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Business & Productivity Software
Business & Productivity Software News:

pLog Personal Call Tracking/Contact Mgmt Pgm

Peachtree Acquires One-Write Plus

Adobe PageMaker 6.0 Enhancement Pack

AVS Supports Oracle Universal Server

BTG & Excalibur Federal Dist. Agreement

DeltaPoint Web Technology for Visual dBASE

Hayes Smartcom Message Center

IBM SAP-Certified Time & Attendance

Lawson Open Enterprise Webpage Generator

MapInfo Debuts MapInfo Desktop

Platinum AutoSys Job Management System

SalesKit Swr & GE Info Services Agreement

Virtus to Support Microsoft Direct3D

Voxware Technology for Enhanced CU-SEEME

DeScribe Voyager CD Package Price Change

SPG ColorWorks V2 32-bit Graphics

SPG ColorWorks V2 Full Disclosure Packaging

SPG ColorWorks V2 CD-ROM Only Packaging

SPG Plug-In Developers Kit for ColorWorks V2

Performance EDI Time Saving EDI Package

Stone CD V3 for Nextstep

Timesheet Professional 4.0 for Windows

Neuralyst V1.41 for Windows 95

SHL VISION* to Distribute KnowledgeSEEKER

Marketrieve  Plus Seminar Module

Marketrieve Plus Dealer Module

Adobe Premiere 4.2 for Windows

Adobe Acrobat Capture for Windows V1.01

Essbase 4.0 Garners Broad Support

Arbor Software Ships Essbase 4.0

Connectware Cruiser 2.0/3.0 Comm Swr

Data General AV Image 2.0 Imaging Software

PLS PLWeb-CD WWW & CD-ROM Publishing Swr

StudioCentral Visual Asset Management

Compuware SOLID Server for UNIFACE

Utopia 3.0 Help Desk Software

XSoft Astoria Document Component Mgmt Sys

Quintus CustomerQ Support & Help Desk Swr

Quintus Integrates Fulcrum FTR in CustomerQ

Nanoware NParse32 32-bit OCX for Windows 95

AdArt Sports CD-ROM Professional Clip Art

Unicom Quote-it! for Merchandise Quotes

Opcode Integrated MIDI Solution for Windows

Omnipage Ltd Edition for HP OfficeJet

Sales of QuarkXPress Passport Skyrocket

Software AG ADABAS D First Avail on Linux

Data Pro Accounting Swr for the Inernet

Vantive HelpDesk V5.0 Support Management

Vantive Licenses Decisive Survey

Intergraph Easy-to-Use Interface to DM2

Quest Net+ Multimedia Authoring System

MS Access to Support Internet Control Pack

One Million Records - Business Periodicals

Libbey-Owens-Ford Supply Chain Planning

First RISC Platform for R/2 on Windows NT

Digital Opens SAP Performance Testing Center

DocuMagix & Esselte - European Distribution

Five New Web-Based Enterprise APS Products

Great Plains Dynamics C/S+ for MS SQL Server

Harlequin ScriptWorks 4.0 RIP Mgmt System

Harlequin EasyTrap Auto Trapping in the RIP

Harlequin Focuses on Display List Technology

Harlequin Licenses Color Repro Sys Patent

webPLAN Collaborative Planning Product

Manufacturing Moves to Microsoft Systems

Internet Assistant for Excel Now Available

Microsoft Publisher CD Deluxe Best-of-Show

New PowerCerv Commercial Client/Server Apps

DataStore for Primavera Project Management

Solomon IV Release 2.0 for Windows

Specular Collage 2.0.2 Image Composition

CU-SeeMe Videoconferencing Stds Strategy

Enhanced CU-SeeMe for Windows & Windows 95

Executone INFOSTARPredictive Dialer

Executone Delivers TAPI Package

Embarcadero Ships DBArtisan 2.5

Embarcadero Ships ER/1 Data Modeling Tool

Nortel Rolls Out Wide Range of CTI Solutions

FastView Telecom Call-Center Agent

Raosoft Adds HTML Form Capacity to SURVEYWin

Visual MATRIX 2.5 Sales Automation Swr

Brio Technology Recognized as OLAP Innovator

Oracle Support for BusinessObjects 4.0

Sybase Support for BusinessObjects 4.0

BusinessObjects for Sybase IQ Data Warehouse

BusinessObjects 4.0 Announced

BusinessObjects 4.0 User Module

BusinessObjects 4.0 Supervisor & Designer

CA Adds Bar Code Support to CA-Warehouse

Fulcrum FIND! for Microsoft Exchange Server

Fulcrum SearchBuilder Express Info-Retrieval

BusinessObjects 4.0 Endorsed by Leaders

IQ/Objects & IQ/SmartServer for Sybase IQ

Ernst & Young Selects Lotus Notes Release 4

MapInfo & Informix-NewEra Partnership

MetaTools Ships Bryce 2 Landscape Generator

MetaTools Awarded CeBIT Best Software

Platinum Leading MS SQL Server/Sybase Tools

Platinum InfoBeacon Support for Sybase IQ

QMS to Utilize Xeros TextBridge OCR API

DDS Object Report Writer for Financials

Janna Contact Licenses KnowledgeSEEKER

Netscape SuiteSpot Bundles Informix Database

Pyramid & Siemens Support BusinessObjects


Professional/Engineering Software
Professional/Engineering Software News:

AVS Launches Medical Products Group

IEEE/IE Electronic Library on CD-ROM

Avista Spectre/XL for RF/Microwave Design

Molecular Arts ChemClipArt 1000

Lotus Notes Major Platform for Health Care

Autodesk Names ANSYS Developer of the Year

IBM & Dassault Intro CATIA/CADAM Solutions

Protel Acquires NeuroCad

Varian Star Workstation 4.5 Data System

EASY HAXCHEK - Mazardous Materials Database

MicroSim PCBoards for Widnows V6.3

Autodesk Mechanical Desktop Ships

AutoGL Breakthru AutoCAD Accelerator Swr

New Programs From COSMIC

MicroSim Schematics Version 6.3 Announced

Chaos Data Analyzer Professional Version

New Mastercam CAD/CAM Release at Eastec'96

EZmod CNC Pgm Update & Modification Swr

Autodesk Gains Momentum in Mechanical Design

Cadence & Mentor Graphics Sign Pact

HyperChem Lite Now Shipping

Hi-Freq Data Acq Expedites Validation


Personal & Educational Software
Personal & Educational Software News:

Electric Field Plotter

Febo 1.2 Investment Data Mgmt & Charting

Chaos Demonstrations 3.0

Membership Plus 3.0 Church Record Keeping

Holman Multimedia Bible Dictionary

Darby's New Translation Bible Software

Young's Literal Translation Bible Software

Turbotax Wins Major Industry Awards

Transparent Language LanguageNow via Merisel

Viacom Launches Nick Jr. Play Math! CD-ROM

ABC World Reference: 3D Atlas CD-ROM

Rolling Stone Air Guitar Series

March Comet Visible on Home Computers

ODE Workbench Computational Software

TimeShift Radio Science & Math Discoveries

Home Banking via Microsoft Money Interface


Games & Entertainment Software
Games & Entertainment Software News:

Strife Action-Packed Adventure Gaming

Interplay to Support S3 ViRGE Accelerators

Sid Meier's Civilization II Goes Gold

Complete Carriers at War on IBM CD-ROM

Dinotopia: Living the Adventure

Playmate Gillian Bonner CD-ROM Series

Piper VideoActive Musical Adventure CD-ROM

Mindscape Angel Devoid Double Play Contest

Safari Software Ships Sekk & Destroy

Capcom Resident Evil Contest is a Killer!

The Lost Adventures - 8 Game CD-ROM Package

Bolo Takes 4th Place in MacMagazin Pool

150 Level Descent Anniversary Pack

Game Industry Players Adopt SGI Platform

Sirius Treasure Quest Delayed to April 10th

Toy Biz Extends Interactive Comic Book CDs

Tiger Electronics Offering 3 CD-ROM Games

MacPlay Announces CD-ROM Releases

Conquest Of The New World - Web Site

Descent II Sequel Set to Launch

Tony La Russa Baseball3: 1996 Edition

Monty Python & the Quest for the Holy Grail

Blizzard Warcraft II Goes Gold

Blizzard Plans for Warcraft II Expansion Set

EA Ships NBA Live 96 for PlayStation

Vampire Diaries from Her Interactive

DynoTech Software Newsletter - April 1996


System Software & Utilities
System Software & Utilities News:

LAN Intensive Care Utilities V1.4 Available

Frontier Intranet Genie Turnkey Solution

PRIDE Information Factory - OS/2 Warp Server

DiskStat PLUS! for OS/2 Warp

Running Linux Companion CD-ROM

AdobeGraphics & Publishing Swr SDK on CD-ROM

Apple QuickDraw 3D RAVE For Windows & Mac

WIND/U 3.1 - Full Support for OLE on UNIX

Dialogic CT Windows Development Kits

ParcPlace-Digitalk & HP Samlltalk Agreement

HP Interconnect Manager for Windows

Free Internet Security Swr for WinSock-32

IBM OS/2 Warp Server Symmetric Multiproc.

ILOG Rules 3.0 for Windows NT/95

ILOG Views 2.2 Data Visualization Component

Microsoft Delivers Direct3D API

Neuron Data Elements Environment 2.0

Novell Telephone Switch Certification Pgm

Novell Embedded Systems Technology NEST SDK

Platinum & IBM OS/2 Dir & Security Services

Siemens Nixdorf SmartAssist Software Agent

Software AG NATURAL LightStorm Dev Env

Syntax Intranet Administrable Server Swr

PowerBASIC DLL Compiler Ships

SoftWings Ent. CamiNet for OS/2

Algorithms Dynace Object Oriented Extension

Purveyor WebServer for NetWare Shipping

TGV MultiNet in Bosnia Medical Mission

LEdit Custom Control DLL

Open Horizon Connect Supports DSS

MKS Integrity Engine for Web Development

CRiSP 4.2 Graphical File Editor

SOM & OpenDoc Versions of TowerEiffel

Starlight Intranet Real-Time Media Strategy

Artisoft INSYNC CoSession Remote V7.0

Artisoft Announces INSYNC ModemShare v7.0

Keyboard Express Windows Macro Utility

SuperChat is 10 Times Faster Than Email

SentryWare Encrypting Comm Swr for Win 95

SPECTRUM & NerveCenter Compbine Network Ctl

SunSoft Solaris Evaluation Program

Adobe File Utilities Version 1.0

Dialogic Ships Suite of Windows Dev Kits

ErgoPack Release 3.0 HTML Control for VBX

HP OpenView Enterprise Solutions

HP OpenView & Novell ManageWise Integration

Hummingbird Exceed Wins Competitive Reviews

IBM Extends VisualAge Support to Win NT/95

Microsoft Announces ActiveMovie API

NetManage Windows 95 Intranet Suite

Novell Enhances NetWare 4.1 TCP/IP Support

Phoenix Secretary - Voice Remote Access

Phoenix Telephony Suite V2.0 for Win 95

Powersoft S-Designor 5.0 Toolset

DBTools.h++ Used in Netscape LiveWire Pro

Silicon Studio FireWalker Authoring System

SolarNet PC Software Director

Standalone Cafe Java Design Tool for Windows

Norton Administrator for Networrks 2.5

US Robotics Developes Win NT PPTP Driver

WinHelp Office 95 HTML Edition

RoboHELP 95 HTML Edition

Automatic NetWare Crash Handler Released

Oberon pLog Personal Call Tracking Pgm

New Release of 64-Bit UNIX OS from DEC

X-Designer 4.5 GUI Builder Sets New Stds

Oberon DiskStat PLUS! for OS/2 Warp

DEC Expands Support for HUBwatch Mgmt Swr

Microsoft Licenses Blue Sky Help Technology

NetWare Web Server Includes NetWare Runtime

BoundsChecker Supports ActiveX Technologies

NuMega Debugging Support for Pentium w/MMX

Powersoft Demos Applic Dev Tools at MS Conf

Starfish Ships EarthTime 2.0 for Win95/NT

Norton Administrator for Networks & OpenView

ICL & Fujitsu Create Global TeamWARE Venture

Attachmate/Banyan Remove Access Alliance

Attachmate Extends Full Power of EXTRA!

Attachmate Widening Lead Over Comptition

Comdial Wideopen.Office CTI Server

KL Group Widgets on NuTCRACKER Platform

Logicraft WinNT Client Support for LanCD

Win NT Developer Kit for PassageWay Services

ActiveX Extensions for Visual C++ V4.1

Computer Telephony Embraces Win NT Server

Microsoft ISDN Accelerator Pack for Windows

Microsoft Exchange Server Beta Ver Deployed

RightFAX Dev Support for GammaLink Dev Kit

RightFAX Fax Server for FactsLine WinNT

Mystic River SBL for VBScript & ActiveX

eVAULT Gets Approval from IBM

BindView Enterprise Mgmt System

Netscape Chooses Purify for Swr Dev Team

New Versions of HP OmniBack II & OmniStorage

Intellution FIX BOS v6.0f or Win & Win NT

MSP Migrator for ERwin ASE Integration Tool

Lynx Real-Time Systems Real-Time OS Patent

Customer Safisfaction Fuels Win NT Server

Softimage Software Developers Connection

New Microsoft Tools Train Developers

NetManage Swift 2.0 Host Connectivity Swr

NetSoft NS/Router Technology Licensed

NeXT Enterprise Objects Framework & Informix

Novell Enhances NetWare as a Dev Platform

Novell Net2000 Developer Initiative

Java Platform to be Integrated in NetWare

NetWare Connectivity Forum Established

Novell Wins LAN Magazine Product of the Year

Novell NetWare MultiProtocol Router 3.1

Real-Time Eliminator for Word Macro Virus

Shiva Enhances Win95 Dial-in Remote Access

XcelleNet RemoteWare 2.5 in French & German

The FAXGATE... Way, March 1996 (Teubner)

Visual Vocie Pro v3.0 for WinNT/95

NuMega BoundsChecker Supports ActiveX

Copia FaxFacts Server

devSoft IP*Works! TCP/IP Dev Toolkit

IONA & BellSouth Co-op on Orbix for MVS

MKS Adds Perl to Popular MKS Toolkit

SystemSoft PC Card Swr for Zoomed Video

SystemSoft CardWizard Pro for Win95 PCMCIA

ACC Web Wizard for Congo Voice Router

Attachmate Remote LAN Node 4.1

NetWizard 3.0 Enterprise Swr Mgmt System

Borland Aligns Marketing/Sales Organizations

3 New Versions of Delphi 2.0 for Win95/NT

Compaq Maintains Server Value Leadership

NetManage & WRQ License Netsoft Technology

Dialogic Ships VPRO on Antares

OS/2 Selected Product of the Year

IBM Launches IBM Software Servers

IBM High Performance Routing Support

NTRIGUE for WinFrame Access from X Desktop

ISOCOR N-PLEX Intranet/Interner Server Swr

Microsoft SNA Server Saves on AS/400 Connect

Boeing Moves Users to MS Exchange Server

NS/Print Server 2.0 for Windows NT

Novell Affirms GroupWise DMS Certification

Novell NetWare 4.1 Momentum Continues

NuMega SoftIce for Windows NT

NuMega BoundsChecker 4.0 Error Detect Tool

FaxMail Network for Windows 1.00

Symantec pcANYWHERE32 Leads Remote Comm Mkt

Platinum Paradigm Plus OO Analysis/Design

Powersoft Intros Optima++ Developer

Quarterdeck SpeedyROM CD-ROM Accelerator

Qualitas MAX 8.01 Memory/Resource Manager

Connect-ME SNADS Connector for MS Exchnage

Symantec Native Java Virus Scanner

Symantec Announces Norton NT Tools

RemoteWare Improves Lotus Notes Replication

Kane Security Analyst for Windows NT


Macintosh Specific Software
Macintosh Specific Software News:

NewtPaint Demo for Newton 2.0 Available

Symantec Ships Suitcase 3.0 Font Mgmt Util

Legato Backup Util w/Apple Network Server

Kai Power Tools 3 Gold Award for Technology

MetaTools Unveils Bryce 2 Terrain Generator

RealAudio Server Bundled with Apple Servers

Tumbleweed Publishing Essentials for Mac

PelicanWare Adds AvailWorks to Product Line

Major Upgrade to Attain IN CONTROL

Aladdin Helps Local School w/Internet ABCs

Caffeine Java Development Tools for Mac

Newton 2.0 Wins Mobility Award

EveryWare Tango Training & Seminars

IPLab Spectrum Microscope Automation Options

IPLab Spectrum Data Acquisition Options

Windows NT for Nubus & PCI Macintoshes

Opcode Studio Vision Pro 3.0 Sweeps Awards

Logicraft Macintosh Client Support for LanCD

LinoServer Database from Linotype-Hell

Apple System 7.5 Update 2.0 System Swr

Namigator Names Enhancement for Newton 2.0

SilverWARE PowerNames 2.0 Name File Utility

Major Upgrade of Aladdin's StuffIt Deluxe

OnTime Enterprise Macintosh Clients

Major Upgrade of Aladdin StuffIt Deluxe

How C&G Named New Mac Spreadsheet

Deco Strategy/Arcade Game Released for Mac

Apple Contest for Mac OS Developers

CE Software SMTP Gateway for QuickMail

Insignia Signs Windows 95 License Agreement

SoftWindows 95 w/TurboStart for Power Mac

Fast SoftWindows 3.0 for Power Mac Ships

MetaTools Final Effects AP (Special Effects)

Notion 1.5 List Manager for Newton 2.0

Opcode & Apple Integrate QuickTime & OMS


Miscellaneous Software
Miscellaneous Software News:

CA-Unicenter LAN Magazine Product of the Yr

IBM Health Data Network Solution

WhiteCap Environment for CTI Applications

LinoServer on Intel Debuts

State Environmental Regulations on CD/Disk

Intergraph Dominates GIS Market on Win NT

WUGNET CD Sampler for Windows 95 V1.1 Avail

Multimedia & CD-ROM Directory on CD-ROM


System Hardware
System Hardware News:

Dell Reduces Prices of Entire Line up to 28%

AST Multimedia Advantage! Home PCs Sizzle

CD-ROM Minichanger on Advantage! PCs

Intergraph TD Personal Workstation Family

Compaq Support for Oracle7 Release 7.3

Dell Offers LinkSwitch w/PowerEdge Servers

HP Intros New HP Pavilion Home PC Line

HP Intros Most Manageable Network-Ready PC

IBM Expands PC Server Family

Netware 4.1 SMP on Fujitsu/ICL Servers

World's Fastest Embedded PC VXI Controller

Tivoli Mgmt Env Supports Symmetry Servers

Tadpole Names Pioneer ALPHAbook 1 Reseller

Fujitsu Stylistic Helps Police Efficiency

New DEC HiNote Notebook with 133MHz Pentium

DEC Celebris Desktop Price Reductions

DEC Prioris Server Price Reductions

ALR Quad Pentium Pro Server

ALR Rack-Mountable Pentium Pro Server

AST Intros Ascentia J & P Series Notebooks

CommVision CommSwitch 2500 Series Servers

35 New Feature-Packed Compaq Desktop PCs

DG Pentium/Pentium Pro AViiON Servers

HP NetServer Series & Disk Drives Reduced

133MHz Pentium HP OmniBook 5500 Notebook

Intel Intros Fastest Notebook Pentium Proc

Intel Announces Pentium Overdrive Processors

HP OmniBook 5500 Notebook PC w/Hot Docking

TI TravelMate 5300 133MHz Pentium Notebook

DEC Pentium Pro 180 & 200 MHz Workstations

Digital Bundles MS BackOffice with Prioris

Digital HiNote Notebooks with Pentiums

HP & Microsoft Small Business Center

HP Small-Business PC Thru Reseller Channel

First PC Designed for Small Businesses

Micro Express Microflex-PCI/166 Pentium Sys

DisplayPac P5/XGA Flat Panel Computer

IBM Pentium Pro PC Server Announced

Dell PowerEdge Certification for SAP R/3

First 10 Slot Rugged Portable PC

CHEM USA Boosts Notebook Power/Performance

Commax SmartBook Vpro Multimedia Notebook

Commax SmartBook III Pentium Notebook

Compaq Price Cuts on LTE 5000 Notebooks

Compaq Enhances ProLiant 4500 Server Value

Gateway 2000 Destination Big Screen PC

Complete Platform Solutions for Low-Pwr 486

NEC Support for Intel GTL+ Design

ODS Massively Parallel ATM Matrix Arch

Packard Bell Unveils New Interactive Demo

Wang Zone, Tempets & Secure Systems

Fujitsu Intros Fastest Color Tablet PC

BtV MediaStream in Gateway Destination PC

HP Omnibook 5500 Hot Docking MobilePro Swr


Expansion Hardware
Expansion Hardware News:

DVC/Phone Daughterboard for Audiotrix Pro

SCRAMNet+ PCI Network Interface Card

PNY Memory Upgrades for Compaq LTE 5000

PNY Cache Memory for IBM Multimedia Aptiva

SoftPEG MPEG Player w/Stealth64 Video 3000

Connectware PhoneWorks 28.8 to Go! Card

Connectware PhoneWorks ISDN

Digi Remote Access Hwr & OS/2 Warp Server

Diamond Supports Microsoft Direct3D Standard

CT Developers Gain from Dialgoic Dualspan

Zoom PCMCIA FaxModem Wins Best Buy Award

Zoomed Video Spec Approved by PCMCIA

Opcode Unveils MIDI Translator PC Interface

USR Allegra ISDN ISA/EISA Cards

Cirrus VGA & Host Adapters Support ZV Spec

Creative First to Deliver Direct3D Support

New Digi Int'l ISDN Adapter Bundles

JetEye Net Plus - Product of the Year

SCRAMNet+ GIO Network Interface Card

Spectrum DDR Module Set Radio Receiver

PNY Memory Upgrades for Toshiba Notebooks

PCI-3100 Cable Fault Locator

DTC HardCopy RAID Disk Mirroring IDE Adapter

3DO & Cirrus Logic - Advanced 3D Technology

ENI-25p 25.6 Mbps ATM Adapter

Olicom Intros 2nd Gen Ethernet PCI Adapter

ENI-155p ATM PCI Adapter Award Nominee

DFlex PC/104 Multiport Adapter

ACM/Flex16 RISC-based Async Comm Module

Connect Tech DFlex with 16650/16750 UARTs

ProMotions for New Horizon 64 Video Board


Peripheral Hardware
Peripheral Hardware News:

Epson Stylus 1500 Photo Quality Color Inkjet

Interlink Super-Touch Mouse Systems

Parallel Port Version of SyQuest EZ135 Drive

WDC Caviar 2GB High Capacity EIDE Drives

Flexcam Price Drops, Quality Increases

IBM Service for Qualstar Tape Libraries

Teac Announces New 8X IDE CD-ROM Drive

Teac Announces New Price Point 6X IDE CD-ROM

Teac Announces 4X Read/Write CD Drive

DEC Picks Fibre Channel for StorageWorks

ETC & Kristel ViewMagic OEM Agreement

Samsung On-Site Service for Large Syncmaster

Color Ink Jets Ran Away with Yr-End Sales

Compaq Offers New Technologies/Solutions

Maurice Ashley Teaches Chess

HP Cuts Prices on OfficeJet Prts/Fax/Copier

IBM to Expand Storage Technology Business

JMR Cost Effective CD-ROM Case

Maxtor 1st to Volume Ship 2GB Hard Disk

Penril ALX V.34bis Modem Award Nominee

Storage Dimensions DLT4700 Library

Vidar TruScan Flash Large-Doc Scanner

Qualstar Intros 1.6TB Tape Library

Insurance Co. Selects Telechips ThinPhone

QMS 2425 Ultra-Fast Document Printing

QMS Ultra Fast Doc Printer Uses 64-bit Micro

All-in-One Prtr Products Customized for Home

Adaptec All-in-One Storage Expansion Kit

New Line of Creative 8X Multimedia Upgrades

HP Has Scanner for Any Office

New Generation Tech. in IBM Optical Library

SCSI Express 2.6GB Multifunction Drive

ETC & Recortec ViewMagic Integration Pact

HP Next Generation Color Laser Printer

Maxtor Drives Win95/NT Compatibility

Win95 IntelliPoint Bug Fix Available

Power Disk Cartridge Media Standard

16 inch Industrial Flat-Panel Monitor

Biggest SVGA Display on Industrial Portable

Farallon Netopia ISDN Modem Ships

In Focus Expands Worldwide Dist with Ingram

Lexmark Optra N - 24 ppm Network Laser

SyQuest Lowers Prices & Launches Promo

HP Bundles DocuMagix PaperMaster w/ScanJet

Toshiba Slimline 6X CD-ROM Drive

US Robotics ConferenceLink Speakerphone


Macintosh Specific Hardware
Macintosh Specific Hardware News:

Mac OS-Based Workgroup Servers from Apple

Apple Intros 2nd-Generation Internet Server

Apple PCI Token Ring Card

Hayes Business Class Modem for the Mac

Apple MessagePad for Clinical Reference Info

Apple MessagePad 130 with Backlit Screen

New Apple Color Inkjet Printers for Mac

Apple Color OneScanner Mac Desktop Scanner

Wired MPEG Multimedia Compression Card

Apple Stregthens Service Provider Support

Apple Awarded Lifetime Achievement Award

MessagePad 130 Ideal for Mobile Health Care

DayStar Lowers Price on Turbo 601 Upgrade

New Genesis MP Conversion Options for PwrMac


Miscellaneous Hardware
Miscellaneous Hardware News:

Complete 3Com Small Office Networking Sys

3Com OfficeConnect Family Partners Program

3Com OfficeConnect Integrated Suite

ACC Danube Router Wins Product of Year

TurboChip 133 CPU Upgrade for 486 Desktops

Agile Virtual LAN Features for Novell IPX

SCM Support for Miniature Card Standard

Apple High-Performance Departmental Servers

Faster Apple Workgroup & Network Servers

Cabletron 75 GBPS Switching Backplane MMAC+

Cabletron Expands ATM Family

Innovative Pointing Devices Dev Agreement

SYSTRAN Expands I/O IP Product Offering

ICS Image MASSter 1000 Swr Loading System

DEC Announces New Alpha 21164 Chip

New Greystone IDE Disk Duplicator Firmware

Adtran to Add DSU/CSU to CISCO Routers

ADTRAN Total Reach Technology for ISDN

Cirrus Logic 64-bit GUI Accelerator

Single-Mode Fiber-UTP Converter

GDC Cuts ATM Access Concentrators

New HP Switches Increase Performance

Newbridge Demos Routed LAN Emulation & MPOA

DEC's 2nd Generation PCI-to-PCI Bridge Chips

Brooktree Enhances BtV MediaStream Chipset

Brooktree Support for ActiveMovie Technology

Brooktree Expands Support for DirectX Tech

3Com LinkSwitch 2700 Earns Top Marks

3Com Continues to Push SNA Envelope

Xylogics Remote Annex 4000 Award Nominee

Swr Upgrade for Shiva Remote Access Servers

Integrated LANRover/Plus ISDN BRI Modules

Ascend MAX 4000 WAN Switch Swr Enhancements

Xylogics Remote Annex Servers Product of Yr

Bay Networks Remote Access Connectivity

HP Entry-Level 10Base-T Products

Octopus Software Duplication System

FlowPoint Intros ISDN Bridge/Router Family

Efficient Networks & Alcatel Dist Alliance

New HP 100VG Hubs & Accessories

HP High Speed Hub & Adapter Bundle

HP's New Entry-Level 10Base-T Products

Intel Low-Cost Switching Hub

PCI Interface ASIC for HP Tachyon Fibre Chip

Lucent Modem Chipset Supports 33.6K Rate

ODS Fiber Distributed Data Interface Hub

Zilog/Gulbransen Programmable DSP Audio Chip

Racal Datacryptor 64F Frame Relay Encryptor

3Com Fast Ethernet for Category 3 and 4 UTP

3Com & COM21 Dev Next Generation Cable Modem

ACC Congo Voice Router Announced

Agile Adds Fast Ethernet to Switch Family

Compaq Netelligent Networking Product Line

Aggressive Pricing for Compaq Network Prod's

Dayna 10/100 & 100/100 BlueStreak Bridges

Ingram to Distribute FORE LAN Switches

FORE CellPath ATM Access Multiplexer Family

PCI Hot Docking Chipset from Intel

Cisco & Olicom Token-Ring Switch Joint Dev

RNS Distribution Agreement with PSINet

Major Swr Enhancements to NetBlazer Routers

Brooktree ATM Design & Development Platform


Books & Publications
Books & Publications:

OS/2 Professional Magazine Closes

Numidia Announces 2 New Network Mgmt Books

Information Security Policies Made Easy

HTML for the World Wide Web

Photographer's Digital Studio

Photoshop in 4 Colors

Beyond the Mac is not a Typewriter

New Editions of Visual QuickStart Guides

Macintosh Bible Guide to Excel 5

Macintosh Bible Guide to Games

Real World Freehand 5.0/5.5

The Little PC Book, Second Edition

Client Server Management HandiGuide

Official Guide to Corel Photo-Paint 6

UNIX Made Easy: The Basics & Beyond

UNIX System V Release 4: An Introduction

Inside Linux: A Look at Operating System Dev

Get a Jump on Java with Coriolis

young@heart: Computing for Seniors

New Titles from Peachpit Press - March 1996

Charles Petzold's Programming Windows 95

Beginner's Guide to Access 95

Revolutionary Guide to Office 95 Development

Beginning Access 95 VBA Programming

SIGS Magazines to be Published on CD-ROM

Delphi Nuts & Bolts for Experienced Pgmrs

Instant C Programming

Beginning Visual C++ 4

Revolutionary Guide to MFC 4 Programming

Beginner's Guide to Visual Basic 4.0

Revolutionary Guide to Visual Basic 4 Prof

Beginning Delphi 2

Revolutionary Guide to Delphi 2

Effective AWK Programming

Revolutionary Guide to QBasic

Coriolis Group Titles by Internet Experts


Online & Internet News
Online & Internet News:

intermediaWORLD Showcases Web Multimedia

Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race News on WWW

Intranet Made Easy for Web-Centric Business

RSACi Content Advisory System Endorsed

XcelleNet - First Internet Off-Line Service

New Internet Font Technology

Internet TV Technology GRAMMY Webcast

Apple & 3rd Parties GRAMMYS Broadcast

AT&T Network Notes Discontinued

Rodale's Health & Fitness Mags/Books Online

AT&T Offers 1 Year Free Internet Trial

InterServe Powers Academy Awards Site

Microsoft & RSAC Team for Parental Controls

Microsoft Internet Conference March 12-14

Pathfinder Web Site Installs AdServer

AT&T to Distribute Netscape Navigator

ZDNet WWW Sites Expands Use of PLS Swr

New media Info Network for Info Industry

PLS & Illustra Deliver Advanced Search Tool

WebTalk Offerd with AMD InterWave Chip

Quarterdeck WebStar 95/NT User Group Created

QA Partner Tests Java Applets & WWW Sites

Oracle WWW Site with Interactive Maps

SPC Adds Sound to ASAP WebShow

Sypglass & JSB Exploit Web Tech for Intranet

Kazan Licenses Spyglass Mosaic for WilTel

Opportunities on the Internet with AtlasWare

Motorola & Sun Cyberspace Allilance

OnPro Releases Internet Announcement Applic

InfoRad AlphaPage Dispatch System

Allaire Cold Fusion 1.5 Web Applic Dev

CIS Launces New Online Venture

WOW! From CIS Partnership with Sports Illus

InterAct '96 Virtual Tradeshow April 23-25

iGuide Names Janice Kaplan Editor in Chief

Post Road Mailer Blue Edition, Release 2.0

National Geographic Resources on CIS

CIS Email to Pager Communications

Alta Vista Searchs Web for Java Applets

Game Developer Kesmai Teams up with AOL

Digital City Boston-Area Online Service

AOL Donates Free Service to Calif Schools

AOL & Apple Establish Service Relationship

Newsweek Joins America Online

AOL Hosts First Annual Online Cinema Awards

SurfWatch for Pacific Bell Education First

WOW! From CIS Partnership with eDrive

Retrieve Incoming Faxes via the Internet

Time Magazine Live on CompuServe

Parental Control Conference, CIS 3/11

LinkStar Site Launcher

Tandem/Genesys Interactive Customer Service

Web-On-Call Voice Browser Redefines Access

Colorific in SGI COSMO Web Color Matching

Verity & Adobe Search Enable PDF Docs

Netscape Major Sponsor for Historic NetDay96

Verity Adv. Search Suite for Internet Apps

Internet Helps Guide Curriculum in FL School

AT&T WorldNet Service Gets Massive Response

Diamond Multimedia Drivers & Prod Info WWW

Students Travel Around the World in 15 Min.

Apple Rallies Support for NetDay96

Moving Worlds 3D Graphics for the Internet

Internet Expands Learning Resources

AT&T WorldNet Service & Cyber Patrol

AT&T Opens Cybergates to 1996 Olympic Games

Edify Page Call Links Call Centers to WWW

Farallon Revolutionizes Way We Use Internet

Olympic Games Tickets Available on Internet

Web Authoring Featured in Apr Internet World

InterCAP InLine Plug-in for Navigator 2.0

Microsystems Swr Supports RSAC Rating System

Microsoft NetDay96 Support & Donations

Microsoft Internet Explorer in 22 Languages

Win NT Server Private Networks via Internet

Mustang Software Taking Wildcat! 5 Orders

Shockwave Multimedia Plug-In for WebSurfer

Netscape FastTrack Server - Web Server Swr

Netscape Enterprise Server 2.0 Introduced

Netscape SuiteSpot Cross-Platform Server Swr

Netscape Catalog Server

SecureConnect Supports RealAudio

Softbank Expos Launches New Interop Web Site

StudioLive Entertainment Prof Web Service

Corel & Starfish Advance Internet Tech.

StarView Realtime Media Navigator Plug-In

Verity & Netscape Expand Relationship

Blue Sky Integrates WinHelp with Internet

On-Line Conference for Distributed Computing

WOW! From CIS Features The Online Tutor

News 12 Long Island Via Cable Modems

CRUSH Interactive Competitive Analysis Tool

Hands-On Technology & Concentric Agreement

AOL President Gives WWW Conf Keynote Adr

AT&T WorldNet to Include AOL Access

AOL & Netscape Mkting & Technology Alliance

AOL Expands Parent Services via New Forum

AOL & Microsoft Strategic Partnership

AOL & Sun Announce Broad Licensing Pact

CIS to Expand Netscape's Worldwide Market

Corcoran Online Student Art Exhibition

iCHAT NetScape Integrated Chat Sessions

iGuide Debuts TV Guide Online

LiveCounter - Java Page Access Counter

VP Gore Acknowledges SurfWatch Contribution

Oracle & Verifone Internet Payment System

WOW! From CIS Partners With Charles Schwab

AT&T 800 Directory on PC411

AT&T Selects SurfWatch for WorldNet

Calvin's Micro-Tech World Graphics Services

DEC Sponsors Boston Marathon Website

FirstSite - Best of What's New Website

MIS: Press & M&T Books Launch New Web Site

Conducting Business on the Internet Study

Standards-Based Comm Over Internet Supported

Novell Volunteers Get Connected at NetDay'96

Traffic Jams on the Internet

Opcode Systems Now on the Internet

Project OPEN Promotes Safe Use of Elec Info

AOL, CIS & networkMCI Deploy Spyglass Tech

Fulcrum to Support Microsoft ActiveX Arch

ZDS Web Site of 49th Int'l Film Festival

Multimedia Companies Support ActiveMove Tech

Prerelease Microsoft Internet Explorer 3.0

NeXT Supports Microsoft ActiveX Technologies

AT&T WorldNet Service Officially Available

AT&T WorlNet Customers Can Access AOL

Attachmate/AT&T Wireless Service Partnership

Border Identified as Market Leader

WebArranger Software Development Kit

Compuware UNIFACE WebEnabler Dev Toolset

HP & AOL Company Offer Intranet Solution

Java-enabled Intellecte/BusinessWeb

Magic Internet Strategy for WWW Applications

ActiveX Controls Gain Support

Microsoft ActiveX Dev Kit for Webmasters

Vendors Announces ActiveX Support

Microsoft & Macromedia Active-X Technologies

MS Internet Digital Signature Embraced

Microsoft Peer Web Services for Desktop

Microsoft Internet Control Pack Beta Swr

Microsoft Broadens Active Internet Vision

Microsoft & Sun Java License Agreement

Microsoft & PN Streaming Media Partnership

Microsoft ActiveX Technologies Announced

Mustang Software Wildcat! 5 Released to Mfg

CompuServe & Netscape - Major Relationship

CompuServe Stregthens Macintosh Offerings

Clickshare Access & Payment System

Yahooligans! Web Guide for Kids

Smart Business Supersite

CMC Web Page Creator Creates Java Pages

New Games Featured on WOW! from CompuServe

Headbone Extends Content to the WWW

Micrografx QuickSilver Internet Plug-In

PC Checks & Supplies on WWW

WOW! CompuServe Unique Travel Service

JASON Project Homepage Winner in I-way 500

Take the Icebreaker Challenge! (Contest)

VR-1 Agreement with Full Service Network

Appple Joins World Wide Web Consortium

Apple Sells QuickTime Conference Swr on WWW

AT&T Integrates Notes Server w/Internet Srvc

AT&T Internet-For-Everyone Corp Web Site

AT&T Promotes Netware Connect Service

Bristol HyperHelp 5.1 for UNIX & OpenVMS

WOW! CIS Partnership with Hearst New Media

IAT to Offer DeltaPoint HoloNet 30-day Trial

DG-BDM Internet Security Breakthrough

DocuMagix HotPage Web Content Mgmt Applic

DocuMagix HotPage Unveiled at Developer Conf

Enterprise Planning Web Prod Strategy

Feith Document Database for Doc Mgmt via Web

WebMaker 2.2 FrameMaker to HTML Conversion

IBM Mobile & Wireless Services Agreements

iGuide Web Site for Academy Awards

Intelligent Electronic Forms for WWW

Microsoft Delivers the OSCARS to the WWW

Bankers Meet at Microsoft Embracing Internet

CIS to Market Customized Netscape Navigator

SmartSITE for SmartUTAH Intranet Unveiled

Novell Licenses Open Market Technology

NuIQ BBS Swr for Blind Parctical Pick

Entertainment Concers Select Quarterdeck

Jabra PC Bundled with WebTalk

Global Village Licenses Quarterdeck Mosaic

Enterprise Planning Web-Based Prod Strategy

Adaptive Logic on the Internet

AOL Enterprise Private Network Access/Apps

CIS WOW! Ad Campaign Targest Families

WOW! From CIS Goves Live March 25th

Entertainment Weekly Partners with WOW! CIS

Utopia Partners with InterAct '96

Tales From the Crypt via WWW

Black Sun Interactive Partners w/InterAct'96

Java Chat Server Opens in Switzerland

Russian Life Web Page Inaugurated

Quality Fine Art Prints Avail on Internet

Apple Mkting Efforts Spotlight BMW Web Site

Apple Helps Launch Youth Central Web Site

AT&T to Offer Netscape Products to Europe

AT&T NetWare Connect Service Sales Channel

CompuServe Names New President

WOW! Partners with Publishers Depot

Store & Retrieve Objects Via Web Browsers

Frontier Offers Free Homepages on WWW

Fulcrum SurfBoard 2.0 Info-Retrieval Swr

InterAct'96 Signs Yankee Group as Partner

Internet Connection Servers Downloaded Free

IBM Internet Security, News & Publishing

Web Site Live for 1996 Nat'l Educ Summit

Imperial Swr Builds Java Strategy

First Commercial Java Components

Lotus InterNotes Web Publisher 4.0

Internet World Magazine Industry Awards

MKS Integrity Engine & Netscape Ent Server

MSN Hits 1 Million Member Mark

Novell - Spin Your Own Web Contest

Mustang Ships Wildcat! 5 for Win 95/NT

ParcPlace-Digitalk VisualWave Server

Prism Solutions Launches WWW Home Page

Process Swr Ships Purveyor Envrypt Webserver

Superscape 3D Viewer for the Internet

ANS Deploys More than 40,000 Ports

Mystic River Software Launches Home Page

Prism Solutions Launches Home Page on WWW

PLATINUM Paradigm Plus Generates JAVA Code

Networld+Interop TV Coverage via Web Site

Access the Web Through the Telephone

intermediaWORLD - Major Ind. Announcements

FREE Voxware TeleVox Internet Phone Swr


Miscellaneous News
Miscellaneous News:

Submitting Press Releases For Distribution

SPA Sues Six US Software Rental Companies

Adobe SUPRA Architecture Sets Standards

Adobe CustomerFirst Technical Support Pgm

APC Realigns Manufacturing with Growing Mkts

Apple & Clinton Tech Literacy Challenge

Apple Ranks Best Overall Reliability/Service

Astea Int'l Aquires Bendata Inc

POTS-based H.324 Videoconferencing Debuts

PC Retail Sales and Prices Up per CII

Cirrus Logic Supports Microsoft Direct3D

Foodservice Industry Savings Potential

FORE Systems & Alantec Complete Merger

GemStone Systems - GemSmith Partner Program

MegaHerts Objection to Hayes Plan Denied

HP Makes Equity Investment in Business@Web

IonaSphere Newsletter #17, March 1996

Informix Completes Illustra Acquisition

Micrografx Acquires Visual Software

Microsoft Segments Support Offerings

Microsoft Announces New & Enhanced Services

Microsoft Extends Truetype Fonts to the Web

Microsoft Publisher Community Mkt'ng Awards

MSFT Solution Provider Specialist Initiative

Shiva Consolidates Service Efforts

VXIplug&play Win95/NT, Sun, HP-UX Frameworks

Videoconferencing for the Intranet Demo

Bitstream & Tumbleweek Marketing Alliance

New Service Helps US Firms Expand in Europe

DEC Meets Technology Needs of Healthcare Org

Utah Tech Watch, March 2, 1996

DEC First Corporate Sponsor for Tech Corps

Utah Tech Watch, March 9th

BellSouth & Lucent Olympic Telecom Effort

ICNP-96 Call for Papers

PCB Design Conference, Santa Clara 3/18-3/22

Micrografx to Acquire Visual Software

3Com Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol Dev

3Com Acquires Axon Networks Inc

Intel Releases MMX Technology Details

Symantec Acquires Fast Track Inc

DEC & Microsoft Health Network at HIMSS Conf

Aladdin to Acquire FAST Software Security AG

Apple Plans for Worldwide Developer Conf.

Apple Distinguished Educator Program

Macintosh Dominates Color Publishing

Apple & SGI Accelerate Digital Studio Dev.

Business Objects & Arbor Software Agreement

AST To Support Intel MMX Technology

Multimedia Services Affiliate Forum Created

CE Software Outstanding Wired Marketeer

Davidson & Associates Merges with Condor

IBM Credit Financing for IBM PCs

Intergraph & Ingram Micro Dist Agreement

Lexmark Increases Manufacturing Capacity

Livingston Ent. Triples Facility Space

Microsoft Internet Developer Conf Sold Out

Novell Declares March Certification Month

Novell Tools/Srvcs/Solutions for Small Bus.

Netscape & Theatrix Win Multi Codie Awards

Silicon Studio Unleashes New Products/Srvcs

1996 Excellence in Software Award Winners

SunService Enhances US Reseller Support

Sybase Completes Visual Components Merger

US Robotics Acquires Amber Wave Systems

Voxware Plans to Support Intel MMX Tech.

Quintus & Cognos Strategic Partnership

Keynote Speakers at InterAct '96

American Swr Acquires Stone & Webster Group

SPA Increased Action Against Pirates in 1995

Utah Tech Watch 3/16/95

Clientele Software Channel Partner Program

Polaroid Picks Ontrack Data Recovery

Dow Deploys Farallon Timbuktu Pro Worldwide

Embedded Systems Conference Doubles Size

Networks Expo Boston'96 Results

Upcoming Jupiter Comm Conferences

Novell Donates Telecomm Equip to IHC

Progressive Networks & Microsoft Agreement

Cognos Announces Art Competition Finalists

New Brunswick Info Tech Alliance & SPA

Starlight to Support ActiveMovie Streaming

Sun Donates Hwr & Swr to Local Schools

2nd Annual Sybase Warehouse Contest

Microsoft Asks Kids About Coolest Computer

Apple & Developers Shine at SPA Conference

IBM & Cincom Strategic Global Partnership

Clarify Supplies Microsoft Customer Support

New Apprach to Product Design/Development

Updated Desktop Mgmt Standard Unveiled

Exide Closes Acquisition of Deltec Power Sys

Fulcrum at Support Services Conf & Expo

HP Targets Growing Small-Business Market

Fujitsu & ICL Plan New PC Company in Europe

Global Knowledge Network Largest MS ATEC

Microsoft Awarded $8M Swr Piracy Judgment

Cyber Patrol as Comm Decency Ast Evidence

Digital & StonyBrook Software Network Mgmt

Digital Systems for US Navy CASS Project

Clarify to Acquire Metropolis Software

FTP Software & Firefox Continue Merger Plans

HighWater Designs OEMs Harlequin ScriptWorks

Harlequin & Seiko Instruments Partnership

Survey Shows Microproc Generation Sold on PC

New Intel Consumer Advertising Campaign

Intellution Opens Irvine, CA Regional Center

Interlink & Computer City Forge Agreement

Harlequin & Dianippon Licensing Agreemtents

Hitachi & Nippon Columbia Multimedia Label

Microsoft Donation to Chicago Public Library

Windows Hardware Engineering Conf, Apr 1-3

Nationwide School-to-Career Pilot Project

Netscape Launches New Channel Partner Pgms

Packard Bell Sacramento School/Police Gift

Distance Learning Models w/Videoconferencing

Tandy Sets New Computer Procurement Standard

Netscape Acquires Equity Interest in Voxware

Utah Tech Watch 3/23

Executone TAPI Challenge

Web Marketplace '96 Set for April 9-11

TriTeal Japanese Distribution Agreement

Mechancad Show - April 29 to May 1

Innovative Paper Products for Color Ink Jets

$7.53 Billion N.A. PC Applic Swr Sales

Ascend Acquires Morning Star Technologies

Atria Swr ISV Cooperative Tech/Mktging Pgm

Autodesk Data Publishing Alliances Ready

Bachman & Cadre Launch Cayenne Software

Comdial Completes Acquisitions

Davidson Swr Gift to Los Angeles Schools

Dell Receives Xerox Certified Supplier Award

FORE Launches NA Channels Partner Pgm

FTP Software to Acquire Campbell Services

Hummingbird Expands Canadian Operations

IBM & Cascade Create Alliance

OMG Names OpenDoc Industry Standard

Interplay Pictures Formed

Interoperability Tests for Data Conferencing

Utimaco Safeware & Mergent Int'l Merger

Monotype to Exhibit at Windows World 96

Microsoft Anti-Piracy Campaign in NE

Novell Equips Channel Partners with Library

AT&T NetWare Connect Service Indirect Sales

Novell & Trident Int'l Settle Lawsuit

Quarterdeck Acquires Datastorm Technologies

Quarterdeck to Acquire Future Labs

Laurels from BYTE for Siemens Nixdorf Swr

SPA & Singapore Police Raid Vans

Correction to SPA Market Share Info

NH Schools Videoconference with CU-SeeMe Swr

Microsoft & Zenith Launch Co-Op Program

National Instruments Opens Office in Israel

National Instruments Acquires Georgetown Sys

MechanCAD Keynote on Tools & Techniques

Artisoft Creates Product Groups for Focus

NIWeek - Virtual Instrumentation Conference

Utah Tech Watch (March 30)

ANGOSS & Sequent Strategic Partnership

Sequent & ANGOSS Strategic Partnership

Bay Networks Acquires Armon Networking

Cabletron Ranked #240 in Business Week 1000

Microsoft & HP Worldwide Demo Tour

Informix 1996 Worldwide User Conf 7/9-7/12

Fulcrum Announces New Help Desk Partners

Seybold Seminars Host 19,000+ Professionals

SOFTBANK Expos Launches New Internet Shows

Toshiba Strata DK TAPI Developer Program

VXIplug&play Systems Alliance VISA 1.0 Spec


NewtPaint Demo for Newton 2.0 Available
LandWare is excited to announce the availability of a demo version of NewtPaint. This premier paint program for the Newton 2.0 operating system recently received high praise from Pen Computing and a perfect 5 out of 5 rating from Gecko.

NewtPaint includes a complete selection of tools/patterns/line wieghts as well as zoom-in ("fat bits") support, a screen shot command, print/fax and more. Bundled with Avail's ClipArt Browser and is compatible with their T/Maker clipart libraries. Also includes PICT2pkg which allows images from your Mac to be transferred to your Newton PDA.

Requirements:   Newton System 2.0 operating system, 70K storage space.

A Test Drive version can be downloaded via ftp:

  <ftp://ftp.amug.org//pub/newton/submissions/NwtPaint.hqx>

  <ftp://newton.uiowa.edu//submissions/NwtPaint.hqx>

LandWare, Inc.

http://www.landware.com

(201) 347-0031, voice

(201) 347-0340, fax


LAN Intensive Care Utilities V1.4 Available
"LAN Intensive Care Database & Reporting" for Warp Server

Software to extract proprietary IBM Warp Server account/resource information into industry standard database formats

February 1996 -- Beverly Hills, CA, Lieberman and Associates announce the immediate availability of a new product: "LAN Intensive Care Database and Reporting Tools" for IBM Warp Server. The product extracts all account and resource information from LAN Server and exports it into industry standard databases for easy relational analysis.

With the information extracted, an administrator can track such items as: assignments, definitions, logon failures, resource usage, access permissions, and error logs--everything in their LAN is now available in standard database formats.

"Right now, LAN administrators have no idea what has changed in their LANs from day to day. The package was created to provide critically needed information," said Lieberman. The product is designed for IBM Warp Server/LAN Server administrators, security, and audit staff.

"LAN Intensive Care Database and Reporting Tools" for IBM Warp Server is priced at $970.00/domain. Product is available immediately. A restricted demo (convertible to a fully licensed version with a software key file) may be downloaded from Lieberman and Associates BBS at 310-550-5980, Compuserve (GO OS2DF2), or from the hobbes.nmsu.edu Internet FTP site (/os2/demos).

Lieberman and Associates are the designer of the "LAN Intensive Care Utilities for IBM LAN Server"--the number one selling utility for IBM LAN Server.

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LAN Intensive Care Database for IBM LAN/Warp Server - Eval

With this product, you can export all of your domain information into your favorite database. The export formats include dBase IV and comma delimited ASCII formats. This version also provides you with the ability to use replacable parameters in the "Base Database File Path". This allows you to automatically create subdirectory names for your exports based on the domain you are exporting from as well as the current date.

In the full version you can operate the entire package in batch mode from the command line. There are also additional features such as indexes and precanned reports. A full manual will be released shortly. On-line help will also be available.

We are running an introductory special pricing on the product of $970.00 per domain. If you are running a lot of small domains, please contact us for special site license pricing. Unlimited support and upgrades are provided for 6 months with this pricing We welcome your suggestions and input. Please EMAIL us with your impression of the product.

Download ICUDB.ZIP from:

  Internet: hobbes.nmsu.edu

  Compuserve: Go OS2DF2  Library 3

  BBS (310)550-5980

  Contact us to mail it to you!

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LAN Intensive Care Utilities Version 1.4 Released

You can now download version 1.4 of the LAN Intensive Care Utilities for IBM LAN Server and Warp Server. This new version also has a new manual. See chapter 13 of the manual for all of the new features in this release.

New features include control over log files (append or overwrite), changes to home directory handling, full 32-bit support of LAN Server and Warp Server. And, lots of performance enhancements.

To install this version, just download the file ICUDEMO.ZIP, unzip it over your current version, run the REG.EXE program to register your copy, and off you go. To print the new manual, type the command: MANUAL <ENTER>. A postscript version is also supplied on the diskette. An A4 formatted manual is also available.

You can download the file from hobbes.nmsu.edu in the /incoming directory, or from our BBS. It is also on Compuserve in OS2DF2 Library 3. And, it is on our BBS of course.

Lieberman and Associates Design and Engineering Group

221 N. Robertson Blvd. Suite C

Beverely Hills, CA 90211

Phone: (800)829-6263 (Toll Free USA/Canada) or (310)550-8575

Fax: (310)550-1152  BBS: (310)550-5980

Internet: lanicu@ibm.net   Compuserve: 76426,363

IBMMAIL: USMVHLVH


intermediaWORLD Showcases Web Multimedia
intermediaWORLD Intranet Showcases Web-Based Multimedia - Sponsored By Starlight Networks, Hewlett-Packard, Cisco Systems, Informix Software

San Francisco, Calif., March 5, 1996 -- Attendees to the intermediaWORLD show (March 5-7, 1996, at San Francisco's Moscone Convention Center) have the unprecedented opportunity to experience the exciting, dynamic world of realtime, high-performance mixed media (video, audio, animation) delivered through Netscape's Navigator browser on a show-wide intranet.

The intermediaWORLD intranet delivers interactive multimedia from the World Wide Web as it is meant to be experienced with high-quality, full-frame (30 frames per second) MPEG video and audio delivered immediately to the desktop. This is possible with Starlight's InterMedia middleware, which ensures the reliable delivery of active multimedia content to the desktop over networks and intranets by managing the storage and delivery requirements of mixed media.

The intermediaWORLD intranet is made possible by numerous industry leaders working with show management, Reed Exhibition, to deliver this interactive multimedia-based World Wide Web experience:

Hewlett-Packard Company, providing the intranet servers and clients; Starlight Networks, providing the InterMedia networking software that delivers mixed media over the intranet; Cisco Systems, providing the network hardware and software infrastructure; Informix, providing the mixed media database capability; and Netscape Communications Corp., providing the Internet communications interface with its recently- announced Navigator 2.0 browser.

"This intermediaWORLD intranet is an example of a solution meeting the needs of the new InterMedia world, where companies are needing to combine existing data and infrastructures with new active mixed media content and Internet technologies in an integrated, collaborative environment," said Stephen L. Mitchell, vice president of Worldwide Field Operations for Starlight Networks.

TV-quality video, audio, and animation is available to show attendees from 36 HP Vectra PCs at interactive workstation sites on the show floor, conference, press room, and registration areas. Attendees simply use the browser to navigate through the intranet Web pages to access information about exhibitors; view information about intermediaWORLD conferences; locate a particular exhibit using a map of the show floor; query an index of vendors and keywords; or plan what to do while in San Francisco by accessing restaurant, sightseeing, and nightlife information based on the San Francisco Chronicle's Web site.

In addition, attendees can view live broadcasts of conferences and interviews produced by Broadcast Production Group. A unique intermediaWorld Web site featuring animation, video, and audio provides an introduction to the workings of the intranet.

All intermediaWORLD exhibitors have Web sites on the intranet, many with full- motion video that takes advantage of its mixed media capabilities. Active web pages of participating vendors have been customized to mix HTML documents with new media content, such as MPEG-1 (30 frames per second) video, stereo audio, animation, and graphic images (JPEG, GIF, etc.)

The intranet utilizes the latest techniques available. The interactive workstation PCs are each configured with the recently released version of Netscape Navigator 2.0 for Windows 95, with Starlight Networks' StarView(TM) plug-in application (which plays mixed media files from Navigator), Macromedia's Shockwave for animation support, a Sigma Designs RealMAGIC MPEG decoder adapter for full-motion playback of streaming audio/video files; and HTML documents produced by MicroByte and Starlight Networks. JavaScripts and Perl/CGI scripts and frames were also used for added effects.

The intermediaWORLD intranet simulates a business InterMedia environment, utilizing a high-speed network infrastructure and Internet technologies to simultaneously deliver active multimedia (both live and stored), text, and graphics to the desktop. It is powered by a Web server based on an HP9000 server with Netscape's Communications Server software; and an HP NetServer 5/100 using Starlight Networks' StarWorks InterMedia networking software to deliver the mixed media content over the intranet. In addition, Cisco is providing the 100BaseT Ethernet backbone powered by a Cisco Catalyst 5000 switch with an Ethernet switch at each of the interactive workstation sites. The network uses a combination of unshielded twisted pair wiring and fiberoptic cabling for long-distance runs. INFORMIX database technology is providing a video database and media object management system.

About Cisco Systems

Cisco Systems is the leading global supplier of enterprise internetworking solutions, including routers, LAN, and ATM switches, dial-up access servers, and network management software. These products, integrated by the Cisco IOS(TM) software, link geographically dispersed LANs, WANs, and IBM networks. Cisco news and product/service information are available at World Wide Web site http://www.cisco.com.. Cisco is headquartered in San Jose, California.

About Hewlett-Packard Company

Hewlett-Packard Company is a leading global manufacturer of computing, communications and measurement products and services recognized for excellence in quality and support. HP has 99,900 employees and had revenue of $25 billion in its 1994 fiscal year. HP's World Wide Web address is http://www.hp.com.

About INFORMIX

INFORMIX Software is the leading supplier of high-performance, parallel processing database technology for open systems. INFORMIX products also include application development tools for creating client/server production applications, decision support systems, and ad-hoc query interfaces, and connectivity software that allows information to be shared transparently from PCs to mainframes within the corporate computing environment. INFORMIX's corporate headquarters is based in Menlo Park, California. INFORMIX's World Wide Web address is http://www.informix.com.

About Starlight Networks

Starlight Networks is the market leader providing multimedia services over enterprise networks with its StarWorks and StarWare InterMedia middleware products. StarWorks and StarWare provide multimedia storage management and network delivery management functions to ensure reliable delivery of video and audio to the desktop over today's networks and intranets, including 10BaseT, 100VG, Fast Ethernet, Token-Ring, FDDI, and ATM. StarWorks' open systems approach supports all of the popular video formats and network operating systems on PCs, Macintosh, and UNIX systems. StarWare is a Novell NetWare-based video networking software solution.

Starlight Networks is located at 205 Ravendale Drive, Mountain View, CA 94043; phone 415/967-2774; fax 415/967-0686.


Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race News on WWW
First Daily News Coverage of the 1996 Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race Using State-of-the-Art Digital Technology

Photos, audio files and daily updates for the "Last Great Race on Earth" bring the World Wide Web community into contact with wild landscapes and remote checkpoints.

SCOTTS VALLEY, CA -- A journalist who wanted to deliver daily news about the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race in Alaska to mushers, race fans and potential devotees around the world has teamed up with a pair of Silicon Valley entrepreneurs to create the first daily, multimedia, news service on the Internet dedicated to what may be the last great adventure on the planet.

Starting with the first day of the race, Saturday, March 2, Fairbanks Daily News-Miner reporter and Iditarod veteran Brian Patrick O'Donoghue will chronicle the drama and adventure of the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race on a special World Wide Web site, sponsored by the two entrepreneurs and produced by Starfish Software, Inc. Visit: http://www.starfishsoftware.com/idog to get up-to-the-minute photos, news updates, interviews with the mushers, and to hear audio interviews.

The site goes live on Thursday, February 29, and offers background information on the race, including a course map, photographs from prior races, race history, and team rosters. It will also include a good-humored technical column on the inevitable challenges faced when state-of-the-art equipment is used in situations unaddressed by product manuals. The site will be updated daily with O'Donoghue's reports and interviews, as well as current race standings and weather reports.

"I see this addition to our web site as a celebration of an historic event tying man and nature together," explained Sonia Lee, a leading Silicon Valley user interface and graphic designer, who is personally co-sponsoring O'Donoghue's coverage. "People around the world can participate in the excitement and drama of the race through the World Wide Web, thanks to Brian O'Donoghue's coverage."

The race, billed as "The Last Great Race on Earth", begins Saturday, March 2, and covers 1,150 miles of frozen wilderness between Fairbanks and Nome, Alaska. Sixty sled dog teams are expected to participate; each team can include up to sixteen dogs. Race organizers expect the winning team to cross the finish line in Nome about two weeks after the race begins, and expect all teams to conclude the race within three weeks. The $300,000 purse pays $50,000 to the winning team.

"This race is both a modern adventure and a romantic ideal," explained Philippe Kahn, one of Silicon Valley's pioneers, who is personally co-sponsoring O'Donoghue's news coverage along with Lee. "I think it can be a good model for a lot of people, whether they ever see a sled dog or not. Competing in this race requires courage and perseverance, qualities we all need every day."

Contact: Deb McAlister, Holland-McAlister

Voice: 214-669-3456

Email: HMPR@aol.com

or

Contact: Te Smith, Starfish Software

Voice: 408-461-5899

Email: tesmith899@aol.com


Frontier Intranet Genie Turnkey Solution
Frontier Technologies Announces Industry's First Turnkey Intranet Software Solution

Intranet Genie Uses Web-centric Paradigm to Enable Companies to improve internal communications and automate everyday procedures

Mequon, WI -- February 26, 1996 --Frontier Technologies today unveiled the first ready-to-use Intranet solution designed to bring the benefits of the Internet computing paradigm to businesses that do not have extensive in-house computing expertise. Intranet Genie provides both client and server software that will, from day one, allow employees to improve internal communication and automate numerous everyday functions.

"Although 1995 was a watershed year for the Internet, it is clearly still the domain of early adopters," said Dr. Prakash Ambegaonkar, Frontier Technologies Chief Executive Officer. "Frontier's goal is to offer turnkey solutions for companies that are not populated with UNIX gurus and who do not wish to make a large investment hand-crafting an Intranet system. Now small to medium-size companies can realize the benefits that large firms have found from using internal web servers."

Intranet Genie offers -- on a single CD-ROM -- both the client and server software required to install a secure, fully-functional Intranet. The components include Frontier's Windows NT-based SuperWeb Server, complete with advanced search capabilities and numerous small applications, as well as client software, including an Internet browser, web administration and authoring tools, and secure email.

"Intranet Genie is a ready-to-use solution but is based on open standards such as TCP/IP and HTTP," said Dr. Ambegaonkar. "That makes the system completely customizable and extensible. Our customers will never be locked into a single-vendor solution, and this is what ma kes the Intranet paradigm so much more valuable than proprietary groupware solutions."

Intranet Genie will work either with the provided browser and web server or with platforms of the user's choice such as Netscape Navigator or Microsoft Information Server.

Frontier Technologies Unique Advantage

The strength of Intranet Genie offering rests on three distinguishing features:

High-performance Web Server: SuperWeb Server, designed from the ground up for Intranet use, is optimized for Windows NT, making it especially suited for smaller companies that have no UNIX experience. The server supports remote administration and content creation, allowing multiple people within a company to create and update web pages. For example, the HR manager can not only update employee benefit information directly from his or her desktop, but can also control access to the information, perhaps limiting access to confidential data to a select group of employees. The remote administration tools are extremely graphical and intuitive, with full WYSIWYG editing capabilities.

Single interface for finding information: A common problem in any organization is finding internal information quickly, whether it is last month's press release, or a product spec sheet. Frontier Technologies' award-winning CyberSearch has been enhanced to allow users to search any collection of data indexed by the Verity search engine, internal information stored on Intranet web servers or file servers, internal discussion groups, or any live data feed such as Reuters financial information. The information can be "bookmarked" in user-defined categories. CyberSearch is unique in that it also includes a version of the well-respected Lycos catalog of the Internet, allowing users to locate both internal and external Internet information through one interface and a single query. The Lycos catalog is available both on CD or for LAN access.

Overall value proposition: complete Intranet solution on one CD: Intranet Genie is designed to be installed within hours. Frontier's unique web builder set-up program is a step-by-step guide to establishing an Intranet. WebBuilder will set up folders for each department, convert existing documents, such as press releases, from their original format into web pages, and also establish lists of users with appropriate access levels. The Web Builder will also allow the user to choose whether to install or customize a number of useful web-based applications provided by Frontier to automate everyday internal tasks, such as conference room management or purchase requisition.

Security For Internal Information

When used in conjunction with a firewall product, Intranet Genie offers protection of internal communications. Only authorized users may access both Intranet and Internet resources. Intruders are prevented from obtaining sensitive company information.

Frontier Technologies will partner with several Firewall vendors to ensure interoperability of each supplier's products.

Pricing Strategy and Availability

Intranet Genie will be available in 2Q, 1996. Pricing will be announced at that time and will be extremely competitive. Some components (for example, email and TCP/IP, which many customers will already have) will be charged a la carte. Frontier expects this product will be very attractive to its distribution channel, which has experience in targeting the small to medium sized business. Frontier is therefore committed to building a strong Frontier Technologies Internet Partners program which gives resellers the marketing and training required to profitably sell and support Intranet Genie.

About Frontier Technologies

Frontier Technologies Corporation's mission is to pioneer Internet and Intranet applications that make individuals more productive and businesses more competitive in a global market. The company is a proven technology leader with award-winning networking products for Microsoft Windows, Windows95, and Windows NT environments, including SuperWeb Server, CyberJunction, SuperHighway Access 2, CyberSearch, and SuperTCP Suite 96. Frontier Technologies is a global company with headquarters near Milwaukee, Wisconsin. With offices in California, Pennsylvania, and India, Frontier Technologies now employs more than 150 people worldwide.

David Yunck

Frontier Technologies Corporation

http://www.frontiertech.com

E-Mail: DavidY@FrontierTech.Com

Take YOUR part in the Information Revolution AND

Become a CyberSearch Beta Tester Today at:

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Intranet Made Easy for Web-Centric Business
The "Intranet" Made Easy: Process Software Corporation Outlines Three-Phase Initiative To Promote Distributed, Web-Centric Business Computing

FRAMINGHAM, MA -- Process Software Corporation, a leading World Wide Web software developer, today outlined the company's three-phase plans enabling MIS executive to progressively implement low-cost groupware application on Web-enabled corporate LAN's, or "Intranets." According to company president, Philip Denzer, Process Software will release sequential suites of Web-based productivity applications throughout 1996, ultimately resulting in an open standards-based environment for collaborative computing.

"Many corporations have realized that employee productivity can be boosted by Web technologies on the LAN, but until now MIS executives lacked a blueprint for Web-centric computing," said Denzer. "Process Software's Web servers and Web-centric applications will enable our customers to easily migrate existing network applications and legacy database information distributed network of Web servers, accessible to users through any industry- standard browser." Denzer added that Process Software's Web- based workflow products will be more cost-effective and extensible than traditional groupware solutions, which typically require a wholesale network overhaul and extensive user support.

According to ZONA Research (Redwood City, CA), the trend among companies seeking low-cost alternatives to traditional groupware solutions will result in over one million Web servers installed in corporate network environments by 1998. To expedite this rapid adoption curve, "Phase I" of Process Software's product development efforts introduced the company's award-winning line of Purveyor WebServers for all major operating systems.

Unlike traditional groupware vendors who are retrofitting proprietary applications for Web environments, the core of the new groupware-enabling modules introduced in "Phase II" of Process; Intranet strategy will use the World Wide Web's open standards. This will allow the groupware-enabling products to be layered across existing PC-LAN applications, creating an easy, cost-effective path to platform-independent groupware solutions. "Process' open approach to product development will significantly reduce the time and expense of deploying collaborative applications on the corporate network," Denzer said.

The groupware architecture proposed by Process Software is a highly-distributed, client/server model, where browsers act as the front-end, and popular Web server packages such as Purveyor act as a repository and access control point into other, pre-existing PC- LAN resources, such as SQL databases, e-mail, fax, news, and group calendars. Because any PC running a browser can be a client and a Web server, the corporate Intranet become infinitely scalable. Collaboration between authorized users takes place at the desktop Web server level. End-users will create, "own" and manage Intranet information and applications from their browser, from anywhere in the building or the world. This distributed approach to the Intranet will eliminate the bandwidth bottlenecks and MIS chores created by "legacy" groupware packages, which require centralized data storage, replication and management.

By early 1997, Process Software will launch "Phase III" of its Intranet product development efforts, introducing Web-based workflow applications that will act as the binding force -- the "glue" -- in its open groupware model. "Our goal is to make the transition to Web-based computing as simple as possible for our customers," Denzer concluded. "The open, fully-scalable nature of our groupware products will enable MIS executives to leverage their existing client/server investments, and to pilot Web-LAN integration projects without committing to sweeping network renovations."

Customer questions or inquiries regarding Process Software's Intranet strategy can be directed to the World Wide Web: www.process.com; via email: info@process.com; or, by phone, 800-722-7770.

Established in 1984, Process Software Corporation designs, develops and markets World Wide Web and TCP/IP-based networking software solutions worldwide. Process Software's complete line of TCP/IP product and service offerings include solutions for the Windows NT, Windows 95, Netware and Open VMS platforms.

Contact: Todd S. Defren, Sterling Hager, Inc.

Voice: 617-259-1400, ext.228

Email: todd@sterlinghager.com


Strife Action-Packed Adventure Gaming
VELOCITY ANNOUNCES ACTION-PACKED ADVENTURE FOR GAMING GURUS

Strife Combines Blazing First-Person 3-D Combat With Captivating Role-Playing Excitement

SAN FRANCISCO, CA -- Velocity Inc., the pioneer of the industry's first commercially successful multi-player networked game, today announced the release of its latest title Strife. Scheduled to begin shipping May 1, Strife is a challenging action adventure game that combines fast-action, first-person 3-D combat and the mythic intrigue of the best role-playing games. Strife thrusts players into a world of high stakes virtual combat while challenging them to successfully navigate through 28 levels of a tyrannical ruled city-state. Written using the enhanced id 3-D engine, Strife takes DOOM-like gaming to a higher dimension.

"Strife constitutes a whole new type of 3-D combat game," said Russell Rheingrover, vice president of sales. "We expanded on the tradition of DOOM in a number of ways. Both by intensifying the fighting action with new weapons such as the Flame Thrower and by providing an enthralling interactive plot line complete with dramatic voice-overs, we've made Strife an example of what the next generation of PC games will look and play like."

Set in a world inspired by both alien and ancient medieval influences, Strife challenges players to an epic adventure in which they encounter a host of life threatening enemies, obstacles and mysteries. Players must defeat the Order, a quasi-religious dictatorship that keeps the world of Strife mired in eternal warfare. The challenges take place throughout a virtual world of 200 square miles and 28 different levels of play, all of which represent varying states of technological development. Players interact with members of the underground rebellion, the Movement, who hold the keys to success. The allies are imperative to attaining information, conducting secret missions and furthering the cause against the tyranny of the Order.

New Weapons Systems

As players fight their way through the fanatical ranks of the Order, they encounter some of the most hideous and powerful adversaries imaginable including the Entity which feeds on violence, bloodshed and destruction. Fortunately, players will find a virtual arsenal of innovative and powerful weapons to combat the massive firepower of the Order. Weapons include the blistering Flame-Thrower, highly explosive Grenade Launcher, silent but deadly Crossbow, that shoots poisonous and electric arrows, the rapid fire Micro-Missile Launcher and the ultimate weapon of mass destruction: The "Sigil."

Strife contains a number of unique features not found in other action adventure games, including:

Non-linear Plot Lines. Players experience different adventures and endings as they exercise the wide variety of choices that are available throughout the game.

Complete Dialogue Interface. Players can interact with every character in Strife in order to unravel the story's insidious plot, complete with well directed voice overs by talented actors.

Amazing Graphics. From medieval architecture to alien high technology, players of Strife will find graphics with a degree of depth and complexity unrivaled by other combat games.

8-Player Gaming. Strife offers improved multi-player real time gaming with up to eight opponents over a network and a 2-player option that works with a modem or null serial cable.

Fully Interactive Environment. Players can trade gold for goods from characters like the Weaponsmith, explore vast cities and experience deadly confrontations with a dark cult of machines. As players complete special missions, skills such as weapon accuracy and stamina will improve.

Extended Game Time. Players are challenged with more than 100 hours of non-repetitive game play ensuring long-term, intriguing play.

In addition, Strife has integrated a vastly improved 3-D engine that dramatically enhances the gaming experience. "The super-fast id engine has been enhanced to provide features like alpha blending, creating see-through stained glass and smooth fades between levels," said Gregory Slayton, acting president and CEO of Velocity. "This, along with intelligent interaction with a variety of game agents, provides players with a virtual world they will want to explore over and over again."

Strife runs on a 486 or higher processor and requires 4MB of RAM, a 256-color VGA monitor, a CD-ROM drive and supports most major sound cards (16-bit Soundblaster compatible or higher recommended). Strife requires 22MB of free hard drive space and MS-DOS 5.0 or higher. Strife will be available May 1 at an estimated street price of $49.95. Demo versions of Strife can be downloaded from Velocity's world wide web site at http://www.velocitygames.com.

Strife is the product of a partnership between some of the PC gaming industry's hottest companies. Strife was produced by Rogue Entertainment and utilizes the id 3-D engine as the basis for its graphical interface. Chairman and founder of Velocity, Inc. Moses Ma remarked, "We're absolutely thrilled to work with id Software. They're terrific to work with and we look forward to additional collaborations in the future." Velocity is a leading developer and publisher of fast- action multi-player network games. The game play in Strife reflects the various strengths of each firm's contribution.

For additional information contact: Russell Rheingrover, Velocity Incorporated, Four Embarcadero, Suite 3100, San Francisco, CA 94111. Telephone (800) VLOCITY or (800) 856-2489, Fax: (415) 776-8099, Internet: strife@velocitygames.com.

Contact: Tina Wilmott/Jim Rivas, The Terpin Group

Voice: 415-344-4944

Email: twilmott@terpin.com or jrivas@terpin.com


OS/2 Professional Magazine Closes
INTERNATIONAL FEATURES, INC. CLOSES OS/2 PROFESSIONAL

MILLER FREEMAN, INC. ACQUIRES SUBSCRIPTION FILE

(San Francisco) February 21, 1996 -- Miller Freeman, Inc. (MFI) and International Features, Inc. (IFI), today announced that OS/2 Professional Magazine, published by IFI, has ceased publication after its February 1996 issue and that MFI has acquired its paid subscriber file for an undisclosed price.

OS/2 Professional, published since 1992, was the first mainstream publication for corporate and personal users of IBM's OS/2 microcomputer operating system. The magazine was the winner of the Computer Press Association's "Best New Magazine" award for 1993, and last December shared a Folio: Magazine Circulation/Direct Marketing Gold Award with MFI's OS/2 Magazine.

According to the terms of agreement, IFI retains ownership of the title "OS/2 Professional." IFI will also continue to operate OS/2 Express, a direct response, OS/2 software reseller.

"We're sorry to be leaving the OS/2 publishing market, " said Edwin Black, publisher and editor-in-chief of OS/2 Professional Magazine. "However, closing OS/2 Professional allows us to concentrate on expanding our two successful health-care magazines: the award-winning BioMechanics for health-care professionals, and the newly launched Stride Magazine for health-conscious consumers, as well as other non-computer publications yet to be announced. We feel that Miller Freeman, with its strong base in computer and technology publishing, is ideally suited to continue serving our loyal readers."

MFI will fulfill OS/2 Professional's paid subscribers, and some of its qualified free subscribers, with its OS/2 Magazine. Published monthly since 1993, OS/2 Magazine supports professional OS/2 users and information-technology professionals. Recently, MFI combined OS/2 Magazine with another MFI publication, OS/2 Developer.

"We're glad to be able to provide OS/2 Professional subscribers with OS/2 Magazine, " said Peter Westerman, publisher of OS/2 Magazine. "Our purchase of OS/2 Professional's subscriber file demonstrates MFI's commitment to continued investment in the evolving OS/2 market."

OS/2 Magazine's editorial and advertising content will not be affected by these changes. "We'll continue evolving our publication in the direction set with the combination of OS/2 Magazine and OS/2 Developer, " said Alan Zeichick, editor-in-chief of OS/2 Magazine. "We're confident that the majority of OS/2 Professional subscribers will enjoy OS/2 Magazine's practical technical features, columns, and product reviews."

OS/2 Magazine is published by MFI's Software Development Division, which publishes respected magazines such as Dr. Dobb's Journal, Software Development, Game Developer, and UNIX Review. The Software Development Division also produces the semiannual Software Development Conference, the leading event for the applications-development market.

Based in San Francisco, Miller Freeman, Inc. is one of the largest business publishing companies in the United States. It publishes more than 70 magazine titles, including several in the high tech area, and manages more than 80 trade shows and conference events.

A wholly owned subsidiary of London-based United News & Media plc, MFI is also the North American arm of United News and Media global magazine and exhibition business, which comprises 203 trade shows and 200 business publications in the U.S., Europe and Asia operating under the Miller Freeman name.

Contacts: Peter Westerman, Miller Freeman, Inc., (415) 905-2392 or pwesterman@mfi.com. Edwin Black, International Features, Inc., (301) 770-3333 or eblack@bix.com


PRIDE Information Factory - OS/2 Warp Server
"PRIDE INFORMATION FACTORY: READY FOR OS/2 WARP SERVER"

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA (February 26, 1996) - M. Bryce & Associates, Inc. (MBA) is pleased to announce the availability of their "PRIDE" Information Factory on IBM's new OS/2 Warp Server platform. The "PRIDE" product features methodologies and tools for developing and managing information resources on an enterprise-wide basis. According to MBA's Director of Marketing, Tim Bryce, "IBM's OS/2 Warp Server offers the performance and stability a company needs to perform true client/server computing. For our company in particular, it offers the ideal platform to implement an integrated systems development environment such as our "PRIDE" Information Factory."

At the heart of the "PRIDE" software is an OS/2 Warp Server based repository to inventory and re-use information resources (data, systems, and business components). The repository works in cooperation with peripheral "PRIDE" tools for systems planning and design, along with third-party application development aids (e.g., CASE tools, program generators, report writers, etc.), thereby providing a means to create a homogeneous development environment. To illustrate, developers can analyze and design systems with tools on OS/2 client machines that tie into the "PRIDE" repository on an OS/2 Warp Server machine.

The "PRIDE" Information Factory includes methodologies and tools in support of Enterprise Engineering (for business systems planning), Information Systems Engineering, and Data Base Engineering. Also included is an embedded Project Management tool for planning, estimating, scheduling, time reporting, and project control. The product is sold on a site license basis at $148K and includes on-site training and consulting.

Commenting on IBM's recent OS/2 Warp Server announcement, Bryce said, "the Server version of OS/2 is a shrewd product development by IBM. It marries the best of both worlds together: OS/2 Warp and LAN Server, two proven technologies that were meant for each other. We feel sorry for IBM's competition in this area."

For additional information on the "PRIDE" Information Factory, contact the vendor at:

M. Bryce & Associates, Inc.

777 Alderman Road

Palm Harbor, FL 34683

United States

Tel: 813/786-4567

Fax: 813/786-4765

BBS: 813/786-4864

E-Mail: TimB1557@aol.com

CompuServe: 76235,2364

IBM Link: MA00890

WWW: http://warp.eecs.berkeley.edu/os2/connect/products.html


Submitting Press Releases For Distribution
HOW TO SUBMIT PRESS RELEASES & OTHER INFORMATION FOR DISTRIBUTION

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Numidia Announces 2 New Network Mgmt Books
NETWORK MANAGEMENT AND SWITCHING

Numidia Announces 2 New Books

Fremont, CA, 1 March 1996: For Immediate Release

Numidia Press announced today the publication of two new networking titles: LANs! LANs! LANs!, 2nd Edition and Mastering Network Management. Both books are part of the Self-Paced Learning Series which features chapter reviews, projects, applications to the readers own network and a comprehensive final exam. Self-Paced Learning books are used in 8 college extension programs and many corporate training programs in the US and Canada.

The 2nd Edition of the best selling LANs! LANs! LANs! contains 2 additional chapters on switching infrastructures and client/server networking, the hottest areas of LAN technology. The book covers all aspects of LAN technology from wiring to network operating systems.

The new Mastering Network Management begins with the manager/agent model and SNMP/CMIP and then surveys the five key areas of LAN management: Fault, Configuration, Performance, Security and Accounting. It also tackles such thorny issues as developing proper funding, developing a carreer path, choosing a Help Desk strategy and deciding to outsource.

Numidia Press publishes high tech books for general readers on such hot technology areas as internetworking, ATM, ISDN and fast LANs. Titles include LANs! LANs! LANs!, Mastering Network Management, Mastering LAN Enabling Technologies, Bridges, Routers, Gateways! and ATM/SONET Explained.

Numidia Press

P.O. Box 2281

Fremont, CA 94535

510-790-1199

510-791-5053 FAX

numidia@aol.com

Press Contact: Sandrella Salins, Marketing Dir


pLog Personal Call Tracking/Contact Mgmt Pgm
OBERON SOFTWARE UNVEILS PERSONAL CONTACT MANAGEMENT PROGRAM

February 27, 1996, Mankato, MN - Oberon Software, Inc. announced today it has begun distributing its new personal call tracking and contact management program. The program, named "pLog", will track both incoming and outbound calls, allow for scheduling call-backs, and generate multiple reports on the stored data. The program features a built-in speed dial list as well as integration with the user's existing FaxWorks phone book. The call history database can be viewed using an array of filters and sort criteria. The report display may be used to activate return calls or new calls, printed to any OS/2 printer device, or exported to a standard data format (SDF) text file suitable for importing into a spreadsheet program, other database, or word processor.

If pLog and FaxWorks are used together in a LAN environment, pLog can supply each workstation user with his or her own speed dial list while accessing the voice numbers in the corporate, FaxWorks phone book.

Demonstration copies will be available on the company's BBS (507-388-1154) and WorldWide Web page (http://prairie.lakes.com/~oberon). Oberon Software will provide copies of the demonstration program on diskette by request. Licensing for pLog is $35 per copy or per workstation and is available directly through Oberon Software or from Indelible Blue, Inc. Indelible Blue, Inc. may be contacted by phone at 800-776-8284 or 919-878-9700. Demonstration copies of pLog are also available on the Indelible Blue BBS at 919-790-2489, or via their World Wide Web page at http://www.indelible-blue.com.

Oberon Software, Inc. has been developing OS/2 software and providing OS/2 related services since 1988. More than just a specialty, OS/2 related products and services are Oberon Software's only business. Other Oberon products include TE/2 and TE/2 Pro!, FSHL - Oberon Software's Alternative Command Line Executive, DiskStat PLUS!, LstPM, and the Commpak/2 Programmer's Toolkit for creating telecommunications routines under OS/2. In addition, Oberon Software has developed unique, OS/2 based solutions for a number of major corporations in the banking and communication industries.

Brady Flowers                                      Oberon Software

brady@genie.geis.com                           Voice: 507-388-7001

oberon@ic.mankato.mn.us                          Fax: 507-388-7568

oberon@prairie.lakes.com

http://prairie.lakes.com/~oberon


DiskStat PLUS! for OS/2 Warp
OBERON SOFTWARE INTRODUCES DISKSTAT PLUS!

February 27, 1996, Mankato, MN - Oberon Software, Inc. announced today that it has begun distributing DiskStat PLUS!, a new and updated edition of its venerable DiskStat program. DiskStat PLUS! is a low cost, disk space monitoring utility for OS/2 Warp. In addition to providing more textual and graphical display options, the new version has been completely reworked for better Workplace Shell integration, better behavior in LAN based scenarios, and better support for multiple execution profiles.

It is expected that the utility program will appeal to all OS/2 users. Home users can use it to view the status of their system swapper file while network administrators may use it to monitor multiple disk drives on multiple servers.

DiskStat PLUS! provides four different views of the current state of any disk drive on an OS/2 system or LAN: current statistics as a textual report, as pie chart with legend, or simple pie chart, plus an historical report. The program also specifically reports on the system swapper file if the file is present on the monitored disk.

DiskStat has been reviewed and/or recommended by such industry publications as "OS/2 Warp Unleashed", "OS/2 Warp Administrator's Survival Guide", and Computer Shopper.

Demonstration copies will be available on the company's BBS (507-388-1154) and WorldWide Web page (http://prairie.lakes.com/~oberon). Oberon Software will provide copies of the demonstration program on diskette by request. Licensing for DiskStat PLUS! is $25 per copy or per workstation and is available directly through Oberon Software or from Indelible Blue, Inc. Indelible Blue, Inc. may be contacted by phone at 800-776-8284 or 919-878-9700. Demonstration copies of DiskStat PLUS! are also available on the Indelible Blue BBS at 919-790-2489, or via their World Wide Web page at http://www.indelible-blue.com.

Oberon Software, Inc. has been developing OS/2 software and providing OS/2 related services since 1988. More than just a specialty, OS/2 related products and services are Oberon Software's only business. Other Oberon products include TE/2 and TE/2 Pro!, FSHL - Oberon Software's Alternative Command Line Executive, LstPM, and the Commpak/2 Programmer's Toolkit for creating telecommunications routines under OS/2. In addition, Oberon Software has developed unique, OS/2 based solutions for a number of major corporations in the banking and communication industries.

Brady Flowers                                      Oberon Software

brady@genie.geis.com                           Voice: 507-388-7001

oberon@ic.mankato.mn.us                          Fax: 507-388-7568

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RUNNING LINUX COMPANION CD-ROM

By O'Reilly & Associates and Red Hat Software

100 pages, ISBN: 1-56592-171-2, $24.95 US (Includes two CD-ROMs)

Linux enthusiasts finally have access to a robust and supported version of the Linux operating system. We've joined with Red Hat Software, Inc. to release the "Running Linux Companion CD-ROM." The official release of Red Hat Linux for retail distribution, this CD-ROM is a companion to our 1995 book, "Running Linux," by Matt Welsh and Lar Kaufman. The CD/book combination provides a complete software/documentation package for installing and learning to use the Linux operating system.

The "Running Linux Companion" two-CD set contains Red Hat Linux, version 2.1, the most reliable, easy-to-install, and easy-to-upgrade version of the Linux operating system available. Red Hat Software, Inc., supports the software with free access to an online support mailing list, and also offers telephone support for a fee.

In the book "Running Linux," you'll find complete configuration instructions (particularly for the X Window System), plus the system administration background you need to get Linux running. The "Running Linux Companion CD-ROM" includes loads of useful free software utilities, a full range of drivers, and Red Hat's own special installation procedures to help you boot the system, install the base software, and configure X. The CD set also contains its own 100-page installation guide to help you through the often tricky process of installing the operating system on your PC.

We've chosen to package the Linux software separately from the "Running Linux" book to make it easy to get a current version of Red Hat Linux from bookstores. Linux is a fairly new operating system, and upgrades are released frequently--more frequently than the book may be reprinted. When you pick up the "Companion CD," you'll be getting the most recent major release of Red Hat Linux.

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Running Linux

By Matt Welsh & Lar Kaufman

1st Edition February 1995

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SPA Sues Six US Software Rental Companies
SPA Sues Six U.S. Software Rental Companies

Lawsuits Filed to Stop Unauthorized Rental of SPA Member Software

Washington, D.C., Feb. 28 1996 - The Software Publishers Association (SPA) filed six lawsuits today alleging the unauthorized rental of SPA member software. The suits allege each of the defendants rented copies of computer software without authorization from the copyright owner for a specified term of days, in exchange for the payment of a fraction of each computer program's selling price. Since the passage of the Computer Software Rental Act of 1990, it has been illegal to rent software without the copyright owner's specific permission.

Suits were filed in five different cities across the United States. The defendants in these actions are View Plus Software, Brea, Calif.; Software Exchange, Fayetteville, N.C.; Software Pipeline, Portland, Ore; Star Tek Software and Video Games and Access Gaming and Computing, Austin, Texas; and Software Hogs, Virginia Beach, Va. The lawsuits involved SPA members Adobe Systems, Broderbund Software, Claris, Corel Systems, Datastorm Technologies, IBM Corp., Intuit, Novell, Software Publishing Corp. and Symantec Corp.

"It doesn't matter whether the transaction is called `rental,' `buy-back,' `try before you buy,' `preview,' `evaluation' or any similar term. If the software dealer does not have written permission from the copyright holders to rent software, it is illegal to do so," said Sandra Sellers, SPA vice president of intellectual property education and enforcement. "These suits were brought simultaneously throughout the United States to demonstrate that unauthorized rental is a nationwide problem.

"Indeed, this illegal behavior is pervasive throughout North America," Sellers continued. SPA recently settled five lawsuits against Canadian software dealers who rented software without authorization, which is also illegal under the Canadian Copyright Act. Another Canadian suit is pending, and other investigations are ongoing.

"The suits in both the United States and Canada send a message to the industry and the public that the rental provisions of copyright laws will be enforced," Sellers said. The cases filed today represent SPA's second round of lawsuits against U.S. companies renting software without authorization. In March 1995, SPA member companies received a permanent injunction and $150,000 judgment against Global Software & Accessories Inc., of Long Island, N.Y.

SPA initiated investigations into these and other rental organizations after receiving tips from the rental stores' customers on SPA's anti-piracy hotline, (800) 388-7478, or World Wide Web site, piracy@spa.org and from SPA members. Investigators visited each store at least two times posing as customers and found each store was regularly renting computer software. Based on complaints and the investigators' reports, SPA filed suit.

"Software rentals were prohibited to inhibit the distribution of unauthorized copies. Consumers should recognize if the software is not from an authorized source, there is the risk of getting a computer virus or non functioning or incompatible software," explained Peter Beruk, SPA director of domestic anti-piracy. "And since the software is not authorized, there is no technical support or useful documentation to solve problems created by using unauthorized software. It's a case of `you get what you pay for,' or even worse, `more than you bargained for.'"

SPA's focus is on companies developing and publishing software applications and interactive content. SPA is the leading trade association of the desktop software industry, representing the leading publishers as well as many start-up firms in the business, consumer and education markets. Its 1,200 members account for 90 percent of the sales of the U.S. packaged software industry. SPA is an international organization with offices both in the United States and Europe. SPA press releases are available through CompuServe (GO:SPAFORUM), on SPA's Web site at http://www.spa.org or through Fax-on-Demand at (800) 637-6823.


RSACi Content Advisory System Endorsed
SURFWATCH ENDORSES RSACi CONTENT ADVISORY SYSTEM

Leading Provider of Internet Filtering Software Teams With RSAC and Microsoft To Strengthen Individual Choices Over Access to Internet Content

LOS ALTOS, Calif., February 28, 1996 - SurfWatch Software, Inc., today announced its endorsement of the new RSACi content advisory system for Internet Web sites, introduced by the Recreational Software Advisory Council (RSAC) and endorsed by Microsoft Corp. The new content advisory system leverages key technology developed by the PICS consortium and further enhances the SurfWatch blocking software, which provides individual control over access to specific Internet content.

SurfWatch Software will make available a version of its software that supports the RSACi rating system in the second quarter of 1996. Currently, SurfWatch lets parents, teachers and employers filter unwanted, inappropriate material without restricting the access of other Internet users. SurfWatch does not remove material from the Internet or any server, but simply blocks it at any local computer or network. SurfWatch screens Internet newsgroups, World Wide Web, FTP, Gopher, Chat and other services.

"RSAC's efforts to establish a content advisory system for the Internet is an ideal complement to our award-winning alternative to Internet censorship," said Ann Duvall, president of SurfWatch Software. "We are pleased to be working with RSAC and Microsoft to deliver a content advisory system that fulfills the promise of the PICS platform, and we look forward to working together to empower parents and teachers to make informed decisions about Internet access, without diluting the richness of material available on-line."

"SurfWatch's strong support of the RSACi system is a tremendous addition, and further supports our mission to provide parents and consumers with objective, detailed information about the content of an Internet site," commented Stephen Balkam, executive director of RSAC. "This partnership will ensure that parents and consumers will benefit from the coordinated efforts of key industry groups to provide an objective solution to this issue."

The RSACi system, based on RSAC's successful current content advisory system for games and entertainment software, addresses Internet content and is compatible with the industry- standard Platform for Internet Content Selection (PICS) specification, announced last fall. The new RSACi system will enable any Internet content publisher to quickly and easily rate all or part of any Web site, based on an objective evaluation of actual content.

PICS is a cross-industry working group whose goal is to facilitate the development of technologies that give users of interactive media control over the kinds of material to which they and their children have access. PICS members - which include SurfWatch Software, Microsoft and RSAC - believe that individuals, groups and businesses should have easy access to the widest possible range of content selection products, and a diversity of voluntary rating systems. Its URL is http://www.w3.org/pub/WWW/PICS/

The Recreational Software Advisory Council (RSAC) is an independent, non-profit organization that empowers the public, especially parents, to make informed decisions about electronic media by means of an open, objective, content advisory system. RSAC's system provides consumers with information about the level of sex, nudity, violence and offensive language (vulgar or hate- motivated) in computer software games and Internet Web sites. RSAC currently provides a non-judgmental, voluntary content- labeling system to the computer games industry, and has rated more than 350 games from more than 90 companies. In addition, RSAC's system is under evaluation as a possible solution to the current debate over television programming content and the use of the V- chip.

SurfWatch creates Internet products for both Macintosh and Windows-based personal computers and licenses Internet access control technology to the on-line services industry. SurfWatch is widely available in major retail outlets, including Best Buy, CompUSA, Computer City, Crown Books, Egghead Software, Media Play, Software Etc., Staples, Target and other resellers via a partnership with Ventana Communications.

SurfWatch Software, Inc., based in Los Altos, Calif., is pioneering the development of new technologies for the Internet. Founded in January 1995 with a vision of creating high-quality technology products that have a positive impact on peoples' lives, SurfWatch's first products enable parents, teachers and employers to block sexually explicit material on the Internet. SurfWatch Software can be reached at 415-948-9500 or 800-458-6600 or via the World Wide Web at http://www.surfwatch.com.

 Contacts:      SurfWatch Software, Inc.,

                Jay Friedland  415/948-9500;  Fax 415/948-9577

                                     jay(at)surfwatch.com

                RSAC

                Stephen Balkam 617/864-5612;  Fax 617/864-5740

                                     sbalkam(at)rsac.org

                Copithorne & Bellows

                Carolyn Wilkins 617/252-0606;  Fax 617/252-6565

                                     carolynw(at)ca.cbpr.com


AdobeGraphics & Publishing Swr SDK on CD-ROM
Adobe Systems Announces the First Collection Of Graphics & Publishing SDKs on Single CD-ROM

7 SDKs on 1 CD-ROM Help Developers Leverage Development Efforts for Multiple Products

Mountain View, Calif. (February 27, 1995) (NASDAQ:ADBE) -- Adobe Systems Incorporated today announced the company's first AdobeGraphics and Publishing Software SDK on CD-ROM, a single source of cross-platform software development kits for seven Adobe software applications: Adobe Premiere, Adobe PageMakerand Adobe Photoshop, for both Macintosh and Windows platforms and Adobe Illustrator 6.0 for Macintosh. This innovative collection of SDKs helps to encourage cross-application development in key areas: graphics, video, image editing and publishing.

The Adobe Graphics and Publishing Software SDK is expected to be available in March 1996. "Adobe has an excellent strategy for working with developers," said Frank Provenzano, CEO of Avenza Software in Ontario, Canada. "They work with us early in the process, introduce us with a developer camp and provide pre-release software and regular updates. They also listen to our requests for enhancements and provide great support."

Adobe PageMaker SDK

The PageMaker Plug-in cross-platform SDK allows developers to write loadable plug-ins or stand-alone applications for the latest version of the software, giving them access to powerful new features such as Multiple Master Pages, Masking and Private Data. It includes the PageMaker Class Library for streamlining the process of writing plug-ins in C++.

Adobe Photoshop SDK

The Adobe Photoshop SDK is an expanded cross-platform kit that includes updates to code exam-ples for cross-application and backward compatibility, resources for developing for the Macintosh, Power Macintoshand Windows 95 environments. The SDK adds support for Visual C++ 4.0, addi-tional resource-building templates and new documentation, including detailed instructions on how to build Photoshop plug-ins that work with Adobe PhotoDeluxe, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe After Effects, Premiere and PageMaker. New documentation describing PiPL and PiMI are also included

Adobe Premiere SDK

The Adobe Premiere SDK supports the latest software release. The Macintosh and Windows versions of the SDK include rewritten documentation for improved readability and on-line access. The Macintosh version has sample plug-ins built using MetrowerksCodeWarrior 8; the Windows version supports Windows 95 and Windows NT. Sample plug-ins include project files for Visual C++ 2.2 and 4.0. Adobe Illustrator 6.0 for Macintosh

This SDK lets developers take advantage of the new, more powerful API in Adobe Illustrator 6.0 soft-ware, designed to extend product functionality by leveraging the use of plug-ins across Adobe applica-tions. Plug-ins cover a broad range of functionality, including the ability to create new tools and float-ing palettes. Backward compatibility of Adobe Illustrator 5.x plug-ins are also supported. The new API will enable developers to accelerate their production cycles and expand market opportunities.

Price and Availability

The Adobe Graphics and Publishing SDK CD-ROM is expected to be available from the Adobe Developers Association (ADA) in March 1996. For an annual fee of $195 in the United States, Canada and Europe, and an annual fee of $395 elsewhere, developers receive the plug-in kits and updates, support, a monthly newsletter and discounts on Adobe software. For more information, U.S. and Canadian developers may contact the ADA at (415) 961-4111; in Europe, call +31-20-6511-275. SDKs for individual Adobe applications are available free through Adobe's bulletin board and Adobe's FTP site at ftp.adobe.com and on the World Wide Web at http://www. adobe.com/Support/Service. html. These free versions come without phone, electronic mail support or developer marketing resources and software available on the CD only.

Based in Mountain View, Calif., Adobe Systems Incorporated is the world's third largest personal computer software company, with 1995 revenue of $762.3 million. The company develops and supports products to help people express and use information in more imaginative and meaningful ways, across all print and electronic media. Founded in 1982, Adobe helped launch the desktop publishing revolution. Today, the company offers a market-leading line of application software and type products for creating and distributing visually rich communication materials; licenses its industry-standard technologies to major hardware manufacturers, software developers and service providers and offers integrated software solutions to businesses of all sizes. For more information, see Adobe's home page at http://www.adobe.com on the World Wide Web.


Complete 3Com Small Office Networking Sys
3Com Introduces Industry's First Complete Small Office Networking System

Integrated OfficeConnect System Provides Small Offices With Full Range of State-of-the-Art Networking Capabilities, Advanced Features Previously Found Only in Large Corporate Office Networks

February 27, 1996 -- BOSTON, MASS. -- 3Com Corporation (NASDAQ:COMS) today unveiled an integrated suite of compact, quickly installed, easily administered and affordable computer networking products for the small office environment. Called OfficeConnect, the new system is the industry's first total networking solution explicitly designed for small offices with 20 or less personal computer users. The system offers the full range of cost-saving, productivity-enhancing and competitive networking services previously found only in large business environments. Services include information and resource-sharing for personal computer users within a single office, to interoffice "remote" connectivity for enterprises with multiple sites, to electronic data interchange for commerce, to Internet and Worldwide Web access.

The OfficeConnect family consists of video cassette-sized, stackable components that can be mixed and matched to provide whatever networking services a business may need: starting with basic desktop-to-desktop connectivity within an office, to a variety of remote connectivity options to other corporate offices, customers, suppliers, business partners, and online information services over the Internet.

"Without compromising functionality, the OfficeConnect system leverages 3Com's leadership in large stackable systems, distributed network management, and in advanced engineering/manufacturing disciplines, such as application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs), to deliver the right solution for small offices," said Bob Finocchio, 3Com executive president. "3Com has optimized the sophisticated networking hardware and software that we offer large end-user environments to fit the unique business, space and technical support needs of the small office."

ATotal, Modular Networking Solution

OfficeConnect consists of a set of compact, easy-to-use, integrated products that clip together in a convenient stack. OfficeConnect products are small, noiseless and attractive  all ergonomically designed for the small office space. They include:

* OfficeConnect Ethernet Hubs: managed and unmanaged hubs for sharing file resources among personal computers; connects up to eight desktop computers via 10 MB (megabit) Ethernet networking and can be linked together to accommodate more users;

* OfficeConnect Remote: an integrated digital services (ISDN) network bridge/router for linking small offices to other offices, corporate headquarters, and to destinations over the Internet; cost-effectively allows data and conventional voice, fax, and modem communications over a single telecommunication line;

* OfficeConnect Print Server: a device for cost-effectively sharing up to two printers among office users

* OfficeConnect Fax Server: a device for cost-effectively sending and receiving faxes via users' desktop computers.

OfficeConnect products are compatible with 3Com's industry leading Ethernet adapters, for connecting personal computers to Ethernet networks.

Advanced Ergonomics and Customer Support Functionality

The OfficeConnect family is ergonomically and functionally designed to meet the needs of small office space and business requirements. The system is designed to keep installation and management simple for typical small office workers who have little technical expertise and who are often supported by a value-added reseller (VAR), systems integrator (SI) or a central corporate MIS department. For example, the system comes with easy-to-use, multiple-choice set-up (i.e., configuration) software that minimizes installation time. Each OfficeConnect product has front panel display with LEDs that clearly indicate specific data about health of the network. Each panel includes an Alert LED to inform nontechnical users to call for assistance.

The new products have built-in features that enable a high degree of reliability and manageability. For example, the OfficeConnect offers a managed hub equipped with full, industry standard remote monitoring (RMON) software and 3Com's SmartAgent software. This enables VARs, SIs and central MIS departments to use the OfficeConnect Remote Alert Application to monitor their small business customer or branch office networks and quickly take remedial action when required.

Larger organizations with MIS departments can remotely monitor and manage their small branch networks with the same 3Com Transcend Network Management application used for larger (e.g., data center/headquarters) networking systems.

3Com's ASIC microprocessor technology reduces the number of internal components to raise reliability and to provide high functionality in a small footprint. OfficeConnect innovations also include a unique cooling system to protect against heat-induced networking faults when modules are closely stacked. The fanless design also enables noiseless operation--an attractive feature for the small office environment.

Platform for the Future

Leveraging its expertise in stackable systems and diverse networking technologies, 3Com plans to expand the services which the OfficeConnect Family can provide end-users. Currently, the company is developing an OfficeConnect multi-protocol router for connecting corporate branch offices over wide-area networks (WANs).

The router, which complements the OfficeConnect Remote (ISDN) bridge/router, will be fully compatible with the range of data communications protocols typically used by large "legacy" corporate networks.

The company plans to provide higher-performance products, such Fast Ethernet hubs and Ethernet switches for the OfficeConnect Family, according to customer needs. 3Com also plans to provide additional functionality in the OfficeConnect format, such as servers for sharing CD ROM players and optical scanners, through relationships with other equipment vendors.

Affordable Price

OfficeConnect Hubs start at $299 (US); OfficeConnect Remote starts at $1,095 (US); OfficeConnect Print Server is priced at $499 (US); and OfficeConnect Fax Server is priced at $1695 (US). OfficeConnect products will be sold through 3Com's authorized distributors, value- added resellers, and retail outlets worldwide.

3Com Corporation has helped more than 25 million people gain access to critical information through high speed networks. Designed to serve large enterprises, small offices and homes, 3Com products provide a scalable architecture to meet the immediate and long term connectivity needs of today's user. With research and development on three continents, 3Com is one of the data networking industry's largest and fastest growing companies. The company's innovative marketing, sales and support simplify communication, optimize network reliability and protect customer investments.


XcelleNet - First Internet Off-Line Service
XcelleNet ANNOUNCES THE FIRST INTERNET OFF-LINE SERVICE

New Service for RemoteWare Customers Delivers Global Communications and Internet Savings for International Food Service Provider

ATLANTA (February 23, 1996)--XcelleNet, Inc. (Nasdaq-NM:XNET) announced today the first Internet Off-Line service to provide organizations with rapid, cost-effective access to relevant Internet content and e-mail. The new service eliminates the need for RemoteWare customers to contract separately with numerous Internet service providers and removes the burden of installing and maintaining additional gateways. XcelleNet's Internet Off-Line service enables a single-call connection to everything from basic e-mail exchange to accessing relevant Internet content.

"XcelleNet's Internet Off-line service allows DAKA's restaurant and marketing managers to exchange information with customers and suppliers worldwide using our existing RemoteWare infrastructure," said Ted Mountzuris, CIO for DAKA International, Inc. "XcelleNet's new service provides us with a single source for simple, rapid, low-cost deployment of worldwide Internet messaging and content delivery."

"XcelleNet's new service enables our customers to deliver the value of the Internet to user constituencies who must, of necessity, limit or defer their connection time," said Dennis M. Crumpler, CEO of XcelleNet. "We are helping our customers manage the impact of on-line time while simplifying access to the Internet."

XcelleNet/222s Internet Off-Line service allows RemoteWare customers to conveniently manage Internet message exchange and content delivery by:

 Eliminating the need to install and maintain Internet gateways

 Accelerating deployment by leveraging existing RemoteWare

 infrastructure

 Eliminating the inefficiencies and expense of open-ended Internet

 surfing

 Maintaining a simple, single-phone call environment for the end-user

 Simplifying worldwide communications with a single integrated

 platform for employees, customers and suppliers

XcelleNet's Internet Off-Line service is in production now. General availability is planned for mid-1996. The service is $5,000 for the initial set up and costs $10 per month per user.

XcelleNet (Nasdaq-NM:XNET) is the worldwide leader in remote and mobile enterprise computing. XcelleNet develops and markets RemoteWare, a robust infrastructure for creating, deploying, and managing systems that deliver essential business information and relevant Internet content to remote and mobile users. More than 1,100 organizations worldwide have licensed RemoteWare enabling over 339,000 remote or mobile users in a variety of industries to easily and cost-effectively access critical business information on corporate Intranets.


New Internet Font Technology
Adobe, Apple and Netscape to Collaborate on New Internet Font Technology

Collaboration to establish the standard for high quality, high performance fonts on the Web; companies to submit proposal to industry standards organizations

Mountain View, Calif., (February 26, 1996) -- Adobe Systems Incorporated, Apple Computer, Inc., and Netscape Communications Corporation (Nasdaq: ADBE, AAPL, NSCP) today announced that they will work together to define and deliver HTML extensions for type on the Web. The three companies expect to provide an open, cross-platform technology solution for using Type 1 and TrueType fonts in HTML and PDF documents.

This new web font technology marks a significant advance in the visual appeal of Internet information. People viewing information on the Internet will benefit from a rich font assortment on a page with excellent performance. People creating information for the Web will be able to choose from numerous fonts and ensure that users see their pages as they were originally intended to be seen. With Adobe's long-standing leadership in developing digital type, Netscape's leadership in open Internet software and Apple's font expertise as the inventors of TrueType, users will benefit from:

* Anti-aliased type for higher screen quality for both large and small type sizes

* Embedded, compressed fonts for fast performance over 14.4 kilobit/second modem connections and font fidelity

* Progressively rendered fonts which enable the screen to display text immediately

* Font subsetting which improves performance because only the characters needed will be downloaded.

This new web font technology exploits technology already under development as part of Adobe's Acrobat "Amber" Plug-in for Netscape Navigator. The new font technology will be supported in the next version of "Amber," and later this year in Netscape Navigator client software. Apple bundles Adobe Acrobat and Netscape Navigator with the Apple Internet Connection Kit and the Apple Internet Server Solution.For Immediate Release For more information Carol Sacks Adobe Systems Incorporated 415 962.4989 csacks@adobe.com Apple Computer Corporation Laurence Clavere 408 974.8643 email clavere1@applelink.apple.com Netscape Communications Corporation Chris Holten 415 528.2521 chrish@netscape.com

The companies plan a submission of this technology to the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) and Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) as a proposed extension to HTML. The new web font technology will be usable by style sheet designs such as the one the W3C is developing for HTML 3.0. "This new web font technology adds dramatic new dimensions to the Internet experience enabling Netscape users to view and create pages with new richness," said Dr. James Clark, chairman and founder of Netscape. "This marks a collective effort by the industry to evolve type and content on the Internet and we are pleased to be collaborating with world leaders in font technology."

"By working closely with Netscape and Apple, we intend to bring to the Internet the kind of visually compelling information users have come to expect in other media, such as print publications and CD-ROMs," said John Warnock, chairman and CEO of Adobe. "This effort marries well with Adobe's current strategy to make electronic publishing a graphically rich and rewarding experience for both authors and consumers."

"Apple was involved in introducing to the market the two most pervasive font formats: Adobe's Type 1 and our own TrueType," said Dr. Gilbert Amelio, chairman and CEO of Apple. "Working with Netscape and Adobe, we intend to adapt these technologies to the World Wide Web, a medium which is growing rapidly in importance to the customers we serve. Apple's goal is to bring the ease of use and multimedia richness for which the Macintosh is known to the emerging Internet platform."

Based in Mountain View, Calif., Adobe Systems Incorporated is the world's third largest personal computer software company, with 1995 revenue of $762.3 million. The company develops and supports products to help people express and use information in more imaginative and meaningful ways, across all print and electronic media. Founded in 1982, Adobe helped launch the desktop publishing revolution. Today, the company offers a market-leading line of application software and type products for creating and distributing visually rich communication materials; licenses its industry-standard technologies to major hardware manufacturers, software developers, and service providers; and offers integrated software solutions to businesses of all sizes. For more information, see Adobe's home page at http://www.adobe.com on the World Wide Web.

Apple Computer, Inc., a recognized innovator in the information industry and leader in multimedia technologies, creates powerful solutions based on easy-to-use personal computers, servers, peripherals, software, online services, and personal digital assistants. Headquartered in Cupertino, California, Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) develops, manufactures, licenses and markets solutions, products, technologies and services for business, education, consumer, entertainment, scientific and engineering and government customers in over 140 countries. Apple's home page on the World Wide Web: http://www.apple.com/

Netscape Communications Corporation is a premier provider of open software to link people and information over enterprise networks and the Internet. The company offers a full line of clients, servers, development tools and Netscape Commercial Applications to create a complete platform for next-generation, live online applications. Traded on NASDAQ under the symbol "NSCP", Netscape Communications Corporation is based in Mountain View, California. Additional information on Netscape Communications Corporation is available on the Internet at http://home.netscape.com or by sending email to info@netscape.com.


3Com OfficeConnect Family Partners Program
3Com Launches Partners Program To Expand OfficeConnect Family Of Networking Products For The Small Office Market

Castelle Corporation Becomes First To Offer Compatible Products Under 3Com's New OfficeConnect Open Partners Program; Foundation Laid For Expanding Range of OfficeConnect Products

February 27, 1996 -- BOSTON, MASS.-- 3Com Corporation (NASDAQ:COMS) launched the OfficeConnect Open Partners Program, a third-party program to continuously expand the range of networking services it offers with its new OfficeConnect family of products. The OfficeConnect family, unveiled today by 3Com, is a suite of compact, quickly installed, easily administered and affordable computer networking products for small offices including corporate "branch" offices and independent small businesses.

Under the program, 3Com provides third parties with OfficeConnect technical specifications and cooperative engineering to produce compatible products for the OfficeConnect Family. In addition, OfficeConnect Open Partners' products will be cooperatively marketed, sold and supported with 3Com OfficeConnect products.

"While 3Com relies on its own expertise to build foundation networking technologies--such as Ethernet, ISDN and high performance networks--into the OfficeConnect Family, we will also leverage third-party leaders in specialty applications, such as fax and print serving," said Edgar Masri, vice president of 3Com.

"The Open Partners Program will enable us to meet end-user and reseller demand for an all-in-one solution that can grow in functionality. With partners like Castelle, 3Com is establishing itself as the early leader in small office networking," concluded Masri.

Castelle--First OfficeConnect Open Partner

3Com also announced today that Castelle Corporation, a leader in the fax and print server market, is the first third-party vendor to offer compatible products for the new OfficeConnect networking system. Under 3Com's new Open Partners Program for OfficeConnect, Castelle has designed and manufactured the OfficeConnect Print Server and the OfficeConnect Fax Server.

With an installed base of over 150,000 units, providing services to over 1 million users, Castelle, is the worldwide revenue leader in the fax server business. The new OfficeConnect Fax Servers and Print Servers are based upon the same leading technology found in the company's FAXpress, LANpress and JETpress products.

They offer all the cost-cutting and productivity advantages of sharing resources across a network of users--alternative to purchasing separate printers or fax systems for each PC on the network. They are compatible with industry standards such as Windows, Windows 95, Novell Netware, UNIX and more.

Castelle now offers add-on software for the OfficeConnect Family, including electronic mail services for a range of popular email products (cc:Mail Gateway, MSH Gateway and Groupwise Gateway) - as well as software for Billing and Software Analysis, OCR and Embedded Codes. Later this year, Castelle will introduce MS Mail Gateway and Lotus Notes Gateway software for the OfficeConnect Family.

3Com Corporation has helped more than 25 million people gain access to critical information through high speed networks. Designed to serve large enterprises, small offices and homes, 3Com products provide a scalable architecture to meet the immediate and long term connectivity needs of today's user. With research and development on three continents, 3Com is one of the data networking industry's largest and fastest growing companies. The company's innovative marketing, sales and support simplify communication, optimize network reliability and protect customer investments.


3Com OfficeConnect Integrated Suite
3Com's OfficeConnect Products Expand Resellers' Market Opportunity, Offer Advanced Customer Support Technology

New Small Office Networking System Packed With Online Support Technology and Backed by Consumer-Oriented Customer Support Services

February 27, 1996 -- BOSTON, MASS. -- With today's introduction of its new OfficeConnect integrated suite of networking products, 3Com Corporation (NASDAQ:COMS) extended its reach into the small business networking arena and unveiled new value-added business opportunities for reseller channels worldwide. The new OfficeConnect products provide distributors, value-added resellers (VARs), system integrators (SIs) and retailers the competitive advantage of the industry's first complete and integrated set of small office networking products, plus built-in advanced customer support technology. 3Com has also introduced new, worldwide telephone support services to meet the unique needs of this new market.

"Our innovative OfficeConnect products will open our channel partners worldwide to this fast-growing marketplace and give them the means to introduce customers to exciting new business applications, such as Internet access," said Janice Roberts, 3Com vice president of marketing. "We have designed them to be easily marketed, supported, expanded and enhanced with value-added services. Their simplicity, high functionality, and embedded support capabilities make them the perfect solution for small office customers--and for the channels that will reach them."

Quick Set-Up Technology Attractive to Resellers and End-Users Alike

3Com today introduced the Transcend Quick Configuration Manager, an innovative software application that minimizes set-up time for OfficeConnect units. Providing multiple choice options to set up the small office network, the software eliminates guesswork as it leads the VAR, integrator--or end-user--through the set-up process so that no steps are missed. Quicker set-up is economical for VARs and integrators--who are often primary installer of networks for small businesses--as well as corporate MIS managers who require quick set-up time for especially large numbers of branch offices.

Remote Support Tool Reaches Out to Small Sites

3Com today introduced the OfficeConnect Remote Support Tool, an advanced network management application that enables resellers as well as corporate MIS staff to monitor and manage small office networks from a central site. The advanced tool is based on 3Com's SmartAgent software embedded in each OfficeConnect hub.

When network problems occur, the Remote Support Tool automatically dials into the central site via a modem attached to the OfficeConnect system. The tool then provides the reseller or corporate MIS staff with key information about the small office, such as network (IP) address, networked device names, location, contact names, and support contract information. This enables the support staff to immediately notify the end user that help will be sent onsite or that they will troubleshoot the network using 3Com's sophisticated Transcend Network Management application via the telephone lines.

Using a modem, the Remote Support Tool enables the support staff to troubleshoot small offices that have no wide area network connection or to provide a back-up network management connection for sites whose WAN-line has been interrupted.

OfficeConnect products are equipped with the industry standard simple network management protocol (SNMP) and a full implementation of remote monitoring (RMON) software to give a rich set of network statistics to VAR or MIS support staff from afar.

3Com Introduces Hotline Support Small Office Customer

3Com will support OfficeConnect end-users with new "hotline" telephone support services. Every OfficeConnect user can get free telephone support for a single incident. The user can get this initial support at time of installation or anytime thereafter. Beyond the first free phone call, 3Com will provide telephone-based service to help customers resolve on-going network problems at a charge of $3.00 per minute. The service will be provided directly by 3Com. Resellers will be able to offer identical or customized support services directly to end-users. OfficeConnect technical information will be available in the Customer Support Section of 3Com's Home Page on the Worldwide Web, where helpful information on other 3Com products can also be accessed by customers at no charge.

3Com Corporation has helped more than 25 million people gain access to critical information through high speed networks. Designed to serve large enterprises, small offices and homes, 3Com products provide a scalable architecture to meet the immediate and long term connectivity needs of today's user. With research and development on three continents, 3Com is one of the data networking industry's largest and fastest growing companies. The company's innovative marketing, sales and support simplify communication, optimize network reliability and protect customer investments.


ACC Danube Router Wins Product of Year
ACC's Danube Wins Product of the Year in France

ACC's Danube sets performance and price point standard in becoming the complete ISDN solution for branch office connectivity

Santa Barbara, Calif. (FEBRUARY 27, 1996) -- In the January 29, 1996 issue of Decision Micro & Reseaux, the leading networking magazine in France, Advanced Computer Communications, Inc. (ACC), has received the Product of the Year award for the Danube Branch Office router. Danube was selected for this award in the WAN category because of its ability to provide a complete ISDN solution for branch office users at a price that can't be compromised.

The award is based on longevity, technological innovation provided by the product, and the results of comparative tests performed by the lab at Decision Micro & Reseaux. Danube was one of eight products selected as Product of the Year out of nearly 300 products tested during 1995 in various categories ranging from LAN and WAN equipment to network management software and servers.

In reference to Danube's price, Decision Micro & Reseaux said, "ACC confirms its position with a product which is still the most complete and for which the price is still the lowest in this market."

Danube features full support for a wide range of bridging and routing protocols, and includes ACC's exclusive Bandwidth Optimization technology to maximize WAN data throughput and minimize recurring connection costs. Best of all, Danube is the most cost-effective remote access router in the market today.

"Danube was designed with the remote office in mind," said Peter Curtin, director of product marketing for ACC. "Therefore, we made Danube not only inexpensive to install, but we also gave it features such as Data Compression and Express Queuing(TM). These features allow customers to realize extensive savings on WAN connectivity charges over time, which are the most expensive costs associated with linking remote sites. Danube has set a price/performance standard that the industry is still trying to match."

Ideal for small offices or single users desiring Internet access, Danube features either a single autosensing Ethernet connector which allows connectivity to 10BaseT or 10Base5 networks, or an integrated 8-port 10BaseT hub. Danube can also accommodate a variety of WAN interfaces, including RS-232 (V.24), V.35, RS-422, X.21, and ISDN BRI. All WAN connections are made through a series of quick-change modules and can be readily installed on-site. The interface status is indicated through LEDs mounted on the WAN card.

About ACC

ACC is a leading manufacturer of network access products that provide cost-effective solutions for the home, office, and enterprise. ACC leads the industry in the development of Bandwidth Optimization technologies to maximize the utilization of leased lines and switched services. ACC's products are sold worldwide through 80 leading international VARs and OEMs serving corporate and business customers, educational institutions, health care, retail establishments, governments, and PTTs.

ADVANCED COMPUTER COMMUNICATIONS 340 STORKE ROAD SANTA BARBARA, CA 93117 TELEMARKETING: 1-800-444-7854 CUSTOMER SERVICE: 1-800-666-7308 PHONE: 1-805-685-4455 FAX: 1-805-685-4465 E-MAIL: info@acc.com WWW: http://www.acc.com


Dell Reduces Prices of Entire Line up to 28%
DELL REDUCES PRICES UP TO 28 PERCENT ON ENTIRE LINE OF POWEREDGE SERVERS

Strengthens price leadership position

AUSTIN, TEXAS, FEB. 27, 1996 --Dell Computer Corporation (Nasdaq: DELL), the world's leading direct marketer of computer systems, today reduced prices on its entire line of Dell PowerEdge servers, strengthening its position as the industry leader providing reliable, affordable industry-standard servers and networking solutions.

Effective immediately the lower prices are offered on all Dell servers including the PowerEdge XL high-end quad-processor system; the PowerEdge SP and XE mid-range application servers and PowerEdge EL entry-level network-ready servers. Today's announcement places Dell servers five to 28 percent below comparable competitive server lines.

"Our customers receive PowerEdge servers that are custom-built, optimized, tested and validated to include internetworking technology from the 'best-of- breed' technology leaders -- directly from Dell, said Terry Klein, vice president of Dell server marketing . "With today's announcement we are strengthening our position as the price/performance leader in offering internetworking solutions a the best value.

Designed for reliability, Dell PowerEdge Servers are custom built- to-order and offer the power, compatibility and expandability required to meet the needs of corporate networking. These award-winning servers feature the most powerful Pentium processors available, offering single through quad processing performance with exceptional scalability and upgradability based-on industry-standard, non-proprietary Intel- based architecture.

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SAMPLE CONFIGURATIONS IN TODAY'S PRICE CUTS INCLUDE:

Model        Configuration    Former Price    New Price*     %Decrease

PowerEdge    120MHz Processor   $4,373           $3,284          25

EL           16MB RAM,1GB hard drive,

             6X CD-ROM,   3Com Ethernet

             NIC

PowerEdge    133MHz Processor   $4,733           $3,383          29

5133 EL      16MB RAM, 1GB hard drive

             6X CD-ROM,

             3Com Ethernet

             NIC

PowerEdge   133MHz Processor,   $6,249            $4,899         22

EL Web      32MB RAM, 1GB hard drive,

server      Windows NT Server,

            Netscape Communications Server,

            SoftQuad HoTMetaL,

            3Com ethernet NIC

PowerEdge   100MHz Processor     $4,788           $4,131         14

5100-2 SP   16MB RAM, 1GB hard drive,

            6X CD-ROM

PowerEdge   133MHz Processor     $5,348           $4,437         17

5133-2 SP   16MB RAM, 1GB hard drive,

            6X CD-ROM

PowerEdge   100MHz Processor     $5,112           $4,455         13

5100-2 SP   Backplane,

            16MB RAM,

            1GB hard drive,

            6X CD-ROM

PowerEdge   133MHz Processor     $5,672           $4,814         15

5133-2 SP   Backplane,

            16MB RAM,

            1GB hard drive,

            6X CD-ROM

PowerEdge   100MHz Processor     $5,841           $5,484          6

5100-2 XE   Backplane,

            16MB RAM,

            1GB hard drive,

            6X CD-ROM

PowerEdge   133MHz Processor     $6,701           $6,231          7

5133-2 XE   Backplane,

            16MB RAM,

            4GB hard drive,

            6X CD-ROM

PowerEdge   133MHz Processor,   $15,136          $12,942         15

XL-4        32MB RAM,

            4GB hard drive,

            3Com Etherlink III EISA NIC

* The above listed prices are retail prices.  Reseller, government and corporate discounts are applicable.

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Dell has offered built-to-order, customized personal computer systems directly to corporations and individual users since 1984.

A Fortune 500 company, Dell Computer Corporation is the world's leading direct marketer of  computer systems and one of the largest computer system manufacturers in the world, based on revenues of $5.3 billion for the past four quarters.  Dell designs and customizes products and services to end-user requirements, and offers an extensive selection of peripherals and software through the DellWarer program. Information on Dell and its products can be obtained through its toll-free number, 1-800-BUY-DELL (1-800-289-3355) or by accessing the Dell World Wide Web server at http://www.dell.com/.

This press release applies to the US only. Editors should check with local country offices for details in such markets.

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CONFIGURATION INFORMATION

* PowerEdge EL configuration includes Power Edge EL base system, w/256Kb write back cache, 16 megabytes of RAM, 1.0 gigabyte hard drive with 2940 Controller, WIN95 Keyboard, 3.5" floppy drive, NEC 6X CD-ROM, 3Com 3C590 ethernet PCI Combo network interface card, and BusinessCareSM 3 year limited warranty.

* PowerEdge Web Server Configuration includes Power Edge 133 MHz EL base system, w/256Kb write back cache, 32 megabytes of RAM, 1.0 gigabyte hard drive with 2940 Controller, Spacesaver Keyboard, 3.5" floppy drive, NEC 6X CD-ROM, Windows NT Server 3.51, Netscape Communications Server 1.12 and SoftQuad HoTMetaL 2.0 web authoring software, 3Com 3C590 ethernet PCI Combo network interface card and BusinessCare 3 year limited warranty.

* PowerEdge SP and XE configurations include Power Edge SP/XE base system, w/256Kb write back cache, 16 megabytes of RAM, 1.0 gigabyte hard drive, WIN95 Keyboard, 3.5" floppy drive, NEC 6X CD-ROM, Dell SafeSite Server Management software, BusinessCareSM 3 year limited warranty, and Directline NOS support.

* PowerEdge XL configuration includes Power Edge XL base system, w/512Kb write back cache, 32 megabytes of RAM, 4.0 gigabyte hard drive, WIN95 Keyboard, 3.5" floppy drive, 3Com EtherLink 3C597-TX EISA network interface card, NEC 6X CD-ROM, Dell Server Management console software, BusinessCareSM 3 year limited warranty, Directline NOS support, and On-Site set-up and validation.

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Internet TV Technology GRAMMY Webcast
New Apple Server and Internet TV Technology Make GRAMMY Webcast Most Vivid Ever

LOS ANGELES, California--February 26, 1996--Apple Computer, Inc., this week is providing music fans around the globe a "virtual backstage pass" to the GRAMMY Awards--the largest music awards event in the world. This year, the 38th annual GRAMMY Awards ceremony and pre-ceremony activities are being webcast over the Internet by Apple. Apple QuickTime Live!, Apple's new virtual venue for live, interactive, online entertainment, has begun its week-long behind the scenes coverage, including interviews and chats with nominees as well as audio and video coverage of the GRAMMY rehearsals and ceremony. To experience the GRAMMY activities on the Apple QuickTime Live! Web site, Macintosh or Windows PC users can visit the site at http://grammy.apple.com/.

"Our goal is a simple one," said Satjiv S. Chahil, senior vice president of corporate marketing, whose responsibilities include entertainment, new media and Internet at Apple. "We want to use our technology-- both at the personal computer level and over the Internet--to help build relationships between the artist and the fan. Webcasting the GRAMMYS makes our goal a reality."

"The Apple webcast of the GRAMMYS is a perfect alternative for people who would rather have an interactive experience than simply watch the broadcast on television," said Les Claypool, lead vocalist and bassist for PRIMUS. "It's the next best thing to being there. If I wasn't attending the GRAMMYS myself, I'd be home online."

APPLE'S NEWLY INTRODUCED NETWORK SERVER LINE PLAYS KEY ROLE IN GRAMMY WEBCAST

Apple announced today that its new line of innovative network servers are being used as the premier server for the GRAMMY webcast. The Apple Network Servers 500 and 700, which run an Apple-enhanced version of IBM's AIX operating system, deliver the power and scalability required to manage the distribution of extremely large files across networks under heavy demand. The new systems offer advanced, high- availability features to ensure the servers operate seven days a week. By tightly integrating the Network Servers with its desktop systems, Apple now offers a scalable client/server solution for business and education customers.

Apple Debuting New Tools for Viewing Broadcasts Over the Internet A new suite of viewing tools is being launched in conjunction with Apple's coverage of the GRAMMY Awards. These new tools allow Macintosh and Windows users to view Web site Internet broadcasts, or webcasts and provide the highest-quality color broadcast viewing available on the Internet today. The GRAMMY webcast will be the first Apple QuickTime Live! event to include high-quality, color broadcasts of both live and pre-recorded video over the Internet. Macintosh and Windows users who want to view the broadcasts on the GRAMMYS site can download the webcast viewer tools and the necessary QuickTime Conferencing software extensions from http://grammy.apple.com/, or the QuickTime Conferencing Web site at: http://qtc.quicktime.apple.com/.

WHAT TO EXPECT TO SEE AT APPLE'S GRAMMY SITE

 Backstage Interviews and chats with nominees

 Audio and video coverage of the GRAMMY rehearsals and ceremony

 Custom Web page with photos of winners with statuette, quotes and

 autographs

 Coverage of celebrities arriving in limousines

 Behind the scenes coverage of a number of the VIP events, including

 the NARAS Foundation Tribute Concert honoring Carlos Santana,

 sponsored by the Hollywood RockWalk, and the special MusiCares

 1996 Person of the Year tribute dinner and concert honoring Quincy

 Jones. In addition, the Recording Academy will honor Dave Brubeck,

 Marvin Gaye, Sir George Solti, and Stevie Wonder with LifeTime

 Achievement Awards. In addition, Apple has designed custom interactive

 kiosks which will allow GRAMMY Awards attendees and artists to

 chat with fans and upload images of themselves.

ARTIST CHATS

As part of the Apple QuickTime Live! interactive experience, online internet chats are being organized with GRAMMY-nominated artists. Using any internet chat software, e.g. Ircle, Homer, Global Chat, Internet users can join Apple at the server address chat.grammy.apple.com. World Wide Web users may want to obtain GlobalChat software, available free of charge at http://www.prospero.com Apple eWorld members, on the other hand, can join the chats on the Internet by using shortcut "GRAMMYS" and entering the room. Or follow the path: Community Center: eWorld Live: Special Events: Internet Conferences: The GRAMMYS.

Online Chats began on February 24th--Upcoming Chats Include:

- Toni Childs;  Best Female Rock Vocal  2/26 at 2 p.m.PST

- Richard Dodd; Best Engineered Album  2/27 at 10 a.m. PST  (Tom

  Petty Wildflowers)

- Hootie & the Blow Fish;  Best New Artist, Best Pop Performance

  by Duo or Group 2/28 at 10 a.m. PST

More information on the chats and guest schedule will be posted on the QuickTime Live! Web site.

ABOUT THE GRAMMY AWARDS

The GRAMMY Awards show will take place at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, California on Wednesday, February 28, and will be telecast live over the CBS network and overseas via satellite, from 8:00 to 11:00 p.m. EST. This year's nominees include Michael Jackson, Pearl Jam, Mariah Carey, Alanis Morissette, Boyz II Men, Chris Isaak, Seal, The Eagles, Joan Osborne, Madonna, TLC, Bob Dylan, Primus, and Toni Childs.

To join in on the GRAMMY webcast, visit the Apple QuickTime Live! Web site free of charge, at http://grammy.apple.com. Apple recommends that visitors access this site before the festivities begin, so that appropriate helper applications (which make webcast participation easier) can be collected and ready to use when the events kick off. The Apple QuickTime Live! Web site is at http://live.apple.com.

UPCOMING APPLE QUICKTIME LIVE! WEBCASTS

Apple Computer is also announcing its plans to webcast the American Film Institute's Life Achievement Awards on Thursday evening, February 29th. This year, the American Film Institute is honoring Clint Eastwood for outstanding achievement in the film industry. The evening's activities surrounding the annual awards dinner will be webcast exclusively by Apple QuickTime Live! beginning Tuesday, February 27, and can be viewed on Apple's Web site at: http://afi.apple.com. For information on this event prior to February 27, please visit the alternative sites at: http://live.apple.com/afi/ and the American Film Institute's Web site at: http://www.afionline.org. In addition, Apple plans to use Apple QuickTime Live! in a preview of Touchstone Pictures' upcoming thriller "RANSOM"--directed by Ron Howard and starring Mel Gibson, Renee Russo, Gary Sinise, and Delroy Lindo.

Apple Computer, Inc., a recognized innovator in the information industry and leader in multimedia technologies, creates powerful solutions based on easy-to-use personal computers, servers, peripherals, software, online services, and personal digital assistants. Headquartered in Cupertino, California, Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) develops, manufactures, licenses and markets solutions, products, technologies and services for business, education, consumer, entertainment, scientific & engineering and government customers in over 140 countries.

If you are considering the purchase of an Apple product and would like to have product information faxed to you, please call 1-800-462-4396 in the U.S. or 1-800-263-3394 in Canada. If you do not have a fax machine or would like to locate an Apple authorized reseller near you, please call 1-800-538-9696. Customers outside the U.S. should contact their local Apple representatives for information.

Apple's home page on the World Wide Web: http://www.apple.com/

Apple QuickTime Live! can be found on the World Wide Web

at: http://live.apple.com/


Symantec Ships Suitcase 3.0 Font Mgmt Util
Symantec Ships the New Suitcase 3.0

Special $30 Rebate Offer Available on Standard Retail Boxes for Suitcase 2.x Users

CUPERTINO, CALIF. -- FEBRUARY 28, 1996 -- Symantec Corporation (Nasdaq:SYMC) today announced that it has shipped the new Suitcase 3.0, the must- have utility for managing and organizing fonts. New features include a completely redesigned drag-and-drop interface, the ability to link fonts to specific applications, automatic font conflict resolution, QuickDraw GX, AppleScript and AppleGuide support, and complete Power Macintosh native technology.

