REALbasic 5 For Macintosh Now Available with Enhanced Jaguar Support
AUSTIN, Texas (February 24, 2003)— REAL Software announces the availability of REALbasic 5 for Macintosh, the powerful, easy-to-use tool for creating your own software for Macintosh and Windows. This new version of the award-winning software includes enhanced support for Mac OS X version 10.2 “Jaguar” including drawers, brushed-metal windows and toolbars.
“REALbasic 5 is the most significant release in several years,” said Geoff Perlman, president and CEO of REAL Software. “REALbasic is still the fastest, easiest way to create Macintosh applications and now those applications look and feel more at home on Mac OS X than ever before.”
REALbasic 5 sports powerful new Internet communications capabilities including email and http classes, SSL and UDP communication. The REALbasic language has been enhanced with new features such as operator overloading. REALbasic 5 includes an all-new compiler and a debugger that greatly improves the stability while debugging.
“Caststream has emerged as a leader in the Enterprise Communication and e-Learning arenas,” said Chris Kawalek, chief technical officer of Caststream, Inc. “REAL Software has proven to be a great partner in developing our award-winning product and we have been eagerly anticipating the release of REALbasic 5 to provide additional enhancements to our customers.”
Thousands of people worldwide have developed database systems, utilities, productivity tools and games for Macintosh and Windows using REALbasic. It’s easy for beginners and powerful enough for professionals. Whether in business, education or science—or just to have fun—anyone can use REALbasic to create their own software.
Pricing starts at US$99.95 direct from REAL Software or through your local Apple Store, Fry’s Electronics or Apple Authorized Specialists. Upgrades start at US$29.95. REAL Software offers academic and volume discounts as well as license-only and subscription pricing options. In addition to US English, REALbasic is available in French, German, Italian, Portuguese and Japanese from international distributors.
About REAL Software
For everyone who seeks the flexibility to create their own software, REAL Software provides REALbasic, a powerful, easy-to-use software development tool for Windows and Macintosh. REAL Software, Inc. was founded in 1996 and is based in Austin, Texas. For more information visit www.realsoftware.com or call 512.328.7325.
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