ParcPlace Extends Platform Support for MethodWorks to IBM AIX, HP UX, Sun Solaris, and Apple's Macintosh and Power Macintosh.SUNNYVALE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 25, 1995--ParcPlace Systems, Inc. today announced that its object discovery tool MethodWorks 1.0 is now shipping on IBM's AIX (Advanced Interactive eXecutive) IBM's Unix-based operating system which runs on its Intellistation workstations and pSeries, p5, iSeries and i5 server families. , HP UX, Sun Solaris and Apple's Macintosh and Power Macintosh See Power Mac. (computer) Power Macintosh - Apple Computer's personal computer based on the PowerPC, introduced on 1994-03-14. Existing 680x0 code (both applications and device drivers) run on Power Macintosh systems without modification via a Motorola 68LC040 emulator. systems. MethodWorks is a tool to help corporate developers discover the correct business objects to produce quality applications. With MethodWorks, corporate application developers can describe business functionality in end-users' terms, discover the correct objects required to support that functionality, and optimize those objects for reuse and consistency. "MethodWorks help developers and users understand the business behind the applications," said Matt Roche, Product Manager at ParcPlace. "This platform release continues to build on MethodWorks' reputation for breaking down the barriers between users and developers by eliminating issues that result from different platforms. If a developer is on an HP box and an end-user is on a Mac, their computers no longer stand between them." MethodWorks can be used alone or in combination with VisualWorks, ParcPlace's tool for developing portable applications with object-oriented technology See object technology. . MethodWorks helps developers perform a more accurate analysis of user requirements before going to code, while VisualWorks helps reduce coding effort during application development. MethodWorks is priced in the U.S. and Canada at $995(a) for Windows, 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. , Macintosh and Power Macintosh, and $1,395(a) for UNIX-based systems. MethodWorks is available on Intel-based PCs under Windows 3.1, Windows NT, Macintosh under System 7, Power Macintosh; SunOS and Solaris; 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) AIX; and HP UX. About MethodWorks MethodWorks is a productivity tool that helps corporate developers discover the correct business objects to produce quality applications. MethodWorks lets developers capitalize on Cap´i`tal`ize on` v. t. 1. To turn (an opportunity) to one's advantage; to take advantage of (a situation); to profit from; as, to capitalize on an opponent's mistakes s>. object-oriented technology to produce better business applications. The tool supports a succinct process that allows developers to describe business functionality clearly in the user's terms, uncover the objects required to support that functionality, and optimize those objects for reuse and consistency. It is based on the proven and mature Object Behavior Analysis (OBA o·ba n. A hereditary chief or king among various peoples of Benin and Nigeria. [Of African origin.] ) method developed by ParcPlace. ParcPlace Systems (company) ParcPlace Systems - A company spun-off from Xerox PARC that developed the original version of VisualWorks. , Inc. ParcPlace develops, markets and supports object-oriented solutions for the enterprise. The company also provides a comprehensive range of services, including customer support, training, on-site assistance and consulting. With headquarters in Sunnyvale, Calif., the company maintains offices across 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 internationally with subsidiaries in Germany and the United Kingdom and a network of distributors throughout the world. For more information on ParcPlace Systems, Inc.: 999 E. Arques Ave., Sunnyvale, Calif. 94086; telephone: 408/481-9090, fax: 408/481-9095. -0- (a) Pricing is in U.S. dollars. Note to Editors: 1995 ParcPlace Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. ParcPlace and VisualWorks are registered trademarks and MethodWorks is a trademark of ParcPlace Systems, Inc., Sunnyvale, California Sunnyvale ([sʌniveil]) is a city in Santa Clara County, California, United States. It is one of the major cities that make up the Silicon Valley. As of the 2000 census, the city population was 131,760. . All other products or services mentioned herein are trademarks of their respective companies. CONTACT: ParcPlace Systems, Inc. Sue Ann Nichols, 408/720-7514 snichols@parcplace.com or Cunningham Communications, Inc. Allsyon Ebel, 408/764-0760 |
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