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Press Information Metrowerks Targets Educators, Students and Beginner Programmers with Latest Version of CodeWarrior(tm) Tools Designed for Learning CodeWarrior(tm) Learning Edition v3 Makes C/C++ and Java(tm) Programming Easy on Windows and Mac OS platforms AUSTIN, Texas - July 8, 2002 - Metrowerks is helping make computer programming easier to learn with the newest version of its educational tool, CodeWarrior(tm) Learning Edition v3. A simplified version of the industry standard CodeWarrior tool suite used by professional developers, Learning Edition v3 is designed specifically for students and anyone else wanting to learn computer programming in C/C++ or Java for Windows or Macintosh platforms. New in this version are features designed to make the learning process even more enjoyable, such as Java Rapid Application Development (RAD) tools, which allows the user to write less code, and Code Completion for C/C++ and Java, which helps the user write code more quickly without stopping to look up hard-to-remember functions and symbols. "The CodeWarrior Learning Edition product underscores our commitment to helping people develop the computer programming skills they need to be successful," said John Smolucha, vice president of marketing, Metrowerks. "Just as we continually seek to improve our professional development tools, we've added functionality to our Learning Edition product to make it easier than ever for people to learn how to program." Also new in version 3 are Java Power Tools from Northeastern University, which enable the rapid development of Java-based graphical user interfaces (GUIs) with automatic error checking of user input. Java Power Tools make it possible for simple GUIs to be built in a matter of minutes, and large GUIs to be created in about an hour. "The CodeWarrior development environment is so well designed that it's easy for students in an academic setting to use," said Richard Rasala, Associate Dean for Undergraduate Education at Northeastern University. "Metrowerks offers an elegant IDE for Java, C++, and C on multiple operating systems and target platforms. Beginning students can work easily on simple projects while advanced students have access to all of the support for object-oriented programming that one would expect in a professional environment. The CodeWarrior Learning Edition provides tools and examples that are specifically aimed at students and that will speed their learning." To further shorten the learning curve, Metrowerks includes with the product a voice-over multimedia tutorial that provides a step-by-step walk-through of the CodeWarrior Integrated Development Environment (IDE). The tutorial allows the user to focus on learning how to write code, rather than learning how to use the tools. The product also features a streamlined version of the CodeWarrior IDE, with a toolbar that can be customized to fit the user's needs, as well as simplified documentation written with the beginner in mind. CodeWarrior Learning Edition also includes the popular Carnegie Mellon University Graphics package, allowing users to add geometric shapes and graphic images to the projects they create. Metrowerks' line of CodeWarrior software development tools have been selected by more than 1,200 top schools and universities in the United States, Canada and Europe to teach their students how to write software programs. Special Advanced Placement Module For educators and students, CodeWarrior Learning Edition v3 includes a special Advanced Placement (AP) Module designed to help high school students prepare for the Computer Science AP Exam. The module includes the latest Advanced Placement (AP) Computer Science classes, AP project templates, and the latest beta of the Marine Biology Case Study. Free Online Programming Courses Complementing the CodeWarrior Learning Edition tools, Metrowerks offers free, self-paced courses on its CodeWarriorU.com site, including courses covering programming in C/C++ and Java languages, and programming for Mac OS and Windows operating systems. With more than 100,000 registered users, CodeWarriorU.com is the world's largest resource for free online courses in programming. For more information, visit http://www.codewarrioru.com. Availability and Pricing CodeWarrior Learning Edition v3 is available today direct from Metrowerks at http://www.metrowerks.com/buy/ and from Metrowerks authorized distributors. The suggested retail price for the product is US$59 per license for academic customers, and $79 for non-academic customers. For more information, contact Metrowerks by telephone at 800-377-5416 or +1-512-997-4700, or by email at [EMAIL PROTECTED] For pricing and availability outside the U.S. and Canada, please see the list of Metrowerks International Sales Offices at www.metrowerks.com/buy or send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] About Metrowerks Metrowerks creates CodeWarrior software and hardware products and services for developers, with a particular focus on the following industries: consumer electronics; transportation; wireless; and networking and communications. The CodeWarrior product line includes hardware and software development tools and middleware that enable customers to decrease their time to market. The company also offers services, including training and custom software development. Founded in 1985, Metrowerks is today an independently operating subsidiary of Motorola, Inc. (NYSE:MOT). Metrowerks corporate headquarters are in Austin, Texas; Metrowerks Europe is headquartered in Basel, Switzerland; and Metrowerks Japan is headquartered in Tokyo. For more information, please visit http://www.metrowerks.com/. About Motorola Motorola, Inc. (NYSE:MOT) is a global leader in providing integrated communications and embedded electronic solutions. Sales in 2001 were $30 billion. http://www.motorola.com __________________________ Please visit our sponsors: RadGad(sm): The Place for Useful Gifts & Gadgets.(sm) http://www.radgad.com/, mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED], or 877-5-RADGAD MacTech(r) Magazine: The journal of Macintosh technology and development http://www.mactech.com, mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED], or 805-494-9797 DevDepot(sm): Your Source for RAM, Technical & Developer Products http://www.devdepot.com, mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] or call 877-DEPOT-NOW To submit a posting to MacDev-1, mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]. 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