Deja News Adds `IBM Developer Network' To Web's Leading Destination For Discussion.AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 7, 1998-- Participants Discuss Hot Technology Topics With Other IT Pros; May Link Directly To 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) Resources Deja News The Deja News Research Service was an archive of messages posted to Usenet discussion groups, started in 1995 by Steve Madere in Austin, Texas. Its powerful search engine capabilities won the service acclaim, generated controversy, and significantly changed the perceived nature of , the discussion network, today announced creation of the "IBM Developer Network," a unique Internet Internet Publicly accessible computer network connecting many smaller networks from around the world. It grew out of a U.S. Defense Department program called ARPANET (Advanced Research Projects Agency Network), established in 1969 with connections between computers at the resource sponsored by the IBM Solution Developer Program, for software developers worldwide to share insights and experiences related to the development of cross-platform compatible software. The IBM Developer Network on Deja News incorporates discussion communities devoted to topics including Java, e-business and IBM technologies, creating an unparalleled environment in which developers learn from one another how to build integrated cross-platform solutions that leverage the Internet. The site features links to IBM technical resources to assist developers in creating industry leading e-business solutions. Deja News (http://www.dejanews.com) is home to more than 80,000 Internet discussion forums, including Usenet newsgroups A newsgroup is a repository usually within the Usenet system, for messages posted from many users at different locations. The term is somewhat confusing, because it is usually a discussion group. . These are self-segmenting discussion communities populated pop·u·late tr.v. pop·u·lat·ed, pop·u·lat·ing, pop·u·lates 1. To supply with inhabitants, as by colonization; people. 2. by millions of individuals organizing themselves around shared interests in order to offer advice, ask questions and relate experiences. Computer hardware and software technology, vendors and products continue to be among the most popular topics of discussion on Deja News, making creation of the IBM Developer Network a natural extension to the ongoing exchange of information among participants. "Working with Deja News enhances IBM's reach and interaction with the early adopters of technology and subsequently the millions who are influenced by them," said Guy Hoffman, President and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of Deja News. "When you want to get it in front of the opinion leaders in your market place, there's no better place to do that than on Deja News. By reaching out to the millions of software developers on Deja News and providing them with valuable information, IBM develops a strong, lasting relationship with this important constituency." "We wanted to work with Deja News largely because of the quality and quantity of discussion participants on their site," said Patricia Meacham, director, worldwide Solution Developer Marketing, IBM. "As proponents of open standards Specifications for hardware and software that are developed by a standards organization or a consortium involved in supporting a standard. Available to the public for developing compliant products, open standards imply "open systems;" that an existing component in a system can be replaced , we want to foster candid can·did adj. 1. Free from prejudice; impartial. 2. Characterized by openness and sincerity of expression; unreservedly straightforward: In private, I gave them my candid opinion. dialog among developers about the complex issues involved in cross-platform development. IBM can serve as a tremendous resource to developers who need to satisfy customer demand for scalable, reliable e-business solutions that truly run across platforms and leverage existing IT investments." IBM Developer Network Design Developer Network is made up of three distinct segments: "Java," "e-business" and "IBM Technologies." Each segment highlights the best on-topic, active Internet Discussion forums as well as provides Web links to learn more about each subject from IBM. Featured discussion forums include those dedicated to Java software tools, security, user interface design, database integration and more. IBM resources such as coding tips, free code testing services, tutorials and industry news are readily accessible via Web links from the IBM Developer Network. Availability The IBM Developer Network is accessible now directly from the Deja News home page. Deja News is advertiser ad·ver·tise v. ad·ver·tised, ad·ver·tis·ing, ad·ver·tis·es v.tr. 1. To make public announcement of, especially to proclaim the qualities or advantages of (a product or business) so as to increase supported, allowing the company to offer Developer Network free of charge to participants. About The IBM Solution Developer Program With more than 24,000 commercial establir development costs and get products to market faster. The Premier and Advanced Alliance levels of the program recognize the leading 300 solutions developers worldwide. The program facilitates the development and sale of third-party software applications running on IBM hardware and software platforms by providing business, technical, marketing, and information services See Information Systems. and sales support. The program is focused on leading-edge technologies that enable developers to deliver complete e-business solutions to their customers. For more information on the IBM Solution Developer Program, visit: http://www.developer.ibm.com. About Deja News, Inc. Deja News, the discussion network, is the Web's leading destination for discussion. Founded in May 1995, Deja News provides an easy and powerful Web interface for participating in entertaining and informative discussions with people of like interests. The company's innovative technology also makes it possible to quickly search the archives of more than 80,000 discussion forums, including Deja News Member Forums and Usenet newsgroups. Deja News provides discussion services to America Online See AOL. , AT&T WorldNet Service, Bell South, Excite, HotBot, Infoseek, InfoSpace, Lycos, Microsoft's Internet Explorer Microsoft's Web browser, which comes with Windows starting with Windows 98. Commonly called "IE," versions for Mac and Unix are also available. Internet Explorer is the most widely used Web browser on the market. It has also been the browser engine in AOL's Internet access software. , The Microsoft Network See MSN. Microsoft Network - The Microsoft Network , Open Text, WebCrawler, Yahoo! and ZD Net. Deja News is free to users and may be found on the Web at http://www.dejanews.com. Note to Editors: Deja News is a registered trademark of Deja News, Inc. All other names are the trademarks of their respective companies. |
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