Symantec Announces New Release of C++ for Power Macintosh

New version includes support for Java, Pascal, 68K Macintosh

CUPERTINO, CALIF. -- APRIL 8, 1996 -- Symantec Corporation (Nasdaq:SYMC),
the worldwide leader in Macintosh development tools, announced today
Symantec C++ for Power Macintosh, Version 8, Release 5. This new release
provides support for Java, Pascal, and 68K development, as well as
additional improvements to the environment. Release 5 includes Symantec
Caffeine, the first Sun-standard graphical development environment for
Java on the Macintosh.

"With Release 5, we have extended our tool set to give customers access to
Java, Pascal and 68k development tools," said Mansour Safai, general
manager of the Symantec Development Tools Division. "We are also
responding to customer requests by reducing memory requirements and adding
additional high-priority features."

Java Support

Caffeine is a stand-alone Java development environment that includes a
full-featured project manager, a Java source code editor with automatic
syntax highlighting, full support for AppleScript to allow automation of
repetitive tasks, error reporting capabilities, the Sun Macintosh JDK
(Java Developers Kit), the Sun standard Java compiler hosted in the
Symantec Project Manager (SPM) environment, and automatic triggering of
the Java Applet viewer from within the SPM. With Caffeine, customers can
create Java applets and applications that run on Macintosh, Windows, and
Unix systems.

Pascal Support

Release 5 also includes support for Pascal and for creating 68K
applications. Pascal support is provided via a Pascal compiler from
Language Systems. This Pascal compiler allows customers who have Pascal
code written for 68K Macintoshes (such as THINK Pascal projects) to
generate applications that run native on the Power Macintosh. Release 5
also provides support for creating 68K applications (flat model) and
native Power Macintosh applications using the same project file.
Therefore, a developer can use the advanced SPM environment and take
advantage of its superior feature set while being able to generate code
that runs on 68K Macintoshes and is highly optimized for Power Macintosh.

Other improvements and enhancements in Release 5 include:

* Drag and drop text editing in the editor;
* Performance enhancements, including faster file searching and
  boosted performance in the SPM environment;
* Memory requirements have been reduced by approximately 40%.
  Pre-compiled headers now use less memory as well;
* Tutorials in Apple Guide format are now provided so that beginning
  programmers or users not yet familiar with the SPM can get up
  to speed quickly;
* Debugging improvements, including deferred debugging;
* Full support for OpenDoc 1.0 development

Pricing and Availability

Symantec C++ Version 8, Release 5 for the Power Macintosh is available
today directly from Symantec and its resellers with an Estimated Retail
Price (ERP) of $399.00. A trade-up from any Symantec, Metrowerks, or
Natural Intelligence Macintosh development tool is available with an ERP
of $149.95. All registered C++ for Power Macintosh customers will be sent
Release 5 free-of-charge as part of the Symantec C++ Subscription for
Macintosh.

Java is a programming language developed by Sun Microsystems for developing
cross-platform applications across the public Internet and corporate
intranets.

Symantec Corporation develops, markets, and supports a complete line of
application and system software products designed to enhance individual
and workgroup productivity as well as manage networked computing
environments. Platforms supported include IBM personal computers and
compatibles, Apple Macintosh computers as well as all major network
operating systems. Founded in 1982, the company's global operations span
North America, Europe and several fast growing markets throughout Asia
Pacific and Latin America. Information on the company and its products can
be obtained by calling (800) 441-7234 toll free or (541) 334-6054.

Symantec Corporation, 10201 Torre Avenue, Cupertino, CA 95014 USA
(800) 441-7234 or (541) 334-6054
 
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