Crescent simplifies use of Windows API in Visual Basic with ClassAction; Crescent tool also first to exploit new foundation object standard.BEDFORD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 30, 1996 -- The Crescent Division of Progress Software Corporation (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 : PRGS PRGS Phosphoribosylglycinamide Synthetase ) today announced ClassAction, an extensive collection of Windows Application A program that is written to run under Microsoft's Windows operating system. Such applications typically run under all 32-bit versions of Windows, but earlier applications might also run under the 16-bit versions (Windows 3.x) as well. See Windows. Programming Interface (API (Application Programming Interface) A language and message format used by an application program to communicate with the operating system or some other control program such as a database management system (DBMS) or communications protocol. ) functions. This advanced development tool provides Visual Basic programmers with a comprehensive solution for utilizing the power of the Windows API The Windows API, informally WinAPI, is the name given by Microsoft to the core set of application programming interfaces (APIs) available in the Microsoft Windows operating systems. , in the form of easy-to-use Visual Basic objects. ClassAction enables the experienced VB developer to use the API with confidence, and even novice developers to gain exposure to the API in an easy-to-use and easy-to-understand manner. ClassAction provides developers access to the Windows API with the same look-and-feel of Visual Basic custom objects. Visual Basic developers will be able to reap the benefits of enhanced performance and more robust applications using the API properties without having to learn a new methodology. They will be able to access extensive Windows functionality without having to understand other more complex languages, such as 'C'. ClassAction is an implementation of the new API New API (also referred to as NAPI) is an interface to use interrupt mitigation techniques for networking devices in the Linux kernel. Such an approach is intended to reduce the overhead of packet receiving. Foundation Object Standard. This common Windows API object standard is being sponsored by Crescent, Desaware, Viewpoint Technologies and other leading VB tools vendors. This open standard makes it possible for customers to adopt an object library approach to extending Visual Basic, with the confidence that long-term support and enhancements will be available from a variety of leading vendors. ClassAction will also be introduced in the forthcoming book "PC Magazine Visual Basic Programmer's Guide to the Win32 API" by Daniel Appleman, author of the best selling "Visual Basic Programmer's Guide to the Windows API" and published by Ziff-Davis Press. This book will include a "lite (spelling) lite - (Misspelling of "light", when used to mean "lightweight") A suffix denoting a scaled-down or crippled product, often designed to be distributed without charge, e.g. on a magazine coverdisk. An example is pklite. " version of ClassAction, along with a "lite" version of the Desaware API Class Library, the Desaware implementation of the Foundation Object Standard. In addition, ClassAction provides developers with an extensive library of error codes and conditions. This feature assists developers by raising errors and displaying them through Visual Basic, thus improving programmer productivity and reducing development turnaround time (1) In batch processing, the time it takes to receive finished reports after submission of documents or files for processing. In an online environment, turnaround time is the same as response time. . "Visual Basic developers need a tool that will enable them to take their Visual Basic Version 4 applications to the next level," said Jennifer Bergantino, director of the Crescent Division of Progress Software. "Crescent is meeting that need once again with the introduction of ClassAction, by providing Visual Basic developers with sophisticated tools that are elegant in their simplicity. The Foundation Object Standard further ensures long-term support from a variety of vendors. Using ClassAction will help ensure VB programmers success in developing and deploying ever more robust applications." Crescent will begin shipping ClassAction in February, 1996, at the suggested U.S. retail price of $139.00. ClassAction will be available through Crescent resellers worldwide, by secure purchase through the Crescent Code Depot on-line storefront, and directly from the Crescent 800-number. Crescent can be reached within the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. by calling 800-352-2742; outside the United States, users can dial 01-617-280-3000. Crescent is on the Web at http://www.progress.com/crescent, and is also accessible by sending e-mail to crescent@progress.com. Crescent, headquartered in Bedford, Massachusetts Bedford is a town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States. It is within the Greater Boston area, some 15 miles north-west of the city of Boston. The population of Bedford was 12,595 at the 2000 census. , is dedicated to enhancing the success of Visual Basic developers by delivering tools and services that heighten height·en v. height·ened, height·en·ing, height·ens v.tr. 1. To raise or increase the quantity or degree of; intensify. 2. To make high or higher; raise. v.intr. their productivity and provide the foundation for creating reliable, scalable, business-critical applications. By leveraging a 10-year track record of developing successful tools and components for the BASIC and Windows/Visual Basic environments, Crescent provides components and corporate and client/server solutions to its customers worldwide. Through constant interaction with application developers, Crescent develops and markets a broad array of products, services and support options uniquely suited to the corporate Visual Basic market. Progress Software Corporation, also headquartered in Bedford, Massachusetts, is a leading supplier of application development and database software to professional IS organizations in business, government and industry worldwide. The PROGRESS product line enables developers to rapidly and economically build and deploy enterprise-class client/server applications for Oracle, Sybase, PROGRESS, SQL Server An earlier relational DBMS from Sybase and from Microsoft. Sybase introduced SQL Server in 1988 for various Unix versions. In that same year, with help from IBM, Sybase created an OS/2 version that Microsoft licensed and branded as Microsoft SQL Server. ,and DB2/400 databases. Progress Software develops, market and supports the PROGRESS product line directly to IS organizations and through more than 2,300 Application Partners (VARs) who offer thousands of applications to a wide variety of industries. More than $1.5 billion worth of PROGRESS-based applications are sold each year by Application Partners globally. Progress Software markets and supports its products in over 60 countries through a network of 18 subsidiaries and more than 30 distributors throughout Europe, Australia, Latin America Latin America, the Spanish-speaking, Portuguese-speaking, and French-speaking countries (except Canada) of North America, South America, Central America, and the West Indies. and Asia. -0- PROGRESS is a registered trademark of Progress Software Corporation. Crescent, Crescent Foundation Objects, Code Depot and ClassAction are trademarks of the Crescent Division of Progress Software Corporation. Microsoft, Windows and Visual Basic are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation (company) Microsoft Corporation - The biggest supplier of operating systems and other software for IBM PC compatibles. Software products include MS-DOS, Microsoft Windows, Windows NT, Microsoft Access, LAN Manager, MS Client, SQL Server, Open Data Base Connectivity (ODBC), MS Mail, . All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. CONTACT: Mike Mitsock Jim Sheehan Stephen Zamierowski Kim Miller Crescent/Progress The Weber Group (617) 280-4627/4360 (617) 520-7030/7034 crescent@progress.com jsheehan@webergroup.com http://www.progress.com/crescent kmiller@webergroup.com |
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