Mainsoft Corp. released Version 1.7 of Visual MainWin on Jan. 11. It allows C# and Visual Basic .Net developers to quickly port their code over to Java running on an open-source stack of Linux and WebSphere servers from IBM. The company said IBM has validated Version 1.7 for its eServer system and will co-market it and provide technical support. Visual MainWin 1.7 costs US$5,000 per developer's seat and/or $2,500 for a two-year license per deployed server.

Symbol releases mobile computer

Symbol Technologies Inc. announced the MC70, a rugged handheld computer that offers voice and data communications over Wi-Fi and wide-area cellular networks. The 12 oz. device is equipped with imaging and laser-scanner capabilities for inventory monitoring. A cellular-capable version now sells for $2,845.

BakBone updates NetVault: Backup

BakBone Software Inc. announced NetVault: Backup Version 7.4, which is targeted at midsize organizations. The software includes backup support for VMware ESX Server environments and multiplatform column-sorting and group-selection-based command operations. Workgroup pricing for Intel-based systems begins at $1,195.