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                                                        The Florida SunFlash

                       Third Party Product Announcements

SunFLASH Vol 47 #7					       November 1992 
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               DeskTalk announces support for SunNet Manager 2.0

                Advent's IMAGER DESKTOP for HP ScanJet IIc/IIp

                               preVue Version 3.4

                XpressFax 1.0.5+ fax software for SPARCstations.

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Subject:  DeskTalk announces support for SunNet Manager 2.0
From: 	  Phil Little <0005444900@mcimail.com>
Contact:  Regina Freeman/Philip Little	
          The Bohle Company
          (310) 785-0515


           Packaged Solutions Extend Management Capabilities


            DESKTALK BRINGS RDBMS INTERFACE & REMOTE MONITOR
                     SUPPORT TO SUNNET MANAGER 2.0


TORRANCE, Calif. -- DeskTalk Systems, Inc. (DSI), has announced that
its network management products now support SunNet Manager 2.0.

The first product, DataPipe, provides a complete relational database
management system (RDBMS) extension to the SunNet Manager platform.
DataPipe allows users to store all data collected by SunNet Manager
(including events and traps) into an RDBMS for analysis.  Using
DataPipe, network systems administrators can track and manage network
performance more effectively.

DeskTalk's second application, Remote Monitor Services Manager (RSM),
provides Novell LANtern Services Manager functionality on Sun
Workstations.  RSM collects, records and interprets data gathered from
Novell's LANtern network monitors.  RSM's OPEN LOOK graphical user
interface (GUI) closely parallels that of the DOS-Windows GUI of
Novell's LANtern Services Manager (LSM).

"Our applications add a high level functionality to the SunNet Manager
2.0 platform," said David Kaufman, president of DeskTalk Systems.
"Because our products are fully integrated with SunNet Manager, we
provide users with more complete management solutions.

"DataPipe, for example, provides a means of generating countless
reports without the user having to learn a new network management
system," said Kaufman.

In addition to DataPipe and Remote Monitor Services Manager, DeskTalk
offers a suite of third-party applications and a full range of support
services for the SunNet Manager network management environment.

DataPipe Provides RDBMS, SQL Interface

DataPipe accumulates and interprets data gathered by SunNet Manager and
stores it in a relational database for analysis.  A self-configuring
program, the product automatically creates the necessary tables and
controls database sizing.

DataPipe provides standard structured query language (SQL) interface
for SunNet Manager.  DataPipe includes an SQL scripting and query
building tool that enables users to develop a variety of reports and
ad-hoc queries, providing them with maximum data retrieval
capabilities.

DataPipe includes a Sybase SQL Server runtime RDBMS as well as
interfaces to databases from Informix, Ingres and Oracle.
Additionally, the product allows network administrators to download
data into spreadsheets like Wingz or Lotus 1-2-3 for further analysis
and for creating charts and graphs.

RSM Includes Enhanced Discovery and Automanagement Capabilities

DeskTalk's Remote Monitor Services Manager (RSM) brings management of
Novell's remote monitor device, LANtern, to the UNIX-based Sun
environment.  Building on SunNet Manager 2.0's capabilities, RSM
provides enhanced discovery functionality.  As new network nodes are
discovered, they are automatically added to the SunNet Manager map and
if the new node is a predefined type, SNMP management through SunNet
Manager begins automatically.

RSM is a fully integrated network management tool for collecting and
analyzing data gathered from Novell's LANtern network monitors.  In the
event that a LANtern monitor detects a problem such as failure of a
server or duplicate IP address, RSM provides automatic real-time alerts
on the SunNet Manager console.

A powerful performance management tool, RSM's comprehensive reporting
capabilities provide the network manager with information such as
historical trend analysis, configuration monitoring and fault
detection.  In addition, RSM generates station statistics which
identify active stations, isolate protocols in use and define the
quality and quantity of traffic generated by each station.

The price for Remote Monitor Services Manager with DataPipe is $3495.
DataPipe is offered in a stand-alone package (bundled with a full
Sybase SQL Server runtime database) for $1995.

DeskTalk Systems Inc. is a full-service systems integration firm
specializing in delivering business solutions involving computer
communications, networking, distributed database applications and
graphical user interface technologies.  DeskTalk provides full turnkey
systems integration solutions, including custom software and hardware
development.  DeskTalk Systems, Inc. is located at 19401 S.  Vermont
Avenue, Torrance, CA 90502.

