Borland Unveils Borland C++ 1.5 for OS/2, Seeks to Expand Development of 32-bit Applications

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Borland International Inc. has announced the release of Borland C++ 1.5 for OS/2, a move aimed at making the development of 32-bit applications more accessible to corporate and independent software developers. The new release provides standard C++ tools for developing powerful 32-bit applications quickly, strengthening Borland's position in software development tools for IBM OS/2 and Microsoft Windows operating systems. Borland has worked closely with IBM to enable Borland's compiler to take advantage of OS/2's latest additions, including support for Windows 3.1, pen-based computers, and multimedia extensions. The release also takes advantage of OS/2's multi-threading capabilities, with features such as background compilation for quicker application development.

Key Takeaways:

  • Borland C++ 1.5 for OS/2 provides standard C++ tools for developing powerful 32-bit applications quickly, expanding the production of OS/2 applications among corporate and independent software developers.
  • The new release takes advantage of OS/2 2.1 features, including support for Windows 3.1, pen-based computers, and multimedia extensions.
  • Borland C++ 1.5 for OS/2 includes support for the latest C++ standards, including exception handling and ANSI string classes.
  • The release also includes ObjectBrowser technology, which speeds up development cycles with graphical representations of the relationships between objects in an application.
  • Borland C++ 1.5 for OS/2 has received a warm welcome from software developers, who appreciate its intuitive graphical interface and easy-to-use tools.
  • Borland's plan to support OS/2 and cross-platform 32-bit development includes the release of Borland's Object Windows (OWL) for AppWare expected later this year.
  • Using OWL for AppWare, developers can write one set of C++ code and compile it for multiple platforms, including Macintosh, UNIX, OS/2, Windows, Windows NT, and the upcoming Windows 4.0 operating system.

Statistics:

  • Borland C++ 1.5 for OS/2 provides standard C++ tools for developing powerful 32-bit applications quickly.
  • The new release supports the latest C++ standards, including exception handling and ANSI string classes.
  • Borland C++ 1.5 for OS/2 includes ObjectBrowser technology, which speeds up development cycles.
  • The release is expected to be available early next quarter and will be distributed on compact disk through retailers nationwide or directly from Borland.

Sources:

  • Borland International Inc. (Company statement)
  • IBM Personal Software Products division (Company statement)
  • Philippe Kahn, Chairman, President and CEO of Borland (Company statement)
  • David Moskowitz, President of Productivity Solutions, Inc. (Company statement)