VB2Java offers Effortless Translations of Visual Basic programs to Java for $89 CONTACT: Russell Frey, President PowerBBS Computing 910-759-7244 (voice/fax) support@javadelphi.com http://www.javadelphi.com VB2Java offers Effortless Translations of Visual Basic programs to Java for $89 HICKSVILLE, NY - September 16, 1997 - PowerBBS Computing, which already produces the only Delphi to Java converter, has leveraged its technology to enter the Visual Basic to Java market. VB2Java allows Visual Basic programmers to effortlessly create Applets or Applications, directly from their Visual Basic code. No additional configuration for Java output is necessary. While other products in the VB2Java market require the user to define the Java compatible data type to use for VB variants (variables that can change types), VB2Java automatically handles variants with its internal variant data type that ships with the product. In addition, it can automatically create variables from variables that are used in Visual Basic program which have not been defined with the DIM statement. VB2Java supports global variables, user defined data type structures, as well as complete conversion of VB Forms to JAVA, including the use of embedded graphics. Databases and data-aware controls are supported in the $89 version. The Database Edition creates two types of Java applications. The first type of output will result in the same application written in VB, running as an application in Java. This allows the application to be run on any type of machine. A database server, written in Java is included, that handles database requests, to allow the creation of applets out of the VB database code! The result is an applet that will talk in real-time to a database; instantly putting databases on-line! VB2Java is priced at $89, which includes all the tools needed to convert VB applications to JAVA, including support for databases. Additional product,ordering information, and a free trial edition may be found at http://www.javadelphi.com. About PowerBBS Computing PowerBBS Computing is a privately held software company based in Hicksville, NY, specializing in providing solutions in the advancing networking computing and JAVA movement. In addition to VB2Java, it also products Delphi2Java and JavaSizer. ###