Borland C++ 5.0 Wins Software Development 96 Windows/C++ Super Bowl; Beats Microsoft s Visual C++ 4.0

Business Wire, March 29, 1996

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 29, 1996--Borland International Inc. announced today that Borland C 5.0, the new version of its award-winning C and C development system, won the C Superbowl at the Software Development 96 conference and exhibition. Borland C 5.0 was chosen as the overall winner over Microsoft's Visual C by a team of five judges. The judges selected Borland C as the winner based on the total number of development problems Borland C programmers solved in an hour using the product. "We designed Borland C 5.0 for software developers who want the best tools available to be more productive in their jobs," said Richard Gorman, vice president of products at Borland. "This important win validates our mission in providing software developers with the best tools for solving the challenges and problems they face everyday in their jobs."

Borland C Development Suite 5.0 and Borland C 5.0

Borland recently announced two new versions of its award-winning C products: Borland C Development Suite 5.0 and Borland C 5.0. Borland C Development Suite includes all of Borland C 5.0; CodeGuard 32/16; PVCS Version Manager; InstallShield Express; and the AppAccelerator for Java, a just-in-time compiler which makes Java applications run five to ten times faster. Borland C 5.0 includes a native 32-bit hosted environment, which lets developers target multiple platforms, including Windows 95, Windows NT, Windows 3.1, and DOS. Borland C 5.0 also includes a new version of Borland's award-winning application framework, ObjectWindows Library (OWL) 5.0, Microsoft Foundation Classes (MFC) compilation support; Visual Database Tools (VDBT); ObjectScripting; and Java-compatible development tools.

Borland C ObjectScipting Contest

Earlier this week, Borland announced an ObjectScripting contest in which the grand prize winner is eligible to win a new laptop computer. ObjectScripting is a new fully programmable and flexible system that allows developers to easily modify and configure Borland's award-winning Borland C integrated development environment. Customers can submit scripts directly to Borland or on Borland's World Wide Web site (http://www.borland.com).

Pricing and Availability

Borland C Development Suite 5.0 carries an estimated street price of $499.95. Borland C 5.0 carries an estimated street price of $349.95. All prices, including upgrades and special offers, are in U.S. dollars and apply only in the U.S. and Canada. Dealer prices may vary. Borland C 5.0 Development Suite and Borland C 5.0 are both available now through major resellers or directly from Borland. For more information, customers can call (800) 645-4559.

Borland: Making Development Easier

Borland International Inc. (NASDAQ:BORL) is a leading provider of products and services for software developers. Borland is distinguished for its high-quality software development tools, which include Delphi, Borland C , Visual dBASE, Paradox and InterBase. Borland's award-winning products are supported through comprehensive programs for small- to large-sized software developers, corporate developers, value added resellers and system integrators. Founded in 1983, Borland is headquartered in Scotts Valley, California. For more information on Borland products and services, customers can access Borland Online, Borland's World Wide Web (WWW) site at http://www.borland.com. -0-

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