First and Only Cross-Platform Desktop Connectivity Solution for Newton 2.0 PDA Now Shipping from Network Multimedia
SAN JOSE, Calif. — May 13, 1996 — Newly formed Network Multimedia announced today the release of the new cross-platform Revelar Connection Utility (RCU) 2.0 — an extensible general connection application developed in AppWare — that gives users real-time access to add, delete, modify, import and export data on a Newton PDA from Windows and Macintosh desktops.
Also available is the RCU Developer's Kit for Newton and its associated suite of pre-built AppWare components. With the Developer's Kit, users can create custom desktop applications that can communicate with any Newton device or produce links to transfer data to and from built-in Newton application soups and packages.
"Network Multimedia's release of RCU 2.0 shows that they are serious about meeting the growing user base of several hundred thousand mobile users by providing easy desktop connectivity," said Willie Neumann of Hyper Active Inc. "We use and recommend RCU 2.0 as the only desktop integration solution for Newton users."
The following ALMs are distributed with the Developer's Kit: PDA for Newton 2.0 links AppWare to the Newton; PDA for Newton Store gives access to Newton stores (PC cards); PDA for Newton Soup allows access to Newton soups (data stores); PDA for Newton Cursor supports all Newton cursor functionality; PDA for Newton Entry enables mapping of dynamic Newton frame information; and PDA for Newton Note supports Note objects (text and graphics).
"With this release, Network Multimedia delivers practical and useful tools with the power that allows Newton users, non-programmers and programmers alike to solve their own computing needs," said Ed Firmage, president of Network Multimedia. "We are confident that RCU will continue to set the standard for Newton PDA to desktop connectivity."
Both the RCU 2.0 and Developer's Kit are immediately available through Revelar Inc. at 800/669-5191. RCU 2.0 is priced at $ 59.95 and the Developer's Kit containing the PDA for Newton components and a limited version of AppWare is available for $ 149.95. Site license details are available upon request. For support of AppWare and PDA for Newton ALMs, contact Network Multimedia at 801/261-8232. For RCU support call Revelar at 801/485-3291.
Network Multimedia Inc.
Network Multimedia Inc.(TM) develops and markets a family of easy-to-use Internet and related networking tools. These tools empower non-programmers to visually create their own software with graphical components that automatically work across multiple networks, platforms, and applications.
AppWare's rapid, natural environment enables customers to redefine the development cycle and reduce production costs. Network Multimedia customers include CNN, US Naval Air Warfare, Mobile Oil, Northeast Utilities, Digital Prairie, Attachmate Corp., Hewlett-Packard, Apple Computer, Pattern Corp., Wall Data, and Novell.
Contact Network Multimedia by calling 801/261-8232, through e-mail at sales@networkmultimedia.com or visit the World Wide Web site at http://www.networkmultimedia.com.
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