Perforce Software Releases Version 2001.1 of Perforce, The Software Configuration Management System

Latest release supports larger development projects

ALAMEDA, Calif., July 10, 2001 /PRNewswire/ -- Perforce Software today announced the availability of version 2001.1 of its Software Configuration Management (SCM) system. This new version offers improved performance and scalability, and easier cross-platform development -- all hallmarks of the Perforce SCM system.

Perforce 2001.1 improvements include the following:

• Performance and scalability. Changes to the underlying database mean that Perforce SCM now overcomes file size limits imposed by certain platforms and supports even larger installations. Perforce 2001.1 also enhances the overall performance of the database and speeds administrative operations such as backup and recovery.
• Flexibility. Perforce 2001.1 incorporates the ability to map file types to locking models and now supports a pessimistic exclusive lock for files checked out for edit. Along with the existing optimistic approach, users can now choose how files are checked out based on the type of file.
• Version control for non-developers. Perforce 2001.1 incorporates P4FTP, an FTP server that allows any FTP client to access files in Perforce depots. Non-Perforce users can use conventional FTP tools to download or check-in/out files in a Perforce repository. It also allows many HTML authoring tools to store, retrieve and version the files used to design and construct Web sites.
• Personalized GUI. The Perforce Windows GUI, P4Win, now supports personalization by the user. For instance, developers can add personal menu items to interface with other tools and scripts, and views of the Perforce database can be customized.
• Direct access from WebGain's Visual Cafe 4.2. P4SCC, the Perforce SCC Plug-in that supports Microsoft's Source Code Control (SCC) interface, now supports Visual Cafe 4.2.
• Python support for automated administrative tasks. The Perforce SCM database can now exchange marshalled Python dictionary objects with external Python scripts.

"This release has been built upon customer feedback and so we know that each and every improvement is relevant to developers," said Christopher Seiwald, president and chief technology officer at Perforce Software. "Perforce 2001.1 does exactly what it should, providing an environment that allows fast effective development across multiple platforms within teams of two to more than two thousand."

Availability and Pricing

Interested development teams are invited to download Perforce SCM 2001.1 for free from the Perforce website http://www.perforce.com . Perforce will allow any development team to work with the product without obligation for a 45-day trial period. This offer includes free technical support throughout the trial. A free and unlimited two-user version is also available from the site.

Licenses start at $600 for each person that uses the software, reducing with volume. For additional information, send e-mail inquiries to info@perforce.com or visit the company's Web site at http://www.perforce.com.

About the Perforce SCM System

Perforce is the Fast Software Configuration Management (SCM) system, architected for high performance and runs on over 50 platforms. Perforce provides comprehensive configuration management, including version control, workspace management, atomic change transactions and a unique and powerful branching model. Perforce has been designed to be easy and intuitive to use with a minimal administration overhead.

About Perforce Software, Inc.

Perforce Software, Inc., headquartered in Alameda, CA, designs, develops, markets and supports Perforce, the fast Software Configuration Management (SCM) system. Perforce Software distributes software worldwide and has international operations in Europe and Japan. Perforce customers include more than 60,000 developers of systems, application, Web, and database software, and firms in the financial, education, and research markets.

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