REAL Basic Software, Inc. has released an update for REAL Basic, bringing it to version 5.5.2. REAL Basic is a utility designed for software development. The update features several enhancements expanded support for SQL databases and Server Sockets network interface assignment. According to REAL Basic Software:
REAL Software, Inc. announced today the release of REALbasic 5.5.2. REALbasic is a powerful, easy-to-use development tool that enables Windows and Mac users to create software for Windows, Macintosh and Linux.
Some of the new and improved features included in REALbasic 5.5.2 are:
- REALbasic 5.5.2 now supports the SQL database capability for updating mis-formed date and time values when used in tables; it also supports the SQL RecordSet
- Useful for Linux users, REALbasic can now load JPEGs and PNGs graphics files independently of QuickTime
- Console applications no longer require GTK, GDK or the CUPS library to be installed on Linux
- Network interfaces can be assigned to specific Server Sockets, eliminating conflicts as those interfaces are accessed
You can find more information about the REAL Basic update at the REAL Basic Software, Inc. Web site. The update is free for registered users, while the full version is available starting at US$149.95.