Date: Tue, 16 Jan 2001 11:53:10 -0800
From: John Lindal <jafl@vorpal.caltech.edu>
To: lwn@lwn.net
Subject: Beta Release of Code Crusader and Code Medic Software Development Tools


Beta Release of Code Crusader and Code Medic Software Development Tools

Los Angeles, Calif. January 15, 2001 - New Planet Software announces the
beta release of its award winning Code Crusader and Code Medic developer's
software.  As noted in the announcement below, this release applies New
Planet's new licensing model.

Code Crusader is a Linux development environment with a graphical user
interface.  It provides a text editor, symbol browser, C++ and Java class
browsers, multi-file search and replace, a project manager, and an
interface to Linux make and the Linux help system (man pages) that all work
seamlessly to streamline the process of developing code.  Beta release 11
of version 3.0.0 incorporates these exciting new features:

   * Symbol browser (via ctags) that allows you to locate functions,
     classes, preporocessor definitions, and more by easy selection of the
     symbol name in your Assembly, ASP, AWK, C/C++, Cobol, Eiffel, FORTRAN,
     Java, Lisp, make, Perl, PHP, Python, Scheme, Shell, TCL, and Vim
     source files

   * Keyword completion for C/C++, Eiffel, FORTRAN, Java, Perl, PHP,
     Python, and Shell

   * Support for Qt signals and slots in the C++ class inheritance tree

   * Java class inheritance tree

   * Graphical differencing of text files

   * Project file templates that allow you to avoid the hassle of editing
     Make.header

   * Text file templates

Code Medic is a graphical debugger for Linux.  It currently supports
instant access to all source files, setting/clearing breakpoints while the
program is running, watching variables change as you step through code,
instant access to all stack frames, and a command line window that provides
full access to the underlying gdb debugger.  Beta release 1 of version
1.1.0 incorporates these exciting new features:

   * Configurable menu of gdb commands

   * Configurable button toolbars

   * Functions menu in source windows, as in Code Crusader

   * Share all relevant preferences from Code Crusader

Both programs also provide the following enhancements:

   * On-line help is now searchable.

   * Support for European languages that even allows translation without
     recompilation

   * Support for the new <a href="/xsearch/">XSearch</a> protocol

   * Works with Gnome and KDE session managers

These time-limited beta releases are available free for testing at
http://www.newplanetsoftware.com/jcc/ for Code Crusader and
http://www.newplanetsoftware.com/medic/ for Code Medic.  Contact
information is provided on the web pages.  New Planet Software is eager to
receive your feedback on the new features.

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New Planet Software Solidifies Intellectual Property With New Software
License

Los Angeles, Calif. January 15, 2001 - New Planet Software, makers of
cutting-edge Linux software development tools and applications, announced
today the release of new proprietary software licensing in a move designed
to broaden its business models and ensure protection of its intellectual
property.  With the new focus, some products will change to a fully
proprietary licensing model.  "As our young organization strives toward
maturity, we believe that this change is critical for New Planet Software
to thrive," stated Bob Kruger, CEO of New Planet Software.

New Planet Software will continue to contribute to the open source
community by developing and contributing to open source projects and
protocols.

New Planet plans to release Code Crusader 3.0.0 as its first product under
the new licensing model.  Look to future product announcements for more
information, or visit the New Planet Software website,
www.newplanetsoftware.com.

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New Planet Software, Inc. is a software development company dedicated to
intelligently designed, powerful, and robust Linux software development
tools and applications.

Contact:
Bob Kruger, CEO & Chairman
Post Office Box 7634
Los Angeles, CA 91346
Phone:  1.818.634.1574
Fax:  1.818.832.5226
Email:  sales@newplanetsoftware.com

New Planet Software, JX Development Suite, JX, Code Crusader, and Code
Medic are trademarks of New Planet Software.  Linux is a trademark of Linus
Torvalds.  All other product names or services mentioned are trademarks or
registered trademarks of their respective companies.