NeXT Ships D'OLE Release 3.5 and Enterprise Objects Framework 1.1 for Windows NT; NeXT makes inroads to Windows environment through OPENSTEP object model and database access tools.REDWOOD CITY Redwood City, city (1990 pop. 66,072), seat of San Mateo co., W Calif., on San Francisco Bay; inc. 1868. Manufactures include commmunications, electrical, electronic, and medical equipment. , Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 15, 1996--NeXT Software Inc. today announced that it is shipping D'OLE (Distributed OLE) and Enterprise Objects Framework The Enterprise Objects Framework (or more commonly, EOF) was introduced by NeXT in 1994 as a pioneering object-relational mapping product for its NeXTSTEP and OpenStep development platforms. 1.1 for 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. , bridging the gap between Windows and 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). and enabling users to deploy Windows applications enterprise-wide. D'OLE allows developers to leverage their current investment in popular Windows client-side development tools like Visual Basic and PowerBuilder and create distributed applications which can run across both Windows and UNIX.These applications can now scale to the enterprise providing for transparent messaging and interoperability between OPENSTEP objects (PDO PDO Php Data Objects (PHP extension) PDO Protected Designation of Origin (EC) PDO Pacific Decadal Oscillation (weather) PDO Property Damage Only , Portable Distributed Objects This article or section has multiple issues: * Its neutrality is disputed. * It does not cite any references or sources. Please help improve this article by citing reliable sources. * It may require general cleanup to meet Wikipedia's quality standards. ) and Microsoft OLE objects. Windows Interoperability D'OLE delivers the power of NeXT's OPENSTEP object model to Windows developers providing a tightly integrated path to NeXT's development tools and UNIX. This translates into the following benefits to Windows developers; -0- - Rapid development of distributed applications-bringing industrial strength object software to Windows; - Protection of current investments in Windows applications-enabling the 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. of popular Windows tools with NeXT's enterprise solutions; - Scalability across Windows, UNIX and web platforms. -0- "At WorldCom, we are transitioning from our existing proprietary software to a standard software solution," said Gary Frederick, developer in charge of evaluating distributed object Distributed objects are software modules that are designed to work together, but reside either in multiple computers connected via a network or in different processes inside the same computer. technology for WorldCom. "We evaluated NeXT's D'OLE and, as always, NeXT came through-our development team was able to get objects on existing servers talking to Noun 1. talking to - a lengthy rebuke; "a good lecture was my father's idea of discipline"; "the teacher gave him a talking to" lecture, speech rebuke, reprehension, reprimand, reproof, reproval - an act or expression of criticism and censure; "he had to Visual Basic in a short period of time. In addition, we tested D'OLE connections with OLE applications running across the network. It just worked." Using D'OLE, OPENSTEP objects can now be deployed across both Windows and UNIX platforms. This 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. independence across a variety of client and server machines guarantees deployment flexibility and independence from hardware and operating system vendors. OPENSTEP objects can be developed and deployed on Windows NT, HP-UX HP's version of Unix that runs on its 9000 family. It is based on SVID and incorporates features from BSD Unix along with several HP innovations. (operating system) HP-UX - The version of Unix running on Hewlett-Packard workstations. , SunOS, Solaris and Digital UNIX See Tru64 Unix. operating systems. With D'OLE, OLE-based applications running on Windows clients can now interact with OPENSTEP business objects running on servers, allowing developers to take advantage of a heterogeneous client/server environment. OLE interoperability is accomplished via D'OLE's transparent support for OLE Automation. With this technology, developers can mix and match NEXTSTEP and OPENSTEP applications with Windows client-side development tools to best meet their computing needs. "D'OLE and Enterprise Objects Framework for Windows NT bridge the gap between OLE, CORBA (Common Object Request Broker Architecture) A software-based interface from the Object Management Group (OMG) that allows software modules (objects) to communicate with each other no matter where they are located on a private network or the global , UNIX, Windows, and the web," said Avie Tevanian, Vice President of Engineering, NeXT Software Inc. "With these products, developers can access or create OLE objects that can be distributed on many different platforms. As a result, developers can leverage their current technology investment while scaling their Windows-based applications from the departmental-level to the enterprise and the web." Enterprise Objects Framework for Windows NT Through D'OLE, Windows developers can further augment their applications by incorporating powerful NeXT development tools, such as the Enterprise Objects Framework into their existing computing environment. This makes it possible to develop robust, multi-tier, client/server applications which interoperate with industry-standard relational databases such as Sybase and Oracle. The Enterprise Objects Framework for Windows NT enables developers to construct reusable business objects that combine business logic with persistent data, shielding developers from the semantics of the data structure. Developers can also use D'OLE to integrate their Windows applications with World Wide Web solutions developed using NeXT's WebObjects development environment for building dynamic server-based web applications. Future releases of the OPENSTEP Object Model will expand support for industry standards through interoperability with CORBA 2.0 objects. This will allow OPENSTEP objects, OLE objects, and CORBA 2.0 objects to all seamlessly interoperate. Pricing and Availability D'OLE and Enterprise Objects Framework are currently shipping for the Windows NT operating system and are both priced at $499 per machine. Those interested in obtaining more information about NeXT's products can access product literature via the World Wide Web at http://www.next.com/ or via NeXTanswers (NeXT's technical support free information retrieval system) at nextanswers@next.com, 415/780-3990 (fax), or ftp.next.com. NeXT Software Inc. NeXT develops and markets OPENSTEP, the WebObjects product family, and services for building mission critical object-oriented custom applications for deployment across popular operating systems and the World Wide Web. OPENSTEP is the first volume object standard for developing and deploying cross-platform three-tier client/server applications. WebObjects is NeXT's revolutionary database independent development environment for building dynamic server-based Web applications. NeXT is headquartered in Redwood City, and has offices in North America, London, Paris, Munich, and Tokyo. For more information please visit NeXT's web site at http://www.next.com. -0- NOTE TO EDITORS: NeXT, the NeXT logo, OPENSTEP, WebObjects, PDO, Portable Distributed Objects, Enterprise Objects Framework, D'OLE, and NEXTSTEP are trademarks or registered trademarks of NeXT Software Inc. All other trademarks mentioned belong to their respective owners. CONTACT: NeXT Software Inc. Kindle A portable e-book device from Amazon.com that provides wireless connectivity to Amazon for e-book downloads as well as Wikipedia and search engines. Using Sprint's EV-DO cellphone network, dubbed WhisperNet, wireless access is free. It also includes a built-in dictionary. DiGiusto, 415/780-3781 or Copithorne & Bellows Nicole Overson, 415/975-2219 |
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