VVI^® today announced the release of Vvidget^™ version 10.5.8 which enables different deployment options. Notable options include:

• Vvidget Builder Standalone: Vvidget Builder was previously available with only shared frameworks and standard Mac OS X Installer that required administrative privilege to install. Vvidget Builder is now available as a self-contained application that simply needs to be uncompressed from the Finder to be used.

• Free Developer Redistribution: Vvidget Code is now available for free developer deployment according to the redistribution license enclosed in the Vvidget Code documentation. Vvidget-based applications can now be self-contained, with the Vvidget component embedded into the re-distributable application bundle.

• Free Developer Use: The developer add-on to Vvidget, Vvidget Code, was $189.00 without re-distribution options, but is now available for download and use at no cost.

• Updated Manuals: Vvidget Builder and Vvidget Code and Server manuals have been updated. The Vvidget Builder manual is included with the Vvidget Builder standalone version as well as the complete install version.

• Open Forums: The Vvidget forums are now self-subscribing and include Vvidget Builder, Code and Service discussion categories for end-user, developer and integrator discussions.

VVI recommends that all Mac OS X 10.5 (Leopard) based users upgrade to this latest version as soon as possible with a free upgrade from previous versions on the same platform. Users are encouraged to report any bug or deficiency in the forums at: forums.vvidget.org and download user and developer packages at: www.vvidget.org/download.

Tens of thousands of Mac users have downloaded Vvidget, making it one of the most popular point-and-click graphing solutions for Mac OS X. That same software is used to automate graphs for desktop applications, dashboard widgets and web sites. Vvidget has been used for years by Mac independent software vendors, corporate developers and technical professionals because it is easy to use, integrates seamlessly with the application development tools provided with Mac OS X, is widely available with free download of the base system and can be combined and redistributed with developer's own applications.

For additional information see: Vvidget.

About VVI: VVI^® is a privately held corporation founded in 1989. VVI's customers are world-leading companies in the banking, biotechnology, chemical, financial services, manufacturing, and pharmaceutical industries. Systems that VVI helped build have been operational for years and at this time are monitoring billions of dollars worth of products in real time and on a global scale. These systems are, in part, based on VVI's products.

VVI, the VVI logo, Vvizard and Vvidget, alone and in any word combination or conjunction, are either registered trademarks or trademarks of VVimaging, Inc. (VVI) in the United States and worldwide.