"Panther is a tool that lets developers build component-based
applications and featuresopen architecture support of COM, CORBA,
and EJB component models; open integration with off-the-shelf
components; and support for transactional Web solutions, company
executives said.
"It is available now for a starting package price of $4,995,
which includes one year of maintenance. A Panther for Linux
developer package also is available for a $100 media charge."