Pricing and Availability

Suitcase 3.0 is now available directly from Symantec and retail stores. Suitcase 3.0 is available at an estimated retail price of $69.95 - $79.95. Registered Suitcase 2.x users can upgrade directly through Symantec for $39.95.

In an effort to make it as easy as possible to upgrade to the new Suitcase 3.0, Symantec is offering a special $30 upgrade rebate through all retail stores.To receive the rebate, Suitcase 2.x users simply purchase Suitcase 3.0 from their local dealer and redeem the offer attached to the box. The rebate should be returned (within 60 days of purchase, no later than December 31, 1996) along with proof of ownership of an older version, and the sales receipt for purchase of Version 3.0, to the address provided on the rebate sticker. Complete rebate instructions are included on the box.

Symantec Corporation develops, markets, and supports a complete line of application and system software products designed to enhance individual and workgroup productivity as well as manage networked computing environments. Platforms supported include IBM personal computers and compatibles, Apple Macintosh computers as well as all major network operating systems. Founded in 1982, the company's global operations span North America, Europe and several fast growing markets throughout Asia Pacific and Latin America. Information on the company and its products can be obtained by calling (800) 441-7234 toll free or (541) 334-6054.

Symantec Corporation

10201 Torre Avenue

Cupertino, CA 95014 USA

Tel: 1-800-441-7234 or (541) 334-6054


TurboChip 133 CPU Upgrade for 486 Desktops
Kingston Releases TurboChip 133 - 133MHz 5x86 CPU Upgrade for 486 Desktop Systems

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA (FEBRUARY 20, 1996) Kingston Technology, a recognized leader in processor upgrades, today announced the release of TurboChip 133, a 5x86 clock-quadrupling upgrade for most 486SX, DX or DX2-based systems, increasing performance by more than 250% of the original processor.

TurboChip is a chip-for-chip replacement upgrade, meaning that the user simply removes the existing 486 processor and inserts TurboChip into the vacant processor socket, immediately providing 133MHz 5x86 processing power.

TurboChip provides 486 clock-quadrupling performance for most SX, DX or DX2-based systems using the Advanced Micro Devices' (AMD's) Am5x86-P75 microprocessor. TurboChip comes equipped with a 5 to 3.45 voltage regulator plus a cooling fan, enabling TurboChip to remain within its operating temperature regardless of a system's original cooling capabilities.

"TURBOCHIP 133 IS THE MOST COST-EFFECTIVE AS WELL AS THE EASIEST WAY TO UPGRADE 486 SYSTEMS TO ACHIEVE PENTIUM 75-PLUS PERFORMANCE. WITH TODAY'S SOPHISTICATED OPERATING SYSTEMS AND SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS, SUCH AS MICROSOFT'S WINDOWS 95, DEMANDING SUPERIOR 486 PROCESSING POWER, TURBOCHIP 133 IS THE IDEAL UPGRADE FOR YESTERDAY'S SYSTEM TO STAY CURRENT WITH TODAY'S TECHNOLOGY. ", says Ray Wang, PC Enhancements Product Manager...

TurboChip 133 is designed with AMD's Am5x86-P75 microprocessor. The Am5x86-P75 microprocessor is manufactured with AMD's sixth-generation 0.35-micro process technology. A 16Kb internal cache, along with an integrated floating-point unit (FPU), increases the performance of the TurboChip 133 device's core.

As a comparative example of TurboChip's performance, TurboChip 133 along with Intel's OverDrive 4/100 and P83 were measured by Winstone '95, a processing power benchmark utility. The following bar chart shows TurboChip 133 increasing the original system performance by 250% and out-performing both of Intel's OverDrive 486 upgrade offerings:

--- continues Wang, "TURBOCHIP 133 PROVIDES PENTIUM 75-PLUS PROCESSING PERFORMANCE FOR A LARGE INSTALLED-BASE OF 486 SYSTEMS THAT DO NOT EMPLOY THE OVERDRIVE SOCKET. USERS NOW CAN AFFORDABLY UPGRADE THEIR SYSTEMS' HARDWARE CAPABILITIES TO MEET THE DEMANDS OF TODAY'S SOFTWARE TECHNOLOGY WITHOUT SACRIFICING ANY ORIGINAL COMPUTING CONFIGURATION."

TurboChip 133 is backed by Kingston's lifetime warranty plus free technical support. TurboChip 133 carries a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $139 and is shipping in late-February 1996.

In 1994, Kingston released the Lightning 486 for IBM PS/2 Models 70 and 80, following the 1993 release of SLC/Now!, the first IBM designed upgrade for IBM PS/2 Models 25, 30, 50, 50Z and 60. Last year, Kingston released Lightning 486 for IBM-PC compatible 386 DX- based systems and a lower-end TurboChip for 486-based systems. This month's release of TurboChip 133 marks Kingston's latest addition to its line of processor upgrades and first entry into the Pentium processor platform enhancement category.

With sales exceeding $1.3 billion in 1995, Kingston Technology is the recognized leader in memory, processor, storage, networking and portable computer products. The firm markets its products through a worldwide network of distributors, major reseller chains and independent dealers.


Peachtree Acquires One-Write Plus
PEACHTREE SOFTWARE TO ACQUIRE ONE-WRITE PLUS -- THE LEADING ENTRY-LEVEL ACCOUNTING SOFTWARE

PLANNED ACQUISITION ENHANCES STRATEGY TO "HELP SMALL BUSINESSES SUCCEED"

NORCROSS, GA. (February 22, 1996) -- Peachtree Software Inc. today announced that they have signed a letter of intent to purchase certain assets including products rights for One-Write Plus, the leading value-priced, entry-level accounting system, from New England Business Service, Inc. (NEBS) of Groton, MA [NYSE:NEB].

"It's our mission to help small businesses succeed," said Bill Goodhew, president of Peachtree Software. "The acquisition of One-Write Plus will help us tell the story that Peachtree Software has been telling for years: that small businesses have sophisticated accounting and financial management needs but that technology for meeting those needs can be fully functional, easy to use and inexpensive."

Ron Verni, vice president of marketing and sales for Peachtree Software and former president of the One-Write Plus division of NEBS, said the acquisition of One-Write Plus will be "a great addition to the Peachtree family."

"One-Write Plus was developed specifically for the requirements of businesses that are upgrading from manual systems to automated one- write accounting processes," said Verni. "One-Write Plus is an ideal fit with the family of small business products offered by Peachtree Software. Peachtree is not only are getting a great product in this acquisition, they also are adding significantly to their wealth of small business expertise by acquiring a group of talented individuals who understand how to employ simple-to-use technologies to solve the sometimes complex day-to-day tasks in running a business."

One-Write Plus has maintained its strong market position by offering the widest range of pure accounting functionality at the greatest value. That will not change with the acquisition, Verni said.

"With the acquisition of One-Write Plus, Peachtree now has a complete set of solutions for small- to mid-sized businesses. Any small business requiring a good entry-level solution can now purchase One-Write Plus and then scale up to the products with higher functionality," said Abhijeet Rane, senior analyst for IDC/LINK. "Peachtree's ongoing development efforts will provide essential services such as payroll and benefits management and electronic banking to small businesses enabling them to be more competitive."

Although One-Write Plus will be managed by Peachtree Software, it will be maintained as a distinct brand in the marketplace. "Peachtree recognizes the strong brand presence of One-Write Plus," Verni said. "That will continue as we focus on building and enhancing its position."

ABOUT PEACHTREE SOFTWARE

Founded in 1976, Peachtree Software was the first company to provide off-the-shelf accounting programs for microcomputers. Today, Peachtree provides award-winning accounting solutions for DOS, Windows and Macintosh platforms. Peachtree is also a leading innovator in a range of financial products and services for growing businesses.


Adobe SUPRA Architecture Sets Standards
Adobe Systems and 26 OEMs Unite to Develop High Performance Production Printing Architecture

Adobe SUPRA Architecture to Set Standard for High-end Printing

Mountain View, Calif., (February 27, 1996) (Nasdaq: ADBE) -- Adobe Systems Incorporated today furthered its commitment to the high-end printing and emerging demand printing industry by announcing a new production printing architecture, code-named SUPRA. Adobe has formed an unprecedented technology team of twenty-six industry leading printer original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to collaborate on the evolution of SUPRA. SUPRA will integrate the Adobe PostScript language and Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF) standards for OEMs developing products for customers in the high-end, production print market. Customers, including a range of high-end print system end-users, will benefit from Adobe's SUPRA alliance with products based on a standard high-performance print architecture combined with the benefits of PDF.

Adobe will work initially with some of the industry's most successful OEMs to develop Adobe SUPRA. OEMs announcing their support for Adobe SUPRA include: Agfa-Gevaert Group; BARCO Graphics N.V.; Colorbus, Inc.; Crosfield Electronics Ltd.; Digital Equipment Corporation; DuPont Printing & Publishing; Eastman Kodak Company Office Imaging; Electronics for Imaging, Inc.; Escher-Grad Technologies, Inc.; IBM Printing Systems Company; IPT, Inc.; Indigo N.V.; Lincoln & Co.; Linotype-Hell AG; Management Graphics, Inc.; Monotype Systems Ltd.; PrePRESS Solutions; Scangraphic PrePress Technology GmbH, Germany; Screen and Dainippon Screen Mfg. Co., Ltd.; Scitex Corporation; Silicon Graphics, Inc.; Splash; Sun Microsystems Computer Company; Tektronix, Inc.; Ultimate Technographics Inc.; and Xerox Corporation.

"The publishing industry is at a critical turning point as the technologies for traditional commercial printing, digital printing, and distributed printing over the Internet are all melding," said Charles Geschke, president, Adobe Systems. "As we accomplished with Adobe PostScript technology, we plan to drive a new era in printing and publishing with new technologies such as SUPRA. SUPRA is For Immediate Release For more information Jennifer Polanski Adobe Systems Incorporated 415 962.2197 http://www.adobe.com/ expected to meet the requirements of today's transitioning printing and publishing market while also offering the flexibility to meet future demands. Adobe and our OEM team members together plan to deliver a solution that meets emerging high-end printing requirements and sets the pace of performance for the global printing and publishing industry."

SUPRA is expected to offer OEMs and customers the most powerful demand printing architecture available. Designed to dramatically improve print system performance, SUPRA intends to allow OEMs to develop high-end printing systems that offer high page rates, handle varying content and integrate prepress and finishing operations. Production printing systems based on Adobe SUPRA will be optimized for the high-end printing needs of a range customers and will include OEM-developed products such as digital presses, demand printers, color copiers, large format imagesetters, digital proofers and platemakers. The SUPRA architecture will be modular and extensible, and is expected to optimize the high performance capabilities found in the new generation of OEM-developed digital output devices and high-end printing systems.

"The need for a high-end printing standard is very apparent with the overwhelming support Adobe has received from the industry's leading OEMs. We and our OEMs recognize that users are moving towards an on-demand printing scenario, meaning users want to print documents at will," said Geschke. "This new on-demand print scenario is redefining traditional high-end printing, defining digital printing, and shaping how we will utilize tools, such as the Internet, available for printing. As with the Adobe PostScript language and PDF, we plan for SUPRA to become an industry standard for demand printing and will work in alliance with visionary OEMs to push high-end printing to new levels."

The multi-platform SUPRA architecture is comprised of key components including Adobe PostScript software, PostScript language file normalization, page multiprocessing, personalized printing, prepress integration and post-prepress/finishing integration. SUPRA's multi-raster image processor (RIP) system will provide users with dramatic printing system performance enhancements. In addition, SUPRA will be based on Adobe Acrobat technology and the industry standard PDF. Adobe's enhanced version of Adobe Acrobat, code named "Amber", plans to offer high-end PDF capabilities and will serve as a critical component in the print production architecture standard of the future. Based on Adobe PDF, SUPRA will offer users new capabilities such as page independence. With the availability of "Amber", prepress, finishing and personalization capabilities will be enabled, along with the ability to view, edit and archive Adobe PDF files.

Based in Mountain View, Calif., Adobe Systems Incorporated is the world's third largest personal computer software company, with 1995 revenue of $762.3 million. The company develops and supports products to help people express and use information in more imaginative and meaningful ways, across all print and electronic media. Founded in 1982, Adobe helped launch the desktop publishing revolution. Today, the company offers a market-leading line of application software and type products for creating and distributing visually rich communication materials; licenses its industry-standard technologies to major hardware manufacturers, software developers, and service providers; and offers integrated software solutions to businesses of all sizes. For more information, see Adobe's home page at http://www.adobe.com on the World Wide Web.


Adobe CustomerFirst Technical Support Pgm
Adobe Systems Unveils New CustomerFirst Technical Support Program

Complimentary and Fee-based Services Provide Customers with Flexible Support Options

SEYBOLD SEMINARS, Boston, (February 27, 1996) (Nasdaq: ADBE) -- Adobe Systems Incorporated today introduced a new technical support program, called Adobe CustomerFirst , designed to provide customers with a variety of support options to best fit their needs. The CustomerFirst program, which features complimentary and fee-based options, is expected to be available for the complete line of Adobe graphics, publishing, multimedia and Internet products on March 29, 1996. Customers may find out more about the program by contacting CustomerFirst services at Adobe at 1-800-685-3652.

"Adobe is committed to delivering high-quality products and technical support," said Manny Freitas, director of customer support at Adobe. "We provide extensive free technical information resources and complimentary person-to-person support with every Adobe product purchase. Adobe also offers a choice of extended support options designed to fit different customer needs. Our goal is to deliver world-class service and support to every Adobe customer."

Complimentary Services

All purchasers of Adobe retail products will be entitled to a period of complimentary person-to-person technical support based on the product's suggested retail price. Adobe products with a suggested retail price of $1 to $199 will include a single-case person-to-person technical support call for both retail and upgrade purchases. Adobe products with a suggested retail price of over $200 will come with 90 days of complimentary person-to-person support for retail purchases, and 30 days of support for upgrade product purchases. All support periods begin with the customer's first call to an Adobe software support specialist.

Unlimited complimentary automated support is available to all Adobe customers, 24-hours per day, seven days a week through a variety of easily accessible services. Adobe's fax-back service provides access to more than 1,400 technical documents on Adobe products. Through the Internet, customers can access Adobe's World Wide Web home page at http://www.adobe.com, or dial-up Adobe's bulletin board system via modem, to download product information, technical papers, software updates, drivers, filters and patches. Users can also discover solutions, exchange ideas and access technical information through forums on popular on-line services such as CompuServe , America Online and the Microsoft Network.

Fee-based Services

Fee-based services are designed to meet the needs of Adobe's customers by providing both single-case and annual support options. Single-case options can be either flat fee or charged per minute. For the flat fee of $25 for Macintosh or Windows products, or $40 for UNIX products, support is provided through toll number access. Alternately, users can pay by the minute through a platform-specific 900-number. To access support for Adobe's products on the Windows platform, customers should dial 900-555-2200; for Macintosh platform products, dial 900-555-3300; and for UNIX platform products, dial 900-555-4400. The charge for Macintosh or Windows platform product support is $2/minute, and UNIX platform product support is $3/minute.

Annual fee-based support options entitle customers to one year of toll-free priority-routed calls for any Adobe product the user owns. This program offers three levels of support: Alliance, Alliance Plus and Alliance Premium support agreements. All Alliance support agreements provide toll-free person-to-person technical support for an entire year.

Alliance Covers one person and one Adobe product

     ($149/year Macintosh or Windows; $259/year UNIX)

Alliance Plus Covers one person and multiple Adobe products

     ($399/year Macintosh and/or Windows; $599/year UNIX)

Alliance Premium Covers workgroups using multiple Adobe products, including multiple copies and platforms

     ($1,999/year, Macintosh and/or Windows, for the first 10 users

      and $199 for each additional user; $1,999/year, UNIX, for the

      first five users and $399 for each additional user)

The Alliance Plus and Alliance Premium programs automatically cover, at no extra cost, any additional Adobe products purchased and registered by the customer for the duration of the annual support agreement.

Pricing and Availability

For additional information about CustomerFirst or to purchase an annual support agreement, customers should call 1-800-685-3652. All existing Adobe service obligations for technical support, including Acrobat HelpDesk contracts, former Aldus CustomerFirst contracts and Adobe Support Credits (ASC) will be honored through expiration.

Based in Mountain View, Calif., Adobe Systems Incorporated is the world's third largest personal computer software company, with 1995 revenue of $762.3 million. The company develops and supports products to help people express and use information in more imaginative and meaningful ways, across all print and electronic media. Founded in 1982, Adobe helped launch the desktop publishing revolution. Today, the company offers a market-leading line of application software and type products for creating and distributing visually rich communication materials; licenses its industry-standard technologies to major hardware manufacturers, software developers, and service providers; and offers integrated software solutions to businesses of all sizes. For more information, see Adobe's home page at http://www.adobe.com on the World Wide Web.


Adobe PageMaker 6.0 Enhancement Pack
Adobe Announces PageMaker 6.0 Enhancement Pack

Free CD-ROM Update Adds New Plug-ins and Enhancements

SEYBOLD SEMINARS, Boston, (February 27, 1996) (Nasdaq:ADBE) -- Adobe Systems Incorporated today announced that it will mail to all registered Adobe PageMaker 6.0 software owners in the United States and Canada a free PageMaker update adding new plug-ins, filters and enhancements. Scheduled to ship in mid-March, the Adobe PageMaker 6.0 Enhancement Pack for Macintosh/Power Macintosh and Microsoft Windows 3.1/Windows 95 updates the world's leading professional page composition software to version 6.01.

"The PageMaker 6.0 Enhancement Pack is a prime example of Adobe's commitment to customer respon-siveness. With this update we are addressing several technical issues recommended by our users as well as providing a number of new features--at no charge," said Lori Birtley, senior product marketing manager.

Color Enhancements

The Adobe PageMaker 6.0 Enhancement Pack builds upon Adobe's technological leadership in the area of color management. The update for the Macintosh adds support for the ColorSync 2.0 Color Management Standard to an extensible color management architecture that already includes the Kodak Precision Color Management System. Updated PANTONE Hexachrome color libraries for coated and uncoated stock and new Hexachrome Precision Transforms significantly improve color separations with the high fidelity six-color process printing system. In addition, the update includes three Pantone color libraries for metallics, varnishes and pastel colors for coated and uncoated stock.

Updated On-line Publishing Features

The HTML Author plug-in has been updated and allows users to apply a graphic background to a World Wide Web page. Users can also select and launch a Web browser and quickly view an HTML file after creating it with PageMaker software. The Create Adobe PDF feature has also been enhanced to work better with the Adobe Acrobat Distiller watched folder option. In addition, the update includes new technical support libraries and new information about on-line publishing with PageMaker.

New Plug-ins

The new PageMaker Publication Converter lets users quickly find all PageMaker 4.x or 5.x publications on a hard drive or mounted network volume and convert all or some of them into PageMaker 6.0 publications. The Global Link Options plug-in offers users linking choices for all linked text or graphics in a publication. The Change Case plug-in changes the way selected text is capitalized, for example, convert-ing characters in all capitals to standard upper and lowercase. The Word Counter plug-in calculates the number of characters, words, sentences, paragraphs and stories in a publication or selected text.

Power Macintosh and Macintosh-specific Enhancements

With the Enhancement Pack, the Microsoft OLE files installed with PageMaker 6.0 for Power Macintosh are no longer required to launch PageMaker software. In addition, the Enhancement Pack for Macintosh/Power Macintosh includes Adobe CheckList 2.6, a preflight production tool that provides information about font usage, printer settings, style sheets and linked graphics files. CheckList 2.6 software offers full compatibility with native PageMaker 6.0 and PostScript language files.

Windows-specific Enhancements

For users of PageMaker 6.0 for Windows 95 the update features an improved Table Editor as well as a new QuarkXPress file converter designed to convert existing QuarkXPress 3.1, 3.2 and 3.3 documents into PageMaker 6.0 publications. The update also includes Adobe Photoshop 3.05 LE for Windows 3.1 and Windows 95.

Pricing and Availability

The Adobe PageMaker 6.0 Enhancement Pack will be mailed free on CD-ROM in mid-March to all registered owners of Adobe PageMaker 6.0 for both Macintosh/Power Macintosh and Windows in the United States and Canada. Purchasers of new retail copies of Adobe PageMaker 6.0 will automatically receive the free update upon registration of the PageMaker 6.0 software. The Adobe PageMaker 6.0 Enhancement Pack will also be available on 3.5" diskettes for a shipping charge of $19.95. For further information, customers in the United States and Canada can call Adobe at 1-800-42-ADOBE (23623). Localized language versions and upgrade policies for other countries will be announced later.

Based in Mountain View, Calif., Adobe Systems Incorporated is the world's third largest personal com-puter software company, with 1995 revenue of $762.3 million. The company develops and supports products to help people express and use information in more imaginative and meaningful ways, across all print and electronic media. Founded in 1982, Adobe helped launch the desktop publishing revolu-tion. Today, the company offers a market-leading line of application software and type products for creating and distributing visually rich communication materials; licenses its industry-standard tech-nologies to major hardware manufacturers, software developers, and service providers; and offers integrated software solutions to businesses of all sizes. For more information, see Adobe's home page at http://www.adobe.com on the World Wide Web.


Agile Virtual LAN Features for Novell IPX
AGILE NETWORKS INTRODUCES NEW VIRTUAL LAN FEATURES FOR NOVELL IPX USERS

New Software Automatically Detects Preferred File Servers and Eliminates Router "Speed-Bumps"

BOXBOROUGH, Mass., February 26 -- Agile Networks, a leading provider of intelligent switched networks, today introduced new software enhancements to its ATMizer family of Ethernet and ATM switches that greatly enhance IPX network performance.

Based on Agile's automated, layer-3 virtual LAN capability, the new switch software gives IPX users at connect time a direct, zero router- hop communications path to their preferred file server, independent of where clients and servers are located around their network. In addition, ATMizer switches improve network efficiency by automatically filtering extraneous SAP (Service Advertisement Protocol) and RIP (Routing Information Protocol) broadcasts from delivery onto LAN segments that have only IPX clients and printers attached.

"IPX users today enjoy unrestricted freedom to add and move about their network but are often forced by their network to communicate through router 'speed bumps' to reach their home file servers," said Bob Olsen, Agile's vice president of marketing. "ATMizer switches overcome this performance limitation by dynamically connecting IPX users to the virtual LAN having their preferred file server."

PREFERRED SERVER ACCESS

At boot-time, NetWare clients acquire their IPX network number from the network, traditionally from a local file server or a local router. This auto-configuration process greatly simplifies the administration of user moves and adds on a network, but unfortunately results in users being assigned a network number that's different from that of their remote home file server. Users now have to use a communications path with one or more router hops to reach their home file server. Since a significant number of client's activities involve communications with its file server, optimizing the connection between the two is critical.

To streamline IPX client-server communications, ATMizer switches detect NetWare clients during boot-time and return the IPX network number of each user's preferred file server. This eliminates router 'speed bumps' in the communications path to their file server and allows users to fully benefit from the performance advantages of Ethernet and ATM switches.

INTELLIGENT FILTERING OF IPX BROADCASTS

In large networks, the IPX protocol poses an additional problem. Novell routers and file servers generate an abundance of SAP and RIP broadcasts to update name services and routing tables which can consume significant network bandwidth. Agile's switches perform sophisticated SAP and RIP filtering to prevent unwanted delivery of these broadcasts.

Since only file servers and routers process IPX SAP and RIP broadcasts, ATMizers automatically recognize LAN segments that have these endstation types and forward SAP and RIP broadcasts only to them. Segments with clients and printers are not burdened by this extraneous broadcast traffic, allowing network administrators to build larger and flatter IPX networks.

GLOBAL DISCOVERY OF ENDSTATIONS

In combination with Agile's ATMizers, the company's ATMman Virtual LAN Policy Manager helps administrators to easily and effectively manage their IPX networks. ATMman identifies the function of all NetWare nodes (e.g., client, file server, print server or router) and the node name of all file servers. This comprehensive management view of all IPX endstations on a network enables effective and efficient administration of a network supporting hundreds or thousands of users.

PRICING AND AVAILABILITY

Agile's automated, layer-3 VLAN capabilities for Novell IPX users are available immediately at no additional charge to existing ATMizer and ATMman customers.

Founded in November 1991, Agile Networks is the leading provider of intelligent switches that automatically adapt existing networks to meet changing business requirements. Agile is the only switch vendor today that offers automated, layer-3 virtual LANs that leverage an organization's existing network infrastructure to overcome the complexity and performance limitations of today's router-based backbones.


SCM Support for Miniature Card Standard
SCM MICROSYSTEMS ANNOUNCES SUPPORT FOR MINIATURE CARD STANDARD

SCM Brings Miniature Cards to the Computer through PCMCIA

Joins Intel, AMD, and others to Provide Miniature Card Solutions

Los Gatos, CA, February 26, 1996 -- SCM Microsystems, the number one supplier of PCMCIA card adapters for the desktop, announced today that it is supporting the Miniature Card standard, along with Intel, AMD, Compaq, Hewlett-Packard, and Philips Electronics, among others. Miniature Cards are the industry's smallest memory cards (1/4 the size of PCMCIA cards), which are being designed by industry leaders for consumer electronics products, such as digital cameras, audio recorders, cellular phones, portable computers and other handheld devices.

SCM will bring Miniature Cards to PCs through the PCMCIA interface with its unique line of Miniature Card readers. The Miniature Card reader will allow users to transfer images and audio to any desktop PC with the use of SCM's SwapBox PCMCIA adapter or any portable equipped with a PCMCIA slot. SCM is an expert in the PCMCIA adapter arena, with a complete line of SwapBox PC Card readers, ranging from single to multiple slot solutions.

Another way SCM will help Miniature Cards to proliferate is with SCM's Flash Filing Software. Flash Filing Software provides OEM manufacturers with the ability to effortlessly support a large range of Miniature Cards from a host of silicon vendors. "SCM promises to deliver products that forge a powerful union between handheld consumer devices and the PC," said Nicholas Efthymiou, Vice President of Sales & Marketing, SCM Microsystems. "This will help foster phenomenal growth for digital electronic appliances."

For more information, contact SCM Microsystems, 131 Albright Way, Los Gatos, CA 95030 408-370-4888 fax: 408-370-4880. In Germany, contact: SCM Microsystems, Luitpoldstrasse 6, D-85276 Pfaffenhofen, Germany 011-49-8441-896221 fax: 011-49-8441-82884

SCM Microsystems is the leading International supplier of PC Card productivity solutions and the primary supplier of PC Card drives to the U.S. government. Founded in 1990, SCM's products include the SwapBox line of PC Card Drives for the desktop, Flash Systems solutions, and security PC Cards. SCM is committed to the development of PCMCIA productivity solutions and applications by ensuring PC Card compatibility for OEMs and end-users. SCM has influenced the development of the PCMCIA standard. And as Chairman of the PCMCIA committee, SCM works closely to promote and incorporate new developments in PCMCIA.


APC Realigns Manufacturing with Growing Mkts
APC Realigns Manufacturing with Growing Markets

*focus on global opportunities

(West Kingston, RI) American Power Conversion (NASDAQ:APCC) announced today a realignment of the company's manufacturing efforts with emerging worldwide markets.

"Our recently reported 1995 financial results demonstrated the company's continued worldwide top line growth and market share gains," commented Rodger B. Dowdell, President and CEO. "During 1995, we experienced international revenue growth of 53% and North American revenue growth of 28%. In an effort to strengthen our competitive position for the long term we have taken some difficult yet necessary steps to focus on growing market opportunities."

In an effort to optimize manufacturing resources worldwide, APC has reduced 174 full time manufacturing positions in Rhode Island and 10 full time positions in Florida.

"At this time we recognize that in order to grow and remain the market leader in power protection products we need to increase our focus on new and emerging opportunities," explained Dowdell. "The decision to reduce these positions has been a very difficult one. However, the steps we have taken corporate wide are necessitated by the company's long term business plan of being the leader in the world wide power protection market."

The company believes that the implementation of this resource realignment will facilitate achieving its 1996 financial expectations as outlined in our February 15, 1996 fourth quarter and year end earnings press release. While the company believes it has a reasonable prospect of achieving these results in 1996, it cannot provide any assurance that these expectations will actually be met.

Safe Harbor Provision

This release contains forward-looking statements based on current expectations that involve a number of risks and uncertainties. The factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include the following: general economic conditions and growth rates in the power protection industry and related industries, including but not limited to the PC, server and networking industries; competitive factors and pricing pressures; changes in product mix; changes in the seasonality of demand patterns; the timely development and acceptance of new products; inventory risks due to shifts in market demand; component constraints and shortages; continued success in manufacturing ramp; and the risks described from time to time in the company's SEC reports.

American Power Conversion (NASDAQ:APCC) is the market share leader in the design, manufacture and marketing of power protection equipment, including surge suppressors, uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), power conditioning equipment and related software for computer and computer related equipment. APCC reported worldwide sales of $515M in 1995. The company is headquartered in West Kingston, RI and its products are distributed worldwide.

American Power Conversion is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.

Call 800-800-4272 for more information about APC's award winning products and services. Visit our web site at http://www.apcc.com for the latest products and news from APC.

Contacts:Rodger B. Dowdell, CEO and President, 401 789 5735 ext. 2023 Don Muir, CFO, 401 789 5735 ext. 2105

Deborah Grey, Investor Relations Manager, 401 789 5735 ext. 2994

Elise Hamann, Director of Media Relations, 401 789 5735 ext. 2158


Apple & Clinton Tech Literacy Challenge
Apple Rallies Behind President Clinton's Technology Literacy Challenge Extending Call to Action to Education Developers

CUPERTINO, California---February 29, 1996--Apple Computer, Inc., today endorsed President Clinton's Technology Literacy Challenge, a proposed $2 billion federal fund that would match private and public monies to equip America's youth with the skills necessary to prepare them for the 21st century workplace. Speaking before education developers at Apple's fifth annual Education Developer Forum, Dr. Terry Crane, Apple America's senior vice president of education, called Clinton's initiative "a powerful call to action that Apple fully supports."

"President Clinton's initiative is built around the same four "pillars" that have formed the core of Apple's education business for the past 18 years: computers, content, staff development and connectivity," said Crane. "As the leading supplier of technology products and services to the education market, Apple fully endorses this initiative and intends to be an integral participant."

Crane told developers that the initiative could spark new interest in the creation of education software products, and provide a greater incentive for education developers to create curriculum-based software and other products to facilitate lifelong learning in the classroom, at home and online.

Keynote speaker Dr. Linda Roberts, director of education technology for the U.S. Department of Education, also addressed the goals set forth by the Administration regarding school technology.

"The President has issued a challenge that, if passed by Congress, could have a far-reaching effect on how this nation prepares students for life and work in the 21st century," said Roberts. "A central piece of this initiative hinges on the development of high quality software that's integral to the curriculum. By hosting this conference, Apple is taking a lead role in driving the development of innovative software that can leverage the power of technology for education."

According to Quality Education Data, Apple holds a 63 percent share of the installed base of computers in K-12 public schools in the U.S. Apple has invested more than $20 million into Apple Classrooms of Tomorrow (ACOT), a research and development collaboration with public schools, universities and research agencies. In addition, the company has awarded more than $27 million in grants to over 500 schools and institutions nationwide in the last 16 years.

Apple Computer, Inc., a recognized innovator in the information industry and leader in multimedia technologies, creates powerful solutions based on easy-to-use personal computers, servers, peripherals, software, online services, and personal digital assistants. Headquartered in Cupertino, California, Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) develops, manufactures, licenses and markets products, technologies and services for the business, education, consumer, entertainment, scientific & engineering and government customers in over 140 countries.

If you are considering the purchase of an Apple product and would like to have product information faxed to you, please call 1-800- 462-4396 in the U.S. or 1-800-263-3394 in Canada. If you do not have a fax machine or would like to locate an Apple authorized reseller near you, please call 1-800-538-9696. Customers outside the U.S. should contact their local Apple representatives for information.

Apple's home page on the World Wide Web: http://www.apple.com/


Mac OS-Based Workgroup Servers from Apple
Apple Announces New Mac OS-Based Workgroup Servers

New Workgroup Servers Provide Complete Solutions for Web Publishing, Application Services and High-Performance AppleShare Networks

SEYBOLD-BOSTON, Massachusetts--February 26, 1996--Apple Computer, Inc., today announced two new Mac OS-based Workgroup Servers that provide faster PowerPC performance with expanded flexibility using the industry-standard Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) bus architecture. The new servers, which improve an already strong server product line, come bundled with one of three valuable software solutions tailored to small- and medium- sized businesses, schools, and publishing organizations. These solutions provide web publishing, Mac OS-based application services, and high-performance AppleShare file and print services.

The new Workgroup Servers 7250/120 and 8550/132 are Apple's first server products to feature the industry-standard PCI bus, allowing customers to take advantage of a broad range of expansion cards. The servers deliver Macintosh ease-of-use with RISC performance using the 120 MHz PowerPC 601 processor in the Workgroup Server 7250 and the 132 MHz PowerPC 604 processor in the Workgroup Server 8550. Both run System 7.5.3 which includes Open Transport 1.1 for faster and more reliable networking. The Workgroup Server 6150/66 remains in the product line as Apple's lowest cost Internet server.

"In order to build on an already strong server product line, we have combined faster PowerPC processors and the industry-standard PCI bus with software solutions tailored for our customers' specific needs," said Brodie Keast, vice president worldwide product marketing for Apple Computer, Inc. "The Workgroup Server 7250 and 8550 give users the performance and value they are looking for with the ease- of-use and manageability of the Macintosh."

"High-volume graphics production operators demand high performance tools, such as the Workgroup Servers from Apple, as critical components of their workflows," said Jim Betlyon, president and CEO of Luminous Corporation, a recent spin-off from Adobe Systems, Inc. "In early benchmark tests, Color Central 3.0, our popular OPI image server software, showed a tenfold increase with a peak throughput of about 50MB per minute on the Workgroup Server 8550/132, in contrast to a throughput of less than 5MB per minute running Color Central version 2.5 on the prior Workgroup Server 9150/120."

THREE VALUABLE SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS

Apple has assembled three software solution packages providing a flexible set of options for schools and businesses, ranging from Internet publishing capabilities to application services and fast file and print services. These solutions provide connectivity for both Macintosh and Windows-based PCs, and allow customers to choose a software and hardware combination which best meets their functional requirements and budget.

The Application Server Solution is an ideal platform for building an email or database server. It includes a Workgroup Server 7250 or 8550 and the Workgroup Server Solutions CD Version 2, which contains eight software applications valued at over U.S.$4,000, for workgroup productivity and server administration. The Solutions CD includes FileWave from Wave Research for automated file/data distribution; Now Contact & Now Up*to*Date from Now Software for contact management and workgroup calendar capabilities; Viper Instant Access from IT Design, a fast data lookup utility; 4-Sight Fax from 4-Sight L.C. for network-based send and receive faxing; netOctopus and Virex from Datawatch for cross-platform asset management and computer virus protection; and Skyline/Satellite from The AG Group to monitor network traffic. Apple RAID Software Version 1.1 is also included with the PCI-based Workgroup Servers to simplify the creation of mirrored volumes (RAID 1) for data redundancy and striped volumes (RAID 0) for faster data transfers.

The Apple Internet Server Solution 2.0 (see Apple Internet Server Solution press release dated February 26, 1996), provides webmasters with award-winning software from industry-leading Internet developers to easily and cost-effectively publish HTML, graphics, audio, video and database information on the web. This enhanced version, with software worth over U.S.$4,000, is a cross platform solution allowing access by all World Wide Web clients using operating systems including Mac OS, Windows and UNIX. This solution includes PageMill 1.0 from Adobe, a ground-breaking application which allows users to easily create sophisticated web pages without learning HTML; RealAudio Server 1.0 from Progressive Networks, which allows users to serve audio content from their web site; Tango and Butler SQL from EveryWare Development, which allows webmasters to create powerful web-database solutions and many other useful applications.

The AppleShare Server Solution contains AppleShare 4.2.1 file and print server software. This version incorporates a PowerPC native file server engine and native XTI interfaces of Open Transport 1.1 to increase server performance and to support up to four simultaneous network segments, including 100BaseTX. AppleShare 4.2.1 also supports up to 3000 open files and up to 250 concurrent log-ons, and runs at twice the speed of AppleShare 4.1. This bundle includes Server Manager from Santorini Consulting for remote administration of an AppleShare server; AppleShare Client for Windows, which allows Windows- based PCs to share files and printers on AppleTalk-based networks; Apple Remote Access Multiport Server Software for remote connections to the server; Retrospect Remote from Dantz Development to backup data on the server and networked clients (DAT configurations only); and the Workgroup Server Solutions CD Version 2. The software in this solution is valued at more than U.S.$6,000.

THREE POWERFUL HARDWARE PLATFORMS

All three Workgroup Servers feature a high-performance PowerPC processor and built-in Ethernet and LocalTalk capabilities with support for AppleTalk and TCP/IP protocols.

The Workgroup Server 8550/132 is Apple's most powerful and expandable Mac OS-based server, designed to meet the needs of publishing and other performance-demanding customers. This server features a 132 MHz PowerPC 604 processor on an upgradable processor card, three PCI slots, two SCSI DMA buses for transfers up to 10 MB/sec, one 7200 RPM 2GB hard disk with bracket and cable for a second drive, quadruple speed CD-ROM drive, 512 KB level-2 cache, 24MB of memory expandable to 512 MB, optional 4mm DDS-2 DAT drive (to 12GB compressed data), and eight ports for a wide range of peripheral options. For customers who purchased the 68040-based Workgroup Server 80 or the PowerPC NuBus-based Workgroup Server 8150, Apple plans to provide a logic board upgrade to the Workgroup Server 8550.

The Workgroup Server 7250/120 is an affordable and versatile server, ideal for small businesses or schools. This system features a 120 MHz PowerPC 601 processor, three PCI slots, one SCSI DMA bus to connect up to seven SCSI devices, a 1.2GB hard disk, quadruple-speed CD-ROM drive, 256 KB level-2 cache, 16 MB of memory expandable to 256 MB, and eight ports for a wide range of peripheral options. The Workgroup Server 7250/120 enclosure is designed for easy access, making it simple for customers to add memory, PCI cards and even another hard disk drive.

The Workgroup Server 6150/66 remains in the server product line as the lowest-priced Apple server. It comes bundled with the Apple Internet Server Solution to create and publish information on the web, and features a 66 MHz PowerPC 601 processor, a 1.2GB hard drive, quadruple- speed CD-ROM drive, 256K level-2 cache, and 16 MB of memory expandable to 72 MB.

SERVICE AND SUPPORT

Included with each Workgroup Server is a one-year on-site hardware warranty, with lifetime hardware phone support and 90-day software phone support. Apple also offers fee-based direct support options.

PRICING AND AVAILABILITY

The new Workgroup Servers can be ordered beginning March 4, 1996, and include complete set-up and reference documentation. The Application Server Solution is expected to be available immediately, and the AppleShare Server and Apple Internet Server are expected to be available within 30 days. Prices outside the U.S. may vary.

APPLICATION SERVER SOLUTIONS

Part No. Description                    U.S. Apple Price

M4335/A  Workgroup Server 7250/120

         16/1.2GB/CD w/Solutions CD     $2,889

M4342/A  Workgroup Server 8550/132

         24/2GB/CD/DAT w/Solutions CD  $7,199

APPLE SERVER SOLUTION

Part No. Description                    U.S. Apple Price

M4336/A  Workgroup Server

         7250/120 16/1.2GB/CD           $3,719

         w/AppleShare 4.2.1 and Solutions CD

APPLE INTERNET SERVER SOLUTION FOR THE WORLD WIDE WEB

Part No. Description                    U.S. Apple Price

M4692/A  Workgroup Server 6150/66

         16/1.2GB/CD w/Internet SW      $2,299

M4337/A  Workgroup Server 7250/120

         16/1.2GB/CD w/Internet SW      $3,299

WORKGROUP SERVER 8550 LOGIC BOARD UPGRADE

Part No. Description                    U.S. Apple Price

M4607/A  Logic Board Upgrade

         w/0 MB, System 7.5.3,          $4,169

Apple Computer, Inc., a recognized innovator in the information industry and leader in multimedia technologies, creates powerful solutions based on easy-to-use personal computers, servers, peripherals, software, online services, and personal digital assistants. Headquartered in Cupertino, California, Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) develops, manufactures, licenses and markets products, technologies and services for the business, education, consumer, entertainment, scientific & engineering and government customers in over 140 countries.

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Apple Intros 2nd-Generation Internet Server
Apple Introduces Second-Generation Internet Server

Apple Internet Server Solution 2.0 Lets Web Publishers Easily Create Multimedia-Rich World Wide Web Sites

SEYBOLD-BOSTON, Massachusetts--February 26, 1996--Furthering its commitment to provide comprehensive World Wide Web server solutions, Apple Computer today introduced its second-generation Apple Internet Server Solution for the World Wide Web.

"Products like this make it obvious why Macintosh is the leading platform for multimedia web content creation and publishing," said Jim Gable, senior director of system software product marketing. "By working with several top Macintosh developers, our second release of the Apple Internet Server Solution extends our advantages in ease- of-use, low-cost and high security for Internet webmasters."

Apple Internet Server Solution 2.0 couples award-winning software from industry-leading Internet developers with Apple's powerful new Workgroup Servers to provide webmasters with a complete web server for creating multimedia-rich sites (see related Workgroup Server press release dated February 26, 1996).

"The Apple Internet Server Solution 2.0 provides webmasters with the capability to serve text, graphics, audio, video, databases and virtual reality movies," said Mark Kriegsman, managing director of Clearway Technologies, Boston, a web tool developer. "These capabilities, combined with Apple's unparalleled ease-of-use, make the Apple Internet Server Solution the obvious choice for webmasters who want multimedia- rich sites."

Apple developed significant relationships with innovative Internet software developers to ensure that the Apple Internet Server Solution addresses the unique demands of the web server market. With the new version of the Apple Internet Server Solution, Apple expands its partnering to include Addison-Wesley Publishing, Adobe Systems, Clearway Technologies, EveryWare Development, Kitchen Sink Software, Maxum Development, Open Door Networks, and Progressive Networks. Software packages from these vendors enable users to easily create attention- grabbing World Wide Web (WWW) sites that include graphics, audio clips, video and database information.

The Apple Internet Server Solution is backed by the speed and power of Apple's new networking architecture, Open Transport 1.1, which has been optimized for increased server performance. WebSTAR 1.2.5, combined with these new breakthroughs in Mac OS networking, is over 300% faster than WebSTAR 1.0. These performance advances give customers the performance they need as their WWW sites generate more and more traffic.

"With the new release of the Apple Internet Server Solution, our web clients are able to design and maintain dramatic web sites with sound, using the RealAudio server," said Michael Koidahl, president of Westwind Computer Inc., an Apple Premium Server Reseller and networking VAR. "The combination of Apple's price/performance advantage and the embedded security of the Mac OS make the Apple Internet Server Solution an unmatched bundle on the market today."

APPLE INTERNET SERVER SOLUTION 2.0

The Apple Internet Server Solution combines over U.S.$4,000 worth of software on a single CD-ROM disk. This software enables customers to easily establish a presence on the World Wide Web. The CD-ROM includes a one-button software installer and the following products:

* WebSTAR 1.2.5 from StarNine, a Quarterdeck company, turns a Workgroup Server into a powerful WWW server. This version capitalizes on Open Transport 1.1 to provide faster web server performance;

* PageMill 1.0, a ground-breaking application from Adobe Systems, allows users to easily create sophisticated web pages without learning HTML;

* RealAudio Server 1.0 from Progressive Networks, allows users to serve audio content from their web site. Real Audio Server requires Open Transport 1.1;

* NetCloak 2.0 from Maxum Development, improves security, simplifies server development and maintenance, and allows webmasters to control exactly how a page looks to an individual client;

* HomeDoor 1.0 from Open Door Networks, allows webmasters to serve multiple domain names from a single Mac OS web server;

* Apple's MacDNS domain name server software for the Mac OS, allows a Workgroup Server to be a primary domain name server and enables webmasters to efficiently spread a large site's load among several Workgroup Servers, using round-robin load balancing;

* ServerStat 1.0 from Kitchen Sink Software, assists webmasters with server log analysis;

* BBEdit 3.5.2 from Bare Bones Software Inc., is a high performance text editor for advanced HTML coding;

* Netscape 2.0 from Netscape Communications Corp., is a leading WWW browser that lets Webmasters view the content they develop;

* AppleSearch 1.5.1, Apple's information search and retrieval software indexes files so WWW clients can search for information stored on the site with the AppleSerach CGI (Common Gateway Interfaces);

* Acrobat Pro 2.1 from Adobe Systems, allows Webmasters to create or translate documents into portable document format (.pdf), a popular cross-platform Internet document standard;

* MapServe and WebMap, image map software from CityNet Express and Kelly A. Campbell, allows webmasters to create and serve image maps;

* Tango and Butler SQL from EveryWare Development, allows webmasters to create powerful web-database solutions. Also included are templates for online catalogs, classified ads and web conferencing. The Butler SQL application package is a trial version and limits databases to 100 records;

* Email CGI from Eric Lease Morgan allows website visitors to send email to a predefined address, even if their browser doesn't support email;

* HyperCard from Apple Computer, a popular software package is easily customized to perform a variety of tasks, such as serving a multimedia database. Also included is the HyperCard CGI.

* AppleScript from Apple Computer allows webmasters to create their own CGIs and scripts to automate repetitive tasks;

The Apple Internet Server Solution CD-ROM comes with a variety of sample WWW pages (home pages, catalog pages and forms), sample databases, online documentation and "how-to" tutorials to help webmasters design their site. WebMaster Macintosh, the bestselling Macintosh web server paperback and CD-ROM by Jeff Evans and Bob LeVitus, are also included.

PRICING AND AVAILABILITY

The Apple Internet Server Solution can be ordered beginning March 4, 1996 and is expected to be available within 30 days. Pricing and configurations are summarized below. Prices outside the U.S. may vary.

Part No.    Description                             U.S. Apple Price

M4692/A    Workgroup Server 6150/66  16/1.2GB/CD            $2,299

           w/Internet SW

M4337/A    Workgroup Server 7250/120  16/1.2GB/CD           $3,299

           w/Internet SW

Customers can get more information on Internet Server products by phoning Apple's Fax-On-Demand at (800) GO APPLE; or Apple's World Wide Web page at http://www.apple.com. In Europe, customers interested in more information should contact their Regional European Apple Office.

Apple Computer, Inc., a recognized innovator in the information industry and leader in multimedia technologies, creates powerful solutions based on easy-to-use personal computers, servers, peripherals, software, online services, and personal digital assistants. Headquartered in Cupertino, California, Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) develops, manufactures, licenses and markets products, technologies and services for the business, education, consumer, entertainment, scientific & engineering and government customers in over 140 countries.

If you are considering the purchase of an Apple product and would like to have product information faxed to you, please call 1-800-462-4396 in the U.S. or 1-800-263-3394 in Canada. If you do not have a fax machine or would like to locate an Apple authorized reseller near you, please call 1-800-538-9696. Customers outside the U.S. should contact their local Apple representatives for information.

Apple's home page on the World Wide Web: http://www.apple.com/


Apple QuickDraw 3D RAVE For Windows & Mac
Apple Computer Announces QuickDraw 3D RAVE for Macintosh and Windows

RAVE API Enables Ultra-Fast, 3D Graphics With Cross-Platform SDK and DDK Shipping in March; Receives Endorsements From Major Graphics Board and Chip Companies

CUPERTINO, California--February 28, 1996--Apple Computer, Inc., today announced a breakthrough in cross-platform, high-performance 3D graphics for the Mac OS, Microsoft Windows 95 and Windows NT platforms.

The new QuickDraw 3D RAVE (Rendering Acceleration Virtual Engine) API enables developers to transparently access 3D graphics accelerators for maximum speed and throughput while also providing exceptional 3D rendering speed in software. RAVE lets game developers leverage their existing rendering technologies--a key issue for vendors seeking to differentiate their content.

In a move of industry-wide support, a number of leading cross-platform graphics board and chip vendors have endorsed RAVE (see list at end of release). With the combination of RAVE-enabled software and new 3D graphics boards, end-users will experience real-time, workstation- quality 3D graphics on both Power Macintosh systems and PCs.

Apple plans to ship RAVE in March 1996 for Mac OS and Windows 95, and also plans to ship a Windows NT version in the second quarter of 1996. Apple plans to make RAVE available as both a Driver Development Kit (DDK) for hardware developers and a Software Development Kit (SDK) for programmers. Apple plans to make the API available on all supported platforms with no licensing fees to developers or vendors.

RAVE DESCRIPTION

RAVE is the foundation technology used in QuickDraw 3D, Apple's award- winning, comprehensive 3D graphics toolkit. QuickDraw 3D was the first OS-integrated 3D toolkit for personal computers--the RAVE technology now enables true plug-and-play 3D acceleration for both Mac OS and Windows. RAVE has been exposed as a separate programming architecture which allows developers to directly access high-performance 3D for a wide range of games and application software.

Specifically, RAVE is an optimized Hardware Abstraction Layer (HAL) which allows developers to code directly to 3D hardware for maximum performance and also provides specific, optimized functionality for software rendering and texture mapping. RAVE enables developers to write highly-optimized, extremely fast 3D software for all major personal computer platforms.

RAVE allows developers to maintain differentiation in software while maintaining fine control of 3D hardware and existing high-performance rendering engines. Software developers get plug-and-play 3D acceleration, regardless of whether they use QuickDraw 3D or simply the RAVE API.

RAVE allows for a wide range of unique 3D operations on the PC including:

-- High-resolution texture mapping at up to 4000 x 4000 pixels

-- Z-buffering not required for use in games (accelerates performance

   with less memory overhead)

-- 3D displays of SVGA and higher resolution

-- 4 bit/pixel to 32 bit/pixel textures

More information on RAVE is available from the Apple QuickDraw 3D World Wide Web site at http://www.info.apple.com/qd3d/.

"ATI Technologies Inc. is excited about Apple's 3D RAVE API. It is exactly what an API should be: it's thin, it's fast, and it accesses all the 3D tools that games and other 3D content developers need to do magnificent things," said Henry Quan, vice president of marketing at ATI Technologies Inc. "This 3D toolkit enables 3D applications to exploit the power of specialized 3D graphics accelerators, such as ATI's 3D RAGE, further enhancing the 3D experience with richer colors, greater detail and faster frame rates. Beautiful 3D textured scenes will move so fast they will seem real."

"QuickDraw 3D RAVE is Apple's solution for vendors who need a cross- platform, high-performance solution for 3D software development," said David Nagel, senior vice president of worldwide research and development at Apple Computer, Inc. "RAVE enables the speed and flexibility PC developers have been waiting for in 3D and Apple has helped fill a significant void in this area. Just as QuickTime did for cross- platform multimedia, we believe that QuickDraw 3D RAVE will become an industry standard for 3D development and programming."

"Game developers need clean access for 3D hardware cross-platform," said Ben Calica, senior product manager for game technologies at Apple Computer, Inc. "Starting this Christmas, low-cost 3D hardware acceleration from multiple vendors will be all over the place and game developers can use RAVE with these boards to create seriously 'evil' games. RAVE was one of the most requested elements of Apple's soon-to-be announced Game SDK, a set of technologies designed to make Macintosh the best game platform."

DEVELOPER INFORMATION

Information on RAVE and other Apple 3D technologies may be found on the Apple QuickDraw 3D home page at http://www.info.apple.com/qd3d. Game developers interested in RAVE should contact Mark Gavini, Macintosh game evangelist at gavini@apple.com. Other software or hardware vendors should contact Shawn Hopwood, QuickDraw 3D evangelist at s.hopwood@applelink.apple.com.

Hardware / Driver Vendors Endorsing QuickDraw 3D RAVE

3DFX

3Dlabs

alt.drivers

ATI

Brooktree

Cirrus Logic

Daystar Digital

Diamond Multimedia

ELSA

Matrox

Newer Technology

Number Nine Visual Technology

PillowSoft

Radius

Rendition

S3

Apple Computer, Inc., a recognized innovator in the information industry and leader in multimedia technologies, creates powerful solutions based on easy-to-use personal computers, servers, peripherals, software, online services, and personal digital assistants. Headquartered in Cupertino, California, Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) develops, manufactures, licenses and markets products, technologies and services for the business, education, consumer, entertainment, scientific & engineering and government customers in over 140 countries.

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Apple Ranks Best Overall Reliability/Service
Apple Ranks Best Overall in Reliability and Service in PC World Consumer Survey

CUPERTINO, California--February 28, 1996--For the third consecutive time, Apple Computer, Inc. has received top marks for reliability and service from PC World magazine. In an article entitled, "Homeward Bound or Bound for Trouble?" featured in PC World's March issue, the magazine features a detailed consumer report of PCs based on the experiences of 17,800 readers.

"Apple has always been committed to creating the very best computing experience possible for our customers--and that includes a comprehensive customer services program that's as easy to use as our products," said Jackie Whiting, vice president of Apple Americas's Customer Service Division. "We're delighted to have again been chosen among the top PC companies in this survey. The response from PC World's readers clearly reflects Apple's commitment to product reliability and customer service. Our customers know that we're here for them when they need us."

The survey measured readers' experiences with 19 different PC companies in the areas of out-of-box problems, later-life problems, and length of time it took to reach a customer service and support person. Respondents also reported on the length of time it took a manufacturer to resolve a problem, if it was resolved, and whether they would purchase products from the same company again based on the service and support they received. Customer satisfaction was also rated.

Each of the 19 companies surveyed was rated in nine key reliability and service categories. Specifically, PC World readers gave Apple's customer support staff the highest possible ratings in technical knowledge, courtesy, and follow-up. The company also received "best" ratings in the survey's three product reliability categories. The magazine noted in the article, "Apple: Excellent reliability backed by top-notch service. Gotta love them Macs."

Responses for the March report were gathered between May and November 1995. The PC World Reliability and Service survey is conducted twice a year, and is the largest survey of its kind on PC reliability and service, according to the magazine.

Apple is also the recipient of the International Benchmarking Clearinghouse's recognition of Best Practices Award for the Apple Assistance Center; the top ranking for quality and reliability from the Home PC magazine survey published in November 1995; and the best overall ranking in J.D. Power and Associates' 1995 Desktop Personal Computer End User Satisfaction study.

In addition, an October 1995 study by Gartner Group Consulting Services found that there was no incremental technical support cost for companies supporting dual-platform computing, such as Macintosh and Windows, and that the more Macintosh systems in a computing environment, the lower the overall technical support costs. The Gartner Group is a leading independent advisor to business professionals making information technology decisions.

Apple customers can access comprehensive support information, including complete technical support libraries and Apple software and utility updates, via the Internet and online services. For information on how to contact Apple support, fee-based support programs and services information, product announcements, and product data sheets, visit Apple's online support home page at http://www.support.apple.com.

Apple Computer, Inc., a recognized innovator in the information industry and leader in multimedia technologies, creates powerful solutions based on easy-to-use personal computers, servers, peripherals, software, online services, and personal digital assistants. Headquartered in Cupertino, California, Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) develops, manufactures, licenses and markets solutions, products, technologies and services for business, education, consumer, entertainment, scientific & engineering and government customers in over 140 countries.

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Apple & 3rd Parties GRAMMYS Broadcast
Apple Computer and Third Parties Team Up to Deliver Internet Broadcast Technologies for the GRAMMYS

CUPERTINO, California-February 26, 1996-Apple Computer, Inc., in cooperation with Intelligence at Large and National Semiconductor have revealed a new suite of cross-platform technologies for distributing and viewing broadcasts over the Internet, or webcasts. These combined technologies provide the highest-quality color webcast experience available on the Internet today.

Apple Computer's exclusive QuickTime Live! coverage of the GRAMMYS, which features Internet webcasts of backstage interviews with the artists, begins February 23 and continues through the 38th annual GRAMMY Awards presentation on February 28. The new technologies announced by Apple, IAL, and National Semiconductor will be used to webcast live and pre-recorded video in high-quality color.

The QuickTime Live! online coverage enhances traditional TV broadcasts of the GRAMMYS by providing users with behind-the-scenes information and interactive forums, so that they become "virtual VIP attendees" of the event. The GRAMMYS World Wide Web site is located at http://grammy.apple.com/. (For more information on the Apple QuickTime Live! GRAMMYS coverage, see Note to Editors.)

"Webcasts are quickly becoming one of the hottest attractions on the Internet," said Kai-Fu Lee, vice president of Apple's interactive media group. "Our new webcasting technology, in keeping with Apple's commitment to the Internet and interoperability, allows Mac and PC users alike to access webcasts via the Internet in full color."

How It Works . . . Internet Broadcast Technology Integration Creative content for a webcast is produced in the same way as for a television broadcast. Camera crews videotape a story or event, then the content is edited with archival footage, titles, and special effects to produce a broadcast-ready show.

Instead of being broadcast over a television network, the show is sent to a Power Macintosh computer for digitizing. The digital video stream is then webcast over the Internet to geographically disbursed UNIX servers. These servers "reflect" the video signal to Windows and Macintosh users who have tuned in using the new webcast viewer software.

WEBCAST VIEWER TECHNOLOGIES

Apple Computer and Intelligence at Large are providing a set of client and server tools to webcast video content efficiently while ensuring a high-quality user experience. On the server side, special software algorithms provide data flow control to ensure data integrity, while low bandwidth codecs (compression and decompression software) guarantee that audio and video streams are small enough to be distributed simultaneously to many users.

Mac and Windows users who want to tune into the webcasts at the GRAMMYS site can download the webcast viewer software and the necessary QuickTime Conferencing software extensions from http://grammy.apple.com/. Simple instructions help the user download an installer, which will then install only the software necessary for that person's computer. After the software is installed, tuning into a webcast is as simple as turning on a television.

VIDEO COMPRESSION

The webcast video compression was made cross-platform for the GRAMMYS thanks to a video compression and decompression (codec) technology licensed from National Semiconductor Corp. The software-only codec, called NSVideo, allows both Mac and Windows users to see live and recorded video broadcasts over the Internet without having a hardware codec in their computers.

WEBCAST REFLECTOR TECHNOLOGY

The GRAMMY webcast is enabled by back-end "reflector technology," also developed by Apple Computer. The reflector software distributes a simultaneous broadcast signal from a source to multiple high powered video servers on a sophisticated Internet reflector network. The size of the audience for a reflector webcast is limited only by the number of reflector servers present on the network.

IP MULTICAST VIEWER ALSO ANNOUNCED

Apple also announced a software viewer which gives IP Multicast (RTP)- enabled users the ability to tune in to IP Multicast (RTP) webcasts. RTP is an emerging Internet broadcasting standard. MBone is the Internet Multicast Backbone, a worldwide collection of networks which communicates using multicast protocols for efficient delivery of multimedia data streams.

Dan Mapes, founder of San Francisco-based Synergy Labs, Inc., comments, "Now that Apple has made QuickTime TV MBone-compatible, we will be able to use Power Macintosh computers instead of UNIX machines, which will make producing global webcasts much easier and more affordable." Synergy Labs is a leading Internet event production company that has pioneered many webcast efforts during the past two years, including Peter Gabriel's WOMAD.

ABOUT APPLE COMPUTER, INC.

Apple Computer, Inc., a recognized innovator in the information industry and leader in multimedia technologies, creates powerful solutions based on easy-to-use personal computers, servers, peripherals, software, online services, and personal digital assistants. Headquartered in Cupertino, California, Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) develops, manufactures, licenses and markets solutions, products, technologies and services for business, education, consumer, entertainment, scientific & engineering and government customers in over 140 countries.

ABOUT INTELLIGENCE AT LARGE

The mission of Intelligence at Large, Inc. (IAL) is to develop and market software that allows you to "be there" wherever you are, using Macintosh computers, multimedia PCs and the Internet. IAL software products include the BeingThere video conferencing and MovieStar multimedia editing applications. IAL has a strategic relationship with Quarterdeck Corporation, with whom it co-developed WebTalk, the popular Windows Internet phone application. IAL worked with Apple Computer to create webcast viewers for watching cross-platform broadcasts on the Internet. Founded in 1991, IAL is headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. For more information see http://www.beingthere.com/.

ABOUT NATIONAL SEMICONDUCTOR

National Semiconductor Corporation provides semiconductor technologies for moving and shaping information. The company focuses on three areas-communications, analog intensive applications and personal systems. National Semiconductor is headquartered in Santa Clara, California, and has 22,800 employees worldwide.

If you are considering the purchase of an Apple product and would like to have product information faxed to you, please call 1-800-462-4396 in the U.S. or 1-800-263-3394 in Canada. If you do not have a fax machine or would like to locate an Apple authorized reseller near you, please call 1-800-538-9696. Customers outside the U.S. should contact their local Apple representatives for information.

For more information on Apple's reflector webcast technology, please send email to MovieTalk@applelink.apple.com.

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Apple PCI Token Ring Card
Apple Announces New PCI Token Ring Card and Improved Performance with Open Transport 1.1 Software

CUPERTINO, California-- February 26, 1996 -- Apple Computer, Inc. today announced enhancements to its Token Ring product offerings with a new Apple PCI Token Ring Card. The Apple PCI Token Ring Card delivers superior network performance, and provides the flexibility of connection to both local area network (LAN) and mainframe-based services. The new card is scheduled to ship with the PCI Network Installer and includes Open Transport 1.1 software for enhanced network performance.

"The Apple PCI Token Ring Card provides the essential network connection for customers of PCI-based Power Mac computers with token ring networks," said Robert Hon, senior director of communication products and technologies. "Apple's enterprise customers that have large token ring networks can now connect PCI-based Macintosh desktop computers via AppleTalk and TCP/IP protocols to applications and services which resides on Apple Workgroup Servers, IBM mainframes, Novell Netware Servers and IBM AS/400s."

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

The Apple PCI Token Ring Card is a 6.88-inch, 100% IBM-compatible token ring card that complements Apple's existing Token Ring products. It has an auto-sensing feature that allows the card to detect the network ring speed and automatically insert into the network at the correct speed without user configuration. The card supports full 32-bit bus mastering data interfaces for maximum throughput.

The PCI Token Ring Card comes with an industry standard RJ-45 port which allows connections to IEEE 802.5 and 802.2 industry standard token ring networks at 4 or 16 megabytes per second (Mbps) with Type 3 cabling. The card also comes with an adapter for connections to Token Ring networks with Type 1 (DB-9) cabling. The card is based on the IBM Token Ring chipset, ensuring compatibility and interoperability with all IBM Token Ring networks. Additionally, the card also supports a variety of software environments, and is compatible with existing network services and applications such as file servers, print servers, mainframe connections, electronic mail and databases including Novell NetWare Servers, IBM's Mainframe environments via AppleTalk or TCP/IP protocols.

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

The Apple PCI Token Ring card requires one available Macintosh PCI slot and an IEEE 802.5 Token Ring Media Access Unit (MAU) and is compatible with the Power Macintosh 7500, 8500, 9500 models only. Mac OS System 7.5.3 and Open Transport 1.1 are also required and are included with the card.

AVAILABILITY AND PRICING

The Apple PCI Token Ring card has a U.S. Apple Price of $495. The Apple PCI Token Ring card is planned to be available worldwide in March 1996 through authorized Apple resellers, distributors and system integrators. Pricing outside the United States may vary by country. Compatibility: Works with Power Macintosh 7500, 8500 and 9500 only. Requires Open Transport 1.1 (included with the card).

Apple Computer, Inc., a recognized innovator in the information industry and leader in multimedia technologies, creates powerful solutions based on easy-to-use personal computers, servers, peripherals, software, online services, and personal digital assistants. Headquartered in Cupertino, California, Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) develops, manufactures, licenses and markets products, technologies and services for the business, education, consumer, entertainment, scientific & engineering and government customers in over 140 countries.

If you are considering the purchase of an Apple product and would like to have product information faxed to you, please call 1-800-462-4396 in the U.S. or 1-800-263-3394 in Canada. If you do not have a fax machine or would like to locate an Apple authorized reseller near you, please call 1-800-538-9696. Customers outside the U.S. should contact their local Apple representatives for information.

Apple's home page on the World Wide Web: http://www.apple.com/


Apple High-Performance Departmental Servers
Apple Unveils New Family of High-Performance Departmental Servers

Apple's New Network Servers Bring Power and Reliability to Mission-Critical Business Environments

SEYBOLD-BOSTON, Massachusetts--February 26, 1996--Apple Computer, Inc. delivers new levels of performance and reliability with today's introduction of its innovative Network Server family. Engineered and designed from the ground up as high-performance servers, the Network Servers 500/132 and 700/150, which run the AIX operating system, deliver the power and scalability required to manage the distribution of extremely large files across networks under heavy demand. The new systems offer advanced, high-availability features to ensure the servers operate seven days a week. By tightly integrating the Network Servers with its desktop systems, Apple now offers a scalable client/server solution for production, MIS and network managers in business and education environments.

"The new Network Servers are the perfect choice for commercial publishing environments, especially those already using Macintosh computers," said Brodie Keast, vice president worldwide product marketing for Apple Computer. "In addition to high reliability, the new Network Servers provide the high performance required in production departments where storing, moving and manipulating extremely large graphics files is common. By listening to our customers during the initial design process, we are able to offer the operating system, performance levels, ease-of-use, and features our customers need in a departmental server at an attractive price."

WORLD-CLASS SERVER DESIGN

The Network Server 500 and 700 systems are built on the scalable PowerPC 604 RISC-based microprocessor, offering processor speeds up to 150 megahertz. Both Network Server models come with two built- in Fast/Wide SCSI-2 channels to optimize hard disk performance and can support up to 512MB of main memory. These systems include two industry-standard Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) buses and slots for up to six PCI cards. The PCI buses provide Network Server customers with significant performance gains and access to additional hardware expansion cards.

Unlike servers from competitors, Apple's unique Network Server enclosure features advanced component redundancy for high availability, easy component access and physical security with key-controlled access to all major parts. In fact, all major server components, including the logic board, can be replaced within 60 seconds. Both systems support redundant, hot-swappable disk drives and cooling fans. The Network Server 700 also supports optional redundant, hot-swappable power supplies for mission-critical environments. This means customers can remove, service and replace one of the two power supplies without having to take the server off-line. This seamless plug-and-play hardware design will help system managers easily upgrade, reconfigure or service the Network Servers.

The storage bays are easy to access and very flexible, giving customers the ability to install seven 3.5"or 5.25" half-height drives or three 5.25" full-height SCSI devices. Customers can also incorporate advanced third-party SCSI devices and build external disk farms by working with FWB, Inc. and MicroNet Technology, Inc., two industry-leading Macintosh storage solution providers.

"Apple really did its homework with the Network Server line," said Chuck Goolsbee, director of MIS at TPD Publishing, Inc. in Seattle, Washington. "We have been running the new servers in our publishing environment for months and are very impressed with the speed and reliability of the new systems. The server design is better than any I have ever seen."

AIX OPERATING SYSTEM

Apple has licensed IBM's AIX 4.1.4 UNIX operating system (OS) to ensure that Network Servers are fast, reliable and compatible with current industry standards. Apple chose the AIX OS for the Network Servers because many publishing customers currently use UNIX-based servers in demanding server environments.

Apple added high-performance network and I/O drivers tailor-made for the Network Servers and the highest performance AppleTalk stack to maximize the server's hardware performance and ensure interoperability. Recent performance benchmarks conducted by Apple indicate that Apple's Network Servers offer superior Internet and Macintosh file server performance when compared to competing UNIX-based servers from Sun Microsystems.

APPLETALK SERVICES

With AppleTalk Services, Apple has created a new infrastructure that allows Apple and its third-party software partners to provide true AppleTalk-based client/server programs for UNIX applications running on the Network Server that can be managed from a remote Macintosh or PowerBook.

Apple will initially provide two utilities based on AppleTalk Services- -The Disk Management Utility to simplify disk administration and CommandShell, a multi-windowing VT102 terminal emulator included with AIX for Apple Network Servers. "We have kept the core AIX OS in place while adding ease-of-use management tools," said Apple's Keast. "Disk management and other UNIX tasks that might have taken hours or even days to complete can now be done in seconds with a point and click of a mouse."

SERVER TRIAL SOLUTIONS

Bundled with AIX OS for Apple Network Servers are CD-ROMs with Try and Buy Trial Software from American Power Conversion (APC), Helios Software GmbH, IPT Inc., and Legato Systems. This software program is provided for customers to use, evaluate and purchase directly from the Independent Software Vendors (ISVs) or their channel partners. The following software is included:

 PowerChute PLUS, from APC, that provides UPS monitoring and shutdown

 management;

 EtherShare, EtherShare OPI and PCShare, from Helios, which provide

 Macintosh and PC file services and Open Prepress Interface (OPI)

 services;

 uShare and CanOPI,from IPT, which provide Macintosh file services

 and OPI services; and

 NetWorker for UNIX, ClientPak for Macintosh and the Legato Data

 Backup Utility, from Legatowhich manage network backup, archiving,

 and recovery.

Apple is also a member of the AIX Multiple Vendor Program. A joint testing and certification process ensures binary compatibility of AIX for Apple Network Servers, allowing thousands of applications such as Netscape's World Wide Web (WWW) server products to run unmodified without recompilation.

SERVICE AND SUPPORT

Included with each Network Server is a one-year on-site hardware warranty, with lifetime hardware phone support and 90-day software phone support. Apple offers fee-based direct support options as well, including 7-days-a-week, 24-hour phone coverage and priority queuing.

NETWORK SERVER HARDWARE

The Network Server 500/132 is Apple's most affordable departmental server providing advanced server features with a 132-megahertz PowerPC 604 processor, 512K of level-2 memory cache, and up to 512MB of memory expansion. It is capable of supporting up to 24 gigabytes of internal disk storage with room for up to six internal hard disk drives of up to four gigabytes each.

The powerful Network Server 700/150 is Apple's most scalable, reliable server for customers who demand the highest reliability, performance and expandability in a server. It includes a 150-megahertz PowerPC 604 processor, one megabyte of level-2 memory cache and supports up to 512MB of main memory. The Network Server 700/150 is capable of storing up to 32 gigabytes of internal disk capacity with room for up to eight internal hard disk drives of up to four gigabytes each. Compared to the Network Server 500/132, the Network Server 700/150 includes a faster PowerPC processor, more level-2 memory cache, greater internal disk capacity and an optional redundant, hot-swappable power supply.

PRICING AND AVAILABILITY

The Network Servers can be ordered beginning March 4, 1996, and are expected to be available within 30 days. U.S. Pricing for the various Network Server configurations is listed below. The AIX OS system software is sold separately and listed below. Customers will need to purchase both the hardware configuration and the AIX for Apple Network Servers Accessory Kit. Prices outside the U.S. may vary.

Part No.  Description                       U.S. Apple Price

M3469LL/A  Network Server 500/132

           (32MB,512K,CD-ROM)               $8,819

M3468LL/A  Network Server 500/132

           (32MB,512K,2G Disk,DAT2,CD-ROM)  $10,969

Apple Computer, Inc., a recognized innovator in the information industry and leader in multimedia technologies, creates powerful solutions based on easy-to-use personal computers, servers, peripherals, software, online services, and personal digital assistants. Headquartered in Cupertino, California, Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) develops, manufactures, licenses and markets products, technologies and services for the business, education, consumer, entertainment, scientific & engineering and government customers in over 140 countries.

If you are considering the purchase of an Apple product and would like to have product information faxed to you, please call 1-800- 462-4396 in the U.S. or 1-800-263-3394 in Canada. If you do not have a fax machine or would like to locate an Apple authorized reseller near you, please call 1-800-538-9696. Customers outside the U.S. should contact their local Apple representatives for information.

Apple's home page on the World Wide Web: http://www.apple.com/


Faster Apple Workgroup & Network Servers
Apple Extends Network-based Solutions with Faster Workgroup Servers and New Network Servers

Apple Servers Deliver Customer-Driven Solutions for Publishing, Business, Internet and Education Markets

SEYBOLD-BOSTON, Massachusetts--February 26, 1996--Apple Computer, Inc., today introduced two new high-end Network Servers and two new Workgroup Servers that solidify Apple's presence in the publishing, business, Internet, and education markets.

Focusing on customer needs, Apple broadened their line of servers to include faster, higher value Workgroup Servers and new Network Servers which deliver leadership performance and reliability. By offering this wide array of customer-focused solutions, Apple provides organizations with a broad range of integrated client/server solutions.

"Apple has leveraged its experience in the workgroup server market to provide solutions for a wider range of server requirements," said Brodie Keast, Apple's vice president for worldwide product marketing. "Organizations can now choose Apple server solutions not only for their workgroup server needs, but also for the demanding tasks of high-traffic World Wide Web sites, large-scale commercial publishing environments and mission-critical data management."

The new Apple servers feature new and updated operating systems, high-performance PowerPC processors, industry-standard Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) bus, customer-focused software solutions, and accessible and upgradable product designs. These systems provide network managers with Apple's ease-of-use, reliability and compatibility, along with the high performance they require.

The Network Servers 500/132 and 700/150 run the AIX operating system on fast PowerPC 604 processors, and feature an entirely new enclosure designed specifically for high reliability and serviceability. Production, MIS and network managers will have the performance and compatibility of an industry-standard operating system with leading price/performance from Apple.

The new Workgroup Servers 7250/120 and 8550/132, which replace the NuBus-based Workgroup Servers, incorporate faster PowerPC processors, the PCI bus, Mac OS System 7.5.3 and Open Transport 1.1 for faster and more reliable networking. Available with these systems are three software bundles which have been enhanced to provide high-value workgroup productivity and network management tools, faster file and print services with AppleShare 4.2.1, and award-winning software from industry- leading Internet developers to provide webmasters with a complete, media-rich web server solution. The Workgroup Server 6150/66 remains in the product line as Apple's lowest cost Internet Server.

Apple Computer, Inc., a recognized innovator in the information industry and leader in multimedia technologies, creates powerful solutions based on easy-to-use personal computers, servers, peripherals, software, online services, and personal digital assistants. Headquartered in Cupertino, California, Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) develops, manufactures, licenses and markets products, technologies and services for the business, education, consumer, entertainment, scientific & engineering and government customers in over 140 countries.

If you are considering the purchase of an Apple product and would like to have product information faxed to you, please call 1-800- 462-4396 in the U.S. or 1-800-263-3394 in Canada. If you do not have a fax machine or would like to locate an Apple authorized reseller near you, please call 1-800-538-9696. Customers outside the U.S. should contact their local Apple representatives for information.

Apple's home page on the World Wide Web: http://www.apple.com/


AST Multimedia Advantage! Home PCs Sizzle
NEW AST MULTIMEDIA ADVANTAGE! HOME PCS SIZZLE WITH POWER AND PERFORMANCE

REPRESENT PC MAKER'S MOST POWERFUL AND FEATURE-RICH CONSUMER DESKTOPS EVER TO SHIP

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EDITORIAL SUMMARY:

 AST brings the latest technologies to household and home office

 users, bundling a rich blend of the industry's leading "edutainment"

 multimedia software titles with a powerful choice of Pentium

 processors from 75 MHz to 166 MHz.

 One of the industry's first PC manufacturers to offer 6X CD-ROM

 drives with a 3-disc changer, Advantage! PCs offer a superb

 combination of value, price and performance.

 $2,099 is the estimated street price for an Advantage! P/133

 minitower loaded with the latest hardware and software features

 including 16 MB standard RAM, 6X CD-ROM drive, 28.8 kbps fax modem

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IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 20, 1996 -- What do visits to outerspace, the square root of pi, cooking tips from the South of France, trips to the Sahara, movie sneak previews, checkbook balancing, stock quotes and financial planning all have in common?

The answer? -- AST's new Advantage! multimedia PCs. With its spring lineup, AST is redefining the multimedia PC by transforming the way people gain information and use their leisure time. The most advanced multimedia PC systems ever to ship from AST Computer come complete with the industry's A-List "edutainment" and productivity software titles valued at more than $1,250.

The latest crop of Advantage! multimedia PCs lend support to AST's differentiation strategy of being quick-to-market with the latest in innovative and useful technologies. To complement the fastest Intel processors on the market, AST has bundled the industry's highest quality educational, entertainment and productivity titles with a convenient multi-disc CD-ROM changer, providing years of usefulness and enjoyment to students and working professionals alike.

"Last year, we were the first PC manufacturer to provide home users with remote diagnostic capabilities utilizing Radish Communications technology with AST LifeLine, transforming an ordinary phone line into a voice and data pipeline for quick fixes to system problems with a single phone call. And, we were the first vendor to offer SPOT, a 32-bit navigational tool designed to help users easily maneuver through Windows 95. This year, we are once again at the forefront with leading-edge technology that makes it easier for every family member to access the information he or she needs," said AST's Dan Sheppard, director of desktop marketing.

WORK SMARTER - NOT HARDER -- WITH LOTUS SMARTSUITE 96

Creating a proposal, filing, sorting and retrieving recipes or phone numbers and reviewing your stock portfolio is a snap with the Lotus SmartSuite 96 collection of personal productivity programs included on the new Advantage! systems. Lotus SmartSuite provides home-based entrepreneurs with word processing, graphics, spreadsheet, database and organizational applications to fulfill a wide variety of needs.

For example, Lotus 1-2-3 has everything a user needs to make spreadsheet and home budget balancing a breeze, while Lotus Word Pro easily allows for creating, editing and reviewing newsletters, reports and other documents. Lotus Approach allows users to create home-inventory databases. Lotus Freelance Graphics helps users design plans, reports and proposals for high impact presentations; and Lotus Organizer allows users to click through scheduling dentist appointments, fund-raising meetings and weekly bridge games.

"Our partnership with AST is a key element in our aggressive plans to win new SmartSuite customers and our goal of growing our unit share of the desktop market to 25 percent by the end of 1996," said Jeff Papows, executive vice president and chief operating office of Lotus Development Corp.

ONE-STOP KNOWLEDGE SHOP WITH A-LIST EDUTAINMENT SOFTWARE

The new Advantage! 600 and 800 series come complete with two of the most popular "edutainment" software titles available today -- Math Blaster Episode 2 and The Little Samurai from Davidson & Associates Inc. -- that can unlock a child's natural creativity and make learning a fun experience while enhancing his understanding of foreign lands and culture. Enter a world of illustration, color, and animation and travel back hundreds of years to see how the pyramids were built with Grolier Multimedia Encyclopedia.

According to a survey among AST Advantage! owners, school work performed on PCs has risen significantly, up from 10 percent in 1994 to 17 percent in 1995. In addition, 72 percent of those polled purchased a computer for educational purposes.

"Children are a driving force behind the purchase of a household PC," noted Sheppard.

"Parents are continuing to prudently invest in their children's future, and we have designed our Advantage! PCs to accommodate the growing educational needs of family PC users, which represents one of the fastest-growing uses for home PCs."

COMING TO A SCREEN NEAR YOU

Advantage! customers are guaranteed the 'best seat in the house' to preview the latest movie releases available on video cassette with Blockbuster Video Guide to Movies On Video. Now die-hard movie fans can enjoy great film footage and even test their "Movie Q" trivia knowledge from the first talking pictures and the Golden Age to present time.

IT'S A WIRED, WIRED WORLD

AST Advantage! multimedia PCs are fully equipped with high-speed data and fax modems along with everything required to go on-line and take a "cybernautic" journey without the luggage! Users receive one month free Internet access through CompuServe's SPRYNET Internet service featuring SPRY's Mosaic In A Box software. SPRYNET features a low-cost $19.95 per month unlimited Internet access via CompuServe's extensive data network with 480 points of presence worldwide. AST's Advantage! PCs make it even easier to travel the World Wide Web where users can download files, search databases, read and post to news groups and much more.

AST also pre-installs software startup kits for Prodigy, America Online, CompuServe and the ImagiNation Network. In addition, users can access up-to-the-minute business news with the Dow Jones Personal Journal, an electronic, customizable version of The Wall Street Journal that delivers a quick, concise read of the day's news including favorite columns, company news and worldwide weather information. Users looking for a quick route to financial information such as quotes, stocks, bonds and mutual funds can find what they are looking for with Reuters Money Network.

Shoppers can peruse and 'shop til they drop' with Radish's TALK SHOP on-line shopping that offers a wide array of products and services. Utilizing the VoiceView interactive communications technology protocol, users can interact with visual information such as pictures, text or order forms sent to them over the phone line before deciding to buy.

And, because the user connects directly to the provider, they are able to receive visual confirmation of the payment transaction making it a more secure way to buy goods and services on-line.

MOVIE THEATRE SURROUND SOUND

Children and adults alike will be impressed with the Advantage! multimedia movie theatre-like surround sound system. Combining 16-bit Sound Blaster-compatible sound with high quality MPEG-playback, multimedia sounds like secret doors creaking open in archival digs and fire-breathing dragons roaring in action-packed video games come to life via the system's amplified speakers.

AN ADVANTAGE! FOR ALL REASONS

Robust and ready-to-go, AST's newest Advantage! PCs are propelled by Intel Pentium processors ranging from 75 MHz to 166 MHz. The latest systems include the Microsoft Windows 95 operating system and come with up to 16 MB of easily upgradable RAM. Advantage! PCs come with plenty of expansion slots, up to 2.1 GB storage capacity and up to 256 KB cache.

"Across the board, the new Advantage! PCs are blazingly fast powerhorses for value conscious and power-hungry consumers," Sheppard stated.

New to Advantage! systems this spring are the 6X CD-ROM drives, as well as three-disc CD-ROM changers that provide convenience over traditional single-tray models. A complete telephony solution that offers voice mail, business quality speaker phone and data/fax/voice modems of up to 28.8 kbps rounds out the hardware lineup.

SERVICE AND SUPPORT

AST backs all of its products with a host of multi-source support programs including a toll-free "hot" line for users in the United States. Advantage! PCs come equipped with AST LifeLine, an interactive technical support system that incorporates Radish Communications System's VoiceView integrated voice and data protocol with custom AST technical support software. All product warranty and technical information is also available through AST InfoLine, an automated voice response unit (800-727-1278). Users can tap the electronic bulletin board service for a myriad of information (1-817-230-6850). Info-FAX, a 24-hour local and international voice- automated fax-response product information source, lets users download product information (800-926-1278.)

Extensive on-line support is available 24-hours, seven days a week through AST On-Line!, AST's own bulletin board service, as well as Compuserve (GO:ASTFORUM), America Online (KEYWORD:AST) and Prodigy (JUMP:AST SUPPORT) on-line forums allow users to talk, meet, share ideas and answer questions with other AST users. Information about AST and its products can be found on the World Wide Web at http://www.ast.com.

CORPORATE BACKGROUND

AST Research Inc., a member of the Fortune 500 list of America's largest industrial and service companies, is one of the world's leading personal computer manufacturers. The $2.468 billion company develops a broad spectrum of desktop, mobile and server PC products that are sold in more than 100 countries worldwide. AST systems meet a wide range of customer needs, from corporate business applications to advanced home and home office use. Corporate headquarters is located at 16215 Alton Parkway, P.O. Box 57005, Irvine, Calif. 92619-7005. Telephone (714) 727-4141 or (800) 876-4278. Fax (714) 727-9355.


CD-ROM Minichanger on Advantage! PCs
AST CHALKS UP ANOTHER FIRST WITH LEADING-EDGE CD-ROM MINICHANGER MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE ON ADVANTAGE! MULTIMEDIA PCS

AST IS FIRST-TO-MARKET IN INDIRECT CHANNEL WITH 6X CD-ROM MINICHANGER USING TECHNOLOGY FROM SMART STORAGE

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 AST is first-to-market with 6X CD-ROM drives with three

 CD-minichangers for the indirect channel, using the latest in

 minichanger management software from Smart Storage.

 Bundled on its high-end Advantage! multimedia systems, AST once

 more demonstrates its quick-to-market strategy by providing consumers

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IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 20, 1996 -- AST Computer today delivered another home run by being the first PC manufacturer to introduce to the indirect channel a 6X CD-ROM with three-CD minichangers for its home and home office users.

Shipping on AST's new line of Intel Pentium processor-based Advantage! PCs, the 6X CD-ROM drives use designated SmartCD Manager software, from Smart Storage, located in Andover, Mass. Smart Storage is a recognized market leader in network-based CD-Recordable (CD-R) management software.

"AST has partnered with Smart Storage because of its strong reputation and demonstrated expertise with CD jukebox management software. Users now have an added degree of flexibility in running and managing collections of CD-ROMS and audio CDs," said AST's Dan Sheppard, director of desktop marketing.

AST's Advantage! systems incorporate minichangers provided by Tottori Sanyo Electric Company, located in Tottori City, Japan, on which the management software from Smart Storage is bundled.

"The combination of AST's technical innovation with the market leader in network-based CD-Recordable (CD-R) management software provides one of the most robust combinations of power and performance surpassing the technology dreams of today's consumer," stated Peter Smails, vice president of product marketing, of Smart Storage.

AST believes that the combination of a powerful minichanger from a well-respected company like Sanyo with the software management expertise of Smart Storage enables users to access collections of CD-ROMS on their desktop in a timely and efficient manner.

"It makes perfect sense for the consumer to upgrade a basic CD-ROM drive to a minichanger," said Sheppard.

"We expect that minichangers will become just as prevalent in the home computer market as multi-CD players are in the audio market over the next twelve months," he added.

KEY BENEFITS SmartCD Manager allows users to:

 Catalog collections of reference, audio, multimedia and photo CDs

 for easy identification with descriptive information for each

 disc.

 Easily inventory, select, load and run individual CDs with a

 user-friendly icon and menu driven interface.

 Access all three CDs by a single drive letter, instead of a drive

 letter for each disc, allowing the CDs to be removed and inserted

 in different slots inside the changer without affecting playback

 or program operation.

CHAUFFEUR AND DRIVER ALL IN ONE

SmartCD Manager represents a significant improvement over existing device drivers by integrating a graphical database, changer device management capabilities and a launch pad for CD-based applications into a single environment. According to Smart Storage, it is the first product of its kind to provide simple, functional tools to access up to three discs on the AST CD changer.

HIGH GROWTH MARKET

According to Freeman and Associates Inc., a high tech market research firm in northern California, the CD is quickly becoming the data management and storage solution of choice among consumers. For worldwide shipments from all suppliers during 1994, the survey reveals that shipments of CD-ROM drives were up 148 percent over 1993 levels, with revenue up 95 percent.

"CD-ROM is a key enabling technology for multimedia and mass storage because CD technology is uniquely qualified to handle all types of digital data including text, audio and motion video," noted Sheppard.

AN ADVANTAGE! PC FOR ALL SEASONS

AST's newest Advantage! PCs are propelled by Intel Pentium processors ranging from 75 MHz to 166 MHz and are robust and ready-to-go right out of the box. The latest systems include the Microsoft Windows 95 operating system and come with up to 16 MB of easily upgradable RAM. Complete with plenty of expansion slots and up to 2.1 GB storage capacity, the latest crop of Advantage! systems are blazingly fast powerhouses for value-conscious and power-hungry consumers.

SERVICE AND SUPPORT

AST backs all of its products with a host of multi-source support programs, including a toll-free "hot" line for users in the United States. Advantage! PCs come equipped with AST-LifeLine, an innovative, interactive technical support system that incorporates Radish Communications System's Voice View integrated voice and data protocol with custom AST technical support software. Using an ordinary phone line, voice and data communications can be exchanged between the customer and PC support technician to quickly evaluate the situation and implement a "real time" solution or "fix."

Info-FAX, a 24-hour local and international voice-automated fax-response product information source lets users download product information. Additionally, AST OnLine!, AST's own bulletin board service, as well as Compuserve (GO:ASTFORUM), America Online (KEYWORD:AST) and Prodigy (JUMP:AST SUPPORT) online forums allow users to talk, meet, share ideas and answer questions with other AST users. Information about AST and its products can be found on the World Wide Web at http://www.ast.com.

SMART STORAGE CORPORATE BACKGROUND

Smart Storage Inc. is the market leader in providing innovative cross- platform CD-ROM and CD-Recordable (CD-R) storage solutions for Global 2000 enterprise networks. Smart Storage's family of products includes: SmartCD Archive for CD read/write and read-only mass storage, SmartWrite CD software for true network-based CD recording and SmartCD Library for network access to collections of published CDs. Smart Storage software is distributed through systems integrators, imaging distributors, VARS and OEMS in the United States, Canada, Europe and the Pacific Rim. Corporate headquarters is located at 100 Burtt Road, Andover, Mass 01810. Telephone (508) 623-3300. Fax (508) 623-3310.

CORPORATE BACKGROUND

AST Research Inc., a member of the Fortune 500 list of America's largest industrial and service companies, is one of the world's leading personal computer manufacturers. The $2.468 billion company develops a broad spectrum of desktop, mobile and server PC products that are sold in more than 100 countries worldwide. AST systems meet a wide range of customer needs, from corporate business applications to advanced home and home office use. Corporate headquarters is located at 16215 Alton Parkway, P.O. Box 57005, Irvine, Calif. 92619-7005. Telephone (714) 727-4141 or (800) 876-4278. Fax (714) 727-9355.


Astea Int'l Aquires Bendata Inc
Astea International Aquires Bendata, Inc.

ACQUISITION CREATES LARGEST PROVIDER IN RAPIDLY GROWING CUSTOMER INTERACTION SOFTWARE MARKET

CHALFONT, PA., February 27, 1996 -- Astea International (NASDAQ: ATEA),a leading supplier of client/server customer interaction software, today announced the acquisition of Bendata, Inc., a privately-held, international provider of client/server software for the internal help desk industry. Astea acquired one hundred percent of the outstanding shares of Bendata for 1.5 million shares of Astea common stock. The acquisition will be accounted for as a pooling of interests.

"Astea's strategy is to provide the most comprehensive suite of enterprise- wide solutions to meet the dynamic customer interaction software needs of organizations worldwide," stated Zack B. Bergreen, president and chief executive officer of Astea International. "Astea experienced significant growth in 1995 as we increased our position in the external customer support and service segments of the market. We believe that complementary segments of the market, which Astea has not exploited in the past, such as the internal help desk market, offer exciting growth opportunities for the company.

"With this merger, Astea has established itself as the largest vendor in the rapidly growing customer interaction software marketplace, "continued Bergreen. "As leaders in our respective markets, Astea and Bendata each bring a wealth of industry knowledge and expertise. The merger provides Astea with the critical mass necessary to establish a significant position in the marketplace as the market undergoes anticipated rapid change and consolidation in the coming years."

Randall W. Casto, who will continue to serve as president of Bendata, added, "Joining the Astea team is an exciting opportunity for all of us at Bendata. We will be Astea's 'center of excellence' in serving the customer support and help desk markets, with an established market presence, a large installed base, and proven telesales and distribution capabilities. By combining Bendata's operations with Astea's leadership position, worldwide sales and services network and financial resources, Astea believes it now possesses a unique set of strengths which will help the company address a broader range of opportunities in the market."

Astea's family of customer interaction software solutions includes DISPATCH-1, PowerHelp and PowerSales, which are used to automate and streamline external field service, customer support and sales operations, respectively. Bendata's suite of software solutions -- HEAT for Windows Professional, HEAT for Windows Premiere, HEATLink series and First Level Support -- are targeted to the internal help desk marketplace. Bendata's products provide organizations with the ability to improve their help desk operations and internal support processes. The two companies'advanced help desk automation tools embrace the latest computing technologies, including the World Wide Web and the Internet, to empower end users and simplify customer support processes and help desk operations.

Ronald J. Muns, Bendata's chairman and founder, stated that, "This merger expands and diversifies Astea's market opportunity. We can now offer a greater breadth of solutions to meet the market's customer support and help desk business challenges." Muns has been instrumental in shaping the growth and change in the help desk industry.  In 1988, Mr. Muns founded the Help Desk Institute, the largest organization in the world representing help desk professionals. Muns will join Astea as vice president of business development to identify new business opportunities and advise management regarding the company's strategic direction.

Headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colorado, Bendata is expected to operate as a wholly owned subsidiary of Astea, to remain at its current location and to retain its current employees. With approximately 115 employees, Bendata's sales efforts are directed primarily through a telesales force in the United States and through a U.K.-based subsidiary, as well as through a network of international distributors. Bendata'sproducts are deployed across a broad range of industry segments with an estimated 15,000 end users at more than 1,600 customers, including industry leaders such as Alltel, Chevron, the FDIC, Mercedes Benz, and U-Haul. Bendata can be reached at (719) 531-5007 or via the World Wide Web at www.bendata.com.

Astea noted that each of the above forward-looking statements, made under the provisions of the recent "safe harbor" section of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, involve a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual future results to differ materially. Among these risk actors are continuing acceptance of Astea's products in the marketplace, the company's ability to grow from the sales of these products, general competitive pressures in the marketplace, and the continued overall growth in the customer interaction software industry. Further information on potential factors which could affect the company's financial results are included in the company's Form 10-Q for its third fiscal quarter ended September 30, 1995, filed with the SEC, and the company's registration statement filed with the SEC and deemed effective on July 27, 1995, containing the IPO prospectus, or any other filings with the SEC which set forth at length a number of key risk factors, or meaningful cautionary statements, relating to our business, products and markets, which could cause the actual results of our business operations in 1996 to differ materially from those suggested in our forward-looking statements.

Astea International develops, markets and supports client/server- based customer interaction software. Its products enable organizations of all sizes across a range of industries to automate and streamline their customer support, field services and sales operations, while increasing profits and customer loyalty. With more than 325 employees worldwide, Astea markets its products through a direct sales and services network throughout North America, Europe, the Middle East and Asia. The company's customer base of more than 375 companies and an estimated 25,000 end users includes such industry leaders as Allen-Bradley; NCR; E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Co.; Moore Products; Northern Telecom Inc.; Ricoh Corp.; and Savin Corp. Astea can be reached at (617) 275-5440 or via e-mail at info@astea.com or via the World Wide Web @ www.astea.com.


AT&T Network Notes Discontinued
AT&T Network Notes service being discontinued

FEBRUARY 28, 1996 -- BASKING RIDGE, N.J. -- AT&T today announced plans to discontinue offering its proprietary AT&T Network Notes service by mid-year and will focus its investments on delivering Internet-based electronic commerce solutions.

AT&T Network Notes integrates Lotus NotesR groupware with the AT&T network to provide collaboration and database replication capabilities to business customers. Companies use AT&T Network Notes to create electronic communities with customers, partners, suppliers and employees.

"We are implementing the Internet strategy we announced last August. AT&T Network Notes initially was designed as a proprietary network and the market has shifted to the Internet," said Kathleen Earley, vice president of AT&T EasyCommerce Services. "When we announced AT&T Network Notes two years ago the functionality of the Internet was not as robust as it is today. We are focusing our resources to respond to these market trends and fully expect to continue our relationship with Lotus in these efforts."

"AT&T's decision is consistent with Lotus' strategy to integrate Notes and the Internet," said Larry Moore, senior vice president, Inter-enterprise Computing and Emerging Products Group, Lotus. "We look forward to working with AT&T on their Internet services."

In August 1995, AT&T announced plans to provide both dial-up and dedicated Internet access, directory services, and web hosting services. Earlier this week AT&T announced nationwide availability of its dial- up Internet access service, called AT&T WorldNet Service. Last November, AT&T launched market trials of its AT&T Easy World Wide Web hosting service which makes it easy for businesses to publish home pages on the World Wide Web and outsource the technical maintenance responsibilities to AT&T, the networking experts.

AT&T will work with AT&T Network Notes customers as they move their current applications to other Notes-based platforms or transition them to web-based platforms, such as the AT&T Easy World Wide Web hosting service.

AT&T will continue to support Notes-based applications with several connectivity options. AT&T's ACCUWAN Services link LANs across wide-area networks and AT&T WorldNet Managed Internet Service, which became available nationwide on Sept. 1, 1995, can be used to link Notes-based LANs to the Internet.


Rodale's Health & Fitness Mags/Books Online
Rodale's health and fitness magazines and books to go online

FEBRUARY 28, 1996 -- NEW YORK -- Rodale Press, the nation's leading publisher of health magazines and books, and AT&T today announced plans to bring content from Rodale's flagship health publications to the AT&T Personal Online Services health and fitness service.

Under terms of the agreement, Rodale Press will develop exclusive interactive applications for AT&T's planned online health and fitness service based on information from its premier line of health publications, Men's Health, Prevention and Heart & Soul. The service will also draw from Rodale's broad-based series of books, including the popular Doctor's Book of Home Remedies and The Women's Encyclopedia of Health and Emotional Healing.

AT&T announced in October it would create an online health and fitness service anchored by exclusive content from leading sources in the field.

Men's Health and Prevention are among the nation's top consumer publications, reaching a combined readership of more than 20 million. In addition, Rodale's health books last year sold more than 10 million copies worldwide.

Information provided by Rodale for the AT&T health and fitness service will be developed by a separate online editorial staff, and advertising will be managed through a new Rodale online ad sales team.

"Rodale understands how to speak to consumers about health," said Caroline Vanderlip, president of AT&T Personal Online Services.

"Men's Health is tremendously popular among the generation of consumers who surf the Net. Prevention reaches another population set that's using the Net more and more every day. Our health and fitness service will offer information that's credible, easy to find, easy to use and tailored to the lifestyles of a broad range of consumers."

"This agreement with AT&T reflects our decision to carefully evaluate what form of online delivery system best suits our key health brands," said Bob Teufel, Rodale Press president. "We're confident that AT&T's customer service skills and reputation for reliability combined with our commitment to producing useful, you-can-do-it health information will create an online area compelling to millions of Americans."

AT&T's online health and fitness service will be available in mid-1996. At a single Internet address, consumers will be able to access a wide range of proprietary and public domain information about individual and family health and fitness. AT&T said its service will feature a strong interactive element -- including the ability to fashion personalized and localized health and fitness programs -- in an environment that is both educational and fun. The service will also provide opportunities for advertisers to reach the rapidly growing consumer health marketplace.

Planned content for the AT&T health and fitness service will range from dieting and nutrition to workouts, yoga, first aid, mental health and information about medical conditions, plus names of specialists, support groups, health clubs, pharmacies and other resources.

Consumers will be able to connect to AT&T's health and fitness service from any online service that offers access to the World Wide Web, including AT&T WorldNet Service.


POTS-based H.324 Videoconferencing Debuts
POTS-based H.324 videoconferencing debuts at DVC show

FEBRUARY 27, 1996 -- BURLINGAME, Calif. -- Lucent Technologies' Microelelectronics division is demonstrating POTS-based H.324 videoconferencing at this week's DVC' 96 West Conference to show that desktop videoconferencing can be as accessible as an ordinary telephone call, and that the quality of a simple POTS videoconference call has improved noticeably since the first commercially available video telephone products were introduced just three short years ago.

The demonstration showcases the advanced technology of Lucent's AVP video/audio processor chip, which supports standards-based, two-way, real-time videoconferencing over both analog as well as digital telephone lines. The AVP offering, which is the third generation of the company's line of dedicated video processors, also supports hands-free, non- blocking full-duplex speakerphone and MPEG-1 video and audio playback, making it a full-function multimedia platform for PCs and other consumer systems.

The AVP team is currently working with eight alpha customers to develop a variety of POTS- and ISDN-based videoconferencing products that are planned for market introduction during the 1996 calendar year.

"We set the standard for video quality and usability for ISDN-based desktop videoconferencing with our earlier AVP chips, and now we're setting the standard for POTS-based desktop videoconferencing with our AVP III chip," said Mort Herman, visual communications marketing director at Lucent Technologies. "We're showing users that they can have low-cost desktop videoconferencing without sacrificing superior video quality, lip synch, and low end-to-end delay,"

The single-chip AVP III processor supports both the H.320 international standard for videoconferencing over digital lines, as well as the new H.324 international standard for the low-cost analog telephone lines regularly used for voice telephone calls.

For product literature, call the Lucent Technologies Customer Response Center, 1-800-372-2447, Dept. P87 (in Canada, 1-800-553-2448, Dept. P87); fax number 1-610-712-4106 (especially for customers outside of North America); or write to Lucent Technologies, Room 21Q-133BA, 555 Union Boulevard, Allentown, PA 18103.

Lucent Technologies is a new company created as part of AT&T's proposed restructuring into three separate, publicly held companies. Its Microelectronics division designs and manufactures integrated circuits, optoelectronic components, and printed circuit boards for the telecommunications and computing industries. In addition to components, Lucent Technologies offers public and private networks, communications systems and software, and consumer and business telephone systems. Bell Laboratories is the research and development arm of the new company.

Note: This press release was issued in the U.S. Although Lucent Technologies sells its products worldwide, specific products may not be available in all regions at the same time, and pricing may vary by region.


AT&T Offers 1 Year Free Internet Trial
AT&T offers one-year free Internet trial, flat rate, unlimited access

FEBRUARY 27, 1996 -- NEW YORK -- AT&T today announced dial-up availability of AT&T WorldNet(sm) Service, with a special trial offer that gives AT&T residential customers unprecedented free access to the Internet for the next year, and a flat monthly rate of $19.95 for unlimited access by all AT&T customers.

The company began taking orders today for the service, which will be available March 14.

Under the trial offer, AT&T consumer long-distance customers who enroll in AT&T WorldNet Service in 1996 get their first five hours of Internet use a month free for a year, with no minimum subscription fee.

There are competitive rates for non-AT&T consumers as well. AT&T WorldNet Service (See the Price Sheet below for a list of pricing plans, including access charges.)

"The company that brought everyone the phone now will bring the Internet to everyone," said AT&T Chairman Robert E. Allen. "We believe the Internet will make communities more cohesive and businesses more competitive when it extends beyond the small percentage of people who use it today."

AT&T will market the service to its 80 million residential customers and 10 million business customers as part of the company's strategy to offer innovative packages of local, long-distance, wireless, online and entertainment services.

"Now every one of our consumer and business long-distance customers has an easy way to try the Internet," said Tom Evslin, vice president of AT&T WorldNet Service. "AT&T WorldNet Service is the Internet the way you'd expect it from AT&T -- safe, fun and easy to use. We're so convinced that this is what our consumer customers have been waiting for that we're happy to have them try it free for a year."

AT&T business customers who find the Internet to be a critical piece of their marketing and customer service processes will appreciate AT&T's flat monthly rate of $19.95. They will no longer have to count minutes or connection times whenever they want to check e-mail, get a stock quote or gather information from a customer's, competitor's, or supplier's web site.

AT&T WorldNet Service has been available to connect businesses' local area networks to the Internet since September. With the service announced today, customers will be able to dial into the Internet through regular phone lines easily and reliably, anywhere and anytime.

AT&T WorldNet Service includes world-class, 24-hour, toll-free hotline service staffed by experts to answer users' questions. AT&T plans to manage the addition of subscribers and capacity to avoid overburdening the Internet, and to help ensure the reliability and quality of AT&T's service and customer support.

The service also includes a whole new "front door to the Internet" -- directories and topical areas to help people find useful information, guided tours for newcomers, navigational aids for users of all skill levels, and electronic mail. To help subscribers navigate the Internet, an AT&T-branded version of the Netscape Navigator browser software, from industry-leading Netscape Communications Corp., is available to subscribers at no extra charge.

With available software that can also be easily downloaded, parents will be able to block access to portions of the Internet they regard as unsuitable for their children.

As previously announced, AT&T WorldNet Service customers who charge the service to their AT&T Universal Card will not be held financially liable for fraudulent charges by unauthorized users if their account number is compromised while using the service to make purchases on the Internet.

"AT&T WorldNet Service can make the Internet as useful for communications as the telephone, and as indispensable for shopping as an 800 number," Evslin said. "And our fraud protection and the available parental controls can make the Internet like a family's local library, or the shop down the street."

AT&T announced the availability of AT&T WorldNet Service at New York's Brooklyn Diner to showcase the service's friendly atmosphere and colorful "smorgasbord" of information.

The service can be accessed from home, the office or the road, and has something to offer subscribers whether they're working or relaxing. The "AT HOME" section features sites focused on topics like leisure, education and family. The "AT WORK" portion points to business news sites, investment information and other topics of professional interest.

AT&T WorldNet Service also includes an Internet Exploration Station, a menu of theme areas such as art, music, games and gardening for family entertainment and education; a powerful search engine that allows even the most casual computer users to quickly and easily locate the information they want; and a directory that lets subscribers preview any of 80,000 World Wide Web sites before spending time to access sites.

Subscribers can dial into AT&T WorldNet Service with a personal computer and modem at speeds up to 28.8 kilobits per second, allowing them to download large stores of information, color photographs and graphics quickly.

For more information, customers may call 1-800-WORLDNET, or visit AT&T WorldNet Service's home page at http://www.att.com/worldnet/wis/.

AT&T WorldNet Service screen visuals available from Business Wire via modem by dialing 212-575-8086. For help, call Business Wire at 212-575-8822. Video and audio news releases available through DWJ TV at 201-445-1711.

AT&T Introductory Customer Pricing*

Introductory Consumer Trial Offer**

Monthly Base Plan Payment (billed in advance)          $0.00

Hours included in Plan                                  5

Charge for Additional Hours Beyond Base Plan

(billed in arrears in whole minute increments)         $2.50/Hr

Introductory Unlimited Usage Trial Offer***

Monthly Base Plan Payment (billed in advance)          $19.95

Hours included in Plan                                 Unlimited

Charge for Additional Hours Beyond Base Plan

(billed in arrears in whole minute increments)         $0/Hr

* Special Introductory Offer and Pricing Plans do not include local, long distance, or 800 facility access charges to reach AT&T WorldNet Service or additional access charges or taxes that may be imposed on customer or AT&T WorldNet.

** Offer available to customers who register for service during 1996 and effective for 12 months after customer registration; limited to one individual AT&T WorldNet Service account per residential local telephone number presubscribed to AT&T; customers must use service at least one hour per month to remain eligible.

*** Limited to customers with at least one local telephone number presubscribed to AT&T; customers may sign up for multiple AT&T WorldNet Service unlimited usage accounts; prices subject to change at any time; only one user may be concurrently logged into AT&T WorldNet Service per account.

Non-AT&T Customer Pricing*                        Plan A     Plan B

Monthly Base Plan Payment (billed in advance)     $4.95      $24.95

Hours included in Plan                             3         Unlimited

Charge for Additional Hours Beyond Base Plan

(billed in arrears in whole minute increments)    $2.50/Hr   $0/Hr

* Pricing Plans and prices may be modified or discontinued by AT&T at any time.  Pricing Plans do not include local, long distance, or 800 facility access charges to reach AT&T WorldNet Service; customers may sign up for multiple AT&T WorldNet Service accounts; only one user may be concurrently logged into AT&T WorldNet Service per account.


AVS Supports Oracle Universal Server
Advanced Visual Systems supports Oracle Universal Server through AVS/Express Database Kit

SOLUTION DELIVERS "VISUAL INTELLIGENCE" TO RELATIONAL DATABASE USERS TO ANALYZE LARGE DATA SETS QUICKLY

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., February 26, 1996 -- Oracle7 Release 7.3 database users can now quickly mine and visualize large volumes of data in 3D using the AVS/Express Database Kit announced today by Advanced Visual Systems Inc. (AVS).

The AVS/Express Database Kit provides an interface that combines AVS/Express' strength of interactive multidimensional visual analysis with the Oracle7 Release 7.3 relational database management system (RDBMS), including the Oracle7 Spatial Data Option. The ability to develop interactive visualizations and graphics enables users to glean information from their data that would not be apparent without a multidimensional visual interface.

Oracle7 Release 7.3 is the relational server component of Oracle Universal Server, a complete information management solution for companies seeking to capitalize on the advantages of accessing any data relational, text or multimedia from any application, over any network.

The AVS/Express Database Kit enables professionals in diverse industries including geographical information systems (GIS), telecommunications, oil and gas exploration and production, medical imaging, engineering analysis, environmental studies and financial analysis to visualize and interact with large amounts of Oracle7 data. The AVS/Express- developed applications depict data well beyond traditional spreadsheets, simple bar graphs, pie charts and static 2D or 3D images.

For the first time, scientific and commercial users that need to understand complex qualitative and quantitative data interrelationships can elevate data analysis to a higher level using visual intelligence. For example, a telecommunications company would use the Oracle7 Spatial Data option and AVS/Express Database Kit to develop a 3D rendering of broadcast transmissions represented on a map to help professionals design better communication networks.

AVS/Express is the industry's first standards-based visual application development tool that converts any type of data of any quantity and complexity into insightful, interactive 3D visual representations. Oracle7 is the world's leading RDBMS, and the Oracle7 Spatial Data Option makes Oracle7 one of the first relational servers capable of managing spatial data data that defines an object in terms of its location in space.

"AVS' new database kit allows customers with complex data analysis requirements to rapidly develop sophisticated visualization applications that use Oracle7 Release 7.3 and the Oracle7 Spatial Data Option," said Frank Bishop, vice president of Oracle Corporation. "The combination of the AVS/Express Database Kit and the Oracle7 Spatial Data Option represents a major leap forward in achieving interoperability between commercial off-the-shelf relational database technology and client-based visualization applications."

AVS/EXPRESS DATABASE KIT HIGHLIGHTS

The AVS/Express Database Kit offers an object-oriented, rapid application development environment including visual programming, advanced graphics features and an extensive suite of data visualization techniques. The Database Kit provides reusable database-independent objects that are portable across different applications and databases accessed by the same application. By combining a user interface and an AVS/Express multidimensional data viewer, users can construct interactive visual analysis applications to query, interact with and analyze data stored in a relational database management system.

"There are tremendous benefits in combining multidimensional visual analysis with relational database management systems," said George Brandt, president and CEO of Advanced Visual Systems. "The AVS/Express Database Kit provides a critical element for Oracle7 users because multidimensional data can be accessed, visualized and analyzed quickly and efficiently." Advanced Visual Systems is a member of Oracle's Business Alliance Program.

PRICING AND AVAILABILITY

The AVS/Express Database Kit is available immediately and is shipped as part of AVS/Express. North American list pricing for AVS/Express begins at $25,000, with quantity discounts available. AVS/Express is available on Microsoft Windows NT, Windows 95 and most major UNIX and midrange platforms including Digital UNIX, HP-UX, IBM, AIX, Silicon Graphics IRIX and Sun Solaris and Sun OS.

Advanced Visual Systems Inc., headquartered in Waltham, Mass., is the leading developer of visual intelligence software interactive multidimensional visualization applications and development tools that transform large amounts of complex data into visual information. AVS' visual intelligence products deliver insight and competitive advantage to customers in markets such as telecommunications, financial services, medical imaging, sales & marketing, aerospace, government research, science & technology, manufacturing, and business geographic information systems (GIS) markets.


AVS Launches Medical Products Group
Advanced Visual Systems launches new Medical Products Group

NEW BUSINESS UNIT FOCUSED TO PROVIDE WORLD CLASS VISUALIZATION TECHNOLOGY FOR CLINICIANS, MEDICAL RESEARCHERS, OEMS AND ISVS

WALTHAM, Mass., February 27, 1996 -- Advanced Visual Systems Inc. (AVS) today launched its new Medical Products Group to offer clinicians, researchers, medical OEMs and ISVs powerful visualization tools to convert medical data into insightful, interactive images and graphics. Already the dominant provider of visualization solutions to the medical industry, the company has chartered its new business unit to ensure future advanced development customized to the needs of this user community.

The Medical Products Group provides software, technical support, consulting and training specific to the needs of the medical industry to further advance visualization's role in medicine today. The company's visualization products AVS and AVS/Express play a critical role in facilitating visualization technology transfer from laboratories to clinics by providing a common platform that enables researchers, OEMs and clinicians to collaborate to advance medical science.

Visualization offers an important contribution to patient care because it enables a physician to build upon the physical exam to make accurate diagnoses quickly, easily and cost effectively, said Hambleton Lord, director of Advanced Visual Systems' Medical Products Group. The new Medical Products Group at AVS is committed to advancing research and helping OEMs meet the market demand for applications as quickly as possible. By providing tools across a common platform for researchers, OEMs, ISVs and clinicians, the medical industry can ensure quality care and make important new discoveries in treatment.

AVS MEDICAL PRODUCTS GROUP: THE PIONEER IN MULTIMODALITY MEDICAL VISUALIZATION TOOLS

The AVS Medical Products Group delivers visualization products and services to build clinical tools offering full-featured multimodality graphics and imaging applications. These applications enable medical professionals to provide more accurate diagnoses and specialized treatment regimens while reducing the invasiveness, time and cost usually associated with providing high-quality care.

For example, the traditional methods of diagnosing Alzheimer's Disease are invasive, costly and time consuming because a multitude of tests must be conducted to exclude other conditions. Today, doctors at Johns Hopkins University are using AVS visualization software and computer-generated models to determine not only whether a patient has Alzheimer's Disease, but also to pinpoint its progression, for one tenth the cost of current methods.

"3D visualization and other medical image processing methods have earned a secure place in medical diagnosis, radiotherapy and surgical planning. Processing systems have traditionally been slow, hardware- specific and expensive to develop. However, with the advent of tools that facilitate development of complex image processing applications that will run on multiple platforms, such as AVS/Express, these methods can become routine in every imaging facility," said Philip G. Drew, PhD, an authority on medical imaging with the Concord Consulting Group, Inc., Concord, Mass.

Advanced Visual Systems' Medical Products Group is already working with more than 200 medical customers including leading university research laboratories and major medical hardware and software OEMs to produce more powerful visualization applications. AVS and AVS/Express provide a common platform for the research user, OEM and clinician to share information and build upon existing research. Applications developed using these products include computer-aided medical diagnostics, surgical planning, treatment planning, teleradiology and confocal microscopy.

ADAC Laboratories, GE Yokogawa, Radionics Software Applications, Duke University, Harvard University, Johns Hopkins University and University of Michigan are some of the world's leading medical research organizations, equipment manufacturers and software developers turning to Advanced Visual Systems' Medical Products Group to design and support new medical applications. The company's extensive list of OEMs includes Advanced Radiation Therapy Systems, Biomagnetic Technologies, Focus Graphics, Nihon Koden, Nikon, Northwest Medical Physics, Foster Findlay, Chuo Electronics, Kubota Graphics Technology and Leica Lasertechnik.

"By leveraging the advanced visualization environment available in AVS/Express, ADAC can now develop applications in less than one week that previously could have taken as long as two or three months to develop. With the acceleration of the product development cycle, we're delivering more applications that give physicians the ability to more effectively assess treatment options," said Jeff Hallett, manager of software development at ADAC, a Milipitas, Calif.-based developer of nuclear medical imaging systems.

AVS AND AVS/EXPRESS: IDEAL FOR MEDICAL IMAGING

Advanced Visual Systems' software provides a visual programming environment, preferred by the medical imaging community to radically reduce application development time, and allow anyone from software developers to medical researchers to convert data from a variety of medical instruments into insightful, interactive 2D and 3D visual representations.

The company's medical products range from graphical, point- and- click visual data analysis applications to object-oriented visual programming tools for developing applications quickly and easily. Products are available on Windows 95, Windows NT systems and all major UNIX workstations. The company's medical products include:

* AVS/EXPRESS -- AVS/Express provides several features designed for 2D and 3D imaging and volume visualization, with the ability to integrate AVS/Express displays into existing and new applications. AVS/Express allows visualization applications for medical imaging to be developed and deployed across multi- platform, multi-vendor environments, from high-end workstations to desktop PCs.

* APPLICATION VISUALIZATION SYSTEM (AVS) -- AVS which has emerged as the industry-standard, platform-independent 3D visualization application software is a visual programming environment that enables physicians, clinicians and other medical professionals to analyze, manipulate and display large volumes of complex multimodality data.

Advanced Visual Systems Inc., headquartered in Waltham, Mass., is the leading developer of visual intelligence software, interactive multidimensional visualization applications and development tools that transform large amounts of complex data into visual information. AVS' visual intelligence products deliver insight and competitive advantage to customers in markets such as medical imaging, telecommunications, financial services, sales & marketing, aerospace, government research, science & technology, manufacturing and business GIS markets.


Intergraph TD Personal Workstation Family
Intergraph Delivers New PC-Level 3D Graphics with New TD Personal Workstation Family

HUNTSVILLE, AL, MARCH 18, 1996 -- Intergraph Computer Systems (ICS) today announced its new series of TD Personal Workstations -- the TD-300 and TD-400 -- which offer technical and creative professionals in the computer-added design (CAD), animation, desktop publishing, and games creation markets a new and affordable PC-level of 3D graphics capabilities (PC-3D). Powered by single and dual Pentium Pro processors and Intergraph's G95 graphics accelerator, the new TD-300 and TD-400 Personal Workstations offer the PC-3D graphics power found in systems using common graphics accelerators from companies such as 3Dlabs. Yet with street prices starting at $4,900 for Pentium Pro processor-based systems (and around $2,800 for Pentium processor-based systems), TD Personal Workstations -- with G95 graphics integrated on the motherboard -- are much more affordable than traditional PCs with expensive PC-3D graphics options.

TDs surpass even the highest level of RISC processing power by integrating Intel's latest Pentium Pro processor on Intergraph's uniquely engineered motherboard. TD Personal Workstations are offered in single (TD-300) and dual (TD-400) 150 MHz, 180 MHz, and

200 MHz configurations and run the robust Microsoft Windows NT operating system. The TD integrates Intergraph's G95 graphics accelerator and up to 8 MB of video memory for PC-3D graphics and advanced 2D graphics capabilities. Displaying up to 190,000 Gouraud-shaded 3D polygons per second using a 16-bit Z buffer, the G95 offers PC-3D capabilities similar to Glint-based 3D graphics cards and up to four times better vector performance. Additionally, Intergraph's G95 graphics accelerators offer distinct advantages such as dual-screen support at 1,600 x 1,200 resolution.

Coming on the heels of Intergraph's recently announced TDZ 3D Graphics Workstation (Nov. 1) which offers SGI-class performance with a high-end 3D graphics feature set, the TD Personal Workstations combine workstation features with PC ease of use to meet the needs of users who need processing power, yet only require PC-3D graphics capability. For example, the TD is ideal for fast shading and rendering of objects and rotating wireframes, whereas the TDZ allows interactivity and 3D rendering with smooth rotations and realism.

These features make TD Personal Workstations ideal for basic CAD (including geographical information systems/mapping, architectural engineering and construction, and mechanical design), desktop publishing and prepress graphics, animation authoring, and video game creation. "By complementing our TDZ with the new TD Personal Workstations, Intergraph Computer Systems offers a complete range of Pentium Pro-based graphics workstations, enabling creative and technical professionals to choose the graphics feature set they need at the price point they can afford," said Wade Patterson, President of Intergraph Computer Systems.

"Intergraph continues to lead the pack in Pentium Pro processor implementation. With the announcement of the first multiple Pentium Pro-powered 3D graphics workstation -- the TDZ -- Intergraph was the first to market in the emerging Intel-architecture-based workstation arena. Intergraph delivered performance and the economy of Pentium Pro processor computing," said Carl Everett, senior vice president of the Desktop Products group, Intel Corporation. "Now Intergraph extends its excellence in integrating Pentium Pro processor technology to its new line of TD Personal Workstations, again creating an exceptional price/performance ratio for users of 2D and 3D applications." Computer publications worldwide have recognized the TDZ 3D Graphics Workstation with eight awards for technical excellence.

GRAPHICS FEATURES AND USERS

A distinct advantage of the G95 graphics accelerator is its integration directly on the TD's motherboard, eliminating the need for expensive add-on cards -- such as those based on Glint from 3Dlabs -- which add $1,500 to $2,500 to the original system cost of traditional PCs and other workstations. Plus, an add-on card means that an expansion slot is used, whereas the TD reserves up to 10 of its slots (6 PCI, 4 ISA) for future expansion options.

PC-3D graphics make the TDs ideal for 2D/3D CAD and animation packages such as Autodesk's AutoCAD and Bentley Systems' MicroStation general-purpose CAD software as well as mechanical CAD products, including Parametric Technology's Pro/ENGINEER, SDRC's I-DEAS Master Series, and Intergraph's Solid Edge. Animation creation packages such as Macromedia Extreme 3D and Caligari trueSpace2 also take advantage of G95 accelerated 3D rendering capabilities (see "high-performance Applications for TD-300 and TD-400" for a complete list of these TD applications). The accelerated performance for 3D rendering also makes TDs well suited for the creation of DOS and Windows-based video games.

With the best 2D performance in the industry, TDs with G95 optimize image quality for 2D applications, supporting up to 1600x1200 resolution even at true color. The G95 actually provides two cards in one because it also acts as an extremely fast 2D graphics accelerator perfect for applications such as Adobe Premiere, Adobe Photoshop, QuarkXPress, and Macromedia xRes publishing graphics software.

PRICING AND AVAILABILITY

TD-300 and TD-400 Personal Workstations -- 150 MHz , 180 MHz, and 200 MHz -- in single and dual Pentium Pro processor configurations are available immediately. TD-300 and TD-400 prices start at $5,495 (U.S. list).

INTERGRAPH BACKGROUND INFORMATION

Intergraph Computer Systems develops, manufactures, sells, and supports computer systems for the Technical Desktop -- the combination of compatible technical applications and personal productivity tools in a single desktop computer. Hardware products include personal workstations and servers. A member of the Fortune 1000, Intergraph is the world's largest company dedicated to supplying interactive computer graphics systems.

You can reach us on the Internet at http://www.intergraph.com/ics.


WIND/U 3.1 - Full Support for OLE on UNIX
BRISTOL TECHNOLOGY INC. ANNOUNCES WIND/U 3.1

Full Support for OLE on UNIX

RIDGEFIELD, Conn., March 1, 1996 -- Bristol Technology Inc. today announced Wind/U 3.1, the latest release of the company's Windows and UNIX cross-platform development software. Release 3.1 includes full support for Microsoft's object technology, OLE, and support for Microsoft Foundation Class (MFC) Library 4.1, Rich Edit Control, and support for new versions of IBM's AIX 4.1 and Hewlett- Packard's HP-UX 10 operating systems.

Bristol's Wind/U family of products enables software developers to build Windows 95, Windows NT, OpenVMS, and UNIX applications from a single source code base, using MFC, the Windows API, and Visual C++ or other Windows development environments.

Release 3.1 provides corporate and independent software developers with a platform for building customized, interoperable business applications.

"OLE is the most advanced cross-platform system object model available," said Keith Blackwell, president of Bristol Technology. "With this release of Wind/U, Bristol has completed a full port of the OLE source code to UNIX."

OLE Support

Wind/U 3.1 completes the porting of OLE that Bristol began with Wind/U 3.0, which shipped in September 1995. Wind/U now supports the following full array of OLE 2.0 features:

Object Linking and Embedding

Wind/U-ported UNIX applications can be linked to data objects within other applications. A Wind/U application can be both an OLE container and an OLE server.

Component Object Model (COM)

Objects conforming to COM can now communicate with each other on UNIX without being programmed with specific information about each other's implementations.

Visual Editing

Instead of switching between applications to create parts of a compound document, UNIX users can now work within the context of one document when incorporating text, graphics, video, and other object types.

OLE Automation

Wind/U applications can expose command sets that operate within and across applications, making possible interoperability between applications.

OLE Custom Controls (OCXs)

Wind/U 3.1 includes a spreadsheet grid control, a prefabricated software component that can be used to extend a UNIX application's functionality.

OLE Drag-and-Drop

Wind/U users can now drag and drop information across a variety of UNIX applications.

Additional Support

With Wind/U 3.1, Bristol continues its commitment to deliver Microsoft technology to UNIX and OpenVMS users in the same timeframe in which Microsoft ships its products. Release 3.1 supports MFC 4.1, allowing developers to use a standard class library.

It also supports Rich Edit Control, which provides a programming interface for formatting text on UNIX and OpenVMS platforms that allows users to create, edit and display Rich Text Format (RTF) files within an application.

Pricing and Availability

Wind/U 3.1 runs on Sun (SunOS and Solaris), HP700/800 HP-UX 10, DEC Alpha (Digital UNIX and OpenVMS), RS/6000 AIX 4.1, and SGI IRIX workstations. It is priced between $5,000 - $9,950, depending on volume. It is currently shipping.

Ridgefield, Conn.-based Bristol Technology Inc. develops, markets, and supports the Wind/U family of Windows and UNIX cross-platform development products. Founded in 1990, the company has posted an operating profit for 15 consecutive quarters. In addition to Wind/U, its products include HyperHelp, software for creating UNIX-based on-line help systems with WinHelp functionality; and Xprinter, software for adding sophisticated printing capabilities to UNIX-based applications. In 1993, Bristol was recognized for having the highest revenue growth of any Connecticut-based high technology company.


BTG & Excalibur Federal Dist. Agreement
BTG And Excalibur Sign Federal Distribution Agreement for Excalibur Electronic Filing Software

NORTHERN VIRGINIA, MARCH 1, 1996 -- Excalibur Technologies (NASDAQ:EXCA), the leading provider of software components and solutions for information retrieval, and BTG Incorporated (NASDAQ: BTGI), a leading systems integrator and value-added reseller to federal, state and local government organizations, today announced a partnership for BTG to market and sell Excalibur Electronic Filing Software (Trademark - EFS) to the Federal Government. This partnership, the largest product distribution agreement in Excalibur's history, designates BTG the master Federal distributor for EFS.

EFS is a turnkey solution for document image management that enables users within workgroups, departments and across organizational intranets and the World Wide Web to store and retrieve documents and document images with the ease of an intuitive, "fileroom" interface, and the power of Excalibur's Adaptive Pattern Recognition Processing (Trademark - APRP) search technology.

BTG will create a dedicated team to market and sell EFS, including providing strategic management and resources to Excalibur's extensive, existing Federal VAR (value-added reseller) channel.  The two companies have identified the World Wide Web as a major opportunity for document management.  BTG, already the exclusive Netscape Distributor to the Federal Government, will jointly distribute Netscape servers and browsers, and EFS WebFile, the World Wide Web-enabled version of EFS.

BTG, a major reseller of information technology products and services to the Federal Government, has been the largest Excalibur value-added reseller in this market since 1992. Recent wins include Wright Patterson Air Force Base and the International Trade Commission, where BTG installed litigation support systems designed around Excalibur EFS and BTG's TeraSEARCH document conversion technology.

"Over the past three years, BTG and Excalibur have teamed to meet large-scale document processing challenges in FOIA (Freedom of Information Act), declassification and litigation support applications," stated Brad Osborne, Director of BTG's Imaging Division. "EFS is only the first step toward addressing the entire spectrum of federal information. Excalibur's scaleable text and image searching, combined with flexible APIs (Application Programmer Interfaces) and World Wide Web toolkits, offer the only true, multi-source information solution. Documents today can include text, image, full-motion video and signal objects. Excalibur is the only company that has the technology to search across all of these object types."

"The Federal Government, more than any single customer, has pushed Excalibur towards preeminence in the information retrieval market, " said Patrick C. Condo, President and CEO of Excalibur Technologies. "Because of the volume of information that needs to be managed, the government has set a higher standard for robust, scaleable search technologies. BTG has helped us meet this challenge, applying years of experience to deliver EFS and other Excalibur solutions to federal customers. We expect BTG to be a key factor in maintaining our leadership in the federal marketplace."

Federal Government users of EFS include the United States Army, the Drug Enforcement Agency, the Food and Drug Administration, and numerous other civilian and DOD agencies. Excalibur's Federal market also includes key users of its RetrievalWare family of software components. RetrievalWare drives such applications as World News Connection, a World Wide Web information service of the National Technical Information Service, and the electronic message library of the Staff Office of Commander in Chief Atlantic Fleet (CINCLANTFLT). RetrievalWare has also emerged as a de facto standard for information retrieval in government intelligence applications.

BTG INCORPORATED

BTG is an information technology company specializing in systems engineering, integration and networks, Internet services, manufacturing, and the value-added reselling of computer hardware, software and services. The company has over 900 employees in offices in ten states and in Europe. Additional information on BTG is available on the Internet at http://www.btg.com/, by e-mail at info@btg.com/, or by calling 703-556-6518. Investors contact: John Graham, 703-761-6675, or e-mail: investors@btg.com/.

EXCALIBUR TECHNOLOGIES

Excalibur Technologies Corporation has set the standard for excellence in information retrieval since 1980, leading the industry in high-performance search and retrieval solutions to the online, federal and corporate intranet markets. Only Excalibur delivers toolkits and imaging applications based on both pattern recognition and semantic network searching, simultaneously leveraging the underlying patterns of digital information, and the actual meaning of words. Excalibur's RetrievalWare provides the first set of tools optimized for creating retrieval solutions for text, images and other forms of digital media. Excalibur is a publicly held corporation trading under NASDAQ (EXCA).

Contact Excalibur in North America at 619-438-7900, in the United Kingdom at 44-1344-893-444, via e-mail at info@excalib.com, and on the World Wide Web at http://www.excalib.com. Investors contact: Melanie Cissone, 212-486-9734, or e-mail: SMARTIR@aol.com.

BTG, Inc.

1945 Old Gallows Road

Vienna, VA 22182

URL: http://www.btg.com


PC Retail Sales and Prices Up per CII
WHILE PCs AT RETAIL BOOMED FROM 1994 TO 1995, TOP 3 VENDORS GAVE UP MARKET SHARE TO NEWCOMERS

PC RETAIL SALES UP 49% YEAR-TO-YEAR; PRICES ALSO ON THE UPSWING

LA JOLLA, Calif., Feb. 26, 1996 - According to Computer Intelligence InfoCorp (CII), though overall sales of personal computers (both desktop and portable models) in U.S. retail channels increased 49 percent in the fourth quarter of 1995 over the fourth quarter of 1994, the collective market share of last year's leading vendors Packard Bell, Compaq and Apple saw a significant decline, from 70 percent of PC sales to 56.6 percent of sales.

These findings emerged from CII's StoreBoard Channel Tracking database, which tracks U.S. sales channel performance and trends for microsystems, printers and software. StoreBoard retail channels include Consumer Electronics Stores, PC Superstores and Office Superstores.

Apple Computer registered the largest individual decline in market share in the fourth quarter of 1995 compared to the fourth quarter of 1994, 5.6 percentage points - fully one-third of its 4Q 1994 retail share. Replacing Apple in the number three position in retail was Acer, which is focused on only one of StoreBoard's three retail channels (99 percent of Acer's fourth quarter sales went through Consumer Electronics Stores). Acer accomplished a 12.2 percent market share in 4Q 1995, up from an 8.9 percent market share in 4Q 1994.

Another fast-moving vendor is Hewlett Packard, while not present in the retail channel in 4Q 94, was able to gain a respectable 7.8 percent in 4Q 1995, the highest gain of the major vendors. Other up and coming players in this market are Digital Equipment Corporation and NEC, which in the fourth quarter of 1994 together managed less than 1.5 percent of market share, but in the fourth quarter of 1995 accounted for over 3.9 percent.

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CHANGE IN RETAIL MARKET SHARE, 4Q 1994 TO 4Q 1995

Vendor            4Q 94 Share   4Q 95 Share    Gain/Loss   Change in Share

                                               in P.P.

Packard Bell      33.4%         27.9%          -5.4        -16.3%

Compaq            19.8%         17.5%          -2.2

Source: CII StoreBoard Channel Tracking, February 1996

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YEAR-TO-YEAR GROWTH IN RETAIL SALES, 4Q 1994 TO 4Q 1995

Vendor           Growth Rate

Packard Bell     24%

Compaq           32%

Apple            -1%

Acer             104%

IBM              48%

Toshiba          110%

Hewlett Packard  (N/A)

Other             53%

Total             49%

Source: CII StoreBoard Channel Tracking, February 1996

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Compaq showed good growth in the retail channel from 4Q 1994 to 4Q 1995, and held on to second place. Packard Bell, while maintaining the top retail spot, grew more slowly than the PC market as a whole: 24 percent year-to-year growth for Packard Bell, compared to 49 percent growth for the total retail market. In the month of December 1995, Packard Bell's growth over December 1994 was only 4.7 percent, compared to the industry average of 35.1 percent.

"The top three vendors in retail Packard Bell, Compaq, and Apple all grew more slowly than the rest of the market," observed Matt Sargent, CII's Industry Analyst for PC Hardware. "These top vendors were well positioned in 1994 and had little competition at that point. But 1995 was a different story, as many other vendors introduced retail-specific models, raising the number of options for consumers and thus the level of competition."

