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[The following combines two information files from Borland
International regarding the newly released Borland C++ for OS/2 product. A copy
of this information is being sent as an automated reply to e-mail sent
to the Internet address bcos2-info@borland.com. Other Internet e-mail
addresses at Borland include:
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can handle any non-technical problem or request. Due to restrictions
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can provide information regarding academic discount programs to
students, teachers, or people otherwise affiliated with educational
institutions within the United States. They prefer that people wishing
information first contact the Borland Authorized Educational Reseller
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Borland QA. It is not a place to get help or verification of problems,
but it is a way of making sure that we know about a problem so it can
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any questions regarding Borland products, requests for technical
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BORLAND C++ for OS/2
Press Release
________________________________
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:
Cathy Caplener
Borland International, Inc.
(408) 439-4825
Susan Nicolls
Borland International, Inc.
(408) 439-4833
BORLAND INTRODUCES BORLAND C++ FOR OS/2
Award-Winning Compiler Delivers Power of 32 Bit Computing
SCOTTS VALLEY, Calif. --February 25, 1993 -- Borland International, Inc.
(NASDAQ:BORL) today introduced Borland C++ for OS/2, an object-oriented
development tool for developing 32-bit, OS/2 applications. Borland C++ is
Borland's fourth generation compiler that provides professional users with a
standard-setting compiler and tools for building quick and powerful C and C++
applications.
"Borland rounds out its cross platform strategy by providing developers with
our fourth generation, award-winning C++ compiler on the Presentation
Manager environment, " said Paul Gross, director of product development
for Borland International. "Borland C++ for OS/2 is a significant product
that solidifies Borland's leadership in object-oriented programming and
demonstrates Borland's commitment to bringing the best development tools to a
wide range of environments and operating systems."
"Borland C++ for OS/2 will enable developers to create next-generation
software for enterprise-wide computing in the 90s," said John Soyring,
director of software development programs for IBM's personal software
products. "By combining a powerful operating system with Borland's
standard-setting compiler, Borland and IBM are providing a winning solution
for developers who require a professional, 32-bit development system."
Borland C++ for OS/2 offers all of the tools necessary to develop OS/2 2.0
applications using C or C++. Borland C++ for OS/2 shares a common heritage
with Borland C++ 3.1 by including a number of powerful features such as a
graphical user interface (GUI) based integrated development environment
(IDE), global optimization, support for C++ 3.0, object-oriented debugging,
precompiled headers, the ability to transfer to user-defined programs and
tools, and smart project management.
Borland C++ for OS/2 Features & Benefits
32-bit Borland C++ - Borland C++ for OS/2 runs under OS/2 host systems and
creates 32-bit applications for OS/2 2.0. This allows developers to
create OS/2 executables, libraries, and DLLs, as well as text-mode
programs and Presentation Manager applications. The Borland C++ compiler
produces 32-bit object code, supports development of multithreaded
applications and mixed-mode programming in OS/2 (16-bit calls from within
32-bit executables), and supports the OS/2 calling conventions.
Integrated GUI Debugging --- With full-featured, integrated GUI debugging,
developers can debug applications under Presentation Manager without
leaving the development environment. This facility also permits developers
to catch many of their bugs earlier, resulting in higher productivity.
The same debugging features are also available directly in the IDE, with
Borland's integrated GUI debugger.
Presentation Manager Hosted Environment -- Borland C++'s productivity-
enhancing, graphical IDE runs as a Presentation Manager application,
enabling the developer to edit, debug, and then run the application all
from within Presentation Manager. With a new Project Notebook organizer,
and other features such as a SpeedBar, integrated debugging, and color
syntax highlighting, developers can manage complex projects quickly and
easily.
C and C++ -- With Borland C++ , the world's standard compiler, developers
can tap the full power of OS/2 while programming in C or C++. Borland C++
for OS/2 is compatible with AT&T C++ and ANSI C language standards, giving
users the full benefits of using a compiler that meets the standard
requirements of professional programmers.
Global Optimization -- With this state-of-the-art Borland C++ feature,
global optimization enables programmers to optimize their code to run
faster by using a broad range of optimizations to maximize speed of
execution, minimize program size or both. With global optimization there
is no reason for the programmer to sacrafice speed of development for
fast code.
Resource Workshop for OS/2 -- Borland's resource editing tool enables
developers to visually design and modify OS/2 resources, such as bitmaps,
icons, dialogs, strings and menus.
Background Compilation --- Since the IDE in Borland C++ for OS/2 takes
advantage of the multithread capability of OS/2, and permits compilation
of source files in the background, the developer is able to perform other
activities such as editing without having to wait for the compilation to
finish.
GUI Source-Level Debugger -- With the Turbo Debugger GX, users have maximum
flexibility to debug a wide range of applications in a convenient
environment with a graphical, source-level solution for debugging
applications running on OS/2 host systems.
