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News Release - InnoVal Promotes Java Lobby
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Date: 20 Jan 1998 08:10:00 -0400
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InnoVal Promotes Java Lobby
Harrison, New York, January 19, 1998 - InnoVal Systems Solutions announced
that it has launched an advertising campaign to encourage OS/2 users and
developers to join the Java Lobby. The Java Lobby is an advocacy group that
represents the needs and concerns of Java developers and users throughout
the world. The organization has approximately 11,000 members.
InnoVal, a major developer of OS/2 software, is asking its own customers and
all OS/2 users to join the Java Lobby. At a recent meeting of OS/2 users in
New York City, Dan Porter, InnoVal's president explained, "The future of
OS/2 and many other operating systems is tied to the success of 'Write Once,
Run Anywhere' Java. Microsoft, however, is using its clout in the market to
try to redefine Java in platform-specific ways that favor Windows, and only
Windows. If that happens it will weaken competing OS's, slow down Java's
evolution, and ultimately stifle new software innovations. It is important
that we recognize that and do something about it. Even if we don't plan to
use Java now, we should support true WORA Java in order to protect our
existing platform choices and software investments. One way to do that is
to join the Java Lobby."
Porter was visiting the New York City OS/2 Users Group to demonstrate the J
Street Mailer, InnoVal's first full-scale 100% pure Java application. "I
wanted you to see how capable Java is," said Porter following the
demonstration. "I also wanted you to see how well Java performs. You've
seen that. Now I want your support in promoting Java."
InnoVal is purchasing web page banner ads and print advertising targeted
toward OS/2 users. As an incentive for people to join the Java Lobby,
InnoVal is also giving away free software to all members of the Java Lobby.
A sample active banner ad may be found at www.warpcast.com.
InnoVal will release the first beta test version of J Street Mailer on
January 30. Following a two to three month test period, InnoVal intends to
market J Street Mailer as a full function email client and a module that can
be integrated into other Java applications that require email function.
Further information about J Street Mailer, including a feature list and
screen shot, may be found at InnoVal's web page, www.innoval.com. Additional
information about the Java Lobby may be found at the organization's web
site, www.javalobby.org.
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Java is a trademark of Sun Microsystems. OS/2 is a trademark of the IBM
Corporation. Windows 95 and Windows NT are trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation. InnoVal and J Street Mailer are trademarks of InnoVal Systems
Solutions, Inc. All other trademarks and service marks are the properties
of their respective owners. InnoVal has no connection to the Java Lobby
except membership.
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