4D 6.8 for Windows XP and Mac OS X launched

18th April 2002, Wilmslow, UK. 4D UK, distributors of the award-winning 4D database development environment and 4D WebSTAR Server Suite, today announced the launch of 4D 6.8 which supports Mac OS X and Windows XP.

4D 6.8 is a free upgrade for all currently registered 4D 6.7 users and for developers who purchase and register 4D 6.7 by Friday 31st May 2002. 4D 6.8 is available for immediate download from the 4D UK web site. 4D 6.8 allows customers to migrate their 4D applications without modifying any underlying code, includes an integrated TCP/IP network component, a new contextual menu interface and more.

"4D 6.8 protects the investment of 4D developers, takes advantage of the technology advances in these new operating systems and has some great new features to enhance 4D development," explained Rob Wylie, General Manager of 4D UK. "A substantial amount of code has been rewritten to take advantage of both the Mac OS X and Windows XP operating systems. We're delighted to deliver on our earlier commitment to 4D 6.7 customers and offer 4D 6.8 as a free upgrade that requires no code revisions in their current 4D solutions."

NEW IN 4D 6.8:

Carbonised for Mac OS X and certified for Windows XP, 4D 6.8 takes full advantage of both operating systems and runs identically on both Macintosh and Windows environments. New features in 4D 6.8 include a new contextual menu in the methods editor for single-click insertion of methods, fields and commands, easier plug-in administration and new commands and constants.

Reinforced security in 4D 6.8 protects component code and makes deployment easier. New integration of the TCP/IP component in 4D 6.8 further simplifies administration. New user interface enhancements include floating, dockable toolbars under Mac OS X, support for the Apple Viewer for online help menus on the Mac, and follows the Aqua and Windows XP look and feel for dialogue icons. For a complete list of new 4D 6.8 features and enhancements visit http://www.4duk.com/

PRICING & AVAILABILITY:

4D 6.8 IS available for immediate download from the 4D UK web site http://www.4duk.com/. 4D 6.8 is a FREE upgrade to all new and existing owners of 4D 6.7 and those who purchase and register 4D 6.7 products by Friday 31st May 2002.

4D 6.8 boasts unparalleled cross-platform development across Windows ME, Windows NT 4.x, Windows 2000 and now Windows XP. Plus Mac OS 9.1 and higher and now Mac OS X.

About 4D

4D was founded in 1984 in Paris, France. The company designs, develops, publishes and distributes the award-winning 4th Dimension (4D) database and rapid application development tool in single-user and client-server versions. 4D allows developers to create any type of database application, from simple contact management systems and electronic product catalogues to sophisticated multimedia applications and full-scale accounting packages. 4D's ease of use, reduced development time and straightforward installation and maintenance make it an unbeatable, cost-effective database solution for organisations of all sizes. 4D also owns StarNine, publishers of the award winning WebSTAR Server Suite, a complete set of high-performance web servers in one easy to use application. 4D's products are supported through company and independent developers programmes, value-added resellers and systems integrators. 4D is present in over 50 countries via a network of distributors and is used extensively by over 7,000 professional database developers and 4 million end-users worldwide. 4D is an international company with subsidiaries and offices in France, the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, Sweden, Australia and Japan.

Press Contact: Rob Wylie, General Manager, 4D UK Ltd.
Tel: 01625 536178
Fax: 01625 536497
Email: press@4duk.com
WWW: http://www.4duk.com/

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