CII has also discovered that average selling prices of PCs appear to be rising after a long period of stability. Since October 1992, the average selling prices of desktops/towers through StoreBoard (all channels) had been quite steady, after the "Price Wars" of July 1992 dropped the baseline prices for PCs 19 percent in four months. Between October 1992 and June 1995, the average price stayed between $1,800 and $2,000. Starting in July 1995, and continuing every month since then, PC prices were up at least 8 percent, compared with 1994 at the same time. For example, September 1995 prices were a full 15 percent higher than in September 1994.

"Some of this rise in prices may be tied directly to Windows 95 the price increases come at the same time as Win95's release, for which many models need added memory," said Sargent "It may also have something to do with additional multimedia capabilities and the 'Pentiums for all' trend. Whatever the case, the fact that PC users are starting to spend more money certainly bears watching. In the retail channel in particular, the change in pricing is dramatic in the September-to-December timeframe."

Computer Intelligence InfoCorp, a Ziff-Davis Publishing Company, is the leading source of fact-based information for the computer and communications industries. CII's extensive research capabilities provide a wide variety of products and services that help computer and communications companies sell and market more effectively. All of the company's products and services are based on proprietary information databases built and maintained by CII specialists. Headquartered in La Jolla, Computer Intelligence InfoCorp has offices in Cambridge, Mass.; Farmington, Conn.; Mountain View, Calif.; and Europe. Samples of CII's extensive market data and research results, timely commentary from industry authorities and previews of upcoming technology events are available on the company's Home Page on the World Wide Web (http://www.compint.com).


Compaq Support for Oracle7 Release 7.3
Compaq Announces Support for Oracle7 Release 7.3 -- Industry Leaders Team to Deliver New Levels of Database Server Capability for the Distributed Enterprise

HOUSTON, February 26, 1996 -- Compaq Computer Corporation (NYSE: CPQ), the world's leading server vendor, today announced it will team with Oracle Corporation to optimize Oracle7 Release 7.3 for Compaq ProLiant and Compaq ProSignia industry-standard servers. A Compaq/Oracle database server delivers the industry's best TPC-C price/performance benchmark, (NOTE 1) respective of system cost, as well as the best TPC-C absolute performance benchmark for systems under $1 million.(NOTE 2) Oracle7 Release 7.3 on Compaq servers will be supported under Microsoft Windows NT Server, Novell NetWare, SCO UnixWare, and SCO OpenServer operating systems.

Oracle7 Release 7.3 optimized on Compaq's industry leading platforms will provide an important foundation for line-of-business applications in branch or remote offices, stores, and divisional locations and will broaden the Compaq/Oracle partnership to enable easy and confident deployment of distributed enterprise solutions. To achieve maximum performance and reliability of Oracle software on Compaq platforms, Oracle7 Release 7.3 will be integrated on all Compaq servers using Compaq SmartStart, the Compaq integration tool that optimizes platform configurations and simplifies the installation of tested and reliable servers. Compaq and Oracle also announced the upcoming availability of the Oracle Video Server option for Microsoft Windows NT Server, for which Compaq is the reference platform. Compaq and Oracle will partner to bring optimized multimedia solutions to distributed corporate environments.

"Oracle7 Release 7.3 optimized for Compaq servers will enable new levels of information management and remote data access for customers deploying business-critical applications across multiple branches, offices or divisions," said Gene Austin, vice president of marketing, Compaq Systems Division. "This announcement is another step in our ongoing strategic initiative with Oracle to develop solutions for our mutual customers that enhance performance, availability, scalability, and reduce the need for on-site technical support."

"Compaq's support of Oracle7 Release 7.3 will yield new levels of performance, data availability and reliability for our joint customers," said Bonnie Crater, vice president of the Compaq Products Division, Oracle Corporation. "Compaq, the world's leading server vendor, is a strategic partner for Oracle in delivering advanced information technology solutions."

COMPAQ/ORACLE PARTNERSHIP FOR THE DISTRIBUTED ENTERPRISE

For the past two years, Compaq has worked closely with Oracle to develop effective distributed enterprise solutions. The Compaq/Oracle partnership focuses on four key areas when developing products: performance, availability, scalability, and reducing the need for on-site technical support. The first tangible customer benefit produced by the Compaq/Oracle relationship was support for, and integration of, Oracle7 Release 7.1 via SmartStart.

In the area of performance, Oracle recently announced the best-ever TPC-C price/performance benchmark irrespective of system cost, as well as the best TPC-C absolute performance benchmark for systems with a total cost of less than $1 million. The record-breaking performance and price/performance results were achieved on a Compaq four-processor ProLiant 4500 5/166 server running UnixWare 2.1 and Oracle7 Release 7.3.

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SYSTEM (NOTE 3)         TPMC     $/TPMC    TOTAL COST     DATABASE

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COMPAQ

PROLIANT 4500 5/166     3849.17   $161     $619,447    ORACLE7 REL 7.3

Hewlett Packard

HP 9000 Model K410 c/s  3809.46   $364    $1,384,763   ORACLE7 Rel 7.3

IBM

RS/6000 PowerServer J30 3119.16   $349    $1,089,831   DB2 for AIX 2.1

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AVAILABILITY, SCALABILITY, SERVICE AND SUPPORT

For high data availability, Compaq and Oracle integrated Oracle's FailSafe database management application with Compaq's On-Line Recovery Server, which provides midrange class fault tolerance and system availability while maximizing the user's investment in server hardware. On-Line Recovery Server from Compaq is ideal for supporting mission- critical application services in multiple-server environments.

To address scalabilty, Compaq and Oracle are working together to provide Oracle Parallel Server support for Compaq Server Arrays. Compaq's breakthrough server array technology supports hot-pluggable drives and allows network administrators to expand network storage while the system remains operational.  This joint solution provides enterprise-class availability and scalabilty on cost-effective industry standard platforms.

Finally, in an effort to provide solutions which require minimal on-site technical support at branch or remote offices, Oracle has chosen Compaq as the reference platform for Oracle InterOffice Suite. With Oracle InterOffice Suite and Compaq servers, customers using the distributed enterprise computing model can reliably deploy line- of-business applications away from centralized computing centers with minimal on-site operational intervention.

COMPANY BACKGROUND

Compaq Computer Corporation is the world's largest supplier of personal computers, offering desktop PCs, portable PCs, servers and options. Founded in 1982, the company reported 1995 worldwide sales of $14.8 billion.  Compaq products are sold and supported in more than 100 countries through Compaq marketing partners and sold directly to customers through Compaq Direct Plus at 1-800-888-5858.  Compaq provides 24-hour customer support and can be reached through the Compaq forums on America Online, CompuServe, Internet (http://www.compaq.com), and Prodigy, or by calling 1800OK-COMPAQ.  Product information and reseller locations can be obtained by calling 1-800-345-1518.

NOTES 1: Audited TPC-C results of 3,849 tpmC and $161/tpmC released on

         February 5, 1996 by Compaq

      2: Ibid

      3: Data current to February 9, 1996


Cirrus Logic Supports Microsoft Direct3D

New Graphics API Key Element of Cirrus Logic's Strategy for Providing Total 3D Multimedia Experience

FREMONT, CALIF. -- MARCH 1, 1996 -- Cirrus Logic Inc. (Nasdaq: CRUS) today announced support for the newly released Microsoft Direct3D application programming interface (API). Cirrus Logic believes that the eagerly anticipated Direct3D, the 3D graphics element of Microsoft's DirectX family of service APIs, will generate the software standardization needed to accelerate development and acceptance of 3D multimedia for mainstream PC applications via the Windows operating environment. To that end, Cirrus Logic will deploy Direct3D technology with its advanced graphics, video and audio products to provide PC users with what the company has termed "the total 3D multimedia experience" for gaming, business and internet applications.

"We expect the 3D multimedia market to experience rapid growth with the release of Direct3D," said George Alexy, Cirrus Logic senior vice president of marketing. "Cirrus Logic is well positioned to support that growth with 3D graphics, video and audio products optimized for the Direct3D environment. In addition, we believe that multimedia users will ultimately demand a total 3D experience that encompasses both 3D audio and 3D graphics. As a result, we are working closely with Microsoft to provide superior silicon and software solutions that will enable this total 3D multimedia experience."

"We have been very pleased with Cirrus Logic's support for the complete set of DirectX APIs. This has provided vastly improved multimedia for millions of Windows users," said Brad Chase, Internet Platform and Tools division, Microsoft Corporation. "Cirrus Logic's knowledge and experience with DirectX positions them well to address the emerging 3D multimedia market. Our relationships with companies like Cirrus Logic drive efforts to develop products around industry standards and accelerates the introduction of next- generation products and techniques."

Cirrus Logic has been a leading supporter of the Microsoft DirectX technology that includes not only Direct3D but also DirectDraw, DirectInput, DirectSound, and DirectPlay APIs. At COMDEX '95, the company unveiled its advanced VisualMedia accelerator chip supporting the DirectX technology for high-end graphics and high-quality video at cost effective prices. Moreover, Cirrus Logic subsidiary, Crystal Semiconductor has been working closely with Microsoft to develop the DirectSound element of the DirectX family.

Headquartered in Fremont, Calif., Cirrus Logic is a leading manufacturer of advanced integrated circuits for the desktop and portable computing, telecommunications, and consumer electronics markets. The company applies its system-level expertise in analog and digital design to innovate highly integrated, software-rich solutions. Cirrus Logic has developed a broad portfolio of products and technologies for applications spanning multimedia, communications, system logic, mass storage, and data acquisition.

Additional company information can be obtained on our web site at http://www.cirrus.com or by accessing our 24-hour Fax on Demand system in the United States at 1-800-359-6414, or by dialing 510-249-4200 from outside the United States.


Cabletron 75 GBPS Switching Backplane MMAC+
Cabletron Outlines Plans for 75 GBPS Switching Backplane for the MMAC-Plus

Enhanced Backplane Protects Customer Investment into the Next Century

ROCHESTER, NH -- FEBRUARY 26, 1996 -- Cabletron Systems (NYSE:CS) today outlined plans for delivering the Cell Transfer Matrix (CTM), a non-blocking 75 Gbps backplane enhancement for its flagship MMAC-Plus enterprise switching platform. The backplane aggressively positions Cabletron in the high-end enterprise and central office switching markets, offering a robust switching fabric for aggregation of Local Area Network (LAN) traffic and connectivity on the Wide Area Network (WAN).

In conjunction with this announcement, Cabletron also unveiled an extensive line of ATM products, including new switches, access products, adapters and network management applications to address ATM connectivity from the backbone to the desktop. The CTM positions the MMAC-Plus as the central point of aggregation for all of these devices, as well as traditional switched devices within the enterprise.

"The MMAC-Plus flexible switching architecture already allows the chassis to be easily scaled for data center and enterprise backbone networking applications," said Chris Oliver, Cabletron's director of engineering and manufacturing. "The addition of the enhanced backplane will address public carrier requirements and also provide our traditional customers with bandwidth access to support their enterprise well into the next century."

Expected from Cabletron in the first half of next year, the new Cell Transfer Matrix (CTM) backplane will support up to 14 ATM cell switch modules in a single MMAC-Plus chassis and is architected as a passive backplane design. Up to 16 front panel ports are expected to be supported per module, providing 35 Gbps of non-blocking front-panel bandwidth in the first release. All physical interfaces will support UNI and P-NNI and all relevant ATM standards.

Unlike competitive solutions, customers will be able to easily add the CTM to the MMAC-Plus without having to remove the chassis' existing backplane. The CTM preserves customer investment in the MMAC-Plus by interoperating with the existing Flexible and Internal Network Bus (FNB and INB) backplanes and all chassis modules.

When used with switches developed through Cabletron's long-standing relationship with FORE Systems, the CTM also provides a complementary solution for aggregating ATM switch traffic on the backbone.

THE SECUREFAST ADVANTAGE

Cabletron's new Cell Transfer Matrix will encompass support for SecureFast Virtual Networking -- a revolutionary virtual networking strategy that allows organizations to automate network management policy. SecureFast is an integrated hardware/software solution that will allow customers to seamlessly implement virtual routing, policy, call management and accounting services.

Cabletron Systems is the largest company in the world dedicated exclusively to computer networking products and services. With corporate headquarters in Rochester, NH, the company has 90 offices around the world and employs 5,500 people. Based on its Synthesis product framework, Cabletron develops, manufactures, markets and services both shared and switched-access internetworking products as well as the industry's most advanced network and systems management software.

Cabletron directly services customer sites around the globe and provides 7 x 24 support coverage, including free telephone support during normal business hours. A component of the S&P 500 index, Cabletron's common stock is traded over the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol CS. Over the last four quarters the company has reported record revenue of approximately $1 billion and earnings of $202 million.


Cabletron Expands ATM Family
Cabletron Expands ATM Family with Backbone to Desktop Connectivity

Delivers Products for Workgroup/Data Center Applications

ROCHESTER, NH -- FEBRUARY 26, 1996 -- Cabletron Systems (NYSE:CS) today rounded out its Synthesis framework for migrating customers to switched virtual networking with the introduction of an extensive asynchronous transfer mode (ATM) product line. The new line of switches, access products, adapters and network management applications combine to address ATM connectivity from the desktop to the backbone.

In a related announcement, Cabletron also outlined plans for delivering an enhanced 75 gigabit-per-second (Gbps) backplane for its MMAC-Plus enterprise switching platform. With aggregate switching bandwidth expected to be 75 Gbps, the new backplane aggressively positions Cabletron's MMAC-Plus in the high-end enterprise switching market, as well as the emerging carrier market.

"Cabletron is the first company to allow customers to install ATM without requiring a complete upgrade of their existing networking infrastructure," said Chris Oliver, Cabletron's director of engineering and manufacturing. "The new ATM products, coupled with our soon-to-be announced SecureFast Virtual Networking architecture, allows existing networks to emulate ATM networks. The strategy brings the connection-oriented benefits of ATM to today's installed networking technologies."

PROTECTING THE INSTALLED BASE - THE BRIM-A6DP

To provide high-speed ATM uplink capabilities from the company's existing installed base of Multi Media Access Center (MMAC) and MicroMMAC platforms, Cabletron has introduced the BRIM-A6DP module. As part of Cabletron's Bridge Router Interface family, the new module provides packet-to-cell segmentation and reassembly between existing networks and ATM. The new module offers redundant ports to ensure network reliability and uses Cabletron's port interface technology to offer flexibility in data rates and media types. The product supports UNI signaling 3.0/3.1 and LAN Emulation 1.0 to allow for increased interoperability.

ATM UPLINK CAPABILITIES FOR THE SMARTSWITCH AND MMAC-PLUS

For ATM uplinks from the workgroup and data center, Cabletron has introduced the SmartSwitch&#129; ATM Access Module (7A06-01) and the MMAC-Plus ATM Access Module (9A426-02). Designed using Cabletron's SmartSwitch ASIC technology, the new modules offer increased performance and support for SecureFast Virtual Networking.

The MMAC-Plus uplink module addresses data center applications, connecting to both the Flexible (FNB) and 2.5 Gbps Internal Network (INB) buses. Designed to simultaneously support both packet and ATM cell transport, the INB is a key feature of the MMAC-Plus, providing a migration to ATM network environments while preserving investments in existing LANs. Dual high-speed uplinks on the module providing redundancy and double the available ATM uplink bandwidth.

The new SmartSwitch ATM module provides a high-speed uplink from Cabletron's MMAC SmartSwitch and Workgroup SmartSwitch. Addressing both wiring closet and workgroup uplink requirements, the SmartSwitch module offers a redundant uplink port to ensure network availability.

SECUREFAST CELL SWITCHING - WIRING CLOSET AND DATA CENTER

Building on its long-standing FORE Systems partnership, Cabletron is delivering new SecureFast Cell Switches that bring standards- based ATM connectivity solutions to the LAN, workgroup, backbone and WAN. Similar in functionality to Cabletron's previously announced ATM Switch Module (9A000), but for standalone applications, the new SFCS-200BX provides capacity for up to 24 workstations or ATM end devices. The 2.5 Gbps ATM switch has four network module slots, with connectivity provided though modules that allow users to customize the switch to meet cable and bandwidth requirements up to 622 Mbps.

In addition to the workgroup ATM switch, Cabletron is also announcing a new data center switch -- the SFCS-1000. The 10 Gbps modular ATM switch can be configured in 2.5 Gbps increments for aggregate switching capacity of 2.5, 5.0, 7.5, or 10 Gbps.

MMAC-PLUS ROUTER MODULE WITH ATM ACCESS

To address Wide Area Network (WAN) connectivity requirements, Cabletron has unveiled a multi-protocol routing module that provides routing services from the MMAC-Plus to ATM. The module incorporates Cisco IOS and is targeted for use at the edge of an ATM network to provide additional security when connecting to a WAN. The single-slot module also supports ATM LANE v1.0 and UNI v3.0/3.1.

THE SPECTRUM AND SECUREFAST ADVANTAGE COMPREHENSIVE ATM MANAGEMENT

Management for the new switches through FORE's ForeView software has been integrated with Cabletron's SPECTRUM Enterprise Management System, providing complete graphical management for Cabletron's SecureFast Cell Switches, as well as FORE's line of switches. Support for ForeView through SPECTRUM allows network administrators to leverage SPECTRUM's unique inductive modeling technology to show relationships between devices and software within a network.

Through SecureFast Virtual Networking, customers will be able make their traditional connectionless networks -- such as Ethernet, Token Ring and FDDI -- look and operate in a manner similar to the connection-oriented principals of ATM. Cabletron's revoultionary SecureFast strategy brings the power of ATM to the LAN world, allowing organizations to automate network management policy and provide seamless management and operation between traditional networks and ATM.

ATM CONNECTIVITY AT THE DESKTOP

Cabletron is also offering a full line of ATM adapter cards for delivering connectivity at the desktop through its partnership with FORE. The network interface cards address both 100 Mbps (TAXI) and 155 Mbps (OC-3) technologies, with products for Sbus, GIO Bus, VMN, MicroChannel, HP, EISA, NuBus and PCI platforms.

Cabletron Systems is the largest company in the world dedicated exclusively to computer networking products and services. With corporate headquarters in Rochester, NH, the company has 90 offices around the world and employs 5,500 people. Based on its Synthesis product framework, Cabletron develops, manufactures, markets and services both shared and switched-access internetworking products as well as the industry's most advanced network and systems management software.

Cabletron directly services customer sites around the globe and provides 7 x 24 support coverage, including free telephone support during normal business hours. A component of the S&P 500 index, Cabletron's common stock is traded over the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol CS. Over the last four quarters the company has reported record revenue of approximately $1 billion and earnings of $202 million.

Products are competitively priced. Volume discounts are available.

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Dell Offers LinkSwitch w/PowerEdge Servers
DELL OFFERS 3COM ETHERNET LINKSWITCH WITH PURCHASE OF TWO POWEREDGE SERVERS

Bandwidth Booster Bundle Designed to Improve Customer Network Performance

AUSTIN, TEXAS, FEBRUARY 26, 1996 --Dell Computer Corporation (Nasdaq:DELL), the world's leading direct marketer of computer systems, today announced a high-value networking package that includes two Dell PowerEdge SP servers and a 3Com Ethernet workgroup switch for the price of the servers alone.

The offer is the result of the continuing agreement between Dell and 3Com Corporation to integrate their products to offer customers the highest price/performance internetworking solutions available in the industry.

"Dell's partnership with 3Com gives customers one source for industry-leading integrated networking products," said Michael Dell, CEO of Dell. "This offer reinforces our commitment to deliver the highest price/performance value to our customers by working closely with industry-leading technology partners."

Available immediately, the package combines the proven reliability, performance and value of Dell industry-standard network servers with the performance boost of 3Com Ethernet/Fast Ethernet switching at a very attractive price, making it an ideal solution for both workgroup and enterprise-wide networks.

The 3Com LinkSwitch 1000 connects two servers and improves workgroup performance by increasing the total bandwidth available between clients and servers. The switch also dedicates a portion of the total bandwidth to each user which results in dramatically faster response times. The switch in the bundle features 12 ports, one built-in Fast Ethernet server port, a second Fast Ethernet server port module and sells separately for $4,825.

"With the LinkSwitch 1000, the market-leading workgroup switch, Dell enables users to easily expand the performance of their Ethernet networks at a very attractive price," said Eric Benhamou, CEO of 3Com. "In addition, we have worked closely with Dell to ensure product compatibility to provide users with a truly integrated network solution."

Dell PowerEdge SP Servers are designed with the reliability, price/performance and expandability required by growing workgroups. These award-winning servers feature powerful Pentium processors, offer dual-processing and exceptional scalability and upgradability. This package underscores Dell's commitment to combine its direct marketing strengths and customer relationships with the best technology available.

"The 3Com LinkSwitch 1000 is one of the networking industry's hottest products," said Tam Dell'Oro, industry analyst and principal of the Dell'Oro Group. "Dell's promotion -- bundling a LinkSwitch free with its servers -- demonstrates Dell's commitment to delivering high value to its customers as well as Dell's commitment with 3Com to providing end-to-end networking solutions."

The Dell/3Com partnership, forged a year ago, has already resulted in a number of Dell/3COM integrated networking solutions for customers. Dell was the first manufacturer to ship PCs with 3Com's Fast Ethernet 100 Mb Ethernet adapter cards factory installed. Dell and 3Com recently collaborated to integrate 3Com NIC (network interface card) technology on the motherboards of Dell desktop systems and select notebook computers. All Dell product lines have integrated 3Com networking products or provide them as part of a Dell/3Com networking solution. Today, Dell is announcing the server/switch bundle and later this month will begin incorporating the 3Com PC Card in Dell's award-winning Latitude notebook computers.

A Fortune 500 company, Dell Computer Corporation is the world's leading direct marketer of computer systems and one of the largest computer system manufacturers in the world, based on revenues of $5.3 billion for the past four quarters. Dell designs and customizes products and services to end-user requirements, and offers an extensive selection of peripherals and software through its DellWare program. Information on Dell and its products can be obtained through its toll-free number, 800-BUY-DELL (800-289-3355) or by accessing the Dell World Wide Web server at http://www.dell.com/.

3Com Corporation has helped more than 25 million people gain access to critical information through high speed networks. Designed to serve large enterprises, small offices and homes, 3Com products provide a scalable architecture to meet the immediate and long term connectivity needs of today's user. With research and development on three continents, 3Com is one of the data networking industry's largest and fastest growing companies. The company's innovative marketing, sales and support simplify communication, optimize network reliability and protect customer investments. For further information, visit 3Com's World Wide Web site at http://www.3Com.com.

This press release applies to the U.S. only. Editors should check with local country offices for details in other markets.


Dialogic CT Windows Development Kits
Dialogic Ships Windows Development Kits For Client/Server Computer Telephony Applications

CT Developers Gain Powerful Suite for Windows 95 and Windows NT

PARSIPPANY, NJ (2/23/96) -- Dialogic Corporation, the world's leading supplier of computer telephony (CT) hardware and software platforms, is shipping two new products for its family of CT Windows Development Kits: the Dialogic Development Kit for Windows 95 and the Dialogic Development Kit for Windows NT. This newly expanded suite of Dialogic Windows products offers developers the most comprehensive set of Windows CT solutions components from a single vendor, including voice, fax, conferencing, network interfaces, and voice recognition. It provides an ideal foundation for the development of client/server computer telephony applications. Also included in the Dialogic suite of Windows Development Kits are Windows NT, Windows 4.1 PEB, Windows NT 4.xxc, Windows NT Gamma GDK and Windows '95.

The two new additions to the suite of Dialogic Windows Development Kits take full advantage of Windows' powerful 32-bit addressing capabilities as well as its synchronous and asynchronous programming environments. Both Windows 95 and Windows NT can run multiple applications or processes within single applications, simultaneously using pre-emptive multitasking. This powerful feature enables CT developers to select from and/or combine multiple programming models to maximize the performance of the application. For even greater application scalability, Dialogic's Windows Development packages feature binary compatible APIs enabling solutions providers to create one application that can run on both Windows 95 and Windows NT.

84 MILLION+ CT ENABLED DESKTOPS BY 1997

Microsoft estimates that more than 84 million copies of its Windows 95 operating system will be in the market by 1997 and that Windows NT will outsell all UNIX operating systems combined by 1999. Additionally, the inclusion of the Telephony Application Programmers Interface (TAPI) with Windows 95, has resulted in a huge installed base of CT-enabled desktops. This provides Windows NT, Windows 95, BackOffice, C++, Visual Basic developers, as well as VARs and ISVs with tremendous opportunities to develop and deploy Windows-based CT applications.

"Microsoft's 32-bit Windows platforms have created exiting new opportunities for CT developers," said Patty Nozato, Dialogic's Windows product marketing manager. "Dialogic's Windows Development Kits for Windows 95 and Windows NT will enable developers to take advantage of the rapidly growing installed base of CT enabled desktops. The powerful Windows-based application generators offered by our ToolKit Partners, will greatly reduce development time so developers can bring their products to market faster."

"Our company has long supplied developers and resellers with components to quickly create tailorable telephony applications or add telephony features to existing applications," said Bob Edgar, president of Parity Software in San Francisco. "With Dialogic's new Windows Development Packages computer-based voice and fax applications will move into a new generation. The Dialogic offerings mesh very well with our CallSuite components and resellers will now be able to quickly develop Windows voice and fax processing applications in Visual Basic and other VBX/OCX environments."

"Dialogic's new Windows 95 and NT drivers allow us to bring the power of Windows to computer telephony," said Dave Krupinski, vice president of marketing at Stylus Innovation in Cambridge. "The reach of our Visual Voice development tools will increase through the new Dialogic kits and increase our ability to provide the power of Windows and telephony to users."

DEVELOPMENT KITS OFFER CHOICES

For smaller scale CT applications such as a two or four line voicemail or fax-on-demand systems, developers can utilize the Dialogic Windows 95 Development Kit. For mission-critical applications such as a Host Interactive Voice Response System (HIVR) used in bank transaction systems, developers can employ Dialogic's Windows NT Development Kit to take advantage of its C2 security and protected subsystem design. Other ideal applications include call forwarding, audiotex, fax back, fax store and forward, and universal messaging.

Dialogic Windows developers can also integrate their applications with Microsoft BackOffice's powerful suite of applications. Integration with Microsoft Exchange gives customers a server-based unified messaging system to access email from any phone. And Microsoft SNA Server gives call center applications access to existing corporate databases.

DIALOGIC INCREASES WINDOWS SUPPORT FOR CT HARDWARE

Dialogic offers a host of voice, fax, conferencing, and network interfaces (analog, T1, E1, ISDN), including a large number of internationally approved products for the Windows environment. With the Dialogic Development Kits for Windows 95 and Windows NT, developers have the tools to develop and deploy price/performance scalable CT solutions on the 32-bit OS of their choice.

Dialogic's recently introduced DIALOG/4, a half-size, four-line voice board and the latest addition to the family of products supported by Dialogic's Windows 95 drivers. With DIALOG/4, developers can create a number of price/performance CT applications including voice mail, messaging, IV, and telemarketing solutions.

The Dialogic Development Kit for Windows 95 and Dialogic Development Kit for Windows NT are each priced at $500 and are available immediately. The DIALOG/4 is available from Dialogic at a single unit price of $675. Contact 1-800-775-4444.

Dialogic Corporation is the leading manufacturer of high performance, standards-based computer telephony (CT) components. Computer telephony systems built with Dialogic products manage more than one third of all telephone, facsimile, and mullet-media calls answered by computers over wireless and wired networks worldwide. Dialogic products are used in voice, fax, data, voice recognition, speech synthesis and call center management CT applications. More than two million ports have been deployed by Dialogic's thousands of development and integration partners worldwide. The company broadened its lead in computer telephony by integrating key technology from the industry leaders in mullet line network grade fax, CT connectivity servers, and development environments for digital signal processors (DST). Dialogic promotes industry standards through the Signal Computing System Architecture (SACS) initiative, and is a founding member of the Enterprise Computer Telephony Forum (ECTF). The company is headquartered in Parsippany, New Jersey, and has sales offices worldwide.


DeltaPoint Web Technology for Visual dBASE
DELTAPOINT, INC. AND BORLAND ANNOUNCE LICENSING AGREEMENT

Borland Licenses DeltaPoint's Web Technology for Visual dBASE

MONTEREY, Calif. -- February 27, 1996 -- DeltaPoint, Inc. (NASDAQ Small Cap:DTPT) today announced a technology licensing agreement with Borland International Inc. Under the terms of the agreement, Borland--a Scotts Valley, California-based provider of software development tools--will include components of DeltaPoint's Web development technology in future add-on Internet tools for Visual dBASE, Borland's object- oriented 'Xbase' database for professional database developers.

"Our new relationship with DeltaPoint can lead to some very exciting solutions for our Visual dBASE customers," said Ross Dembecki, Borland's group product manager for Visual dBASE. "With DeltaPoint's Web technology, Visual dBASE can be extended to be an ideal Intranet application development tool."

"Borland is licensing part of DeltaPoint QuickSite(TM)'s HTML page publishing engine technology," said Song Huang, vice president of Internet Product Marketing for DeltaPoint, Inc. "DeltaPoint is looking forward to working with Borland to provide interactive World Wide Web solutions for Visual dBASE. With our combined technologies, Visual dBASE developers can become Web site consultants."

Previewed earlier this month at Borland's product strategy briefing, Visual dBASE's Internet tools will be designed to allow developers to create interactive database applications for the World Wide Web and corporate "Intranets". These tools are a set of objects that present information from local and server-based databases as HTML for viewing in Web browsers on multiple platforms. The Visual dBASE Internet tools are scheduled to be available this Spring.

Borland International Inc. (NASDAQ:BORL) is a leading provider of products and services targeted to software developers. Borland is distinguished for its high-quality software development tools, which include Visual dBASE, Delphi, Delphi Client/Server, Borland C++, Paradox and InterBase. Borland's award-winning products are supported through comprehensive programs for small- and large-sized software developers, corporate developers, value added resellers and systems integrators. Founded in 1983, Borland is headquartered in Scotts Valley, California.

DeltaPoint, Inc., founded in 1989, has headquarters in Monterey, California, and distribution partners in the United States, Europe, Japan, and Asia-Pacific. A public company traded on the NASDAQ Small Cap Market (DTPT), DeltaPoint, Inc. is committed to providing customers with easy-to-use, streamlined on-line and desktop visualization software solutions. DeltaPoint, Inc. is the publisher of DeltaPoint QuickSite, an innovative World Wide Web site creation and management software product for Windows(R); DeltaGraph(R), an award-winning charting and graphing application for Macintosh(R) and Windows; and of Drag 'n Draw, a business diagramming and drawing program for Windows 95 and Windows 3.1.

This news release, other than historical financial information, consists of forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties including quarterly fluctuations in results, the timely availability of new products, the impact of competitive products and pricing, and the other risks detailed from time to time in DeltaPoint's SEC reports, including DeltaPoint's Prospectus dated December 20, 1995 relating to its initial public offering of common stock.


Epson Stylus 1500 Photo Quality Color Inkjet
EPSON FORGES NEW FRONTIER IN CAD AND BUSINESS COLOR PRINTING

720 x 720 dpi Ink Jet Printer Supports C-Sized Paper and Tractor-fed Paper Simultaneously

TORRANCE, Calif., Feb. 20, 1996 -- EPSON, the creator of high-quality, award-winning imaging products, today announced the EPSON Stylus 1500--a wide-carriage, "Photo Quality," color ink jet printer for CAD/CAE and business use. The EPSON Stylus 1500 is uniquely designed to print 13.6" x 21.78" on C-sized cut sheet papers and various sized tractor-fed paper simultaneously. The printer serves a variety of business needs including CAD/CAE check plots, spreadsheets, single sheet business forms, signage, business graphics and presentations, banners and photographic images.

The EPSON Stylus 1500 comes standard with EPSON's proprietary piezoelectric 720 x 720 dpi resolution at an estimated street price of $995. EPSON's exclusive "Photo Quality" color ink jet kit comes installed at no additional cost. The EPSON Stylus 1500 sells alongside the EPSON Stylus 1000, a monochrome wide-carriage ink jet printer introduced by EPSON in 1994.

Mark Radogna, graphic arts product manager, EPSON, stated that the EPSON Stylus 1500 complements the EPSON Stylus 1000 and EPSON's family of four Stylus color ink jet printers, filling a very different niche than the other EPSON printers. Radogna added, "The Stylus 1500 is primarily a multi-user CAD/CAE check plot device. The extremely low price point and C-size paper support will dramatically drive down costs in any CAD/CAE environment."

Radogna further commented on the enthusiastic response to the Stylus 1500 by the financial sector. "Printing spreadsheets quietly with a bit of color really struck a cord with accountants. Text output on the Stylus 1500 is extremely sharp and the added color makes spreadsheets and charts very easy to read."

The EPSON Stylus 1500 contains an extra-large black ink cartridge that more than doubles the print life of an average-sized ink cartridge. The printer supports Windows 95 Plug and Play and ships with drivers for the Macintosh, Windows 95, Windows for Workgroups, Windows 3.1, and AutoCAD for DOS. Drivers for Windows NT and OS/2 are available from third party companies. An optional LocalTalk or EtherTalk board provides Macintosh compatibility. The Stylus 1500 is also EPA Energy Star qualified and is available now through EPSON's nationwide VAR distribution channel. EPSON's complete color printer line is supported by a wide variety of coated and glossy papers, including transparencies.

For more information on EPSON and its products, please call 1-800-BUY-EPSON ext. 3000 or stop by our corporate website on the Internet at http://www.epson.com.

EPSON offers an extensive array of technology products, including ink jet, laser and dot matrix printers, scanners, portable and desktop computers, and for the OEM market, a variety of component and electronic devices. Founded in 1975, Epson America, Inc. is an affiliate of Seiko Epson Corporation, a global manufacturer and supplier of high-quality technology products that meet customer demands for increased functionality, compactness, systems integration and energy efficiency. Epson America, Inc. is headquartered in Torrance, Calif. For more information on EPSON and its products, please call 1-800-BUY-EPSON ext. 3000 or stop by our corporate website on the Internet at hhtp://www.epson.com.


Foodservice Industry Savings Potential
FOODSERVICE INDUSTRY STUDY REVEALS MORE THAN $14 BILLION IN POTENTIAL SUPPLY CHAIN SAVINGS -- CSC-Conducted Study Also Identifies Potential For Growth

El Segundo, CA -- The $400 billion foodservice industry can save as much as $14.3 billion in supply chain costs -- and position itself for revenue growth that could be significantly greater than the savings potential--according to the results of a comprehensive foodservice channel economic modeling effort. The effort was commissioned by the industry's Efficient Foodservice Response (EFR) initiative and is part of the overall EFR defining project conducted by Computer Sciences Corporation (NYSE:CSC) and the Stanford University Global Supply Chain Forum.

Launched a little more than one year ago, EFR is the initiative aimed at creating a more efficient foodservice supply chain and is sponsored by the following industry groups: International Foodservice Distributors Association (IFDA), International Foodservice Manufacturers Association (IFMA), Uniform Code Council (UCC), International Foodservice Brokers Association (IFBA), Produce Marketing Association (PMA), and the Grocery Manufacturers of America (GMA). The initiative has been managed and coordinated by The Hale Group Ltd. of Danvers, Mass.

The analysis portion of this major strategic project for the foodservice industry was supported by detailed cost and operating data collected on a confidential basis from dozens of foodservice companies representing all facets of this extremely diverse supply chain. Guiding the project and providing qualitative input to the study was the industry's EFR initiative task force comprising two dozen foodservice companies and association sponsors.

The goal of the EFR effort is to modernize and streamline the business practices within the foodservice supply chain by eliminating non- value-adding activities, improving product flows, and adopting information technologies such as bar codes and Electronic Data Interchange (EDI). The defining project conducted by CSC and Stanford was the first step in identifying concrete actions foodservice companies could take to achieve such efficiencies, and it helped define the savings the industry could hope to realize if the elements of EFR were adopted across the supply chain.

Among the initiatives identified by the study as critical to EFR's success are the following: the implementation of product identification/bar coding standards; Electronic Data Interchange (EDI); the timely flow of accurate demand data up the supply chain; integrated product introduction processes; reengineered revenue cycle transaction processing; and the movement of labor-intensive food preparation activities out of operators' back rooms to upstream locations where they can be performed more efficiently without affecting meal quality.

"To date, the foodservice industry has lagged other consumer goods industries in its adoption of key streamlining technologies such as bar coding and EDI, which is part of the reason the foodservice supply chain is so inefficient," said Dr. Hau Lee, director of the Stanford Global Supply Chain Forum. "But while technology is a key enabler in achieving EFR benefits, at the heart of EFR are changes in business practices, increased supply chain coordination, and a reversal of the past's inefficient trading relationships within the foodservice industries."

Charles Troyer, CSC's partner in charge of the EFR project, added that EFR should not be perceived as purely a cost-cutting initiative. He said that the recently concluded study revealed that the modernized infrastructure that is EFR's goal not only could save the industry $14 billion, but also would position the supply chain for revenue growth that could theoretically reach as high as $800 billion per year. This is the estimate of the total value of meal preparation activities that occur in the home that could be replaced by foodservice operators.

"The timing of EFR is particularly fortuitous, as the food industries work together to provide new and innovative meal solutions to today's time-poor and value-conscience consumer," Troyer observed. "EFR is designed to enhance the supply chain's capability to replace value- adding activities that occur in home meal preparation with prepared and semi-prepared meals.  Capturing this revenue growth is difficult in today's environment, which is characterized by lack of supply chain partnership and little or no flow of demand information up the supply chain. EFR represents the best way for the industry to be successful in achieving this level of growth."

Detailed results of the EFR project will be presented at number of major industry events in upcoming months. These include a special session at the International Foodservice Manufacturers Association's (IFMA) COEX '96 conference on February 25 in Orlando, Fla; the International Foodservice Distributors Association's (IFDA) Annual Business Conference on March 5 in Orlando; the International Foodservice Brokers Association (IFBA) Top-to-Top Conference on March 21 in Dallas; the joint industry ECR Conference on March 22 in Chicago; the Grocery Manufacturers of America's (GMA) Information Systems and Logistics/Distribution conference on May 22 in Indian Wells, Calif; and the Produce Marketing Association's (PMA) Annual Foodservice conference on July 15 in Monterey, Calif.

The final EFR report is scheduled to be released in April of this year, which will be followed by the formation of a joint industry executive body to oversee and coordinate EFR implementation efforts and a number of pilot projects to validate the EFR concepts.

Computer Sciences Corporation had $4.1 billion in annual revenues for the 12 months ended December 29, 1995. The company is headquartered in El Segundo, Calif., and has 34,000 employees in 575 offices worldwide. CSC provides clients with a wide range of professional services including management consulting; business reengineering; information systems consulting and integration; and outsourcing.


FORE Systems & Alantec Complete Merger
AT THE FOREFRONT OF ATM NETWORKING FORE SYSTEMS AND ALANTEC COMPLETE MERGER

Pittsburgh, PA and San Jose, CA - February 26, 1996 - FORE Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: FORE), a worldwide leader in networking products based on asynchronous transfer mode (ATM) technology, and ALANTEC Corporation, a leader in multilayer LAN switching, today announced the completion of their merger. Following the merger, ALANTEC became a wholly owned subsidiary of FORE. The merger became effective on Friday, February 23, 1996, following final approval by both companies' shareholders. Under the terms of the merger, each outstanding share of ALANTEC has been converted into one share of FORE.

The combined company is uniquely positioned to accelerate customers' migration from their existing LANs to ATM. The mission of the joint company is to be the worldwide ATM technology and market leader, to provide its customers with the strategic business advantages of ATM, and to accelerate a smooth migration to ATM networks.

"The merger of FORE and ALANTEC allows us to offer a highly flexible and integrated switched networking solution to our customers, enabling them to preserve and enhance their existing networks while evolving to ATM," said Eric C. Cooper, chairman and chief executive officer of FORE. "We have been working hard to complete this merger, and the two organizations are already cooperating as one. The speed and efficiency with which this has been accomplished is a testament to the complementary nature of the companies. As a unified entity, we have strengthened our leadership position in the market and our ability to speed ATM deployment."


GemStone Systems - GemSmith Partner Program
GEMSTONE ANNOUNCES GEMSMITH PARTNER PROGRAM

COOPERATIVE EFFORT PROVIDES CUSTOMERS WITH COMPREHENSIVE ENTERPRISEWIDE CLIENT/SERVER SOLUTIONS

BEAVERTON, ORE. -- FEBRUARY 26, 1996 --GemStone Systems, Inc. today announced the GemSmith Partner Program, chartered to build long-term relationships among the industry's leading software and service companies and GemStone to better enable mutual customers to develop three-tier, client/server object applications around GemStone's core technology.

"Fortune 1000 companies are switching to business objects to successfully build, manage and implement complex business-critical applications," said Doug Pollack, vice president of marketing at GemStone. "Together with our GemSmith Partners we can provide a more complete set of technologies and services to address a broader set of customer needs."

Initial GemSmith Partners include Advanced Technology Systems, Inc.; Arbor Intelligent Systems, Inc.; Bytesmiths; Computer Command and Control Co.; FH Protocol, Inc.; Integrated Systems Management, Inc.; JumpStart Systems, Inc.; Lazarus Technology Mentoring Inc.; Morgan, Parker and Johnson, Inc.; Objectwave Corp.; OS Tools, Inc.; Panetheon Systems; Paradigm Systems Corp.; Performance Software Service; Proforma Corp.; QSYS Quality Systems; Reich Technologies; Salient Solutions; and Synergistic Software.

"The GemSmith Partner Program is made up of the industry's leading tool providers, consultants and trainers. Participating tool providers develop and market products that enhance GemStone's core business object server technology to better meet customer requirements. GemSmith consultants include companies or individuals who assist with design, systems integration, installation, training, mentoring and support of GemStone solutions. Organizations and individuals trained and certified by GemStone technical training are eligible to become GemSmith trainers.

"We have had a long history working with GemStone and have seen first hand how GemStone's business object server technology has enabled customers to extend their enterprise network capabilities," said Ronald Suarez, Ph.D., president of Arbor Intelligent Systems, Inc. "At Arbor, we are excited to integrate GemStone with our analysis/design and testing tools so we can help businesses use object technology to meet their client/server needs."

Under the new program, GemStone offers each GemSmith Partner, who joins the program by Nov. 1, 1996, reduced training costs and benefits such as technical support to assist in building compatible software, use of software and joint-marketing opportunities.

ABOUT GEMSTONE SYSTEMS INC.

GemStone Systems, Inc. provides business object server technology for Fortune 1000-class corporations involved in business re-engineering efforts based on object technology. The GemStone business object server supports the demanding requirements of business critical, enterprisewide application environments and provides seamless co-existence with existing relational and legacy systems. GemStone Systems, Inc. is located at 15400 NW Greenbrier Parkway, Suite 280, Beaverton, OR 97006 Phone: 503/629-8383; Facsimile:503/629-8556; Toll-free: 1-800-243-9369 e-mail: info@gemstone.com


Hayes Smartcom Message Center
HAYES SHIPS SMARTCOM MESSAGE CENTER

Company that invented the PC modem delivers powerful voicemail, fax management and data communications solution for small office/home office

Atlanta, GA, 20 February 1996--Hayes Microcomputer Products, Inc. today announced the availability of Hayes Smartcom Message Center, a powerful, full-featured voice, fax and data communications software package that enables small office/home office users to set up a full voicemail and fax system in minutes at a value suggested retail price of US$99 and CDN$136.

Users can get more out of their voice/data/fax modems using Smartcom Message Center features such as support for voice record and playback, messaging, fax-on-demand, fax broadcast, and paging functions. Communications can be completely customized using Smartcom Message Center. Visual Scripting is a new function that makes user set up easier than ever.

"Most customers' first contact with a business is through the phone. If a customer cannot speak with a person, they expect to deal with a professional voice response system," says Ken Karegeannes, Director of Software and Network Products. "Until now, these voice response systems were very expensive and complicated to install and manage. By combining Smartcom Message Center with a voice and fax enabled modem, any business or home can have a low cost, voice mail and fax management solution that rivals the high-cost, dedicated systems in use in large corporations."

Hayes Smartcom Message Center has a wide range of applications and automated features for home, mobile and corporate branch office users such as call management, voice mail, visual scripting, caller I.D., and paging. Smartcom Message Center is also great for sending and retrieving e-mail or data files, broadcasting faxes to multiple locations, and establishing and managing an office voice mail system.

Smartcom Message Center is tightly integrated with one menu to access all functions and the program requires substantially less disk space than competing products. Smartcom Message Center is easy to install and easy to use with an auto install program that leads users through the installation process and a help menu once installed.

    Features                         Benefits

Call Management   Port arbitration, data/fax discrimination, and

                  distinctive ring features allow users to set

                  up a multiple mailbox and fax system on a

                  single phone line.  Call management features

                  provide automatic forwarding of incoming calls

                  to the appropriate software program so that

                  calls are handled professionally even when the

                  user is away.

Voice Mail        Voice record and playback, up to 1,000

                  programmable mail boxes, and prerecorded

                  announcements, help corporate road warriors

                  and small office/home office users present

                  professional images from remote offices.

Visual Scripting  Provides a set of objects that visually

                  represent all the major voicemail and fax

                  functions in Message Center.  Any user can map

                  out a voicemail system by selecting and

                  organizing these objects using the visual

                  editor.  When finished, the user has a visual

                  map that depicts exactly how their voicemail

                  system will work.  This allows any user to

                  create powerful, custom voicemail systems --

                  quickly and easily.  For example, a typical

                  user could have one system for when they are

                  in the office, another for when they are out

                  of the office and a third for after hours.

Caller I.D.       Identifies the caller -- providing for better

                  time management.

FAX               Providing a full range of fax-on-demand, fax

                  back, fax broadcasting and fax scheduling

                  capabilities.

Pager Support     System will page user when a message is

                  received via digital or alphanumeric pager.

The new software is fully compatible with both the Windows 95 and Windows 3.1 operating systems and includes Hayes Bonus Bundle, which includes free trial memberships and service offers from such popular online services as America Online, CompuServe, GEnie, GNN and Spry Mosaic.

"This software provides our customers the advanced features and functionality that they have been requesting," says Dennis Hayes, Chief Executive Officer, Hayes Microcomputer Products, Inc. "Not only is Smartcom Message Center one of the first fully capable data, fax, voice communications software packages to market, it offers an easy upgrade path and does not compromise on the functionality of either the data, fax or voice portion of the product."

Current Hayes Smartcom product users can upgrade to Smartcom Message Center for US$49 and CDN$65 and users of any competitive data, fax or voice communications software can upgrade for US$59 and CDN$83. Special prices are available for multi-user software licenses. Systems operators, government, education and user groups may also qualify for special pricing. Contact Hayes Microcomputer Products, Inc. Sales Administration at (770) 441-1617 for information.

Best known as the inventor of the PC modem, Hayes is recognized around the globe as a leader in technical innovations, computer communications standards, functional and feature-rich products, and superior support and service.  Founded in 1977, Hayes develops, manufactures, and markets value-based computer communications solutions for software, business, network, and consumer market segments. The company maintains an extensive global network of authorized distributors, dealers, mass merchants, VARs, system integrators and original equipment manufacturers. Hayes customers include Fortune 1000 corporations, mid-size companies and corporate branch offices, small and home office businesses, online and telecommunications network providers, and millions of individual PC users around the globe.

FOR QUESTIONS REQUIRING CUSTOMER SUPPORT ASSISTANCE CONTACT:

Hayes Customer Support

Phone: 770/441-1617

Hayes World Wide Web Site: http://www.hayes.com

Hayes Online BBS: 770/446-6336

telnet://bbs.hayes.com

Internet email: support@os.hayes.com

FOR MEDIA RELATED INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:

Angela Hooper

Hayes Microcomputer Products, Inc.

Phone: 770/840-9200 ext. 6030

Facsimile: 770/441-1213

Internet Address: ahooper@hayes.com


Hayes Business Class Modem for the Mac
HAYES DELIVERS THE FIRST HAYES BUSINESS CLASS MODEM WITH PROFESSIONAL MESSAGING FOR THE MAC

ATLANTA, GA, 14 February 1996 -- Hayes Microcomputer Products, Inc. today announces immediate availability of Hayes OPTIMA 288 Business Modem for the Mac -- the first Hayes business modem to deliver enhanced security, remote configuration, superior performance, and professional messaging for Macintosh users.

Transmitting data at up to 230,400 bits/s, Hayes OPTIMA 288 Business Modem for the Mac provides powerful solutions for remote node access to a LAN, shared modem access from a LAN, transferring large files and multi-media using 8X compression. "It's the perfect solution for applications like desktop publishing which require the fastest throughput available," said Patrick Kennedy, Senior Product Manager, Hayes Microcomputer Products, Inc.

Hayes OPTIMA 288 Business Modem for the Mac has new features such as Remote Configuration, Fail-Safe Flash ROM upgradability, Access Control and Call Back Security. OPTIMA 288 Business Modem for the Mac enhances user productivity by providing a professional messaging system, allowing fax, data, and voice message management from a single phone line. "These features provide incredible message management to remote and branch offices," said Kennedy.

"We beta tested the OPTIMA Business Modem and many of our business clients say it transfers data so quickly that it seems as fast as their Ethernet connections," said Rod Paine, President, ASTEC Company, Inc. "Our clients don't tend to pre- compress their programs and with graphics programs especially, you need the megabyte-a-minute DTE rate you can get with the OPTIMA." OPTIMA 288 Business Modem for the Mac features:

Features                          Benefits

Superior Implementation of        8X compression for up to

ITU-T V.42bis                     230.4 kbits/s throughput-

                                  More than one megabyte a minute

Remote Configuration              Easy Installation for

                                  Remote Users

Security                          Access Control with

                                  Password and Dial Back

Fail-Safe Flash ROM               Safe, flexible downloadable

                                  firmware upgrades

Caller ID                         Helps prioritize messages

                                  and provides in-bound caller

                                  identification

Distinctive Ring                  Provides automatic call

                                  routing for voice, data

                                  and fax calls

Voice Message System              To establish a flexible

                                  voice mail system with

                                  Multiple Voice Mailboxes

Hayes OPTIMA Business Modem for the Mac is available for an average street price of US$450 and CDN$599. The modem is bundled with MacComCenter integrated data, fax, and voice communications software.

"This product is ideal for both start-up businesses that need to compete with larger companies and for larger corporations that need advanced business features like remote configuration and security in a modem," said Hayes CEO, Dennis C. Hayes. "A key advantage of Hayes OPTIMA Business Modem for the Mac is its incredible throughput speed which has been shown in independent lab tests to be faster than 33.6 modems."

Best known as the inventor of the PC modem, Hayes is recognized around the globe as a leader in technical innovations, computer communications standards, functional and feature-rich products, and superior service. Founded in 1977, Hayes develops, manufactures, and markets value- based computer communications solutions for software, business, network, and consumer market segments. The company maintains an extensive global network of authorized distributors, dealers, mass merchants, VARs, system integrators and original equipment manufacturers. Hayes customers include Fortune 1000 corporations, mid-size companies and corporate branch offices, small and home office businesses, online and telecommunications network providers, and millions of individual PC users around the globe.

FOR QUESTIONS REQUIRING CUSTOMER SUPPORT ASSISTANCE CONTACT:

Hayes Customer Support

Phone: 770/441-1617

Hayes World Wide Web Site: http://www.hayes.com

Hayes Online BBS: 770/446-6336

telnet://bbs.hayes.com

Internet email: support@os.hayes.com

FOR MEDIA RELATED INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:

Angela Hooper

Hayes Microcomputer Products, Inc.

Phone: 770/840-9200 ext. 6030

Facsimile: 770/441-1213

Internet Address: ahooper@hayes.com


MegaHerts Objection to Hayes Plan Denied
JUDGE ROBINSON DENIES MEGAHERTZ OBJECTION TO THE HAYES PLAN -- UPHOLDS OBJECTION TO DIAMOND PLAN

Robinson Also Denies Boca Bid for "Break-Up Fee" and Diamond Application for Reimbursement on Acquisition-Related Fees

Atlanta, GA, 14 February 1996 -- Hayes Microcomputer Products, Inc. today announced that Federal Judge Hugh Robinson has denied the objection of Megahertz Corporation to a post-bankruptcy Hayes maintaining a patent license agreement with Megahertz to use it's popular PC card modem technology, a pop-in, pop-out telephone connector marketed by Megahertz as the X-Jack. Megahertz is a wholly owned subsidiary of U.S. Robotics, a modem manufacturer who recently withdrew its bid to acquire Hayes.

Under the proposed Hayes Plan of Reorganization, the company will emerge wholly intact with Northern Telecom and ACMA as minority shareholders and CEO and founder Dennis Hayes retaining a major interest in the outstanding voting shares. In its objection, Megahertz argued that a post-bankruptcy Hayes would not be the same entity to which Megahertz originally licensed the modem technology. Judge Robinson ruled that confirmation of the Hayes plan of reorganization would not result in Megahertz's licensed technology being used by an entity other than the original licensee -- Hayes.

Citing the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act in Court, U.S. Robotics recently withdrew its bid to acquire Hayes, stating that difficulties with Federal Trade Commission approval led to a business decision to abandon the plan. U.S. Robotics did however preserve its objection to the Hayes plan based on a license granted to Hayes by its now subsidiary, Megahertz. At stake was Hayes right to continue marketing its popular PC Card modems with pop-in, pop-out connectors. Today, when Judge Robinson denied Megahertz's objection, he cleared the way for a post- bankruptcy Hayes to continue manufacturing and marketing its modems for laptop computers with EZjack connectors.

In a related decision, Judge Robinson ruled that, under a proposed plan for reorganization submitted by the Creditor's Committee for Diamond to acquire Hayes, Megahertz's objection was upheld, blocking the Diamond Plan from using the technology under the current license agreement. Judge Robinson concluded that the Diamond plan of reorganization would result in a substantial change to Hayes through which Diamond and its subsidiaries would obtain use of the Megahertz license which would be a violation of patent law.

In a separate ruling, Judge Robinson denied a Motion from Boca Research to approve payment of a bidding incentive or reimbursement of bidding expenditures related to the merger negotiations between Hayes and Boca Research which Boca terminated last summer. Boca sought a $1 million "Break-Up Fee" from Hayes as recovery of fees and expenses which it incurred as a result of merger negotiations. The two companies signed a Letter of Intent on June 29, 1995 which formalized merger negotiations.  In his brief, Judge Robinson stated, "As the party which terminated the merger negotiations, Boca is clearly not entitled to recover the "Break-Up Fee" as contemplated in the Letter of Intent."

In yet another ruling today, Judge Robinson denied a claim asserted by Diamond Multimedia Systems, Inc. for reimbursement and payment of administrative expenses incurred in connection with its efforts to acquire Hayes under the Plan of Reorganization filed by the Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors. Judge Robinson ruled that Diamond was acting in its own self-interest in its efforts to acquire Hayes and is not entitled to reimbursement of administrative expenses.

Best known as the inventor of the PC modem, Hayes is recognized around the globe as a leader in technical innovations, computer communications standards, functional and feature-rich products, and superior support and service.  Founded in 1977, Hayes develops, manufactures, and markets value-based computer communications solutions for software, business, network, and consumer market segments. The company maintains an extensive global network of authorized distributors, dealers, mass merchants, VARs, system integrators and original equipment manufacturers. Hayes customers include Fortune 1000 corporations, mid-size companies and corporate branch offices, small and home office businesses, online and telecommunications network providers, and millions of individual PC users around the globe.

FOR QUESTIONS REQUIRING CUSTOMER SUPPORT ASSISTANCE CONTACT:

Hayes Customer Support

Phone: 770/441-1617

Hayes World Wide Web Site: http://www.hayes.com

Hayes Online BBS: 770/446-6336

telnet://bbs.hayes.com

Internet email: support@os.hayes.com

FOR MEDIA RELATED INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:

Angela Hooper

Hayes Microcomputer Products, Inc.

Phone: 770/840-9200 ext. 6030

Facsimile: 770/441-1213

Internet Address: ahooper@hayes.com


ParcPlace-Digitalk & HP Samlltalk Agreement
ParcPlace-Digitalk And HP Announce Development And Licensing Agreement

ParcPlace-Digitalk gains exclusive rights to enhance and sell HP's Distributed Smalltalk

SUNNYVALE, CALIFORNIA. FEBRUARY 28, 1996 -- In a joint agreement announced today, ParcPlace-Digitalk (Nasdaq: PARQ), the leading supplier of object-oriented application development tools, and Hewlett-Packard Company (HP) announced a joint development and exclusive licensing agreement for Distributed Smalltalk.

Under the terms of the agreement, HP grants ParcPlace-Digitalk the exclusive rights to enhance, market, distribute and support Distributed Smalltalk. ParcPlace-Digitalk may also use the Distributed Smalltalk technology in development of future products.

"Time-Warner has made a strategic commitment to ParcPlace-Digitalk's Smalltalk-based products and services," said Mohammad Fahim, senior director of information systems and services for Time Warner Communications. "We are also a customer of HP's Distributed Smalltalk and believe that ParcPlace-Digitalk will support and enhance this technology effectively. The scalability of their solution has now increased significantly with this acquisition."

"HP's goal is to raise the value of enterprise computing by accelerating the development and deployment of distributed components in multi- tiered, mission-critical computing environments," said Jim Davis, general manager of HP's Software Engineering Systems Division. "Together we can provide developers with powerful-development solutions that allow interoperability between Smalltalk and other object-oriented languages via the OMG CORBA specification."

Distributed Smalltalk, developed by HP, is an application development tool built on ParcPlace-Digitalk's VisualWorks application development environment. It allows users to develop and deliver multi-tiered, object-oriented distributed applications according to the Object Management Group's (OMG) Common Object Request Broker Architecture (CORBA) 2.0 specifications. The two companies have a long-standing relationship developing Smalltalk-based products for delivering distributed object-oriented applications across the enterprise.

"In addition, DST is a major step in our mission to provide our customers with a complete distributed application development solution," said Bill Lyons, president and CEO of ParcPlace-Digitalk. "HP and ParcPlace-Digitalk will move Smalltalk from a stand-alone development environment to an industrial-strength delivery environment for distributed computing. The Smalltalk market is growing, and to keep pace we are focusing on providing our customers with a complete, distributed development environment that maximizes Smalltalk's core strengths - ease and speed of developing robust mission-critical applications. This announcement is further proof that ParcPlace-Digitalk is the premier Smalltalk vendor."

The agreement offers ParcPlace-Digitalk customers a more robust, scaleable solution, providing improved multi-tier, peer-to-peer development technology. ParcPlace-Digitalk will port Distributed Smalltalk to its core products VisualWorks 2.5 and VisualSmalltalk Enterprise 3.1 later this year. ParcPlace-Digitalk is also continuing work on converging both product lines into a new product that will incorporate Distributed Smalltalk.

Distributed Smalltalk

Distributed Smalltalk 5.0 supports the full OMG CORBA 2.0 specifications. CORBA 2.0 is an industry-standard specification designed to give users the underlying flexibility to create distributed applications using different languages and platforms. CORBA 2.0 also includes Internet Inter-ORB Protocol (IIOP), which is designed to enable objects and applications to interoperate over a network with other CORBA 2.0 compliant ORBs.

Pricing and Availability

Distributed Smalltalk will be available through the existing ParcPlace-Digitalk distribution channels worldwide. Distributed Smalltalk is available on HP-UX(1), SunOS, Solaris, AIX, Windows 3.1, Windows NT and OS/2. It is priced at $4,995 for UNIX system platforms and $2,995 for PC platforms.

Customer Support

Customers will be offered the opportunity to transition to ParcPlace- Digitalk for support, thereby achieving one-stop shopping for all of their Smalltalk needs.

ParcPlace-Digitalk, Inc.

ParcPlace-Digitalk is the leading provider of application development tools based on the Smalltalk object-oriented programming language. The company's mission is to become the distributed object partner of choice for computing in the enterprise. ParcPlace-Digitalk's products support open computing, portability and industry standards for multi-tier and Web-based enterprise computing. The company also provides a comprehensive range of services, including customer support, training, on-site assistance and consulting. With headquarters in Sunnyvale, Calif., the company maintains offices across the United States and internationally with subsidiaries in Germany and the United Kingdom and a network of distributors throughout the world.

HP

Hewlett-Packard Company is a leading global manufacturer of computing, communications and measurement products and services recognized for excellence in quality and support. HP has 105,300 employees and had revenue of $31.5 billion in its 1995 fiscal year.

Information about HP and its products can be found on the World Wide Web at http://www.hp.com.

(1) HP-UX 9.X and 10.0 for HP 9000 Series 700 and 800 computers are X/Open Company UNIX 93 branded products.


HP Intros New HP Pavilion Home PC Line
HP Introduces New HP Pavilion PC Line, First Home PC With Built-In Full-Color Scanner

New RealLife Imaging PCs Make Working with Pictures Easier than Ever; Increased Speed, Performance and Multimedia Power

PALO ALTO, CALIFORNIA. FEBRUARY 28, 1996 -- Hewlett-Packard Company today announced its new family of HP Pavilion home multimedia PCs in the United States. HP's RealLife Imaging line sets a new standard for home multimedia computing with leading technology and innovative new features that make storing and using photographs and other images on the PC easier than ever.

The HP Pavilion PC line is expected to be available in Canada, Europe and Asia/Pacific later this spring.

Included with all new HP Pavilion PC models is a portfolio of imaging software such as EasyPhoto by Storm Software and PhotoFinish and Greeting Card Designer by Softkey. The new line of HP Pavilion home PCs introduces the industry's first built-in full-color photo scanner, which is conveniently placed below the CD-ROM drive in the HP Pavilion 7130P minitower model.

Continuing to set a new value standard for home multimedia computing with leading technology, the 7100 and 5100 series offer Intel Pentium processors with up to 166MHz, 6X-speed CD-ROM drives, hard drives up to 2GB, 3-D Spatializer sound and a new 17-inch multimedia display (viewable image size is 12.6 inches horizontal x 9.4 inches vertical x 15.7 inches diagonal). The new HP Pavilion home PCs include over 50 high quality reference, "edutainment" and productivity titles for the whole family, such as Microsoft Works for Windows 95, Quicken SE Multimedia Edition by Intuit, SimCity 2000 by Maxis, Sonic the Hedgehog by Sega, Microsoft Magic School Bus, In the Company of Whales (MPEG) by Discovery Channel and others.

"The new HP Pavilion PCs open a world of new uses for home computers," said Richard Walker, worldwide marketing manager of HP's Home Products Division. "We've placed consumers squarely in the creative driver's seat, with limitless possibilities."

RealLife Imaging for the Whole Family

RealLife Imaging puts personalization into personal computing and offers enduring value for years to come. According to HP's research, families spend $14 billion a year on their family photos. The HP Pavilion PC offers an infinite array of multimedia experiences incorporating photos and other personal images for family use, including the ability to create the following:

* PHOTO ALBUMS. The whole family can create an electronic album to capture precious images of special occasions such holidays, weddings, recitals and sports events -- then manipulate the images and share them via electronic mail or color-printed output.

* PERSONAL WEB PAGES. Users can build a "virtual family room" on the World Wide Web by scanning photos and favorite graphics to share online.

* SCHOOL REPORTS. Children can create multimedia school reports that use exciting pictures and graphics to convey their messages.

* NEWSLETTERS. Consumers can design visually exciting newsletters that include personal images for clubs and organizations, the PTA, even the annual family holiday letter.

* COLLECTIBLES. Hobbyists can keep an electronic record of collections such as stamps or baseball cards -- great for easy browsing, insurance inventory, even sharing with electronic pen pals or faraway friends.

* COOKBOOKS. Families can preserve family recipes of generations past -- complete with images of the finished dishes --in an electronic cookbook to be shared with friends and family.

* NEWSPAPER CLIPS. Users can send those interesting tidbits or family mentions electronically to family and friends via e-mail.

* SCRAPBOOKS. Users can save newspaper clippings, celebrity photos, autographs and cartoons.

* GREETING CARDS. Families can create personalized greeting cards for every occasion.

* PHOTOGRAPHIC TELEPHONE DIRECTORY. Users can add pictures to the personal telephone directory created with HP FAXPhone.

"The HP Pavilion PC was a hit from the moment we introduced it because we listened to what consumers wanted," said Harry W. (Webb) McKinney, general manager of the HP Home Products Division. "Our new line takes the next step, pushing the limits of what families can expect to do with their home PCs, making their computers a part of real life, every day."

HP Innovation Based on Consumer-friendly Features

HP's research found that consumers wanted to use their PCs for creative home projects using multimedia and color. "HP is now leveraging its strength in the printer market with its consumer PCs," said Tim Bajarin, an industry analyst with Creative Strategies. "Coupled with color printing technology, such as HP already offers, the HP Pavilion PC is an end-to-end multimedia solution that gives HP a clear competitive advantage in the consumer market."

The new 1996 HP Pavilion PC series of multimedia PCs includes consumer- friendly features such as the following:

* High-performance Intel Pentium processors from 120MHz to 166MHz and hard drives from 1.2GB to 2GB.

* Software titles people really want. More than 50 high quality reference, "edutainment" and productivity titles, including new titles such as Microsoft Works for Windows 95, Microsoft Encarta '96 (MPEG), Quicken SE Multimedia Edition by Intuit, Simply House by 4Home Productions, In the Company of Whales (MPEG) by the Discovery Channel, Microsoft's Magic SchoolBus, Sonic the Hedgehog by Sega, SimCity 2000 by Maxis and others.

* A portfolio of imaging and publishing software such as EasyPhoto by Storm Software, StudioM by GoldDisk and PhotoFinish, PhotoLibrary, ClipArt and Greeting Card Designer by Softkey.

* Built-in full-color photo scanner on the HP Pavilion 7130P PC that fits neatly below the CD-ROM drive in the minitower chassis. Insert any photographic image up to 5 inches x 7 inches (covers common sizes for household photos) and the HP Pavilion PC takes care of the rest. Within seconds, the image is scanned in full color at a very high resolution -- 400 dots-per-inch (dpi) optics with up to 2,400 dpi through software interpolation -- ready for use in a variety of software applications. (Expected to be available in April.)

* Iomega Zip Drive -- built-in high-capacity removable storage available as a portable solution for saving large files (such as images) and backing up the system (HP Pavilion 7110Z PC). Economical and convenient storage of up to 1,000 graphic images per disk. (Expected to be available in April.)

* New HP Pavilion 17-inch multimedia display (viewable image size is 12.6 inches horizontal x 9.4 inches vertical x 15.7 inches diagonal) with enhanced audio amplification (10 watts RMS) and bass boost, accommodates Altec Lansing speakers and includes microphone, push-button volume controls and a mute button.

* CD-ROM drives up to 6x and HP multimedia for full-motion, full-screen video.

* High-speed 28.8 fax/data modem for top performance on-line.

* Built-in speaker phone and telephone answering system.

* Easy setup with color-coded cables and a custom tutorial that lets the whole family get started with the HP Pavilion PC in minutes.

* HP Personal Page software that gives every user his or her own work space, as well as three different user interfaces, including one designed specifically for children.

* Award-winning industrial design in the sleek, modern desktop and minitower that fit in with virtually any home decor.

* 3-D Spatializer sound brings new dimensions to the multimedia experience.

Leading-edge Features and Ideal Price/Performance for Consumers

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Model           Pentium processor/RAM/             Special    Est U.S.

                hard drive/fax-modem/CD-ROM drive  Features    Street$

HP Pavilion PC  133MHz/8MB/1,260MB/28.8Kbps/4X                  $1,899

5120

HP Pavilion PC  120MHz/16MB/1,260MB/28.8Kbps/6X    100 MB Zip    2,349

7110Z                                              Drive

HP Pavilion PC  133MHz/16MB/1,620MB/28.8Kbps/6X                  2,499

7125

HP Pavilion PC  133MHz/16MB/1,620MB/28.8Kbps/6X    Built-in      2,649

7130P                                              color scanner

HP Pavilion PC  150MHz/16MB/1,620MB/28.8Kbps/6X                  2,699

7145

HP Pavilion PC  166MHz/16MB/2,000MB/28.8Kbps/6X                  2,999

7170

U.S. Prices, Availability and Support

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Estimated street prices for the new HP Pavilion PC line range from $1,899 to $2,999. The HP Pavilion PC is sold only in the retail channel in order to reach consumer PC buyers. The Home PCs are available in leading U.S. retail outlets including Best Buy, Circuit City, CompUSA, Computer City, Incredible Universe, Micro Center, Office Depot, OfficeMax and Staples.

HP Pavilion PC customers receive a one-year in-home limited warranty and access to HP's toll-free 24-hour, 365-days-per-year phone support. HP's support number is 1-800-PCHOME1. HP also provides on-line support services through HP's Support Forum, America Online, CompuServe, BBS (208-344-1691) and Internet services.

Hewlett-Packard Company is a leading global manufacturer of computing, communications and measurement products and services recognized for excellence in quality and support. HP has 105,200 employees and had revenue of $31.5 billion in its 1995 fiscal year.

Information about HP and its products can be found on the World Wide Web at http://www.hp.com.


HP Makes Equity Investment In Business@Web

HP's Professional Services Organization and Business@Web Also Sign Joint Marketing and Consulting Agreement to Help Companies Extend Their Enterprises to the Internet

PALO ALTO, CALIFORNIA. FEBRUARY 27, 1996 -- Hewlett-Packard Company and Business@Web today announced that they have signed an agreement by which HP will make an equity investment in Business@Web, an Internet business-application development company located in Cambridge, Mass. Financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed. In addition, the companies have signed an agreement to do joint marketing and Internet consulting

As part of the marketing agreement, HP's Professional Services Organization and Business@Web will begin immediately to jointly deliver component- based Internet solutions to their customers using Business@Web's OpenScape software. OpenScape is the industry's first line of development tools for extending legacy and client/server applications across private intranets and the public Internet.

"We believe that the approach Business@Web is taking with OpenScape, its consulting capability and its component software, is unique," said Glenn R. Osaka, general manager for HP's Professional Services Organization. "Combined with our professional services consulting, OpenScape will help make it easy and cost effective for businesses to extend their mission-critical applications to the Internet. The investment is very important to HP's fast-growing Internet-related businesses."

Business@Web is a spinoff of Cambridge Technology Group, a source of many innovative, client/server technologies. HP also has had a long-term relationship with Cambridge Technology Group.

"A key part of our strategy is to partner with renowned, technologically advanced companies," said Klaus Besier, chairman and chief executive officer of Business@Web. "Our relationship with HP's Professional Services Organization is part of our mission to help businesses quickly and simply expand their important functions -- such as customer service -- to the widest audience. HP's world-class Professional Services Organization and track record of delivering total solutions, coupled with our applications development, client/server and Internet expertise, deliver a strong Internet solution to organizations around the world."

Marketing/Consulting Agreement

Under the agreement, HP's Professional Services and Business@Web will provide Solution Blueprints that show how companies can link their strategic applications to the Internet by using component software. The Solution Blueprints encompass consulting services and the development of new application prototypes by HP Professional Services and Business@Web consultants, and they also are designed to involve the customer as collaborator so that the customer can successfully implement and manage the Internet solution. The Solutions Blueprint is available now.

To help generate interest in the two companies' services, HP and Business@Web will jointly deliver 20 seminars worldwide titled, The Component Revolution. The seminars will show how Business@Web and HP can help companies leverage existing technology investments and rapidly take advantage of the full power of component software and the Internet through OpenScape. The attendees will see the potential of a highly flexible, client/server IT infrastructure to meet their evolving needs well into the future.

The seminars will begin in the spring and will include presentations by industry analysts; industry experts, such as Professor John Donovan; HP and Business@Web consulting experts; and other guest speakers.

For more information about the Solution Blueprint and the Component Revolution Seminars, contact Todd Alcock, channel manager, Business@Web (email: talcock@busweb.com) or Tom Hoban, program manager, HP Professional Services Organization (email: tomh@hpubmaa.esrhp.com).

Founded in 1994, Business@Web is a leading provider of technology and services for building, managing, deploying and maintaining component- based applications that span the enterprise and the Internet. Working with partners such as Hewlett-Packard, SAP, Siemens-Nixdorf, IBM and Digital Equipment Corporation, Business@Web provides a range of solutions for companies seeking to harness the power of both private and low-cost public networks for delivering mission-critical business transaction applications. For additional information about Business@Web and its OpenScape offerings, call (617) 878-2338, send email to info@busweb.com or access the company's Web site at http://www.busweb.com.

HP Professional Services Organization provides client/server and emerging client/network technical consulting, education and systems integration services to help customers around the world address their challenges in today's fast-changing business environment.

HP is the second-largest computer supplier in the United States, with computer-related revenue in excess of $25.3 billion in is 1995 fiscal year.

Hewlett-Packard Company is a leading global manufacturer of computing, communications and measurement products and services recognized for excellence in quality and support. HP has 105,200 employees and had revenue of $31.5 billion in its 1995 fiscal year.

Information about HP and its products can be found on the World Wide Web at http://www.hp.com.


HP Intros Most Manageable Network-Ready PC
HP Introduces Industry's Most Manageable Network-Ready PC

Breakthrough LAN Remote Power Gives MIS Unprecedented Management Capabilities

PALO ALTO, CALIFORNIA. FEBRUARY 26, 1996 -- Hewlett-Packard Company today announced the industry's most manageable network-ready personal computer -- the HP Vectra XM Series 4 PC.

The Pentium -based HP Vectra XM Series 4 is the first PC in the industry that can be turned on remotely from anywhere on an Ethernet LAN, a feature HP calls LAN Remote Power. It includes numerous performance enhancements, such as EDO (extended data output) RAM, 256KB synchronous pipeline burst cache and HP's exclusive power-on-from-the-keyboard design. Processors range from the industry's fastest Pentium processor -- the 166MHz -- to the 75MHz Pentium processor.

Ideal for networked workgroups with sophisticated IT demands, the HP Vectra XM Series 4 PC's built-in Ethernet PCI interface and standard multiprotocol boot-ROM enable a host of networking features that complement its advanced management attributes.

"LAN Remote Power is another technical innovation that strengthens our lead in network-ready PCs," said Jacques Clay, general manager of HP's Grenoble PC Division. "HP is providing MIS directors with the tools they need to manage their PCs more efficiently and less expensively."

LAN Remote Power is based on the Magic Packet standard co-developed by AMD and HP. It lets network managers turn on PCs and perform administrative/maintenance tasks from the management console. For example, routine software updates can be done at night when it is most convenient for users. Also, network managers won't have to waste time walking around to PCs that were mistakenly turned off by their users. When the software update is completed, all the PCs can be turned off or returned to sleep mode, saving electricity and reducing costs.

The HP Vectra XM Series 4 PC also includes other built-in management features, such as industry-standard DMI (Desktop Management Interface) agents for Windows 95, Windows for Workgroups and OS/2 clients, as well as management support for HP OpenView, the industry's leading management platform, Microsoft SMS and Intel LANDesk consoles. All of the HP Vectra XM Series 4 PCs DMI attributes are remotely accessible.

"HP's Vectra XM Series 4 PC is fully compatible with Microsoft's Systems Management Server, allowing operators easy access to the XM's extensive DMI information through System Management Server's integrated relational database," said Bob Kruger, general manager of systems management development for Microsoft.

"HP's unveiling of the Vectra XM Series 4 PC demonstrates the rapidly growing importance of desktop systems management for networked PCs," said Ed Ekstrom, general manager of Intel's Network Products Division. "Customers can now team the HP product with Intel's LANDesk Management suite to take full advantage of DMI instrumentation and enable real-time remote management that monitors, controls and diagnoses networked PCs. In addition, LANDesk Management Suite identifies over 300 DMI attributes in the HP product for complete asset management."

HP Vectra PC Op-Center Help Desk places the most important inventory information, such as serial number and number of installed disk drives, in one central location for at-a-glance asset management. Predictive hard-disk failure management is provided by S.M.A.R.T. (self monitoring analysis and repair technology) compliant hard disks. Symantec's Norton Smart Doctor software, which is preloaded on the HP Vectra XM Series 4 PC, provides hard-disk diagnostics.

Network ready, the HP Vectra XM Series 4 PC includes a built-in 32- bit bus-master PCI 10Base-T network interface that provides high- data throughput with low CPU usage. It is preconfigured as a client for Novell and Microsoft networks and is preloaded with drivers for NetWare 3.x/4.x, Windows for Workgroups 3.1/3.11, Windows 95, Windows NT 3.5x, Vines, Pathworks and OS/2 Warp for fast and easy LAN installation. An LED that indicates when the PC is accessing network resources is conveniently located on the front panel.

HP was the first major PC vendor to introduce the concept of network- ready PCs with its integration of network interface cards in select HP Vectra PCs in 1991. The HP Vectra XM Series 4 PC, coupled with HP's servers, switches, hubs, adapters and OpenView network- and system-management software, gives HP the ability to address every aspect of a business customer's networking needs.

The HP Vectra XM Series 4 PC is available in a wide variety of configurations. Customers have a choice of no hard drive, an 840MB hard drive or a 1.28GB hard drive. All models come in a slim-line desktop form factor with four accessory slots (PCI and ISA).

Configurations, Availability and Limited Warranty

The new PC is expected to be available in April 1996 through HP's network of authorized computer dealers, resellers and distributors. It is backed by a limited three-year warranty with next-business- day on-site service for the first year and return-to-dealer service for the next two years.

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Name      Product #  RAM   Hard    Operating  External  Estimated

                             Drive   System     Cache     Street

                                                          Price

HP Vectra XM D3961A    8MB                              $1,255

Series 4 5/75 PC

HP Vectra XM D3962A    8MB   840MB  Windows for          1,470

Series 4 5/75 PC                    Workgroups 3.11

HP Vectra XM D3963A    8MB   1.28GB Windows for          1,605

Series 4  5/75 PC                   Workgroups 3.11

HP Vectra XM D3964A    8MB                               1,485

Series 4 5/100 PC

HP Vectra XM D3965A    8MB   840MB  Windows for          1,630

Series 4 5/100 PC                   Workgroups 3.11

HP Vectra XM D3966A    8MB   1.28GB Windows for          1,765

Series 4 5/100 PC                   Workgroups 3.11

HP Vectra XM D3967A   16MB                       256KB   1,925

Series 4 5/120 PC

HP Vectra XM D3968A   16MB   840MB  Windows for  256KB   2,185

Series 4 5/120 PC                   Workgroups 3.11 or

                                    Windows 95

HP Vectra XM D3975A  16MB  1.28GB   Windows for  256KB   2,345

Series 4 5/120 PC                   Workgroups 3.11 or

                                    Windows 95

HP Vectra XM D3975S  16MB  1.28GB   OS/2 Warp    256KB   2,390

Series 4 5/120 PC                   Connect

HP Vectra XM D3970A  16MB                        256KB   2,040

Series 4 5/133 PC

HP Vectra XM D3977A  16MB  1.28GB   Windows for  256KB   2,465

Series 4 5/133 PC                   Workgroups 3.11 or

                                    Windows 95

HP Vectra XM D3972A  16MB                        256KB   2,175

Series 4 5/150 PC

HP Vectra XM D3978A  16MB  1.28GB   Windows for  256KB   2,595

Series 4 5/150 PC                   Workgroups 3.11

                                    or Windows 95

HP Vectra XM D4220A  16MB                        256KB   2,490

Series 4 5/166

HP Vectra XM D4221A  16MB  1.28GB   Windows for  256KB   2,910

Series 4 5/166 PC                   Workgroups 3.11

                                    or Windows 95

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HP offers a broad family of industry-standard PCs in its HP Vectra PC line.  Products range from the entry-level HP Vectra VE/VL PCs for professionals using standard applications to the HP Vectra XM line of network-ready PCs to its top-of-the-range, award-winning HP Vectra XU series for the most demanding of expert professional users.

Hewlett-Packard Company is a leading global manufacturer of computing, communications and measurement products and services recognized for excellence in quality and support. HP has 105,300 employees and had revenue of $31.5 billion in its 1995 fiscal year.

Information about HP and its products can be found on the World Wide Web at http://www.hp.com.


HP Interconnect Manager for Windows
HP's New Interconnect Manager Increases Network Uptime, Provides Unparalleled Management Of Switched Networks

PALO ALTO, CALIFORNIA. FEBRUARY 26, 1996 -- Hewlett-Packard Company, the leader in network systems for workgroups, today announced Interconnect Manager for Windows or OpenView/Windows, an easy-to-use, low-cost management tool that increases network uptime and minimizes administration and support costs. It offers an unmatched set of cost-effective, advanced management features for network-performance optimization to meet the challenges of emerging switched environments.

"Interconnect Manager for Windows or OpenView/Windows will save network managers time, money and headaches," said Gary McAnally, general manager of HP's Roseville (Calif.) Networks Division. "It adds to HP's ability to deliver flexible tools for the installation, configuration, operation and administration of network systems."

Interconnect Manager for Windows or OpenView/Windows offers two unmatched advanced management features. An integrated traffic monitor gives -- at a glance -- an overall view of network performance using a graphical display of gauges indicating utilization, frames, broadcasts, multicasts and errors. A "top-talkers" feature reflects the top- talking pairs of nodes on the network. This feature helps network managers with switch placement and optimization. The networkwide views of traffic and top talkers are innovations in helping to manage switched environments.

Interconnect Manager for Windows or OpenView/Windows is a single CD-ROM SNMP-based management application. Its point-and-click management provides easy configuration, network monitoring and troubleshooting to minimize costly network downtime. It integrates with the OpenView/Windows platform for multivendor environments or it operates without the OpenView platform for "in-band" management of HP devices.

Installation is uncomplicated and worry-free with Interconnect Manager for Windows or OpenView/Windows' intelligent install. Within seconds during installation, Interconnect Manager for Windows or OpenView/Windows automatically determines whether or not OpenView is present and installs the appropriate version.

Upon installation, Interconnect Manager for Windows or OpenView/Windows automatically discovers all HP network-addressed devices and automatically creates a graphical map showing the physical connection of devices in the network -- another networking industry first. This provides network managers with easy access to any mapped device -- even remote devices -- for management operations or status determination.

Interconnect Manager for Windows or OpenView/Windows also offers a graphical user interface that depicts a back-of-the-box view of HP workgroup connectivity products. Point-and-click access allows a user to access a wide range of configuration, monitoring and management capabilities. For example, a network manager can pull up the back-of-the-box graphic of a particular hub and turn it on or off.

With Interconnect Manager for Windows or OpenView/Windows, network managers can set network-level policies for device-level security. Its security screens allow users to configure eavesdrop prevention and intrusion detection on a per-port or systemwide level. Alarms can be sent out to the management station, and the intruder port can be disconnected automatically. Network managers can configure a set of authorized managers who can manage and receive traps from a particular device. A security-intrusion log identifies unauthorized attempts to access a port or manage devices.

U.S. Price and Availability

HP's Interconnect Manager for Windows or OpenView/Windows (HP J2569H), $499, is available through HP's worldwide network of authorized computer dealers, resellers and distributors. It offers a 90-day limited warranty against defects.

HP's Roseville (Calif.) Networks Division and HP's Network Server Division deliver a complete line of network workgroup solutions. The Network Server Division makes the NetServer line of file servers and is one of the fastest-growing file-server suppliers. Roseville Networks Division is a leading supplier of stackable hubs, print servers and high-speed network products. Its products include AdvanceStack 10Base-T and 100VG hubs, AdvanceStack 10/100 switches, AdvanceStack routers and remote-access products, OpenView network-management applications, JetDirect print servers, 10Base-T and 10/100VG LAN Adapters and the NetBeamIR infrared LAN access point.

Hewlett-Packard Company is a leading global manufacturer of computing, communications and measurement products and services recognized for excellence in quality and support. HP has 102,300 employees and had revenue of $31.5 billion in its 1995 fiscal year.

Information about HP and its products can be found on the World Wide Web at http://www.hp.com.


Free Internet Security Swr for WinSock-32
Hummingbird Announces Free Internet Security Software for Microsoft 32-Bit Networks

Hummingbird To Freely Distribute First Microsoft WinSock-32 Client-side Support for SOCKS Version 4

NORTH YORK, ONTARIO, CANADA, FEBRUARY 26, 1996 - Hummingbird Communications Ltd., the worldwide technology and marketshare leader in PC X server software, announces today that it has released a 32-bit Dynamic Link Library (DLL) for Microsoft's 32-bit WinSock provided with Windows NT and Windows 95 operating systems, supporting the industry standard SOCKS V4 protocol. With the release of Hummingbird's SOCKS client, Windows NT and Windows 95 users may now readily incorporate the firewall gateway security solution provided by SOCKS V4. Hummingbird's SOCKS client is available free of charge from the Hummingbird Communications Home Page on the World Wide Web: http://www.hummingbird.com.

"Network security in general and Internet firewalls in particular have become a critical component of internetworking for Hummingbird's customers," said Barry Litwin, Executive Vice President, Research and Development at Hummingbird. "As users increasingly deploy Microsoft TCP/IP based networks, there is a growing need for application-independent security. Together with the SOCKS V4 server, our 32-bit client implementation of SOCKS provides networks running Microsoft's 32-bit TCP/IP stack with the necessary tools for a solid internetwork security solution, and we've made this freely available to customers from our Web site."

The standard SOCKS V4 is a publicly available protocol developed to be used as a firewall gateway for the Internet. A SOCKS server is placed between a private enterprise network and a public network, such as the Internet. Access is managed from the private network to the public network, but access is denied from the public network to the private network.

Technically referred to as a Circuit-Level Gateway, SOCKS actually consists of two components, a SOCKS server and a SOCKS client library. The SOCKS server establishes a connection and monitors on-going access to and from the network. The Hummingbird SOCKS implementation is installed on the client machine running WSOCK32.DLL, included with Microsoft's Windows NT and Windows 95 operating systems. With the SOCKS client installed, any Windows NT or Windows 95 workstation can take advantage of SOCKS firewall security.

Hummingbird Communications Ltd. specializes in the development of PC to enterprise internetworking software products that provide seamless integration within corporate networks. The Company offers its award- winning Exceed line of PC X servers, the high performance NFS Maestro line, and has announced an Intranet desktop software product that integrates portable electronic document technology. Hummingbird products are sold and supported internationally by authorized resellers in more than 40 countries. The company is headquartered in North York, Ontario, Canada, with offices in Mountain View, Calif., Washington, D.C., and Raleigh, N.C. in the United States; Geneva, Switzerland; Munich, Germany; Paris, France; and Maidenhead in the United Kingdom in Europe.


IBM Expands PC Server Family
IBM Expands PC Server Family for Customers and Resellers

New IBM PC Servers and Solutions

SOMERS, NY, February 27, 1996 . . . IBM today added new models to its PC Server family and introduced new solutions that will make it easy for resellers to tailor solutions for customers' individual needs. Today's offerings build on announcements last week that linked IBM PC Servers to global networks.

"We're refreshing our entire PC Server family," said Angelica Horaitis, director of worldwide marketing, IBM PC Servers. "We're adding more power to each line -- from superservers that can support up to 1000+ users down to our minitower that's now available in a Small Business Solution for as few as 5 users. In addition, we're adding options that enhance I/O capabilities and provide fault-tolerant features."

Small Business Solution

Especially designed for the needs of small businesses, IBM introduced a new server solution to be customized by resellers. A joint initiative of IBM, Novell and Cheyenne, the IBM PC Server 310 Small Business Solution offers a complete package of server and desktop productivity software to help employees do their jobs.

The Small Business Solution serves up to 5 users (including peripheral devices attached directly to the server) and a license upgrade will be available for an additional 10 users. It is based on an IBM PC Server 310 running Novell NetWare 4.1**. Novell GroupWise** provides e-mail and group scheduling. PerfectOffice** suite provides word processing and spreadsheets, and Cheyenne FAXserve** provides FAX software. With this offering, which includes 16MB RAM, 1.08GB (1) hard file and an Ethernet adapter, resellers can easily customize a complete office system for their smallest customers.

"Novell and IBM share an objective to deliver whole computing solutions for resellers and VARS to respond to the specific requirements of small business users," said Kevin Auger, senior manager for small business marketing at Novell. "By integrating an IBM PC Server with Novell software, small business users are assured of a reliable solution to increase productivity."

"FAXserve provides robust facsimile capability that is tightly integrated with the NetWare operating system," said David Weingard, director of business development and OEM for Cheyenne Software. "This combination of products from Cheyenne, IBM and Novell offers an ideal office solution for small businesses."

Enhanced Processor Models and New Hardware Options

IBM also announced today more powerful processors for its entire PC Server family.

o IBM PC Server 310 models will be available with 100MHz (2) and 133MHz processors;

o PC Server 320 models will be available with 100MHz and 133MHz processors and hard disk capacity doubled from 1GB to 2.25GB;

o PC Server 520 models will be available with 133MHz processors;

o PC Server 720 models will be upgradeable with new processor complexes available in 133MHz and 166MHz speeds. Both processor upgrades can be combined with each other and with the 100MHz processors currently in the 720, resulting in high levels of performance and investment protection for customers.

IBM also announced the PC Server PCI Ethernet Quad PeerMaster Server Adapter. The Quad PeerMaster, based on technology of Xpoint Technologies, Inc. is an adapter card which breaks network bottlenecks open by switching directly across the server bus. An on-board Intel RISC processor and bus controller technology relieve the CPU from client-to-client switching and bridging processing.

"The release of IBM's Quad PeerMaster Server Adapter, based on Xpoint's award-winning technology, is an important advancement in the technology relationship between Xpoint Technologies and IBM," said Frank Wang, CEO for Xpoint. "Client/server users will be delighted with the high-bandwidth I/O performance provided by the PCI PeerMaster-based PC Servers."

Depending on the PC Server model, up to six Quad PeerMaster Adapters can be installed to connect 24 Ethernet segments with a total system bandwidth of 240 Mbps.

The Quad PeerMaster comes with 1MB of memory used as I/O buffer and to store programs for the onboard processor. It supports IBM's OS/2* Warp Server, Novell NetWare, SCO OpenServer** and Microsoft Windows NT operating systems.

Also announced is the new IBM PC Server 780W Redundant Power Option. This self-contained unit is designed as an optional replacement for the power supply in PC Server 500, 520 and 720 systems and the PC Server Enterprise Expansion Enclosure.

The IBM PC Server 780W Redundant Power Option has three sets of critical electronic components. But only two sets are required to handle the workload. So the system using the Redundant Power Option can continue functioning even if a critical power supply component fails. In addition, its 780 watt capacity eliminates the need for an auxiliary power supply to drive additional hot-swappable drive banks in these systems.

In IBM PC Server 720 models, the PC Server 780W Redundant Power Option works with PC SystemView* 4.0 (formerly NetFinity) to send an alert when redundancy is lost.

ServerGuide, Services and Support

IBM also announced that Windows NT Server 3.51 will be available on ServerGuide* 2.5, IBM's easy software installation tool for IBM PC Servers. ServerGuide currently simplifies installation and tuning of IBM OS/2 2.11 for SMP*, Novell NetWare 4.1 SMP**, SCO OpenServer Enterprise** 3.0 and SCO MPX**.

IBM is also making a fee-payment program available to remarketers who bring qualified leads to IBM for two recently-announced IBM Services: LAN Management Services (LMS) and LANPROTECT*. These services complement existing PC Server offerings such as HelpWare* and PC Server Start Up Support.

LMS includes a collection of remote management services that assist customers with problem management and long-term system architecture planning in client/server environments. LANPROTECT* is a disaster recovery package that provides immediate backup and recovery for business-critical functions in PC Server networks.

Pricing and Availability

IBM PC Server 310 Small Business Solution will be available in North America April 26. Prices are estimated to begin at $3869.(3)

New models of IBM PC Servers 310, 320 and 520 will be available worldwide March 29.

IBM PC Server 310 prices are estimated to begin at $2799 for the 100MHz models and $3279 for the 133MHz models.

IBM PC Server 320 prices are estimated to begin at $4309 for the 100MHz models and $4719 for the 133MHz models.

IBM PC Server 520 prices are estimated to begin at $9739 for the 133MHZ models.

IBM PC Server 720 133MHz and 166MHz processor complexes will be available second quarter. Prices are estimated at $4009 for the 133MHz processor complex and $4479 for the 166MHz complex.

IBM PCI Quad PeerMaster Adapter will be available in second quarter for an estimated price of $2129.

IBM PC Server 780W Redundant Power Option will be available June 28 for an estimated price of $2949.

IBM ServerGuide 2.5 will be available at the end of March. ServerGuide is shipped at no additional cost with IBM PC Servers.

IBM PC Servers

The IBM PC Server business offers customers a complete line of PC Servers from minitowers for independent LANs to superservers for high-end fault-tolerant networks. Intel Pentium** microprocessors and PCI bus architecture are available throughout the PC Server Family. Major operating systems supported include OS/2 for SMP, Novell NetWare, SCO OpenServer and Microsoft Windows NT Server. Rounding out the IBM PC Server products are PC SystemView, software for systems and asset management -- and ServerGuide: a CD-ROM tool for simplifying installation of network operating systems. Each IBM PC Server comes with a limited three-year on-site warranty***, available 24 hours a day year round, via phone or FAX, through the IBM HelpCenter.

IBM customer financing offers convenient and flexible financing for IBM PC Servers. Terms and conditions vary by geography. In the U.S., IBM Credit offers financing as low as 5.9 percent to qualified customers who install selected PC Servers in 1996.

IBM product information can be accessed via the Internet at http://www.ibm.com. The IBM PC Server home page can be accessed directly at http://www.pc.ibm.com/servers/. For information on IBM products and services, call 1-800-IBM-3333.

   (1)  GB means 1 billion bytes; total user accessible capacity

        may vary.

   (2)  The external bus speed of the 100MHz, 133MHz and 166MHz

        processors is 66 MHz.

   (3)  Individual reseller prices may vary.

*** For information regarding IBM's statement of limited warranty, please call 1-800-772-2227 or contact a reseller. Copies are available upon request.

Please Note: Questions about the content or currency of this press release should be directed to your local IBM representative.


IBM SAP-Certified Time & Attendance
IBM Announces SAP-Certified Time & Attendance, Shop Floor Data Collection Solution

SOMERS, NY, February 22, 1996 . . . . IBM today announced Data Acquisition Sub System COnnect (DASSCO), an SAP-certified application for Time & Attendance (T&A) and Shop Floor Data Collection.

DASSCO will allow multi-facility companies to efficiently access and transfer personnel and shop-floor data across the enterprise, enhancing SAP's R/2 and R/3 business applications.

"Despite the distinct trend to install data collection terminals on the shop floor, there is a very limited choice of solutions to effectively manage the data and allow businesses to profit from the information," stated John Gaydac, worldwide manager for data collection, IBM Manufacturing Industry Solutions Unit. "DASSCO is another example of IBM's commitment to enhance R/3's capabilities by providing a value-added solution that interoperates with a wide range of platforms."

DASSCO streamlines shop floor and personnel management processes by guiding employees to their corresponding tasks and by providing security on the shop floor, thereby preventing unauthorized access to secure areas.

DASSCO runs on an IBM industrial computer, which acts as the area controller and data collection server. Running OS/2 Warp Connect with DB2/2 and DCC/2 (Data Collection Control), this area controller transfers information from IBM data collection terminals to host systems, including IBM ES/9000, IBM RISC System/6000, IBM AS/400, as well as Sun, HP and Digital platforms.

DASSCO processes the data collected from the terminals at the point of the area controller and sends it to the SAP component transceiver which is integrated with the host system. Through a real-time validation process, the transceiver sends information, which is stored at the host, to DASSCO. DASSCO then provides personnel information for the T&A module and orders for the Shop Floor Data Collection module in the form of validation messages which are downloaded to the data collection terminals or to appropriate management.

The DASSCO Shop Floor Data Collection solution is equipped with a validation module for messages related to orders, machines, maintenance and groups. Messages for the T&A system include access rights, flextime balances, clock in/out, start/end break, time zone management and start/stop task. In addition, DASSCO contains the access control module for entry validation at the data collection terminal, thus expanding the functionality of SAP. All data is analyzed and processed into files which are directly stored in the DASSCO DB2/2 database. Each area controller running DASSCO is designed for a maximum capacity of 3,000 employees.

In order to help customers benefit from using DASSCO, IBM offers a comprehensive service package, including project management, installation, configuration of area controller and training. During system installation, IBM will train up to two system administrators to be proficient in using DASSCO and DCC/2. In addition, a customer-specific reference manual will be created, containing a system configuration overview, terminal setups, system setups, passwords and a list of IBM contacts for assistance.

IBM is the premier SAP partner, offering SAP clients a total systems integration solution that encompasses platforms, technology, consulting services, complementary software and industry solutions. Over 2,100 IBM consultants world-wide provide business re-engineering, powerful tools, support for industry solutions, education, training, and outsourcing. Twenty-six IBM/SAP Competency Centers provide global technical expertise for successful SAP system implementations. To meet the demands of mission critical applications such as SAP R/3, IBM offers high performance, scalable systems with robust systems management. And, as one of SAP's largest customers, IBM can leverage that expertise for clients.

Please Note: Questions about the content or currency of this press release should be directed to your local IBM representative.


IBM OS/2 Warp Server Symmetric Multiproc.
IBM's OS/2 Warp Server to Support Symmetric-Multiprocessing

SAN FRANCISCO, February 26, 1996 . . . IBM today announced that it has begun alpha testing its OS/2 Warp Server Version 4 symmetric-multiprocessing (SMP) feature, and demonstrated it today on a four-way SMP system at the OS/2 Warp Server launch event. An open beta program is planned to begin in the second quarter of 1996, with general availability intended for the third quarter of the year. The OS/2 Warp Server SMP feature will be provided as a free upgrade to OS/2 Warp Server Version 4 customers.

"SMP exploitation will add support of the largest PC servers to OS/2 Warp Server, which we believe already delivers the most functionality into a server operating system solution," said Art Olbert, director of product plan management, IBM Personal Software Products. "We expect to significantly enhance the performance of our current OS/2 2.11 SMP offering with the OS/2 Warp Server SMP feature."

IBM is currently conducting an OS/2 Warp Server SMP alpha program with about a dozen business partners, including Oracle Corp., Sybase Inc., Btrieve Technologies Inc., Lotus Development Corp., Compaq Computer Corp., Hewlett-Packard Co. and Unisys Corp., all of which have agreed to support IBM in development of the OS/2 Warp Server SMP feature with their respective products.

Industry Support for the OS/2 Warp Server SMP Feature

"We have had many strong customer successes with Sybase products on OS/2," said Berl Hartman, Sybase vice president of strategic marketing. "OS/2 Warp Server will provide a strong growth path for these loyal customers with applications requiring SMP class solutions."

"At Btrieve Technologies, our developers are specifically architecting Btrieve for OS/2 Warp Server to take advantage of the performance benefits to be offered by OS/2 Warp Server's SMP capabilities," said Kristin Burkland, director of business development.

"We support and are working with IBM on optimizing the performance of OS/2 Warp Server SMP using Oracle," said Jerry Baker, senior vice president of Oracle's Product and Platform Technologies.

"SMP will be a terrific addition to an already great offering from IBM," said Josh Airall, systems analyst at Cincinnati Bell Information Systems. "I've been extremely pleased with OS/2 Warp Server and I'll be happy to get my hands on the SMP-enablement feature."

IBM has long been a leader in the development of SMP technology, which greatly enhances computing performance and increases productivity. IBM currently offers SMP support for OS/2 v. 2.11 as well as AIX, High Availability Management Clustering Program and SPX.

OS/2 Warp Server: The Complete Business Solution

Now generally available, OS/2 Warp Server is IBM's business server solution for customers ranging from small businesses to large enterprises. It provides a foundation for application serving and file and print sharing, plus a wealth of integrated features including system management, backup and recovery, remote access, enhanced TCP/IP support, advanced print function and LAN Internet access.

For Internet users, IBM offers complete information about the company, its products, services and technology on the World Wide Web. The IBM home page is at http://www.ibm.com. The fastest, easiest way to find any information about IBM software is to go to the IBM Software home page at http://www.software.ibm.com. The IBM Fax Information Service allows you to receive facsimiles of prior IBM product press releases. Dial 1-800-IBM-4FAX and enter "99" at the voice menu.

Please Note: Questions about the content or currency of this press release should be directed to your local IBM representative.


Netware 4.1 SMP on Fujitsu/ICL Servers
Netware 4.1 SMP now available on Fujitsu/ICL TEAMserver and SUPERserver ranges

22 February 1996 -- ICL Volume Products has announced that NetWare 4.1 SMP is now available on the Fujitsu ICL multiprocessor SUPERserver and TEAMserver Intel range of servers.

NetWare 4.1 SMP will allow customers to grow from a single CPU configuration to take full advantage of multiprocessor technology, providing increased data throughput and a greater processing power which is ideal for the growing requirements for CPU-intensive applications such as databases. NetWare 4.1 SMP is designed to be backwards compatible such that existing NLMs will work happily in that environment.

NetWare 4.1 SMP allows large installations to be implemented using a smaller number of servers. Moving from a multi-server environment to a consolidated server environment saves a significant amount of expenditure. Tests have shown that 90% scalability can be achieved with NetWare 4.1 SMP when executing processes on several processors in parallel.

Janet Cropper, Vice President, ICL Servers and Networking Division commented, "Our close relationship with Novell has enabled NetWare 4.1 SMP to come to market, allowing our customers to take full advantage of the multiprocessing capabilities of Fujitsu

ICL's Hot Iron awarded SUPERserver J554I, amongst others. NetWare 4.1 SMP shows our continuing commitment to the NetWare environment."

Lalit Nathwani, Marketing Development - Group Manager, Novell UK said: "NetWare 4.1 SMP together with Fujitsu ICL's TEAMserver and SUPERserver provides excellent scalability to adapt to growth requirements for our existing and new customers. This demonstrates our commitment to Novell's long standing partnership with Fujitsu ICL."

NetWare 4.1 SMP enables some of the processes used by many applications (e.g. ODI transport, library routines) to be run on different processors. Thus, unchanged applications can take advantage of the technology. Applications which are more CPU-intensive gain even greater advantage by being multi-threaded.

Allen Swann, Director of UK Alliances at Oracle commented "Through the Business Alliance Partnership between ICL and Oracle, we are delighted to be able to offer the excellent scalability of Oracle7 under NetWare SMP on Fujitsu ICL SUPERserver and TEAMserver products."

NetWare 4.1 SMP is an add on product consisting of several NLMs. It is available from ICL at no additional cost, is simple to install and is supplied on the same CD-ROM as NetWare 4.1.


IonaSphere Newsletter #17, March 1996
Issue 17                   IonaSphere                      March 1996

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The March 1996 IonaSphere is included below and is also available on IONA's web site: http://www.iona.com/www/IS/IonaSphere17.html . IonaSphere keeps you up-to-date with developments in the world of Object Technology and new products and services from IONA Technologies.

Last month we asked for comments on how to improve IonaSphere to serve the reader better. We are pleased to say that most of the comments were positive. At the request of some readers we have added a more technical section (see I17-O> Technical Tip) and have made the newsletter available on the World Wide Web.

If you wish to be added to/removed from this list please send an Email to IonaSphere-request@iona.com indicating your wish. If you need any further information on the products or services mentioned below, please contact info@iona.com.

The pieces of news herein:

I17-A> IONA and BellSouth to co-operate on Orbix for MVS

I17-B> IONA Licenses Object Technology to Silicon Graphics

I17-C> IONA Moves offices in Dublin & Boston to

       Accommodate Massive Growth

I17-D> IONA Adds Further Language support with

       Orbix/Ada and SmalltalkBroker

I17-E> Two Object Databases Get CORBA Compliance

I17-F> Rogue Wave And IONA Technologies Develop Tools

       For Easily Passing C++ Objects Across A CORBA Interface

I17-G> New Orbix Training Courses

I17-H> Orbix Conference set For August 19th

       At Object World San Jose

I17-I> OrbixWise Encourages Partners Through TeamOrbix

I17-J> IonaSphere Readers Offer

I17-K> IONA Signs Up Distributor in Israel and extends US

       reseller base

I17-L> Orbix/CORBA Training Courses

I17-M> IONA's Roadshow Keeps on Trucking

I17-N> Current Orbix Platforms

I17-O> Technical Tip

I17-P> New Documents

I17-A> IONA and BellSouth to co-operate on Orbix for MVS

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IONA Technologies Ltd., and telecommunications giant, BellSouth have teamed to provide IONA's CORBA implementation, Orbix, on the MVS Open Edition operating system (now integrated into OS/390).

Orbix is IONA's market leading implementation of the Object Management Group's CORBA (Common Object Request Broker Architecture) specification. With Orbix, programmers can rapidly develop distributed, object-oriented applications following a consistent and straightforward, standards-based model.

In collaborating to produce Orbix on MVS, BellSouth and IONA push distributed object technology and CORBA further up the enterprise ladder on to the mainframe. Orbix for MVS interoperates with Orbix on 20 other platforms enabling programmers to bring mainframe applications in the client/server frame.

[see Press_Releases: press43.txt and White_Papers: mvs_wp.doc, available on IONA's ftp and www servers]

I17-B> IONA Licenses Object Technology to Silicon Graphics

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IONA has licensed Orbix to Unix systems vendor Silicon Graphics for use in its object technology and enterprise computing strategy. Under the agreement, announced last month, Silicon Graphics has full access to the Orbix source code and is implementing the product across its entire product range.

"With this announcement, Silicon Graphics is taking a major step forward in its object strategy in which all our services will be linked together," said Rick LeFaivre, vice president of engineering for Silicon Graphics' Network Systems Division. "Orbix will play a significant role as it will enable enterprise applications to work together as one cohesive system."

Silicon Graphics will create bundled application software based on Orbix. In addition, IONA and Silicon Graphics will work together to maintain interoperability and source code compatibility among all 20 operating systems versions of Orbix.

[See Press_Releases: press37.txt, available on IONA's ftp and www servers]

I17-C> IONA Moves offices in Dublin & Boston to Accommodate

       Massive Growth

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Following exponential growth in 1995 IONA has moved to bigger premises in Dublin and Boston this month. Two weeks ago IONA's US headquarters moved from temporary offices in Marlborough, MA., to Cambridge, MA., closer to the center of Boston.

"The move to Cambridge brings us closer to the center of the US software industry," said Dr. Chris Horn, CEO of IONA Technologies. "We already have the best people working for us in Ireland and we want to mirror this achievement in US. Being in the right place is important. We expect to double the number of people working in the US office in the next six months."

Meanwhile the company's world-wide headquarters is set to move this weekend (30/31 March) into a new building in the center of Dublin, fast emerging as the software capital of Europe.

Customers can still contact IONA by email [info@iona.com] or in the USA and Canada on free phone [800-orbix4u (800-6724948)].

The new addresses are:

IONA Technologies, Inc.                  IONA Technologies Ltd.

201 Broadway, Floor 3,                   8-10 Lower Pembroke St.,

Cambridge, MA., 02139.                   Dublin 2, Ireland.

Phone: +1 617 679 0900                   Phone: +353 1 6625255

Fax: +1 617 679 0910                     Fax: +353 1 6625244

I17-D> IONA Adds Further Language Support with

       Orbix/Ada and SmalltalkBroker

===============================================

With Orbix already running on 20 platforms, IONA last month added cross language support to its product line with the announcement of Orbix/Ada and a deal to distribute SmalltalkBroker from DNS Technologies, Inc.

The Orbix/Ada implementation employs Ada 95 and is fully interoperable with standard C++ Orbix. Developed in conjunction with Objective Interface Systems, Inc., of Reston, VA., Orbix/Ada will be available this quarter on Solaris. Versions for other Unix platforms, VMS, Windows NT and Windows 95 will follow shortly thereafter.

IONA is also distributing SmalltalkBroker, a Smalltalk-based CORBA 2.0-compliant object request broker (ORB) and supporting development tools. SmalltalkBroker, developed by DNS, and IONA's Orbix together provide interoperability between Smalltalk objects and other objects such as C++ and Java.

Programmers can now create complex systems by mixing Ada, Smalltalk, Java and C++ objects running across any number of platforms. [See Press_Releases, press38.txt, press39.txt, available on IONA's ftp and www servers]

I17-E> Two Object Databases Get CORBA Compliance

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IONA Technologies Ltd., last month announced shipment of Orbix+ObjectStore the integration between Orbix, its CORBA-conforming object request broker (ORB), and ObjectStore, the leading object database from Object Design Inc. This collaboration represents the first time an object database has been integrated with a CORBA-conforming ORB.

Meanwhile IONA has also announced plans to provide a similar integration with the Versant ODMS from Versant Object Technology Corporation. The two companies are co-operating to develop Orbix+Versant an integration providing a consistent way to build applications that take advantage of existing corporate data and the best in object technology.

[See Press_Releases: press40.txt, press41.txt. White_Papers: ova.doc and oosa_wp.doc, available on IONA's ftp and www servers]

I17-F> Rogue Wave And IONA Technologies Develop Tools For

       Easily Passing C++ Objects Across A CORBA Interface

==========================================================

Rogue Wave Software and IONA Technologies recently introduced ORBstreams.h++, a C++ class library that gives developers using Orbix the ability to easily pass C++ objects across a CORBA interface. Previously developers were required to describe C++ objects in CORBA Interface Definition Language (IDL) before they could communicate with other CORBA objects. ORBstreams.h++ works with both Rogue Wave and user-defined C++ objects.

[See Press_Release press42.txt, available on IONA's ftp and www servers].

I17-G> New Orbix Training Courses

=================================

IONA Technologies has several new courses available in April:

CORBA 2.0 and The CORBAservices

Hot Distributed Applets with Orbix+Java

Orbix 2.0 Upgrade Course

Orbix-OLE: Using OLE For Distributed Object Programming

Email: training@iona.com for full syllabus and see schedule below.

I17-H> Orbix Conference Set for August 19th at Object World San Jose

====================================================================

Attend IONA's Orbix World and see how top American and European corporations have employed Object Technology and CORBA to achieve significant business advantages. This event takes place on Monday August 19, during Object World West at the San Jose Convention Center.

If you are interested in tapping the power and flexibility of distributed information systems, come and learn from the object experts. IONA's Orbix World features in-depth presentations by IONA Orbix developers, systems integrators and customers who will share their experience of using Orbix.

Agenda

8.30am -- 9.20am

Keynote speech by Dr. Chris Horn, CEO, and

                  Annrai O'Toole, Chief Technical Officer.

Two of the World's foremost experts in the field of Object Technology examine current applications and future directions of CORBA and in particular IONA's Orbix.

9.30 am - 12.30 pm

Choice of the following breakout sessions:

(a) Orbix/Java

The Java phenomenon has swept the world in the past 12 months. How much is hype and how much does this technology really have to offer today's corporations? In this session we demonstrate how a combination of CORBA and Java enables the creation of real client/server Internet/intranet applications. Learn how easy it is to create very powerful programs spanning the globe.

(b) Orbix on MVS

Orbix on MVS brings big iron into the CORBA frame for the first time. In this talk given by users and developers we explore how Orbix is used to allow the mainframe play its role in the client/server world.

1.30pm - 5.30 pm

Choice of the following breakout sessions

(a) Persistent Multicast with OrbixTalk/Events

In this session you will learn how the Orbix Event Service works. This IONA designed Multicast technology allows a client to communicate indirectly with multiple objects, without being concerned with the identity of the receiving objects, or even the nature or number of them.

(b) Orbix on Windows offers Network OLE

Learn how to use IONA's Orbix to extend the Microsoft-OLE paradigm across the entire enterprise. Link any number of server operating systems to your Microsoft desktop and access complex distributed applications through easy-to-program Visual Basic front-ends. To register or for more information contact Tara O'Sullivan (orbixworld@iona.com).

I17-I> OrbixWise Encourages Partners Through TeamOrbix

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IONA is pleased to announce the TeamOrbix Program, one component of our OrbixWise Initiative. TeamOrbix is a balanced program which will enhance our partners' relationship with IONA as well as delivering tangible benefits. Any individual or company using the Orbix product is welcome to join. TeamOrbix offers an opportunity to access discounted training, free evaluation software and many marketing initiatives.

We have already signed up a number of members including Object Sciences Corporation. According to Jim Watson President of OSC, "IONA has a long-standing record of building effective relationships with its customers and ISVs. OSC sees OrbixWise as the logical next step in this commitment. We are enthusiastic about the benefits TeamOrbix will bring to both our organizations; we applied the day we heard of the program!" Other "early-bird" members include Parallax (UK), Valtech (France), Black & White Software (USA), I-Kinetics (USA), Interactive Objects (Germany) and Strategic Technology Resource (USA).

For further information on the TeamOrbix Program and fee schedule, contact Jillian Godsil at orbixwise@iona.com. As an additional bonus, we are offering a limited quantity of copies of best-seller, "Orfali: Essential Distributed Objects Survival Guide," to new members (see also I17-H> IonaSphere Reader Offer). These books will be distributed on a first come, first served basis.

[See orbixwise.doc available on IONA's ftp and www servers]

I17-J> IonaSphere Reader Offer

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IONA and the publishers, John Wiley & Sons, are pleased to offer IonaSphere readers a 15 per cent discount on the list price of "Orfali: Essential Distributed Objects Survival Guide," a recently published book that takes an entertaining and in depth look at the world of distributed object technology. The book is currently listed at $29.95 in the US, stg-22.50 in Europe.

Readers in Europe, Middle East/Israel can simply send an email to ldunabin@wiley.co.uk mentioning the IonaSphere reader offer. In the US or the rest of world readers can fax (no phone calls please) Ellen Reavis Gerstein at +1 212 850-6264.

Please ensure you forward the following details when sending your order:

Title & Name

Company Name

Address for Delivery and invoice to be sent

Tel/Fax

Email

EU member states please include your VAT number

Payment can be made as follows:

Official purchase order, cheque or credit card.

Make cheques payable to John Wiley & Sons. If paying by credit card please include full card details on order [Card Type (Mastercard, Visa, American Express, Diners Club, JCB), Name on Card, Card Number, Expiry Date, Signature of cardholder required).

I17-K> IONA Signs Up Distributor in Israel and extends

       US reseller base

======================================================

IONA appointed Applicom Industries Ltd., to distribute Orbix in Israel. Applicom, is a public-held, Israeli-based software development house, in business since 1981. Applicom holds a leading position in major market segments and works closely with the largest high-tech companies, government organizations and MIS departments. The company specializes in software for telecommunications, network-management, datacommunications as-well-as distributed MIS applications.

Meanwhile, long time partner I-Kinetics of Burlington, MA., has been appointed as an Orbix reseller. I-Kinetics' Consulting Services Group Division provides consulting for implementing solutions based on client/server and object technology. I-Kinetics is also the founder of the ComponentWare Consortium, a multi-vendor effort to foster the development and use of reusable component software.

[see Reseller Coordinates: resellers, available on IONA's ftp and www servers]

I17-L> Orbix/CORBA Training Courses Schedule

============================================

The open enrollment schedule for Orbix for the coming months is as follows:

Building Distributed Applications with Orbix and CORBA open enrolment courses:

April 22 Campbell, CA  FULL

April 22 London, UK

April 29 New Jersey    FULL

May 6   Campbell, CA

May 20  Reston, VA

June 3  Campbell, CA

June 10 London, UK

June 24 New Jersey

July 15 Campbell, CA

July 29 New Jersey

August 12 Campbell, CA

Highly Available Distributed Computing using Orbix+Isis open enrolment courses:

May 29 New Jersey

CONTACT: training@iona.com

I17-M> IONA's Roadshow Keeps on Trucking

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1996 will be another busy year for IONA staff in their endeavor to bring the CORBA message to the people.

Forthcoming trade shows:

Object World Boston -- 7-9 May, 1996

Booth #811, Hynes Convention Center, Boston, MA.

Ada Europe -- 10-14 June, 1996

Montreau Palace Hotel, Montreau, Switzerland

IONA has a limited number of free passes to Object World Boston and $200 discount vouchers for the tutorials running in parallel with the show. Please feel free to drop by and visit IONA or our partners at any or all of these shows, or if you want any further information contact info@iona.com.

I17-N> Current Platforms

=========================

The standard Orbix C++ CORBA implementation, runs on the following platforms:

OS                                    Compiler

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Solaris 2.x                           SPARCompiler C++  4.x

Solaris 2.x                           SPARCompiler C++  3.0.2

Solaris 2.x                           GNU g++ 2.7

Solaris x86                           PROCompiler 3.0.1

SunOS 4.1.x (Solaris 1.0.1)           SPARCompiler C++ 4.x

SunOS 4.1.x (Solaris 1.0.1)           SPARCompiler C++  3.0.2

SunOS 4.1.x (Solaris 1.0.1)           GNU g++ 2.7

Hewlett Packard HP/UX 10              HP C++ A. 10.01

Hewlett Packard HP/UX 9.x             HP C++ A. 3.51

Silicon Graphics IRIX 5.x             Native C++

IBM AIX 3.2.5                         C++ set

IBM AIX 4.1                           C++ set

DEC Alpha OSF/1 2.0 (Digital Unix)    DEC C++

Novell UnixWare 2.0                   Native

Siemens Nixdorf Sinix                 Native

SCO Unix

Windows 95                            Microsoft Visual C++ 4.0

Windows NT 3.5                        Microsoft Visual C++ 2.0

Windows 3.1x (with OLE integration)   Visual C++ 1.5

Orbix is also available on OS/2, Mac, VxWorks, QNX, and OpenVMS AXP.

Orbix+ObjectStore

Orbix adapter for ObjectStore, the leading object database from Object Design Inc

Orbix-RT

Orbix Real-time, is currently available on VxWorks and QNX.

Orbix-MT

Orbix Multithreading, add-on package available for Solaris, and bundled with Orbix on Digital Unix and 32-bit Windows.

Orbix+Isis

Fault Tolerant Orbix on Solaris, HP/UX, IRIX and Windows NT.

UIM/Orbix

Integration with the UIM/X GUI builder. UIM/Orbix is available on Solaris, HP/UX and SunOS.

Contact info@iona.com for information on any supported platform, beta-support@iona.com for beta program information.

I17-O> Technical Tip

====================

In this new section, each issue, IonaSphere will pick a Technical Tip from the Orbix "Frequently Asked Questions folder." This issue we look at nested classes and in particular how to make source code portable w.r.t. nested classes.

One way of accomplishing this is to use macros to avoid specific nested or non-nested source code. For example, all non-nested CORBA.h headers (Orbix 1.x and 2.x) should contain the following macro:

       #define CORBA(X) CONCAT(CORBA_,X)

Orbix 2.x nested versions of CORBA.h include the following:

       #define CORBA(X) CORBA::X

and it can be added manually, if using Orbix 1.x. This CORBA macro can now be used to scope CORBA references, e.g. CORBA(Orbix) can be used on both nested and non-nested platforms to replace CORBA::Orbix and CORBA_Orbix, respectively.

In Orbix 1.x, a similar macro is needed for CORBA system exception references. This does not apply to Orbix 2.x. Orbix 1.x non-nested versions include:

       #define STEXCEP(X) CONCAT(CORBA_StExcep_,X)

and again, the following can be added to nested releases:

       #define STEXCEP(X) CORBA::StExcep::X

Then, to scope class names correctly, the following macros should be defined after (or within) CORBA.h:

    //  Non-nested

    #define SCOPED(X,Y)   CONCAT3(X,_,Y)

    //  Nested

    #define SCOPED(X,Y)   COLONCONCAT3(X,::,Y)

These should then allow application code to be much more portable with respected to the nested/non-nested class issue.

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Informix Completes Illustra Acquisition
Informix Completes Acquisition of Illustra Information Technologies

COMPANIES TO PROVIDE FIRST DATABASE FOR MANAGING CONTENT-RICH DATA

MENLO PARK, CALIF. (FEBRUARY 16, 1996) - Informix Corporation.(NADSAQ:IFMX), the leading provider of parallel processing database technology, today announced that it has completed the acquisition of Illustra Information Technologies, Inc. Illustra is a leading supplier of dynamic content management database software and tools for managing complex data in the Internet, multimedia/entertainment, financial services, earth sciences, and other markets. With the acquisition, Illustra becomes a wholly-owned subsidiary of Informix Corporation.

Informix will issue approximately 12.6 million shares of Informix common stock to acquire all outstanding shares of Illustra. An additional 2.4 million Informix shares have been reserved for issuance in connection with the assumption of Illustra's outstanding stock options. Informix currently has approximately 135 million shares of stock outstanding. The transaction was accounted for as a tax free pooling of interests.

The acquisition will enable Informix to integrate Illustra's dynamic content management system, including existing DataBlade(R) modules, into its core parallel database technology, Dynamic Scalable Architecture (DSA). The combined technologies will result in the INFORMIX-Universal Server scheduled to ship in the fourth quarter of 1996.

Many analysts believe that Universal Server will give Informix a significant market advantage over competing database vendors. Universal Server will be the first of a completely new class of information management systems designed to address customer demand for a high-performance, scalable and fully integrated database system that can manage ALL information assets -- including numbers, images, maps, sound, video, Web pages, and text as well as any other user-defined, rich data types.

"With this acquisition, we are better positioned than any other database vendor to capture the expanding market of content management, especially in the Web space," said Phil White, chairman and CEO, Informix. "Universal Server will be the first database to combine scalable OLTP and infinite extensibility in a single product, enabling customers to more effectively manage all types of data without compromising performance."

ABOUT ILLUSTRA

Headquartered in Oakland, Calif., Illustra Information Technologies, Inc. is the leading worldwide supplier of content management systems and tools for applications in multimedia and entertainment, digital media publishing, and financial services. The company's flagship product, the Illustra Server, allows users to store, manage, and analyze complex multimedia data such as audio, video, and images, in a single database, along with traditional characters and numbers. The company was founded in 1992. For more information on the company and Illustra's products, please visit http://www.illustra.com.

ABOUT INFORMIX

Informix Software, Inc., the operating subsidiary of Informix Corporation, is the leading supplier of high performance, parallel processing database technology for open systems. Informix products also include application development tools for creating client/server production applications, decision support systems, and ad-hoc query interfaces, and connectivity software that allows information to be shared transparently from PCs to mainframes within the corporate computing environment. Informix's corporate headquarters is based in Menlo Park, California. More information about Informix is available via the World Wide Web: http://www.informix.com.


ILOG Rules 3.0 for Windows NT/95
ILOG Releases ILOG RULES 3.0

ILOG Makes Intelligent Agents Reality for C++

Paris, February 19, 1996 -- ILOG today released version 3.0 of ILOG Rules, now ported on Windows NT and Windows 95. This powerful software component enables developers to use a high-level, object oriented, rule-based syntax to develop and embed easily intelligent agents. ILOG Rules facilitates the implementation of operator assistance, real-time data flow control and decision support function, dealing directly with the numerous objects of today's business applications.

ILOG Rules is an ideal companion tool for C++ in the development of many enhanced customer's services applications, notably in the insurance area. It also meets the requirements of network supervision and fraud detection agents in the sector of Telecommunications.

SPRINT, the third telecom operator on the north american market, designed a Wide Area Network Supervision application using an ILOG Rules agent to correlate alarms and detect the origins of communication failures.

Piyush Sarwal, Sprint technical lead on the Clearline project says, "Integrating a correlation agent into our application was achieved quickly with minimal effort thanks to ILOG Rules"

ILOG Rules powerful language and processing speed make it the ideal tool for designing operator assistance applications. ILOG Rules agents fire thousands of rules per second on highly numerous objects and ensure maximum efficiency both in batch and interactive modes. Embedding such agents is seamless, having very low impact on the existing code.

Providing additional programming flow control, ILOG Rules packets are a genuine way of grouping rules and structuring the reasoning of agent. Static and dynamic priorities attached to the rules also enhance fine tuning of agents' behavior.

ILOG Rules 3.0 features a powerful compiler that translates the rules into a C++ class and flexible, customizable tracing and debugging tools. The unique simple API of ILOG Rules agents enables seamless embedding and total control of their behavior from the core application.

ILOG Rules is available on all major UNIX platforms of the market as well as on Windows 3.1, Windows 95 and Windows NT.

ILOG Rules 3.0 background

Writing rules provides an intuitive programming of scans, counting and joins over many object classes. Those functions are critical to decision support and supervision systems. The developer simply defines the supervision rules monitoring directly the different objects of the target application. ILOG Rules compiles them into a C++ class which is easily integrated into the rest of the application with a simple API. This flexibility lets embed rule-based agents into any kind of application architecture.

The ILOG Rules execution library source code can be made available for porting to on-board processors providing a C++ compiler.

Integrating ILOG Rules modules into an application is worry-free because the ILOG Rules runtime is small, less than 100 kbytes on most platforms.

The inference engine is optimized so rules can be executed even in the presence of rapidly evolving input data streams; it is possible on most machines to execute several thousand rules per second. This has been made possible by a enhanced implementation of the famous RETE algorithm.

To find out more about ILOG, call us at 800-FOR-ILOG (367-4564)


ILOG Views 2.2 Data Visualization Component
ILOG Delivers ILOG Views 2.2 to Developers for Building Sophisticated GUI Interfaces in Business Critical Applications

ILOG VIEWS STUDIO, NEW WITH ILOG VIEWS 2.2, PUTS THE POWER OF GRAPHICAL INFORMATION IN THE HANDS OF DEVELOPERS THROUGH A SIMPLIFIED INTERFACE, CUSTOMIZABLE APPLICATION OBJECTS, AND AN ENHANCED ABILITY TO MANIPULATE COMPLEX DATA.

February 14, 1996 -- ILOG a leading provider of high-performance, easy-to-use business application components, today announced ILOG Views 2.2, the latest version of its popular data visualization component for rapid graphical user interface development on UNIX, Windows, and OS/2. Views 2.2 allows developers to present critical business information using a variety of powerful graphical tools.

Using ILOG Views Studio, it is now simpler for developers to design interfaces using ILOG Views' rich set of high-level graphical objects including a network grapher, Gantt chart, spread sheets and hypertext presentations. Additionally, Views 2.2 offers OLE 2.0 interoperability, and an enhanced graphic gadget library.

"With Views we developed a manufacturing design application that allows our engineers to instantly animate graphical objects using information from a Sybase database. Now, our designers manipulate their interface as if they are moving real-world resources," said Ali Mehidi, a developer consultant at Chrysler Corp. "When we started this project we were using other toolkits, but the application became too bulky and we had quality problems. We purchased Views and developed the graphical interface in only six months. For me, the most impressive benefit of Views is the combination of a toolkit that significantly boosts productivity, and offers the highest quality components and richest graphic objects available. I look forward to using the new version of Views."

Studio: Simplified Access to the Power of ILOG Views

In response to real-world design issues faced by customers world-wide, ILOG is introducing a new flexible GUI design tool called Studio to ILOG Views 2.2. ILOG Views Studio represents 40 man-years of collaborative work between ILOG Views and client developers. The result allows developers to rapidly build GUI applications that meet their business needs with minimal raw C++ coding.

"Large-scale developers are faced with tough every-day challenges as they try to model the business world in their applications. ILOG components provide a basis for this type of complex application development. The addition of Studio in Views 2.2 is helpful for these developers because it will allow them to more flexibly build graphical data into their applications," said Judith Hurwitz President of the Hurwitz Consulting Group.

Studio's ergonomic interface, with object drag-and-drop capabilities, allows developers to quickly create applications with minimal coding. Studio's framework includes a new command-based architecture and command panels that provide developers with hundreds of pre-defined application commands. With Studio, developers can manage all ILOG Views panels within a single application, allowing for greater depth of data representation. The Studio drawing area, menu bars and tool bars are fully customizable, giving developers the power to create personal design configurations.

ILOG Views Platform and Application Integration

With ILOG Views 2.2, ILOG continues to meet true cross-platform development needs. Views 2.2 supports OLE 2.0 to allow developers seamless integration between customized business interfaces and OLE applications. The Views class library is fully extensible and offers integration into any object architecture, legacy application, or database, from PCs to UNIX workstations.

"The entire Views 2.2 gadget library has been upgraded for improved simplicity, extended power and flexibility, as well as augmented portability," said John Lynch, ILOG Vice President of North America. "Views 2.2 offers full compliance with Windows and Motif, and is portable to major UNIX platforms, Windows 3.1, Windows 95, NT and OS/2."

Enhanced ILOG Views Objects Including Hypertext Gadget

ILOG Views continues to lead the application development industry by providing the most comprehensive set of behavioral and graphical objects from simple widgets to complex Gantt charts, spreadsheets, and network graphers.

Views 2.2 extends this set to include objects for presenting hypertext documents. The Views 2.2 hypertext gadget allows developers to present a mix of textual, graphical, and interactive gadgets in a simple view.

This feature allows graphic objects such as buttons, text fields and string lists to be placed anywhere in a document. By linking the hypertext object to an HTML parser, developers can create customized Web browsers -- invaluable for corporate Intranet systems or on-line help systems.

The new Views 2.2 IlvChartContainer object provides a dedicated display mechanism for presenting multiple charts and graphic objects together. In addition, Views 2.2 gives developers the capability to create sophisticated table layouts for their data, where individual table cells can contain interactive gadgets, charts, or bitmaps.

Views 2.2 includes not only high-level graphical objects, but also high-level behavioral objects. By associating a single predefined behavior object with an ILOG Views panel, developers can add drawing, drag and drop, and scrolling features to their applications.

Views Integration with ILOG Component Family

One of several business application components delivered by ILOG, Views 2.2 easily integrates with other ILOG components to allow developers to construct a complete business application in a fraction of the time of other software development models. ILOG provides components in the areas of data visualization, resource optimization, and object services. These components may be integrated or deployed singly. The components can be used in diverse applications including scheduling and planning, warehouse, fraud detection, financial, manufacturing, traffic monitoring and network and systems management. Working closely with major customers world-wide, ILOG has incorporated its own technological strength with business knowledge from its clients to produce components useful in many industries.

To find out more about ILOG, call us at 800-FOR-ILOG (367-4564)


InterServe Powers Academy Awards Site
Intergraph InterServe Web Servers Used to Power Academy Awards Web Site

HUNTSVILLE, AL, FEB. 27, 1996 -- Intergraph Computer Systems' recently announced InterServe Web Servers will be used to power the Academy Awards web site, which went online Feb. 13. Intergraph will also be the exclusive hardware sponsor of the Academy Awards web site. Featuring single, dual, and quad Pentium Pro processors; the open and interoperable Windows NT Server operating system; the Microsoft Internet Information Server (IIS); and Hypertext Markup Language (HTML) authoring tools, InterServe Web Servers provide the unique mix of power and openness required for the unique needs of a heavily visited web site.

Designed by Virtualize, a multimedia publisher renowned for producing special effects for popular productions such as the Disney Channel and "Batman Forever," the Oscar's web site was revealed on Feb. 13 as "The Envelope, Please: The Official Interactive Guide to the Academy Awards" (http://oscars.guide.com). To provide "The Envelope Please," Virtualize employed the dynamic combination of Intergraph InterServe Web Servers, Microsoft Windows NT Server operating environment, and MCI communication tools. In addition to being a constant interactive, multimedia source of online Oscar news, Academy Awards event information, and ceremony history, the web site will provide live coverage of key events leading up to the award telecast on March 25, including backstage interviews with celebrities and a complete list of nominees.

"We expect The Envelope Please to eclipse any previous records of entertainment-related Internet site traffic. Intergraph's InterServe Web Servers provide the performance, reliability, and software compatibility we require to process the heavy volume of anticipated Internet transactions," said John Hurst, Virtualize's database and network programmer. Due to the wealth of information and activities planned for the Academy Awards web site, Virtualize expects 5 to 15 million visits (hits) during a three-month period.

"Web servers require high performance, great scalability, and rock-solid reliability," said David House, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Intel's Enterprise Server Group. "These are what the Pentium Pro processor was designed to provide. This announcement from Intergraph demonstrates the value of the Pentium Pro processor as a world-class worldwide web platform."

"InterServe Web Servers combine high reliability features with Intel's powerful Pentium Pro processors and Microsoft's Windows NT Server operating system to create a significant technology breakthrough," said Wade Patterson, president of Intergraph Computer Systems. A year ago only RISC/UNIX servers would have been considered for this web site challenge."

According to Webstone benchmarks, InterServe Web Servers top the performance scale with 3 to 5 times the throughput and connections per second of comparable RISC/UNIX-based web servers.

