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From: andy@conetic.com (Andy Garza)
Subject: Conetic adds HTML to FREE Database Kit!
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Organization: Conetic Software Systems
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Date: Tue, 17 Oct 1995 02:59:21 GMT
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE


Conetic Software Systems adds HTML documentation to FREE Database 
Development kit.

San Antonio, Texas -- October 13, 1995 -- Conetic Software Systems, 
Inc., a developer of database development tools and accounting software 
for Unix-, DOS-,and Windows-based computers, has added HTML documentation 
to the FREE Database Development kit for FreeBSD Operating System.  
Documents included are: 

        *C/BASE Tutorial Manual 
        *C/BASE Manpages for commands and C API functions
        *Installation Notes

The Conetic product line consists of C/BASE,  a 4GL application development 
system, and C/BOOKS, a set of nine fully integrated accounting modules 
that range from general ledger to job costing.


SPECIAL OFFER

For a limited time Conetic Software is offering a evaluation DEMO 
DEVELOPMENT KIT for FreeBSD 2.0.5.  This evaluation set includes C/BASE 4GL 
development [2 concurrent users],  C/BASE Utilities API [advance 
development for C programmers] and C/BASE International Utilities.  
The evaluation DEMO KIT is restricted to 1000 records per datafile and 
2 concurrent users. The DEMO KIT is FREE if download via the 
INTERNET at:

        http://www.conetic/com/demos/cdrom_fbsd.tar.gz

        or      anonymous ftp at "conetic.com" at:
        
        /pub/cdrom_fbsd.tar.gz

For individuals which do not have access to the INTERNET, Conetic's will 
be glad to ship a DEMO KIT UPS Ground any where in the U.S.A. for a fee 
of $25. 


C/BASE 4GL

The powerful authoring tool C/BASE 4GL has been  the foundation for all of 
the Conetic products since 1979.  Today this tool and database engine has 
thousands of installations around the world.  The software centers on a 
visually driven menu interface for the novice users and a feature packed 
script language for the expert users.  Unlike other 4GL's, C/BASE 4GL 
offers an extremely low learning curve for new users.


C/BOOKS

C/BOOKS includes nine integrated accounting modules that include general 
ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable, fixed assets, payroll, 
order entry, inventory, purchase orders and  job costing.  All of the 
modules can be customized to accommodate changing financial requirements 
and regulations.  In addition,  new applications can be interfaced directly 
into any of these existing accounting modules.  C/BOOKS modules include 
"C/BASE 4GL source code",  allowing users to enhance data-file structure, 
data entry screens, reports and menus.

One of the many unique features C/BOOKS offers is "real-time posting" -- 
on-line instant updates.  With C/BOOKS there is no need for time-consuming 
batch postings.  "This is an exceptional feature when you consider the cost 
of user downtime due to batch postings," Garza said.  "C/BOOKS offers 
todays multi-user organizations, the real-time performance they desire." 


INTERNET SUPPORT

Strong Unix integration has long been recognized as an outstanding asset 
by Conetic users.  Today's INTERNET user will quickly come to appreciate 
this powerful, fundamental building block. 
   
C/BASE 4GL standard distribution comes ready to run as a World-Wide-Web 
database server. 
 
C/BASE 4GL commands can be used inside a CGI "perl" or "shell" script 
command for data extraction, input and update.  In addition,  C/BASE 4GL 
reports can also be used to create dynamic HTML forms with virtual 
hypertext links.   Be sure to look for Conetic's World-Wide-Web database 
server  at "http://www.conetic.com".   


USER PRICING 

Conetic's flexible licensing policy for C/BASE and C/BOOKS allow customers 
to pay only for what they use.  All Conetic standard modules are licensed 
by the total number of concurrent users,  regardless of computer hardware 
platforms.

"Most software vendors license their modules by hardware platform class,
" Garza said.  "This is truly an archaic method for licensing software.  
In June of 1990 Conetic Software adopted a new  "concurrent number of 
user" pricing policy.  This new pricing policy can be best compared to 
purchasing gasoline for your car.  Where the car is equivalent to your 
hardware platform  and one gallon of gasoline is equivalent to one 
concurrent user.  When purchasing 10 gallons of gasoline for a Mercedes 
or for Hyundai do you pay a different price?  Should you pay a different 
price?   No,  10 gallons of gasoline is the same price regardless how 
much you paid for your car.   A 4 concurrent user license is the same 
price for a $3,000 or $100,000 hardware platforms. "    

Other support platforms: BSD/OS, Linux, Solaries 2.4, SUN OS 4.1.4.X, 
AIX, SCO Unix, UnixWare, AT&T Unix V.3.X, DOS, Windows, Windows 95. 

For more information about C/BASE 4GL and or C/BOOKS, including prices,  
contact SALES at:

Conetic Software Systems, Inc.          
1012 Navarro                                    
San Antonio, Texas  78205-3806          
                                                
Voice: (210) 225-5185
Sales: (800) 541-4580
Fax: (210) 271-0844
E-mail: info@conetic.com
WWW: http://www.conetic.com
____________________________________________________________

C/BASE 4GL is a trademark of Conetic Software Systems, Inc.
C/BOOKS is a registered trademark of Conetic Software Systems, Inc.
MS-Windows is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation Inc.
MS-DOS is a trademark of Mircosoft Corporation Inc.
All names, products and services mentioned are the trademark or 
registered trademark of their respective organizations.