RUNTIME REVOLUTION AT MACWORLD EXPO NY 2002
Software developers invited to preview Revolution 1.5, with new XML library, MIDI, spreadsheet fields, sound recording and more
Revolution 1.5, the upcoming new version of the leading multi-platform development tool, will be previewed for the public for the first time at
Macworld Expo in New York, Runtime Revolution announced today. Revolution developers, members of the press, and the public are invited to the
Revolution booth to see a hands-on demonstration of 1.5's new features and to talk to the Revolution team.
Since its launch in July 2001, Revolution has joined the ranks of leading development tools. Revolution's powerful programming language, easy-to-use interface builder, and built-in Internet and multimedia features all combine to make it the tool of choice for writing cross-platform software. Among available development environments, Revolution stands alone in enabling developers to write a single application that targets Mac OS, Windows, and Linux (and other popular Unix flavors), supporting each operating system's native look and feel with no code changes needed.
---- Introducing Revolution 1.5 alpha ----
Revolution 1.5, scheduled for release in 3Q 2002, continues Runtime Revolution's mission to deliver the best in rapid application development. Version 1.5 builds on Revolution's proven power and ease, bringing major new features to Revolution's developer community:
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- Spreadsheet-format text fields
- New sound-recording architecture
- MIDI music file creation and playing
- Windows of any size and shape
- Fully Perl-compatible regular expressions
- Transcript Cookbook of useful script routines
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In addition, OS X functionality is slated to increase across the board, with newly-available Unix functionality and better SQL database access on the OS X platform.
---- Revolution Exhibit and BOF Session at Macworld ----
Macworld Expo attendees are invited to visit Runtime Revolution in the MacTech Central Pavilion at booth 2023, Wednesday through Friday:
- Check out the latest enhancements to Revolution.
- Chat with the Revolution development team.
- See "Maggie", the kilt-wearing, madly programming, Scottish teddy bear!
Maggie comes to Macworld Expo carrying her soft toy Titanium Powerbook. Software developers of all ages are welcome to come along and have a look and a smile.
The Revolution "Birds of a Feather" conference session will be held on Wednesday the 17th from 6 PM to 7:30 PM. The session is titled "Beyond
HyperCard: Revolution" and is hosted by Bill Vlahos of NASA. Top experts from Runtime Revolution will be attending. All Macworld attendees are invited to attend the conference session with their questions and interests.
---- Buy Revolution at Developer Depot ----
Several editions of Revolution, including the popular Small Business Edition and the Student/Teacher Edition, will be on sale throughout the show at the DevDepot store in booth 2023.
Interested users and developers can preview Revolution by downloading the free Starter Kit edition from the company website at
<http://www.runrev.com>. The Starter Kit is fully enabled and can be used to build applications for any supported platform; the only limitation is on
the length and complexity of code.
ABOUT REVOLUTION
The Revolution development environment is a breakthrough for anyone who writes and designs computer software. Revolution enables developers to easily and quickly create powerful Internet-enabled applications for Linux, OS X, classic Mac OS, Windows, and popular UNIX systems.
The Professional Edition, which includes technical support, more powerful database-access features, and all updates for a year, is priced at $995. Other license options include the Small Business Edition at $299; K-12 educational licenses starting at $25 (minimum ten copies); the free downloadable Starter Kit Edition; and discounted educational, multi-pack, and site licensing plans. Every edition enables developers to develop software on and build for every supported platform.
ABOUT RUNTIME REVOLUTION LTD.
Runtime Revolution Limited is committed to the development of cutting-edge professional development tools and engaging educational applications. For more information about the company and its products, visit the Runtime
Revolution website at <http://www.runrev.com> or email info@runrev.com.
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A reviewer's guide for Revolution including screen shots is available from
<http://www.runrev.com/revolution/press/ pressguide.html>.
Contact rod@runrev.com to request an evaluation copy. Revolution and Runtime Revolution are trademarks of Runtime Revolution Ltd. Other company and product names are trademarks of their respective owners.
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