Intergraph's InterServe Web Servers offer an additional advantage of compatibility with the myriad software packages designed for Windows NT Server and Intel architectures. This level of software compatibility is required for the applications and multimedia content database supporting the Academy Awards web site.

"The Academy site goes beyond static web pages, uniting an online database with live audio/video clips and 3D animation graphics. Windows NT Server gives the Intergraph InterServe the interoperability, compatibility and multi-tasking capabilities for tight integration of the many applications and databases used to create this complex site," said Jonathan Lazarus, Vice President, Microsoft. "Windows NT Server also provides the ability to access data residing on legacy systems. Plus, Windows NT Server combined with the Microsoft Internet Information Server contributes to the performance of the InterServe."

Intergraph supplies the high level of vendor support and client/server expertise required for intense operations such as "The Envelope Please."

INTERGRAPH BACKGROUND INFORMATION

Intergraph Computer Systems develops, manufactures, sells, and supports computer systems for the Technical Desktop -- the combination of compatible technical applications and personal productivity tools in a single desktop computer. Hardware products include personal workstations and servers. A member of the Fortune 1000, Intergraph is the world's largest company dedicated to supplying interactive computer graphics systems.

You can reach us on the Internet at http://www.intergraph.com/ics.


Interlink Super-Touch Mouse Systems
Interlink Electronics Becomes World's Dominant Supplier Of "Super-Tough" Mouse Systems

Camarillo, California, February 22, 1996-Ruggedized mobile PCs (for police, ambulance, field service, and other "tough" applications), are now the fastest growing segment of the PC market, with a projected 110,000 units forecast for 1996 (150% of 1994 levels)1. With factory automation and military field computing market segments showing similar aggressive growth trends, Interlink Electronics of Camarillo CA, with its patented VersaPointR Technology, has become the dominant world supplier of rugged pointing "mouse" systems for these new "tough" applications.

"In the field, where rugged PCs are enjoying perhaps the most rapid growth," said E. Michael Thoben III, Chairman and CEO of Interlink Electronics, "companies such as Itronix, a supplier of rugged portables for Sears and GTE field service vehicles, Badger Computer, a leading supplier of rugged PCs for police and emergency vehicles, and Texas Instruments, a world leader in PC notebook design, have all integrated Interlink Electronics' pointing systems into their rugged PC portables."

"Our OEM mouse systems," Mr. Thoben continued, "are based on a proprietary technology that allows them to be sealable, easy-to-use, rugged, and extremely durable." Joe DeWinter, Director of Product Marketing at Itronix, a subsidiary of Telxon, concurs: "The Interlink Electronics' Micro Joystick gives our customers convenient, easy to use cursor control, while maintaining our system's ability to perform in very hostile environments."

IN INDUSTRIAL COMPUTING, where the industrial PC market is projected to grow from $537 million in 1995 to more than $800 million by 1999, 2 Allen Bradley Company, the world leader in factory automation systems, utilizes Interlink Electronics' DuraPointR ruggedized pointing device in its T-70&#153; industrial workstation, and also with its new line of Vision Systems&#153; products. Similarly, Brown & Sharpe, the leader in quality testing equipment, has built Interlink Electronics' OEM pointing solutions into its products. "The ZMouseR, using Interlink Electronics' VersaPoint Technology," says David Genest, Director of Marketing, Brown & Sharpe, "provides us with a high degree of product differentiation, while greatly improving the ease of use and the throughput of our Coordinate Measuring Machine."

IN MILITARY APPLICATIONS, where the computer market growth is projected to be $1.09 billion by 1997,3 mobile PCs are being utilized in an ever-increasing variety of roles ranging from use by Army ground troops to integration into F16 fighter aircraft systems. Manufacturers such as SAIC Computer Systems, Litton, Paravant and Telos, in supplying these state-of-the-art military portables, have all integrated Interlink Electronics' MicroModule&#153; pointing device as the "mouse" solution of choice for these "tough" systems.

With their attractive price, exceptional computing power, and easy- to-use point-and-click Windows interface, ruggedized PCs are becoming the tool-of-choice for field service, industrial, and military computing applications alike; and, in almost every case, VersaPoint pointing systems are providing the easy-to-use, rugged, compact "mouse" interface required, making Interlink Electronics the dominant world supplier of rugged pointing "mouse" systems.

About Interlink Electronics

Interlink Electronics designs and manufactures computer pointing products including standalone devices and "drop-in" modules used in a broad range of end-user and OEM applications. With offices in Camarillo, CA, and Tokyo, Japan, the company maintains alliances with Logitech, Inc., Zilog, Inc., and Stratos Product Development Group. Its Force Sensing Resistor (FSRR) technology is protected by more than 40 international patents, and has received international awards for engineering.


Innovative Pointing Devices Dev Agreement
Interlink Electronics and Stratos Product Development Group Announce Joint Development Agreement To Create Innovative Pointing Devices

Camarillo, California, January 3, 1996--Interlink Electronics and Stratos Product Development Group, Seattle WA., have entered into an agreement to jointly develop and market a new generation of computer input devices, combining Interlink Electronics' patented pressure pointing (Force Sensing Resistor) technology with Stratos' ergonomically-focused design capabilities, according to a joint statement by E. Michael Thoben III, Chairman and CEO of Interlink Electronics, and Allan H. Stephan, CEO of the Stratos Product Development Group.

The Stratos Product Development Group, a member of the Virtual Worlds Consortium, has worked with Apple Computer to develop the Apple PowerbookR TrackpadR input device, as well as with MicrosoftR Corporation to design the BallpointR clip-on trackball for portable computers. Stratos' core competency," Mr. Stephan says, "is the design of intuitive, ergonomic input devices and peripherals, which are both cost-effective and durable, as well as 'user friendly.' The combination of our design capabilities with Interlink Electronics' pointing technology will produce a new standard for input devices in both traditional and non-traditional computing environments."

"The role of the pointing device is being redefined," says Mr. Thoben. "The current interface standard, the traditional desktop mouse, with its roller ball and flat-surface constraint, is inherently unsuitable for use in new settings such as field computing, manufacturing process control, or even 'couch-based' home computing; new pointing devices are required. This agreement assures solutions that offer exceptional ergonomic design, superior pointing technologies, and greatly improved time-to-market for our retail and OEM products."

With the retail pointing device market alone estimated to finish at $283.1 million in 1995, and desktop mouse sales projected to comprise 77% of that (a growth of 8%)(1), the future for today's PC input devices looks bright. In fact, "the mouse is as common and nearly as useful as a keyboard is itself," according to Marc Regberg, Vice President of Venture Development Corp., which tracks the pointing device industry.(2)

About Interlink Electronics

Interlink Electronics designs and manufactures computer pointing products including standalone devices and "drop-in" modules used in a broad range of end-user and OEM applications. With offices in Camarillo, CA, and Toyko, Japan, the company maintains alliances with Logitech, Inc., Zilog, Inc., and Advanced Input Devices. Its Force Sensing Resistor (FSRR) technology is protected by more than 40 international patents, and has received international awards for engineering innovation.

About Stratos Product Development Group

A member of the Virtual Worlds Consortium associated with the Human Interface Technology Laboratory located at the University of Washington, Stratos, of Seattle WA, is a pioneer of 'Wearable Computer Technology'- -head-mounted display technology along with virtual reality interfaces used in both games as well as in military and industrial applications.

(1), (2) Electronic Buyers' News, Issue 977, October 16, 1995, section: Computer Subsystems, page 64, The Mouse: Still A Giant Among Input Devices, Mark Hachman


Interplay to Support S3 ViRGE Accelerators
INTERPLAY ANNOUNCES ALLIANCE WITH S3 TO POWER-UP DESCENT II WITH ViRGE FAMILY OF 3D ACCELERATORS

(Descent II to be first 3D-based game to support ViRGE accelerator)

February 23, 1996 -- Irvine, California -- Interplay Productions announced this week that it has signed a two-year agreement with S3, Inc. to support the S3 ViRGE family of 3D accelerators. Interplay's support of S3's advanced 3D engine will roll out D-DAY, March 13, 1996, when the industry-leading Descent II will hit retail shelves. Descent II will be the first in a series of titles over the next two years to utilize the ViRGE accelerator, including select titles in Interplay's VR Sports division line of games. Descent for the Sony PlayStation will also hit retail shelves D-Day, March 13, 1996.

"S3's ViRGE 3D accelerator provides the 3D adrenaline rush experience for Descent II gamers," said Brian Fargo, CEO of Interplay. "The agreement to support S3's ViRGE accelerator in Descent II makes considerable sense, as it is an awesome development tool that will enhance the level of 3D graphics and image quality that gamers have come to expect from an Interplay title."

"This agreement with Interplay solidifies S3's position as a leading-edge 3D solutions provider, and demonstrates significant software support for the ViRGE platform," said Michael Howse, developer relations manager at S3. "S3's ViRGE customers will reap the rewards of having the hottest PC game titles of 1996 powered by the most advanced 3D multimedia engine. The result is that when users walk into retail stores, they will walk out with S3D-powered titles that provide the highest level of 3D graphics, image quality and video playback."

Descent II is the follow-up to Interplay Productions' smash-hit original Descent title and one of the best-selling games of 1995. Expanding the original Descent world, Descent II boasts advanced weaponry and thirty new levels where players will battle it out with an additional 30 new highly-intelligent stealth robot enemies. Descent II is the sophisticated 360-degree engine with advanced lighting models that take advantage of ViRGE's extensive feature set. S3's ViRGE accelerator will allow Interplay to leverage key S3D features, such as texture mapping, filtering, and stream processing, by increasing the resolution and color depth for a higher fidelity image, which will enhance the overall gaming experience.

Based on the S3D architecture, the ViRGE family of graphics and video accelerators is the first to enable 3D graphics on mainstream Pcs. Demonstrating the clear advantages of hardware 3D over software-based 3D solutions, the S3D architecture features increased color capability, improved image quality, and advanced filtering modes that enable photo-realistic quality. Additionally, ViRGE includes all the multimedia capabilities of S3's successful Trio64V+ accelerator. The Streams Processor provides video acceleration features, including stretching and color space conversation required for full-screen video playback. Low cost, full motion 30 frames-per-second video and CD-quality audio playback are enabled via S3's Scenic Highway connection to the Scenic/MX2 MPEG-1 decoder.

S3 Incorporated, headquartered in Santa Clara, California, is a leading supplier of multimedia acceleration solutions for leading personal computer (PC) platforms and operating systems. S3 is committed to leveraging its expertise in audio, video, and graphics acceleration hardware and software to expand its presence I in the home, desktop, and mobile markets. In addition, the Company recently added communications expertise to its core technology base, allowing S3 to diversify into new and emerging markets.

Founded in 1983, Interplay Productions is a company dedicated to manufacturing and distributing a wide range of award-winning entertainment and educational software designed by gamers, for gamers. Interplay, MacPlay (the company's Macintosh division), VR Sports (the company's sports division) and its affiliates release products for IBM and compatibles, CD-ROM and Macintosh as well as leading console game platforms. In 1995, Interplay acquired Shiny Entertainment, makers of the world-wide hit video game Earthworm Jim. Interplay's OEM division represents over 250 titles from publishers including Davidson & Associates, Inc., Viacom New Media and Humongous Entertainment to hardware manufacturers. Interplay titles include Descent II, VR Soccer, Virtual Pool, Stonekeep and Loaded.


Lawson Open Enterprise Webpage Generator
LAWSON SOFTWARE'S NEW PRODUCT EXTENSION ENABLES INTERNET/INTRANET COMMERCE

COMPANY ANNOUNCES WEB DEPLOYABLE CLIENT/SERVER APPLICATIONS

MINNEAPOLIS, February 26, 1996 - Lawson Software, a leading provider of enterprise-wide, client/server business applications, today announced the Open Enterprise Webpage Generator, which allows customers to deploy Lawson applications across Intranets or across the Internet. The Open Enterprise Webpage Generator enables Lawson's Open Enterprise applications for Internet and Intranet commerce, by dynamically building interactive Web pages allowing any standard Web page browser to be used as a client.

With Open Enterprise Webpage Generator, Lawson is responding to the emergence of the Intranet concept as a lower cost alternative for deploying enterprise-wide client/server applications. Organizations implementing Lawson Software applications across Intranets can expect the following benefits:

1. Lower cost of ownership: When compared to proprietary client-based application software, Netscape (or other Web browsers) is an inexpensive deployment option.

2. Organizations may operate as virtual entities, regardless of differing technology architectures: Web browsers run under Microsoft Windows, Windows NT, Apple Macintosh or Motif.

3. Drastic reduction in network maintenance costs: Monthly Internet usage fees are an inexpensive alternative to Wide Area Networks.

4. Elimination of version control: The Web browser becomes the only piece of software that must be maintained in a distributed manner.

5. Automation of customer service: Employees, suppliers and customers gain electronic access to information, offering an inexpensive and intuitive alternative to traditional methods of customer service.

"In a short period of time, the Intranet-concept has become a very real and viable option for companies looking to offer maximum accessibility and achieve technological homogeneity at a very economical price," noted Richard Lawson, CEO of Lawson Software, "Lawson's delivery today of a real solution offers a significant value-proposition for our customers. From this point forward, Lawson Software will be known as a provider of Internet-deployable client/server business applications."

Ingenius Corporation, a Denver-based joint venture of Reuters NewMedia Inc. and Tele-Communications, Inc. (TCI), develops and markets educational multimedia services. Using Lawson's Open Enterprise Webpage Generator, Ingenius is implementing a sophisticated Intranet across which Lawson's Open Enterprise applications are accessible for any secured user. In addition, Ingenius is using Open Enterprise Webpage Generator to post a Lawson order entry form on their home page (http://www.ingenius.com) for electronic shoppers. Transmission of a completed order form immediately initiates a complete order-fulfilment process, including packing, shipping, billing, inventory updating and revenue recognition.

"When we first began discussions on Web deployment, we did not realize just how close Lawson was to delivering a solution," said Jeff Calkins, Director of MIS at Ingenius. "Lawson's vision of Internet deployment meshes perfectly with ours. And the beauty of it all is that it isn't just a vision -- Lawson delivers today what will take many of their competitors months and even years to deliver."

Open Enterprise Webpage Generator is free to companies taking delivery of Lawson's Open Enterprise Release 6.l applications prior to April 30, 1996.

Lawson Software is an $85 million provider of Internet-deployable client/server business applications, specializing in financials, human resources, and  materials and distribution management. Founded in 1975 and headquartered in Minneapolis, the organization employs over 700 professionals worldwide. Offices are located in Atlanta, Boston, Calgary, Chicago, Columbus, Dallas, London, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, Seattle, Toronto, and Washington D.C., with affiliates in The Czech Republic, France, The Netherlands, South Africa, Spain and Sweden.

Lawson was recently ranked among the leading client/server business application vendors by International Data Corporation, and was listed among the top five vendors of client/server financial applications by Price Waterhouse LLP and InformationWeek. Additional information about the company and its products and services is available on its Web site, URL: http://www.lawson.com.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:

TERRY PLATH,

LAWSON SOFTWARE (612) 362-4718

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Legato Backup Util w/Apple Network Server
Legato Systems and Apple Computer Announce a Unique Software Opportunity for Customers of Apple's Family of Network Servers

PALO ALTO, CA, February 26, 1996--Legato Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: LGTO), a worldwide leader in the enterprise storage management software market, today announced that Apple Computer will bundle Legato's Data Backup Utility (LDBU) for UNIX (AIX version) with each unit of Apple's high performance network server. LDBU for AIX is a single system version of Legato's flagship storage management software product, NetWorker. LDBU can be easily installed, configured, and can be migrated to NetWorker by simply purchasing an upgrade. With LDBU for AIX, customers will be able to back up one Apple network server to one attached tape drive. This will provide customers with a highly functional backup product that can be integrated into a network-wide storage management strategy at a later date.

"Apple is pleased to team with Legato to make available a series of industrial-strength storage management tools for our new family of departmental servers," said Barbara Cardillo, senior director of desktop and server systems at Apple Computer. "This will give our customers high quality products and confidence that their data is protected."

Also provided with every Apple network server is an evaluation copy of NetWorker for UNIX (AIX version) and ClientPak for Macintosh. Customers can evaluate NetWorker's ability to back up as many as 10 desktops or servers at the same time and in any combination. Customers can also evaluate Legato's autoloader module that greatly automates backup operations. Other advanced options such as Archive can also be evaluated. The evaluation period lasts for 75 days at which time the customer can either choose to purchase NetWorker or permanently install LDBU.

"Legato is excited to have the opportunity to offer customers a backup solution for Apple's network server," said Louis C. Cole, president and CEO of Legato Systems, Inc. "The network server has some of the best SCSI performance we have seen, and customers who choose the network server, NetWorker, or LDBU will undoubtedly enjoy the benefits of the powerful combination."

Background on Legato Systems

Legato Systems, Inc., headquartered in Palo Alto, California, develops, markets and supports network storage management software products for heterogeneous client/server computing environments. Legato believes it is currently a technology leader in the network storage management software market because of the heterogeneity, scalability, performance and ease of use of its software products. The Company's flagship software product, NetWorker, supports many storage management server platforms and can accommodate a variety of clients, servers and storage devices. Legato's long term strategy is to create an integrated set of solutions centered around storage management that enhance and simplify network computing as a whole.

Legato Systems, Inc

3145 Porter Drive

Palo Alto, CA 94304

Voice: 415-812-6000 / Fax: 415-812-6032


MapInfo Debuts MapInfo Desktop
MapInfo Corporation Debuts MapInfo Desktop

DELIVERS INDUSTRY'S PREMIER VALUE PACKAGE, PRODUCT COMPATIBILITY AND COMPREHENSIVE DATA SETS

Troy, NY--February 20, 1996--MapInfo Corporation (NASDAQ:MAPS), the recognized leader in desktop mapping software for nearly a decade, today announced MapInfo Desktop, delivering unparalleled value to an emerging segment of desktop mapping users. By adding geographic insight to data, it is the perfect complement to standard office productivity tools, allowing users to analyze their businesses as never before.

Windows 95 and Office 95-compatible, MapInfo Desktop enables individuals working in a stand-alone environment to incorporate desktop mapping into their every day work processes. Users can easily "drag and drop" map objects created in MapInfo Desktop into other applications, such as word processing documents or overhead presentations, through OLE technology.

"MapInfo Desktop is an ideal software tool for people seeking powerful analysis of their data without the need to change that data," remarked Jim Keller, MIS director at Berlow Real Estate in Buffalo, NY. "From an MIS standpoint, the product is perfect for new and less experienced desktop mapping users who can now query and analyze data that has been distributed from the MIS department. In addition, since the product has the same user interface as MapInfo's other products, namely MapInfo Professional, it's very easy to use and fits nicely in a multi-application workgroup."

"Today, business professionals are expected to handle increasingly sophisticated analyses from their desktop systems," added Bryan Parker, MapInfo's director of product marketing. "MapInfo Desktop is perfect for this type of user. Whether it is a mortgage lender seeking a better understanding of market demographics and properties, or a brand manager analyzing market penetration, MapInfo Desktop helps point the way to new opportunities."

COMPREHENSIVE DATA SETS

MapInfo Desktop is bundled with the industry's highest quality and most comprehensive data sets for "out-of-the-box" use in a wide range of business applications. The product will ship with more than 300 Mbytes of worldwide data and maps including: U.S. ZIP Code, county and state boundaries; Claritas Trendline demographic data; business data from Market Statistics; a high quality U.S. raster map; North American, European and Asian Pacific administrative boundaries; international road networks and much more.

In addition, MapInfo Desktop users can take advantage of hundreds of commercial data products, such as industry-specific market data, forecasts and projections, and worldwide geographic and statistical data. These high quality data products, developed under MapInfo's unprecedented Worldwide Data Partner Program, are compatible across the company's complete product line.

FEATURES AND FUNCTIONALITY

Industry leading features and functionality include:

 Thematic Shading--Six types of thematic maps are provided to reveal

 patterns and trends in data which are impossible to see in columns

 and rows of raw data in a traditional spreadsheet.

 Statistical Analysis--Easy-to-use statistical analysis for any

 numeric column in a table enables a user to generate subtotals

 based on any level of geography. A product marketing manager

 can quickly determine the sum sales by state or region, for example.

 Data Access--Business users can easily access and spatially analyze

 any locally stored data in Microsoft Excel, Lotus 1-2-3, dBase

 and ASCII.

 Searching and Find Within--MapInfo Desktop allows searching within

 an area surrounding any map object. For example, a user can reveal

 how many families with pre-school age children live within five

 miles of a proposed new day care center.

 Raster Map Capability--It displays scanned paper maps, satellite

 images, corporate logos or other raster file types easily and

 quickly.

PRODUCT COMPATIBILITY

MapInfo Desktop offers users the ability to upgrade to MapInfo products with greater functionality, leveraging their existing investments in data via MapInfo's standard data format. It is upwardly compatible with MapInfo Professional, the company's flagship, client/server-based desktop mapping software. Users that require more advanced mapping solutions, including customized mapping applications and remote database queries, will be able to simply and efficiently upgrade to MapInfo Professional while retaining their existing MapInfo Desktop data files.

Similarly, current users of Data Map, the subset of MapInfo's mapping technology bundled in Microsoft Office and Excel for Windows 95, can easily import Data Map files into MapInfo Desktop to reveal new patterns and trends, and generate dramatically more insightful presentations.

PRICING AND AVAILABILITY

MapInfo Desktop is priced at $349 and runs on Windows 3.1.x, Windows 95 and Windows NT. It is scheduled to begin shipping by March 5, 1996 and will be available directly from MapInfo at (800) 426-0520, the Micro Warehouse catalogue at (800) 367-7080 and MapInfo's wide network of resellers.

ABOUT MAPINFO

MapInfo Corporation (Troy, NY) is the worldwide leader in desktop mapping solutions with products in use by 150,000 customers in virtually every industry, to organize, manage and analyze information in a highly visual way. The company's products are available in 58 countries and 16 languages and are sold through multi-channel distribution involving direct sales, resellers and distributors. MapInfo's software runs on Windows 95, Windows NT, Windows 3.1.x, Power Macintosh, Macintosh, Sun and Hewlett-Packard platforms. MapInfo Corporation is on the World Wide Web at http://www.mapinfo.com.


DVC/Phone Daughterboard for Audiotrix Pro
MEDIATRIX PERIPHERALS INTRODUCES DVC/PHONE DAUGHTERBOARD FOR THE AUDIOTRIX PRO

SHERBROOKE, QUEBEC, CANADA (FEBRUARY 28, 1996) - Mediatrix Peripherals Inc. announced today the introduction of the DVC/Phone daughterboard for the award winning Audiotrix Pro multimedia sound board. With the addition of the DVC/Phone daughterboard, the Audiotrix Pro allows users to turn their computers into long distance telephones, without any long distance charges.

The DVC/Phone daughterboard enables the Audiotrix Pro to achieve full duplex conversations across any computer network, be it local area, wide area, or the Internet. The DVC/Phone uses a high speed DSP to achieve true telephone quality (16-bit, 8,000 Hz) voice conferencing with real-time 16:1 voice compression.

"The DVC/Phone daughterboard offers a superior quality hardware-assisted solution to voice compression over networks, compared with the software solutions that are currently available on the market," says John Moran, President of Mediatrix Peripherals Inc. "The DVC/Phone also offers real-time audio playback over these networks, including LANs, WANs, and the Internet."

When used over the Internet, the DVC/Phone offers customers exceptional cost savings, because it allows long-distance telephone conversations to be made, without any long distance charges. This feature, coupled with the high quality of the voice output, makes the DVC/Phone a very attractive product for the SOHO market and PC enthusiasts.

"The DVC/Phone daughterboard will prove to be a valuable addition to the Audiotrix Pro product line," continues John Moran. "The DVC/Phone responds to the growing demand for PC telephony hardware from our existing customers, while broadening our customer target markets."

Established in 1992, Mediatrix Peripherals Inc. is a designer, developer, manufacturer, and marketer of audio products for personal computers. Audiotrix Pro products are produced under ISO 9002 standards. With head offices and manufacturing facilities located in Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada, Mediatrix services customers on a world-wide basis. Presently, its product focus centers around the highly acclaimed Audiotrix Pro sound board.

The DVC/Phone will be introduced at CeBIT '96, in the Canadian Pavilion, Hall 6, Stand D06, Booth 10. Evaluation units will be available in April 1996 and production units will begin shipping in May. For more information on the DVC/Phone daughterboard and the Audiotrix Pro, consult the Mediatrix Web Site or contact Mediatrix Peripherals Inc., at 4229 Garlock Street, Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada, J1L 2C8.

Contact: John Moran

Mediatrix Peripherals Inc.

Tel:     (819) 829-8749

Fax:     (819) 829-5100

BBS:     (819) 829-5101

E-mail:  sales@mediatrix.com

www:     http://www.mediatrix.com


Micrografx Acquires Visual Software
Micrografx Announces Agreement to Acquire Visual Software, Inc.

Critically Acclaimed 3D Technology Innovator to Complement Award-Winning Graphics Products from Micrografx

RICHARDSON, TEXAS (FEBRUARY 27, 1996) -- Micrografx, Inc. (NASDAQ: MGXI), a leading graphics software developer, today announced it has signed an agreement to acquire Visual Software, Inc., a leader of 3D graphics, animation and publishing tools, for approximately 880,000 shares of Micrografx common stock subject to certain adjustments. The merger, which is subject to regulatory approval and other customary conditions, will be treated as a pooling of interests for accounting purposes and is expected to be accretive to Micrografx fiscal 1997 results. Revenues from Visual Software products were approximately $5 million for the twelve months ended December 31, 1995.

"With the power of today's computers, 3D is clearly the next progression for the PC graphics market," said J. Paul Grayson, chairman and CEO of Micrografx. "The acquisition of Visual Software allows us to both leverage Micrografx's previous experience in 3D, and infuse new concepts and talent into our development efforts. The result will be a rich set of graphics capabilities available for Windows 95 and Windows NT."

"As a worldwide developer of 3D graphics and animation products since 1991, Visual Software has been focusing on developing tools to enable designers and artists to work easily and affordably in 3D," said Doug Richard, CEO of Visual Software. "The combination of both companies is a natural step toward shaping the future of the multimedia and 3D graphics arenas."

Visual Software's product line addresses the creative needs of home users, Web page creators and sophisticated 3D designers, and will become a key component of Micrografx's strategy to provide computer users with a full range of products to empower visual communication. In addition, Micrografx will leverage its core competencies in worldwide distribution, product localization, and award-winning interface design to bring even more compelling solutions to an increased number of PC users worldwide.

"Micrografx's acquisition of Visual Software, a leading maker of 3D tools and content, is a great leap ahead for this earliest pioneer of Windows-based desktop graphics," said Bill Caffery, Gartner Group's vice president of advanced technology strategy. "Second only to the Internet itself, 3D graphics will continue to be a realm of white- hot innovation. The rapid commercial evolution of 3D applications will effectively leverage such innovation to drive the future growth of the Internet to new heights."

"With approximately 85% of Visual Software's revenue coming from U.S. markets, we are poised to leverage their existing product line into our worldwide distribution, sales and support organizations," said Greg Peters, CFO of Micrografx. "Micrografx has successfully grown its business through acquisitions in the past, and these products are a natural fit with our existing customer base."

While specific plans are not yet public, Micrografx intends to continue marketing existing Visual Software products, while effectively integrating the company's advanced and comprehensive 3D technology into its award-winning graphics products, including Micrografx ABC Graphics Suite and Windows Draw. A strategic benefit of merging the two companies and product lines is the ability to deliver robust, easy-to-use tools and extensive 3D content required to create compelling virtual worlds.

Visual Software publishes a full range of 3D tools and extensive 3D data for Windows, Windows 95 and Windows NT. Their products include Instant 3D, Visual Reality 2.0, Simply 3D, and Simply 3D SuperPack. Visual Software's products will continue to be available as standalone titles in retail outlets during the transition period, and through Micrografx channel partners in the future. Visual Software customers can be assured of continued quality service and support.

Micrografx is the global leader in developing and marketing graphics software which enhances visual communication and empowers creative expression. Founded in 1982, Micrografx has become a leading software publisher by responding quickly to customer and worldwide market needs. The company's U.S. operations are based in Richardson, Texas with a development office located in San Francisco. International subsidiaries are located in Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Australia and Japan.

Additional information on Micrografx is available on the Internet at http://www.micrografx.com.

MICROGRAFX, INC.

1303 ARAPAHO ROAD

RICHARDSON, TEXAS 75081

(214) 234-1769.

HTTP://WWW.MICROGRAFX.COM

SALES: 1-800-671-0144


Microsoft & RSAC Team for Parental Controls
MICROSOFT TEAMS WITH RECREATIONAL SOFTWARE ADVISORY COUNCIL TO PIONEER PARENTAL CONTROL OVER INTERNET ACCESS

Microsoft Internet Explorer and RSAC Rating System to Offer Parents a Complete Solution For Children's Web Use; Open APIs and Software Freely Available to Industry

REDMOND, WASH. - FEB. 28, 1996 - Microsoft Corp. and the Recreational Software Advisory Council (RSAC) today announced they have joined efforts to build technology to advance parental control over Internet access and content. Together, RSAC's rating system adapted for the Internet (RSACi) and Microsoft's Content Advisor feature, to be included in the next version of the Microsoft Internet Explorer Web browser, will make it possible for parents to easily monitor the content viewed by their children on the World Wide Web.

Microsoft and RSAC are working with industry leaders to develop a solution based on the World Wide Web Consortium's (W3C's) Platform for Internet Content Selection (PICS). In particular, current parental control software vendors Microsystems Software Inc. and SurfWatch Software Inc. are adapting their products to be compatible with the PICS specification and RSAC solutions. The new RSACi rating system derives from of a group of organizations that includes the World Wide Web Consortium, AT&T Bell Laboratories, Bell Atlantic and Mediascope Inc.

Microsoft is the first Internet browser vendor to integrate support for parental control based on the PICS specification. The feature, dubbed Content Advisor, will ship in the next version of Microsoft Internet Explorer for the Windows 95 and Windows NT&trade; operating systems, which is expected to enter beta testing this spring. Soon after, a version for Microsoft Internet Explorer for the Macintosh will also go to beta test. Microsoft will openly publish the APIs for the Content Advisor feature at the Internet Professional Developers Conference in San Francisco on March 12 and will make the software freely available to other companies to use in the creation of compatible rating systems and browsers.

Also today, RSAC announced the launch of the RSACi, or RSAC on the Internet, an objective, PICS-compatible, content-labeling advisory system that empowers parents and consumers to make informed choices about what they and their children experience on the Internet. RSACi utilizes the nonprofit organization's experience in developing a content rating system for the computer games industry. The RSACi rating system is a fully automated, paperless system that is completely Web-based and relies on a quick, easy-to-use questionnaire. The adapted system will appear on RSAC's Web site (http://www.rsac.org) in April and will be fully supported by Microsoft Internet Explorer. To encourage widespread rating of Internet content, RSAC will make its rating application available for no charge for the first year it is available on the Internet.

The PICS committee earlier this month released a new draft of its specification, which is designed to enable content providers to label voluntarily the content they create and distribute. The PICS specification establishes conventions for describing rating systems and for label formats, so that PICS-compatible software can read labels from any source. Microsoft and RSAC, along with special-interest groups such as the World Wide Web Consortium and the Center for Democracy and Technology, are active members of PICS.

"Microsoft's active cooperation with RSAC and our PICS effort, and Microsoft Internet Explorer's new ability to support any PICS- compliant ratings system, are clear examples of how the industry can come up with voluntary and effective solutions to meet public policy concerns about Internet access for children," said Tim Berners-Lee, director of the World Wide Web Consortium.

"Microsoft is excited to be one of the first vendors to deliver a complete and open solution based on the PICS specification for parents and educators," said Brad Silverberg, senior vice president of the Internet platform and tools division at Microsoft. "By teaming with leading industry participants, we are able to offer the most complete solution that allows everyone to choose the type of Internet content that enters their homes."

"Recent support for the telecommunications bill sent a clear message to the Internet community - that, in the face of transmissions deemed 'indecent,' the protection of free speech is subverted," said Stephen Balkam, executive director of RSAC. "The RSACi system provides objective, detailed information about the content of an Internet site, based on the levels of sex, nudity, violence and offensive language located within that site. In this way, the parent or consumer is then left to decide what is objectionable, or indecent."

Parents can use the Content Advisor feature of Internet Explorer in conjunction with existing parental-control software products, such as Microsystems Software's CyberPatrol and SurfWatch Software's SurfWatch, which restrict access based on a predefined list of Web sites that the product developer decides may be objectionable to parents. For maximum security, the Content Advisor feature will also allow a combination of methods to be used. By the end of this month, Microsoft plans to make available on its Web site (http://www.microsoft.com/ie/parents.htm) a page describing available parental control software solutions so that parents and educators have a single place to find the solution that best meets their needs.

"SurfWatch is pleased to be working with RSAC and Microsoft in delivering a rating system that fulfills the promise of the PICS platform," said Ann Duvall, president of SurfWatch Software. "Our experience as the first software in the marketplace to give parents and teachers choice over what their children see shows that technology does indeed provide an alternative to Internet censorship."

"Earlier this year, Microsystems delivered the first PICS-compatible server," said Nigel Spicer, president and COO of Microsystems Software. "We are pleased to advance the PICS standard further by incorporating full support for PICS labels and RSACi in a new version of Cyber Patrol. This version of Cyber Patrol will be released on the same day as RSACi, allowing parents to take advantage of the RSACi labels as soon as they are available."

Microsoft and other industry partners are assisting RSAC by donating the server software, hardware and technical resources to power the RSAC Web site. The site will be powered by two dual-Pentium Dell PowerEdge servers running the Microsoft BackOffice&trade; family and the Microsoft Internet Information Server (IIS). "We're excited about offering customers a complete solution for Internet content viewing," said Lary Evans, vice president, Dell Server Group. "With our powerful industry-standard servers, we are donating the platform that enables this important initiative."

RSAC is an independent, nonprofit organization that empowers the public, especially parents, to make informed decisions about electronic media by means of an open, objective, content advisory system. RSAC's system provides information about the level of sex, nudity, violence and offensive language (vulgar or hate-motivated) in software games and Web sites. As further evidence of their commitment to freedom of choice, RSAC's rating system will allow users to make distinct choices, such as allowing nudity in the context of medical or classical works but not sexually explicit nudity. Its URL is http://www.rsac.org.

PICS is a cross-industry working group whose goal is to facilitate the development of technologies to give users of interactive media, such as the Internet, control over the kinds of material to which they and their children have access. PICS members believe that individuals, groups and businesses should have easy access to the widest possible range of content-selection products and a diversity of voluntary rating systems. Its URL is http://www.w3.org/pub/PICS.

The W3C exists to develop common protocols and reference codes for the evolution of the World Wide Web. It is an industry consortium hosted by MIT's Laboratory for Computer Science and INRIA. Services provided by the Consortium include a repository of information about the World Wide Web for developers and users, a reference code implementation to embody and promote protocols, and various prototype and sample applications to demonstrate use of new technology. Membership is open to any organization. To date, the Consortium comprises more than 130 organizations.

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.


Microsoft Delivers Direct3D API
MICROSOFT DELIVERS DIRECT3D

Wide Range of Leading ISVs, IHVs, OEMs Support Next-Generation Technology; Customers Gain Stunning Interactive 3-D Products on Desktop, Internet

REDMOND, WASH. - FEB. 28, 1996 - Microsoft Corp. today announced the Direct3D API, delivering the next generation of real-time, interactive 3-D technology for mainstream PC users - on the desktop and the Internet. More than 80 leading software developers, hardware vendors and PC manufacturers, have already pledged their intent to deliver products for Direct3D. This support establishes Direct3D as a leading specification for the industry and helps ensure that users will soon experience more compelling and powerful 3-D graphics for Internet, games, education and business applications.

Direct3D, a comprehensive set of API services for real-time 3-D graphics, is the latest addition to the highly popular Microsoft DirectX interactive media technologies. The set of DirectX technologies, which includes the DirectDraw, DirectSound, DirectInput and DirectPlay APIs and now Direct3D, offers software developers a broad set of comprehensive, device-independent services. DirectX enables high-performance interactive media by extending to developers all of the performance the underlying hardware can deliver. Direct3D is now shipping to software developers in beta form as part of a software development kit (SDK).

"Direct3D combines state-of-the art technology, high performance and unprecedented industry support," said Brad Silverberg, senior vice president of the Internet platform and tools division at Microsoft. "PC users worldwide will soon experience a whole new level of 3-D realism in Internet, entertainment, education and business applications."

DIRECT3D BRINGS NEXT-GENERATION FEATURES OF REAL-TIME 3-D TECHNOLOGY TO MAINSTREAM PCS

Direct3D is a major enhancement of the highly regarded Reality Lab 3-D technology that Microsoft acquired last year through its purchase of RenderMorphics Ltd. Reality Lab has been used as the rendering engine for many groundbreaking 3-D games and Internet virtual world applications, including Microsoft Internet Explorer version 2.0.

Direct3D and its tight integration with the DirectX technologies, particularly DirectDraw, provide a comprehensive 3-D solution for software developers building next-generation interactive media titles and games. Industry-leading features include a highly optimized software-only rendering engine, transparent access to 3-D hardware acceleration, integral support for mapping of photographic textures and videos to animated 3-D objects, efficient mixing of animated 3-D and 2-D objects within a single scene, and sophisticated object animation and scene management services. The benefits of these features will be obvious to end users immediately - real-time 3-D graphics so crisp they make scenes seem virtually real - on today's mainstream personal computers.

In addition, Microsoft is committed to quickly supporting new emerging technologies, such as IntelR MMX technology, as they come to market, and providing the system services to allow software developers to take advantage of them automatically. Furthermore, with the extensible architecture of DirectX, software developers will soon be able to integrate 3-D graphics with whole new areas of interactive media, such as 3-D sound and MPEG video.

To help software developers in leveraging their efforts more broadly, Microsoft will expand platform support for DirectX, including Direct3D, to include the Windows NT operating system and the Apple Power Macintosh. As a cross-platform solution, DirectX will enable developers to deliver new Internet and interactive media titles to the broadest possible market. The Windows NT Workstation and Apple Power Macintosh versions of DirectX are expected to be available by the end of 1996.

DIRECT3D ATTRACTS UNPRECEDENTED BREADTH OF INDUSTRY SUPPORT

Direct3D has received dramatically more industry support from leading software developers, hardware vendors and PC manufacturers than any previously announced 3-D graphics architecture. This will enable the rapid integration of 3-D graphics in software titles and the broad availability of both 3-D hardware accelerator boards and input devices, as well as of complete PC systems with built-in 3-D graphics.

"Microsoft's release of Direct3D represents an important milestone for the industry," said Mike Aymar, vice president and general manager of the desktop products group at Intel Corp. "Software developers now have comprehensive, next-generation, real-time 3-D rendering services for the desktop and the Internet. Direct3D is a great solution on PentiumR processor-based systems, and Microsoft's commitment to support MMX technology will further improve realism and responsiveness for end users."

"DirectX already makes WindowsR 95 a great game platform, allowing us to develop games like DOOM II and Ultimate DOOM with faster action and incredible game play and performance," said Mike Wilson, biz guy at id Software. "Direct3D is being utilized heavily in QUAKE development to create the most exciting and realistic game play possible, to meet our demands as well as those of our fans."

"Microsoft Direct3D represents a standard that will benefit the industry and our customers," said Neal Margulis, vice president and general manager of home and advanced systems at S3 Inc. "As the catalyst that will quickly bring 3-D to the mainstream PC market, Direct3D will enable new levels of performance and functionality and provide the means for developers and end users to easily benefit from S3's advanced 3-D hardware-acceleration technology."

"Direct3D delivers the common high-performance programming interface that software developers have asked us for," said Mike Boich, president and CEO of Rendition. "Microsoft has removed the last impediment to ubiquitous 3-D by providing seamless integration of high-performance 3-D acceleration technology into WindowsR 95."

"Our customers will benefit from the standardization of 3-D provided by Direct3D," said Jen-Hsun Huang, president of NVIDIA Corp. "We are very pleased that the design of Direct3D was able to exploit our innovative performance features, enabling us to deliver complete support for all Microsoft DirectX technologies on a single chip."

"We believe Microsoft's Direct 3-D initiative will bring unprecedented 3-D graphics to home PCs and we are very supportive of this effort," said Rod Schrock, vice president of the consumer division at Compaq Computer Corp. "For the first time ever, consumers will be able to experience special game effects on their home PCs that surpass the performance of the latest game players and even today's arcade machines. By delivering a comprehensive 3-D standard for the industry, Direct 3D should greatly accelerate the availability of exciting 3-D products in the marketplace."

Leading software, hardware, and PC manufacturers that have announced their support for Direct3D include:

3D Micro Computers

3D/EYE Inc.

3DFX Interactive

3Dlabs Inc.

47-Tek Inc.

Acclaim Entertainment Inc.

Accolade Inc.

Activision Inc.

Alliance Semiconductor Corp.

ATI Technologies Inc.

Brooktree Corp.

Caligari Corp.

Chaco Communications

Chips and Technologies Inc.

Chromatic Research Inc.

Cirrus Logic Inc.

Compaq Computer Corp.

Computer Artworks Ltd. London

Computer Systems Division

Creative Labs Inc.

Cybermax

Dell Computer Corp.

Diamond Multimedia

Dimension X

DreamWorks Interactive

Gateway 2000

Gemini Technology

Hash Enterprises Inc.

Hercules Computer Technology

Hewlett-Packard Home Products Division

IBM Corp.

id Software

INFOGRAMES Multimedia

Infotel/Midwest Micro

Intel Corp.

Interactive Magic

Intervista Software Inc.

Katrix Inc.

Looking Glass Technologies

Matrox Graphics Inc.

Maxis

Mechadeus

mFactory Inc.

Micron Electronics Inc.

Microsoft-Softimage

NAMCO

NEC Electronics Inc.

NEC Technologies Inc.

NeoMagic Corp.

Number Nine Visual Technology Corp.

NuVision Technologies Inc.

NVIDIA Corp.

Oak Technology

OnLive!

Orchid Technology

Origin

Packard Bell Electronics Inc.

PIONEX

Quantex

Reality Bytes

Rendition

S3 Inc.

Seanix Technology

Sense8

SGS-Thomson

Silicon Magic Corp.

SingleTrac Entertainment Technologies Inc.

Spacetec IMC Corp.

STB Systems Inc.

StereoGraphics Corp.

Template Graphics Software

The 3DO Co.

Toshiba America Information Systems Inc.,

Trident Microsystems Inc.

Trimark Interactive

Tseng Labs Inc.

Unisys Corp.

VictorMaxx Technologies Inc.

VideoLogic

Virgin Interactive

Virtus Corp.

VREAM Inc.

Yamaha Systems Technology Inc.

PRICING AND AVAILABILITY

Direct3D is shipping today in beta form for the Windows 95 operating system. The final version of Direct3D is scheduled to be distributed to software developers in the second quarter of 1996 as an SDK through the Microsoft Developer Network.

Microsoft will license the necessary run-time components of Direct3D royalty-free on Microsoft operating system platforms, allowing software developers to ship them with their applications. Direct3D will be included in future versions of Windows 95 and Windows NT Workstation.

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.


Microsoft Internet Conference March 12-14
MEDIA ALERT ... MEDIA ALERT ... MEDIA ALERT

SO LONG, AND THANKS FOR ALL THE FISH

Just Our Way of Saying That Author Douglas Adams Will Speak At Microsoft Internet Conference

REDMOND, WASH. - FEB. 27, 1996 - World-famous best-selling author Douglas Adams will be a keynote speaker at the MicrosoftR Professional Developers Conference (PDC) - Building Internet Applications, which opens March 12 at the Moscone Center in San Francisco and runs through March 14. Attendees can expect an irreverent perspective on the Internet and how technology affects our lives.

Adams has written several international best sellers, including "Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy," "So Long, and Thanks for All the Fish," "The Restaurant at the End of the Universe" and "Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency." Adams' books are characterized by his humorous and satirical look at society, the universe and technology.

In addition to Adams' keynote address, the three-day conference, which is expected to attract several thousand developers for the WindowsR operating system and the Internet, will feature an interactive intranet that will keep attendees plugged in to conference news and allow them to try out new tools and technologies. The conference trade show will offer demonstrations of cutting-edge Internet technologies, while the conference itself will offer developers the choice of a wide range of technical breakout sessions and keynotes from Microsoft's gurus on operating systems, tools and applications.

The cost of the conference is $1,045; the preconference tracks cost $299. To register, call (800) 545-8240, or (612) 550-6390 outside North America. Operators will be available from 6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Pacific Standard Time. To register online, send e-mail to msevent@cci.cmgt.carlson.com. For continually updated online information about the conference, visit the showcase site on the Microsoft home page on the World Wide Web at http://www.microsoft.com/showcase/intpdc.


Microsoft Segments Support Offerings
MICROSOFT INTRODUCES ANSWERPOINT FRAMEWORK OF SUPPORT OPTIONS

Updates, Enhances and Expands Support Options For End Users, Developers and Organizations

REDMOND, WASH. - FEB. 27, 1996 - Microsoft Corp. announced today it is segmenting its support offerings into two distinct categories, according to the service level desired by the customer. End users, developers and organizations requiring Standard and Priority technical support from Microsoft will now be served by the newly named Microsoft AnswerPoint framework, which includes easy access to technical and support information, no-charge support, and fee-based, round-the-clock support at various levels.

Technical services for enterprise customers will be offered through the company's new Microsoft Service Advantage, which includes Premier and Premier Global Support, Microsoft Consulting Services and the Global Service Network. (The details of Microsoft Service Advantage are being announced in a separate release.)

ANSWERPOINT: THE RIGHT ANSWERS RIGHT NOW

Effective today, Microsoft is renaming, enhancing and expanding its framework of no-charge and fee-based support services for end users, developers and organizations. Customers can choose the AnswerPoint services that provide the best value for their organization. These services may be selected to correspond to the types of products customers use as well as the environment and the purpose they serve. With AnswerPoint, Microsoft continues to provide unlimited, no-charge usability telephone support (toll charges apply) for Microsoft Home products and desktop applications, with the exception of Microsoft Access, which now comes with two no-charge support incidents.

"We're updating our offerings to reflect what we've learned from customers about how they use Microsoft products and what types of support they want, while retaining our generous no-charge support," said Deborah Willingham, vice president of support at Microsoft. "Microsoft makes a major investment in post-sales support for our customers, in easy-to-access online technical information and high-quality one-on-one support delivered by highly qualified support engineers."

AnswerPoint's enhancements to Microsoft support offerings include the following:

 Microsoft AnswerStation, new remote-support software for customers

 of the Windows 95 operating system

 A new Priority Office Developer support plan, designed to meet

 the unique support needs of customers developing custom solutions

 with Microsoft Office applications

 A new annual Priority Comprehensive account for business customers

 who do not need the proactive services and technical account management

 of Premier support

MICROSOFT ANSWERSTATION: REMOTE SUPPORT SOFTWARE FOR WINDOWS 95

AnswerStation is a new information service now available from Microsoft. Microsoft AnswerStation is technical-support software designed to provide remote support links to customers of Windows 95 who also use VoiceView-enabled modems, over which both voice and data can be transmitted via a single analog phone line. Customers who use this software can grant specially equipped Microsoft support engineers permission to remotely diagnose and resolve technical issues on Windows 95. The support engineer will be able to gather data from the customer's computer to help identify the issue and, if necessary, send data back to resolve the problem. AnswerStation software can be downloaded free of charge from the support area of Microsoft's World Wide Web site (http://www.microsoft.com/support).

ANSWERPOINT PRIORITY OFFICE DEVELOPER

Microsoft also introduced the Priority Office Developer option, available today, to meet the growing demand for development-related support services involving Microsoft Office applications and the emerging requirement for Internet application development. Now, customers calling Microsoft for help developing custom solutions with Microsoft Office applications will be connected directly to support engineers specially trained in providing this assistance. Areas of specialty include Microsoft Access, Visual BasicR for Applications programming system, integration of application Object Models, OLE Automation, custom setup, Word Basic, calling Windows-standard APIs, and data access using DAO or ODBC. Microsoft Office products include two standard Office Developer incidents at no charge.

ANSWERPOINT PRIORITY COMPREHENSIVE, 75-INCIDENT ACCOUNT

Microsoft recognizes that not all business customers require the in-depth, proactive support services of a Premier account. To address this need, Microsoft now offers a Priority Comprehensive account with 75 incidents for $9,995 per year. This account provides round- the-clock support on any technical issue across all Microsoft products. The annual 75-incident account also includes the ability to use Microsoft's Early Assist program for phone support of selected beta products, as well as designated escalation management to obtain additional status or management intervention for previously submitted service requests.

AnswerPoint is the most recent update in the broad range of high-quality technical support options available for Microsoft customers. AnswerPoint also includes pricing updates, such as new, lower-cost support refills for all Priority support accounts. A complete list of AnswerPoint services, including updated price information, is available on the support site of Microsoft's Web page (http://www.microsoft.com/support) or by calling Microsoft's support sales and information line at (800) 936-3500. Updates to AnswerPoint apply only to U.S. customers.

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.


Microsoft Announces New & Enhanced Services
MICROSOFT SERVICE ADVANTAGE BOOSTS COMMITMENT TO ENTERPRISE CUSTOMERS WORLDWIDE

New Premier Watch and Technology Consulting Blueprints Help IT Managers Plan, Build and Manage Reliable and Robust Systems

REDMOND, WASH. - FEB. 27, 1996 - Microsoft Corp. today announced several new and enhanced services, including preventive support options for mission-critical information technology (IT) systems maintenance, new consultative migration and planning services, and a single contract for all Microsoft direct services worldwide. These changes are part of a comprehensive portfolio of direct and partner-supplied enterprise customer services, called Microsoft Service Advantage.

This extensive portfolio of services provides customers with the technical services needed for successful development and deployment of their mission-critical client-server software systems. Microsoft Service Advantage builds on Microsoft's long-term investment and commitment to delivering high-quality consulting, support and partner services for enterprise customers worldwide.

Following are four new additions to Microsoft Service Advantage:

 PREMIER WATCH is a new support option for Premier customers providing

 continuous remote-server monitoring and server-restoration support

 for mission-critical servers based on the Windows NT operating

 system and Microsoft BackOffice family.

 TECHNOLOGY CONSULTING BLUEPRINTS are timely planning and migration

 services from Microsoft Consulting Services. Based on Microsoft's

 best practices and experiences, each Blueprint service provides

 aset of predefined deliverables focusing on a specific technology

 topic.

 ENTERPRISE PROGRAM MANAGER is a new offering for on-site,

 long-term IT planning.

 MASTER SERVICES AGREEMENT is a new option for enterprise customers

 to combine their chosen mix of consulting and support services

 under a single contract.

MICROSOFT INVESTS IN CUSTOMER SATISFACTION

Microsoft's service offerings provide skills transfer, direct services and detailed technical information that help Microsoft customers and service partners achieve maximum operational effectiveness with minimum service cost.

Microsoft employs 3,000 technical service professionals in more than 40 countries, dedicated to enterprise service. The company has built an infrastructure that supports both high-quality direct services and the ability to transfer Microsoft support skills rapidly to partners specializing in multivendor customer service. Today's announcement builds on Microsoft's current consulting services as well as its Premier offerings, which deliver mission-critical support worldwide, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. In the past year, Microsoft opened five additional regional support centers, which offer remote and on-site service. In addition, Microsoft expanded its worldwide consulting services while training more than 400 Microsoft Solution Providers in its best consulting practices and more than 3,000 Solution Providers and customers in the Microsoft Solutions Framework.

"Our goal is to help customers successfully deploy Microsoft software as quickly as possible to achieve business advantage," said Deborah Willingham, vice president of support at Microsoft. "Delivering know-how to our customers and partners and helping them develop and implement reliable solutions are our primary goals. Customer satisfaction is the measure of our success."

"Microsoft's service model is compelling because Microsoft is not in service for the profit," said Ladd Bodem, vice president of Dataquest Inc. "Instead, it invests in direct-service options and helps its worldwide partners deliver quality in their multivendor services. This formula offers real value in client-server computing."

ADDITIONS AND ENHANCEMENTS TO MICROSOFT DIRECT-SERVICE OFFERINGS

In addition to existing direct services, Microsoft Service Advantage includes the following new and enhanced direct services:

 PREMIER WATCH helps ensure that the customer's IT organization

 has maximum server availability and quickest recovery time for

 mission-critical servers.

 EARLY ASSIST enables Premier and Premier Global customers to access

 release-level technical support (including telephone support)

 for selected beta products under their existing support contracts.

 Beta support was formerly offered online only.

 PREMIER SERVICEDESK enables Premier and Premier Global customers

 to submit detailed, annotated service requests electronically

 and gain exclusive access to Premier customer information and

 services on a secured support area on the Internet at

 http://www.microsoft.com. Premier customers will be invited to

 participate in regularly scheduled expert round-table voice

 conferences to discuss product futures and other technical information.

 MULTIVENDOR COORDINATION helps ensure problem resolution for Premier

 customers in a multivendor environment. Microsoft will take the

 lead in diagnosing multivendor issues and work with other vendors

 if the problem resulted from a non-Microsoft product. Microsoft

 will keep the originally submitted incident open until the problem

 has been resolved.

 PREMIER DEVELOPMENT LAB is a new optional service that allows Premier

 customers to obtain expert assistance on-site at Microsoft for

 developing or porting applications to Microsoft platforms or implementing

 Microsoft technologies such as OLE and the Win 32R API.

 CUSTOM CONSULTING offers expanded options for custom consulting

 engagements focusing on client-server architecture and design,

 applications development and project management. A new offering

 is the ENTERPRISE PROGRAM MANAGER, which offers large organizations

 the option of contracting the services of a long-term, on-site

 senior-level consultant who works with the customer to successfully

 design and implement Microsoft technologies to meet business

 objectives.

 TECHNOLOGY CONSULTING BLUEPRINTS include nine new and enhanced

 services: WindowsR 95 Migration Planning, Office for Windows

 95 Migration Planning, Planning for Microsoft Exchange Server,

 Migrating from Banyan VINES to Windows NT, Systems Management

 Server Deployment Planning, and four Internet and intranet-related

 services. These are migration planning from NetScape Server to

 Microsoft Internet Server, Internet applications development

 planning, Internet and intranet infrastructure planning, and

 integrating Web applications with mainframe transactions.

 MICROSOFT SOLUTIONS FRAMEWORK (MSF) is a process that guides and

 assists organizations in planning, building and managing software

 projects. It is based on Microsoft's best practices that include

 extensive development experience and consulting interaction with

 enterprise customers. An enhanced version of Microsoft's facilitated

 training course, due for release this summer, will add enterprise

 architecture planning and enhanced component solutions with examples

 using Microsoft technologies. Since its launch in 1994, more than

 4,000 individuals have used this best-practices framework for

 solutions-development discipline and designing component solutions.

GLOBAL SERVICE NETWORK: MULTIVENDOR INTEGRATION AND LARGE-SCALE DEPLOYMENT

Microsoft recognizes that the complex demands of multivendor integration and deployment often require strategic relationships with specialized service organizations.

Authorized Support Centers (ASCs) are Microsoft Solution Providers selected for their ability to provide the high-quality support and full range of services enterprise customers need to deploy and operate distributed computing systems successfully. ASCs augment support that is available directly from Microsoft by offering complete life-cycle multivendor support services. ASCs offer services as a separate line of business and are well-established with an existing infrastructure for the delivery of high-volume support.

Microsoft also has strategic consulting alliances with Microsoft Solution Provider partners that specialize in system integration and large-scale deployment. These large organizations have the consulting depth to plan, design and implement worldwide solutions while helping enterprise customers integrate Microsoft products into their existing infrastructure. During the past year, Microsoft has formed strategic alliances with respected global organizations such as Digital Equipment Corp. and Wang Laboratories Inc. Microsoft Service Advantage builds on Microsoft's existing services and network of Solution Providers to support enterprise customers worldwide. Microsoft Service Advantage includes information services for a variety of audiences, a large network of Solution Provider Partners, integration experts in the Microsoft Global Support network, and direct interaction with Microsoft consultants and support engineers.

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.


Microsoft Extends Truetype Fonts to the Web
MICROSOFT EXTENDS TRUETYPE FONTS TO THE WEB, ENABLING RICHER WEB PAGES

Forty Industry Leaders Including Hewlett-Packard, Macromedia and Oracle Support Solution Based on Industry-Standard TrueType Technology

BOSTON - FEB. 27, 1996 - Microsoft Corp. today announced that its TrueTypeR font technology has been extended to the World Wide Web, allowing designers to create great-looking Web pages that consumers can view - even if they haven't bought the specific typefaces for their PCs. Forty industry leaders - including Hewlett-Packard Company, Macromedia and Oracle Corp. - have announced support for the Microsoft solution. The TrueType-for-the-Web solution will include a core set of no-charge fonts designed for superb on-screen appearance and readability; embedding technology that downloads TrueType fonts to consumer PCs as needed; and a royalty-free cross-platform licensing program for Microsoft's high-performance TrueType rasterizer, which allows all platforms to support TrueType technology.

"For too long, Web designers were free to use any font - as long as it was Times," said Brad Silverberg, senior vice president of the Internet platform and tools division at Microsoft. "Web designers have been demanding the same typographic flexibility on the Web as they have in print and in other PC applications. By extending the industry-standard TrueType technology to the Web, we have combined the best of WindowsR with the best of the Internet to unleash a new generation of dazzling creativity, style and individuality on Web pages that will make the Internet a more attractive and compelling place to be."

MICROSOFT BUILDS ON FONT EXPERTISE TO OFFER COMPLETE, CROSS-PLATFORM SOLUTION FOR WEB

Today, most Web designers who want attractive typefaces are forced to turn their type into bitmapped graphics that are memory-intensive, take a long time to download, cannot be updated easily, cannot be resized by the user, and are invisible to search engines looking for text. By extending TrueType to the Web, Microsoft will expand the typographic options for Web designers. TrueType is already integrated into the Microsoft Windows 3.1, WindowsR for Workgroups, WindowsR 95 and Windows NT&#153; operating systems as well as the AppleR MacintoshR, making it the most-used font technology in the world, with over 3 billion TrueType fonts shipped. Unlike other font technologies that optimize type for the printed page at the expense of the screen, anti-aliased TrueType fonts provide the highest-quality text on screen as well as on the printed page.

"TrueType is the best solution for type on the screen," said Roger Black, president of Interactive Bureau. "Microsoft's new set of fonts gives people a better way to read the billions of words available on the Internet, and the font-embedding technology allows content providers to show their sites in their own chosen typefaces. It's like getting to wear your own clothes instead of a uniform."

"Microsoft's TrueType and anti-aliasing technologies give everyone the opportunity to use and experience better fonts," said David Siegel, president of v e r s o. "This technology will take the quality of on-screen type up two full notches."

Also, TrueType technology can be supported on all computer platforms with Microsoft's high-performance TrueType rasterizer, which extends the TrueType solution to platforms, such as UNIX, that do not already support the technology. Hewlett-Packard is the first to announce that it will license the TrueType rasterizer, for implementation on HP-UXR, and will distribute the core set of fonts to HP-UX users. The TrueType rasterizer is already shipping with HPR printers and HP personal computers.

"The licensing of this technology means that the same set of fonts and font technology will now be available across the entire HP product line," said Richard (Dick) C. Watts, vice president and general manager of the computer systems organization at Hewlett-Packard. "For document authors, these common fonts and font technology will provide enterprisewide sharing across heterogeneous environments."

TRUETYPE FONT-EMBEDDING TECHNOLOGY ENABLES FASTER DOWNLOAD, MORE FUNCTIONAL WEB PAGES

With TrueType font-embedding technology, Web designers and users can access high-quality fonts without having to download entire font files across the Internet. Authoring tools will provide the option to download only the characters used, saving bandwidth and enabling pages to download faster. Users can view Web sites as intended by the designer, without having to purchase special font software. In addition, a font manufacturer can specify an embedded font as read-only, for viewing and printing; editable within that particular document; or fully installable, therefore helping protect the intellectual property of font designers. The technology will be incorporated into Microsoft Internet Explorer and Microsoft authoring tools later this year.

"The ability to embed TrueType fonts creates a clear market for fonts on the Web," said David Berlow, president of The Font Bureau. "It allows Web publishers to buy and include read-only fonts in their Web sites without licensing hassles. It gives readers the quality of well-hinted TrueType fonts, and gives font publishers protection, with read-only embedding. It's a win for everyone concerned."

TRUETYPE FONTS AND TECHNOLOGY BROADLY AVAILABLE

Microsoft will make available to developers a core set of world-class, royalty-free TrueType fonts designed to look good on computer screens. They include fonts developed by Matthew Carter, one of the world's premier font designers. The first set of TrueType fonts designed for the Web is expected to be available this quarter from the Microsoft TrueType Web site (http://www.microsoft.com/truetype). Any Internet browser that implements the proposed hypertext markup language (HTML) stylesheet standard from the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) can use these core fonts immediately.

Microsoft will submit the technology for embedding TrueType fonts to W3C as a proposed specification to support the W3C's efforts to define stylesheets, a standard graphic design language for HTML. Microsoft has been working with W3C and its members on HTML stylesheets since last fall.

Microsoft will also freely license the technology for downloading fonts to developers of browsers, authoring tools and other applications, enabling the thousands of TrueType fonts already on the market to be used on the Web.

BROAD INDUSTRY SUPPORT

Web site and font designers, publishers, software developers and hardware manufacturers supporting TrueType for the Web technology include:

AGENCY.COM, Chan Suh or Kyle Shannon, (212) 522-6882

Agfa Division, Bayer Corp., Greg Porell, (508) 658-0200 ext. 2015

Atomic Vision Inc., Jennifer Petersen, (415) 522-5542

Benjamin Graphics, Frank Campanaro, (805) 642-9080

Blue Hypermedia Inc., Timothy Roven, (212) 995-2096

Carter & Cone Type Inc., Matthew Carter, (617) 576-0398

Cerebral Systems Development Corp., Leslie Owens, (416) 651-6818

Ethos Corp./Investors Edge, Patrick Connolly, (415) 389-4799

FontHaus Inc., Andrew Schwartz, (203) 367-1993

Font Shop, Bruno Schmidt, +49 (30) 69579200

Galapagos Design Group Inc., Larry Oppenberg, (508) 952-6200

Garagefonts, Betsy Kopshina, (619) 755-4761 or (619) 755-3913

Glyph Systems, Steven Reef, (508) 557-9001

Hewlett-Packard Company, Gary McCormack, (970) 229-2370

House Industries, Rich Roat, (302) 888-1218

InContext Corp., Marianne Kupina, (416) 922-0087

Interactive Bureau, Michael Kaminer, (212) 627-8098

Lanston Type Company Ltd., Gerald Giampa, (902) 676-2835

Macromedia, Mary Leong, (415) 252-2118

Meta Design, Bruno Schmidt, +49 (30) 69579200

Micrografx, Margaret Turbeville, (214) 994-6288

Monotype Typography Inc., Steve Kuhlman, (312) 855-1440

NCSA Mosaic, Briand Sanderson, (217) 244-7404

NetManage, Donna Loughlin, (408) 973-7171

Oracle Corp., Jennifer Keavney, (415) 506-3429

Projective Solutions Inc., Henry Pinkham, (212) 678-6595

QMS Inc., Robson Grieve, (415) 363-0982

s.a.x. software GmbH, Aurel Chauane deDalmassy, +49 (72) 1490020

SoftQuad, Lucy Ventresca or Linda Hazzan, (416) 239-4801

Spyglass Inc., Randy Pitzer, (217) 355-6000

Starwave Corp., Rebecca Levy, (206) 637-9097

Sub Pop Advanced Media, Ian Dickson, (206) 441-8441

The Font Bureau, David Berlow, (508) 627-9042

Treacyfaces Inc., Joseph Treacy, (203) 389-7037

TypeHaus Inc., Bill Bailey, (214) 690-1770

Type Solutions Inc., Sampo Kaasila, (603) 382-6400

URW America, Henry Mikiewicz, (603) 664-2130

(URW) ++ Design & Development GmbH, Gerald Gabriel, +49 (40) 606050

US News & World Report, Bruce Zanca, (202) 955-2578

Visio Corp., Morgan Brown, (206) 521-4449

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.


Microsoft Publisher Community Mkt'ng Awards
MICROSOFT PUBLISHER COMMUNITY MARKETING AWARDS HONOR NON PROFITS ACROSS NORTH AMERICA

REDMOND, WASH. - FEBRUARY 27, 1996 - These dramatically designed materials and their special initiatives have received the Microsoft Publisher Community Marketing Awards. Four nonprofit organizations were recognized for the success of their marketing efforts and creative use of computer software to capture their community's imagination and support for a unique project. Those being honored are:

CONNER'S CAUSE FOR CHILDREN, Encinitas, CA;

CITIZENS COUNCIL (TURN OFF THE VIOLENCE), Minneapolis;

CITIZENS COMMITTEE FOR NEW YORK CITY, INC.(YOUTH UNLIMITED),

and the LOS ANGELES CHILDREN'S MUSEUM.

The winners will receive a complete Desktop Marketing Department including a multimedia computer, Hewlett-Packard LaserJet 5P Printer and Microsoft" Publisher software. Created with The Points of Light Foundation and Society for Nonprofit Organizations, the awards provided opportunities for nonprofits to showcase their recent marketing efforts with computer-generated designs. For example, Conner's Cause for Children, Encinitas, CA, is a "one computer organization that creates newsletters, brochures, invitations and flyers to rally the community," says Sheri Sachs, executive director. "These materials have helped us raise more than $68,000 in less than two years." The mission of Conner's Cause is to ease the financial burden for families who have children with life threatening illnesses.

It was founded in the memory of Conner, a four-year-old, who without prior warning, was diagnosed with a fatal brain tumor and whose treatment resulted in $15,000 in bills not covered by the family's insurance company.Another award-winner is the Turn Off the Violence campaign administered by the Citizens Council in Minneapolis that has distributed more than 50,000 posters, brochures and guides. Unique to the materials is the organization's computer generated logo that has turned the letter "V" in the word violence into a heart. "

Hundreds of thousands see that heart-shaped logo every October," says Ginny Orth, director of volunteer services. "As importantly, schools and communities across the country use the materials yearly and learn how to reduce violence by changing their attitudes, language and behavior." Another honoree is the Los Angeles Children's Museum whose mission is to provide children with a safe, fun environment in which to learn about the world around them. "We like to give children how-to brochures, flyers and newsletters that they can take home," says Helene P. von Schreiber, marketing and public information director.

Among the creative materials that the museum designs: a newsletter that suggested ways for kids to turn junk mail into paper. "Our need for such materials was one of the reasons we used a grant to buy computers and software," adds von Schreiber. "Now we can be highly creative 'in-house.'" That creativity has been so productive that the museum's membership has risen 25 percent and the return rate on their mail campaign has increased five percent over last year." The fourth winner is the Citizens Committee for New York City, Inc. (Youth Unlimited) who helps disconnected and alienated youth. The youth-run program uses computer-generated materials designed by kids that capture the language, feel and look of their "world." Most are boldly graphic, and one manual's cover actually reflects the image of its reader. "

In l995, we know we positively affected the lives of more than 17, 500 youth," says Gregory Gittrich, assistant communications coordinator, "because we tapped into the needs of young people and spoke to them through words and images that they understood." Six hundred nonprofits entered the awards program in one of four categories based on their annual operating budget. Each entrant was evaluated based upon its program's creativity and originality, the marketing materials' design, and the results of the campaign. (Use of Microsoft Publisher was not required to enter nor to win the awards.)

Conner's Cause for Children won in the operating annual budget category of "Under $100,000;" the Citizens Council of Minneapolis in the "$100,000 - $500,000" category; the Los Angeles Children's Museum in the "$500,000 to $1 million" category, and the Citizens Committee for New York City in the "$l million to $5 million" category. "These honorees demonstrate that creative marketing with computer software can make an important contribution in the success of a nonprofit campaign whatever your budget size or misson," says Katie Burnham, Executive Director, Society for Nonprofit Organizations.

"We're excited by the level of creativity that all entries showed, and want to commend Microsoft Publisher for making a commitment to the nonprofit community through these honors, and through the donation of Microsoft Publisher software to nearly 500 Volunteer Centers," says Pat Bland, Senior Vice President, The Points of Light Foundation. "We are very impressed with the caliber of the entries and the results of these campaigns," says Tammy Shiley-Locke, Microsoft Publisher product manager.

"We hope the creative ideas, designs and resourcefulness of the four winning organizations will assist other nonprofits in developing marketing materials that increase awareness of the good works that community-based organizations are doing." "We congratulate the honorees because by telling their stories, they will inspire other nonprofits to 'make a difference' in their communities and in our country," concluded Pam Brown, USA Weekend "Make A Difference Day" editor and a judge for the awards.

Founded in l975, Microsoft (NASDAQ "MFST") 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.

Founded in 1990, The Points of Light Foundation is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization whose mission is to engage more people effectively in volunteer community service to help solve serious social problems.

Founded in 1983, The Society for Nonprofit Organizations is a national membership organization whose mission is to draw together all elements of the nonprofit world to encourage open communication and sharing, to identify the common ground that can unify, and to foster a sense of community in the sector.


MSFT Solution Provider Specialist Initiative
MICROSOFT ANNOUNCES SOLUTION PROVIDER SPECIALIST INITIATIVES

Enable Channel Partners to Profit From Fastest-Growing Market Opportunities, Including Internet, Messaging, 32-Bit Desktops and Host Systems Connectivity

REDMOND, WASH. - FEB. 26, 1996 - Microsoft Corp. today announced the first in a series of Microsoft Solution Provider Specialist initiatives. The initiatives enhance Microsoft's existing global Solution Provider program, helping Microsoft's more than 11,000 channel partners to expand their businesses more quickly around the fastest- growing market opportunities in the computing industry: the Internet, electronic messaging, 32-bit desktops and host systems connectivity.

These initiatives represent the industry's first comprehensive business- development program for channel partners. They provide Solution Provider Specialist organizations exclusive incremental benefits, including access to resources, technical assistance and marketing support. The Microsoft Solution Provider Specialist initiatives being announced today allow Solution Provider organizations to achieve one or more of the following designations: Microsoft Solution Provider Internet Specialist, Microsoft Solution Provider Exchange Specialist, Microsoft Solution Provider 32-Bit Desktop Specialist and Microsoft Solution Provider SNA Server Specialist.

"We've anticipated the market's tremendous demand for products and services in these rapidly expanding markets," said John Neilson, vice president of the organizational customer unit at Microsoft. "Pursuing these opportunities together with our Solution Provider partners is the core to our strategy."

Professional services generated by customer demand for the Microsoft Internet Information Server are projected to total $150 million in 1996 and are expected to climb by more than 76 percent per year to $1.4 billion in 2000, according to International Data Corp. (IDC). Similarly, IDC also projects that sales of Microsoft Exchange Server will climb 54 percent per year - twice as fast as the electronic mail market overall. The research firm says the annual Solution Provider opportunity for installing, tuning and developing applications and migrating new users to Microsoft Exchange Server will grow to more than $1.7 billion by 2000. In the area of LAN-to-SNA integration, revenues are expected to grow from $943.3 million in 1994 to $2.7 billion in 1999, according to IDC.

"The exciting growth in the Solution Provider program since its creation proves its value and success," said Paul Bazley, director of the Microsoft Solution Provider program. "We're significantly raising the bar for the quality of channel-development programs with the introduction of the Solution Provider Specialist initiatives by focusing on specific ways to fuel growth and profit for our Solution Providers."

The Windows NT&#153; operating system has shown very strong sales and growth in the channel overall, with Solution Providers reaping the biggest benefits from this growth. According to a survey of reseller organizations conducted this month by The Gilmore Research Group, copies of Windows NT Server licensed through Solution Providers over the past six months increased an average of 64 percent, compared to a 22 percent growth rate of licenses of Windows NT Server by non-Solution Provider organizations. Growth of service revenues showed a similar trend. Solution Providers realized significantly higher sales growth of services related to Windows NT Server, with an average 58 percent growth rate in this category vs. a 16 percent growth rate for non-Solution Provider organizations.

"Microsoft's investment in its Solution Provider program has translated into real benefits for US Connect," said Brad Winney, chief operating officer of US Connect Inc., a Microsoft Solution Provider Partner. "In fact, it is safe to say that Microsoft's Solution Provider program has become one of the primary generators of new business for US Connect for the past two years. That is a trend that we expect to see accelerate in 1996," said Winney, whose firm provides networking integration and application-development services from 53 office locations in the United States and Canada.

MICROSOFT PLANS SPECIALIST INITIATIVES IN COOPERATION WITH SOLUTION PROVIDERS

Solution Provider organizations with Microsoft Certified Professionals on staff may participate in the Solution Provider Specialist initiatives. Flexible training options are available, including classroom training at Authorized Technical Education Centers (ATECs) and the Microsoft Online Institute (MOLI).

The Solution Provider Specialist initiatives include a Business Development Kit with software and extensive documentation, and self-study technical and sales materials. Exclusive business-development opportunities available to Solution Provider Specialist organizations include participation with Microsoft in demand-generation seminars and sales training programs, plus additional service support calls to help ensure high-quality customer pilot programs.

"Microsoft really understands the level of teamwork that we need in the channel to make technology solutions work for the clients," said Kevin Nikkhoo, president and CEO of Vertex Systems Inc., a technology consulting firm and a Microsoft Solution Provider Partner. Nikkhoo is also one of 35 independent representatives on the Solution Provider Advisory Council, which helped shape the new offerings. "The market is changing so quickly that old models of partnership are no longer sufficient to meet the needs of our clients. Microsoft asked us what new support models and tools would help us build our business. We told them that in order to better serve our clients, we needed a special program to emphasize expertise in particular areas, and the Solution Provider Specialist initiatives show that they listened."

Microsoft Solution Providers are independent organizations working in conjunction with Microsoft Corp. and include a wide range of companies and individuals such as systems integration and installation experts, VARs, developers, consultants, and technical support and training organizations. These organizations add value to their customers by offering a full range of services, such as vertical and horizontal solutions, line-of-business applications, and client-server implementation and systems integration, including multivendor expertise and training.

Businesses in North America can request information about the Microsoft Solution Provider program or can enroll by calling (800) SOL-PROV (765-7768). In other countries, businesses should contact their local Microsoft subsidiary.

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.

MEMBERS OF THE MICROSOFT SOLUTION PROVIDER ADVISORY COUNCIL

Members of the Microsoft Solution Provider Advisory Council represent some of the premier companies in the channel. Microsoft Solution Provider Advisory Council members provide direct input into shaping Microsoft channel program initiatives, such as the Solution Provider Specialist initiative described in the accompanying news release. This year's council members are listed below:

Advanced Paradigms Inc., Alexandria, Va.

Anjura Technology Corp., Ottowa, Ontario

Born Information Services Group, Wayzata, Minn.

California Computer Options, Oakland, Calif.

Creative Business Concepts Inc., Irvine, Calif.

Database Server Systems Inc., San Mateo, Calif.

DataLan, White Plains, N.Y.

Daugherty Systems, St. Louis, Mo.

Empower, Overland Park, Kan.

Excell Data Corp., Bellevue, Wash.

Hilton Computer Strategies, Houston, Texas

IAR Training and Consulting, Newark, Del.

Innerset US Connect, Troy, Mich.

Integra Technology International Inc., Newark, Del.

Integrated Computer Management, Roseland, N.J.

International Automation Associates, Torrance, Calif.

Kizan Technologies Inc., Louisville, Ky.

Lan Systems Inc., San Diego, Calif.

Medici Systems Inc., Dallas, Texas

Merisel Americas Inc., Argyle, Texas

New Technology Partners Inc., Bedford, N.H.

Parian Development, Chicago, Ill.

Raymond James Consulting, Denver, Colo.

Science and Engineering Associates Inc., Albuquerque, N.M.

Sierra Systems Consultants Inc., Vancouver, British Columbia

SRA Corp., Arlington, Va.

Stellcom Technologies Inc., San Diego, Calif.

The Computer Group, Inc./fUS Connect, Columbia, S.C.

The Waldec Group, Tampa, Fla.

Valinor Inc., Waltham, Mass.

Vertex Systems Inc., Los Angeles, Calif.


Shiva Consolidates Service Efforts
Shiva Consolidates Service Efforts with Memorex Telex

IRVING, Texas -- January 30, 1996 -- Memorex Telex Corporation, a leading provider of enterprise solutions, today announced it won a two-year, million dollar contract from Shiva Corporation to be their provider of 30-day customer telephone support in North America. Under the expanded agreement, Memorex Telex provides comprehensive technical assistance, help desk and troubleshooting support services to Shiva customers.

Memorex Telex consistently exceeded Shiva's customer satisfaction requirement which prompted Shiva, the leading supplier of remote access servers, to consolidate their call support efforts and award Memorex Telex an expanded agreement. This extended service relationship further enhances the existing partnership between Memorex Telex and Shiva, under which Memorex Telex sells Shiva products and provides a comprehensive service plan for Shiva products through their nationwide service force. Shiva's NetModem/E and LanRover remote network access server products provide a broad range of dial-in, dial-out and LAN-to-LAN connectivity. The remote access market is experiencing rapid growth and this expanded relationship ties Memorex Telex closely to this market.

Shiva's vice president of worldwide support and operations Dennis Chateauneuf said, "Often the first impression customers have about Shiva is based on our technical support. This makes a strong statement about Memorex Telex. We continue to be impressed by their qualified call support staff and ability to resolve customer issues effectively. We are extremely confident about this extended partnership."

As part of the agreement, Shiva forwards its incoming calls to Memorex Telex's Call Center, part of the Technology Solution Center located in Tulsa, Okla. Call Center staff members are senior-level network professionals working in a sophisticated network lab. A core team of call support engineers is dedicated to Shiva calls. Memorex Telex escalates only two percent of calls back to Shiva and maintains a same day call back policy.

"We are very pleased by this expanded relationship with Shiva and this announcement further enhances the strong partnership we have built with them as a major distributor and integrator of their products. By leveraging our networking experience and expertise in call management and call support, Memorex Telex offers Shiva customers the highest possible levels of technical assistance," said Brad Sowers, vice president of worldwide marketing at Memorex Telex.

Memorex Telex draws upon more than 30 years of experience in addressing the networking needs of companies with SNA-based environments. Memorex Telex provides customers with enterprise networking and storage solutions through Advanced Services, a best-of-breed product strategy and strategic alliances with industry leaders including IBM, Intel, Shiva, Novell, Fujitsu and Cisco. For more information, call (800) 944-4455 Ext. 7788. Memorex Telex's home page address is http://www.mtc.com.


Kai Power Tools 3 Gold Award for Technology
MetaTools awarded MacWorld Japan's Coveted "Gold Award for Technology" for Kai's Power Tools 3 at MACWORLD Tokyo

Award Coupled Marubeni Publishing and Distribution Partnership in Japan Launching New Marketing Initiatives

CARPINTERIA, CALIF., FEB. 27, 1996-- MetaTools, Inc. (NASDAQ: MTLS) was awarded MacWorld Japan's coveted "Gold Award for Technology" for Kai's Power Tools 3 (KPT 3) at MACWORLD Tokyo on February 22, 1996.

MacWorld Japan selected Metatools' industry leading KPT 3 from over 70 other finalists for the "Gold Award for Technology," ranking it best in user interface, best in design and best in modeling. The award was presented at the largest Macintosh show in the world, MACWORLD Tokyo.

Kai's Power Tools brings a new level of imaging technology to the desktop with a vast array of new imaging effects. These new effects and ground breaking interface design, allow users to interact with their digital creations through a significantly expanded real-time previewing environment, instant RIP to screen and powerful, precise controls over the creation of custom effects.

"We are very pleased to have been selected by MacWorld Japan as the leading technology developer in the industry," said John Wilczak, founder and CEO of MetaTools, Inc. "It is an honor for us to receive this award for a such a great product."

MetaTools, the visual computing software company, designs, develops, publishes, markets and supports software tools for the creation, editing and manipulation of computer graphic images, digital art and Internet/online content for Windows, Macintosh and other computing systems. The Company is located in Santa Barbara County at 6303 Carpinteria Ave., Carpinteria, CA 93013; Tel: 805-566-6200; Fax: 805-566-6385; World Wide Web server: http://www.metatools.com.


MetaTools Unveils Bryce 2 Terrain Generator
MetaTools, The Visual Computing Software Company, Unveils Bryce 2

Next Generation Application Offers Incredible New Real-Time 3D Tools For Generating Photo-Realistic or Supernatural Scenery and Materials

CARPINTERIA, CALIF., FEB. 26, 1996--MetaTools, Inc. (NASDAQ: MTLS) today unveiled Bryce 2, the next generation of its highly-acclaimed, award-winning 3D landscape and terrain generator. Reinvented from the ground up, Bryce 2 takes 3D environmental design to an unprecedented level. Bryce 2 delivers visually stunning worldly scenes and materials that can be used for beautiful backgrounds and digital artwork for CD-ROM content, World Wide Web page design, game development, multimedia design and printed materials. Bryce 2 will ship by the end of March 1996.

Paramount to Bryce 2 is its next generation user interface, designed by MetaTools' Senior Science and Design Officer, Kai Krause. The new interface gives users real-time feedback on every aspect of their scene, whether they want to preview rendered effects or the entire scene, or preview all or a portion of their wireframe model. Multiple render modes, including flat shading, preview rendering and patch rendering, and easier-to-use editing controls, such as automatic bounding boxes around objects that give users direct resizing and rotation controls, provide incredible imaging capabilities. The dynamic user interface is customizable in a number of ways. The industry's first multi-resolution interface can be sized to the aspect ratio of the image or monitor, depending on the view users need.

"Creating a program that has a high ratio of easy, playful and pleasing interface options, in an almost gamelike flow, that allows anyone, including children, to create scenes of unprecedented complexity while hiding the process underneath was a great challenge to us," said Kai Krause. "I believe the entire look, from anti-aliased vectors with shadows, to real-time sculpting and user interface objects set in 3D scenes with lighting, defines a whole new level of what software can be. Bryce 2 is engaging to the novice, deeply addicting, even for the casual user, and a true powerhouse for the professional designer. I'm especially pleased that with hundreds of new features and details it can still produce landscapes."

"The new features and enhancements are thoughtful additions that will make working in Bryce 2 a joy," said Susan Kitchens, author of The Bryce Book. "The new Terrain Editor, with its 3D preview, brush and edit tools, is superb. Plus there are a host of seemingly minor enhancements, which, when added together, make for a package that is far more intuitive and powerful. Kai and the development team have paid careful attention to the detail of the creative process of Bryce, and the result will be welcome to computer artists everywhere."

Hundreds of new presets and shapes (primitives), including an organic rock generator, textures and materials, and specialized clouds, water and grounds are included. New camera controls, including pan and dolly combinations, real-time banking, focal controls and a tripod mode that allows the camera to rotate on its own axis, give users an unlimited view to their scene. New light sources include radial lights, parallel lights, spot lights, slide projectors that allows users to project an imported PICT image and more.

Like molding clay on a spinning potter's wheel, the new Terrain Editor lets users shape and redesign mountains in real time. Boolean rendering gives users an unlimited ability to create interesting, unique shapes, by subtracting or intersecting one object with another. DXF file import lets users utilize polygon models from popular modeling programs like Strata, Poser, Designer, Infini-D, True Space and 3D Studio/Max. An overhauled Materials Editor offers hundreds of preset materials that can be completely customized.

For full control over complex images, users can fly through their wireframe model, select and group families of objects and quickly save views using memory dots. Smooth, anti-aliased wireframe vectors show users more details about an object's properties. Wireframe objects can cast shadows to give users more control over placement. In addition, wireframe objects have continuous variable real-time depth cue, to help users understand the spacial relationships of the objects in their scenes.

Hidden, but easily accessible "plop-up" menus offer users numerous controls unique to an object directly from the wireframe model, rather than from the menu bar. Users can input numerical values using the plop-up menus as well. A transparent annotation layer gives users a red marker that can be used anywhere on the screen, providing an excellent method to point out details in a scene when teaching, creating snapshots for printed materials or discussing scene elements with others.

Powerful new render options give users many new ways to preview their scene before rendering the final image. Bryce 2 raytraces each image generating the highest quality 3D image. The new render options in Bryce 2 now enable users to render an area without textures to view object placements; render using Phong Shading which isn't as realistic as ray tracing an image, but is much faster; patch render segments of an image; and view the wireframe model through the final rendered scene for easy re-editing.

Bryce 2 will be available through MetaTools dealers and distributors worldwide by the end of March 1996 for a $299 suggested retail price in the United States. Registered users of Bryce 1 may upgrade to the new version for $99, plus appropriate shipping charges. System requirements include a Macintosh Quadra with a floating point unit or a Power Macintosh and a minimum of 8 Mb RAM. A 24-bit color display and 16 Mb RAM are recommended.

MetaTools, the visual computing software company, designs, develops, publishes, markets and supports software tools for the creation, editing and manipulation of computer graphic images, digital art and Internet/online content for Windows, Macintosh and other operating systems. The Company is located in Santa Barbara County at 6303 Carpinteria Ave., Carpinteria, CA 93013; Tel: 805-566-6200; Fax: 805-566-6385; World Wide Web server: http://www.metatools.com.


World's Fastest Embedded PC VXI Controller
Introducing the World's Fastest Embedded PC VXI Controller

New Controller Features 166 MHz Processor on Interchangeable Daughterboard

ANAHEIM, CALIF. -- FEB. 27, 1996 -- National Instruments - The Virtual Instrumentation Company - announced today at Nepcon West a 166 MHz version of the company's VXIpc-850 embedded VXI controllers. The VXIpc-850/166 exceeds the performance of the company's previously announced VXIpc-850/133, which is based on the 133 MHz Pentium. Users who previously purchased the company's 133 or 100 MHz VXIpc-850 embedded controllers - the first Pentium-based embedded VXI controllers available on the market - can inexpensively upgrade their instrumentation systems simply by replacing a modular daughterboard containing the new processor. All VXIpc-850 Series controllers are fully VXIplug&play compliant and are compatible with PC-compatible software tools, the company's LabVIEW and LabWindows/CVI application software, and NI- VXI/VISA bus interface software. The company is highlighting the VXIpc-850/166 in Booth 4349.

ABOUT THE VXIPC 850/166

The chart to the right illustrates the performance of the processors used on the VXIpc-850 Series embedded controllers. All Model 850 controllers feature a modular, PCI-based local bus design so system developers can use interchangeable daughterboards to upgrade their controllers to new microprocessors. These controllers use the MITE, MANTIS, and TNT4882C custom ASICs to deliver superior VXI and GPIB performance and higher reliability. Because the Model 850 controllers use the MITE ASIC with integrated DMA, VME64, and built-in PCI, they can achieve more than 30 Mbytes/s VXI data transfer rates.

"The modular PCI-based daughterboard is the key to the VXIpc-850 Series design," said James Kimery, VXI Product Manager for National Instruments. "Users can now upgrade their embedded VXI controller to take advantage of the latest microprocessor technology more quickly and at a fraction of the cost of a new embedded controller. Intel just announced the 166 MHz Pentium in January and we will offer this to our customers shortly after this announcement."

VXIPC-850 SERIES CONFIGURATION

The two-slot VXIpc-850 Series can be ordered with between 16 and 80 MB of field-upgradable DRAM. All models come with at least an 800 MB internal, enhanced IDE hard disk; larger hard drives may be ordered based on market availability. The front panel of the VXIpc-850 Series features connectors for a Super VGA monitor (1,280 x 1,024 with 256 colors), a GPIB interface, serial and parallel ports, SCSI-2, and 10 Base T Ethernet. Also on the front panel are two PCMCIA slots (one Type II and one Type III), a single full-size expansion slot that accepts either a PCI or an ISA plug-in board, VXI clock and trigger signals, and an internal floppy drive.

DRIVER AND APPLICATION SOFTWARE EASE SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT

All VXIpc-850 controllers are completely compatible with the VXIplug&play Systems Alliance specifications, and include NI-VISA - the VXI I/O software standard - installed and configured on the hard drive. VXIpc-850 controllers also accommodate the large installed base of NI-VTL and NI-VXI users; existing applications written for NI-VTL and NI-VXI will run unaltered. The VXIpc-850 controllers are completely compatible with the company's popular LabVIEW and LabWindows/CVI software packages.

ABOUT NATIONAL INSTRUMENTS

National Instruments, headquartered in Austin, Texas, manufactures software and hardware products for PCs and workstations that scientists and engineers worldwide use to build virtual instrumentation systems. These systems are used for research and industrial applications, such as automated testing, laboratory automation, advanced research, industrial control, factory automation, physiological monitoring, numerical analysis, and data visualization.

National Instruments stock is traded on the NASDAQ National Market System under the symbol NATI. Further information on National Instruments may be obtained from the company's SEC filings or by directly contacting the company's Investor Relations Department at (512) 349-5090.

AVAILABILITY, AND FOR MORE INFORMATION

The VXIpc-850/166 will be available in Q2. For more information, contact:

National Instruments

6504 Bridge Point Parkway

Austin, Texas 78730-5039

(512) 794-0100

Or call toll free in the U.S. and Canada at (800) 433-3488, fax (512) 794-8411, e-mail info@natinst.com. Readers can also access information through the company's InstrumentationWeb at http://www.natinst.com/


VXIplug&play Win95/NT, Sun, HP-UX Frameworks
VXIplug&play Systems Alliance Completes Windows 95, Windows NT, Sun, and HP-UX Frameworks

ANAHEIM, CALIF. -- FEB. 27, 1996 -- The VXIplug&play Systems Alliance announced today at NEPCON West the completion and approval of Windows 95 (WIN95, GWIN95), Windows NT (WINNT, GWINNT), Sun (SUN, GSUN), and HP-UX (HPUX, GHPUX) frameworks as completed specifications ready for delivery of compatible products.

The existing Frameworks specification (VPP-2) was revised to Version 4.0 to add the new frameworks. Likewise, the Instrument Driver (VPP-3.x), VISA (VPP-4.x), Knowledgebase (VPP-5), Installation (VPP-6), and Soft Front Panels (VPP-7) specifications have all been updated to add the requirements of these new frameworks.

According to Ron Wolfe, Chairman of the Alliance, "We are eager to deliver this broad range of choices to VXIplug&play users. We performed some intense interoperability work in conjunction with the approval of the latest specification revisions, and products are already becoming available for these new frameworks."

FOR MORE INFORMATION

For more information, contact the VXIplug&play Systems Alliance, 6504 Bridge Point Parkway, Austin, Texas 78730-5039, (512) 794-5469, fax (512) 794-5569, e-mail vxipnp@natinst.com. Readers can also access information on the World Wide Web at http://www.natinst.com/vxipnp/


Pathfinder Web Site Installs AdServer
Pathfinder Web Site Installs NetGravity AdServer

Contract Provides Pathfinder With Online Advertising Management Systems

SAN MATEO, California, February 26, 1996 NetGravity, the premier developer of enabling software solutions for online advertising management, today announced that Pathfinder has installed the NetGravity AdServer as its advertising management system.

NetGravity AdServer's powerful database technology will enable online placement and automated scheduling of ads on Pathfinder, ensuring that the right ad is seen, at the right time, in the right place. AdServer will also automate the tracking and reporting of ad statistics, allowing Pathfinder and advertisers to work together on maximizing the effectiveness of ad campaigns through creative copy testing and analyzing space effectiveness. "AdServer will allow us to deliver valuable results to our advertisers," said Bruce Judson, General Manager of Time, Inc. New Media. "It is a next generation system."

Pathfinder is one of the foremost content-based sites on the World Wide Web. Today, it is supported by over 40 leading national advertisers. NetGravity's powerful database and technology will provide Pathfinder both scheduling and placement optimization, as well as targeting and reporting capabilities for managing their online advertising.

"Sites utilizing NetGravity AdServer are able to maximize ad revenues while minimizing cost and human error," said John Danner, President of NetGravity. We have eliminated the challenges of managing online advertising and have installed a new order to the world of online marketing."

NetGravity AdServer Delivers Practical, Powerful and Reliable Advertising and Promotions Targeting and Management Features

ONLINE INTERACTIVE AD CALENDAR

Automates ad placement for Web sites

KEY REPORTS

Ad statistics allow Web sites and their advertisers to work together to maximize effectiveness of ad campaign

IMPRESSION-BASED SCHEDULING

Allows Web sites to deliver guaranteed numbers of impressions to their advertisers and increase sales by selling unused impressions to additional advertisers

TEXT-BASED AD SUPPORT

Provides text version of an ad in the event that a user has their graphics turned off or is using a text-only browser, ensuring reliable tracking statistics of ad impressions

KEYWORD-BASED AD TARGETING

Gives Web sites means to sell targeted ad displays by delivering ads on the context of a search or news feed

CATEGORIZED AD GROUPS

Simplifies and organizes process of selling ad blocks by grouping ad spaces with a Web site according to criteria such as popularity or subject matter

AdServer Expands Advertising Potential, Dollars, Results

AdServer also provides the means for content providers to increase ad revenues without increasing the number of ads displayed on their system. By rotating ads through a group of ad spaces to increase per-space revenue, scheduling ads for a short time each day, or selling ads on the context of a search, sites can increase per-space revenue.

Compatibility, Pricing and Availability

AdServer 1.0 supports Windows NT and most UNIX platforms and does not require the purchase of additional hardware beyond the Web server itself. The system is priced in a tiered structure based on the site's traffic.

NetGravity, founded in September, 1995, and based in San Mateo, CA, is the premier developer of software solutions for Internet marketing communications. For further information on the NetGravity AdServer, call NetGravity at 415-655-4777, visit NetGravity's Web site at http://www.netgravity.com, or send email to info@netgravity.com.

PATHFINDER, one of the most popular sites on the Internet, can be reached at http://www.pathfinder.com. Produced by Time Warner, Pathfinder features digital content and online services from such powerful brands as TIME, SPORTS ILLUSTRATED, MONEY, FORTUNE, ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY, and LIFE. Special features on Pathfinder include "News Now," with updated news, weather and stocks every ten minutes, and "Netly News," a daily look at the latest trends on the Web.


Videoconferencing for the Intranet Demo
NETMANAGE, RADVISION AND CLI DEMONSTRATE VIDEOCONFERENCING FOR THE INTRANET

DESKTOP VIDEO CONFERENCE, BURLINGAME, CA - FEBRUARY 28, 1996 - NetManage, Inc., RADVision and CLI (Compression Labs, Inc.) established new benchmarks in group videoconferencing at the Desktop Video Conference today, demonstrating the industry's first corporate strength videoconferencing over enterprise LAN/WAN networks and corporate Intranets. The powerful combination of CLI's eclipse 8100 group videoconferencing system, RADVision's Video Interface and NetManage's bandwidth-on-demand technology, NQSS (Network Quality of Service Solutions), is used to conduct the demonstration. The result is a high-performance multi-media videoconferencing session that can be used in the corporate environment for meetings, presentations, and global communications. The demonstration will take place today between 8am - 5pm in the Oak Room at the Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport Hotel.

Until now, group videoconferencing systems normally require Integrated Services Digital Networks (ISDN) or dedicated leased lines to achieve high quality transmission. In this scenario companies needed to manage multiple networks - one for data and one for multi-media such as videoconferencing. The videoconferencing solution demonstrated by NetManage, RADVision and CLI provides companies with a single enterprise LAN/WAN videoconferencing solution using standards such as H.320 and TCP/IP with quality of service extension.

"RADVision is one of the leaders in LAN/WAN videoconferencing gateways," said Shykeh Gordon, president of RADVision. "And teaming with CLI and NetManage allows us to provide an enterprise-wide LAN/WAN solution which enables companies to cut the cost of videoconferencing by using their existing IP infrastructure."

According to Doug Ricketts, director of communication products at Compression Labs, Inc., "CLI's goals have always been to make the business, educational and social benefits of high-quality interactive video available to as many users as possible through the development of standards and a choice of cost-effective networking options. The emergence of new capabilities for high quality video communications over existing data LANs and WANs, both for group and desktop applications, represents a major step towards making videoconferencing a truly ubiquitous technology."

"NetManage's NQSS Intranet technology opens new avenues for companies to expand their Intranet to include standards-based multimedia applications including videoconferencing and video play. We are pleased to team up with CLI and RADVision to demonstrate how high quality H.320-based videoconferencing can be conducted using a company's Intranet infrastructure," said Kurt Ziegler, director of market development at NetManage.

ABOUT CLI

CLI (Compression Labs, Inc.) is a leading designer and manufacturer of solutions for digital video communications. The company manufactures a broad range of group videoconferencing, desktop and broadcast solutions for business, government, educational and healthcare organizations. Based in San Jose, Calif., USA, CLI has regional sales offices across the United States, including international offices in Australia, Canada, Europe, Japan and the People's Republic of China, and distributors serving more than 50 countries worldwide. For more information contact CLI public relations at (408) 428-6735.

ABOUT RADVISION

RADVision, located in Mahwah, NJ, is a rapidly-growing member of the RAD Group. It develops and markets internetworking solutions for video conferencing. RADVision's OnLAN Gateway was selected as one of the "Hot Products of the Year '95" by Data Communications Magazine and awarded "Best of CeBit" Finalist by Byte Magazine. OnLAN is the only solution on the market which provides reliable H.320 videoconferencing over standard LANs and WANs. It links LAN- connected H.320 video conferencing stations and remote WAN-connected stations. For more information please contact Shykeh Gordon at 201- 529-4300 or Ilene Wiener at 201-461-0932.

ABOUT NETMANAGE

NetManage, Inc. (NASDAQ: "NETM") develops, markets and supports an integrated set of TCP/IP based Intranet applications, Internet connectivity software, servers and development tools for Microsoft Windows, Windows 95, Windows NT and Mac OS. NetManage software allows corporations to facilitate communication, sharing of information and collaboration between workgroups using Internet technology. The company's award winning products include Chameleon, Internet Chameleon and ECCO. NetManage also develops terminal and printer emulation software called Swift, which supports SNA and the migration from SNA to TCP/IP-based networks and X Window System emulating software called XoftWare. NetManage is the industry leader in bandwidth on demand and Quality of Service Solutions in Intranet environments. Its products are sold world-wide by NetManage's direct sales force and authorized channel partners. Contact NetManage at http://www.netmanage.com or (408) 973-7171.


Neuron Data Elements Environment 2.0
NEURON DATA LAUNCHES ELEMENTS ENVIRONMENT 2.0

INTEROPERABLE OBJECTS FOR INTERNET & ENTERPRISE COMPUTING

FIRST HIGH PRODUCTIVITY INTEGRATION OF C++, WEB, OLE, CORBA AND JAVA OBJECTS FOR THE ENTERPRISE DEVELOPER

MOUNTAIN VIEW, CALIF., FEBRUARY 27, 1996 -- Neuron Data today announced Elements Environment 2.0 (Elements 2.0), the industry's first environment for interoperable objects and intranet/internet application development. Elements 2.0's open architecture enables corporations to assemble new and pre-existing desktop, Web and enterprise application components into business-critical distributed applications.

"Neuron Data has emerged as the industry's leading vendor with the first development solution that enables the assembly and integration of desktop, Web and enterprise components into business-critical applications," said Patrick Perez, chairman and CEO of Neuron Data. "And interoperable objects is the key.

"With more than ten years of experience in object technology, Neuron Data has led the industry in two segments-portable rule-based systems and portable graphical user interface systems," continued Perez. "We've leveraged this experience to deliver the first interoperability solution that automatically allows different objects (C++, Web, OLE, CORBA, Java, etc.) to work together in an extended enterprise."

Elements 2.0 is a component-based, object-oriented product that enables the development of flexible applications that respond rapidly to business changes. Elements 2.0 consists of InterOperable Objects Element (IOE), Web Element (WE), Distributed Messaging Element (DME), Data Access Element (DAE), Open Interface Element (OIE) and Intelligent Rules Element (IRE).

"One of the last major hurdles toward mass acceptance of the Internet is proof of its value to the corporation, both as an information and distribution resource," said Mark Hanner, senior analyst of Application Development Strategies at META Group. "While a few Internet-based tools have emerged, they have a long way to go before they are accepted as viable business-critical development products. Neuron Data's Elements allows corporations to leverage both internal and external (via the Internet) development efforts making it the most exciting Web related announcement I've seen in months."

ASSEMBLING INTEROPERABLE OBJECT APPLICATIONS

Elements 2.0 takes an open, bi-directional approach toward object interoperability. First, it provides a set of Object Servers that allows different Neuron Data objects, such as GUI, business rules, data access and Web objects, to be accessed within Visual Basic, Java and C/C++ applications.

Second, Elements 2.0 integrates third-party object servers into applications via its OOScript language. Neuron Data's OOScript is an event-based, object-oriented programming language that combines the power and flexibility of a 3GL with the ease-of-use of a 4GL using a Visual Basic-like syntax. This allows programmers to seamlessly integrate and assemble Elements, OLE, CORBA and Web objects within the same application.

This "assembly approach," using new and pre-built components, establishes common business models within the development environment and results in high-quality applications that are far easier to change and modify than traditional applications built with proprietary software. The new Object Server architecture provides the high level of customizability, flexibility and control required for building real world business applications that are responsive to business change.

"Elements 2.0's greatest appeal is the fact that it is reusable, interoperable component software, which brings the company firmly into the desktop fold where it can leverage off Microsoft's OLE Broker program," said Steve McClure, director of object technology at International Data Corp. (IDC). "The various components or 'Elements' that Neuron Data offers deliver a significant boost to programmer productivity. Additionally, with its open and extensible architecture and Web development tool, Neuron Data is in an enviable position when competing in the high-end tool space."

DEVELOPING INTRANET/INTERNET APPLICATIONS

Announced on December 18, 1995, (Ref: Press Release ND-33) the Web Element enables developers to incorporate the vast resources of the World Wide Web into their business-critical applications. Businesses can now access the Web with a custom browser embedded into their applications. Web Element enables drag and drop integration of Web browsers directly into existing applications. Additionally, developers can customize their Web applications by utilizing a powerful Web Control and C/C++ API.

Second, the Web Element enables developers to create OOScript Applets. (Applets are powerful mini-programs written using OOScript, and downloaded to a Web client.) OOScript applets along with Object Servers provide real-time benefits to corporations by allowing development of "on- demand" client/server applications.

DYNAMIC APPLICATION DISTRIBUTION

Elements 2.0's unique middleware component, with its multi-point software routing agent technology enables efficient and automatic message passing among partitioned components of a distributed application. It simplifies inter-process communications and allows rapid development of multi-tier, distributed applications. Unlike other middleware packages that allow static partitioning of application code, applications built with Elements 2.0's Distributed Messaging Element can be partitioned, dynamically configured and reconfigured across various platforms, operating systems and network environments.

PRICING, PACKAGING AND AVAILABILITY

Neuron Data's Elements Environment 2.0 will initially be available on Solaris, HP UNIX, Windows NT and Windows 95. The Early Developers Release (EDR) will be available in March 1996 with the OLE Interoperable Object Driver. Support for CORBA and Java will follow in the next release. Fully internationalized versions of Elements 2.0 will also be available shortly thereafter. Language versions will include Japanese, Korean, Chinese and Unicode. Elements 2.0 will be available on a wide variety of platforms including Windows, Macintosh, IBM OS/2 and several UNIX systems, before the end of 1996. Elements 2.0 is available directly from Neuron Data. Elements Environment 2.0 pricing starts at $9,600.

ABOUT NEURON DATA ELEMENTS

Elements 2.0 is the industry's first development environment for internet and enterprise computing based on interoperable objects. Designed for the professional developer, it contains all the capabilities necessary to develop completely portable, dynamic and distributed enterprise applications that leverage the Internet. Elements 2.0 enables programmers to seamlessly assemble Elements objects, C++ objects, OLE, CORBA and Web Objects in an open environment using popular languages such as Visual Basic, C and C++. Elements 2.0's GUI objects, business rules, data access, Web access and message routing middleware are completely open, automatically portable and work across multiple platforms, operating systems, database servers, network protocols and windowing environments.

NEURON DATA, INC.

Headquartered in Mountain View, California, Neuron Data is a global market leader component-based development software for building business- critical applications. The company's Elements product line is used by corporate developers, commercial software vendors and system integrators worldwide. Neuron Data reaches its customer base through 12 offices, including international offices in London, Paris, Frankfurt and Tokyo, and through distributors throughout the Pacific Rim, Europe and South America.


Novell Telephone Switch Certification Pgm
Novell Announces Telephone Switch Certification Program

"Yes Telephony" logo provides assurance that applications written to Novell's telephony standard will communicate properly with all certified PBXes

OREM, Utah -- February 28, 1996 -- Novell, Inc. today announced its new Private Branch Exchange (PBX) Certification Program, which assures customers that certified PBX driver software correctly supports Novell's Telephony Services Application Programming Interface (TSAPI). Certified drivers give customers the assurance that their NetWare Telephony Services applications--which automate and integrate call handling with business processes--will operate smoothly.

The certification program was developed in partnership with the telephone switch community. The major PBX vendors have worked with Novell to create key elements of the test suites. More than 14 drivers have been updated to conform to the standard already, and testing of those drivers will begin immediately.

The PBX driver software runs on a user's NetWare server and passes messages between the PBX and the user's telephony applications. A Novell certified PBX driver is guaranteed to comply with the specifications defined in Novell's TSAPI. This ensures that third-party applications will find a consistent interface for communicating with the PBX. NetWare Telephony Services applications place calls, route calls, report system wide telephone activity and provide call-related information with calls.

"The PBX Certification program represents reduced development costs and reduced support costs to all Novell telephony developers," said Jeanne Bayless, president of AnswerSoft, Inc. "I am pleased to see Novell take this step to formally standardize TSAPI."

Besides ensuring TSAPI compliance, the certification program checks to be sure the PBX driver is a well-behaved NetWare Loadable Module (NLM)--one that operates trouble-free on the NetWare server--providing an additional level of assurance for users.

"As a NetWare Telephony customer, a certified PBX driver represents comfort and security," said Dave Maxfield, senior analyst, American Mobile Satellite. "Novell-tested products are what I prefer to run on my network."

The Novell Labs PBX Certification Program is part of the Novell "Yes" trademark program, which helps customers easily identify and purchase third-party hardware and software products that are compatible with Novell products. Certified PBX vendors will be permitted to use the "Yes Telephony" trademark and logo in marketing their products.

"We are pleased that Novell has formalized the PBX Normalization program," said Bill Grover, president of Comdial Enterprise Systems. "Having a #Yes Telephony' logo on our PBX means immediate acceptance in the Novell community."

Novell's PBX certification program is the first that validates an implementation of the international Computer Supported Telecommunications Applications (CSTA) standards, providing a consistent PBX interface. It underscores Novell's commitment to ensure interoperability between TSAPI-compatible solutions. Availability

The Novell Labs PBX Certification Program is available today. Switch manufacturers interested in participating in the program are invited to call Novell Labs at (408) 577-7201 or send E-mail to novell_labs_ca@novell.com. NetWare Telephony Services

NetWare Telephony Services products connect computer networks and telephone systems, allowing existing applications to automate and integrate call handling with business processes. Network applications that use NetWare Telephony Services are able to place calls, route calls, report system wide telephone activity and provide call-related information with calls. With NetWare Telephony Services and TSAPI, Novell extends networks beyond PC LANs to telephone systems and other intelligent devices on the Smart Global Network.

Novell (NASDAQ:NOVL) is the world's leading network software provider. Novell software provides the infrastructure for a networked world, enabling our customers to connect with other people and the information they need, anytime and anyplace. Novell partners with other technology and market leaders to help customers make networks a part of their everyday lives.

Press Contacts:

Wendy Gibson

Novell, Inc.

(415) 694-7546, Fax (415) 694-7543

Internet: wgibson@eworld.com

Amanda Berman

Alexander Communications

(415) 923-1660, Fax (415) 923-9863

Internet: aberman@alexander-pr.com


Novell Embedded Systems Technology NEST SDK
Novell Takes Internet Beyond PCs with Connections for Intelligent Business and Home Devices

New Novell Embedded Systems Technology (NEST) Release Supports Internet Protocols, SNMP Management, Global Document Routing

OREM, UT -- February 27, 1996 -- Novell Inc. today moved its industry-leading Novell Embedded Systems Technology (NEST) beyond traditional local and wide area networks with the announcement of an enhanced version of the NEST Software Developer's Kit (SDK). The NEST SDK 1.2, which ships March 31, gives Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and developers a flexible, compact, affordable solution for creating products that can be plugged right into both private business networks and public global networks like the Internet.

The new NEST SDK supports the IPX/SPX protocols, which are used to connect 55 million Novell NetWare users, and also supports the TCP/IP protocols used to provide millions of users with access to the Internet. In addition, new support for popular Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) and NEST Autoroute global document routing gives developers and OEMs even wider options for integrating intelligent devices into today's internetworking solutions.

The NEST SDK is Novell's technology for accessing both public and private networks from intelligent devices of virtually every kind -- from office equipment such as fax machines, printers and scanners to industrial controls and home devices such as TV set-top boxes and security systems. Novell sees the greatest growth opportunities for NEST in integrating office equipment and energy management applications with LANs and the Internet. More than 75 companies, including office equipment giants Canon, Hewlett-Packard, Ricoh, and Xerox, are currently developing over 200 NEST-enabled products, with several now shipping and dozens more to ship this year.

Novell is currently partnering with UtiliCorp United to develop a new class of energy management applications that will exchange information over conventional power lines and use public and private networks to relay energy-use information between the utility and customer.

"We see the release of NEST SDK 1.2 as a significant advance in networking technology and look forward to using these new tools in the development of Smart Energy applications," said Philip A. Daddona, chief information officer for Utilicorp United. "This release furthers the goals of all NEST partners in their shared commitment to open architecture."

Support for Internet Protocols and Open Networks

Novell's inclusion of TCP/IP in the NEST SDK 1.2 is further evidence of Novell's commitment to support multiple transport protocols and an open network environment. With both IPX/SPX and TCP/IP now part of the SDK, connectivity to the Internet and other enterprise-wide public and private networks as well as Novell networks is now provided.

"By adding TCP/IP to the NEST SDK, Novell has increased our ability to deliver these capabilities to our customers expeditiously and cost effectively," said William Peisel, chief technology officer at Digital Products Inc. "This release represents a significant extension of NEST capabilities for our line of leading LAN-based print servers."

John Enslow, acting vice president and general manager of Novell's Extended Networks Division said, "The market has been waiting for standard software to connect devices other than personal computers to the Internet. NEST now fits that requirement by enabling solutions that will put office equipment and other intelligent devices on the Net. Imagine using the Internet to print a document to another city, or turn on your home security system from your office PC. The new NEST SDK makes these solutions possible for the more than 75 companies developing with NEST today, as well as for any manufacturer looking to make their products part of the Internet explosion."

Support for SNMP

By including SNMP support in version 1.2 of the NEST SDK, Novell is offering OEMs the ability to integrate the de facto standard for managing devices on a network directly into their NEST-enabled products. SNMP allows administrators to monitor and configure any device on their network from a central location through a standard third party management tool such as an SNMP browser and by using any of the many SNMP-enabled management products available today. This greatly enhances the use and management of those devices, allowing users to preserve investments in SNMP solutions and reduce network management costs.

NEST Autoroute Included

The inclusion of NEST Autoroute demonstrates Novell's commitment to lowering the costs and the barriers of entry for OEMs wishing to work with the NEST SDK. Combining NEST Autoroute with the NEST SDK 1.2 makes it easier for developers to connect their devices to the network as well as take advantage of the global document routing capabilities of NEST Autoroute.

NEST Autoroute allows OEMs to add global document routing capabilities to existing and future fax, copy, scan and print devices quickly, with minimal expense and without the addition of specialized phone equipment. For example, NEST Autoroute enables faxes and scanned graphics to be automatically routed to a user's E-mail box. It is capable of providing cost savings through the use of fax relay broadcasting, and can also provide least-cost routing via the network.

"Inbound document routing has been available for ten years, but almost nobody used it because the solutions were proprietary, complex and costly," said Enslow. "NEST Autoroute provides a framework for addressing and routing faxed information, allowing OEMs to focus on ease of use and functionality."

"NEST is the key enabling technology that allows autorouting of documents to end-users' desktops," stated David Weingard, director of business development for Cheyenne Software. "By incorporating NEST into FAXserve and BitWare, our two leading communications applications, Cheyenne provides the benefits of this technology to customers worldwide."

Availability and Pricing

The NEST SDK 1.2 will ship March 31, 1996 on CD-ROM and includes source code, documentation, training, test tools and support. It also includes five licenses for internal development and twenty five licenses for beta testing. Additional licenses may be obtained by signing a distribution license agreement. Suggest Retail Price for the NEST SDK 1.2 is $50,000.00 (US). For more information, contact your Novell OEM Sales Representative or call 800/895-NEST: or 512/434-1518 outside the U.S.

Novell (NASDAQ: NOVL) is the world's leading network software provider. Novell software provides the infrastructure for a networked world, enabling our customers to connect with other people and the information they need, anytime and anyplace. Novell partners with other technology and market leaders to help customers make networks a part of their everyday lives.

Press Contacts:

Shannon Smith

Novell, Inc.

(801) 429-5850

Internet: shannon_smith @novell.com

Jamie Caroon

Niehaus, Ryan and Haller

(415) 827-7063

Internet: jamie@nrh.com


AT&T to Distribute Netscape Navigator
AT&T TO DISTRIBUTE NETSCAPE NAVIGATOR THROUGH NEW AT&T WORLDNET SERVICE

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. (February 29, 1996) -- Netscape Communications Corporation (NASDAQ: NSCP) today announced the inclusion of Netscape Navigator as part of AT&T's newly announced dial-up version of AT&T WorldNet Service. As AT&T announced as part of its new service Tuesday, an AT&T branded, preconfigured version of the highly popular Netscape Navigator software is available to subscribers of the service at no extra charge, to help subscribers navigate the Internet.

Netscape and AT&T have been working together since August 1995, when the companies announced an agreement that made Netscape software products available to AT&T customers and for internal use at AT&T.  Because Netscape and AT&T are committed to Internet standards, AT&T's service will also support all other standards- based browsers and Netscape software will work with the services of other Internet service providers.

"AT&T's new dial-up service will help us bring our highly successful Netscape Navigator software to increasing numbers of consumers," said Jim Barksdale, president and chief executive officer of Netscape. "Netscape is excited to extend its relationship with AT&T through this groundbreaking new service, which will open up Internet access for millions of customers around the world."

Netscape Communications Corporation is a premier provider of open software for linking people and information over enterprise networks and the Internet. The company offers a full line of clients, servers, development tools and commercial applications to create a complete platform for next-generation, live online applications. Traded on Nasdaq under the symbol "NSCP", Netscape Communications Corporation is based in Mountain View, California.

Additional information on Netscape Communications Corporation is available on the Internet at http://home.netscape.com, by sending email to info@netscape.com or by calling 415-528-2555 (corporate users) or 415-528-3777 (individuals).

Corporate Sales: 415/528-2555; Personal Sales: 415/528-3777


Platinum AutoSys Job Management System
PLATINUM TECHNOLOGY ANNOUNCES AUTOSYS JOB MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR WINDOWS NT; AUTOSYS IS THE FIRST STANDALONE UNIX AND NT JOB SCHEDULER ARCHITECTED FOR CLIENT/SERVER COMPUTING

OAKBROOK TERRACE, IL, FEBRUARY 27, 1996...PLATINUM technology, inc. today announced that AutoSys, the industry leading job scheduler for distributed UNIX environments, is available for the Windows NT platform. The availability of this systems management solution on Windows NT enables users to deploy AutoSys in either standalone NT or heterogeneous UNIX/NT environments. The NT product includes all of the robust functionality of the UNIX product and is the first job management system offering complete interoperability across the two platforms.

A number of industries, including investment banking, telecommunications, and financial services, have standardized on PLATINUM AutoSys to reliably manage and process in excess of 50,000 jobs per night. This UNIX-based job scheduling system, first architected for client/server environments, is now available for homogeneous NT and mixed mode UNIX/NT environments to satisfy customer requirements and growing demand for running heterogeneous networks. According to International Data Corporation, in 1995 the escalating demand for running these proliferating networks resulted in $245.5 million being spent on managing platforms, an increase of 27.4%. To satisfy market demand, PLATINUM continues to broaden platform support for all products delivering on the company's goal for enterprise-wide systems management.

"The availability of AutoSys for Windows NT is a first step in the expansion of AutoSys support across the entire enterprise," stated Chip McAvoy, manager of the AutoSys Development Lab of PLATINUM technology, inc. "Coupled with the integration to PLATINUM's Altai job scheduling solution, (available in March, 1996) AutoSys will support scheduling functionality on MVS, VSE, UNIX, NT, OS/2, AS/400 and others," commented McAvoy. The demand for job scheduling solutions across the entire enterprise reflects the trends toward downsizing pure MVS shops and the growth toward heterogeneous environments. "Our customers can now manage job scheduling across the entire enterprise with one system, employing servers optimized for each platform. Companies looking to rely on one scheduler for their operations, instead of separate schedulers for MVS and UNIX, for example, can now deploy such a product," concluded McAvoy.

AN INTEGRATED APPROACH TO JOB SCHEDULING

Support for the coexistence of UNIX and NT has come from many industry leaders, among them Texaco's Refining and Marketing Inc. division. "The group is looking for an industrial-strength job scheduling solution to support all of Texaco's requirements (i.e. backup/recovery, system administration, data/batch processing, etc.)," commented Tom Hall, Sr. Information Systems Analyst. "Additionally, the company is looking to standardize on a 'suite' of tools that will satisfy the needs of both UNIX and NT users." Texaco's Refinery Information Systems group decided to evaluate AutoSys for Windows NT, the first point release to support NT. As Beta users of the AutoSys for NT product, they required that the product work compatibly in both environments so that operator training would be minimized.

PLATINUM AutoSys has a very strong competitive advantage as one of an integrated set of tools. The integration of AutoSys into the systems management suite of tools not only emphasizes PLATINUM's commitment to the product, but also brings a higher level of functionality to the entire suite of products. AutoSys' ability to manage jobs across multiple OS platforms establishes it as a leader in enterprise solutions.

One of the capabilities that AutoSys provides to meet Texaco's needs is the ability to schedule and monitor jobs independently of any front-end or API. Since the core of AutoSys is based on an RDBMS engine, this allows other applications to interface with AutoSys at an ODBC level. Hall's experience with the product indicates that the strength of the standalone UNIX version of the product was an important factor. "We have seen where the features of the AutoSys UNIX platform are available in the AutoSys for NT port," stated Hall. "Supporting multiple operating systems is important to Texaco since we utilize both UNIX and NT," he concluded.

Sophisticated job scheduling and job management capabilities have been the foundation for the AutoSys product. Future functionality will provide international time zone support, enhanced security features and HP operations center integration.

PRICING AND AVAILABILITY

PLATINUM pricing varies depending upon configuration. AutoSys pricing for Windows NT is $9,000 for the scheduling server, $750 per processor for each execution client and $500 for the separately packaged console. For more information, call PLATINUM at 1-800-442-6861 or 1-708-720-5000, or e-mail info@platinum.com.

INTEGRATION AND PLATFORM SUPPORT

Further responding to customer needs, PLATINUM has announced the integration of AutoSys with Zeke, PLATINUM's premier job scheduling product for MVS and VSE. As a result, users will be able to take advantage of the capabilities of each platform - and to optimize the job management environment for each platform. The Windows NT availability, coupled with the integration, will provide users with a common method to define jobs across the enterprise, a single method of monitoring and controlling job flow and the ability to schedule workloads on all platforms within the enterprise.

PLATINUM SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT STRATEGY

PLATINUM AutoSys is a key component of PLATINUM's plan to provide comprehensive, integrated management solutions for the Open Enterprise Environment (OEE), the networked computing environment that includes MVS, UNIX and Windows-based platforms and may also contain VMS, AS 400 and OS/2 systems. PLATINUM technology provides the broadest range of systems management solutions for managing the Open Enterprise Environment (OEE). PLATINUM focuses on satisfying the comprehensive needs of IT managers by providing integrated solutions sets and strong point products in the areas of:

 Change and Configuration Management

 Distribution Management

 Enterprise Automation

 Enterprise Performance Management

 Finance and Resource Management

 Job and Process Management

 Networking and Connectivity

 Problem Resolution

 Security

 Storage

PLATINUM protects IT investment by offering cost effective solutions and an open, scaleable framework for future growth. The systems management solutions plug into the company's POEMS architecture, along with Application Lifecycle, Business Intelligence, Database Management, and Data Warehousing solutions.

PLATINUM will tie the hardware, RDBMSs and other software comprising the OEE together through open enterprise systems management (OESM) architecture, including PLATINUM POEMS, Hewlett-Packard's Open View, Cabletron's Spectrum, and IBM's Net View 6000 and the Tivoli Management Environment (TME).

PLATINUM technology, inc., delivers the payoff on information technology (IT) investments by providing tools that enable organizations to efficiently manage next-generation computing solutions while leveraging existing and legacy systems. The company provides application development, business intelligence, database administration, data warehousing, and systems management software solutions for the Open Enterprise Environment (OEE) -- the networked computing environment that incorporates mainframe, desktop, and open systems.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE E-MAIL US AT INFO@PLATINUM.COM

or call: 800-442-6861 -- 708-620-5000


Platinum & IBM OS/2 Dir & Security Services
PLATINUM TECHNOLOGY ANNOUNCES SUPPORT FOR IBM OS/2 DIRECTORY & SECURITY SERVICES WITH AIONDS RULESERVER; DSS PROVIDES VALUABLE COMMUNICATIONS AND SECURITY SERVICES FOR PLATINUM'S DISTRIBUTED RULES PROCESSING ENVIRONMENT

OAKBROOK TERRACE, IL, FEBRUARY 26, 1996. . . PLATINUM technology, inc., today announced is actively using IBM's latest DCE beta running under OS/2 WARP and is looking forward to its general release as the Directory and Security Services product which will help expand the market for Open Software Foundation's Distributed Computing Environment (DCE)-based products such as PLATINUM AionDS RuleServer. IBM is bringing OSF's DCE directory and security servers to the PC market with DSS, and PLATINUM will leverage the new DSS features to provide the communications and security mechanisms needed by the new distributed, multi-user client/server version of AionDS, called RuleServer.

PLATINUM RuleServer provides a distributed, multi-user, high performance server for deploying AionDS applications in a network environment. RuleServer allows customers to downsize applications from the mainframe or upsize applications from standalone workstations to a scalable PC network system. Specifically, RuleServer addresses the need to extend existing applications with business rules and to deploy those applications in a three tier client/server configuration. RuleServer provides those benefits to AionDS customers and, as importantly, to customers already using PowerBuilder, VisualBasic or C & C++.

ABOUT PLATINUM APPLICATION LIFECYCLE SOLUTIONS (ALS)

PLATINUM's Application Lifecycle Solutions (ALS) comprise the most comprehensive and flexible set of tools and methodologies for enterprise software application development. ALS products address every stage of an application's lifecycle - from project and process management, through analysis and design, construction, testing, configuration and change management, and maintenance. PLATINUM's Application Lifecycle Solutions are part of the POEMS (PLATINUM Open Enterprise Management System) architecture, along with business intelligence, database management, data warehousing, and systems management.

PLATINUM technology, inc., delivers the payoff on information technology (IT) investments by providing tools that enable organizations to efficiently manage next-generation computing solutions while leveraging existing and legacy systems. The company provides application development, business intelligence, database administration, data warehousing, and systems management software solutions for the Open Enterprise Environment (OEE) -- the networked computing environment that incorporates mainframe, desktop, and open systems.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE E-MAIL US AT INFO@PLATINUM.COM

or call: 800-442-6861, 708-620-5000


ZDNet WWW Sites Expands Use of PLS Swr
ZDNET/WORLD WIDE WEB EDITION GOES GLOBAL WITH PLS: ZIFF-DAVIS DELIVERS INTERNATIONAL COMPUTER MAGAZINES TO FOREIGN READERS WITH PERSONAL LIBRARY SOFTWARE'S SEARCH TECHNOLOGIES

(London, February, 20, 1996) -- Ziff-Davis International Media Group, a division of Ziff-Davis Publishing, and Personal Library Software Inc. (PLS) today announced that the ZDNet World Wide Web site has expanded its use of PLS's Internet publishing system to serve its global readership. Now German readers of PC Direkt and PC Professionell, French readers of PC Direct and PC Expert -- among others -- will have access to Ziff-Davis's editorial content in their native languages using the same search technology its English readers enjoy on ZDNet today. (http://www.zdnet.com/~zdeurope)

Winner of GNN's prestigious "Best of the Net" award in the professional computing category, the ZDNet Web site offers interactive versions of Ziff-Davis's leading computing publications as well as capabilities uniquely suited to the Internet's technology platforms. Overall management of the ZDNet site is provided by Ziff-Davis Interactive, based in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Integration of the PLS technology and creation of custom user interfaces is provided by The Internet Company, also of Cambridge, Massachusetts.

"Our goal is to develop the power of the ZDNet site to deliver exactly the right product for the local audience in our European markets and we have recently announced a major expansion in our internet services", said Heather Killen, director of European Online Services for Ziff-Davis Publishing. "This initiative will bring users greatly increased editorial content and a unique range of software tools to enable them to find the information they require quickly and easily. The PLS system is a great example, as it clearly takes account of the special needs of non-English language users of the Web in releasing this new version of their search software, which caters to character sets from other languages."

"Ziff-Davis Interactive is pleased to offer its international readers the same powerful capability to find what they need quickly and easily in our deep editorial resources," said David Shnaider, vice president and general manager of ZDI. "Web capabilities are changing constantly, and PLS, working together with The Internet Company, makes it very easy for us to deliver compelling content as our needs evolve. We have readers in more than 100 countries and PLS's foreign-language support is a critical success factor in serving our readers."

"Ziff-Davis Publishing is world-renowned for its coverage of the computer industry," said Dr. Matthew Koll, President of PLS. "ZDNet has been a boon to English-speaking computer owners, and we're proud to help ZDI help the world's Web computing population keep up with the best solutions available in their global markets. "

Ziff-Davis Publishing is the leading provider of information about computing. In Europe, the company publishes Computer Life, PC Direct, and PC Magazine in the UK; PC Direkt, PC Professionell and Pl@net in Germany; PC Direct and PC Expert in France. Ziff-Davis also publishes: PC Computing en Espanol (with Editorial Televisa) in Mexico; and PC Magazine and PC Computing (with Richina Holdings) in the People's Republic of China. In addition, the company licenses or syndicates its editorial content to 55 other publications distributed in more than 100 countries. In the United States, the company publishes the leading magazines about computing, including PC Magazine, PC Computing, PC Week, Computer Shopper, MacWEEK, MacUser, Windows Sources, Computer Gaming World, Computer Life, FamilyPC, Inter@ctive Week, and the recently announced Yahoo! ZD Internet Life.

Ziff-Davis Interactive, the Cambridge, Mass.-based online arm of Ziff-Davis Publishing, is the creator and developer of the award-winning ZD Net brand, the most trusted source of computer news, buying information and services on the World Wide Web and all leading commercial online services. ZD Net products provide a central online hub for the wealth of computer information generated by the renowned editorial staffs at all Ziff-Davis publications.

ZDI works with online editors at Ziff-Davis publications to tailor and adapt Ziff-Davis editorial content for the various ZD Net audiences on the Web, America Online, CompuServe and Prodigy. ZDI also develops the innovative interactive features and services that characterize all ZD Net editions, and oversees the design of ZD Net, organizing thousands of pages of information into communities that are visually appealing and easy-to-navigate. More than 500,000 unique users visit the advertiser-supported ZD Net Web site each month, and more than 300,000 members subscribe to online editions, making ZD Net the fourth-largest commercial online service.

Personal Library Software is the leading supplier of information retrieval software for use on the Web, on-line services and CD-ROM. The PLS family of products, introduced in 1983, is used by several thousand organizations and several million individuals in electronic publishing as well as in workgroup and enterprise applications.

PLS technology is at the core of products and services from leading information companies, including America Online, Prodigy, Dow Jones, Financial Times Information Services, Bertlesmann and International Thomson Publishing. PLS can be reached at its headquarters at 2400 Research Blvd., Rockville, MD 20850, 301-990-1155. PLS can also be reached via the Internet at http://www.pls.com or info@pls.com.

The Internet Company is a leading provider of Internet-oriented technology and consulting services, including architecture, design, deployment, and provisioning of online business and marketing premises. The Cambridge, Mass.-based company has pioneered the development of technology and applications of technology to solve many of the critical issues associated with marketing and publishing on the Internet. The Internet Company is located at 96 Sherman Street, Cambridge, MA 02140, 617 547-3600, and can be reached via the Internet at http://www.internet.com

CONTACT:

Personal Library Software

David Macdonald

301-990-1155

http://www.pls.com

ZD IMG

Belinda Raynes

44-171-378 6800

http://www.zdnet.com

ZDI

Martha Papalia

617-225 3340

http://www.zdnet.com

The Internet Company

Bob Keener

(617) 547-3600 x106

http://www.internet.com


New media Info Network for Info Industry
EDITOR & PUBLISHER, PLS, AND THE INTERNET COMPANY JOIN FORCES TO PRODUCE NEW MEDIA INFORMATION NETWORK FOR INFORMATION INDUSTRY

(Interactive Newspapers '96, San Francisco, CA., February 21, 1996) -- Editor & Publisher, Personal Library Software Inc. (PLS), and The Internet Company jointly announced today an alliance to produce a revolutionary Internet service designed for busy media professionals, the E&P Members Network. Billed as "THE network for media information," E&P Members Network provides a single point of access to the most respected, useful and visionary sources of information about the publishing industry. Slated for official launch the first week in April, the Editor & Publisher Interactive Web site already offers an extensive array of Editor & Publisher databases and directories.

Designed to solve critical issues for media professionals constantly barraged with superfluous data, E&P Members Network delivers focused information intelligently.  Effectively a virtual conference, the network offers instant access to informed colleagues, continually updated news and opinion, a variety of searchable databases and resource directories, targeted ads, and smart agents -- even audio-on-demand keynote speeches and conference presentations delivered when you want to hear them.

The Internet Company's NewsSpace(tm) and PLS technologies combine to create a dynamic, comprehensive information resource, intelligently linking relevant information with relevant ads. An interactive world map offers access to hundreds of newspapers worldwide, all combined into a searchable database -- a Super-Directory of interactive publishers, associations, analysts, consultants, organizations, email addresses and contact information.

NewsSpace, which is based on the PLS search engine, enables Editor & Publisher to collect and organize information from its voluminous databases and directories as well as leading industry Web sites, newsgroups, listservs and industry resources, and directs you to the most relevant documents on the Web. The system also supports a turnkey ad placement scheme, allowing advertising to be associated with search terms and categories.

To ensure that network members don't miss any critical information, E&P Members Network uses PLS's PersonaL Agent (tm) to let members monitor the Web services of the most respected publishers in the industry and filter the streams of incoming data pouring from Internet newsgroups and listservs. Members can create and maintain their profiles using familiar HTML forms to define the scope and content of their information needs in natural language.

"What's exciting here is that we are giving members easy access to all the relevant information they could possibly need to help them do their jobs easily," said Robert Raisch, chief scientist of The Internet Company, a leading supplier of Internet services and technology that uses PLS software to support several prominent U.S. and international web publishers. "PLS's agent actually teaches itself to adapt to changing news and information. Together we've offered the most focused content and the best tools to access it."

"Our industry is swimming in verbiage. Even we have trouble finding what we need when we need it, " said Martin Radelfinger, Editor & Publisher's VP of Business Development. "Our mission is to pool the best industry-specific resources and people into a single convenient meeting ground. E&P Members Network will assemble into a distributed site such prestigious organizations as the Society for Professional Journalists (SPJ), Newspaper Association of America (NAA), the National Institute for Computer-Assisted Reporting (NICAR), the Freedom Forum, the Poynter Institute as well as premium publishers like CMP, Mecklermedia, Simba and Cowles New Media. Together with The Internet Company and PLS, we welcome inquiries about the network from publishers in all segments of the new media industry."

