Press Releases

April 15, 1996

Softimage Inc. previewed a revolutionary new integrated digital-media creation, editing and management environment, code-named “Digital Studio.”

April 15, 1996

Softimage Inc. announced that DreamWorks Interactive will use technology available in the Softimage Software Development Kit (SDK) to create Directors’ Chair, a real-time digital scene-editing tool.

April 15, 1996

This new version includes graphical user interface refinements, new motion tracking and stabilizing technology, enhanced paint capabilities and effects, integration with Softimage 3D, and an enhanced software development kit.

April 15, 1996

Microsoft Corp. today announced the acquisition of EXOS Inc., developers of the force feedback technology for game control devices. This latest addition to Microsoft’s input device group strengthens the company’s commitment to providing consumers with more compelling PC game play.

April 15, 1996

Microsoft Access Upsizing Tools for the Windows 95 operating system is now available at no charge to developers working with Microsoft Access.

April 15, 1996

As part of this year’s National Library Week, Microsoft Chairman and CEO Bill Gates will host an on-line chat on The Microsoft Network at 10 a.m. (PDT), Wednesday, April 17, to celebrate the “cyberlaunch” of Libraries Online!

April 15, 1996

This announcement marks the first milestone in establishing the Softimage SDK as a standard development platform for high-end 3-D animation tools.

April 12, 1996

Microsoft Corp.today announced that Laura Jennings will become vice president of MSN, The Microsoft Network division. Russell Siegelman, previously the vice president of MSN, will assume new responsibilities within the company.

April 11, 1996

Addressing business, government and community leaders in Raleigh and Charlotte, Microsoft Chairman and CEO Bill Gates announced three North Carolina educational initiatives totaling more than $5.4 million.

April 11, 1996

Microsoft presented the Leonardo Medal for Technical Innovations in Manufacturing (TIM) award to two top manufacturers and a Microsoft Solution Provider at Managing Automation magazine’s Automation Hall of Fame ceremony.