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BBEdit General Information
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Text Editors vs. Word Processors
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Many people consider that text editors and word processors are
actually the same type of application, differing mainly on the basis
of size and cost. There are, however, a number of practical features
which affect how a given program should be categorized.
Text editors are applications which are used strictly for editing and
transforming text. In this context, "text" means a document which
contains any arbitrary combination of characters, including letters,
numbers, punctuation marks, and other symbols. Some examples include
PostScript text files, BinHex or uuencoded data files, program source
code files, or documents such as this one. The functional emphasis for
a text editor is on manipulation of characters and lines (often within
very large files), rather than words or other units of written
language. This of course does not imply that text editors cannot or
should not have word-oriented functions as well, but rather that they
must handle a variety of arbitrary types of file content which word
processors are not optimized for.
A text editor does not commonly incorporate extensive formatting
options, as its goal is to manipulate files which will be employed or
passed on in digital form (e.g. as ASCII files, or as input to some
external formatting or processing program). Thus, provisions for
external interactions with programming environments or similar tools
are also common among text editors.
In contrast, word processors are applications optimized and primarily
used for preparing and formatting documents for printed output. In
keeping with the nature of printed documents, word processing programs
naturally focus on language elements such as words, paragraphs, and
sentences, and on providing extensive sets of formatting options to
aid in the production of printed output.
In principle, word processors can provide many of the text
manipulation features of text editors. In practice, text editors are
leaner and meaner: they enjoy much smaller footprints (in other words,
they take up less space, both on the disk and in RAM), and are faster
at display and scrolling than word processors. They contain features
that most word processors don't have, such as multi-file search and
replace, line-oriented text manipulation, and even more. They are
ideal tools for programming, telecommunications, cross-platform text
transfer, data analysis, and simple composition (such as the file
you're reading now).
BBEdit is a text editor.
Why BBEdit is so Cool
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Most text editors are capable tools. BBEdit is a power tool:
- Integrated support for THINK C(tm) 6.0 and Symantec C++.
- Support for MPW(r)'s ToolServer.
- Support for the MPW "411" on-line Macintosh
programming reference.
- Importing and Exporting of foreign file formats via
Claris XTND(tm).
- Disk and Glossary Browsers.
- Ability to read THINK C, THINK Pascal, and Code
Warrior projects for browsing and searching.
- Support for On Location(tm) for text searches.
- Multi-file search and replace.
- Built-in Compare utility.
- Automatic line feed translation.
- Stationery documents.
- Ability to open multiple files with one command.
- Pattern ("grep") searching.
- System 7 savvy; System 6 friendly.
- A/UX(tm) 3.0 compatible.
Here's what some of the critics have to say about BBEdit:
"It doesn't suck."
- Leonard Rosenthol, Director of Advanced Technology,
Aladdin Systems.
"It has that, as the French say, 'I don't know what'".
- Keith Rollin, co-author, Macintosh Programming Secrets
"It's the feel-good hit of the summer".
- Phil Shapiro, Software Engineer, Symantec Corporation
"BBEdit provides much functionality in an uncluttered
interface that belies its power." - TidBITS #202
BBEdit 2.5 has been designated a Finalist for the 1993 MacUser Editors'
Choice Awards in the category of Best New Development Tool.
Why not use Another Text Editor?
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There are many reasons:
- None of them are as well-supported as BBEdit. Others
go years between maintenance versions and major releases;
we continually maintain and enhance BBEdit to meet our
customers' needs.
- None of them work as smoothly with your chosen development
tools (THINK C 6.0/Symantec C++, THINK Reference 2.0, or MPW
ToolServer) as BBEdit does.
- None of them can read or search THINK C, THINK Pascal,
and Code Warrior project documents.
- None of them support the Claris XTND mechanism.
- Or On Location.
- Or have any neat features like disk browsers.
- Or support for Balloon Help.
And the list goes on.
BBEdit has been around for a while, and continues to support its
installed base. And it promises to keep on doing so. Let's face it:
there are old text editors, and there are bold text editors, but there
are no old, bold text editors.
Specifications
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Current Major Version: 2.5
Application Type: Text Editor
Application Size on Disk: 282K
Total Package Size (as distributed): 760K
Documentation: 168-page perfect-bound User Manual, included with package.
Maximum File Size: Limited by available system memory; theoretical max. is 2GB.
Maximum number of open files: Limited by available memory.
File Formats: Macintosh 'TEXT', DOS, UNIX(tm), any XTND-translatable format.
Apple Event Support: 'required' suite, plus additional events as necessary
for ToolServer, On Location, THINK Reference 2.0, THINK C/Symantec C++.
Text Search & Replace: plain-text search, both forward and reverse. Case-
and word-sensitive; 'grep' pattern-matching.
Text Viewing and Editing: parenthesis balancing; smart quotes; splittable
editing windows; optional display of tab stops, line numbers, invisible
characters, and cursor position.
Expansion: via drop-in code modules. API documented, published, and upward-
compatible.
Requirements
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System Software: version 6.0.7 or later, or A/UX 3.0 or later.