"E&P Members Network is THE resource the industry has needed for a long time," said Jo Ann Mandinach, PLS Director of Information Industry Partnerships. "It offers the right combination of community, easy access to contacts and resources, handy in-depth databases, creative navigation and convenient tracking of the news, contacts and issues we've struggled to keep up with for years. Its approach is a model for other industries and other segments of the information industry."

Editor and Publisher has long been regarded as the newspaper industry authority. Editor & Publisher is the provider of the weekly Editor & Publisher magazine as well as many databases and directories available through E&P Interactive, including the Interactive Services Directory of hot companies, Worldwide Online Newspaper Directory, the Conference Center covering E&P-sponsored conferences in the U.S., Europe and Latin America, and the latest breaking news in interactive publishing from "Stop The Presses," Steve Outing's column written exclusively for E&P. Editor & Publishers can be reached at its headquarters at 11 West 19th Street, NY, NY 10011. 212 675-4380. Electronic information publishers and professional associations interested in becoming charter members of the E&P Members Network can find more information on the E&P Interactive Web site http://www.mediainfo.com/edpub and from the three alliance partners.

Personal Library Software is the leading supplier of information retrieval software for use on the Web, on-line services and CD-ROM. The PLS family of products, introduced in 1983, is used by several thousand organizations and several million individuals in electronic publishing as well as in workgroup and enterprise applications. PLS technology is at the core of products and services from many leading information companies.  PLS can be reached at its headquarters at 2400 Research Blvd., Rockville, MD 20850, 301-990-1155. PLS can also be reached via the Internet at http://www.pls.com or info@pls.com.

The Internet Company is a leading provider of Internet-oriented technology and consulting services, including architecture, design, deployment, and provisioning of online business and marketing premises. The Cambridge, Mass.-based company has pioneered the development of technology and applications of technology to solve many of the critical issues associated with marketing and publishing on the Internet. The Internet Company is located at 96 Sherman Street, Cambridge, MA 02140, 617 547-3600, and via the Internet at http://www.internet.com.


PLS & Illustra Deliver Advanced Search Tool
PLS AND ILLUSTRA DELIVER ADVANCED SEARCH TOOL FOR THE INTERNET - TO JOINTLY OFFER SPECIAL UPGRADE TO EXISTING ILLUSTRA CUSTOMERS

OAKLAND, Calif. -- February 20, 1996 -- Personal Library Software Inc. (PLS) and Illustra Information Technologies, Inc. announced today the first customer delivery of a powerful, new search tool that will allow users to search complex data on the Internet. The PLS Text DataBlade, a "snap-in" software module that extends the Illustra multimedia content management system, will also be compatible with the recently-announced INFORMIX-Universal Server.

The PLS Text DataBlade module provides natural language, concept searching, search-by-example and other types of advanced content access to information managed by the Illustra database. The tight integration of the PLS search technology in the Illustra database enables customers to more effectively extract information from their vast collection of text documents within their organizations. In addition to sophisticated analysis of text, Illustra also supports intelligent management of other rich media types, including images, video, audio, and geographic data all in a single, integrated architecture.

The companies announced today that effective immediately, current users of the Illustra Text DataBlade module will be offered a 50% discount to upgrade to the PLS Text DataBlade product. Under the terms of this special offer, Illustra customers can purchase a single-user license of the PLS Text DataBlade starting at US$495. This offer is valid from now until May 31, 1996.

"PLS has a proven track record in providing fast and scalable retrieval solutions and systems to the largest online, image and Internet publishers," said Dick Williams, president and CEO of Illustra. "We're pleased to work with innovative partners like PLS to help our customers manage ever-new types of dynamic content.

"Our collaboration with PLS is a perfect example of how Illustra's extensible architecture allows us to partner with leading solution providers to integrate ANY kind of data into the Illustra server," Williams continued. "No other database company can support rich, multimedia content natively. This has tremendous flexibility and performance benefits for customers, who demand an entirely new way of handling information whether it be on the Internet or a corporate intranet."

According to Dr. Matthew Koll, president and founder of PLS, "Web audiences expect increasingly rich and interactive experiences. Our publishing partners are creating entire information networks to deliver high-impact applications that integrate live events, searchable databases, dynamic advertising solutions, multimedia content, directories, agents and searchable Web discussions on list-servers and bulletin boards -- effectively creating total Web environments. We're pleased to work with Illustra and Informix to bring these capabilities one step closer to the publishing and corporate world."

EXTENSIBILE ARCHITECTURE SUPPORTS UNLIMITED DATA TYPES

Illustra's extensible architecture is built around the concept of DataBlade modules. DataBlade extensions are "plug-in" software modules that add expertise and intelligence to the Illustra database, extending the system with key functionality required for native support of specific data types. Illustra is the only database company to provide this unlimited extensibility, and it accomplishes this through a two-pronged strategy. DataBlade modules can be developed by customers to support particular types of data, or by partners, such as PLS, with expertise in particular markets or data types.

ABOUT PLS

Headquartered in Rockville, Maryland, Personal Library Software provides a suite of intelligent information retrieval and delivery products for online, CD-ROM and Internet publishing applications. The PLS search engine is at the core of products and services from leading information companies, including the Associated Press Photo Preserver system which also utilizes Informix database technologies.

Other significant content partners include America Online, AT&T, Mecklermedia, Footage.net, DataTimes, Dow Jones News/Retrieval, The Washington Post Company, Gannett, Prodigy, Bertelsmann, Grolier, Knight-Ridder Information, and Thomson Corporation.

PLS can be reached at its headquarters at 2400 Research Blvd., Rockville, MD 20850, 301-990-1155. PLS can also be reached via the Internet at http://www.pls.com and info@pls.com.

ABOUT ILLUSTRA

Headquartered in Oakland, Illustra Information Technologies, Inc. is the leading worldwide supplier of content management systems and tools for applications in multimedia and entertainment, digital media publishing, earth sciences and financial services. The company's flagship product, the Illustra(TM) Server, allows users to store, manage and analyze rich multimedia data, such as audio, video, text and images, in a single database along with traditional character strings and numbers. The company was founded in 1992. More information on the company and Illustra's products can be found via the Internet at http://www.illustra.com.

Illustra recently announced an agreement to be acquired by Informix Corp., the leading supplier of high performance, parallel processing database technology for open systems. The acquisition, which became final on February 16, 1996, will enable Informix to integrate Illustra's dynamic content management system into its core parallel database technology. On February 6th, the combined companies announced the INFORMIX-Universal Server, the first enterprise-capable, fully extensible relational database management system.

The Universal Server will be available in the fourth quarter of calendar year 1996. Current and prospective customers and developers of both Informix and Illustra can start development immediately, knowing that their applications and DataBlade modules can be migrated easily and quickly to the Universal Server.


RealAudio Server Bundled with Apple Servers
RealAudio Server Software to be Bundled with Newest Line of Apple Internet Servers

SEATTLE, February 27, 1996 -- Progressive Networks (PN) today announced that a five stream version of its RealAudio Server 1.0 for the Macintosh will be bundled with the Apple Internet Server Solution 2.0 (AISS). This is the first time that RealAudio server software will be bundled with server hardware. The bundling agreement means that all future Apple Internet Server Solution customers will be able to serve RealAudio streams as soon as they are connected to the Internet.

"Apple's inclusion of the RealAudio Macintosh server software in this bundle is continuing proof that the RealAudio System is the leader in Internet audio solutions," said Rob Glaser, chairman and CEO of PN. "Progressive Networks is one of the leading audio vendors on the World Wide Web," said Larry Tesler, vice president of Internet products at Apple Computer.  "We're happy to partner with them to bring the innovation of real-time audio to the Mac OS platform. RealAudio server, coupled with the other Internet creation and publishing applications on the Apple Internet Server Solution, enables webmasters to publish attention-grabbing, multimedia-rich web sites."

The RealAudio server software is part of the Apple Internet Server Solution 2.0, which consists of an Apple Workgroup Server and Apple Internet Server Solution software CD.  Specific models include the Workgroup Server 6150/66, Workgroup Server 7250/120 and the Workgroup Server 8550/132. The RealAudio Server 1.0 will run on any Macintosh 68040 or Power Macintosh* running System 7.5 or better with Apple Open Transport. The RealAudio server software is scaleable, and additional streams can be added to support additional demand.

RealAudio Server 1.0 for Macintosh is the only software package available for Mac OS allowing delivery of audio-on-demand to the Internet. The RealAudio Server is part of an audio-on-demand delivery system for the Internet which allows publishers of news, entertainment, business, and educational content to deliver audio through the Internet to users of multimedia computers. The RealAudio system consists of the RealAudio player, which allows Internet users to access audio for instant playback, and the RealAudio server, which lets content providers distribute audio or audio-based content over the Internet. A RealAudio encoder converts audio into a file for distribution via the RealAudio server and playback via the RealAudio player. RealAudio plays instantly, without download delays, through all types of Internet connections from 14.4 Kbps modems and faster.

On February 28, Apple Computer Corp. will do the first Internet audio broadcast of the music industry Grammy Awards, live from the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles from 8:00 to 11:00 p.m. EST. The audio broadcast will use the RealAudio System.  Coverage will include interviews and chats with nominees as well as the GRAMMY rehearsals and ceremony. There will be a hot link from the PN Web site (http://www.RealAudio.com/). PN is also in final beta testing of the RealAudio Personal Server for Macintosh. The personal server product is for individuals who wish to join the RealAudio broadcasting world. RealAudio Personal Server for Macintosh can serve up to two simultaneous audio streams from a Macintosh connected to a TCP/IP network. It will have a suggested retail price of $99 and requires a Macintosh 68040 or Power Macintosh running Mac OS 7.5.x.

Progressive Networks, based in Seattle, develops and markets software products and services designed to enable users of personal computer and other digital devices to send and receive audio and audio-based multimedia using the existing Internet infrastructure.


WebTalk Offerd with AMD InterWave Chip
QUARTERDECK ANNOUNCES AGREEMENT WITH ADVANCED MICRO DEVICES TO TEAM WEBTALK WITH INTERWAVE AUDIO CHIP PRODUCTS

MARINA DEL REY, CALIF., FEBRUARY 29, 1996 --- Quarterdeck Corp. (NASDAQ: QDEK) AND ADVANCED MICRO DEVICES INC. TODAY ANNOUNCED A STRATEGIC RELATIONSHIP WHERE QUARTERDECK'S WEBTALK WOULD BE OFFERED TO OEM CUSTOMERS FOR DISTRIBUTION WITH PRODUCTS BASED ON AMD'S INTERWAVE AUDIO SIGNAL PROCESSOR CHIP. THE INTERWAVE CHIP IS A FULL-DUPLEX, 32-BIT WAVE TABLE MULTIMEDIA SOUND CHIP SOLD AS AN OEM PRODUCT TO SOUND CARD MAKERS. THROUGH THIS RELATIONSHIP, QUARTERDECK WILL MAKE WEBTALK AVAILABLE AT NO COST TO OEMS OF AMD'S INTERWAVE CHIP, GIVING THEM A STRONG INCENTIVE TO INCLUDE WEBTALK WITH THEIR PRODUCT.

WebTalk is a full duplex voice communication tool for the Internet. It can work in the background while both users work in other applications, allowing for more collaborative work. It is the first step in a series of products that will greatly enhance the collaborative effects of users in workgroup computing environments on LANs, WANs, and the Internet. Quarterdeck's advanced variable bit rate Codec technology provides improved clarity and reduced data size for optimum performance over low-speed connections.

InterWave combines 16-bit wavetable synthesis, a 16-bit audiophile code for CD-quality recording and playback, an MPC-2 standard audio mixer, MIDI port, and a Plug-n-Play interface.

"This is a great way for us to get WebTalk in the hands of as many sound card manufacturers as possible," said Mark Griffith, director of corporate, government, and OEM sales for Quarterdeck. "AMD has one of the most advanced signal processing chips on the market, and combined with WebTalk, will offer users unmatched clarity for voice communication over the Internet."

"The InterWave audio processor's full duplex capability enables Quarterdeck's WebTalk package to deliver two-way conversations over the Internet the way phones really work, rather than clumsy 'one talker at a time' mode like you get with today's half-duplex cards," said Bob Krueger, vice president of AMD's I/O and Network Products division.

About AMD

Focusing on personal and networked computing and communications markets, Advanced Micro Devices Inc. produces microprocessors and related peripherals, Flash memories, programmable logic devices, and circuits for telecommunications and networking applications. Founded in 1969, AMD has sales and manufacturing facilities worldwide.

About Quarterdeck

Quarterdeck Corporation is a pioneer in the development of software products in four strategic business areas: Utilities, Internet Solutions, Internet Services, and Communications. The company has led the industry in bringing utilities solutions to the Windows and DOS environments with its award-winning QEMM memory management software. The company also offers an entire line of powerful, next-generation Internet tools for corporate, small business and individual users, including the award-winning WebCompass, and the company's first product in the Communications market, WebTalk.

Quarterdeck Corporation's headquarters are located at 13160 Mindanao Way, Marina del Rey, CA 90292

The Dublin, Ireland office serves as its European headquarters, with offices in England, France, Germany, and Australia. Further product availability and pricing information can be obtained by calling (310) 309-3700, by accessing Quarterdeck's Internet Web site at http://www.quarterdeck.com/ , or by sending an e-mail request to info@quarterdeck.com .


Quarterdeck WebStar 95/NT User Group Created
QUARTERDECK CREATES NEW USER GROUP FOR WEBSTAR 95/NT WITH SPECIAL PRICING PROMOTIONS

WebSTAR 95/NT Will Sell for $99 to User Group Members

MARINA DEL REY, CALIF., FEBRUARY 26, 1996 -- QUARTERDECK CORP. (NASDAQ: QDEK) TODAY ANNOUNCED THE FORMATION OF THE WEBSTAR 95/NT USER GROUP, WITH THE MISSION TO BUILD A COMMUNITY OF USERS AROUND ITS EASY-TO- USE, HIGH-PERFORMANCE 32-BIT WEB SERVER SOFTWARE. MEMBERSHIP IS FREE TO ANYONE WITH INTERNET ACCESS. AS PART OF A PROMOTION TO LAUNCH THE USER GROUP, WEBSTAR 95/NT WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE TO MEMBERS FOR $99 THROUGH MARCH 31, 1996, A $300 SAVING OFF THE SUGGESTED RETAIL PRICE. QUARTERDECK WEBSERVER, QUARTERDECK'S 16-BIT WINDOWS 3.X-BASED WEB SERVER, WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE FOR $49.

The User Group sign-up form is available on Quarterdeck's Web site at http://www.quarterdeck.com . Additional information about meeting schedules, special pricing, and beta programs will be available on the WebSTAR 95/NT User Group section on Quarterdeck's home page.

Members can also take part in monthly online meetings, join a WebSTAR 95/NT discussion mailing list, receive future beta versions, receive special pricing for future versions of WebSTAR 95/NT and add-on utilities, as well as special pricing promotions for other Quarterdeck products. The User Group is Quarterdeck's way of building an active community around its Web server products.

"The WebSTAR 95/NT User Group is a great way for new Web masters to be plugged in to Quarterdeck's engineering group as well as other WebSTAR users," said Emerick Woods, vice president and general manager of the Internet Solutions business unit at Quarterdeck. "The Group is designed to give customers direct access to engineers and more experienced WebSTAR users through monthly meetings held on our IRC chat site and special User Group mailings. This community, along with our special pricing promotion, will make it easy and painless to get your Web site up and running."

Quarterdeck is the only company that offers a complete line of web server products for Windows 95, NT, and Windows 3.x. WebServer is the first stand-alone, commercial web server for Windows 3.x. WebSTAR, which runs on either Windows NT Workstation or NT Server, also runs on Windows 95, making it one of the most versatile and cost-effective web server solutions for either personal use or workgroups. Quarterdeck is building other value-added Web applications, such as the award- winning WebCompass, an Internet search and retrieval engine for the Web, on top of the WebSTAR platform.

WebSTAR's robust, multi-threaded architecture can serve as a departmental Intranet server, yet is scaleable to handle a corporate Web site. WebSTAR has several unique features, such as the graphical Control Center that makes setup, configuration, and administration easy. The server offers directory-level security and supports multiple virtual servers on a single, non-dedicated PC, both of which cost extra with other NT servers.

WebSTAR for Windows 95/NT requires a 486-66 with 8M bytes of memory to run under Windows 95, and a Pentium-based PC with 16M bytes of memory to run under Windows NT.

WebServer runs on any 486-class or better machine using Windows 3.x and is the most cost-effective commercially supported Web server on the market. WebServer is ideally suited for individuals who wish to publish documents on an Intranet or for prototyping larger sites on a single-user system.

About Quarterdeck

Quarterdeck Corporation is a pioneer in the development of software products in four strategic business areas: Utilities, Internet Solutions, Internet Services, and Communications. The company has led the industry in bringing utilities solutions to the Windows and DOS environments with its award-winning QEMM memory management software. The company also offers an entire line of powerful, next-generation Internet tools for corporate, small business and individual users, including the award-winning WebCompass, and the company's first product in the Communications market, WebTalk.

Quarterdeck Corporation's headquarters are located at 13160 Mindanao Way, Marina del Rey, CA 90292.

The Dublin, Ireland office serves as its European headquarters, with offices in England, France, Germany, and Australia. Further product availability and pricing information can be obtained by calling (310) 309-3700, by accessing Quarterdeck's Internet Web site at http://www.quarterdeck.com/ , or by sending an e-mail request to info@quarterdeck.com .


SalesKit Swr & GE Info Services Agreement
SALESKIT SOFTWARE, GE INFORMATION SERVICES SIGN AGREEMENT

GE INFORMATION SERVICES TO SELL, SUPPORT AND DEPLOY SALESKIT OPEN SALES FORCE AUTOMATION SOFTWARE WORLD-WIDE

ST. LOUIS, MO--(February 26, 1996) SalesKit Software, the leader in open architecture sales force automation (SFA) software, today announced a formal agreement with GE Information Services. Under terms of the agreement, GE Information Services, a leading provider of business productivity solutions, will offer SalesKit Software products as part of their formidable, world-wide electronic commerce services. In addition, GE Information Services business units in over 100 countries will provide SFA needs and system analysis, training and integration services.

"This agreement is vindication of SalesKit Software's strategy of open architecture, rapid-deployment sales force automation," said Wade Baker, President of SalesKit Software. "And a clear signal that SFA is a mature and rapidly growing software market." Baker underscored SalesKit Software's multi-million dollar re-engineering of its SFA software to an open-architecture, object-based platform as the wave of the future in the SFA market. SalesKit OPEN is a second generation SFA software product based on open standards, sophisticated customization options and unparalleled integration features. "Mobile professionals are reshaping the entire structure of business today. Flexible, powerful SFA software such as SalesKit OPEN can make these professionals the most productive segment of a company's sales organization."

"GE Information Services sees the field and sales force automation as an excellent addition to our business productivity solutions," said Haskell Mayo, Vice President of Marketing, GE Information Services. "SalesKit Software's portfolio of products will play an important role in our existing and future business plans. Their open architecture coupled with their ease of integration with existing corporate information systems will be very attractive to our customers. In essence, they'll get all the gains from implementing SFA without undergoing the costs of lengthy or substantial re-engineering which have plagued SFA implementations in the past. SalesKit's software architecture is an enabling innovation in this market."

GE INFORMATION SERVICES IMPLEMENTATION

In addition to aggressively selling and supporting SalesKit Software SFA solutions, GE Information Services will implement SalesKit OPEN software internally, creating a powerful field sales tool for its world-wide mobile sales force. GE Information Services will also maintain a dedicated Sales Force Automation Data Center for its own IS needs and for clients implementing SFA solutions, providing one-stop support, maintenance and software distribution.

SALESKIT SOFTWARE BACKGROUND

Based in St. Louis and founded in 1988, SalesKit Software Corporation provides multi-platform, high-end sales force automation products and services to Fortune 1,000 companies and organizations. SalesKit Software is committed to delivering scaleable field force automation technology that leverages existing technology investments and seamlessly integrates and improves data access, exchange and communications.

GE INFORMATION SERVICES BACKGROUND

GE Information Services is a leading supplier of business productivity solutions, combining electronic commerce services, inter-business process consulting, GE best practices and trading community management. GE Information Services supports a trading community of over 40,000 companies, helping them improve their purchasing/supplier productivity, logistics productivity and marketing and sales productivity. GE Information Services is one of the 12 key businesses of the General Electric Company, USA, and is headquartered in Rockville, MD, USA.

FURTHER INFORMATION: SALESKIT SOFTWARE HOME PAGE

For additional information on SalesKit Software products, pricing and availability, customers can call 1-800-779-7205 or visit the SalesKit Software web site at WWW.SALESKIT.COM. The web site contains product literature, press releases, an on-line demo, links to business partners, including Microsoft Corporation's new Sales Force Automation web site.

SalesKit Software 10845 Olive Blvd St. Louis, MO 63141

800.779.7205 or 314.432.7205, fax 314.567.0439


Sid Meier's Civilization II Goes Gold
SPECTRUM HOLOBYTE, INC.'S HIGHLY-ANTICIPATED SEQUEL, SID MEIER'S CIVILIZATION II, GOES GOLD

Explore the Wonders of the World, Command Powerful Armies, and Meet History's Leaders--Including Julius Caesar and President Abraham Lincoln

HUNT VALLEY, Md., Feb. 29, 1996 Spectrum HoloByte, Inc. (NASDAQ: SBYT) announced today the gold master release of Sid Meier's Civilization II on PC CD-ROM. The game was developed by Spectrum HoloByte, Inc.'s MicroProse Software studio, in Maryland.

This product is a sequel to the megahit, award-winning classic Sid Meier's Civilization, which has sold more than 850,000 copies worldwide on various platforms.

More exciting and challenging than the original, Sid Meier's Civilization II thrusts players into an active role in history's greatest events. Players make every critical social, economic and political decision as they build an empire to span history and players compete against history's most cunning leaders. As in the original Sid Meier's Civilization, players' ultimate goal in Sid Meier's Civilization II is to colonize space or conquer the world.

This incredible sequel includes full-motion video that brings to life 28 Wonders of the World, including Leonardo da Vinci's Workshop, the Statue of Liberty and many more.

Sid Meier's Civilization II improves gameplay with more technology and units; better trade route and combat systems; a new difficulty level; an expanded diplomatic system; and all new SVGA graphics.

Spectrum HoloByte, Inc. is a leading developer and publisher of interactive entertainment software for use on CD-ROM-based personal computer systems. The company is also developing software for next generation console machines. The company's four development studios are Spectrum HoloByte, Alameda, Calif.; MicroProse Software, Inc., Hunt Valley, Md.; MicroProse Limited, Chipping Sodbury, England; and SimTex Software Corporation, Austin, Texas. Products are available nationally and internationally through major distributors, retailers and mass merchants. The company also has a joint venture agreement with Capital Cities/ABC, Inc. to develop and produce interactive game software for multimedia personal computers and next generation video games under the ABC Sports brand.

Editor's Note: The innovative game Sid Meier's Civilization was released in 1991 and received many awards, including Game of the Year in 1991 (Byte and Computer Gaming World) and Best Consumer Entertainment Program in 1991 (Software Publishers Association). Sid Meier's Civilization II Game Information


QA Partner Tests Java Applets & WWW Sites
SEGUE SOFTWARE FIRST VENDOR TO DELIVER SOFTWARE QUALITY TOOLS FOR TESTING JAVA APPLETS AND WORLD WIDE WEB SITES

QA PARTNER 3.2 INCLUDES FEATURES THAT ALLOW DEVELOPERS TO TEST BROWSERS, JAVA APPLETS, LINKS, AND SERVER CODE

NEWTON CENTRE, MA, February 27, 1996 - Segue Software, Inc. today announced the immediate delivery of the first testing tool available to test World Wide Web applications. The QA Partner cross-platform, client/server test tool now includes features that support Internet testing. The features are included in QA Partner at no extra charge beyond the price of the product, and are immediately available.

Elisabeth Elterman, president and chief executive officer for Segue, said, "Segue is the first company to deliver the tools needed by Webmasters to build high-quality applications. Segue's cross-platform architecture and open integration with complementary technologies allow us to treat the Internet as essentially another platform. This integration allows the entire QualityWorksTM family of testing products to be used to support testing of Internet and World Wide Web applications. We are rapidly evolving our QualityWorks family of test tools to support Internet test planning, creation, execution, and maintenance. We will be introducing additional tools that address the unique challenges of automated testing of Internet applications."

QA Partner 3.2 provides support for testing Applets developed in the Sun Microsystems Java programming environment. QA Partner also now provides support for leading browsers, including Netscape's Navigator and Hot Java from Sun Microsystems. QA Partner is available immediately on several major platforms, including Windows95, Windows 3.1, Windows NT, and most variants of Motif. Existing customers will be upgraded at no extra charge, and new customers will receive the functionality as part of QA Partner or QA Partner:Distributed.

According to Elterman, "The QualityWorks family is being used by major Internet developers, including America Online, Inc., CompuServe, Inc., and Netscape Communications Corporation to build the products that make up the Internet and the World Wide Web. Segue has learned a great deal about Internet testing requirements from these leading-edge customers, and we are working closely with these Segue customers to ensure our new products address the unique requirements of Internet testing."

ABOUT SEGUE SOFTWARE, INC.

Segue Software develops, markets and supports the QualityWorks family of open architecture quality assurance software tools, methodology, and management. QualityWorks enables the rapid development and re-use of automated software tests across more than 20 platforms, and is currently used by more than 7,200 software quality professionals worldwide. Headquartered in Newton Centre, Massachusetts, Segue also has offices in San Francisco, Atlanta, Chicago, and Dallas, and distribution offices throughout Europe, Canada, and Australia. Segue's 85-plus employees provide automated testing products and consulting services to organizations developing client/server and Internet-based software applications. Segue Software offers corporate and product information through its World Wide Web site, located at http://www.segue.com.

This is the first in a suite of Internet testing capabilities from Segue that will allow organizations to deploy high-quality applications across the Internet.


Tivoli Mgmt Env Supports Symmetry Servers
Sequent Symmetry Servers to be Supported by Tivoli Management Environment

BEAVERTON, ORE. -- FEB. 26, 1996 -- Sequent Computer Systems, Inc. today announced the expected second quarter availability of the Tivoli Management Environment (TME) for Sequent's powerful family of Symmetry servers.

"Many of our mutual customers are running their core business applications on Sequent's open, client/server systems," said Chris Grafft, vice president of Tivoli Systems' product division. "Extending TME to the Sequent Symmetry platforms will allow customers to manage these mission-critical applications and their associated resources in a TME-based management solution."

TME is a comprehensive set of systems management applications that reduce the cost and mask the complexity of managing widely dispersed UNIX and PC clients and servers. TME provides key client/server systems management applications addressing automated deployment, distributed availability and user management, including such functions as software distribution, client and server configuration management, and event monitoring and correlation.

"The availability of TME on the Symmetry platform further enhances the efficient management of Sequent servers within the enterprise environment and demonstrates Tivoli's continuing commitment to platform independence," said Kevin Clarke, Sequent's marketing programs manager for systems management. "Sequent's customers will realize additional benefits since the TME allows easy integration of other best-of-breed applications already available from Sequent, such as Unison's Maestro for job scheduling."

The Sequent version of the Tivoli Management Environment is expected to be generally available through Tivoli direct sales and international distributors in the second quarter of 1996.

Sequent Computer Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: SQNT) is a leading architect and provider of open client/server solutions for large organizations. Sequent develops, manufactures and sells commercial symmetric multiprocessing systems that support very large-scale on-line transaction processing (OLTP), decision support (DSS) and web-based applications. Its project-oriented offerings include consulting and professional services geared to help organizations re-architect their existing information technology infrastructures. In addition, the company partners closely with other open systems vendors to deliver complete solutions to its customers.

Sequent's World Wide Web address is http://www.sequent.com. This news release and other information are available from Sequent's news- on-demand fax service at 800-356-0834.


Siemens Nixdorf SmartAssist Software Agent
Say goodbye to routine: SmartAssist by Siemens Nixdorf

PADERBORN/MUNICH. WITH SMARTASSIST, SIEMENS NIXDORF IS PRESENTING ITS VERY FIRST "SOFTWARE AGENT" WHICH WILL MAKE COMPLEX AND TIME-CONSUMING TASKS ON THE PC A THING OF THE PAST. WITH THIS NEW PRODUCT, INDIVIDUAL ACTIVITIES CAN BE MERGED INTO TASK-ORIENTED PROCESSES AND EXECUTED AUTOMATICALLY. SMARTASSIST INTEGRATES STANDARD WINDOWS APPLICATIONS SUCH AS MS OFFICE, E-MAIL CLIENTS, INTERNET BROWSERS, TELEPHONE APPLICATIONS, ALX-COMET AND R/3. ALL DATA AND THE JOB INTELLIGENCE ARE STORED IN THE JOB ITSELF, THUS PERMITTING THE PROCESS TO BE PASSED ON TO THE NEXT COLLEAGUE WITHIN A WORK GROUP. THIS NEW PRODUCT - WHICH IS SUITABLE FOR NETWORKS - IS NOW AVAILABLE AS PART OF THE SIEMENS NIXDORF SOFTWARE ARCHITECTURE COMUNITY FOR WINDOWS FOR WORKGROUPS, WINDOWS 95 AND WINDOWS NT.

Above all, SmartAssist stands out for its ease of operation: the user can set up jobs out of individual operations by simply dragging and dropping and define a job either from default activity samples or redefine it by adapting it to similar, previously existing jobs. The drafting and sending of reports, the planning and coordination of meetings, the distribution of invitations and flyers, the daily call-up of World Wide Web pages are only a few examples of applications which can be carried out at the click of the mouse using SmartAssist on the basis of the standard software already available on your PC (for example, MS Winword, Excel, MS Mail, MS Exchange, X.400, Netscape) and the activity samples provided.

And depending on the user's needs and requirements the functionality of SmartAssist can also be expanded, for example, to include anything from storage and archiving, electronic signatures and data encryption to the integration of enterprise-wide workflow systems such as WorkParty from Siemens Nixdorf.

SmartAssist excels within workgroups as well as in mobile and off- line applications. This is because the process status of the jobs are contained within the data itself. If these jobs are transferred to the next person down the line per e-mail, file transfer, diskette, LAN or WAN, SmartAssist automatically proceeds with the next activity. This makes it possible for multimedia design and job documentation to be performed within the team, and ensures that everyone involved immediately knows exactly where to pick up and carry on.

As a component of the Siemens Nixdorf software architecture ComUnity, SmartAssist has been developed as componentware with the most advanced software tools such as VisualBasic, Visual C++ and MFC and implements the Microsoft standards OLE2 and WOSA (MAPI). SmartAssist runs on any Windows PC under Windows for Workgroups as a 16-bit application, under Windows 95 and Windows NT as a 32-bit application and is totally compatible with all conventional PC LANs.

You can find further information about Siemens Nixdorf on the Internet under http://www.siemens-nixdorf.com or http://www.sni.de


Oracle WWW Site with Interactive Maps
Oracle's World-Wide-Web Site Comes Alive With Intractive Maps From Strategic Mapping, Inc.

SMI and Oracle Partner to Bring Mapping Technology to the Internet

SAN FRANCISCO, FEBRUARY 26, 1996 -- Here at the Oracle Developer Conference, Strategic Mapping, Inc. (SMI), the leading supplier of industry standard technology for embedded mapping applications, announced that Oracle has integrated SMI's mapping tools with Oracle7 Release 7.3 to enable interactive maps to be generated on Oracle Web Servers.

Oracle7 Release 7.3 offers a complete information management solution for companies seeking to capitalize on the economic advantages of accessing any data-relational, spatial, text, image, audio or video file -- over any network, from any location.

SMI and Oracle have collaborated to provide optimized, integrated technology for map generation and spatial data retrieval over the Internet. The WWW application created for Oracle's Developer Conference links SMI's AtlasWare Map/SDK to the Oracle7 Spatial Data Option for retrieval of attribute data, such as information on businesses, as well as geographic data, including points, boundaries and lines. With simple 'point-and-click' on menu items and maps, users can generate specific queries through their Web browser. These queries result in the interactive display of maps with locations of businesses and other useful data.

"The linkage of a mapping interface with the powerful spatial capabilities of Oracle7 Spatial Data Option is tremendous," said Frank Bishop, vice president of Oracle. "With SMI's tools, it took us less than a month to create a map enabled Web site that allows users to interactively search a database in a fun, efficient and powerful manner."

"Maps offer an easily understood method to display and organize information," said Warren Weiss, SMI's president and CEO. "SMI's leading-edge AtlasWare technology because it gives developers a flexible, fast tool to create mapping interfaces to Oracle7."

Map-enabled WWW sites provide many useful options for retrieving location-specific information, adding value to otherwise static information. Users can interactively search for the nearest location of a store, facility or office of a particular business based on the user's address. This powerful functionality offers numerous benefits for many applications such as electronic yellow pages, customer service, real estate and many other information-based services.

SMI's AtlasWare Map/SDK, which is part of SMI's AtlasWare line of mapping-related tools and objects, is the industry's leading embedded mapping toolkit. Map/SDK is engineered for fast display and a small footprint, making it ideal for WWW applications and Internet deployment. It is available for Windows, NT and UNIX, and can be embedded using virtually any development tool.

ABOUT STRATEGIC MAPPING, INC.

Strategic Mapping, Inc. (SMI) is the only company that develops both mapping technology and information products. SMI's wide range of products integrate market data to provide customers the fastest, most accurate method to conduct site selection, micromarketing, targeting, distribution planning and territory design. SMI also provides developers a full line of embeddable mapping tools and objects that support industry standard tools. This enables developers to rapidly deploy a variety of easily maintained applications, including those for the Internet. SMI's products are used worldwide by over 50,000 customers in a variety of industries including more than half of the Fortune 500. Additionally, SMI technology is embedded into applications and systems by companies ranging from SunSoft, to IBM and Lotus.  Contact SMI at 408-970-9600 or visit the company's worldwide web site at HTTP://WWW.STRATMAP.COM.


SPC Adds Sound to ASAP WebShow
SOFTWARE PUBLISHING CORPORATION ADDS SOUND TO ASAP WebShow WITH PROGRESSIVE NETWORKS' RealAudio

SAN JOSE, CALIF., FEBRUARY 28, 1996 -- Software Publishing Corporation (SPC) today announced that ASAP WebShow, now supports Progressive Networks' RealAudio, allowing users to add sound and voice to presentations authored by SPC's ASAP WordPower. ASAP WebShow enables Netscape Navigator 2.0 users to view, download, and print graphically rich reports and presentations from the World Wide Web.

"Web-based materials for sales, training and financial reporting will be dramatically improved by the addition of sound," said Brad Peppard, vice president of marketing at Software Publishing Corporation. "The combination of ASAP WebShow with RealAudio expands the potential and impact of both Internet and Intranet communication."

ASAP WebShow dynamically links to the RealAudio player when it locates a sound clip within an ASAP WordPower presentation on the Internet. The presentation can be viewed one slide at a time with each slide synchronized to the individual sound clip, or as a continuously running multimedia show.

"There is a natural synergy between the two products and we are excited that Software Publishing has decided to use our open architecture to integrate the RealAudio system with ASAP WebShow," said Maria Cantwell, vice president of marketing for Progressive Networks. "The combination of the two products will produce a great Intranet application giving companies an easy way to deliver presentations and training applications."

The addition of sound makes presentations more compelling and helps users to effectively express information internally. A company's Intranet is a practical medium for training employees onsite and remotely, providing quality reference materials over the internal web. The Internet is also an ideal venue for holding live broadcasts to communicate information such as financial earnings or product announcements.

PRICING AND AVAILABILITY

A free beta version of SPC's ASAP WebShow is currently available for download at http://www.spco.com. Progressive Network's RealAudio is also available at no charge from its home page at http:www.realaudio.com. SPC anticipates final version of ASAP WebShow in March 1996.

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

ASAP WebShow and RealAudio are available for the Windows 3.1, Windows 95 and Window NT platforms. Users need a 486 or higher IBM PC or compatible; Windows 3.1, Windows 95 or Windows NT operating systems; DOS 5.0 or higher; 1 megabyte of available memory, less than 1 megabyte of hard disk space, Netscape Navigator 2.0 for viewing on the World Wide Web, a mouse, and a 16-color VGA or higher display.

THE COMPANIES

Progressive Networks, based in Seattle, develops and markets software products and services designed to enable users of personal computer and other digital devices to send and receive audio and audio-based multimedia using the existing Internet infrastructure.

Software Publishing Corporation (Nasdaq:SPCO) is an international supplier of business productivity software for the IBM personal computer and compatibles. The Company develops and markets visual communication solutions which enrich the user's ability to see, understand and communicate information to make more effective business decisions. The Company's product line includes ASAP WordPower, ASAP WebShow, ASAP, Harvard Graphics(R), Harvard ChartXL, Harvard Spotlight, and Harvard Montage. For more information, users can access the Company's website at http://www.spco.com, or contact its Customer Service Department at 800/336-8360.


Sypglass & JSB Exploit Web Tech for Intranet
Spyglass and JSB First to Exploit Web Technology for the Intranet; Announce World's First All-In-One Intranet Suite

Scotts Valley, Calif. - February 29, 1996 -- JSB, the leading European Intranet company, today announced the world's first all-in-one Intranet suite built on Spyglass technology. Spyglass Inc. (NASDAQ: SPYG) is a leading provider of embedded World-Wide Web technology with industry leading customers such as Microsoft Corp., Oracle Corp. and CompuServe Inc.. Defined as the internal exploitation of Internet technology within enterprises, the "Intranet" is an explosive new market segment, estimated by industry sources to be $1.2 billion by 1997.

"JSB originally licensed Spyglass technology in October 1995 for tactical inclusion in their MultiView DeskTop PC-to-UNIX products, but have now decided to employ Web technology as the core of their brand-new Intranet-focused products," said Douglas Colbeth, president and CEO of Spyglass. "The unique and innovative exploitation of Spyglass' open, embedded Web client technology by JSB is an important early example of Spyglass technology in use with the corporate Intranet. We are excited and pleased to be a partner with a European leader such as JSB in their Intranet mission."

"JSB's declared goal is to be the provider of the premier open software product and technology that enables people and companies to exploit Internet technologies and conduct their day-to-day business over the corporate Intranet," said Rob Barrow, CEO of JSB. "The partnership between JSB and Spyglass provides us with the necessary components and inside-track knowledge to deliver on our primary software vision which will fulfill that mission -- JSB's INTRAnet Jazz Suite. It's very key to us that Spyglass also has Microsoft as a major partner in the Internet arena."

The INTRAnet Jazz Suite offers everything needed to get a corporate Intranet up and going as quickly and as easily as possible. The offering is a totally integrated suite designed and written from the ground up for the Microsoft Windows 95, 32-bit platform. Access to and exploitation of technologies such as full OLE 2.0 have been built-in from the start. JSB's approach differs from others by Web and Intranet-enabling all components of INTRAnet Jazz. For example, the email client viewer transparently utilizes Spyglass and other Internet technology to ensure that each individual piece of a MIME-compliant email is visualized via the most-appropriate viewing agent. The INTRAnet Jazz Server and Kiosk products complete the total Intranet solution.

About JSB

JSB is a recognized leader in software-based connectivity solutions, specializing in network transport-level middleware and applications. The INTRAnet Jazz Suite, JSB's leading-edge new product line, presents an integrated solution to accessing and exploiting appropriate Internet technology within a corporate enterprise's internal Intranet. JSB's headquarters are in Congleton, England, with additional operations in California and Denmark. JSB founded the Windows Sockets consortium with Microsoft, Sun and FTP, and have since provided communications technologies to over 30 of the world's top 50 ISVs such as Oracle, WRQ, and Intel. The company's products, including the original MultiView family, are sold worldwide through direct sales and a network of distributors, VARs and OEMs.

About Spyglass Inc.

Spyglass Inc. (NASDAQ: SPYG) offers World-Wide Web component client and server technoogies which are designed to be embedded in a variety of Web-enabled applications and services. Among Spyglass' licensees are AT&T, Digital Equipment Corp., IBM, Microsoft, Oracle and TriTeal. Spyglass technology has been licensed by 56 companies for use in over 145 Internet-based products and services. Spyglass' headquarters are located at 1230 E. Diehl Road, Naperville, Ill. 60563, with research and development facilities in Champaign, Ill., and Cambridge, Mass. and regional sales offices in Cambridge, Mass., Morristown N.J. and San Ramon, Calif. (Headquarters: telephone - - 708.505.1010, ext. 504; fax: 708.505.4944; press email inquiries: Randy Pitzer; Web server, Internet: www.spyglass.com.


Kazan Licenses Spyglass Mosaic for WilTel
Kazan Software Licenses Spyglass Mosaic for WilTel's New Internet Services Suite

Naperville, Ill. -- Tuesday, February 27, 1996 --Spyglass Inc. (NASDAQ:SPYG) announced today that Kazan Software Inc. has licensed Spyglass Mosaic to Williams Telecommunications Systems Inc., (WilTel) for use in its Internet Access Services suite. For business users seeking Internet access, the Spyglass Mosaic Web browser will be the gateway to WilTel's full range of integrated Internet access, software and value-added offerings.

WilTel will begin offering nationwide Internet access, both dial- up and dedicated, with Spyglass technology in March 1996 with service in more than 100 top metropolitan areas. Along with its current World-Wide Web development services, hardware, software, commerce and value-added capabilities, WilTel is positioned to become a total Internet solutions provider.

"We are excited about providing a customized version of Spyglass Mosaic to WilTel and its customers," said Jim Van Winkle, Kazan president. "We could have opted to go with some other browser and included their branded product in the suite. But, Spyglass Mosaic's customizability and open architecture allowed us to create a unique WilTel browser. That's important for an online service that is trying to establish an identity and build equity in their own name instead of someone else's. These same Spyglass Mosaic characteristics allow us to offer a variety of customized browser products for Internet Service Providers (ISPs) and for the general business community, currently scrambling to build a presence on the Internet and the World-Wide Web."

Spyglass Mosaic has been customized for WilTel by Kazan as the WilWeb Mosaic browser component of the WilWare Internet Suite. This software package is being distributed through WilTel's 400 person sales force to WilTel's existing customer base of over 39,000 corporations and organizations nationwide. WilTel's mission is to maximize the value of communications technology for these organizations. Throughout 1996, WilTel is focusing on helping its customers maximize the incredible value of the Internet. WilWeb Mosaic is a critical tool in accomplishing this objective and helps tie together WilTel's hardware, software, access, value add, content and commerce Internet product components into a valuable tool for businesses.

"The challenge for the typical business is to begin using Internet technologies as valuable and productivity-enhancing tools. The feature-richness of the baseline Spyglass Mosaic technology, combined with the opportunity to integrate unique capabilities oriented toward our customers' specific objectives, make Spyglass Mosaic the perfect fit for our business model. By combining Spyglass's core technology with Kazan's software customization expertise and WilTel's extensive knowledge of our customers' needs for communications solutions, we have built a winning team which is providing businesses with the simple tools they need for their serious business requirements," said Russ McGuire, manager, Advanced Technologies, WilTel.

Kazan is the integrator for a complete suite of Internet products for Microsoft Windows and Windows NT that WilTel will be shipping to its 39,000 customers. Spyglass Mosaic will be integrated into the suite of products along with Eudora Light, Free Agent and the Nortel Rapport dial-up IP stack.

Brad Terrell of Kazan reports: "I consider Spyglass Mosaic Web technology to be the centerpiece of the suite of Internet tools WilTel will be offering it's customers. We were able to easily customize Spyglass Mosaic in order to tightly integrate it's Web browser technology with the other tools in the suite. This enables WilTel to provide it's customers with a unique solution ideally suited to meeting it's customer's needs."

"From our previous experience working with Kazan, we have confidence in their ability to integrate capabilities from a variety of proven technologies to create a solution that can work across platforms," said Marc Miller, executive vice president of marketing for Spyglass. "They needed an open, branded Web client that could operate seamlessly with the other applications in the suite. Spyglass Mosaic is the best Web component technology available for Kazan's purposes. We're excited about extending our relationship with Kazan in this new opportunity, and we're very excited about WilTel's ability to deliver our technology to a well-established customer base."

About Kazan Software

Kazan Software Inc., based in Austin, Texas, provides custom software products and product development services for many of the leading players in today's Internet marketplace. Kazan specializes in the development of commercial software products for the Microsoft Windows 95, Windows NT, Macintosh and UNIX platforms.

About Williams Telecommunications Systems Inc.

WilTel, with headquarters in Houston, offers businesses a full range of communications products and services, including new systems sales, upgrades/enhancements to existing systems, installation, maintenance, facilities management, systems integration and network design and monitoring services through its more than 100 locations nationwide. As a multisystems integrator and distributor of customer-premise data, voice and video equipment, WilTel offers a diverse portfolio of products from leading manufacturers. WilTel is one of The Williams Companies Inc.

About Spyglass Inc.

Spyglass Inc. (NASDAQ: SPYG) offers World-Wide Web component client and server technoogies which are designed to be embedded in a variety of Web-enabled applications and services. Among Spyglass' licensees are AT&T, Digital Equipment Corp., IBM, Microsoft, Oracle and TriTeal. Spyglass technology has been licensed by 56 companies for use in over 145 Internet-based products and services. Spyglass' headquarters are located at 1230 E. Diehl Road, Naperville, Ill. 60563, with research and development facilities in Champaign, Ill., and Cambridge, Mass. and regional sales offices in Cambridge, Mass., Morristown N.J. and San Ramon, Calif. (Headquarters:  telephone - - 708.505.1010, ext. 504; fax:  708.505.4944; press email inquiries: Randy Pitzer; Web server, Internet: www.spyglass.com.


Opportunities on the Internet with AtlasWare
Exciting opportunities on the Internet with AtlasWare!

Many companies are map-enabling their Web sites to provide users a fast and fun method to display and access data.

SMI's AtlasWare Map/SDK can be quickly and easily embedded in Internet applications using industry-standard development tools. Oracle recently completed a project using AtlasWare Map/SDK to map-enable their Web site to access data contained in Oracle 7.3 SDO. They completed this in less than a month.

SMI has several Internet projects in the pipeline and we are looking for partners to participate in these opportunities. Our reseller and developer program - The Star Channel - is expanding to include Integrators and VARs who have WWW development.

If you are interested in this exciting technology and our partnership opportunities, please call us at 1-800-472-6277 (Outside the US 408-970-9600) and ask for a Star Channel representative. Or send an email to INFO@STRATMAP.COM.


Motorola & Sun Cyberspace Allilance
MOTOROLA AND SUN ESTABLISH "THE CYBERSPACE ALLIANCE" TO DEVELOP OPEN, BROADBAND INTERNET ACCESS TECHNOLOGIES

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. -- February 26, 1996 -- Motorola Inc. - Multimedia Group and Sun Microsystems Inc. have entered into an agreement in principal to establish an alliance to integrate their respective technologies and jointly develop new capabilities that will allow cable operators to deliver high-speed data communications and Internet services to the home. The Motorola - Sun "Cyberspace Alliance" is a significant step towards the industry's overall goal of interoperability of broadband data technologies based on open standards and protocols.

Towards this end, Motorola and Sun will develop tightly integrated, end-to-end solutions based on complimentary technologies that utilize open interfaces. Specifically, the two companies will integrate Motorola's CyberSURFR cable modem technologies with Sun's head-end server and Internet technologies, including the Sun MediaCenter(TM) server, the Netra(TM) Internet server and Java(TM) software products. Sun's Solstice(TM) Enterprise Manager software will be used for integrated network management of telephony and data solutions. In addition, Motorola will work to optimize the performance of its CableComm and CyberSURFR data systems for Java applications as well as future Java-based network appliances.

Sun and Motorola will also establish a team to formulate guidelines for interoperability, installability and maintainability for open systems-based solutions. The two companies will work with industry leaders and standards bodies to promote open protocols for broadband solutions.

"This alliance, which we have named the Cyberspace Alliance, establishes a framework for providing broadband cable network operators with end-to-end solutions and new capabilities for system implementation," said Motorola's James M. Phillips, corporate vice president. "Sun's server and systems implementation expertise will strengthen Motorola's ability to deliver complete voice, video and data solutions to our broadband customers and accelerate the deployment of high-speed data networks throughout the U.S."

"We believe the powerful combination of Sun's Internet and server technologies with Motorola's cable modem technology will give cable operators a distinct competitive advantage in delivering consumer-based broadband services," said Scott G. McNealy, president and CEO of Sun Microsystems Inc. "Similar to the Internet revolution, the widespread deployment of broadband Internet services to the home will be driven by technologies that are based on open -- not closed, single vendor -- standards."

The CyberSURFR cable modem is part of Motorola's CableComm family of products. The CyberSURFR modem connects subscriber personal computers to the HFC system and is specifically designed for high-speed communications for on-line services, Internet access, telecommuting and other emerging services for home and business PC users. The modem offers throughput speeds of up to 10 Mbps in the downstream path and up to 768 Kbps in the upstream path. Motorola's Cable Router is installed in the network headend where it interfaces the hybrid fiber/coax distribution network to local or remote IP networks.

With annual revenues of more than $6 billion, Sun Microsystems, Inc. provides products and services that enable customers to build and maintain open network computing environments. Widely recognized as a proponent of open standards, the company is involved in the design, manufacture and sale of products, technologies and services for commercial and technical computing. Sun's SPARC(TM) workstations, multiprocessing servers, SPARC microprocessors, Solaris operating software and ISO-certified service organization each rank No. 1 in the UNIX(R) industry. Java(TM), Sun's platform-independent programming language, provides a comprehensive solution to the challenge of programming for complex networks, including the Internet. Sun Microsystems was founded in 1982, and is headquartered in Mountain View, California.

Motorola's Multimedia Group, a unit of the Messaging, Information & Media Sector, develops, manufactures and markets systems for the convergence of voice, video and data communications over advanced multimedia platforms.


Software AG NATURAL LightStorm Dev Env
Software AG's New NATURAL LightStorm Enables New Class of Power Server Applications

Provides Evolutionary Path for Existing Applications Through Objects, Increased Portability and Internet Access

Reston, VA, February 20, 1996 -- SOFTWARE AG, a leading developer of client/server development tools, today announced NATURAL LightStorm, a development environment for building power server applications that extend existing enterprise applications and enable a new class of client/server applications. NATURAL LightStorm combines the ease-of-use of popular desktop client/server tools with the strength of a proven 4GL.

NATURAL LightStorm, based on SOFTWARE AG's proven 4GL, provides increased portability, an evolutionary path to objects, and links to the Internet to evolve applications easily into new domains. A Windows-based product, NATURAL LightStorm provides GUI-based development for a wide range of database and operating systems, expanded capabilities for building event-driven graphical applications, multiple RDBMSs, 32-bit implementation, a graphical report writer and debugger, and a central repository for team development. These new features provide a robust, easy-to-use development environment for extending enterprise applications and collaborating with end-users on new applications.

"NATURAL LightStorm extends the offerings of NATURAL New Dimension, providing developers with the latest tools for developing event-driven, enterprise-wide client/server applications," said Dave MacSwain, senior vice president of marketing and technology at SOFTWARE AG. "By introducing NATURAL LightStorm, SOFTWARE AG is providing the technology to extend the enterprise through objects, client/server applications, and the World Wide Web."

New features include:

* Object-based repository that centrally stores all project work, facilitates integrity checks, fosters the reuse of code, and automatically documents programs so that developers can reuse code and design analysis.

* RAD-oriented visual modeling capabilities to support development tasks, from in-depth preliminary requirement analysis to complex project management.

* Business functions can be added to program frameworks to quickly develop new applications.

* Client and server code that can be distributed to provide scalability not available with client-side-only client/server tools.

* Toolset that enhances application interfaces with graphical features, without redesign, to update the program without recoding.

* Hooks to SOFTWARE AG's Web technology to extend enterprise applications through the World Wide Web.

The NATURAL LightStorm toolset includes analysis, design, an application generator, a visual 4GL, shared application interfaces, a report writer, a debugger, and a shared object-based repository.

Applications written in NATURAL LightStorm are both portable and scalable, and are compatible across Windows, UNIX, Open VMS, DOS/VSE, VM/CMS, and MVS operating systems.

Expected to ship in March 1996, NATURAL LightStorm's prices are based on platform and volume, and begin at $2,000 for a single user copy on Windows.

SOFTWARE AG is the 10th largest independent software firm in the world. With 26 years of successful enterprise-wide experience, the company develops and markets open, multi-platform software solutions. Its products include: ENTIRE for developing and deploying distributed computing solutions; NATURAL, MIDRANGE Systems "Buyer's Choice Award," for application engineering, award-winning ESPERANT*, a state-of-the-art query and reporting tool (and PC Week Labs "Top Product of the Year" and "1994 Datamation "Editor's Choice Award"), and ADABAS for database management. In 1994, SOFTWARE AG launched a successful Open Data Warehouse Program that has already garnered three awards: DB Expo's RealWare Award in Data Warehousing in collaboration with The ERTL Company, Inc.; a 1995 Datamation Quest Award for data warehousing for its collaboration with the State of Minnesota; and a 1996 Enterprise Systems Journal/DCI "Excellence in Business Information Award" for its work with the State of Minnesota.

SOFTWARE AG with primary locations in Darmstadt, Germany and Reston, VA provides products and services to companies in more than 80 countries worldwide, including Fortune 500 companies and federal, state and local government agencies. Founded in 1969, SOFTWARE AG reported revenues of $533 million (US) in 1994.


Syntax Intranet Administrable Server Swr
Syntax Announces Intranet Administrable Server Software

TotalNET Advanced Server software v4.0 takes advantage of HTML technology to ease installation and configuration of diverse networks.

FEDERAL WAY, Wash. , February 26, 1996 -- Syntax, Inc. announced today the release of TotalNET Advanced Server (TAS) software v4.0. TAS is an network operating system that enables UNIX computers to become powerful file, print and application servers. Version 4.0 now allows administrators to control diverse networks that include Windows, NetWare, Macintosh and UNIX platforms, using Intranet technology.

Designed to leverage an enterprise's existing Intranet strategy, TAS v4.0 includes a user-friendly HTML-based interface called TotalAdmin. TotalAdmin provides a framework that enables network administrators to manage a TAS-based server using industry-standard world wide web browser software. Through standard web browser software, users see the same interface to change servers, service names and passwords, view error logs, share new resources, and modify security parameters- regardless of the UNIX OS installed on the server.

Also included in TotalAdmin are "Wizards" which aid in proper configuration of the TAS server. These Wizards help step a user through a multi-step processes, offering explanations, viable solutions and suggests other functions needed to maximize server efficiency.

TAS works in conjunction with popular UNIX operating systems (SunSoft's Solaris, IBM's AIX, Silicon Graphics' IRIX and others) and contains IPX/SPX, NetBEUI, AppleTalk and TCP/IP protocols. Once installed, native Windows, OS/2, NetWare, Macintosh and UNIX computers can share resources through this UNIX computer in each computer's natural environment. Nothing is added to these computers.

Several other new features are also provided in TAS v4.0 that reduce administration effort. TAS v4.0 has integrated a single installation and configuration process to cover all three realms (LMserver for Lan Server, LAN Manager and other SMB networks; NWserver for NetWare networks; and MACserver for Macintosh networks). During installation, TAS also automatically discovers NetWare network numbers and frametypes. Additional features include improved browsing capabilities with operating systems such as Windows NT and Windows 95, and enhanced authentication and encryption support for preservation of passwords and native security levels.

"This (TotalAdmin) important LAN and UNIX administration tool directly supports our customers' growing requirements for Intranet services. TotalAdmin uses the very latest industry-standard HTML and browser technologies to help reduce network administrative costs, improve support services to their consumers, and retain investments in heterogeneous technologies," says Roger Franklin, Syntax president. "TotalAdmin offers a common graphical user interface for UNIX systems operating as TotalNET Advanced Servers. The introduction of this Intranet-based administration tool is an important part of our Intranet strategy."

Founded in 1983, Syntax is recognized within the UNIX community as a leader in the design and development of advanced server software solutions. Syntax provides a complete line of advanced server solutions designed to enhance information system productivity, including integration software, electronic mail, facsimile and administration applications. Major companies and government organizations utilize Syntax software solutions to provide seamless access to enterprise-wide information resources.

Syntax, Inc.

840 South 333rd Street

Federal Way, WA 98003-6343


Parallel Port Version of SyQuest EZ135 Drive
SYQUEST TECHNOLOGY OFFERS HIGH SPEED, EASY-TO-USE, PORTABLE CONFIGURATION FOR ITS LINE OF EZ135 DRIVES

New Parallel Port Version Of The EZ135 Drive Offers Mobile Computing And PC Users Fast And Convenient Access To Portable Removable Storage

FREMONT, CA (February 26, 1996) -- SyQuest Technology (SYQT:NASDAQ), world leader in removable cartridge hard drives, today announced it has begun worldwide shipping of a new portable version of its widely popular EZ135 drive. The new EZ135 Parallel Port model will complement the internal IDE and external SCSI configurations, which are currently available.

"With the addition of our parallel port configuration for the EZ135, SyQuest now fully accommodates the computer user's every need for portable, inexpensive, secure and easy-to-use removable storage," said Ronald Brown, vice president of marketing. "Moreover, this new configuration helps SyQuest maintain its role as worldwide leader in removable storage by providing quality products for both consumers and power users."

The EZ135 Parallel Port, priced at U.S. $249.95, is light, compact and offers computer users the benefit of true plug and play mobility. "Installation is a breeze," said Brown. "Whether the user is on a laptop or an IBM-PC compatible computer, all she needs to do is connect a cable from the drive to the computer's parallel or printer port, load the software that comes with every EZ135 installation kit, and it's ready to go."

High capacity and performance are key advantages offered by the EZ135 Parallel Port. A single 135MB cartridge can contain a myriad of items such as: the entire Microsoft Office suite, a graphic intensive multimedia presentation, newsletter designs, client accounting or legal files, computer games, recipes, and information downloaded from the Internet or commercial online services. EZ135 operating performance is the fastest in the industry.

"Portability of large files and applications is a necessity in business today, and SyQuest fills the need with its portable EZ135 drive," Al Wromke, chairman of the review committee for the Silicon Valley Computer Society. "Often times, more files are needed for a meeting or presentation than will fit on a laptop. By using the SyQuest drive, only files actually in use are loaded up to the computer. The EZ135 cartridge safely holds all the other presentation files until they are needed."

The EZ135 Parallel Port is now available through leading retailers like Best Buy, Computer City, Fry's, and CompUSA, as well as commercial distributors and mail order chains.

The SyQuest removable cartridge hard drive product line ranges from the EZ135 drive, oriented toward the consumer and small office/home office (SOHO) market, to the SQ5200 professional series, which is widely recognized as the "industry standard" by such heavy storage users in markets such as publishing, graphics and the pre- press industry. To be released later this spring is SyQuest's new high-end drive system, SyJET1.3 gigabyte, boasting record speed and capacity as well as a new, slim line design.

"SyQuest has carefully transferred the quality and knowledge gained in serving the demanding professional market to the broader consumer arena served by the EZ135 drive," said Brown. "In the months ahead, we will introduce a whole family of products that provide a variety of removable storage options, not only to the consumer and home-based market, but also to the professional markets where we made our reputation as the world's best in removable storage."

SyQuest Technology is the world standard in removable cartridge hard drives. Founded in 1982, the company has an installed base of over 2 million drives and 9 million cartridges. SyQuest is headquartered in Fremont, California and maintains manufacturing facilities in Fremont, Penang (Malaysia) and Singapore with additional facilities in Colorado, Japan and Europe. The company offers removable Winchester technology solutions for Apple, Windows, MS-DOS, Amiga, UNIX, SGI and SunOS platforms. SyQuest (SYQT) is publicly traded on NASDAQ's National Market System.

Results of WinBench 95* Benchmark Tests

SyQuest EZ135 Parallel Port vs. Iomega Zip Parallel Port

SUMMARY:

As illustrated by the WinBench 95 Disk benchmark below, the performance of SyQuest's EZ135 Parallel Port drive is SUPERIOR to that of Iomega's Zip Parallel Port drive.

ABOUT WINBENCH 95 DISK BENCHMARK TEST:

This benchmark is a weighted suite that tests the read/write speeds of disk drives. It conducts 16 tests and averages the score. The score is called the "Index." The higher the Index number, the faster the drive. It is called a "weighted suite" because some tests carry more weight than others.

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WINBENCH 95 DISK PERFORMANCE

Drive                                     Index

SyQuest EZ135 Parallel Port               338

Iomega Zip Parallel Port                  127

RESULTS:

Under Windows 95, one should expect that an EZ135 Parallel Port will perform nearly three (338/127) times better than a Zip Parallel Port drive.

Call (415)328-5555 x108 or (510)226-4000 for more details on these results.

* This is only one of many benchmark tests.  All WinBench 95 benchmarks resulted in performance indices for EZ135 Parallel Port drives being at least twice that for Zip Parallel Ports.

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SyQuest's home page on the World Wide Web: http://www.syquest.com


Tadpole Names Pioneer ALPHAbook 1 Reseller
Tadpole Technology Names Pioneer-Standard Electronics First North American Reseller of ALPHAbook 1

PACT EXPANDS AVAILABILITY OF WORLD'S FASTEST NOTEBOOK COMPUTER

AUSTIN, Texas, February 26, 1996 -- Tadpole Technology, Inc., the leader in workstation-class portable computing, today announced that it has selected Pioneer-Standard Electronics, Inc. (NASDAQ:PIOS) as the first North American reseller of Tadpole's ALPHAbook 1, the world's most powerful notebook computer.

The agreement secures key goals for both companies as they drive to maintain leadership positions in their respective industries. Pioneer-Standard meets its objective of enhancing the breadth of its product lines with a highly regarded class of notebook computers designed for workstation applications. Tadpole Technology achieves distribution of its ALPHAbook 1 through a major North American distributor and its network of value-added resellers.

"This is a significant opportunities to leverage sales of the industry's only Digital Alpha-based portable workstation and to provide solutions to the rapidly growing number of resellers and end users who need the ultimate in workstation-class portable computing," said George Grey, chief executive officer, Tadpole Technology. "With 53 branch locations and sales exceeding $1 billion, Pioneer-Standard is a partner who is well positioned to help Tadpole bring leading- edge technology to a growing market. Importantly, Pioneer-Standard also has an excellent reputation for satisfying customer requirements."

"With our unmatched technical depth, Pioneer-Standard has the capability to support a major sales launch of the ALPHAbook 1 and other products Tadpole introduces to the North American marketplace," said Robert Bailey, Pioneer-Standard's vice president-marketing, computer products. "And, because we are a solutions provider, the partnership gives us increased capability to help customers improve business productivity."

Introduced in December, the Tadpole ALPHAbook 1 was engineered for a variety of performance-critical applications, including software development and demonstrations, disaster recovery, field data gathering, communications, engineering, enterprise network management, dynamic network and system modeling, mission-critical OpenVMS programs and defense projects.

The Tadpole ALPHAbook 1 is the world's most powerful workstation-class notebook computer, packing the power of an Alpha workstation into a 7.5-pound portable configuration. It is driven by an Alpha 21066-A microprocessor running at 233MHz. Other advanced features include a 10.4-inch true-color TFT active matrix screen, RAM storage from 32MB to 128MB, removable SCSI-2 hard drive options from 520MB to 1.2GB and an integrated PCI system bus interface for fast access to graphics. Priced from $13,950, the system also sets the industry standard for durability with its unique magnesium alloy case and custom leather portfolio carrying case.

The Tadpole ALPHAbook 1 comes pre-loaded with Digital's OpenVMS operating system, DECwindows/Motif, TCP/IP Service for OpenVMS and OpenVMS Cluster Client. DECnet also is available as an option. Digital UNIX is scheduled to be available later this year.

About the Companies

Tadpole Technology designs, manufactures and supports workstation- class portable computer systems based on Alpha, Pentium and microSPARC II microprocessors, as well as board-level and software products for OEMs and end users. Established in 1984 and publicly traded on the London Stock Exchange, Tadpole is headquartered in Cambridge, England. U.S. headquarters are in Austin, Texas, with sales offices and authorized resellers throughout the U.S., Europe and Asia/Pacific Rim.

Pioneer-Standard Electronics, headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, is a systems integrator and distributor of computer products and electronic components. Its Computer Systems and Services Division provides technical solutions for enterprise networking, systems integration, database services, software migration strategies and industry applications. Pioneer-Standard has one of the broadest ISO-9002 certifications in the industry. With combined sales in fiscal 1995 of $1.2 billion, Pioneer ranks third among the approximately 1,500 industrial electronics distributors in North America.

Tadpole and Pioneer product and service information is available on their respective World Wide Web sites: http://www.tadpole.com and http://www.pios.com.


Bitstream & Tumbleweek Marketing Alliance
Bitstream and Tumbleweed announce technology marketing alliance

FEB. 27, 1996 - Bitstream Inc. of Cambridge, MA, and Tumbleweed Software Corporation of Redwood City, CA, today announced that the two companies have entered into an agreement to jointly market products based on Novell's Envoy portable document software and Tumbleweed's advanced family of Publishing Essentials products. Under the agreement, Bitstream's primary focus will be on OEM markets for software and hardware vendors, while Tumbleweed's primary focus will be on publishers and end-users. Together, the two companies will also develop programs for corporate site license customers.

"Bitstream and Tumbleweed share the mission to deliver visual fidelity in the distribution of formatted documents," said Jeff Smith, president of Tumbleweed Software Corp. "Tumbleweed looks forward to this new strategic alliance as a natural fit, combining Bitstream's vast experience in the OEM market and established channels of distribution with Tumbleweed's expertise with portable document software and markets for online document distribution."

Marketing the Envoy API

Tumbleweed, the developer of Novell's Envoy, will work closely with Bitstream to support Bitstream's marketing of the Envoy API to hardware and software developers that are looking to deliver a complete document fidelity solution that works across platforms and output devices. The Envoy API provides the interface for developers to incorporate into their products the ability to publish documents in the Envoy portable document format.

For customers who need to incorporate more advanced publishing features into their products, Bitstream will also offer OEM versions of the Tumbleweed Publishing Essentials suite of tools.

Tumbleweed Publishing Essentials is a comprehensive portable document publishing package based on Novell Envoy that incorporates Tumbleweed's components for full text document indexing, direct batch conversions of PostScript, Encapsulated PostScript, and Adobe Acrobat PDF files and automated hypertext link generation.

To guarantee total font fidelity across platforms and devices, Tumbleweed and Novell have integrated Bitstream's TrueDoc Imaging Technology into both the Envoy portable document application and the Tumbleweed Publishing Essentials suite. TrueDoc allows document creators to embed TrueType and PostScript fonts into their documents to ensure the visual fidelity of the documents regardless of the system on which they are viewed.

"There is obvious synergy and a set of common goals between Bitstream and Tumbleweed," said Ray Boelig, president and CEO of Bitstream. "Publishing Essentials (and Envoy) with TrueDoc built in, enjoy significant file size, performance, font fidelity and ease of use advantages over competitive solutions such as Adobe Acrobat."

Tumbleweed Software Corporation of Redwood City, California is a privately held corporation, founded in February 1993. It develops and markets IBM PC and Macintosh application software to electronic publishers and end users. Tumbleweed's products focus on the electronic exchange and consumption of information. Tumbleweed can be reached at http://www.twcorp.com.

Bitstream Inc. is a leading developer of graphical and imaging communications solutions. An established industry leader in text enabling and enhancing technology, Bitstream Inc. licenses font technology and type to more than 600 hardware and software developers worldwide. Bitstream products and technologies are licensed directly or through partners in the US, Europe and Asia. For more information, call Bitstream at 617-497-6222.


Tumbleweed Publishing Essentials for Mac
Tumbleweed Software Ships Tumbleweed Publishing Essentials for Macintosh

FEB. 27, 1996 - Tumbleweed Software Corporation today shipped the first version of its Tumbleweed Publishing Essentials for Macintosh.

The product enables Macintosh users to publish collections of complex formatted electronic documents in the Envoy portable document format and is immediately available from Tumbleweed Software.

"Tumbleweed Publishing Essentials provides the most comprehensive tools available for publishing portable electronic documents across the Internet, corporate networks, and on CD-ROM titles," said Mark Pastore, chief operating officer of Tumbleweed Software Corp.

"Furthermore, Tumbleweed's partnerships with corporate solutions provider Stream International, networking leader Novell, and graphics software leader Corel (which bundles Envoy with the recently-acquired PerfectOffice suite and the WordPerfect word processor for Macintosh) position Envoy as the leading solution for electronic distribution of richly formatted documents."

Internet Compatibility a Strength

In a related announcement, Tumbleweed indicated that two individual components of the Tumbleweed Publishing Essentials suite would soon be available for sale through Tumbleweed's World Wide Web site, leveraging the rapidly growing installed base of Envoy users on the Internet and World Wide Web.

Since Tumbleweed's introduction of Envoy Plug-Ins for Netscape Navigator in December of 1995, thousands of users have been downloading Internet-compatible Envoy software from Tumbleweed's web site each day in order to access and view richly formatted Envoy documents on the Internet.

In addition to the Envoy Plug-Ins for Netscape that are currently shipping on Windows 3.1, Windows 95, and Macintosh, Tumbleweed also has announced that it will offer a free viewing component that provides compatibility for Envoy documents within Microsoft's Internet Explorer. Tumbleweed Publishing Essentials is fully compatible with all of Tumbleweed's Internet publishing solutions.

Pricing and Availability

Tumbleweed Publishing Essentials is offered at the suggested list price of $695. The product includes tools for batch conversion of PostScript, EPS, and Acrobat PDF documents, full-text indexing and search, tools for automated generation of outlines and hypertext links, helper application support for Internet browsers, support for Bitstream's TrueDoc font embedding, the freely distributable Envoy 7 Viewer, and a 10-user license to the Tumbleweed Viewer Extensions. Tumbleweed Publishing Essentials is currently available on Macintosh and Windows 3.1, with a Windows 95 version due in early Q2.

Tumbleweed Software Corporation of Redwood City, California is a privately held corporation, founded in February 1993. It develops and markets IBM PC and Macintosh application software to electronic publishers, OEMs, and end users. Tumbleweed products focus on the electronic exchange and consumption of information. Tumbleweed can be reached at http://www.twcorp.com.


Virtus to Support Microsoft Direct3D
Virtus to Support Microsoft's Direct3D

CARY, NC - FEBRUARY 29, 1996 - Virtus Corporation today announced the company will support Microsoft's Direct3D technology in upcoming Windows 95 versions of its desktop 3-D tools products.

Virtus has long championed a software-based solution to 3-D rendering because the company's tools are developed for standard desktop computers which, until now, have had no internal hardware rendering support. The advantage of Direct3D is that it provides transparent access to 3-D hardware acceleration. This link between 3-D rendering software and hardware will be invisible to the user, but will accelerate the rendering of 3-D objects and structures as well as enable the construction of very high-quality, complex 3-D models that can still be navigated in real-time.

"Direct3D is an integral part of our systems strategy for the Windows environment," says Virtus President and CEO David Alan Smith, "because it means that our code doesn't have to be concerned with interfacing with the hardware. Writing to Direct3D enables Virtus to concentrate on what we do best - providing the best tools for creating real-time 3-D environments."

"Virtus Corporation has been a long standing supporter of Microsoft Windows," said Brad Chase, general manager, Internet platform and tools division, Microsoft Corporation. "We are very pleased that Virtus is developing products that will showcase many of the best features of Windows 95, including Direct3D and other DirectX technologies."

All of Virtus' upcoming Windows 95 applications will be developed to sit on top of the Direct3D architecture, including the company's growing suite of desktop 3-D tools for the Internet. The adoption of Direct3D across the industry will lead to a higher quality application programming interface (API) that easily accesses and takes advantage of the new breed of 3-D hardware. Making 3-D part of the system, supported by software and hardware, will lead to more compelling and engaging applications and entertainment for all PC users.

Virtus Corporation is the leading developer of desktop three-dimensional authoring tools for the Internet. Virtus, founded in 1990 and based in Cary, NC, has been the recipient of numerous industry awards including two MacUser's Editors' Choice Awards and their flagship product, Virtus WalkThrough Pro, recently garnered recognition from Windows Magazine as one of the Top 100 software products of 1995. The company is privately held and has formed strategic alliances with Motorola, Inc. and Simon & Schuster Interactive. Its board of directors includes noted author, Tom Clancy; screen writer, Michael Backes; and Professor of Computer Science at UNC-Chapel Hill, Dr. Frederick Brooks.

http://www.virtus.com

Contact:

Ashley W. Sharp

Virtus Corporation

(919) 467-9700 ext. 35

Fax: 919/460-4530

ashley.sharp@virtus.com


Voxware Technology for Enhanced CU-SEEME
White Pine Licenses Voxware Technology for Enhanced CU-SEEME Videoconferencing Software

SKILLMAN, NJ (Feb. 26, 1996) -- Voxware, Inc., a developer of advanced voice-processing software for multimedia computing, Internet, and communications applications, announced today that White Pine Software, Inc., has licensed key elements of Voxware's ToolVox technology, including the RT24 compressor/decompressor (codec), for use in its Enhanced CU-SeeMe videoconferencing software.

White Pine will use the RT24 codec to enhance CU-SeeMe, the world's most widely used videoconferencing software. Initially developed at Cornell University, Enhanced CU-SeeMe consists of a desktop client and a "reflector," which is a server-like component. The client provides person-to- person connections for "video phone" calls via the Internet or any local TCP/IP-based network. The reflector enables users to participate in group videoconferencing.

Voxware's RT24 codec has an extremely efficient coding algorithm that enables it to code high- quality speech to very low bit rates, while maintaining low computational complexity.

"We are delighted that White Pine has selected ToolVox as the low-bandwidth transmission technology for its Enhanced CU-SeeMe software," said Voxware President and CEO Michael Goldstein. "Enhanced CU-SeeMe stands on the leading edge of desktop videoconferencing technology, and we are very pleased that ToolVox will play a key role in its future success."

"We believe that the combination of high quality and very low bandwidth makes ToolVox a breakthrough technology," said White Pine Software North American Vice President of Engineering David O. Bundy. "The integration of ToolVox further strengthens Enhanced CU-SeeMe as the leading technology for personal communications over the Internet, especially for modem users."

White Pine Software, Inc., is a leading provider of Microsoft Windows, Macintosh and UNIX software for desktop connectivity to host systems over LANs, WANs, intranets and the Internet. With the rapid expansion of Internet communication, White Pine continues to lead the market with innovative advancements in Internet, connectivity and communications technologies. White Pine is headquartered in Nashua, N.H. with additional offices in the U.S. and Europe.

Voxware, Inc., is a developer and marketer of proprietary digital speech processing technologies that enable innovative and creative use of voice in computing, Internet and communications applications. The company's products are designed to meet the growing need for new technologies that support and extend voice applications for business, communications, education and entertainment. Founded in 1993, Voxware is privately held and based in Skillman, N.J.

Additional information on Voxware, Inc., is available on the Internet at http://www.voxware.com, by sending e-mail to 4982373@mcimail.com or by calling (203) 854-6761. Additional information on White Pine Software, Inc., is available on the Internet at http://www.wpine.com, by sending e-mail to tspecht@wpine.com, or by calling (603) 886-9050.


WDC Caviar 2GB High Capacity EIDE Drives
WESTERN DIGITAL ANNOUNCES CAVIAR AC32500 AND AC32100, 2.5GB, 2.1GB HIGH CAPACITY EIDE DESKTOP DRIVES

Combines common architecture strategy with thin film, low flying height head technology for best cost/performance in high capacity desktop segment

IRVINE, CA.-- February 26, 1996 -- Western Digital Corporation (NYSE:WDC) today announced the addition of two new high capacity Caviar AC32500 (3-platter, 2.5GB) and Caviar AC32100 (3-platter, 2.1GB) drives to its family of Caviar EIDE drives. The new drives are members of a new platform of Caviar drives in capacities ranging from 850MB to 2.5GB.  The high capacity drives are geared toward capacity-intensive consumer and business applications such as multimedia and gaming, and the downloading of information from on-line sources such as the Internet, America Online, CompuServe and Microsoft Network (MSN).

The Caviar drives support both Mode 4 PIO (programmed input/ouput) and Mode 2 DMA (direct memory access) data transfers at speeds of up to 16.6 Megabytes per second at a rotational speed of 5200 RPM. The drives have an average read seek time of sub-12ms and spindle latency of 5.76ms to provide fast mechanical access to both cached and uncached data. With the advent of higher performance Pentium processors, drive performance had become a bottleneck in increased system performance. The high RPM of the new Western Digital drives provide the decreased mechanical latency and sustained data transfer rates to dramatically improve a PC's performance.

"The surge of consumer-oriented applications, along with more powerful and storage-intensive operating systems like Windows 95, have created a large demand for high performance desktop drives," said John Burger, vice president of marketing for Western Digital's Personal Storage Group. "The new Caviar drives have the broadest demand of any new product we have introduced, including multiple OEM qualifications, VAR/VAD/system integrators backlog and the retail upgrade market. We believe that the high level of demand is due to the sustained insatiable demand for capacity from end users.

"The two new capacity points also provide the OEM with an excellent product refresh with Pentium 150 and 166MHz based systems. Furthermore, the typical home computing environment calls for diverse applications from multiple users, driving the need for what we call, 'More Space To Think.' The new 2.5 and 2.1 gigabyte Caviar drives are the perfect storage devices in this setting, providing ample space for every user," added Burger.

Western Digital continues to strive for ease-of-installation in all drive products. In keeping with this tradition, the new Western Digital drives will ship with a unique, jumper configurable option that assures that older PC systems can easily utilize the full 2.5GB drive capacity without complicated connection difficulties.

Western Digital's state-of-the-art 2100 oersted media will meet 50% of the media needs for the newly-announced Caviar family upon volume production -- evidence of the Company's substantial investment in media technology.

By aggressively introducing new technologies while leveraging the single architecture strategy based on a common proprietary Western Digital chipset, Western Digital continues its track record of leading time to market, time to volume, and time to quality in new product introductions. This approach provides the Company with the highest level of flexibility and ease of qualification in the industry. This innovative design philosophy has enabled Western Digital to achieve substantially improved yields, rapid cost reductions, higher productivity, and asset management leadership.

The Western Digital Caviar AC32500 and AC32100 drives utilize thin film, low flying height head technology from multiple sources, extending thin film inductive technology without sacrificing performance. The use of thin film enables Western Digital to utilize proven technology, achieve time to volume, as well as to satisfy a goal of simultaneous product launch in all sales channels.

Western Digital was the first to implement a 3-year warranty for PC drives, carried on all Caviar drives. The Caviar family of drives are extensively tested in the Company's FIT Lab (Functional Integrity Test Lab) to ensure compatibility with AT-compatible computers and standard operating systems. Caviar drives offer guaranteed compatibility and a Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF) rate of 300,000 hours.

Evaluation units of the Western Digital Caviar AC32500 are currently available. Volume production units will be available in March, 1996. Estimated retail street pricing is as follows: Western Digital Caviar AC32500 - $549.99, Western Digital Caviar AC32100 - $499.99.

Western Digital Corporation is a leader in information storage management. The company designs and manufacturers hard disk drives and input/output devices for personal and enterprise-wide computing, and markets them to leading systems manufacturers and selected resellers under the Western Digital and Caviar brand names. Western Digital is the first U.S.-headquartered, multinational company to have been awarded company- wide ISO 9001 registration, linking all WD organizations with a consistent global standard for quality processes. The company was founded in 1970 and has long been noted for its storage and end-market systems- level design knowledge. The company's World Wide Web home page can be found at http://www.wdc.com or on America Online by using the keyword Western Digital or WDC and on Microsoft Network by using the "go" word WDC.


IEEE/IE Electronic Library on CD-ROM
IEEE RELEASES IEEE/IEE ELECTRONIC LIBRARY ON CD-ROM

PISCATAWAY, NJ, U.S.A. -- February 19, 1996 - The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (IEEE) is pleased to announce the release of a new full-image, CD-ROM database called the IEEE/IEE Electronic Library (IEL). The product contains full-page images of the entire collection of IEEE/IEE publications, including over 10,000 journal and magazine issues, transactions, conference proceedings, standards and colloquia published since 1988. This is the core collection of published information in electrical and electronic engineering and computer science. Researchers and librarians can search the index, a subset of the INSPEC Database produced by the Institution of Electrical Engineers (IEE), then display and print the full page image, including all charts, graphs, diagrams, photographs and illustrative material found in the original publication.

"The easy-to-use search interface combined with instant access to the document images offers researchers and librarians a single source for obtaining high-quality, technical information," said Tony Ferraro, Staff Executive, Publishing, IEEE. "It is our goal, as an engineering and computing membership association, to offer our members and customers state-of-the-art technology for accessing the information they need in the most convenient and cost-effective way."

The Windows search interface for the IEL has been developed through an agreement with Sony Electronic Publishing Company. IEEE chose Verity Topic, Agents and Adobe Acrobat software as the foundation of the end-user system. The Topic search engine integrated with Adobe Acrobat provides an ideal solution for searching bibliographic data and accessing image data via CD-ROM.

The IEL search engine allows users to search the full-text of the bibliographic record, including the complete abstract, or target particular elements such as title, author, and affiliation. Researchers can the construct simple or complex searches using any of the Verity search functions and incorporate terms from the customized IEL thesaurus. In addition, users can browse the contents of the database using Verity's unique Periodical Browser. The Periodical Browser uses the point-and-click functionality to easily navigate the many publication titles available.

The 1996 subscription to IEL includes a backfire of approximately 200 image and index CD-ROM's licensed for a stand-alone workstation. Subscribers will receive monthly updates to the database including new issues, proceedings and standards published since the last update. Search and retrieval software, complete user documentation, comprehensive on-line help, and professional technical support are also provided. Print subscribers to the IEEE All-Society Periodicals Package, IKE Electronics Letters, and IKE Proceedings, as well as subscribers to the Prepaid and Standing Order Plans for conference proceedings, qualify for discounts up to 45% on IEL.

Sales and technical support is provided by Information Handling Services, Inc. (IHS) based in Englewood, Colorado. A leading supplier of technical information services for over 35 years, the company has sales and technical support representatives in 80 countries worldwide. Individuals interested in the IEL can contact IHS at (800) 716-3447 in the U.S. or (303) 397-2506.

The IEEE collection has been offered since 1992 under the name IEEE/IEE Publications Ondisc (IPO), produced and distributed by UMI Company. IEEE has assumed responsibility for the image production, interface development, sales and distribution for the Electronic Library. UMI will continue to produce IPO for current subscribers throughout 1996; however, subscribers will be able to transition to IEL at the end of their subscription term.

The IEEE is a non-profit membership organization with 37 technical societies and councils in 150 countries. The IEEE publishes nearly 100 journals and magazines, as well as hundreds of conference proceedings, representing 25% of the world's literature on electronics, electrical engineering, computer science, applied physics, and information technology. In addition, the IEEE is the world's largest technical society, with approximately 320,000 members throughout the world.

The Institution of Electrical Engineers (IEE), headquartered in the United Kingdom, is the largest professional engineering society in Europe with over 135,000 members in all aspects of electrical, electronic and manufacturing science and engineering. In addition to a full range of professional journals, magazines, conferences and books, the IKE produces the INSPEC database, the world's largest bibliographic reference service in the fields of physics, electrical engineering and computing.

The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc.

IEEE Operations Center

445 Hoes Lane

P.O. Box 1331

Piscataway, NJ 08855-1331


New Service Helps US Firms Expand in Europe
NEW SERVICE HELPS U.S. FIRMS EXPAND PRESENCE IN EUROPE

BT Call Centers Facilitate Marketing and Customer Support

NEW YORK, Feb. 26 -- American companies can now attack Europe's 370 million strong consumer market using British Telecommunications plc's European-based call center service now available from BT North America. Looking for a solution to the problem of handling inquiries and orders from customers who speak more than 30 languages, companies are now able to utilize all of the telebusiness methods they take for granted in the United States.

BT's call center services enable companies to enter the European market or consolidate existing operations by providing a one-stop telebusiness solution. Incoming calls from across Europe for technical support, catalog sales, order inquiry and a wide range of customer support and related services can be handled in one or more locations.

"Because the United Kingdom has by far the most competitive telecoms market in Europe, BT can offer the most technologically advanced and lowest cost services. The European consumer market is larger than that of the U.S. and Japan put together. BT's call center services enable U.S. companies to access that market quickly and easily," said Ken McGinness, BT's vice president for International Business Development.

Although the U.K. is the preferred location for Pan-European call centers, BT will establish call centers in customer locations anywhere in Europe, arrange supplemental services through specialized bureaus or outsource the entire operation from one of BT's telebusiness centers in Europe.

BT's Call Center Service

BT offers a custom-tailored and comprehensive set of products and services required to build and run a call center. A call center is a facility that is staffed with highly trained personnel and employs advanced computer and telephony technology to support the entire range of telephone interactions that a company has with its customers and prospects.

BT Call Center technologies include computer-telephony links whereby a caller's telephone number is used to automatically look up customer information from a central database, automatic call distribution to operators fluent in the language of the caller, online product and service information, fax-on-demand services in multiple languages and much more.

In addition to toll-free calls, BT offers an array of services for the U.K., Europe and other international markets. Charges to callers may range from toll-free through local charge and national charge to a number of premium rates (for services such as technical support lines that charge by the minute), offering flexible solutions best suited to the needs of both callers and BT clients.

"We've evaluated commercial property, negotiated lease terms and equipped call centers with air conditioning, meeting and recreational facilities," explained McGinness, adding, "BT has even arranged for staff to run the in-house operations for customers.

"BT implements voice and data infrastructure, including equipment specification, installation and testing of workstations, structured cabling, automated call distribution equipment and call handling applications. And we will extend this service across Europe, if required.

"Our customers never have to leave their North American offices to have a fully operational telebusiness center up and running within four to six weeks. That's service only BT can provide," concluded McGinness.

Factors Favoring the U.K. as a Telebusiness Location

The U.K. attracts 40 percent of all U.S. investment into Europe and 50 percent of all U.S. European head offices. The U.K. has the highest number of technically sophisticated call centers in Europe, with more than 2,500 sites. In addition to having the most technologically sophisticated network in Europe - BT recently completed a $30 billion network modernization program - the U.K. also has a highly flexible work environment, large numbers of multilingual workers and the lowest corporate and personal tax rates.

Unique to the European market, BT's telecommunications charges to customers are scheduled to lower continually as a result of the deregulation of the U.K. telecommunications market. Oftel, the telecommunications regulatory body of the U.K., has imposed tariff rate cuts of at least 7.5 percent below the rate of inflation. This is one of the factors that ensures the U.K. will continue to provide the most advantageous telecommunications environment in Europe.

Europeans Like Using the Phone

Most U.K.-based companies routinely employ the telephone in marketing and customer service. A recent report on the telebusiness market by the Henley Center (one of the U.K.'s leading research organizations) reports that 84 percent of the population currently use the telephone as an easy and convenient way to buy products and services, access information and seek help from businesses. As a result, 90 percent of all print advertising and 15 percent of all television advertising in the U.K. carry a direct response phone number.

BT (British Telecommunications plc), parent company to BT North America, is a global telecommunications network operator headquartered in London, England that provides telecommunications services and advanced information products throughout the U.K. and around the world. With more than 137,000 employees in 35 countries, BT is the world's fourth largest telecommunications company. Valued at $35 billion, BT was privatized in 1984 and is traded on the New York, London, Toronto and Tokyo exchanges.

Editor's Note: Companies interested in finding out more about BT Call Centers should call Jack Bartlett, BT North America sales director, at 800/331-4568.

BT North America Inc.

40 East 52nd Street

New York, NY 10022


Electric Field Plotter
Electric Fields Become Visible to Students With New Plotter Software

Physics Academic Software Releases Electric Field Plotter

February 14, 1996--Students often have a hard time visualizing the abstract theories involved in the study of electrostatic charges and fields. To explain the concept of an electric field, an instructor can draw lines on a blackboard or show textbook illustrations. However, there is nothing that compares to the precision of accurately drawn electric field lines. The related idea of equipotential lines "surfaces in three dimensions) can also be illustrated by hand drawings, but an imperfect rendition may obscure the concept that equipotential lines must be perpendicular at all points to the electric field lines. Electric Field Plotter offers a solution to this problem by providing students with a visually based software tool that can precisely plot electric field and equipotential lines for an arbitrary configuration of point charges.

Developed by Bob Nelson of the College of New Caledonia in Canada, Electric Field Plotter is both an effective lecture-demonstration tool and a vehicle for student investigations. The program allows a user to place up to nine point charges on any size plane. Then, after a click on a charge, the electric field lines emanating from it are clearly displayed. Equipotential lines are plotted similarly. Says Nelson, "The plotting of the field and equipotential lines is rapid and dramatic, which will stimulate students' interest." Explorations in this manual mode lead to basic questions such as "Do field lines cross?" "How are equipotential and field lines related?" and "Where does the field get smaller or larger?"

Electric Field Plotter also provides more complex explorations of electric fields such as a systematic display of field lines. By automatically plotting field lines at user-specified increments about a charge, textbook-like plots are easily created. Students can also plot equipotential lines at any desired interval, much like a topographic map. Furthermore, any charge layout and its associated lines can be stored and retrieved for use at a later time.

Electric Field Plotter is published and distributed by Physics Academic Software, which is a project of the American Institute of Physics in cooperation with the American Physical Society and the American Association of Physics Teachers. It is part of a continuing series of educational software from PAS.

Electric Field Plotter operates on a PC computer with at least 512K of memory. It requires DOS 3.3 or higher and CGA, EGA, VGA, or SVGA color graphics. A math coprocessor and a printer with graphics capability are recommended.

Electric Field Plotter may be purchased from Physics Academic Software for $59.95 plus $3.50 for shipping and handling for the first package ($12.50 foreign air mail) and $.75 ($4.00 foreign) for each additional package. Lab Packs, which include ten copies of the software and one User's Manual, are available for S 179.95. Physics Academic Software offers a no-risk guarantee by providing a full refund for packages returned within 30 days.

Orders and requests for the Physics Academic Software 1995-1996 Catalog of Programs should be directed to Physics Academic Software, Campus Box 8202, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC 27695-8202. By telephone, call (800) 955-8275 or (919) 515-7447; Fax (919) 515-2682; E-mail: pas@aip.org. You can also order Electric Field Plotter from the Physics Academic Software home page at the following address: http://www.aip.org/pas/


OnPro Releases Internet Announcement Applic
ONPRO RELEASES FIRST INTERNET ANNOUNCEMENT APPLICATION

WebPost96 Enables Web Marketers to Easily Post, Track, and Update Web Site Announcements to Internet Directories and Search Engines

Bedford, Mass., February 29, 1996 -- OnPro Development Corp., a developer of Internet business applications, today released WebPost96_, the first Internet announcement application for managing the process of posting Web sites to Internet announcement sites, search engines, guides, and directories.

WebPost96, located at http://www.webpost96.com, is a commercial version of WebPost, a free announcement tool released in August of 1995. Before WebPost96, site promotion was done manually or by using free tools that lacked tracking and management functions. With WebPost96, Web marketers now control and manage the entire Internet announcement process from initial post to ongoing and final changes.

WebPost96's unique management features--developed in response to feedback from WebPost users--include custom posting, session saving, status tracking, posting verification and updating. Custom posting allows users to edit site descriptions and select the appropriate posting categories for individual sites just as if they registered manually. The custom feature ensures that their listing will be found when a search is performed. "This custom editing of submissions is especially important for directories such as Yahoo where search results are dependent on proper category selection," said Bill Younker, Vice President of Sales and Marketing.

WebPost96's management features put Web marketers in control of where and when they post their Web site, and simplify the posting and verification process. The date and time of every posting activity is recorded and is accessible at any time. The save feature allows for the completion of posting sessions at a later date. In addition, it only takes a single-click to verify posting status by directory.

"What separates WebPost96 from all service-based posting services is that this application puts the Web marketer in control," said Younker. "There's no longer the need to wait for someone to post for them. Marketers get information about the directories in advance so they can decide if each one individually meets their marketing objectives. They always know which sites they're posting to so there will be no unpleasant surprises. And WebPost96 can perform a search on a site at any time to verify if it's been posted to a directory."

Pricing and Availability

WebPost96 is available today and works with all major browsers. A single company license lists for $39. Companies may use it to post and track multiple URLs. A five client license, designed for service companies that offer announcement services to their clients, is available for $139. Special pricing is available for businesses requiring more than a five client license.

WebPost96 works with 30 major Internet directories including Yahoo, Webcrawler, Excite, and Point Communications. As new directories and search engines are added, licensed users can post to them at no additional cost.

Company Overview

OnPro Development Corp. is a privately-held Massachusetts-based company formed in 1994. The company is dedicated to developing Internet products and services that enhance the marketing process.

OnPro Development Corp

23 Crosby Drive

Bedford, MA 01730

617-275-0930

617-275-0931 Fax

http://www.onpro.com

Email: onpro@onpro.com


InfoRad AlphaPage Dispatch System
INFORAD HELPS DAILIES DELIVER BETTER SERVICE

February 23, 1996 -- CLEVELAND, OH -- Newspapers across the U. S. are now able to provide faster service to their readers, thanks to a new system from Information Radio Technology, Inc. (InfoRad).

The AlphaPage Dispatch System (ADS) is a wireless messaging application consisting of multi-purpose software that sends information via computer modem to an alphanumeric pager. ADS is currently used in numerous metropolitan newspaper circulation departments to inform route drivers and supervisors of delivery problems.

Initiated with the Memphis Commercial Appeal in 1994, the system also is in place at the Newport News in Virginia and the Orlando Sentinel in Florida.

ADS saves the newspaper time and money by simplifying the process of addressing delivery complications. It also provides superior customer service to newspaper subscribers. For example, a customer calls the newspaper about an undelivered or damaged newspaper. The newspaper complaint handling system then creates a file for the ADS to process and sends out a page to the route driver.

"When a driver or a supervisor is paged, seconds later a full listing with name, address and problem appears right on their pager. There's no time lost driving back to the office for messages or getting to a phone. It's also less costly than a cellular phone call. And because it's fully automated, it's much more efficient," says Mike Denson, director of operations for InfoRad.

The ADS software is fully customized to each specific complaint system, and can print daily reports of all messages or save them to disk. The program stores countless directories of route drivers and supervisors by name, group, system and pager number. Alphabetical directory search also is available.

Two additional systems that enhance ADS are the NewStarts Verification System (NVS) and the ReDelivery Verification System (RVS). Both programs are fully automated computer applications that call customers to check delivery status. Customers use touch-tone or voice responses to pin-point their current service status. NVS calls new subscribers to confirm initial delivery of the paper. RVS calls current customers to verify that delivery problems have been resolved.

Unlike traditional numeric pagers, alphanumeric pagers receive both numbers and letters sent by a standard computer and modem. Messages sent using the ADS include a customer's name, address, phone number and specific problem.

Along with their increased memory, alphanumeric pagers are capable of receiving up-to-the-minute sports scores, financial data, and weather forecasts from across the country through services such as Datacast.

"Although it's been in existence for more than a decade, people are just beginning to realize the tremendous benefits of alphanumeric paging," said Denson.

Information Radio Technology, Inc., known as InfoRad, is an industry leader of wireless messaging software and wireless systems integration. Established in 1985, InfoRad employs more than 20 and maintains corporate headquarters in Cleveland, Ohio. InfoRad software for the consumer market is available through most paging companies, many software houses and directly from InfoRad. For direct orders and custom applications, call InfoRad at 1-800-228-8998.

INFORMATION RADIO TECHNOLOGY, INC.

635 East 185th Street

Cleveland, OH 44119

800.228.8998

216.531.1313

Fax 531.8383


Information Security Policies Made Easy
Information Security Toolkit Speeds Development of Policy Documents

Sausalito, California (15 February 1996) -- Baseline Software, Inc. announced the release of their 1996 version of Information Security Policies Made Easy, a hard-copy book and electronic file collection with over 700 already-written information security policies.

The book and electronic file (delivered on floppy disk) is the result of 16+ years of research by Charles Cresson Wood, author and developer of the work. Wood is a recognized expert, having authored three books and over 150 technical articles on information security. He consults throughout the US and the world including Europe, South America, the South Pacific and Africa.

"I developed this product to eliminate the time, cost, and frustration associated with developing policies from scratch. Most users can generate credible policy statements -- a process that normally takes weeks -- in a day or less. The product will not only save tens of thousands of dollars by eliminating the need for expensive consultants, but users avoid the frustrating experience of writer's block," says Wood.

Information Security Policies Made Easy is the most comprehensive reference dealing with information security policies now on the market. The guide may be used by information security managers, network administrators, systems security administrators, data processing managers, chief information officers, EDP auditors, and systems architects to create their own unique policies and procedures documents. A tailored set of policies which meets the needs of any organization can be rapidly generated by "cutting and pasting" from this highly-structured policies collection. These policies can be used to jump-start new information security efforts, as well as fine-tune existing policies found at even the most sophisticated organizations.

Written in an easy-to-understand style, the policies pay particular attention to the legal obligations associated with the use of modern technology. Similarly, Information Security Policies Made Easy is used by EDP auditors to assess the adequacy of existing policy statements. The guide has additionally been employed by users to reduce the likelihood of lawsuits and answer the concerns of auditors.

The "do-it-yourself" policy creation kit can be employed to develop a wide variety of materials including information security manuals, computer operations guides, system development procedures, contingency plans, user training seminars, outsourcing agreements, and requests for proposals. The material in the electronic book can be read by any word processing package. Besides ASCII flat files, the policies kit comes in multiple formats including Word for Windows, Word for Mac, and Word Perfect.

The latest version of Information Security Policies Made Easy contains over 430 pages of material, including 170 pages of new material dealing with Internet firewalls, electronic commerce, telecommuting, mobile computing, client/server systems, and other recent technological developments. Complete draft policy statements on topics like PCs, LANs, electronic mail and the Internet give users a skeleton that can be easily modified and/or expanded.

The product comes with everything users need to quickly develop their own policies with minimal investment. An extensive set of instructions steps users through the policy development, editing and management approval processes.

An organization-wide license to use Information Security Policies Made Easy can be purchased for US$495. Baseline Software, Inc. can be reached at: P.O. Box 1219, Sausalito, California, 94966 USA. Phone 415-332-7763 or 800-8299955 (USA and Canada) or fax 415-332-8032. Baseline can also be reached on the Internet at info@baselinesoft.com and http://www.baselinesoft.com/people/infosec.


Complete Carriers at War on IBM CD-ROM
"The Complete Carriers at War" on IBM CD-Rom

Suggested Retail Price: $69.96

Developed by: Strategic Studies Group

"The Complete Carriers at War" is a compendium of the highly popular and best selling "Carriers at War" series + 30 new Scenario covering the Pacific, Atlantic, and Mediterranian Carrier battles of World War II.

"The Complete Carriers at War" includes:

"Carriers at War I" "Carriers at War I"

"Carriers at War Construction Kit"

All Carriers at War scenario from SSG's Run-5 Magazine

Plus new Scenarios covering Pacific, Atlantic & Mediterranian Theaters

The total Retail value of the package if purchase separately would be $200.00.

The Complete Carriers at War provides a total picture of carrier combat, no other simulation has matched Carriers at War for both excitement and Historical accuracy.

Also no other game has come close to emulating the abilities of Carriers at War's Artificial Intelligence routines.

"The Complete Carriers at War" features include:

New North Sea and Mediterranean scenarios.

Complete game details on every significant ship for all Major Navies.

New ship graphics for German, French and Italian Navies.

New plane graphics for German, French and Italians.

All ship and plane graphics included on CD in easily editable form.

Hypothetical scenarios for German, French and Italian Navies.

Requires 386 minimum, 486 highly recommended, 2 Mb Expanded or Extended RAM, VGA Graphics, DOS 5.0 or higher, CD Rom Drive, Hard disk & Mouse. Sound: Ad-Lib, Sound Blaster.


FLEXCAM PRICE DROPS, QUALITY INCREASES

March 1, 1996 -- MINNEAPOLIS, MN -- VideoLabs, Inc. announces lower prices for its FlexCam color desktop video camera. Introduced at $595 in 1993, FlexCam is now $395 (MSRP in USD). In addition to its lower price, FlexCam is upgraded to include professional grade S-video output.

This price reduction reflects the higher demand in the market for. "We expect demand for FlexCam to triple each year for the next three years, reflecting the quickly emerging videoconferencing market", according to VideoLabs President Ward Johnson. "This upgrade opens the door for much higher quality videoconferencing at a low price."

FlexCam is the first integrated color camera and microphone designed for desktop video and communications. FlexCam consists of a 1/3-inch high resolution color CCD S-video camera and microphone. The camera and microphones are mounted on a slender, 18-inch flexible wand which can be easily adjusted for precise camera positioning.

The S-video enhancement to FlexCam provides a crisper, sharper image with more vivid colors. This higher-quality image provides FlexCam users with additional clarity whether the camera is focused at its closest 1/4 of an inch, or out to infinity. The detail provided allows users to use FlexCam for many applications including quality control, presentation, teaching videoconferencing and many others.

FlexCam is available in NTSC or PAL models and includes industry-standard, line-level audio. The camera is compatible with Apple AV Macintosh computers and all popular video digitizing boards for Apple Macintosh and Microsoft Video for Windows.

VideoLabs is the market leader in desktop video camera and transmission products. The company has offices at 10925 Bren Road East, Minneapolis, Minnesota and European offices at Postbus 819, 3000 AV Rotterdam, The Netherlands. This announcement and related images are available at http://www.flexcam.com. Contact VideoLabs at 612-988-0055, 612-988-0066 (fax) or e-mail at videolabs@flexcam.com.


SYSTRAN Expands I/O IP Product Offering

Dayton, Ohio, February 26, 1996 - SYSTRAN Corp., developer of SYSTRAN's I/O Solutions (a suite of IP modules) and the SCRAMNet real-time computer communications network, today announced the introduction of four new products to their existing line of I/O Solutions. They are: the VME3SC2 IP module slave carrier, the REED25 discrete output IP module, the TESTIP, and the IP Bus Extender Toolkit (Type III).

VME3SC2

The VME3SC2 is a VME3U carrier that supports two single-wide IP modules in a single VME slot. The carrier allows design engineers to mix and match IP modules to fit their individual I/O requirements. Special features include: up to 100 I/O points in a single VME3U slot; high-speed VME-bus to IP module interface (at speeds of up to 2.7 Mtransfers/sec.); total interrupt level assignment flexibility; and a large ground plane which reduces interference with sensitive analog components on IP modules. The VME3SC2 Carrier complies with IEEE 10141987 VME Specification, Revision C.1 (Oct. '8:5) and the IndustryPack Logic Interface Specification, Rev. 0.7.1. The price for the VME3SC2 carrier is $375.

REED25

The REED25 discrete output IP module is designed with relays that are magnetically shielded making it ideal for use in EMI sensitive environments. It can provide up to 125 discrete outputs through a single VME6U slot. Special features include: two 16-bit, write/read-back registers with no wait-states for increased speed; and a design that is the highest density technically possible. The REED25 complies with IndustryPack Logic Interface Specification, Rev. 0.7.1. The price for the REED25 is $365.

TESTIP

The TESTIP's principle function is that of a carrier tester, with provisions for carrier evaluation. In addition, its power interrupt-support engine, and 111 read/write "memory" locations make it an ideal supplemental IP module when not being used as a carrier tester. Special features include: a software-controllable, 16-bit, I MHz, "read-on-the-fly" timer that decreases programming time; and support for "hold" cycles on all valid transfers for simplified I/O carrier testing. The TESTIP complies with IndustryPack Logic Interface Specification, Rev. 0.7.1. The price for the TESTIP is $330.

IP EXTENDER TOOLKIT

Companies designing IP modules, or system integrators using IP modules can use the IP Extender Toolkit to shorten the design cycle for developing or upgrading IP products. The IP Extender Toolkit allows an IP module to be extended up to two feet from any carrier board for testing and system integration activities. Special features include: only one slot required on the carrier with no additional power needed from the carrier or motherboard; and no I/O transfer delays between the IP carrier and the IP module, make the IP Extender Toolkit almost transparent to the user. Although the IP Extender Toolkit (Type III) is not an IP module, it is designed in accordance to the IndustryPack Logic Interface Specification, Rev. 0.7.1. The price for the IP Extender Toolkit is $280.

Other SYSTRAN's I/O Solutions include: analog interfaces, digital/discrete interfaces, counter/timers, IP module bus extender toolkits, software support packages, and accessories. These I/O devices enable designers to specify and implement solutions with more flexibility than traditional host-based I/O boards. Their small formfactor and generic features make them useful for applications such as data acquisition, simulation, instrumentation, and process control.

Located at 4126 Linden Avenue, Dayton, Ohio 45432-3068 USA, SYSTRAN Corp. specializes in real-time shared-memory networking, I/O IP modules, and defense-related hardware/software research and development.

Systran Corp

4126 Linden Ave

Dayton, OH 45432-3068

513-252-5601,  fax 513-258-2729


PowerBASIC DLL Compiler Ships

Carmel, Calif., ---- February 23, 1996 ---- PowerBASIC, Inc. announced today the initial product release of its much anticipated PowerBASIC DLL Compiler for Windows. PB/DLL lays claim to the title of "World's Fastest PC Compiler". Even though the structure of BASIC requires two pass compilation, this product actually compiles to native code at speeds in excess of 500,000 lines per minute on a fast Pentium CPU. This level of performance may prove to be a lofty goal for other compilers, which typically operate at more modest speeds.

According to company president Robert Zale, "We're about to bring some sensibility back to an era of fat, bloated code. Some interpretive languages require a megabyte of code and run-time just to print "Hello World!". The better C compilers do it in 40K to 50K. But PB/DLL needs only about 3K, and with absolutely no run-time requirements! That's a level of performance we can live with." For further proof, he noted "Just look at the debugger included with this product. PBDW was crafted entirely with PB/DLL. A native-code debugger written entirely in BASIC... that must be a first!"

PB/DLL is a native code compiler which creates industry standard DLLs and EXEs using the full power of the 32-bit instruction set, even in 1 6-bit models. Its target audience is the Visual Basic programmer who needs improved performance. Computational code can simply be excised from a VB project, compiled to a DLL, then called directly by VB or any other Windows language.

"PowerBASIC DLL Compiler allows Basic programmers to create fully compiled DLLs in Basic... You don't have to wait for Microsoft or learn another language to get better performance out of your Visual Basic apps -- just identify the bottleneck in your code and compile the slow procedures as a DLL. It's a snap!" J.D. Hildebrand, Editor, Visual Basic Tech Journal, December 1995.

The Sieve of Eratosthenes is a traditional benchmark used to compute prime numbers. Using standard Visual Basic code, 500 iterations took 28.67 seconds. Using PB/DLL, the same code ran in 3.02 seconds, an improvement of 849%. The Long Integer test, first published by BasicPro Magazine (now Visual Basic Programmer's Journal) calculates the speed of standard math operations on 32-bit signed numbers. For one million iterations, Visual Basic took 7.58 seconds, while PB/DLL ran it in just 1.09 seconds. The Array test, which fills and sorts a large array took Visual Basic 927.96 seconds. That same code compiled with PB/DLL took 73.60 seconds, an improvement of 1,161 %. Optimizing with PB/DLL's Array/Sort added yet another order of magnitude, to just 0.44 seconds. Tests were performed using a 90-MHz Pentium CPU.

"BASIC developers no longer have to learn C or Pascal just to create DLLs," commented Ethan Winer, noted BASIC author and founder of Crescent Software, a premier VB toolkit publisher. "Visual Basic programmers who want to improve the performance of their code can now turn to a BASIC language solution. PowerBASIC is widely recognized as the most advanced DOS BASIC compiler available, and PB/DLL will provide a new level of performance to Visual Basic programs."

PB/DLL brings a myriad of features from the award-winning PowerBASIC compiler to the VB programmer: Code Pointer and Data Pointer Variables, In-line Assembler, Array Sort, Scan, Insert, Delete. Unsigned Byte, Word, and Double-Word variables. 64-bit integers, extended precision floats, and currency variables with 2 or 4 digit precision. Hardware operations like Peek/Poke, Peek$/Poke$, and Inp/Out. Direct bit operations like Shift and Rotate, as well as Bit Test, Set, Reset, and Toggle. Other BASIC firsts include Unions, and optional parameters in BASIC Subs and Functions.

The PB/DLL Compiler has a retail price of $ 149. PB/DLL can be purchased from PowerBASIC, Inc. by calling (800) 780-7707 or (408) 659-8000, or by FAX at (408) 659-8008. It is also available from selected programming retailers and direct marketers. PowerBASIC, Inc. is a privately held corporation based in Carmel, California.

PowerBASIC, Inc. * 316 Mid Valley Center * Carmel, CA 93923


Fujitsu Stylistic Helps Police Efficiency
FUJITSU PERSONAL SYSTEMS' STYLISTIC 500 INCREASES POLICE EFFICIENCY IN THE FIGHT AGAINST CRIME

Handheld PCs Automate Arrest, Incident and Citation Reporting for Mesa, Arizona Law Enforcement Officers

SANTA CLARA, Calif., February 26, 1996 -- Fujitsu Personal Systems is changing the way law enforcement officials in Mesa, Arizona report arrests, incidents and citations. Thanks to technological advances in mobile computer technology developed by Fujitsu and its partners, the Mesa police department is collecting and disseminating time-sensitive information more expediently, dramatically reducing the paperwork traditionally associated with law enforcement.

PSI International, an information systems and services company specializing in public safety solutions, is integrating its Law Enforcement Mobile Information System (LEMIS) software into the Fujitsu Stylistic 500 -- a 2.6-pound handheld true PC -- to provide fast and easy capture of all relevant data necessary for field reporting. In addition to report writing, LEMIS includes databases on state penal codes, local ordinances, standard operating procedures and other reference tools, eliminating the need for officers to refer to bulky manuals or other materials in completing an incident report.

Previously, when writing a report or issuing a citation, officers would take notes at the scene of the incident, then write and submit a full report at the police station for input into its central records database. Now, with the use of lightweight, easy-to-use Stylistic 500 tablet computers, coupled with Windows compatibility, officers simply "point and click" to enter 90 percent of all pertinent information, such as witness and victim information, as well as to-scale illustrations of crime and accident scenes, all of which is admissible in the court system. Additional text is entered via a detachable keyboard.

"The Stylistic 500's standard, Windows-based architecture, powerful 486-class processor and high-end PC functionality have allowed the development and implementation of sophisticated mobile computing applications for law enforcement," said Lou Panetta, Fujitsu's executive vice president. "The benefits of these applications are clear, from reducing burdensome paperwork for beat officers to eliminating record-entry backlog and mistakes in the data entry process."

Mesa officers dock the Stylistic 500 to their substation's local area network (LAN) via a network adapter to upload information to the host. Once uploaded, the information is immediately available to investigators, victims and insurance agencies. Time-sensitive information can be downloaded to the Stylistic 500s for updates or alerts.

"We were looking for a mobile computer that offered the power and features of a desktop system, yet was compact enough to be mounted in a patrol car -- no small task, indeed," said Martha Hill, PSI's director of sales and marketing. "The Stylistic 500 not only met our processing speed and form factor requirements, but also offered extensive battery life and a generously sized screen, both of which are essential to successfully deploying LEMIS in the field."

Measuring 7.2" x 10.7" x 1.5", the Stylistic 500 is a 2.6-pound tablet computer designed for mobile workers running high-end decision support applications in such industries as insurance, utilities, sales automation, public safety and healthcare. Powered by an Intel 486 DX2-50 CPU, the system features RAM expandable to 20 MB, a 260MB or 340MB PCMCIA hard disk drive; one Type III or two Type I/II PCMCIA version 2.0 slots; and an 8-inch transmissive backlit, 64-level VGA screen. The system operates on standard Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) batteries, which can be purchased in most consumer electronic retail outlets.

PSI International is an information systems and services company specializing in public safety solutions, consulting services, and integration of software and hardware for federal, state and local law enforcement agencies. With a staff of more than 250 professionals in the information systems services industry, PSI has a team of people that combine knowledge of law enforcement with specialists in areas of technology relevant to law enforcement, including computer-aided dispatch, records management, imaging, telecommunications and mobile computing. PSI's mobile computing center of excellence has received awards from the U.S. Coast Guard for its development projects in the field of pen-based computing.

Fujitsu Personal Systems, Inc. is a leading provider of highly integrated mobile computing solutions for vertical-market-specific decision support applications. The company's industry-standard tablet PCs feature advanced CPU performance, extensive connectivity options and long battery life in compact, light weight form factors. A wholly owned subsidiary of Fujitsu, Ltd., Fujitsu Personal Systems (408-982-9500) has headquarters in Santa Clara, Calif. and offices throughout North America and Europe. Product information is available at 800-831-3183.

FUJITSU PERSONAL SYSTEMS, INC.

5200 Patrick Henry Drive

Santa Clara, CA 95054

(408) 982-9500,  Fax (408) 496-0575


IBM Service for Qualstar Tape Libraries
IBM AND QUALSTAR ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT FOR IBM TO PROVIDE ON-SITE SERVICE FOR QUALSTAR TAPE LIBRARIES

Canoga Park, CA, February 1996 IBM and Qualstar have entered into an agreement under which IBM will be offering 24-hour on-site service anywhere in the United States for the TLS-4000 Series of automated tape libraries from Qualstar Corp. IBM customer engineers have been trained to service all aspects of the libraries, including the 8-mm Exabyte Tape Cartridge drives that are used in them. The TLS-4000 Series Tape Libraries are used for network backup and hierarchical data storage, and offer capacities of up to 1.6 terabytes, with a range of models suitable for the entire spectrum, from companies with very small networks up to the largest of the Fortune 500.

Available support programs from IBM include seven-day, 24-hour coverage with four-hour response time and five-day, nine-hour "Prime Time" support with four-hour response time.

"Qualstar is proud to have IBM provide support for our tape libraries, especially round-the-clock service," notes Bob Covey, vice president of marketing at Qualstar Corp. "We know that IBM will enhance the high level of support that our customers have come to expect of us."

Qualstar is a leading manufacturer of automated cartridge tape libraries and other tape storage products. Qualstar's tape storage products are sold worldwide to OEM manufacturers, system integrators and resellers for use with networks, minicomputers, workstations and personal computers. Founded in 1984, the company is also a leading manufacturer of 9-track tape drives for the desktop and workstation market. All Qualstar products are designed and manufactured in the USA.

For further marketing and sales information, contact Bob Covey at Qualstar Corporation, 6709 Independence Ave., Canoga Park, CA 91303. Phone: 818/592-0061. FAX: 818/592-0116. E-mail: covey@qualstar.attmail.com.

Please direct all editorial inquiries to David or Roni Kaye at KPR, Inc.; 17057 Chatsworth St.; Granada Hills, CA 91344. Phone: 818/368-8212. FAX: 818/368-8857. E-mail: dkayekpr@aol.com.


ICS Image MASSter 1000 Swr Loading System
COMPUTER ASSOCIATES QUICKLY LOADS SOFTWARE ONTO TEST DRIVE SYSTEMS USING ICS' IMAGE MASSTER 1000

Chatsworth, CA, February 1996 Computer Associates International Inc. (CA), one of the world's largest computer software companies, has chosen to use the Image MASSter 1000, a high-speed software loading system from Intelligent Computer Solutions (ICS), to load Computer Associates' software on all of its test-drive systems. ICS' Image MASSter 1000 has considerably sped up the process of loading CA's software onto the test-drive systems CA utilizes the test-drive systems at trade shows to exhibit the software it sells. Computer Associates will be featuring the Image MASSter at its booths in several trade shows throughout 1996.

"The Image MASSter saves us a great deal of time and money loading our test-drive systems," says Ed Markowitz, vice president of marketing for Computer Associates.

"Computer Associates people have recognized the economies of high-speed software loading," notes Gonen Ravid, president of ICS. "They have a definite need, when preparing for a trade show, to quickly load their software onto their test-drive systems, and the Image MASSter helps them accomplish this task."

The Image MASSter 1000 is a high-speed software duplication and disk drive diagnostic system that enables the user to test, format, and load software on up to four hard drives simultaneously, regardless of their capacities. It is capable of loading Microsoft Windows 95 onto four different size hard drives simultaneously in less than three minutes. By automating software loading, users significantly reduce labor costs.

ICS is the technology leader in the design and manufacture of high-speed software loading systems and accessory products for hard disk drives. Products are in use by personal computer manufacturers, system integrators, VARs, distributors and corporate MIS departments worldwide. Visit ICS on the World Wide Web at http://www.scsn.net/~ics.

For further sales information. please contact Meir Sharons. vice president of sales and marketing. 9350 Eton Ave., Chatsworth, CA 91311. Phone: (818) 998-5805. FAX: (818) 998-3190.

Please address all editorial inquiries to David or Roni Kaye at KPR. Inc.. Phone: (818) 368-8212. FAX: (818) 368-8857. E-mail: dkayekpr@aol.com.


Dinotopia: Living the Adventure
DREAMERS GUILD TO DEBUT DINOTOPIA, TURNER INTERACTIVE'S PREMIER FLAGSHIP

CD-ROM BASED ON BEST-SELLING BOOK

Los Angeles, Calif. - 02/23/96. The Dreamers Guild is extremely pleased to announce the CD-ROM release of Dinotopia: Living the Adventure, the premier release for publisher Turner Interactive.

Named as one of the "Top 50 Upcoming Software Titles" by Newsweek Magazine, Dinotopia: Living the Adventure has been touted as a "Gift We'd Love to Get" in Multimedia Magazine's Holiday issue.

The game is the next step in the Dinotopia "craze," growing since the book's publication in 1992. Dinotopia has spawned audio adaptations, musical tributes, and a multimillion dollar feature film is currently in development at a major Hollywood studio. Dinotopia: Living the Adventure will be sold at computer retail chains, department stores, and also at bookstores, where it will be packaged with the Dinotopia book.

Dinotopia; Living the Adventure draws from the rich world of author and artist James Gurney, and follows the adventures of young Nathan, searching the land of Dinotopia for his lost, shipwrecked sister, Constance. Like the books, the game immerses the player in a society of intelligent dinosaurs who live in harmony with humans.

DGI president Bill Simpson states: "One of the main things we like about this game is that, unlike many other titles on the market, we've created a compelling world of unique personalities and cultures, instead of the usual superficial conflict and violence."

He adds, "It's outstanding family entertainment, especially for those new to interactive entertainment who'd like to see how entertaining and enriching the computer can be. And I promise, seasoned gamers will see things they've never seen in a game before."

In addition to state-of-the-art computer animation, Dinotopia: Living the Adventure uses the high-powered Smacker compression software to create a realtime video integration of incredibly realistic dinosaur puppets and human actors. Smacker, developed by RAD Software in Salt Lake City, has become the industry standard for video compression in computer games

Based in Chatsworth, California, the Dreamers Guild will debut several high-profile CD-ROM titles in the coming year, including Harlan Ellison's I Have No Mouth, and I Must Scream distributed by MGM, The Faery Tale Adventure II: The Halls of the Dead for Trimark Interactive, as well as a impressive slate of on-line games for the MultiPlayer Game Network, including Fiefquest and Skulls, Bones, and Buccaneers. The Guild has over 20 titles on all major platforms to their credit.

The Dreamers Guild

9810 Owensmouth Avenue, Suite 1

Chatsworth, CA 91311

(818) 349-7339,  Fax: (818) 349-5830

http://www.dreamersguild.com


SoftWings Ent. CamiNet for OS/2
SoftWings Enterprises Inc. Introduces Its 32-bit Multi-Threaded, Multi-Tasking, High Performance and Secure Peer-to-Peer Communication Software Package, CamiNet for OS/2

BOCA RATON, Florida, February 27, 1996 -- Today SoftWings Enterprises Inc. announces its release of CamiNet for OS/2, the fastest and most secure communication software package of its kind. CamiNet is a 32-bit multi-threaded, multi-tasking, high performance, secure file transfer and management software product designed to save the customer time and money. The increase in performance is accomplished through the optimized efficiency of CamiNet's operations and intelligent file transfer techniques. CamiNet addresses security of data with state-of-the-art encryption technology, enhanced s3DES, a real bonus for those who transfer data over public networks like the Internet or telephone lines. If the transferring, management and maintenance of information, both sensitive and non-sensitive, is a large part of your business then CamiNet is a product you cannot afford to do without.

CamiNet offers on-the-fly compression to minimize the transfer time by reducing the amount of data that travels across the network via modem, serial link, NetBIOS, and TCP/IP (Internet).

Exploiting the power of OS/2 operating system, CamiNet uses a double-buffering file transfer technique designed to maximize data throughput.

File and directory tree synchronization is a breeze under CamiNet with its full featured filtering capabilities: only those files and directories which meet user-specified filtering criteria are processed.

CamiNet also offers a visual Command Builder for greater ease in the creation of sophisticated commands. Complex commands constructed by the visual Command Builder can be saved to a file for future use in either the Presentation Manager hosted environment or batch mode environment. As such, regularly used commands can be easily reloaded and executed, saving considerable time and effort!

CamiNet workstations can access up to 30 different remote servers concurrently. From CamiNet workstations, customers can start any programs that reside within the aliases defined on the remote servers.

CamiNet servers can forward the requests from remote workstations to other remote servers if the requested resources are not locally available. Therefore, CamiNet servers can be setup as distributed servers and/or security firewalls to distribute and protect the customers' data.

CamiNet provides asynchronous file transfer techniques to upload/download, compress/decompress, encrypt/decrypt, and manage files simultaneously over multiple windows through a single modem or communication session. Using CamiNet, customers do not have to unnecessarily wait for an upload or download task to complete before starting another task. CamiNet will also hang-up the modem automatically following a user-defined timeout, saving time and costly phone bills. If the customer accesses the remote server at a later time, CamiNet, as a convenience, will automatically redial to re-establish the connection to that server.

With CamiNet, not only multiple sessions on the same machine but also multiple machines on a local area network can simultaneously share a single modem to transfer files over the Internet to other CamiNet servers. This feature is designed to save customers' investment in hardware and to reduce cost of Internet services since only one connection is required for all machines on the LAN!

Utilizing this connectivity of CamiNet, laptop customers can simultaneously transfer files to a local desktop over a serial link, to a single remote desktop over a telephone line or multiple remote desktops over the Internet using just one modem attached to the local desktop!

To further save customers' cost of operations when using modems to transfer data to remote sites, CamiNet servers will dial the modems to establish connections if and only if there is outstanding data to transfer. The connection is automatically destroyed when there is no data travelling over the connection and re-established upon demand to reduce the costly phone bills. This feature of CamiNet does not only save the costs of operations but also ensure the availability of the connection when the phone line is interrupted for any reasons.

CamiNet employs state-of-the-art encryption technologies, using enhanced s3DES with single and triple encryption techniques strengthened by the standard Cipher Block Chaining mode to make the encrypted data virtually uncrackable. In addition, CamiNet generates different key-dependent s3DES S-boxes for each communication session to maximize data security against differential and linear cryptanalysis. These features of CamiNet are designed to guarantee that when the same data is transferred between any pair of computers over the Internet, it will be encrypted differently to maximize protection to the data.

Since data can be transmitted from multiple sessions on the same machine, from multiple machines on a local area network, and will be encrypted differently per packet per destination, CamiNet servers can be setup to simultaneously transfer both real and fake data wherever highly secure transmission channels are required.

CamiNet applies secure authentication techniques with automatic session key generation exceeding the X9.17 wholesale banking standard to prevent unauthorized accesses to resources on remote servers and to maintain the confidentiality of data during transmission. Using CamiNet, customers' logon passwords will never be sent across the network during the authentication process.

CamiNet offers secure file deletion which exceeds the US Department of Defense erasure requirement - so that sensitive data on the hard disk cannot be re-constructed.

CamiNet's User Access Databases are encrypted so that password files are protected from unauthorized accesses. In addition, all passwords are one-way-hashed using the US Secure Hash Standard before being stored into the encrypted databases, providing further protection. The User Access Databases are also designed to hold sensitive data such as employee or important business client information. CamiNet also offers sophisticated access controls so that log-in users can only access files and directories which are assigned to them.

With CamiNet's secure file compression, files are compressed to occupy minimum space on the hard disk and maintain high security. Therefore, CamiNet is a must for data storage applications. In addition, the secure file compression feature will preserve OS/2 extended attributes (EAs) when files are transferred through FAT media such as a floppy diskette.

CamiNet's on-the-fly compression and encryption saves the customer's time by eliminating the need for manual compression and encryption of files prior to transferring them. Additionally, CamiNet also allows data delivery to authorized personnel only, to prevent information leaks once the data arrives at its destination.

Today, in the information age, CamiNet is a must as it provides efficient and secure transfer of information over public networks such as the Internet and the telephone system. CamiNet's security system is so advanced that there are currently two patents pending. In addition, CamiNet allows the same commands to run over multiple communication protocols to maximize customers' productivity by reducing the learning curve for different communication protocols.

CamiNet has a suggested retail price of $199.99. Because of CamiNet's virtually uncrackable encryption technologies, it is by US law, for sale in the US and Canada only.

SoftWings Enterprises Inc. is a software development organization committed to excellence in the continued development of the highest performance and most secure communication computer software products in the world.

SoftWings Enterprises Inc.

10018 Lexington Estates Blvd

Boca Raton, FL 33428

Tel: (407)477-5010  Fax: (407)477-5011

E-mail: softwings@caminet.com


Algorithms Dynace Object Oriented Extension
FRANKLIN, TN (February 22, 1996) -- -- Algorithms Corporation today announced the full source code release of their Dynace Object Oriented Extension to C and Dynace Windows Development System at no charge for personal, educational and evaluational purposes. This release coincides with the new release version 4.0 of the system. The entire system may be downloaded immediately from the Internet site at http://www.edge.net/algorithms.

There are two major components associated with this system, the Dynace Object Oriented Extension to C (Dynace) and the Dynace Windows Development System (WDS).

Dynace is a preprocessor, include files and a library which extends the C or C++ languages with advanced object oriented capabilities, automatic garbage collection and multiple threads. Dynace is designed to solve many of the problems associated with C++ while being easier to learn and containing more flexible object oriented facilities. Dynace is able to add facilities previously only available in languages such as Smalltalk and CLOS without all the overhead normally associated with those environments.

Dynace comes with full C source and is portable to 16 & 32 bit DOS, Windows 3.1, Windows 95, Windows NT, Linux, SunOS and many other Unix, Macintosh and VMS. Dynace can link with pre-existing C/C++ libraries and can be easily added to pre-existing C/C++ code in order to incrementally add Dynace's features.

The benefits of Dynace are 1) it is much easier to manage large projects with then C++, 2) it offers much more powerful object oriented facilities (such as metaclass based from the ground up, garbage collection, etc) then C++, 3) it adds little to the C syntax and is therefore easier to learn then C++.

The Dynace Windows Development System (WDS) is a Dynace class library which enables a C programmer with no knowledge of C++, Dynace, the Windows API or message-driven architecture to write real Windows applications with an absolute minimum learning curve and number of lines of code. In fact, it is possible to become familiar enough with windows, menus, dialogs and controls using WDS to write a Windows application after just one day!

The programmer is able to write the application using familiar C in a familiar procedural fashion. Instead of taking the usual fifty plus lines of code necessary to implement a typical ``Hello World'' program, with WDS it takes four lines of code! Fully functional menus and dialogs can be implemented with WDS in a handful of lines instead of the hundreds it takes using the Windows API or other available tools.

WDS applications are portable across Windows 3.1 (Win16), Win32s, Windows 95 and Windows NT (Win32).

The benefits of WDS are 1) the learning curve associated with Windows development is drastically reduced, 2) the development time is drastically reduced, and 3) the ability to debug, enhance and hand the code off to a new programmer is drastically increased.

Additional information is available from Algorithms Corporation at 615-791-1636 or from Dynace-info@edge.net.

Blake McBride                           Algorithms Corporation

615-791-1636 voice                      3020 Liberty Hills Drive

615-791-7736 fax                        Franklin, TN  37067

blake@edge.net                          USA

See our WEB page at:  http://www.edge.net/algorithms


Allaire Cold Fusion 1.5 Web Applic Dev
Allaire Releases Cold Fusion 1.5

A Platform for Web Application Development

MINNEAPOLIS, MN (February 6, 1996) -- World Wide Web software firm Allaire today released Cold Fusion Professional 1.5, a robust platform for Web application development on Windows NT and Windows 95 systems. Cold Fusion integrates the Web with relational databases and provides a framework for delivering applications based on emerging Web standards including Java, JavaScript and VRML.

Cold Fusion gives Web developers a straightforward way to build sophisticated database-driven applications. With Cold Fusion, developers can quickly and easily create powerful Web applications without learning other complicated programming languages such as C++, PERL, Java or WebObjects. Cold Fusion lets Web developers produce applications that work seamlessly with databases: create Web pages dynamically; use HTML forms to search, insert and update information; generate e-mail messages based on queries; or deliver large scale online services.

"The product, support and documentation make Cold Fusion the fastest deployable Web tool I've ever seen," said Madjid Zehani, City of Austin Electric Utility Intranet Manager. "Virtually every company database is now publishable on the Internet/Intranet in a matter of minutes."

Hundreds of major companies are using Cold Fusion to build Web applications on the Internet and on internal enterprise networks (Intranets). Applications include internal groupware, human resource management tools, Web-based conferencing, online order entry, event registration, technical support and many others. Developers of the Super Bowl Web site relied on Cold Fusion to build a Web conferencing system used by thousands of sports fans during the game weekend.

"Cold Fusion is transforming the way developers use the World Wide Web," said Kevin Lynch, managing director at Allaire. "By continually introducing new features like e-mail integration and dynamic database queries, Allaire is setting the standard for database-driven Web application development."

Version 1.5 has added a scaleable architecture, integrated messaging, scripting enhancements and support for the dynamic delivery of Java applets, JavaScript and VRML. The new version runs as a Windows NT system service with high-speed database caching to ensure unequaled reliability and performance.

Cold Fusion is based on industry standards and protocols. It works with every major Web server and all ODBC-compliant (Open Database Connectivity) databases such as SQL Server, Oracle, Sybase, Access and Paradox among others.

Cold Fusion Professional 1.5 begins shipping immediately and is priced at $495. The product may be ordered by calling (612) 831-1808. Product information, a free 30-day evaluation, a list of sites using Cold Fusion and Developer Forums can be found at http://www.allaire.com

Allaire designs and markets innovative Web software for international corporate, government and education markets. Allaire's customers include dozens of Fortune 500 firms and hundreds of other companies worldwide.

Oliver Uhrig

Software Metrics Inc.

nt-announce@metrics.com

Contact:Ben Cantlon, Allaire    or      Adam Berrey, Allaire

(612) 831-1808 ext. 226                 (612) 831-1808  ext. 244

bcantlon@allaire.com                    aberrey@allaire.com


CIS Launces New Online Venture
COMPUSERVE LAUNCHES NEW ONLINE VENTURE AT INCREDIBLE UNIVERSE, COMPUTER CITY

WOW! from CompuServe Taps Retail Channel

COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 5, 1996 -- WOW! from CompuServe, the new consumer online service for at-home use, today announced an agreement with Tandy Corporation's Incredible Universe and Computer City stores. Under terms of the agreement, the more than 110 Incredible Universe and Computer City outlets nationwide will serve as exclusive retail launch channels for WOW!.

Incredible Universe and Computer City customers purchasing Windows95 or a multimedia PC system will receive a free WOW! CD-ROM. Individuals signing up with WOW! prior to June 30 will become charter members. WOW! will announce the details of its charter membership program at the product preview event on March 13 in New York City.

"Incredible Universe and Computer City are key strategic distribution channels for WOW!," said Scott Kauffman, CompuServe's vice president of consumer markets and general manager of WOW! "At WOW!, our goal is to deliver more value to our members, not only through a high performance service that puts users in control, but also by developing dynamic retail promotions that give something back to the consumer."

WOW! from CompuServe is a new consumer online venture that CompuServe is launching this month. Its patent-pending design incorporates the latest in high performance technology, allowing users to quickly customize an online experience that is relevant for every member of the household. The service's many features include custom views for grown-ups and children, easy electronic mail, seamless Internet access and multimedia that enlivens the service with sound and motion.

