Revolution for U3
Runtime Announces Revolution 2.7.3 Integrated Development Environment for U3 Platform
Revolution 2.7.3 speeds the creation of certified U3 smart applications
and can be carried and launched from a U3 smart drive on any PC
EDINBURGH, Scotland, Aug. 10, 2006. Runtime Revolution Ltd., the leader
in multi-platform rich media and application development tools, has
unveiled Runtime Revolution 2.7.3 for the U3 smart drive computing
platform. Runtime Revolution 2.7.3 is a highly versatile integrated
development environment that adds significant new support for building
and deploying applications certified to run on the U3 platform.
The U3 platform powers U3 smart drives that let consumers carry and
launch not only files but software programs, personal preferences and
computer settings - and the means for managing it all - wherever they
go. Consumers simply plug the U3 smart drive into the USB port of any
PC and securely access their files and software programs via the
user-friendly U3 Launchpad. When the U3 smart drive is removed, the U3
Launchpad disappears from the computer and no personal information or
software is left behind.
Revolution 2.7.3 lets developers select a “U3 compatible” option when
they begin creating a new software program. The new software they
create will automatically conform to the U3 platform and will pass U3’s
compatibility testing so it can be included on U3 Software Central, the
online software store accessible at software.u3.com. Because the
Revolution 2.7.3 development environment itself is U3 compatible,
developers can carry Revolution on a U3 smart drive and securely access
their work on any PC. “The U3 platform helps developers design software
for millions of new customers who want their data and applications to
be securely accessible on the go,” said Kevin Miller, chief executive
officer of Runtime Revolution Ltd. “Now that Revolution 2.7.3 supports
the U3 platform, developers have a powerful new tool to create
compatible applications and capitalize on new revenue streams from U3
smart software.”
“U3 has been working closely with developers, offering a free software
development kit and other services to expand the world of U3 software
for consumers,” said Esther Kruijver, vice president of platform
services at U3. “U3 and Runtime have cooperated to ensure that the U3
smart version of Revolution 2.7.3 makes it easier than ever to write
compliant software for the U3 platform. Developers will also enjoy the
freedom of carrying their Revolution development environment on a U3
smart drive and securely accessing their projects at work, at home or
on any public PC.”
U3 smart drives are compatible with more than 100 software
applications, which consumers can download either through the U3
Launchpad or from U3 Software Central.
In addition to support for U3, other new features added to Revolution
2.7.3 include:
- Zip file management allows file compression, listing archive contents
and adding or extracting files in archives.
- Application instancing lets developers control whether multiple or
single instances of Revolution-based applications can run on Windows.
- Improved Revolution Player-based distribution adds support for very
long file names. Several additional fixes were made to players.
The Revolution integrated development environment has been upgraded
with fixes for interrupting applications during the debugging process
and with minor adjustments to make it easier to modify. The Revolution
2.7.3 update is available for the entire Revolution product line,
including Revolution Media ($49), Revolution Studio ($299) and
Revolution Enterprise ($899).
About Runtime Revolution
Founded in 1997, Runtime Revolution focuses on bringing user-centric
software development to all major platforms: Windows, Macintosh, Linux,
and Unix. The company is based in Edinburgh, Scotland. For more
information on Runtime Revolution, please visit the company on the web
at http://www.runrev.com or http://www.tenthumbstypingtutor.com