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May 13

[MD1]BBEdit 4.0

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Bare Bones Software, Inc. P.O. Box 1048 Bedford, MA 01730-1048 http://www.barebones.com Contact: Allan Rousselle, VP Sales & Marketing 617/676-0650 sales@barebones.com May 13, 1996 BARE BONES SOFTWARE UPGRADES BBEDIT -- NOW WIRED FOR COLOR. Natick, MA -- Bare Bones Software, Inc. today announced the release of version 4.0 of "BBEdit," their popular and critically acclaimed text editor for Mac(TM) OS-compatible systems. This new version includes significant enhancements to its feature set and capabilities. *Syntax Coloring for Easier Reading* With the release of version 4.0, users can have BBEdit automatically color keywords to make source code and HTML documents easier to read. Users can specify which colors BBEdit uses to highlight language keywords, comments, string constants, and HTML tags. BBEdit offers syntax coloring for all of its supported languages, now including Java as well as C, C++, Object Pascal, Rez, 68K assembler, Fortran, Tcl,...

May 13

[MD1]SoftPolish 1.2

For Immediate Release Bare Bones Software, Inc. P.O. Box 1048 Bedford, MA 01730-1048 http://www.barebones.com Contact: Allan Rousselle, VP Sales & Marketing 617/676-0650 sales@barebones.com May 13, 1996 BARE BONES SOFTWARE ANNOUNCES SOFTPOLISH -- THE ESSENTIAL TOOL FOR SOFTWARE QUALITY. Natick, MA -- Bare Bones Software, Inc. today announced the release of its first version of "SoftPolish," the essential tool for software quality assurance on the Macintosh(R). This new version includes several improvements over the product formerly published by Language Systems Corp. *About SoftPolish* SoftPolish checks elements of the Macintosh user interface that are contained in resources and identifies potential problems. SoftPolish can help developers identify inconsistencies with Apple's user interface guidelines, misspelled words, missing resources, and other mistakes. In addition, SoftPolish provides tools to put the finishing touches on software distribution packages prior...

May 13

[MD1] PR: Willows Extends Twin API

WILLOWS EXTENDS TWIN APIW TO MACINTOSH DEVELOPERS TWIN APIW for Macintosh Available in Developer Release 1 Version for Cross-Platform Windows to Macintosh Development San Jose, CA -- May 13, 1996 -- Apple World Wide Developers Conference -- Willows Software, Inc. today announced the availability of the Developer Release 1 (DR1) version of TWIN APIW for the Macintosh. Designed to create a simplified migration path from Windows applications to other platforms, TWIN APIW allows developers to write to the familiar Windows Application Programming Interface (API) and deploy on other desktop platforms with one development effort. The DR1 version for the Macintosh signifies availability of the first non-proprietary Windows to Macintosh [development] porting tool kit. "TWIN APIW for the Macintosh gives developers an early view of technology that will allow them to develop Windows applications for the Mac OS," said Rob Farnum, president of Willows Software, Inc. "Macintosh developers...

May 13

[MD1] PR: StuffIt InstallerMaker

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Aladdin Systems Ships Major Upgrade of StuffIt InstallerMaker Watsonville, CA (May 13, 1996) - Aladdin Systems, Inc. today announced StuffIt InstallerMaker(tm) 3.0, a major upgrade to the Macintosh benchmark installation product. Used by software developers, MIS directors, and network administrators to create custom installers, InstallerMaker reduces distribution costs and makes installation fast and easy for end users. StuffIt InstallerMaker 3.0 is easy-to-use because it is built on a point and click interface, which requires no programming time. Some of the significant enhancements of StuffIt InstallerMaker 3.0 include better compression, improved scripting and recording capabilities, built-in resource compression, built-in updater, and uninstall function, among other features. "StuffIt InstallerMaker 3.0 represents the new generation in installation technology that Aladdin will continue to build upon in the future. Aladdin has invested significant time in...

May 12

[MD1]Introducing Developer Depot

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Neil Ticktin DevDepot 805-494-9797 marketing@devdepot.com Xplain launches DevDepot Westlake Village, CA -- May 12, 1996 -- Xplain Corporation, publisher of MacTech(tm) Magazine, is proud to announce the launch of DevDepot(tm) -- a new concept in mail order targeted towards developers and programmers in the Macintosh community. DevDepot comprises two complementary units: An extensive, full color catalog (also included at the back of MacTech Magazine) updated monthly, and a dedicated world wide web site (http://www.devdepot.com). Designed to provide the convenience of online automated shopping with the traditional feel of good old-fashioned catalog browsing, DevDepot will also feature: * a new 800 number (800-MACDEV-1) for US and Canadian customers * customer satisfaction guaranteed * lowest price guaranteed * world renowned customer service Developers and programmers will enjoy the vast selection of software, books, CD-ROMs and more...

May 11

[MD1]Introducing MacDev-1

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Neil Ticktin MacTech Magazine 805-494-9797 marketing@mactech.com MacTech launches MacDev-1 Westlake Village, CA -- May 11, 1996 -- Xplain Corporation, publisher of MacTech(tm) Magazine, is proud to announce the launch of MacDev-1(tm) -- a new list server aimed squarely at the Mac(tm) OS Developer Community. MacDev-1 is a news and information list server with a focused charter. Sponsored by MacTech Magazine and DevDepot(tm), MacDev-1 will be the source of news, information, and occasionally special offers specifically for the Mac OS programmer and developer community. The charter of the MacDev-1 list is to make Mac developers more aware of available resources, and to provide an efficient channel through which Mac development tools vendors can spread the word about new product releases. To further this charter, list is open to press, developers, industry figures, and the general public. The list will be moderated by MacTech Magazine, through a newly...

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