CommSuite 95 is a communications software suite launched in 1995 by Canadian software company

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History

Beta testing started in August 1995. CommSuite 95 was a collection of 32-bit programs created specifically for use with

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. It included WinFax PRO 7.0 (computer fax software), along with WinComm PRO 7.0 (online communications), TalkWorks (a voice mail application), and the

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suite of Internet components. A beta of Cyberjack 7.0 web browser was available early October 1995 for a free trial download. It was the last official release issued under the Delrina brand. The company was bought out by

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the month before the suite's release in November 1995.

Features

CommSuite offered features such as 32-bit components compatible with Windows 95 and MS Office, support for OLE 2.0, messaging API and

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. WinComm Pro provided virus protection. CommBar module offered status reporting and easy access to all components.

Reception

The software was well received, with ''

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'' preview highlighting CommSuite 95 as the first package to integrate fax, e-mail, voice mail and web browsing seamlessly under Windows 95. However, some deficiencies were noted. A ''

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'' "first look article reported performance problems on systems with less than 16 MB RAM and issues with Cyberjack, which was displayed many pages incorrectly. ''

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'' review lauded features like 32 bit access, multitasking, multithreading and OLE 2.0 support, but criticized high disk space requirements and installation problems; (the reviewer was forced to install applications separately). The target market was thought to be unclear, as many people would likely be content with Windows services.

References

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