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StarNine Offers Special Pricing on WebSTAR Server Suite 4.0 for Appleshare IP Users; $300 Discount Available Only Until September 30, 1999.


BERKELEY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 30, 1999--

StarNine Technologies, Inc. today announced special, limited-time WebSTAR Server Suite 4.0 pricing exclusively for AppleShare IP users.

WebSTAR Server Suite complements AppleShare IP's file-sharing and print services with a fully-extensible Web server featuring Secure Sockets Layer (networking, security) Secure Sockets Layer - (SSL) A protocol designed by Netscape Communications Corporation to provide secure communications over the Internet using asymmetric key encryption.  (SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) The leading security protocol on the Internet. Developed by Netscape, SSL is widely used to do two things: to validate the identity of a Web site and to create an encrypted connection for sending credit card and other personal data. ) encryption for e-commerce, a Proxy server Also called a "proxy," it is a computer system or router that breaks the connection between sender and receiver. Functioning as a relay between client and server, proxy servers are used to help prevent an attacker from invading the private network.  to increase bandwidth efficiency The introduction to this article provides insufficient context for those unfamiliar with the subject matter.
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, and integrated FTP FTP
 in full file transfer protocol

Internet protocol that allows a computer to send files to or receive files from another computer. Like many Internet resources, FTP works by means of a client-server architecture; the user runs client software to connect to
 and email servers. Clearly documented and well supported, WebSTAR Server Suite 4.0 is available to all AppleShare IP users for the special price of $299, representing a discount of $300. This offer is available immediately from StarNine at 800/525-2580 or sales@starnine.com, and expires September 30, 1999.

"WebSTAR Server Suite is a great complement to AppleShare IP's file and print serving capabilities," said Scott Steward, President of StarNine Technologies, "Now ASIP ASIP American Society for Investigative Pathology
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 administrators can offer their customers secure e-commerce transactions, run a Proxy server to reduce bandwidth use and speed up Internet browsing, plus take advantage of all the other great features available to WebSTAR Server Suite users."

Overview of WebSTAR Server Suite 4.0

Designed for ease of use, WebSTAR Server Suite 4.0 features high performance Web, FTP, Mail and Proxy servers integrated in one application with secure IP-based remote administration. The WebSTAR Web server features Virtual Host support for serving of multiple Web sites, integrated SSLv2 and SSLv3 support for encrypted and authenticated e-commerce transactions, Server-Side-Includes for dynamic content, Lasso-based FileMaker Pro and ODBC (Open DataBase Connectivity) A database programming interface from Microsoft that provides a common language for Windows applications to access databases on a network.  data source publishing, and support for Plug-Ins, CGIs, Java Servlets and WebObjects.

WebSTAR FTP provides easy-to-use file sharing Copying files from one computer to another. See peer-to-peer network, file sharing protocol and file and printer sharing.  and content management capabilities, user-level access controls, support for MacBinary II and III, limiting of folder content sizes on a per user-basis, resuming of FTP file transfers, "log-on," "log-out," and folder messages.

The WebSTAR Mail server is a powerful, complete SMTP/POP/IMAP email server, with LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol) A protocol used to access a directory listing. LDAP support is implemented in Web browsers and e-mail programs, which can query an LDAP-compliant directory.  for shared local directories, plus support for multiple domain and user accounts, remote Web-based email Web-based email or webmail is a term referring to an e-mail service intended to be primarily accessed via a web browser, as opposed to through an application such as Microsoft Outlook or Outlook Express, Mozilla's Thunderbird or Apple's Mail.  access, advanced relay blocking and allow/deny security, server-based email storage and remote content synchronization.

The WebSTAR Proxy server increases network security and accelerates Internet access See how to access the Internet.  by locally caching frequently visited sites, thus also reducing network bandwidth demands. In addition, WebSTAR Proxy supports upstream Proxy servers and has a security architecture for controlling access to and from specific hosts and Web sites.

Pricing and Availability

WebSTAR Server Suite 4.0 is available directly from StarNine Sales at 800/525-2580 or sales@starnine.com. StarNine's special offer of $299 for AppleShare IP users begins immediately and is available for a limited time through September 30, 1999.

Standard WebSTAR Server Suite 4.0 pricing is $599, with upgrades from version 2.x listed at $299 and upgrades from version 3.x just $199. Education institutions are eligible for a 20% discount. Further information is available from the StarNine website at http://www.starnine.com/, by calling 800/525-2580, or by sending email to sales@starnine.com.

About StarNine

Located in Berkeley, Calif., StarNine is a leader in the development of Internet server software, content creation tools and email connectivity products. Awarded numerous honors for its WebSTAR Web server software, StarNine also publishes ListSTAR list server software, StarNine Mail and MailLink Internet email gateways. StarNine's new WebSTAR Server Suite 4.0 is a complete business infrastructure in one easy to use application.

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 Holdings (www.peh.com). Further information on StarNine may be obtained by calling 800/525-2580, accessing StarNine's Web site at www.starnine.com, or sending email to info@starnine.com.

Note to Editors: StarNine and WebSTAR are registered trademarks of StarNine or its subsidiaries. ListSTAR is a trademark of StarNine or its subsidiaries. Lasso is a trademark of Blue World Communications, Inc. FileMaker and FileMaker Pro are trademarks of FileMaker, Inc. All other brands and products referenced herein are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
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