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- Text Editors vs. Word Processors
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-
- Many people consider that text editors and word processors are
- actually the same type of application, differing mainly on the basis
- of size and cost. There are, however, a number of practical features
- which affect how a given program should be categorized.
-
- Text editors are applications which are used strictly for editing and
- transforming text. In this context, "text" means a document which
- contains any arbitrary combination of characters, including letters,
- numbers, punctuation marks, and other symbols. Some examples include
- PostScript text files, BinHex or uuencoded data files, program source
- code files, or documents such as this one. The functional emphasis for
- a text editor is on manipulation of characters and lines (often within
- very large files), rather than words or other units of written
- language. This of course does not imply that text editors cannot or
- should not have word-oriented functions as well, but rather that they
- must handle a variety of arbitrary types of file content which word
- processors are not optimized for.
-
- A text editor does not commonly incorporate extensive formatting
- options, as its goal is to manipulate files which will be employed or
- passed on in digital form (e.g. as ASCII files, or as input to some
- external formatting or processing program). Thus, provisions for
- external interactions with programming environments or similar tools
- are also common among text editors.
-
- In contrast, word processors are applications optimized and primarily
- used for preparing and formatting documents for printed output. In
- keeping with the nature of printed documents, word processing programs
- naturally focus on language elements such as words, paragraphs, and
- sentences, and on providing extensive sets of formatting options to
- aid in the production of printed output.
-
- In principle, word processors can provide many of the text
- manipulation features of text editors. In practice, text editors are
- leaner and meaner: they enjoy much smaller footprints (in other words,
- they take up less space, both on the disk and in RAM), and are faster
- at display and scrolling than word processors. They contain features
- that most word processors don't have, such as multi-file search and
- replace, line-oriented text manipulation, and even more. They are
- ideal tools for programming, telecommunications, cross-platform text
- transfer, data analysis, and simple composition (such as the file
- you're reading now).
-
- BBEdit is a text editor.
-
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- Why BBEdit is so Cool
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-
- Most text editors are capable tools. BBEdit is a power tool:
-
- - Integrated support for THINK C(tm) 6.0 and Symantec C++.
- - Support for MPW(r)'s ToolServer.
- - Support for the MPW "411" on-line Macintosh
- programming reference.
- - Importing and Exporting of foreign file formats via
- Claris XTND(tm).
- - Disk and Glossary Browsers.
- - Ability to read THINK C, THINK Pascal, and Code
- Warrior projects for browsing and searching.
- - Support for On Location(tm) for text searches.
- - Multi-file search and replace.
- - Built-in Compare utility.
- - Automatic line feed translation.
- - Stationery documents.
- - Ability to open multiple files with one command.
- - Pattern ("grep") searching.
- - System 7 savvy; System 6 friendly.
- - A/UX(tm) 3.0 compatible.
-
- Here's what some of the critics have to say about BBEdit:
-
- "It doesn't suck."
- - Leonard Rosenthol, Director of Advanced Technology,
- Aladdin Systems.
-
- "It has that, as the French say, 'I don't know what'".
- - Keith Rollin, co-author, Macintosh Programming Secrets
-
- "It's the feel-good hit of the summer".
- - Phil Shapiro, Software Engineer, Symantec Corporation
-
- "BBEdit provides much functionality in an uncluttered
- interface that belies its power." - TidBITS #202
-
- BBEdit 2.5 has been designated a Finalist for the 1993 MacUser Editors'
- Choice Awards in the category of Best New Development Tool.
-
- Why not use Another Text Editor?
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-
- There are many reasons:
-
- - None of them are as well-supported as BBEdit. Others
- go years between maintenance versions and major releases;
- we continually maintain and enhance BBEdit to meet our
- customers' needs.
-
- - None of them work as smoothly with your chosen development
- tools (THINK C 6.0/Symantec C++, THINK Reference 2.0, or MPW
- ToolServer) as BBEdit does.
-
- - None of them can read or search THINK C, THINK Pascal,
- and Code Warrior project documents.
-
- - None of them support the Claris XTND mechanism.
-
- - Or On Location.
-
- - Or have any neat features like disk browsers.
-
- - Or support for Balloon Help.
-
- And the list goes on.
-
- BBEdit has been around for a while, and continues to support its
- installed base. And it promises to keep on doing so. Let's face it:
- there are old text editors, and there are bold text editors, but there
- are no old, bold text editors.
-
-
- Specifications
- ==============
-
- Current Major Version: 2.5
- Application Type: Text Editor
- Application Size on Disk: 282K
- Total Package Size (as distributed): 760K
- Documentation: 168-page perfect-bound User Manual, included with package.
-
- Maximum File Size: Limited by available system memory; theoretical max. is 2GB.
- Maximum number of open files: Limited by available memory.
-
- File Formats: Macintosh 'TEXT', DOS, UNIX(tm), any XTND-translatable format.
- Apple Event Support: 'required' suite, plus additional events as necessary
- for ToolServer, On Location, THINK Reference 2.0, THINK C/Symantec C++.
- Text Search & Replace: plain-text search, both forward and reverse. Case-
- and word-sensitive; 'grep' pattern-matching.
- Text Viewing and Editing: parenthesis balancing; smart quotes; splittable
- editing windows; optional display of tab stops, line numbers, invisible
- characters, and cursor position.
- Expansion: via drop-in code modules. API documented, published, and upward-
- compatible.
-
-
- Requirements
- ============
-
- System Software: version 6.0.7 or later, or A/UX 3.0 or later.
-
- Hardware: Macintosh Plus or later; includes all Plus, SE, II, Quadra, Centris,
- Performa, PowerBook, Duo, and Classic models.
