ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich., April 13, 2004 (PRIMEZONE) -- Absoft Corporation announced today the availability of IBM's high performance XL C/C++ Compiler, Advanced Edition V6.0 for Macintosh OS X, through its expanding OEM relationship with IBM. By adding XL C/C++ to its extensive line of products, Absoft further strengthens its position leading the software development industry by offering the most comprehensive and powerful line of compilers and related tools for desktop and workstation customers using Macintosh, Windows, and Linux operating systems.
"The addition of the XL C/C++ compiler to our product mix for the Macintosh market is in response to customer demand and our earlier success offering XL Fortran compilers," said Wood Lotz, President of Absoft. "XL C/C++ is based on mature compiler technology from IBM and includes industry-leading optimization technology and feature sets. Various compiler options allow users to tailor compilation-specific needs and GNU C/C++ compatibility options ease existing code migration. XL C/C++ is compatible with Absoft's popular Fx debugger, a $300 value included at no additional charge, along with a full year of Absoft technical support free for customers who buy XL C/C++ from Absoft."
"IBM selected Absoft to promote its high performance compilers because we have two decades of success in the compiler marketplace and understand the Apple developer community best. Further, the combination of IBM's XL C/C++ compilers with Absoft's Fx graphical debugger is a very powerful development solution for end users," continued Lotz.
XL C/C++ Advanced Edition v6.0 for Macintosh OS X is an optimizing command-line compiler derived from IBM's family of compilers used in larger AIX systems. The ease of using XL C/C++ will increase with the next release of Absoft's comprehensive Integrated Development Environment (IDE). The IDE adds a powerful programmer's editor, improved debugging capabilities, allows easier builds and additional diagnostics in a native Macintosh environment. Absoft Pro Fortran users will be able to use XL C/C++ and XL Fortran as plug-ins with the next Pro Fortran release, scheduled to be available early this fall.
The Absoft retail price for XL C/C++ Advanced Edition V6.0 for Macintosh OS X is $399 for commercial customers, $299 for government customers, and $199 for academic customers. Continued support and maintenance programs are also available. Product details and ordering information are available at http://www.absoft.com.
About Absoft Corporation
Based in Rochester Hills, Michigan, Absoft Corporation is a world leader in software development tools. Since 1980, Absoft has led the Fortran community by introducing the first commercial 32-bit Fortran compilers for Macintosh, Windows-NT, Linux, parallel, and High Performance Computing environments. Tools from Absoft include Fortran/C++ debuggers for workstations and 1024+ node clusters. Absoft business partners include: IBM, Hewlett-Packard, Intel, Motorola, Cray Research, Sun, Silicon Graphics and MIPS. Absoft is the world's sole provider of source-compatible Fortran and debugging solutions for all of today's leading computing platforms. Major educational institutions, research laboratories, and Fortune 2000 companies use Absoft tools worldwide.
For more information about Absoft, visit http://www.absoft.com, e-mail sales@absoft.com, or call 248-853-0050.
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