SPRY Adds Microsoft's Virtual Driver (VxD) Transport to the AIR Series.WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 6, 1994--(Internet World)-- SPRY, the leading developer of instant Internet software, today announced that the AIR Series will now ship with Microsoft's 32-bit VxD transport. The powerful transport from Microsoft includes support for Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (protocol) Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol - (DHCP) A protocol that provides a means to dynamically allocate IP addresses to computers on a local area network. The system administrator assigns a range of IP addresses to DHCP and each client computer on the LAN has its TCP/IP (DHCP). DHCP automatically assigns IP and host information to the client's workstation, freeing the user of TCP/IP TCP/IP in full Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol Standard Internet communications protocols that allow digital computers to communicate over long distances. configuration complexities during set-up. In addition, Microsoft's VxD transport requires less memory and offers increased performance. Other Enhancements Responding to the requests of AIR Series' customers, SPRY has added new features to AIR Mosaic, AIR Mail and AIR tn3270. In addition, the AIR Series now includes support for Serial Line Internet Protocol (communications, protocol) Serial Line Internet Protocol - (SLIP) Software allowing the Internet Protocol (IP), normally used on Ethernet, to be used over a serial line, e.g. an EIA-232 serial port connected to a modem. It is defined in RFC 1055. (SLIP) and Compressed Serial Line Internet Protocol (CSLIP (Compressed SLIP) A version of SLIP that compresses the data for transmission. CSLIP - Compressed SLIP ). Enhancements to AIR Mosaic include: a faster downloading process that allows users to view contents of home pages while images are still loading; the ability to view and post articles in over 6,000 newsgroups from within AIR Mosaic; new alignment capabilities enabling users to adjust WWW WWW or W3: see World Wide Web. (World Wide Web) The common host name for a Web server. The "www-dot" prefix on Web addresses is widely used to provide a recognizable way of identifying a Web site. pages to be viewed either left, center or right justified; and the ability to drag and drop A graphical user interface (GUI) capability that lets you perform operations by moving the icon of an object with the mouse into another window or onto another icon. For example, files can be copied or moved by dragging them from one folder to another. hyperlink source files from AIR Mosaic to any software application. AIR Mail now includes a "sent" mail folder which automatically copies the user of all outgoing mail. There is also an option of requesting a return receipt so that with each piece of mail that is sent, the user is assured that their mail was received. SPRY also improves upon mainframe connectivity issues. AIR tn3270 now includes drag and drop keyboard remapping, a wider selection of TrueType and bitmap fonts, and support for DCA's version of EHLLAPI See HLLAPI. . Pricing and Availability The enhanced version of SPRY's Internet Office solution, the AIR Series, will ship on Dec. 14. SPRY sells the AIR Series in various modular suites, allowing users to purchase a solution that fits the needs of their environment. Single user pricing ranges from $199-$449 depending on the solution chosen by the customer. SPRY Inc. SPRY Inc. is the leading developer of Internet access applications for the office, home and publishing markets. Founded in 1987, the privately held company privately held company A firm whose shares are held within a relatively small circle of owners and are not traded publicly. is based in Seattle. Their Internet Office solution, the AIR Series, is the first suite of applications to work over any TCP/IP transport. In addition, SPRY also provides an Internet Home solution, Internet In A Box Internet in a Box (IBox) was one of the first commercially available Internet connection software packages available for sale to the public. It included everything needed to connect to the internet in 1994. Spry, Inc. , the first shrink wrapped package to provide easy desktop computer access to the Internet. SPRY can be reached at 1-800-SPRYNET (777-9638), info@spry.com, or you can access their WWW server at http://www.spry.com. -0- NOTE: All brands, products and service names mentioned are trademarks or registered service marks of their respective owners. CONTACT: SPRY Inc., Seattle
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