REALbasic 2005 for Macintosh Release 3 Ships; Improves 3D Graphics
Capability and Reliability; Helps Bring More Software to the Macintosh
AUSTIN, Texas, USA (September 13, 2005) -- REAL Software Inc.,
providers of
REALbasic, cross-platform that really works, announced today that
REALbasic
2005 for Macintosh Release 3 is shipping. REALbasic 2005 for
Macintosh is a
rapid application development (RAD) environment that enables
professional
and non-professional programmers alike to quickly create software for
the
Macintosh, and even Windows and Linux, by clicking a checkbox.
"REALbasic 2005 for Macintosh is a powerful, easy-to-use visual
development
environment that helps developers create software quickly, which
brings more
software to the Macintosh," stated Geoff Perlman, president and CEO
of REAL
Software. "REALbasic 2005 for Macintosh is also similar to Visual Basic,
which enables the over three million Visual Basic developers around the
world to leverage their skills to create great software for the
Macintosh.
These developers gain an additional benefit as well -- their software
runs
on Windows and Linux -- because REALbasic is cross-platform that really
works."
REALbasic 2005 for Macintosh Release 3 incorporates new features and
functionality for improving developer productivity and product
reliability,
including:
- New 3D graphics capabilities enable graphics, charts, images and
models to
be generated without the use of third party software
- Over 100 reliability issues resolved since REALbasic for Macintosh was
released less than 90 days ago.
"This release of REALbasic 2005 for Macintosh is a major advancement for
creating real-time 3D graphic applications," said Joe Nastasi,
president of
Pyramid Design, a software firm that specializes in REALbasic
consultation
and development. "Our simulator products, A-OK! The Wings of Mercury
and the
new Spacecraft Simulation System rely very heavily on 3D graphics, so
this
new version of REALbasic 2005 is making it much easier and faster for
us to
add more realism and sophisticated effects to the applications."
Pricing and Availability
REALbasic 2005 for Macintosh Standard Edition starts at $99.95 while
REALbasic 2005 for Macintosh Professional Edition is offered at a
$399.95
for a limited time; list price is $499.95. All REALbasic 2005 for
Macintosh
licenses include six months of updates. REALbasic 2005 for Macintosh
upgrades include 12 months of updates. REALbasic 2005 for Macintosh is
available now and can be downloaded directly from REAL Software at
www.realsoftware.com/download.
About REAL Software
REAL Software provides REALbasic 2005, Cross-Platform That Really
Works, for
people who want to create and deliver cross-platform software for
Macintosh,
Windows and Linux. REALbasic is highly compatible with Visual Basic and
includes a utility to help migrate Visual Basic applications cross-
platform
to Macintosh and Linux. REAL Software releases new versions of
REALbasic in
a rapid release model <www.realsoftware.com/rapidrelease> to get new
features and software updates into the hands of developers quickly. REAL
Software was founded in 1996 and is based in Austin, Texas. For more
information visit www.realsoftware.com or call 512.328.7325.
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Software cube logo are registered trademarks of REAL Software, Inc. All
other names mentioned are trademarks or registered trademarks of their
respective holders in the United States and other countries.
Contact:
Gwen Palmer
REAL Software, Inc.
gwen at realsoftware dot com
(512) 328-7325 x712 (office)
(512) 775-1346 (mobile)
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