Compaq Offers Application Developers Free Web Trials of its 64-bit Alpha and 32-bit ProLiant Platforms.HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 22, 1999-- New Program Offers an Innovative Approach to an Online "Test Drive" of the Hottest New Technologies Reinforcing its commitment to supporting application development on Compaq's platforms, Compaq Computer Corporation (company) Compaq Computer Corporation - The largest US manufacturer and vendor of IBM PC compatible personal computers and servers. Compaq was started in 1982 by three ex-Texas Instruments employees. Quarterly sales $2499M, profits $210M (Aug 1994). http://compaq.com/. (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :CPQ CPQ Compaq CPQ Conseil du Patronat du Québec (Canada) CPQ Configure-Price-Quote CPQ Conseil de Presse du Québec (Québec Press Council, Canada) CPQ Companion Parrot Quarterly ) today announced the Compaq Solutions Alliance (CSA (1) (Canadian Standards Association, Toronto, Ontario, www.csa.ca) A standards-defining organization founded in 1919. It is involved in many industries, including electronics, communications and information technology. ) New Technologies Test Drive program, at http://www.testdrive.compaq.com. The New Technologies Test Drive website is the industry's first program that enables software developers and system integrators to "test drive" not only Compaq's industry-leading 64-bit Alpha server and industry-leading 32-bit ProLiant server technology, but also other exciting technologies such as Linux and Java online for free. The New Technologies Test Drive program allows visitors worldwide the opportunity to sample flavors of Linux, work with Compaq's beta Fortran and beta C for Alpha Linux, or Tru64 UNIX The 64-bit Unix operating system for HP's AlphaServers. Formerly Digital Unix when Alpha was a product family from Digital Equipment Corporation, it was renamed Tru64 Unix in 1999 by Compaq (HP acquired Compaq in 2002). V 5.0. In addition, visitors can sample the power and efficiency of OpenVMS Galaxy, which allows multiple instances of the operating system operating system (OS) Software that controls the operation of a computer, directs the input and output of data, keeps track of files, and controls the processing of computer programs. to run on the same computer. The CSA New Technologies Test Drive program is also the industry's only website where Java developers can validate that their applications will run on 64-bit architecture. In the months to come, the New Technologies Test Drive program will expand to include access to additional hardware and software products. "With Compaq's New Technologies Test Drive program, I am able to get fast, comprehensive results on server performance for my purchasing decisions, in real-time. The program reduces my risk and accelerates our time to market, like never before," said Karol Miaskiewicz, Applications and Systems Analyst, National Cancer Institute, National Institute of Health. "Compaq is a leader in technology and the CSA New Technologies Test Drive program further reinforces our commitment to provide independent software vendors (ISVs) with access to the latest tools to help them achieve their e-business solutions", said Carl Ramsey, Worldwide Director, Compaq Solutions Alliance, Compaq Computer Corporation. "Once this audience has the opportunity to sample the featured technologies, we're confident they will choose Compaq platforms." The Test Drive Program's Link to the Compaq Solutions Alliance The CSA New Technologies Test Drive is not designed for benchmark testing of software applications because it hosts multiple requests simultaneously. Software developers interested in full scale benchmarking or application performance testing Performance Testing covers a broad range of engineering or functional evaluations where a material, product, or system is not specified by detailed material or component specifications: Rather, emphasis is on the final measurable performance characteristics. , are encouraged to join the Compaq Solutions Alliance (CSA), a worldwide partnering program offering members valuable development and marketing benefits throughout the solution development and implementation cycle. Access and unlimited use of the CSA New Technologies Test Drive program is free and visitors interested in accessing additional technical information should subscribe to Verb 1. subscribe to - receive or obtain regularly; "We take the Times every day" subscribe, take buy, purchase - obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction; "The family purchased a new car"; "The conglomerate acquired a new company"; the Compaq Solutions Alliance (CSA). For full membership benefits, interested software companies, consultants, system integrators and service providers can join the program for $600 (US) per year. For more information about the Compaq Solutions Alliance (CSA), visit http://www.compaq.com/csa/ Compaq Background Compaq Computer Corporation, a Fortune Global 100 company, is the second largest computer company in the world and the largest global supplier of computer systems. Compaq develops and markets hardware, software, solutions, and services, including industry-leading enterprise computing Refers to information technology in the larger company. See enterprise data and enterprise networking. solutions, fault-tolerant business-critical solutions, enterprise and network storage solutions, commercial desktop and portable products and consumer PCs. The company is an industry leader in environmentally friendly Environmentally friendly, also referred to as nature friendly, is a term used to refer to goods and services considered to inflict minimal harm on the environment.[1] programs and business practices. Compaq products are sold and supported in more than 100 countries through a network of authorized au·thor·ize tr.v. au·thor·ized, au·thor·iz·ing, au·thor·iz·es 1. To grant authority or power to. 2. To give permission for; sanction: Compaq marketing partners. Customer support and information about Compaq and its products are available at http://www.compaq.com. Compaq, Registered U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Product names mentioned herein may be trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies. |
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