LPI and Interactive Systems Corporation have signed an agreement in which Interactive will be bundling LPI's ANSI-C development environment with the 386/ix Software Development System v2.2.
LPI has also signed an agreement with Sequoia Systems, Inc., in which LPI will port its COBOL, NEW C, and Code Watch language products to the Sequoia Series 300, a UNIX-based fault-tolerant system based on Motorola's 68030 processor.
Sequoia will have marketing and distribution rights to LPI's COBOL, NEW C and CodeWatch products.
Sage Software, Inc. has acquired the exclusive worldwide marketing and source code development rights to Plink86 +, from Phoenix Technologies, Inc. of Norwood, MA.
Plink86+ operates on PC/XT/AT, PS/2 or compatibles, running MS-DOS v3.0 or higher with 256K of systems memory. Plink86+ retails for $495.
For more information, contact Sage Software at (800) 547-4000, (503) 645-1150 or FAX (503) 645-4576.
Z-World has released FLASH C, a C programming tool for the Z80/HD64180/Z180 mP which includes a compiler and source level debugger.
FLASH C enables the programmer to edit, compile, debug, and run in one integrated environment. A 200 line C program will compile in approximately eight seconds.
For more information, contact Z-World at 1340 Covell Blvd., #101, Davis, CA 95616 (916) 753-3722; FAX (916) 753-5141.
The Santa Cruz Operation, Inc. has released SCO UNIX System V/386 v3.2 Operating System, a multiprocessing extension, SCO MPX and a graphical user interface, JSB MultiView DeskTop. SCO UNIX System V/386 v3.2 and Open Desktop will support the new IBM PS/2 486/25 Power Platform for the Model 70-A21. SCO has also demonstrated new SCO UNIX System technology that enables applications to run on the new Intel i860-based IBM PS/2 Wizard Adapter.
Multi-user, multi-tasking SCO UNIX System V/386 v3.2 is an AT&T-licensed implementation of UNIX System V/386 v3.2 for 386- and 486-based computers. It complies with POSIX and X/Open standards and is designed to meet the U.S. government's Department of Defense C2-level security requirements. It runs both XENIX and UNIX System-based applications, and will also run MS-DOS applications when combined with SCO VP/ix.
Open Desktop is SCO's graphical operating system. Based on SCO UNIX System V, it includes a relational database, networking, X windows with OSF/Motif, and MS-DOS compatibility.
SCO MPX is a multiprocessing extension to the SCO UNIX System V/386 v3.2 Operating System and to SCO's new Open Desktop.
SCO MPX is based on multiprocessing software technology developed by Corollary, Inc. Through a joint development agreement between Corollary and SCO this technology was adapted to become the standard multiprocessing extension for SCO Operating Systems.
In addition to OEM designs based on the Corollary 386/smp and 486/smp, SCO MPX supports the Apricot MC486, the Compaq Systempro, the Mitac Series 500, and the Zenith Z1000.
SCO MPX will install on any supported computer running SCO UNIX System V/386 v3.2 or SCO's Open Desktop, and will support one additional CPU per package. In addition to the SCO UNIX System V/386 Operating System, as many as 15 SCO MPX packages can be utilized on a single machine, thereby supporting 16 total CPUs.
Modifications are installed into the SCO UNIX System kernel to support symmetrical, closely coupled multiprocessing. Each CPU runs simultaneously from a single SCO UNIX System, processing the system and user tasks in priority order. This automatically balances the load across all CPUs. On supported hardware, there is nearly a linear increase in overall system CPU throughput with each added CPU, maximizing the total available computing resources of the system.
JSB MultiView DeskTop is a graphical user interface for MS-DOS users who want to share data and files with SCO XENIX and SCO UNIX Systems on a network.
JSB MultiView DeskTop enables users to connect any 286- or 386-based PC running Microsoft Windows to an SCO XENIX or SCO UNIX System-based host via a direct RS232 connection or a local area network. The JSB MultiView DeskTop enables users to choose from local MS-DOS applications or remote SCO XENIX or SCO UNIX System applications. When selected, these applications appear in concurrently running windows on the PC. Users can transfer files and "copy and paste" data among the discrete MS-DOS, XENIX, and/or UNIX System applications.
