Metrowerks Shipping CodeWarrior Professional 2, Software Development Tools for Windows 95, Windows NT, and Mac OS
AUSTIN, Texas — October 27, 1997 — Metrowerks Inc. (NASDAQ: MTWKF, TSE/ME:MWK) announces the release of CodeWarrior Professional 2, the second release of CodeWarrior that combines Windows(R)-hosted and Mac(R)-hosted desktop tools into a single unified software development package.
CodeWarrior Professional 2 is shipping with IDE 2.1, the newest version of Metrowerks award-winning integrated development environment that includes Java tools that are fully compliant with Java 1.1.
"Our commitment to providing our customers with the most useful set of software tools on the market means we work constantly to improve what we feel is already the most flexible and cost effective all-in-one software development environment on the market," said Jean Belanger, chairman and chief executive officer, Metrowerks.
CodeWarrior IDE 2.1 Among the many new improvements, the CodeWarrior IDE 2.1 features:
– project files that are interchangeable between Windows and Mac
– the ability to compare two source files, see the differences graphically, and merge changes
– version 2.0 of Metrowerks' C/C++ compiler, which supports namespaces and has improved template support
– a "current target" column in the project window that:
– shows the programmer whether a file belongs to the current target, and
– lets the programmer easily add or remove any file from the current target
– a code browser that works across targets and subprojects
– subproject caching that speeds multi-project builds and supports browsing across subprojects
This powerful IDE combines a sophisticated project manager, source-code editor, and multi-language code browser together with advanced, highly optimizing compilers and linkers, and it supports development for a variety of target processors and operating systems, using plug-in compilers and linkers from third-party vendors and other CodeWarrior products.
CodeWarrior Professional 2, like all CodeWarrior products, also features the CodeWarrior two-machine source-level debugger which plugs seamlessly into the IDE. The Windows 95/NT(R) hosted version also features support for debugging Java in Internet Explorer 4.0.
CodeWarrior Professional 2 Java Support CodeWarrior Professional 2 supports Java software application development and is fully compliant with JDK 1.1. The full suite of Java tools includes a fast Java compiler and linker, and assembler, all integrated into both the Windows 95/NT toolset and the Mac OS toolset.
For PowerPC and 68K platforms, CodeWarrior Professional 2 also includes the Metrowerks high performance Java Just-In-Time (JIT) compiler.
Pricing and Availability CodeWarrior Professional 2 begins shipping the week of Oct. 27, 1997, priced at US$ 449, and is available from Metrowerks, Programmer's Paradise, and other Metrowerks authorized resellers. Renewals will be offered at US$ 299. Academic pricing is US$ 119. All purchases include one free product update and technical support for a year from Metrowerks.
Site license pricing is also available by contacting Metrowerks at 800/377-5416, or by sending a request to: [email protected]. For pricing and availability outside the USA, contact a local international distributor or call 512/873-4700.
About Metrowerks Founded in 1985, Metrowerks develops, markets and supports a complete line of programming tools, product name CodeWarrior, used for software development for a number of operating systems and microprocessors.
Intended for use on desktop computers or embedded systems, these operating systems include Mac OS, Windows 95, Windows NT, PlayStation(TM) OS, BeOS(TM), Palm(TM) OS, OS-9, with announced support for Windows CE.
Target processors include 68K, PowerPC(TM), x86, and MIPS(R) microprocessors, with support for the NEC VR/V8xx, ARM, and Hitachi SuperH families of microprocessors to be added in 1998. The cross-platform compilers support C, C++, Java, and Object Pascal, and allow programmers to build applications from one unique Integrated Development Environment (IDE).
Metrowerks' CodeWarrior products are used by more than 100,000 registered users in 75 countries. For more information, please visit the Metrowerks web site at http://www.metrowerks.com .
NOTE TO EDITORS: Metrowerks, the Metrowerks logo and CodeWarrior are registered trademarks of Metrowerks Inc. All other company and product names may be registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective companies/holders, and are hereby recognized.
Statements in this press release are forward looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, including successful and timely development of the product and customer acceptance of the product.
CONTACT:
Metrowerks Inc., Austin
Gordy Davies, 512/873-4797
[email protected]
or
Maria Krinsky, 512/873-4719
[email protected]