"Today's consumers purchasing new multimedia PCs have come to expect high performance systems that add utility to their daily lives," said Henry Chiarelli, vice president and general manager of Incredible Universe. "Coupling WOW! with these systems will let users maximize the enjoyment of their PC with an online service created just for them. This enables us to continue strengthening an ongoing relationship with our customers."

Windows95 users can reserve their copy of WOW! from CompuServe now by calling 1-800-9GETWOW (1-800-943-6989).

Tandy Corporation is one of the nation's largest retailers of consumer electronics with annual sales and operating revenues exceeding $5.8 billion in 1995. The company sells products through approximately 6,800 RadioShack, 99 Computer City, and 17 Incredible Universe stores.

CompuServe operates the most comprehensive network in the world, providing services to more than 900 corporate accounts and more than 4.5 million users in 147 countries.


WOW! From CIS Partnership with Sports Illus
WOW! FROM COMPUSERVE ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH SPORTS ILLUSTRATED FOR KIDS

CompuServe's Newest Online Offering Lands Significant Content Provider

COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 4, 1996 -- WOW! from CompuServe, the new consumer online information service for at-home use, today announced its partnership with Sports Illustrated For Kids. Sports Illustrated For Kids will provide content for WOW!'s kids' sports section.

The Sports Illustrated For Kids-branded area will be created by a dedicated journalistic team from the publication and supported by the WOW! editorial staff. Kids using the service will have fun learning about sports, accessing headline news and participating in exclusive features, such as special kid coverage of the 100th year anniversary of the Summer Olympiad in Atlanta. Online message boards, games, puzzles and unique events with athletes also will be a part of the magazine's service.

"This partnership with Sports Illustrated For Kids, a preeminent voice in sports media, highlights our commitment to providing the highest quality editorial content for our members," said Scott Kauffman, CompuServe's vice president of consumer markets and general manager of WOW!. "At WOW!, our focus is on enhancing the online experience for at-home consumers."

WOW! from CompuServe is a powerful new consumer online service created specifically for at-home use. The service offers each household member easy access to information, entertainment and communication -- including the Internet -- combined with the flexibility to customize and control the online experience. Its many features include distinct views for grown-ups and children, easy electronic mail, seamless Internet access and multimedia that enlivens the service with sound and motion.

"WOW! is poised to become a leader in the online marketplace, and we are delighted to be part of its innovative venture," said Cleary Simpson, publisher of Sports Illustrated For Kids. "The approach of providing kids with their own unique online experience is a concept we applaud."

In addition to its presence on WOW!, Sports Illustrated For Kids will provide content on the CompuServe Information Service and will continue to appear on Pathfinder, Time Warner's World Wide Web site. Prior to the announcement, Sports Illustrated For Kids had managed a sports area on Prodigy since 1994.

As with all content on WOW!, Sports Illustrated For Kids will not be a surcharged service. To become a charter member of WOW! from CompuServe, call 1-800-9GETWOW (1-800-943-8969). Pricing for WOW! will be announced soon.

WOW! recently announced it will integrate Lycos Internet directory tools to help members access quality Web sites from anywhere with the service.

Sports Illustrated For Kids is the first sports magazine written for kids ages 8 and up, and emphasizes sports kids love to play and the athletes they love to watch. The magazine promotes positive values, good sportsmanship, and the joy of reading and includes a variety of games, puzzles, collectibles and other features. Created in 1989, SI For Kids has won 19 Educational Press Association awards and several Parents' Choice Awards.

CompuServe operates the most comprehensive network in the world, providing services to more than 900 corporate accounts and more than 4.5 million users in 147 countries.


Febo 1.2 Investment Data Mgmt & Charting
Dataform Announces Febo 1.2 - Data Management and Charting Software

Who will Benefit:

Individual investors seeking an inexpensive means of maintaining and/or charting investment data (stocks, commodities, mutual funds, indexes, etc.) on their own PC's can benefit from checking out Febo.

Product Description:

Febo 1.2 contains an Update module and a Graph module. The Update module builds and maintains History Files on your computer. The Graph module produces high quality graphs of your history files.

The two modules are integrated into a single Windows application, although they may be used separately.

The Update Module may be used to maintain your data files for use by almost any other charting program.

The Graph Module may be used to graph data from almost any ASCII text data file.

System Requirements:

* IBM or compatible computer

  with Microsoft Windows 3.1 or later installed.

* VGA or better video system.

* Approximately 10 Megabytes of free hard disk space.

Key Characteristics of Febo:

* Easy to Use

* Versatile

* Free Technical Support

Pricing:

  $35.00 US

More Information about Febo:

WWW: http://home.earthlink.net/free/dataform/webdocs/software.html

  Email:   dataform@earthlink.net

  Voice:   310-374-1378

  Mail:    Dataform

           1147 Manhattan Avenue, #1

           Manhattan Beach, CA 90266


DEC Announces New Alpha 21164 Chip
DIGITAL ANNOUNCES NEW ALPHA 21164 CHIP, SETS NEW SPEED, PERFORMANCE MARKS

First Chip to Exceed 11 SPECint95, 15 SPECfp95

MAYNARD, Mass., March 4, 1996 -- Digital Equipment Corporation today announced a new version of the Alpha 21164 chip that extends its lead as the industry's fastest, highest-performance microprocessor. The new chip is manufactured in Digital Semiconductor's latest, 0.35-micron CMOS process that yields higher clock speeds and performance, a smaller die size, and substantially lower power dissipation.

"The Alpha 21164 microprocessor strengthens Digital's position as the industry's performance leader, superior to all other RISC and CISC chips either shipping or sampling," said Ed Caldwell, vice president, Digital Semiconductor. "The Alpha architecture has continuously held the top spot in performance for four years, a feat unprecedented in the computer industry, and we expect it to stay there."

The Alpha 21164 chip's strong floating point performance is especially important in the fast-growing market for multimedia applications, which make extensive use of image and video processing, 3D modeling, photorealistic rendering and animation.

Two Clock Speeds Available

The new Alpha 21164 chip is available immediately at two clock speeds, 366MHz and 400MHz. Estimated performance ratings are as follows:

Processor              SPECint92   SPECfp92    SPECint95   SPECfp95

Alpha 21164-400MHz     500         655         11.7        15.9

Alpha 21164-366MHz     453         600         10.6        14.8

Lower Power Consumption

Manufactured in a 0.35-micron, four-layer-metal CMOS process, the new microprocessor dissipates 20 watts of power at 366MHz, lower than the Intel Pentium Pro 150MHz chip.

A faster version of the Alpha 21164, at 433MHz, is expected in mid-1996, and a 500MHz version will be available by the end of the year. The 21172 PCI core logic chipset, to support system implementations, is available immediately. A new evaluation board to aid system development will be released in the spring.

Alpha Leads RISC for Windows

Alpha is the leading RISC architecture for the Windows market, with more than 1,500 ported, native-mode Windows NT applications. The forthcoming release of the Digital FX!32 translation-emulation software will enable Alpha microprocessors to run all 32-bit Windows applications at up to 70 percent of native Alpha speeds.

"With total Windows application compatibility and unprecedented performance, Alpha systems enable engineers and artists to exercise greater creativity and innovation than in the past," Caldwell added.

"Alpha's performance, up to two times that of Intel's Pentium Pro, positions it to become the Windows processor of choice for compute- intensive applications such as image rendering, 3D animation, and both electronic and mechanical computer-aided design."

The new Alpha 21164 chip is priced at $1,602 for the 366MHz version and $1,913 for the 400MHz version, both in quantities of 1,000. Samples are available today and volume shipments will begin in the spring.

Digital Semiconductor, a Digital Equipment Corporation business headquartered in Hudson, Massachusetts, designs, manufactures and markets industry-leading semiconductor products including Alpha microprocessors and PCI chips for networking, bridging, and multimedia, as well as low-power StrongARM microprocessors under license from Advanced RISC Machines Ltd. Mitsubishi Electric Company is a second source for Alpha microprocessors. World Wide Web site: http://www.digital.com/info/semiconductor

Digital Equipment Corporation is the world's leader in open client/server solutions from personal computing to integrated worldwide information systems. Digital's scalable Alpha platforms, storage, networking, software and services, together with industry- focused solutions from business partners, help organizations compete and win in today's global marketplace.

Sales information may be obtained by calling Digital at 1-800-722-9332. Please visit the Digital PC World Wide Web page at http://www.pc.digital.com


DEC Meets Technology Needs of Healthcare Org
DIGITAL EQUIPMENT CORPORATION MEETS TECHNOLOGY NEEDS OF FAST-PACED HEALTHCARE ORGANIZATIONS

Integris Health and Integrated Medical Management Turn to Digital for Desktop and Networking Expertise

ATLANTA, Georgia, March 4, 1996 -- Digital Equipment Corporation today announced its participation in significant technology implementations for two healthcare organizations. With a total value of more than $3 million, both projects call for Digital to design and implement corporate networks enabling these companies to run line-of-business and medical management applications while, at the same time, provide the framework for future technology and computing growth. The announcement was made during the 1996 Healthcare Information Management Systems Society Conference held in Atlanta, March 3-7, 1996.

The two organizations, Integris Health and Integrated Medical Management Incorporated, both turned to Digital to implement new technologies that would enable them to stay at the forefront of evolving technological and healthcare issues. Each needed to expand their corporate computing environments to meet the needs of their rapidly growing businesses, but did not have the time, resources or in-house expertise to allocate to the specific projects. With more than 20 years of experience in re-engineering corporate infrastructures (including planning, designing, implementing and managing enterprise-wide networks), Digital was the networking services partner of choice for both companies.

"With Digital's help, Integris now has a competitive advantage in technology with added creativity and flexibility when it comes to adding future sites," said Integris CIO George Conklin. "Digital's expertise and knowledge of multivendor environments play key roles in achieving our corporate business needs and computing goals. As a result, Integris plans to continue its partnership with Digital as we continue to expand and move into more complex, technologically advanced environments."

Integris Health

With affiliations across the state of Oklahoma, Integris Health is a fast-growing not-for-profit company that includes a variety of healthcare organizations: hospitals, HMOs, doctors' offices, clinics, laboratories, rehabilitation centers, psychiatric services, home care and hospice services. In 1995 alone, Integris acquired 14 hospitals with a variety of computing environments.

Such expansion causes an on-going technological concern for Integris: The company must constantly audit, maintain, support and standardize its newly acquired equipment, as well as quickly connect its new businesses to the parent company. The result is a complex, multivendor environment featuring 20 different hardware and software platforms including Digital VAX and AlphaServers running on a multiprotocol network; Novell NetWare, Microsoft Windows NT, UNIX, TCP/IP; and some 4,000 PCs.

Because the majority of its internal IS staff is dedicated to installing applications, Integris does not have the internal resources to integrate new sites or implement an enterprise-wide technology migration. As a result, Integris hired Digital to plan, design, implement, and manage a number of projects. The most recent set of contracts, required Digital to network new sites to the Integris network, upgrade newly acquired desktops, roll out newly purchased systems as well as migrate the corporation to Microsoft Windows 95.

Since the contract began last year, Digital has linked 14 remote locations and 500 desktops to the corporate network and the framework now exists to quickly add new organizations. Wide Area Network (WAN) services are now being used to provide communications and data sharing between hospitals. In addition, Digital's pilot program for migrating corporations to Windows 95--Quickstart--is nearing completion. The company expects all of its PCs to be upgraded within the next several months. Using Digital's asset management application, ASSETWORKS, Digital built an inter- operability lab to test Integris PC environments and to add more network controls for IS staff.

Integrated Medical Management Incorporated (IMMI)

Integrated Medical Management Incorporated, located in Whittier, Calif., manages primary care and specialty medical groups as well as a large Independent Physician Association (IPA). IMMI is rapidly expanding and acquiring medical practices that include a variety of hardware platforms and software applications. "IMMI needed to integrate the various medical and business processes running at the different sites," said Terri Holmes, CIO for IMMI. "We installed an AlphaServer and an integrated package of applications that required sophisticated communication access. Digital's expertise and commitment to communications with LAN and WAN management played a key role in our decision to select them as our partner of choice."

To assist in developing its enterprise engineering expertise, IMMI enlisted Digital's Network Services Group to help build and implement a seven-site WAN using T1 technology. From a list of corporate needs and an existing bill of materials, Digital Network Services helped rebuild IMMI's network from the ground up. The result was a 400-node Ethernet network with fiberoptic backbone that integrates OpenVMS, Novell, and UNIX systems. Besides being faster, the new network keeps IMMI on its strategic path that allows the company to avoid the possibility of gaps developing between available technologies and actual business processes.

In addition to consulting up front on the network design, Digital also installed the cabling for the WAN it designed. This involved cabling the company's five-story headquarters as well as cabling and linking its seven remote sites. The WAN is frame relay-based with ISDN back up. Digital worked closely with the telecommunications companies involved in the project--GTE and Pacific Bell.

Digital Equipment Corporation is the world's leader in open client/server solutions from personal computers to integrated worldwide information systems. Digital's Intel and Alpha platforms, storage, networking, software and services, together with industry- focused solutions from business partners, help organizations compete and win in today's global marketplace. (http://www.digital.com)

Sales information may be obtained by calling Digital at 1-800-722-9332. Please visit the Digital PC World Wide Web page at http://www.pc.digital.com


New DEC HiNote Notebook with 133MHz Pentium
DIGITAL TO BRING NEW HiNote NOTEBOOK TO MARKET BASED ON PENTIUM 133MHz PROCESSOR

MAYNARD, Mass., March 4, 1996 -- Digital Equipment Corporation today announced plans to extend its family of award-winning HiNote notebook PCs with systems based on Intel's recently announced Pentium 133MHz mobile processor. The new Digital HiNote notebook will be targeted to customers from the small office business environment to mobile professionals in large corporations.

"Business professionals increasingly require mobile solutions with the power and performance of their desktop and we're committed to addressing these requirements head on," said Howard Elias, vice president of desktop and mobile products for Digital's Personal Computer Business Unit. "In addition to incorporating the power of Intel's latest Pentium processor to the HiNote line, Digital also plans to deliver other valuable enhancements such as greater memory expansion and hard disk space, larger screens, and improved video capabilities -- while maintaining the innovative thin and lightweight designs the Digital HiNote is well known for."

The new HiNote product incorporating the Pentium 133MHz mobile processor is expected to be available this spring through Digital's channel partners, including master resellers, wholesalers, distributors, and dealers.

Digital Equipment Corporation is the world's leader in client/server solutions from personal computers to integrated worldwide information systems. Digital's Intel and Alpha platforms, storage, networking, software and services, together with industry- focused solutions from business partners, help organizations compete and win in today's global marketplace.

Sales information may be obtained by calling Digital at 1-800-722-9332. Please visit the Digital PC World Wide Web page at http://www.pc.digital.com


DeScribe Voyager CD Package Price Change
DeScribe, Inc. today announced a price change for the DeScribe Voyager CD package with a limited time inclusion of the Mesa 2 Spreadsheet from Athena Design, Inc. at no additional charge.

New $69 MSRP Voyager Pricing

The Voyager CD with DeScribe 5 User Guide has been changed to $69 from the current MSRP retail price of $49. This price change is effective March 1, 1996.

While supplies last, the $69 Voyager CD will include Athena's Mesa 2 Spreadsheet for OS/2. The Mesa 2 product does not include support or printed documentation. The Mesa 2 User Guide is available direct from DeScribe for $29. Voyager/Athena retail packaging and bookstore products will be clearly externally marked as including the Voyager with Athena.

There are two versions of the spreadsheet included on the Voyager/Athena CD. The production version is 2.04 for use with DeScribe, and 2.12(beta), the latest version of the spreadsheet. Both versions of the Mesa 2 Spreadsheet supports cut and paste with DeScribe 5, as well as DDE enhancements. 2.12 features greatly increased speed and user friendliness. 2.12 has not been formally released, however Voyager/Athena CD purchasers will be able to download the final version of 2.12 from Athena's FTP site at no additional cost.

This promotion may be discontinued at any time.

Existing $49 MSRP Retail Stock

DeScribe, Inc. further announced that new purchasers of existing retail stocks of $49 MSRP DeScribe Voyager packages will be entitled to a free, full-function copy of the Athena's Mesa 2 Spreadsheet.

In order to be eligible for this promotion the following conditions must be met:

1. The end user must have purchased a new MSRP $49 Voyager CD without Athena through a bookstore, mail order or retail computer software reseller. No other DeScribe products are eligible.

2. The purchaser must submit proof of purchase of the $49 Voyager Package either from a bookstore as the DeScribe User's Guide ISBN 1-56529-885-3 or a proof of purchase from a mail order or retail software reseller. The proof of purchase must be dated within the period from February 1, 1996 through April 30, 1996.

3. The original Voyager CD with proof of purchase must be mailed or shipped to DeScribe no later than May 5, 1996.

The latest version of the Voyager/Athena CD will be forwarded via US Mail at no charge for US destinations or, for an additional $10, to all non-US destinations including Canada. Documentation is not included.

There is no free support for either the Voyager CD version of DeScribe or the Athena Spreadsheet. Contact DeScribe via Compuserve at GO DESCRIBE or dwpsupport@describe.com for further support plans.

Current DeScribe and Athena Customer Add-on:

DeScribe customers and all Athena/Mesa customers who purchased products prior to February 1, 1996 may purchase the latest single user version of DeScribe 5 on a Voyager CD together with the single user Athena Spreadsheet for $49. No hard copy documentation is included. Shipping via US Mail is included for US orders. All other non-US orders including Canada are $10 extra.

Add-on orders may be placed by mailing a copy or faxing the inside front page of the DeScribe User's Guide or the User Guide for Athena/Mesa 2 to DeScribe at the address listed below. Include serial#, all shipping data and credit card information including expiration date and billing address of credit card if different than ship to address. Please include a phone or FAX number. All Add-on orders must be postmarked or received via FAX no later than April 30, 1996.

All above offers expire on April 30,1996

FAX:    941-732-5414

Address:

    DeScribe, Inc.

    4820 Bayshore Dr.

    Naples, FL. 33962

Payment can only be by Visa, Mastercard, American Express or a check drawn on a US Bank.

Checks and credit cards are processed when received. Shipments commence March 15, 1996

Please visit DeScribe's Web site for more information http://www.describe.com


InterAct '96 Virtual Tradeshow April 23-25
InterAct '96 Signs LinkStar as Partner In First On-Line Conference For Distributed Computing

Most Accurate Internet Search Engine Joins Growing Roster Of Vendors For The World's First Virtual Tradeshow Event, April 23-25

MARLBOROUGH, MA-- InterAct '96, the world's first virtual conference, today signed LinkStar Communications Corporation as a conference partner. LinkStar joins other innovative technology leaders such as Cascade Communications, Digital Equipment Corporation, VDOnet, and Isis Distributed Systems, Inc. at this unique event, the world's first conference to be staged exclusively on the World Wide Web. InterAct '96 will open its virtual doors on April 23-25.

LinkStar is the first search engine to be involved in a virtual conference. Valued as the Internet's most accurate searching device, LinkStar will provide sneak preview of their software and services.

"InterAct '96 represents a major opportunity for LinkStar to participate in a truly innovative event," said Vince Gelormine, director of business development at LinkStar, and author of Get 'Em! How to Promote and Market Your Web Site. "This event has the potential of redefining the Conference and Trade Show industry. Companies that could not afford to participate in events due to the logistics and costs associated with them can now do so and reach a broad geographic audience."

Conference Without Boundaries

InterAct '96, a joint project of Stratus Computers, Inc. (NYSE:SRA) and InfoWorld, will take place April 23-25, 1996 and can be attended by anyone with Internet access. The conference will provide exciting interactive access to a wide variety of activities, including: on-line presentations, virtual demonstrations, meetings with vendor organizations, virtual press conference and daily personal contact with industry leaders, presenters and other attendees. All presentations will be available at any time to conference attendees in both video, audio and text formats.

"LinkStar promises to deliver increased activity and excitement to InterAct '96. The event will showcase the LinkStar technology, offering users access to its services and products," said Francois Gossieaux, director of InterAct '96. "InterAct '96 promises to deliver to every attendee an entirely new trade show experience where they can be actively involved in product demonstrations, speaking forums and discussions."

Next-Generation Search Tool

The LinkStar directory is a next-generation Internet search engine that provides an accurate, searchable directory that is freely available to any Web user. The directory is designed with powerful and easy-to-use search capabilities which allow users to locate listings based on a wide and flexible range of criteria. Searches can be executed for names, companies, cities, countries, states, provinces, postal codes, subject categories, key words or any combination.

InterAct '96 attendees are encouraged to promote their organizations by visiting LinkStar's directory at http://www.linkstar.com and entering their free "e-Card" (electronic business card). Attendees will be able to download LinkStar's Site Launcher software at no charge. Site Launcher enables anyone to easily and cost-effectively publish and promote their Web Site on the Internet.

InterAct '96, the world's first virtual conference, will welcome thousands of attendees and companies on-line on April 23. Partners, vendors, attendees, press and analysts can access additional information at http://www.InterAct96.com or info@InterAct96.com For more information on becoming a partner, please call 1-800-556-2589. InterAct '96, where minds meet, is a joint development project from InfoWorld and Stratus Computer, Inc.

LinkStar Communications Corporation, based in Deerfield Beach, Florida, is developing products that will provide a complete, end-to-end solution for searching, publishing, promoting and communicating on the Internet's World Wide Web. The company's goals to make it easy and cost-effective for individuals and businesses to productively publish on, use and conduct business on the Web.

Contact: Jane Hiscock, Neva Group

Voice: 617-441-4000

Email: jhiscock@neva.com

Contact: Bridgette King, LinkStar

Voice: 954-426-5465

Email: bridget@linkstar.com

Contact: Francois Gossieaux, Stratus Computer

Voice: 508-460-2715

Email: info@Interact96.com


Playmate Gillian Bonner CD-ROM Series
PLAYBOY PLAYMATE GILLIAN BONNER TO DEBUT SIZZLING CD-ROM SERIES FOR BLACK DRAGON

Innovative Developer's First Title, Riana Rouge, To Feature Live Action Video, 3D Animation And Adventure Storyline

(NEW YORK, NY)--Black Dragon Productions, Inc., producer of high-quality, interactive adventure titles, has announced the first title in its series of CD-ROMs based on the Riana Rouge character, according to Gillian Bonner, Black Dragon founder and executive producer. Riana Rouge hits the retail channel this Fall for $49.95.

Riana Rouge stars Black Dragon executive producer and Playboy's Miss April '96, Gillian Bonner, in the title role. "Titles in the Black Dragon series will address a distinct gap in the market for consumers seeking quality, alternative entertainment," states Bonner. "By utilizing the latest technology, strong character/story development and fresh talent, Black Dragon titles will provide a new class of products for a burgeoning market."

The Riana Rouge storyline traces the lead character through five exotic worlds, each with its own dangers. Riana must make real-life choices in this computer-simulated world in order to gain characteristics such as inner strength, self-control, self-esteem, compassion and trust. Having successfully navigated these worlds and the 30 puzzles found within, Riana faces her final challenge, the outcome depending on how wisely she has chosen throughout the game.

Riana Rouge incorporates a host of new talent in order to bring the setting and storyline to life. Rock trio, bloom, has created all sound effects and music on the Riana Rouge CD-ROM title. The band is made up of three, classically trained jazz musicians who are known in the Southeast for their energetic blend of noise and pop similar to the style of the Swirlies and Pixies. The title also features upcoming actress and designer, Heather Lawler, who not only co-stars as Javelin in the title, but is also one of Black Dragon's star artists on Riana Rouge.

A staff of artists, former students of the prestigious Ringling School of Art and Design, have created five, computer-generated worlds, seamlessly integrated with live action video and animated, three-dimensional characters. One amazing element of Riana Rouge is its interface, 'The Emotivator,' created by Bonner and technical director/producer Karlo Kilayko. The interface design allows users to react during gameplay with appropriate emotions in order to move forward in the storyline. This unique tool takes the form of a bejeweled necklace. Users can choose a different colored jewel from the strand to respond with a corresponding emotion. Becoming a stronger person through each life-like decision proves to be the ultimate goal for the Riana Rouge player.

Konami has been named the U.S. distributor for both the Riana Rouge product and Riana Rouge character licensing. Black Dragon is currently negotiating foreign distribution deals with multiple groups. Once solidified, these deals will involve a noted record and book distributor, as well as plans to promote Bonner as a 'Digital spokesperson' in the Orient.

Black Dragon Productions, Inc. is a Florida-based company founded in 1992 by Gillian Bonner. The company was created with the vision of building a line of high-quality, adventure CD-ROM titles using the latest digital production, delivery technology and media to provide a new class of products to the multimedia market. For the coming years, Black Dragon's plans include a complete series of CD-ROM titles based on the Riana Rouge character, as well as creating product to support the continuing advances in virtual reality.

Black Dragon Productions is located at 8466 Lockwood Ridge Rd., Suite 344, Sarasota, Florida 34243. Voice: (941) 346-8866. Fax: (941) 346-0161. Email: BlkDrgnSRQ@aol.com.

Contact: Rita Lencioni, THE TERPIN GROUP

Voice: 310-821-6100

Email: rlencioni@terpin.com


Purveyor WebServer for NetWare Shipping
PROCESS SOFTWARE'S PURVEYOR WEBSERVER FOR NETWARE NOW SHIPPING

New Web Server Offers Most Cost-Effective Intranet Server Solution For NetWare Versions 3.12 And Higher Availability of NetWare Web Server Concludes Phase I of Process' "Open Groupware" Product Initiatives

FRAMINGHAM, MA-- Process Software Corporation, a leading provider of Intranet software solutions, today announced the immediate availability of the Purveyor webserver for netware, available directly through Process or via its reseller partners at a U.S. list price of $795.

The availability of the Purveyor webserver for netware marks the introduction of the Web industry's most cost-effective solution for integrating netware-based PC-LAN systems with Web technology, to form new Intranet solutions. Web server software allows companies to disseminate constantly changing information on demand -- increasing the inter-departmental collaboration and productivity of employees working throughout the enterprise. A recent study conducted by ZONA Research (Redwood City, CA), estimated that over one million Web servers will be installed in corporate environments by 1998.

"According to industry sources, over 70% of the networks in Corporate America run on the netware network operating system; and the majority still utilize a 3.x version of this popular networking platform," said Dave Rosenlund, Process' vice president of product marketing and strategy. "ZONA Research's projection of one million Web servers sold into corporate environments indicates vast potential for Web-based netware solutions, yet there are only three significant vendors in this market space: Process Software, Novell and American Internet."

Rosenlund further noted that Novell only offers Web servers for version 4.x of netware, and that American Internet's 3.x and 4.x-based netware Web servers list at approximately $1,500 -- almost twice the cost of the Purveyor webserver for netware.

As a netware Loadable Module, the Purveyor webserver for netware is a TCP/IP-over-netware solution. A native IPX version of the Web server, designed for netware-based sites or workgroups without TCP/IP Internet access, will go into beta testing in early April. "When released, the native IPX enhancement module for Purveyor will offer a high-performance 'closed Web' model for collaboration over netware," said Jim Gildea, senior product Marketing manager for Intranet servers at Process Software.

The availability of the Purveyor webserver for netware ostensibly concludes "Phase I" of Process Software's "Open Groupware" product development efforts. With server software now available for netware, Windows NT, Windows 95 and openvms, the award-winning Purveyor line now supports most major network operating systems. "Phase II" of the company's Intranet strategy will comprise open standards-based groupware applications for workflow, e-mail, database integration, etc. Announcements regarding Process' "Phase II" products will be made in the Summer of 1996.

Customer questions or inquiries can be directed to the World Wide Web: www.process.com; via e-mail: info@process.com; or, by phone, 800-722- 7770.

Established in 1984, Process Software Corporation designs, develops and markets World Wide Web and TCP/IP-based networking software solutions worldwide, and backs all of them with one of the most comprehensive service and support programs in the industry. Process Software's complete line of TCP/IP product and service offerings include solutions for the Windows NT, Windows 95, NetWare and OpenVMS platforms.

Contact: Todd Defren, Sterling Hager

Voice: 617-259-1400

Email: todd@sterhag.shore.net


TEAC ANNOUNCES NEW 8X IDE CD-ROM DRIVE

The CD-58E Features 110ms Seek Time, 1200 KB/Second Data Transfer Rate and A Street Price Under $250; SCSI Version Available

(INTERMEDIA, SAN FRANCISCO)-TEAC, a proven leader in CD-ROM technology, today announced its entrance into the 8X CD-ROM drive market with the CD-58E. A true 8X CD-ROM drive, the CD-58E transfers data twice as fast as today's 4X CD-ROM drives. It will be available in an upgrade kit in June 1996 nd is expected to carry a street price under $250, continuing TEAC's position as a price/performance leader in the CD-ROM drive market. A second version of the 8X CD-ROM drive, the CD-58S, will be offered with a SCSI interface for users who demand quicker performance and highly compatible connections to CD-ROM drives and other peripherals.

Both the CD-58E and CD-58S internal 8X speed drives feature a data transfer rate of 1200KBps. With a 128KB data buffer, the initial benchmark tests have shown the CD-58E provides an impressively fast seek time of 110ms, with an average access time of 140ms. "TEAC has built an affordable CD-ROM drive of outstanding quality and performance that will provide users with a noticeable difference from 4X drives," explained Luzar.

The combination of performance and versatility make TEAC's 8X drive ideal for multimedia applications found in leading entertainment and resource titles. Users easily can see the advantages of TEAC's 8X data transfer rate, it paints pages faster, plays back animated sequences smoother, provides crisper, higher resolution image quality and loads applications programs faster. Both CD-ROM drives make applications and games that include 3D rendered objects, full-motion video or extensive database searches respond quicker than ever before.

The CD-58E utilizes an IDE/ATAPI (AT Attachment Packet Interface Intelligent Drive Electronics) interface, also known as Enhanced IDE. Enhanced IDE has become the standard for fast, affordable and highly compatible connections to CD-ROM drives and other data storage products.

TEAC's CD-58E meets all industry standards for CD-ROM drives and multimedia play formats, taking maximum advantage of the multitasking capabilities of Windows. The drive is Windows 95 Plug and Play certified by Microsoft, sparing users the trouble of installing and configuring drives through separate controller software. When the CD-58E is connected to a user's computer through a compatible IDE adapter, it will automatically recognize itself and be ready to use once the computer is powered up under Windows 95. The CD-58E also supports all standard 1X, 2X, 3X, 4X and 6X CD-ROM formats. This 8X drive is fully Video CD, multisession Kodak Photo CD, CD-ROM Mode 1, Mode 2 (Form 1 and Form 2), XA Ready, CDI and CD Plus compatible. The CD-58E also meets all specifications of the newly formed MPC Level 3 standard and supports the Audio CD format.

The CD-58E has a series of useful features, designed to make the unit easy to operate.

 * power loading tray

 * a disk tray that does not require a caddy

 * power eject button

 * built-in headphone jack

 * volume control knob

 * rear audio out jack for easy connection to sound cards

The TEAC CD-58E IDE/ATAPI version is available in a retail kit, which includes the 8X IDE drive, TEAC 16-bit IDE interface card, complete cables and mounting hardware, installation software and installation guides. The CD-58E is available through major OEMs, istributors and retail stores. The CD-58S SCSI-2 drive is available to OEMs and major distributors.

TEAC Corporation is a world leader in the development and manufacturing of magnetic recording and optical products and technologies. Its products are utilized in the computer data storage, consumer and professional audio and industrial instrumentation markets.

TEAC's Data Storage Products Division is a leading worldwide supplier of floppy disk drives. TEAC America offers a complete line of desktop CD-ROM drives and quarter-inch cartridge tape drives, as well as a series of innovative low-profile CD-ROM drives for portable computers. TEAC's Data Storage Products Division offers complete lines of CD-ROM and floppy drives for both PCs and notebook computers, as well as CD-R and tape drives for PCs.

Since 1953, TEAC has been an innovator and world leader in the field of data storage. The Data Storage Products Division of TEAC America is responsible for the development nd marketing of both optical and magnetic storage devices throughout the United States, Canada and Latin America.

For additional information, contact

TEAC America, Data Storage Division

Headquarters, 7733 Telegraph Road,

Montebello, CA 90640. Telephone:

(213) 726-0303 Fax: (213) 727-7672.

Contact: Rolland Going, THE TERPIN GROUP

Voice: 310-821-6100

Email: rgoing@terpin.com


Teac Announces New Price Point 6X IDE CD-ROM
TEAC ANNOUNCES NEW PRICE POINT ON 6X IDE CD-ROM DRIVE

The CD-56E Features 256KB Data Buffer, 110ms Seek Time and a $199 Street Price; SCSI Version Available

(INTERMEDIA, SAN FRANCISCO)-TEAC, a leader in CD-ROM technology, announces a new, lower price point on its 6X ATAPI/IDE CD-ROM drive, the CD-56E. The only true 6X CD-ROM drive on the market, the CD-56E will carry a street price of approximately $199, continuing TEAC's position as the price/performance leader in the 6X CD-ROM drive market.

"The TEAC CD-56E represents the next logical progression in CD-ROM technology, one that will better handle the requirements of today's and tomorrow's leading titles," said Les Luzar, division manager for TEAC's Data Storage Division. "The advent of more demanding software titles available on CD-ROM makes an affordable drive, approaching 1MB per second throughput, attractive to home and business users alike."

In addition, the company offers an affordable SCSI version of the 6X drive, the CD56S. This drive is perfect for users who have a requirement for and demand the quicker performance of a SCSI-2 interface.

Both the CD-56E and CD-56S internal 6X speed drives, which are designed and built using original components rather than tuned-up quad-speed drive components, feature a data transfer rate of 900KBps, which is three times faster than 2X speed drives. With a 256KB data buffer, the initial benchmark tests have shown the CD-56E provides an impressively fast seek time of 110ms, with an average access time of 140ms. "TEAC has built an affordable CD-ROM drive of outstanding quality and performance that will provide users with a noticeable difference from 2X and 4X drives," explained Luzar.

The combination of performance and make TEAC's 6X drive ideal for multimedia applications found in leading entertainment and resource titles. Users easily can see the advantages of TEAC's 6X data transfer rate, it paints pages faster, plays back animated sequences smoother, provides crisper, higher resolution image quality and loads applications programs faster. The CD-56E loads quickly, making multimedia applications, which use three dimensional objects, graphics, video and database search requirements, easy-to-use.

The CD-56E utilizes an IDE/ATAPI known as Enhanced IDE. Enhanced IDE has connections to CD-ROM drives and other data storage products.

TEAC's CD-56E meets all industry standards for CD-ROM drives and multimedia play formats. The drive is Windows 95 Plug and Play certified by Microsoft, sparing users the trouble of installing and configuring drives through separate controller software. When the CD-56E is connected to a user's computer through a compatible IDE adapter, it will automatically recognize itself and be ready to use once the computer is powered up unde Windows 95. The CD-56E also supports all standard 1X, 2X, 3X, 4X and 6X CD-ROM formats. This 6X drive is fully Video CD, multisession Kodak Photo CD, CD-ROM Mode 1, Mode 2 (Form 1 and Form 2), XA Ready, CDI and CD Plus compatible. The CD-56E also meets all specifications of the newly formed MPC Level 3 standard and supports the Audio CD format.

The CD-56E has a series of useful features, designed to make the unit easy to operate.

 * motorized disk tray

 * disk tray does not require a caddy

 * front panel eject button

 * front panel mounted headphone jack

 * rear "audio line out" jack for

 * easy connection to sound cards

 * Sound Blaster compatible

The TEAC CD-56E IDE/ATAPI version is available in a retail kit, which includes the 6X IDE drive, TEAC 16-bit IDE interface card, complete cables and mounting hardware, installation software and installation guides. The CD-56E is available through major OEMs, distributors and retail stores. The CD-56S SCSI-2 drive is available to OEMs and major distributors.

TEAC Corporation is a world leader in the development and manufacturing of products are utilized in the computer data storage, consumer and professional audio and industrial instrumentation markets.

TEAC's Data Storage Products Division is a leading worldwide supplier of floppy disk drives. TEAC America offers a complete line of desktop CD-ROM drives and quarter-inch cartridge tape drives, as well as a series of innovative low-profile CD-ROM drives for portable computers. TEAC's Data Storage Products Division offers complete lines of CD-ROM and floppy drives for both PCs and notebook computers, as well as CD-R and tape drives for PCs.

Since 1953, TEAC has been an innovator and world leader in the field of data storage. The Data Storage Products Division of TEAC America is responsible for the development and marketing of both optical and magnetic storage devices throughout the United States, Canada and Latin America.

At intermediaWORLD, TEAC America will be exhibiting its full line of products in Booth #1664 at the Moscone Center in San Francisco. For additional information, contact TEAC America, Data Storage Division Headquarters, 7733 Telegraph Road, Montebello, CA 90640. Telephone: (213) 726-0303 Fax: (213) 727-7672.

Contact: Rolland Going, THE TERPIN GROUP

Voice: 310-821-6100

Email: rgoing@terpin.com


Teac Announces 4X Read/Write CD Drive
TEAC ANNOUNCES 4X READ/WRITE CD-RECORDABLE DRIVE

The CD-R50S Features 220ms Access Time, 1MB Buffer Size and Fast SCSI Interface

(INTERMEDIA, SAN FRANCISCO)-TEAC America, a leader in CD-ROM technology, announces the CD-R50S CD-Recordable drive as the newest addition to its Data Storage Products Division. With 4X Read/Write performance, the CD-R50S will become available at the end of the second quarter of Continuing TEAC's position as the price/performance leader, the CD-R50S is expected to set a new price standard for 4X Read/Write performance. The CD-R drive will be priced more competitively with the newest CD-Recordable drives which have broken the $1,000 price barrier, but only offer 2X write performance.

"We are committed to helping realize this market by making it quicker and easier for users to create custom CDs," states Les Luzar, division manager for TEAC's Data Storage Division."We also have made an effort to create a CD-R drive which is compatible with all major CD formats and with the leading PC and Mac authoring software."

The CD-R50S drive is characterized by a 220ms average access time, which is a dramatically lower access time than other CD-R drives currently on the market offer. It also features a 1MB buffer size to greatly reduce buffer underruns and is the first CD Recorder to utilize the Fast SCSI interface for superior performance. The CD-R drive, given its 4X Read/Write performance, is able to process 650MB of data in approximately 15 minutes and reads all CD-ROM formats at quad speed. TEAC's CD-R50S possesses twice the speed and takes half the time to process data in comparison with the market's current leading CD-R drives.

Perfect for distributing multimedia presentations and archiving large data files, the CD-R50S has a compact design for internal PC mounting. The CD-R50S gives users the ability to create custom multimedia presentations, audio CDs or distribute up to 650MB of data. It also features a caddyless power tray for convenient disk loading and supports all standard CD-ROM formats. In addition, it is fully supported by the leading CD-R authoring applications such as Incat Easy CD, Corel CD Creator, Elektroson GEAR and Astarte Toast for DOS, Windows, Windows 95, Windows NT and Macintosh. The CD-R50S also functions as a standard 4X CD-ROM drive. Through its high standard of performance and ease-of-use, TEAC's CD-R50S allows every level of CD-ROM user from the desktop publisher to the home enthusiast to easily create CD-ROMs and audio CDs.

TEAC Corporation is a world leader in the development and manufacturing of magnetic recording and optical products and technologies. Its products are utilized in the computer data storage, consumer and professional audio and industrial instrumentation markets.

TEAC's Data Storage Products Division is a leading worldwide supplier of floppy disk drives. TEAC America offers a complete line of desktop CD-ROM drives and quarter-inch cartridge tape drives, as well as a series of innovative low-profile CD-ROM drives for portable computers. TEAC's Data Storage Products Division offers complete lines of CD-ROM and floppy drives for both PCs and notebook computers, as well as CD-R and tape drives for PCs.

Since 1953, TEAC has been an innovator and world leader in the field of data storage. The Data Storage Products Division of TEAC America is responsible for the development and marketing of both optical and magnetic storage devices throughout the United States, Canada and Latin America.

At intermediaWORLD, TEAC America will be exhibiting its full line of products in Booth #1664 at the Moscone Center San Francisco.

 For additional information, contact TEAC America, Data Storage Division Headquarters, 7733 Telegraph Road, Montebello, CA 90640. Telephone: (213) 726-0303 Fax: (213) 727-7672.

Contact: Rolland Going, THE TERPIN GROUP

Voice: 310-821-6100

Email: rgoing@terpin.com


TGV MultiNet in Bosnia Medical Mission
TGV's MultiNet Performs Critical Networking In Bosnia Medical Mission

Santa Cruz, CA -- (NASDAQ: TGVI) TGV Software, Inc. announced today that its MultiNet TCP/IP software is the networking backbone for the U.S. Air Force's Composite Health Care System (CHCS) which has been deployed in support of the U.S. Army's peace-keeping mission in Bosnia.

TGV's MultiNet was chosen for its exceptional performance, reliability, and ease of use by the Human Systems Center Program Offices' Medical Systems Implementation and Training Division (MEDSITE) team responsible for designing and deploying the CHCS. MEDSITE information technology specialists designed the unique CHCS computer center - specially equipped, easily transportable iso-shelters that can operate effectively in the most austere, remote, and hostile environments. The customized shelters have heat, air conditioning, shock mounted computer space and even a parts department. "We can't go to Radio Shack in Bosnia if our network breaks down," said Major Ray Bender, MEDSITE's Director of Software Division and Mobility.

The CHCS computer center relies on DEC Alpha AXP 3000 hardware equipped with TGV's MultiNet for OpenVMS. Bender explained that MultiNet's mission- critical networking is essential when instantaneous networked communications of medical data is needed. "MultiNet has been our TCP/IP all along," says Bender. "We're also relying on MultiNet for Windows for clinical E-mail so Doctors and Nurses in Bosnia field hospitals can communicate with different

Medical centers worldwide. Service personnel can also communicate over the E-mail program to relatives back home." Bender continues, "Anything we can do to get the largest number of our folks home safely is worth doing. We have the best product available to give the Army the best care possible."

"TGV is proud that MultiNet for OpenVMS and MultiNet for Windows have been chosen to support the Bosnia mission ," says Craig Conway, President and CEO of TGV Software, Inc. "The choice of fail-safe MultiNet software illustrates the importance of reliable products designed to support the network across all platforms."

The state-of-the-art CHCS medical computer system contains laboratory and radiology records, pharmacy information, appointments and scheduling systems, in-patient registration and medical results retrieval capabilities. The system is also equipped with MEDEX, a sophisticated database that features a pharmacological library, poison information listings, and antidote information.

The MEDSITE team in the Bosnian theater supports the U.S. Army's 67th Combat Support Hospital. Their move to the Balkans provides essential mobile medical support for the phased deployment of 20,000 American military service personnel. A second MEDSITE team will be deployed in support of the Army's 212th Mobile Army Surgical Hospital (MASH).

About TGV Software, Inc.

TGV Software, Inc. develops, markets, and supports TCP/IP internetworking software products which enable organizations to connect enterprise networks, create corporate Intranets, and utilize the World Wide Web. The Company's principal product line is marketed under the name MultiNet.

To view MESDITE page connect to

http://www.medsite.brooks.af.mil

Contact: Zee Zaballos, Zaballos & Associates

Voice: 408-425-1581

Email: zee@zna.com

Or

Contact: Lynn Raadik, TGV Software

Voice: 408-457-5330

Email: raadik@tgv.com


Piper VideoActive Musical Adventure CD-ROM
SPLASH STUDIOS SHIPS PIPER, THE FIRST-OF-ITS-KIND VIDEOACTIVE CD-ROM TITLE

Interactive Television-Style Show on CD-ROM Stars Jason David Frank, White Ranger of The Mighty Morphin Power Rangers

(INTERMEDIA, SAN FRANCISCO)--Splash Studios Inc., innovative developer and publisher of interactive products for CD-ROM, online services and interactive television, has begun shipping Piper, the first VideoActive musical adventure for CD-ROM and interactive television. With a budget in excess of $1.5 million, Piper is clearly the most ambitious CD-ROM product produced for children. It is being distributed through Broderbund Software's affiliated label program. The title retails for $39.95 and recently began shipping for the Windows 3.1 and Windows 95 platforms.

"When we conducted our initial competitive analysis to decide on our product strategy," noted Patrick Ford, president and CEO of Splash Studios, "we quickly came to the conclusion that not one CD-ROM product provided the same level of compelling entertainment value that we got from even the most mediocre television programming. If CD-ROM-based entertainment is to succeed and transition into interactive television distribution, then it needs to provide an experience that is as compelling as watching a TV show, popping in a video or sitting on the couch reading a magazine. That was our design goal for Piper."

Piper, starring Jason David Frank of the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, is an interactive video adventure for children of all ages and was adapted into an original screenplay from the classic tale of The Pied Piper of Hamelin. The product's packaging, designed in the style of a video box, contains four, half-hour episodes that can be viewed one at a time or all together for a two-hour movie. The title has been designed for delivery via broadband interactive cable, either to PCs via the Internet or to television sets via future TV systems. The CD-ROM version will be available in MPEG and Macintosh formats this summer. Splash Studios will also be producing a home video release of Piper.

The product contains a bonus audio CD-ROM featuring the entire six-song Piper soundtrack and The Making of Piper movie. Piper has already received a Kid's Choice Award at the Children's Multimedia Expo for its all-original soundtrack and was selected as a finalist for best interactive entertainment in the upcoming 37th Annual International CINDY competition.

Three levels of play assure age-appropriate challenges and games throughout the story. Piper features three types of interactivity: Discovery, Challenge and Action. Discovery allows the user to find the hundreds of jokes and hidden click-points throughout the show. Challenge has users racing the clock to solve eight puzzle-like games. Action pits the user head-to-head against the rats of Midas Valley in four gaming sequences. At the end of each episode, users receive a score corresponding to the events in the three categories: number of rats found in Discovery, time saved in the Challenges and number of rats whacked in Action.

The entire town of Midas Valley was created using 3D computer graphics. It consists of 31 buildings above ground and the full mine works running below the town. The entire live action production of Piper was done on blue screen and was seamlessly integrated with the 3D backgrounds. This 3D world will serve as the setting for an upcoming online adventure game called Midas Valley Gold Rush that will be available on the critically acclaimed Splash Kids Online Magazine at http://www.splash.com and on the Microsoft Network (MSN).

At intermediaWORLD, Splash Studios will be previewing its new CD-ROM title, Piper, in Booth #1453. Piper will also be showcased at a special premiere event for the press.

Splash Studios develops and publishes interactive products for CD-ROM, online services and interactive television. All titles are based on original screen plays and include original music compositions. Splash Studios is located at 8573 154th Ave. NE, Redmond, WA 98052. Voice (206) 882-0300. Fax: (206) 882-1516. Email: patrickf@splash.com.

Contact: Rita Lencioni, THE TERPIN GROUP

Voice: 310-821-6100

Email: rlencioni@terpin.com


iGuide NAMES JANICE KAPLAN EDITOR IN CHIEF

Experienced Cross-Media Journalist To Take Reigns at News Corporation Web Site

New York, NY -- March 3, 1996 -- iGuide, the new, widely acclaimed site on the World Wide Web, announced today that it has named Janice Kaplan, deputy editor of TV Guide, as editor in chief. Ms. Kaplan will take over the editorial responsibilities previously held by Anthea Disney, who has been named president and CEO of News Corporation's HarperCollins publishing unit. The position becomes effective April 8.

In her new role, Ms. Kaplan will be responsible for the ongoing development, design and creation of iGuide's editorially-focused, original content. In addition, she will oversee the process of integrating iGuide's 18 separate content categories with inSites, a database of currently over 18,000 Web site reviews.

"Janice Kaplan is a journalist of exceptional caliber and her experience in a variety of mediums will play a critical role in iGuide's future growth," said Dr. Greg Clark, president of News Technology Group. "News Corporation is extremely pleased with the editorial direction established by Ms. Disney, as well as the marketplace response to iGuide, and remains firmly committed to this business venture."

"My goal was to create a distinctive journalistic online product for the Internet," said Anthea Disney, editor in chief, iGuide. "Now that this has been accomplished, I am confident that Janice will continue to build upon the unique product that we have created and add her own journalistic style and expertise to iGuide."

"I am delighted to be taking on this new challenge of continuing the excellent job that Anthea Disney has started -- creating highly engaging and editorially-rich content that takes advantage of all that the Internet has to offer," said Ms. Kaplan. "I look forward to taking iGuide in new and exciting directions."

Ms. Kaplan has extensive experience in broadcast and print media. She was most recently deputy managing editor of TV GUIDE with responsibilities that include developing the magazine's successful and innovative pull-out guides. She also has created a number of editorial products including the Parents' Guide to Kids' TV and the Parents' Guide to Children's Entertainment.

Prior to joining TV GUIDE, Ms. Kaplan was senior producer at the syndicated television show "A Current Affair," and was a writer and field producer at ABC-TV's "Good Morning America." She has also produced many specials for both network and cable television. She has been contributing editor at Vogue and Self magazines, a columnist at Seventeen, and has written for Redbook, Cosmopolitan, Glamour, Mademoiselle, GQ and numerous other publications. Ms. Kaplan has written five books, including the novels "A Morning Affair" and "Wild Nights" and the award-winning non-fiction book "Women and Sports."

iGuide (www.iguide.com), a new Web site strategically built to make sense of the Internet, organizes the Internet into 18 separate categories and features scores of editorially-rich, original content. In addition, iGuide bridges its original content with an area on the site called inSites, which boasts over 18,000 Web site reviews to help the Internet community decide which sites are worth visiting and which are worthy of skipping. iGuide's editorial staff is comprised of a mix of experienced editors, writers and producers from a variety of medium's including magazines, newspapers, television, online and CD-ROM.


Post Road Mailer Blue Edition, Release 2.0
InnoVal Systems Solutions, Inc. is pleased to announce general availability of the Post Road Mailer - Blue Edition, Release 2.0. This new release is available as a free upgrade to all licensed customers.

The Post Road Mailer - Blue Edition is a comprehensive program for sending and receiving OV/VM PROFS notes. This program allows you to read, compose and handle PROFS notes offline. A suitable OS/2 based 3270 emulator such as Communications Manager/2, Advantis Passport, PCOMM for OS/2, or LAN Distance is required. You must have one or more ID's on an OV/VM System. It supports binary attachments via the reader list, drag and drop filing of notes, multiple address books, nicknames, group names , multiple PROFS ID's, and many other features.

If you require an Internet email program you should consider the Post Road Mailer - Green Edition. (The Blue Edition supports Internet email through VM gateway facilities only).

You may obtain a copy of the free upgrade from one of our web sites or from the HOBBES repository of OS/2 software. Demonstrations of the Green Edition for the Internet, and the Blue Edition for OV/VM PROFS, are also available from our web sites.

To obtain the upgrade or a demonstration copy of the program, connect to one of the web sites below. Select the announcement for this release from the home page menu. You may use the IBM WebExplorer to download the software directly. It will be stored on your hard drive as a zip file.

   http://www.aescon.com/innoval

   http://www.tiac.net/innoval

To obtain the software files from HOBBES, use an FTP tool and connect to hobbes.nmsu.edu. There are two file names. Both will be found in the /incoming directory or the /os2/demos directory.

   blue200.zip is the standard version of Release 2.0

   blue200i.zip is a special IBM employee version

   that supports IBM's INEWS facility.

When the file is unzipped over a licensed copy of the Post Road Mailer - Blue Edition, it will update your licensed code. This file may also be unzipped on a machine that does not have a licensed copy of the Post Road Mailer - Blue Edition. In this case, the program will operate as a 30-day full function demonstration. The zip file may be distributed freely for updating and demonstration purposes.

The Blue Edition and the Green Edition of the Post Road Mailer may be obtained from:

 InnoVal Systems Solutions

    Voice:  (914)835-3838

    Fax:    (914)835-3857

    Email:  innoval@ibm.net

    Web:    http://www.aescon.com/innoval

 Indelible Blue

    Voice:  1-800-776-8284

    Fax:    (919)878-7479

    Web:    http://www.indelible-blue.com

 Egghead Software

    Voice:  1-800-EGGHEAD

 Software House International

    Voice:  (908)764-9393

A significant number of customers who purchased the Post Road Mailer through reseller channels, have not registered with us. If you know of anyone who may be using a prior release, please let them know about this free upgrade.

For additional information, see our web sites, send an email to innoval@ibm.net or call us at (914)835-3838.


LEdit Custom Control DLL
ANNOUNCING...

LEdit Custom Control

LEdit is a DLL that provides a powerful Edit component that programmers can use in any programming environment that can use Dynamic Link Libraries. We have created component wrappers to make it very easy for developers to access and use LEdit in most of the current development environments. We currently have component wrappers for Delphi (VCL), Visual Basic (VBX), and Borland C++ (OWL and Resource Workshop). We are working on component wrappers for Microsoft Visual C++ (MFC), and OLE Custom Controls (OCX). The registered packages come with a complete Windows help file and full Technical Support. All of the registered packages containing the Delphi VCL component wrapper, also come with a Keyword (.KWF) file to allow the Windows help file to be linked into the Delphi help system.

You can now download a complete working version of LEdit DLL that includes all the component wrappers and examples. The Shareware version periodically displays a registration dialog. When you register, you will receive the Registered version that does not display this dialog and the complete Windows Help file. If you register one of the packages that contains the Delphi VCL, you will also receive the Delphi keyword (.KWF) file to allow you to integrate the Windows Help file into the Delphi Help system.

Some of LEdits' many features are:

- Can Hold Up to 60 Megabytes of Text

- Customizable Syntax Analyzer

- Color Syntax Highlighting

- Full Built-In File Handling

- Ability to Draw a Custom Background

- Complete Color Control

- Built-In Search and Replace

- Bookmarking

- Full Windows Help with Registration

- Full Selection of Component Wrappers

     (VCL, VBX, OWL, Resource Workshop, MFC, OCX)

- Delphi VCL is Almost Completely Compatible with TMemo Component

You can download a full working copy of this excellent component at:

http://www.teleport.com/~cwhite/LEdit.shtml

Curtis White

TechnoSoft, Inc.

cwhite@teleport.com


Open Horizon Connect Supports DSS
OPEN HORIZON ANNOUNCES SUPPORT FOR IBM DIRECTORY & SECURITY SERVICES FOR OS/2 WARP SERVER

Solution Enables Desktop Applications with Transparent Support for IBM Services

BELMONT, Calif., Feb. 28 -- Open Horizon today announced the immediate availability of its flagship product, Connection, with support for IBM's Distributed & Security Services (DSS) for OS/2 LAN Server 4.0 and OS/2 Warp Server. With the integrated solution, customers can enhance their client/server applications, such as Delphi, Visual Basic, PeopleSoft and Java, with the benefits of user authentication, data privacy, data integrity, database single sign-on and location transparency -- without any changes required to the application.

In addition, traditional 2-tier applications requiring access to middle-tier business logic can be integrated with IBM's DSS. This middle- tier business logic includes transactions developed using CICS, TUXEDO, Encina and TOP END; application servers generated using Forte and Dynasty development tools; and legacy applications developed in C, C++, and COBOL.

Support for IBM's DSS enhances Open Horizon's leadership position in the middleware market for integrating client/server applications with mainframe-quality services.

"Our customers are looking for integrated services across all their platforms to enable true enterprise client/server," said Art Olbert, director of product plan management of IBM Personal Software Products. "With Open Horizon's Connection, our customers can realize the benefits of DSS with their existing client/server applications, without modifying a single line of code. The solution offers customers an immediate and tangible return on investment."

"By supporting IBM's DSS for OS/2 Warp Server, Open Horizon is furthering its commitment to Global 2000 customers to provide true enterprise client/server solutions," said Nicholas Zaldastani, president and CEO of Open Horizon. "Our objective is to help customers leverage client/server computing for strategic applications by enabling transparent support for mainframe-quality services."

IBM's Directory & Security Services (DSS) DSS provides a single, logical network view of users on OS/2, Windows 3.x, Windows NT, Windows 95, and DOS file and print client systems, as well as DCE-based client machines. Through this global view, administrators can make multi-platform user modifications such as changes to user passwords, thereby protecting customers' current investments.

DSS allows users to easily and securely access distributed network resources on an OS/2 Warp Server network. DSS integrates LAN Server 4.0 file and print sharing capabilities with open, scalable networking features based on industry-standard technology from Open Software Foundation's (OSF) Distributed Computing Environment (DCE) Version 1.1.

Open Horizon's Connection

The Connection base product is composed of client and server software components which serve as a communications foundation between heterogeneous platforms. Connection Client supports Windows 3.1, Windows NT, AIX, Solaris, and HP/UX. Future platforms include support for Macintosh, Windows 95, and other flavors of UNIX. Connection Server runs on Windows NT, Solaris, AIX, HP/UX, and AT&T MP-RAS. Porting is currently underway to other UNIX platforms and MVS. Connection can be used with all of the major network protocols supported by DCE including TCP/IP, UDP/IP and SPX/IX.

In addition to connecting heterogeneous platforms, Connection enables client/server applications with transparent integration of mainframe-quality services through its Enterprise Broker family of products. These include the Connection Database Broker, Security Broker, Directory Broker and Application Broker.

Connection Database Broker

The Connection Database Broker provides client applications with connectivity to remote databases using industry standard database APIs. API support includes Oracle's Oracle Call Interface (OCI), Sybase's Client Library (CT-Lib), Microsoft's Open DataBase Connectivity (ODBC), and JavaSoft's Java DataBase Connectivity (JDBC). Currently supported databases include DB2/6000, Oracle, Sybase, Informix and Microsoft's SQL Server.

With the ODBC and JDBC API support, Connection utilizes server-resident ODBC drivers to perform translations into native database calls. This enables access to multiple back-end databases via a single, client-resident driver to help customers dramatically reduce software, maintenance and administration costs. In addition, performance and scalability are also increased by reducing the number of network round-trips required for each database call.

Connection Security Broker

The Connection Security Broker enables desktop applications with transparent integration with centralized security services, offering the benefits of user authentication, data integrity, data privacy and database single sign-on without any changes to the applications. Through support for the Generic Security Service Application Programming Interface (GSS API), the Connection Security Broker can be plugged into industry leading security services. Today, these include DCE and Kerberos.

Support for the OS/2 DSS Security Service, based on DCE, is provided transparently through the Connection Security Broker.

Connection Directory Broker

The Connection Directory Broker enables network managers with the ability to provide location transparency and failover support for client/server applications through industry standard directory services. Today, these services include the DCE Cell Directory Service (CDS) and Global Directory Service (GDS), as well as X.500.

Support for the OS/2 DSS Directory Service, also based on DCE, is provided transparently through the Connection Directory Broker.

Connection Application Broker

The Connection Application Broker enables traditional 2-tier client/server tools and applications, such as PowerBuilder, Visual Basic, Developer/2000 and Java with access to middle-tier business logic. The Application Broker provides support for transaction processing (TP) monitors such as CICS, TUXEDO, Encina and TOP END; application servers generated using Forte and Dynasty; as well as legacy applications developed using C, C++, and COBOL.

Open Horizon utilizes industry standard APIs for linking desktop client/server applications with middle-tier business logic. Current support includes Microsoft's ODBC and JavaSoft's JDBC as mechanisms for invoking this middle-tier logic.

About Open Horizon

Open Horizon is a leading provider of standards-based middleware software solutions. Its flagship product, Connection, enables customers to integrate new and existing client/server applications and incrementally add support for enterprise technologies and services including heterogeneous hardware, operating systems, networks, and databases, transaction processing monitors, user authentication, data encryption, central administration, and directory services. Connection is used by Global 2000 customers for traditional client/server and Intranet/Internet applications. Open Horizon partners with vendors that include AT&T, Claremont Technology Group, Deloitte & Touche, Dynasty Technologies, Forte Software, Gradient Technologies, Hewlett-Packard, IBM, Informix, Mitsui, Novell, Oracle, PeopleSoft, SUN Microsystems, Sybase and Transarc.

Open Horizon was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in Belmont, California. For more information about Open Horizon send email to info@openhorizon.com, call (415) 598-1200, or visit the Web site at http://www.openhorizon.com.

Pricing and Availability

Connection with one Database Broker for DB2/6000, Oracle, Sybase, Informix, or SQL Server; the Security Broker and Directory Broker for OS/2 Warp, is priced at $295 per client workstation and is available immediately.

CONTACT: Becky Snape, Senior Account Executive of Niehaus Ryan Haller PR, 415-615-7903 or becky@nrh.com; or sales and marketing, Chip Overstreet, Vice President of Marketing and Business Development, Open Horizon, Inc., 415-598-1242, or chip@openhorizon.com, or fax 415-593-1669/


SPG ColorWorks V2 32-bit Graphics
SPG Releases ColorWorks V2, 32-Bit Graphics

MIAMI, Fl., February, 23 1996 -- SPG announced today it is shipping ColorWorks V2, the 2.0 version of their Award Winning 32-Bit multi-threaded, multi-tasking, and multiple-processor enabled graphics paint and image processing program.

ColorWorks V2 extends the program into the realm of the most capable of professional strength programs with the addition of: professional CMYK Separation capabilities, including Tonal Compression; more Cool Effects, including the revolutionary JPEG Cleaner; 32-Bit Plug-in Interfaces for third-party developers; support for Pressure-Sensitive input devices, enhanced printing with the ability to print Composite Images, Color Separations, and Overlay Proofs; user-configurable Brushes Menu; "One-Time" drawing feature; Anti-Aliased Filled Edges feature; additional file format support; and many more features and usability enhancements. All of this hot technology and the program still only needs 1MB of RAM to load!

Multi-Threaded to the MAX:

Say "hasta la vista baby" to the hourglass cursor sapping your productivity. With ColorWorks the program is wide-open, you can even continue to draw on canvases that have drawing operations still executing on them!

Unique Technologies:

ColorWorks immense artistic power comes from its ability to use any of its tools to draw with colors, effects, any user defined combination of effects, or define selection masks. This unique ability puts literally millions of possible tools at your creative finger tips. That's millions more creativity tools than any other program!

ColorWorks has a huge and powerful set of professional Photo Retouching Effects, unique Filter Labs, Special Effects, multiple methods of Warping, Distortions, and Transformations. Additional unique technologies enable you to: change a canvas' magnification level while you are in the middle of a drawing operation; edit compressed images; and parallel process images across multiple CPU's for workstation speeds, and REAL "real-time" editing of huge images.

Hot New "Full Disclosure Packaging", "CD-ROM Only Packaging", and On-Line References:

The program is fully documented in a 580 page "library-quality" hard-covered bound color book, and comes with a 24MB+ On-Line MEGA-Manual, and 22MB+ worth of On-Line Technique Lessons on the program CD-ROM. (see the related press releases today titled "SPG Introduces "Full Disclosure Packaging" with the release of ColorWorks V2", and "SPG Introduces "CD-ROM Only Packaging" with the release of ColorWorks V2").

New Third-Party Plug-in Developers Kit:

Also today, SPG announced release of a Plug-in Developers Kit for ColorWorks V2. A Developer Kit ships free on every ColorWorks V2 CD-ROM and is also available for download from the SPG web-site. (see the related press release today titled "SPG Releases Plug-in Developers Kit for ColorWorks V2").

Program Requirements:

ColorWorks V2 requires an IBM PC or compatible, OS/2 Warp, 15Mb of hard disk space, a mouse, and a CD ROM to install the program.

Program Demo:

A "demo" version of the product will be made available for download on the SPG Internet web-site.

Availability and Pricing:

SPG products are available through Distribution from Micro Central, and Blue Orchard Software. End-users can purchase SPG products from retailers, mail order resellers, internet resellers, and SPG Direct Fulfillment. SPG Direct Fulfillment offers the following:

 $349 ColorWorks V2

 $249 ColorWorks V2 CD-ROM Only (no printed manual)

 $169 ColorWorks V2 Upgrade (for registered ColorWorks 1.0 users)

 $ 99 ColorWorks V2 Upgrade CD-ROM Only

      (for registered ColorWorks 1.0 users)

 $149 ColorWorks 1.0

SPG Inc. is a developer of computer graphics software, committed to excellence, and to the continued development of the most unique, exciting, and the highest performance computer software in the world. The SPG Internet Web-Site is http://www.spg-net.com.


SPG ColorWorks V2 Full Disclosure Packaging
SPG Introduces "Full Disclosure Packaging" with the Release of ColorWorks V2

MIAMI, Fl., February, 23 1996 -- SPG announced today it will start to offer products using a new "Full Disclosure Packaging" format, starting with the new ColorWorks V2 program. Full Disclosure Packaging simply means to offer software products in a "library-quality" book format rather than hiding the program documentation in a sealed box.

"This is how software should have always been packaged", said Joel Krautheim, President of SPG. "I always thought it was a little crazy to expect a customer to buy a product based on a brief outline of features on the back of a sealed box, and hide the manual (the only thing that detailed the program) out of reach inside. This concept is so simple it has to be the best method of packaging software products."

SPG Full Disclosure Packaged products have a special Program Features and Specifications section, found starting on the inside front-cover of the book, which provides an overview of key program features. If the customer wants more details as to how any features are implemented, what controls are provided in their dialog boxes, or would like to see a sample of any effect, they can simply thumb through the book or use the Table of Contents and Index to locate specific areas of interest.

Not Just a Book, But the Highest Quality Book Possible:

ColorWorks V2 is the first product SPG has released in the Full Disclosure Packaging format. This 580 page "library-quality" full-color book is built to the highest possible standards: The book consists of 24 signatures of 24 pages each (21 out of the 24 sig's are color!) printed on 100lb coated gloss text. The signatures were smythe sewn with head and foot bands, reinforcement, and case bound using a .098 caliper binding board. The book has a full-color cover, and a laminate overlay coating to protect it. The program CD-ROM is found on the inside back-cover in a sealed adhesive disk pak.

Happy Retailers:

Retailers will welcome this type of software packaging because of its built-in mechanism of reducing the potential for product return. Their customers will never have to guess at a programs' full capabilities at the point of sale, be wrong, and return the product as a unsatisfied customer.

The Customer Wins Big:

Customers who purchase a Full Disclosure Packaged product at Retail will welcome knowing exactly what a program can do at the point of sale, and ALL customers will enjoy owning a program that is so thoroughly documented and presented in a long-lasting hard-covered book.

SPG Inc. is a developer of computer graphics software, committed to excellence, and to the continued development of the most unique, exciting, and the highest performance computer software in the world. The SPG Internet Web-Site is http://www.spg-net.com.


SPG ColorWorks V2 CD-ROM Only Packaging
SPG Introduces "CD-ROM Only Packaging" with the Release of ColorWorks V2

MIAMI, Fl., February, 23 1996 -- SPG announced today it will offer products using a new "CD-ROM Only Packaging" format, starting with the new ColorWorks V2 program. CD-ROM Only Packaging simply means to offer software products on CD-ROM with the program documentation provided using an On-Line MEGA-Manual on the CD-ROM itself (no hard-copy documentation).

"The current state of the art of on-line document authoring tools makes delivering software products without hard-copy documentation viable", said Joel Krautheim, President of SPG. "We can basically transform an entire printed user manual into a beautiful on-line document, color graphics and all. This allows us to offer a lower cost alternative-version of our products, and know that the user still has the full program documentation available in order to get the most out of the program".

The ColorWorks V2 On-Line MEGA-Manual is a 24MB+ viewable .inf file that is nearly all of the programs' printed documentation, including the graphics (dialog pictures), instructional learning lessons (with all applicable screen-shot graphics), and all appendices.

In addition, ColorWorks V2 comes with over 22MB+ of On-Line Technique Lessons in viewable .inf files. Each lesson details how a particular image was created with the program. As additional On-Line Technique Lessons are made available they will be put on the SPG Internet Web-Site for download.

All ColorWorks V2 packages (including the ones with printed manuals) include these on-line resources. The CD-ROM Only version provides a customer an alternative way to get involved with the very same SPG product at a lower price point.

SPG Inc. is a developer of computer graphics software, committed to excellence, and to the continued development of the most unique, exciting, and the highest performance computer software in the world. The SPG Internet Web-Site is http://www.spg-net.com.


SPG Plug-In Developers Kit for ColorWorks V2
SPG Releases Plug-in Developers Kit for ColorWorks V2

MIAMI, Fl., February, 23 1996 -- SPG announced today the release of a plug-in developers kit for the latest version of its popular ColorWorks program, ColorWorks V2. The plug-in interfaces of ColorWorks V2 allow a programmer to extend the functionality of the program through the development of image acquire, image export, and/or special effects plug-in modules.

"We designed the ColorWorks V2 plug-in interface to be easy to program for", said Anthony Serpico, Vice President of Development of SPG. "Using the Developers Kit and sample code a reasonably proficient programmer should be able to create plug-in modules for ColorWorks V2 fairly rapidly."

A copy of the Developers Kit comes on every ColorWorks V2 program CD-ROM, and will be made available for download on the SPG Internet Web-Site.

SPG Inc. is a developer of computer graphics software, committed to excellence, and to the continued development of the most unique, exciting, and the highest performance computer software in the world. The SPG Internet Web-Site is http://www.spg-net.com.


Utah Tech Watch, March 2, 1996
UTAH TECH WATCH - - by David Politis - - 3/2-4/96 Edition

Any question that this was the Convergence Decade was stood on its head recently with the passage of the Telecommunications Reform Act.

It just took until this week to see the first pirouettes in the mating dances of the elephants.

Let's take a step backward to put into perspective what I'm talking about.

Last Fall, I coined the term "Convergence Decade" to describe the period from 1995 to 2004 -- the decade during which I believe we will see the telecommunications, entertainment and computer industries merge into one.

Since then, Time Warner merged with Turner, Disney bought ABC/Capital Cities, and Westinghouse bought CBS. And these are just a few of the larger convergence deals of the past six months.

One big obstacle in the road of further convergence, however, were the antiquated laws governing of broadcast (ie., radio and TV stations) and cable properties, and cross-ownership between industries. Specifically, US West could not purchase controlling interest in a broadcast or cable concern.

Not any more. With the overwhelming passage of the Act several weeks ago, President Clinton was faced with the prospect of signing a bill into law that he opposed, knowing that Congress had the votes to override his threatened veto.

And so he signed.

US West/Continental Cable marriage

So it was this week that US West announced that one of its units had agreed to acquire Continental Cablevision in a $10.8 billion deal.

Under terms of the agreement, US West Media Group will purchase Continental for $5.3 billion in cash and stock, and assume $5.5 billion in Continental debt.

Once the deal is consummated, US West will directly "own" more than 4.7 million cable subscribers. When added to its ownership position in Time Warner, which controls 11.5 million subscribers, the new entity will rival Tele-Communications Inc. (TCI) for the position of top dog in the cable industry.

At the same time, the agreement gives US West an on-the-ground presence in 14 new states, including population leader California.

All of which suggests that the Regional Bell Operating Company is positioning itself to offer services nationwide.

But that's just my opinion.

AT&T enters Internet fray

Another major convergence move was made this week when AT&T announced that it intends to begin offering free Internet access to any interested party.

The free access would be limited to only five hours per month, and the "free" offer is only slated for one year.

But AT&T long distance customers can get unlimited time on the net for only $20 per month, while those using other long-distance companies can get unlimited Internet access from AT&T for $25 per month.

Call me silly, but I would think this would scare the pants off the major commercial Internet providers.

In fact, I know it's scary to Wall Street, because all of the publicly traded stocks of commercial Internet providers (America Online, Compuserve, Netcom, etc.) have all been hammered in the days since AT&T entered the fray.

More Micron weirdness

In case you've been stuck on Lake Powell, you should know that Micron announced this week that it is shutting down all construction on its $2.5 billion semiconductor fabrication plant in Lehi.

And I wasn't even surprised. Were you?

Having grown up in Silicon Valley, one becomes quite in tune with the cycles of the semiconductor industry, and this is definitely an industry of cycles.

When the supply of a specific type of semiconductor gets low, prices go up. Manufacturers then build new plants to make more chips; the supply goes up and prices come down, as do profits.

It's really quite simple economic theory, and something everyone associated with the industry knows full well.

Micron as a whole is supposedly full of very smart people that know, and do, their jobs very well.

It is also a company that has skirted with bankruptcy in the not too distant past, and has historically been prone to weird, unexplained activities.

For the record, however, there are a few questions that Micron officials have yet to answer.

To whit, when was the decision actually made to halt construction in Lehi? Was it really just this past Monday, or was it some time ago as some in the industry purport?

More importantly, when did the Micron board realize that the softening of memory chip prices might force the company to not complete the factory in 1996 as originally slated?

Finally, what is the likelihood that Micron will ever manufacture one single semiconductor on its 2,000 acres in Lehi?

These are questions that the state, the county, and the citizens of Lehi and the surrounding communities are entitled to have answered.

And for that matter, so would I.

A marketing communications consultant that specializes in high-tech and health care clients, David Politis welcomes column ideas at 801-569-2592 or via the Internet at dpolitis@altatech.com.


DEC Celebris Desktop Price Reductions
DIGITAL ANNOUNCES PRICE REDUCTIONS IN COMMERCIAL DESKTOP LINE

Price Reductions Up to 26% on Selected Desktop Models

MAYNARD, Mass., March 4, 1996 -- Digital Equipment Corporation, in an effort to bolster its market position among PC industry leaders, today announced that it would make competitive price reductions on Pentium-based models in its United States commercial desktop lines. These price modifications range up to 26 percent for selected models in Digital's Celebris GL 590 slimline models and up to 19 percent for the Venturis commercial desktop families. The price reductions are effective immediately.

"This latest price restructuring is the next step in our overall strategy to continue to support our channel customers," said Ray Weadock, vice president and general manager, Americas, for Digital's Personal Computer Business Unit. "Through this aggressive pricing initiative, we have favorably positioned our desktop line against the competition, and, more importantly, continued to offer Digital customers an easier migration from 486 to Pentium processing."

Affordable Prices for the Desktop:

Continuing to support its corporate customers as they make the transition to Pentium technology, Digital announced significant price reductions within the commercial desktop line. A summary of Digital's price actions is attached.

PRICING/ORDERING INFORMATION

                                                Old             New

Model Number    Description                     MSRP            MSRP

Venturis 575 Slimline Models:

FR-920AA-AD     Venturis 575 Model 1            $1,329          $1,259

FR-920AA-WB     Venturis 575 8/420              $1,479          $1,409

FR-920AA-WC     Venturis 575 8/630              $1,579          $1,509

FR-920AA-WD     Venturis 575 8/845              $1,629          $1,559

FR-920AA-WE     Venturis 575 8/1200             $1,829          $1,659

Venturis 575 Full Profile Models:

FR-921AA-AD     Venturis FP 575 Model 1         $1,379          $1,309

FR-921AA-WB     Venturis FP 575 8/420           $1,529          $1,459

FR-921AA-WC     Venturis FP 575 8/630           $1,629          $1,559

FR-921AA-WD     Venturis FP 575 8/845           $1,679          $1,609

FR-921AA-WE     Venturis FP 575 8/1200          $1,879          $1,709

Venturis 590 Slimline Models:

FR-922AA-AD     Venturis 590 Model 1            $1,659          $1,349

FR-922AA-WB     Venturis 590 8/420              $1,809          $1,499

FR-922AA-WC     Venturis 590 8/630              $1,909          $1,599

FR-922AA-WD     Venturis 590 8/845              $1,959          $1,649

FR-922AA-WE     Venturis 590 8/1200             $2,159          $1,749

Venturis 590 Full Profile Models:

FR-923AA-AD     Venturis FP 590 Model 1         $1,709          $1,399

FR-923AA-WB     Venturis FP 590 8/420           $1,859          $1,549

FR-923AA-WC     Venturis FP 590 8/630           $1,959          $1,649

FR-923AA-WD     Venturis FP 590 8/845           $2,009          $1,699

FR-923AA-WE     Venturis FP 590 8/1200          $2,209          $1,799

Celebris GL 590 Slimline:

FR-952AA-AD     Celebris GL 590 Model 1         $2,799          $2,079

FR-952AA-MB     Celebris GL 590 8/845           $2,799          $2,079

FR-952AA-MC     Celebris GL 590 16/845          $3,199          $2,479

Digital Equipment Corporation is the world's leader in open client/server solutions from personal computes to integrated worldwide information systems.  Digital's Intel and Alpha platforms, storage, networking, software and services, together with industry- focused solutions from business partners, help organizations compete and win in today's global marketplace.


National Geographic Resources on CIS
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC'S VAST RESOURCES TO BE OFFERED ON COMPUSERVE

Partnership Will Bring Interactive Content to Information Services and Internet

COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 6, 1996 -- The National Geographic Society's legendary photographs, maps and expeditions to the world's remote corners will be available on CompuServe and the Internet beginning in June.

Members of the CompuServe Information Service, WOW! from CompuServe and the SPRYNET Internet community will enjoy the Society's many resources from anywhere around the world.

Capitalizing on cutting-edge technologies, the first issue of the interactive digital journal of the 108-year-old National Geographic Society will take CompuServe members on an interactive journey up a Peruvian mountain to find a 500-year-old mummy, and on a virtual dive with explorers searching a shipwreck. Practical travel information from the Geographic's travel pros and maps to help users plan their vacations or understand breaking news events also will be available.

"CompuServe has clearly demonstrated an ability -- beyond all other online services -- to make the most of the medium," said Larry Lux, National Geographic's vice president of Electronic Publishing. "The Geographic has an unparalleled storehouse of information and images for many audiences, and with CompuServe we can tailor information for specific audiences -- educators, travelers, adults, children, map aficionados and amateur photographers to name a few. It's a perfect fit."

National Geographic will be available on CompuServe's flagship Information Service and as a premier partner on WOW!, CompuServe's newest online service for at-home users.

In addition to going on assignments each month with the staff of National Geographic or a film crew from National Geographic Television, the Society will introduce the electronic audience to its Traveler magazine and children's magazine World.

Special educational programs -- such as the National Geography Bee, which attracts millions of students in grades 4 though 8 each year -- will be enhanced with entertaining, interactive, online components.

"We're exploring the many exciting opportunities made possible by our multi-faceted partnership," said Lee Underwood, CompuServe's director, Product Marketing. "National Geographic is consistently rated at the top in consumer perceptions of quality and value. We look forward to sharing that high degree of quality with our members."

CompuServe operates the most comprehensive online network in the world, providing services to more than 900 corporate accounts and more than 4.5 million users in 147 countries.

The National Geographic Society is the world's largest nonprofit scientific and educational organization with 9.2 million members. Millions more are introduced to the world's people, places and animals each month through National Geographic Television, one of the largest and most respected producers of television documentary films in the world.


CIS Email to Pager Communications
COMPUSERVE'S E-MAIL-TO-PAGER COMMUNICATION HELPS USERS GET INFORMATION ANYTIME, ANYWHERE

COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 6, 1996 -- The CompuServe Information Service, the information industry leader, has launched an easy, new service to let users receive e-mail on a pager.

CompuServe users can now register any numeric or alphanumeric pager from any paging company in the U.S. on CompuServe, enabling it to receive e-mail anytime from anyone in the world (GO PAGER).  Senders using CompuServe will simply prefix their messages with "Mobile:" (Mobile:USERNAME) and those on the Internet can send a message to a registered pager by adding "@mobile.compuserve.com" (USERNAME@mobile.compuserve.com).

Pager owners -- the people who pay the paging bills -- can control the flow of information by limiting when they receive messages, the length of messages and the number of messages that can be received. Future enhancements will add more extensive customizable control for the message recipient.

"This service will help mobile professionals -- and anyone receiving critical e-mail and messages -- to stay in charge of their communications when they are away from their computer," said Steve Owens, product marketing manager for CompuServe Communications Services. "Now, electronic mail is only as far away as your pager."

The service carries a one-time registration fee of $5.00 for members who have pagers from CompuServe's pager partners MobileComm, PageMart and PageNet. Members with pagers from other service providers pay a $5.00 registration fee plus a monthly fee of $4.95 and $.25 per message.

"Our goal is to enrich people's daily lives and integrate CompuServe information into their daily routines," says Rob Mainor, vice president of Business Information Services and Product Marketing at CompuServe. "We are helping users manage a flood of information by combining existing and emerging communication technologies to create alternate means of transmission and delivery."

Owens added that senders no longer need PIN numbers or phone numbers to reach someone by pager. "All they need is a simple address," he said. "We are breaking the mold of the traditional 'online' service because with these tools users won't have to be 'online' at all to receive important information."

This announcement is part of CompuServe's "Stay In Charge" strategy, that leverages the company's ability to deliver the broadest set of communication services in the industry. It is one of many initiatives resulting from CompuServe's relationships with pager companies, telecommunications integrators and other business partners to provide alternative delivery of information via pagers, phones, fax machines and other devices.

"Imagine listening to e-mail on a phone or getting a fax on a laptop. CompuServe will soon bring you the tools to do that and more," Mainor said.

CompuServe offers a full range of electronic communications products to help individuals and businesses stay in charge of information. It operates the largest private e-mail system in the world with more than 26 million messages exchanged within CompuServe, across the Internet and through other e-mail services each month.

CompuServe operates the most comprehensive online network in the world, providing services to more than 900 corporate accounts and more than 4.5 million users 147 countries.


DEC Prioris Server Price Reductions
DIGITAL ANNOUNCES PRICE REDUCTIONS ON PRIORIS PC SERVERS

Prices Reduced Up to 20 Percent on Selected U.S. Models

MAYNARD, Mass., March 5, 1996 -- Digital Equipment Corporation today announced price reductions of up to 20 percent throughout its family of award-winning Prioris Intel-based servers. The reductions are effective immediately in the U.S. on selected configurations of Prioris LX, Prioris XL Server, Prioris HX and Prioris ZX PC servers.

"Digital's value proposition to customers in the PC server market is based not only on technological leadership, but also on delivering leading reliability, manageability and scalability at price points that protect customers' investment in their client/server systems," said Raymond Weadock, vice president and general manager, Americas, for Digital's Personal Computer Business Unit. "Just as our systems adapt to a dynamic computing environment, we also adapt our pricing structure so we can continue to bring the greatest value to our customers."

Today's price reductions effect more than 40 configurations across the entire Prioris PC server product family. The following is a sampling of price reductions for selected models and configurations of Digital's PC servers.

                                      Old MSRP      New MSRP

Prioris LX 5120:

Pentium 120 MHz, 16MB,

1GB SCSI HDD                          $3,839        $3,319

Prioris XL Server 5133DP:

Dual Pentium 133 MHz, 32MB,

1.06GB SCSI HDD                       $6,699        $5,799

Prioris HX 590:

Pentium 90, 16MB, RAID,

(2) 1GB SCSI HDD                      $8,649        $8,079

Prioris HX 590DP:

Dual Pentium 90 MHz, 32MB, RAID,

(4) 1GB SCSI HDD                      $14,949       $12,619

Prioris HX 5133DP:

Dual Pentium 133 MHz, 32MB, RAID,

(4) 1GB SCSI HDD                      $21,299       $18,899

Prioris HX 5166:

Pentium 166 MHz, 32MB, RAID,

(2) 2GB HDD/RAID                      $15,649       $13,139

Prioris HX 5166DP:

Dual Pentium 166 MHz, 32MB, RAID,

(4) 2GB HDD                           $26,499       $21,379

Prioris ZX 5133MP/1:

Pentium 133MHz, 32MB, RAID,

(3) 2.1GB HDD                         $17,119       $16,139

Prioris ZX 5133MP/2:

(2) Pentium 133MHz, 64MB, RAID,

(3) 2.1GB HDD                         $24,369       $23,629

All Prioris PC servers include Digital's ServerWORKS Manager, an easy-to-use server and network management software package, and ServerWORKS Quick Launch, a CD-ROM suite of utilities that automates network operating system installation and the configuration of Digital Prioris PC servers. Prioris servers are available through Digital's channel partners including master resellers, wholesalers, distributors, dealers, VARs and system integrators.

Digital Equipment Corporation is the world's leader in open client/server solutions from personal computers to integrated worldwide information systems.  Digital's Intel and Alpha platforms, storage, networking, software and services, together with industry- focused solutions from business partners, help organizations compete and win in todays global marketplace.

Please surf the Digital PC World Wide Web home page at http://www.pc.digital.com


Alta Vista Searchs Web for Java Applets
ALTA VISTA FIRST TO SEARCH WEB FOR JAVA APPLETS BY NAME

Alta Vista Finds 24,000 Web Pages with Java Applets

Users Gain from Pairing of Internet's Hottest Technologies

MAYNARD, Mass., March 6, 1996 -- Digital Equipment Corporation today announced a breakthrough capability for Web users looking for a brimming cup of Java applets. Using its Alta Vista search and indexing technology, users can order up Java applets by name and quickly sample enticing games, special effects, utilities, and educational and business software. Other Web search engines only locate pages that mention Java applets, with no guarantee they contain the real thing.

Java applets are software packages written in a new programming language from Sun Microsystems. They can be dynamically downloaded over the Internet and run on PCs, Macs, or UNIX workstations equipped with Java-enabled Web Browsers, including Netscape V2.0. Alta Vista's ability to find applets quickly gives Web users access to a rich new source of animated icons, simple games, scrolling financial quotes, 3D viewers, simple spreadsheets, stock option and commission pricers, sound players, educational software, and more.

Applets in 24,000 Pages

Alta Vista is the first Web search and indexing technology that can identify all Web pages in its index that contain Java applets. It has already found more than 24,000 pages with Java applets in its index of more than 21 million Web pages, the world's largest. Users can search for their favorite applets by their class or formal name, i.e., "NervousText," "TicTacToe," "FinancialRisk;" or for all Web pages in the Alta Vista index that contain Java applets.

Alta Vista users can locate and try applets they never would find with other search engines. Those engines miss any applets not specifically mentioned in a Web page's text.

Locating Applets

To search for Java applets with Alta Vista, users can type:

     applet:*                To find all pages with applets in the

                             Alta Vista index.

     applet:NervousText      To find all pages with this applet's

                             one-word class name.

An applet's classname appears in the HTML source for the page in which the applet appears.  When viewing a page with Netscape, for example, users can click on "View" and then on "Source" to identify an applet's class name.

Pinpointing Applets

"Up to now, finding Java applets on the Web was a hit-or-miss proposition," said Louis Monier, lead scientist on the Alta Vista project. "In contrast, Alta Vista goes right to those pages that actually contain applets, so users can quickly locate the ones they want and try them out."

Measuring Popularity

In another first, Alta Vista enables Java applet developers to locate and count the Web sites that use their applets.  This unique capability gives developers quick feedback on which Java applets are in high demand.  Alta Vista is the only Web search technology that can do this because it indexes structural characteristics of Web pages.

"Alta Vista's new ability to find Java applets demonstrates its power and flexibility in keeping pace with the dynamic nature of the Web," said Alta Vista Project Manager Allan Jennings.  "In less than three months since its introduction, Alta Vista averages more than four million hits daily.  No other Internet search engine has become so widely used in such a short period of time."

Digital continues its public beta test of the Alta Vista search and indexing technology.  Users can access it and provide feedback through Digital's Internet address at:  http://altavista.digital.com

Digital Equipment Corporation is the world's leader in open client/server solutions from personal computing to integrated worldwide information systems.  Digital's scalable Alpha platforms, storage, networking, software and services, together with industry- focused solutions from business partners, help organizations compete and win in today's global marketplace.  Specific information on Digital's Alpha and Intel platforms, storage, networking, software, and services is available on the Internet and can be accessed through the Digital home page:  http://www.digital.com


MKS Integrity Engine for Web Development
Netscape bundles MKS version control product

Productivity tool streamlines team web development

Waterloo -- Mortice Kern Systems Inc. (MKS) announced today it is shipping MKS Integrity Engine 1.0, providing a comprehensive version control solution for development on the World Wide Web. MKS also announced that Netscape Communications Corporation will include the MKS Integrity Engine in its newly-announced Netscape Enterprise Server, an industrial-strength web server software product with advanced features for publishing live content on corporate networks -- Intranets -- and the Internet.

MKS Integrity Engine 1.0 is for Web masters and Internet and Intranet project managers who must manage change and enable team development on the Web. It automates change management and reduces bottlenecks in the development and publishing process.

With the Integrity Engine, authorized users can access detailed audit trails of development, check files in and out for editing, and retrieve past versions of files. Additionally, users are given file locking capabilities to ensure that only one user at a time has access to a file for editing and to prevent overwriting of changes. Team members send information directly to the Web site, easing the burden for Web masters.

The MKS Integrity Engine is now shipping with Netscape Enterprise Server. It will soon be available for Microsoft and other server platforms. Pricing for other platforms is not yet available. MKS Source Integrity for advanced client/server and web version control is currently available for US$499.

Sales Information

1-800-265-2797

sales@mks.com


PelicanWare Adds AvailWorks to Product Line

March 4, 1996 -- PORTLAND, OR: PelicanWare, Inc., today announced that it has acquired several products from Avail Technology, Inc. These products include AvailWorks, Avail's highly regarded productivity package for Newton devices, and Avail's line of Newton OS clip-art products.

"Adding AvailWorks lets us offer a complete solution for business users." said Don Vollum, President of PelicanWare. "It complements our existing product line by adding text and page layout capabilities."

AvailWorks is an integrated tool for Newton-based devices which allows users to work with text, drawing tools, tables, and charts in a full-page, WYSIWYG environment. AvailWorks supports all Newton devices.

PelicanWare is a leading developer and publisher of productivity applications for mobile computing devices. PelicanWare's product line includes QuickFigure Pro, Notion, and NewtCase, for Apple's Newton product line.

Contact: Bette A. Shuh

PelicanWare, Inc.

Voice: (503) 221-1148

Fax: (503) 221-8709

E-Mail: bettes@teleport.com

http://www.pelicanware.com/~bettes/


Performance EDI Time Saving EDI Package
ELECTRONIC COMMERCE: NOT JUST FOR THE BIG BOYS ANYMORE

Performance EDI simplifies EDI for small- to medium-sized companies

ATLANTA (March 6, 1996) -- RVS has introduced Performance EDI, a time-saving EDI package that provides a simple, cost-effective way for small- to medium-sized companies to enjoy the benefits of electronic commerce.

Performance EDI offers "customized configuration," which allows users to immediately access a value-added network after installation. Other features include pre-loading of client company and trading partner information, thus eliminating many of the problems associated with EDI implementation. This greatly simplifies the complexity involved in setting up EDI systems for sending and receiving business documents with trading partners. Performance EDI has also incorporated features to vastly simplify the task of integrating EDI transmissions with existing applications.

Performance EDI also provides document turnaround, which allows users to automatically receive purchase orders or send invoices without requiring an interface to existing order processing systems. This means that purchase orders can be received electronically, and invoices later sent, without any links to current systems, thus considerably speeding implementation.

Performance EDI supports major value-added networks, provides extensive reporting capabilities and has numerous features for both the novice and professional EDI user.

"Performance EDI provides a turnkey, pre-packaged EDI solution that's optimized for small- to medium-sized companies," said Steve Worthy, vice president of system development for RVS. "It takes the complexity out of setting up and maintaining trading partner relationships while maximizing all the time and cost savings that result from electronic commerce."

The benefits of EDI have been well documented. For example, it's often estimated that processing a purchase order, invoice or other common business document costs about $5. Using EDI can slash that cost to less than 15 cents. Despite these benefits, currently only about 80,000 companies conduct business via EDI, according to the Gartner Group, a research group in Stamford, Conn. Many smaller companies have not adopted EDI because of the complexity of most software solutions and other issues. But Performance EDI vastly simplifies EDI with easy-to-implement features optimized for small- to medium-sized firms.

Performance EDI for DOS supports all the major EDI documents, including invoices, organizational relationships, purchase orders, ship notices, payment remittances and many others. The menu-driven system provides one-key functionality for many transactions, and automates data entry. On-line help is always available.

Performance EDI for DOS runs on DOS 3.1 or higher and under the Microsoft Windows environment. Complete installation and other support is available.

RVS specializes in providing simple, universal interconnectivity for business-to-business transactions. Headquartered in Bremen, Georgia, the firm provides software, installation, training, consultation, service bureau and other electronic commerce capabilities.

For more information, contact: RVS, 917 Alabama Ave. South, Ste. A; Bremen, GA. 30110. (770) 537-6900. FAX: (770) 537-5060.


Stone CD V3 for Nextstep
STONE DESIGN Ships the STONE CD V3

ALBUQUERQUE, NM, March 4, 1996 - Stone Design today shipped the STONE_CD v3 for NEXTSTEP with new versions of DataPhile (database manager), Create (high end drawing), 3DReality (3D modeler and RenderMan frontend), and CheckSum (Check writer and basic accounting).

The CD includes the Stone Explorer application which makes navigating the CD simple and exciting.

DataPhile 3.1 incorporates numerous new features requested by users. DataPhile is an award winning flatfile database application for NEXTSTEP. For more information on DataPhile 3.1's features and fixes, get this file: <http://www.stone.com/DataPhile_3_Features.rtfd.tar.gz.

Create 3.1 is THE fully supported drawing application for NEXTSTEP. Create is a multi-page, full color, easy and fun to use graphics program that is perfect for professional artists and non-artists alike. Create's tool palette is highly extensive, including arcs, circles, lines, curves, splines, ovals, rectangles, squares, text, super text, and freehand tools.

3DReality 2.1 incorporates several new features, including support for alternate renderers, such as Larry Gritz's Blue Moon Renderer and faster loading times. There are also several bug fixes for this version, making it the best release of Reality to date.

CheckSum 2.0 incorporates several new features, including quad fat architecture, online manual, direct export to a custom DataPhile database provided in DataPhile 3.1, automatic entry of today's date, and numerous bug fixes.

The price for the STONE CD is just $15 - every cent of which is refundable on your next software purchase from Stone.

Also available is the commemorative Stone Design Tshirt - a 100% black cotton shirt featuring the Stone Seal on the front, and the StoneWorker hammering away on the back. These are available for $15 each while they last, and for a limited time, you can get both the CD and the tshirt for $22.

To find out more about Stone Design, visit our WWW site:

http://www.stone.com/


CRiSP 4.2 Graphical File Editor
Vital Inc, today demonstrated a new version of CRiSP 4.2, the only graphical file editor for both X and Windows platforms. The new release incorporates several major new enhancements. In addition, the product's user interface has received its first major facelift, and is tuned tuned for Motif and Windows 95.

Some of the new features include:

Complete encapsulation with HP Softbench 3.0/4.0/5.0, Centerline's CodeCenter, Microsoft Visual C / C++ development environments.

Integrated support for IPC, Named Pipes, Message passing with external 3rd party applications.

Dynamic screen colorization and colorized printing for 40 new languages.

Personalized toolbars / tool icons. Recallable Named Projects, and keyboard macros.

Support for unlimited file / column sizes with dynamic memory models.

CRiSP 4.2.2 is designed to avoid needing to learn yet-another-keyboard layout, across multiple platforms. CRiSP 4.2 is a modern editor for today's Open System platforms. It is useful within minutes of starting the software up, and its capabilities grow with customers use of the product.

CRiSP has native X, Windows, Character based environments on the following platforms: SunOS 4.x, Solaris 2.x - Intel, Solaris 2.x - Sparc, HP/UX 9.x 700/800 Series, IBM-RS6000, SGI-IRIX, DEC Alpha - Unix, DEC Ultrix, Motorola, Linux, LynxOS, CRAY, DG, SCO UNIX, Unixware, Windows-NT / 95 / 3.1

About CRiSP:

CRiSP is a modern file editor suitable for programmers and other professionals who need to edit files. It incorporates most of the advanced concepts of vi, Emacs, BRIEF and various Windows products whilst presenting the most intuitive user interface possible.

Vital Inc.              | Info: info@vital.com

4109 Candlewyck Drive   | Ph:   +1 (214) 491-6907

Plano, TX 75024. U.S.A  | Fax:  +1 (214) 491-6909


Game Developer Kesmai Teams up with AOL
Pioneer MultiPlayer Game Developer Kesmai Teams Up With America Online

Nine New Games to Be Added by Year's End

Charlottesville/Vienna, VA -- March 7, 1996 -- Kesmai Corporation, a pioneer in the online, multiplayer game industry, announced an agreement with America Online, the largest commercial online service in the world, to provide a complete suite of real-time, multiplayer games for the Games Channel on AOL.

Initially, Kesmai will launch three games on the service: Air Warrior - a realistic flight simulation based on aircraft from World Wars I & II and the Korean War; Harpoon Online, - a military strategy game featuring modern-day naval forces in real-time scenarios; and Casino Poker, - multiplayer versions of three popular games. Plans call for additional Kesmai games to be added to the service on a regular basis.

Kesmai CEO Chris Holden says the partnership is an important turning point in the company's history. "We've developed and published some great games in the past, but this partnership sharply extends the reach of the games to a far wider audience than ever before," Holden says. "The larger audience of five million people will greatly enhance the social element of multiplayer activity and make playing the games all the more enjoyable."

"We launched the Games Channel last fall on AOL and are committed to bringing our members exciting new multiplayer games," said Ted Leonsis, President of the America Online Services Company. "We're very pleased to partner with Kesmai because of the quality of their games and their formidable multiplayer experience."

America Online, Inc., (NASDAQ symbol: AMER), based in Vienna, Va., is the largest and fastest growing provider of online services in the world with the most active subscriber base. AOL offers its more than 5 million subscribers a wide variety of services including electronic mail, conferencing, software, computing support, interactive magazines and newspapers and online classes, as well as easy and affordable access to services of the Internet. AOL has a global workforce consisting of more than 4,000 people. Founded in 1985, AOL has established strategic alliances with dozens of companies, including Capital Cities/ABC, Viacom, Bertelsmann, Hachette, IBM, Compaq and American Express. Personal computer owners can obtain America Online software at major retailers and bookstores, or by calling 800-827-6364.

Founded in 1981, Kesmai has led the online gaming industry as developer and publisher of online, multiplayer games, with such game categories as adventure and role-playing, simulation, and strategy. Besides Air Warrior, Kesmai has created such popular titles as MultiPlayer BattleTech, Island of Kesmai,, and Stellar Emperor,. Kesmai has also had considerable success adapting third-party games to the multiplayer environment using their proven ARIES platform, which provides developers all the tools they need to create multiplayer games on a wide variety of online services.

Kesmai Corporation is a wholly owned subsidiary of News Corporation (NYSE: NWS). Led by Rupert Murdoch, News Corporation is one of the world's largest media companies, with diversified operations reaching two-thirds of the world's population. Other News Corporation companies include Twentieth Century Fox Films, Fox Broadcasting, the fX Cable Channel, HarperCollins Publishers, and other world-class media organizations.

For more information about Kesmai games, visit the Kesmai web site: http://info.kesmai.com


HTML for the World Wide Web
Create the Web Site of Your Dreams

Berkeley, CA-The World Wide Web is today's Gutenberg press, and HTML (Hypertext Markup Language) is the lingua franca of the computer world. Together they enable users to communicate through text, graphics, sound, and video with millions of Internet users worldwide. With such a potentially broad audience, there's a tremendous incentive to turn out terrific-looking Web pages. HTML for the World Wide Web: Visual QuickStart Guide teaches just that.

This book gives all the HTML codes needed to give style and pizzazz to online oeuvres (these can be anything from a company logo to complex tables and clickable graphics). At the same time, the book assumes no prior knowledge of HTML-or even of the Internet, for that matter.

With clear, concise instructions and lots of illustrations, HTML for the World Wide Web: Visual QuickStart Guide reduces even such potentially daunting tasks as creating image maps to a series of easy-to-follow steps. Because the book gives lots of examples of the HTML codes used to create a page alongside its resulting page, readers can readily grasp how the components work together. And by following the many tips scattered throughout the book, they can avoid common Web design pitfalls. The book's reference format makes learning quick and easy for novices and serves as an essential aid for experienced Web designers. The book is for both Mac and Windows users.

Chapters cover everything from:

* Understanding the basics of HTML to working with multimedia

* Formatting text and incorporating images to publishing on the Web

* Using links, lists, tables, and forms to working with HTML tools.

Author Liz Castro was the technical editor for the best-selling The Macintosh Bible, 5th Edition (Peachpit Press). Founder of Pagina Uno, a publishing house in Barcelona specializing in books about the Macintosh and localization of software, she has written two books for the Spanish Mac market and articles for Spain's Macworld.

HTML for the World Wide Web: Visual QuickStart Guide

by Liz Castro

Price: $17.95

Size: 176 pages; 7" x 9"

ISBN: 0-201-88448-8

Publication date: 1/96

Peachpit Press

2414 Sixth St, Berkeley, CA 94710

800-283-9444,  510-548-4393,  fax 510-548-5991

URL: http://www.peachpit.com


Photographer's Digital Studio
Moving the Darkroom to the Desktop

Berkeley, CA-The Photographer s Digital Studio makes digital photography as easy as point-e-click. Forget working in the darkroom and getting your hands wet- discover how to create the same images with your computer. Today's more powerful-and ever cheaper-computers, color monitors, and scanners have brought digital photography within reach of every photographer.

By applying standard photo concepts, this book guides you through the new realm of digital imaging. Fine tune your pictures using techniques similar to those of a traditional darkroom, then learn how to go far beyond photography's previous realworld limits.

Best of all, The Photographers Digital Studio shows you how to convert "camera thinking" into "computer thinking" using the same cameras, lenses, and films you already know. A wealth of hands-on tips will get vou up to speed fact. So take the next step in photography: Go digital with The Photographers Digital Studio.

Just some of the Topics Covered:

* Picking the right gear for your digital camera bag: Macintosh vs.

  Windows computers, film-based vs. digital cameras; plus choosing the

  best monitors, printers, and image-storage options

* Editing images with the most popular software programs, such as

  Photoshop, Kai's Power Tools, Hijaak, Photo-Paint, and Painter

* Converting photos to digital files with Kodak's Photo CD

* Using flat-bed and slide scanners to move images onto your computer

  desktop

* Ensuring accurate display and reproduction of color images

* Dealing with service bureaus-and getting the best possible images

  from them

Author Joe Farace, as a photographer, specializes in stock, digital, and fine arcs photography. As a contributing editor to Shutterbug, Photo Electronic Imaging, PhotoPro, and ComputerUSER magazines, he writes monthly columns that offer practical advice to readers on digital imaging, graphics, and photographic hardware and software. He also is the co-author of Kodak s Book of Large Format Photography.

The Photographer's Digital Studio:

Transferring Your Photos into Pixels

by Joe Farace

Price: $24.95

Size: 366 pages: 7" x 9"

ISBN: 0-201-88400-3

Publication date: 2/96

Peachpit Press

2414 Sixth St, Berkeley, CA 94710

800-283-9444,  510-548-4393,  fax 510-548-5991

URL: http://www.peachpit.com


Photoshop in 4 Colors
Clear Images in 4 Colors

Berkeley, CA-While the components are simple, the process of getting a high-quality color image on the desktop is not. So a year ago Peachpit Press published Four Colors/One Image, which explains in simple language how to manipulate and reproduce color images. It won the prestigious Benjamin Franklin Award for Best Computer Book in 1994, and it's now been updated to cover the latest versions of Photoshop and QuarkXPress. Sporting a new tide, Photoshop in 4 Colors, it explores several new topics, from questions to ask the printer to new step-by-step instructions for PhotoCD.

Photoshop in 4 Colors covers theory and real-world tasks in a compact book loaded with useful screen shots, photos, and graphics that clearly illustrate relevant points. The book begins with what readers need to consider when doing electronic photo reproduction (printing processes, screen frequency and angles, resolution, color systems, for example). The second section, using lots of before-and-after shots, shows how images can be slightly tweaked or radically altered using a variety of Photoshop and QuarkXPress functions and tools. The third section of the book gives step-by-step procedures for such everyday tasks as calibration, scanning, tone and color correction, separation, and background stripping.

Author Mattias Nyman has been a prepress consultant for print houses and newspapers in Sweden since 1987. He wrote the award-winning Four Colors/One Image (Peachpit) and was a contributing author of Production Essentials (Adobe Press).

Photoshop in 4 Colors

by Mattias Nyman

Price: $22.95

Size: 80 pages; 8" x 10"

ISBN: 0-201-88424-0

Publication date: 11/15/95

Peachpit Press

2414 Sixth St, Berkeley, CA 94710

800-283-9444,  510-548-4393,  fax 510-548-5991

URL: http://www.peachpit.com


Beyond the Mac is not a Typewriter
Beyond Other Type Books

Berkeley, CA-With some 10,000 digitized typefaces around today, and millions of desktop users decorating documents with varieties of type, a lot of confusing and bad-looking pages are being churned out. So best-selling author Robin Williams embarked on a crusade for good typography with The Mac is not a typewriter (winner of the prestigious Benjamin Franklin Award) and The PC is not a typewriter. In these books she simplified and clarified type in such a way that readers learned how to quickly create beautiful, professional-looking pages on their computers. In the sequel, Beyond the Mac is not a typewriter, she takes them several steps beyond those guidelines, presenting the subtle details that make the difference between good and sophisticated design.

Not only does Williams define the principles governing traditional type, she also explains their logic. Armed with this knowledge, and putting into practice the centuries-old secrets Williams reveals for making type readable and artistic, readers can then produce powerful, expert-looking pages.

Chapters are short, pithy, informative, and written in the engaging style that has made Williams one of the most popular computer writers today. Plenty of verbal and visual treats are scattered throughout the book -- quotes from the famous (Goethe, Victor Hugo, et al.) and not-so-famous, plus delightful illustrations. Topics covered include:

* A brief history of typography

* Readability and legibility

* Spacing, punctuation marks, special characters, fonts, justification

* Selecting the appropriate typeface

* Working with special effects (swash characters, pi, picture fonts)

Author Robin Williams is a graphic designer and desktop publishing instructor whose 11 books have sold more than 600,000 copies in 13 languages and won many awards. Her books include The Little Mac Book, The Non-Designers Design Book, A Blip in the continuum, The Mac is not a typewriter, and The PC is not a typewriter.

Beyond the Mac is not a typewriter

by Robin Williams

Price: $16.95

Size: 224 pages; 7.5" x 9.25"

ISBN: 0-201-88598-0

Publication date: 2/96

Peachpit Press

2414 Sixth St, Berkeley, CA 94710

800-283-9444,  510-548-4393,  fax 510-548-5991

URL: http://www.peachpit.com


New Editions of Visual QuickStart Guides
New Editions of Visual QuickStart Guide from Peachpit Press

Excel for Windows 95: Visual QuickStart Guide by Maria Langer Excel for Windows 95 adopts the Windows 95 look and feel, as well as making Excel's powerful features easier to use than ever. These include new navigation and analysis tools which simplify navigating through large speadsheets and help make more sense of the numbers contained in them. Excel for Windows 95: Visual QuickStart Guide presents readers with the most helpful kind of information: detailed illustrations and screen captures to guide you through exactly what you'll see on your own computers. This Visual QuickStart Guide gives a fast, simple way to get up and running with Excel for Windows 95.

PageMaker 6 for Macintosh: Visual QuickStart Guide by David Browne

PageMaker 6 for Windows: Visual QuickStart Guide by David Browne

PageMaker is one of the most flexible, powerful desktop publishing applications available today. But all these bells and whistles come with a Cost: there's a lot to learn to use it effectively. Enter PageMaker 6 for Macintosh: Visual QuickStart Guide and PageMaker 6 for Windows: Visual QuickStart Guide, the fast and easy way to unravel the complexities of PageMaker. Hundreds of screenshots and detailed illustrations accompany the instructions so users can quickly master the program.

Photoshop 3 for Windows: Visual QuickStart Guide by Elaine Weinmann & Peter Lourekas

Photoshop 3 for Windows: Visual QuickStart Guide is a how-to reference guide to basic photo manipulation and correction techniques using the latest version of Photoshop. The book features step-by-step instructions and hundreds of illustrations. The pictures and accompanying captions serve to reassure readers that they are indeed in the correct dialog box, pop-up menu, or entry field to accomplish the task that they have in mind. The book suggests the easiest and most efficient methods, listing each step by number. Also included is a list of keyboard shortcuts.

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Excel for Windows 95: Visual QuickStart Guide

by Maria Langer

Price: $16.95 - Size : 288 pages; 7" x 9"

ISBN: 0-201-883724 - Publication date: 1/96

Category: Excel 5 for Macintosh

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PageMaker 6 for Macintosh: Visual QuickStart Guide

by David Browne

Price: $16.95 - Size: 300 pages; 7" x 9"

ISBN: 0-201-88426-7 - Publication date: 1/96

Category: Desktop Publishing

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PageMaker 6 for Windows: Visual QuickStart Guide

by David Browne

Price: $16.95 - Size : 300 pages; 7" x 9"

ISBN: 0-201-88427-5 - Publication date: 1/96

Category: Desktop Publishing

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Photoshop 3 for Windows Visual QuickStart Guide

by Elaine Weinmann & Peter Lourekas

Price: $19.95 - Size: 300 pages, 7" x 9"

ISBN: 0-201-88625-1 - Publication date: 2/96

Category: Desktop Publishing/Graphics

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Availability of all books: through bookstores, computer dealers, catalogs, and user groups; or directly from Peachpit Press. Call for a free catalog. Satisfaction cheerfully guaranteed.

Peachpit Press

2414 Sixth St, Berkeley, CA 94710

800-283-9444,  510-548-4393,  fax 510-548-5991

URL: http://www.peachpit.com


Macintosh Bible Guide to Excel 5
The Way to Excel

Berkeley, CA-For crunching numbers, nothing beats Microsoft Excel, the leading spreadsheet program for both Mac and PC users. The eagerly awaited version 5 surpasses its predecessor with new Help Wizards, an improved interface, and OLE 2.0 for editing documents-the same features available in the Windows version. The Macintosh Bible Guide to Excel 5 is a no-nonsense, easy-to-follow book that covers the basics and also teaches users how to tap into the strengths of this powerful, feature-packed, and flexible program.

A tutorial and a reference, this book is as useful to beginners as it is to advanced users. It's also terrific fun to read, as the author has written the book the way she teaches her classes: with lots of humor and stories. Step-by-step instructions, plenty of screen shots, and lots of real-life examples tell how other Excel-lers use this program to make learning all about worksheets and charts quick and easy.

The book is divided into five parts plus appendices on installing Excel, cross-platform considerations, shortcut keys, a Toolbar button reference:

* Getting Started (covers the basics and identifies features new to

  version 5)

* Cell Formatting and Graphics (shows how to dress up worksheets)

* Beyond Worksheet Basics (teaches how to use worksheet functions

  and advanced worksheet techniques, and how to share information)

* Charts and Databases (covers chart types and discusses how to create

  different databases)

* Using Advanced Features (introduces power users to advanced tasks

  and features).

Author Maria Langer is a consultant and trainer who has written six other books including The Macintosh Bible Guide to Word 6 (Peachpit), Macintosh Slick Tricks (Random House), and Mac Power Toolkit (Hayden). She publishes a monthly newsletter, Macintosh Tips and Tricks.

The Macintosh Bible Guide to Excel 5

by Maria Langer

Price: $24.95

Size: 500 pages; 7" x 9"

ISBN: 0-201-98373-2

Publication date: 12/95

Peachpit Press

2414 Sixth St, Berkeley, CA 94710

800-283-9444,  510-548-4393,  fax 510-548-5991

URL: http://www.peachpit.com


Macintosh Bible Guide to Games
The Funniest Bible Around

Berkeley, CA-It was a wicked job, but someone had to do it: check out all the computer games-past, present, and future-and turn the "research" into one of those popular Mac Bible Guides. Peachpit put two very funny guys to the task, and the result is the most entertaining and complete Macintosh games book/CD ROM package around.

For greenhorn to guru game players, The Macintosh Bi/ale Guide to Games tells which games provide high-quality fun and, more importantly, which do not. Plus it's jam-packed with tips, tricks, reviews, and behind-the-scenes interviews with top game designers. The accompanying CD-ROM is loaded with goodies (many of which are available only here), including game demos, shareware and freeware, patches and cheaters-great for updating games, QuickTime movies of games in development, and full-color screen shots.

From what the games are to where to find them, what they're like and how to get the most from them, this book gives the low down on games in every category: adventure games, arcade games, sports games, war games, brain games, flight simulators, Maxis, conquering games, children's games, science fiction, and more. It gives an historical overview of the genres, covering such wide-ranging subjects as networking, online gaming services, MUDs, and PowerBook gaming, and provides a useful list of vendor contacts.

Authors Bart Farkas and Christopher Breen are dedicated gamesters. Bart has written for Inside Mac Games for years and is associate editor for MacSense magazine. He is the Inside Games conference leader on Apple's online service, eWorld, and is a staff advisor to the GEnie Macintosh Round Table Games. Christopher is a contributing editor for MacUser, reviewing entertainment and music software, and a game reviewer for Inside Mac Games and Computer Gaming World. He also contributed to the The Macintosh Bible, Fifth Edition.

The Macintosh Bible Guide to Games

by Bart Farkas and Christopher Breen

Price: $34.95

Size: 530 pages; 7" x 9"

ISBN: 0-201-8381-3

Publication date: 12/95

Peachpit Press

2414 Sixth St, Berkeley, CA 94710

800-283-9444,  510-548-4393,  fax 510-548-5991

URL: http://www.peachpit.com


Real World Freehand 5.0/5.5
Bestselling FreeHand Book Updated for Version 5.5

Berkeley, CA-FreeHand users, listen up: You need this book. FreeHand 5 and 5.5 introduced expanding text blocks, timesaving paragraph styles and other major improvements. For veteran FreeHand guru Olav Martin Kvern, that meant a complete revision of his best-selling Real World FreeHand 4, published by Peachpit Press. The result: a streamlined guide to expert illustration and page layout.

No other book on this PostScript illustration program met such praise and popularity. A finalist for the 1994 Computer Press Association award for Best Advanced Software Book, Real World FreeHand 4 received enthusiastic praise. "This book saved my butt," was a frequent testimonial. Desktop publisher Kathleen Tinkel said "Real World FreeHand 4 is one of those books you should buy even if you hardly ever use Aldus FreeHand. If you use the program, it's a must."

For the new edition, Kvern reworked the text from the ground up, adding 30% new material. Real World FreeHand 5.0/5.5 is a practical, hands-on guide to using the program like a graphics pro. With clarity and humor, it gives solid explanations of everything from the basics to the most advanced techniques.

What makes this book so valuable is that it gives readers information not covered in regular books and manuals. Series editor Steve Roth said, "Our goal is to give people real street smarts."

Olav Martin Kvern has written for MacWorld, Publish and Personal Publishing, and writes "Desktop Science," a regular column for Adobe Magazine. He is now developing add-on software for PageMaker and FreeHand. With Steve Roth, he wrote the ground-breaking Real World PageMaker. In addition, Kvern has designed and art-directed many of the books in the Peachpit catalog. He has won dozens of awards for book design and illustration and resides in Seattle.

Real World Freehand 5.0/5.5

by Olav Mortin Kvern

Price: $29.95

Size: 698 pages; 7" x 9"

ISBN: 0-201-88360-0

Publication date: 1/96.

Peachpit Press

2414 Sixth St, Berkeley, CA 94710

800-283-9444,  510-548-4393,  fax 510-548-5991

URL: http://www.peachpit.com


The Little PC Book, Second Edition
A Little PC Help from a Friend

Berkeley, CA-Windows 95 promises to make PCs friendlier and easier to use, but the real beginner can still use a little help from a friend. Peachpit's The Little PC Book, Second Edition, is that friend. Newly updated to cover both Windows 95 and Windows 3.1, this bestselling introduction to buying and using PCs is like an endlessly knowledgeable pal who will sit by your elbow and talk you through the confusion and jargon that can be so mystifying.

Whether you're buying a computer for home use or need to add computer know-how to your job skills, The Little PC Book covers all you need to know. Popular PC columnist and radio and TV personality Lawrence J. Magid breaks the topics into bite-sized chapters with down-to-earth, plain English explanations of all the basic concepts. The book is winningly illustrated by clever cartoons that deflate the mystery of technology.

With over 75,000 copies of the earlier edition in print, The Little PC Book has been updated to include multimedia, CD-ROMs, the Internet, color printers, and the latest popular software programs.

The first half of the book provides simple, clear information on computer basics, from buying and setting up a new PC to how the mouse works. It also answers such troubling questions as: Is it safe to buy mail order? What's the best word processor? and Should you upgrade to Windows 95? The second half gets down to business with a cookbook approach, including over 100 "recipes" for performing common tasks in Windows 3.1 or Windows 95.

Author Lawrence J. Magid writes the popular "Computer File" column published in the Los Angeles Times, the San Francisco Examiner, the San Jose Mercury News, the Washington Post and other newspapers. He is editor-at-large for HomePC and NetGuide magazines. He is also a commentator for the CNN "Computer Connection" and National Public Radio's "All Things Considered."

The Little PC Book, Second Edition by Lawrence J. Magid

Price: $18.95

Size: 450 pages; 7" x 9"

ISBN: 0-201-88425-9

Publication date: 12/95

Peachpit Press

2414 Sixth St, Berkeley, CA 94710

800-283-9444,  510-548-4393,  fax 510-548-5991

URL: http://www.peachpit.com


Client Server Management HandiGuide
Client Server Management HandiGuide tops $500,000 in sales

February 28, 1996

Santa Monica - Positive Support Review's, New Client Server Management HandiGuide (CSMHG) sales have exceeded $500,000 since its recent publication. Approximately 10% of those sales came via the Internet and PSR's Web site. Approximately 30% of the sales are international. In addition, the CHSMG is now being used in major Universities as part of their MBA graduate program including the University of Southern California.

The CSMHG is published in both paper and electronic form. Electronically it is distributed in word processing formats (Word for Windows and WordPerfect) and as network ready electronic book which is compatible with Windows "95", NT, as well as Window 3.1 and above. It is fully indexed, network ready, unlimited user access, and comes with bound book.

The CSMHG provides a comprehensive set of policies for the important areas of client/server management. It contains over 325 pages of tools and practical tips for the non-technical manager and user as well as the technologist. There are over 31 tables and charts that are used as guidelines and directives by some of the most successful enterprises in the world. The HandiGuide presents key management issues such as security guidelines, business resumption plans, back-up & recovery procedures, and training. It clearly-defines responsibilities for IT personnel and provides clear, step-by-step processes for most management challenges.

Positive Support Review, Inc. was recently ranked by the LA Business Journal as the largest independent management consulting company in Southern California. PSR was founded in Southern California in 1982. PSR's clientele consists primarily of Fortune 200 companies, and includes Merrill Lynch, PacifiCare, Los Angeles County, The Gas Company, Capitol-EMI and Nissan.

Positive Support Review, Inc.

2500 Broadway - Suite 320

Santa Monica, CA 90404-3061

Tel: (310) 453-6100 Ext. 101

E-mail: info@psrinc.com

Web: http://www.psrinc.com/psr.htm


New Greystone IDE Disk Duplicator Firmware
GREYSTONE ANNOUNCES NEW FIRMWARE FOR DATAFAST IDE HARD DISK DUPLICATOR

New Firmware Incorporates FLASH Memory, One-Step Software Installation, Copies 999 MB From Both Front And Rear Of Master Disk

Los Gatos, CA -- March 4, 1996 -- Greystone Peripherals, Inc., the leading supplier of fast, affordable software duplication systems, announced the availability of new V1.97 firmware for its Model D-104 DataFast Multiple IDE Hard Disk Duplicator.

'This new firmware makes the DataFast system an even more valuable solution for software manufacturers. Because it is so fast and accurate, the system will not only reduce labor costs while increasing capacity, but will also ensure high quality and accurate duplication while improving throughput and eliminating the software loading bottleneck,' said John Usher, Greystone's president. 'In addition, our affordable IDE disk duplicators helps systems integrators and manufacturers of specialized data storage subsystems achieve that extra edge from competitive pricing.'

The standalone Model D-104 duplicates software from a source disk drive to four target disk drives simultaneously with transfer speeds of up to one megabyte per second. With the new V1.96 firmware, the DataFast D-104 now includes:

* Support for high volume applications, as up to 28 DataFast systems can be multiplexed together, controlled by a single host PC, to duplicate up to 112 disk drives in parallel

* FLASH memory with new binary operating instructions to provide 100% compliance with all drive manufacturers' models and features, including timing and caching differences.

* Standardized systems which provide one-step installation of various operating systems and application software, eliminating time-consuming FDISK, Partitioning and Formatting commands on individual hard drives.

* Simplified read/write commands for fast (one megabyte per second) and accurate (each byte is compared every time) duplication. For example, a 100 MB master drive is copied and verified to four target drives every 300 seconds, which equals a throughput of 320 drives in an 8-hour production cycle (including handling).

* Automatic track calculations based on the master drive's geometry for up to 999 MB of user-selectable data.

* COPIED MB Mode can be programmed to copy up to a total of 999 MB from the front and/or rear of the disk. This is especially important for notebook manufacturers who have utilities that write critical data to the rear of the hard drive.

Greystone's standalone Model D-104 DataFast with V1.97 Firmware is immediately available at a suggested list price of $395, with OEM discounts for multiple units.

Greystone Peripherals, Inc., founded in 1992 by industry veterans John Usher and George Robinson, designs, manufactures and markets two proprietary product lines: the DataFast high-performance hard disk drive software duplication systems targeted to the software manufacturing market, and the CardDock family of reader/writers and accessories for the PCMCIA market. The company is located at 130 Knowles Drive, Los Gatos, CA 95030.

Greystone Peripherals Inc

130-A Knowles Drive

Los Gatos, CA 95030

408-866-4739,  fax 408-866-8328


SOM & OpenDoc Versions of TowerEiffel
TOWER TECHNOLOGY TO DEVELOP SOM & OPENDOC ENABLED VERSIONS OF TOWEREIFFEL FOR OS/2 AND AIX

Austin, Texas -- February 19, 1996 -- Tower Technology Corporation, a leading international provider of Eiffel development tools and related educational/consulting services, announces that it has entered into agreement with the IBM Corporation to develop SOM and OpenDoc enabled commercial versions of their TowerEiffel flagship development system for OS/2 and AIX*. Under terms of the agreement Tower will develop and market the product while IBM provides Tower with technical and marketing support.

Tower specializes in the utilization of engineering and object-oriented approaches for developing complex scalable systems. When released, software developers creating distributed object-oriented applications for OS/2 and AIX will have a robust and powerful Eiffel development environment at their disposal. They will be able to exploit an object-oriented language and tool set specifically developed for designing and implementing complex scalable systems.

TowerEiffel is a superior quality product which has proven itself and is used in the finance, telecommunication and engineering industries on a daily basis. It is an object-oriented high-level application development system which reduces the accidental complexity inherent in software development and enhances the overall productivity of development resources. TowerEiffel is available today on a wide range of platforms including: Windows NT, Windows 95, OS/2, HP/UX, SOLARIS, SunOS, SGI Iris, Linux, and Nextstep. The TowerEiffel Development System excels in performance, openness, and native platform support and consists of:

- Tower's proprietary implementation of an Eiffel 3 compiler which supports direct interoperability with C/C++.

- Tower's Integrated Development Environment.

- Programming Tools: Browsers with Class Inspector, Automated Documentation Generation, Team Development Support, Automated System Builds and more.

- Reusable software components for GUI, database, client / server, and numerical calculation support.

- A run-time which provides automatic memory management via user configurable garbage collection and assertion and exception handling.

- Other key features include fast executable code, global system optimization, clear and precise error messages, built in support for testing and debugging, and serialization and persistence support.

Prerelease versions of the new products are scheduled to be available during the second quarter 1996 with final release of both Standard and Professional versions by year end. Organizations interested in early release program information should contact Tower Technology directly at 512-452-9455 or 800-285-5124.

According to Madison Cloutier, Vice President of Marketing at Tower, "A SOM and OpenDoc enabled version of TowerEiffel will provide a powerful and flexible tool for developing multiplatform distributed applications. Using the inherent strengths of the Eiffel language, companies will be able to reduce the risks and costs associated with complex client / server systems.

"The addition of TowerEiffel support for SOM and OpenDoc will significantly broaden developer choices for building complex, object-oriented applications," said Cynthia McFall, IBM Manager of Object Deployment. "Sophisticated tools in the object environment are in high demand and Tower's Eiffel support of our technology is a welcome addition to the market. In addition, this new technology will further strengthen the open industry standards that IBM promotes."

Eiffel is a non-proprietary object-oriented programming language which has been gaining popularity among early adaptor object-oriented developers. Eiffel is unique in that it is both a design specification and implementation language. This allows developers to use a single language for defining application architectures, developing reusable software components and assembling those components. Because Eiffel has built in support for correctness, it also provides a "Safety Net" for developers. This boosts the overall productivity of teams developing complex systems which will have frequent modifications and/or extensions during their life-cycle.

SOM provides a CORBA-compliant, language-neutral environment for defining, manipulating, and releasing binary class libraries. SOM objects are language-neutral in the sense that they can be implemented in one programming language and used by applications or objects written in another programming language. SOM also provides a CORBA-compliant Object Request Broker that allows transparent access to objects that are distributed across address spaces or different machines.

OpenDoc allows developers, large or small, to take a modular approach to development and maintenance. Its component-software architecture makes the design, development, testing, and marketing of integrated software packages far easier and more reliable. Developers can make incremental improvements to products without a complete revision cycle and can get those improvements to users far more rapidly than is possible today.

Tower Technology Corp

1501 W. Koenig Lane

Austin, TX 78756

512-452-9455,  fax 512-452-1721

Email: tower@twr.com


Official Guide to Corel Photo-Paint 6
NOW AVAILABLE THE ONLY OFFICIAL GUIDE TO COREL PHOTO-PAINT

Learn From the Expert in Latest CorelPRESS Title

Berkeley, CA, February, 26 1996--For the only authorized guide to Corel Corporation's state-of-the-art photo editing tool, look to Osborne/McGraw-Hill's Official Guide to Corel PHOTO-PAINT 6. Covering the new features of this powerful program, The Official Guide to Corel PHOTO-PAINT 6 is packed with tips and techniques to help users at all skill levels create dazzling digital images.

Written by Corel expert David Huss, The Official Guide to Corel PHOTO-PAINT 6 begins with a brief introduction and a quick tour of the product. Huss offers step-by-step instructions on manipulating photos, paintings, and other bitmap images. A thorough discussion of the advanced issues of photo editing is also included.

The Official Guide to Corel PHOTO-PAINT 6 contains a multitude of hands-on tutorials to teach readers how to create powerful digital images with special effects, the color mask, flood fill and other features of this sophisticated graphics tool. A full-color insert displays the work of experts and explains the techniques used to create the images. What's more, The Official Guide to Corel PHOTO-PAINT 6 explains the key differences between Adobe PhotoShop and Corel PHOTO-PAINT, an invaluable feature for PhotoShop users migrating to Corel's product.

According to author David Huss, "Whether you are making images for a Web page or doing high resolution photo imaging, PHOTO-PAINT and this book will allow you to create images that will amaze you."

The Official Guide to Corel PHOTO-PAINT 6 is the second title published under the CorelPRESS imprint. The Official Guide to CorelDRAW 6 for Windows 95 is currently available and The Official Guide to CorelVENTURA 6 will be released in the Spring of 1996.

The Official Guide to Corel PHOTO-PAINT 6 is softcover, 650 pages. Suggested retail price: $34.95. ISBN: 0-07-882207-6. For orders only, phone (800) 227-0900, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Pacific Time.

David Huss, one of the world's leading practitioners of PHOTO-PAINT, is a graphics and desktop publishing consultant for several Fortune 100 companies and a regular speaker at Corel seminars. He is the author of PHOTO-PAINT 5 Unleashed and Corel Corporation's user manual for CorelPHOTOPAINT 5 Plus.

Osborne/McGraw-Hill, headquartered in Berkeley, California, is a leading publisher of computer books that include tutorials, reference, and user guides for people at all levels of computer and software proficiency. Known for its best-selling Internet titles-The Internet Complete Reference and The Internet Yellow Pages-as well as its Made Easy and Complete Reference series, Osborne/McGrawHill also has established strategic publishing relationships with the Corel Corporation, the Oracle Corporation, Stream International, and several well-known McGraw-Hill magazines including LAN Times and BYTE. A division of The McGraw-Hill Companies, Osborne/McGraw-Hill is targeting consumer support, emerging technologies, and innovative applications for developing future computer books.

Osborne/McGraw-Hill, 2600 Tenth St, Berkeley, CA 94710

510-549-6600,  Fax: 510-549-6603,   orders: 800-227-0900


UNIX Made Easy: The Basics & Beyond
UNIX MADE EASY IS NOW MADE EVEN BETTER

New Features and Internet Options Covered in Revised Tutorial

Berkeley, CA, February 26, 1996--0ne of the most popular guides to the UNIX operating system has been completely revised and updated to cover the full range of UNIX improvements and new features. UNIX Made Easy: The Basics & Beyond!, Second Edition by John Muster will help any UNIX user get up to date on the X Window system, Internet connectivity options, and other recent enhancements to UNIX.

Written as a tutorial, this new version of the best-selling UNIX Made Easy: The Basics & Beyond! is filled with step-by-step instructions, skill-building exercises, and question-and-answer sections to make the learning process truly easy.

Users of every skill level benefit from Muster's vast experience as a UNIX instructor. He begins the book with an in-depth overview of the operating system, then moves on to cover its more advanced concepts. Readers will quickly learn how to:

* Communicate with other users and systems

* Use networks

* Navigate the Internet with confidence

* Create and edit files

* Use advanced utilities to manage data

* Manage files and directories

* Program with the shell

Throughout the book, Muster is generous with tips, suggestions, and answers to common UNIX questions to help readers quickly gain a thorough, up-to-date UNIX understanding.

Packed with advice, exercises, and answers, UNIX Made Easy: The Basics & Beyond!, Second Edition is the easiest way there is to master the most powerful operating system in the world.

UNIX Made Easy: The Basics & Beyond!, Second Edition is softcover, 1000 pages, and has illustrations throughout. Suggested retail price; $34.95. ISBN: 0-07-882173-8. For orders only, phone (800) 227-0900, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Pacific Time.

John Muster, a founder of LURNIX, an educational company that focuses on teaching users how to work with the UNIX operating system, is currently President of Muster Learning Architects and is a member of the faculty, UC Berkeley, Extension.

Osborne/McGraw-Hill, headquartered in Berkeley, California, is a leading publisher of books about computers, software, and technology for people at all levels of computer and software proficiency. While all Osborne/McGraw-Hill books offer specific and timely information, selected books also include disks or CD-ROMs containing valuable software directly related to the text. Known for its best-selling Interne. titles-The Internet Complete Reference and The Internet Yellow Pages-as well as its Made Easy and Busy People series, Osborne/McGraw-Hill also has established strategic publishing relationships with Oracle Corporation, Corel Corporation, Stream International Inc., Rocket Science Games, Inc., and several well-known McGraw-Hill magazines including LAN Times and BYTE. A division of The McGraw-Hill Companies, Osborne/McGraw-Hill is targeting consumer support, emerging technologies, and innovative applications for future computer books.

Osborne/McGraw-Hill, 2600 Tenth St, Berkeley, CA 94710

510-549-6600,  Fax: 510-549-6603,   orders: 800-227-0900


Digital City Boston-Area Online Service
America Online's Local Affiliate Service, Digital City, Inc., Announces Launch of Boston-Area Online Service

Digital City-Boston Brings Geographic Relevance to Online Information and Commerce

Vienna, VA, March 6, 1996 -- Digital City, Inc., a business unit of America Online, Inc. today announced the launch of Digital City-Boston, the second local affiliate of the world's largest and fastest-growing online service. Digital City-Boston joins Digital City-Washington, which launched in September 1995, as part of AOL's initiative to provide local programming, news, services, chat rooms, and commerce to its membership of more than 5 million American households. The company announced plans to rollout Digital Cities in 20 U.S. market areas in 1996 under this new program.

Boston was selected as a local affiliate due to the large concentration of America Online members in the local area and the popularity of the city as a travel destination. Digital City-Boston offers AOL members instant access to fast-breaking local news, weather and traffic conditions as well as up-to-the minute stats and analysis of local professional, collegiate and high school sports. Subscribers will also find a calendar of local events, restaurant information, an interactive classified advertising section where they can advertise or find a job, buy or sell a home, a car, or other merchandise and a chat room where members can converse real-time with others who share similar interests.