When used in a "mixed" environment, JSB MultiView DeskTop lets users protect their investment in third-party MS-DOS software and training while taking advantage of all the features of the multi-user UNIX System, including electronic mail and shared programs such as databases.
SCO MPX will be available through all SCO distribution channels in the first quarter of 1990, and will list for $895. JSB MultiView DeskTop is $149 for a one-user license, $495 for a five-user license, and $795 for a ten-user license. For more information, contact The Santa Cruz Operation, Inc., 400 Encinal St., PO Box 1900, Santa Cruz, CA 95061 (408) 425-7222.
Microsystems Software Inc. has released CodeRunneR, an optimized library for creating Terminate-and-Stay-Resident (TSR) programs with full MS-DOS access, using Borland's Turbo C and Microsoft C.
With CodeRunneR, all program initialization code and data is eliminated when the program goes resident.
Contact Microsystems Software Inc., 600 Worcester Road, Framingham MA 01701 (508) 626-8511; FAX (508) 626-8515.
Clarion Software Corp. released the Clarion LEM Maker, a collection of tools for creating LEMs from object modules written in Borland International's Turbo C.
Priced at $199 retail, the Clarion LEM Maker includes a Clarion program that creates an assembler language interface between Clarion and Turbo C code, an extensive library of C functions and two sample LEMs.
Clarion has also released ZIP Code Language Extension Module (LEM), which retails for $199 and offers library and data files for creating software applications that retrieve, check, and manipulate ZIP codes and other information referenced by ZIP codes. For more information contact Clarion Software Corp., 150 E. Sample Road, Pompano Beach, FL 33064 (305) 785-4555; FAX (305) 946-1650.
Netwise, Inc. has formed the Netwise University Grant Program and the Netwise University Discount Program. The grant program entitles qualified researchers to receive free Netwise software development products. The discount program allows all university applicants to receive a 75 percent discount on the price of Netwise products. For more information contact Wayne Moore at Netwise, (303) 442-8280.
Software Translations Inc. (STI) has released v7.5 of its B-Tran Basic to C translator, which translates QuickBASIC v4.5 to C source code.
B-Tran v7.5 is priced from $499 for the Microsoft C compiler under MS-DOS. For more information contact Software Translations, Inc., The Carriage House, 28 Green Street, Newburyport, MA 01950 (508) 462-5523; FAX (508) 462-9198.
dAnalyst for C is the latest addition to the dAnalyst product line from Buzzwords International.
The product includes an application generator which allows users to create C applications, such as pop-up and pull-down menus and AT SAY-GETs, with the look and feel of dBase IV. The generated code calls a set of high-speed video libraries compatible with MS-DOS, Xenix, UNIX, Desqview, the Apex ADL Library and the Lattice DBC Library.
dAnalysts's Report Writer and Source Code Generator generates C to process reports on dBase data files. The libraries that work with the application generator also work with the report writer. The report writer is also fully relational with dAnalyst's Screen Painter.
The Windowing Editor allows users to split their screen, then cut-and-paste code from one side to the other. dAnalyst can convert any single-user dBase application to multi-user, without any recoding.
The dAnalyst Series supports dBase III Plus, dBase IV, FoxBase+, Nantucket's Clipper, QuickSilver and C, as well as Xenix and UNIX (under 8086, 68000 or '386 platforms).
For more information, contact Buzzwords International at 2879 Hopper, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701 (314) 334-6317.
Cobalt Blue has released FOR_STRUCT v1.1, a structuring utility that transforms spaghetti FORTRAN-IV and FORTRAN-77 into fully structured code, with or without VAX and FORTRAN-8X extensions. FOR_STRUCT is available for MS-DOS, Xenix/UNiX/386, Sun-3 and Sun-4.
The Sun-3 and Sun-4 versions are priced at $1850, Xenix/UNIX/386 are at $1450 and MS-DOS is $825, and include two months free technical support and upgrades.
Contact Cobalt Blue, 2940 Union Ave., Suite C, San Jose, CA 95124 (408) 723-0474.
Softaid has released v2.0 of its Source Level Debugger (SLD), which supports Aztec C, and an in-circuit emulator for the Zilog Z180 microprocessor, the Z180 IceAlyzer.
