REAL Software, support@realsoftware.com, http://www.realsoftware.com
Requirements: Power Mac, Mac OS 9.x
If you’re looking to create cool looking applications but don’t want to learn confusing C++ or Java, REALbasic is definitely the way to go. This object-oriented developmental program features a visual interface builder for easy construction of windows and menus, and provides easy to understand syntax to get your creations up and running quickly. In fact, our own Tour interface was completely built using it. Create apps for Mac OS, Mac OS X, and Windows (ugh!).
REALbasic OS X 5.1.1—Demo
REAL Software, support@realsoftware.com, http://www.realsoftware.com
Requirements: G3 or faster Mac, Mac OS X 10.1 or later
If you’re looking to create cool looking applications but don’t want to learn confusing C++ or Java, REALbasic is definitely the way to go. This object-oriented developmental program features a visual interface builder for easy construction of windows and menus, and provides easy to understand syntax to get your creations up and running quickly. In fact, our own Tour interface was completely built using it. Create apps for Mac OS, Mac OS X, and Windows (ugh!).
TextWrangler 1.0—Demo
Bare Bones Software, bbsw@barebones.com, http://www.barebones.com/
Requirements: G3 or faster Mac, Mac OS X 10.1.5 (10.2.4 or later strongly recommended)
If you’re a programmer, system administrator, or any breed of text jockey, you’ll want to take TextWrangler for a spin—it’s got all the textual mojo of the mighty BBEdit, lacking only the Web tools. This demo version is the real deal, but it times out after 30 days unless you buy and enter a license code.
Requirements: G3 or faster Mac, Mac OS X 10.0 or later, great knowledge of Unix coding
If you’re a fan of VideoLAN Client—the nifty, open-source DVD, MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MPEG-4, and DivX player—here’s the source code if any of you ambitious propellerheads want to develop the app further.