On-Line IPF and Documentation -- With on-line documentation, users
conveniently get information and help for all components of Borland C++
for OS/2. Information is also available for the OS/2 and Presentation
Manager API using IBM's Information Presentation Facility (IPF) format.
Borland C++ for OS/2 also offers a command-line compiler and linker, import
library tools, run time libraries, numerous Presentation Manager sample
programs and an object-oriented 32-bit assembler. No separate Software
Development Kit (SDK) is required.
Borland C++ for OS/2 is built on IBM's advanced 32-bit operating system,
OS/2 2.0. Currently OS/2 2.0 provides the broadest selection of
applications in the industry, allowing users to tap the more than 30,000
DOS, Windows, and 32-bit OS/2 applications currently available.
Hardware and Software Requirements
Borland C++ for OS/2 is available for the IBM or Compaq family of 386-based
or higher personal computers and 100% compatibles with 4Mb of memory (8Mb
recommended). Requires OS/2 2.0 (installation of OS/2 service packs, such
as Service Pack XR06055, is recommended). Hard disk is also required.
Pricing and Availability
As part of a special 90-day promotion, Borland C++ for OS/2 will be available
for $149.95. The regular suggested retail price of Borland C++ for OS/2 is
$495.00. All suggested retail prices are in U.S. dollars and apply only to
the United States. Borland C++ for OS/2 is scheduled to be available through
Borland and authorized Borland resellers after March 1, 1993.
For millions of software end users worldwide, Borland International, Inc. is
the leader in application development software. A pioneer in the use of
object-oriented technology, Borland is committed to offering the world's
best database management, programming languages, development tools,
spreadshhets and applications software. Borland's products include dBASE,
Paradox, InterBase, Quattro Pro, ObjectVision, Borland C++ and Borland Pascal
with Objects. Founded in 1983 by Philippe Kahn, Borland is headquartered in
Scotts Valley, California.
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BORLAND C++ for OS/2
Questions and Answers
________________________________
Here are some commonly asked questions about OS/2 with answers.
Q. What new features does Borland C++ for OS/2 provide?
A. Borland C++ for OS/2 includes all of the features necessary to create
Presentation Manager and OS/2 applications. The major features are:
32-bit optimizing compiler -- Borland C++ for OS/2 runs under OS/2
host systems and creates 32-bit applications for OS/2 2.0. The
compiler produces 32-bit object code, supports development of
multithreaded applications and mixed-mode programming in OS/2
(16-bit calls from within 32-bit executables), and supports the
OS/2 calling conventions.
Integrated and standalone graphical Turbo Debugger -- Turbo Debugger GX
offers users a graphical, source-level solution for debugging
applications running on OS/2 host systems. Developers can debug
single and multithread OS/2 and PM applications. The debugger
offers programmers the maximum flexibility to debug a wide range of
applications in a very convenient environment.
Presentation Manager-hosted IDE -- Borland C++ for OS/2 features
Borland's productivity enhancing integrated development environment
(IDE), which runs as a Presentation Manager application. The GUI
development environment integrates features such as a SpeedBar,
integrated debugging, pull-down menus, color syntax highlighting,
multiple-edit windows, and setting notebooks that greatly increase
productivity by making it easy to edit, compile and debug a program.
Background Compilation -- The IDE takes advantage of the multithread
capability of OS/2 and permits compilation of source files in the
background, allowing the developer to perform other activities such
as editing, without having to wait for the compilation to finish.
Global Optimization -- The compiler in Borland C++ for OS/2 offers
programmers state-of-the-art global optimizations to create fast and
tight code for 386 and 486 processors.
Resource Workshop for OS/2 -- Makes it easy to design and modify OS/2
resources, such as bitmaps, icons, dialogs, strings and menus.
Q. Is Borland C++ for OS/2 a complete set of tools for OS/2?
A. Yes. Borland C++ for OS/2 provides a complete toolset for building OS/2
2.0 applications, including a compiler, debugger, assembler, resource
editor and resource compiler. Developers will get everything they need
to develop OS/2 2.0 applications in C or C++.
Q. What version of C++ does Borland C++ for OS/2 support?
A. Borland C++ for OS/2 supports the C++ language implemented in AT&T's
cfront 3.0. This includes nested classes and templates.
Q. Does that mean Borland C++ for OS/2 is a port of AT&T's cfront?
A. No. The compiler in Borland C++ for OS/2 is a native-code compiler
built for OS/2. AT&T's cfront is a translator that converts C++ code to
C, and requires a C compiler for further processing.
Q. Does Borland C++ for OS/2 include Turbo Debugger?
A. Yes. Borland C++ for OS/2 includes both an integrated debugger in the
Integrated Development Environment (IDE), as well as a standalone Turbo
Debugger. This is a graphical debugger that provides ease of use and
offers high productivity, and includes support for debugging
multithreaded applications.
