I followed up Lorcan's e-mail. This is Jon's reply for information.
Matthew Dovey
Libraries Automation
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Jon Riewe [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> Sent: Sunday, June 28, 1998 4:14 PM
> To: 'Matthew Dovey'
> Subject: RE: Java and Z39.50
>
>
> Hello Matthew,
>
> It's nice to hear from you again!
>
> The MetaDoor annoucement you saw is an OLE DB Provider --
> essentially
> a software tool kit that developers can use to create Z39.50 enabled
> solutions for Microsoft desktop applications. The MetaDoor OLE DB
> Provider is available immediately. Its price is $5,000 (U.S.$).
>
> We have used this same toolkit to develop our own Z39.50 desktop
> solution -- DataFinder. The DataFinder is an application that works
> with Microsoft desktop applications like Word, Excel, etc. From the
> Word menu, for example, the user clicks on the DataFinder ( it appears
> as a selection on the Word menu), selects that data bases they want to
> search, enters the search criteria and clicks "search". The
> DataFinder
> simultaneously goes to the Z39.50 servers selected, extracts data
> matching the request and brings it back into the Word
> document or Excel
> spreadsheet.
>
> Since the information comes back in data format (instead of
> full text),
> the user is able to immediately include the information in their word
> processor or spreadsheet for analysis and/or manipulation. No need to
> use a Web browser, switch between applications, cut and paste, convert
> information to a format that can be used in a spreadsheet, etc.
>
> This product blurs the line between the desktop and the
> Internet. It is
> really quite interesting to watch user reaction when they
> first use the
> product. Initially they are unbelieving that they are able to request
> information from their Word document and have results "magically"
> appear. Once they understand what is happening, they really become
> excited about the possibilties.
>
> The DataFinder is currently in beta with an expected release
> date within
> the next two months. While the final price has not yet been
> established, it is expected to be in the range of $100 - $200 (U.S.$)
> per seat.
>
> Regards,
> Jon Riewe
>
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Matthew Dovey [SMTP:[log in to unmask]]
> > Sent: Friday, June 26, 1998 1:24 PM
> > To: 'Jon Riewe'
> > Subject: RE: Java and Z39.50
> >
> > Possibly sooner than you think.
> >
> > I've come across your MetaDoor OLE DB announcement which sound
> > interesting.
> >
> > Can you tell me more (like availability and pricing)
> >
> > Thanks
> >
> > Matthew
> >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: Jon Riewe [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> > > Sent: Thursday, April 30, 1998 4:01 PM
> > > To: 'Matthew Dovey'
> > > Subject: RE: Java and Z39.50
> > >
> > >
> > > Matthew,
> > >
> > > Thanks for the feedback! Perhaps our paths will cross
> again in the
> > > future.
> > >
> > > Regards,
> > > Jon
> >
>
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