NCD Announces Shipment of PC-Xware Classic 5.01; PC-Xware Classic Now Provides Support For All Versions of Microsoft Windows on One CD.MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 15, 1997--Network Computing Devices, 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 :NCDI NCDI Northern Centre for Digital Imaging (West Yorkshire, UK) ) today announced availability of PC-Xware Classic 5.01. PC-Xware enables Microsoft Windows See Windows. (operating system) Microsoft Windows - Microsoft's proprietary window system and user interface software released in 1985 to run on top of MS-DOS. Widely criticised for being too slow (hence "Windoze", "Microsloth Windows") on the machines available then. desktops to access graphical applications from 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). host computers. This new release of PC-Xware Classic supports all versions of Microsoft Windows on one compact disc allowing easier installation while maintaining the NCD NCD - Network Computing Devices standards for compatibility with X Windows See X Window. and MS Windows. PC-Xware Classics support for all versions of MS Windows simplifies stocking and delivery to MS Windows customers, provides an easy upgrade vehicle for versions of MS Windows and provides a license for home and office use in one package. With simplified installation, PC-Xware can now detect which MS Windows program is in use and then select the appropriate graphical user interface graphical user interface (GUI) Computer display format that allows the user to select commands, call up files, start programs, and do other routine tasks by using a mouse to point to pictorial symbols (icons) or lists of menu choices on the screen as opposed to having to for Windows 3.1x, Windows 95(TM) Windows NT 3.51 or Windows NT 4.0. It also provides on-line documentation with Adobe's Acrobat reader for all versions of MS Windows. "We have had a lot of interest, particularly from our channel and larger customers, for a way to simplify the ordering, inventory and installation of PC-Xware for the various Windows platforms. Now, a single package will meet not only current needs, but also future needs as users anticipate a migration to NT 4.0 workstations," stated Clive Prout, director of the Windows product line for NCD. PC-Xware Classic 5.01 conforms to the product line's high standards for compatibility with X Windows and Microsoft Windows. This new package continues PC-Xware's reputation as one of the worlds best PC X emulation packages for Microsoft Windows. Its X Windows compliance eliminates the risk of application and system incompatibility by ensuring that PC-Xware operates in an open systems environment. By conforming to Windows 95 standards, PC-Xware is certified to take full advantage of Windows 95 technology. "PC-Xware Classic is unique in the X Windows market for PCs because it has passed stringent testing to earn Windows 95 Logo certification," added Mr. Prout. "Each logo certified product is tested against and must pass a rigorous set of technical requirements to make sure it is a Good Windows Citizen before the Logo license is granted." Founded in 1988, Network Computing Devices (company) Network Computing Devices - (NCD) Producer of X terminals, PC-Xware and Z-Mail. http://ncd.com/. , Inc. provides network computer hardware and software that delivers simultaneous, high-performance, easy-to-manage access to any application on an enterprise network from any desktop. The company's product lines include the Explora and HMX HMX Harmonix HMX Marine Helicopter Squadron HMX Cyclotetramethylenetetranitramine (CAS Number 2691-41-0) HMX Octahydro-1,3,5,7-Tetranitro-1,3,5,7-Tetrazocine (CAS Number 2691-41-0) HMX High Melting Explosive families of Universal Network Computers, the WinCenter Pro multi-user Windows NT application server software, and the PC-Xware software that connects PCs using MS Windows to UNIX hosts with a selection of terminal emulation and network connectivity tools. Network Computing devices can be reached on the Internet at www.ncd.com . -0- Note to Editors: Network Computing Devices and PC-Xware are registered trademarks of Network Computing Devices, Inc. Universal Network Computer, Explora, HMX, WinCenter and Marathon are trademarks of Network Computing Devices, Inc. Other trademarks are the acknowledged property of their respective holders. CONTACT: NCD Kari Lemiere, 415/919-2802 kari@ncd.com or Phase Two Strategies Megan Gallagher, 415/772-8472 megan_gallagher@p2pr.com |
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