Absoft has announced new software developer solutions specifically optimized for Intel-based Apple computers including the new MacBook Pro and iMac computers using new Intel® Core™ Duo processors. The new solutions from Absoft include best-of-breed Fortran compilers, C/C++ compilers, debuggers, libraries, and other tools both from both Intel and Absoft. Additional third party products will also be announced later. Scientists, engineers, educators, and students can obtain from Absoft the best possible development tools on Apple computers using Intel® processors. This will give Apple software developers the best choices for developing and porting software applications written in Fortran and C/C++.

The bundles include new but increasingly popular tools such as the Absoft Modules Environment, which helps developers who are migrating their applications from single-core to multi-core applications. Also included is the industry leading Fx2™ Debugging Solution, Intel® Cluster Math Kernel Library, Intel® Integrated Performance Primitives and Absoft's Common License Manager.

• These bundles are preconfigured, and install instantly and effortlessly. Just insert the CD and type one command, then Start using it right away It just works!
• Result of collaboration between Absoft and Intel to ensure maximum performance and ease of use.
• 'Best of Breed' software tools from different vendors ensures maximum performance.
• Includes innovative software tools making Apple software development easy while reducing the time it takes to use the solution productively.
• Exclusive Absoft Modules Environment allows you to easily select & switch between different tools and automatically reconfigure your environment at any time. Developers now can spend more time coding and less time trying to make their development environment work.
• Premier support and product maintenance included (along with free service packs and quick fixes), which gives you peace of mind that any questions or problems you have will be handled in a quick and prompt manner.

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Key Features

• Complete bundles for OS X on Intel include:
  • Intel® Fortran Compiler
  • Intel® C/C++ Compiler
  • Absoft Fx2 Debugging Solution – for developer efficiency in both Fortran and C/C++
  • Intel® Cluster Math Kernel Library
  • 12 months maintenance and support from Absoft
• Pre-configured 'Best of Breed' software tools install easily and quickly - start developing and running applications within minutes
• 12 months of technical support, maintenance and updates at no additional charge
• Intel compilers are LSB compliant, support all popular extensions, and are link/debug compatible with GNU compilers

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Special Features

• Absoft is the single point of contact for these new bundles, simplifying ordering and support.
• These bundles consist of compilers, debuggers, and other developer tools necessary to implement C++ and Fortran applications for faster results.
• Combines commercial and open-source tools to support the 'build, debug, run, optimize' development cycle for software applications
• Installs easily, effortlessly – begin developing & deploying codes right away
• Flexible Absoft Modules Environment allows for easy customization and control of the development environment. Developers now can spend more time coding and less time trying to make their development environment work.
• Consolidated licensing and management tools eliminate component maintenance headaches.
• Speeds time-to-productivity and yields affordable solutions that can be incrementally expanded as workloads grow.
• Allows many choices of the number and type of computers and cores; easily configurable for small or very large systems.
• Includes powerful compiler and debugger software tools from Intel and Absoft to help improve developer productivity and drive higher levels of utility.
• One year of free Absoft technical support gives you peace of mind that any questions or problems you have will be handled in a quick and prompt manner through one support team.
• Single point of contact for all components reduces maintenance and ensures that "It Just Works".

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Performance

Innovative, industry-leading Intel processor-based Apple systems meet the high-performance demands for modern customers with a proven roadmap in 32-bit computing that has built upon the history of Intel's chip technology.

Intel processor-based OS X computers provide:

• Large memory capabilities
• Advanced floating point computing
• Tuned compilers and development tools from Absoft and Intel

These features allow developers to take full advantage of Intel processor technology to deliver high-performance applications.

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What's New

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Ease of Use

The software developer will encounter a simple, intuitive environment that allows them to focus on the debug, run, optimize development cycle. Each bundle will make development pleasant and productive for beginner and advanced developers alike. The bundle will also grow with you in the future, allowing for installation of best of breed add-ons to enhance your bundle to further improve productivity and performance.

These bundles will create a cohesive, complete software development solution. Experienced users will appreciate the ability to customize their development environment. Switching between compilers, modifying development environments, adding additional tools and changing the configuration is simple and easy using the Absoft Modules Environment.

These bundles are easy to install, simple to use, and incorporate the most powerful, best-of-breed development tools available. Each bundle comes pre-configured and includes: performance leading Intel® Fortran and C++ compilers, Absoft Fortran compilers, Absoft's multi-language Fx2 Debugging Solution, and the highly optimized Intel® Math Kernel Library (Intel® MKL).

