San Diego, CA. August 4, 1992 -- AGE Logic, Inc. announced that it is the industry's first X Window server company to begin shipping PC-based X servers incorporating Novell's TCP/IP networking software. AGE's XoftWare family of X server software enables users to quickly access applications residing on UNIX and DEC/VMS host systems from their PC. By integrating the Novell TCP/IP drivers into the XoftWare X server, AGE greatly simplifies the process of installing an X server on the network. An integrated XoftWare/Novell version is available for the following XoftWare X servers: XoftWare for Windows, XoftWare for DOS, and XoftWare for TIGA/DOS. As part of the AGE/Novell agreement, AGE will provide XoftWare users a single purchasing and support point for both the X server and Novell's PC-to-UNlX connectivity software. By integrating Novell's TCP/IP into the X server, AGE allows users to install both products in one easy step from XoftWare's menu-driven screens. According to Craig A. Schmidt, vice president of marketing for AGE, "This is more than just a bundling arrangement - we have incorporated the Novell networking software into our product so the user installs both products at the same time. We refer to it as a single-button install. This makes the installation process much easier and allows our customers to become productive more quickly. In addition, we believe our customers will find the performance level of the XoftWare/Novell combination to be among the fastest in the industry." The new XoftWare TCP/IP offering includes Novell's Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) files, the Open Datalink Interface (ODI) driver set, and the Internetwork Packet Exchange (IPX) file for ODI. As a result of integrating Novell's ODI drivers, AGE now supports Token Ring and ARCnet as well as Ethernet. In addition to Novell's software, XoftWare continues to support unbundled versions of other industry leading networking software. "We are pleased that AGE Logic will be offering their XoftWare X server customers our TCP/IP networking stack," said Bob Davis, director of marketing for Novell's connectivity products. "Novell is committed to growing the industry and this agreement with AGE simplifies the purchase of quality software solutions for the PC-to-UNIX marketplace," he said. AGE offers the integrated X server/Novell TCP/IP for three PC environments: PCs running Microsoft Windows, PCs running DOS, and PCs equipped with a TIGA graphics accelerator card. XoftWare for Windows is AGE's enhanced X server software that enables users to simultaneously run MS Windows and network-based UNIX and DEC/VMS applications on the same PC. XoftWare for Windows with Novell TCP/IP lists for $595 ($US); XoftWare for Windows (without TCP/IP) is $495. XoftWare for DOS cost effectively adds X terminal capabilities to 286, 386 and 486 DOS-based PCs plus provides a hotkey to DOS and MS Windows. XoftWare for DOS with Novell TCP/IP lists for $495 ($US) XoftWare for DOS (without TCP/IP) is $395. XoftWare for TIGA/DOS turns 286, 386 and 486 DOS PCs with TIGA-based graphic accelerators into high-performance, high-resolution X terminals. XoftWare for TIGA/DOS with Novell TCP/IP lists for $595 ($US); XoftWare for TIGA/DOS (without TCP/IP) is $495. Multi-user pricing and site licenses are also available from AGE for all products. AGE Logic, Inc., a privately owned corporation founded in 1984, is a supplier of X Window System software that enables PCs and X terminals to access X applications residing on UNIX and DEC/VMS host machines. Marketed under the XoftWare brand name, AGE offers customized embedded products for the world's leading terminal and computer systems companies, as well as standard PC packages for OEMs, systems integrators, resellers, and major end users. These XoftWare packaged products support industry standards such as Microsoft Windows, DOS, TIGA, 8514, SCO Open Desktop, and INTERACTIVE UNIX. AGE also has alliances with major microprocessor, terminal, and workstation companies to develop highly optimized, hardware-specific X servers tailored to their specifications. AGE's worldwide headquarters are located in San Diego, California. AGE Logic Inc, 9985 Pacific Heights Blvd, San Diego, CA 92121 619-455-8600 +---------------------------------------------------------------+ | From the America Online - New Product Information Services | +===============================================================+ | This information was processed from data provided by the | | above mentioned company. For additional details, contact the | | company at the address or telephone number indicated above. | | All submissions for this service should be addressed to | | BAKER ENTERPRISES, 20 Ferro Drive, Sewell, NJ 08080 U.S.A. | +---------------------------------------------------------------+