For more information on DataPipe and Remote Monitor Services Manager,
call (310) 323-5998 ext. 500.
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Subject: 	Advent's IMAGER DESKTOP for HP ScanJet IIc/IIp 
From: 		advsys!clare@East (Clare Bamforth)
Contact:	Clare Bamforth          clare@advent.co.uk
Org:		Advent Imaging Ltd
Mail:		Rotten Row
		Hambleden  Henley-on-Thames   Oxon RG9 6NB   England
Tel:		+44 491 411566
Fax: 		+44 491 411577



IMAGER DESKTOP for ScanJet, scanning software for the HP ScanJet range of
scanners now supports the Scanjet Automatic Document Feeder allowing
unattended scanning of up to 50 sheets at a time.


IMAGER DESKTOP for ScanJet supports the HP ScanJet IIc color scanner and the
ScanJet IIp grayscale/monochrome scanner.  Since being announced one year ago
IMAGER DESKTOP has proved to be ideal for low-volume scanning such as input
to desk-top-publishing since it combines high-quality image capture with a
easy to use user interface at an affordable price.


IMAGER DESKTOP can be used to capture high quality images from many sources
including photographs, line art, clip art, letters and drawings.  Options
include Optical Character Recognition module and a powerful image editor.


IMAGER DESKTOP supports ALL the features of the HP ScanJet scanners,
including:-

        -Choice of 16 or 256 levels of gray for grayscale documents
        -Choice of 8, 256 or full (24 bit) color
        -Capture images up to 1600 dpi on ScanJet IIc (optically 400 dpi)
        -Dither patterns for monochrome or color images
        -Automatic background control for black and white documents such
         as text and detailed drawings
        -Batch scanning using the Automatic Document Feeder allowing
         unattended operation for bulk document scanning
        -Preview scan capability allowing interactive selection of the
         required scan area
        -Contrast and Brightness control


IMAGER DESKTOP is built upon imaging software developed by Advent over an
eight year period.  Software features unique to IMAGER DESKTOP include :-

        -Color matching, in which a colormap is computed from the scanned
         image data to produce a higher quality 8 bit color images than can
         be generated using a standard colormap.
        -High performance SCSI device driver specifically tuned to give
         maximum throughput from the ScanJet scanners.
        -High performance image display software providing pan, zoom and
         shrink capabilities under user control.
        -Image enhancement (also known as scale to grey) in which color and
         grayscale monitors are used to improve the legibility of monochrome
         images when displayed at reduced resolution.  This allows an text as
         small as 6 point to be read from an A sized document scanned at 300
         dots per inch and displayed on a workstation monitor.
        -Support for a wide range of file and compression formats
        -Application is completely configurable from a users defaults allowing
         scanning parameters, paper sizes etc. to be specified.
         


COMPATIBILITY

IMAGER DESKTOP supports a wide range of image file formats including, TIFF,
Runraster, RLC, DSI and GIF.  Images can be compressed using CCITT Group3,
CCITT Group4, run length encoded and LZW techniques.  

Advent Imaging's strict conformance to the standards for image file and
CCITT Group4, run length encoded and LZW techniques.  

Advent Imaging's strict conformance to the standards for image file and
compression format means that the files generated by IMAGER DESKTOP are
easily incorporated into other applications such as FrameMaker and Interleaf.
 
IMAGER DESKTOP is available for SPARC systems running SunOS 4.1 or later and
OpenWindows 2.0 or later.



FOR INTEGRATORS AND DEVELOPERS

IMAGER DESKTOP is also available in toolkit form so that developers and
systems integrators can integrate the HP ScanJet scanners into new or
existing applications.  Developer's Toolkits come with the source of complete
ready to use applications and, using the example code as a base, scanning can
be incorporated into another application within hours.

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Subject: 	preVue Version 3.4
Newsgroups: 	comp.newprod
From: 		glasser%sparcelc@uunet.UU.NET (Scott Glasser)
Org:		Performance Awareness Corporation

RALEIGH NC, September 7, 1992: Performance Awareness Corporation 
announces preVue(tm) Version 3.4.  This release features xpreVue, a 
graphical user interface supporting the preVue, Virtual preVue (tm), 
and preVue-X (tm) product lines.  Version 3.4 is now available on Sun
Sparc (TM), IBM/RS6000 (TM), HP 9000/400 (TM), Data General AViiON (TM), 
and Intergraph Clipper (TM).  Ports to Motorola m88k (TM), 
HP 9000/700 (TM), DEC Risc Ultrix (TM), and SCO Unix (TM) are in 
progress and will be completed within one month.  Other ports 
are planned; please call for more information on availability.

