REAL Software Introduces Resources to Help Visual Basic Developers Convert Their Software to Linux and Mac OS X.AUSTIN, Texas -- New White Paper Explains How to Port Visual Basic Applications Cross-platform and Use REAL Software's VB Converter (1) A device that changes one set of codes, modes, sequences or frequencies to a different set. See A/D converter. (2) A device that changes current from 60Hz to 50Hz and vice versa. Utility REAL Software, Inc., announced today the availability of resources that help Visual Basic developers migrate their applications to Linux and Macintosh. The resources include a new white paper, "Porting Visual Basic Applications Cross-Platform to Linux and Mac OS X, A Guide for Visual Basic Developers" and a conversion utility, called VB Project Converter, that performs the mechanics of moving Visual Basic projects to REALbasic. "Visual Basic and REALbasic are very similar, so Visual Basic users quickly become familiar with REALbasic," said Geoff Perlman, 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 REAL Software. "Once familiar, these developers get a big payoff, because we provide both the information and tools they need to extend their capabilities and their software products, cross-platform." The white paper was written by Hank hank n. 1. A coil or loop. 2. Nautical A ring on a stay attached to the head of a jib or staysail. 3. A looped bundle, as of yarn. Marquis, a well-known Visual Basic expert and author. Mr. Marquis' credits include "A Visual Basic Programmer's Toolkit (APress)," "The Visual Basic 6.0 Bible (IDG IDG International Data Group IDG Integrated Drive Generator IDG Installation Design Guide IDG Internet Discussion Group IDG Inset Dielectric Guide IDG International Dangerous Goods (mail, shipping) )" and over 35 articles published in Visual Basic technology trade publications. Mr. Marquis has been using Visual Basic since version 1.0. He is currently CTO (Chief Technical Officer) The executive responsible for the technical direction of an organization. See CIO and salary survey. of SlayFire Software Co., provider of software optimization optimization Field of applied mathematics whose principles and methods are used to solve quantitative problems in disciplines including physics, biology, engineering, and economics. and performance tools. Once in REALbasic(1), the projects can be compiled for a variety of target platforms, including Linux, Mac OS X and Mac Classic and all 32-bit versions of Windows, including Windows 98/ME/NT/2000 and XP. "Visual Basic developers are in transition right now and many are considering new tools, new development environments, new platforms," stated Marquis. "Adding REALbasic to their skill-set and porting to REALbasic gives them full Windows support, no huge runtime, minimal system requirements To be used efficiently, all computer software needs certain hardware components or other software resources to be present on a computer system. These pre-requisites are known as (computer) system requirements and are often used as a guideline as opposed to an absolute rule. , and portability to Windows, Mac and Linux." The white paper, additional information that compares REALbasic and Visual Basic and all the software required for porting Visual Basic applications cross-platform is available at the REAL Software website, http://www.realsoftware.com/vb. Direct download links Direct download link (DDL) is a term used within the Internet-based file sharing community. It is used to describe a hyperlink that points to a location within the Internet where you can download a file. : Download To receive a file transmitted over a network. In any communications session, "download" means receive, and "upload" means send. The download/upload often implies a big/little scenario, in which data is being downloaded from the "big" server into the "little" user's computer. the free white paper now http://www.realsoftware.com/vb Download the free VB Project Converter now http://www.realsoftware.com/download Download the free 10-day trial of REALbasic now http://www.realsoftware.com/demo (1) Requires REALbasic Professional Edition About REALbasic REALbasic is a full-featured software design environment easily suited to creating all kinds of applications, from utilities to enterprise-class applications. REALbasic is available now starting at $99.95 direct from REAL Software or at Apple Store, Fry's and other software retailers. REALbasic Professional Edition, required for cross-platform compilation Compiling a program. See compiler. , starts at $399.95 and includes extended functionality for database and team development. Download a free trial of REALbasic at http://www.realsoftware.com/demo. About REAL Software For everyone who seeks the ability to create their own software, REAL Software provides REALbasic, a powerful, easy-to-use software development tool for Macintosh and Windows that creates software for Macintosh, Windows and Linux. REAL Software, Inc. was founded in 1996 and is based in Austin, Texas. For more information visit http://www.realsoftware.com or call 512.328.7325. |
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