US Software Announces NetPeer, SuperPeg, and GOFAST
US Software has released NetPeer, a distributed operating environment and embedded desktop interface. NetPeer provides an embedded target application with a client, a server, and a real-time interface to remote services over a network, with or without an RTOS. Additionally, NetPeer provides a multiuser GUI, so many users can simultaneously connect to the same target.
In addition to the release of NetPeer, US Software has added SuperPeg Portable Embedded GUI to their SuperTask! and TronTask! RTOS packages.
Finally, US Software has announced that GOFAST, an ANSI C compatible, floating-point library for embedded systems, now supports the Hitachi C compiler toolchain for the SuperH microprocessor. GOFAST replaces a C compiler's floating-point runtime package. It features "link and go" operation with real-time embedded applications and is ROMable and reentrant.
NetPeer pricing starts at $7,500. SuperPeg, sold as an add-on to SuperTask! and TronTask!, costs $6,000 for a royalty-free, single-application license.
For more information, contact US Software, 800.356.7097 or +1.503.844.6614; fax +1.503.844.6480; info@ussw.com; www.ussw.com.
General Software Unveils Embedded BIOS 4.3 and Embedded BIOS On-Line Adaptation Kit
General Software has released Embedded BIOS 4.3 and Embedded BIOS On-Line Adaptation Kit (OAK). Embedded BIOS 4.3 is a PC BIOS for x86 embedded systems. Version 4.3 adds 32-bit PCI and CD-ROM boot. With over 400 configuration options, Embedded BIOS 4.3 provides a multi-project build environment and a range of CPU, chipset, and board personality modules for embedded platforms.
OEM engineers can configure a custom BIOS over the Internet using General Software's new release of the Embedded BIOS On-Line Adaptation Kit (OAK). OAK enables modification of over 200 options on embedded reference designs for platforms from AMD, Intel, and ST Microelectronics using interactive menus on the World Wide Web.
To produce a customized Embedded BIOS, a customer can use the Adaptation Kit with full source code. Embedded BIOS costs $10,000 plus $2,500 for a specific chipset support module. The Embedded BIOS On-Line Adaptation Kit, which is sold on a subscription basis, costs $5,000 for unlimited use for three months. Additional three-month increments cost $2,500.
For more information, contact General Software, 800.850.5755 or +1.425.454.5755; fax +1.425.454.5744; sales@gensw.com; www.EmbeddedBIOS.com or www.gensw.com.
MoJo Designs Introduces Eyelet GUI Plus Seven RTOSs and Processor Ports
MoJo Designs has introduced Eyelet GUI, an embedded GUI that is independent of desktop interface conventions, such as menus and scroll bars. Specifically developed for embedded systems, Eyelet GUI allows the programmer to use screen space more efficiently for a given product. Other features include a small memory footprint, flexibility, GUI builder, and RTOS independence.
Ports for five RTOSs and two processor families are also available. Ports are available for pSOSystem from Integrated Systems, Precis/MQX from Precise Software Technologies Inc., uCOS, eCos from Cygnus Solutions, and LynxOS from Lynx Real-Time Systems. Processor families include ARM7 family for Arm Limited (including Cirrus Logic's EP7212 processor) and Motorola's PowerPC MPC821/MPC823. Eyelet GUI also supports compilers and debuggers from ARM Limited, Cygnus Solutions, Diab-SDS, and Metrowerks.
Cost depends on the project.
For pricing and additional information, contact MoJo Designs, Inc., +1.303.443.5035; fax +1.303.441.2902; info@mojodesigns.com; www.mojodesigns.com.
I-Logix Launches Rhapsody in MicroC
I-Logix Inc. has announced Rhapsody in MicroC, a visual programming environment specifically tuned for automotive electronic control units in vehicles. Rhapsody in MicroC allows the automotive designer to easily explore design alternatives and find one that meets specific design requirements. Rhapsody in MicroC graphically captures the software architecture and its behavior; generates readable, deployable code; and validates the code up front before anything is built, reducing product iterations. The automatically generated C code fits on eight-bit microprocessors used in automotive applications.