The preVue System
-----------------

The preVue system (Performance and Response Evaluation Via User
Emulation) is a toolset for performance analysis and regression
testing of computer software and systems.  It provides a "record and
playback" user emulation mechanism for both ASCII and X applications.
preVue runs on a wide variety of Unix (TM) systems, and is used to 
test applications that run on almost any computer, ranging from 
mainframes to workstations.

preVue records user sessions, and plays them back as single- or
multi-user workloads.  preVue synchronizes emulated user input and
system responses so that playback is accurate regardless of system
load.  preVue compares expected vs. actual system responses and
calculates responses time for each user action.  Post-analysis
utilities collect and present this information.

preVue automatically generates VU language scripts.  The VU language
expresses user sessions in terms of user actions and system responses. 
This C-like language may be edited by the test engineer; it supports 
almost all C language constructs, including looping, pattern matching,
and conditional expressions.

Virtual preVue (tm)
-------------------

The Virtual preVue option allows multiple networked preVue test 
systems to operate in unison.   A single person can use Virtual 
preVue to emulate thousands of users.
 
preVue-X (tm)
-------------

The preVue-X option provides regression testing and performance 
analysis for X Windows applications.  Because it does not rely on X 
server extensions, preVue-X supports virtually any X server, and is 
independent of the Graphical User Interface toolkit.  

In addition to standard user emulation, preVue-X offers "pseudoserver"
and "re-display" modes.  Pseudoserver mode allows user emulation 
without a physical X server, and is particularly useful for multi-user 
regression and performance testing.  Re-display mode offers client-less
re-display of X sessions, and is most useful for product 
demonstrations and X server testing.

Recent Releases
---------------

Release 3.4 features xpreVue, a graphical user interface providing:

* Graphical entry of parameter values
* Context-sensitive help on all utilities and options
* Defaults management
* Support for file name conventions

Release 3.3 included:

* examine, a utility that performs bit-for-bit comparisons of window
  and screen images

* "User model" extensions to the VU language: user actions are
  expressed in terms of key, button, and motion events

* Client-less re-display (described above)

Other services
--------------

Performance Awareness Corp. provides testing and performance services,
preVue training, and phone support worldwide.  

For more information...
-----------------------

-- Raleigh, NC office --
Phone:		(919) 870-8800
FAX:		(919) 870-7416

-- Washington, D.C. office --
Phone:		(703) 749-7738
FAX:		(703) 749-7721

-- e-mail --
uucp:		uunet!prevue!prodinfo
inet:		prevue!prodinfo@uunet.uu.net

==============================
preVue, Virtual preVue, and preVue-X are trademarks of Performance 
Awareness Corporation. All rights reserved worldwide.  Unix is a 
registered trademark of UNIX System Laboratories, Inc.  All other
trademarks are the property of their owners.

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Subject: 	XpressFax 1.0.5+ fax software for SPARCstations.
From: 		smckenzi@xpressware.com (Scott McKenzie)
Newsgroups: 	comp.newprod
Organization: 	Xpressware, Pasadena, Ca. (818) 577-4252

                         XpressFax Version  1.0.5+

XpressWare and GNP Computers announce XpressFax Version 1.0.5+ for Sun
MicroSystems SPARC platforms.  This updated version of XpressFax
addresses user feedback from the previous release versions of the
software and features a number of new modules as well as full
integration with many third party packages.  XpressFax version 1.0.5+
greatly enhance the functionality and ease of use of the entire
package.

The new version of the software is available now from GNP Computers,
1254 East Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, California 91106.  GNPs phone
number is (818) 577-4252 and is staffed from 9am to 5pm PST.

Evaluation copies are available on 1/4" tape from GNP or as a tar file
via public ftp from ftp.xpressware.com in the 'pub' directory.
License strings for activation of evaluation and purchased copies must
be obtained from GNP Computers technical support at 818-577-4252.

                  Features/Benefits list of XpressFax 1.0.5+

          --------------------------------------------------------------

FEATURE:  New Toplevel Icon Interface

BENEFIT:  Greatly simplifies user interactions with XpressFax.

          --------------------------------------------------------------

FEATURE:  New QuickFax module 

BENEFIT:  Provides a *FAST* method of sending a fax document with minimum 
          keystrokes/windows.   Text and PostScript documents may also be 
          attached as in Sun MailTool.

