CONTACT
Sherry Harwin
Catalyst Development Corporation
(760) 228-9653
(760) 369-1185 (fax)
sherry@catalyst.com

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

This completely new, redesigned version makes developing Windows Sockets applications even easier for Windows developers.

Yucca Valley, CA, May 1, 2002 - Catalyst Development Corporation, publisher of the popular SocketWrench and SocketTools Internet controls and libraries, today announced the release of SocketWrench Secure Edition 4.0, the first commercial version of one of the most popular Internet software development components for the Microsoft Windows platform.

SocketWrench Secure Edition 4.0 is a software development toolkit that greatly simplifies Windows Sockets programming for both client and server applications. Developers who are new to Internet programming will find that SocketWrench Secure significantly decreases their learning curve, while experienced developers will appreciate the comprehensive programming interface, features, support, and documentation that have made SocketWrench the preferred tool for Internet software development since 1995. Some of the new features in the SocketWrench Secure Edition 4.0 commercial version are:

  • Includes ActiveX controls, standard dynamic-link libraries (DLLs), and C++ class wrappers in the same package. SocketWrench Secure can be used with virtually any Windows software programming language or scripting tool.
  • Improved performance and reliability with less overhead, reduced memory requirements, and higher overall throughput. SocketWrench Secure is compatible with all 32-bit Intel-based Windows platforms from Windows 95 to Windows XP.
  • Improved interface allows developers to implement the same functionality with fewer lines of code, which means fewer mistakes, and easier to read source code.
  • Support for secure client and server communications implementing the SSL 2.0, SSL 3.0, TLS 1.0, and PCT 1.0 protocols with support for up to 128-bit encryption.
  • Simplified distribution requires that only the SocketWrench component be redistributed; there are no external third-party file dependencies, such as when using the Microsoft Foundation Classes or WinInet, which can complicate installations on target platforms.
  • Includes a Remote Access Dialer control for creating, modifying, and establishing dial-up networking connections to Internet service providers and corporate WANs using the SLIP and PPP protocols.
  • Includes a File Encoding control and library for compressing, encoding, and decoding files in several common formats including base64 and quoted-printable.
  • Over 400 pages of documentation, including an expanded reference that covers secure sockets programming and a new tutorial for building your first client/server application using SocketWrench. Also includes a guide to migrating applications which use the Freeware Edition control.
  • New and revised examples to demonstrate how to use SocketWrench, including a complete FTP client, secure HTTP client, and server sample programs.

A fully functional 30-day evaluation copy is available for free download from the Catalyst web site. Once purchased, the insertion of a serial number allows for an uninterrupted development process. Catalyst provides unlimited, free technical support through their website and by e-mail. For-fee voice support is also available. All Catalyst products come with a 30-day money-back guarantee and are free of runtime licensing or royalty fees. Site licenses are available. A single developer license for SocketWrench Secure 4.0 is $99.