rusty@penelope.oswego.edu (Russell W Sawyer [Wizzard]) (09/12/90)
Z/MAX XCHANGE NEW STATE-OF-THE-ART UNIX INFORMATION MANAGEMENT UTILITY LAUNCHED CLAY, NEW YORK, August 1, 1990 -- Z/Max Computer Solutions, Inc., a New York based UNIX software developer and distributor, has announced the international introduction of Z/Max XChange -- a sophisticated yet very "user - friendly" new type of information management utility specifically developed for the UNIX operating system. According to Joseph Rotella, Chief Executive Officer of Z/Max, this new information management utility represents a sig- nificant alternative to stand-alone bulletin board (BB) applica- tions. Unlike traditional BB programs, Z/Max XChange utilizes pull-down menus, pop-up windows and context-sensitive help, as well as graphical tree forum diagrams which clearly locate and create access to specific forums with a few simple key strokes. "This type of graphical interface technoloy is not common to most DOS based BB systems and is certainly a new addition to the world of UNIX - based software applications", stated Mr. Rotella. "XChange truly is a new breed of information management software because it combines the latest technology in graphical user- interface management systems with an organized method if informa- tion exchange capitalizing upon the power of the multi-user, multi-tasking UNIX operating system." Z/Max XChange was specifically developed for the UNIX operating system and therefore takes full advantage of UNIX's I/O strength, security protection, and true multi-user capacity. The power and flexibility of Z/Max XChange as a true UNIX information manage- ment utility is perhaps best illustrated by its unique special applications (Apps) feature. This feature provides XChange users with a pop-up menu of UNIX programs residing on the local UNIX system. This means that users who have been granted permission can then execute a UNIX application (like a spread sheet or a database program), work on it, and then immediately return to XChange when finished... all without any contact with the UNIX operating system. XChange also offers full electronic mail (E-mail) capabilities, real-time network conferencing, a full-featured file editor (with the option of using your own editor if you choose), automatic error recovery, and perhaps best of all -- it installs in just 10 minutes. No prior knowledge of UNIX is required to load and operate this powerful new UNIX utility. Context-sensitive help on every command along with an extensive help menu (graphically structured) guarantees that the end user will be using all of XChange's features in just a few hours -- good news for system administrators who need to have their jobs made easier, not harder! This new program offers virtually any business or organization a powerful and efficient new way to handle their information dis- tribution requirements. Mr. Rotella, when asked about the type of end-user XChange would benefit most, stated, "Z/Max XChange is particularly suitable for corporate, educational, governmental and public service organizations. Special features such as forum access charges, time-based auto logoff and statistical user reports make XChange versatile yet powerful enough for any organization's information management needs. XChange was designed with the system administrator in mind. System adminis- trators who have never before used a commercial bulletin board program and yet have a need to efficiently distribute information to their system users will find XChange to be very valuable." Z/Max XChange will initially be available for the following UNIX-based computer systems: 80386 microsystems (AT&T, INTERAC- TIVE ARCHITECT Series, SCO, and ESIX System V), AT&T 3B2 comput- ers, Data General AViiON DG/UX, Sun SPARCstation 1, IBM and DEC systems. The company is offering anyone interested in evaluating this new program the opportunity to utilize the Z/Max special on-line evalutation service by dialing (315) 622-4672 (for 9600 baud) or (315) 622-2892 (for 2400 baud). The caller should type "zmax" at the "login" prompt. When prompted for a "password", the caller should then type "xchange". Callers will be given a personal login and password that is validated within 24 hours of their initial log in. After the 24-hour period, they can then call back, log in under their new ID, and personally evalute a full-featured version of XChange on their own terminal or PC. For additional information on Z/Max XChange, call or write Z/Max Computer Solutions, Inc., P.O.Box 339, Clay, New York, 13041. Telephone: (315) 622-4577. -- UUCP : tundra\ U.S. Mail : Russell W. Sawyer sunybcs\ Instructional Computing Center allegra!warrior\ SUNY College at Oswego
