Original publication date: March, 2006

Softshare Vista is Being Discontinued

As you might guess, the fate of Vista is similar to that of WinCATS Standard: it's being phased out. Beginning 12/31/2006, Softshare will no longer support the use of Vista in a Softshare 'CATS environment.

In the past, Vista was used to communicate bid-match-related information between WinCATS and Softshare. But with the widespread use of WebCATS and the universal adoption of e-mail, Vista is an unnecessary link in the chain. In fact, most programs no longer use Vista.

If you're one of the few programs still using Vista and would like to discuss Vista alternatives, please contact us. Or, if you're attending the APTAC conference next month, contact Len to schedule a one-on-one session with us in San Diego. We'll be happy to walk you through the transition to a non-Vista environment. 

© 2012 Softshare, Inc. All rights reserved. This article is part of an archive of Softshare newsletter articles dating back several years. Some of the screenshots, procedures, or information contained within this article may no longer be 100% accurate or relevant, as Softshare's software and services are very fluid. Thank you for your understanding.