Some of the Points Rich and Craig Discussed

1. BBEdit is legendary for:  

   high performance
   deep functionality

2. Going over how Rich makes his development choices
3. what else has gone into the longevity of BBEdit?
4. With the robust AppleScript support and being the first company to ship Automator actions, why do you need Text Factories?
5. How did you ever manage the OS transitions?
6. Are you ever going to write a PC version? (or has anyone ever purchased a Mac to use BBEdit?)

About Rich Siegal

Rich Siegel is the founder and CEO of Bare Bones Software, developers of leading-edge power tools for the Mac. Since founding the company more than 15 years ago, Rich has focused his passion for Mac development on creating useful software tools with deep functionality and clean user interfaces. The resulting products - BBEdit, Yojimbo, Mailsmith, TextWrangler, WeatherCal and Super Get Info - have received rave reviews, and a regular stream of accolades from customers and industry alike. When he's not crafting fine software, Rich is just as passionate about music and motoring.

About Bare Bones Software

Bare Bones Software, Inc. was founded in May 1993, and incorporated in June 1994. We are a privately held corporation based in Bedford, Massachusetts.

Bare Bones Software, Inc. develops leading-edge power tools for the Macintosh. The company’s passion for creating deeply functional software with a clean, effective interface has earned it devotion from Mac users worldwide, plus quite a few awards. For more information, visit .

Some high points from the company's long and distinguished history can be found at: