Spectra Linux Distro

Revolution to be Included in Spectra Linux Distro

Runtime Revolution and Protabus Technologies Team Up in uDevix Alliance

Edinburgh, Scotland - 3rd September 2002

Runtime Revolution, the leader in multi-platform software development solutions, announced today that Linux leader Probatus Technologies has chosen the Revolution software development system to run on Probatus Spectra Linux release 1.2 as part of its uDevix partner program. Probatus will include the Revolution Starter Kit Edition with every copy of Spectra Linux.

Revolution for Linux delivers an advanced feature set, high speed, and rock-solid reliability for enterprise-level customers, developers, and educators. Using Revolution's unique "write once, deploy anywhere" technology, a developer can write an application on Linux and port it immediately to all the platforms Revolution supports - including Mac, Windows, and Unix - with no code changes. With its high-level integrated language, application prototyping interface, and fast development capabilities, Revolution for Linux saves developers time, money, and effort.

‘Runtime Revolution's standards-compliant solution is the answer to the needs of thousands of Linux developers worldwide. We were more than happy to have the chance to include it in the Spectra Linux distribution’ , said Esa Tervo, Chief Technology Officer of Probatus Technologies. ‘The collaboration between Runtime Revolution and Probatus brings major benefits to Linux professionals all over the world. This kind of cooperation between Linux software companies is pioneering and a significant step, as Linux is conquering the world. Linux is now ready for serious business.’

Kevin Miller, Managing Director of Runtime Revolution, remarked, ‘We're excited by the opportunity to partner with Probatus Technogies and further extend our commitment to the Linux development sector. Software development is about creating powerful, reliable solutions quickly. This new partnership brings even more Linux developers the power to do just that.’

Key features and benefits of Revolution include:

Full cross-platform development capability: Code can be written once, then built for all major platforms with a single click. In addition to Linux, Revolution supports popular Unix flavors, Windows, "classic" Mac OS and OS X, making it easy for Linux developers to create compatible solutions and increasing the potential market for their software by a factor of fifteen.
Look-and-feel preview: You can see how the application will look and behave on all platforms, using a single development machine. - Support for Internet protocols: Developers can use FTP or HTTP (or use the built-in socket commands to implement other protocols) to quickly and easily produce client-server applications.
CGI processing ability: Revolution can be used as a complete Web solution.
Easy-to-use language syntax and powerful GUI builder: Revolution's integrated development environment and strong feature set make for faster development and lower costs.
Built-in access to Oracle, ODBC, and MySQL databases: It's easy to develop business solutions that rely on back-end databases.
External code hooks: Revolution applications can use compiled code modules written in any language.

The free Starter Kit Edition is available for download at <http://www.runrev.com/revolution/downloads/index.html>.

About Revolution

The Revolution development environment is a breakthrough for anyone who writes and designs computer software. Revolution enables developers to easily and quickly create powerful Internet-enabled applications and solutions which can be delivered on Linux, Mac OS X, classic Mac OS, Windows, and popular UNIX systems. Licensing options include the $995 Professional Edition, the $299 Small Business Edition, and the free downloadable Starter Kit Edition, which limits the size and complexity of code but is otherwise fully enabled. Educational and site license options are also available.

About Runtime Revolution Ltd

Runtime Revolution Limited is committed to the development of cutting-edge professional development tools and engaging educational applications. For more information about the company and its products, visit the Runtime Revolution website at <http://www.runrev.com> , or email info@runrev.com.

A reviewer's guide for Revolution including screen shots is available from <http://www.runrev.com/revolution/press/index.html> . Contact rod@runrev.com to request an evaluation copy. Revolution and Runtime Revolution are trademarks of Runtime Revolution Ltd. Other company and product names are trademarks of their respective owners.

About Probatus Technologies

Probatus Technologies provides information management products and services to companies and communities and systems integration solutions to service providers and teleoperators. With the aid of the Probatus Spectra technology, the company offers a wide range of products and solutions to support tomorrow's information management, workgroup functioning and communication services. In addition, Probatus has gained international experience in systems integration as well as in expert services and quality assurance.

The company's headquarters is located in Tampere, Finland. It also has a research and development center in Turku and offices in Forssa and Helsinki. The company was established in 1993 and currently has about 100 employees. Probatus is part of Elisa Group and a subsidiary of Comptel Corporation.