NS BASIC Corporation releases NS Basic/Desktop 2.5!

New features include API Calls, Code Modules

June 27, 2006 -- NS Basic Corporation today announced the immediate availability of NS Basic/Desktop 2.5, a development tool for creating Windows XP and Windows 2000 applications. It includes more that 40 new features and fixes.

Major new features include the ability to call system API functions, support for code modules (such as .txt, .cod or .bas files), multiple, stretchy windows and new samples. API calls are accomplished with a mechanism very similar to VB6, so that existing code samples can be easily ported.

"NS Basic/Desktop gets better with each release." said George Henne, President of NS BASIC Corporation. "Being able to call system API functions and break your code into modules allows NS Basic/Desktop to be used for larger and more sophisticated projects. Best of all, the ease of use has not been affected."

NS Basic/Desktop 2.5 is complete standalone development solution, featuring:

• Easy to use, standard and structured BASIC
• Over a dozen built in screen objects
• Creates buttons, fields, popups and more
• Supports SQLite, ADO, ORACLE and other databases
• Easy interaction with Palm OS and Windows CE files
• Serial and internet communications
• Powerful PictureBox control
• Math and trig functions
• Produces stand alone, installer free executables
• Able to use third party ActiveX controls
• Automates COM aware apps such as Word, Excel and Outlook
• Apps are distributed royalty free
• Small footprint for download and deployment
• Supports Windows 2000 and Windows XP, including Embedded, Tablet and UMPC
• Lots of sample code
• IDE in English, German and Japanese
• 136 page hard copy Handbook

NS Basic/Desktop has proven popular with developers who want to convert their VBScript files into secure GUI executables, automate COM aware apps such as Excel, Word, Outlook and Access and for those looking for an easier to use VB like development tool. It has also been popular for developers who want to create applications that run on both Windows desktop and Windows Mobile systems.

Pricing and Availability

Applications developed with NS Basic/Desktop are distributed royalty free. NS Basic/Desktop 2.5 normally costs $149.95 for a single user: there is an introductory special of $99.95. Enterprise licenses are also available. The toolkit runs on Windows 2000 or XP. The product is available immediately from the company's website.

About NS BASIC Corporation
NS BASIC Corporation has been a leading creator of development tools for handheld devices since 1993. Its development tools for Windows CE, Palm OS and Newton are among the leading tools in each of their marketplaces. More than 15,000 developers in over 60 countries use NS BASIC's tools.

Here are some useful pointers for more information:
Tour: http://www.nsbasic.com/desktop/info/technotes/Tut1.htm
FAQ: http://www.nsbasic.com/desktop/info/faq.html
Specifications: http://www.nsbasic.com/desktop/info/Specifications.html
What's new in this release: http://www.nsbasic.com/desktop/info/enhancements.htm
For more information, please contact us at info@nsbasic.com.