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To: Redman who wrote (6757)	7/12/1999 10:28:00 PM
From: Riskmgmt	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 9068

16:45 [CTXS] CITRIX SYSTEMS TO ACQUIRE VIEWSOFT FOR $32 MIL; DEALS CLOSING IN Q3. The reason for the bond issue, perhaps? Ray

To: Redman who wrote (6757)	7/14/1999 12:20:00 PM
From: MikeM54321	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 9068

Re: Citrix Acquiring ViewSoft Thread, I was surprised not to see some comments regarding this investment by Citrix. But as usual, it's hard to figure out exactly what CTXS plans are? But I considered this a very important move. As important as the APM purchase of Java technology (http://www.techstocks.com/~wsapi/investor/reply?s=mikem+apm&sreply=9240836). Here's the most important line from the current press release, "The technology allows customers to add greater interactivity to Web-based applications, similar to the interactivity that users enjoy with Windows-based applications." As Hardly pointed out upstream a few posts, one of the drawbacks of the Java/HTML model is the fact that it's not good for deploying/developing Windows type applications (such as Office). And I read that the Java/HTML model has trouble with "rich" HTML page viewing. I don't exactly know what it means(from a technical perspective), but I read it in the article Lucius posted. In putting the pieces together, I believe CTXS is attempting some kind of end around the shortcomings of the Java/HTML model via Viewsoft/APM purchased technology. MikeM(From Florida) PS If you really want to add confusion, check out MSFT's DCOM plans on their website. ____________________ Citrix to Acquire ViewSoft, Inc. Acquisition to Enhance Citrix's Role in Web-based Application Deployment and Management FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. - July 12, 1999 - Citrix Systems, Inc. today announced a merger agreement pursuant to which ViewSoft, Inc. will become a wholly-owned subsidiary of Citrix. ViewSoft is a Utah-based firm specializing in software for multi-tier and Web-based application development and deployment... Citrix will use the proprietary technology to extend the flexibility and cost benefits of server-based computing to Web-enabled and multi-tier applications - including applications based on Microsoft's DCOM and DNA component architectures as well as those containing Java and HTML front ends. "Today's emerging Web-based applications often force a choice between application thinness and richness," said Mark B. Templeton, president and chief executive officer of Citrix. "This new software will deliver a rich user experience and a new level of interactivity to Web-based applications with a thin-client footprint." The technology allows customers to add greater interactivity to Web-based applications, similar to the interactivity that users enjoy with Windows-based applications. Citrix will leverage this proprietary technology to build its leadership in the rapidly growing market for deploying and managing Web-based applications, an arena in which the company has pioneered such capabilities as Application Launching and Embedding (ALE). Citrix's ALE technology enables full-function Windows-based applications to be launched from or embedded into HTML pages providing instant online access to any existing application from any Web browser without application rewrites. _____________ press.citrix.com