THEOS Software Corp has added direct support of DOS, and Windows disk formats for floppy drives in the latest version of its 32-bit multi-user operating system. The news is unlikely to start a stampede at any local software stores, but it should mean systems improvements for many veterinarians, and other users of text-driven record-keeping applications which are based on the THEOS operating system.
THEOS runs in just 15MB of memory, and continues to attract VARs and application developers looking for a simple to use and maintain platform for their small multi-user packages, says Edwards. Even with freeware like Linux gaining momentum, THEOS is still picking up new advocates he claims, particularly among small companies looking to move standalone accountancy packages and the like to a shred environment.
The Walnut Creek, California-based company boasts the world’s largest installed based of veterinarian surgeons, and claims its one million strong global user base is still growing despite, and quite possible because of, THEOS’ ability to run entirely independently of either Windows or Unix. Indeed, there is a growing wave of resentment to something as big, as complex and as unreliable as Windows NT claims THEOS’ UK product manager, Mike Edwards.