Rhapsody in MicroC is available for Windows NT hosts.
For pricing and additional information, contact I-Logix Inc., 888.845.6449 or +1.978.682.2100; fax +1.978.682.5995; info@ilogix.com; www.ilogix.com.
Parsifal Software Releases Anagram v2.01
Parsifal Software has released Anagram v2.01, a parser generator. Version 2.01 provides new facilities for thread-safe parsing and enhanced C++ support. With a non-procedural language based on Backus-Naur Form, Anagram v2.01 supports rapid development of reliable, maintainable parsers and provides interactive tools to analyze and debug grammars. Generated parsers, written in ANSI C, can incorporate user-written C or C++ code and require no run-time libraries.
Anagram v2.01 for Windows 95/98/NT costs $495. Version 2.01 is free for registered users of version 2.0 and costs $195 for users of versions 1.x. Parsifal Software provides free technical support and a 60-day, money-back guarantee.
For more information, contact Parsifal Software, 800.879.2577 or +1.508.358.2564; fax +1.508.358.2564; info@parsifalsoft.com; www.parsifalsoft.com.
Sorokin Offers ShowDep v3.0 and OLEDep v1.1
Sergey Sorokin has released ShowDep v3.0 and OLEDep v1.1, Windows 95/98/NT programmers' tools for controlling DLL and OLE interactions. ShowDep discovers which DLLs an application loads and what calls it makes from dynamically loaded DLLs. It also provides debugging capabilities for solving "DLL not found" errors. It also can create lists of all modules used by installed software, including version and copyright information.
OLEDep shows all OLE objects created by a program. Acting as a debugger, OLEDep loads the applications and hooks on API functions that can create COM objects. When the application calls any of those functions, OLEDep captures and displays the results of the system call.
A single-user license for ShowDep 3.0 or OLEDep 1.1 costs $10. Site licenses cost $80, and corporate licenses cost $500. A free evaluation copy is available from the company's website.
For more information, contact Sergey Sorokin, ssorokin@geocities.com; www.geocities.com/SiliconValley/Network/2041/.
Excel Software Announces MacTranslator 2.0
Excel Software has announced MacTranslator 2.0, a software reengineering tool for generating software models from source code. Used in conjunction with the MacA&D modeling tool, it allows developers to automatically generate UML class diagrams and an integrated dictionary from Java, C++, or Object Pascal code. Structure charts generated from C, Pascal, procedural Basic, or Fortran code illustrate a program's function calling structure. Used in conjunction with the Quick CRC modeling tool, CRC cards can be generated from Java, C++, or Object Pascal. MacTranslator 2.0 adds Java support, project scripting, and a reengineering wizard.
MacTranslator 2.0 costs $495 and runs on Macintosh computers with MacOS 7.x or later and 32MB of RAM.
For more information, contact Excel Software, +1.515.752.5359; fax +1.515.752.2435; info@excelsoftware.com; www.excelsoftware.com.
TakeFive Unveils SNiFF+ v3.2
TakeFive Software has released SNiFF+ v3.2, a source code engineering tool, which adds Rapid Reference Technology. Rapid Reference Technology enables instant responses in browsing, navigating, and editing large source-code bases.
The main benefit of Rapid Reference Technology is that it speeds up symbol queries. Even very complex but common queries, such as "method referred by" across the entire code base, are performed quickly.
SNiFF+ v3.2 is available for Windows 95/98/NT, Sun Solaris, HP-UX, Linux, SGI Irix, and IBM AIX systems. For Java users, SNiFF+ v3.2 incorporates a platform-independent GUI builder.
Licenses for SNiFF+ v3.2 start at $1,750 for Windows node-locked. Volume pricing is available.
For more information, contact TakeFive Software, Inc., 800.418.2535 or +1.408.777.1440; fax +1.408.777.1444; info@takefive.com; www.takefive.com.