Softaid's SLD is a source debugger for the firm's line of in-circuit emulators. Running on a PC, it gives the user a multi-window emulator interface. The entire state of the user's target system is shown, including the registers, disassembled code, stack, memory, and I/O. The debugger shows the user's program, whether written in C or assembly language, in its own source window.
All facets of Aztec C are supported. The debugger will display any C variable using the type (integer, character, float, etc.) defined in the program. Variables local to a function are all automatically shown in the "Watchpoint" window.
The Source Level Debugger is compatible with all of Softaid's emulators. Both 8- and 16-bit versions of the compiler are completely supported.
The Z180 IceAlyzer costs $3090 and the Source Level Debugger is $795. Both are available from stock. For more information contact Softaid, Inc., 8930 Route 108, Columbia, MD 21045 (301) 964-8455 or (800) 433-8812; FAX (301) 596-1852.
Rogue Wave has released a set of object-oriented numerical tools that extend all of the standard C arithmetic operators to include vectors and matrices. Extended versions of the standard C math functions (e.g. cos and abs) are also included. Many new functions for statistics and numerical modeling applications have also been provided. A complete complex number class is included. Fast Fourier Transform server classes allow you to take the FFT or inverse FFT of any length series (real or complex). Using the inheritance property of C + +, new classes can be created from the Rogue Wave classes to do specialized tasks. The classes compile under a variety of C + + compilers under both MS-DOS and UNIX.
A complete 120-page User's Guide and Reference Manual is provided and full source code is included for $150.
For more information, contact Rogue Wave, PO Box 85341, Seattle, WA 98145-1341 (206) 523-5831.
UNIX International, Inc. and AT&T's UNIX Software Operation have released UNIX system V, v4. The new release unifies the UNIX System installed base providing upward compatibility for more than 80 percent of current UNIX System installations.
Version 4's primary advantages are compatibility, portability of software from platform to platform, interoperability of software between heterogeneous systems and scalability from PCs to mainframes.
Contact UNIX International, Waterview Corporate Centre, 20 Waterview Boulevard, Parsippany, NJ 07054 (201) 263-8400.
HCR/C + + for SCO UNIX includes a C + + compiler that is compatible with AT&T's v2.0 of C + +, and a window-based source level debugger, dbXtra, based on dbx from Berkeley v4.3 BSD.
HCR/C + + provides type safe linkages, default membership initialization, and the ability of each class to define its own operators. It will run on most 386-based system platforms.
HCR's dbXtra adds the ability to operate through windows, permitting users to review their output and source code easily, even on standard terminals. In HCR/C + +, dbXtra is linked to C + +, allowing direct debugging of C + + and window access to the translated C source code. Because all C + + code is translated into C before execution, programmers can apply dbXtra to examine either C or C + + code during debugging.
HCR/C + + is $995. Each user of HCR/C + + v1 will also have the option to upgrade to v2 for $99 delivered. For more information, contact HCR Corp. at (416) 922-1937, 130 Bloor Street West, 10th Floor, Toronto, Ontario M5S 1N5.
JYACC's JAM and JAM/OB's front end tools are now available to VAX/VMS users. VMS versions of these tools can now be used to design and develop applications using Rdb as their database.
Applications developed with JAM are portable across 50 hardware platforms and 10 operating systems.
The JAM and JAM/DBi development kit is $990 for PCs running MS-DOS. For more information contact JYACC, 116 John Street, New York, NY 10038 (212) 267-7722; FAX (212) 608-6753.
After a previous existence as Shareware, a more polished v3.0 of the MIRACL library is now available as a commercial product. This package allows the C or C + + programmer to use multiprecision integer and fractional data-types in their programs.
All routines in the basic MIRACL library are written in standard portable C, and the source code is included. A full C + + Interface is provided. The MIRACL library has been successfully implemented on the IBM PC, the Apple Macintosh, Acorn Archimedes and Digital VAX machines, using a variety of compilers. MIRACL is only available on PC compatible diskettes, but can be uploaded from there to any computer which supports a full C compiler. The PC version needs MS-DOS v2.1 or higher, with a minimum of 256K of memory and a 360K floppy disk drive. Introductory Price is IR£50-00 Irish pounds (£45-00 Sterling) for the PC version on two 5¼ inch diskettes, with full documentation.
