About AGE Logic

AGE Logic is a recognized leader in desktop connectivity software. Specializing in interoperability and connectivity software, AGE has developed a wide range of products that facilitate desktop to enterprise connectivity. AGE's family of high performance X servers are offered under the XoftWare (pronounced zoft'ware) brand name. The XoftWare product family provides PC and Mac connectivity to UNIX host systems using the industry standard X protocol. A complete line of Mac to UNIX connectivity and interoperability products are offered under the Pacer brand name. These products allow Mac OS users to access and interoperate with UNIX host machines within a Mac-friendly environment. In addition to a complete line of interoperability software products, AGE further enhances desktop connectivity with a collaborative computing solution named PacerForum. PacerForum greatly enhances the effectiveness of team communication by providing the ability for users to share data, interact via an electronic ôForumö or discussion group. These product lines will continue to evolve with the everchanging requirements of the desktop to enterprise connectivity user.

AGE is the leading OEM supplier of X server and Appletalk technology. AGE's reputation as a technology partner with a strong service culture has transcended into the corporate IS market. In addition to OEM partnerships with the worlds largest corporate computing vendors, AGE has also formed partnerships with IS organizations in the corporate and government sector. These end user relationships have been instrumental in providing AGE with the ability to understand and develop real world computing solutions.

AGE's products are sold through a combination of direct and indirect channels, including OEMs, resellers and systems integrators. Technical support is provided by AGE's support staff via telephone, e-mail, FAX, and BBS. Technical training services, materials and comprehensive product documentation are also available.

Products

AGE's family of high-performance UNIX connectivity products includes:

Strategic Partners

Apple Computer; IBM; 3Com; Microsoft; NEC; Novell; SunSoft; Data General; Walker, Richer, Quinn; FTP; JSB; Distinct; Motorola; Microsoft; Digital Equipment Corporation; Locus Computing Corporation

Customers

Abbott Labs, AG Communications, Kroger Foods, Goddard Space Flight Center, AT&T, Motorola Cellular, Naval Command Control & Ocean, Chatham County Department of Finance, Comcast/Metrophone, United Airlines, Wells Fargo, Delta Airlines, Florida Power and Light

CORPORATE MILESTONES

1984 1988 - 1994 --Demonstrated History of Innovation -- 1994 1995

AGE PRODUCTS

AGE has a strong history of anticipating the needs of an evolving marketplace. Much of the company's growth can be attributed to the introduction of new products for the X Windows market. X is a software standard designed to provide a framework for window-managed applications to run over a network. The UNIX community has co-optd X as the standard framework for graphical interfaces on workstations X terminals. AGE hasdeveloped the XoftWare line of X server products that facilitate connectivity between a wide variety of desktop platforms to UNIX hosts. Supported platforms include Windows, Windows NT, Windows 95 and MacOS. This breadth of platform support is the broadest available from any single vendor.

The Pacer product family has broadened AGE's reach into the MacOS market. Pacer's terminal emulation and file and print server products have acheived industry notoriety for performance, stability and ease of use.

The Xoftware and Pacer products combined offer the most comprehensive desktop to UNIX connectivity available from a single vendor. Tie it all together with AGE's high quality technical support organization and a one stop solution for all your desktop to UNIX connectivity requirements are satisfied.

X Servers for PC Environments

XoftWare/32 for Windows, Professional Edition is the industry's premier 32-bit X connectivity package. By combining 32-bit performance, X11R5 server technology, network enhancing utilities and remote access capabilities, XoftWare/32 for Windows, Professional Edition provides a comprehensive connectivity solution to maximize any PC-to-UNIX network. XoftWare/32 for Windows, Professional Edition features AGE's advanced Professional Utilities, including a Network File Manager, local printer daemon, complete Telnet client, and serial-X technology for remote access. In addition, it also incorporates TCP/IP networking software.

XoftWare/32 for Windows, EDA Edition is the industry's premier 32-bit X Window System connectivity package for Microsoft Windows-based PCs, engineered for Mentor Graphics╥. XoftWare/32 for Windows, EDA Edition has been optimized to simplify the installation and use of XoftWare with Mentor Graphics software products such as Design Architect╘ and Design Manager╘. With 32-bit performance, X11R server technology, network enhancing professional utilities, remote access capabilities and TCP/IP communications software, XoftWare/32 for Windows, EDA Edition provides a comprehensive connectivity solution to maximize any PC-to- UNIX network.

