FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:
George Henne
NS BASIC Corporation
416 264-5777 (direct)

NS BASIC FOR THE NEWTON IS ANNOUNCED

TORONTO, JULY 1, 1994 

NS BASIC, an implementation of the well-known BASIC programming language, is
now available for the Newton. The product is aimed at the business,
educational and scientific marketplaces.

Programs can be written directly on the Newton: no host system is required.
The environment is completely interactive. A full complement of functions and
data types is provided. Handwritten input, windowing and buttons are
supported. Applications can create their own files or access built-in system
information, such as Addresses, Notes and Calendar entries. 

"BASIC has always been a simple language for programming applications
quickly", said George Henne, President of NS BASIC Corporation, "It's going
to be very helpful to people who want to make their Newtons more useful."

The product includes a 150 page user manual which explains each of the
commands, statements and functions. Examples are provided throughout. Sample
code which can be downloaded is also provided.

NS BASIC will appeal to users who have some exposure to the BASIC programming
language or those who wish to learn it. The implementation is similar to many
of the currently available versions of BASIC that run on other computer
systems.

NS BASIC is available directly  for $99.00 from NS BASIC Corporation (416
265-5999) or through its distributors. Visa and Mastercard are accepted. NS
BASIC Corporation can also be reached at 77 Hill Crescent, Toronto, Canada
M1M 1J3, fax (416) 264-5888, or through the internet at gh© hookup.net.