For more information, contact Shamus Software Ltd., 94 Shangan Road, Ballymun, Dublin 9, Ireland Tel: 425430.
Oregon Software, Inc., has released Oregon C + + for VAX/VMS. Major features include a souree-level debugger, the NIH OOPS class library, and support of shared libraries and VAX C calling sequence. Oregon C + + can call any DEC language as well as Oregon Software's C, Pascal-2 and Modula-2. Oregon C + + for VAX/VMS runs on VMS v5.0 and later. The Oregon C + + compiler also includes an ANSI C and K&R C compiler at no additional charge. The release will include complete compatibility with v2.0 of AT&T's cfront and a task library.
License fees in the US range from $2000 to $34,000 depending on machine, cluster or network configuration. Contact Oregon Software, Inc. at 6915 S.W. Macadam Ave., Suite 200, Portland, OR 97219 (503) 245-2202; FAX (503) 245-8449.
Blaise Computing Inc. has released C Tools Plus v6.0, a library product for Microsoft C.
The Library includes virtual, stackable menus and windows with full mouse support and optional "drop shadows"; multiple virtual pop-up help screens; a miniature multi-line editor for gathering user responses; a single function call which can move, resize, and promote a window or menu on top of all others; the ability to update covered windows automatically when they are written to; support for EGA, VGA, and MCGA text modes including 30-, 43-, and 50-line modes; and support for the enhanced (101/102 key) keyboard. C Tools Plus requires Microsoft C v5.0 or later or QuickC, v2.0 or later. The mouse functions require a Microsoft-compatible mouse and its driver software.
C Tools Plus v6.0 is priced at $149.
Blaise Computing is located at 2560 Ninth Street, Suite 316, Berkeley, CA 94710 (415) 540-5441; FAX (415) 540-1938.
SilverWare, Inc. has released the SilverComm C Async Library, an asynchronous communication library for C programmers. The library comes with over 125 communication and 40 advanced functions, and includes free source code, comprehensive demo and the Norton Guide Database. Documentation provides an example for each function and includes data sheets for 8250, 16450 and 16550 UARTS. This royalty-free library links directly to your application and supports all popular C compilers.
SilverComm C Async Library is $249. Contact SilverWare, Inc. at 3010 LBJ Freeway, Suite 740, Dallas, TX 75234 (214) 247-0131; FAX (214) 406-9999.
Meta Software Corporation has released a UNIX X-Window system version of Design/OA, a custom CASE application available under X.
Design/OA is a graphics application development tool designed to build system modeling tools. It can be used to develop graphically-based CASE, CAD/CAE, object-oriented programming, or simulation applications. It can also be used to create graphical front-ends to a database, code generator, telecommunications network, or data processing system.
According to Meta Software's Chief Technical Officer Alan Epstein, the X Window version is "X source code compatible and should run on all compatible UNIX workstations with little or no modification. We plan to release optimized versions for other UNIX workstations including IBM, DEC, and HP/Apollo over the next several months."
Design/OA supports multiple windowing, and offers the developer full control of the application's "look and feel" through customization of the graphical interface, menus, dialogs, icons, commands and reports. It retails for $15,000, and is distributed directly through Meta Software. Both the Apple Macintosh and IBM PC versions sell for $7,500; volume discounts are available on request, and special prices are offered to educational institutions. Contact Meta Software at 150 CambridgePark Drive, Cambridge, MA 02140 (617) 576-6920.
Blaise Computing Inc. has released C Asynch Manager v3.0 and Asynch Plus v5.0, upgrades to its communications toolkits for C and Pascal programmers.
These new versions add features in two main areas: modem control and file transfer.
The new modem control routines let programs talk to multiple modems, supporting the features and peculiarities of each simultaneously.
The new file transfer capabilities include 1K packets, CRC error checking, true Y-Modem (multi-file transfers with file name and size and XMODEM preserved), auto switching to incoming packet size and error detection method. The file transfer routines have been designed to support background file transfers, and multiple files may be sent or received simultaneously over multiple ports.
C Asynch Manager v3.0 requires Microsoft C v4.0, v5.0, or v5.1 or Turbo C v1.5, or v2.0. Asynch Plus v5.0 requires Turbo Pascal v4.0, v5.0, or v5.5 or QuickPascal. The price of each package is $189.
