Farallon Revolutionizes the Way People Use the Internet; Announces Internet Collaboration Strategy; Relationships with NetManage, Netscape.ALAMEDA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 6, 1996--Farallon Computing, Inc., today announced its strategy to revolutionize the way people use the Internet and to increase user productivity by introducing the first Internet applets to offer real-time, person-to-person file transfer and collaboration over the Internet. As part of the strategy, Farallon will showcase individual features of its popular Timbuktu Pro communications software (communications, software) communications software - Application programs, operating system components, and probably firmware, forming part of a communication system. These different software components might be classified according to the functions within the Open Systems , leveraging its expertise in ease-of-use and IP technology. These free mini-applications will be available as plug-ins to popular web browsers The following is a list of web browsers. Historical Historically important browsers In order of release:
"We want to expand the Internet's use beyond WWW WWW or W3: see World Wide Web. (World Wide Web) The common host name for a Web server. The "www-dot" prefix on Web addresses is widely used to provide a recognizable way of identifying a Web site. browsing and email transfer, for real-time, person-to-person productivity, collaboration, interactive conferencing, and user support," said Alan Lefkof, 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. . "Our goal is to increase user productivity by taking people to the next level of Internet collaborative use." Look@Me and FlashNote The first Windows 3.x Windows 3.x can refer to either an individual or all of the following versions of Microsoft Windows:
Internet user Internet n → internaute m/f to view the screen of another Internet user. This enables colleagues to collaborate across the Internet. For example, a distributor in London may London May (born 20 July 1967), joined Samhain in the summer of 1985. Previously, he had been the drummer for Reptile House. He remained with the band until February 1987, when Chuck Biscuits joined the band and London was asked to leave. watch the screen of a vendor in San Francisco San Francisco (săn frănsĭs`kō), city (1990 pop. 723,959), coextensive with San Francisco co., W Calif., on the tip of a peninsula between the Pacific Ocean and San Francisco Bay, which are connected by the strait known as the Golden which displays a PowerPoint presentation and be able to discuss the material via phone. Security features are built-in to turn "on" and "off" this access. Only the person whose screen is being viewed will have mouse control. For more robust collaboration, users can upgrade to Timbuktu Pro, which has two-way control and other integrated collaboration tools. The second applet is FlashNote. Like the "send" function in Timbuktu Pro, it enables Internet users to send files and short messages to each other without going through mail servers and mail gateways. This eliminates problems many people have experienced attaching files to email, providing immediate and guaranteed delivery of files and messages. The Timbuktu applets will interoperate with each other across Macs and Windows PCs, and with the complete Timbuktu Pro software family. Farallon's proven IP networking expertise, its patented cross-platform Timbuktu technology, and its creative electronic marketing and distribution techniques will enable the company to create a new communication system over the Internet. "Netscape revolutionized the use of the Internet by popularizing web browsing. Like Netscape, we are expanding the use of the Internet by providing the first person-to-person collaboration tools," added Lefkof. NetManage Relationship Farallon is also announcing a strategic relationship with NetManage to distribute the Look@Me applet bundled in NetManage's popular Chameleon product family. Chameleon provides over 50 TCP/IP TCP/IP in full Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol Standard Internet communications protocols that allow digital computers to communicate over long distances. applications in six distinct application groups including electronic mail and messaging, host connectivity, file and print sharing, Internet access See how to access the Internet. , workgroup collaboration, and desktop management for Windows, Windows 95 and Windows NT (Windows New Technology) A 32-bit operating system from Microsoft for Intel x86 CPUs. NT is the core technology in Windows 2000 and Windows XP (see Windows). Available in separate client and server versions, it includes built-in networking and preemptive multitasking. users. NetManage is planning to provide the Look@Me applet to its installed base of 4.5 million Chameleon users in an upcoming release of Chameleon, and will make it available for free download from the NetManage web site http://www.netmanage.com. "The Look@Me applet enhances the communication capabilities of Chameleon and helps augment our continuing vision of delivering the most comprehensive suite of Internet applications to users," said Bob Williams, vice president of business development at NetManage. Netscape and NetManage Web Browser The program that serves as your front end to the Web on the Internet. In order to view a site, you type its address (URL) into the browser's Location field; for example, www.computerlanguage.com, and the home page of that site is downloaded to you. Plug-in Farallon is working with NetManage, Netscape Communications and other interested developers to seamlessly integrate Look@Me and FlashNote as plug-ins to Internet applications such as Netscape Navigator 2.0 and the NetManage WebSurfer web browsers. Through the browsers, by using the plug-in API popularized by Netscape, a person will be able to use the plug-in applets to communicate with other plug-in, applet or Timbuktu users on the Internet and Intranets for screen sharing and messaging. Pricing and Availability Internet users can download the free standalone applets and plug-ins from Farallon (http://www.farallon.com) and other popular web sites. Windows applet users who want a complete real-time collaborative application can upgrade to the full-featured Timbuktu Pro Windows product for $49.95 for an electronic download or $69.95 for a shrink-wrapped package with diskettes and documentation. Farallon will also have the plug-ins and applets available in third-party bundles. Availability of the applets is as follows: Look@Me for Windows 3.x and Windows 95 is available today, FlashNote Windows 3.x and Windows 95 versions and Look@Me Macintosh version will be available in beta on March 15 and in final version on April 30. The FlashNote Macintosh version will follow after April. About Farallon and NetManage NetManage, Inc. (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 : "NETM") develops, markets and supports an integrated set of TCP/IP applications, servers and development tools for Microsoft Windows, Windows 95 and Windows NT. NetManage software allows corporations to facilitate communication, sharing of information and collaboration between workgroups using Internet technology. The company's award winning products include Chameleon, Internet Chameleon and ECCO An earlier Windows PIM from NetManage, Inc., Cupertino, CA (www.netmanage.com). ECCO provided a phone book, calendar, to-do list, outlining and notetaking. It was noted for its tightly integrated and sophisticated functions. . NetManage also develops terminal and printer emulation software called Swift, which supports SNA (Systems Network Architecture) IBM's mainframe network standards introduced in 1974. Originally a centralized architecture with a host computer controlling many terminals, enhancements, such as APPN and APPC (LU 6. and the migration from SNA to TCP/IP-based networks and X Window System emulating software called XoftWare. Its products are sold world-wide by NetManage's direct sales force and authorized channel partners. Contact NetManage at http://www.netmanage.com or 408/973-7171. Founded in 1986, Farallon Computing, Inc. is an industry-leading developer of networking products that enable Internet and Intranet users to increase their productivity. For more information on Farallon's networking solutions, contact your nearest Farallon reseller or Farallon Customer Service at telephone 510/814-5000, fax 510/814-5023 or Internet info@farallon.com. Farallon customers in Europe, Asia/Pacific and Latin America should contact their local distributors for company and product information. A list of Farallon distributors worldwide is available on the company's Internet World Wide Web server at http://www.farallon.com or from Farallon Customer Service. -0- Note to Editors: The Farallon logo design, Farallon and Timbuktu are registered trademarks of Farallon Computing, Inc. The cross-platform screen-sharing technology in Timbuktu is covered by U.S. patent number 5,241,625. All other trademarks are the property of their respective holders. CONTACT: Farallon Computing Amal Abed, 510/814-5307 amal@farallon.com or Thomas Associates Kristin Knudsen, 415/325-6236 kristin@thomaspr.com http://www.farallon.com/www/gen/relpage |
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