COMMERCIAL: BlackAdder Windows/Linux Python/Qt Development Environment

[Phil Thompson]

THEKOMPANY.COM RELEASES BLACK ADDER, A WINDOWS/LINUX
DEVELOPMENT ENVIRONMENT FOR PYTHON
 
theKompany.com is pleased to announce the release of its Windows/Linux
GUI
development environment for Python, BlackAdder.  BlackAdder combines a
visual design environment with debugging, syntax highlighting, ODBC
interfaces and extensive HTML documentation into a comprehensive
platform
for developing Python applications.
 
We worked with Trolltech, the creators of the Qt windowing toolkit on
which
BlackAdder is based on and eGenix, creators of the multi-platform ODBC
interfaces for Python known as mxODBC, and were able to derive a license
arrangement to bring the most power and flexibility to BlackAdder".
 
What is especially exciting that BlackAdder not only runs on Linux and
Windows, it generates applications that will run on either system as
well.
This protects your investment in development by enabling you to develop
and
deploy your applications almost anywhere. Unlike similar products,
BlackAdder includes all the elements needed for developing complete
applications and the rights to re-distribute the necessary run-time
elements, highlights of the BlackAdder are:
 
- An IDE that organizes your Python scripts and GUI designs into easy to
manage
projects.
- An editor that includes highlighting of Python keywords and code
folding.
- An interactive Python interpreter (v2.0) that allows you to execute
any
Python commands while your application is running.
- The Qt GUI toolkit (v2.2.3) from Trolltech.
- A GUI designer with all the features of Qt Designer from Trolltech
that
generates Python code.
- A debugger that supports single stepping and breakpoints.
- ODBC database connectivity (using mxODBC v2.0 from eGenix).
- Over 50Mbytes of HTML documentation.
 
BlackAdder is available in two editions, "Personal" aimed more at the
home
hobbyist and "Business", both editions produce the same high quality,
professional applications the only restriction is the ability to create
proprietary applications for resell.  The pricing and differences are
described below, note the special discount pricing during the initial
beta
period:

BlackAdder Personal Edition
Includes:
- Python
- PyQt
- Qt
- Comprehensive HTML documentation
- mxODBC (ODBC for Python)
- IDE (including GUI designer, editor and debugger)
- 20% discount voucher for any book from O'Reilly
License: For personal home use only, not allowed to re-distribute Qt or
mxODBC.
Cost: $79.99 ($49.99 if purchased during the Beta period).
Support: Informal mailing list.
Updates: $59.99 per year for up to 4 updates per year ($39.99 during the
Beta period)
 
BlackAdder Business Edition
Includes: Same as the Personal Edition.
License: For commercial use. Those BlackAdder components needed to
provide
a run-time environment (ie. Python, PyQt, Qt) may be re-distributed at
no
extra cost. One mxODBC license is included in the purchase price, valid
mxODBC licenses must be obtained for any additional installations of
generated software using the mxODBC component.
Cost: $399.99 ($249.99 if purchased during the Beta period).
Support: First month of support is included, extended support contracts
are
available on the web site.
Updates: $299.99 per year for up to 4 updates per year ($199.99 during
the
Beta period)