From: "Melle Amade" <melle@techsoftamerica.com> To: <melle@techsoftamerica.com> Subject: Tech Soft and Hewlett Packard annound distribution agreement for HOOPS 3DAF Date: Fri, 3 Nov 2000 11:38:55 -0000 Tech Soft and Hewlett Packard annound distribution agreement for HOOPS 3DAF Popular graphics development tools to be included with new HP VISUALIZE Workstations running Linux OS Alameda, CA ľ November 3, 2000 ľ Tech Soft America (TSA), the leading provider of OEM graphics technology to the engineering software industry, and developers of the popular HOOPS 3D Application Framework (HOOPS/3dAF), and Hewlett Packard (HP), announce a program to freely distribute the HOOPS/3dAF libraries for personal use on all HP VISUALIZE Workstations running the Linux OS. The inclusion of the HOOPS development libraries complements the recently released HP VISUALIZE fx5 and fx10 graphics accelerators for LINUX, and drastically simplifies the development of high-performance 3D applications for the Linux platform. This distribution agreement further extends HP’s commitment to providing high end graphics solutions to the Linux community, and augments Tech Soft’s recently announced “Free 3D for Linux” program. HOOPS/3dAF provides a flexible architectural foundation, based upon a suite of modular application components, which enables the rapid development of design, visualization, and engineering applications for Windows, Unix, Linux and the web. HOOPS is the core graphics component in over 100 commercial applications from many of the leaders in CAD/CAM/CAE, Scientific Visualization, Business Graphics and Earth Sciences software. In addition, HOOPS is used in hundreds of personal use and internally deployed applications. Since the announcement of TSA’s “Free 3D for Linux” program, thousands of Linux developers have downloaded the HOOPS libraries, enabling them to quickly produce advanced commercial grade 3D graphics applications. Munir Mallal, Software Planning Manager for HP stated, “We are pleased to be complementing our industry leading hardware acceleration on Linux with fx5 and fx10 with HOOPS/3dAF. In partnering with Tech Soft we are able to give developers a high-level, commercial-grade software tool for developing high-performance applications able to take full advantage of our robust hardware. The combination of HOOPS’ strength as a graphics development tool and the acceleration power of our fx family will no doubt be popular for developers and end users alike. “We have been impressed with HP’s commitment to advanced graphics technologies for Linux, and their rapid delivery of the fx5 and fx10 products. HP’s distribution of our libraries with their latest hardware reinforces HOOPS’ position as the de facto standard for graphics development on Linux.” Commented Ron Fritz, Managing Partner for Tech Soft. In addition to inclusion with up coming HP VISUALIZE workstations, HOOPS for Linux is available for download from TSA at www.hoops3d.com. Developers may freely use HOOPS for personal use development. Those wishing to license HOOPS for commercial use, or to port their HOOPS/Linux application to additional platforms may contact TSA directly for complete licensing details. About HP Hewlett Packard Company – a leading provider of computing and imaging solutions and services, is focused on making technology and its benefits accessible to individuals and businesses through simple appliances, useful e-services and an Internet infrastructure that’s always on. HP has 86,000 employees worldwide and in the 1999 fiscal year it had a total revenue from continuing operations of $42.4 billion.. Information about HP and its products can be found on the World Wide Web at http://www.hp.com. Specific information on the HP VISUALIZE workstations may be found by visiting: http://www.hp.com/workstations/index.html About Tech Soft America Tech Soft America (TSA) provides premier customer-driven development tools, consulting and support services that enable their 100+ commercial partners to rapidly deliver world-class 3D software for Linux, Unix, Windows or the Web. The company maintains corporate headquarters in Oakland, California, as well as sales and support offices in Berlin, Germany and Antibes, France, TSA can be reached at www.hoops3d.com. Contact Information Tech Soft America Melle Amade Business Development Group Tech Soft America 1830 Embarcadero, Suite 103 Oakland, CA 94606 Phone 510-769-2304 melle@techsoftamerica.com http://www.hoops3d.com Linux is a registered trademark of Linus Torvalds. HOOPS is a registered trademark of Autodesk, inc. Unix is a registered trademark the Open Group, Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. All other trademarks, registered trademarks or service marks belong to their respective holders.