Metrowerks launches new CodeWarrior 7 at Apple Expo Paris.AUSTIN, TEXAS & PARIS Paris, in Greek mythology Paris or Alexander, in Greek mythology, son of Priam and Hecuba and brother of Hector. Because it was prophesied that he would cause the destruction of Troy, Paris was abandoned on Mt. , FRANCE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 13, 1995-- Metrowerks, Inc. launched today the latest release of its flagship Mac(TM)-hosted CodeWarrior(TM) programming tools. CodeWarrior 7 includes many new features including the following: - the new universal `plug-and-play' CodeWarrior Integrated Development Environment See IDE. integrated development environment - interactive development environment (IDE) which allows programmers to pick and choose among: - three programming languages, C, C++ and Object Pascal (language) Object Pascal - An object-oriented Pascal developed jointly by Apple Computer and Niklaus Wirth. ["Object Pascal Report", Larry Tesler, Structured Language World 9(3):10-17 (1985)]. to build application binaries for the following operating systems Operating systems can be categorized by technology, ownership, licensing, working state, usage, and by many other characteristics. In practice, many of these groupings may overlap. : - Mac(TM)OS-based apps running on the Power Macintosh See Power Mac. (computer) Power Macintosh - Apple Computer's personal computer based on the PowerPC, introduced on 1994-03-14. Existing 680x0 code (both applications and device drivers) run on Power Macintosh systems without modification via a Motorola 68LC040 emulator. (TM); - Mac(TM)OS-based apps running on the 68K-based Macintosh(TM); - Windows(TM)95 or Windows NT(TM)-based apps running on x86 processor-based PCs; and - Magic Cap(TM)OS-based apps running on Sony Magic Link(TM) or Motorola Envoy(TM) personal communicators - new PowerPC(TM) instruction schedulers for the latest PowerPC-based Macintosh(R) computers running on PPC See Pocket PC, PowerPC and pay-per-click. PPC - PowerPC 603 and PPC604 processors - a minimum five percent improvement in PowerPC optimization over CodeWarrior 6 released in May, 1995. - a 400 percent decrease in build times for all CodeWarrior MPW MPW Macintosh Programmer's Workshop (Mac OS Software Development Environment) MPW Multi Product Wafer MPW Maine Photographic Workshops (Rockport, Maine) MPW Multiple Plane Wave MPW Multi-Purpose Workstation (R)-based tools - new state-of-the-art debuggers which for the first time allow a programmer to use one application to 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. 68K-based code and PowerPC-based code CodeWarrior 7 Gold includes Metrowerks' new Mac-hosted Win32 backend and linker that support development of Win32-based applications using Macintosh-compatible computers. Metrowerks C/C C/C Center to Center C/C Combustion Chamber C/C Command/Control C/C Crew Chief C/C cabin cruiser (US DoD) C/C chief complaint (medical) C/C Channel-to-Channel C/C Communication and Collaboration ++ for Win32 also supports 2-machine debugging of applications running remotely on Microsoft Windows NT and Windows 95 operating systems from Macintosh-compatibles. In addition, Metrowerks has licensed Microsoft Corporation's Microsoft Foundation Class application framework for x86-processor development allowing Mac-hosted CodeWarrior developers to build MFC-based applications on the Macintosh for the first time. CodeWarrior 7 Gold incorporates the Magic Cap development tools, including a developer release object compiler and linker, that work within the CodeWarrior IDE. CodeWarrior 7 Gold also includes the CodeWarrior Magic/MPW toolkit and General Magic's Magic Cap object-oriented development environment. The Magic Cap operating system runs on the Sony Magic Link Personal Intelligent Communicator See PIC. and the Motorola Envoy Wireless Communicator. Metrowerks' new compilers and linkers for CFM68K support the new runtime architecture from Apple Computer designed for OpenDoc development as well as future operating systems. These tools are provided in support of OpenDoc development on Macintosh. Metrowerks already supports OpenDoc development on PowerMacintosh. CodeWarrior 7 features the usual array of additional development tools including Apple Computer's MPW v 3.3, MacApp(R) v 3.1.4, MacApp v 3.3.a4, and MacApp2PPC. Under the Microsoft agreement, Metrowerks will distribute 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. with