In addition, Metrowerks announced it intends to ship the first developer release of the Java tool suite in May, 1996. The combination of Java, CodeWarrior and the Apple Macintosh makes for a powerful Internet development solution. Sun's Java allows Internet sites to fully incorporate motion and sound, real-time information updates, and user customization and feedback. Our proven experience with Macintosh development and our clear vision for next generation computing make Metrowerks the right company to bring the power of Java to the Macintosh. When integrated into the Internet's Web pages, applets can enable expert graphics rendering and real-time interaction with users, live information updating, and instant interaction with servers on the Internet.
Applets are downloadable from any server and run safely on any platform.
Metrowerks will provide full Java support in its Mac-hosted CodeWarrior products. The company anticipates that the first developer release of Java for the Macintosh will be ready for CodeWarrior 9, which is expected to be available at Apple's Worldwide Developer Conference in San Jose, California in May 1996. Company Information Founded in 1985, Metrowerks develops, markets and supports a complete line of Macintosh-hosted computer language products for building Mac OS, Win95, WinNT, Magic Cap and BeBox applications. Metrowerks CodeWarrior software products have quickly become the industry standard for professional Mac-hosted development tools with over 28,000 registered users in 60 countries. Widely recognized as a proponent of open standards, the company is involved in the design, manufacture and sale of products, technologies and services for commercial and technical computing.