Inabyte Introduces InaEmailCheck
Inabyte Inc. has released InaEmailCheck, an ActiveX component that tests and verifies email addresses. With InaEmailCheck, e-commerce providers can immediately identify incorrectly typed-in or nonfunctional email addresses. InaEmailCheck can be embedded directly into a website, making it possible to test email addresses as soon as they are typed in by site visitors.
It can also be used as a stand-alone utility. For companies with large email databases, InaEmailCheck can be used to verify and cull addresses from mailing lists. InaEmailCheck can also be used to verify addresses before a mass mailing, to minimize bounce-backs.
InaEmailCheck costs $249 and is sold on a per-server and per-developer basis. A free evaluation copy is available at www.inabyte.com/products/inaemailcheck/emailcheck.asp. InaEmailCheck can be ordered through Component Source at www.componentsource.com/
For more information, contact Inabyte Inc., +1.415.883.3407; fax +1.415.898.1652; info@inabyte.com; www.inabyte.com.
Corbier Releases UCalc Fast Math Parser 2.0
Corbier has announced UCalc Fast Math Parser 2.0, a tool for evaluating algebraic expressions defined at runtime. Version 2.0 includes direct support for C++ Builder, Visual C++, Delphi, PowerBASIC, and Visual Basic. Also added in version 2.0 are function callbacks, unlimited definition space, string support, preparsing, function aliasing, customizable separators for international users, and extended precision.
UCalc Fast Math Parser 2.0 is no longer an ActiveX DLL. The new DLL is faster and easier to implement and no longer requires the distribution of bulky runtime files.
UCalc Fast Math Parser 2.0 pricing starts at $150 for a Lite or Educational license. The Standard license costs $300, and the Professional license costs $450. Upgrades from Lite to Professional cost $300, and all other upgrades cost $150. UCalc Fast Math Parser 2.0 is royalty free.
For more information, contact Daniel Corbier, phone/fax +1.305.233.2604; corbier@ucalc.com; www.ucalc.com/mathparser.
Mabry Announces RAS/X
Mabry Software has released RAS/X, a control that provides access to DUN (Dial Up Networking). Using RAS/X, an application can automatically connect to and disconnect from the Internet, without operator intervention. In addition to providing automatic Internet connection, RAS/X offers methods for adding, editing, modifying, and deleting phonebook entries.
RAS/X comes in a COM version or an OCX version. It can be used in any environment that supports ActiveX controls. RAS/X costs $149, including C++ source code and royalty-free distribution. A free evaluation copy is available from the company's website. It can be purchased directly from Mabry Software.
For more information, contact Mabry Software, Inc., 800.996.2279 or +1.360.629.9278; fax +1.360.629.9278; mabry@mabry.com; www.mabry.com/rasx.
Snowbound Offers RasterMaster 8.0 and RasterMaster 3.0 for Java
Snowbound has released RasterMaster 8.0 and RasterMaster 3.0 for Java, Snowbound's imaging SDKs. RasterMaster 8.0 includes new features, such as being fully reentrant and Y2K compliant, Twain high-speed transfer scanning, autocrop command, auto orientation, and histogram equalization. New formats include improved Postscript/EPS output, MO:DCA PTOCA reading, improved JEDMICS support, progressive JPEG, and EXIF.
RasterMaster 3.0 for Java can now create applets for Netscape and Internet Explorer with high-resolution printing. The Java applets can totally replace plug-ins, with no user installation required. Formats for RasterMaster 3.0 for Java include G4, TIF, MO:DCA, JEDMICS, DICOM, BMP, and GIF.
Pricing for RasterMaster 8.0 start at $1,000. RasterMaster 3.0 for Java pricing starts at $1,350.
For more information, contact Snowbound Software Corporation, +1.617.630.9495; fax +1.617.630.0210; salesupg@snowbnd.com; www.snowbnd.com.
