Patton & Patton readies Win 95 version of Flow Charting 4; competitive pricing campaign also announced.MORGAN Morgan, American family of financiers and philanthropists. Junius Spencer Morgan, 1813–90, b. West Springfield, Mass., prospered at investment banking. HILL, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 8, 1995--Patton and Patton Software Corporation has confirmed it is well into the development phase for a Windows 95 version of their popular Flow Charting 4 program. Its 32 bit application takes full advantage of the Windows 95 operating environment In computing, an operating environment is the environment in which users run programs, whether in a command line interface, such as in MS-DOS or the Unix shell, or in a graphical user interface, such as in the Macintosh operating system. and will contain additional functionality and features. The program is expected to ship first quarter 1996. The new version of Flow Charting will conform to Verb 1. conform to - satisfy a condition or restriction; "Does this paper meet the requirements for the degree?" fit, meet coordinate - be co-ordinated; "These activities coordinate well" all Windows 95 specifications including OLE, long filenames Long filename (LFN) is the name given to the longer and therefore more descriptive filenames supported by the Microsoft FAT filesystem. Earlier versions of the filesystem restricted filenames to eight characters and a three-character extension (referred to as a DOS 8. , tabbed dialogs and context-specific menus. Based on user feedback, other new features will increase functionality without increasing its complexity. "We are very committed to providing a powerful product that is easy to learn," said Patton & Patton president, Keith Patton. Patton and Patton has also launched an aggressive competitive upgrade program that allows users of any competing DOS or Windows flowcharting or diagramming program Software that allows the user to create flow charts, organization charts and similar diagrams. It is similar to a drawing program, but specialized for creating interconnected diagrams. to switch over to Flow Charting 4 for Windows for only $89 (regularly $199). To take advantage of the upgrade price, users can look for specially marked packages of Flow Charting 4 on independent retail shelves or they can order from Stream Intl., MicroWarehouse, Programmer's Warehouse and DirectWare. The discount pricing is also available directly from Patton & Patton by calling 800/525-0082. Patton & Patton was the first software company to design a flowcharting-specific program. It continues to specialize spe·cial·ize v. 1. To limit one's profession to a particular specialty or subject area for study, research, or treatment. 2. To adapt to a particular function or environment. in the category. The company provides registered users with free technical support and flowcharting resource services via a free electronic bulletin board service. Users can obtain resource lists, case studies, flowcharting tips and hints, and answers to technical support questions. A 90-day money-back satisfaction guarantee applies to all products. CONTACT: Kimberli & Company Kimberli Munkres, 707/578-0377 email: 74722,2634 |
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