Borland Announces Availability of Updates to its Award-Winning Borland C++ Products; Products Now Include Microsoft Foundation Classes and a Trial Version of Delphi 2.0.SCOTTS VALLEY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 3, 1996--Borland International Inc. today announced the availability of Borland C++ Development Suite 5.01 and Borland C++ 5.01, updates to its critically acclaimed, award-winning Borland C++ Development Suite 5.0 and Borland C++ 5.0 products for software developers. These updates will be sent automatically to all registered U.S. customers. The company also announced the availability of Borland C++ Development Suite with Design Tools 5.01, Borland's new product that combines the Borland C++ Development Suite with Together/C++, object-oriented analysis and design Object-oriented analysis and design (OOAD) is a software engineering approach that models a system as a group of interacting objects. Each object represents some entity of interest in the system being modeled, and is characterised by its class, its state (data elements), and its tools (OOAD (Object-Oriented Analysis & Design) See object-oriented analysis and object-oriented design. ) from Object International, Inc. that ease development by providing visual two-way object modeling and code generation. All the products will now include the Microsoft Foundation Classes (programming) Microsoft Foundation Classes - (MFC) Software structures in C++, the Windows base classes which can respond to messages, make windows, and from which application specific classes can be derived. (MFC (Microsoft Foundation Class) An application framework for writing Microsoft C/C++ and Visual C++ applications. See application framework. MFC - Microsoft Foundation Class ), Microsoft's Windows application A program that is written to run under Microsoft's Windows operating system. Such applications typically run under all 32-bit versions of Windows, but earlier applications might also run under the 16-bit versions (Windows 3.x) as well. See Windows. framework. "We are pleased to be including MFC in the updated releases of our Borland C++ products," said Jothy Rosenberg, vice president of development for C++ and Internet products at Borland International. "The addition of MFC to Borland C++ now provides our wide legion of Borland C++ developers with Microsoft's acclaimed application framework and all the tools necessary to design, develop, debug To correct a problem in hardware or software. Debugging software means locating the errors in the source code (the program logic). Debugging hardware means finding errors in the circuit design (logical circuits) or in the physical interconnections of the circuits. and deploy robust software applications." "We are thrilled to see Borland adopting MFC," said Denis Denis, king of Portugal: see Diniz. Gilbert, general manager of visual languages at Microsoft. "Borland C++ customers can now focus on building great Windows applications and ActiveX components instead of worrying about which application framework to use." About MFC MFC is Microsoft's C++ class library consisting of more than 100,000 lines of prewritten and pre-tested reusable source code. MFC provides ready-made functionality for general purpose Windows, database, OLE, and Internet features. MFC is also highly portable to many other programming platforms, including RISC RISC in full Reduced Instruction Set Computing Computer architecture that uses a limited number of instructions. RISC became popular in microprocessors in the 1980s. , Macintosh, and UNIX systems. ViewSoft's Power Charger for MFC demo To facilitate the use of MFC, Borland is also including a demonstration of ViewSoft's PowerCharger for MFC on the Borland C++ update CDs. PowerCharger for MFC automatically connects the visual components of MFC to the underlying application data types without code, thus automating the tedious and redundant tasks normally associated with GUI (Graphical User Interface) A graphics-based user interface that incorporates movable windows, icons and a mouse. The ability to resize application windows and change style and size of fonts are the significant advantages of a GUI vs. a character-based interface. development. This added functionality makes it easy for Borland C++ 5.01 developers to use MFC. Delphi 2.0 Trial Edition All products will also include a special trial version of Delphi 2.0, Borland's award-winning, rapid application development tool which combines a high performance optimizing compiler A programming language compiler that enhances the performance and/or reduces the size of the resulting machine program. Optimizing compilers require multiple passes in order to analyze the entire program and maximize the reuse of code throughout. See compiler. with a visual two-way development environment and a scalable database architecture. Delphi 2.0 combines a high-performance 32-bit native-code compiler, scalable database programming tools, and a library of drag-and-drop visual components in a robust object-oriented development environment. All products also include a free copy of DeltaPoint's QuickSite. QuickSite is an award-winning automatic web page creation and site management tool. About Borland C++ 5.01 Borland C++ 5.01 includes a native 32-bit hosted environment, which lets developers target multiple platforms Refers to two or more operating environments, which typically include the CPU family and operating system. For example, if versions of a program run on Windows and the Macintosh, the software is said to support multiple platforms. , including Windows 95, Windows NT (Windows New Technology) A 32-bit operating system from Microsoft for Intel x86 CPUs. NT is the core technology in Windows 2000 and Windows XP (see Windows). Available in separate client and server versions, it includes built-in networking and preemptive multitasking. , Windows 3.1, and DOS. Borland C++ 5.01 also includes ObjectWindows Library (OWL) 5.01, Borland's award-winning application framework, which includes support for the Windows 95-based common controls and 16-bit emulation of most of the Windows 95 common controls; Visual Database Tools (VDBT), which let programmers visually create high-performance database applications faster and easier; support for namespaces; the standard C++ library; OCX (OLE Control EXtension) A component software technology from Microsoft that enables a Windows program to add