Rainbow Unveils SentinelLM v7.0
Rainbow Technologies has released SentinelLM v7.0, a software-based license manager. SentinelLM v7.0 enables enterprises to manage software-license use over the Internet, while reducing costs and preventing unauthorized use of customer software. Key features include redundant license servers, which provide a pool of licenses that can be distributed across active servers and include intelligent license balancing. SentinelLM v7.0 also offers commuter licenses that allow a user working with a laptop to check out a license authorization from a network-served license pool and check it in when done.
The SentinelLM v7.0 Starter Kit costs $395.
For more information, contact Rainbow Technologies, 800.852.8569 or +1.949.450.7300; fax +1.949.450.7450; sales@rainbow.com; www.rainbow.com.
Codagen Introduces Gen-it for Java
Codagen Technologies has announced Gen-it for Java, a code generator that creates working code from high-level application modeling tools and generation templates. Changes are made from the high-level modeling tool and generator instructions, rather than by modifying the code itself, and then automatically propagated throughout the code associated with individual components in a logical manner.
Gen-it for Java allows developers to specify required repetitive or nearly repetitive code that cannot be specified by the developer using other code generators. Developers can specify the target and the code that should be generated without manually editing the code in each component.
Gen-it for Java for Windows 95/98/NT costs $4,900 per user. It is available for download at the company's website.
For more information, contact Codagen Technologies, +1.401.658.5624; fax +1.401.658.4051; info@codagen.com; www.codagen.com.
Flashline.com Debuts Components by Design
Flashline.com has launched Components by Design, an auction system for helping organizations find qualified programmers to develop JavaBeans, Enterprise JavaBeans, COM, and CORBA components. Formerly known as Beans by Design, Components by Design has expanded to include all major software component categories, such as Java, COM, and CORBA.
Flashline has also enhanced the process of connecting qualified developers with requests for custom components. First, organizations post software-component specifications for bidding by registered developers. Registered developers are notified and can review the project, post questions, and bid on the request. The requestor reviews the responses and makes a choice. Finally, Flashline introduces both parties and has no further involvement.
For more information, contact Flashline.com, www.flashline.com/components/developers/entrypage.jsp.
VenturCom Releases DCX, a New Suite of Products for Microsoft Windows NT Embedded 4.0, and Win32rt
VenturCom has released DCX (Data, Control, and Exchange), a real-time and control middleware for component-oriented, Windows-based products. DCX offers real-time data and control exchange between software components, including applications and device drivers. It supports the COM and DCOM connectivity standards and includes an OPC server for communication with OPC-based client applications.
VenturCom has also released a new suite of products for Microsoft Windows NT Embedded 4.0. The new suite includes the following tools which work on Windows NT Embedded 4.0: TimeView, a debugging tool that traces real-time events; Platform Evaluator, a tool for evaluating real-time performance on a particular target platform; DCX, described above; and Real-Time TCP/IP, a real-time TCP/IP stack for real-time communications.
Also, VenturCom has released Win32rt, a selection of the Windows API calls that simplify the design of real-time, Windows-based application components and real-time device drivers. In addition, real-time applications and driver source code using Win32rt are portable between Windows CE and Windows NT with the RTX real-time extension.
Win32rt is available for download at no cost from VenturCom's CENTer at www.vcicenter.com.
For more information, contact VenturCom, Inc., 800.334.8649 or +1.617.661.1230; fax +1.617.577.1607; info@vci.com; www.vci.com.
Metagon Announces DQbroker
Metagon Technologies has released DQbroker, a product that provides real-time access to any enterprise data regardless of source, platform, or location. All data is viewed and used as if it were a single, relational database, creating a single, global view that reduces the complexity of managing heterogeneous data environments.
In addition, by treating all data as a single, relational database, DQbroker eliminates the need to write custom extraction code to move data from each source to each application. And because of its distributed design, DQbroker does not overload the network.
DQbroker costs between $25,000-$50,000, depending on the configuration.
