Of Interest

Borland has announced Borland C++Builder, a C++ visual development tool. The environment couples the power of C++ with Delphi's rapid application development (RAD). Borland C++Builder lets you leverage existing C++ code by permitting recompilation of all ANSI-compatible C++ code and allowing them to build fast, productive front ends for either Borland C++ or Visual C++ applications. Borland C++Builder, which provides built-in interoperability with existing Borland C++, includes a visual IDE that combines the Borland C++ compiler and integrated debugger with new visual tools, including a visual form designer, object inspector, and a component palette with more than 100 reusable components via the Visual Component Library (VCL). With the Two-Way tools, changes made in the code editor are automatically reflected in the visual designers and vice versa. Visual Form Inheritance lets you change the characteristics of any new form by inheriting properties from any other form.

Borland C++Builder includes a new, optimizing 32-bit native-code compiler, incremental linker, fully integrated editor and debugger, and CPU View (five separate panes that give you views of registers, memory dumps, and assembly language).

Borland International
100 Borland Way
Scotts Valley, CA 95066
408-431-1000
http://www.borland.com/

NobleNet has introduced RPC 3.0, a remote-procedure call middleware based on ONC/RPC. NobleNet RPC 3.0 automatically generates client/server network code for program data structures and APIs, and is firewall-aware. Its IDL compiler generates RPC DLLs for Windows 3.1/95/NT that are callable from 4GLs such as Visual Basic, PowerBuilder, Delphi, and Developer/2000, and RPC NLMs for NetWare. New features include integrated security, naming, load balancing, asynchronous operation, multithreading, and server management. NobleNet RPC 3.0 is priced at $5000.00 per developer seat, plus a one-time distribution charge for application deployment. It is available for UNIX, Windows 3.1/95/NT, Macintosh, OpenVMS, and VxWorks.

NobleNet
337 Turnpike Road
Southboro, MA 01772
508-460-8222
http://www.noblenet.com/

Exemplar Software Corp. has released Exemplar Setup Toolkit, Professional Edition, a set of functions, classes, and utilities for creating software distribution and configuration applications. The Professional Edition uses a Visual C++ AppWizard to generate the MFC-based source code to a setup application. The AppWizard understands ODBC, Crystal Reports, and the MFC libraries. The toolkit includes integrated support for all Windows platforms, Win32s, single-file executables, DMF, and all Windows installation standards.

Exemplar Software Corp.
176 Forest Lane
Marietta, GA 30064
770-419-7998
http://www.exemplarsoftware.com/

SSI's Windows-hosted SoftProbe x86 Simulator is available in a Trial Edition that provides full simulation of the Intel 386/387 processor. It does not include a printed manual or technical support, and some other features are restricted. The $495.00 Standard Edition (encrypted on the same CD-ROM) also simulates the 486, Pentium, and many common peripherals.

Systems & Software Inc.
18012 Cowan Avenue, Suite 100
Irvine, California 92714 USA
714-833-1700
http://www.syssoft.com/

Developers interested in web-based software delivery might want to look at Release Software's SalesAgent toolkit. The SalesAgent API allows your program to selectively enable features based on whether or not the program has been purchased and how long it has been used. If the program has not been purchased, the API will display a dialog giving users the chance to purchase a license online.

Release Software Corp.
200 Middlefield Road
Menlo Park, CA 94025
415-833-0200
http://www.releasesoft.com/

SoftLinc has released Lexi, a spelling checker for Live Objects. Lexi works as a stand-alone part, as well as an extension within other Live Objects. Besides spellchecking Live Object documents, Lexi also checks any text document, and any piece of text imported from other applications through drag-and-drop or copy-and-paste. Lexi can also be equipped with a thesaurus that includes a total of over 185,000 synonyms and a translation dictionary that allows look-up of 40,000 entries.

SoftLinc Inc.
950 North Collier Boulevard, Suite 208
Marco Island, FL 34145
941.642-6010
[email protected]
http://www.softlinc.com/

POET Software has introduced its POET Universal Object Server Family, a suite of database SDKs for Visual Basic, Java, and C++ programmers. The Universal Object Server consists of an object storage server, comprehensive set of system services, and administration facility for system security and data integrity and a GUI-based workbench for development. The Universal Object Server costs $995.00, and Visual Basic SDK $499.00. The C++ version cost $499.00, and the Client Access Package $139.00. The Java SDK will sell for $499.00.

POET Software Corp.
999 Baker Way
San Mateo, CA 94404
415-286-4640
http://www.poet.com/

Vesta Technology has released the SBC2000-332 single-board computer. Operating at 20 MHz, the SBC2000-332 provides two RS-232 serial ports, real-time clock, watchdog timer, LCD, and keypad ports. The SBC2000-232 runs at 70 mA with power reducing modes. It includes a Visual Basic and C development environments, and sells for $299.00.

Vesta Technology Inc.
11465 W. I-70 Frontage Road N.
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
303-422-8088
[email protected]

Caldera has released Wabi 2.2 for Linux, a port of SunSoft's Wabi technology that allows end users to run Windows 3.1 applications on Linux systems. Wabi 2.2 for Linux has a suggested retail price of $199.00.

Caldera Inc.
633 South 550 East
Provo, UT 84606
801-229-1675
http://www.caldera.com/

Vireo Software has announced VtoolsD 2.03, a toolkit for Windows VxD development, that provides C/C++ support, class library and run-time library support, the Quick VxD wizard, and complete source code. Version 2.03 does not require Microsoft's Device Driver Kit (DDK), since it includes enhanced support for debugging drivers and a copy of Microsoft's WDEB386 debugger. The tool also includes a new Debug Monitor utility that lets you trace VxD operations without a debugger. VtoolsD 2.04 for Windows 95 is available for $495.00 per seat.

