ArcIMS 9, formerly known as ArcIMS 4.2, will be shipped in conjunction with ArcGIS 9. The release version number has changed to reflect the integration with ArcGIS and synchronization of release schedules.

The ArcIMS 9 release features support for the ArcIMS ArcMap Server on Linux and UNIX operating systems, synchronizing ArcIMS platform support with ArcGIS. The ArcIMS ArcMap Server was first introduced with ArcIMS 4 and allows users to take advantage of the advanced data access and cartographic capabilities offered in ArcMap by publishing ArcMap documents (.mxd files) on the Internet.

Also included in ArcIMS 9 will be enhanced support for the .NET development environment through a .NET link, an enhanced ActiveX Connector, image and feature streaming, improved messaging for system administrators, and numerous quality and performance enhancements.

For more information on ArcIMS, visit www.esri.com/arcims on the Web, call Esri at 1-800-447-9778, call your Esri regional office, or contact your local reseller. Outside the United States, contact your local Esri distributor.