For more information contact Blaise Computing, 2560 Ninth Street, Suite 316, Berkeley, CA 94710 (415) 540-5441; FAX (415) 540-1938.
Quantum Software Systems Ltd. has released QNX Windows, a graphical user interface environment for its QNX operating system.
QNX Windows' dialog manager handles all the basic interactions that take place between the user and the system.
As an integral component of the operating system itself, QNX Windows is server-based. QNX Windows can execute in parallel on the same node in the QNX LAN or on remote nodes.
For more information, contact Quantum Software Systems, Ltd., 175 Terrence Matthews Crescent, Kanata, Ont., Canada K2M 1W8 (613) 591-0931; FAX (613) 591-3579.
BSO Inc. has released a tool set for the 8051, which is available to run on a number of different host platforms. Prices start at $1700 for compiler and assembler packages. For more information contact BSO at 411 Waverley Oaks Road, Waltham, MA 02154-8414 (800) 458-8276 or (617) 894-7800.
Quadbase Systems, Inc. has released Quadbase-SQL, a relational database management system, and dQuery v3.0, an interactive query management system.
Quadbase-SQL is $795, with no royalties. dQuery v3.0 is $195. Both Quadbase-SQL and dQuery v3.0 require MS-DOS v3.1 (or above), 640K of RAM and hard disk. They run on any MS-DOS v3.1 compatible LAN system. For more information contact Quadbase Systems, Inc., 790 Lucerne Dr., Suite 51, Sunnyvale, CA 94086 (408) 738-6989.
Building Block Software has released QuickGeometry Library v1.02, a collection of math subroutines for developing programs for CAD/CAM, parametric design, NC programming, post processing, finite element analysis and GIS.
QuickGeometry Library v2 improves the documentation and adds 3D display. It is $199 and includes C source code, object code for MS-DOS, documentation, working example programs, one hour of telephone support, and a 30-day money-back guarantee.
For more information contact Building Block Software, PO Box 1373, Somerville, MA 02144 (617) 628-5217.
Arrowhead Software has released Aspirin, a C development toolkit with libraries to support forms, windows, time and date manipulation, text manipulations, database management (ISAM), and menus.
The package also includes a code generator, which provides facilities for adding, deleting, and modifying fields, text, lines and boxes. It also provides complete control over placement, attributes, and the extended character set.
The Programmer's Utility package contains programs to aid in the development and enhancement of programs with features such as text search and replace, C function finder, and print utilities. The special ClipCode disk, sent quarterly, provides source code for extending and enhancing the basic library.
Aspirin is available from Arrowhead Software for the introductory price of $250. All source code for the Aspirin libraries is included.
For more information, contact Arrowhead Software, 7500 W. Mississippi Suite 201, Lakewood, CO 80226 (303) 922-1300.
Zortech Inc. has announced its C + + v2.0 Developer's Edition for MS-DOS. The C + + Developer's Edition, fully compatible with the AT&T 2.0 specification, supports multiple inheritance and type safe linkage and has built-in support for EMS.
The Developer's Edition includes a C + + source level debugger, source code for the runtime library, and Zortech's C + + tools v2.0. Each of these components may be purchased separately as well.
Zortech C + + v2.0 is compatible with Microsoft Windows and its portability to other C environments (including Microsoft C) has been enhanced. Version 2.0 features a set of graphics classes and a TSR library that can make many applications resident through a simple function call.
Zortech's C + + Developer's Edition sells for $450. The compiler itself can be purchased separately for $199. The other components of the Developer's Edition, including the new debugger, the runtime library source code, and version 2.0 of C + + tools are available at $149 each. Updates to existing users start at $40.
Zortech has also released its OS/2 compiler upgrade, priced at $149.
For more information contact Zortech Inc., 1165 Massachusetts Ave., Arlington, MA 02174 (617) 646-6703.
MMC AD has released C Programmer's Toolbox/PC v2.0 for PC compatibles, C Programmer's Toolbox for Apple Macintosh Programmer's Workshop (MPW), and two stand-alone programming tools for the Apple Macintosh, McCPrint v2.0 and McClint v2.0.
