MICROSOFT ANNOUNCES WEB-AUTHORING TRAINING

Course Will Train Thousands of Solution Providers and Web Authors

REDMOND, WASH. - JAN. 30, 1996 - Microsoft Corp. is addressing the needs of
World Wide Web authors and Internet application developers by
collaborating with Gestalt Systems Inc. to create training classes for Web
authoring using Microsoft Internet Explorer version 2.0.

With more than 40 classes currently scheduled, Web Authoring and Design
with Microsoft Internet Explorer 2.0 will offer thousands of Web authors
and Microsoft Solution Providers hands-on training in the fundamentals of
Web design; Microsoft's Internet strategy; standard hypertext markup
language (HTML); Internet Explorer HTML extensions such as in-line
audio-video interleaved (AVI) file format, marquee, watermark, background
sound and virtual reality modeling language (VRML); and an overview of
Microsoft Internet Studio. While the classes are not official Microsoft
curricula, Microsoft worked closely with Gestalt Systems to develop the
materials, and the courseware provides the technological information
needed to use Microsoft technology for Web publishing successfully.

"With this courseware, Web authors and Microsoft Solution Providers will be
immediately empowered to design innovative Web pages based on our
technologies," said Tonya Dressel, group marketing manager of the
developer division at Microsoft. "The Internet has created a great
opportunity for software developers, and Microsoft is committed to helping
the 4.5 million people developing for the Windows operating system to
capitalize on this opportunity."

"We were honored to be chosen by Microsoft to develop and market this
courseware," said John Buckley, vice president of Gestalt Systems Inc.
"With our years of Internet training experience and our extensive channel
of training partners, we are well-equipped to deliver this important
information to thousands of Web authors quickly and efficiently."

Web Authoring and Design with Microsoft Internet Explorer 2.0 is available
now at training organizations across North America. The cost of the
one-day class is $325. Complete class schedules and registration
information can be found on Gestalt System's home page at
http://www.gestalt-sys.com, or by phoning Gestalt Systems at (703)
471-6842. Information on Microsoft's Internet tools and strategy can be
found at http://www.microsoft.com/intdev or by contacting Microsoft
directly.

Founded in 1975, Microsoft (NASDAQ "MSFT") is the worldwide leader in
software for personal computers. The company offers a wide range of
products and services for business and personal use, each designed with
the mission of making it easier and more enjoyable for people to take
advantage of the full power of personal computing every day.

Gestalt Systems Inc. is an internationally recognized leader in technology
education and training. Headquartered in the Dulles Technology Corridor,
just outside Washington, D.C., Gestalt offers classroom and on-site
instruction, innovative courseware, and technology consulting services to
businesses, government and individuals.

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