May 1993
I'd Like to Thank the Academy…
By Thomas Murphy
The software industry is characterized by rapid change, and 1992 was no different. Because the recession lingered for longer than anyone expected and new operating systems proved more challenging than project managers estimated, our goal this year was to find not only the tools that prepare you for whatever the winds of change may bring, but the ones that are the best values in programming.
This emphasis is reflected in two characteristics of our selections. Not only are these products outstanding on one platform, many run on multiple platforms and integrate well with other tools or methods. While there are many good products, the truly great ones allow you to incorporate them into your development process without disrupting the flow. We feel our choices are truly useful—not the stuff of shelfware.
This year's batch of nominees was a formidable mountain, with suggestions from readers, companies, and the judging team. We couldn't have put it all together without the help of lngrid White-head, our editorial assistant extra-ordinaire. This year's final selection team consists of UNIX Review's Andrew Binstock, Embedded Systems Programming's Tyier Sperry, CADence's Alan Zeichick, and, from Computer Language , Larry O'Brien and myself.
Any analysis of our industry's performance in the past year would have to center around slipped ship dates. It seems that some disruption to business-as-usual is needed. Our awards are given to tools that we hope will integrate with your current system but still provide a real change—programs that can make your life easier and your software cleaner.
If you're lucky, you will have already incorporated some of these gems into your development program. If not, you should seriously think of doing so. The selected pieces of software represent the cream of the crop and signify trends in the market and the future of software development.
Computer Language, May 1993
Jolt Around the World For the third year, Computer Language is proud to cosponsor its annual awards with Jolt Cola! Since 1985, Jolt has dared to offer cola drinkers "twice the caffeine and all the taste." And, far from sliding into anonymity, Jolt is gaining fans worldwide. Jolt has posted major increases in the last three years and has expanded its horizons to international markets. In Japan, Jolt is battling Pepsi to become the second most popular cola in the country. Claims C.J. Rapp, Jolt's innovative and irreverent creator, "People like cola. And they're always looking for a boost—a burst of energy. For the second year in a row, Computer Language named Jolt the 'beverage of choice' by programmers everywhere. It's a logical concept. Underground clubs in international cities smuggle Jolt in as the vogue alternative. Nightclubs everywhere now feature a Rum and Jolt concoction called the Jumper Cable." Without a doubt, Jolt Cola is the beverage of choice for round-the-clock intellectual endeavors. So, for your next project or just your next all-nighter, don't forget to reach for a Jolt! |
 
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