by Sunsoft Workshop Available On X86 Platform
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.--March 14, 1995--SunSoft, Inc. today SunSoft WorkShop delivers the tools used by individuals and teams of "Using the new version of the SunSoft WorkShop for C++, we were able to A Complete Suite of C and C++ Development Tools The SunSoft WorkShop for C++ for Solaris x86 is a complete software o ProWorks(tm) 3.0--individual productivity tools, including support o ProWorks/iMPact(tm) 1.0--multithreaded development tools that o ProCompiler(tm) C++ 4.0--a state-of-the-art native C++ language o ProCompiler C 3.0--an ANSI-standard C language system that o ProWorks/TeamWare 1.0--code management tools to boost the Multithreading for x86 Delivers Higher Levels of Performance One of the key new features of SunSoft WorkShop for C++ is Multithreading is particularly beneficial in client-server applications SunSoft WorkShop--Proven Technology and an Industry Favorite SunSoft WorkShop offers more functionality than any other development Introductory Pricing and Upgrades Two introductory pricing programs make SunSoft WorkShop especially o Developer Pak Bundle--From April 1, 1995 until June 30, 1995 o Trade Up to SunSoft WorkShop--From April 1, 1995 until June 30, Pricing and Availability SunSoft WorkShop for C++ for the Solaris x86 operating environment is ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
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announced that SunSoft WorkShop(tm), its award-winning software
development product suite, is now available for the x86 and
Pentium(tm) platforms. SunSoft WorkShop for C++ version 1.1 for
the Solaris (R) x86 operating environment provides developers with
the tools necessary to create today's mission-critical, enterprise
applications including a state-of-the-art native C++ language system
that tracks the latest C++ language definition and the first toolset for
the development of multiprocessing/multithreaded applications for
the Solaris x86 platform. SunSoft today also unveiled an introductory
pricing and upgrade promotion for this new release of the SunSoft
WorkShop.
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developers on a daily basis in a single cohesive, cost-effective package.
Designed for enterprise developers who need to develop and deploy on a
variety of platforms, SunSoft WorkShop supports heterogeneous
multiplatform development and is available on popular COSE-compliant
platforms, including Solaris for SPARC (R) and x86, Novell (R) UnixWare
(tm), and Hewlett-Packard HP-UX (R).
port a large C++ application from SPARC to x86 in one week -- a very
short time period for the large amount of code involved," said Benson
Margulies, manager of platform operations at Object Design, Inc. "And the
port itself was one of the smoothest I've ever experienced."
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development product suite with the same look, feel and functionality as the
popular SPARC version and is one-hundred percent source
code-compatible. The SunSoft WorkShop product suite includes:
for rapid compile/edit/debug turnaround and on-demand runtime
error detection.
enable dramatic increases in performance for mission-critical
applications.
system that reduces compilation time as much as 300 percent.
ProCompiler C++ tracks the latest C++ language definition,
including support for templates and exceptions.
increases application performance by as much as 15 percent
compared with previous versions. ProCompiler language systems
support code optimizations for the Pentium processor.
productivity of development teams, reducing project schedule and
risk.
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ProWorks/iMPact(tm) 1.0, a powerful tool that enables developers to boost
their application's performance by using the full multithreaded (MT) power
of Solaris for x86. With ProWorks/iMPact developers will be able to view,
set breakpoints and navigate parallel executions of code within the same
application. ProWorks/iMPact supports multithreading of applications
written in C or C++.
where, for example, it is necessary to support simultaneous, multiple
database queries to the same or distributed databases.
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environment on the market today. It won UNIX Review's "Outstanding
Product" award for 1994 and emerged as the number one C++ development
solution in Advanced Systems' December 1994 review. The environment
addresses the needs of developers who deliver high-quality,
high-performance applications on tight schedules.
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attractive to new and existing x86 developers. These limited time offers are:
developers can purchase the x86 version of SunSoft WorkShop for
C++ bundled with Solaris 2.4 for x86 for only $695. This price
reflects a savings of more than 75 percent compared with buying
these products separately.
1995 users of prior versions of ProWorks or ProCompiler products
for Solaris x86 can "trade up" to the new version of SunSoft
WorkShop for C++ for only U.S. $495.
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available this month through SunSoft's authorized resellers worldwide.
Beyond the special promotional pricing programs available through June 30,
1995, suggested retail list price is U.S. $1,995 for single-user licenses.
Multiple quantity and volume licensing packages and complete upgrade
programs are available. SunSoft WorkShop is also available for SPARC (R)
systems running the Solaris 1 and Solaris 2 operating environments, Novell
UnixWare 1.1, and is currently available in early access for
Hewlett-Packard HP-UX systems. For more information on SunSoft
WorkShop, special promotional pricing programs, or a free "Try and Buy"
30-day evaluation CD call 1-800-SUNSOFT, prompt 1. In Europe and
Asia, contact the local SunSoft sales offices. Look for information on the
worldwide web at
http://www.sun.com/sunsoft/Products/Developer-products
SunFlash - A Full-Text On Demand Newsletter for Users of Sun Computers
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design, market, sell and support the industry's highest-quality software
environment for enabling businesses to gain a competitive advantage
through information systems. The products are licensed by SunSoft and
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