WRQ NT/UNIX Integration Tools Bundled with NuTCRACKER from DataFocus; Reflection Suite for X Smoothes UNIX-to-NT Migration Path.SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 26, 1998--A set of WRQ's NT/UNIX integration tools will be bundled with version 4.1 of NuTCRACKER, from DataFocus, the two companies announced today. These tools, Reflection Suite for X and a version of Reflection X optimized to display applications migrated from UNIX UNIX Operating system for digital computers, developed by Ken Thompson of Bell Laboratories in 1969. It was initially designed for a single user (the name was a pun on the earlier operating system Multics). to NT, will be indispensable to developers doing migration work and to end users running ported applications. Today's announcement marks an expansion of the co-marketing and product support agreement the two companies announced in April, 1998. WRQ (WRQ, Inc., Seattle, WA, www.wrq.com) A software company that specialized in terminal emulation and NT-Unix integration products. Founded in 1981 as Walker Richer and Quinn, Inc., a consulting firm in minicomputer and mainframe applications, it introduced an HP terminal emulator for the is a leading provider of NT/UNIX integration products, including its award-winning PC X server, Reflection X. DataFocus is the developer of NuTCRACKER, the award-winning, market-leading software solution that enables UNIX programs to run natively on the Windows operating system operating system (OS) Software that controls the operation of a computer, directs the input and output of data, keeps track of files, and controls the processing of computer programs. . Reflection Suite for X offers everything a developer needs to interoperate with UNIX from the Windows NT-based NuTCRACKER development environment. The VT emulator in the suite provides a telnet connection to the UNIX application that is being ported to NT. An NFS (Network File System) The file sharing protocol in a Unix network. This de facto Unix standard, which is widely known as a "distributed file system," was developed by Sun. See file sharing protocol and WebNFS. NFS - Network File System client allows developers to share NT and UNIX file systems The Unix file system (UFS) is a file system used by many Unix and Unix-like operating systems. It is also called the Berkeley Fast File System, the BSD Fast File System or FFS. It is a distant descendant of the original filesystem used by Version 7 Unix. . For file transfers, the suite includes an 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 client. And the PC X server in the suite lets developers test their progress by comparing the running UNIX and Windows versions See Windows. of the application. The special version of Reflection X included with NuTCRACKER is optimized for the display of UNIX applications running natively on NT workstations. This version offers fast performance through a local transport enhancement, in addition to the reliability and ease-of-use for which Reflection X is well-known. "Because of the advanced capabilities of WRQ's Reflection products, we view them as ideal tools for both the NuTCRACKER SDK (Software Developer's Kit) See developer's toolkit and Windows SDK. SDK - Software Developers Kit (or "Software Development Kit"). and the NuTCRACKER UNIX plug-in," said Pat Higbie, chairman and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of DataFocus. "More and more enterprises are relying on NuTCRACKER to migrate their UNIX applications to NT, so WRQ is pleased to offer our Reflection tools as part of the NuTCRACKER solution," said Chris Rogers Chris Rogers may refer to
In addition to helping migrate UNIX applications to NT, WRQ's Reflection X and Reflection Suite for X are key tools for integrating NT workstations with UNIX servers. Availability WRQ's Reflection NT/UNIX integration tools will be bundled with version 4.1 of NuTCRACKER, available for immediate shipment. Reflection X and Reflection Suite for X are also available separately from WRQ and its channel partners. The Reflection X 7.0 package includes a PC X server, an integrated VT emulator, an FTP client, and an extensive set of diagnostic tools for a single copy retail price of $400. Reflection Suite for X 7.5 is also available at a single copy retail price of $520. Reflection Suite for X adds an NFS client, TN5250 and TN3270 emulators, and various networking utilities to the basic package. WRQ -- When It Has to Work Right WRQ, established in 1981, develops software to connect, manage, and secure enterprise networks. These software solutions help IT managers reduce network complexity and manage costs, while exceeding expectations for quality. WRQ products are backed by WRQ's award-winning Guide Services customer support program. WRQ, Inc., is the 17th largest PC software company in the U.S. (Soft-Letter). It has offices throughout the world and distributes products in more than 50 countries through a worldwide distribution network. For more information, contact WRQ, 1500 Dexter Avenue North, Seattle, WA 98109. Phone: 800/872-2829 or 206/217-7100. Fax: 206/217-0211. E-mail: info@wrq.com. Web: http://www.wrq.com. About DataFocus DataFocus is a Fairfax, Virginia-based software development firm specializing in UNIX-to-Windows compatibility. DataFocus' flagship product A primary product of a company, which is typically why the company was founded and/or what made it well known. For example, MS-DOS, Windows and the Microsoft Office suite have been flagship products of Microsoft. CorelDRAW is a flagship product of Corel Corporation. , NuTCRACKER, is the proven, market-leading solution for running existing UNIX applications across UNIX, 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. , Windows 95 and Windows 98 platforms. The adoption of NuTCRACKER by organizations committed to UNIX technology is growing rapidly. NuTCRACKER development kits are being used by thousands of developers in more than 1,000 commercial and government organizations worldwide. More than 500 UNIX Independent Software Vendors are committed to NuTCRACKER, and more than 300 Commercial UNIX Software Packages, shipping on both UNIX and Windows NT today, rely on NuTCRACKER. There are over 300,000 users of applications that rely on NuTCRACKER. Additional information on DataFocus is available on the Internet at www.datafocus.com or by calling 800/637-8034 or 703/803-3343. |
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