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October 30, 1997

Announcement

Free Aonix ObjectAda Compiler

Aonix (http://www.aonix.com/) has started to distribute two free versions of its Ada 95 Compilers.

Formerly available as the Special Edition (Windows) and StarterPack (UNIX) of the ObjectAda compiler family, these compilers have been released for unlimited distribution.

The Windows version is not formally validated but has an open non-commercial license. In other words, if you develop software with this free Aonix compiler and later decide to release your software commercially, you should then buy the validated Aonix compiler.

The Unix version is validated, but has a six-month license duration.

Note that the more advanced Aonix compilers, such as the Personal, Professional, CorePack and Enterprise, and real-time editions, are still commercial products.

Contents

The release contains the following versions of the Aonix ObjectAda product line:

• ObjectAda for Windows, Special Edition, v7.1
• ObjectAda for Unix v7.1 (SPARC/ Solaris and HP-UX)

The Special Edition of ObjectAda for Windows includes:

• Ada 95 Compiler (with some limitations, see below)
• Ada to Java Compiler (with some limitations, see below)
• Support for Annexes A, B, C, and D
• Integrated Environment:
  • debugger
  • editor
  • browser
  • project manager
• DLL, Console, and GUI applications
• Win32, ODBC, and Winsock bindings
• HOT_Ada courseware - Special Edition

The StartPack Edition of ObjectAda for Unix includes:

• Validated Ada 95 Compiler
• EZ Ada GUI
• Builder
• Debugger
• Browser
• Emacs Ada 95 Editor
• Support for Annexes A and B
• Six-month unlimited license

Target platforms include:

• Microsoft Windows 95/NT
• Sun Solaris
• HP-UX
• Java Virtual Machines/ Java-enabled browsers

Windows License

The Special Edition of ObjectAda for Windows is a fully operational version of ObjectAda and does not require a license key. However, its usage is subject to certain restrictions described below.

"This edition of ObjectAda for Windows may not be used for commercial development purposes. It contains a fully- functional environment but operates under the following limitations: a program may contain no more than 35 units; a compilation unit may contain to more than 20 tasks; a compilation may not exceed 2000 lines (550 for Java compilations). The compiler is not formally validated."

Unix License

The Unix version of ObjectAda requires a license key. Contact your nearest Aonix representative for a free license key which will provide you access to the product as follows:

• the number of simultaneous users is unlimited
• the key duration is six months
• the product level is "StarterPack"

Downloading

To download this software, use

ftp://ftp.aonix.com/pub/ada/public/pal

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