanced with 85 new features and options.PETERBOROUGH, N.H.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 1, 1995--Boxer Software announced the release of Version 7.0 of its award-winning Boxer Text Editors for DOS, Extended-DOS and OS/2 platforms. The Boxer Text Editors each contain a wide range of features which appeal to programmers, writers, power users and others who need to manipulate ASCII text Alphanumeric characters that are not in any proprietary file format. See ASCII file. . The Version 7.0 release adds 85 new features and options, many in direct response to customer suggestions. Boxer Text Editors comes in three configurations: Boxer/DOS, which uses conventional 640K memory for editing and is suitable for most text editing tasks; Boxer/TKO, which is a protected mode DOS editor capable of editing very large files due to its use of XMS (1) See cross memory services. (2) (eXtended Memory Specification) A programming interface that allowed DOS programs to use memory above 1MB in 286s and up. and/or EMS memory; and Boxer OS/2, a 32-bit character mode editor which supports HPFS (High Performance File System) The file system introduced with OS/2 Version 1.2 that handles large disks (2TB volumes; 2GB files) and long file names (256 bytes). It coexists with the existing FAT system. HPFS - High Performance File System and runs full-screen or windowed Win´dowed a. 1. Having windows or openings. on IBM's OS/2 2.x and Warp releases. All three Boxer products share a common interface, making it convenient for users to standardize on a single editor for multiple platform editing. Boxer/DOS is priced at $50 and Boxer/TKO and Boxer OS/2 are each priced at $89 and include Boxer/DOS. All packages include printed and indexed reference manual, quick reference card, free technical support, one free upgrade and a "Ringside ring·side n. 1. The area or seats immediately outside an arena or ring, as at a prizefight. 2. A place providing a close view of a spectacle. " user newsletter. Site Licenses are available and Boxer Software has both a product support forum on CompuServe (type "GO BOXER") and a BBS (1) (Bulletin Board System) A computer system used as an information source and forum for a particular interest group. They were widely used in the U.S. (603-924-3859). For more information, contact Boxer Software, P.O. Box 3230, Peterborough, N.H. 03458; 800-982-6937 or 603-924-6602; Internet 70242.2126@compuserve.com. CONTACT: Open City Communications (For media inquiries and review copies) Phil Hall, 212/714-3575 |
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