For more information, contact Metagon Technologies, LLC, +1.704.847.2390; fax +1.704.847.4875; info@metagon.com; www.metagon.com.
Wintertree Releases Sentry Spelling Checker Engine v5.12
Wintertree Software has released Sentry Spelling Checker Engine v5.12, which includes memory-based dictionaries. Memory-based dictionaries are initialized data structures that are linked directly to an application that uses the Sentry Spelling Checker Engine v5.12. The dictionaries are read-only and can be burned into CD-ROM or shared safely among threads without serialization. Sentry Spelling Checker Engine v5.12 also includes a low-level API that is thread-safe without need for serialization.
The Sentry Spelling Checker Engine v5.12 SDK costs $799.
For more information, contact Wintertree Software, Inc., +1.613.825.6271; fax +1.613.825.5521; sales@wintertree-software.com; www.wintertree-software.com.
Cygnus Solutions Offers GNUPro and EL/IX API
Cygnus Solutions has released a new version of GNUPro, a standard compiler and debugger toolsuite for native and embedded software development. GNUPro features expanded host and target support for more than 60 microprocessor toolchains and integrated graphical tools. GNUPro supports the majority of Unix-based and Win32 operating systems, including Solaris, HP-UX, Windows 95/NT, IBM AIX, and Linux. New in this release is support for PowerPC 750/740, ARM 7 and Thumb, and SH4 processors. GNUPro also offers support for the Intel Pentium II and StrongArm processors through Cygnus' Early Access Program.
In addition to GNUPro, Cygnus has released the EL/IX API, an open-source, configurable API and development environment. EL/IX API allows developers to develop Linux software or embedded software on a desktop PC and then deploy this software across embedded devices running Linux or Cygnus' eCos, a small configurable open-source operating system.
Offered through the GNUPro Subscription Program, GNUPro pricing starts at $6,000 for native tools and $7,500 for embedded tools. Both include a three-month subscription for up to three developers.
For pricing and additional information, contact Cygnus Solutions, 800.294.6871 or +1.408.542.9600; fax +1.408.542.9699; info@cygnus.com; www.cygnus.com.
KL Group Unveils JClass 4.0.1
KL Group Inc. has released JClass 4.0.1, a collection of JavaBeans and components for building interfaces for Java-based applications. Version 4.0.1 features enhanced IDE integration including IBM VisualAge for Java 2, support for IRIX and Linux, and full JDK 1.1 support in JClass PageLayout. In addition, users of JClass PageLayout can convert and save any Swing or JClass component as a PDF, PCL, or EPS file for use in printouts and reports.
JClass 4.0.1 components will be available as individual products or in suites. The Standard suite includes Chart, Field, LiveTable, SwingSuite, and one year of Gold support for $1,499. The Enterprise Suite includes the Standard suite plus HiGrid, DataSource, and JarMaster for $2,099.
For more information, contact KL Group Inc., 800.663.4723 or +1.416.594.1026; fax +1.416.594.1919; info@klgroup.com or sales@klgroup.com; www.klgroup.com.
Embedded Power Corporation Announces Q.E.D. Jtag Debug and EmProve
Embedded Power Corporation has released Q.E.D. Jtag Debug, which includes full JTAG debug support for the Intel Pentium product line and the AMD K6. Q.E.D. Jtag Debug is an implementation of the Pentium JTAG port allowing users all the standard debug features available, as well as special features such as access to special "hidden" internal Pentium registers.
In addition to Q.E.D. Jtag Debug, Embedded Power Corporation has announced EmProve, an embedded software development framework, consisting of an IDE coupled with an advanced simulation engine for modeling target hardware on the workstation. The framework system allows the entire embedded application software to be prototyped (including partitioning analysis), developed, and tested without target hardware.
Q.E.D. Jtag Debug costs $4,995.
For more information, contact Embedded Power Corporation, 800.525.4302 or +1.281.561.9990; fax +1.281.561.9980; info@embeddedpower.com; www.embeddedpower.com.