RE: MAPICS Green Screen Support

Forwarded by moderator on behalf of Thomas Hauber (tom@hauber.com):
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> Since this is Java based does this mean it will be platform independent
> (ie. could be run on Mac OS or Linux)?
>
> >
> >Its been great to see such a lively discussion on what is obviously a key
> >subject to many of you. Let me explain the MAPICS XA technology strategy.
> >
> >Firstly, we have no intention of dropping support for the dearly beloved
> >green screens in the immediate future. We understand that many customers
> >still like the simplicity and rapid data entry features that you have
been
> >using all these years. You will still have the option to use green
screens
> >in the current XA Release 6 as well as future releases of XA for existing
> >function like inventory transaction entry, customer order entry etc.
> >
> >However, most MAPICS customers like the technology and ease of use of the
> >newer Client Architecture applications. Products like EPDM, Browser and
> >Procurement Management provide a much more flexible and customizable
> >interface than the old green screens. Our strategic direction is
therefore
> >to move more function to this type of user interface. While we will
support
> >existing green screen function and make some enhancements, customers get
> >significant benefits from using XA with a more modern technology and this
> >is where our development investment will be focussed.
> >
> >In Release 7,  available in September 2001, we launch our new java-based
> >Power Architecture technology which is the latest evolution of the Client
> >Architecture.  Power Architecture provides the same ease-of-use
> >client-server interface available with our existing products, but also
> >gives the option for thin-client Internet Browser based access or
wireless
> >device access. If you want to find out more about Power Architecture, we
> >will be hosting a Netconference on June 5th at 11.00am EST. Sign up at
> >http://www.mapics.com/netconferences
> >
> >Steve Watson
> >Director of Product Marketing
> >MAPICS, Inc.
> >Phone: 678 319 8507
> >email: steve.watson@mapics.com
>
> Thomas Hauber
> T H Enterprises
> tom@hauber.com
> pager: 661-286-8331



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