Metrowerks to Enter Fast-Growing Asia Market With New Asian Edition of Codewarrior 7
AUSTIN, Texas — September 13, 1995 — Metrowerks Inc. announced today the release of Asian editions of the CodeWarrior(TM) family of Mac(TM)OS-hosted development tools which have been localized in traditional and simplified Chinese, and Korean. This new Asian edition is in addition to the company's existing Kanji edition sold exclusively in Japan since January, 1995.
In addition to localizing the CodeWarrior software and CD-ROM guide, Metrowerks also announced full multi-byte character support in comments and strings with CodeWarrior 7.
CodeWarrior is Metrowerks' family of software development tools for programming in C, C++, and Object Pascal languages on Mac OS-compatible computers for the Mac OS, Magic Cap(TM), and Windows(TM) platforms. Each of the CodeWarrior products, Gold, Bronze, Academic and the Programming Starter Kit, are available in an Asian edition.
The products are fully localized with the following items: C/C++ Integrated Development Environment (IDE) for 680×0 Macintosh(R), Power Mac(TM), and Windows development; Pascal IDE for 680×0 Mac and Power Mac development; debuggers for Macintosh and Power Macintosh; balloon help; preferences; error messages and warnings; and the 70 page QuickStart Guide.
Today, software development is a global business, CodeWarrior is used in over 60 countries around the world, said Greg Galanos, President and CEO of Metrowerks. Many developers prefer to use localized programming tools. Metrowerks is committed to making software development fast and accessible to our global client base."
"Great programmers come from all parts of the world. Increasingly, companies have international operations and international customers. Macintosh development tools must address these global needs," said Peter Christy, senior director, Developer Products Group, Apple Computer, Inc. "By localizing CodeWarrior 7 Gold to meet the needs of key markets worldwide, Metrowerks continues to demonstrate world-class leadership in software development tools." Pricing and Availability
The CodeWarrior 7 Gold subscription package has a retail price of US$ 399 and includes 2 additional CD-ROM releases in January, 1996 and May, 1996. The CodeWarrior 7 Bronze subscription for 680×0 development is US$ 149 and includes 2 additional CD- ROM releases in January, 1996 and May, 1996. The CodeWarrior 7 Academic subscription package is US$ 99 and includes 2 additional CD-ROM releases in January, 1996 and May, 1996. CodeWarrior Academic requires proof of academic affiliation. The CodeWarrior Programming Starter Kit is US$ 79. The products are available from Metrowerks and its authorized resellers. (Prices will vary by country.) Kanji language versions of CodeWarrior 7 Gold, Bronze, and Academic are available exclusively from B.U.G. Inc., Metrowerks' Japanese distributor.
Founded in 1985, Metrowerks develops, markets and supports a complete line of Macintosh OS-hosted computer language products for building Mac OS, Magic Cap OS, Windows 95 and Windows NT applications. Metrowerks CodeWarrior software products have quickly become the industry standard for Mac OS-hosted development tools with over 25,000 registered users in 60 countries. Metrowerks has offices in the United States and Canada. Additional information on Metrowerks is available on the Internet at http://www.metrowerks.com, by sending email to [email protected] or by calling 512/305-0400.
Metrowerks and the Metrowerks logo are registered trademarks of Metrowerks, Inc. CodeWarrior is a trademark of Metrowerks, Inc. Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. Mac OS and Power Macintosh are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT and Windows 95 are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corp. in the United States and/or other countries. Magic Cap is a trademark of General Magic, Inc. All other companies and products may be trademarks of their respective holdings and are hereby recognized.
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