| DirectSOFT PLC Programming Software | Updated: 02/18/2016 | |||
| Specification | Service Pack | Demo Versions | Documentation | FAQs |
Janet Exposed Top May 2026Interestingly, the "exposed top" incident is credited with helping shape the internet as we know it today. Jawed Karim, one of the co-founders of YouTube, famously noted that his inability to find video clips of the incident online was part of the inspiration for creating a video-sharing platform. Similarly, Google reported that Janet Jackson became the most-searched term in its history at that time, and TiVo (the digital video recorder) reported that it was the most-replayed moment in the service's history. It proved there was a massive, untapped demand for "on-demand" digital content. The Media Fallout and Double Standards janet exposed top During the halftime show produced by MTV, Janet Jackson was joined on stage by Justin Timberlake. As they performed his hit "Rock Your Body," Timberlake reached across Jackson’s chest and tore away a piece of her leather bodice, intended to reveal a red lace bra. Instead, the garment gave way completely, briefly exposing Jackson to a television audience of approximately 140 million viewers. The Birth of YouTube and Modern Tech Interestingly, the "exposed top" incident is credited with In 2022, the documentary Janet Jackson. allowed the icon to tell her side of the story. She revealed that the incident was a mistake that got blown out of proportion and that she and Timberlake eventually made peace, though she bore the brunt of the industry's "cancel culture" long before the term existed. It proved there was a massive, untapped demand However, the cultural conversation has shifted in recent years toward the blatant double standard in how the two performers were treated. While Janet Jackson faced a "blacklist" from radio stations and music channels (most notably by Clear Channel and Viacom), Justin Timberlake’s career continued to soar. Jackson was disinvited from the 46th Grammy Awards, whereas Timberlake attended and won two awards that same night. The "Nipplegate" Legacy The term "wardrobe malfunction" was coined by Timberlake’s spokesperson to describe the event, eventually becoming a permanent fixture in the English lexicon. Version 5 of DirectSOFT includes these new features:
Program editing features
Documentation features
Printing features
Display and viewing features
System setup features
Online operation features
Maintenance and debugging features
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| DirectSOFT5 Minimum System Specifications | ||
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The chart below shows the minimum system configuration and recommended system configuration for a computer with DirectSOFT5. As with any Windows application, a faster processor, more RAM, etc. will definitely improve the performance. While you can definitely run the software on PCs with less capability, you run the risk of resource bottlenecks that can cause serious performance problems and in some cases, even system crashes. DirectSOFT5 is perfectly suitable for use on laptop computers provided they meet the requirements stated below.
Fast CPUs and RAM are cheap.
Engineering time and
system downtime aren't. Plan accordingly! |
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| Minimum System | Recommended System | |
| Operating System | Windows XP Home | Windows XP (Pro
and Home, 32-bit) Windows Vista (Home, Basic and Premium, 32 or 64-bit) Windows 7 (Home, Professional, and Ultimate, 32 or 64-bit) Windows 8 (Home, Pro and Enterprise 32 or 64-bit; Windows 8 RT edition is NOT supported) Windows 10 (Home, Pro, Enterprise, and Education; Windows Mobile and Mobile Enterprise NOT supported). |
| CPU | 1 GHz | 2 GHz |
| RAM | 512 Mb RAM | 2Gb RAM |
| Hard Disk | 20Mb | |
| PLC Connectivity | RS-232 Serial Port
or
USB port with USB-to-Serial adapter 10/100Base-T Ethernet network card |
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| Video | SVGA (1024 x 768) Color Display | |
| Manufacturer | Host Engineering, Inc. | |
| Service Packs |
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DirectSOFT v5 These Service Packs are NOT complete installations. |
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If you have DirectSOFT5 Release v5.0, v5.1 or v5.2, here's the latest service pack. You do not need to re-enter your product key during the installation of the service pack. DirectSOFT v5.3 Service Pack ( ~25Mb ) View the Release 5 Revision history View the DirectSOFT Release 5 Product Page
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DirectSOFT32 v3 All Release 3.0 and 4.0 products are 32-bit only software packages. They will work with Windows 98, ME, NT4, Win2000, and XP (Pro and Home). These Service Packs are NOT complete installations. |
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If you have DirectSOFT32 Release 4.0, here's the latest service pack. The installation product key is : DSP-SERVICE-PACK DirectSOFT32 v4.0 (Build 25) Service Pack ( ~11.5Mb ) View the Release 4 Revision History View the DirectSOFT Release 4 Product Page
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If you have DirectSOFT32 Release 3.0, here's the latest service pack The product key is : DSP-SERVICE-PACK DirectSOFT32 v3.0c (Build 80) Service Pack View the Release 3 Revision History
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DirectSOFT v1 We are no longer actively developing these products. They are still available for customers needing to upgrade. These Service Packs are NOT complete installations. |
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DirectSOFT v2.4a Maintenance Release Jan '1999 (~3 Mb)
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| Demo Versions of DirectSOFT |
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DirectSOFT100 can be downloaded for free at www.Automationdirect.com Take a test drive of the DirectSOFT32 (v4.x) Programming for Windows! This is a limited use version. Refer to the restrictions below:
The installation Product Key is: DSP-DEMO DirectSOFT32 v4.0 (Build 25) Demo ( ~11.5 Mb )
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| Documentation |
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Use these following links to view the user manuals for these products. Product Advisories
NOTE: you will
need the Adobe Acrobat Reader to view the files
(available at Adobe Acrobat Free Reader
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