Virtual Pascal for OS/2 v1.1 ships!              London, 14 August 1996

  fPrint UK Ltd has started shipping the new version of its widely
  acclaimed software development tool, VP/2 v1.1.  This version offers
  a wide range of features for quickly developing superior 32 bit OS/2
  software, and has already received rave reviews from the press.

    "When it comes to compile speed and code quality, VP/2 qualifies for
     the label "Turbo Fast"; Borland could not have done it any better.
     VP/2 is a technically excellent product that has no problems with
     competing against professional C++ compilers.  In summary, this
     comparison shows VP/2 as both the far better and more professional
     product.  The system as a whole rests on a solid foundation that
     was created with much care and love for detail."
     - Toolbox, August 1996

    "In brief, VP/2 is a Pascal compiler with a well-implemented,
     productive IDE in which it makes fun to develop software.

     ... Even a program using Turbo Vision, with about 500kB of source
     code was ported in less than an hour.

     ... The best of the problem-free porting process was, that the OS/2
     version was faster and even smaller than the DOS version.

     Conclusion: Excellent"
     - PC Intern, August 1996


  VP/2 v1.1 has a number of new and enhanced features above v1.0 - the
  following list summarises the key features:

  * Super-fast 32-bit Optimising Compiler
    - 32-bit and fully Borland Pascal v7 compatible.
    - 100% data type compatible with BP7 and Delphi.
    - All Delphi object pascal language extensions included.
    - Smartlinking 32-bit optimising compiler technology for the fastest
      possible speed and the smallest executables.
    - Direct access to all OS/2 API functions, including 16 bit.  No
      run-time DLLs or "thunk libraries" are required.
    - Fully multi-thread aware re-entrant Run-Time Library.

  * NEW! High quality built-in linker
    - 3-50 times faster than LINK386.
    - Supports all EXEPACK standards.
    - No .DEF files needed.
    - Support for TP/Delphi style .MAP files with various levels of detail.
    - Easy-to-use Dynamic Link Libraries can be created.
    - Support for the $R directive, Delphi fashion.
    - Advanced STUB file support allows any DOS program to be linked in.

  + High-quality Integrated Environment and Debugger
    - Integrated Development Environment very similar to Borland Pascal.
    - Fully integrated symbolic debugger, with functionality similar to
      Borland's Turbo Debugger and IBM's IPMD.
    - Can debug any OS/2 16- or 32-bit executable
    - PM and text mode versions of the IDE included.
    - Runs on any 32-bit OS/2 version, v2.0 and later.
    - 14 different debugging views are availble, including: Watch,
      Stack, Breakpoint, Log, Symbols, Units, Threads, Object Hierarchy,
      CPU, Dump, Registers, FPU and Exceptions Windows.
    - NEW! Full .SYM file support for debugging OS/2 code
    - NEW! Full source level debugger support in the $SmartLink+ state
    - NEW! Exception Location Information can be generated with a
      very small overhead, enabled much enhanced error reporting.

  * Extensive Documentation included
    - 365 page printed VP/2 Language Reference Manual and Users Guide.
    - Full access to the OS/2 API, including full online documentation
      both as .INF files and integrated in the IDE.
    - Full context-sensitive online help system in the IDE.

  * Superior Toolkit Support
    - Full Run-Time Library source code included for most units; upgrades
      from the Delphi 2 VCL are included for Classes,  Math, SysUtils and
      TypInfo.
    - Compatible with Borland Turbo Vision applications; source code upgrade
      included.  If original TV source is not available, binary support and
      interface files can be installed.
    - Includes a PM library similar to Borland OWL; source code upgrade
      patch is included.
    - Compatibility upgrades for Turbo Power libraries, including Object
      Professional v1.30, B-Tree Filer v5.51 and ASync Professional
      v2.02.  Included with complete source code upgrades.
    - NEW! Support for TurboPower's SysTools library for Delphi 1 and 2.
    - Extensive high-quality maths library MATHPAK87 Lite, with functions
      to handle Complex numbers, matrices, FFT, regression, etc.
    - VP/2 compatible version of TechnoJock's Turbo Toolkit included with
      full source code on the CD.

  * Heaps of Examples
    - More than 100 examples included as executables with source code.
    - All examples from "The Art of OS/2 Warp Programming" have been
      converted from C to Pascal and are included with source code.
    - The examples cover PM programming, text-mode programming, full-screen
      graphics examples and use of the VP/2 compatible toolkits.
    - NEW! More advanced examples, demonstrating DIVE programming, Extended
      Attributes handling, Redirected output from child processes and
      Exception handling.

  * Instant support
    - CompuServe: GO FPRINT.  Section 6 of the OS2BVEN forum is dedicated
      to supporting VP/2.
    - FidoNet: Subscribe to the VPASCAL conference.  For the nearest link,
      please contact fPrint UK.
    - InterNet: Write e-mail to support{at}fprint.co.uk.
    - The Web: Link to http://www.fprint.co.uk/vpascal
    - Ftp: Check out ftp://ftp.fprint.co.uk/fprint/vpascal


In the near future...
  Already in beta test is a VP/2 compatible version of BGI graphics,
  using DIVE for fast screen writes.  The beta version is compatible
  with VP/2 v1.1 and is available from our ftp site.

  Also, we continue working on converting the visual parts of the
  Delphi Visual Component Library to Virtual Pascal for OS/2.  Look
  at the web site for updates, betas and demos of the VP/2 compatible
  VCL and a Delphi-style GUI!


TurboPower Software supports Virtual Pascal for OS/2
  The VP/2 box includes a voucher that gives all customers a 20%
  Discount off all VP/2 compatible toolkits from TurboPower Software
  Co.!  The discounts are valid for the extensive Object Professional,
  ASync Professional and B-Tree Filer libraries.


VP/2 Demonstration Licence
  A fully functional demonstration version of VP/2 v1.1 will shortly be
  made available through online services.  The demo version includes the
  PM version of the VP/2 IDE, the compiler and a few examples. A static
  version of the Run-Time Library as well as online help are not
  included.

  The Run-Time Library along with support for Turbo Vision and the
  MathPak87 Lite library will be included in one big DLL, and only the
  interface sections of the source files will be included.

  Programs compiled with the VP/2 Demo Licence will require the the Demo
  DLL in order to run and may not be distributed.


Order VP/2 now!
  To order, please contact the local dealer of VP/2 in your area; for
  the complete list of dealers, send an e-mail to vpascal{at}ibm.net or
  refer to our web-site where an up-to-date dealer list is available.

  The retail price of VP/2 v1.0 is 165 UK Pounds plus local taxes and
  shipping/handling.  This translates to 399 DM in Germany and US$ 245
  in the USA, although prices may vary.

Contact Addresses
  Mail       : fPrint UK Ltd
               Cambridge House
               100 Cambridge Grove;
               Hammersmith; London W6 0LE
               United Kingdom
  Phone      : +44 (0)181 563 2359
  Fax        : +44 (0)181 563 2361
  BBS        : +44 (0)181 563 8624
  e-mail     : vpascal{at}ibm.net
  sales      : sales{at}fprint.co.uk
  The Web    : http://www.fprint.co.uk/vpascal
  ftp        : ftp.fprint.co.uk/fprint/vpascal
  CompuServe : 102212,3041
               GO FPRINT

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