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Borland Unveils C++ Application Development Strategy for 2002
Aims to Simplify and Speed C++ Application Development Across Multiple Platforms and Devices

LINUXWORLD, New York, N.Y. - January 28, 2002 - Borland Software Corporation (Nasdaq NM: BORL) today unveiled its strategy to extend rapid application development (RAD) to the C++ language in 2002. Analyst firm IDC estimates there are more than 2.6 million C++ developers, making C++ the world's most widely used development language. Borland launches its 2002 C++ strategy by announcing plans to deliver a RAD solution with C++ development for the Linux® operating system in the first half of 2002. This announcement extends the company's ongoing commitment to the C++ community by offering best-in-class, flexible development environments.

Also this year, Borland expects to deliver Borland® C++Builder™ 6 for rapid development of e-business applications for the Windows® platform with Web Services support in a true C++ visual development environment. The upcoming version of this award-winning solution enables cross-platform-ready Windows/Linux applications in a true C++ visual development environment. Borland also currently plans to release a new C++ development environment for the Symbian™ OS-based platform for application and feature driven mobile devices. With this series of offerings, all to be delivered in 2002, Borland continues its commitment of providing the freedom of choice that enables enterprises of all sizes to develop next-generation applications.

"C++ is the leading language preferred by developers worldwide for application creation, and Linux is an operating system that has also become popular with developers in recent years. Any company that can provide Web services complete with tools that bring C++ to the Linux platform, will be poised to meet an enormous demand and dramatically advance C++ development," said Rikki Kirzner, Research Director, Application Development and Deployment, IDC. "A strategy and tools solution providing both Linux and Web Services capabilities will fulfill the growing requirements of developers and enterprises alike."

Long recognized as a supporter of open standards and provider of platform independent technologies, Borland is again leading the way for businesses to build applications on their platform of choice. As the first company to provide a rapid application development (RAD) environment for building and deploying Web Services on the Linux platform with Borland® Kylix™ 2 and for the Windows platform with Delphi™ 6, Borland now plans to provide a RAD solution for C++ to enable cross-platform-ready Linux/Windows development in C++. Additionally, Borland expects to be the first to include Web Services capabilities in a C++-based RAD solution, further expanding the development options for enterprises of all sizes.

"Borland's C++ strategy for Linux fits into our continued commitment to enabling developers to innovate on the platform and language of their choice," said Simon Thornhill, vice president and general manager of rapid application development solutions for Borland. "Borland has witnessed incredible demand from the developer community asking for additional C++ development solutions, we've listened, and now look forward to delivering throughout 2002."

To learn more about Borland's C++, Linux, and Web Services strategies, visit Borland in Booth #1371 at LinuxWorld at the Jacob K. Javits Center in New York City, January 30-February 1, 2002.

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