Year: 2002

Metrowerks today announced CodeWarrior Learning Edition 3.0, the latest version of its educational tool for learning how to program. The new version features Java Rapid Application Development (RAD) tools and Code Completion for C/C++, which helps the user write code more quickly. The software also includes the Carnegie Mellon University Graphics package and a special AP module to help high school students prepare for the Computer Science AP exam.

eBay will acquire PayPal for US$1.5 billion in stock, the two companies announced today. eBay transactions already consist of about 60 percent of PayPal’s business, which competes with eBay’s rival BidPay payment system.

An article featured in Electronics Design Chain magazine examines the interesting process that Apple employed in designing the iPod, opting to license technologies from various companies and combining them in the device, rather than developing the technology itself.

WiebeTech today announced two new configurations of MicroGB, the company’s FireWire/USB1/USB2 pocket drive, both of which incorporate IBM’s new high speed Travelstar 5400 RPM 8MB buffer 9.5mm drives. The drive comes in two flavors; a 40GB version for US$439.95 (in stock next week), and a 20GB version for $279.95 (in stock now). In addition the company announced a wide range of price cuts on a number its storage solutions. Further details are available from the site.

A demo version of DOWN, an exploration game from Fantasoft with action and adventure elements, is now available on MacUpdate.com.