rusty@penelope.oswego.edu (Russell W Sawyer [Wizzard]) (09/12/90)
Z/MAX XCHANGE NEW STATE-OF-THE-ART UNIX INFORMATION MANAGEMENT UTILITY LAUNCHED CLAY, NEW YORK, August 1, 1990 -- Z/Max Computer Solutions, Inc., a Ne7 York based UNIX software developer and distributor, has announced the international introduction of Z/Max XChange -- a sophisdicated yet very "user - friendly" new type of information management utility specifically developed for the UNIX operating system. According to Joseph Rotella, Chief Executive Officer of Z/Max, this new information management utility represents a sig- nificant alternative to stand-alone bulletin board (BB) applica- tions. Unlike traditional BB programs, Z/Max XChange utilizes pull-down menus, pop-up windows and context-sensitive help, as well as graphical tree forum diagrams which clearly locate and create access to specific forums with a few simple key strokes. "This type of graphical interface technoloy is not common to most DOS based BB systems and is certainly a new addition to the world of UNIX - based software applications", stated Mr. Rotella. "XChange truly is a new breed of information management software because it combines the latest technology in graphical user- interface management systems with an organized method if informa- tion exchange capitalizing upon the power of the multi-user, multi-tasking UNIX operating system." Z/Max XChange was specifically developed for the UNIX operating system and therefore takes full advantage of UNIX's I/O strength, security protection, and true multi-user capacity. The power and flexibility of Z/Max XChange as a true UNIX information manage- ment utility is perhaps best illustrated by its unique special applications (Apps) feature. This feature provides XChange users with a pop-up menu of UNIX programs residing on the local UNIX system. This means that users who have been granted permission can then execute a UNIX application (like a spread sheet or a database program), work on it, and then immediately return to XChange when finished... all without any contact with the UNIX operating system. XChange also offers full electronic mail (E-mail) capabilities, real-time network conferencing, a fe,l-featured file editor (with the option of using your own editor if you choose), automatic error recovery, and perhaps best of all -- it installs in just 10 minutes. No prior knowledge of UNIX is required to load and operate this powerful new UNIX utility. Context-sensitive help on every command along with an extensive help menu (graphically structured) guarantees that the end user will be using all of XChange's features in just a few hours -- good news for system administrators who need to have their jobs made easier, not harder! Thic new program offers virtually any business or organization a pogerful and efficient new way to handle their information dis- tribution requirements. Mr. Rotella, when asked about the type of end-user XChange would benefit most, stated, "Z/Max XChange is particularly suitable for corporate, educational, governmental and public service organizations. Special features such as forum access charges, time-based auto logoff and statistical user reports make XChange versatile yet powerful enough for any organization's information management needs. XChange was designed with the system administrator in mind. System adminis- trators who have never before used a commercial bulletin board program and yet have a need to efficiently distribute information to their system users will find XChange to be very valuable." Z/Max XChange will initially be available for the following UNIX-based computer systems: 80386 microsystems (AT&T, INTERAC- TIVE ARCHITECT Series, SCO, and ESIX System V), AT&T 3B2 comput- ers, Data General AViiON DG/UX, Sun SPARCstation 1, IBM and DEC systems. The company is offering anyone interested in evaluating this new program the opportunity to utilize the Z/Max special on-line evalutation service by dialing (315) 622-4672 (for 9600 baud) or (315) 622-2892 (for 2400 baud). The caller should type "zmax" at the "login" prompt. When prom`ted for a "password", the caller should then type "xchange". Callers will be given a personal login and password that is validated within 24 hours of their initial log in. After the 24-hour period, they can then call back, log in under their new ID, and personally evalete a full-featured version of XChange on their own terminal or PC. For additional information on Z/Max XChange, call or write Z/Max Computer Solutions, Inc., P.O.Box 339, Clay, New York, 13041. Telephone: (315) 622-4577. -- UUCP : tundra\ U.S. Mail : Russell W. Sawyer sunybcs\ Instructional Computing Center allegra!warrior\ SUNY College at Oswego