Claris Now Shipping Apple Internet Connection Kit, Oracle Power Objects.Corporation is now shipping two new products: The Apple Internet Connection Kit, a selection of some of the most popular Internet applications that includes the Apple Internet Dialer to simplify hooking up to the Internet, and Oracle Power Objects, the first visual programming tool to support cross-platform development on Windows and Apple Macintosh Apple Macintosh - Macintosh platforms simultaneously. Apple Internet Connection Kit The Apple Internet Connection Kit combines many of the most popular Internet applications from third party companies, including Netscape Navigator An earlier Web browser for Windows, Macintosh and X Windows from Netscape that provided secure transmission over the Internet. Soon after its introduction in 1994, Navigator, or just "Netscape," as it was commonly called, quickly became the leading browser on the Web. from Netscape and RealAudio Player from Progressive Networks, as well as Claris Emailer Claris Emailer (often stylized as Claris Em@iler) was a popular e-mail client for the Mac OS created by Fog City Software. It was bought and marketed by the Apple Computer spin-off Claris. Lite. Users now have an easy way to connect, browse, download data, view images and send or receive e-mail on the Internet -- all by purchasing one bundled product. The kit includes the Apple Internet Dialer, software designed to make it simpler for Macintosh customers to register with a qualified Internet Service Provider Internet service provider (ISP) Company that provides Internet connections and services to individuals and organizations. For a monthly fee, ISPs provide computer users with a connection to their site (see data transmission), as well as a log-in name and password. (ISP (1) See in-system programmable. (2) (Internet Service Provider) An organization that provides access to the Internet. Connection to the user is provided via dial-up, ISDN, cable, DSL and T1/T3 lines. ) and get connected to the Internet. To help users work with their Internet applications, the Apple Internet Connection Kit includes Apple Guide software for on-line assistance. For more in-depth press information about the Apple Internet Connection Kit, editors can call 408/974-4398. Oracle Power Objects Developed by Oracle Corporation and co-marketed by Apple Computer, Inc., Oracle Power Objects allows developers to easily move applications from one system to another without recoding Noun 1. recoding - converting from one code to another coding, steganography, cryptography, secret writing - act of writing in code or cipher . The availability of Oracle Power Objects is expected to increase the number of client/server applications accessible to Macintosh users, as well as improve the integration of Macintosh software with corporate enterprises and database management systems. Designed from inception to support development across multiple systems, Oracle Power Objects runs simultaneously in Windows 3.1, Windows 95 and Macintosh environments. While each version is optimized for its native operating system, applications developed with Oracle Power Objects are portable between platforms with no modification of code. For more in-depth press information about Oracle Power Objects, editors call 415/506-0772. Pricing and availability, 800 Number Both Oracle Power Objects and the Apple Internet Connection Kit are available from Claris and Claris resellers in the U.S. Prices reflect suggested retail prices (SRP SRP - A data link layer protocol. ). Oracle Power Objects is available in two editions: Oracle Power Objects Standard Edition 1.0, with a limited time introductory price of $99 (SRP) and normal SRP of $399, and Oracle Power Objects Client/Server Edition 1.0, with a $1,995 SRP. The Client/Server Edition comes bundled with native data access drivers for any Oracle7 database, Sybase SQL Server Sybase SQL Server - Adaptive Server Enterprise (Version 4.2 or higher) and Microsoft SQL Server A relational DBMS from Microsoft that is a major component of the Windows Server System. It is Microsoft's high-end client/server database and is closely integrated with Microsoft Visual Studio and the Microsoft Office System. (Version 4.2 or higher). The Apple Internet Connection kit has an SRP of $59. Editors can refer readers to 1-800-950-5382 for more information on purchasing these products, and other Apple brand software sold by Claris. Claris will also be selling Oracle Power Objects and the Apple Internet Connection Kit through the ClarisPLUS volume licensing program. ClarisPLUS serves two main customer segments: Corporations (including government), and education sites, and is designed to address how institutional customers want to buy and use Apple and Claris software. ClarisPLUS offers aggressive pricing, flexible volume licensing programs and maintenance options. Claris Corporation, a leading worldwide vendor of Macintosh and Windows applications for business, education and home, is a subsidiary of Apple Computer Inc., with headquarters in Santa Clara, Calif. -0- Note to Editors: (c)1995 Claris Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Claris is a registered trademark, and Claris Emailer is a trademark of Claris Corporation. Apple and Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. Netscape Navigator is a trademark of Netscape Communications Corporation (company) Netscape Communications Corporation - (Formlerly "Mosaic Communications Corporation", MCC) A company set up in April 1994 by Dr. James H. Clark and Marc Andreessen <marca@netcom. . Oracle is a trademark of Oracle Corporation. RealAudio Player is a trademark of Progressive Networks. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners. CONTACT: Claris Corporation Greg Cornelison, 408/987-7542 (press only) greg_cornelison@claris.com or Steve Ruddock rud·dock n. Chiefly British An Old World robin (Erithacus rubecula) having olive-brown upper plumage and a conspicuous orange breast. , 408/987-7202 steve_ruddock@claris.com |
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