Borland Previews 32-Bit Versions of Borland C++ and Delphi at Software Development East; Announces Availability of Borland C++ 4.52, a Free Update for Windows 95 Developers.WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 2, 1995--Borland International Inc. today announced it will publicly preview the new 32-bit versions of Borland C++ and Delphi at a special event for developers as part of the Software Development tradeshow this week in Washington, D.C. The event, which will be held at 6:30pm on Tuesday, October 3 at the Washington Convention Center The Washington Convention Center has been the name of two convention centers in Washington, D.C. The old Washington Convention Center was located at 909 H Street NW and was in use from 1983 until 2004. , will be the first public preview of Borland C++ 5.0, the next version of Borland's best-selling C and C++ development system, and the 32-bit version of Delphi, Borland's rapid application development client/server tool. Both products will be available in the coming months and will be logo-compliant with Microsoft's Windows 95 operating system operating system (OS) Software that controls the operation of a computer, directs the input and output of data, keeps track of files, and controls the processing of computer programs. . To help further ease the transition to Windows 95 development, Borland also announced the availability of Borland C++ 4.52, the latest update to Borland C++ 4.5. The update includes Windows 95 header files and libraries and is available now free of charge to all registered Borland C++ 4.5 users. "Borland is committed to providing software developers a smooth path to Windows 95 development," said Richard Gorman, Borland's vice president of products. "With the release of Borland C++ 4.52, developers can easily write Windows 95 applications and protect their investment in 16-bit Windows and DOS applications. The 32-bit version of Delphi will provide an easy migration path from 16- to 32-bit development for the rapidly expanding base of Delphi developers." At Software Development, Borland will also have daily drawings for free copies of the 32-bit beta version of Delphi. At the event Tuesday evening, Borland will demonstrate the new features of Borland C++ and show how to easily migrate 16-bit Delphi applications to the new 32-bit Delphi environment. About Borland C++ Borland C++, winner of InfoWorld's 1994 Product of the Year Award and VAR Business Magazine's 1995 Product Award winner for best C++ product in the VAR channel, is the best-selling product for C and C++ developers. Borland C++ 5.0, which is scheduled to ship by the end of the calendar year, includes a native 32-bit hosted environment that allows users to target multiple platforms, including Windows 95, Windows NT, Windows 3.x, and DOS. Borland C++ 5.0 also provides compiler support for 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 ) and a new version of ObjectWindows Library (OWL) 5.0. OWL 5.0 will include support of the Windows 95 common controls, including MAPI (Mail API) A programming interface from Microsoft that enables a client application to send to and receive mail from Exchange Server or a Microsoft Mail (MS Mail) messaging system. Microsoft applications such as Outlook, the Exchange client and Microsoft Schedule use MAPI. , Winsock, and MCI (1) (Media Control Interface) A high-level programming interface from Microsoft and IBM for controlling multimedia devices. It provides commands and functions to open, play and close the device. (2) (Microwave Communications Inc. , and 16-bit emulation of most Windows 95 common controls. Borland C++ 5.0 adheres to the latest in ANSI (American National Standards Institute, New York, www.ansi.org) A membership organization founded in 1918 that coordinates the development of U.S. voluntary national standards in both the private and public sectors. It is the U.S. member body to ISO and IEC. draft standards, including support for namespaces and the standard template library The Standard Template Library (STL) is a software library partially included in the C++ Standard Library. It provides containers, iterators, algorithms, and functors. (STL (STereoLithography) A 3D printing file format created by 3D Systems for its stereolithography system. Also supported by many numerical control, rapid prototyping and rapid manufacturing machines, STL provides the surface geometry of the item in triangles. ). Borland C++ 5.0 also includes 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 resource editing, and integrated 32-bit debugging. About Delphi Delphi for Windows and Delphi Client/Server are the only true object-oriented, high performance development tools that provide the rapid application development benefits of visual component-based design, the power of the world's fastest compiler and fully scalable database access with unlimited extensibility. Delphi is the winner of BYTE's Best Technology of Comdex 1994, Best of LAN (Local Area Network) A communications network that serves users within a confined geographical area. The "clients" are the user's workstations typically running Windows, although Mac and Linux clients are also used. Times 1995 and Visual Basic Programmer's Journal Editor's Choice award. The new 32-bit version of Delphi includes complete support for the Windows 95 user interface and API, including many new components and advanced features like multi-threading, MAPI, OLE controls (OCXs), and OLE automation. A new 32-bit optimizing native code compiler, which offers even greater performance, provides the base for the 32-bit Delphi architecture. Borland's Smooth Sailing to Windows 95 Campaign Borland marketing programs for its Windows 95 products, under the banner "Smooth Sailing to Windows 95," have included participation in Microsoft Corporation's national and regional Windows 95 launches. Borland was an active participant in the electronic launch of Windows 95 on the Internet. Customers can learn more about Borland's Windows 95 products on Borland's World Wide Web site (Borland Online) from the Windows 95 site. Borland has also launched a variety of channel promotions under the "Smooth Sailing to Windows 95" theme. Pricing and Availability Borland C++ 4.52 is available now free of charge for registered users of Borland C++ 4.5. For new customers, Borland C++ 4.52 carries an estimated street price of $199.95, with a special upgrade price of $149.95 for owners of any previous versions of Borland C++. Current owners of any other Borland product and owners of Microsoft Visual Basic, Microsoft Visual C++, Watcom or Symantec C or C++ products have a special price of $199.95. Upgrades are 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). ; disks and printed documentation are available at an additional charge. Pricing is not yet available for Borland C++ 5.0 or the 32-bit version of Delphi. Both products are scheduled to ship in the next two quarters. 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++ will be available through major resellers or directly from Borland. For more information, customers can call (800) 233-2444. 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. CONTACT: Borland International Inc. Brett Smith, 408/431-1341 bsmith@wpo.borland.com Marcy Schrader, 408/431-4304 mschrader@wpo.borland.com |
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