REALbasic 2009 Release 5 updates SQLite, Linux support
updated 04:35 pm EST, Tue December 1, 2009
Adds user-requested changes
REAL Software has launched REALbasic 2009 Release 5, with numerous upgrades to the software development tool. The program offers object-oriented development for output to Mac, Windows and Linux. The Personal Edition is geared for hobbyists and students, while the Professional Edition is the minimum required for cross-platform compilation. REAL Studio is geared for full-time developers.
Release 5 updates the SQLite component, and also adds support for Ubuntu 9.10. Some 17 features and 68 improvements have been implemented in total, based on user feedback. A full list of improvements can be found in the 2009r5 release notes.
REALbasic runs on Mac OS X 10.3 or higher, requiring 1GB of RAM and a 1GHz G4 processor. Preferred specs include at least Mac OS X 10.4, 2GB of RAM and an Intel CPU. The Personal Edition is $100, while the Professional Edition is $300, and Studio is $1,000.
