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Source: InnoVal Systems Solutions (innoval@ibm.net)
Moderator: Trevor Smith (editor@os2ezine.com)
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Contact: Marianne Roderus
914-835-3838 or innoval@ibm.net

InnoVal Promotes Java Lobby

Harrison, New York, January 19, 1998 - InnoVal Systems Solutions
announced that it has launched an advertising campaign to encourage
OS/2 users and developers to join the Java Lobby.  The Java Lobby is
an advocacy group that represents the needs and concerns of Java
developers and users throughout the world.  The organization has
approximately 11,000 members.

InnoVal, a major developer of OS/2 software, is asking its own
customers and all OS/2 users to join the Java Lobby.  At a recent
meeting of OS/2 users in New York City, Dan Porter, InnoVal's
president explained, "The future of OS/2 and many other operating
systems is tied to the success of 'Write Once, Run Anywhere' Java. 
Microsoft, however, is using its clout in the market to try to
redefine Java in platform-specific ways that favor Windows, and only
Windows.  If that happens it will weaken competing OS's, slow down
Java's evolution, and ultimately stifle new software innovations.  It
is important that we recognize that and do something about it.  Even
if we don't plan to use Java now, we should support true WORA Java in
order to protect our existing platform choices and software
investments.  One way to do that is to join the Java Lobby."

Porter was visiting the New York City OS/2 Users Group to demonstrate
the J Street Mailer, InnoVal's first full-scale 100% pure Java
application.  "I wanted you to see how capable Java is," said Porter
following the demonstration.  "I also wanted you to see how well Java
performs.  You've seen that.  Now I want your support in promoting
Java."

InnoVal is purchasing web page banner ads and print advertising
targeted toward OS/2 users.  As an incentive for people to join the
Java Lobby, InnoVal is also giving away free software to all members
of the Java Lobby.  A sample active banner ad may be found at
www.warpcast.com.

InnoVal will release the first beta test version of J Street Mailer
on January 30.  Following a two to three month test period, InnoVal
intends to market J Street Mailer as a full function email client and
a module that can be integrated into other Java applications that
require email function.

Further information about J Street Mailer, including a feature list
and screen shot, may be found at InnoVal's web page, www.innoval.com.
Additional information about the Java Lobby may be found at the
organization's web site, www.javalobby.org.

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Java is a trademark of Sun Microsystems.  OS/2 is a trademark of the
IBM Corporation.  Windows 95 and Windows NT are trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation.  InnoVal and J Street Mailer are trademarks of
InnoVal Systems Solutions, Inc.  All other trademarks and service
marks are the properties of their respective owners.  InnoVal has no
connection to the Java Lobby except membership.


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