CHICO, Calif.Oct 1, 2001/PRNewswire/ -- OPTX International announces that any valid licensee of Lotus ScreenCam software or any shareware screen capture software is eligible for $100 discount on the licensing of ScreenWatch™ recording software. The competitive upgrade period begins October 1, 2001 and extends through March 31, 2002.
    Easy-to-use ScreenWatch is the multi-platform solution for workplace communicators, who demand high-quality results for desktop recording and streaming of information onto the Internet or Intranet. ScreenWatch is the only screen capture software that supports Windows, Unix and RealMedia and Windows streaming technologies. As a RealNetworks partner, ScreenWatch works with RealServer on Linux, Solaris and HP-UX as well as Windows 2000 and Windows NT systems.
     ScreenWatch is the first true-to-source screen capture and streaming solution. The leader in streaming software, ScreenWatch has unique capabilities that make it ideal for incorporating demanding computer graphics, including full-motion video or Flash animation, into web-based tutorials. ScreenWatch provides multiple concurrent streams in RealNetworks RealPlayer®, making it easy to Webcast screen activity and PowerPoint presentations simultaneously. ScreenWatch streams live or archived content, supporting access to content over dial-up or low-speed links. ScreenWatch is the only software that enables users to record and stream in 16 bits with 65,000 colors, 8 bits with 256 colors, or 4 bits with 16 colors. Its enhanced optimizer for RealNetworks deployment further reduces packet loss.
    OPTX serves organizations requiring high-quality screen recording and playback for workplace communications, training and education. Harvard University Business School, Stanford University, University of Maryland, U.S. Navy, National Medical Library, Tivoli Systems, and Novell have adopted ScreenWatch. ScreenWatch is distributed worldwide. E-mail sales@optx.com for details to take advantage of this opportunity. For information about ScreenWatch, visit www.screenwatch.com.

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