CodeWarrior 7 Gold as part of its Mac-hostedWin32 development tools for Windows 95 and Windows NT on the x86. A new CD-ROM-based, low-price version, the CodeWarrior Programming Starter Kit, is also being launched at AppleExpo Paris. This new US$79 product will allow entry-level programmers to get started programming on the Macintosh and thus open a new market for Metrowerks. Included on the Starter Kit 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). are two trade books, the "Programming Starter Kit for Macintosh" by Jim Trudeau and "C++ Programming with CodeWarrior" by Jan L. Harrington. "CodeWarrior 7 is a major release for Metrowerks as we have delivered what we think is the most versatile development environment in the world supporting development for several operating systems and microprocessors in a new universal `plug-and-play' IDE," said Greg Galanos, President and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of Metrowerks. "We hope the very aggressive price of the new CodeWarrior Programming Starter Kit will encourage new developers to migrate to the Macintosh platform." "We have found the Metrowerks tools to be incredibly robust and complete while providing a fast turn around environment," said Sean Parent, Senior Computer Scientist - Photoshop at Adobe Systems Inc. "Since moving to CodeWarrior, our build times have been cut to less than one-quarter of what they were and our productivity has increased dramatically." "We're excited to be working with Metrowerks and the new CodeWarrior 7 release," said John Wilczak, founder and CEO of HSC HSC - High Speed Connect Software. "Metrowerks is aggressively pushing forward with advanced development tools. This new release will give us incredible performance in optimizing our graphics and imaging solutions for the Power PC and Windows 95/NT platforms." Pricing and Availability The CodeWarrior 7 Gold subscription package has a suggested retail price (SRP SRP - A data link layer protocol. ) of US$399 and includes 2 additional CD-ROM releases in January, 1996 and May, 1996. The CodeWarrior 7 Bronze subscription for 68K development SRP is US$149 and includes 2 additional CD-ROM releases in January, 1996 and May, 1996. The CodeWarrior 7 Academic subscription package SRP is US$99 and includes 2 additional CD-ROM releases in January, 1996 and May, 1996. CodeWarrior Academic requires proof of academic affiliation. The CodeWarrior Programming Starter Kit SRP is US$79. International editions are available for each product localized in the following languages: traditional and simplified Chinese, French, German, Kanji (human language, character) kanji - /kahn'jee/ (From the Japanese "kan" - the Chinese Han dynasty, and "ji" - glyph or letter of the alphabet. Not capitalised. Plural "kanji") The Japanese word for a Han character used in Japanese. , Korean, Brazilian Portuguese, and Spanish. The products are available from Metrowerks and all authorized resellers. Founded in 1985, Metrowerks develops, markets and supports a complete line of Macintosh-hosted computer language products for building Mac OS, Magic Cap, Windows 95 and Windows NT applications. Metrowerks CodeWarrior software products have quickly become the industry standard for Mac-hosted development tools with over 25,000 registered users in 60 countries. Metrowerks has offices in the United States and Canada. Additional information on Metrowerks is available on the Internet at http://www.metrowerks.com, by sending email to info@metrowerks.com, or by calling 512/305-0400. Metrowerks and the Metrowerks logo are registered trademarks of Metrowerks, Inc. CodeWarrior is a trademark of Metrowerks, Inc. Macintosh, MPW, OpenDoc and MacApp are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. Power Macintosh, Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT and Windows 95 are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corp. in the United States and/or other countries. Magic Cap is a trademark of General Magic, Inc. All other companies and products may be trademarks of their respective holdings and are hereby recognized. CONTACT: Metrowerks Inc. Eileen Schaubert, Marketing, 512/305-0403 phone 512/305-0440 fax email: eileen@metrowerks.com REPEATS: New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of 212-575-8822 or 800-221-2462; Boston 617-330-5311 or |
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