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Availability Date

General Availability:2Q06

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System Requirements

The product is specially designed and optimized for systems using Intel-based processors running OS X.

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Try and Buy

The beta trial has ended. Evaluation licenses will be available soon.

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Absoft's market leading Fx2™ Debugger — is included.

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Compatibility and Companion Products

TBA

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Technical Support

Full technical support from friendly technicians is included at no additional charge with each new product from Absoft. To ensure your software continues running at maximum efficiency, all registered Absoft customers can download service packs and quick fixes at no charge. Customers and partners can subscribe to Absoft's free electronic mailing list to receive electronic bulletins and update notices advising of new updates, changes in product releases, new product announcements and other news.

The product includes 12 months of FREE technical software support from Absoft Corporation. Support on all components is provided by Absofts friendly technical support engineers. With Absoft as the single point of contact customers receive answers faster and save time and money while taking advantage of Absofts 20 years experience as a developer and software solutions provider for Intel based applications.

Intel selected Absoft Corporation as the partner to provide this complete development solution for customers. This Absoft bundle provides customers with a full set of the highest caliber tools for the compile, debug, run, optimize process of application development.

Absoft is the best choice for a single point of contact for customers to purchase this product and receive top quality support.

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Order Information

• Intel®/Absoft® Fortran/C/C++ Bundle
  - Intel C/C++ Compiler
  - Intel Fortran Compiler
  - Intel Math Kernel Library
  - Absoft Fx2 Debugger
  - Intel Integrated Performance Primitives (optional)
  - Absoft Modules Environment (optional)
  
  
• Intel®/Absoft® C/C++ Bundle
  - Intel C/C++ Compiler
  - Intel Math Kernel Library
  - Absoft Fx2 Debugger
  - Intel Integrated Performance Primitives (optional)
  - Absoft Modules Environment (optional)
  
  
• Intel®/Absoft® Fortran Bundle
  - Intel Fortran Compiler
  - Intel Math Kernel Library
  - Absoft Fx2 Debugger
  - Intel Integrated Performance Primitives (optional)
  - Absoft Modules Environment (optional)
  

Orders: Contact sales

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Terms and Conditions

Agreement: Absoft Software License Agreement.
The following license agreements should be reviewed prior to purchase:
The Intel® C++ Compiler End User License Agreement
The Intel® Fortran Compiler End User License Agreement

Limited warranty applies: Yes

Warranty: Absoft and its Licensors warrant that the media on which the software is supplied shall be free of defects in materials and workmanship under normal use for a period of 90 days from the date of purchase. For additional warranty information, see the Absoft Software License Agreement.

Premier Technical Support

Premier Technical Support includes free technical assistance for routine, short duration installation and usage (how-to) questions, limited code-related questions, access to the Absoft user forum and FAQ's and access to friendly technical support engineers via fax, email or telephone during normal support hours. Premier Technical Support is at no charge is as long as the purchased product version is current.

Please contact Absoft directly for further details or questions on Technical Support.

Disclaimer: Premier Technical Support cannot be used as a tutorial to assist in the design and development of applications, use of programs in other than their specified operating environment, provide instructions on general system operation or explore failures caused by products for which Absoft is not responsible under this agreement.

Initial Software Maintenance (ISM)

Initial Software Maintenance includes free electronic downloads of all interim Service Packs and Quick Fixes from Absoft. Version upgrades require separate purchase but at discounted prices.

Continuing Software Maintenance (CSM)

At the conclusion of the Initial Software Maintenance term (i.e. when a new version of the purchased product is released) customers may either purchase a Product Upgrade or within 30 days of the new product release, purchase Continuing Software Maintenance (CSM) for an additional 12 month maintenance term. Continuing Software Maintenance includes all elements of Premier Technical support plus all Product Upgrades issued during the 12 month Continuing Software Maintenance term. Annual renewals of Software Maintenance will be made available at low-cost to customers who renew within their unexpired Maintenance term.

For users electing not to renew Continuing Software Maintenance and having expired maintenance terms but later wishing to rejoin CSM, Reinstatement Software Maintenance (RSM) terms may be purchased.

Third party products distributed by Absoft are subject to license terms and policies of their respective manufacturers.

Please contact Absoft directly for further details or questions on Technical Support or Software Maintenance.

MaxFlex Flexible Licensing available: No

Floating Network Licenses available: Yes

Volume orders: Yes. Contact Absoft sales directly.

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Additional Information / Notices

Absoft Modules Environment and Intel IPP will be forthcoming soon.

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Intel®/Absoft® Bundles for OS X

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