Hardware: Macintosh Plus or later; includes all Plus, SE, II, Quadra, Centris,
Performa, PowerBook, Duo, and Classic models.
Memory: 350K of RAM minimum. Compatible with Apple VM, 32-bit mode, and
Connectix MAXIMA, VIRTUAL, and MODE32 software.
Disk: Will fit on an 800K floppy disk with System 6.0.7 minimum installation;
1.44MB disk with System 7.x minimum installation.
Pricing Information
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The single-copy price for BBEdit 2.5 is $99. Quantity discounts and
site licenses are available; contact Bare-Bones Software at the address
below for more information.
There is a special upgrade price of $49 available for users of BBEdit
Lite 2.3, BBEdit 2.2 or earlier, Vantage, QUED/M, THINK C, THINK Pascal,
Code Warrior, or MPW. (See the ordering details section below for
proof-of-ownership requirements.)
If you are a student, you can obtain BBEdit 2.5 for the special student
price of $29.
Massachusetts residents add 5% sales tax to each order. For the $99
price, it's $4.95 per copy. For the $49 special upgrade price, it's $2.45
per copy; for the $29 student price, it's $1.45 per copy.
To each order, add shipping and handling charges as follows:
Domestic Shipping & Handling (United States Only):
Shipping Method Charge Delivery Time*
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UPS Ground $5.00 varies by destination
UPS Second Day Air $10.00 second business day
Federal Express Standard $20.00** next business day
Federal Express Priority $25.00** next business morning
International Shipping & Handling (Canada, Europe, etc):
USPS International Airmail $10.00 varies by destination
Federal Express Priority $50.00*** second business day
Notes:
* Delivery time is from receipt of order. Orders shipped via Federal
Express will typically be processed on the day of receipt; orders
shipped via UPS will typically be processed within five days of
receipt. (Order processing and delivery times are approximate,
and can vary due to circumstances beyond our control.)
** Federal Express charges are based on one copy per order.
Add $2.50 for each additional copy.
*** Minimum charge. Federal Express shipping charges for
international shipment vary by destination and weight of package.
Ordering Information
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Orders should include the following:
* Check, bank draft, or money order for the appropriate
amount, as determined from the information above. Checks,
drafts, and money orders should be made payable to
"Bare-Bones Software". If paying by credit card (MasterCard
and Visa only), please also include the following in your order:
- Your name, as it appears on the credit card.
- The address to which the credit card is billed.
- The credit card number (MasterCard and Visa only).
- The expiration date (month/year) of the card.
* The address to which your order should be shipped.
* Your phone number and e-mail address, if appropriate (for
registration and product support purposes).
* If you're requesting a discount price, include one
proof of discount for -each- copy you would like to
buy at the discounted price.
Proofs of Discount
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BBEdit Lite or BBEdit 2.2 Users:
Include a screen snapshot of the about-box from your copy of
BBEdit, or a screen snapshot of the Finder's "Get Info" window for
your copy of BBEdit. If ordering by e-mail, please include the
creation date and version number of the BBEdit version you have.
Vantage or QUED/M Owners:
Send in the _original_ first page of your manual. Only original
manual pages will be accepted. If ordering by e-mail, please
provide the product registration number.
THINK C, THINK Pascal, Code Warrior, or MPW Owners:
Send in a photocopy of the first page of your manual, or a
photocopy of the purchase receipt showing purchase of. This
applies to any version of these products. If ordering by
e-mail, please provide the product registration number.
Students:
Include a photocopy of both sides of your currently valid student
ID or receipt for the current semester's tuition. If ordering by
e-mail, please provide the name of your college and your student
ID number.
We accept purchase orders from large businesses, universities, and
government agencies (state or federal). NET 10 terms are preferred,
but we will extend NET 30. If you are a small business or reseller,
please write or call for additional information.
To place an order or request additional information by mail, write to:
Bare-Bones Software
c/o R. Siegel
1 Larkspur Way #4
Natick, MA 01760
To place an order or request additional information by e-mail, write to:
Internet: bbedit@world.std.com
CIS: 73051,3255
AppleLink: BARE.BONES
To place an order or request information by phone, call (508) 651-3561.
To place an order or request information by fax, fax (508) 651-7584.
A demo version of BBEdit 2.5 is available on the Internet for anonymous
FTP from world.std.com, in /ftp/pub/bbedit; the demo can also be found
on sumex.stanford.edu, in /info-mac/text. On CIS, look for BBEDIT.DMO
in various forum libraries, including MACDEV, SYMDEV, and ZMC:DOWNTECH,
or use the File Finder with keyword "bbedit". The BBEdit demo package is
also available from various other information services and BBSes; check
yours to see if it's there.
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Macintosh, Apple, A/UX, MPW, and ToolServer are trademarks of Apple
Computer, Inc.
XTND is a trademark of Claris Corporation.
On Location is a trademark of ON Technologies, Inc.
THINK C is a trademark of Symantec Corp.
UNIX is a trademark of UNIX Systems Laboratory.
This document is written by and copyright (c)1993 by Richard M. Siegel.
It may be redistributed freely as long as it is not modified in any way.
Information presented here is accurate as of the time of writing, but is
subject to change or revision without notice.