Intergraph Offers Special Upgrade to Microsoft's SFU Customers; Interoperability Solutions Complement and Extend Add-On Pack.HUNTSVILLE, Ala.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 11, 1998--Intergraph Corporation (NASDAQ/NMS:INGR), a leading interoperability solutions provider, today announced a special upgrade offer for customers of Microsoft(R) 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. (R) Services for UNIX UNIX Operating system for digital computers, developed by Ken Thompson of Bell Laboratories in 1969. It was initially designed for a single user (the name was a pun on the earlier operating system Multics). (SFU SFU Simon Fraser University SFU Services for Unix SFU Saint Francis University SFU Six Feet Under (HBO series) SFU Six Feet Under (band) SFU Space Flyer Unit SFU Single Family Unit ), a Windows NT integration tool featuring award-winning Network File System (NFS (Network File System) The file sharing protocol in a Unix network. This de facto Unix standard, which is widely known as a "distributed file system," was developed by Sun. See file sharing protocol and WebNFS. NFS - Network File System (R)) client and server technology licensed from Intergraph. NFS, based on the network file system protocol, enables the sharing of files and resources across multiple platforms Refers to two or more operating environments, which typically include the CPU family and operating system. For example, if versions of a program run on Windows and the Macintosh, the software is said to support multiple platforms. . Intergraph's upgrade provides Windows NT Services for UNIX customers with a savings of 57 percent off of regular retail on the purchase of the full-featured version of Intergraph's NFS client, DiskAccess(R) as well as access to Intergraph's extensive migration experience available through its worldwide support organization. Services for UNIX, which Microsoft this week announced was released to manufacturing, features resource sharing, remote administration, password synchronization Password synchronization is defined as any process or technology that helps users to maintain a single password that is subject to a single security policy, and changes on a single schedule across multiple systems. and common scripting across platforms exclusively for Windows NT. Intergraph further extends Microsoft's Windows NT Services for UNIX with solutions for Windows(R) 95 and Windows 98 and a cost-effective server-based solution, AccessNFS Gateway. "Intergraph's contribution to Windows NT Services for UNIX helps accelerate the adoption of Windows NT in the traditional UNIX marketplace," said Jim Allchin, senior vice president, Microsoft. "Intergraph was among the first companies to adopt Windows NT as a strategic platform, and we are working closely together on solutions to make it easier for UNIX customers to deploy Windows NT." Intergraph's history with Microsoft began with its 1991 migration from a proprietary UNIX-based system to Windows NT. As a result of this early migration, Intergraph was first to market with Windows-to-UNIX connectivity solutions. These firsts include the development of PC-NFS(R), the first NFS client, and DiskShare(R), the first NFS server, for Windows NT in 1994. That was followed a year later by the first NFS client for Windows 95, DiskAccess. Intergraph introduced DiskAccess as the first NFS client for Windows NT 4.0 in 1996, and AccessNFS Gateway, the first NFS gateway for Windows NT Server, in 1997. Intergraph's DiskAccess and AccessNFS Gateway include the mini-redirector technology that was co-developed with Microsoft. The mini-redirector makes it easier to integrate installable file systems with the Windows NT 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. resulting in simplified system administration, improved speed and seamless integration An addition of a new application, routine or device that works smoothly with the existing system. It implies that the new feature or program can be installed and used without problems. Contrast with "transparent," which implies that there is no discernible change after installation. . For $149 (U.S. list), Windows NT Services for UNIX customers can upgrade to the full version of DiskAccess which includes support for printing, VT320/TN3270/TN5250 terminal emulation Using software in a desktop machine to make it perform like a hardware terminal. The emulated terminal is typically in the VT100-500 family, designed originally by Digital Equipment. , ftp, remote shell server (rsh), finger, DNS (Domain Name System) A system for converting host names and domain names into IP addresses on the Internet or on local networks that use the TCP/IP protocol. For example, when a Web site address is given to the DNS either by typing a URL in a browser or behind the lookup, ping, DOS to UNIX conversion, and network time protocol. The offer is also extended to customers running other NFS-based PC connectivity software. For more details on the upgrade offer or additional information on Intergraph's AccessNFS Solutions, call 1-800-291-9909 or visit Intergraph's Web site for Windows NT Services for UNIX customers at www.intergraph.com/nfs/welcome-ms.asp. Intergraph Background Information A computer industry pioneer, Intergraph Corporation provides comprehensive engineering, mapping/ GIS, and IT solutions for the process and building, utilities and transportation industries, and local and national governments. For desktop or enterprise solutions, Intergraph offers software, computers, support, consulting, and training services. Industry analysts consistently rank Intergraph as a top solutions provider in the markets the company has served for three decades. Visit www.intergraph.com for more information about Intergraph Corporation. Intergraph and the Intergraph logo are registered trademarks and DiskAccess, and DiskShare, are trademarks of Intergraph Corporation. Microsoft, Windows and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corp. NFS and PC-NFS are 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. . Other brands and product names are trademarks of their respective owners. |
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