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Seagate Software's WinINSTALL Technology Integrated into Microsoft Windows 2000 Beta 3

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Microsoft has decided to incorporate Seagate Software's software repackaging technology from Seagate WinINSTALL into the upcoming release of Windows 2000 beta 3. This integration will enable Windows 2000 server customers to utilize application discovery and editing capabilities, allowing existing applications to leverage the new Microsoft Windows installer service. Seagate Software is also scheduled to provide additional tools for Windows 2000, including a backup applet, Automated System Recovery utility, and Remote Storage Services (RSS) hierarchical storage management (HSM) applet.

Key Takeaways:

  • Seagate Software's repackaging technology from Seagate WinINSTALL will be integrated into Microsoft Windows 2000 beta 3.
  • The integrated technology will provide Windows 2000 server customers with application discovery and editing capabilities.
  • Existing applications will be able to utilize the new Microsoft Windows installer service through the integration.
  • Seagate Software is providing additional tools for Windows 2000, including a backup applet, Automated System Recovery utility, and Remote Storage Services (RSS) hierarchical storage management (HSM) applet.
  • Ed Muth, Group Product Manager for Windows 2000 at Microsoft Corp, stated that Seagate customers require reliable software repackaging technology to manage the migration of their Windows-based applications to the new Windows installer service.
  • Michael Colemere, Vice President of Product Management and Business Alliances at Seagate Software, said that Microsoft's decision to integrate their software repackaging technology reaffirms Seagate Software's position as a Windows NT technology leader.
  • Seagate WinINSTALL is a recognized software installation/distribution solution that can create distribution packages and eliminate the need for scripting languages.
  • The solution also integrates with Microsoft Systems Management Server, providing package creation and installation status reporting.
  • Seagate WinINSTALL LE (WILE) is a version of the solution that is designed to produce Windows installer packages (MSI files) and supports the Zero Administration Windows initiative.

Statistics:

  • 16- and 32-bit applications are supported by Seagate WinINSTALL.
  • Over 90% of Fortune 1000 companies use Microsoft Systems Management Server to manage their Windows-based applications.
  • Seagate Software has provided the backup applet in Microsoft Windows NT since its initial release in 1991.
  • The company has also provided the backup utility for the Microsoft Windows 98 operating system.
  • Seagate Software's network and storage management products are used by over 95% of Fortune 500 companies.
  • The company has established strategic relationships with major industry leaders, including Compaq, Hewlett-Packard, IBM, Informix, Microsoft, Netscape, Novell, Oracle, PeopleSoft, and others.

Sources:

  • Seagate Software press release, "Seagate Software's WinINSTALL Technology Integrated into Microsoft Windows 2000 Beta 3"
  • Microsoft Corporation, "Windows 2000 Beta 3"
  • Seagate Software, "Seagate WinINSTALL"
  • Seagate Software, "Seagate Backup Exec"
  • Seagate Software, "Seagate Crystal Reports"

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