This release offers significant new functionality. The Digital C compiler runs under the OpenVMS Alpha and VAX operating systems and generates optimized, position-independent code. It provides a significant performance increase over previous versions to make customers more productive. In combination with the run-time library, the resulting Visual Basic source code compiles and executes on the Microsoft Windows NT and Windows 95 platforms. It is available immediately.
Prices decrease for large volume orders.
It is scheduled to be available in January 1999 for both Alpha and VAX implementation. It also enables Windows NT desktops to access applications and data on OpenVMS, and provides seamless interoperability with Windows NT servers. This provides a cost-effective method to preserve application system investments and extend an application's life. OpenVMS and Digital UNIX, to provide customers greater ease of integration and migration. These services are available immediately at standard package pricing from resellers, and custom services pricing directly from Compaq.