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powerful and flexible Java support without taking a big memory hit. Java<br />
components use memory only when needed to run a Java Applet and unload<br />
automatically when the applet is finished.</p>
<p>"The Microsoft and Metrowerks virtual machine ensures the Macintosh will be<br />
a first-class citizen in the Java community," said Kim Cooper, chairman and<br />
CEO of Digital Harbor. "With the ability to offer the Microsoft and<br />
Metrowerks virtual machine and JIT, we can ensure that our Macintosh WAV<br />
users get the fastest and most robust experience possible."</p>
<p>Long-Term Relationship<br />
Metrowerks' and Microsoft's teamwork to provide top-notch Java support to<br />
Mac OS customers is not new. Building on a May 1996 announcement of a pact<br />
in which Metrowerks integrated Microsoft ActiveX technologies with Java<br />
into Metrowerks' industry-leading line of application development products<br />
for the Apple Macintosh operating system, the companies have continued to<br />
work together on Java support for the Macintosh.</p>
<p>Availability<br />
Developers can obtain redistribution rights for the virtual machine and JIT<br />
compiler through Metrowerks' CodeWarrior. Under the terms of the software<br />
license included with CodeWarrior, CodeWarrior licensees who use<br />
CodeWarrior to build Java or Java-enabled applications obtain the right to<br />
redistribute the virtual machine bundled with their applications.</p>
<p>About CodeWarrior<br />
CodeWarrior Gold is an intuitive suite of software development tools that<br />
includes an award-winning integrated development environment (IDE) complete<br />
with project manager, resource and text editors, debugger, class browser,<br />
online documentation and tutorials. CodeWarrior Gold's cross-platform<br />
compilers support C, C++, Object Pascal and Java, and allow programmers to<br />
build applications for the Windows 95 and Windows NT operating systems and<br />
Mac operating system, all from one unique development environment.</p>
<p>About Metrowerks<br />
Founded in 1985, Metrowerks (NASDAQ: "MTWKF", TSE/ME: "MWK") develops,<br />
markets and supports a complete line of programming tools for building<br />
applications for a number of operating systems intended for use on desktop<br />
computers or embedded systems, including Mac OS, Windows 95, Windows NT,<br />
PlayStation OS, BeOS and Palm OS, running on a number of microprocessors<br />
including 68K, PowerPC, MIPS and x86 microprocessors. Metrowerks'<br />
CodeWarrior products are used by more than 65,000 registered users in 70<br />
countries.</p>
<p>About Microsoft<br />
Microsoft is delivering comprehensive, end-to-end solutions to help make<br />
corporate and commercial Java developers successful. With world-class<br />
technologies and programs including class libraries, virtual machines,<br />
component support, tools, technical support and market development programs<br />
for commercial developers, Microsoft will help developers create both<br />
cross-platform Java applications and Java applications that take full<br />
advantage of customers' investments in Microsoft Windows. For more<br />
information on Microsoft's Java strategy, please see Microsoft's Java<br />
strategy white paper at <a href="http://www.microsoft.com/java/" title="http://www.microsoft.com/java/">http://www.microsoft.com/java/</a>.</p>
<p>Founded in 1975, Microsoft (NASDAQ "MSFT") is the worldwide leader in<br />
software for personal computers. The company offers a wide range of<br />
products and services for business and personal use, each designed with the<br />
mission of making it easier and more enjoyable for people to take advantage<br />
of the full power of personal computing every day.</p>
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<p>Metrowerks, the Metrowerks logo and CodeWarrior are registered trademarks<br />
of Metrowerks Inc. Microsoft, ActiveX, Windows and Windows NT are either<br />
registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corp. in the United States<br />
and/or other countries. Java is a trademark of Sun Microsystems Inc. Other<br />
product and company names herein may be trademarks of their respective<br />
owners.</p>
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on Microsoft, please visit the Microsoft Web page at<br />
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pages.</p>
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