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>Date: Thu, 22 Jan 1998 14:44:49 -0600 (CST)
>From: devinfo@netscape.com
>Errors-To: devinfo@netscape.com
>To: <mikec@lib.siu.edu>
>Subject: Netscape Client is Free; Source Code to Go Public - DevEdge News
Special Bulletin
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>Today Netscape unveiled several announcements regarding our
>client software and development direction. Because our developers
>are so vital to our success, I wanted to make sure you all were among
>the first to know. Therefore, we're sending you this special edition
>of DevEdge News which tells you about our plans to make Netscape
>Communicator source code and client software free, an unlimited
>distribution policy, and what this means for existing customers. I think
>you'll find these developments as exciting as we do in bringing us all
>to the next level of Internet software development.
>-- Sincerely,
>Marc Andreessen
>Co-founder and Executive VP of Products
>
>
>Netscape DevEdge News Special Bulletin
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>An alert for the Netscape developer community
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>January 22, 1998
>
>* Netscape To Make Source Code and Internet Client Free
>* Netscape Everywhere -- Unlimited Distribution of the Client
>* Promotional Offers for Existing Customers
>
>* NETSCAPE TO MAKE SOURCE CODE AND CLIENT FREE
>Netscape announced today that before the end of the first quarter of
>1998, it will make its source code for Netscape Communicator 5.0
>freely available on the Internet and that effective immediately its
>world-class Internet client is free.
>
>This bold move enables Netscape to draw from the creative power of
>thousands of programmers on the Internet by incorporating their best
>enhancements into future versions of Netscape’s software. This strategy
>is designed to accelerate development and free distribution of future
>high-quality versions of Netscape Communicator to business customers and
>individuals, further seeding the market for Netscape’s enterprise solutions
>and Netcenter business.
>
>Availability of source code will start with the first developer
>pre-release of Communicator 5.0 expected by late March. Netscape intends
>to host the source code licensing on its web site and create a premiere
>place on the web for the developer community to post their enhancements,
>engage in discussion and receive support as they greatly accelerate
>development of a world-class Internet client.
>
>Effective immediately, the Netscape client is available for free on
>the Netscape web site. Netscape Communicator Pro, with its expanded
>features, will be sold, but at a reduced price. The move to a free client
>makes it easier for individuals and enterprise customers to choose
>Netscape solutions plus online services offered within Netcenter.
>
>More about this announcement is available in a press release at:
>http://home.netscape.com/newsref/pr/newsrelease558.html
>
>Netscape Navigator standard edition and Netscape Communicator are
>available from the Netscape home page where there are easy instructions
>for downloading at: http://home.netscape.com/download. For a nominal fee,
>CD versions can also be ordered through the download site or by
>calling personal sales at 650-937-3777.
>
>* DISTRIBUTE NETSCAPE SOFTWARE FOR FREE
>In conjunction with today’s free client announcement, Netscape introduced
>a new program for those interested in distributing, bundling or customizing
>Netscape client software. Netscape Everywhere Unlimited Distribution
>creates new opportunities for third-party web sites, Internet service
providers,
>independent software vendors, and OEMs. The program is designed to broadly
>distribute Netscape Navigator and Communicator to millions of new users.
>For developers it is a means of providing a choice of client to customers
>as well as a complete web solution.
>
>-Unlimited Distribution
>A simple on-line agreement allows third-parties to download multiple
versions,
>including localized versions made generally available by Netscape, of
>Communicator and Navigator. Details about this program will be available
>January 23.
>
>- Unlimited Distribution Custom
>In addition to the standard plan, Netscape plans to allow qualified third
parties
>a the program will allow qualified third-parties the option to create
>a customized version of the Netscape client so third parties can add
>their logo, add bookmarks, toolbar bookmarks, or change the default
>home page. Unlimited Distribution Custom will provide the guidelines, tools,
>support options and the professional service components necessary for
partners
>to create and distribute customized versions of Netscape client software to
>their customers and prospects. For more on Unlimited Distribution see
today's
>press release at:
>http://home.netscape.com/newsref/pr/newsrelease560.html
>Also, be sure to check DevEdge Online tomorrow for details about
>participating in the standard program.
>
>* PROMOTIONAL OFFERS FOR NETSCAPE CUSTOMERS
>Recognizing the investment existing customers have made in Netscape
>client software, Netscape is extending several promotional offers to
> individuals and corporate customers on additional products and services.
>Select customers will have an opportunity to purchase at special prices
>Netscape’s high-end software products and subscriptions including:
>Netscape Communicator Professional Edition, Netscape SuiteSpot server
>products or Netscape SuiteSpot Hosting Edition.
>
>For more information see:
>http://home.netscape.com/newsref/pr/newsrelease561.html
>A Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) has been posted to help answer
>additional questions you may have about Netscape’s announcements at:
>http://home.netscape.com/communicator/free_faq.html
>
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