
NS BASIC Corporation announced the availability of NS Basic/CE 6.5. Major new features include support for Code Modules and direct calls to Windows API functions. NS Basic/CE is a VB-like development tool. It allows the creation of applications on a Windows desktop computer which will run on Windows CE devices, including Windows Mobile and Pocket PC. A unique feature of the development tool is that it can be used to develop on the device itself or on the desktop. The release also delivers numerous user interface improvements. A utility for converting eMbedded Visual Basic apps to NS Basic/CE has been updated, and new samples and documentation have been added. There are also over 30 other improvements in the new release.