---------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Florida SunFlash Third Party Product Announcements II SunFLASH Vol 41 #14 May 1992 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- New C++ product from Qualix gcc for Solaris 2.0 Knowledgeable Source for C++ tools from Qualix -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: shirleyk@qualix.com (Shirley Kumamoto) Subject: new C++ product from Qualix The Qualix Group announces a new product: C++ Starter Kit: Everything You Need to Learn C++ for only $99! C++ Starter Kit is a low priced learning kit for those who want to try C++ without spending a lot of money. The kit contains a C++ compiler, some class libraries, a textbook, and an on-line tutorial with many examples. The kit contains binaries for SPARC UNIX workstations and is distributed on CD-ROM. An Inexpensive Way to Learn --------------------------- o for only $99, the Starter Kit provides a complete set of software and tutorial material to learn C++. The kit includes: Development environment: The GNU development utilities from the Free Software Foundation, including: the gcc 2.1 compiler, gdb debugger, xxgdb windows interface to gdb, libg++ base classes, binutils, bison parser, gas assembler, and other utilities. Tutorial material: "Programming in C++" by Dewhurst and Stark: an excellent textbook for those learning C++ "C++ Tutor": an on-line tutorial with many examples "C++ Frequently Asked Questions": a Q&A document Examples: Sample class libraries including: a vector class library, an RPC library, InterViews, a class library for GUI development, and Xv++ - a demonstration version of a C++ interface to Xview 3.0. Fully Tested and Integrated Software and Tutorial Material --------------------------------------------------------- o all of the software components of the Starter Kit are compiled for SunOS 4.1.1. and are tested to work together. You are assured that the tutorial examples will work with the development environment provided. Backed by Qualix Support ------------------------ o for only an additional $50, you can get 6 months of email support for your questions about C++. Take advantage of Qualix's technical expertise and simply email your questions in and get a quick reply. Qualix Offers a Complete Family of C++ Products ----------------------------------------------- o Qualix is your one-stop source for C++ products! Once you experience the benefits of object-oriented technology, you will want to trade up to professional quality C++ tools. We offer a complete suite of products and support for these products. For more information, contact: Qualix Group, Inc. 1900 South Norfolk, Suite 224 San Mateo, CA 94403 Phone: 415/572-0200; Fax: 415/572-1300 Email: info@qualix.com Licensing information: Qualix complies with all terms of the GNU General Public License with respect to the GNU software on this cdrom. While we are not the developers of the modules in the Starter Kit (other than the installation module and the FAQ browser), we provide a service by offering this product including downloading, configuration, integration and compilation under SunOS. Shirley Kumamoto Product Manager Qualix Group 1900 S. Norfolk St. Suite 224 San Mateo, CA 94403-1151 voice: (415) 572-0200 fax: (415) 572-1300 email: shirleyk@qualix.com -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: paula@cygnus.com (Paula Vancini) Subject: gcc for Solaris 2.0 Organization: Cygnus Support, Palo Alto CA; Phone +1 415 322 3811 YOU CAN PUT THE COMPILER BACK INTO SOLARIS 2.0 Cygnus Support Creates GNU C for Solaris 2.0 Sun is unbundling its compilers--selling them separately from the Solaris 2.0 operating system. Many Sun users are unhappy that their next upgrade will take away their C compiler. Cygnus Support's response is to port the GNU C compiler and tools to Solaris 2.0. The result will be a full set of development tools--ANSI and traditional C compiler, assembler, linker, debugger, and binary utilities--freely available to everyone under the GNU General Public License. We'll release the tools at the same time as Solaris 2.0. Who'll pay for it? We are raising a total of $300k for this project. We are looking for 150 sites that will each send in $2000--the current price of ``Sun C''. These funds will pay for the development work, distribution, support from Cygnus for the sites that chip in, and a significant donation to the Free Software Foundation. $2000 to Sun will get you a compiler licensed to run on exactly one workstation (a site with five workstations could require five licenses, costing almost $10,000). You are much better off sending $2000 to us instead. We'll send you compilation tools that you can run anywhere, and give away or sell to anyone, without further charges. If I help, what do I get? Each site sending $2000 will get a copy of the compiler directly from Cygnus, and will also get its name engraved in bits on the CDware mass-distribution disk (see below). The software will be ready to run: integrated, configured, compiled, and easy to install, with printed documentation. It can be used to compile either ANSI or traditional C code for the SPARC. The $2000 price includes one year's software support from Cygnus to a group of up to five people at your site, starting when we deliver the software to you. If we meet our goal of $300,000, we will give $75,000 to the Free Software Foundation. Each contribution to this project will also support the ongoing development work of the Foundation: projects such as the Mach-based Unix OS emulator, the C interpreter, continuing GCC improvements, and advanced versions of Emacs. While doing the work, we'll send you monthly progress reports by email. We will deliver the package to you, simultaneously with the official release of Solaris 2.0. (Developers, let us know if you want early releases, for porting your software so it's ready when Solaris 2.0 ships.) What about the copyleft? The GNU C compiler can be used to compile any kind of program--public domain, copyleft, or proprietary. Your binaries have the same copyright status as your sources and