mds@brunix.UUCP (Michael Strickman) (10/17/84)
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This message is here to announce BRIEF (tm), a new program editor for
the IBM-PC and compatibles (plus the Tandy 2000). BRIEF's features
include:
* A compiled, readable, EMACS-like macro language with complete
flow of control, allowing full customization of BRIEF and
the addition of new commands.
* Completely reconfigurable keyboard.
* Full "undo" of all text and cursor commands. Up to the last
100 commands per buffer can be undone at any time.
* Multiple files/buffers, limited only by the amount of memory
in your machine.
* Multiple (tiled) windows, with control over size and placement.
* Online help (the entire help facility is written in the macro
language).
* Complete regular expression search and replace.
* Keystroke macros (in addition to the compiled macro language).
* Invoke programs from inside BRIEF.
* "Virtual" file memory, so file size is limited only by disk space.
* True automatic indentation for C (another macro package).
* Mnemonic key assignments.
* Full source for all macros.
BRIEF is a programmer's editor; although basic "word processing" functions
are provided (word wrap, paragraph reform, etc.), it is not intended
to be used as a full-function word processor, unless used in conjunction
with a formatter (e.g. nroff).
An introductory macro contest offers a $1,000 prize for the best BRIEF
macro submitted by 11/31, along with other prizes for macros judged
"useful".
BRIEF runs on IBM PCs, PC compatibles, and Tandy 2000s with 192K or more.
It costs $195, and is available from Solution Systems(tm),
335 Washington St., Norwell, MA 02061, (617)659-1571, or from
The Programmer's Shop ((800)421-8006).
BRIEF is a trademark of UnderWare, Inc.
Solution Systems is a trademark of Solution Systems.
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*** NOTE: I am NOT an impartial observer; I am one of the authors (along
with Dave Nanian, brunix!dbn), and the above description should not
be taken as an impartial review. We'd both be happy to answer any
questions.
-- Mike Strickman (brunix!mds)