NEW APPLICATION SUPPORT, EASE OF USE HIGHLIGHT ENHANCED DIGITAL FX!32 SOFTWARE
MAYNARD, Mass., October 1, 1997 – A new, updated version of the DIGITAL FX!32 binary translation software with Office 97 and Visual Basic 5.0 support was announced today by Digital Equipment Corporation. The enhanced DIGITAL FX!32 Version 1.2, which runs under the Windows NT 4.0 operating system, can be obtained free of charge starting at the end of this month.
Increased Compatibility, Easier Installation
The latest version of DIGITAL FX!32 software features improved ease of use and reliability of x86 applications. The installation process has been simplified, most notably with an unattended installation option and a single .EXE kit. Digital has also extended DIGITAL FX!32 compatibility to encompass new x86 applications. Version 1.2 now provides Alpha system users access to Visual Basic 5.0 controls and the entire Office 97 suite including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Photo Editor, and Binder. The new software also offers improved open database connectivity (ODBC) interaction and provides ISAPI Internet services support for Web publishing applications.
"DIGITAL FX!32 continues to maintain Alpha compatibility with the newest versions of Microsoft’s most popular productivity software," said Rand Curry, DIGITAL FX!32 product manager for Digital Semiconductor, a Digital Equipment Corporation business. "With easier installation, Alpha users can get maximum performance of 32-bit Windows applications quickly and, best of all, transparently."
Awards Continue To Stack Up
DIGITAL FX!32 software enables industry-leading performance for all non-ported, 32-bit Windows and Windows NT applications on Alpha systems, in addition to the more than 2,800 Windows NT applications already ported. The software package has garnered awards from BYTE magazine for "Best Technology" and "Editor’s Choice." Windows Sources chose V1.1 as its coveted Experts’ Choice "Technology of the Year" and Windows magazine presented a Win 100 award to DIGITAL FX!32 software as one of the five best Windows NT Software products. DIGITAL FX!32 has also won awards from 3D magazine and Backoffice magazine.
The enhanced FX!32 V1.2 for Alpha systems running Windows NT 4.0 can be downloaded at no charge from the following URL:
http://www.service.digital.com/fx32/fx32_kit.html
For system buyers, the updated version is factory-installed on new Alpha NT systems.
Digital Semiconductor, a Digital Equipment Corporation business headquartered in Hudson, Massachusetts, designs, manufactures, and markets industry-leading semiconductor products including Alpha microprocessors and PCI chips for networking, bridging, and multimedia, plus low-power StrongARM microprocessors under license from Advanced RISC Machines Ltd. Mitsubishi Electric Corporation and Samsung Electronics Company Ltd. are alternate sources for Alpha microprocessors. Website: http://www.europe.digital.com/semiconductor
Digital Equipment Corporation, recognized for product and service excellence, is a leading supplier of high-performance, Web-based computing solutions which help enterprises compete in the global marketplace. Digital gives its customers a winning Internet advantage through a comprehensive portfolio of Internet solutions based on award-winning systems, advanced networking infrastructure, innovative software, and industry applications - including those from its business partners. The expertise and experience of Digital employees help customers plan, design, implement, manage and support Internet solutions in countries throughout the world. For the latest company information, visit Digital on the World Wide Web at http://www.europe.digital.com
Note to editors:
Digital, Digital Semiconductor, DIGITAL FX!32, and the Digital logo are trademarks of Digital Equipment Corporation. Windows NT, Visual Basic, Office 97, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Photo Editor, and Binder are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. StrongARM is a trademark of Advanced RISC Machines Ltd.
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