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RUNTIME LABS ANNOUNCES RELEASE OF MacSQL 2.5 Latest Version Features Oracle and OpenBase Support For Immediate Release Contact Dan Wald, 917-661-0200 ext 14 [EMAIL PROTECTED] <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> NEW YORK - August 21, 2002 - Runtime Labs, a premiere provider of Mac database tools, today announced the release and immediate availability of MacSQL 2.5. MacSQL is a robust solution for database management on the Macintosh. A fully AppleScriptable application, MacSQL provides web authors, publishers, and developers with a simple, graphical way to interact with SQL databases. "MacSQL 2.5 is the first commercial MacOS X product with native support for communicating with Oracle," said Mark Lilback, President of Runtime Labs. "MacSQL 2.5 represents a significant step forward for all Macintosh users who want to interact with Oracle databases running on any platform." MacSQL 2.5 includes many new and upgraded features from MacSQL 2.2: * Ability to connect to FrontBase, Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, OpenBase, Oracle, PostgreSQL, and ODBC database servers. * Runs natively on MacOS 9 and MacOS X (10.1 or higher). * Spreadsheet-like viewing/editing of remote data. * Complete AppleScript support including recordability and the ability to save frequently used queries as scripts for later execution. * Web Script Assistant that will generate PHP or Embeded Perl to interact with a database. * Multi-panel display of schema including databases, tables, columns, and indices. * Ability to export data as SQL commands, tab-delimited text, comma-separated text, XML, or directly to Microsoft Excel. * Import of SQL files and data in CSV or Tab-delimited text files. * Synchronization between SQL databases and FileMaker Pro. * Create Table Tool to help visually design tables. * Recent documents for easy access to frequently used databases. * Comprehensive user manual and tutorial. * Free upgrades for one year. * Telephone and email support. * Extensive support for MacOS technologies such as Aqua, AppleScript, Navigation Services, Contextual Menus, Keychain, Drag & Drop, and more. Features new to MacSQL 2.5 include: * Mac OS 10.2 (Jaguar) compatible * Native Oracle support on Mac OS X (using officially released Oracle drivers) * OpenBase support on Mac OS X * Full Unicode support for making queries * Full BLOB support via AppleScript * XML Export * Enhanced Query Assistant * Redesigned settings panel * Ability to adjust the font settings in the Query Maker * Numerous bug fixes and performance improvements MacSQL is commercial software, and costs US$249 to purchase. A Lite version is available for US$99. A demo version, which expires after 10 days, is also available. MacSQL requires a PowerPC computer running MacOS 9.x with CarbonLib 1.5 or greater installed, or a computer running Mac OS X 10.1 or greater. Access to a supported database is also required to use the program. Oracle support requires installing native drivers (instructions are included in MacSQL's Help). FrontBase support on Mac OS X requires that the Frontbase drivers be installed. OpenBase support on Mac OS X requires that the OpenBase drivers be installed. ODBC support on Mac OS 9 requires the Merant ODBC Driver Manager 3.5. Where to Download MacSQL 2.5 and MacSQL 2.5 Lite can be purchased at <http://www.rtlabs.com/store>/. All versions can be downloaded at <http://www.rtlabs.com/downloads/>. Current MacSQL 2.2 license holders (full versions) can upgrade to 2.5 at no cost by downloading the latest version and utlizing their current serial number. Current MacSQL 2.2 license holders (Lite version) can purchase the upgrade for US$49 at <http://www.rtlabs.com/store/>. Free upgrades are available for reigstered users of MacSQL Lite who purchased the software after June 15, 2002. About Runtime Labs Runtime Labs is a small, highly skilled software development shop established in July 2000. Runtime Labs' mission is to develop innovative software products specifically designed to meet the needs of the Apple Developer Community. 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