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<p>Valentina Web Competitive Upgrade for FileMaker Pro Owners</p>
<p>LIMITED TIME OFFER FOR ULTRA-FAST DATABASE, APPLESCRIPT WEB CONNECTIVITY</p>
<p>October 15, 1999. Beaverton, Oregon. Paradigma Software and Vampire<br />
Software today announced limited time, two week competitive upgrade offers<br />
for FileMaker Pro users, allowing them to purchase the fast, MacOS based<br />
Valentina 1.5, and Vampire Software's OpenForm plug-in for web servers, for<br />
$49.</p>
<p>Valentina 1.5 is a powerful, 'object-relational' database application which<br />
allows scripters to create and automate databases using Apple Computer's<br />
system level scripting technology, AppleScript. Valentina 1.5 incorporates<br />
a visual database browser for easy creation of object-oriented databases.<br />
Valentina 1.5 allows use of scripts which embed SQL syntax.</p>
<p>Valentina 1.5 is one member of the Valentina product family, based on the<br />
powerful Valentina database kernel. Paradigma also sells developer kits<br />
allowing the creation of database-oriented applications, including a C++<br />
cross-platform SDK, and Valentina for REALbasic, for use with REAL<br />
Software's rapid application development tool. Valentina for Macromedia<br />
Director is also under development.</p>
<p>On a separate, complimentary offer Vampire Software announced a $20<br />
discount off of their OpenForm web server plug-in, which also allows<br />
on-the-fly execution any AppleScript script inserted in a web page.<br />
OpenForm works with any web server that can use Starnine WebStar compatible<br />
plug-ins.</p>
<p>Users of FileMaker Pro version 3 or higher can get up to $20 off the<br />
regular price of Valentina 1.5, and up to $20 off the regular price of<br />
OpenForm. To qualify, users need to mail proof of ownership of FileMaker<br />
Pro to: Proactive International, LLC, FM Upgrade Offer, 6107 SW Murray<br />
Blvd, #151, Beaverton, Oregon, 97008. Orders must be placed before November<br />
4, 1999. Proof of ownership must be postmarked before November 4, 1999.<br />
Information about proof of ownership can be found at<br />
<a href="http://www.proactive-intl.com/fmupgrade.htm" title="http://www.proactive-intl.com/fmupgrade.htm">http://www.proactive-intl.com/fmupgrade.htm</a>. Customers in Italy should<br />
contact Active Software at <a href="http://www.active-software.com" title="http://www.active-software.com">http://www.active-software.com</a>.</p>
<p>The Valentina product line is available for immediate download from the<br />
Paradigma Software web site at <a href="http://www.paradigmasoft.com" title="http://www.paradigmasoft.com">http://www.paradigmasoft.com</a>. Domestic and<br />
international volume pricing is available through Proactive International,<br />
LLC, Paradigma Software's US partner at <a href="http://www.proactive-intl.com" title="http://www.proactive-intl.com">http://www.proactive-intl.com</a>.</p>
<p>About Paradigma Software</p>
<p>Paradigma Software developed the ultra-fast Valentina database kernel, the<br />
core of its line of database products for designers and developers. Founded<br />
in 1998 by Ruslan Zasukhin, Paradigma Software has teamed with US-based<br />
Proactive International, LLC for international business development. For<br />
additional information, visit the Paradigma Software website at<br />
<p>Proactive International, an international channel agency, establishes and<br />
expands computer and telecoms distribution channels throughout Asia, Europe<br />
and the Americas. Proactive specializes in high profile, Japan distribution<br />
of software products. Proactive solutions include channel creation,<br />
multinational partnering and international acquisitions. Proactive<br />
International solutions can be found at <a href="http://www.proactive-intl.com" title="http://www.proactive-intl.com">http://www.proactive-intl.com</a>.<br />
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