Metrowerks to Ship CodeWarrior Professional 3, the Latest Version of Software Development Tools for Windows 95, Windows NT, and Mac OS
AUSTIN, Texas — March 23, 1998 — Metrowerks Inc. (NASDAQ:MTWKF) (TSE/ME:MWK) announced today the company will, in the last week of March, begin shipping CodeWarrior Professional 3, the latest release of CodeWarrior software development tools that combines Windows-hosted and Mac-hosted desktop tools into a single unified package. CodeWarrior Professional 3 includes IDE 3.0, the latest version of Metrowerks' award winning integrated development environment, which includes a fully integrated debugger and a new Java-to-native compiler. The new IDE also allows programmers to take advantage of both the Intel MMX(TM) and AMD-3D(TM) instruction sets.
New CodeWarrior Integrated Debugger
The new integrated debugger supports x86, PowerPC(TM), 68K, and Java, and is seamlessly integrated into the IDE. Benefits for developers using an integrated debugger include:
— No switching back and forth between debugger and IDE
— Reduced memory usage by not having to run separate IDE and debugger applications
— All the powerful editing and project management tools in the IDE are available to the programmer during debug.
For example, one can step through each line of code and set breakpoints directly in the editor during debug instead of having to run a separate debugger. These advantages add up to improved project management and reduced time-to-market with the finished product.
CodeWarrior Support for MMX and AMD-3D Technology
CodeWarrior Professional 3 now supports inline assembly for the MMX and AMD-3D Technology instruction sets and supports optimization and code generation for the MMX, K6, and AMD K6-3D instruction sets. Available on Windows-hosted tools only, CodeWarrior support for MMX and AMD-3D Technology is particularly advantageous for programmers, such as game developers, who are writing applications for a consumer market that demands outstanding graphics and multimedia capabilities.
Enhanced Java Development
CodeWarrior Professional 3 includes significant improvements and additions to the Java tools that are designed to bring Java into the mainstream of language development. These tools include: — Java-to-native pre-release compiler plugins for x86 and PowerPC targets. This compiler will compile Java source code and produce the equivalent target executable. This means programmers can now use Java as a natively executed programming language just like C, enabling their applications to run at performance levels similar to other native applications. — The new JavaDoc postlinker makes use of information generated during the compiler's parsing phase to generate the HTML documentation instead or requiring the JavaDoc linker to regenerate the information itself.
"We are very excited about the release of CodeWarrior Professional 3, which has been tuned to meet the needs of Java developers as well as games and multimedia developers," said Jean Belanger, chairman and chief executive officer, Metrowerks. "But, the technical achievements are only part of the CodeWarrior Professional 3 package. Add to that strong customer relations and fast, informative technical support, and you have a complete software development package with the features and services developers want." Additional improvements in CodeWarrior Professional 3 include: compare folder capability, allowing programmers to compare multiple files simultaneously; support for Visual SourceSafe 5.0 and its API (for Windows), allowing developers to check-in and check-out files without the need to run Visual SourceSafe as a separate application; and Window Console I/O capabilities, allowing the programmer to send output to a Window Console, save in ASCII text format, and print.
Pricing and Availability
CodeWarrior Professional 3 begins shipping in the last week of March, 1998, priced at US$ 449, and is available from Metrowerks and Metrowerks authorized resellers. Academic pricing is US$ 119. All purchases include one free 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 CodeWarrior software development solutions for a number of operating systems targeting the most popular microprocessors. Intended for use for embedded systems or desktop computers, the cross-platform compilers support C, C++, Java, and 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 www.metrowerks.com.
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.
Gordon Davies, 512/873-4797
[email protected]
http://www.metrowerks.com