Vireo Software Inc.
21 Half Moon Hill
Acton, MA 01720
508-264-9200
http://www.vireo.com/

JSB Corp. has announced MultiView 2000, a 32-bit terminal emulation suite that gives Windows 95/NT users connectivity to UNIX applications. MultiView 2000 features a "Rules Agent" that lets users integrate hyperlinks into UNIX applications. In addition, MultiView 2000 provides ANSI color, VT100, VT220, and VT320 terminal emulation, file transfer capabilities, and lpr/lpd printing. A single license costs $199.00.

JSB Corp.
108 Whispering Pines Drive, Suite 115
Scotts Valley, CA 95066-4785
408-438-8300
http://www.jsbus.com/

International Software Group (ISG) announced a version of ISG Navigator, OLE DB-based distributed middleware, with a native interface that accesses Microsoft's ActiveX Data Objects (ADO). ADO encapsulates data and data access operations in high-level data objects suitable for Internet browsers and middle-tier web servers. ISG Navigator allows those developing Internet and Intranet applications to access corporate data from within scripts that use HTML, Java, and Visual Basic.

International Software Group Inc.
One Burlington Business Center
67 South Bedford Street
Burlington, MA 01803
617-221-1450
http://www.isg-us.com/

Segue Software has introduced QA Performer, a multiplatform load testing tool that predicts performance by allowing you to prototype transactions, generating realistic test data, and simulating large numbers of users. QA Performer also includes graphical reporting. QA Performer runs on Windows 3.x/95/NT, and supports ODBC compliant databases. Pricing is based on the number of simulated users, and starts at $10,000.

Segue Software Inc.
1320 Centre Street
Newton Centre, MA 02159
617-796-1000
http://www.segue.com/

ST Labs has announced the Testers' Network, a web site that provides frequently updated information to market-driven software testers and quality-assurance professionals. The Testers' Network offers articles, white papers, a test documentation archive, product reviews, and more.

ST Labs Inc.
Sterling Plaza, 3rd Floor
3535 128th Avenue SE
Bellevue, WA 98006
206-974-0174
http://www.stlabs.com/

TechBridge Technology has introduced RIO Developer for C++ 1.1, an application generator that uses MFC. RIO Developer is a RAD tool that integrates existing C++ compilers into a 4GL-like tool. RIO Developer emphasizes database applications, and includes MFC GUI controls to many databases using ODBC or DAO. Rio Developer also uses application components that are stored in built-in object repositories for reusability. RIO Developer 1.1 requires Windows 95/NT and a C++ compiler that supports MFC.

TechBridge Technology Corp.
Royal Bank Building, Suite 1301
5001 Yonge Street
North York, ON
Canada M2N 6P6
416-222-8998
http://www.tbridge.com/

Intermetrics has announced AppletMagic, a compiler that translates Ada95 source code to Java bytecode. AppletMagic includes an HTML-browser-based development environment, class libraries, and Ada documentation, and uses dynamic linking. Because AppletMagic is an interpretive development environment, it can also be used for dynamic prototyping of multitasking Ada95 programs. AppletMagic is available for Windows 95/NT and is priced at $99.00, or $40.00 for academic use.

Intermetrics
733 Concord Avenue
Cambridge, MA 02138
617-661-1840
http://www.inmet.com/

Concurrent Controls has announced Applica WorkGroup, a package that allows you to use a single Windows 95 machine as a multiuser computer. The WorkGroup product includes a multiconsole adapter that can be attached to a monitor, keyboard, mouse, and software. Individual users on an Applica system have their own desktop, can run applications independently of other users, and can access the Internet at the same time using one modem and phone line. Prices are $99.00 for up to five users and $699.00 for up to nine users. Concurrent Controls also announced Applica U2, a home PC version of its multiuser product, that can connect one additional monitor, keyboard, and mouse to a single computer. Applica U2 costs $249.00.

Concurrent Controls Inc.
349 Allerton Avenue
South San Francisco, CA 94080
415-873-6240
http://www.conctrls.com/

TakeFive Software has announced SNiFF+ for Windows 95/NT, a suite of development tools that simplify management of complex cross-platform development. SNiFF+ lets you integrate your choice of editors, compilers, debuggers, and source code managers, all with a consistent GUI. SNiFF+ supports multiple language development, a language-sensitive editor with semantic navigation, a documentation builder, and a UNIX-like make system. SNiFF+ for Windows is priced at $1990.00 for a node-locked license and $2990.00 for a floating license. There are also versions of SNiFF+ for UNIX.

TakeFive Software Inc.
20813 Stevens Creek Boulevard, Suite 200
Cupertino, CA 95014
408-777-1440
http://www.takefive.com/

Genitor has announced Genitor 1.5, a C/C++ development tool that provides a graphical editing environment with a shared object repository. Genitor lets you store C or C++ objects in a central database where it can be shared with others. Genitor also provides a graphical editing environment where you can construct C/C++ classes, function groups, structs, unions, or templates. Genitor integrates with other products including compiler IDEs, program editors, testing tools, and version control systems. Genitor runs on Windows 95/NT 4.0. Pricing starts at $495.00.

Genitor Corp.
210 Collingwood Drive, Suite 200
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
313-213-2500
http://www.genitor.com/

NewCode Technology has released the Windows NT version of NCi, its embedded C++ interpreter. NCi enables interpreted code and compiled code to call each other. In addition to the interpreter, the software includes a C++ optimizer, memory manager, and memory-manager debugger. Pricing starts at $5000.00 for a single license.

NewCode Technology
650 Suffolk Street
Lowell, MA 01854
508-454-7255
http://www.newcode.com/

DDJ