Geoff Perlman
Encyclopedia
Geoff Perlman is the founder and CEO of Real Software
, the creator of Real Studio
, a cross-platform desktop
, console
and web development tool.
Perlman founded the company in 1996. The company was originally doing custom software development
. In 1998, Perlman found a shareware
product called CrossBasic which is acquired and hired the developer
. At that point the company changed its focus to development tools with the objective to create something that would make it possible for ordinary people to do extraordinary things with software. He is the company visionary, does quite a bit of the user interface design and is actively involved in the design of features for Real Studio.
An avid computer user since the age of 10, Perlman taught himself programming and built a career in technology
from this experience. Prior to founding Real Software, he worked for AT&T
and in Silicon Valley
for development tools company, 4D
. However, Perlman has spent the majority of his career working for companies he founded. He is also the author of "Inside 4th Dimension" which was published by SYBEX.
Perlman continues to write about software and cross-platform development. His articles have been published in Dr. Dobb's Journal
, VentureBeat
and SD Times.
REAL Software
Real Software, is a privately held, privately financed vendor of software development tools, based in Austin, Texas.-Products:Real Software's cross-platform development tool, Real Studio is available in four editions: Real Studio Personal Edition, for hobbyists and students, Real Studio...
, the creator of Real Studio
REAL Studio
Real Studio is a programming environment developed andcommercially marketed by Real Software, Inc of Austin, Texasfor Mac OS X, Microsoft Windows, 32-bit x86 Linux and the...
, a cross-platform desktop
Desktop
Desktop refers to the surface of a desk.The term has been adopted as an adjective to distinguish office appliances which can be fitted on top of a desk, from larger equipment covering its own area on the floor....
, console
Console
- Computing and video games :* System console, a physical device to operate a computer** Virtual console, a user interface for multiple computer consoles on one device** Command-line interface, the typical use of the computer console...
and web development tool.
Perlman founded the company in 1996. The company was originally doing custom software development
Software development
Software development is the development of a software product...
. In 1998, Perlman found a shareware
Shareware
The term shareware is a proprietary software that is provided to users without payment on a trial basis and is often limited by any combination of functionality, availability, or convenience. Shareware is often offered as a download from an Internet website or as a compact disc included with a...
product called CrossBasic which is acquired and hired the developer
Developer
Developer may refer to:*Software developer, one who programs computers or designs the system to match the requirements of a systems analyst*Game developer, a person or business involved in game development, the process of designing and creating games...
. At that point the company changed its focus to development tools with the objective to create something that would make it possible for ordinary people to do extraordinary things with software. He is the company visionary, does quite a bit of the user interface design and is actively involved in the design of features for Real Studio.
An avid computer user since the age of 10, Perlman taught himself programming and built a career in technology
Technology
Technology is the making, usage, and knowledge of tools, machines, techniques, crafts, systems or methods of organization in order to solve a problem or perform a specific function. It can also refer to the collection of such tools, machinery, and procedures. The word technology comes ;...
from this experience. Prior to founding Real Software, he worked for AT&T
AT&T
AT&T Inc. is an American multinational telecommunications corporation headquartered in Whitacre Tower, Dallas, Texas, United States. It is the largest provider of mobile telephony and fixed telephony in the United States, and is also a provider of broadband and subscription television services...
and in Silicon Valley
Silicon Valley
Silicon Valley is a term which refers to the southern part of the San Francisco Bay Area in Northern California in the United States. The region is home to many of the world's largest technology corporations...
for development tools company, 4D
4th Dimension (Software)
4th Dimension is a relational database management system and IDE developed by Laurent Ribardière. 4D was created in 1984....
. However, Perlman has spent the majority of his career working for companies he founded. He is also the author of "Inside 4th Dimension" which was published by SYBEX.
Perlman continues to write about software and cross-platform development. His articles have been published in Dr. Dobb's Journal
Dr. Dobb's Journal
Dr. Dobb's Journal was a monthly journal published in the United States by CMP Technology. It covered topics aimed at computer programmers. DDJ was the first regular periodical focused on microcomputer software, rather than hardware. It later became a monthly section within the periodical...
, VentureBeat
VentureBeat
VentureBeat is a technology blog that focuses on innovative companies and the forward-thinking executives behind them.-History:The company was founded in 2006 by Matt Marshall. In 2008, the New York Times called VentureBeat one of the "top blogs"...
and SD Times.
External links
- Real Software, Inc., makers of Real Studio
- Real Software Blog, Real Software/Cross-Platform Development Blog
- Inside 4th Dimension, a book on 4D published by SYBEX