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bduncan@ve3ied.UUCP (Bill Duncan) writes:

>In article <1992Oct28.225639.29556@cmcl2.nyu.edu> snyder@acf3.nyu.edu (Kirk Snyder) writes:
>>Does anyone have any info/rumours/speculation on the status of
>>Brief?  I know that it was bought by Borland.  I've seen it
>>advertised in Programmer's Workshop for $99.  This seems like a
>>bargain price.  I'm a bit curious about the reason for the
>>bargain price.
>> 

>I don't know, but am very curious too!  I have been a Brief user since v0.98,
>probably around 10 years ago now.  Borland also got the "Sorcerer's Apprentice"
>with the deal too of course.  I haven't seen it advertized since the buyout.

>Please post a summary of anything you find out here.

So far I've found out very little.  I found out that Borland is
in fact selling it under the Borland name, and that there is a
*very* cheap upgrade to the Borland version for existing Brief
owners.  Something like $69.  I also got one recommendation to
try Crisp instead, with the claim that it does everything Brief
does and much more.  That's about it.
 
I suppose I was vaguely hoping some Borland employee would read
this group, and reassure me that the product would be continued
(and enhanced maybe?)  I got no such reassurance, and also have
not noticed any advertisements since Borland bought it.  It
leaves me with the sinking feeling that Borland bought it to
enhance their own compiler products, and doesn't intend to
devote much time and money to Brief.  I'm not sure exactly what
enhancements I would want, but versions for Windows,
Presentation Manager, or NT might be nice.  At least it would
give me the feeling that the product will be around a while.
 
-- Kirk Snyder
   snyder@depaul.edu