functionality by calling ready-made components. Generally called "OLE controls" or "OLE custom controls," they appear to the end user as just another part of support; integrated 32-bit resource editing; and integrated 32-bit debugging. Borland C++ 5.0 also includes free Java- compatible development tools, including Sun's Java Development Kit (language, compiler) Java Development Kit - (JDK) A free Sun Microsystems product which provides the environment required for programming in Java. The JDK is available for a variety of platforms, but most notably Sun Solaris and Microsoft Windows. http://java.sun. (JDK (Java Development Kit) A Java software development environment from Sun. It includes the JVM, compiler, debugger and other tools for developing Java applets and applications. Each new version of the JDK adds features and enhancements to the language. ); the Borland Debugger for Java; a new AppExpert for Java- specific applications and applets; and color syntax highlighting for Java code. About Borland C++ Development Suite 5.01 Borland C++ Development Suite 5.01 includes all of Borland C++ 5.01; CodeGuard 32/16, a new version of Borland's best-selling automated bug detection and diagnosis tool; PVCS A popular system of version control and configuration management software from Serena Software, Inc., San Mateo, CA, that runs on DOS, Windows, OS/2 and various Unix platforms. It is widely used on PC-based LANs. Version Manager, a special version of the industry leader in version control, which oversees changes to all elements that comprise a software system; and InstallShield Express, which visually creates install programs for deploying applications with point-and-click ease using pre-built components. Borland C++ Development Suite also includes the new AppAccelerator for Java, a just-in-time compiler which makes Java applications run five to ten times faster on the development machine. About Borland C++ Development Suite with Design Tools 5.01 Borland C++ Development Suite with Design Tools combines all of the Borland C++ Development Suite 5.01 with Together/C++, object-oriented analysis and design tools (OOAD) that ease development by providing visual two-way object modeling and code generation. With Together/C++, developers can simultaneously design and code their applications and visually analyze and edit the evolving design anytime during the development process. The Together/C++ tool automatically produces source code as the developer uses the easy-to-use drag-and-drop diagramming techniques for object-model design. Every aspect of the object model is held completely in source code, so there are no external, disjointed information repositories. This continuously up-to-date, two-way interplay between actual source code and the object model makes it easy for developers to design and develop applications. Pricing and Availability Borland C++ 5.01 carries an estimated street price of $349.95. Registered users in the United States of Borland C++ 5.0 will receive the update automatically. Current owners of any other Borland products and owners of Microsoft Visual Basic, Microsoft Visual C++, Watcom or Symantec C or C++ products will have an opportunity to purchase a special upgrade at an estimated street price of $249.95. Customers who purchase Borland C++ 5.0 from any Borland reseller can send in their registration card and proof of purchase to receive the Borland C++ 5.01 update. Borland C++ Development Suite 5.01 carries an estimated street price of $499.95. Current owners of any other Borland products and owners of Microsoft Visual Basic, Microsoft Visual C++, Watcom or Symantec C or C++ products will have an opportunity to purchase a special upgrade at an estimated street price of $349.95. Registered U.S. users of Borland C++ Development Suite 5.0 will receive the update automatically. Customers who purchase Borland C++ Development Suite 5.0 from any Borland reseller can send in their registration card and proof of purchase to receive the Borland C++ Development Suite 5.01 update. Borland C++ Development Suite with Design Tools 5.01 has an estimated street price of $849.95. Current owners of the Borland C++ Development Suite 5.0 will have an opportunity to purchase the product at an estimated street price of $499.95. Current owners of Borland C++ 5.0 will have an opportunity to purchase the product at an estimated street price of $599.95. The product will be available on CD-ROM CD-ROM: see compact disc. CD-ROM in full compact disc read-only memory Type of computer storage medium that is read optically (e.g., by a laser). . Upgrades will be provided on CD-ROM. All prices, including upgrades and special offers, are in U.S. dollars and apply only in the U.S. and Canada. Dealer prices may vary. Borland C++ Development Suite 5.01 and Borland C++ 5.01 are both available now through major resellers or directly from Borland. For more information, customers can call 800/645-4559. Borland: Making Development Easier Borland International Inc. (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on :BORL) is a leading provider of products and services for software developers. Borland is distinguished for its high-quality software development tools, which include Delphi, Borland C++, Visual dBASE, Paradox and InterBase. Borland's award-winning products are supported through comprehensive programs for small- to large-sized software developers, corporate developers, value added resellers and system integrators. Founded in 1983, Borland is headquartered in Scotts Valley, California Scotts Valley is a small city located in eastern Santa Cruz County, California, United States, about ten miles (16 km) south of San Jose and six miles (10 km) north of the beach in the upland slope of the Santa Cruz Mountains. As of the 2000 census, the city population was 11,385. . For more information on Borland products and services, customers can access Borland Online, Borland's World Wide Web (WWW WWW or W3: see World Wide Web. (World Wide Web) The common host name for a Web server. The "www-dot" prefix on Web addresses is widely used to provide a recognizable way of identifying a Web site. ) site at http://www.borland.com. -0- Note to Editors: Copies of previous Borland press releases and additional corporate and product information are available on Borland's Internet World Wide Web (WWW) site, at http://www.borland.com. 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