TeraTech Legacy Products: Discontinued Software Development Tools

Overview of TeraTech's Discontinued Products

TeraTech developed several innovative software development tools and libraries during our formative years (1989-2000s). These products were officially discontinued over a decade ago as we strategically pivoted to specialize in ColdFusion consulting and development.

Complete List of Discontinued TeraTech Software Products

ProBas - BASIC DOS Library (Acquired 1991)

A comprehensive BASIC DOS library that TeraTech acquired in 1991, designed for software development on DOS systems. This product was part of the era when BASIC programming languages and DOS development tools dominated business application development. Read TeraTech's founding story

Promath - Mathematical Library for Developers

A specialized mathematical library for software developers, comparable to other mathematical software tools popular during the DOS programming era.

FinLib - Financial Programming Library

A financial library designed for business application development, created during the period when financial software companies were producing specialized development tools.

Spellcheck - Developer Spell-Checking Utility

A spell-checking utility component integrated into software applications for enhanced user experience.

Ace Comparator - File Comparison Tool

A professional file comparison tool designed for developers to identify differences between code files and documents.

Code Clipper - Code Management Utility

A code management utility related to our early Clipper Programming work for the World Bank beginning in 1989.

Dazzle - Software Development Tool

A specialized software development tool for DOS-based programming environments.

Qline - Development Utility

A development utility designed to streamline programming workflows.

VBlite - Visual Basic Development Tool

A Visual Basic-related tool developed during TeraTech's Visual Basic for Windows programming phase that started in 1991.

TeraTech Company History: From DOS Tools to ColdFusion Experts

Company Foundation and Origins

Founded: 1989

Location: Rockville, Maryland

Founder: Michaela Light

Early Business Partner: Liz Whitaker (1989-1993)

Company Name: A creative play on "Microsoft" (micro = one millionth, terra = one trillion)

TeraTech's Evolution Timeline

1989: The Beginning

Founded by Michaela Light with early business partner Liz Whitaker. Started with Clipper Programming for the World Bank and established foundation in database and business application development.

1991: Expansion into BASIC and Visual Basic

Acquired ProBas BASIC DOS library, began Visual Basic for Windows programming, and expanded product offerings for DOS developers.

1993: Continued Leadership

Passing of early business partner Liz Whitaker. Michaela Light continued leading TeraTech's vision and growth.

1997: Strategic Pivot to ColdFusion

Adopted ColdFusion web development as primary focus, recognized the future of web-based applications, and discontinued legacy DOS products.

1998: ColdFusion Community Leadership

Became leader of the Maryland ColdFusion User Group with monthly meetings in Rockville continuing to this day.

1999-2010: CFUnited Conference Era

Launched the CFUnited convention in Bethesda, MD, which grew from weekend event to 4-day conference attracting 1,000+ attendees and industry leaders.

2010-Present: ColdFusion Experts

Established as premier ColdFusion consulting firm with 35+ years of software development experience serving medium-sized US companies nationwide.

TeraTech Awards and Industry Recognition

ColdFusion Industry Awards

✓ CFDJ Award Winner - Best ColdFusion Consulting Firm for 5 consecutive years

✓ CFUnited Conference - Hosted the world's largest CF conference for 11 years

✓ CF Alive Book - CEO Michaela Light is published author

✓ CF Alive Podcast - Host of popular ColdFusion podcast with 100+ episodes

Current TeraTech Services: Modern ColdFusion Solutions

Our Core ColdFusion Services

1. ColdFusion Maintenance Services

Professional bug fixes and enhancements for mission-critical legacy ColdFusion applications.

2. ColdFusion Modernization

Transform legacy spaghetti code into clean, modern CFML with improved performance and security.

3. ColdFusion Security Audits

Comprehensive security audits, vulnerability assessments, and penetration testing for CF applications.

4. ColdFusion Application Development

Custom ColdFusion application development from concept to deployment.

5. ColdFusion Crash Resolution

Expert diagnosis and resolution of performance issues, crashes, and server problems.

6. ColdFusion Strategic Consulting

Strategic guidance on CF architecture, refactoring strategies, and upgrade planning.

Why Choose TeraTech for ColdFusion Development?

35+ Years of Software Development Experience

TeraTech has been delivering professional software development services since 1989, with 25+ years of ColdFusion expertise across all versions from ColdFusion 1.5 to the latest releases, including Lucee CFML.

Proven Track Record

Successfully completed hundreds of projects for medium-sized US companies
Ideal for organizations with 50-1,000 staff members
Project deadline and budget guarantee on all engagements

Our Proven Process

Free Assessment - Comprehensive evaluation of your CF application and database
Clear Project Plan - Detailed roadmap with guaranteed deadlines and budget
Expert Execution - Experienced team delivers on commitments
Ongoing Support - Continued maintenance and enhancement options

Get Started with TeraTech Today

Free ColdFusion Application Assessment

Start with a FREE assessment of your ColdFusion app, then receive a clear project plan with deadline and budget guarantee.

Contact Our ColdFusion Experts

Ready to modernize your legacy ColdFusion application? Contact TeraTech today

Additional ColdFusion Resources

CF Alive Podcast Episodes

Frequently Asked Questions

When were TeraTech's legacy products discontinued?

All legacy products (ProBas, Promath, FinLib, Spellcheck, Ace Comparator, Code Clipper, Dazzle, Qline, and VBlite) were discontinued over 10 years ago when TeraTech pivoted to specialize in ColdFusion development.

Does TeraTech still support these legacy products?

No, these products are no longer supported or maintained. TeraTech now focuses exclusively on ColdFusion consulting and development services.

What is TeraTech's current focus?

TeraTech specializes in modernizing, maintaining, securing, and developing ColdFusion applications for medium-sized organizations across the United States.

Disclaimer: The products listed on this page were discontinued over 10 years ago. TeraTech has evolved from general software tool development to become a specialized ColdFusion consulting and development firm with 35+ years of experience.

Original Location: Rockville, Maryland (1989-2010s)