DATABASE ENHANCEMENTS ENABLE EASY DISTRIBUTION OF PLATFORMS.Extended Systems (Nasdaq:XTND XTND Extend XTND XML Transition Network Definition ), Boise, Idaho “Boise” redirects here. For other uses, see Boise (disambiguation). Boise is the capital and most populous city of the U.S. state of Idaho. It is the county seat of Ada County and the principal city of the Boise metropolitan area. , a leading provider of mobile data management and wireless connectivity solutions, has launched Advantage Database Server version 6.1. Key new features of Advantage Database Server 6.1 include native support for the Linux 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. , full accessibility via the Internet, improvements in SQL SQL in full Structured Query Language. Computer programming language used for retrieving records or parts of records in databases and performing various calculations before displaying the results. optimization, and a significant reduction in network traffic for even better client/server performance in low bandwidth situations. With these enhancements, Extended Systems continues to provide developers with a feature-rich, high-performance relational database relational database Database in which all data are represented in tabular form. The description of a particular entity is provided by the set of its attribute values, stored as one row or record of the table, called a tuple. server that can easily be distributed on a variety of platforms at a low cost of ownership. Advantage Database Server 6.1 gives developers the flexibility to use a variety of platforms out-of-the box, including Linux, Windows 95/98/ME, Windows NT/2000 and Novell NetWare (operating system, networking) Novell NetWare - Novell, Inc.'s proprietary networking operating system for the IBM PC. NetWare uses the IPX/SPX, NetBEUI or TCP/IP network protocols. It supports MS-DOS, Microsoft Windows, OS/2, Macintosh and Unix clients. . Native Linux support enables developers to easily expand their business models into additional areas such as server appliances, while benefiting from the low cost and open architecture of the Linux operating system. Advantage applications can be developed using a wide variety of languages including Borland Delphi, Microsoft Visual Basic, Microsoft Visual C++, Borland C++Builder, CA-Visual Objects, and many other languages including those that can use ODBC (Open DataBase Connectivity) A database programming interface from Microsoft that provides a common language for Windows applications to access databases on a network. , ADO and OLE DB. In addition, Advantage Database Server is now Internet enabled via the integration of the Advantage Internet Server. Internet users can now directly query information located on their Advantage-based back-end database. Integrated support of the Advantage Internet Server eliminates the need to have an additional middleware application running on the LAN (Local Area Network) A communications network that serves users within a confined geographical area. The "clients" are the user's workstations typically running Windows, although Mac and Linux clients are also used. in order to manage Internet connections. With Internet access enabled, a developer can have a truly Internet-enabled application with few development changes. "Advantage Database Server 6.1 will help our partners take advantage of the Linux operating system by allowing them to easily step into the server appliance sector," said Brad Schmidt, Advantage research and development manager at Extended Systems. "In addition, our upcoming Linux client support will allow developers to deploy Web applications on additional operating systems." Pricing and Availability Advantage Database Server 6.1 is available immediately by calling 800/235-7576, ext. 5030. 60-day evaluation copies are available. Advantage Database Server 6.1 will range in price from $249.00 for a two-user license to $7,495.00 for an unlimited-user license. All pricing is for U.S. versions. Previously purchased versions of Advantage Database Server can be upgraded for a percentage of full product cost. Call 800/235- 7576, ext. 5030 for further information or go to http://www.AdvantageDatabase.com. About Extended Systems Extended Systems is a global leader in providing mobile infrastructure software that extends enterprise applications to mobile and wireless environments. The company's products include data synchronization and management software, short-range wireless connectivity products (Bluetooth and IrDA-compliant), and client/server database management systems with remote access capabilities. Extended Systems' customers and key relationships include Palm, 3Com, IBM (International Business Machines Corporation, Armonk, NY, www.ibm.com) The world's largest computer company. IBM's product lines include the S/390 mainframes (zSeries), AS/400 midrange business systems (iSeries), RS/6000 workstations and servers (pSeries), Intel-based servers (xSeries) , Microsoft, Compaq, Motorola, Ericsson, Hewlett-Packard, Agilent, Sharp, NEC (NEC Corporation, Tokyo, www.nec.com, www.necus.com) An electronics conglomerate known in the U.S. for its monitors. In Japan, it had the lion's share of the PC market until the late 1990s (see PC 98). NEC was founded in Tokyo in 1899 as Nippon Electric Company, Ltd. , and Toshiba. Founded in 1984, Extended Systems has offices and subsidiaries in the United States and worldwide. For more information, visit http://www.extendedsystems.com or call 208/854-0138. |
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