-
- Memory: 350K of RAM minimum. Compatible with Apple VM, 32-bit mode, and
- Connectix MAXIMA, VIRTUAL, and MODE32 software.
-
- Disk: Will fit on an 800K floppy disk with System 6.0.7 minimum installation;
- 1.44MB disk with System 7.x minimum installation.
-
-
- Pricing Information
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-
- The single-copy price for BBEdit 2.5 is $99. Quantity discounts and
- site licenses are available; contact Bare-Bones Software at the address
- below for more information.
-
- There is a special upgrade price of $49 available for users of BBEdit
- Lite 2.3, BBEdit 2.2 or earlier, Vantage, QUED/M, THINK C, THINK Pascal,
- Code Warrior, or MPW. (See the ordering details section below for
- proof-of-ownership requirements.)
-
- If you are a student, you can obtain BBEdit 2.5 for the special student
- price of $29.
-
- Massachusetts residents add 5% sales tax to each order. For the $99
- price, it's $4.95 per copy. For the $49 special upgrade price, it's $2.45
- per copy; for the $29 student price, it's $1.45 per copy.
-
- To each order, add shipping and handling charges as follows:
-
- Domestic Shipping & Handling (United States Only):
-
- Shipping Method Charge Delivery Time*
- --------------- ------ -------- ----
- UPS Ground $5.00 varies by destination
- UPS Second Day Air $10.00 second business day
- Federal Express Standard $20.00** next business day
- Federal Express Priority $25.00** next business morning
-
- International Shipping & Handling (Canada, Europe, etc):
-
- USPS International Airmail $10.00 varies by destination
- Federal Express Priority $50.00*** second business day
-
- Notes:
-
- * Delivery time is from receipt of order. Orders shipped via Federal
- Express will typically be processed on the day of receipt; orders
- shipped via UPS will typically be processed within five days of
- receipt. (Order processing and delivery times are approximate,
- and can vary due to circumstances beyond our control.)
-
- ** Federal Express charges are based on one copy per order.
- Add $2.50 for each additional copy.
-
- *** Minimum charge. Federal Express shipping charges for
- international shipment vary by destination and weight of package.
-
-
- Ordering Information
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-
- Orders should include the following:
-
- * Check, bank draft, or money order for the appropriate
- amount, as determined from the information above. Checks,
- drafts, and money orders should be made payable to
- "Bare-Bones Software". If paying by credit card (MasterCard
- and Visa only), please also include the following in your order:
-
- - Your name, as it appears on the credit card.
- - The address to which the credit card is billed.
- - The credit card number (MasterCard and Visa only).
- - The expiration date (month/year) of the card.
-
- * The address to which your order should be shipped.
-
- * Your phone number and e-mail address, if appropriate (for
- registration and product support purposes).
-
- * If you're requesting a discount price, include one
- proof of discount for -each- copy you would like to
- buy at the discounted price.
-
-
- Proofs of Discount
- ------------------
-
- BBEdit Lite or BBEdit 2.2 Users:
- Include a screen snapshot of the about-box from your copy of
- BBEdit, or a screen snapshot of the Finder's "Get Info" window for
- your copy of BBEdit. If ordering by e-mail, please include the
- creation date and version number of the BBEdit version you have.
-
- Vantage or QUED/M Owners:
- Send in the _original_ first page of your manual. Only original
- manual pages will be accepted. If ordering by e-mail, please
- provide the product registration number.
-
- THINK C, THINK Pascal, Code Warrior, or MPW Owners:
- Send in a photocopy of the first page of your manual, or a
- photocopy of the purchase receipt showing purchase of. This
- applies to any version of these products. If ordering by
- e-mail, please provide the product registration number.
-
- Students:
- Include a photocopy of both sides of your currently valid student
- ID or receipt for the current semester's tuition. If ordering by
- e-mail, please provide the name of your college and your student
- ID number.
-
-
- We accept purchase orders from large businesses, universities, and
- government agencies (state or federal). NET 10 terms are preferred,
- but we will extend NET 30. If you are a small business or reseller,
- please write or call for additional information.
-
- To place an order or request additional information by mail, write to:
-
- Bare-Bones Software
- c/o R. Siegel
- 1 Larkspur Way #4
- Natick, MA 01760
-
- To place an order or request additional information by e-mail, write to:
-
- Internet: bbedit@world.std.com
- CIS: 73051,3255
- AppleLink: BARE.BONES
-
- To place an order or request information by phone, call (508) 651-3561.
-
- To place an order or request information by fax, fax (508) 651-7584.
-
- A demo version of BBEdit 2.5 is available on the Internet for anonymous
- FTP from world.std.com, in /ftp/pub/bbedit; the demo can also be found
- on sumex.stanford.edu, in /info-mac/text. On CIS, look for BBEDIT.DMO
- in various forum libraries, including MACDEV, SYMDEV, and ZMC:DOWNTECH,
- or use the File Finder with keyword "bbedit". The BBEdit demo package is
- also available from various other information services and BBSes; check
- yours to see if it's there.
-
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-
- Macintosh, Apple, A/UX, MPW, and ToolServer are trademarks of Apple
- Computer, Inc.
- XTND is a trademark of Claris Corporation.
- On Location is a trademark of ON Technologies, Inc.
- THINK C is a trademark of Symantec Corp.
- UNIX is a trademark of UNIX Systems Laboratory.
-
- This document is written by and copyright (c)1993 by Richard M. Siegel.
- It may be redistributed freely as long as it is not modified in any way.
-
- Information presented here is accurate as of the time of writing, but is
- subject to change or revision without notice.
-
-