libraries. The only provision of the GNU General Public License that applies to users of the compiler (as opposed to people who make copies of the compiler, or modify it) is the lack of warranty (section 11 and 12). FSF does not provide a warranty to anyone, but Cygnus gives a 1-year limited warranty (a year of support) to those who sign up for this Solaris offer. How will users get it? So that every new Sun arrives with this compiler, we'll put the tools onto the next Sun Catalyst ``CDware'' disk (fall '92). Sun ships one of these with every workstation, as a marketing tool for SPARC software vendors. Users can also receive a free year's subscription to CDware, by calling +1 800 688 9704 x310 in the US and Canada, or a Sun sales office elsewhere. Most of the software on the disks is ``demo versions'', but we will ship the real thing--full working binaries and source code. The compiler and tools will also be available through the usual Free Software Foundation distribution channels, including FTP sites. How much work is it? We have part of the work already done. The major change is that Solaris 2.0 uses the ELF file format and ``stabs'' debugging records, unlike both traditional ``a.out'' files and SVR4 ELF-with-``dwarf'' files. The latest GDB, and parts of the new binutils, can already read the ELF format on some machines. We need to improve the Binary File Descriptor library so it can write ELF files, significantly improve the new GNU LD to handle shared libraries, and make an ELF version of the GNU Assembler. We need to support stabs-in-ELF in GCC2, GAS, and GDB. And of course, we have to port each tool to run smoothly on a new operating system, update the documentation, and write the scripts to make it easy to install. We expect Sun to ship include files and libraries with the basic OS. If they change their minds, we also might end up having to reimplement parts of these to make it all freely distributable. Need real support? People who take advantage of this limited-time offer will get a year's support for a group of 5 people from Cygnus, for $2000. People who receive the CDware disk with their workstation, or get the software from the net, can buy the same support later for $3000. Or they can just use it, depending on themselves and the net for support. Larger sites can pay more for more support. People who sign up early get the best deal, in return for believing in us and in the power of free software to improve the world. What about C++? We'll offer C++, and compilers for Solaris 2.0 on the 386, at a later date. Please order now! GNU C FOR SOLARIS 2.0 Date___________________________ Order from: Cygnus Support Telephone: 415 322 3811 814 University Ave. Fax: 415 322 3270 Palo Alto, CA 94301 Email: solaris-compiler@cygnus.com Ship to: ______________________ Telephone: _____________________ ______________________ Fax:_____________________________ ______________________ Email:___________________________ ______________________ ______________________ ______________________ DESCRIPTION: GNU C for Solaris 2.0 on SPARC For shipment at the Sun Solaris 2.0 release. Includes one year's software support for up to five people (with a single point of contact) beginning upon receipt of software. TOTAL DUE: $2000 Terms: Please send a check or money order in US dollars. Foreign currency may be transferred by wire. For details, call or send email. No further paperwork or licenses are required. Purchase orders will be accepted with terms of 15 days from invoice, and we will immediately bill you as soon as we get your PO, months before we finish the software and ship it to you. Media Preference: QIC-24_____ Exabyte_____ Is CD OK if available?_____ Special Instructions:___________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ People interested in this offer may also send mail to solaris-compiler@cygnus.com. Include all the address information requested above, and say why you are sending email rather than a check :-) If you would like to contribute an amount less than $2000, we suggest sending it directly (and tax-deductibly) to the Free Software Foundation, 675 Mass. Ave., Cambridge, MA 02139 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: shirleyk@qualix.com (Shirley Kumamoto) Subject: Knowledgeable Source for C++ tools from Qualix Having a tough time finding a KNOWLEDGEABLE source for your C++ needs? We at Qualix decided to do something about it! We researched the market, pulled together the best C++ libraries, tools, and utilities, and tested them for supportability. To make your life easier, we now announce the: Qualix C++ Product Family COMPILERS Lucid C++: Native compiler for SPARC systems Solbourne C++: CFront translator for SPARC systems DEBUGGER Solbourne PDB debugger: powerful network based symbolic debugger GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE TOOLS Solbourne OI Libraries: Object-oriented user interface libraries to build GUI applications which can either be Motif or OPEN LOOK - selectable at runtime Solbourne UI Builder: Drag and drop GUI builder to build Motif and Open Look applications. The user chooses at runtime. View.h++: C++ interface to Motif Xv++: C++ interface to XView FOUNDATION CLASS LIBRARY Tools.h++: Foundation class library DATABASE INTERFACE LIBRARY db++: Uniform C++ interface to SQL and ISAM databases MATHEMATICS LIBRARY M++: C++ math libraries for array manipulation and numerical analysis EDUCATIONAL SOFTWARE C++ Starter Kit: Low priced C++ learning kit. All backed by Qualix support! Qualix sells the best products in object-oriented programming tools, productivity tools, and network and system administration products. Our products come with a 30-day money back guarantee and are backed by top-flight support. Call or send email to order or for more product information. Qualix Group 1900 S. Norfolk St. Suite 224 San Mateo, CA 94403-1151 email: info@qualix.com voice: (415) 572-0200 fax: (415) 572-1300 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ For information send mail to info-sunflash@sunvice.East.Sun.COM. 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