MDG PR: MD-BASIC 2.0 Ships

[mdavis@crash.cts.com (Morgan Davis)]

 For Immediate Release
 
 
 MD-BASIC 2.0 Ships With Desktop/Command Line Interfaces
 
 SAN DIEGO, California--April 1, 1993--The Morgan Davis Group today
 announced the immediate availability of MD-BASIC 2.0, a fully integrated
 Applesoft BASIC development environment for the Apple IIgs.  The new
 version adds a familiar desktop interface, complete with pull down menus,
 windows, and mouse support.   MD-BASIC can be used as a stand-alone
 application or as an external tool for command-line shells allowing users
 to choose the environment they prefer.
      MD-BASIC translates source code into highly optimized Applesoft
 programs that are smaller and faster than can be achieved in Applesoft's
 native ``immediate'' mode, yet they're 100% compatible with every Apple
 II computer.  Beagle Compiler users can compile MD-BASIC-generated
 programs for additional speed.  The MD-BASIC language is based on
 Applesoft with a number of extensions: free-form layout, named labels (no
 line numbers), descriptive variable names, modern commands like IF-THEN-
 ELSE, WHILE-WEND, REPEAT-UNTIL, and DO-LOOP, and features found in C
 compilers like conditional code processing and #define macros.  MD-BASIC
 catches mistakes like unbalanced parenthesis, undefined and unreferenced
 labels, misspelled variable names, and other common errors before your
 programs run. 
      The new desktop interface features multiple windows, cut, copy, and
 paste editing, choice of font style and tab settings, search and replace,
 printer support, and Applesoft-to-source conversion built in.  Its
 traditional shell interface includes the processing and conversion
 capabilities found in the desktop mode.  The desktop mode can even be
 accessed from the shell environment. 
      MD-BASIC requires an Apple IIgs with System 6.0 or newer.   A shell
 such as ORCA or GNO is optional.   The package includes sample source
 code, interface files, code libraries, and a 100-page manual.
      MD-BASIC retails for $89.95.  A $30 upgrade is available directly
 from the Morgan Davis Group.  Include $5 for shipping and handling
 (overseas S/H is $15).  CA residents add sales tax.  Institutional six-
 packs are available for $449 each.
      Founded in 1989, the Morgan Davis Group produces unique, powerful,
 and innovative software for a variety of computers.  For the Apple II,
 MDG also publishes ProLine, a BBS with Internet access; ModemWorks, a
 communications toolbox; RADE, a real-time Applesoft debugger; VirusMD, a
 virus detection and repair utility.  Call or write for a free product
 catalog.
 
 Contact:
      Morgan Davis Group
      10079 Nuerto Lane
      Rancho San Diego
      CA 91977-7132 USA
      +1 619 670 0563 TEL
      +1 619 670 9643 FAX
      +1 619 670 5379 BBS

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