Q. Does Borland C++ for OS/2 come with class libraries?
A. Yes. Borland C++ for OS/2 comes with both ordinary and template-based
sets of container class libraries. The product also comes with the
class libraries specified in the AT&T C++ 2.1 specification for streams
and complex numbers.
Q. Will Borland C++ for OS/2 include ObjectWindows?
A. Borland is committed to the 32-bit future. As part of Borland C++ for
Win32, we are creating a 32-bit version of ObjectWindows. ObjectWindows
for OS/2 will follow the OWL/32 release.
Q. Does Borland C++ for OS/2 support exceptions?
A. Borland C++ for OS/2 does not support exceptions. It does, however,
offer the ability to watch OS/2 operating system exception messages.
Turbo Debugger GX also allows developers to set breakpoints on operating
system exceptions.
Q. Does Borland C++ for OS/2 support OS/2 1.x?
A. No. Borland C++ for OS/2 targets OS/2 2.0.
Q. Does Borland plan to support upcoming versions of OS/2? Will there be
other versions of Borland C++ for OS/2?
A. Yes. Borland is committed to OS/2.
Q. Will code developed for OS/2 1.x be compatible with Borland C++ for OS/2?
A. Borland C++ for OS/2 can call 16-bit DLLs.
Q. Does Borland C++ for OS/2 support Borland Custom Controls?
A. No. This release of the product does not support Borland Custom Controls.
Q. Does Borland C++ for OS/2 include a profiler?
A. No. This release of the product does not include a profiler.
Q. Can Windows resources be easily ported to OS/2?
A. There are third party tools, such as ResourceShield from Stirling, that
make this easier.
Q. Does the compiler have a built-in assembler?
A. The compiler in Borland C++ for OS/2 does not have a built-in assembler.
However, the product does come with a complete 32-bit Turbo Assembler that
will handle the needs of developers who insert inline assembler
instructions in their C or C++ code.
Q. Is there an OS/2 version of Turbo Vision available?
A. No. There is no OS/2 version of Turbo Vision available.
Q. Why did Borland decide to do a C++ compiler for OS/2?
Isn't support for OS/2 a new direction for Borland?
A. Our position has always been a commitment to DOS, Windows and OS/2.
Borland actually shipped the first bundled Presentation Manager
application, Sidekick for PM, and has years of experience in OS/2
development. In addition, our customers have told us they want our
languages and tools on OS/2, and we already have ObjectVision and the
Brief editor available for OS/2.
Q. Will I be able to create and compile help information for my programs?
A. Yes, users of Borland C++ for OS/2 will be able to create programs with
help. Borland is committed to providing developers everything they need
to create OS/2 applications.
Q. What is a global optimizer?
A. An optimizer takes code produced by a compiler and makes it run faster,
or take up less space. Some optimizers are called 'Local' because their
effect is limited to a single block of code. 'Global' optimizations
affect entire modules, resulting in better overall performance.
Q. What is object-oriented assembler?
A. The addition of object-oriented data structures gives Turbo Assembler the
ability to use objects in programs while retaining the speed and
flexibility of assembler.
Q. Why did Borland add OOP extensions to Turbo Assembler?
A. Assembly-language programmers have always sought ways to make their work
easier with extensions such as macros and directives. Object-oriented
features allow data structures to be encapsulated and inherited. This
removes dependencies that hinder maintenance, saves work, and in general
makes assembly-language programming more effective.
Q. Is the Runtime Library Source Code Available?
A. Yes. The Runtime Library Source Code is available from Borland for $49.95.
Q. What types of applications does Borland C++ for OS/2 allow you to write?
A. Developers using Borland C++ for OS/2 can target Presentation Manager
and OS/2 executables, OS/2 DLLs and libraries, as well as text-mode
applications.
Q. Can I use Borland C++ from IBM's Workframe/2?
A. Yes. Borland C++ for OS/2 comes with a complete set of command line
tools, as well as the requisite DLLs and language profile to be able to
work with the Workframe.
Q. Does Borland C++ for OS/2 target DOS or Windows?
A. No. Borland C++ for OS/2 targets OS/2 2.0 only.
Q. Are command-line tools included in Borland C++ for OS/2?
A. Yes. A complete set of command-line tools are included with the package.
Q. What is the price for Borland C++ for OS/2?
A. For a limited time, Borland C++ for OS/2 will be available to all
customers for a suggested retail price of $149.95. This offer will
elapse after 90 days. Thereafter, the price will be $495.
Q. What is the upgrade pricing for current Borland C++ users?
A. Current users of Borland C++ may upgrade to Borland C++ for OS/2 for
$149.95.
Q. When will Borland C++ for OS/2 ship?
A. Borland C++ for OS/2 will ship in March 1993. The product will be
available through Borland and major Borland resellers.
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