InstallShield Software Corp. Announces InstallShield Java Edition 2.5.SCHAUMBURG, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 8, 1999-- New Multiple Source and Target Directory Support Simplifies the Creation of Robust Cross-Platform Installations for the Global Marketplace InstallShield Software Corp. today announced the availability of InstallShield(R) Java(TM) Edition 2.5 which offers many new enhancements that enable the easy creation of robust, cross-platform installations for software applications. New features in InstallShield Java Edition 2.5, such as multiple source and target directory support, allow cross-platform developers to create sophisticated installations that will run across many platforms. InstallShield Java Edition 2.5 also includes multiple language support with end user dialogs available in Japanese, French, Italian, German and Spanish to help companies reach their global markets. InstallShield Java Edition 2.5 expands support for IBM's AS/400e platform with a model extension that uses the AS/400(TM) Toolbox See toolkit and toolbar. For Java(TM). This toolbox enables developers writing installers to easily leverage the native features of the AS/400e 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. . "We are pleased to be working with InstallShield Software Corporation to enhance our software installation and distribution technology in the areas of Java and e-commerce," said Tom Jarosh, general manager, 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) AS/400. "As a recognized leader in software development tools, InstallShield, with their new InstallShield Java Edition 2.5, provides AS/400 developers with a modern, cross-platform installation solution." Features and Benefits InstallShield Java Edition 2.5 is a powerful tool for creating quick, seamless and truly cross-platform installations. A development wizard walks the user through each step. Each response to simple prompts enables InstallShield Java Edition 2.5 to package the installation and application into a file that is readable read·a·ble adj. 1. Easily read; legible: a readable typeface. 2. Pleasurable or interesting to read: a readable story. by all operating systems Operating systems can be categorized by technology, ownership, licensing, working state, usage, and by many other characteristics. In practice, many of these groupings may overlap. supporting Java Virtual Machine A Java interpreter. The Java Virtual Machine (JVM) is software that converts the Java intermediate language (bytecode) into machine language and executes it. The original JVM came from the JavaSoft division of Sun. (VM) version 1.2 or higher. Extensibility options also make it easy to create a more customized install. Significant enhancements increase the cross-platform installation capabilities and power of InstallShield Java Edition 2.5. "InstallShield Java Edition 2.5 achieves two significant goals: expanded marketability for international installs, and support for more sophisticated installations," explained Andy Mallinger, senior product manager at InstallShield Software Corp. "The multiple sources and targets functionality allows developers to gather files from multiple libraries, and, gives the end-user the choice of application features to install. Developers can create cross-platform installations that, offer the industry standard look-and-feel of an InstallShield installation that is familiar to so many end-users. New features, such as multiple language support and command-line access make InstallShield Java Edition 2.5 a must-have for cross-platform developers." New features include:
-- Multiple source and target directory support: create complex
installs with well structured directories; maintain the
existing directory structure, and deploy the application to
the desired structure on the end user's system.
-- Multiple language support: easily create installations with
end-user dialogs in English, Japanese, French, Italian, German
or Spanish
-- Externalized dialog strings: expand language options by
translating the end-user strings into additional languages
-- Language Specific Files: customize the install by specifying
which files will be installed based on the language setting of
the end user's PC
-- Command-line Access: automate any build process with new
command-line access. This includes support for silent mode
installations
-- Enhanced Web Distribution Capabilities: the new
InstallShield(R) Installation Applet creates installations for
popular Web browsers and automatically checks for virtual
machines
InstallShield Java Edition 2.5 extends the functionality of InstallShield Java Edition 2. The self-extracting installation feature enables the developer to embed em·bed also im·bed v. em·bed·ded, em·bed·ding, em·beds v.tr. 1. To fix firmly in a surrounding mass: embed a post in concrete; fossils embedded in shale. the installation and application into one file for easy launching. Standard features also include the ability to specify Java Virtual Machines This article provides non-exhaustive lists of J2SE Java virtual machines (JVMs). It does not include a large number of Java Platform, Micro Edition (J2ME) vendors. Note that J2EE runs on the standard J2SE JVM but that some vendors specialize in providing a modified JVM optimized required for installation; an uninstall To remove hardware or software from a computer system. In order to remove a software application from a PC, an uninstall program, also called an "uninstaller," deletes all the files that were initially copied to the hard disk and restores the AUTOEXEC.BAT, CONFIG.SYS, WIN.INI and SYSTEM. feature that enables the easy application removal from a system; and InstallShield Extensions for Java which extends the installation by plugging in additional Java classes or using pre-built extensions. Pricing and Availability InstallShield Java Edition 2.5 is priced at $495. An upgrade from any prior release of InstallShield(R) Java(TM) Edition costs $195. The product can be ordered from the InstallShield Web site at www.installshield.com or by calling 800/374-4353. It is also available 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: resellers and distributors. About InstallShield Software Corp. InstallShield Software Corp. (www.installshield.com) is a provider of innovative software deployment Software deployment is all of the activities that make a software system available for use. The general deployment process consists of several interrelated activities with possible transitions between them. tools. Founded in 1987, the privately-held company is recognized worldwide as the leader in software deployment technologies. Products include InstallShield(R) Professional, InstallShield(R) Express(TM), InstallShield(R) Java(TM) Edition, InstallFromTheWeb(R), PackageForTheWeb(R), and DemoShield(R). Ninety-two of the top 100 independent software vendors and more than 100,000 corporate and commercial software developers, worldwide, rely on InstallShield technology to deploy their applications. Some of these applications include the Sun Java(TM) Development Kit, Visio(TM) 5.0, IBM Enterprise Suite, Microsoft Commercial Internet System products, Symantec Visual Cafe A family of Java development products formerly from the WebGain division of Symantec and sold to TogetherSoft Corporation in 2002, which was acquired by Borland in 2003. Versions for Windows and the Macintosh were available that included a host of Java components and features for rapidly , Netscape Navigator An earlier Web browser for Windows, Macintosh and X Windows from Netscape that provided secure transmission over the Internet. Soon after its introduction in 1994, Navigator, or just "Netscape," as it was commonly called, quickly became the leading browser on the Web. , and Adobe Pagemaker PageMaker was the first desktop publishing program, introduced in 1985 by Aldus Corporation[1], initially for the Apple Macintosh but soon after also for the PC. It relies on Adobe Systems' PostScript page description language. . (c) (1999) InstallShield Software Corp. All rights reserved. InstallShield is a registered trademark and service mark of InstallShield Software Corp. in 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. and/or other countries. DemoShield is a service mark and a registered trademark of InstallShield Software Corp. InstallFromTheWeb and PackageForTheWeb are registered trademarks of InstallShield Software Corp. Microsoft and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corp. in the United States and/or other countries. Java and all Java-based trademarks and logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sun Microsystems Sun Microsystems, Inc. (NASDAQ: JAVA[3]) is an American vendor of computers, computer components, computer software, and information-technology services, founded on 24 February 1982. Inc., in the U.S. and/or other countries. All other trademarks or service marks are property of their respective owners. |
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