          --------------------------------------------------------------

FEATURE:  New Filter Support

BENEFIT:  Faxing of text and postscript documents though 'lpr' and 'mail' now
          include support for routing commands embedded in actual text and 
          PostScript Documents.    Full understanding of 'X-Sun-Attachments' as
          generated by Sun's mailtool allow users to use mailtool as an
          alternate front-end to faxing.   Allows a single email or lpr to 
          fax to *multiple* destinations.

          --------------------------------------------------------------


FEATURE:  Filter and Script Support for full integration with SPARC versions of
          LOTUS, FrameMaker and InterLeaf.  

BENEFIT:  XpressFax Transmit Module pops up directly from Print options in 
          these third party applications once the appropriate XpressFax
	  'utils' patches have been applied.

          --------------------------------------------------------------

FEATURE:  Support filters for XIS ScanWorX ICR software.

BENEFIT:  Allows XpressFax to support autorouting of faxes directly to 
          fax users, eliminating the need for users to look for their faxes or
          for the fax administrator to forward faxes to individual users.   
          Also allows users to convert Faxes to ASCII Text.   

          --------------------------------------------------------------


FEATURE:  Command Line Transmit and Forwarding Support

BENEFIT:  Write your own shell scripts or integrate your own software to be 
          able to forward faxes to other users or to send faxes to remote
          fax machines. 

          --------------------------------------------------------------

FEATURE:  New Fax Queue Module

BENEFIT:  Provides users with a means of examining the outbound fax queue and
          controlling their faxes, even after they have been spooled to the 
          fax server.

          --------------------------------------------------------------


FEATURE:  Updated fonts for PostScript engine

BENEFIT:  Now supports even more PostScript documents, including those 
          generated by Interleaf. 

          --------------------------------------------------------------

FEATURE:  Enhanced logging,  audit trail, and fax authentication.

BENEFIT:  Users can be notified of the success, retry or failure of each 
          transmission request and which files were included in the request.
          Notification may occur via email or directly into a users 
	  private logfile.  

          --------------------------------------------------------------

FEATURE:  Full online fax phonebook and fax listbook

BENEFIT:  Allows users to store commonly used fax phone numbers and logical
	  groupings of fax numbers for quick transmits to individuals or
	  groups.
	
          --------------------------------------------------------------

FEATURE:  FaxEditor 

BENEFIT:  Allows creation and editing of fax documents though a bitmap
	  editor approach.   This allows users to cut and paste directly
	  from their screen, to import ascii text, PostScript, xwd, and
	  other TIFF Fax files.   Old faxes can be "touched" up quickly.

          --------------------------------------------------------------

FEATURE:  Fax Forwarding

BENEFIT:  Allows users to forward faxes to other users on the network.

          --------------------------------------------------------------

FEATURE:  Enhanced Command Line Integration

BENEFIT:  Users can send ascii text or PostScript directly from the UNIX
      	  command line or via their own software.   All XpressFax notification
  	  and line options may now be taken advantage of from the command
	  line interface.
       
          --------------------------------------------------------------

FEATURE:  Domestic and International Modem Support

BENEFIT:  Users all over the world may use XpressFax.  Any number of modems
	  may be used by the software to allow large fax volume sites to
	  benefit from the additional throughput provided by additional
	  modem lines.
       
          --------------------------------------------------------------

FEATURE:  Automatic Generation of Customized Cover Page

BENEFIT:  Cover pages will automatically be generated by the software,
	  complete with up to 15 lines of "memo" text on the cover page.
       
          --------------------------------------------------------------

FEATURE:  Output faxes to laser printers

BENEFIT:  Hard copies of faxes are printed to high quality plain paper
	  for higher readability and ease of filing.
       
          --------------------------------------------------------------

FEATURE:  Security Configurable

BENEFIT:  Allows the fax administrator to control who may use the fax 
	  software and who may look at the inbound fax queue.  

          --------------------------------------------------------------

FEATURE:  Control of automatic retry

BENEFIT:  Allows each user to determine the number and frequency of retries
	  on a given fax.   Automatic retry allows users to rest easy knowing
	  that even if the remote machine is busy that XpressFax will keep
	  trying.

          --------------------------------------------------------------

FEATURE:  Line and Modem configuration by time and date.

BENEFIT:  Faxes may be queued to take the best advantage of the most cost
	  effective phone rates.

          --------------------------------------------------------------
       

Many additonal features are included with the package.  GNP Computers and
XpressWare encourage you to evaluate the software and send any feedback you
might have to "xpressfax@xpressware.com".  

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