Softpress releases Freeway 5.3.1 including new Japanese localization

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Softpress releases Freeway 5.3.1 including new Japanese localization - Published on 12/04/08

 

IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

Softpress Systems today launched version 5.3.1 of Freeway, its award-winning website design software. This latest update includes a full Japanese localization as well as some enhancements and bug fixes. In addition to the groundbreaking features in its initial release, Freeway 5 now includes iPhone Actions to create QuickTime movies of different qualities, automatic device and network speed detection, and the ability to serve the most appropriate content to each visitor.

 

Oxford, UK - Softpress Systems today launched version 5.3.1 of Freeway, its award-winning website design software. This latest update includes a full Japanese localization as well as some enhancements and bug fixes. The Japanese version is available now in both Freeway 5 Express and Freeway 5 Pro multi-language downloads from the Softpress website.

 

Special offer sales and downloads of Freeway 5.3.1 (Japanese and English only) will be available from our Japanese distributor, act2, in the near future.

 

Mr. M. Kato, President of act2 (Japan) said "Freeway 5.3.1 is a wonderful release of an already great product. It gets better every time. For professional or novice web designers, it's all about the design; the code just happens. We are excited about version 5 coming out in Japan."

 

Softpress Managing Director Richard Logan added "We are very pleased to offer the Japanese version to our loyal and enthusiastic users. Freeway 5 is the perfect tool to express their creativity across all browsers and platforms."

 

New Features

In addition to the groundbreaking features in its initial release (CSS menus, Google Actions, Blogger templates, script.aculo.us Actions and dozens more), Freeway 5 now includes iPhone Actions to create QuickTime movies of different qualities, automatic device and network speed detection, and the ability to serve the most appropriate content to each visitor.

 

5.3.1 adds functionality to control the initiation of movie content as well as the ability to employ iPhone redirects - the iPhone or iPod Touch user can be redirected to a page that has been designed specifically for them. For more details, the very useful "Building websites for the iPhone with Freeway" document can be found on the Softpress website.

 

Pricing and Availability

Freeway 5.3.1 is a free download for all registered owners of Freeway 5. Freeway 5 Pro and Freeway 5 Express are both available for purchase and immediate electronic delivery directly from the Softpress Store. The SRP of Freeway 5 Pro is $249, and Freeway 5 Express is $79.

 

During our Black Friday promotion, purchasers of full-priced copies will receive a valuable iTunes gift certificate or Amazon voucher. Upgrades from Freeway 4 Pro to Freeway 5 Pro are $99, upgrades from 4 Express to 5 Express are $59. Owners of Freeway 5 Express can upgrade to Freeway 5 Pro for just $169. For a limited time, owners of Dreamweaver CS4 or GoLive 8 or higher can purchase Freeway Pro at a huge discount.

 

Softpress Systems: http://www.softpress.com/

Freeway 5.3.1: http://www.softpress.com/products

Update Download: http://softpress.com/updates

Purchase Freeway: http://www.softpress.com/store

Building websites for the iPhone: http://www.softpress.com/products/iphone.php

Japanese Distributor (act2): http://www.act2.com/

 

 

Softpress was founded in 1993 to address the emerging needs of professional publishers and designers for cross-media authoring tools. Freeway, and its extensive feature set, result from Softpress' ongoing efforts to identify and meet the real needs of web designers in today's environment. Softpress creates tools that many people rely on for their day-to-day business, so they listen carefully to their customers. Future upgrades and product offerings will continue to demonstrate Softpress' commitment to quality, leading-edge innovation and customer service.

 

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Ian Schray

US Marketing Manager

503-616-3875

 

ischray ( -at -) softpress.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

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