"Boston has always been famous for its diversity of activities, culture and people," said Bob Smith, Vice President of Digital City, Inc. "From the wealth of historic landmarks to the thriving ethnic neighborhoods to national treasures like Harvard and the Berkshires, Boston and the surrounding area has much to offer its residents and many visitors. This unique diversity is the foundation upon which Digital City-Boston offers members a variety of editorial viewpoints and comprehensive coverage of the many faces and voices of Boston."

Founding partners in Digital City-Boston and the major sources of information available from the service include The Boston Phoenix Companies, New England Cable News, The Patriot Ledger Newspaper, Weather Services Corporation, SmarTraveler, the New England Sports Network, and Cybersmith Cafes. Content and programming from these organizations will be complemented and enhanced in Digital City-Boston by the inclusion of cross-referenced, locally relevant information from America Online and the World Wide Web. Additional content and programming partners will be added to the service on a continual basis.

Access to Digital City Boston is available at no extra charge to all America Online members through KEYWORD: Boston. For Digital City Washington, KEYWORD: Washington. Advertising inquires for Digital City, Boston should be directed to Trish Barber at 617-494-1900 or via email at BostonAd@aol.com.

Digital City Inc., is a business unit of America Online, Inc. (NASDAQ symbol: AMER), based in Vienna, VA. America Online is the largest and fastest growing provider of online services in the world with the most active subscriber base. AOL offers its 5 million subscribers a wide variety of services, including electronic mail, conferencing, software, computing support, interactive magazines and newspapers and online classes, as well as easy and affordable access to services of the Internet. AOL has a global workforce consisting of more than 4,000 people. Founded in 1985, AOL has established strategic alliances with dozens of companies, including Capital Cities/ABC, Viacom, Bertelsmann, Hachette, IBM, Compaq and American Express. Personal computer owners can obtain America Online software at major retailers and bookstores or by calling 800-241-7400.


AOL Donates Free Service to Calif Schools
America Online Donates Free Service to 2,000 California Schools

AOL's Contribution to NetDay96 is a World of Interactive Resources

Washington, D.C., March 6, 1996 -- America Online, the largest provider of interactive services in the world, will contribute a year's worth of free service to thousands of California students in honor of NetDay96, the grassroots volunteer program designed to deliver state-of-the-art computing capability to all California classrooms. Before the end of the '95-'96 school year, America Online will deliver free, unlimited online services including interactive programming, reference materials, and news and education channels -- to 2,000 schools for one year. In addition, America Online will give participating schools instant, local access to the Internet.

"To stay competitive in the global marketplace, American students must be exposed to cutting-edge technology in the classroom," said Steve Case, Chairman and CEO of America Online. "America Online is committed to helping our nation's children prepare for the future. We look forward to helping California students explore interactive services without ever leaving the classroom."

During the days leading up to NetDay96, America Online will visit several schools to deliver and install software in person. On Wednesday, March 6, America Online will visit Mr. Frank Forrester's science class in the Challenger Junior High School in San Diego and on Friday, March 8, America Online will stop by Mr. Louis Lala's classroom at the Holmes Elementary School in Sacramento.

NetDay organizers estimate that this grassroots effort might cost as much as $1 billion -- or $2,800 per classroom -- if it were not for the volunteer efforts of companies such as America Online.

The 2,000 schools that will receive America Online's service offer will be selected based on a first-come-first-served basis. Schools that want to participate in the program can call 703/918-2711 or send email to NetDay@aol.com.

America Online, Inc., (NASDAQ symbol: AMER), based in Vienna, VA is the largest and fastest growing provider of online services in the world. America Online offers its more than 5 million subscribers a wide variety of services, including electronic mail, conferencing, software, computing support, interactive magazines and newspapers and online classes, as well as easy and affordable access to services of the Internet. America Online has a global workforce consisting of more than 4,000 people. Founded in 1985, America Online has established strategic alliances with dozens of companies, including Capital Cities/ABC, Viacom, Bertelsmann, Hachette, IBM, Compaq and American Express. Personal computer owners can obtain America Online software at major retailers and bookstores, or by calling 800-827-6364.


AOL & Apple Establish Service Relationship
America Online and Apple Establish Global Strategic Interactive Services Relationship

AOL Bundled on Apple Computers; Apple's Interactive Programming to Expand on AOL; eWorld to Close and Subscribers Invited to Join AOL

Cupertino, CA/Vienna, VA, March 7, 1996 -- America Online, Inc. and Apple Computer, Inc. -- two companies most well-known for the ease of use, innovation, intuition and user-friendliness of their products -- have established a strategic relationship focused on the distribution of AOL to Apple customers and development of interactive programming and content by Apple. The relationship encompasses four initiatives. First, the companies have joined together to offer AOL as the preferred online service on targeted Apple computers in North America. Second, the Companies plan to enhance the AOL service offerings with Apple interactive, online programming. Third, Apple announced that it intends to discontinue its eWorld online service on March 31, 1996 and both companies have agreed to provide easy access and incentive for eWorld citizens to begin using AOL over the next month. Lastly, America Online has renewed its commitment for development and innovation to the Macintosh platform with new refined client software and complete World Wide Web integration.

"What we have are two companies that have consistently worked to provide Apple users with the finest products and services available," said Ted Leonsis, President, AOL Services Company. "America Online has been voted by MacHome Journal's Readers Choice Awards two years in a row as Favorite Online Service. Apple Computer -- long known for ease of use and simple Internet access -- just ranked best overall in reliability and service in PC World's Consumer Survey. This relationship will bring together what consumers feel are the favorite online service with the easiest, most reliable PC to offer our online service to more people worldwide."

"America Online has proved to be the most popular online service with Macintosh users so it's natural that we would evolve to offer AOL on the Apple desktop," said Steve Franzese, Apple Computer Sr. Director of New Media, Entertainment and Internet. "We believe that our cooperative relationship in these key areas will bring more customers to Apple's expanding online offering, more customers to America Online services and greater, more innovative content and access choices for the whole online community."

America Online software will be the preferred online service bundled on all North American Performas, the appropriate Educator Advantage machines, PowerMac Small Business Solutions and consumer Powerbooks and will be bundled on computers in Europe. Macintosh Operating System Licensees (OEMs) will also have the opportunity to bundle America Online on their desktops, nationally and internationally.

Apple is in turn enhancing its own voice on AOL. The Company intends to expand its corporate and technical support services on the service as well as launching new interactive programming on AOL as well as the Internet. Education and Entertainment are expected to be areas of near term online programming development by Apple. Apple's expanding Webcast efforts and newly launched education sites on the Net are recent examples of this strategy.

Members of Apple's eWorld will be offered a smooth transition to America Online. America Online offers the same family-oriented programming and learning environment that eWorld members have grown to know and trust. The two companies have taken a number of steps to aid the transition of eWorld members to AOL, including an email forwarding service, special transition forums and events and 15 free hours on AOL. Other family features include America Online's advanced parental control features, in which parents can simply and easily establish an AOL account for their children that only accesses the AOL Kids Only channel. America Online also offers unparalleled access to the Internet, along with news, shopping, travel, health, sports and personal finance channels. The Education and Reference channels on America Online offer educators and students valuable research tools, networks, homework assistance and comprehensive information databases.

America Online also plans to support certain Apple cross platform technologies and standards in order to enhance the online experience of the Apple user. These technologies will include the QuickTime suite.

America Online, Inc. (NASDAQ symbol: AMER), based in Vienna, VA, is the largest and fastest growing provider of online services in the world. AOL offers its more than 5 million subscribers a wide variety of services, including electronic mail, conferencing, software, computing support, interactive magazines and newspapers and online classes, as well as easy and affordable access to services of the Internet. AOL has a global workforce consisting of more than 4,000 people. Founded in 1985, AOL has established strategic alliances with dozens of companies, including Time Warner, ABC, Knight-Ridder, Tribune, Hachette, IBM and American Express. Personal computer owners can obtain America Online software at major retailers and bookstores, or by calling 800-827-6364.

Apple Computer, Inc., a recognized innovator in the information industry and leader in multimedia technologies, creates powerful solutions based on easy-to-use personal computers, servers, peripherals, software, online services, and personal digital assistants. Headquartered in Cupertino, California, Apple develops manufactures, licenses and markets solutions, products, technologies and services for business, education, consumer, entertainment, scientific & engineering and government customers in over 140 countries.

Customer Information Contact: If you are considering the purchase of an Apple product and would like to have product information faxed to you, call 800-462-4396 in the U.S. or 800-263-3394 in Canada. If you do not have a fax machine or would like to locate an Apple authorized reseller near you, call 800-538-9696. Customers outside the U.S. should contact their local Apple representatives for information.

Apple's home page on the World Wide Web: http://www.apple.com/


Newsweek Joins America Online

New York, NY/Vienna, VA, Thursday, March 7, 1996 -- Newsweek, the news magazine read by more than 23 million people worldwide each week, has joined America Online, the U.S.'s largest commercial online service with 5 million members, Newsweek Editor-in-Chief and President Richard M. Smith and America Online Services Company President Ted Leonsis announced today. Newsweek will be the featured general news magazine on AOL.

With its June debut on AOL (keyword: Newsweek), Newsweek will supplement its highly-regarded blend of news and analysis with material unavailable in the printed editions of the magazine, including special sections on such topics as the 1996 election campaign and guides to the arts. "Newsweek is known for the quality of its news analysis and the authority of its voice," said Peter McGrath, Newsweek's editor of new media. "These characteristics work online just as they do in print. We aim to bring perspective to cyberspace."

"Our move to AOL -- and the launch of a Newsweek web site later this year -- positions Newsweek as the newsweekly with the largest and most sophisticated potential audience," said Smith. "We plan to make full use of AOL's superior technology for linking users -- emphasizing interactive elements including bulletin boards and live chat sessions organized around current news events."

"With its previous successes in online and CD-ROM publishing, Newsweek has already proven itself a leader in new media," said Leonsis. "We expect our new partner to invoke all its well-known design strengths to re-invent itself in yet another electronic environment."

The Newsweek site on AOL will be advertiser-supported, with opportunities for interactive advertisements inside the Newsweek area which link to advertisers' sites on the World Wide Web, according to General Manager and U.S. Publisher Harold Shain. "To mark the introduction of Newsweek on AOL, we will be offering advertisers special introductory ad programs with additional incentives," Shain added. Many of Newsweek InterActive's current advertisers will appear on Newsweek's AOL site, according to Joe Willix, Newsweek's director of sales and marketing for new media, including Chrysler Corporation's Chrysler Plymouth division, Federal Express, Honda, Lexus and Lincoln Mercury. "Newsweek Online's new rate card for AOL is attractively priced and designed to promote advertiser experimentation in this new medium," Willix said.

On Prodigy since 1994, Newsweek InterActive has been singled out as an industry standard for its advanced features including virtual pages that turn rather than scroll; its use of proprietary Newsweek fonts, and high-quality audio and photography. Newsweek InterActive on Prodigy has been termed "among the most ambitious ventures by a publisher of an online service" (Advertising Age): "from the first moment, when the magazine's cover appears in laser-sharp color, one has the sense of a real publication, as opposed to the usual disconnected list of story titles" (The Washington Post). Newsweek "tries hard to recreate the mag-reading experience" with "a unique magazine-like screen design and Newsweek's own typefaces" (USA Today). Newsweek will continue to be available on Prodigy for the next three months, until its debut on AOL in June.

Newsweek magazine carries more editorial pages on technology than any other newsweekly, including the weekly "Cyberscope" page packed with news on new-media products and services, and the monthly "Focus On Technology" report which includes stories by Contributing Editors Steven Levy and Katie Hafner. Newsweek has published three "Computers & the Family" magazine guides to help consumers make purchasing decisions on hardware and software. Newsweek's other new-media ventures include:

ElectionLine, the web site featuring political coverage by Newsweek, The Washington Post and ABC News (http://www.electionline.com). The Newspaper Association of America's HotLinks site concluded that "The election returns are in and the winner, by a landslide, is ElectionLine...for comprehensiveness and timeliness of coverage." The Internet Newsroom writes that "A first look by the Internet Newsroom clearly shows that ElectionLine is clearly superior to AllPolitics [the web sit launched by CNN and Time], and way ahead of many of the other political sites...[it] has a pleasing and easy-to-understand design..."

CD-ROMs including the Newsweek "Parent's Guide to Children's Software 96," now available at retail and through direct mail. "This $30 CD-ROM is a rarity," wrote Digital Media. "It's multimedia software that manages to inform and entertain while fulfilling a real need."

Virtual City, a magazine guide to cyber culture launched in September 1995 by Newsweek and Virtual Communications, has produced its third quarterly issue, on newsstands Monday, March 11. The launch is noted in this week's Adweek /Mediaweek "Hottest Magazines" report: "[Virtual City Publisher Jonathan] Sachs hopes Net surfers will come to depend on the magazine the way pop culture junkies rely on Entertainment Weekly or Premiere."

Newsweek, founded in 1933, is owned by The Washington Post Company. Headquartered in New York, Newsweek operates 25 news bureaus worldwide. Newsweek holds more National Magazine Awards from the American Society of Magazine Editors (ASME) than any other newsweekly. Worldwide circulation exceeds 4 million while readership is more than 23 million. Newsweek is produced in several editions, including three English-language Newsweek International editions (Atlantic, Pacific and Latin America) and Japanese- and Korean-language editions. New editions in Spanish and in Russian have been announced this year.

America Online, Inc. (NASDAQ symbol: AMER), based in Vienna, Va., is the largest and fastest growing provider of online services in the world with the most active subscriber base. AOL offers its more than 5 million members a wide variety of services including electronic mail, conferencing, software, computing support, interactive magazines and newspapers and online classes, as well as easy and affordable access to services of the Internet. AOL has a global workforce consisting of more than 4,000 people. Founded in 1985, AOL has established strategic alliances with dozens of companies, including Capital Cities/ABC, Viacom, Bertelsmann, Hachette, IBM, Compaq and American Express. Personal computer owners can obtain America Online software at major retailers and bookstores, or by calling 800-827-6364.


UNIX System V Release 4: An Introduction
UNIX EXPERTS UPDATE BEST-SELLING GUIDE TO INCLUDE UP-TO-THE-MINUTE UNIX TECHNOLOGY

Berkeley, CA, February 26, 1996--With over 100,000 copies in print, UNIX System V Release 4: An Introduction has been rated as one of the best books ever written on the UNIX operating system. And now it has been completely revised and updated to include all of UNIX's latest developments and Internet capabilities.

UNIX System V Release 4: An Introduction, Second Edition by AT&T Bell Laboratories insiders Kenneth H. Rosen, Richard R. Rosinski, James M. Farber, and Douglas A. Host teaches all aspects of UNIX from the basics to its most advanced features.

In this cutting-edge guide, users will learn about important topics that did not even exist a year ago. Completely new sections discuss the Internet, World Wide Web, and browser tools such as Mosaic. The best-selling UNIX systems are also covered, along with the latest information on internetworking, interoperability, and updated sections on working with Windows and DOS for cross-platform users. From the basics to the finer points, any user who picks up this guide is in for a solid education on:

* Starting out with UNIX

* Using and programming the shell

* Editing and formatting text

* Understanding the different flavors of UNIX, including Linux,

  UnixWare, Solaris, IRIX, and HP-UX

* Effectively using UNIX tools like awk, perl and tcl

* Using communication and networking features

* Exploring the Internet

* Working with the X-Window system

* Taking advantage of client/server computing

* Using both DOS and UNIX

* System administration

* Creating special programs

* Finding and using UNIX applications

All the core elements that made the earlier edition of this book a success-thorough coverage of basic UNIX topics, programming UNIX, communications, and networking-continue to make this book one of the best of its kind on the market. Written by a distinguished team of experts, UNIX System V Release 4: An Introduction, Second Edition takes beginning, intermediate, or advanced UNIX users as far as they want to go.

UNIX System V Release 4: An Introduction, Second Edition is soft cover, 1250 pages, and has illustrations throughout. Suggested retail price: $39.95. ISBN: 0-07-882130-4. For orders only, phone (800) 227-0900, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Pacific Time.

Kenneth H. Rosen is a Distinguished Member of the Technical Staff in the Architecture Area of AT&T Bell Laboratories. His current assignment involves the evolution of new multimedia products and services. He has written several leading textbooks and many articles. He received his Ph.D. from MIT.

Richard R. Rosinski is a Technical Manager in the Architecture Area at AT&T Bell Laboratories where he is responsible for the User Interface Architecture. He received his Ph.D. from Cornell University.

Douglas A. Host is a Member of the Technical Staff at AT&T Bell Laboratories in the Global Customer Programs Center, where he is responsible for developing programs to demonstrate Bell Labs technology to large corporations. He received his masters degree in computer science at Rutgers University.

Osborne/McGraw-Hill, headquartered in Berkeley, California, is a leading publisher of books about computers, software, and technology for people at all levels of computer and software proficiency. While all Osborne/McGraw-Hill books offer specific and timely information, selected books also include disks or CD-ROMs containing valuable software directly related to the text. Known for its best-selling Internet titles-The Internet Complete Reference and The Internet Yellow Pages-as well as its Made Easy and Busy People series, Osborne/McGraw-Hill also has established strategic publishing relationships with Oracle Corporation, Corel Corporation, Stream International Inc., Rocket Science Games, Inc., and several well-known McGraw-Hill magazines including LAN Times and BYTE. A division of The McGraw-Hill Companies, Osborne/McGraw-Hill is targeting consumer support, emerging technologies, and innovative applications for future computer books.

Osborne/McGraw-Hill, 2600 Tenth St, Berkeley, CA 94710

510-549-6600,  Fax: 510-549-6603,   orders: 800-227-0900


AOL Hosts First Annual Online Cinema Awards
America Online Announces The First Annual Online Cinema Awards (OCAs)

Rosie O'Donnell to host awards party at Planet Hollywood in LA

Vienna, VA, March 7, 1996---America Online announced today it will host the first ever Online Cinema Awards (OCA's) where AOL's community of over 5 million members can vote for their favorite actors, actresses, movies and movie related websites for 1996. The winners of the OCA's will be announced during an online events ceremony to be held in AOL Live and at Planet Hollywood in Los Angeles on March 20, 1996 hosted by famed comedienne, Rosie O'Donnell from 7-9:00pm Pacific Time (10pm-12:00am EST).

"I've been doing finger exercises getting ready for my big night," said Rosie O'Donnell, OCA host, "I'm up to eight words a minute."

AOL members can make nominations in 16 categories including the traditional "Best Actor", "Best Actress" and "Best Picture" through March 7. Members are also able to place nominations for original categories including "Best Date Flick" and "Best Movie Website". After nominations, America Online members will vote for category winners from March 8 - March 17. The final Online Cinema Award Winners will be announced on March 20, and the 16 winners will receive a 1995 OCA commemorative award.

December Interactive, based in Santa Monica, CA, was instrumental in creating the Online Cinema Awards with AOL and is managing the OCA area. December Interactive, a new media production and consulting company, also created and produces CinemaPOV, an AOL movie site.

"AOL was the first to provide an online awards ceremony with The Online Music Awards earlier this year, " said Ted Leonsis, President of AOL Services Company. "We are delighted continue this tradition with the OCA's by giving our members the first time opportunity to be a "judge" in a movie awards program."

Within the Online Cinema Awards area, AOL will offer members detailed information about how to nominate and vote, a list of eligible feature films released in 1995, NTN's Movie Trivia Game, links to movie sites on the World Wide Web, and contests. The Online Cinema Awards will also offer interactive features such as scheduled chats, chats on awards predictions and film preferences, an opportunity to post messages, and a live online event where the Online Cinema Awards Winners will be announced and celebrity guests will be present.

Internet users worldwide can also get information and vote for their favorite finalists in the Online Cinema Awards on the World Wide Web at http://www.aol.com/communitychannels/entertainment/oca/OCATEASE.html. But only AOL members will be able to nominate, participate in chat events and attend the online live event when the winners are announced. Internet users will be able to download the AOL software at the OCA website and become an AOL member.

America Online members who participate in the Online Cinema Awards during the voting process will automatically be eligible to win "The Golden Age of Hollywood Trip" courtesy of RPMC-RPM Travel and AOL. "The Golden Age of Hollywood Trip" includes round trip airfare to L.A., first-class hotel accommodations, tours of the city and its famous sites, meals and free tickets to Planet Hollywood, Cinegrill, and more. Members may also win a limited edition Online Cinema Awards T-shirt or free AOL online time.

Planet Hollywood is the world's only dining experience inspired by the worlds of film and television. Currently open in 30 locations worldwide, Planet Hollywood has become one of the most exciting and important developments in the entertainment world and enhanced the business and cultural life in its location cities.

America Online, Inc., (NASDAQ symbol: AMER), based in Vienna, Va., is the largest and fastest growing provider of online services in the world with the most active subscriber base. AOL offers its more than 5 million subscribers a wide variety of services including electronic mail, conferencing, software, computing support, interactive magazines and newspapers and online classes, as well as easy and affordable access to services of the Internet. AOL has a global workforce consisting of more than 4,000 people. Founded in 1985, AOL has established strategic alliances with dozens of companies, including Capital Cities/ABC, Viacom, Bertelsmann, Hachette, IBM, Compaq and American Express. Personal computer owners can obtain America Online software at major retailers and bookstores, or by calling 800-827-6364.


DEC First Corporate Sponsor for Tech Corps
TECH CORPS ANNOUNCES DIGITAL AS FIRST NATIONAL CORPORATE SPONSOR

SUDBURY, Mass. -- March 5, 1996 -- Tech Corps, a non-profit, volunteer organization designed to assist K-12 schools in integrating technologies into education, today announced that Digital Equipment Corporation has become its first national corporate sponsor. Digital's one-year sponsorship provides a combination of financial support, equipment and services totaling $165,000 to the Tech Corps program.

Tech Corps volunteers assist with technology-related projects chosen by local school districts across the country. Projects include areas such as technical support, staff training, mentoring of students and staff, and curriculum integration of technology. Currently, 23 states and the District of Columbia have filed intents to charter local chapters of Tech Corps. In 1995, 12 school districts in Massachusetts implemented 121 pilot projects.

"Tech Corps is pleased to welcome Digital as its first national corporate sponsor and applauds the leadership role the company has taken in supporting this major educational technology program," says Karen Smith, executive director of Tech Corps. "Both the world-class technolgies and the volunteer expertise which Digital has made available to Tech Corps will be instrumental in bringing technology and technical support into classrooms nationwide."

Digital's products -- desktop and laptop computers and Alpha 1000 Internet Servers -- will be used for the administration of the Tech Corps program, including managing and storing of its nationwide database network of volunteers, schools and projects. Tech Corps will also use the Digital Alpha Internet Servers to provide Internet communication services.

"By providing these products and services, we're helping Tech Corps establish a nation-wide technological platform for its program," says Marc Chardon, director, Office of the President at Digital. "We also plan to encourage employees to participate in Tech Corps activities in local schools across the country. Digital's employees have long-standing ties to education. This provides an excellent opportunity for them to share their knowledge and expertise with the next generation of computer users and professionals."

Companies can become involved with Tech Corps by:

     o  becoming a national sponsor;

     o  becoming a state sponsor;

     o  donating equipment and services; and

     o  encouraging and supporting employee participation

        in Tech Corps activities in local schools.

Formally announced by President Clinton in October of 1995, Tech Corps is a private, non-profit organization and receives funding entirely from corporations.

Digital Equipment Corporation is the world's leader in open client/server solutions from personal computing to integrated worldwide information systems. Digital's scalable Alpha platforms, storage, networking, software and services, together with industry- focused solutions from business partners, help organizations compete and win in today's global marketplace.

For more information about Tech Corps, please visit their web site at <http://www.ustc.org> or call (508) 620-7749.

All Digital press releases, fact sheets and backgrounders are archived on ftp.digital.com in the /pub/Digital/info/pr-news directory. They are also available at http://www.digital.com/ on the World Wide Web .


Mindscape Angel Devoid Double Play Contest
Mindscape Launches "Angel Devoid Double Play" Contest

Marketing Blitz for Milestone Game that "Changes the Face of Multimedia"

Novato, CA - Mindscape a leading developer and publisher of consumer software, has launched a major marketing campaign to kick-off its biggest title to date . . . Angel Devoid: Face of the Enemy. The recently shipped interactive epic is also being supported with an "Angel Devoid Double Play" contest that is being promoted on-line, beginning Wednesday, February 28, 1996, and then in the retail channel. The Angel Devoid promotion includes a national radio blitz; a national, two-page spread print campaign in major gaming publications and product give-aways. The on-line effort occurs in an exclusive section on the Mindscape Online web site (URL: www.mindscape.com).

"We believe Angel Devoid is a significant milestone in computer gaming. " said Bob Goldberg, president of Mindscape. "We think the game deserves a comprehensive marketing campaign that mirrors the innovative nature of the game itself."

On-line Contest

Prizes being awarded during the fourteen day "Angel Devoid Double Play" on-line contest include: over 300 posters signed by the Angel Devoid production team, actors, producer and director, with one being awarded every hour; a custom-made Angel Devoid leather jacket to be awarded daily; and a $1,000 cash Grand Prize to be awarded and announced on the web site when the on-line contest closes on Wednesday, March 13, at 9 a.m. PST.

The Angel Devoid Sub-Site

The Mindscape Online web site, published and developed by Mindscape Online Publishing, has been enhanced with the addition of over ten pages devoted exclusively to Angel Devoid. The pages are linked directly from a banner located on top the Mindscape home page to the Angel Devoid sub-site. Highlights from Angel Devoid pages include:

Contest description, rules, entry forms, prize information - entering the contest is made easy with instant registration right from the Mindscape Online site;

Product reviews - lets visitors see what the press is saying about Angel Devoid by reading the latest republished previews and reviews from leading gaming publications such as Computer Game Review and PC Gamer Magazine;

Screenshots - enables users to check out several screen shots from the game;

Storyline - gives a one paragraph overview of the richly detailed, sophisticated storyline, including product features and system requirements;

Downloadable features - lets visitors download audio and video clips to check out the state-of-the-art graphics that blend filmmaking techniques with 3D modeling and special effects that were used to make Angel Devoid. Users can also download an audio clip of the radio spot that began airing on Saturday, February 17, 1996 in five key markets, including: New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Dallas-Fort Worth and San Francisco;

Character bios - gives screen shot portraits and descriptions of each of the 23 characters (shot with professional actors and actresses) Angel Devoid encounters throughout the game;

Developer bios -introduces each of the developers involved in the Angel Devoid product as well as a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the game;

Free stuff - offers visitors three ways to enter and win the contest, free demos of the Angel Devoid game, and manufacturers' rebates;

Where to buy - provides a list of retail outlets and/or an 800 number for Angel Devoid retail locations.

The Game

What if you awake with someone else's identity? What if that person is the most notorious criminal ever known, and he is already trying to hunt you down? You have been on the trail of Angel Devoid, but now a bizarre accident leaves you with the face of the very man you have been pursuing. No longer the hunter, your only choice is to infiltrate Neo-City, a dark world where death strikes from every shadow.

Distributed throughout the U.S. exclusively by Ingram Micro, Angel Devoid: Face of the Enemy immerses PC and Macintosh gamers in an ultra-realistic 3D virtual world filled with incredibly lifelike environments and extensive live-action video. Featuring a cast of 23 professional actors and a richly detailed, sophisticated storyline that includes multiple endings and a non-linear design, Angel Devoid will absorb players for many long evenings as they uncover, "Who is Angel Devoid?"

Mindscape Online Publishing is the online interactive publishing division of Mindscape, Inc. devoted to introducing exciting new online content, integrating online components into new and existing Mindscape products, and working with independent content providers to create state-of-the-art online sites.

Mindscape, Inc. is a leading developer and publisher of consumer software for personal computers and video console systems. An industry pioneer with over fifteen years of experience, Mindscape provides award-winning software for the entertainment, education, and reference markets.

Mindscape is headquartered in Novato, CA, with offices in North America, Europe, and Australia. The company's development subsidiaries include Strategic Simulation, Inc. (SSI) of Sunnyvale, CA and MicroLogic of Emeryville, CA. Mindscape is part of Pearson, plc, the international media group based in London which focuses on the information, education, and entertainment markets.

Mindscape is a registered trademark of Mindscape, Inc. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective holders.

Contact: Patrice Paul, Mindscape

Voice: 415-897-9900 x377

Email: ppaul@mindscape.com

Or

Contact: Jeffrey Shirk, Sports & Entertainment

Voice: 415-897-9900 x378

Email: jshirk@mindscape.com


SurfWatch for Pacific Bell Education First
SURFWATCH SELECTED FOR PACIFIC BELL EDUCATION FIRST

Schools and libraries to receive free software to block unwanted sexually explicit material on the Internet

LOS ALTOS, Calif., March 7, 1996 - On NetDay 96, SurfWatch Software Inc. announced that it will provide its software which blocks sexually explicit material on the Internet free of charge to any California school or library in conjunction with Pacific Bell Education First. Education First is a collaborative effort between business and government to help connect all California schools and libraries to the information superhighway by 2000.

Pacific Bell already has purchased and deployed SurfWatch at twelve Education First demonstration sites. Now, as part of the ongoing Education First program, SurfWatch Software will provide a fully functional copy of SurfWatch to any Education First school or library free of charge. Each school that takes advantage of this program also will receive a one-year SurfWatch subscription and maintenance contract, also free of charge.

"SurfWatch is an ideal addition to the Education First program," said Michael Powell, group director, Education First. "SurfWatch Software offers teachers and librarians individual control over what children are exposed to when accessing the vast educational resources on the Internet."

"We believe strongly that the Education First initiative is an important program to increase kids' familiarity with technology, but we know that widespread Internet access brings the danger of kids seeing, accidentally or deliberately, inappropriate sexually explicit material," said Jay Friedland, vice president of SurfWatch Software. "By providing SurfWatch to the Education First program, we're giving peace of mind to educators, librarians and parents, who will be able to let kids freely explore these exciting new technologies without the constant fear that they'll be exposed to unwanted material."

SurfWatch, Education First Share Goals, Ideals

SurfWatch and the Pacific Bell Education First program share a complementary vision of enabling kids to fully explore all the positive aspects of the new computer and communications technologies, without the negative influence of access to inappropriate materials.

"We can focus the children on what they are supposed to learn, and not have them off surfing and looking for things they shouldn't be getting into. SurfWatch has helped with that," said Virginia Davis, a teacher at Bryant Elementary in San Francisco, one of the Education First demonstration sites.

With SurfWatch, parents and educators can limit unwanted material locally, at one computer or a local network, without restricting the access rights of other Internet users. SurfWatch removes no material from the Internet or any server, but simply blocks it at any computer where it is installed. SurfWatch screens Internet newsgroups, World Wide Web, FTP, Gopher, Chat and other services. The company has also established relationships with on-line services such as America Online and Compuserve.

SurfWatch runs on both Macintosh and Windows-based personal computers. It normally retails for $49.95, with a monthly subscription fee of $5.95 for site updates, and is available directly from SurfWatch Software or through various software distributors and retail outlets, as well as an authorized reseller program for Internet Service Providers. In addition to availability via Education First, SurfWatch offers volume pricing for educational institutions.

On NetDay96, thousands of California's K-12 schools will be wired in preparation for Internet access. Education First and NetDay96 have the official support of hundreds of California companies, organizations and national, state and local groups, including Mayors Richard Riordan of Los Angeles, Willie Brown of San Francisco and Susan Hammer of San Jose; State Superintendent of Public Instruction Delaine Eastin; and the President Bill Clinton and Vice President Al Gore.

As part of the Education First initiative, Pacific Bell also has negotiated with a number of technology vendors, including SurfWatch, for substantial educational discounts on computers, software and services. To ensure the long-term success of Education First, Pacific Bell worked with the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) to secure "Knowledge Network ISDN," a flat monthly rate for unlimited local usage. To date, 700 schools and libraries are connected to the information superhighway through Education First.

Surfwatch Software will also participate in the SmartSchools NetDay event, an unprecedented, collaborative effort between over sixty Silicon Valley firms, the San Jose Education Network, the San Mateo and Santa Clara County Offices of Education, parents, teachers and community volunteers. In addition to installing advanced computer networks and connecting schools to the Internet, SmartSchools NetDay includes programs such as teacher training and ongoing maintenance support for the computer networks.

About SurfWatch

SurfWatch Software, Inc., based in Los Altos, Calif., is pioneering the development of new technologies for the Internet. Founded in January 1995 with a vision of creating high-quality technology products that have a positive impact on peoples' lives, SurfWatch's first products enable parents, teachers and employers to block sexually explicit material on the Internet. SurfWatch Software can be reached at 800-458- 6600, info(at)surfwatch.com or via the World Wide Web at http://www.surfwatch.com.

About Education First

Education First, the largest, most comprehensive private sector initiative in education technology, was created by Pacific Bell as a collaborative effort between business and government, to provide all California schools and libraries with access to technology. The program offers free installation and one year of free ISDN service to all public K- 12 schools, private non-profit schools (with 100 or more students), community colleges and libraries in Pacific Bells territory (which serves 80 percent of California). The program also relies on discounted videoconferencing equipment, communications-related hardware, software, and other related services.

Jay Friedland                           E-mail: jay@surfwatch.com

SurfWatch Software                      Phone:  415-948-9500

175 S. San Antonio Rd, Ste 102          Fax:    415-948-9577

Los Altos, CA 94022                     http://www.surfwatch.com

Jay Friedland                           E-mail: jay@surfwatch.com

SurfWatch Software                      Phone:  415-948-9500

175 S. San Antonio Rd, Ste 102          Fax:    415-948-9577

Los Altos, CA 94022                     http://www.surfwatch.com


WOW! From CIS Partnership with eDrive
WOW! FROM COMPUSERVE ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH ENTERTAINMENT DRIVE

CompuServe's Newest Online Offering Lands Hottest Online Entertainment Magazine

COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 8, 1996 -- WOW! from CompuServe, the new consumer online information service for home use, today announced its partnership with Entertainment Drive (eDrive), the world's largest online entertainment magazine. Entertainment Drive will provide content for WOW!'s movie, television and theatre online areas, both for kids and grown-ups.

The eDrive content will be created by a dedicated team from eDrive's CyberStudio in New York and supported by the WOW! editorial staff. Members using the service will have an "all access pass" to one of the world's largest collections of entertainment information, including breaking news, movie reviews from "The Cranky Critic," exclusive features for upcoming motion pictures and television shows and live awards coverage. Online message boards, conferences and unique events with stars also will be a part of eDrive's service.

Among the initial offerings for kids is a virtual safari with America's favorite zoo keeper, "Jungle Jack" Hanna. Now in the midst of an 18-day safari through South Africa, Hanna is sending online "postcards" with commentary and photos and answering kids' questions about his jungle adventures.

"Entertainment is a key area of focus for WOW!, and we're fortunate to be able to draw upon the experience and capabilities of eDrive. They practically invented the techniques for bringing the excitement of music, film and television to the online experience," said Scott Kauffman, CompuServe's vice president of consumer markets and general manager of WOW!. "With eDrive as an important component, we can build an unparalleled array of entertainment products for WOW! members of all ages."

WOW! from CompuServe is a powerful new consumer online service created specifically for home use. The service offers each household member easy access to information, entertainment and communication -- including the Internet -- combined with the flexibility to customize and control the online experience. Its many features include distinct views for grown-ups and children, easy electronic mail, seamless Internet access and multimedia that enlivens the service with sound and motion.

"When we saw the design of CompuServe's new service, all we could say was WOW!," said Entertainment Drive's Senior Vice President, Jeffrey King. "WOW! combines the flexibility and power of the Web with the support and ease of use of an online service. This unique combination will enable great new entertainment experiences."

In addition to its presence on WOW!, Entertainment Drive will continue to provide content on the CompuServe Information Service and will launch a World Wide Web site in the next eight weeks.

As with all content on WOW!, Entertainment Drive will not be a surcharged service. To become a charter member of WOW! from CompuServe, call 1-800-9GETWOW. Pricing for WOW! will be announced soon.

WOW! recently announced it will integrate Lycos Internet directory tools to help members access quality Web sites from anywhere within the service. WOW! has also announced partnerships with Sports Illustrated For Kids and National Geographic.

Called "One of the 12 Great Online Areas" by Compute magazine, Entertainment Drive is currently accessed by a growing audience of 750,000. CompuServe Information Service members visit eDrive Forum(TM) areas for information on movies, soap operas, television, video and children's media. They retrieve text, photos and full-motion video clips on everything from the latest Hollywood blockbusters to TV's Baywatch to the Peanuts gang. Of CompuServe's more than 3,000 offerings, Entertainment Drive ranks among the most popular and is one of the fastest growing. Earlier this year, Entertainment Drive was honored with a citation for "Heroic Achievement in Information Technology" by the Smithsonian Computerworld Awards.

CompuServe operates the most comprehensive network in the world, providing services to more than 900 corporate accounts and more than 4.5 million users in 147 countries.


Retrieve Incoming Faxes Via the Internet

Wheaton, IL - February 27, 1996 - Did you know you can use your Internet E-mail address to receive and store incoming faxes? Using Copia International's FaxFacts technology, Boomerang Information Services can provide fax retrieval capabilities at your E-mail address. Copia's FaxFacts FaxMail uses a single IVR/fax platform to link incoming faxes to the Internet in PDF format and delivers them to an E-mail account. FaxNet is the next natural step after establishing your presence on the Internet. One of the main conveniences of this service is the access it provides you from any terminal in the world connected to the Internet.

Say good-bye to the irritating noise and slick paper synonymous with fax machines and print only the faxes you want on a printer. With FaxNet you can choose faxes by sender and date before reading them. Clarity is no longer an issue because you read the faxes on your computer screen before printing, forwarding, or filing them. Your FaxNet account is never unavailable, eliminating missed faxes due to busy signals or inactive modems. Multiple documents are received simultaneously so that even on the busiest day, you get the fax. Here's how you can try FaxNet free for a week:

1. http//www.boomerang.com/faxnet or E-mail to faxnet@boomerang.com

2. Register with your name, E-mail address, and publication

3. Boomerang will E-mail you your personalized fax number

Copia's FaxFacts converts fax files to a PDF format with Adobe Acrobat. Boomerang's software finds the PDF files and delivers the incoming fax to an E-mail address, via a Direct Inward Dial System. The PDF will interface with any operating system-DOS, Windows, Macintosh, or UNIX.

For more information on this exciting new service, you can download FaxNet product information by dialing 708-924-3030 and requesting document 8807. Charges for network communications vary depending on the server. Technical support is provided by Boomerang Information Services.


Major Upgrade to Attain IN CONTROL
Attain Announces Major Upgrade to IN CONTROL

Version 4 of Popular Planner & Organizer adds Internet Tools, Speedier Data Entry and More

SOMERVILLE, MA, March 1, 1996-Attain Corporation announced the March 1996 release of IN CONTROL 4.0, a major upgrade to its popular Macintosh planner and organizer software with over 50 new features, including Internet access tools, faster, easier data entry, and improved outlining and scheduling. IN CONTROL helps individuals and workgroups organize projects, prioritize tasks and accomplish more in less time with its unique combination of multi-column outlining and full-featured calendaring.

Internet Access Tools

Among the most-requested features were tools to help manage visits to Internet sites. These features tap the power of IN CONTROL's patent-pending Action Outliner to title, organize, annotate, categorize, search and sort your favorite Internet sites, organizing them alongside your other related activities. These new features include:

* Link and launch Internet sites. Link any item in your IN CONTROL outline or calendar to any Internet URL for easy, powerful management of the Internet sites you visit. A double-click on your linked item launches your favorite Internet browser directly to the linked site.

* Import and Export Netscape Navigator Bookmarks. Imported Bookmarks are automatically linked for easy launching.

* Import Internet sites from Web pages. Easily extract the Internet sites (URLs) from any HTML file. Imported Internet sites are automatically linked for easy launching.

* Internet Config support. Use IN CONTROL together with your favorite Internet browsing software and other Internet applications. Because IN CONTROL supports Internet Config, the popular public domain application, there's no need to re-enter any Internet preferences.

Faster, Easier Data Entry

When you're reading e-mail, viewing an electronic document, or browsing the Internet, you're constantly bombarded with new projects, things to do, and Internet sites to visit. You can now capture them all within IN CONTROL with a single keystroke or via drag and drop. These new data entry features almost completely eliminate typing:

* New Clip-It command. Select text in any application, press a single keystroke, and the selected text is automatically pasted as a new item into your outline, even if IN CONTROL isn't running.

* New In-Box icon. Drag text from any application to the In-Box in IN CONTROL's tool bar, automatically creating a new item in your outline.

* Intelligent item creation. If the text added using either the Clip-It command or the In-Box contains an Internet URL, the new item is automatically linked to that site for easy launching directly from IN CONTROL. If the text contains a date or time, the new item is automatically scheduled on the calendar.

* New Drag & Drop linking. Drag any document, application, AppleEvent script, or alias from the Finder onto an outline or calendar item and it is automatically linked. A doubleclick opens the linked file, automatically launching the appropriate application if needed.

* More Drag & Drop features. Drag & Drop text for quicker editing throughout IN CONTROL.

Improved Outlining and Scheduling

In this upgrade Attain has beefed up the Action Outliner, the core of IN CONTROL, with additional organizational and scheduling tools.

* New Reschedule command. If a project schedule slips, select the uncompleted items, then choose Reschedule to set the number of hours, days, weeks, or months to adjust the dates.

* New Item Info dialog. See, and set, all item attributes at once. Set carry-forward, reminder, and link options, adjust start and end dates, formatting, and more, all from one dialog.

* Easier Networking setup. Now it's even easier to share your entire file with members of your workgroup with ease, and to see at a glance which outline columns are shared.

* Easier navigation and organization. New outlining and navigation commands and keyboard shortcuts make it easier to arrange items in the outline, and help locate items across the outline, calendar, schedule, and to-do list views.

All the features of IN CONTROL for Workgroups (also known as IN CONTROL 3.5) are also included in the new version, including Power Macintosh acceleration, 40%-80% speed improvements for all Macs, and full networkability. Many other user-requested features round out the upgrade.

IN CONTROL beta-tester Michael Tchong, Publisher/Editor of CyberAtlas, San Francisco, says 'The Internet linking feature and Clip-It are dynamite. It will save me countless hours researching my CyberAtlas site!"

IN CONTROL Overview

IN CONTROL combines a patent-pending multi-column outliner with full-featured calendars, to help busy people actively manage their activities and use the information as part of their daily decision making. Unlike calendar or personal information management software, IN CONTROL offers more than just a place to record activities and get reminders.

IN CONTROL helps you organize your to-dos as related activities, not just individual tasks. And it lets you instantly reorganize them by priority, project, person, or any order you want, and view them as outlines or attractive daily, weekly, or monthly schedules.

Technical Specifications

IN CONTROL version 4 runs under Mac OS System 7 and later. Suggested memory 2000K; suggested hard disk space 2.5MB. Runs on all Power Macintosh computers and on Macintosh computers with a 68020 processor or greater. Accelerated for Power Macintosh.

Pricing, Availability, Background

The expected street price for IN CONTROL version 4.0 is $85. Owners of earlier versions can upgrade for $34.95. An Education Edition, volume discounts and site licenses are also available. The new version will be released in March 1996.

IN CONTROL is distributed nationally by Ingram, Merisel and Nacscorp, and is widely available at retail stores and major mail order houses. IN CONTROL is also distributed in Japan, France, Germany, Australia, Canada and the United Kingdom.

Founded in 1991 by Dan Chadwick and Alan Albert, creators of the award-winning FileMaker database, Attain Corporation develops, markets and supports software that helps busy people accomplish more in less time. Its products include IN CONTROL and FastPace Instant Contact, a contact management software that tracks over 50,000 names, addresses, and phone numbers and that integrates with IN CONTROL. A Windows version of IN CONTROL is currently in beta testing.

Attain is headquartered at 48 Grove St., Somerville, MA 02144. Phone: 1-800-925-5615, 617-776-1110 Fax: 617-776-1626. Email: info@attain.com. Internet: http://www.attain.com.


Aladdin Helps Local School w/Internet ABCs
Aladdin Systems Helps Local School with Internet ABC's (and URL,s)

Aladdin Systems volunteers products and training for NetDay, March 9

Watsonville, CA (February 29 1996)-Aladdin Systems is volunteering its time and products to help a local school, DeLaveaga Elementary School, get up and running on the Internet. Aladdin is providing its Internet utilities CyberFinder, StuffIt Expander, and DropStuff with Expander Enhancer in an effort to help the teachers and students learn how to use the Internet quickly and effectively.

"Aladdin Systems is committed to our community and helping computer users get the most from their computers" said Marco A. Gonzalez, President of Aladdin. "We know it can be scary even turning on a computer for some people. And, the vastness and complexity of the Internet can be particularly intimidating for beginners like young students. The products we're providing to our local elementary school are specifically designed to make accessing information on the Internet easy."

The Purpose of NetDay '96 The goal of NetDay is to link all California schools with the global Internet. On March 9, 1996, NetDay, California schools, with the help of businesses like Aladdin, will get hooked up to the Internet. At the conclusion of NetDay '96 inventory of the state of technology in California schools will be established for the first time. This inventory will be permanently catalogued and instantly accessible on the World Wide Web. It will be a universal point of access to the ten thousand home pages of California schools. For the first time. everyone will be able to see where our schools stand, and be able to decide what is to be done next. It will also allow the schools to access information over the Internet; research information, educational programs, and gain computer literacy.

The Volunteers That Make it Happen

At nine o'clock on Saturday morning, March 9th, ten volunteers will arrive at each California school campus to get the schools hooked on the Net. This private initiative is comprised of volunteers: parents, teachers, administrators, students and engineers from California's high-technology companies, like Aladdin Systems.

How This Applies to our Schools

Businesses such as Aladdin, will help to make learning the Internet much easier for students and teachers. Aladdin's StuffIt Expander and DropStuff with Expander Enhancer help users access files on the Internet which have been "encoded" or "compressed". StuffIt Expander automatically expands files after they have been downloaded onto the user's hard drive so that the files' contents can be readily accessed. StuffIt Expander helps students get the information they seek online, without having to understand the intricacies of Internet file transmission. In addition, DropStuff allows students to easily compress files before sending them to another user on the Internet. Because the compressed file will be transmitted more quickly, the user and school will benefit by saving both time and money.

Aladdin Systems' CyberFinder lets teachers and administrators create Internet bookmark "libraries" on a particular topic, such as literature or history, and share this information with students even if they have a minimal understanding of how the Internet works. It is an easy way to allow students to browse sites that their teacher has chosen without going into immense detail on how to navigate the Internet.

CyberFinder in the Academic Setting

Educators need to make sure their students can easily get to important sites on the Internet. For example, students can connect to a Web page to access current research materials, or connect to a Usenet newsgroup to discuss relevant topics. Of course, e-mail is a vital communications tool to keep people connected also.

The Problem

Getting students, particularly young ones, to the right Internet sites can be difficult and time-consuming. Even a small typo entered in a web or e-mail address will prevent a user from connecting to the right site.

The CyberFinder Solution

A teacher can stop distributing URLs (Uniform Resource Locators or Internet addresses) of Web sites' email addresses, FTP sites (file transfer protocol), etc.; instead they can distribute CyberFinder bookmarks. By standardizing on CyberFinder, anyone in the school can connect their Macintosh to any Internet site by just double-clicking a bookmark right in the Finder.

CyberFinder Benefits

There's no need to teach students the arcane syntax of URLs. They can eventually learn it as they become more familiar with the computer. There's no need to worry about training students on how to enter URLs into Internet applications such as a Web browser. (Heaven forbid they enter a URL with ALL CAPS on!)

Details of CyberFinder

All the teacher has to do is create the CyberFinder bookmarks containing important academic Web sites, FTP sites, e-mail addresses, and any other Internet resources students may need to access. Then they just distribute these bookmarks to all students who have CyberFinder installed on their Macintosh. The bookmarks will be accessible right in the Macintosh Finder, and with just a double-click, these Internet sites can be readily accessed. The teacher can even put a folder of important bookmarks in the Apple menu, and thereby jump to any Internet site from within ANY application. Bookmarks can be put into At Ease as well.

Requirements:

Mac OS running System 7.1.1 or later; connection to a network with Internet access or access to the Internet using a TCP/IP connection; you must also have supported helper applications installed (web browser, e-mail client, etc.). CyberFinder supports all the most popular Internet applications.

Pricing and availability

CyberFinder is available electronically on the Internet from Aladdin Systems, online services, and through user groups. On the Internet, CyberFinder can be found at the following URLs: http://www.aladdinsys.com/, ftp://ftp.aladdinsys.com/, and ftp://ftp.amug.org/pub/contrib/aladdin/. The software is also available directly from Aladdin Systems for $30. CyberFinder also offers a 15 day demo version. If a user installs the demo version and would like to continue using it after 15 days, he or she can simply contact Aladdin and for $30 receive a registration number.

About the company

Founded in 1988, Aladdin Systems, Inc. is credited with creating the worldwide compression standard for applications and communications for the Macintosh platform. The company's product line includes the StuffIt Family of products including StuffIt Deluxe, award-winning products which offer comprehensive solutions for compression, translation, and archiving. Aladdin's developer tool, StuffIt InstallerMaker, is the installer of choice for leading software developers, network administrators, and MIS directors.

Aladdin is one of the few remaining pioneers committed to the shareware and freeware philosophy of software distribution and marketing. Its commitment has helped garner millions of users worldwide. In addition, over 3000 software developers, including Microsoft, Claris, and Apple, have licensed Aladdin's data compression and installation technology.

Aladdin Systems

408/761-6200


TIME MAGAZINE LIVE ON COMPUSERVE

Launches Online Service with Super Tuesday Coverage

COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 8, 1995 -- CompuServe Incorporated today becomes the exclusive commercial online outlet for TIME Magazine. TIME, the nation's first and largest weekly news magazine, now enhances its existing TIME Daily digital news summary with a continuously updated news service on the CompuServe Information Service. To mark its launch, TIME will host a live conference in the CompuServe Convention Center on the biggest night of the 96 primary campaign, Super Tuesday.

Beginning at 8:00 p.m. EST on March 12, the conference will run for three consecutive hours. TIME journalists and political analysts will be on hand to offer information and commentary on the presidential election. CompuServe members can ask questions, offer their opinions and participate in online polls. For the latest news on election results, the candidates and the issues, join some of the most respected journalists in the world as they explore Election 96.

The TIME News Center, now live on CompuServe, provides ongoing coverage of top news stories such as Campaign 96 and the Bosnia conflict. Around-the-clock news, constantly updated by TIME journalists, covers such diverse categories as the arts, science and medicine, business and sports. In addition to the new digital news service, CompuServe members have access to the print version of TIME magazine as well as access to TIME's library of archives. The TIME Online Forum offers the opportunity to share information and ideas with other members, attend live conferences with newsmakers, journalists and authors and provide feedback to TIME editors. Asian and European versions of TIME are also available.

"TIME draws on its worldwide network of news bureaus to provide the most comprehensive news coverage available on any online service," said Paulette White, vice president of information services at CompuServe. "The addition of TIME to our existing array of news services reinforces CompuServe's commitment to being the number one online resource for domestic and international news and information."  With the launch, TIME joins its Time Inc. sister publications PEOPLE, SPORTS ILLUSTRATED, MONEY and FORTUNE, as well as news and entertainment leaders such as CNN, AP, Forbes and New York Magazine, on CompuServe.

CompuServe operates the most comprehensive online network in the world, providing services to more than 900 corporate accounts and more than 4.5 million users in 147 countries.


Timesheet Professional 4.0 for Windows
Announcing TIMESHEET PROFESSIONAL 4.0 FOR WINDOWS

A quiet revolution.... An amazing upgrade.

(DALLAS) - TIMESLIPS Corporation announces the release of TimeSheet Professional for Windows Version 4.0, the high performance electronic spreadsheet. TimeSheet Professional offers a cost-effective way to organize workgroups, manage existing resources, update project files and track employees time and expenses. This product upgrade offers several added and improved features promoting; ease-of-use, linking capabilities, and enhanced reporting features.

TimeSheet Professional for Windows has made accurate timekeeping easier with the development of Day Grid and Mini Sheet view The Day Grid or "day at a glance" will allow users to view a daily schedule of events. This viewing capability appears much like a day-timer and also supports data entry without a predefined task. The Mini Sheet view is a full application that can display either the Time Sheet or Day Grid in a miniaturized window that "floats" over other applications. These features allow users easy accessibility to the application for accurately entering time or referencing a task without exiting any application.

TimeSheet Professional, Version 4.0's most powerful enhancement is the ability to easily work as a front end time collection program for payroll and project management systems.

TimeSheet Professional now integrates seamlessly with Timeslips Deluxe. This upgrade imports Timeslips' database information to TimeSheet Professional, where updates to time tracking or common tasks are implemented. The updated information is then exported back to Timeslips to process billing and reporting functions.

Similarly, TimeSheet interfaces to project management software systems allowing tasks and resources to be imported. Actual time for those specific tasks, projects or matters are entered and the updates are exported back to the original project management software which provides accurate and up to date project management plans.

In addition, Summary and Detail reporting capabilities have been expanded. With these added features and the ability to utilize Crystal Report Writer, the best commercial report writer available, TimeSheet Professional for Windows can offer an array of reports that would benefit most reporting needs. The Crystal Report Writer for TimeSheet Professional is being offered optionally at a fraction of the retail cost, $79.95.

TimeSheet Professional for Windows single-user version retails for $199.95 and is available directly from TIMESLIPS Corporation via (800) 285-0999. The Network Edition is an eight-user version that licenses eight users to retrieve the same data and retails for $699.95. The Network Edition expansions are in units of eight logons for virtually unlimited capacity and retails for $699.95.

For more information, contact Michelle Franklin at (800) 285-0999, ext. 2721 or CompuServe 102102,477 or review our on-line services via our Web site, http://www.timeslips.com; CompuServe, GO TIMESLIPS; and America Online, Keyword: TIMESLIPS.


Neuralyst V1.41 for Windows 95
Neuralyst v1.41 for Microsoft Windows 95

Pasadena, CA, March 1, 1996 -- Cheshire Engineering Corporation announces the availability of Version 1.41 of its award-winning neural network products, Neuralyst for Excel, Neuralyst Run-Time Library, and Neuralyst Development System. The new version of each product includes both 32-bit and 16-bit executables to provide optimum performance under Windows 95 and Windows 3.1.

Neuralyst for Excel, the spreadsheet add-in product, automatically detects if it is being used with Excel for Windows 95 (a.k.a. Excel 7) and runs as a 32-bit executable in that case. When used with Excel 4 or Excel 5 (under any version of Windows) it runs as a 16-bit executable. Users of Neuralyst Run-Time Library or Neuralyst Development system can build either 16-bit or 32-bit applications.

A demonstration version of Neuralyst for Excel is available on diskette at low cost, or you may download it free of charge. Look for it in Cheshire's site on the World Wide Web, http://home.earthlink.net/~chesheng/ or in Cheshire's section in the CompuServe Windows Applications H forum, Go Cheshire. It may also be available for anonymous FTP download from various internet archive sites, look for the files NEURD141.ZIP (Windows) or NEURDEMO.SIT (Macintosh).

Pricing:

Neuralyst For Excel              $225

Neuralyst Run-Time Library        595

Neuralyst Development System      725

Neuralyst for Excel Demo            5

All prices in U.S. dollars, plus shipping and sales tax.

Cheshire Engineering Corporation was founded in 1982

CHESHIRE ENGINEERING CORPORATION

650 Sierra Madre Villa, Suite 201, Pasadena, California 91107

818 351-5493,  Fax: 818 351-8645


Parental Control Conference, CIS 3/11
MEDIA ALERT

WHAT:  Parental Control Conference

CompuServe is offering users the opportunity to discuss the increasingly important issue of child safety and adult-oriented content with Nigel Spicer, president and chief operating officer of Microsystems Software, Inc., creators of the Cyber Patrol software now available on the CompuServe Information Service. Discussion topics will include creating a safe and enjoyable experience online for all members of the family, using CompuServe's parental controls and the Cyber Patrol Internet filtering software, and other issues related to child safety in cyberspace.

WHEN:  Monday, March 11 at 9pm EST

WHERE:  CompuServe Convention Center (GO CONVENTION)

CONTACT:  For more information, call Jeff Shafer, CompuServe Incorporated, at 614/538-4632


DEC Picks Fibre Channel for StorageWorks
DIGITAL PICKS FIBRE CHANNEL AS StorageWorks SERIAL SCSI STANDARD

Sees Parallel SCSI as Frontrunner for Near Future

MAYNARD, Mass., March 8, 1996 -- Digital Equipment Corporation's Storage Business Unit has chosen Fibre Channel as the standard serial SCSI technology for the StorageWorks family. As requirements for long-distance connectivity and enhanced performance increase, Fibre Channel will provide a superior long-term solution for users. Digital will also continue to invest in the development and support of parallel SCSI products and technology.

In the Fibre Channel area, Digital first will offer an array controller followed by Fibre Channel-Arbitrated Loop devices. Evaluation units of the Fibre Channel array controller will be available for the OEM market in the fourth quarter of calendar year 1996. JBOD Serial Packaging will be available for the OEM market in August of this year."

"Although parallel SCSI technology is the high-performance, local connection solution, we are pleased that serial technology soon will be ready to meet the stringent requirements our customers expect in StorageWorks products," said Robert Rennick, vice president and general manager for Digital's Storage Business Unit.

Major improvements in parallel SCSI technology in the last year have ensured that products based on this technology will continue to meet the majority of customer needs as well as provide investment protection. However, Fibre Channel offers clear advantages in bandwidth and flexibility of connection and gradually will increase market share as its costs begin to come in line with parallel SCSI solutions.

Digital's Storage Interconnect Lab in Shrewsbury, Mass., has been the source of much of the recent underlying work on SCSI interface standards, including contribution to the industry ULTRA-SCSI standard, and developing electrical level industry standards for both Fibre Channel and SSA.

StorageWorks products are available on multiple operating systems and hardware platforms including Digital, Hewlett-Packard, IBM and Sun servers and workstations, and Novell and Windows NT environments. Products are available through Digital's business partners,local Digital sales offices, and DECdirect. For more information about Digital's complete line of hardware and software products, call 1-800-STORWORK (1-800-786-7967) or visit http://www.storage.digital.com/ on the world wide web.

Digital Equipment Corporation is the world's leader in open client/server solutions from personal computers to integrated worldwide information systems. Digital's Intel and Alpha platforms, storage, networking, software and services, together with industry- focused solutions from business partners, help organizations compete and win in today's global marketplace.


Starlight Intranet Real-Time Media Strategy
Starlight Networks Announces Its Intranet Strategy With New Netscape Navigator Plug-In Enabling Real-Time Media On Intranets

Intranet Support for New Media Key to New Intermedia Market

Mountain View, CA-- Starlight Networks announced its new intranet strategy with StarView, a new plug-in for Netscape Navigator from Netscape Communications Corp. that allows companies to bring dynamic, real-time interactive multimedia applications to their corporate intranets.

Through its ability to support active content on corporate intranets as well as networks Starlight Networks is in the unique position of being able to provide middleware solutions for a new intermedia market. The amazing growth of Internet technologies and corporate intranets is necessitating a redefinition of the market. Web clients have become a de facto user interface. Intermedia integrates these new Internet-based technologies with existing corporate data and infrastructures and new active mixed media content.

Using Starlight's intermedia middleware software, corporations can add rich, dynamic multimedia content to their intranets and networks and allow users to launch real- time video, audio and animation from Netscape Navigator at their desktops. Companies can now take advantage of the popular Netscape Navigator to bring their black and white applications to life on the intranet with dynamic color and motion.

"Starlight gives a realtime plug-in solution supporting active content for Netscape Navigator 2.0 from within the Live Media framework," said Tim Hickman, technical evangelist at Netscape. "We are pleased to be working with a leader in intermedia middleware, Starlight Networks."

StarView is available as a plug-in downloadable from Starlight's World Wide Web site at http://www.starlight.com. StarView is an in-line editor and player that allows users to use Netscape Navigator 2.0 to launch high quality, full-frame multimedia applications instantaneously from a mixed media server powered by Starlight's StarWorks* or StarWare* intermedia networking software. StarView supports full, 30 frames per second MPEG, as well as Indeo, AVI, Motion JPEG, and Quicktime and Cinepak on Macintosh systems. StarView sits behind Netscape Navigator and issues a play command to stream the application in real-time, instead of dowloading it as a file transfer.

Harvard University Business School is currently implementing an educational solution incorporating this capability. Dean Kim Clark said, "Starlight works at the creative frontier. At Harvard Business School we set out to create powerful educational materials by integrating video with text, analytical graphics, data and sound. But to really exploit the power of our intranet, we wanted to deliver full motion video on demand from a server to the desktop, through Netscape Navigator. The project was difficult, and many companies we talked to said it couldn't be done. But these are the kind of projects Starlight wants to work on. They delivered, not just on the technology, but with a commitment to cutting-edge excellence."

"Netscape's Navigator has become a de facto user interface, providing a window to an exciting new intermedia world that integrates new mixed media applications with Internet content. Corporations can now bring their applications alive and truly take advantage of the interactive opportunity presented by this new intermedia environment," said Jim Long, president of Starlight Networks.

Starlight's StarView plug-in is an intranet-enabling feature available for StarWorks* and StarWare*, Starlight's intermedia middleware software. StarWorks and StarWare manage the high bandwidth requirements of active new media applications to reliably deliver audio, full-motion video, animation, etc. over intranets and networks throughout the enterprise. StarView allows users to access new media applications through Netscape Navigator from a media server powered by StarWorks or StarWare, (as well as Internet content from their company's intranet server). Later this month, network administrators will be able to download StarView to their intranet server from the Starlight Web site or through a link from the Netscape site for a 60-day free trial. In addition to StarView, they will receive a five-user version of StarWare (for use with Novell NetWare servers and PC or Macintosh clients), as well as trial multimedia content and an HTML template. A wider range of servers, network operating systems and clients supported is available by contacting Starlight Networks directly.

In keeping with Starlight's open standards approach, StarWorks and StarWare will support Realtime Transport Protocol (RTP), as well as the entire Internet-standard protocol suite, including RSVP and UDP/IP. RTP provides the basis for Netscape's recently-announced Live Media strategy supporting real-time, collaborative Internet communications. Starlight's StarView now extends Netscape Navigator's support for stored and live multimedia to intranets as well.

Starlight provides a wide-area solution for delivering intranet content to remote sites. Through a recent announcement with Hughes Network Systems (HNS) and Hewlett-Packard, StarWorks enables delivery of multimedia to remote locations via HNS' satellite-based DirecPC service, thereby providing an enterprise-wide solution that spans both local and wide area networks. Multimedia applications broadcast via DirecPC can then be delivered across the LAN at the receiving site, or across the intranet, where users can access the content through Netscape Navigator.

Netscape Navigator can launch real-time new media using Starlight's StarView software on all clients currently supported by StarWorks or StarWare. Clients include 80486 and Pentium PCs running DOS, Windows, Windows 95, and NT; as well as Macintosh and UNIX computers. StarWorks-supported servers include 80486 and Pentium systems (EISA and PCI), and UNIX servers from HP (HP/UX), IBM (RS/6000) and Sun Microsystems (Solaris).

About Starlight Networks

Starlight Networks is the market leader providing multimedia services over enterprise networks with its StarWorks* and StarWare* intermedia middleware products. StarWorks and StarWare provide multimedia storage management and network delivery management functions to ensure reliable delivery of video and audio to the desktop over today's networks and intranets, including 10BaseT, 100VG, Fast Ethernet, Token-Ring, FDDI and ATM. StarWorks' open systems approach supports all of the popular video formats and network operating systems on PCs, Macintosh and UNIX systems. StarWare is a Novell NetWare-based video networking software solution.

Starlight Networks is located at 205 Ravendale Drive, Mountain View, CA 94043; phone 415/967-2774; home page http://www.starlight.com.

Contact: Mary Lindsay, Lindsay PR

Voice: 408-984-7242

Email: 4007894@mcimail.com


Utah Tech Watch, March 9th
UTAH TECH WATCH - - by David Politis - - 3/9-11/96 Edition

Before the ink was even dry on the papers formally transferring Novell's Business Applications Group to Corel, a lot of work had already occurred behind the scenes in preparation for the Corel way of doing business.

According to one source, even before the acquisition was completed, Corel had purchased, installed and trained the WordPerfect support technicians on its Onyx registration database software.

In addition, this source reports, Corel had purchased and installed more than 700 new PCs for Corel's Orem campus, each loaded with 133MHz Pentium processors, 32MB of RAM, and large hard drives prior to March 1st.

To quote this source, "The WP employees are just dumbfounded, our mouths are hanging open in awe of such quick and decisive action."

Interestingly, I'm hearing similar things from several former WordPerfect/Novell employees that are now part of Corel.

Corel's pre-emptive strike

This Tuesday, Corel officials held a media conference call to announce aggressive pricing structures for its new Corel software suites.

The Corel WordPerfect Suite for Windows 3.1x will include WordPerfect 6.1, Quattro Pro, Envoy, Netscape Navigator, Presentations 3.0, CorelFLOW 2, Starfish Software's Sidekick and Dashboard, Corel Screen Saver, thousands of clip art images, and hundreds of typographical fonts.

Although the suggested retail price is $399, the real kicker is the upgrade price of $129. Particularly when Corel admits that virtually everyone will qualify for upgrade pricing, since they will allow for competitive upgrades.

Industry sources suggest that with a $129 upgrade price, Corel will likely be the first company to break the $100 barrier for a business applications suite.

Using this "stack em deep and sell em cheap" pricing strategy, Corel intends to recapture much of WordPerfect's past glory.

In fact, Corel President, Dr. Michael Cowpland contends that Corel should be able to capture up to 50 percent of the software suite market share with this strategy.

Whether it will be successful in this strategy or not will be seen over the next 12 to 18 months.

One clue to its success will be to see if Microsoft dramatically drops its suite prices in the weeks and months ahead. If so, knowledgeable readers will take this as a sign that Microsoft a) perceives Corel's pricing moves as a real threat (if it drops prices in the next few weeks), b) acknowledges that Corel's pricing and bundling strategy is causing customers to shift loyalties (if Microsoft drops prices some time in the future).

The Net as a vehicle for good

In spite of strident declarations about the evil found on the Internet and the bad things people (and businesses) can do using the Information Superhighway, I have become convinced that the Net is also a great vehicle for good.

Two examples of this have come to my attention in the past two weeks that I'd like to share here.

Both are medical cries for help received via email. One comes from an acquaintance, the other from a stranger, and I share them here to ask for your help.

The first is a request for cards and letters to buoy up the spirits of a young lady who was paralyzed from the neck down in an auto accident several months ago.

Twenty four-year-old Sherry Grimes was the passenger in a pick-up truck that was involved in a rollover. In the process Sherry broke her neck, leaving her able to only move her head and needing a respirator to help her breathe.

Unfortunately, the long-term prognosis for Sherry is grim, and she has become quite despondent.

Anyone wishing to write Sherry to wish her well or provide encouragement should send letters or cards to: Sherry Grimes, 4943 Burkesville Rd., Columbia KY 42728.

The second cry for help comes from Mike Doyle.

Mike's email message concerns his 12-year-old sister Karen who has been diagnosed with leukemia and needs a bone marrow transplant to survive.

Unfortunately, Karen has no blood-related siblings (she is half-Korean and half-Caucasian [European descendants]).

Finding out if one is an appropriate donor requires a simple blood test. Naturally, all costs for a donor will be fully covered, Mike writes.

Anyone wishing to reach Mike can do so via email at mdoyle@cosmix.com.

Potential donors are also encouraged to write: Geoffrey Bodenhausen, NMR Program Director, Center for Interdisciplinary Magnetic Resonance, National High Magnetic Field Laboratory, 1800 East Paul Dirac Dr., Tallahassee FL 32310.

A marketing communications consultant that specializes in high-tech and health care clients, David Politis welcomes column ideas at 801-569-2592 or via the Internet at dpolitis@altatech.com.


SHL VISION* to Distribute KnowledgeSEEKER
SHL VISION* Solutions to Distribute ANGOSS KnowledgeSEEKER Software

Toronto, Ont. (February 28, 1996)-- ANGOSS Software International and SHL VISION* Solutions are pleased to announce the signing of a strategic agreement. Under the terms of this agreement SHL VISION* Solutions will support and distribute ANGOSS KnowledgeSEEKER, the worlds leading technology for Knowledge Discovery, as part of their VISION* integrated application solutions. The initial deployment of KnowledgeSEEKER with VISION* is to build Market Research Applications for major telecommunications companies.

An operating division of SHL Inc., SHL VISION* Solutions develops and maintains the VISION* line of infrastructure information management products. VISION* is used by many of the world's largest and most successful telecommunications companies, utilities, and government agencies. These clients are using VISION* to manage their infrastructure, improve customer service, and increase productivity of day-to-day operations.

ANGOSS KnowledgeSEEKER is an artificial intelligence data analysis and prediction tool that offers a unique solution for business analysis and decision support applications. These applications range from database marketing, to forecasting, to work process control. American Demographics Magazine recently recognized KnowledgeSEEKER as a leading edge analysis tool and named ANGOSS Software one of the "100 Best Sources for Marketing information for 1995".

According to Giulio Maffini, SHL VISION* Solutions Vice President, "KnowledgeSEEKER is an outstanding analytical and predictive tool. In combination with VISION*, KnowledgeSEEKER provides our clients with a powerful method for exploring and providing knowledge about enterprise data related to customers and infrastructure."

ANGOSS Vice President, Andrew Burans stated, "This agreement is a major step in executing our marketing strategy. We are extremely pleased to partner with SHL VISION* Solutions, a premier solutions and service provider of Infrastructure Information Management solutions."

ANGOSS Software is an International publisher of software with offices in North America and the United Kingdom. Its shares (ANC) trade on the Alberta Stock Exchange. For further information on ANGOSS visit http://www.angoss.com.

SHL, an MCI company, is a recognized leader in enabling business transformation through client server computing. With headquarters in Ottawa, Canada, SHL employs more than 5,500 professionals in over 93 offices who serve major commercial and public vector clients in the Americas, Europe, and Asia-Pacific.

ANGOSS Software International

Suite 201, 430 King Street West

Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5V 1J5

416-593-1122,  fax 416-593-5077


LinkStar Site Launcher
LinkStar Announces Site Launcher:

The First Solution for Publishing Web Sites Instantly

And Promoting Their Content to Search Engines

New Software Can be Downloaded for Free from LinkStar Web Site; To be Integrated into Popular HTML Authoring Tools and Licensed to ISPs; Handles all HTML Files and Java-Enabled Sites

DEERFIELD BEACH, FL-- LinkStar Communications Corporation today introduced LinkStar Site Launcher, the first World Wide Web publishing software application that provides Internet novices and experts alike with a simple, automated, and cost-effective way to publish and promote content on the Internet. With the click of a mouse, the free software uploads Web pages from any PC to LinkStar's or a licensee's Web server, where they are automatically added to the LinkStar Internet Directory and submitted to other popular Internet search engines.

LinkStar Communications will demonstrate the new software at Seybold Seminars Boston 96 (Booth # 1015), held February 28-March 1, 1996 at the Hynes Convention Center in Boston.

"LinkStar Site Launcher enables millions of Internet users to become instant, on-line publishers by eliminating the need to learn and use complex computer codes and network protocols or hire a consultant to upload a Web page onto an operating server. It also eliminates the need to purchase their own server and hire personnel to run it," said Stewart Padveen, president of LinkStar Communications.

LinkStar Site Launcher software will be available for free downloading from the LinkStar Web site (http://www.linkstar.com) in mid-March. The new software will be integrated into some of the Internet's most popular authoring tools -- including Brooklyn North Software Work's HTML Assistant and HTML Assistant Pro, Kenn Nesbitt's WebEdit, and Tashcom's TC-DIRECTOR -- is expected to soon be shipped with Boca Research, Inc.'s high- speed modems, and is being licensed to Internet Service Providers (ISPs), such as CyberGate, Inc., Florida's largest access provider.

The software is designed to help make Web publishing easy for everybody, especially for individuals and the estimated 13.9 million businesses with less than 50 employees. Currently less than one quarter of one percent of these businesses have Web sites, primarily due to limited budgets, according to research by The Yankee Group, a Boston-based market research firm.

"LinkStar's Site Launcher opens the door for individuals and businesses with limited budgets to focus their resources on building content, while completely automating the most critical process in the creation of a Web site," said Steve Franco, program manager for The Yankee Group's Interactive Commerce Research and Consulting practice. "The complexity of uploading files to an Internet host has been reduced to a mere button click."

Site Launcher is the first commercially available software based on the industry-standard hypertext transfer protocol (HTTP) to completely replace the complex file transfer protocol (FTP) normally used when uploading files to a Web server. LinkStar has applied for a patent on this Simple Web Update Protocol (SWUP) client/server technology.

"LinkStar Site Launcher software is designed to be extremely easy-to-use," explained Dirk Herr-Hoyman, vice president of technology at LinkStar. "This product removes virtually all technical and economic barriers to on-line publishing." The new software may be used with any HTML authoring tool, word processor, or other Web authoring system -- it even supports complex Web sites created with Java.

LinkStar Site Launcher software runs on Windows 3.1, Windows 95, or Windows NT and requires 4 MB of RAM. Users require only a standard Winsock-TCP/IP connection to the Internet available through any Internet access provider worldwide. A Macintosh version, running on System 7 or higher and requiring 4 MB of RAM, will be available in the third quarter of 1996.

Creates Robust Web Sites Instantly

LinkStar Site Launcher software is designed to automatically upload content developed with any Web authoring software from a PC to LinkStar's or a licensee's server. Web sites created with Site Launcher software can include text, graphics, audio, and video -- incorporating advanced HTML features including image maps and order and feedback forms. It supports complex Web sites created in Java or featuring Java applications.

Users simply connect to the Internet, select the appropriate HTML and related files, click a mouse button, and their files are instantly sent to LinkStar's servers -- where their Web site is automatically created and incorporated into the LinkStar Internet Directory and submitted to other popular Internet search engines such as WebCrawler, Lycos, Alta Vista, InfoSeek, Excite, Open Text Index, World Wide Web Worm, and Inktomi.

Users instantly receive a URL (http://pages.linkstar.com/NAME), and have the option of registering and using their own domain name. Once their files are uploaded, users receive an on-screen message confirming the Web site's existence and exact URL. LinkStar Site Launcher software allows users to create or edit a Web site 24 hours a days, seven days a week.

"One of the most compelling features of the system is the automatic, on-line promotion of a Web site," said Vince Gelormine, LinkStar's director of business development and author of "Get 'Em! How to Promote and Market Your Web Site." "LinkStar Site Launcher provides a great head start by automatically submitting a Web site's URL to the most popular Internet search engines. This unique feature addresses the frequent problem of how Web sites are found on the ever-growing Internet."

Site Launcher is a client/server technology. LinkStar's business model is to broadly distribute the client software for free and through strategic partnerships with software developers, hardware vendors and ISPs. The server side technology will be licensed to ISPs and other companies.

When using the software, people select a billing method that will automatically bill their credit cards or checking account based on the size of their Web site. LinkStar will host Web sites on its own server at these rates:

 * $9.95/month for the first 100 Kb

 * $19.95/month for up to 1 Mb

 * $10.00/month for each additional 1 Mb

LinkStar's servers support secure Internet commerce, enabling its customers to create Web sites to conduct secure on-line transactions. There is no limit to the size of a Web site that may be created, no additional charges involved and no contracts required with LinkStar Communications.

Strategic Partners

LinkStar Communications is partnering with Internet industry leaders to provide its new LinkStar Site Launcher software to a worldwide consumer and business market. Initial strategic partners include:

*  Brooklyn North Software Works, which will incorporate LinkStar Site Launcher into its popular HTML Assistant and HTML Assistant Pro authoring software;

*  Kenn Nesbitt's WebEdit, which will incorporate LinkStar Web Publisher software into its widely used WebEdit software;

*  Tashcom, a Netherlands-based company which will incorporate LinkStar Site Launcher software into its TC- DIRECTOR authoring software;

*  SoftQuad, which is considering incorporating LinkStar Site Launcher software into its well-known HoTMetaL HTML authoring program;

*  Boca Research, Inc., is expecting to ship the software with all its high-speed modem products;

*  Digital Consulting, Inc. (DCI), of Andover, MA; LATCOM of Miami, FL; National Seminars Group of Shawnee Mission, KS; NetCom Expos of Boca Raton, FL, and others which will distribute the software to people attending their Internet conferences and expositions;

*  CyberGate, Inc., Florida's largest Internet access provider, which will license the new LinkStar technology; and,

*  InterPoint Internet Communications, Inc., another Florida- based access provider, which also will license the new LinkStar technology.

"We are actively seeking out and welcome revenue-sharing business partnerships that facilitate distribution of our LinkStar Site Launcher software and LinkStar Internet Directory," said Padveen.

LinkStar Internet Directory

LinkStar Site Launcher software and the LinkStar Internet Directory work together to provide a completely integrated, end- to-end solution for finding, publishing and promoting people and businesses on the Internet.

The LinkStar Internet Directory is a next-generation, highly accurate Internet search engine that allows anyone to have an instant, free, entry-level presence on the World Wide Web.

The heart of the LinkStar Directory is its free "e-Card" system. Any Internet user with an e-mail address can easily fill out an electronic business card -- an "e-Card" -- that is accessible and searchable by any other World Wide Web user. The e-Card includes standard business card information, as well as a variety of options which allow entrants to describe their companies' products and services, and index their description in a wide range of categories. In addition, the e-Card provides an automatic hot link from the e-Card listing to the entrant's e-mail address and/or World Wide Web home page URL.

Anybody with a home page can also create their own free, personalized version of the LinkStar Directory simply by adding some HTML code -- provided free by LinkStar -- to their Home Page.

LinkStar Communications Corporation, a privately held company based in Deerfield Beach, Florida, is developing products that will provide a complete, end-to-end solution for searching, publishing, promoting and communicating on the Internet's World Wide Web. The company's goal is to make it easy and cost-effective for individuals and businesses to productively publish on, use and conduct business on the Web. Founded in 1994, the company can be reached at http://www.linkstar.com, info@linkstar.com, or (954) 426-LINK.

Contact: Kevin Rudden, Parker, Nichols & Company

Voice: 508-369-2100

Email: 3566721@mcimail.com

Contact: Bridgette King, LinkStar Communications Corporation

Voice: 954-426-5465

Email: bridget@linkstar.com


BellSouth & Lucent Olympic Telecom Effort
BellSouth, Lucent Technologies creating telecom network for '96 Olympic Games

MARCH 26, 1996 -- ATLANTA -- With the Centennial Olympic Games now only four months away, an Olympian effort is under way behind the scenes as BellSouth -- working with Lucent Technologies -- creates a communications infrastructure unrivaled anywhere in the world.

"The network we are creating for the Olympic Games will be among the largest private telecommunications networks ever developed for a peacetime event," said Paul Harmon, executive director, 1996 Olympic Program at BellSouth.

"We are enhancing what is already one of the world's most advanced telecommunications networks to provide the fastest, most reliable and most capable telecommunications networks ever," Harmon said.

Before the Opening Ceremony on July 19, BellSouth faces a monumental challenge. BellSouth's local Atlanta network must gear up to handle the influx of the Olympic Games' two million visitors -- athletes and their families, officials, tourists, journalists and broadcasters.

Their needs will include communications support for wireline phone calls, cellular phone calls, laptops/modems, video/audio/data transmission, pagers, fax machines, e-mail, etc.

At the same time, BellSouth must be able to continue to serve its existing wireline and wireless customers in Atlanta -- all without missing a beat.

"We are four months away from the finish line in a marathon to help BellSouth bring unparalleled technology to the 1996 Olympic Games," said J.M. Mauriello, vice president-BellSouth Region, for Lucent Technologies in Atlanta.

BellSouth is installing the largest SONET (Synchronous Optical Network) network ever designed and built, in a configuration of 45 high-bandwidth rings for transporting high-capacity voice, video and data to and from all 41 Olympic venues scattered throughout metro Atlanta.

Via SONET, for instance, BellSouth -- along with other Olympic sponsors -- will create SCARLET, a local media service network to assist news organizations covering the Olympic Games.

SCARLET will enable reporters, officials and others at official Olympic venues and hotels to track events by choosing from 44 to 60 channels of video. BellSouth's local SONET fiber system will transmit this information -- along with the core data transmission for NBC's television operations -- to AT&T's long distance network for distribution to the world.

The SONET network consists of Lucent Technologies' SLC2000R Access System, FT2000R OC-48 multiplex equipment and DDM2000R OC 3-12 multiplex equipment. This all-optical, high-capacity access network will be managed and controlled remotely by Lucent Technologies' SNC-2000 Sub Network Controller.

On the call-switching front, 90-95 percent of all voice traffic during the Olympic Games will be routed via Lucent Technologies' flagship 5ESSR 2000 Switch -- which, according to the FCC's latest ARMIS Report, is the most reliable switch in the industry.

BellSouth ordered 75 major 5ESS growth projects, including switch upgrades to meet TR303 ISDN standards, enabling BellSouth to handle a growing demand for ISDN service.

In fact, BellSouth is currently advertising to aggressively promote ISDN and dedicated, second telephone lines as it encourages "TeleWorking" during the Games.

BellSouth Mobility Inc. (BMI), with support from Lucent Technologies, is preparing for a threefold jump in cellular calling during the Olympic Games.

In a contract signed last year, BMI selected Lucent Technologies as its partner to upgrade its wireless network in Atlanta, including a cellular network linking all 41 Olympic venues throughout Atlanta.

Installation is in full-swing, as BMI replaces analog Autoplexr cellular gear with all-digital TDMA, Series II equipment, including 40 new macrocell sites and 100 microcells and fiber-based microcells located throughout Atlanta. Microcell sites include Olympic Stadium, Georgia Dome, Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta's MARTA train system, major hotels, etc.

To handle wireless traffic throughout the metro Atlanta area, BMI also is installing a fourth mobile cellular switch -- Lucent Technologies' 5ESS-2000 DCS (Digital Cellular Switch) -- in time for the Olympic Games.

The new wireless network equipment will increase BMI's call-carrying capacity by more than 800 percent, while paging capacity will be doubled.

These enhancements will give BMI the extra capacity to handle 25, 000 temporary, roaming cellular customers, 15,000 rental cellular telephones and 20,000 paging units expected to be in use during the Olympic Games -- without affecting BMI's existing cellular, paging or mobile data customers.

Lucent Technologies also will provide BMI with 10 mobile COWS -- Cells on Wheels -- to be deployed at strategic venues during the Olympic Games.

In addition to the more than 100 miles of fiber cable Lucent Technologies has sold to BellSouth -- for the local company's expansion of its Atlanta public network for the Olympic Games -- Lucent also is providing miles of fiber and SystimaxR cable directly to The Atlanta Committee for the Olympic Games (ACOG) for various Olympic venues.

Lucent Technologies is the new systems and technology company formed by AT&T as part of AT&T's previously announced restructuring.

For more information, reporters may contact:

Ray Zardetto - Lucent Technologies

201-606-3467

rzardetto@attmail.com

Mickey Noah - Lucent Technologies

404-573-7099

mnoah@attmail.com

Scott Mall - ACOG

404-224-5070

Deb Spicer - BellSouth Corporation

404-249-2849

To get more information about the Lucent Technologies products mentioned above, customers should visit the Network Systems web site.


ICNP-96 Call for Papers
                      CALL FOR PAPERS

    1996 International Conference on Network Protocols (ICNP-96)

                 October 29 - November 1, 1996

          Hyatt Regency Hotel, Columbus, Ohio, U.S.A.

ICNP-96 is sponsored by the IEEE Computer Society Technical Committee on  Distributed Processing (TCDP), in cooperation with the Information Processing Society of Japan (IPSJ). Original technical papers addressing the following  topics of interest are solicited for presentation at the conference and  publication in the conference proceedings. Topics of interest include:

        o  Network Architecture

        o  Routing Protocols

        o  Real-Time Protocols

        o  Protocol Conversion

        o  Communication Software

        o  Network Service

        o  Internetworking

        o  Multimedia Systems

        o  Protocol Design Methodology

        o  Protocol Verification/Validation

        o  Protocol Testing and Debugging

        o  Protocol Implementation

        o  Intelligent Communication

        o  Distributed Cooperative Systems

        o  Switching Protocols

        o  Transport Protocols

        o  ATM Protocols

        o  Group Communication

        o  Network Security

        o  Broadcast Systems

        o  Network Management

        o  High-Speed Networks

        o  Wireless and Mobile Networks

        o  Flow and Congestion Control

Authors are requested to submit six copies (in English) of their double-space  typed manuscript (maximum of 25 pages) with an abstract to the program chair  by April 1, 1996. All accepted papers will be published in the conference proceedings; some will be forwarded to the journal IEEE/ACM Transactions on  Networking for publication consideration. Submit papers to :

        Prof. Hasan Ural, Program Chair

        Department of Computer Science

        University of Ottawa

        MacDonald Hall

        150 Louis Pasteur

        Ottawa, Ontario,  K1N 6N5, CANADA

        Tel: (613) 562-5800 ext. 6684

        Fax: (613) 562-5185

        E-mail: ural@csi.uottawa.ca

The day preceding the conference (October 29) will be devoted to tutorials  to provide the background for the conference.  Send tutorial proposals by April 1, 1996 to:

        Prof. Ten H. (Steve) Lai

        Dept. of Computer and Information Science

        The Ohio State University

        2015 Neil Avenue

        Columbus, Ohio 43210-1277, U.S.A.

        Tel: (614) 292-2146

        Fax: (614) 292-2911

        E-mail:  lai@cis.ohio-state.edu

The conference timetable is as follows:

        Papers and proposals due:       April 1, 1996

        Acceptance letters sent:        July 1, 1996

        Camera-ready copies due:        August 15, 1996

        Tutorials:                      October 29, 1996

        Conference:                     October 30-November 1, 1996

For further information, please contact:

        Dr. David Lee

        AT&T Bell Laboratories

        600 Mountain Avenue

        Murray Hill, NJ 07974, U.S.A.

        Tel:  (908) 582-5872

        Fax:  (908) 582-5857

        E-mail:  lee@research.att.com

        Dr. David M. Rouse

        AT&T Bell Laboratories

        6200 East Broad Street

        Columbus, OH 43213, U.S.A.

        Tel:  (614) 860-4007

        Fax:  (614) 868-3734

        E-mail:  cbsignal!dmr@att.com

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                 ICNP-96 Organizing Committees

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Steering Committee:

        Krishan Sabnani (Chair), AT&T Bell Labs, USA

        Mohamed G. Gouda, Univ. of Texas, USA

        Simon S. Lam, Univ. of Texas, USA

        Ming T. (Mike) Liu, Ohio State Univ., USA

        Raymond E. Miller, Univ. of Maryland, USA

        Joseph E. Urban, Arizona State Univ., USA

Advisory Committee:

        Alfred V. Aho, Columbia Univ., USA

        Yutaka Matsushita, Keio Univ., Japan

        Nick F. Maxemchuck, AT&T  Bell Labs, USA

        C.V. Ramamoorthy, UC at Berkeley, USA

        Harry R. Rudin, IBM Research, Switzerland

        Mischa Schwartz, Columbis Univ., USA

        Iwao Toda, Fujitsu Ltd., Japan

General Co-Chairs:

        David Lee, AT&T Bell Labs, USA

        David M. Rouse, AT&T Bell Labs, USA

Program Chair:

        Hasan Ural, Univ. of Ottawa, Canada

Tutorials Chair:

        Ten H. (Steve) Lai, Ohio State Univ., USA

Program Committee Members:

        Sudhir Aggarwal, SUNY Binghamton, USA

        Ian F. Akyildiz, Georgia Tech., USA

        Harmen R. van As, IBM Zurich Research Labs, Switzerland

        Gregor v. Bochmann, Univ. of Montreal, Canada

        Samuel Chanson, Univ. of Sci. & Tech., Hong Kong

        Jorge A. Cobb, Univ. of Houston, USA

        Nicolas D. Georganas, Univ. of Ottawa, Canada

        Raj Jain, Ohio State Univ., USA

        Yoshiaki Kakuda, Osaka Univ., Japan

        Thomas F. la Porta, AT&T Bell Labs, USA

        Ching-Sung Lu, Telecomm. Labs, Taiwan

        G.M. Lundy, Naval Postgraduate School, USA

        Marco Ajmone Marsan, Polit. Torino, Italy

        Nick F. Maxemchuk, AT&T Bell Labs, USA

        Sanjoy Paul, AT&T Bell Labs, USA

        Henning Schulzrinne, GMD Fokus, Germany

        Udaya Shankar, Univ. of Maryland, USA

        Yoshitaka Shibata, Toyo Univ., Japan

        Norio Shiratori, Tohoku Univ., Japan

        Moshe Sidi, Technion, Israel

        David Su, NIST, USA

        Kenji Suzuki, KDD R&D Labs, Japan

        Moti Yung, IBM T. J. Watson, USA

Publicity Co-Chairs:

        Anish Arora, Ohio State Univ., USA

        Hans van der Schoot, Univ. of Ottawa, Canada

International Liaison Chair:

        Makoto Takizawa, Tokyo Denki Univ., Japan

TCDP Chair:

        Joseph E. Urban, Arizona State Univ., USA

Local Arrangements Chair:

        Ming T. (Mike) Liu, Ohio State Univ., USA

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Safari Software Ships Sekk & Destroy
Safari Software Ships SEEK & DESTROY!

Rockville, Maryland-February 22, 1996-Safari Software, a division of Epic MegaGames Inc., a leading publisher of cutting-edge shareware games, announces the release of SEEK AND DESTROY, a fast paced 360-degree scrolling action game from Vision Software.

It has been 10 peaceful years since the end of World War III, and a new adversary now threatens world peace. NADI (North American Defense Intelligence) has been tracking the actions of a group of individuals based in South America. These individuals seem to be conducting a world-wide collection of armaments that could threaten our now peaceful existence. It's your job to stop them at all costs!

Featuring 360-degree scrolling overhead graphics, 16-bit high quality stereo sound effects and variable mission objectives and locations, you must customize your vehicle weapon load for maximum destruction. With missions taking you from the deserts of Africa to the frozen north, you fight air- and ground-based targets on a rendered battlefield, following your co-pilots voice instructions and destroying everything in your path. Succeed and your are presented with an awesome rendered cinematic cut scene (CD version only). SEEK AND DESTROY is available on CD-Rom and 3.5" floppy diskette.

The shareware version of SEEK AND DESTROY can be downloaded from Epic's World Wide Web site at http://www.epicgames.com and from all major online services, including CompuServe and America Online. The shareware version can also be ordered on disk from Epic directly for $1 plus $4 for shipping and handling.

SEEK AND DESTROY requires a 486MHz or faster IBM-compatible PC, VGA graphics and 4 megabytes of RAM. The game supports the Sound Blaster family of sound cards as well as Gravis Ultrasound and 100%-compatible sound cards. SEEK AND DESTROY supports keyboard, mouse and gamepad control.

The full version of SEEK AND DESTROY may be purchased directly from Epic MegaGames for $20 plus $4 for shipping & handling. To order with VISA or MasterCard, call 1-800-972-7434 or fax 301-299-3841. Orders may also be placed by sending a letter along with check or money order to Epic MegaGames, 3204 Tower Oaks Blvd. Suite 410, Rockville, MD 20852. MD residents please add five percent sales tax.

International Orders: To purchase in Europe for 19.99, call Epic UK at +44 (1767) 260903.

Epic MegaGames is a privately held company based in Rockville, Maryland with offices in the U.K.

Established in 1991, Epic produces, markets and distributes cutting-edge shareware games for IBM PC and compatible computers. Best known for Jill of the Jungle and Epic Pinball, the company has over 20 products in release with plans for 6 major releases in 1996. For more information on Epic MegaGames, visit our internet site on the World Wide Web at http://www.epicgames.com.

Epic MegaGames, Inc.

3204 Tower Oaks Blvd. Suite 410

Rockville, Maryland 20852.

Compuserve 70451,633

Internet: Orders@epicgames.com or http://www.epicgames.com/

 Phone: 1-800-972-7434 or (301)-983-9771 Fax: (301-299-3841)


Avista Spectre/XL for RF/Microwave Design
Avista Design Announces Spectre/XL for RF & Microwave Design

Fast Nonlinear Simulation for PC-based Designers

Folsom, Calif., March 1 -- Avista Design Systems announces the release of Spectre/XL for RF & Microwave Design. The new, high-frequency version of Spectre/XL features interactive simulation for nonlinear communications circuits such as mixers and receivers, especially the frequency translation of signals and noise. Spectre/XL embeds accurate circuit simulation inside Microsoft Excel, the world's most popular analysis and presentation package. Spectre/XL's instant what-if analysis gives RF and microwave designers a powerful tool for developing, evaluating and optimizing high-frequency circuits.

New: Fast and Accurate Analysis of Mixer and Receiver Circuits

Spectre/XL for RF & Microwave Design gives PC-based designers a breakthrough in the simulation of modulation products found in RF mixer and receiver circuits. For mixers, Spectre/XL quickly and accurately finds conversion gain, optimal LO power, and gain compression as RF power is swept. Amplifier analysis includes single-tone gain compression, power-added efficiency, harmonic products and distortion, intermodulation products, and the third-order intercept point (IP3).

"Spectre/XL is capable of simulating circuit performance in seconds compared to hours with SPICE-based tools," said Paul W. Tuinenga, founder of Avista Design Systems. "Spectre/XL's new 'large-signal/small-signal' analysis handles the frequency translation of signals, and noise, found in mixer and receiver designs. Having nonlinear RF simulation inside Excel lets you quickly explore design alternatives and create better designs."

New: Fast and Accurate Noise Analysis

Spectre/XL for RF & Microwave Design gives PC-based designers a breakthrough in the simulation of the conversion noise in modulators and receivers, and the phase noise in oscillator circuits. Spectre/XL's "large-signal/small-signal" analysis accurately establishes a nonlinear "bias-point" for the frequency conversion behavior of a circuit. The frequency conversion of noise is then quickly calculated as a small-signal problem. Both up-conversion in modulators and down-conversion in receivers is accurately computed.

The calculation of phase noise extends Spectre/XL's ability to quickly simulate the resonant frequency and harmonic content of oscillator circuits. Spectre/XL finds an accurate result using harmonic balance analysis combined with Excel's Solver and Goal Seek analysis tools.

"Fast phase noise calculation for oscillators and systems has not been available until now," said Mr. Tuinenga. "The result has been sub-optimal designs since engineers could not get the numbers they needed quickly and accurately to judge performance. Combined with Spectre/XL's optimization feature, designers can tune phase noise for the entire design."

Industry Standard Linear and Nonlinear Models

Spectre/XL for RF & Microwave Design analyses circuits from DC to microwave frequencies. Spectre/XL uses standard SPICE models for nonlinear devices such as diodes and transistors. Linear devices characterized by frequency domain characteristics, such as microstrip devices and "plumbing", use industry standard models and formulas. Engineers can use their current SPICE libraries and need not develop new characterization methods just to simulate high-frequency circuits.

"Spectre/XL builds on the capability of SPICE and Spectre," said Mr. Tuinenga. "SPICE is 'king' for analog circuit simulation because it has compatible circuit and model descriptions for linear, nonlinear and transient problems. U. C. Berkeley's Spectre simulator extended that compatibility to large-signal steady-state problems found in nonlinear high-frequency circuits. Spectre/XL extends that compatibility, again, to 'large-signal/small-signal' problems found in mixers and receivers. Spectre/XL uniquely provides a fast nonlinear analysis of these circuits with industry standard SPICE models."

Advanced Algorithm Delivers Speed and Accuracy

Spectre/XL for RF & Microwave Design achieves its speed and accuracy by incorporating the well known "large-signal/small-signal" technique that splits the nonlinear frequency translation problem into two smaller, independent problems. The large-signal (nonlinear time-domain) problem is solved numerically using single-tone harmonic balance, and the small-signal (frequency domain convolution) problem is solved analytically. This is equivalent to SPICE numerically solving the nonlinear DC (bias-point) problem and then analytically solving the small-signal problem. Frequency sweeps, conversion efficiency, and noise calculations are performed quickly without revisiting the harmonic balance solution. RF and microwave designers get the accuracy of multi-tone nonlinear analysis with the speed of a linear analysis.

Optimization of Nonlinear Communication Circuits

With fast analysis of mixer and receiver circuits, optimization of circuit performance is now practical in Spectre/XL. Other simulators use multi-tone harmonic balance, which takes a longer time to compute even on expensive workstations, so optimization is not practical. With Spectre/XL on a typical PC, you can interactively analyze, tune, and optimize the nonlinear performance of a large variety of high-frequency analog circuits, such as power amplifiers, mixers, and oscillators.

Free Demonstration Software

Free demonstration software of Spectre/XL for RF & Microwave Design is available at Avista Designs' world-wide web site at http://www.avista.com or upon request.

Price and Availability

Spectre/XL for RF & Microwave Design is $1,795, including shipping, and is available immediately. The operating environment for Spectre/XL requires either Microsoft Excel 7.0 for Windows 95, or Microsoft Excel 5.0 for Windows. Windows NT is supported on computers using x86-type CPUs.

Avista Design Systems is an EDA software firm specializing in design tools that advance the art of analog design. Avista Design Systems' products integrate accurate electrical analysis with the familiar environment of Microsoft Office. Avista Design Systems is headquartered in Folsom, Calif., just outside Sacramento.

Avista Design Systems

710 Figueroa Street

Folsom, CA 95630

(916 or 800)-985-6080

avista@avista.com

http://www.avista.com


PCB Design Conference, Santa Clara 3/18-3/22
INDUSTRY'S TOP WEST COAST CONFERENCE FOR PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD DESIGN DELIVERS VALUABLE INFORMATION ON SHOW FLOOR AND IN TECHNICAL SESSIONS

San Francisco -- March 5, 1996 -- With nearly 80 exhibiting companies, dozens of new or recently announced products on display, and a comprehensive educational curriculum, the fifth annual PCB Design Conference once again promises to be the top West Coast event for the printed circuit board and electronic design industry. Scheduled for March 18 - 22, 1996, at the Santa Clara Convention Center (Santa Clara, Calif.), this edition of the PCB Design Conference is the largest ever, offering a wealth of information on the latest advances in component technology, high-speed design, and design for manufacturability.

Products on the show floor and first-time informational events at this year's conference include the following:

 * Software packages for CAD, CAM. and product data management.

 * Point tools for thermal analysis, 3D finite element analysis,

   and design rule checking.

 * SPICE 3 simulators and board-layout packages.

 * Comprehensive information on new standards, including EDIF

   Version 400.

The heart of the PCB Design Conference is a comprehensive educational program with 10 full-day seminars, seven half-day sessions and 33 other classes. Attendees can earn a Design Excellence certificate in four different tracks: design for manufacture, high-speed, technology, and theory. Certificates are awarded to conference attendees who complete one full-day seminar and three half-day sessions in any one track.

In addition to exhibits and educational sessions, the conference kicks off with an entertaining keynote address by Joseph B. Costello, president and CEO of Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (San Jose, Calif.). Other special events include the annual EDA Face-to-Face Roundtable; an informal, open-door session of the IPC Designers Council; PCB Benchmark '96, an evaluation of EDA tools; and panel discussions on interoperability and PCB testing that are open to both conference and exhibit-only attendees.

The PCB Design Conference is the annual showcase for emerging technologies used in the design and manufacture of printed circuit boards. It is produced by Miller Freeman, Inc., publisher of PRINTED CIRCUIT DESIGN magazine and one of the nation's largest producers of conferences and trade exhibitions. Other shows presented by Miller Freeman include: Surface Mount International: Advanced Electronics Manufacturing Technologies, the Embedded Systems Conferences, Software Development, Communication Design Engineering Conference, Autodesk University, MechanCAD, and the 3D Design Conference & Exhibition.

Exhibitor Contact:

Molly Knox

415/905-4927

Attendee Contact:

Yolanda White-King

Miller Freeman, Inc.

415/905-4994

Press Registration:

FS Communications

415-691-1488

wendyl@ix.netcom.com

Miller Freeman, Inc.

600 Harrison St

San Francisco, CA 94107

415-905-2354,  fax 415-905-2220


Tandem/Genesys Interactive Customer Service
TANDEM AND GENESYS LABS FORM ALLIANCE TO DELIVER REVOLUTIONARY INTERACTIVE CUSTOMER SERVICES AND ELECTRONIC COMMERCE SOLUTIONS

Solutions for Global Electronic Commerce Available for Smallest of Call Center Operations to Largest Internet Global Network

(LOS ANGELES - COMPUTER TELEPHONY '96 -- March 12, 1996) -Tandem Computers Incorporated and Genesys Labs today announced the formation of a technology alliance and unveiled the first hardware/software solutions to make true global electronic commerce on the Internet a reality.

This revolutionary approach enables interactive customer service on the global Internet and delivers unlimited voice, data, and multimedia capabilities to a new generation of scalable, intelligent call centers.

The Tandem/Genesys solution is available now and ideal for applications requiring the enhanced handling of customer calls in critical service environments, such as finance and telecommunications, whether single or multi-site. It offers true "virtual call center" capability across multiple access channels, including telephone, Internet, PC and multimedia kiosk.

According to Tim Wild, Tandem's vice president, Electronic Commerce, "Tandem has a tradition of delivering innovative technology into mission-critical applications. Today, with ServerNet, our powerful new core technology, Tandem is well positioned to capitalize on the enormous potential for growth in the emerging electronic commerce and multimedia markets. We are very pleased to collaborate with Genesys Labs, an innovative company with software that provides critical building blocks for industry-leading electronic commerce solutions."

Richard Pickering, Genesys Labs' vice president of Network Applications adds, "Tandem is an ideal partner for us. The ServerNet technology allows our customers to extract every ounce of performance from our software, whether they are running it on a PC or large system. Tandem has extensive experience delivering large-scale secure products to the most demanding environments. The strategic alliance is an important step in Genesys' plan to provide its open architecture computer telephony integration (CTI) solutions across all platforms."

Tandem/Genesys solutions combine:

Genesys Labs' suite of intelligent software featuring T-Server and net.Vectoring. T-Server software, a Computer Telephony magazine 1995 product of the year, integrates computing power, telephony processing and human potential. Functioning as a call center traffic cop, it can intelligently route the caller to Interactive Voice Response systems or to live customer service agents as appropriate, adding new speed and functionality. Recently announced, net.Vectoring ties together the Internet, Genesys Labs' existing advanced telephony software, and two-way real time video conferencing capabilities, a technology first. The result: a Web page "talk button" to connect a user via voice and video with an appropriately-skilled customer representative to answer questions, take orders, or solve technical problems. The combination significantly improves use of the Internet as an electronic commerce channel.

Tandem's ServerNet technology -- a "smart network router in a server". ServerNet allows huge amounts of digitized data to flow through a computer server in seconds rather than minutes, hours, or days. This radical new system-independent core technology helps businesses manage fast delivery of mixed media, enabling the next generation of data-driven services on and off the Internet, such as teleconferencing, interactive television, video-on-demand, home banking, and multimedia kiosks. This powerful technology is the heart of Tandem's future product lines.

Tandem's new powerful fault tolerant UNIX servers, the first to use ServerNet technology, offer customers flexibility, unprecedented high-speed performance and scalable bandwidth, combined with Tandem's traditional high data integrity and reliability.

Founded in 1974, Tandem Computers Incorporated (NYSE:TDM) designs technology solutions that companies rely on to compete in a business world that runs 24 hours a day. Tandem's ServerNet architecture is a revolutionary technology providing virtually unlimited bandwidth for media-rich, data-driven business applications. Tandem, a US$2.3 billion company headquartered in Cupertino, California, has offices, strategic partners and providers in more than 50 countries around the world. Tandem's Electronic Commerce Division centralizes Tandem's efforts in electronic commerce, multimedia, and interactive customer services. This newly merged division will aggressively develop new strategies and deliver high-bandwidth solutions to the rapidly emerging interactive markets. This division will integrate Tandem's revolutionary ServerNet technology into its exciting new high-bandwidth solutions and foster new partnerships with best-of-class solutions providers.

Genesys Labs is a privately held software company with headquarters in San Bruno, California, and offices in the United Kingdom, Russia, Canada, and Japan. Genesys combines technical innovation, call center expertise, and strategic partnerships with leading telephony, computing, and application companies to deliver a cost-effective product and service mix to customers of all sizes and call center requirements.

See Genesys Labs demonstrations at Booth #1626 at Computer Telephony '96.

Tandem Computers Incorporated

Americas Division Headquarters

1-800-482-6336

e-mail: info@Tandem.com

Genesys Labs

Richard Pickering, VP, Network Applications

415-388-5149

e-mail: Richard@genesyslab.com


Capcom Resident Evil Contest is a Killer!
CAPCOM'S RESIDENT EVIL CONTEST IS A KILLER!

SUNNYVALE, Calif -- March 1, 1996 -- Capcom Entertainment, in association with Marvel Comics. today announced the details to the Resident Evil "Killer Contest." Running throughout the month of April, the contest targets 1000 top comic stores and all Electronics Boutique, WaldenSoft and EBX retail stores nationwide. For simply entering the contest, consumers will receive an original limited edition Resident Evil comic book, written and created by Marvel Comics, and a $5.00 off coupon towards the purchase of the game. Resident Evil is easily the most anticipated game for the Sony PlayStation. It combines action, horror, role-playing, and strategy in a rich pre-rendered environment that will have the player reeling in fear. Resident Evil will be in stores in early April.

A back-lighted movie-size poster of Resident Evil will greet consumers visiting the 1000 qualifying comic stores: the matching counter card has attached contest entry forms. Selected at random, the Capcom and Marvel contest prizes include a Capcom pinball machine, original Marvel signed art, specially designed Resident Evil t-shirts, a library of Capcom computer and video game products and subscriptions to Marvel comics.

All consumers who enter the contest will automatically receive the Resident Evil comic book. The comic itself offers clues and backstory to the Resident Evil game. The comic also contains a $5.00 off coupon redeemable exclusively at Electronics Boutique, WaldenSoft and EBX stores and a special subscription offer to Next Generation magazine.

The largest publisher of comic books in North America. Marvel Comics Group is a unit of Marvel Entertainment Group. Inc. (NYSE:MRV), a diversified youth entertainment company that owns a vast library of internationally celebrated properties including Spider-Man, The Incredible Hulk, and X-Men The fien's operations also include Fleer/SkyBox, marketers of sports and entertainment picture cards: Panini, marketers of children's activity stickers; and Toy Biz, an innovative toy company.

Capcom Entertainment, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Capcom Co., Ltd.. is a leading force in the multi-billion dollar interactive entertainment industry. The company develops. markets, and distributes computer entertainment software for personal computers and home video games for the Super Nintendo, Sega Saturn and Sony PlayStation. Capcom Entertainment is based in Sunnyvale. California.

CAPCOM ENTERTAINMENT, Inc.

475 Oakmead Parkway

Sunnyvale, CA 94086

(408) 774-0500


Web-On-Call Voice Browser Redefines Access
Web-On-Call Voice Browser Redefines Access to the Web

Organizations Can Now Extend Their Reach Beyond the Net

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. -- NetPhonic Communications, Inc. today announced Web-On-Call Voice Browser software. Web-On-Call Voice Browser dramatically expands the reach of the World Wide Web, allowing instant access to information on the Web from any location, without requiring a computer or a modem. Even people who do not own a computer can access Web documents with only a touch-tone or cellular phone or a fax machine.

The new software joins Internet and telephony networks to provide universal access to sites located on the World Wide Web. Using text-to-speech technology and an audio recording feature called 'Teleprompting,' Web-On-Call Voice Browser plays back Web documents over the telephone with a high degree of accuracy. It also supports documents retrieved via fax, e-mail and postal mail service. The result is easy access to information from banks, employers, vendors, hospitals, real estate brokers-any organization that has a Web site with the software installed.

"Companies are putting huge amounts of information on the Web, yet few people have adequate Web access so far. NetPhonic makes elegant use of the ubiquitous telephones and fax machines to extend the usefulness of that information," said Jerry Michalski, managing editor of Release 1.0.

Web-On-Call Voice Browser leverages investments in Web servers and content because it expands an organization's reach from the 5% of the population with Internet access to 100% of the population. Net surfers can access Web documents from any location, adding mobility and spontaneity to their browsing activities. E-mail users can access documents via remote file retrieval. Departmental managers can fully automate information distribution without the high cost of maintaining multiple technologies. Most of all, for people not yet on the Net, Web-On-Call Voice Browser offers the only way to access a Web site.

Web-On-Call Voice Browser will be available in mid-1996. It can be purchased from NetPhonic Communications, Inc. by calling 415-962-1111; or from a NetPhonic authorized reseller. Introductory software pricing is $1,000 per telephone line installed on Web server. Special pricing for non-profit organizations is also available. Maintenance contracts, available for 25% of the total purchase price, include unlimited technical support and free software updates.

"Until now, a Web server could only be accessed by a computer with an Internet connection and Web browser software. Our new product makes Web content available to anyone, with or without a computer," said Ken Rhie, president of NetPhonic Communications. "This brings significant benefits to organizations with Web sites and, most of all, the people they serve. Rather than limiting information to only the few who use computers on the Internet, organizations that install Web-On-Call Voice Browser can extend their reach beyond the Net," Rhie added.

With Web-On-Call Voice Browser, information providers such as marketing, customer service, and other end-user departments like human resources can easily reduce database maintenance costs and keep their databases up to date. The software turns a Web document database into a 'Unified Information Store' that serves as a single repository of information to be distributed over the Internet, phone connection, wireless delivery, fax transmission or postal mail system. A Web server then becomes a paradigm-independent unified server that can supply information to telephone callers and e-mail users as well as Web browser users -- all from one low-maintenance database.

The product's easy-to-use systems administration features are designed for users with no prior telephony knowledge or experience. To install and run Web-On-Call Voice Browser, users need a Web server computer like a Sun Microsystems' SPARC workstation and a voice modem for each phone line.

Web-On-Call Voice Browser supports external and internal Web sites. For internal sites that require security, user ID and password protection are included. Callers to a Web-On-Call Voice Browser cannot break into sensitive or critical files on the Web server.

For multi-national and multi-lingual organizations, Web-On-Call Voice Browser handles up to four language prompts simultaneously.

NetPhonic Communications, Inc. builds innovative products that extend the benefits and accessibility of Web servers to everyone, everywhere. The company offers expertise in Internet, computer telephony and speech technologies. NetPhonic Communications, Inc. is located in Mountain View, Calif.; employs 18 people, and is privately held.

NOTE: NetPhonic Communications will be demonstrating Web-On-Call Voice Browser in Booth #2027 at Computer Telephony Expo 96 at the LA Convention Center in Los Angeles March 12-14,1996.

Ken Rhie

NetPhonic Communications Inc

415-962-1111

kenrhie@aol.com


ETC & Kristel ViewMagic OEM Agreement
ETC AND KRISTEL CORP. IN OEM AGREEMENT FOR VIEWMAGIC SPECIALTY MONITORS

Fremont, CA -- March 4, 1996 -- ETC Computer, Inc., the world's largest supplier of color specialty monitors, announced today that it has signed a original equipment manufacturing (OEM) agreement for its line of ViewMagic specialty monitors with Kristel Corp., St. Charles, Illinois.

The agreement calls for ETC to supply Kristel with ViewMagic monitors. Kristel customizes the monitor's configurations to engineering specifications for a wide variety of applications including industrial, medical, automotive test equipment, automated teller machines (ATMs), point-of-sale terminals, video games, kiosks displays, and other applications where compact size, price and high resolution are important.

Chris Petri, president of Kristel Corp., says, 'The good resolution and performance provided by ViewMagic monitors is important to our customer's satisfaction. ETC is the only manufacturer offering high-quality, competitively priced small-screen monitors in quantity.'

Kent Huang, president of ETC, says, 'ViewMagic monitors are consistent with Kristel's reputation for high-quality value-added solutions. We are looking forward to a rewarding and mutually beneficial alliance.

Kristel Corp., St. Charles, IL, can be reached at 708/293-0850, fax 708/443-1390.

ETC's full line of 10-inch color and black and white monitors, and a line of touchscreen monitors in a variety of sizes, include the latest high-performance and innovative features. The company designs and builds all of the components for its product line, ensuring that every ETC monitor performs to the same demanding specifications as all major industry models. Resellers, manufacturers and retailers depend on multiple, fully-functional, high-quality monitors featuring a minimum of counter space. All monitors are designed for compatibility with the range of IBM PC/AT/XT and PS/2 systems.

Specialty Monitors: Small-footprint 10-inch color (super VGA) monitors and 9-inch monochrome monitors, all with energy saving features designed for specialty applications Touchscreen Monitors: Low-cost 10-, 14-, 15-, 17- and 20-inch plug-and-play touchscreen monitors come complete with analog capacitive touch panel, mouse driver, controller and cables, VGA and SVGA resolution and an unlimited color display. The units feature a life span of greater than 20 million touches in any one location, and are supported on Windows, DOS, Windows NT, OS/2, MAC, UNIX and X-Windows.

ETC Computer, Inc. is a subsidiary of the ETC Group, which includes three manufacturing firms producing monitors, systems and auxiliary components and supplies. The ETC Group's seven floor, 150,000 square foot Taiwan facility features ultra-modern automated assembly lines with stringent quality control. ViewMagic monitors are marketed in the U.S. through ETC's sales and service organization located at 2917 Bayview Drive, Fremont, CA 94538, telephone 510/2266250, fax 510/226-6252. ETC's European office is located in Dusseldorf, Germany.


Samsung On-Site Service for Large Syncmaster
SAMSUNG INAUGURATES ON-SITE SERVICE FOR ITS LARGE-SCREEN SYNCMASTER MONITORS

March 4, 1996 -- RIDGEFIELD PARK, NJ -- Samsung Electronics America's Information Systems Division, a subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Company, the world's largest manufacturer of monitors, announced today that it is expanding support for the 20" SyncMaster 20GLs and 21" SyncMaster 21GLs color monitors with quick turn-around on-site service for the first year of ownership.

Samsung's computer monitor On-Site Service Program, which follows the newly established Advanced Replacement Program, ensures a hassle free on-site exchange. Samsung will replace any SyncMaster 20GLs or SyncMaster 21 GLs monitor that experiences a failure within the first year. Upon notification, Samsung will immediately send the replacement unit by express air delivery to the user's location. Then, an authorized on-site technician will exchange and install the SyncMaster replacement unit. This added service guarantees Samsung customers first class support and minimum down time.

"Samsung already covers its monitors with a comprehensive three year warranty including our expanded 24 hours/7 days a week service and support hours," said John R. Grundy, Senior National Marketing Manager, Monitors for Samsung Electronics America's Information System Division. "Our new On-Site Service Program provides our valued customers the added comfort of knowing their high-quality Samsung monitors are backed by efficient, quick, quality service."

The Company

Headquartered in Ridgefield Park, N.J., Samsung Electronics America's (SEA) Information Systems Division markets a broad range of computer products including color monitors, notebook PCs, storage products and laser printers.

SEA is a division of Samsung Electronics Company, Ltd. (SEC) in Seoul, Korea, which is a silicon-to-systems manufacturer of electronic product including telecommunications systems, semiconductors and peripherals. A leading manufacturer of computer products since 1982, SEC is currently the world's number one producer of DRAMs and color monitors. SEC is part of the Samsung Group, a multinational organization with $64 billion in sales.

SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS AMERICA, INC.

105 Challenger Road

Ridgefield Park, NJ 07660-0511

201-229-4000


Marketrieve  Plus Seminar Module
MARKETRIEVE COMPANY ANNOUNCES THEIR NEW SEMINAR MODULE

February 20, 1996 -- Marketrieve Company, the developers of Marketrieve Plus, a leading sales and marketing application, announces the release of a new product, the Seminar Module. The Marketrieve Plus optional Seminar Module is an essential tool to assist the user in tracking seminar registrations. The Seminar Module, which links to the Marketrieve Plus database, allows the user to register a prospect or customer for seminars. The Seminar Module also allows the user to document seminar attendance. The Marketrieve Plus Seminar Module measures the results of all seminar activities.

Marketrieve Plus is a mid-range, enterprise-wide software system for marketing, telemarketing, telesales, field sales and customer service departments, which is available for most any platform, including Windows and Macintosh.

Marketrieve Company

Londonderry Square, Suite 108

50 Nashua Road

Londonderry, NH 03053

Phone (800) 234 6587 * In NH (603) 434-0442 * Fax: (603) 425-2450

In Europe:

Livingstones bv, Saturnusstraat 50, 2132 HB HOOFDDORP, The Netherlands

P.O. Box 3 1 11, 2 1 30 KC HOOFDDORP, The Netherlands

Phone: 31-2503-87400 * Fax: 31-2503-36948


SCRAMNet+ PCI Network Interface Card
SCRAMNet+ PCI Network Interface Card Now Available

Dayton, Ohio, March 4, 1996 - SYSTRAN Corp., developer of the SCRAMNet real-time computer communications network, today unveiled a SCRAMNet+ network interface card for PCI-based computers. With this interface, real-time system designers can combine the performance of the SCRAMNet+ Network with the price/performance advantages of PCI-based computers to develop a real-time network suitable for applications such as simulation, telemetry, data acquisition, instrumentation & control, and process control.

The SCRAMNet+ PCI network interface features :

* 16.7 MBytes/sec of data throughput.

* 250 nSec/node transport delay.

* Automatic retry on error for guaranteed transmission

  of accurate data.

* Field/user upgradeable memory modules, up to 8 MB.

* A custom ASIC chip which reduces the package to a single slot.

* Separate interrupts for status and memory interrupt events.

* Event counter/timer with global reset for self-diagnostics,

  network performance measurement, and synchronized global timer

  functions.

* Compatibility & interoperability with existing SCRAMNet nodes.

* Auto-initialization, configurable via EEPROM, minimizing the

  number of hardware switches.

* Coax or fiber optic media options.

The SCRAMNet+ interface for PCI-based computers is currently available with prices starting at $3,495 per node, depending on the configuration. SCRAMNet support is also available for VME3U, VME6U, VME9U, EISA, and Sbus. A Rehostable node is available for special requirements.

The SCRAMNet+ Network is a real-time communication system based on a replicated, shared-memory concept. SCRAMNet+ is optimized for the high-speed transfer of data--150 Mbits/sec.--between computers that are solving portions of the same real-time problem. Its ring configuration achieves microsecond application-to-application performance with zero software overhead.

Located at 4126 Linden Avenue, Dayton, Ohio 45432-3068 USA, SYSTRAN Corp. specializes in realtime shared-memory networking, I/O IP modules, and defense-related hardware/software research and development. The company's SCRAMNet Network is a leading real-time network, with thousands of nodes used in diverse applications throughout the world.

Systran Corp

4126 Linden Ave

Dayton, OH 45432-3068

513-252-5601,  fax 513-258-2729


Artisoft INSYNC CoSession Remote V7.0
Artisoft Announces INSYNC CoSession Remote v7.0

Launches New INSYNC Brand for Remote Communications Solutions

(TUCSON, AZ-February 26, 1996)-To meet the increasing need for access to remote information, Artisoft, Inc. (Nasdaq: ASFT) has introduced CoSession Remote v7.0 for fast, cross-platform remote control. Part of the newly launched INSYNC product line, CoSession Remote allows a PC user to remotely access and control a second PC, as if sitting at the PC using its keyboard and mouse and viewing its screen. The software empowers a wide variety of users, including mobile workers, telecommuters, Internet users, end-user supporters, and network administrators. CoSession Remote is expected to debut in early April 1996 at an unprecedented retail price of $79 for a two-PC version.

"Customers who have become accustomed to paying $100 or more per license for remote control will find that CoSession Remote offers the functionality of much more expensive products, but with better support and performance at about half the price," said David J. Saphier, general manager of the remote communications group.

The most widely used remote control software, with more than 4.5 million copies in use to date, CoSession Remote is the OEM product of choice for leading PC manufacturers, including IBM Corporation, NEC Technologies, Inc., and Zenith Data Systems.

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

CoSession Remote includes many enhancements over its predecessor Triton Technologies CoSession for Windows v2.0 in performance, flexibility, ease of use and power.

Performance

Industry standard tests show that the software can transfer files and access data at nearly twice the rate of its closest competitors.

"I was truly impressed by CoSession Remote. What I really like about it is the speed. In one word I would say this product is fantastic," said Jim Dove, system engineer for Finnegan Corporation in Monrovia, Maryland.

When CoSession Remote updates existing files on a destination PC, its Intelligent Transfer sends only those parts of the file that have changed, instead of updating the entire file. This greatly reduces transfer times, especially for large files that have few changes between versions, such as a typical database file.

Power

File synchronization and cloning have been added to provide greater flexibility for handling file management tasks between two PCs. Both features ensure that selected directories on a viewer PC and a connected host PC contain the same versions of all files with a simple click of the mouse. Files can be transferred from one PC to another with drag-and-drop ease. This is especially useful for telecommuters and mobile professionals who need to keep files on a laptop PC in sync with a desktop PC.

A new simultaneous remote control and file transfer feature allows users to perform remote control functions while the system is busy performing file transfers in the background.

The software also increases incoming call flexibility via multi-protocol wait-for- call, which allows multiple users of different protocols to access their host PC. This is a useful advantage for businesses that need a dedicated PC for both internal staff and remote workers to access from their desktop or laptop computers.

Flexibility

CoSession Remote's cross-platform compatibility gives users the flexibility to connect to distant PCs on many different platforms, including Microsoft's Windows 95, Windows 3.x and DOS as well as Novell's NetWare and NetBIOS. The new version also has the capability to make Winsock connections for TCP/IP networks, including the Internet.

Ease of use

The new CoSession Remote contains a Windows-based host and viewer software that eliminates the need for a DOS TSR for Windows connections, adding convenience for Windows users and greatly improving the remote Windows connections.

"The product worked on its own. I didn't have to have much knowledge about it. The file transfer was the easiest to use, and it moves very quickly," said Jennifer Sampieri, manager of information systems at Arbor Associates in Philadelphia.

NEW INSYNC BRAND

CoSession Remote is part of Artisoft's newly launched brand of remote communication products, INSYNC. The phrase "in sync" comes from the root word "synchronization," a term closely associated with remote communication technology for such areas as file synchronization, time synchronization, and even keeping two PC screens "in sync." The INSYNC product family also includes the recently announced INSYNC ModemShare v7.0. ModemShare lets everyone on a network share modems and phone lines for easy, affordable access to the Internet, desktop faxes and more.

AVAILABILITY AND PRICING

CoSession Remote is expected to ship in early April 1996, with the retail price of $79 for a two-PC version for host and viewer. It will be available through retail stores, Artisoft distribution channels, and value-added reseller partners as a single version for PC host; single version for PC viewer; upgrade for two-PC host and viewer; 10-PC host version; and 10-PC viewer version.

Artisoft leads the industry in providing easy-to-use, affordable networking, communications and computer telephony solutions for business. Chosen by more than eight million users worldwide to connect and share computer resources, Artisoft solutions include the award-winning LANtastic family of networking products, and the INSYNC family of remote communication products, including CoSession Remote and ModemShare. Artisoft's computer telephony solutions include Visual Voice, Visual Fax , and Otto . The company maintains nine offices outside the United States, and distributes its products in more than 100 countries. For more information, contact Artisoft, Inc. at 2202 N. Forbes Blvd., Tucson, AZ 85745. Sales Consultation Center 800/233-5564. Corporate 520/670-7100. Fax 520/670-7101. World Wide Web home page http://www.artisoft.com. Recent Artisoft press releases are available at no charge through PR Newswire's Company News On-Call fax-on-demand system; call 800/758-5804 and enter company number 107158.


Artisoft Announces INSYNC ModemShare v7.0

Launches New INSYNC Brand for Remote Communications Solutions

(TUCSON, AZ-February 26, 1996)-Artisoft, Inc. (Nasdaq: ASFT) announced today its new INSYNC ModemShare v7.0 software for sharing modems and phone lines across a local area network. Part of the newly launched INSYNC product line, ModemShare allows all network users to share modems and phone lines for easy and economical access to the Internet, on-line services or for desktop faxing. ModemShare offers total interoperability among Microsoft's Windows 95, Windows and DOS operating systems, making it easy to share resources in mixed operating environments. ModemShare is expected to ship in early April 1996 at a retail price of $129 for a one-port version.

"Many businesses have increasing needs to access the Internet and on-line services, yet few plan to add additional phone lines," said David J. Saphier, general manager of the remote communications group. "ModemShare provides a cost-effective way to allow everyone on a network to access these services, without adding phone lines or modems."

ModemShare empowers a wide variety of business solutions, including sending information by fax, transferring files, remotely controlling PCs, and accessing the Internet, electronic bulletin boards and on-line services. In addition, it provides benefits for businesses with document-intensive operations such as legal, banking/finance and insurance or with telecommuters and mobile professionals.

"We especially like ModemShare because we can use it with Windows 95," said Scot Gardner, sales manager for NetTek, Inc. in Virginia Beach. "Plus, it's great to dial up the Internet from our desktops without needing individual modems at each computer. As for installation, I was very impressed with how easy it was."

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

ModemShare includes many enhancements over the previous version, Synergy Solutions Modem Assist Plus v.4.0, in terms of power, ease of management, flexibility and ease of use.

Power

ModemShare now allows Windows 95 users to access multiple services simultaneously. Users can start downloading files from an on-line service, and then start an Internet dialer to browse the World Wide Web while waiting for the download to complete.

This function is also very useful for the telecommuter or mobile professional who wants to dial in from off-site for a remote control session on an office PC, and then initiate a call to a third computer from the office. This allows the long distance charges to be incurred by the office, even when users are working at home or in the field.

ModemShare's power has been further enhanced with its Windows 95 modem client, which is compatible with the latest 32-bit communications applications designed for Windows 95, as well as 16-bit and DOS communications applications.

Ease of Management

ModemShare is easier to manage than ever before with the new remote monitor function. This allows all Windows 95 and Windows modem clients to view the available communications resources on the network, determine their status, and remotely reset functions if trouble is detected. Communications management functions were previously available only at the modem server. Now users can remotely manage a modem server, instead of in person.

ModemShare also allows businesses to keep a single log of network communication activity across multiple ModemShare servers by actual user name.

Flexibility

ModemShare is designed to work in mixed desktop operating environments, including Windows 95, Windows and DOS clients and servers. This provides complete flexibility in modem sharing configurations. Users no longer have to share modems only at DOS modem server PCs.

Ease of Use

ModemShare's virtual transparency allows users to simply launch their communication programs and proceed as if they had a local modem. This ease of use is further enhanced with ModemShare's ability to grant and deny shared access to modems on-the fly, eliminating the need to load or unload a DOS TSR.

NEW INSYNC BRAND

ModemShare is part of Artisoft's newly launched brand of remote communication products, INSYNC. The phrase "in sync" comes from the root word "synchronization," a term closely associated with remote communication technology for such areas as file synchronization, time synchronization, and even keeping two PC screens "in sync." The INSYNC product family also includes the recently announced INSYNC CoSession Remote v7.0. CoSession Remote allows PC users to access and control a second PC in a distant location, as if sitting in front of it, using its keyboard or mouse and viewing its screen. AVAILABILITY AND PRICING

ModemShare is expected to ship in early April 1996, with a retail price of $129 for a one-port version. It will be sold through retail stores, all Artisoft distribution channels and value-added reseller partners in new license versions for 1, 2, 4, 8 or 32 ports; add-on licenses for 4, 16 or 32 or more ports; and upgrades from any prior version for 4, 16 or 32 or more ports.

Artisoft leads the industry in providing easy-to-use, affordable networking, communications and computer telephony solutions for business. Chosen by nearly eight million users worldwide to connect and share computer resources, Artisoft solutions include the award-winning LANtastic family of networking products, and the INSYNC family of remote communication products, including CoSession Remote and ModemShare. Artisoft's computer telephony solutions include Visual Voice, Visual Fax , and Otto . The company maintains nine offices outside the United States, and distributes its products in more than 100 countries. For more information, contact Artisoft, Inc. at 2202 N. Forbes Blvd., Tucson, AZ 85745. Sales Consultation Center 800/233-5564. Corporate 520/670-7100. Fax 520/670-7101. World Wide Web home page http://www.artisoft.com. Recent Artisoft press releases are available at no charge through PR Newswire's Company News On-Call fax-on-demand system; call 800/758-5804 and enter company number 107158.


Molecular Arts ChemClipArt 1000
MOLECULAR ARTS CORPORATION RELEASES PROFESSIONAL CHEMISTRY CLIP ART COLLECTION ON CD

Anaheim, California, February 26, 1996 -- Molecular Arts Corporation (MAC), announced today the commercial availability of a new version of its popular Windows software, ChemClipArt 1000, a superb collection of over 1,000 pieces of professionally-drawn clip art for chemistry. Artwork is supplied as finely-detailed, full-color, line art (i.e., vector-formats), so images scale and rotate with no "jaggies." All images are modifiable, combinable and royalty-free!

ChemClipArt 1000 is packaged in seven volumes:

1. Basic Glassware and Experimental Setups (100 images);

2. Advanced Glassware and Experimental Setups (255 images);

3. Micro Glassware and Experimental Setups (175 images);

4. Lab Devices, Instruments and Equipment (105 images);

5. Safety, Lab Wear, Right-to-Know and Symbols (265 images);

6. Education, Concepts and 3D Basics (145 images); and

7. Industry, Chemical Engineering, and HazMat (65 images).

Vice-President of Marketing for Molecular Arts Corporation, Laura Voyles says of the new release, "ChemClipArt 1000 fills a tremendous void in the marketplace by providing professionally drawn images for commercial and educational use. And priced under $100, the collection is an immense value. Just one use can save someone hours of time to document work and projects."

AVAILABILITY

The commercial release of ChemClipArt 1000 (v3.0) is available concurrently with this announcement.

FORMAT

ChemClipArt 1000 is available for Windows (supplied in both Windows Metafile (WMF) and Encapsulated PostScript (EPS) formats) and Macintosh (supplied in both Macintosh Picture (PICT) and Encapsulated PostScript Format (EPSF) formats). ChemClipArt 1000 is available on either CD (compact disc) and floppy diskette.

PRICE

The entire ChemClipArt 1000 collection of all seven volumes on CD is only $99.95. Floppies are priced slightly higher.

Molecular Arts Corp

Hanover Corporate Centre, Suite 1000

1532 East Katella Avenue

Anaheim, California 92805 USA

Main: 714-634-8100 * FAX: 714-634-1999

Compuserve: 71644,3626 * Internet: info@molecules.com


The Lost Adventures - 8 Game CD-ROM Package
THE LOST ADVENTURES

EIGHT AWARD-WINNING CD-ROM ADVENTURE GAMES FOR JUNE RELEASE

CHANTILLY, Va., February 28, 1996 An eight game compilation of award-winning PC CD-ROM adventure games, THE LOST ADVENTURES will be released in June 1996 by Legend Entertainment Company. The titles in THE LOST ADVENTURES collection have won 13 major industry awards including Computer Gaming World s Adventure Game of the Year (Eric the Unready). The collection contains:

* COMPANIONS OF XANTH

* ERIC THE UNREADY

* FREDERIK POHL'S GATEWAY

* GATEWAY II: HOMEWORLD

* SPELLCASTING 101: SORCERERS GET ALL THE GIRLS

* SPELLCASTING 201: THE SORCERER'S APPLIANCE

* SPELLCASTING 301: SPRING BREAK

* TIMEQUEST

Legend Entertainment's President Bob Bates said, "We've had many requests for a Legend adventure game compilation. Experienced gamers want to round out their collections and newcomers want to play the gaming classics their friends have been talking about." Bates continued, "In addition to the sterling quality of this collection, we have worked hard to establish a very competitive street price. This is probably the last opportunity people will have to collect these titles and we feel confident that our customers will appreciate the real value this package represents."

