Live Software Announces Support for Borland's JBuilder 2; Live Software Java Servlet Products to Support JBuilder 2

Business Wire, March 24, 1998

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 24, 1998--Live Software, Inc. today announced ServletDebugger 2.0, an enhanced version of its acclaimed servlet support tool, for Borland International Inc.'s (NASDAQ:BORL) JBuilder 2, the new version of Borland's award-winning family of visual development tools for building corporate and enterprise software applications with the Java(TM) programming language.

Both announcements were made as a part of Sun Microsystem's JavaOne developer conference being held here this week (Booth No. 527.)

ServletDebugger 2.0 allows for the testing and debugging of Java Servlet code from within the JBuilder development environment. ServletDebugger 2 has an integrated server and servlet engine, allowing for real-world testing of servlet code without leaving the development environment. Java Servlets are platform-independent, server-side programs written using the Java Servlet API, part of the Java platform.

Java Servlets bring the power of "Write Once, Run Anywhere(TM)," Safe Network Delivery, and Smart Card to Supercomputer scalability to server-side extensions. Traditional CGI applications and extensions written in Perl, C/C , or other languages, can be replaced through the use of servlets. By using Servlets as an extensible, well-defined cross-platform environment, sophisticated applications for both client and server become easier to develop, faster to deploy and more cost effective to maintain.

"We are pleased to provide servlet support for JBuilder 2, the premier Java development system," said Paul Colton, President of Live Software. "JBuilder customers will now be able to speed up their development process and write client/server applications faster and easier with the new ServletDebugger 2.0."

"Live Software is the leading provider of servlet technology and its integration with JBuilder is seamless," said Zack Urlocker, Borland's vice president of marketing. "Live Software's tools will let our customers more quickly develop and deploy their enterprise and client/server applications."

Pricing and Availability

ServletDebugger 2 is available now from Live Software's web site at http://www.livesoftware.com and is priced at $195 per developer seat. Additionally, a white paper entitled "Building Java Servlets with JBuilder" will be available from Live Software's web site at no cost.

About Borland JBuilder 2

Borland JBuilder 2 is the newest in a family of highly-productive, visual development tools for creating high-performance, platform-independent applications using the Java programming language. JBuilder's scalable, component-based environment is designed for all levels of "Information Network" development projects ranging from applets and applications that require networked database connectivity to client/server and distributed, enterprise-class systems.

The JBuilder product family features fast and easy JavaBean component creation, a scalable database architecture, robust visual "Two-Way" development tools, and the ability to produce "100% Pure Java" platform-independent applications, applets, servlets, and JavaBeans. The product's open environment supports JDK 1.1, JDK 1.2, JavaBeans, JFC/Swing components, CORBA, Enterprise JavaBeans, RMI, JDBC, and all major corporate database servers.

About Live Software Inc.

Live Software Inc. is a privately held company located in San Diego, pioneering the development of leading-edge Java server-side components and Java servlet software products. Founded in 1995, Live Software's products are used by corporations world-wide and the company has been recognized as one of San Diego's "Cool 25" high-tech companies for its role in enterprise-enhancing Java software development. For more information on Live Software, Servlet Debugger and the Java component product lines, visit the company's web site at http://www.livesoftware.com or send email to info@livesoftware.com.

Borland: Making Development Easier

Borland is a leading provider of high-quality software products for corporate application developers worldwide. Borland is distinguished for its award-winning family of rapid application development tools and scalable middleware technology for desktop, client/server, Internet/intranet, and enterprise systems. The company's products are supported through comprehensive corporate and independent developer programs, value added resellers, and systems integrators. Founded in 1983, Borland is headquartered in Scotts Valley, Calif. Additional information about Borland may be obtained from Borland's Web site at http://www.borland.com. -0-

Note to Editors: Live Software and ServletDebugger are trademarks of Live Software Inc. Borland and JBuilder are registered trademarks of Borland Corporation in the United States and other countries. Sun, Sun Microsystems, Java, JavaBeans, and "Write Once Run Anywhere" are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sun Microsystems Inc. in the United States and other countries. All other product names are trademarks of their respective companies. All other brands and products referenced herein are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.