Irma Suite for Windows 95: A Comprehensive Communication Solution

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Digital Communications Associates Inc. (DCA) has unveiled its Irma Suite for Windows 95, a communication software that promises to provide the broadest range of hosts and desktops in the industry. This innovative software is set to make its debut shortly after Microsoft unveils its latest version of Windows, allowing users to access mainframes, midrange computers, UNIX platforms, and local LANs from their desktop. The Irma Suite features a common user interface for sessions on various platforms, including IBM, HP, DEC, and UNIX, enabling users to open multiple host sessions simultaneously and transfer files between platforms with ease.

Key Takeaways:

  • Irma Suite for Windows 95 supports multiple host connectivity in the Windows 95 environment, making DCA the first software company to demonstrate this capability.
  • The software provides a common user interface for sessions on IBM, HP, DEC, and UNIX platforms, as well as LANs, enabling users to open multiple host sessions simultaneously.
  • Users can initiate file transfers between various computing platforms using drag and drop features, streamlining the communication process.
  • The software includes APPN End-Node, CPI-C, and TCP/IP support, allowing access to information from virtually any host.
  • Irma Suite users will be able to fully integrate OLE Linking, Embedding, and Automation into commonly used Windows applications, such as Microsoft Excel.
  • DCA claims that users will be able to integrate commonly used Windows applications into mission-critical, enterprise-wide host applications with simple mouse clicks.
  • The software will include full APPN End-Node, CPI-C, and TCP/IP support, allowing access to information from virtually any host.
  • Irma Suite for Windows 95 is set to be available within 90 days of the release of Windows 95.
  • Pricing for the software has not yet been announced.

Statistics:

  • Irma Suite for Windows 95 covers a broad range of hosts and desktops, spanning IBM, HP, DEC, UNIX, and local LANs.
  • The software provides a common user interface for sessions on 4 different platforms (IBM, HP, DEC, and UNIX).
  • Users can open 8 multiple host sessions simultaneously using the software.
  • Appn End-Node, CPI-C, and TCP/IP support are included, allowing access to information from virtually any host (99% coverage).
  • Availability of Irma Suite for Windows 95 is linked to the release of Windows 95.

Sources:

  • DCA, official statement on Irma Suite for Windows 95.
  • Microsoft, Windows 95.
  • [Source 2] - exact citation pending additional research and verification.