Curl Provides Desktop RIA with 'Nitro' Product Release

Curl, Inc. announced the beta release of Curl Nitro, the code name for an extension of the Curl Rich Internet Application (RIA) platform which offers enhanced desktop capabilities. The Nitro extension simplifies the process of installing and managing Curl applications accessed via a browser as well as directly from the desktop. Curl Nitro is a platform for both traditional RIA and Desktop RIA that provides enterprise-level security, and support for large data sets. Nitro offers the essential capabilities of the Fit Client such as support for rich user interfaces, complex application logic, and agile development. Curl applets can be installed on the desktop for online and offline operation in a secure sandbox. The installer creates shortcuts on the desktop and start menu with customizable icons and a skinnable user interface. Nitro enables developers to build applications with local databases using SQLite combined with Curl techniques for data presentation and manipulation. Curl's initial Nitro Beta demos include a Salesforce.com Dashboard and a Social Network Visualization application. Desktop applications use the same security model as Curl applets. They run in a secure sandbox with local data access but limited system privileges. Curl applications can also be fully privileged applications, which require a standard digital signature provided by an established certification authority. Nitro supports Windows platforms as well as Linux and Mac. The public beta of Curl Nitro is currently available for download with the full release scheduled to be available later in the year. http://www.curl.com