XoftWare/32 for Windows adds full X server capabilities to any Microsoft Windows-based PC. This easy-to-use X server provides transparent access to X applications for the user who requires straightforward access to network-based UNIX applications. Designed to integrate the best of Microsoft Windows and X, XoftWare/32 for Windows includes automated host login and applications startup with an icon-based click & start feature that simplify the interaction between a PC and UNIX host.

XoftWare/32 for Windows NT brings full 32-bit X11R5 server performance to PCs using the Microsoft Windows NT operating system. With XoftWare/32 for Windows NT, users can concurrently access and display Microsoft Windows, Windows NT and UNIX-based applications on the same PC. Versions are available for both PowerPC and Intel-based PCs.

XoftWare/32 for Windows NT, EDA Edition is a fully optimized 32-bit Microsoft Windows NT application designed for Mentor Graphics. By combining X11R5 server technology with the flexibilit of Microsoft Windows NT, XoftWare/32 for Windows NT, EDA Edition enhances any 386, 86 and Pentium-based PC running the Microsoft Windows NT operating system. XoftWare/32 for Windows NT, EDA Edition has been engineered to simplify installation and use of XoftWare with Mentor Graphics software products such as as Design Architect and Design Manager.

XoftWare/32 for Mac(TM) OS is AGE's enhanced X server software for the Apple native Power Macintosh and 68K Macintosh platforms. Based upon Apple's field-proven MacX* server implementation and X11R5 server technology, XoftWare for MacÖ OS offers many unique features that facilitate Macintosh-to-UNIX connectivity. An intuitive single-button installation utility, full support for accelerated Power Macintosh operation and System 7 compliance, support for enhanced login connectivity and Balloon Help are just some of the features of AGE's advanced Macintosh-to-UNIX connectivity solution.

Pacer Products

By joining AGE's industry-proven X Window server software and network utilities with Pacer's terminal emulation and file and print server products, AGE has significantly broadened its suite of desktop connectivity applications and access products. Melding AGE's core competency in PC-to- UNIX connectivity with Pacer's Macintosh-to-UNIX expertise enable the combined company to provide a comprehensive suite of desktop-to-UNIX connectivity products to the corporate market.

PacerTerm provides terminal access to corporate network environments and the Internet. Its combination of terminal emulation, connection and file transfer options integrates a variety of protocols into one communication application. Users can open and monitor several simultaneous terminal emulation or file transfer sessions to one or more hosts. Includes powerful scripting capabilities and a flexible user interface.

PacerShare is a high-performance UNIX- or VMS-based AppleShare file server which lets users take full advantage of host computer storage capacity in familiar Macintosh fashion. Also provides interoperability and compatibility with PC-based file sharing solutions. Clients access the PacerShare file server via Apple's standard AppleShare client software.

PacerPrint is host-resident software that gives VMS and UNIX users the benefits of Postscript- compatible printers, such as Apple LaserWriter and HP LaserJet families. Macintosh users gain spooling efficiency. Sites can design a network topology that makes printers simultaneously accessible to host and Macintosh print jobs.

PacerForum, a flexible conferencing, project collaboration and bulletin board system that can bring your people and projects together through text. PacerForum's intuitive design makes it one of the friendliest workgroup programs anywhere. PacerForum is simple to install and easy to learn. Users can achieve new levels of productivity, profitability and creativity, brainstorming, and information distribution.

AppleTalk Technology, a complete line of portable AppleTalk technology--protocol stack, router, Apple Remote Access (ARA) server, AppleShare file server, and PostScript print server. AGE's technology as been licensed to numerous vendors and has been successfully ported into many environments.

DAL/ODBC Servers for UNIX bring the power of UNIX database information to desktop applications. Users can access and use vital corporate data from within their friendly, familiar Macintosh and PC applications. DAL Servers hide the complexities of the network, host operating sustem and database management system. Users get the information they need quickly, without IS intervention.

Coming Soon From AGE

AGE will continue to evolve the Xoftware and Pacer product families by broadening the breadth of connectivity and terminal emulation options. Value added network connectivity features will complement user interface advancements to provide a solution with powerful administrative features for the IS professional and advanced usability features for the desktop user.

The collaborative computing market will continue to be a growth area for AGE. Advancements in the PacerForum product line will bring new and exciting capabilities to the desktop user. Team producttivity will be raised to a new level as the ability to brainstorm, share information, and collaborate from the desktop continues to advance.


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