StarNine Introduces Developer Relations Program; Developer Program Provides Free WebSTAR Developer Toolkit, WebSTAR API Discussion Forum, Marketing Support, and More.BERKELEY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 20, 1998--StarNine Technologies, Inc. today introduced the StarNine Developer Program, a free program that provides technical and marketing assistance to developers of Plug-ins and CGIs for WebSTAR, the leading Mac OS Web server. The program includes a new WebSTAR Developer Toolkit, the latest information on WebSTAR API (Application Programming Interface) A language and message format used by an application program to communicate with the operating system or some other control program such as a database management system (DBMS) or communications protocol. (W-API) server compliance and implementation, access to a community of experts, WebSTAR API-specific discussion lists, and marketing support. The focal point focal point n. See focus. of the developer program is the StarNine Developer Program Web Site, opened today at http://dev.starnine.com/. "A big part of WebSTAR's success is attributable to the wide range of WebSTAR Plug-ins and CGIs created by talented developers," said Scott Steward, president of StarNine. "The new developer program will strengthen our ties with WebSTAR developers, help them develop and market their products, and provide a forum for all of us to work together to take WebSTAR solutions forward to Mac OS X and beyond." "The WebSTAR developer community is an awesome assembly of creative and intelligent individuals," explained Eric Zelenka Eric Zelenka is a senior worldwide product marketing manager at Apple Inc..[1] Works and Experience Zelenka has more than a dozen years of experience in product marketing, management and software development. , WebSTAR product manager, "but they've never had a central hub for communicating and working together. "Now the developer community has a dynamic, interactive online meeting place where they can present proposals, share ideas, collaborate on technologies and make things happen faster. You could say that it is a direct pipeline between developers and StarNine." New Developer Tools As part of the kick-off of the StarNine Developer Program, StarNine today released the new WebSTAR Developer Toolkit, including commonly-used routines and a free set of code libraries that help accelerate and simplify the creation of WebSTAR API-based plug-ins. The WebSTAR Developer Toolkit compliments the well-established Software Developer Kit, also free to the developer. Both the new WebSTAR Developer Toolkit, with the a common set of code routines to make it easier to develop WebSTAR API-based Plug-ins, and the Software Developer Kit can be downloaded from the StarNine Developer Program Web site at http://dev.starnine.com/. Streamlined Proposal Process In addition to the traditionally active WebSTAR-Dev discussion list, the StarNine Developer Program will introduce the new WebSTAR-API discussion list specifically for developers to discuss WebSTAR API server compliance and implementation issues In the Business world, companies frequently set-up a connection between which they transfer data. When the connection is being set-up, it is referred to as implementation. When issues occur during this phase, they are known as implementation issues. , and to present API proposals for review and ratification. The newly formalized for·mal·ize tr.v. for·mal·ized, for·mal·iz·ing, for·mal·iz·es 1. To give a definite form or shape to. 2. a. To make formal. b. process for such proposals is available for review and comment on the StarNine Developer Program Web Site at http://dev.starnine.com/. WebSTAR API server implementors and developers can subscribe to Verb 1. subscribe to - receive or obtain regularly; "We take the Times every day" subscribe, take buy, purchase - obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction; "The family purchased a new car"; "The conglomerate acquired a new company"; the WebSTAR-API and WebSTAR-Dev mailing lists An automated e-mail system on the Internet, which is maintained by subject matter. There are thousands of such lists that reach millions of individuals and businesses. New users generally subscribe by sending an e-mail with the word "subscribe" in it and subsequently receive all new from the StarNine Developer Program Web Site at http://dev.starnine.com/. "The WebSTAR-API list complements the existing WebSTAR-Dev list," Zelenka clarified. "WebSTAR-Dev was created specifically for discussions related to development of WebSTAR API-based Plug-ins and CGIs. With the WebSTAR API being so widely adopted, we felt it was time to separate it from the regular development discussion on WebSTAR-Dev." Free Developer Marketing Support The StarNine Developer Program is designed to help bridge the gap between third-party developers  It has been suggested that First-party developer, Second-party developer be merged into this article or section. and StarNine's customers in
three ways: Extending WebSTAR, WebSTAR-News, and the WebSTAR CD.
Third-parties can list their products on Extending WebSTAR, a Web-based list of WebSTAR add-ons, where users go to seek solution options. Developers can also contribute to WebSTAR-News, an email newsletter about WebSTAR and third-party products. Finally, developers can submit demonstration versions of their products for distribution on the next WebSTAR CD. Pricing and Availability The StarNine Developer Program is a free service for developers of WebSTAR API-based Plug-ins, CGIs, and other Internet server-related products. The WebSTAR Developer Toolkit is free and available immediately for download at http://dev.starnine.com/. WebSTAR API developers with a shipping freeware Software that is distributed without charge and which may be redistributed without charge by its users. However, ownership is retained by the developer who may change future releases from freeware to a paid product (feeware). See shareware, free software and public domain software. , shareware Software on the "honor system." The concept is that users try a product, and if they like it, they voluntarily pay a set registration fee or make a donation to the program's creator. There are tens of thousands of shareware programs; some fantastic, some awful. or commercial product (or product under development) can purchase additional copies of WebSTAR at a reduced developer price. For more information, developers can call 800/525-2580, or send mail to sales@starnine.com. StarNine will continue to add additional, select third-party products to its popular Bundle Up bundle up Verb to make (something) into a bundle or bundles Verb 1. bundle up - make into a bundle; "he bundled up his few possessions" bundle, roll up program, in which StarNine sells best-of-breed solutions to customers at progressive discounts based on the number of items purchased. About StarNine Located in Berkeley, StarNine is a leader in the development of powerful, easy-to-use Internet server software, content creation tools and email connectivity products. Best known for its WebSTAR server software, StarNine also offers ListSTAR list server software, WebCollage automated content creation software, StarNine Mail and Mail-Link Internet email gateways. StarNine Technologies, Inc. is a privately held corporation Noun 1. privately held corporation - a corporation owned by a few people; shares have no public market close corporation, closed corporation, private corporation , wholly owned by Platinum Equity Platinum Equity is an American information technology and private equity firm. It was founded by billionaire Tom Gores in 1995 and is headquartered in Beverly Hills, California. Holdings. Further information on StarNine may be obtained by calling 800/525-2580, accessing StarNine's Web site at http://www.starnine.com/, or sending mail to info@starnine.com. Note to Editors: StarNine, WebSTAR and ListSTAR are trademarks of StarNine Technologies, Inc. All other brands and products referenced herein are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. W-API and Mail-Link are written with an asterisk (1) See Asterisk PBX. (2) In programming, the asterisk or "star" symbol (*) means multiplication. For example, 10 * 7 means 10 multiplied by 7. The * is also a key on computer keypads for entering expressions using multiplication. sted hyphen hyphen: see punctuation. . The asterisk sometimes becomes garbled during transmission. CONTACT: Pearce Communications for StarNine Naomi Pearce, 510/528-0824 naomi@well.com |
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