The C Programmer's Toolbox/PC v2.0 is a set of 21 tools in two volumes. The Toolbox works with any PC compatible system that has MS-DOS v2.1 or later. A hard disk is highly recommended. The Toolbox is compatible with Microsoft C, Quick C, Turbo C and other PC C compilers. Volumes I and II retail for $99.95 each or $175 for both. For registered toolbox owners, the new release is $30 per volume or $50 for both.
The C Programmer's Toolbox/MPW is a set of 20 tools that work with MPW v3.0 or later. MPW C is not required. The Toolbox works with any C source code that is being developed by or supported through MPW C v2.x or v3.x, Lightspeed C/Think C, Aztec C, all PC C compilers, engineering workstation and UNIX C compilers. The Toolbox retails for $295.
McCPrint v2.0 is a C source code beautification/reformatting system that includes a source code formatting system, a multiple window editor and source code highlighting system. McCPrint works with a Macintosh System v4.2 or later (System v6.x is recommended) and at least 512 KB of memory. A hard disk is recommended, but not required. McCPrint runs as a stand-alone application and fully supports MultiFinder foreground and background processing. McCPrint is compatible with all C compilers. McCPrint is $59.95. An update is available for existing McCPrint customers for $25.
McCLint v2.0 is a C source code semantic checking system. McCLint works with a Macintosh system v4.2 or later (system v6.x is recommended) and at least 1 MB of memory. A hard disk and additional memory is highly recommended. McCLint runs as a stand-alone application and fully supports MultiFinder foreground and background processing. McCLint is $99.95. An update is available for existing McCLint customers for $25.
For more information contact MMC AD Systems, Box 360845, Milpitas, CA 95035 (408) 263-0781.
Lattice, Inc. has released v5.04 of its Lattice AmigaDOS C Compiler.
Version 5.04 of the Lattice C Compiler for AmigaDOS includes more than 50 enhancements to the compiler, libraries, codePRobe debugger, and utilities. A READ.ME file on the update disk describes the changes and installation procedure.
All registered users of the compiler received the upgrade automatically. For more information contact Lattice, Inc. at 2500 South Highland Ave., Lombard, IL 60148 (800) 444-4309.
AT&T and MIPS have signed an agreement to build a UNIX System V v4.0 Application Binary Interface for the MIPS RISC microprocessor.
An Application Binary Interface (ABI) specification tells software vendors how to write applications that will run in binary form — like today's PC applications — on machines from any number of vendors that use the same microprocessor architecture.
Under the agreement, the MIPS ABI will serve as the basis for trademarked UNIX System V software for the MIPS architecture.
AT&T will make the MIPS ABI specifications available to the industry. AT&T also said that the ABI specifications for the MIPS architecture will be compatible with other AT&T ABI specifications.
For more information contact MIPS Computer Systems, Inc., 928 Arques Ave., Sunnyvale, CA 94086 (408) 991-7736 or AT&T, 60 Columbia Turnpike, Morristown, NJ 07960 (201) 829-7212.
JYACC, Inc. has released Jterm, a terminal emulator package.
Jterm is equipped with a file transfer utility which offers ASCII, Xmodem, Kermit and Kermit Server protocols, and JYACC's own protocol, Jtran. Jtran incorporates a data compression system that reduces file transfer transmission time by fifty percent.
The Jterm emulation provides application users and developers extensive screen control and allows them to take full advantage of PC capabilities such as color display, function keys and the PC graphics character set.
Jterm provides the standard features of a terminal emulation package (direct and modem dialing, file transfer with errorchecking, initialization and script files, etc.) and DEC VT100, VT220 and TTY emulation modes.
For more information contact JYACC at 116 John St., New York, NY 10038 (212) 267-7722; FAX (212) 608-6753.
Marietta Systems has released the c_ndx relational database library and the c_wndw v2 library for Borland Turbo C, Lattice C, Microsoft C 5.x and Quick C. c_wndw v2 includes the c_ndx relational database library for dBase files, improvements in facility and performance, increased flexibility, and expanded manuals.
The c_wndw and c_ndx libraries are available in object library form for Borland Turbo C and Microsoft C compilers at a license fee of $95. Shipping and handling is $4.50 for US and Canada, and $11 for overseas customers. Source license agreements are available at $195 plus S&H. For more information contact Marietta Systems, Inc., PO Box 71506, Marietta, GA 30007 (404) 565-1560.