THE LOST ADVENTURES collection includes titles in the science fiction, fantasy and comedy categories which were originally released between 1991 and 1993. The Gateway games are sci-fi favorites based on Frederik Pohl's Hugo and Nebula award-winning Heechee saga. The fantasy hit Companions of Xanth, based on Piers Anthony's wildly popular novel "Demons Don 't Dream " was the first computer adaptation of the renowned Xanth world and Legend's all time best-selling game. Timequest, the award-winning time travel adventure, is based on actual historical events from King Tut's reign to the Allied victory in World War II. Eric the Unready and the Spellcasting series are Legend Entertainment signature products and are among the funniest computer games ever created.

THE LOST ADVENTURES will be widely distributed throughout the retail channel at a street price of approximately $30. Extensive advertising and public relations campaigns have been planned to coincide with the June release. North American distribution will be provided by RandomSoft (800.788.8815) and European distribution will be provided by Virgin Interactive Entertainment (0171.368.2255). Pacific Rim distribution will be handled by independent distributors.

Legend Entertainment Company, founded in 1989, is a leading developer and publisher of high quality entertainment software featuring compelling story lines and richly detailed environments. Recent bestselling titles include MISSION CRITICAL, SHANNARA, DEATH GATE and SUPERHERO LEAGUE OF HOBOKEN.

Legend Entertainment Company

PO Box 10810

14200 Park Meadow Drive

Chantilly, Virginia 22021-0810

703-222-8500 * FAX: 703-222-3471


Keyboard Express Windows Macro Utility
New Keyboard Express prevents typing of redundant information

BOUNTIFUL, UTAH -- March 4, 1996 -- Insight Software Solutions, Inc. today announced the initial release of Keyboard Express, a Windows keyboard macro utility.

"We wanted to provide a useful utility that could save people both time and prevent keyboard typos." said M. Stanton Jones, Vice President of Insight Software Solutions, Inc. "Keyboard Express allows common phrases, paragraphs, lines of text or any set of keystrokes to be maintained thus freeing the user from having to spend time duplicating their typing effort and exposing themselves to potential typing mistakes."

Keyboard Express allows you to simply type in any text you want and associate it with a "hot key" (CTRL+SHIFT+F1, etc). The text can then simply be typed back into any Windows program by using the hot key. Up to 288 hot keys can be used with up to 5000 keystrokes assigned to each hot key. Special function keys such as the ALT key or F1 Key can easily be included in your text by just clicking on a button representing the key. System date and time can also be included in virtually any format. Keystrokes can also be captured and assigned to hot keys. Once assigned either by capture or by keying them in, you can just as easily modify, delete, copy or move the hot key.

Assign the CTRL+ALT+A key the date followed by your name and address. Then any time you are ready to write a letter, press the CTRL+ALT+A key while running your word processor and you will automatically have the current date with your return address typed directly into your document.

If you have ever had a set of tedious keystrokes you had to repeat over and over in your editor, word processor, spreadsheet or any program, you can quickly have them captured and replayed at will. With a key and a mouse click you can invoke Keyboard Express, select a hot key for capture and be immediately back in your program. All keystrokes are captured until Keyboard Express is invoked again. And if you made a mistake while capturing the data, don't despair. You don't have to recapture everything because you can edit your keystrokes directly and make the adjustment you intended in the first place.

Keyboard Express runs transparent in the background. Once running, you can quickly invoke it by holding down the CTRL key and clicking the right mouse button. You can then add, modify, delete, copy or move hot keys.

Keyboard Express runs under Windows 3.1 or greater and requires a VGA or better monitor and 4MB Ram. Initial installation requires approximately 1 MB of hard disk space. A 32 bit version is planned for release in April of 1996.

An evaluation version of Keyboard Express is available so users can determine suitability before committing themselves. Potential users can obtain evaluation copies from our World-Wide-Web Home Page (http://www.smartcode.com/iss) and FTP site fflp://ftp.smartcode.com) on the Internet. In addition, evaluation copies may be found on CompuServe in library 4 of the UKSHARE forum and through other popular shareware avenues.

Keyboard Express pricing is $24.95 plus $3.00 shipping and handling in the USA. The product may be obtained directly from Insight Software Solutions, Inc., P.O. Box 354, Bountiful, UT 84011-0354, USA, Tel: (801) 295-1890, Fax: (801) 299-1781. All major credit cards are accepted. Multiple copy site license discounts are available.

Founded in 1990, Insight Software Solutions, Inc. is a producer of a variety of software packages including financial, home/office/hobby and educational game software. Insight Software Solutions, Inc. also publishes many of the fine products of Oakley Data Services based in the UK.


Marketrieve Plus Dealer Module
MARKETRIEVE COMPANY ANNOUNCES THEIR NEW DEALER MODULE

March 1, 1996

Marketrieve Company, the developers of Marketrieve Plus, a leading sales and marketing application, announces the release of their new Dealer Module. This optional Module, which links to the Marketrieve Plus database, is an essential tool for providing quick on-line dealer look-up when assisting prospects or customers on the phone or when automatically assigning new leads to dealers. A dealer may be assigned to a lead based upon a combination of the zip code and/or state ranges, one or more products, and dealer ranking.

Marketrieve Plus is a mid-range, enterprise-wide software system for marketing, telemarketing, telesales, field sales and customer service departments, which is available for most any platform, including Windows and Macintosh.

Londonderry Square, Suite 108, 50 Nashua Road, Londonderry, NH 03053

Phone (800) 234-6587 * In NH (603) 434-0442 * Fax: (603) 425-2450


Micrografx to Acquire Visual Software
Micrografx Announces Agreement to Acquire Visual Software, Inc.

Critically Acclaimed 3D Technology Innovator to Complement Award-Winning Graphics Products from Micrografx

Richardson, Texas (February 27, 1996) - Micrografx, Inc. (NASDAQ: MGXI), a leading graphics software developer, today announced it has signed an agreement to acquire Visual Software, Inc., a leader of 3D graphics, animation and publishing tools, for approximately 880,000 shares of Micrografx common stock subject to certain adjustments. The merger, which is subject to regulatory approval and other customary conditions, will be treated as a pooling of interests for accounting purposes and is expected to be accretive to Micrografx fiscal 1997 results. Revenues from Visual Software products were approximately $5 million for the twelve months ended December 31, 1995.

"With the power of today's computers, 3D is clearly the next progression for the PC graphics market," said J. Paul Grayson, chairman and CEO of Micrografx. "The acquisition of Visual Software allows us to both leverage Micrografx's previous experience in 3D, and infuse new concepts and talent into our development efforts. The result will be a rich set of graphics capabilities available for Windows 95 and Windows NT."

"As a worldwide developer of 3D graphics and animation products since 1991, Visual Software has been focusing on developing tools to enable designers and artists to work easily and affordably in 3D," said Doug Richard, CEO of Visual Software. "The combination of both companies is a natural step toward shaping the future of the multimedia and 3D graphics arenas.

Visual Software's product line addresses the creative needs of home users, Web page creators and sophisticated 3D designers, and will become a key component of Micrografx's strategy to provide computer users with a full range of products to empower visual communication. In addition, Micrografx will leverage its core competencies in worldwide distribution, product localization, and award-winning interface design to bring even more compelling solutions to an increased number of PC users worldwide.

"Micrografx's acquisition of Visual Software, a leading maker of 3D tools and content, is a great leap ahead for this earliest pioneer of Windows-based desktop graphics," said Bill Caffery, Gartner Group's vice president of advanced technology strategy. "Second only to the Internet itself, 3D graphics will continue to be a realm of white-hot innovation. The rapid commercial evolution of 3D applications will effectively leverage such innovation to drive the future growth of the Internet to new heights."

"With approximately 85% of Visual Software's revenue coming from U.S. markets, we are poised to leverage their existing product line into our worldwide distribution, sales and support organizations," said Greg Peters, CFO of Micrografx. "Micrografx has successfully grown its business through acquisitions in the past, and these products are a natural fit with our existing customer base."

While specific plans are not yet public, Micrografx intends to continue marketing existing Visual Software products, while effectively integrating the company's advanced and comprehensive 3D technology into its award-winning graphics products, including Micrografx ABC Graphics Suite and Windows Draw. A strategic benefit of merging the two companies and product lines is the ability to deliver robust, easy-to-use tools and extensive 3D content required to create compelling virtual worlds.

Visual Software publishes a full range of 3D tools and extensive 3D data for Windows, Windows 95 and Windows NT. Their products include Instant 3D , Visual Reality 2.0, Simply 3D, and Simply 3D SuperPack. Visual Software's products will continue to be available as standalone titles in retail outlets during the transition period, and through Micrografx channel partners in the future. Visual Software customers can be assured of continued quality service and support.

Micrografx is the global leader in developing and marketing graphics software which enhances visual communication and empowers creative expression. Founded in 1982, Micrografx has become a leading software publisher by responding quickly to customer and worldwide market needs. The company's U.S. operations are based in Richardson, Texas with a development office located in San Francisco. International subsidiaries are located in Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Australia and Japan.

Micrografx, Inc.

1303 East Arapaho Rd.

Richardson, TX 75081

214-234-1769,  Fax 214-994-6227

http://www.micrografx.com


Inside Linux: A Look at Operating System Dev
Inside Linux: A Look at Operating System Development

Unix Pocket References Linux Journal WEBsmith Magazine Unix Books Internet other computer-related products

March 7, 1996 -- Specialized Systems Consultants, Inc. (SSC) announces publication of Inside Linux: A Look at Operating System Development by Randolph Bentson.

Inside Linux provides readers with an inside look at operating system design and implementation considerations. Inside Linux looks at the history of operating systems, how they are used, and the details of one operating system -- Linux. The contents interweave discussions of history, theory, and practice, allowing the reader to see what happens inside the system.

Inside Linux will give the computer professional a deeper understanding of how Unix systems in general (and Linux in particular) operate. From hackers, to programmers, to end users, Inside Linux gives anyone working with computers a glimpse into the code and logic behind the operating system.

ISBN: 0-916151-89-1. Retail Price: $22.00

Specialized Systems Consultants, Inc. (SSC)

P.O. Box 55549

Seattle, WA 98155-0549

E-mail: sales@ssc.com

URL: http://www.ssc.com/

Phone: 206-782-7733

Fax: 206-782-7191


Chaos Demonstrations 3.0
Give Students the Perfect Introduction to Chaos Theory with Colorful New Demonstrations

Physics Academic Software Releases Chaos Demonstrations 3.0

March 4, 1996-Chaos Demonstrations 3.0, the latest version of the popular Chaos Demonstrations program, contains a unique collection of 26 physical and biological systems that will open the door to the exciting study of chaos. New features include demonstrations of strange attractors, iterated function systems, coupled-map lattices, mixing, and percolation; 13 different one-dimensional maps; 21 examples of deterministic fractals; and 16 3-D animations using red/blue glasses that are included with the package.

The program offers fast calculation of the Mandelbrot and Julia sets, including pan and zoom options; a new game of life demonstration that allows 2 025 different rules; significantly improved calculation speed; and smoother operation. Also featured are an enhanced "museum mode, which cycles through the animations in automatic sequence but can become interactive at the touch of a key; additional scripting features for lecture use; expanded quiz questions; and the ability to cycle through parameters both forward and backward.

Developed by Julien C. Sprott of the University of Wisconsin-Madison and George Rowlands of the University of Warwick, Chaos Demonstrations 3.0 systems include random and deterministic fractals, cellular automata, anaglyphs, the driven pendulum, nonlinear and Duffing oscillators, and the magnetic quadrupole. All the demonstrations share a common interface, which makes the program straightforward and easy to use. They are presented in full color, and many can be viewed in 3-D. Fifty user-controlled parameters provide flexibility for investigation and discovery.

The goal of Chaos Demonstrations 3.0 is to cultivate an appreciation for the complexity and beauty of chaotic systems in students, professional scientists, and interested nonscientists alike. Its demonstrations can be regarded on many levels, from the forefront of research in nonlinear behavior to pure art. Students will find that learning has never been so captivating.

Chaos Demonstrations 3.0 is published and distributed by Physics Academic Software, which is a project of the American Institute of Physics in cooperation with the American Physical Society and the American Association of Physics Teachers. It is part of a continuing series of educational software from PAS.

Chaos Demonstrations 3.0 operates on a PC computer running DOS 3.0 or higher.

Chaos Demonstrations 3.0 may be purchased from Physics Academic Software for $69.95 plus $3.50 for shipping and handling for the first package ($12.50 foreign air mail) and $.75 ($4.00 foreign) for each additional package. Lab Packs, which include ten copies of the software and one User's Manual, are available for $209.95. Physics Academic Software offers a no-risk guarantee by providing a full refund for packages returned within 30 days.

Orders and requests for the Physics Academic Software 1995-1996 Catalog of Programs should be directed to Physics Academic Software, Campus Box 8202, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC 27695-8202. By telephone, call 1800) 955-8275 or (919) 515-7447; Fax (919) 515-2682; E-mail pas@aip.org. You can also order Chaos Demonstrations 3.0 from the Physics Academic Software home page at the following address http://www.aip.org/pas/


PNY Memory Upgrades for Compaq LTE 5000
PNY SHIPPING MEMORY UPGRADES FOR COMPAQ LTE 5000

Moonachie, NJ (March 1, 1996) -- PNY Electronics, Inc., a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of memory modules for personal computers, printers, workstations and portable computers, is shipping memory upgrades for Compaq's new LTE 5000 series of multimedia notebook computers.

According to Joe Klein, PNY's director of R&D, "These Pentium-driven portables come with 8 MB of memory and are expandable to 72 MB. They're also pre-loaded with Windows 95, which needs 16 MB to operate at its fullest potential."

The following PNY memory upgrades for the Compaq LTE 5000, 5100, 5200 are now available:

 Density   PNY Part #      Suggested List price

  8 MB     P-213515-001          $370.00

 16 MB     P-213515-002          $730.00

 32 MB     P-213515-003        $1,425.00

The Compaq LTE 5000 memory modules are produced in PNY's ISO-9001 facility in Moonachie, N.J. and come with a lifetime warranty.

PNY Electronics, Inc.

200 Anderson Avenue

Moonachie, NJ 07074

(201) 438-6300,  Fax (201) 438-9097


PNY Cache Memory for IBM Multimedia Aptiva
PNY NOW SHIPPING CACHE MEMORY FOR IBM MULTIMEDIA APTIVA

Moonachie, N.J. (February 28, 1996) -- PNY Electronics, Inc. a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of memory modules for personal computers, printers, portable computers and workstations, today announced the immediate shipment of compatible memory upgrades for the IBM multimedia Aptiva Series of desktop computers

Although the Aptiva systems usually come with 8-16 MB of standard single in-line memory modules (SIMMs) which utilize dynamic random access memory (DRAM), they have two sockets ready to accept static random access memory (SRAM) level 2 cache DIMMs.

According to Joe Klein, PNY's director of research and development, "Adding L2 cache memory can enhance the performance of these new computers by as much as 10-15%. That's because SRAMs require fewer wait states than DRAMs." Klein adds that L2 SRAM cache does not replace conventional DRAM. "SRAM is used as intermediate storage for frequently used data. Less frequently used data is still stored in DRAM," he explains. Available PNY cache and standard memory upgrades for are as follows:

 Synchronous Cache Memory      PNY Part #     Suggested List Price

 256 KB                        S032K0815            $75.00

 Standard System Memory        PNY Part #     Suggested List Price

  4 MB                         P-92G7539           $175.00

  8 MB                         P-92G7541           $350.00

 16 MB                         P-92G7543           $700.00

 32 MB                         P-92G7545         $1,375.00

All PNY memory products are 100% tested and come with a lifetime warranty.

PNY Electronics, Inc.

200 Anderson Avenue

Moonachie, NJ 07074

(201) 438-6300,  Fax (201) 438-9097


Bolo Takes 4th Place in MacMagazin Pool
Bolo takes 4th place in '95 MacMagazin reader poll

Mac Magazin of Germany published the results of their annual reader poll in the March '96 issue.

The winners are:

1. Marathon                   19.4%

2. Daedalus Encounter         16.9%

3. Loony Labyrinth            16.3%

4. Bolo                       15%

5. Dark Forces                 8.8%

6. Tetris Plus                 8.1%

7. Jewels of the Oracle        6.9%

8. and up ...                  8.6%

A demo version of Bolo is now available for download from http://dongleware.de, in addition to the CD-ROM demos which are routinely included on shareware and Magazine cover CDs.

http://dongleware.de processes 100+ product orders per day

Meinolf Schneider, Chief Game Designer and President of Dongleware's European Headquarters near Heidelberg, Germany, announced today that an interactive order service has been added to Dongleware's home page on the world-wide web. Customers may browse the online catalog pages and place an order using their Visa or Mastercard. Orders are immediately forwarded to the nearest Dongleware office in Australia, France, Germany and the United States, via e-mail, and shipped from one of these locations. Mr. Schneider explained that the internet order service is another important feature of Dongleware's commitment to excellence in customer support. The company's mail-order department is rapidly becoming an online logistics and mail-order automation specialist, offering these services and solutions to manufacturers of household and consumer products.

An upcoming area of Dongleware's expanding Internet commitment is the Oxyd Extra magazine. Registered users of any Dongleware product will be offered free subscriptions to Oxyd Extra, including a free game forum where gaming strategies and related issues can be discussed.

Dongleware Publishing, Inc.

P.O. Box 5778

Napa, CA 94581

1-707-258-1700 phone & fax

e-mail: dongleus@napanet.net

http://www.dongleware.de


3Com Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol Dev
3Com Announces Participation in the Joint Development of New Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol

March 4, 1996 -- SANTA CLARA, Calif.-- Global data networking leader 3Com Corporation (NASDAQ: COMS) today announced its participation as a joint development partner of Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP), the new networking standard underlying multi-protocol Virtual Private Networks (VPN) service. 3Com currently has working implementation of the protocol on its access platforms, which will undergo interoperability testing at Microsoft headquarters to ensure compatibility with Windows NT Server 4.0 upon shipment. 3Com plans to introduce remote access products which implement PPTP later this year.

Businesses all over the world have seen tremendous growth in their remote worker populations. With PPTP, organizations can begin to address the new budget and infrastructure requirements this growth has presented.

"The costs of remote access vary from business to business. Mid-sized organizations are spending anywhere from $500,000 to $1 million every year on 1-800 dial-in access to the corporate network," said Lionel Gibbons, director of product marketing for 3Com Primary Access. "PPTP assists companies in lowering these costs by enabling users to make a local phone call and connect to the corporate LAN via the Internet."

Historically, the Internet and private IP backbones have not been effective infrastructures for remote LAN access. But with the new protocol, MIS managers can now leverage these existing networks as secure and economically feasible ways to access corporate resources. In addition, carriers will be able to provide remote LAN dial-in services to supplement an organization's internal network.

3Com Corporation has helped more than 25 million people gain access to critical information through high-speed networks. Designed to serve large enterprises, service providers, small offices and homes, 3Com products provide a scalable architecture to meet the present and future connectivity needs of today's users. With research and development on three continents, 3Com is one of the data networking industry's largest and fastest growing companies. 3Com's innovative manufacturing, marketing, sales and support simplify communication, optimize network reliability and protect customer investments.


Adobe Premiere 4.2 for Windows
Adobe Systems Announces Adobe Premiere 4.2 For Windows NT & Windows 95

New 32-Bit Application More than Doubles the Performance of the Program

Mountain View, Calif. (March 4, 1996) (Nasdaq:ADBE) -- Adobe Systems Incorporated today announced Version 4.2 of Adobe Premiere for Windows, a new 32-bit version of the industry's leading non-linear video editing program, optimized for both Microsoft Windows 95 and Intel-based CPUs running Windows NT 3.51 or higher. The combination of the 32-bit architecture and optimi-zations in Adobe Premiere 4.2 set new performance standards for non-linear video editing software based on Microsoft's Video for Windows by more than doubling the acceleration under either operat-ing system. The 32-bit architecture enables Adobe Premiere to continue to provide additional capabilities that video professionals require for on-line quality video on the desktopcapturing higher data rate video for improved image quality and faster rendering. Adobe will be demonstrating Adobe Premiere 4.2 for Windows this week in Microsoft's booth, #1826, at Intermedia, Moscone Convention Center, San Francisco.

"Adobe Premiere 4.2 running on Windows 95 and Windows NT raises the bar for professional video editing on the PC platform," said Bryan Lamkin, Adobe's director of graphics products. "This new version, combined with the power of the newest Microsoft operating systems, gives our users unmatched power and speed for professional video work."

Adobe Premiere 4.2 features an enhanced interface that supports the look and feel of Windows 95 and adds support for Windows 95 features. The program's open, extensible plug-in architecture permits Adobe Premiere to take advantage of new technologies, such as ActiveMovie, Microsoft's upcoming revision of Video for Windows, as they become available. Version 4.2 delivers new filters, such as the Camera View filter for creating 3D digital video effects and the Lens Distortion filter for simulating special effects. It also integrates features that give multimedia developers all the tools they need in one software application to capture, edit and compress movies for smooth playback at low data rates from CD-ROM and over the internet and adds support for Intel's Indeo Interactive.

The Adobe Premiere 4.2 Deluxe CD-ROM is bundled with Crystal Flying Fonts 3.0.1 LE from Crystal Graphics, Inc.; Adobe Photoshop 3.0.5 LE for Windows; Acrobat Reader 2.1; Adobe Type Manager 3.0.2; QuickTime 2.1 for Windows; Indeo Interactive and Adobe Premiere 4.0a for Windows 3.1.

Summary of New Features

Performance

The 32-bit architecture of Adobe Premiere 4.2 for Windows enables the program to perform up to 2.5 times faster than Version 4.0, depending on the hardware configuration, when running under either Windows 95 or Windows NT. Under NT, users of Adobe Premiere can expect the best perform-ance, as all of the video components in the operating system are 32 bit. The 32-bit architecture con-tinues to allow Adobe Premiere to provide the professional video capabilities required for on-line quality video on the desktop: capturing higher data rate video for improved image quality and faster rendering. Version 4.2 also leverages the Windows NT capabilities of multitasking with support for background compiling of movies.

"For months we struggled with other video editing packages, but immediately upon receiving the beta version of Adobe Premiere 4.2 for Windows, the project we had been working on was back on track. We made up all our lost ground," said Todd Farion, founder of Interactive Multimedia Solutions in Port Coquitlam, British Columbia. "I won't use anything other than Premiere. It is extremely stable, incredibly fast and very powerful."

Windows 95 and Windows NT Support

Adobe Premiere 4.2 for Windows features an enhanced interface that supports the look and feel of Windows 95 and Windows NT, including the following features.

* Long File Names support according to the specification for Windows 95 and Windows NT.

* Background Compiling, which allows movies to be compiled in the background, freeing the computer for other tasks while a movie or preview is rendering.

* Right-Mouse Button Control of all windows for Windows 95 and Windows NT.

* Tool Tips. Under Windows 95 and NT, if the mouse is positioned momentarily over a tool or button icon in any window, a small help label will appear next to the cursor to identify the function of that tool or button and any associated shortcut key.

* Uninstaller Utility allows users to upgrade to future versions more easily.

Special Processing Features

These new special processing features are designed to optimize playback from CD-ROM or over the internet, eliminating the many steps typically required to prepare a movie for playback in low data rate environments. These features provide more control over keyframes, cropping, filtering, batch movie-making capabilities and other functions for creating cross-platform movies, described below.

* Keyframe Control lets users designate keyframes at regular intervals, and at edits or markers, in the ConstructionWindow for cleaner playback and faster response rates during interactivity.

* Batch Movie Maker allows users to process multiple movies in batch mode, unattended.

* Frame Size Settings/Cropping lets users crop frames numerically or interactively to remove unwanted pixels from movie edges. Crops can be previewed to ensure accuracy.

* Noise Reduction with Median and Gaussian Blur options soften edges and help reduce noise on lower data rates.

* Gamma Correction option lightens or darkens movies by changing the brightness levels of the middle-gray levels while leaving the black and white areas unaffected.

* Indeo Interactive. Enhanced support for Intel's Indeo Interactive software gives users bidirectional prediction and lets them mask alpha channel transparency. Users can generate better picture quality at higher frame rates and resolution.

New Filters

* Camera View Filter lets users create all of the basic 3D effects with clips. For example, they can rotate a clip around any 3D axis (X, Y or Z), or zoom a clip in from a small area to fill the screen. All Camera View controls can be animated over time to allow a nearly unlimited number of special effects to be created with the clip. Six controls are included: Azimuith (side to side, or y-axis rotation), Latitude (top over bottom, or x-axis rotation), Roll (z-axis rotation), focal length, distance and Winsize, all of which can be animated together over time. Combining these unique effects available via the Camera View plug-in filter with other motion controls available within Adobe Premiere gives users access to many powerful results previously achievable only on more expensive digital video effects systems.

* Lens Distortion Filter lets users apply realistic lens distortions to their clips and use extreme filter settings to simulate special effects like zooming into a chrome ball or making a clip flow in from a corner of the screen. Controls are provided for radial distortion, which controls fish-eye-type lens distortion, and for Decentering and Thin Prism. Decentering and Thin Prism controls give users control over how much the clip distorts toward the edges of the viewing screen. All controls can be varied over time to create limitless effects.

* Audio Swap Filter allows users to swap the Left and Right audio channels during playback.This is useful for inverting clips with directional sound, such as footage of a train passing by, or for correcting video captures with miswired left and right audio capture channels.

* Mosaic Filter, which divides the image into a grid of squares and makes each square the average color of all the colors in the square. Users can gradually increase or decrease the effect as the clip plays by adjusting the Start and End controls in the filter's dialog box.

* Strobe Filter, which simulates a stroboscopic effect, or strobe light, by hiding frames at a regular rate as the clip plays. Users set the regularity of the effect by specifying the number of visible and hidden frames. When the clip is hidden, the frame is filled with a selectable color and the alpha channel is empty. With the Strobe filter, users can create flashing titles or other special effects.

Other New Features

* 8 kHz Audio support offers enhanced audio compression support for many formats, including IBM ADPCM, TrueSpeech and CCITT, enabling users to create movies in Adobe Premiere for streaming playback over the internet using a codec such as VDOLive.

* New Menu Commands. The Edit Menu includes a new Razor at Edit Line command that lets users add this function to a function key. The Clip Menu includes "Mark In" and "Mark Out" commands that allow users to add these commands to a function key.

* 4K Output Support lets users specify output resolution of a movie up to film resolution, 4096x4096, as well as 32x32 for iconic movies, which are useful for Web-browser movies.

Added Value

The Deluxe CD-ROM comes bundled with additional software from Adobe and from third parties.

* Adobe Photoshop 3.0.5 LE for Windows

* Crystal Flying Fonts 3.0.1 LE for Windows from CrystalGraphics, Inc., a program for creating and animating 3D titles and logos.

* ATM 3.0.2

* Acrobat Reader 2.1

* Adobe Premiere 4.0a for Windows 3.1 Page 4 of 5 Adobe Premiere 4.2 for Windows

Price and Availability

Adobe Premiere 4.2 for Windows is expected to be available in the second quarter from Adobe Authorized Resellers at a suggested retail price of $795. In the United States, registered users of Adobe Premiere 4.0 for Windows may upgrade to the Deluxe CD-ROM for $49. Customers purchasing Adobe Premiere 4.0 on or after March 4, 1996, will receive a free Deluxe CD-ROM upgrade. Through June 30, 1996, registered users of Adobe Premiere Version 1.x and Adobe Premiere LE may upgrade to the Deluxe CD-ROM Version 4.2 for $99. After June 30, 1996, the price will rise to $149. For more information or to order, call 1-800-642-3623 and ask for offer ID 21801.

System Requirements

Minimum system requirements for Adobe Premiere 4.2 for Windows include an Intel i486 - or Pentium -based PC with 8 MB of RAM for Windows 95 and 16 MB of RAM for Windows NT 3.51; a 100-MB hard drive; an 8-bit color (256-color) display adapter and monitor, and a CD-ROM drive to use the software on the Deluxe CD-ROM. For optimal performance, Adobe recommends 16 MB or more of RAM, a 16-bit or 24-bit color display adapter and monitor; a 500-MB or larger hard drive for editing full-screen video, and a video digitizing board to produce movies in Video for Windows.

Based in Mountain View, Calif., Adobe Systems Incorporated is the world's third largest personal computer software company, with 1995 revenue of $762.3 million. The company develops and supports products to help people express and use information in more imaginative and meaningful ways, across all print and electronic media. Founded in 1982, Adobe helped launch the desktop publishing revolution. Today, the company offers a market-leading line of application software and type products for creating and distributing visually rich communication materials; licenses its industry-standard technologies to major hardware manufacturers, software developers and service providers and offers integrated software solutions to businesses of all sizes. For more information, see Adobe's home page at http://www.adobe.com on the World Wide Web.Page 5 of 5 Adobe Premiere 4.2 for Windows


SuperChat is 10 Times Faster Than Email
"SuperChat - It's Ten Times Faster Than E-Mail"

Micro Logic, Makers of Award-Winning Info Select, delivers Another New Class of Software

March 1996 -- Hackensack, NJ -- Software publisher Micro Logic Corp. announced today shipment of SuperChat, a new Windows product that lets people interact via PC ten times faster than e-mail. SuperChat allows a group of people to type to each other and enter status information inside a quick, pop-up window. The same SuperChat window appears on everyone's screen, so new information is seen by all SuperChat users exactly at the moment information is entered.

Users can send instant e-mail without the extra steps of filling out an e-mail dialog. Users can also display status information. For example, SuperChat can be used to display the status of every active phone line in a busy office environment. Instead of being overwhelmed with busy extensions and people away from their desk, a receptionist can simply post calls on the SuperChat display. The first available person who knows how to handle the posted call can then pick up the phone line. Everyone will know who's holding for them - even when they're on another call, making it easier to handle calls intelligently. "It's as if everyone has a private switchboard display," according to James Lewis, President.

SuperChat is easy to use because it displays just a blank window. All text you enter into a SuperChat window immediately appears in the window of all other SuperChat users in your SuperChat workgroup. When others enter information, you'll see the result just by watching your SuperChat window. Or, you can ask SuperChat to pop up whenever your name or a specific phrase occurs.

"With SuperChat you'll have an instant picture of what's going on in your organization - minute by minute, second by second," says Neil Lubin, Micro Logic's Sales Manager. "You can have multiple SuperChat windows open with different groups of people, too. More applications include In/Out boards, Out-to-lunch status, Away-from-desk status, Stock status display, Personnel availability, Factory equipment status, Doctor's office room status, and a Do-not-disturb indicator."

The full version of SuperChat is available for a free 30-day download via Micro Logic's web site at http://www.miclog.com.

SuperChat requires a 386 or higher computer running Windows or Windows 95, and 100Kb Hard disk space. SuperChat runs on all popular networks. Licensing is per user at an introductory price of $99.95 per five user pack. Contact Micro Logic Corp., P.O. Box 70, Hackensack, NJ 07602, at (201)342-6518, or fax to (201) 3420370 or E-Mail to custserv@miclog.com or visit http://www.miclog.com. Editors and writers should contact Richard Leeds at Computer Product Introductions Corp. at (206) 451-7000.


SentryWare Encrypting Comm Swr for Win 95
Introducing SentryWare...

Encrypting Communications Software for Windows 95

SentryWare is remote access security software that incorporates sophisticated encryption technologies to automatically encrypt communications between computers. SentryWare operates with ordinary personal computers, notebooks, laptops, and modems to provide impenetrable security for all data transmissions. The portability of software to provide realtime encryption is the ideal solution for business travelers, telecommuters, after-hours home workers, remote office staffs, or anyone who requires secure remote access to your network servers.

Once SentryWare is installed, the user simply needs to sign in, use their "off-the-shelf" Windows compatible software, and establish a normal communications session. SentryWare automatically secures the communications link through the use of session authentication, automatic key management, random key generation, and the encryption algorithm available for that session.

SentryWare encryption employs both the Data Encryption Standard (DES) algorithm and the exportable JFX E2 proprietary algorithm. SentryWare implements these algorithms in software, but can optionally be used with hardware DES engines for even greater performance and security.

This new product announcement entitles you to a free demonstration version of SentryWare. For a limited time through March 31, 1996, you may purchase SentryWare at the reduced price of $149.95. This amounts to a $45 savings from the retail price of $195.00. Hardware DES engines for SentryWare are priced separately.

Jones Futurex, Inc.

3715 Atherton Road

Rocklin, CA 95765

(800) 251-51 12


3Com Acquires Axon Networks Inc
3Com Acquires Network Traffic Management Innovator, Axon Networks Inc.

Technology Leader in RMON 2 Standard Enhances 3Com's Transcend Network Management Architecture and Furthers 3Com's Global Leadership in Network Infrastructures

March 4, 1996 -- SANTA CLARA, CALIF. - Global data networking leader 3Com Corporation (NASDAQ: COMS) today announced a definitive agreement to acquire AXON Networks Inc. of Newton, Mass., a technological leader in the fast-growing area of remote monitoring (RMON and RMON 2) of data network traffic.

The acquisition, primarily for cash, will be accounted for as a purchase and is expected to close in March. 3Com expects that a significant portion of the approximately $65 million purchase price will be allocated to in-process technology, which will result in a one-time pre-tax charge to operations of approximately $45 - 50 million in the fourth fiscal quarter.

"As global data networks scale in performance and extend their reach to more and more users, managing the growth of these networking infrastructures is becoming an increasingly important customer requirement," said Eric Benhamou, chairman and chief executive of 3Com Corporation. "The acquisition of AXON, a technological innovator in remote network management and monitoring, enhances 3Com's ability to leverage and deliver state of the art management across our entire product line. It further demonstrates our commitment to continually strengthen our Transcend&#153; Network Management architecture."

AXON provides client/server products for enterprise traffic management. Its comprehensive line of products includes network management applications and network probes (embedded and standalone), which enable central management and troubleshooting of remote networks, thereby increasing network availability while reducing costs.

AXON is a pioneer in developing RMON and RMON 2 standards, providing many of the technologies that have been accepted as core elements of the standards. Industry analysts report the RMON market is growing more than 50 percent annually with much of the future growth expected to be precipitated by a move to RMON 2 , which provides for monitoring beyond network traffic to individual desktop applications.

"Comprehensive and robust network management has become a strategic differentiator among network hardware vendors," said Bob Finocchio, executive vice president of 3Com's Network Systems Operations. "With AXON technology, 3Com will be able to leverage a wide range of network management capabilities across the 3Com product line, particularly in the proactive management of switched networks, virtual LANs, WANs, Internet and Web traffic, remote access and desktop application troubleshooting through the RMON 2 standard."

AXON currently delivers network management solutions to Fortune 1000 companies directly, through value added resellers and through OEMs. Under the companies' current OEM relationship, 3Com integrates AXON's LANServant network remote monitoring (RMON) software with 3Com's Transcend Network Management system for UNIX and Windows. As part of the Transcend system, LANServant provides a single interface for current and future remote monitoring implementations across 3Com's broad spectrum of enterprise networking systems, including: SuperStack Ethernet and Token Ring hubs and switches for the workgroup; LANplex chassis LAN switches and ONcore multi-function chassis systems for the data center and campus; NETBuilder II and NETBuilder Remote Office routers for the WAN; and LinkBuilder MSH and ONline chassis hubs for the workgroup. 3Com also integrates AXON's RMON probes into its ONline&#153; hubs and the ONcore&#153; multi-function system.

AXON's largest customer is IBM who uses AXON's LANServant&#153; RMON products in IBM's N-Way&#153; Management products. 3Com has maintained a development and marketing relationship with IBM for many years. This acquisition further solidifies 3Com's commitment to the IBM market.

"3Com has demonstrated that it is an excellent partner," said Peter F. Palmer, chief executive officer of AXON. "They have an exceptional record of growing the businesses of those companies they have acquired while maintaining the entrepreneurial spirit of all the people who work there."

AXON employs approximately 50 people and has facilities in Newton, Mass., Edinburgh, Scotland and Woodley, U.K. The company will become part of the Network Management Division, within 3Com's Network Systems Operations.

AXON Networks, Inc. was founded in 1992 to design, manufacture and market RMON-based enterprise traffic management solutions. The company is an active member of the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) RMON Working Group and has made key technology contributions as the IETF moves forward to the new RMON 2 standard. AXON's mission is to enable managers of distributed, multi-protocol, multi-topology, multi-vendor networking environments to troubleshoot and control their networks remotely. The goal is to maximize network availability and improve the performance of the network and the network management team.

3Com Corporation has helped more than 25 million people gain access to critical information through high speed networks. Designed to serve large enterprises, small offices and homes, 3Com products provide a scalable architecture to meet the immediate and long-term connectivity needs of today's user. With research and development on three continents, 3Com is one of the data networking industry's largest and fastest growing companies. The company's innovative marketing, sales and support simplify communication, optimize network reliability and protect customer investments.


Adobe Acrobat Capture for Windows V1.01
Adobe Acrobat Capture for Windows Version 1.01 Now Available

Mountain View, Calif., (February 12, 1995) (Nasdaq: ADBE) -- Adobe Acrobat Capture for Windows Version 1.01 is available now for the suggested retail price of $2,995.00. Offered as a free upgrade to registered users that purchased the retail version of Acrobat Capture 1.0. Acrobat Capture Version 1.01 offers a variety of new features and improvements, including:

Windows 95 compatibility

Acrobat Capture 1.01 is a 32-bit application and is compatible with Microsoft Windows 3.1, Windows 3.11 and Windows 95.

Support for multipage TIF's

Acrobat Capture version 1.01 supports multipage TIFS by reading all subimages in a TIF file and producing a corresponding PDF file with the same name and number of pages. For example, chase.tif containing 6 images will be rendered by Acrobat Capture 1.01 as chase.pdf with 6 pages.

Five-user license for Acrobat Capture Reviewer

With each copy of Acrobat Capture version 1.01, users will be able to install the Acrobat Capture Reviewer software component on up to five separate CPUs.

Auto-recovery for Capture Reviewer

Capture Reviewer will automatically reload the ACD file in process if the Reviewer crashes.

"Hidden" text behind graphic regions

Document areas recognized as graphic regions by Acrobat Capture can now include fully searchable, "hidden" text. Users select a graphic region through the right mouse button, pop up a dialog box and text field to enter "Hidden" text behind the graphic. Up to 200 characters can be entered in a scrollable text field. The resulting text is saved in the PDF file and is searchable. A small highlight displays the graphic region when the text is found.Product Update For more information Please contact: Rebecca Michals Blanc & Otus 415 512.0500

High-end scanner and specialty board support

Acrobat Capture 1.01 supplies a Kofax driver and now supports the Kofax board when used with the Fujitsu 3099A and some high-end Ricoh scanners. Capture 1.01 also supplies a Xionics driver for use with some Fujitsu and Ricoh scanners.

DDE Support

Acrobat Capture 1.01 provides remote operation capabilities through standard Windows Dynamic Data Exchange (DDE). A client application can query Acrobat Capture for system settings, set system parameters, and process image files in a batch mode. Documentation and sample code is available free to licensed Adobe Acrobat integrators.

About Acrobat Capture

Using Adobe's Portable Document Format (PDF), an open file format that preserves the visual richness of documents across platforms, Acrobat Capture replicates complex layouts of the printed page, including mixed fonts, graphics, and multiple columns, while translating text into a computer-readable form that can be searched and indexed to make information easy to find. Adobe Acrobat and Acrobat Capture software combined provide a complete cross-platform environment for sharing and managing documents, regardless of whether those documents originated in paper or electronic form.

Acrobat Capture Version 1.01 requires a PC running a 486-compatible microprocessor or greater with a minimum of 16 MB of RAM and Microsoft Windows 3.1, Windows 3.11 or Windows 95.

Based in Mountain View, Calif., Adobe Systems Incorporated is the world's third largest personal computer software company, with 1995 revenue of $762.3 million. The company develops and supports products to help people express and use information in more imaginative and meaningful ways, across all print and electronic media. Founded in 1982, Adobe helped launch the desktop publishing revolution. Today, the company offers a market-leading line of application software and type products for creating and distributing visually rich communication materials; licenses its industry-standard technologies to major hardware manufacturers, software developers, and service providers; and offers integrated software solutions to businesses of all sizes. For more information, see Adobe's home page at http://www.adobe.com on the World Wide Web.


Colorific in SGI COSMO Web Color Matching
COLORIFIC SOFTWARE IS INCORPORATED INTO SILICON GRAPHICS COSMO COLOR FOR COLOR MATCHING ON THE WEB

Accurate Color Images of Merchandise on Web Benefits Electronic Commerce

SAN FRANCISCO, February 28, 1996 -- Sonnetech, Ltd. announced today that Silicon Graphics, Inc. will incorporate Sonnetech's Colorific color matching technology into its new Cosmo Color technology to reproduce colors accurately over the Internet.

Silicon Graphics unveiled Cosmo Color in a technology demonstration at Seybold Seminars in Boston. Cosmo Color will allow companies who have color-sensitive content on their web site to deliver color-matched images to customers, regardless of which personal computer or monitor the customers employ. At the Seybold Seminars, Cosmo Color with Colorific was named to receive the Editors' Hot Pick Award.

According to William J. Hilliard, managing partner of Sonnetech, "Internet color fidelity on the user's monitor is already a problem for web sites where photos or other color images are used in electronic commerce. Pioneer online magazines and catalog merchants have been forced to issue disclaimers that merchandise colors are not faithfully displayed. Web sites where the quality of the art and photography is important will benefit from Cosmo Color."

A demonstration of Cosmo Color including the Colorific color matching technology will be available on the Silicon Graphics web site, www.sgi.com, beginning in March.

"Cosmo Color and Colorific are key elements for making the Internet an enticing vehicle for delivering products, services, and entertainment," said Jim White, director of Silicon Graphics' Digital Media Systems Division.

How It Works

Cosmo Color software resides on the Web merchant's Silicon Graphics server and uses Colorific implemented as a Java apples to capture the color characteristics of a web user's monitor. Cosmo Color works in conjunction with Netscape Navigator or any Java-compatible browser.

When Cosmo Color sends images to the monitor, it adjusts colors on-the-fly to ensure that a user's display matches the original image. Without color matching technology, variations in monitors and video cards distort the colors displayed.

The companies involved are investigating several options for delivering the color calibration cards used by the Colorific set-up process. Cosmo Color web sites will offer users these cards for a nominal fee. In addition, web merchants, browser software companies, online magazines, and internet service providers may provide color calibration cards to promote use of their web sites for electronic commerce.

Colorific technology is also found in Colorific color matching software, which matches printed output to the colors displayed onscreen. More than 350,000 copies of Colorific have been shipped at retail and bundled with monitors from leading manufacturers. These existing users of Colorific already have the needed color calibration cards. When Cosmo Color is available later this year, Colorific users will get accurate color over the Internet through Cosmo Color, plus the ability to print color-matched images.

Marketing Internet Color Matching

Cosmo Color is platform independent and will support Colorific users with Windows, Windows 95, Macintosh, Windows NT, and OS/2 systems, in addition to systems from Silicon Graphics.

"Cosmo Color users can add Colorific software to their PC's and Macintoshes and get WYSIWYG printed documents color-matched to the original image," said Hilliard.

Sonnetech also intends to support Silicon Graphics with a strategy of developing Internet Shopping Kits to introduce Cosmo Color to a new range of online retail applications." Future Colorific technology will also support color matching for the electronic distribution of 3D, and video over telecommunications and cable networks.

Sonnetech, Ltd., based in San Francisco, Calif., is an innovator in color management and other system software for enhancing computer displays, video cards, web browsers, and printing. Customer inquiries: 415/957-9941, 800/847-0725, or colorific@aol.com. Web site: www.colorific.com.

Sonnetech Ltd

350 Townsend St, Suite 409

San Francisco, CA 94107-1699


Get a Jump on Java with Coriolis
Get a Jump on Java with Five Powerful Books and The Coriolis Group's Java Web Site

Java is changing the face of the Web, making live, interactive online applications an incredible reality. The Coriolis Group now provides Java enthusiasts the best, most accessible Java information available: a new series of books that give them what they need to master the new language, and the "Get a Jump on Java" Web site, full of information not found anywhere else.

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The Coriolis Group's "Get a Jump on Java" Web site gives you cutting-edge information on the hottest language on the Web. You'll get a behind-the-scenes look at Java experts and find out what they're working on, and get a peek at sample chapters and tables of contents from our currently available and upcoming Java books and book/software sets. You'll also get links to other great Java sites on the Web, and be able to enter our Java applets contest, where you can win tons of valuable Coriolis prizes.

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The Books: Everything You Need to Master Java

Writing Java Applets

This book with CD-ROM shows you how to master the art of creating applets that take full advantage of the power of the Web, and that can be run from any computer.

Highlights

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* Shows you how to master threads and create dynamic applets.

* Tackles head-on the issues of distributed programs and network

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* Includes a CD-ROM with an agent-server application written entirely

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* Includes coverage of important Java programming topics, including the Java architecture, garbage collection, portability and security, multi-threading, distributed programming, and object-oriented

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JavaScript & Netscape 2 Wizardry

This book with CD-ROM shows you how to become a Netscape power user and reveals the secrets and techniques for customizing Netscape and publishing on the Web. You'll learn how to make Netscape work for you, and even get the basics for using animation, interactive Web techniques, frames, and more to create amazing, head-turning Web pages.

Highlights

* Shows you how to write your own custom scripts, step by step.

* Teaches you how to master scripting, customize search engines, use special effects, incorporate JavaScript, show off documents with Acrobat, and more.

* Features instructions on using frames to create more accessible Web pages.

* Includes a CD-ROM with plug-ins and applets you can use in your own Web page, source code to all JavaScript examples, Web page samples, and bookmarks to the best sites on the Web.

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Web Developer's Guide to JavaScript

This Web Developer's Guide gives incredible, rare information about using JavaScript to create Web pages that change on the fly, react to user input, total orders, generate documents, and more. You'll be able to create Web pages that can be used rather than just seen. This book gives you JavaScript basics, and then gets to the exciting part of the language: playing media, navigation, responding to events and user actions, collecting and verifying input, interacting with plug-ins and Java applets, and more.

Highlights

* Compares JavaScript to other popular programming languages.

* Includes important information for Web site managers as well

  as for content developer;

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  and automating site maintenance.

* Includes a CD-ROM containing all source code from the book,

  development projects, sample browsers, and a variety of valuable

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This 848-page EXplorer book and CD-ROM take you through a series of hands-on, real-world projects that show you how to create Java applets, build a Java program from scratch, create dynamic Web pages, access databases, and use security methods in Java. This is the clearest and most complete explanation of Java programming you'll find anywhere.

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Peter Aitken has more than 20 books and dozens of magazine articles to his credit. He is a Contributing Editor to Visual Developer magazine, where his efforts include "Basically Visual," a column on Visual Basic programming.

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Intel Releases MMX Technology Details
INTEL RELEASES MMX TECHNOLOGY DETAILS TO SOFTWARE COMMUNITY TO DRIVE NEW MULTIMEDIA, GAME AND INTERNET APPLICATIONS

NEW TECHNOLOGY GARNERS BROAD INDUSTRY SUPPORT

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF. -- March 5, 1996 -- Intel Corporation today released details to the software community of its MMX technology, a major enhancement to the Intel Architecture. With MMX technology, software developers will deliver a new generation of higher-performance multimedia and communications applications, and further advance the PC as the premier computing and entertainment platform.

The public release of MMX technology allows tools vendors, software developers, independent hardware vendors, and system manufacturers to collaborate and prepare products that will take advantage of the new technology.

"The proliferation of multimedia software, growth of the Internet, and new storage technologies such as DVD allow the PC to continue as a broad-based platform for home and business," said Fred Pollack, an Intel Fellow. "Pentium" processor-based systems were the springboard for innovative multimedia applications. Pentium processors with MMX technology will accelerate the rate of technology innovation."

He said today that the home computing market segment consumes most multimedia software, and within that segment, games, education and entertainment applications are prime candidates to take advantage of MMX technology. MMX technology will be integrated into the Intel Architecture beginning with a Pentium processor code named P55C, which Intel expects to have in initial production in the fourth quarter of this year. MMX technology will also be integrated into succeeding generations of Intel processors. The volume ramp for processors with MMX technology will occur in 1997. A number of software titles using MMX technology will begin appearing later this year, and wide availability is expected in 1997.

Pollack delivered the keynote speech on the opening day of IntermediaWORLD, a venue for software and hardware vendors who provide tools, materials and services used to create interactive digital content and programming. A number of software development vendors outlined plans for tools to support application development with MMX technology. Microsoft discussed plans to provide MMX technology support in its newly announced Direct3D* API, a set of API services for real-time, interactive 3-D graphics; ActiveMovie*, its next-generation video technology; and its Visual C++ compiler. Macromedia, Criterion, IBM, NuMega, and Powersoft were also among leading tool suppliers announcing support. In addition, many key application software, independent hardware, and system vendors indicated today their support for MMX technology. A list of vendors follows this release.

MMX TECHNOLOGY BENEFITS AND DETAILS

In his keynote, Pollack said MMX technology will enhance users' experience on the Internet by enabling higher quality, high- performance technologies for graphics, video and audio. "PCs that use MMX technology will help make it possible for users in the next few years to dial up friends, relatives or colleagues on the Internet with videoconferencing equipment, share applications, and watch full-length movies with stereo sound all at once. While we can do this to varying degrees today on specially configured PCs, MMX technology will enable this kind of usage on standard PC platforms at today's popular system price points."

Pollack explained that processor performance improvements are typically derived by boosting clock frequencies and using microarchitecture techniques such as branch prediction, superscalar execution, and superpipelining. In addition to these traditional means, Intel added 57 powerful new instructions to its architecture to speed up certain compute-intensive loops in multimedia and communications applications. While the loops typically occupy 10 percent or less of the overall application code, they can account for up to 90 percent of the execution time.

MMX instructions process multiple data elements in parallel using a technique called Single Instruction Multiple Data (SIMD). In simulations and preliminary tests on development systems, Pollack said performance benefits have ranged from 50 to 400 percent, depending on the application.

MMX instructions will also scale with succeeding generations of Intel Architecture processors. Once developers integrate the new extensions into their applications, PCs based on multiple Intel processor generations will benefit. Programmers need only modify a small portion of their code to reap performance benefits. They simply include their own enhanced subroutines or call MMX technology- enabled drivers and library routines through existing application programming interfaces (APIs).

Because MMX technology consists of general-purpose instructions, it will enhance performance for a large body of multimedia and communications software and maintain complete compatibility with the Intel Architecture. This technology is also fully compatible with existing operating systems and application software.

PLANNING FOR MMX TECHNOLOGY

Developers who are interested in obtaining additional information about MMX technology, including a Programmer's Reference Manual, should consult Intel's site on the World Wide Web at URL http://www.intel.com/pc-supp/multimed/mmx/index.htm.

Intel, the world's largest chip maker, is also a leading manufacturer of personal computer, networking and communications products.

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MMX Technology Tool Provider/Application Developer Statements of Support

March 1996

MICROSOFT CORPORATION:

"We're excited about the promise that Intel's MMX technology brings to multimedia and communications on the PC. Microsoft has been working closely with Intel to best exploit MMX technology in our tools and operating systems software. We will provide MMX technology support in our recently announced Direct3D and ActiveMovie products. We will also ship our Visual C++ compiler with MMX technology support shortly. We believe these APIs and tools provide an excellent path for application ISV's to develop compelling titles using MMX technology. In the future, we expect to find new ways to utilize this technology in Windows, and to make the use of a PC more exciting and compelling," said Paul Maritz, Group Vice President, Platforms, Microsoft Corporation.

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MACROMEDIA:

"Macromedia's authoring tools, used in conjunction with Intel's MMX technology, will be a major boom for the multimedia, graphics, video and on-line communities," said Joe Dunn, Macromedia's vice president of product management. "Macromedia will be working closely with Intel to support MMX technology in our key products including new Director 5."

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ADOBE:

"Intel's new MMX technology represents an exciting step forward that will ultimately benefit our customers with significant performance enhancements that lead to real productivity gains," said Dave Pratt, senior vice president and chief operating officer at Adobe. "We are committed to supporting the MMX technology in future versions of our applications beginning with Adobe Photoshop - the industry standard image editing software, and Adobe PhotoDeluxe - the new digital photo editing application from our consumer products group."

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BOOKS THAT WORK:

As the premier publisher of design and visualization products for the home and the garden, Books That Work relies heavily on 3D graphics performance," said Dan Levin, President of Books That Work. "Intel's new MMX technology will enable us to build exciting and powerful products that deliver a new level of graphics performance. Books That Work plans to incorporate and support MMX technology in the development of forthcoming software applications."

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CRITERION SOFTWARE INC.:

"Criterion Software is pleased to announce its support and commitment to Intel's new MMX Technology" said Mike King, Executive Vice President at Criterion. "We are incorporating support for this technology into RenderWare to enable our 700+ licensed developers to benefit from the faster 3D rendering performance, made possible by the new MMX technology."

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EPIC MEGAGAMES INC.:

"For an action game developer wanting to push performance limits, we're very excited about Intel's MMX technology. It allows us to take PC games to new heights of realism in graphics and sound that were previously not possible."

"By taking advantage of the MMX instructions, we're able to achieve a 4-times improvement in graphics handling that allows our action games to utilize ultra-realistic 16.7 million color modes where previously we could only use 256 colors."

"With today's best console games already being ported to the Pentium processor, one can just imagine what kind of games are possible with MMX technology," said Mark Rein, Vice President of Epic MegaGames.

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INTEL CORPORATION - INDEO VIDEO INTERACTIVE:

"Intel Corporation will deliver an enhanced version of Indeo video interactive utilizing MMX technology. This new version of Indeo video interactive will provide developers more headroom to further integrate video into their applications. Multiple video streams, the increased ability to manipulate video 'sprites' and larger frame sizes at increased frame rates are just a few of the benefits MMX technology will provide to applications developers."

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ITERATED SYSTEMS:

"Iterated Systems is glad to be an early supporter of Intel's MMX technology. By exploiting the capabilities of MMX technology, we expect a rapid and profound performance gain across our line of video and imaging products for network computing. Working with Intel and its development partners, Iterated's imaging tools will enable a new level of graphic communication for users of the Internet and other client-server networks," said John R. Festa, President and CEO of Iterated Systems.

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OMNIVIEW INC.:

"Omniview Inc. is pleased to announce its support and commitment to Intel's MMX technology," said H. Lee Martin, Omni President and Founder. "Omniview will integrate its 360 degree visualization software, called PhotoBubbles, with MMX technology. In doing so, our customers will be able to widely distribute compelling, photorealistic tours for a multitude of 'Location on Demand' applications."

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ON-LIVE:

"We believe that MMX technology will make a huge difference in the performance of our products," said Rod McGregor, CEO of On-Live. "3D applications, such as On-Live place a huge demand on the processing power of PC's. Even though we are seeing a doubling of performance roughly every 18 months from Intel, we expect MMX technology to represent a quadrupling in performance for our class of applications."

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PARAGRAPH INTERNATIONAL:

"ParaGraph International will support Intel's new MMX technology. Our dream is to create a Virtual Time Machine, which will enable people to travel in history. With MMX technology, we expect to accelerate our rendering and multimedia software by at least a factor of three. This will help make our dreams for Virtual Home Space Builder and Alter Ego a reality. Intel's MMX technology will deliver the R in VR for our customers," said Stephan Pachikov, President and CEO, ParaGraph International.

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PEGASUS IMAGING CORPORATION:

Pegasus Imaging Corporation plans to develop imaging development kits that use Intel's MMX technology to enable high speed viewing and manipulation of graphics and images within multimedia developer's applications. By developing tools that support MMX technology, our customers will be able to successfully develop and accelerate the availability of compressed color images using Pegasus' incredible compression for 1 bit to 24 bit images. Pegasus' support of MMX technology will allow developers to implement better, smaller, and faster color image applications. "We expect that our image decompression and color optimization routines will achieve at least a twofold increase in speed through access of the MMX technology," said Steve Mann, Vice President of Research & Development at Pegasus.

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POWERSOFT CORPORATION:

"Powersoft Corporation has announced a commitment to deliver a version of Watcom C/C++ that supports Intel's new MMX technology. This support will enable development of lightning fast applications that exploit the capabilities of the MMX instruction set and that leverage the industry-leading optimization technology of Watcom C/C++. Watcom C/C++ will feature complete debugging support (including MMX technology register display and the disassembly of MMX instructions) as well as a functional interface from C/C++ that generates in-line MMX instructions."

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QSOUND LABS, INC.:

"QSound Labs, Inc. is pleased to announce its support and commitment to Intel's new MMX technology. QSound Labs plans to incorporate this new technology into its QMixer95 SDK which will enable developers to implement more powerful three dimensional audio processing in their applications. By developing our tools in support of MMX technology, our developer customers will be able to provide superior audio realism on PC's with MMX technology support."

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VICARIOUS, INC.:

Vicarious, Inc. is pleased to announce its support and commitment to Intel's new MMX technology. Intel's MMX technology allows us to create reference products that kids can get excited about and will want to use. MMX technology enables us to integrate such features as enhanced video, 3D, and a collaborative Internet experience, which really brings our reference products to life. We plan to be at the forefront of companies delivering products based on MMX technology.

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VIRAGE INC.:

"The new MMX technology from Intel gives Virage a high performance environment for showcasing our Visual Information Retrieval (VIR) system. Virage is pioneering an entirely new class of search and retrieval capabilities for image-driven markets such as stock photo, ad agencies, multimedia productions companies, medical imaging, and publishers. To be successful, we need an architecture such as the Intel's MMX technology will enable Virage's VIR to provide rich, more interactive computing for end users," said Paul Lego, CEO, Virage, Inc.

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MMX Technology Independent Hardware Vendors

March 1996

ANALOG DEVICES INC.

"We are excited that Intel has adopted multimedia processing as a cornerstone for PC motherboard architecture. Intel's command of microprocessor and motherboard design, in conjunction with Analog Devices' broad base of audio, video and communications technologies insures that the dream of Digital Convergence will become a market reality," said Ray Stata, Chairman & CEO, Analog Devices, Inc.

"MMX technology provides the perfect foundation for signal processing integration into the PC architecture. These instruction set enhancements, together with continuous time oversampling I/O and the intelligent application of hardware acceleration, will produce scaleable multi- audio solutions with standard setting cost structures and many new and useful features on the desktop," said Dave French, Vice President and General Manager, DSP and Computer Products, Analog Devices Inc.

"MMX technology and multi-audio will make advanced multimedia and communications ubiquitous in the home and in the office," said John Croteau, Director of Strategic Marketing, Analog Devices Inc. "New PC capabilities such as operating Digital Video Disk players as well as enhanced Internet performance and DSVD-based audio and video conferencing introduce new audio sources requiring advance I/O demand as well as the raw power of MMX technology."

"MMX technology enables the prolific integration of audio on the PC motherboard. Users are about to encounter low-cost multi-audio solution capable of delivering a new level of performance and value to the PC OEM as well as to the end user," said Jim Moore, Director of Computer Products, Analog Devices Inc.

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ATI

"End-users will experience dramatic improvements in 3D graphics and video performance when using ATI products that have been optimized for Intel's new MMX technology. ATI is working closely with Intel to maximize the benefits of the MMX technology on our 3D RAGE and ATI-264VT family of multimedia accelerators. Applications such as video conferencing, 3D gaming and video capture with all benefit from Intel's MMX technology and ATI accelerators," said Henry Quan, V.P. Marketing.

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CIRRUS LOGIC

"Cirrus Logic believes that Intel's MMX technology will create new marketing opportunities for multimedia solutions that work in conjunction with the host processor. To that end, we see new opportunities for systems optimized to take full advantage of the MMX technology and Cirrus Logic's silicon solutions," states George Alexy, senior vice president of marketing for Cirrus Logic.

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CREATIVE LABS, INC.

"Creative Technology eagerly anticipates Intel's volume shipments of silicon with MMX technology. Creative has consistently used host based media processing software to reduce the cost of Sound Blaster, 3D Blaster, Modem Blaster, and Share Vision products. We expect to deliver further feature enhancements and cost reductions in Creative's products by utilizing the MMX instruction set concurrent with volume silicon availability," said Rich Sorkin, Vice President, Strategic Business Division, Creative Technology, Ltd.

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CRYSTAL SEMICONDUCTOR

"Crystal is pleased to announce its support and commitment to Intel's new MMX technology. Crystal's plans include the development of integrated circuits and supporting software that are optimized and complementary to this important new technology. We are excited about the opportunity this technology provides to companies such as Crystal to allow new price/performance options for its customers."

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ESS TECHNOLOGIES

"ESS Technology is pleased to announce support and commitment to develop products supporting Intel's new MMX technology and ESS AudioDrive audio mixed-signal processors, end-users' PC multimedia experience will be significantly enriched."

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S3

"Intel's new MMX technology sets a new baseline for multimedia performance that complements S3's newest generation of 2D and 3D accelerators," said Michael Nell, vice president of corporate marketing, S3. "From this new baseline, S3 will further extend PC multimedia capabilities through hardware acceleration of WaveTable audio, MPEG decoding and video conferencing."

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YAMAHA

"Yamaha applauds Intel on their introduction of MMX technology on all future Pentium processors. This step demonstrates Intel's commitment to advancing the performance of multimedia applications. Yamaha has a long history of commitment to improving the Multimedia PC experience and we are excited about working with Intel to develop new audio, graphics and communications hardware and software that can take advantage of the MMX technology."

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150 Level Descent Anniversary Pack
NEW 150 LEVEL DESCENT ANNIVERSARY PACK HITS RETAIL SHELVES D-DAY MARCH 13, 1996!

(Anniversary SKU ships to honor first year of best-selling title)

March 7, 1996 -- Irvine, California -- With less than one week until the launch of Descent II, Interplay Productions is marking the one-year anniversary of the Descent franchise with the 150-level Descent Anniversary Pack. The title will slam into retail next week, D-Day, March 13, 1996, along with DescentO for the Sony PlayStation and Descent II for the PC.

"The strategy with the Descent Anniversary Pack is to provide a starter kit, along with an incredible value, to first-time Descent gamers to entice them into the Descent fold," remarked Trish Wright, vice president of marketing for Interplay. "Close to one million Descent units have been sold to date. We're sure this franchise will continue to be successful for many years to come." In total, Interplay's Descent for the PC, developed by Parallax Software, sold nearly 1 million units worldwide, including OEM sales. The success of the sequel, Descent II, is ensured by Interplay's comprehensive marketing blitz consisting of extensive print ads, prime-time national TV and radio advertising and thorough editorial coverage, in addition to strong retail promotions.

The Descent Anniversary Pack contains the original multi-award winning Descent game along with Descent Levels Of The WorldO, which consists of 110 levels created by hardcore Descent gamers, in addition to 20 all-new levels previously unpublished until this release. Set at a price-point intended to attract new comers into the Descent experience, the Descent Anniversary Pack will retail for an approximate street price of $29.99, a terrific value for 150 levels of sheer adrenaline-pumping action. Recognized for its outstanding game play and technological achievements, the original Descent title is the recipient of numerous industry awards: The Golden Triad Award and Action Game Of The Year from Computer Game Review; The Technical Excellence Award from PC Magazine; The Best Code In The World Award and Best Action Game In The World by G+ Magazine; Special Achievement in Innovative Design from PC Gamer.

Founded in 1983, Interplay Productions is a company dedicated to manufacturing and distributing a wide range of award-winning entertainment and educational software designed by gamers, for gamers. Interplay, MacPlay (the company's Macintosh division), VR Sports (the company's sports division) and its affiliates release products for IBM and compatibles, CD-ROM and Macintosh as well as leading console game platforms. In 1995, Interplay acquired Shiny Entertainment, makers of the world-wide hit video game Earthworm Jim. Interplay's OEM division represents over 250 titles from publishers including Davidson & Associates, Inc., Viacom New Media, LucasArts Entertainment and Humongous Entertainment to hardware manufacturers. Interplay titles include Descent II, VR Soccer, Virtual Pool, Stonekeep and Loaded.


Lotus Notes Major Platform for Health Care
Lotus Notes Emerges as Major Platform for Clinical, Financial and Administrative Health Care Applications

Lotus Announces Health Care Initiative, Lotus HealthCares Advisory Council and Business Partner Solutions Based on Lotus Notes

ATLANTA, March 5, 1996 -- Lotus Development Corp., participating here at the 1996 Annual HIMSS Conference and Exhibition, today announced a set of major initiatives to address the changing communications needs of the Health Care industry. Lotus also announced the formation of the Lotus HealthCares Advisory Council, a consortium of health care providers, teaching institutions and technology vendors that will assist Lotus in meeting the evolving technology requirements of the health care system. Currently, more than 13.5 million people use Lotus Notes, Lotus cc:Mail and SoftSwitch messaging products to automate critical business processes across a number of industries, including health care.

The company said Notes' popularity as an application platform for providers, health care networks and information systems vendors can be attributed to the wide range of health care solutions and services provided by Lotus Business Partners. These third-party solutions include case management, utilization review, professional collaboration, quality assessment and improvement tracking, incident reports and patient records.

"The changing needs of the health care system are increasing the demand for integrated health care delivery networks," said Michael D. Zisman, Lotus executive vice president and chief executive officer. "Notes is emerging as a leading development platform chosen by customers, systems integrators, software developers and health care industry consultants, to effectively manage information and communicate across disparate systems, applications, and business processes."

The Lotus HealthCares Advisory Council

The Lotus HealthCares Advisory Council announced today is a consortium of industry-leading health care providers, teaching institutions and technology vendors that will advise Lotus on meeting the changing needs of the dynamic health care industry.

"By forming this council, Lotus is working to advance the current state of technology adoption in the health care industry," said Dr. Mark Frisse, Advisory Council Chairman and Associate Dean for Academic Information Management at the Washington University School of Medicine. "As the council works to identify and understand the trends and transitions of technology, Lotus and its Business Partners will work to provide dependable business solutions built to meet the unique challenges of the health care world."

Lotus HealthCares Advisory council participants include:

* Chart Links - Lotus Advisory Council technical director & moderator, Dr. Ron Miller, president

* Columbia/HCA - Dr. Skip Porter, vice president, Systems Development

* Deaconess Hospital - John Powers, chief information officer

* Duke University Medical Center - Landen Bain, Chief Information Officer

* Hewlett-Packard Co. - Richard Corley, industry marketing manager

* Miami Valley Hospital - Stephen R. Hall, senior vice president, Information Systems, MedAmerica Health Systems Corporation

* Shared Medical Systems (SMS) - Terry Pitts, vice president

* Sisters of St. Mary's Health Care Systems - Donald J. Lovasz, president, Division Health Businesses

* Tuality Health Care - Jack T. Flaig, vice president, Fiscal Services

* United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) - David Klein, director, Computing Services

* Washington University School of Medicine - Lotus Advisory Council chairman, Dr. Mark Frisse, director, The Bernard Becker Medical Library, associate dean for Academic Information Management

* Lotus Health Care Solutions

Introduced in 1989, Lotus Notes is the world's leading messaging and groupware software. It has attained its leadership status by providing a complete platform for developing and deploying messaging and groupware applications, supporting heterogeneous environments, and by the support of more than 12,000 Lotus Business Partners, who offer hundreds of off-the-shelf applications, custom development, deployment and support services. Lotus Notes, Lotus SmartSuite, Soft*Switch and Lotus cc:Mail products provide health care organizations with the tools they need to coordinate resources, collaborate on issues, and automate business processes, while at the same time reduce costs and improve patient care.

Using Lotus Notes as a key component, Lotus Business Partner InTelemed of Oklahoma created the Oklahoma Telemedicine Network. The network currently links forty-five hospitals together and allows rural physicians to collaborate with experts across the state on patient diagnosis and treatment plans. InTelemed is in the process of connecting an additional twenty hospitals to the network.

"Notes has become the front-end navigational tool for users on the network," said Cliff Walton, director, InTelemed. "Notes provides a flexible, easy-to-use interface for applications as diverse as diagnostic reporting, health care research, patient tracking, and corporate communications."

The Growing Portfolio of Notes-Based Health Care Solutions

The following Independent Software Vendors (ISV's) have announced integration with Lotus products.

Dynamic Health Care Technologies -- develops, markets, installs and supports clinical information systems and electronic health record solutions for the health care industry.

First Coast Systems -- a leading AS/400 health care systems provider planning to develop a suite of applications on Notes including Data Mining.

Quorum Health Resources, Inc. -- a hospital and MSO management company offering operating "tools" via Notes to its owned and managed hospitals, as well as to its external clients and physician networks.

Shared Medical Systems -- a leading international health care services provider, offering consulting, outsourcing, integration and application development services and products to hospitals, clinics and integrated delivery networks.

Superior Consultant/Unitive Corp. -- one of the largest national consulting companies specializing in integrated health care delivery.

In addition, the following Lotus Business Partners are providing business solutions using Lotus technology:

Absolute! -- a developer of workflow solutions that provides multi-state managed care networks for collecting data on workman's compensation claim forms.

Axolotl Corporation -- a medical systems integrator for health care community networks using Lotus Notes as the communication platform.

Chart Links -- a developer of CliniX, a set of Lotus Notes applications featuring an electronic patient chart that provides seamless integration to workflow applications, and is designed for distribution and sharing on Notes Public Networks.

ComputerWorks of Albany -- a developer of solutions for managed care and health insurance industries for monitoring treatment plans, care authorizations and medical claims, customer service and help desk, and medical storage and retrieval.

DataHouse -- a systems developer and integrator offering applications that link primary care physicians, specialists, hospitals, insurers and banks offering customized e-mail, a health care discussion forum and patient record application.

Digital A.V. -- a systems integrator providing workflow solutions and imaging systems for the hospital marketplace.

Individual, Inc. -- a developer providing access to specific health care news sources, with custom filtering and searching capabilities.

InfoAdvantage -- an application developer specializing in workflow analysis, electronic mail and scheduling for hospitals, physician corporations and PPO's.

InTelemed -- a network integrator for health care companies.

OA Systems/US Connect -- a hospital and health care systems developer offering applications ranging from enterprise transcription to electronic forms.

Synetics, Inc. -- a systems integrator providing enterprise-wide, mission critical solutions for large hospitals.

The Future Now -- a computer reseller offering a full range of services for the health care industry -- including evaluation, selection, installation and testing of hardware and software, as well as a full array of consultation, design, and training services.

TradeTech Corporation -- a network solution provider, connecting physicians, hospitals, employers, insurers, managed care organizations and clinics (formerly Nevada Health Information Network).

Velox Systems Corp. -- an application developer providing business solutions for increasing productivity, improving cash flow and decreasing costs for hospitals, physician practices, providers and carriers.

Lotus Notes is the leading client-server platform for developing and deploying strategic groupware applications that help organizations communicate, collaborate and coordinate strategic business processes within and beyond their organizational boundaries to achieve improved business results. More than 8,000 companies and 4.5 million people use Notes to improve key business processes such as customer service, sales and account management, and product development. Lotus Notes supports all major operating systems: IBM OS/2 Warp, Apple Mac OS, UNIX platforms including IBM AIX, Sun Solaris, HP-UX, and SCO OpenServer, and Microsoft Windows and Windows NT. Notes is also available as a NetWare loadable module for the Novell environment.

The Lotus Business Partners Program supports the worldwide industry of more than 12,000 independent companies that develop and market Lotus-based products and services. The mission of the Business Partners Program is to empower software developers and service providers to deliver market-leading business solutions which maximize customer satisfaction. The tremendous interest in client/server messaging and groupware from customers throughout the world has created a large opportunity for Partners who can help apply this technology towards organizational effectiveness. Lotus is focused on helping these Partners profit from their Lotus-based products and services. Through the Business Partners Program, Lotus provides software, information, tools, support and marketing programs to meet the technical, business and support needs of Business Partners.

For more information about the Lotus Business Partners Program call 1-800-782-7876 in the U.S. Outside of the U.S. call 1-617-577-8500.

Lotus Development Corp., a subsidiary of IBM Corp., offers high quality software products and support services that reflect the company's unique understanding of the new ways in which individuals and businesses must work together to achieve success. Lotus' innovative approach is evident in a new class of applications that allows information to be accessed and communicated in ways never before possible, both within and beyond organizational boundaries. The company also provides numerous support services, both from its consulting division and its award-winning 24-hour support center.

EDITOR'S NOTE: All Lotus news releases are available on the Internet, via the Lotus Development Corp. Home Page at http://www.Lotus.com. The Lotus Home Page is an easy way to find information about Lotus and its business partners' products and services.

A copy of this release and other company information is also available via fax by dialing 1-800-57-LOTUS within the U.S. and Canada or 201-946-2336 outside the U.S. and Canada. Questions concerning the service should be directed to Lotus' corporate communications department at 617-693-5625.

Please Note: Questions about the content or currency of this press release should be directed to your local IBM representative.


Verity & Adobe Search Enable PDF Docs
VERITY AND ADOBE WORKING TOGETHER TO SEARCH ENABLE PDF DOCUMENTS OVER THE INTERNET/INTRANET

MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA , MARCH 6,1996 -- Verity, Inc. (Nasdaq: VRTY), a leading provider of search and retrieval applications for the enterprise and the Internet, announced today that it is working with Adobe Systems Incorporated to provide a web server plug-in module being developed by Verity to search-enable Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF) files over the Internet. With this module, customers using existing Adobe Acrobat electronic publishing tools would be able to publish searchable collections of PDF files on all major Web servers.

Adobe currently provides Verity search technology in Adobe Acrobat Catalog(tm) and Acrobat Exchange(tm), allowing Acrobat customers to index and retrieve collections of PDF files over their corporate networks, CD-ROMs, and other electronic media. The new Verity plug-in module is designed to allow customers with PDF indexes built using Acrobat Catalog software to search-enable these documents over the Internet/Intranet. Viewing and retrieving PDF files over the Internet is expected to be further facilitated with the next release of Acrobat software, code-named "Amber", which will provide integrated viewing and page-at-a-time downloading from within browsers such as Netscape Navigator.

FEATURES

The Verity plug-in module for web servers is being designed to include the following features:

 Enables collections of PDF files indexed using Acrobat Catalog to

 be searched across the Internet

 Provides highlights in PDF files in conjunction with Acrobat Amber

 Reader and Netscape Navigator 2.0

 Provides page-at-a-time downloading

The Verity plug-in module will be designed to enable customers to retrieve only the pages in PDF files that meet the search criteria, with key words highlighted when used with the Acrobat "Amber" Reader plug-in for Netscape Navigator. This product will also be designed take advantage of the Verity Topic search engine to be embedded in the Netscape Enterprise Server, as announced earlier today at the Netscape Internet Developer's Conference at Moscone Center in San Francisco.

"With the expected introduction of Acrobat "Amber", Adobe will raise the bar for viewing standards on the web," said Philippe Courtot, chairman and CEO of Verity, Inc. "By adding the Verity web server search plug-in, we are continuing to increase the value of PDF as a first-class Web publishing format."

"Acrobat has rapidly become the de facto standard for electronic document publishing across many different media, including the Internet, CD-ROM, corporate networks and on-line services," said Dave Emmett, vice president, Acrobat products group, Adobe Systems Incorporated. "By teaming with Verity, we are helping our customers to leverage their existing investment in Acrobat technology to more easily migrate to intranet- and Internet-based publishing solutions."

AVAILABILITY AND DISTRIBUTION

The Verity Search plug-in module is currently scheduled for commercial availability in Q2 '96. In Q2, Verity plans to initiate a 90 day free trial offer. Customers will be able to download the product electronically from the Verity web site at http://www.verity.com.

Verity, Inc. was founded in April 1988 and is headquartered in Mountain View, CA. Verity develops and markets the topic family of software tools and applications for searching, retrieving and filtering information across the Internet, enterprise, and CD-ROMs. Verity's products have been licensed to corporations, government agencies, on-line service providers, Internet publishers and developers worldwide. Verity partners include Adobe Systems Incorporated, AT&T, Dow Jones, Hitachi, Individual, Inc., Lotus Development Corp., McKinley, Netscape Communications, Quarterdeck, Reuters and many other software developers.

Based in Mountain View, Calif., Adobe Systems Incorporated is the world's third largest personal computer software company, with 1995 revenues of $762.3 million. The company develops and supports products to help people express and use information in more imaginative and meaningful ways, across all print and electronic media. Founded in 1982, Adobe helped launch the desktop publishing revolution. Today, the company offers a market-leading line of applications software and type products for creating and distributing visually rich communication materials; licenses its industry-standard technologies to major hardware manufacturers, software developers, and service providers; and offers integrated software solutions to businesses of all sizes. For more information, see Adobe's home page at http://www.adobe.com on the World Wide Web.

This press release contains forward-looking statements relating to a company product under development, including the estimated date of commercial availability. The successful development and release date for this product are subject to potential delay and other risks inherent to software development. Other risks relating to the company's product development efforts are as set forth in the company's 10-Q form filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

For more information contact Verity at info@verity.com, at Verity's World Wide Web site or by calling 415/960-7600.


Netscape Major Sponsor for Historic NetDay96
NETSCAPE IS MAJOR SPONSOR IN EFFORTS TO DRAW VOLUNTEERS FOR HISTORIC NETDAY 96

NETSCAPE NAVIGATOR TO BE OFFERED WITH MCI AND NETCOM PRODUCTS TO PUT CALIFORNIA SCHOOLS ON THE INTERNET

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. (March 8, 1996) - Netscape Communications Corporation (NASDAQ: NSCP) today announced its support and participation in NetDay 96, an initiative presented by President Bill Clinton and Vice President Al Gore, to put the nation's schools on the Information Superhighway. Netscape will provide copies of its popular Netscape Navigator client software and MCI and NETCOM will offer their Internet access services to help put California's schools on the Internet.

Netscape worked closely with MCI and Telis Foundation to provide schools in the state with access to the Internet. "MCI is contributing dial-up accounts that permit anyone with a computer, modem and a regular phone line to get online," said Michael Smith, MCI Regional Director of State Government and University Systems with MCI. "The real winners here are the kids."

"The Net is a valuable medium for education," said Richard Launey, director of education at NETCOM. Being a leading Internet service provider, NETCOM is committed to making this vastly rich resource easily available to students nationwide. As part of this commitment, we are participating in NetDay 96 by providing access with Netscape." NETCOM is incorporating support for NetDay 96 into its ongoing education program.

To support the event, Netscape has been instrumental in recruiting over 15,000 volunteers by promoting NetDay 96 on the popular Netscape Internet site. Netscape's site, which has millions of visitors per day, has provided numerous links from its home page to the NetDay 96 site, in hopes of attracting additional volunteers. Netscape has contributed wiring kits for a number of California schools, and many Netscape employees have volunteered their time for the March 9 activity. Vice President Gore during an address on technology to students at the Exploratorium in San Francisco. The challenge: to have every classroom in the country connected to the Information Superhighway by the end of the 1996 school year.

"Netscape has been extremely supportive of the NetDay 96 efforts," said Marc Andreessen, vice president of technology and co-founder of Netscape. Our commitment to developing schools through technology stems from the history of Netscape founders who created the original NCSA Mosaic while attending the University of Illinois."

Netscape provides free versions of its products including Netscape Navigator, Netscape Communications Server and Netscape Commerce Server to students, faculty and staff members of educational institutions, public libraries and employees of charitable nonprofit organizations. These products are currently available for downloading via the Netscape Internet site at http://home.netscape.com.

Netscape Navigator has experienced enormous success, garnering more than 70% of the market for browser software used to explore the Internet. In addition to its Netscape Navigator client software, the company provides a variety of server products that build on its commitment to providing an open platform that supports the development of rich, easy-to-use applications. "It is exciting to see Netscape Navigator used in this landmark challenge because Netscape's technology has many educational applications," said Mike Homer, vice president of marketing at Netscape. "We have been a company that supports technology innovation for the development and use of the Internet." Navigator Navigator provides end-user access to all major Internet resources - such as the World Wide Web or "HTTP", electronic mail, threaded discussion groups, FTP and Gopher - through a single, easy-to-learn graphical user interface. This interface allows a user to find, retrieve and interact with information to communicate and conduct electronic commerce easily, by simply pointing and clicking on hypertext links.

Netscape Communications Corporation is a premier provider of open software for linking people and information over enterprise networks and the Internet. The company offers a full line of clients, servers, development tools and commercial applications to create a complete platform for next-generation, live online applications. Traded on NASDAQ under the symbol "NCSP", Netscape Communications Corporation is based in Mountain View, California.

Additional information on Netscape Communications Corporation is available on the Internet at http://home.netscape.com or by sending email to info@netscape.com. Corporate customers can call (415) 528- 2555 and consumers can call (415) 528-3777 for more information. Netscape Communications, the Netscape Communications logo, Netscape, Netscape Navigator, Netscape Commercial Applications and Netscape Commerce Server are trademarks of Netscape Communications Corporation. All other product names are trademarks of their respective companies.

Corporate Sales: 415/528-2555; Personal Sales: 415/528-3777


Membership Plus 3.0 Church Record Keeping
NEW Membership Plus 3.0 for Windows organizes & manages your church database and record-keeping like no other!

At a fraction of what you pay for other less-thorough products, track all the database information critical to the success of your organization with the ALL-NEW Windows version of Membership Plus 3.0!

Available for just $89* (plus $5 shipping&handling), Membership Plus 3.0 for Windows is designed specifically with the needs and requirements of churches and service groups in mind. It provides all the tools you need to organize names, addresses, phone numbers and Social Security numbers, track meetings and attendance by individuals or households, monitor contributions and pledges, keep accurate, easily-accessible records and much more!

Membership Plus 3.0 for Windows:

* Features context-sensitive online help, as well as a handy tool bar, Tool Tips and Tip Of The Day that make your record-keeping a snap!

* Insures confidentiality with multi-level passwords.

* Can be accessed through any PC in your organization -- Membership Plus 3.0 is shipped network-ready and provides multiple-user support at no extra charge!

* Allows you to create professional-quality reports with over 100 pre-defined forms, all categorized by Households, Members, Groups, Meetings/Attendance, Funds/Summaries, Member Finances, Deposits and Avery Labels.

* Allows you to customize your reports with the formats and data you want.

* Can incorporate scanned photos of your members for individual, household and group records.

* Converts data from any previous version of Membership Plus.

* Eliminates the necessity of having to remember everything about every member of your church or organization  now it's all on your PC!

* Updates your addresses for "summer cottage" by date effectively.

* Has up to 20 user-defined fields to track more of the important information you need for your members.

* Stores data in standard xBase format for compatibility with other software.

Membership Plus 3.0 for Windows is a software program you can rely on to insure the success of your organization! In addition, like all Parsons products, Membership Plus 3.0 is backed by our ironclad, money-back guarantee: If you are not completely satisfied with this outstanding church management software for whatever reason, simply return it within 30 days of receipt for a full refund (excluding shipping), guaranteed!

Because you want your church to thrive and groworder Membership Plus 3.0 for Windows today!

MEMBERSHIP PLUS FOR DOS IS ALSO AVAILABLE IN VERSION 2.0.

* THERE IS A $5 SHIPPING AND HANDLING CHARGE. CA AND IA RESIDENTS ADD APPLICABLE SALES TAX.

MEMBERSHIP PLUS : $89.00

Parsons Technology

One Parsons Drive

Hiawatha, IA 52233

319-395-9626,  800-223-6925

http://www.parsontech.com


Holman Multimedia Bible Dictionary
HOLMAN MULTIMEDIA BIBLE DICTIONARY & HANDBOOK

Holman Multimedia Bible Dictionary and Handbook on CD-ROM -- Only $49.00

The Holman Multimedia Bible Dictionary and Handbook on CD-ROM provides a comprehensive guide for understanding the Bible's message!

For the first time ever, the Holman Bible Dictionary and companion Holman Bible Handbook have been combined on CD-ROM to enhance your enjoyment and understanding of the Bible!

Full of helpful study aids sure to bring new insight on the cornerstone book of the Christian faith, the Holman Multimedia Bible Dictionary and Handbook is available for just $49 (plus $5 shipping&handling)!

The Holman Bible Dictionary includes more than 6,000 alphabetically- arranged definitions of every subject in the Bible. It also features hundreds of full-color pictures, illustrations, maps and charts that provide real understanding of the people, places and events that shaped the Bible's story.

Meanwhile, the Holman Bible Handbook is a combination of Biblical commentary, encyclopedia and atlas. It features running commentary with in-depth introductions and outlines that explain the Scriptures in detail, as well as articles that provide a complete overview of the Bible's origins, history and message!

Written as companion reference works, the Holman Bible Dictionary and Holman Bible Handbook can now be used together in the QuickVerse Library.

The Holman Multimedia Bible Dictionary and Handbook:

 Incorporates a powerful search engine with full-text, title-only

 and case-sensitive options to help you find information in both

 books.

 Allows you to access passages in QuickVerse for Windows* by double-

 clicking on a Bible reference, and access related maps in PC Bible

 Atlas for Windows* by double-clicking on a Bible location.

 Uses hyperlinks to access related articles within the text of each

 book.

 Brings what you read to life with its variety of full-color photographs,

 pictures, charts, tables and illustrations.

 Automatically synchronizes any book in verse order to text in QuickVerse

 for Windows.

 Is fully-compatible with Standard Template for Electronic Publishing

 (STEP), assisting your efforts to build a Bible reference library

 on your PC.

 Is an easy-to-understand resource for anyone wanting to learn more

 about the Bible.

At just $49 (plus $5 shipping/handling), the Holman Multimedia Bible Dictionary and Handbook is a must-have QuickVerse Library product! In addition, like all Parsons products, the Holman Multimedia Bible Dictionary and Handbook is backed by our ironclad, money-back guarantee: If you are not completely satisfied with this important Bible software product for whatever reason, simply return it within 30 days of receipt for a full refund (excluding shipping), guaranteed!

The Holman Multimedia Bible Dictionary and Handbook provides an unequaled perspective of the Bible  a book written by more than 40 authors over the course of 40 centuries. Make your Bible study even more enjoyable and satisfying by ordering it in this CD-ROM format today!

*Sold separately.

HOLMAN MULTIMEDIA BIBLE DICTIONARY AND HANDBOOK : $49.00

Parsons Technology

One Parsons Drive

Hiawatha, IA 52233

319-395-9626,  800-223-6925

http://www.parsontech.com


Darby's New Translation Bible Software
DARBY'S NEW TRANSLATION

Darby's New Translation a trusted and accurate English translation of the Bible!

Published in 1871 as a response to the increased need for new and accurate English translations of the Bible, John Nelson Darby's New Translation is a trusted, scholarly work that adds another important voice to your Bible study using QuickVerse.

Available for just $29 (plus $5 shipping/handling) as a QuickVerse add-on translation, Darby's New Translation is one of the first English translations of the Bible based upon the Greek texts, Codex Vaticanus and Codex Sinaiticus. Almost 125 years after its introduction, Darby's translation is still considered by many to be one of the most accurate English translations of the Bible.

A leader of the Plymouth Brethren movement, Darby was motivated by a devotion to the Bible and dedication to "thinking in Scripture." Although his name is not as well-known or remembered as is his contribution to the advancement of Bible study, Darby's work remains vital to each new generation of Christians.

Darby's New Translation:

 Is one of the first English translations of the Bible with a precise

 rendering of the Hebrew and Greek texts.

 Requires QuickVerse 3.0, DOS or Windows.

 Remains one of the most popular Bible translations in England

At $29 (plus $5 shipping/handling), Darby's New Translation is an affordable addition to QuickVerse. In addition, like all Parsons products, Darby's New Translation is backed by our ironclad, money- back guarantee. If you are not completely satisfied, simply return it within 30 days of receipt for a full refund (excluding shipping), guaranteed!

QV - DARBY'S NEW TRANSLATION : $29.00

Parsons Technology

One Parsons Drive

Hiawatha, IA 52233

319-395-9626,  800-223-6925

http://www.parsontech.com


Young's Literal Translation Bible Software
YOUNG'S LITERAL TRANSLATION

Young's Literal Translation ideal for comparing multiple translations of the Bible!

Based on the work of Robert Young, a 19th century Scottish scholar, Young's Literal Translation is a respected and accurate Bible text, and an outstanding tool for comparing the accuracy of various Biblical translations.

Available for just $29 (plus $5 shipping/handling), add Young's Literal Translation to QuickVerse and benefit from its accurate, word-for word English phrasing of Bible text. In addition, QuickVerse's ability to open multiple translation windows makes it ideal for using Young's for comparative purposes with other QuickVerse Bible translations.

Young is best-known for his authorship of the monumental Young's Analytical Concordance to the Holy Bible, which has greatly benefited many generations of Bible scholars. In that same way, Young's Literal Translation will be a treasured addition to your library of QuickVerse software for years to come.

Young's Literal Translation:

 Is a long-trusted English translation of Biblical text.

 Is an important work that provides an accurate translation of the

 original texts.

 Requires QuickVerse 3.0, DOS or Windows.

At $29 (plus $5 shipping/handling), Young's Literal Translation is an invaluable text that will provide new clarity as you review all parts of the Bible. In addition, like all Parsons products, Young's Literal Translation is backed by our ironclad money-back guarantee. If you are not completely satisfied, simply return it within 30 days of receipt for a full refund (excluding shipping), guaranteed!

QV - YOUNG'S LITERAL TRANSLATION : $29.00

Parsons Technology

One Parsons Drive

Hiawatha, IA 52233

319-395-9626,  800-223-6925

http://www.parsontech.com


Symantec Acquires Fast Track Inc
Symantec Acquires Fast Track and Expands Offering in Network Administration Software

Acquisition of Fast Track, Inc. for its server and device management solutions extends reach of Norton Network Series

CUPERTINO, CALIF. -- MARCH 5, 1996 -- Symantec Corporation (NASDAQ:SYMC) today announced a definitive agreement to acquire Fast Track, Inc., a Germantown, Maryland-based company that specializes in providing industry-leading server and device management solutions. These products will expand Symantec's current network administration product offering which includes hardware and software inventory, software metering and distribution, network anti-virus protection, remote control, access control and network utilities that are sold as the Norton Network Series.

Valued at approximately $7.2 million, the acquisition will be a pooling of interests whereby all outstanding shares of Fast Track, Inc. stock will be exchanged for an aggregate of 600,000 shares of Symantec stock. The merger is expected to close in the June quarter.

Privately-held Fast Track, Inc. offers the Expos and SuperMIB lines of distributed client/server network management software products. The products define the standard for server and SNMP device management providing a wide range of management tools under a central console for multiple networks and multiple network operating systems with unlimited scalability. In addition to supporting NetWare, NT and VINES networks, the product can leverage the networking backbone of the Internet for management of servers and devices connected over the Internet.

"Server installations are reaching record growth and the addition of Fast Track's products to our network administration offering will provide customers a broad solution that will now encompass server and device management," said Ted Schlein, vice president of Networking and Client/Server Technology of Symantec. "Our expertise with the Norton Network Series of products has shown us there is a tremendous need in corporate computing to not only manage network desktop PCs but also the range of servers and devices that are connected to the network. By combining with Fast Track, we feel we can bring a technically strong solution to a serious IT challenge and deliver market leading functionality to our customers."

Enrique Salem, chief technology officer at Symantec said, "Our customers asked us for a seamless, integrated server management software solution that fits into the Norton Enterprise Framework (NEF). This is a natural merger of fully complementary cross-platform, NOS-independent and cross-protocol support-based technologies, where Symantec's expertise is highly regarded. Fast Track's products will give us a fast entry into a high growth area and enable Symantec to extend leadership in the network administration suites market."

"The combination of Symantec and Fast Track is a great boost for this market and will greatly benefit corporate information systems managers," said Robert H. Nichols, president of Fast Track, Inc. "There is an exciting synergy between Fast Track's easy-to-use, robust product solution and Symantec's proven market leadership in the network administration market as well as the breadth of Symantec's corporate infrastructure that is standing ready to support the combined product solution."

Nichols will remain with Symantec as a consultant for at least one year, reporting to Catherine Ruggles, chief architect of Symantec's networking business unit. The Fast Track offices and development group will be transitioned to Symantec's Santa Monica, California facility.

Fast Track, Inc., is a leading developer dedicated to open network management. Expos, the company's flagship product was unveiled in 1990 and is the only distributed server and device management product for NetWare, VINES, Windows NT and SNMP. Expos's international customer base includes corporations and government agencies with networks that range from very small to some of the largest LANs and WANs in operation.

Symantec Corporation develops, markets, and supports a complete line of application and system software products designed to enhance individual and workgroup productivity as well as manage networked computing environments. Platforms supported include IBM personal computers and compatibles, Apple Macintosh computers as well as all major network operating systems. Founded in 1982, the company's global operations span North America, Europe and several fast growing markets throughout Asia Pacific and Latin America. Information on the company and its products can be obtained by calling (800) 441-7234 toll free or (541) 334-6054.

Symantec Corporation

10201 Torre Avenue

Cupertino, CA 95014 USA

Tel: 1-800-441-7234 or (541) 334-6054


Caffeine Java Development Tools for Mac
Symantec Provides Caffeine Java Development Tools for Macintosh

Free patch lets Symantec C++ customers use the first Sun standard graphical Java development environment for Macintosh

CUPERTINO, CALIF. -- MARCH 4, 1996 -- Symantec Corporation (Nasdaq:SYMC) announced today the availability of the first Sun-standard graphical Java development environment for the Macintosh. The software, codenamed Caffeine, allows users to add Java development capabilities to the Symantec Project Manager (SPM) environment. Caffeine integrates Sun's standard Java virtual machine, Java compiler and other components into the SPM, allowing users to create Java projects, edit and compile Java code, and automatically launch the Java applet viewer from within the SPM.

"A significant amount of web development is being done on the Macintosh platform," said Mansour Safai, general manager of the Symantec Developer Tools Division. "Caffeine allows our customers to immediately begin developing Java applets in Symantec's award-winning development environment for the Macintosh."

Key Features

Caffeine provides the following features:

 Support for development of Java applets on the Power Macintosh

 (68k support is expected to be released within a few weeks);

 A full-featured Project Management environment;

 Support for automatic Java syntax highlighting in the editor, including

 font size, color and style;

 Automatic launching of the Java applet viewer from within Symantec's

 environment once applets have been compiled;

 Error reporting capabilities integrated into the environment enabling

 auser to quickly track down problems in their code;

 A fully scriptable and recordable environment via Applescript,

 including over 20 bundled scripts to increase productivity and

 automate routine tasks;

 Full integration of Sun's standard Macintosh JDK into Symantec's

 graphical development environment, ensuring compatibility with

 Sun-standard Java browsers running on Macintosh, Windows and Unix;

 Full support for Java AWT classes, including networking, audio,

 and other capabilities;

 Java documentation in Postscript and HTML format;

 Sample applets to help learn Java.

Pricing and Availability

Current Symantec C++ for Macintosh Subscription customers (anyone who has purchased C++ for Power Macintosh) can download Caffeine via the Symantec Java Central Web Site or via InfoMac ftp sites. For customers who don't yet own Symantec C++ for Power Macintosh, a trade-up version is available for $149.95 for owners of any previous version of any Think, Symantec Macintosh tools, Metrowerks CodeWarrior, or Natural Intelligence Roaster development tools direct from Symantec or through the retail channel. Symantec C++ for Power Macintosh has an estimated retail price of $399. By purchasing the retail version or the trade-up version, customers will also receive Caffeine as part of their free C++ subscription service as well as the previously announced Symantec Caf for Macintosh when it becomes available at the end of Q1, 1996.

Java is a programming language developed by Sun Microsystems for developing cross-platform applications across the public Internet and corporate intranets.

Symantec Corporation develops, markets, and supports a complete line of application and system software products designed to enhance individual and workgroup productivity as well as manage networked computing environments. Platforms supported include IBM personal computers and compatibles, Apple Macintosh computers as well as all major network operating systems. Founded in 1982, the company's global operations span North America, Europe and several fast growing markets throughout Asia Pacific and Latin America. Information on the company and its products can be obtained by calling (800) 441-7234 toll free or (541) 334-6054.

Symantec Corporation

10201 Torre Avenue

Cupertino, CA 95014 USA

Tel: 1-800-441-7234 or (541) 334-6054


Verity Adv. Search Suite for Internet Apps
VERITY ANNOUNCES ADVANCED SEARCH SUITE FOR INTERNET APPLICATIONS

VERITY IMPLEMENTS SEARCH SUITE STRATEGY TO LEVERAGE NETSCAPE'S EMBEDDING OF TOPIC SEARCH ENGINE

MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA , MARCH 6,1996 -- Verity, Inc. (Nasdaq:VRTY), a leading provider of search and retrieval applications for the enterprise and the Internet, today announced a suite of products being designed to offer advanced search features by leveraging the Topic search engine to be embedded in the Netscape Enterprise Server offerings.

To be marketed as topicSEARCH+, topicACCESS and topicAGENT Server, these products are being designed to address users' varying levels of search needs. They provide enhanced search capabilities, access to multiple data sources, increased performance, and personalized agents.

"It is a fundamental element of Verity's strategy to proliferate the basic Verity search technology, and then to offer our customers products which take advantage of our embedded solutions to provide advanced functionality," said Philippe Courtot, CEO of Verity. "The topicSEARCH+, topicACCESS, and topicAGENT Server directly reflect our strategy, as they will complement the Verity search engine to be found in every Netscape Enterprise Server and many of our other OEM partners' offerings."

ABOUT THE PRODUCTS

topicSEARCH+ is being designed to offer advanced search capabilities such as Natural Language Query, 128 collections, heterogeneous document indexing, and also to incorporate the Verity enterprise server back-end for greater performance and scalability.

topicACCESS products are being developed to allow search of documents stored in a variety of data sources. These include popular RDBMS such as Oracle and ODBC, compliant DBMS, as well as Lotus Notes (which embeds the Verity Topic search engine) and Microsoft Exchange Information from a Netscape application.

topicAGENT Server is being developed to offer the Topic filter, drivers and application for agent and delivery management, documentation, and sample programs tailored for deploying a Web-based system. The topicAGENT Server is designed for use with all major World Wide Web browsers and servers, including those from Netscape and Microsoft.

AVAILABILITY AND DISTRIBUTION

These products are currently scheduled for commercial availability in Q2 '96. In Q2, Verity plans to initiate a 90 day free trial offer. Customers will be able to download the product electronically from the Verity web site at http://www.verity.com.

Verity, Inc. was founded in April 1988 and is headquartered in Mountain View, CA. Verity develops and markets the topic family of software tools and applications for intelligently searching, retrieving and filtering information across the Internet, enterprise and CD-ROM. Verity's products have been licensed to corporations, government agencies, on-line service providers, Internet publishers and developers worldwide. Verity partners include Adobe Systems, AT&T, Dow Jones, Hitachi, Individual, Inc., Lotus Development Corporation, McKinley, Netscape Communications, Quarterdeck, Reuters and many other software developers.

This press release contains forward-looking statements relating to company products under development, including the estimated dates of commercial availability. The successful development and release dates for these products are subject to potential delays and other risks inherent to software development. Competitive products and other risks relating to the company's product development efforts are as set forth in the company's form 10-Q form filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

For more information contact Verity at info@verity.com, at Verity's World Wide Web site or by calling 415/960-7600.


Internet Helps Guide Curriculum in FL School
Internet Helps Guide Curriculum for Innovative Florida Middle School

CUPERTINO, California--March 7, 1996--When sixth grader Carly Morgan and her classmates from the Space Coast Middle School in Port St. John, Florida recently visited the jungles of South America to research the Mayan Indians for a school project, they did not take an airplane. Instead, they "flew" the Internet to do their research directly from their classroom chairs.

Such "field trips" are what students in many California schools can look forward to after NetDay96--a statewide initiative launched by President Bill Clinton to wire California's schools for the Internet- -which takes place Saturday, March 9.

Opened in August of 1995, with a student body of 1,650 sixth, seventh and eighth graders, Space Coast Middle School is named for the location of the Kennedy Space Center just miles away. From its inception, it was designed as a model technology school for the Brevard County Florida School District.

The School provides a unique instructional approach that emphasizes teaching Math, English, History and Science in integrated thematic units, and encourages students to seek, acquire and present information on their own and in team formats. To accomplish these goals, Space Coast wired its eight campus buildings and 80 classrooms for access to the Internet, and acquired more than 300 Apple" Macintosh" personal computers to enable teachers and students alike easy access to the vast resources the Internet provides.

"For Space Coast, the Internet is not just a constellation of distant computers in cyberspace, it is an integral force that helps guide our school's curriculum," says Timothy Hurd, technology coordinator at the school. "Part of our school's mission statement is to infuse the use of computer technology into the daily lives of our students to prepare them for the demands of a global society. To achieve that end, we use the Macintosh and the Internet as routinely as chalk and chalkboard."

To enhance the school's investment in the wiring and Macintosh computer hardware, Apple worked with the school to train its teachers to become proficient in their use of the Internet and all of the software and educational lesson plans bundled with the Macintosh computers.

"Apple's support and training for our teachers, coupled with the sophisticated operating system and simple-to-use graphical user interface of the Macintosh, has enabled Space Coast to provide both the faculty and student body with everything needed for unleashing the power of the Internet," says Hurd.

In using the Internet as a curriculum resource, Hurd says that the faculty has been able to move quickly to implement new areas of study and take advantage of current information that is often only minutes old.

He notes an example from 1995 when the Florida legislature mandated that all K-12 public schools teach a Holocaust Awareness Unit. "Once the mandate was enacted, the real task was to obtain teaching materials and resources from which to derive a course of study," he says. With access to the Internet, Space Coast faculty had the resources at their fingertips. By visiting a variety of Internet locations, such as the Library of Congress and World Wide Web sites devoted to the Holocaust, they quickly assembled and implemented a curriculum rich with multimedia content.

For the students at Space Coast, access to the Internet can produce remarkable results. The field trip enjoyed by Carly Morgan and her classmates provides a prime example. As part of a project in their study of the Mayan culture, the sixth graders had to use the Internet to gather information necessary to accurately reproduce a sample archaeological dig on the local museum grounds. To accomplish such a formidable task, the students scoured the Internet for research on the Mayan culture and related information and found advice from archaeologists on how to construct the site, what tools to use, and what types of articles to bury in the site. The quality of the information found led to the construction of an archaeological site so impressive, National Geographic will feature the project in an upcoming article.

Carly Morgan offers her definitive summary on the benefit of Internet access: "We were able to gain wonderful information from places we could never go, and speak with experts we could never meet. And it was fun, too!"

ABOUT NETDAY96

NetDay96 is a volunteer effort by California companies, schools, parents and students to wire classrooms, computer labs, and libraries in K-12 schools throughout the state to connect them to each other, and to the Internet.

APPLE'S INVOLVEMENT IN NETDAY96

Apple Computer is joining other high technology companies in support of NetDay96. The company views this an opportunity to raise the nation's awareness of the need for technology in the classroom, and to lay the groundwork for widespread connectivity.

Apple--the #1 computer vendor in education--and its employee volunteers are supporting NetDay96 efforts in several ways: bringing online several schools throughout the state; participating with a non-profit group in Napa County, California that is connecting every school in that county; and has hosted more than 20 free seminars on the Internet, networking, and technology planning throughout California over the last six months. These sessions were part of a series of more than 400 "leading the way" seminars that Apple has conducted since last fall throughout the U.S. Lastly, as schools map out a technology plan prior to laying the first wire, Apple's Teaching, Learning & Technology planning guide will prove to be an invaluable tool.

Apple Computer, Inc., a recognized innovator in the information industry and leader in multimedia technologies, creates powerful solutions based on easy-to-use personal computers, servers, peripherals, software, online services, and personal digital assistants. Headquartered in Cupertino, California, Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) develops, manufactures, licenses and markets solutions, products, technologies and services for business, education, consumer, entertainment, scientific and engineering and government customers in over 140 countries.

If you are considering the purchase of an Apple product and would like to have product information faxed to you, please call 1-800- 462-4396 in the U.S. or 1-800-263-3394 in Canada. If you do not have a fax machine or would like to locate an Apple authorized reseller near you, please call 1-800-538-9696. Customers outside the U.S. should contact their local Apple representatives for information.

Apple's home page on the World Wide Web: http://www.apple.com/

For information about education-specific products, service and programs visit Apple's education site:

http://www.education.apple.com/.


Apple MessagePad for Clinical Reference Info
The Apple MessagePad Brings Clinical Reference Information To Health Care Workers

CUPERTINO, California--March 4, 1996--Apple Computer, Inc., today announced that its Apple MessagePad 120 Personal Digital Assistant (PDA), with a combination of its computing power, portability and ease of use, is proving to be an ideal delivery platform for clinical reference information. Physicians, nurses, home health care professionals, and pharmacists are finding an increasing number of clinical reference information titles for the MessagePad to fit their needs.

Care givers are finding that information available on the MessagePad is more valuable than with other methods of reference because it can be found easier and more quickly than with a book and is more portable than a personal computer. In addition, powerful searches can be performed instantaneously that are not possible with textbooks.

Care givers, who by nature of their work are mobile professionals, are finding that the MessagePad provides a convenient, single source for their references and their personal information management needs. They are no longer burdened with having to carry multiple reference tools such as an address book, calculator, schedule, and reference books.

According to Patty Tulloch, Newton product line manager for Apple, "This is an ideal solution for care givers. It allows them to carry less and provides quick and easy access to information that enables better care for the patient. In addition, the MessagePad provides the added benefit of meeting their personal information management needs with its powerful, built-in applications which keep important contact and calendar information organized and instantly accessible."

The following clinical reference products are currently available for the Apple MessagePad 120 with Newton 2.0:

THE WILLIAMS & WILKINS POCKET CLINICAL CONSULTANT

The 5-Minute Clinical Consultant, by Mark Dambro, MD, published by Williams & Wilkins, offers knowledge-structured, problem-specific clinical medical references for over 1,000 disease categories. Each disease category covers diagnosis, management, laboratory, treatment, and medications. (ERLI)

RESIDENT'S MEDICAL REFERENCE LIBRARY

This reference has an interface utilizing knowledge engineering and indexing to provide instant access to clinical medical information. Titles currently available include W.W. Norton's Little Black Book of Primary Care Pearls and Reference, by Dan Onion, M.D., and the best-selling pocket medical reference series, Current Clinical Strategies. (ERLI)

THE ELECTRONIC PSYCHIATRIC REFERENCE LIBRARY

The American Psychiatric Association's Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 4th Edition (DSM-IV), along with its companion, Diagnostic Criteria, from the DSM-IV, are the undisputed gold standard references for the field of mental health. (ERLI)

LEXI-COMP CLINICAL REFERENCE LIBRARY

These references provide comprehensive, in-depth information that is updated annually. Titles in this series include Drug Information Handbook, Pediatric Dosage Handbook, Geriatric Dosage Handbook, Drug Information Handbook for the Allied Health Professional, Laboratory Test Handbook, Diagnostic Procedure Handbook, Poisoning and Toxicology Handbook, and Infectious Diseases Handbook.(ERLI)

For more information contact Education Research Laboratories Inc. (ERLI) at 800-575-3754.

DRUGBOOK

DrugBook gives the clinician the ability to detect adverse drug events before they happen. With DrugBook, while at the patient's side, the health care provider has access to the National Drug Data File, the clinical foundation for DrugBook. DrugBook provides clinical reference information, which aides the health care provider in making decisions which could prevent drug interactions, detect additive side effects, detect drug disease contraindications, avoid duplicate therapy, and more.

For more information contact First DataBank at 800-588-5454. UPTODATE UpToDate provides current answers to the most common questions in nephrology, hypertension, diabetes, endocrinology, and other medical specialties. The answers are written by experts and are updated every four months.

For more information contact BDR, Inc. at 800-988-6374.

Apple Computer, Inc., a recognized innovator in the information industry and leader in multimedia technologies, creates powerful solutions based on easy-to-use personal computers, servers, peripherals, software, online services, and personal digital assistants. Headquartered in Cupertino, California, Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) develops, manufactures, licenses and markets products, technologies and services for the business, education, consumer, entertainment, scientific & engineering and government customers in over 140 countries.

If you are considering the purchase of an Apple product and would like to have product information faxed to you, please call 1-800- 462-4396 in the U.S. or 1-800-263-3394 in Canada. If you do not have a fax machine or would like to locate an Apple authorized reseller near you, please call 1-800-538-9696. Customers outside the U.S. should contact their local Apple representatives for information.

Apple's home page on the World Wide Web:

    http://www.apple.com/

Newton home page on the World Wide Web:

    http://www.info.apple.com/newton


Newton 2.0 Wins Mobility Award
Newton 2.0 Wins "Mobility Award" at Mobile Insights '96

CUPERTINO, California--March 4, 1996--The Newton 2.0 operating system from Apple Computer Inc., received top honors at the Mobile Insights '96 conference held last week in Phoenix, Arizona. Newton 2.0, the operating system for Apple's MessagePad personal digital assistant (PDA), as well as devices from Newton licensees, won the Mobility Award for System Software, prevailing over other nominees--Microsoft Corp.'s Windows 95, General Magic Inc.'s Magic Cap for Windows and Geoworks' Geos. In its second year, Mobile Insights Inc.'s Mobility Awards is one of the first industry awards to recognize the top products and services in mobile computing and wireless communications.

"Apple winning the Mobility Award for system software is a testimonial to the hard work the Newton team has done to improve the original Newton operating system released two years ago," said Dr. J. Gerry Purdy, president and CEO of Mobile Insights Inc. "The selection was made by an awards committee composed of 22 leading analysts and editors that represent the mobile market."

The Newton 2.0 operating system was first available on the Apple MessagePad 120 and began shipping in December 1995. The enhanced operating system offers improved handwriting recognition, solutions for organizing and communicating information via fax or electronic mail, as well as the ability to integrate with Windows and Mac OS- based computers and enterprise environments. The creation of Newton 2.0 underscores Apple's commitment to the evolving PDA market by providing a more flexible and extensible development environment for a growing number of partners and solutions providers, including independent software developers, systems integrators and value-added resellers.

"This is great reward for all of the efforts that went into making the Newton the premier PDA platform for both mobile professionals and developers alike," said Steve Andler, senior director of mobile products at Apple Computer. "Newton 2.0 is a major revision that offers enhanced personal computer integration, communications and organization capabilities. Receiving the Mobility Award says to us- -'job well done'. "

Attracted to its robust and open platform, more than 100 independent software developers are currently creating commercial and custom applications for the Newton platform. One such developer, Datastream Systems Inc. of Greenville, S.C., this month was honored by Plant Engineering, the most widely circulated plant and maintenance engineering magazine, for its maintenance management software designed for use with the Newton 2.0 OS. Datastream's Personal Maintenance Assistant software was granted the Plant Engineering 1995 Product of the Year Gold Award in the General and Maintenance Software category.

"The MessagePad's ability to integrate with PCs has enabled us to provide the first Windows-based computerized maintenance management system software package for the Newton operating system, said Fury Christ, vice president of development at Datastream Systems Inc. "Our recently developed Personal Maintenance Assistant software enables us to better serve the needs of mobile maintenance professionals, and we chose the Newton platform because of its wide acceptance by many PDA manufacturers."

Apple Computer, Inc., a recognized innovator in the information industry and leader in multimedia technologies, creates powerful solutions based on easy-to-use personal computers, servers, peripherals, software, online services, and personal digital assistants. Headquartered in Cupertino, California, Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) develops, manufactures, licenses and markets solutions, products, technologies and services for business, education, consumer, entertainment, scientific and engineering and government customers in over 140 countries.

If you are considering the purchase of an Apple product and would like to have product information faxed to you, please call 1-800- 462-4396 in the U.S. or (415) 598-4329 in Canada. If you do not have a fax machine or would like to locate an Apple authorized reseller near you, please call 1-800-538-9696. Customers outside the U.S. should contact their local Apple representatives for information.

Apple's home page on the World Wide Web: http://www.apple.com/

Newton home page on the World Wide Web, the centralized location

for obtaining information about the Newton platform:

http://www.info.apple.com/newton


AT&T WorldNet Service Gets Massive Response
AT&T WorldNet Service offer sparks massive response

MARCH 8, 1996 -- BRIDGEWATER, N.J. -- AT&T said today that orders for software for dial access to AT&T WorldNet Service have been pouring into its call centers at the rate of one more than one request every four seconds around the clock since the service was announced Feb. 27.

By the end of the day yesterday, March 7, AT&T call centers had averaged in excess of 25,000 inquiries a day about the Internet access service, which is scheduled to become available March 14. The total number of inquiries as of yesterday was 210,000, with some 147,000 orders placed for software.

AT&T has introduced a special trial offer giving AT&T residential long distance customers who sign up for the service in 1996 free access to the Internet for five hours each month for the next year, as long as they use the service one hour each month. Under a separate plan, AT&T customers may opt for a flat monthly rate of $19.95 for unlimited access. Customers separately pay telephone or 800 access charges for dialing into the service.

"America is clearly taking advantage of AT&T's one-year free trial on the Internet, and that's great," said Tom Evslin, AT&T vice president for AT&T WorldNet Service. "But these aren't only new users. Samples indicate that more than 50 percent plan to take advantage of our unlimited usage plan, and more than 70 percent have some online or Internet experience."

Evslin said that AT&T is taking steps to address the huge response. The company will increase the capacity of the network for AT&T WorldNet Service and add customer care staff. He added that because of the size of the backlog created by the response and AT&T's determination to introduce new users in numbers that will ensure high levels of service quality, new callers can expect to experience a delay of up to several weeks in software shipments.

AT&T WorldNet Service includes a world-class, 24-hour, toll-free hotline, directories and topical areas to help people find useful information, guided tours for newcomers, navigational aids for users of all skill levels, including an AT&T-branded version of the Netscape Navigator&#153; browser software, and electronic mail. With available software that can also be easily downloaded, parents will be able to block access to portions of the Internet they regard as unsuitable for their children.

Customer Service

1-800-WORLDNET

Visit the http://www.att.com/worldnet/wis/ website


SPECTRUM & NerveCenter Compbine Network Ctl
Cabletron and Seagate Bring Customers New Levels of Intelligence and Scalability in Managing Networks

SPECTRUM and NerveCenter Combine as the Industry's Most Efficient Package for Correlating Alarms from Network and Computer Systems

ROCHESTER, NH -- MARCH 4, 1996 -- Two of the computer industry's most innovative leaders in network and systems management -- Cabletron Systems (NYSE:CS) and Seagate -- have developed integration software to provide customers with unparalleled efficiencies in resolving computer and networking problems.

Cabletron's SPECTRUM Enterprise Manager Version 4.0, the richest platform available for distributed, automated management, can now incorporate the Seagate NerveCenter Pro application for customizable and intelligent alarm correlation. Seagate NerveCenter Pro can be purchased directly from Seagate EMS and Cabletron will provide SPECTRUM customers with integration software. The combined products offer customers a powerful tool for managing network and system behavior, and quickly diagnosing problems, both within a single server domain and across multiple domains.

According to a recent Gartner survey, as much as eighty-five percent of the cost of running a network is directly related to administrative support and management, and as much a ninety percent of management costs are consumed in diagnosing problems and alarms.

"Seagate NerveCenter Pro is a valuable addition to SPECTRUM, extending the platform's inherent strengths in modeling and event correlation with a richly customizable set of options for monitoring network behavior and diagnosing problem situations," said Patricia Chrystycz, director of systems and network management marketing at Cabletron. "The combined products will provide new economies of scale for businesses seeking pinpoint precision from their management systems in handling alarms across large or complex networks, and will help prepare the way for future levels of automation."

Roselie Buonauro, Seagate EMS vice president of marketing, said, "The integration of Seagate NerveCenter Pro with SPECTRUM is the first step toward making our suite of applications for managing network and system behavior available in SPECTRUM corporate accounts. In the future, for example, SPECTRUM users will be able to combine Seagate NerveCenter Pro event correlation with Seagate LANAlert behavior management to correlate information from both Windows NT, NetWare and IP networks across the enterprise."

SPECTRUM 4.0 provides customers with an out-of-the-box set of features for correlating alarms and diagnosing failures. These include the Inductive Modeling Technology at the heart of SPECTRUM, which offers a relationship-oriented model of networks and computer devices so that problems are immediately seen in context. Another feature, the SPECTRUM Alarm Notification Manager, allows customers to set rules, or policies, for sending alarms across the network to management applications. These rules, or policies, can in turn be administered by SPECTRUM's Scheduler to change on an hourly, daily or weekly basis according to business needs.

Seagate NerveCenter Pro provides an easy-to-use graphical user interface which enables administrators to quickly design state diagrams that correlate events and automate corrective actions. As an example, a state diagram can be created to alert a network manager when server utilization and LAN traffic are consistently high over a given period of time. The event can be assigned a higher priority than a standard alert and, when the condition occurs, Seagate NerveCenter Pro can automatically send a paging message to the network manager. The result is a substantial saving in management time and effort, while potential problems are identified and dealt with before they have serious consequences.

"The combination of NerveCenter with SPECTRUM is long awaited," said Bob Currier, Acting Director of Network Communication at Duke University. "The power of their combined leadership in event correlation should bring us to a new threshold of efficiency in harnessing our network and computer systems investments to meet our business needs."

Seagate Enterprise Management Software, the joining of NetLabs, Inc. Network Computing, Inc., Frye Computer Systems, Inc. and Creative Interaction Technologies, markets a suite of software for information systems managers and network administrators to manage the behavior of networks and systems, and deliver network and systems devices. Software products are sold worldwide, directly, through VARs, system integrators and OEM partners. Seagate Enterprise Management Software is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Seagate Technology, Inc. Seagate stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "SEG."

Cabletron Systems is the largest company in the world dedicated exclusively to computer networking products and services. With corporate headquarters in Rochester, NH, the company has 90 offices around the world and employs 6,000 people. Based on its Synthesis product framework, Cabletron develops, manufactures, markets and services both shared and switched-access internetworking products as well as the industry's most advanced network and systems management software.

Cabletron directly services customer sites around the globe and provides 7 x 24 support coverage, including free telephone support during normal business hours. A component of the S&P 500 index, Cabletron's common stock is traded over the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol CS. Over the last four quarters the company has reported record revenue of approximately $1 billion and earnings of $202 million.


Diamond Multimedia Drivers & Prod Info WWW
DIAMOND MULTIMEDIA'S NEW WEB SITE PROVIDES USERS WITH EASY ACCESS TO NEW DRIVERS AND UP-TO-THE-MINUTE PRODUCT INFORMATION

SAN JOSE, Calif. - March 5, 1996 -- Diamond Multimedia Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: DIMD) has unveiled a new graphically-rich, easy-to-navigate World Wide Web site (www.diamondmm.com) that allows users to quickly obtain the latest driver upgrades, new product information and more with a few simple clicks of the mouse. The new Diamond site has been rated in the top five percent of all sites on the Internet by Point Survey, an online service that rates and reviews only the best sites for users to explore on the World Wide Web.

"Diamond's graphically-based Web site was completely designed with the end-user in mind," said Frank Fazzio, on-line services specialist for Diamond Multimedia. "Whether customers want to download the latest drivers for their current Diamond products or simply want 'heads up' on Diamond's upcoming offerings coming to market, they can find what they're looking for quickly and easily at our new Web site."

One of the most frequented spots on Diamond's Web site is "DRIVER UPDATES," an area that allows users to directly download the latest driver upgrades for Diamond products. Most recently, beta versions of Diamond's new GT (Graphics Technology) Drivers for Windows 95 and InControl Tools 95, productivity software for designed for Windows 95, were added to this popular section.

"Diamond structured its Web site to enhance customer service and support. The site actually helps to reduce the number of phone calls a customer may need to make for technical or other assistance," Fazzio added.

From Diamond Multimedia's Home Page, users can enter six areas:

PRODUCTS, an information-rich section containing information on each of Diamond's current product lines including multimedia accelerators, graphics accelerators, multimedia kits, faxes/modems and audio/telephony;

WHAT'S NEW, which alerts people to new products, employment opportunities, company announcements, and other news;

SUPPORT SERVICES, for easy access to Diamond's technical and customer support services around the world;

HOW TO BUY, a detailed listing by state and city of computer retail stores carrying Diamond products. How to Buy also lists national toll-free numbers for the nation's largest retail software chains;

COOL STUFF, which includes Diamond's recommendations on hot Web sites that Internet users with Diamond products should check out; and

FEEDBACK, where customers and browsers can e-mail their comments about Diamond Multimedia, its products and the company's Web site.

At the Diamond Home Page, users can also click on icons including Communications, Internet, Visualization, Consumer 3D and Multimedia, to learn more about the solutions Diamond is delivering in these four key technology categories. To go directly to a specific type of Diamond product, users can click on a colorful 2D globe listing Multimedia Accelerators, Graphics Accelerators, Multimedia Kits, Audio/Telephony and Communications categories. For specific product information from Supra, the communications division of Diamond, users can click on the Supra icon and immediately link to the home page of Supra's Web site. Internet users visiting the Supra site have the same "one-click" access to Diamond's site.

Diamond is adding content regularly in order to provide the latest news and information. Areas that Diamond will be expanding include Investor Relations and Developer Relations sections. Beginning in the first quarter of 1996, the company plans to begin running online promotions for consumers, developers and resellers.

DIAMOND MULTIMEDIA

Diamond Multimedia designs, markets and supports high-performance PC and Macintosh multimedia solutions for the home, business and professional markets. Products include Stealth, Diamond EDGE 3D and Viper multimedia accelerators, the Fire series of professional CAD and 3D accelerators, and the Supra series of fax/modems. Diamond also markets ISDN adapters, sound cards, multimedia upgrade kits and video editors. Headquartered in San Jose, CA, Diamond has marketing and technical support facilities in Vancouver (Wash.), Tokyo, Starnberg (Germany), Paris and Slough (U.K.) Diamond's products are sold through regional, national and international distributors as well as to major computer retailers, mass merchants and OEMs worldwide. Diamond's common stock is traded on the Nasdaq National Market under the symbol DIMD.

HOW TO CONTACT DIAMOND MULTIMEDIA

There are many ways to reach Diamond for sales support, technical assistance, driver updates and general information:

The Main Phone Number: 408-325-7000; Fax: 408-325-7070

Supra Communications Division Main Phone Number: 360-604-1400;

Fax: 360-604-1401

SPEA Division Main Phone Number (Germany): +49-8151-2660

Product Support Voice: 408-325-7100; Supra: 541-967-2490

Product Support Fax: 408-325-7171; Supra: 541-967-2401;

SPEA: +49-8151-266150

Tech information line for Supra: 1-800-774-4965

For information on Diamond products: 1-800-468-5846;

Supra: 1-800-727-8772

24-Hour Fax On Demand Service: 1-800-380-0030; Supra: 541-967-0072

America Online (Keyword: DIAMOND; Email: SUPRACORP2)

CompuServe (GO DIAMOND); Supra: (GO SUPRA); SPEA (GO SPEA)

Microsoft Network: Find DIAMOND

FTP site: ftp.diamondmm.com, or Supra: ftp.supra.com

Internet Web site: http://www.diamondmm.com

or Supra: http://www.supra.com

BBS numbers at 408-325-7080 (to 14.4 baud)

or 408-325-7175 (to 28.8 baud)

Supra BBS: 541-967-2444

SPEA BBS at +49-8151-266241 (to 14.4 baud)

or +49-8151-12921 (to 28.8 baud) or +49-8151-78001 (ISDN)


SoftPEG MPEG Player w/Stealth64 Video 3000
DIAMOND NOW BUNDLING COMPCORE'S SOFTPEG MPEG PLAYER WITH STEALTH64 VIDEO 3000 SERIES

SAN JOSE, Calif., March 4, 1996 -- Diamond Multimedia Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: DIMD) today announced the bundling of CompCore's SoftPEG MPEG player with the Stealth64 Video 3000 multimedia accelerator series for the decoding of MPEG-1 digital video clips. The Stealth64 Video series provides 64-bit graphics acceleration and full-screen digital video playback for a wide range of multimedia applications running in Windows 95 and Windows 3.1. The Stealth64 Video 3000 series is now shipping with the SoftPEG MPEG player. Existing customers can request this driver from the Diamond customer service department for a nominal shipping and handling charge.

CompCore's SoftPEG MPEG player allows for the playback and control of a variety of popular video formats for the PC including MPEG-1, Video CD and CD-I. Based on CompCore's proprietary algorithms, SoftPEG decodes video at up to 30 frames per second and provides full video/audio synchronization support. Graphics support for DCI and DirectDraw is also provided. With a user interface modeled after a TV/VCR remote control, SoftPEG allows for the management of data transport from the CD with features such as fast forwarding, stopping, rewinding, freezing frames and selecting high resolution modes.

"Digital video is becoming a standard feature in many entertainment and business applications," said Ken Wirt, vice president of marketing for Diamond Multimedia. "By including CompCore's SoftPEG MPEG player with the Stealth64 Video 3000 series, we can provide our customers with a complete solution for accessing multimedia content."

"Diamond is one of the leading suppliers of multimedia accelerators, and we are pleased to announce our new agreement," said George Haber, president and CEO of CompCore Multimedia, Inc. "SoftPEG integrates high-quality video and audio technology to offer PC users a superior software product for viewing MPEG-1 titles."

AVAILABILITY

The Stealth64 Video 3000 series is now shipping with the SoftPEG MPEG player. Existing Stealth64 Video 3000 and 2000 users can request this driver from the Diamond customer service department for a nominal shipping and handling charge.

COMPCORE MULTIMEDIA, INC.

CompCore Multimedia, Inc. is the leading video and audio technology provider for MPEG (Moving Pictures Expert Group) products. Founded in 1993, CompCore is a privately held California corporation headquartered in Santa Clara, California. As one of it primary businesses, CompCore offers MPEG-1 and MPEG-2 audio and video hardware designs to enable its OEM customers to manufacture and ship the highest quality, lowest cost MPEG products in the industry. In addition, CompCore also provides its OEM customers with a software version of its MPEG-1 technology called "SoftPEG". SoftPEG runs on most standard workstations and PCs and enables end users to play MPEG-1 CD's on their personal computers without requiring specialized hardware. CompCore's technologies have been adopted by many of the largest PC, graphics boards and chip manufacturers in the world including Hitachi, NEC, Packard Bell, Matsushita, Cirrus Logic, Diamond Multimedia, ATI, Matrox, C-Cube, Twinhead and others.

DIAMOND MULTIMEDIA

Diamond Multimedia designs, markets and supports high-performance PC and Macintosh multimedia solutions for the home, business and professional markets. Products include Stealth, Diamond EDGE" 3D and Viper multimedia accelerators, the Fire series of professional CAD and 3D accelerators, and the Supra series of fax/modems. Diamond also markets ISDN adapters, sound cards, multimedia upgrade kits and video editors. Headquartered in San Jose, CA, Diamond has marketing and technical support facilities in Vancouver (Wash.), Tokyo, Starnberg (Germany), Paris and Slough (U.K.) Diamond's products are sold through regional, national and international distributors as well as to major computer retailers, mass merchants and OEMs worldwide. Diamond's common stock is traded on the Nasdaq National Market under the symbol DIMD.

HOW TO CONTACT DIAMOND MULTIMEDIA

There are many ways to reach Diamond for sales support, technical assistance, driver updates and general information:

The Main Phone Number: 408-325-7000; Fax: 408-325-7070

Supra Communications Division Main Phone Number: 360-604-1400;

Fax: 360-604-1401

SPEA Division Main Phone Number (Germany): +49-8151-2660

Product Support Voice: 408-325-7100; Supra: 541-967-2490

Product Support Fax: 408-325-7171; Supra: 541-967-2401;

SPEA: +49-8151-266150

Tech information line for Supra: 1-800-774-4965

For information on Diamond products: 1-800-468-5846;

Supra: 1-800-727-8772

24-Hour Fax On Demand Service: 1-800-380-0030; Supra: 541-967-0072

America Online (Keyword: DIAMOND; Email: SUPRACORP2)

CompuServe (GO DIAMOND); Supra: (GO SUPRA); SPEA (GO SPEA)

Microsoft Network: Find DIAMOND

FTP site: ftp.diamondmm.com, or Supra: ftp.supra.com

Internet Web site: http://www.diamondmm.com

or Supra: http://www.supra.com

BBS numbers at 408-325-7080 (to 14.4 baud)

or 408-325-7175 (to 28.8 baud)

Supra BBS: 541-967-2444

SPEA BBS at +49-8151-266241 (to 14.4 baud)

or +49-8151-12921 (to 28.8 baud) or +49-8151-78001 (ISDN)


DEC & Microsoft Health Network at HIMSS Conf
DIGITAL AND MICROSOFT SET UP HEALTH NETWORK AT 1996 HIMSS CONFERENCE

State-of-the-Art Information-Delivery System Addresses Health-Care Applications and Communications Issues

ATLANTA - MARCH 4, 1996 - Digital Equipment Corp. and Microsoft Corp. are networking 16 Solution Providers at the 1996 Healthcare Information Management Systems Society (HIMSS) Conference in Atlanta, March 3-7, to demonstrate client-server applications in a typical health-care information technology enterprise. The Microsoft and Digital Virtual Health Network HL7/OLE demonstration shows the interoperability of multivendor hardware, software utilities and applications in a Microsoft environment. These capabilities are available to the health-care marketplace today as a result of the Digital and Microsoft alliance.

The network allows conference attendees to access information, such as patient and member demographics, laboratory results and radiology transcriptions, from any of the 12 servers located in 16 trade-show booths. Attendees will also be able to watch live data transmission over the switched Ethernet network, using Digital's PolyCenter NetView running on the Windows NT operating system version 3.51.

Digital's multivendor customer services division planned, designed and installed the network. The multivendor network services group is managing the network throughout the conference. Digital's DEChub 900 MultiSwitch provides the network backbone, delivering flexible connectivity, configuration and operation. All aspects of the network are controlled and monitored via Digital's HUBwatch management software.

"We are very pleased to work with Microsoft and the other 16 vendors to demonstrate state-of-the-art technology that allows health-care providers to bring improved services to their customers," said Peter Hussey, vice president of Digital Network Services, Americas. "Attendees can see how information on a high-speed network can improve their businesses and better serve their customers."

OLE is a technology application that allows users to link applications and move data across all applications that support the OLE environment. Health Level Seven (HL7) is an industry data-interchange standard focused on health care.

Microsoft has been working with the HL7 committee to develop an OLE specification to simplify the data transfer between systems. Microsoft Chairman and CEO Bill Gates demonstrated OLE in health care during his keynote address at last year's HIMSS Conference, generating tremendous interest among the health-care information system vendors and health-care providers.

"The virtual network demonstration is the first step toward a true computerized patient record," said John Carpenter, worldwide health-care industry manager at Microsoft. "Instead of requiring health-care providers to have a large database, this demonstrates how health-care providers can share and access data simultaneously across different systems from a single user interface."

Conference attendees who visit Digital's booth (1435) will be able to view a variety of network technologies and services, including virtual local area networks (VLANs) and wireless and remote monitoring (RMON).

Digital Equipment Corp. is the world's leader in open client-server solutions from personal computers to integrated worldwide information systems. Digital's IntelR and Alpha platforms, storage, networking, software and services, together with industry-focused solutions from business partners, help organizations compete and win in today's global marketplace. (http://www.digital.com/info/internet).

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.


SunSoft Solaris Evaluation Program
SUNSOFT LAUNCHES SOLARIS EVALUATION PROGRAM

60-Day Free Trial of Solaris 2.5 (Intel Platform Edition)

MENLO PARK, Calif. -- March 4, 1996 -- SunSoft, Inc., the Internet software company, today announced the "Solaris Try and Buy" program, a 60-day, free evaluation program for the Solaris 2.5 (Intel Platform Edition). Information technology professionals, value-added resellers, systems integrators and computer manufacturers can now evaluate the leading Internet operating environment, Solaris 2.5, at no charge. The Solaris 2.5 products available under the new evaluation program include: Solaris Internet Server, Solaris Application Server, Solaris PC Administration Server and Solaris Desktop.

Solaris is the most scalable, reliable, and secure software operating environment designed for Internet servers, application servers, PC administration servers, and high performance desktop systems and workstations. The Solaris operating environment infrastructure is a comprehensive foundation for developing, deploying, and managing a company's mission critical business applications.

"SunSoft has made it easy to evaluate, free of charge, a commercial strength, Intel-based server solution for integrating, managing and upgrading PC Workgroups" said David Spenhoff, director of marketing, SunSoft Solaris Products Group, "We continue to provide users a flexible operating environment to expand the power of their networks from the client to the server."

The following Solaris 2.5 product solutions are available within the Solaris Try and Buy program:

* Solaris Internet Server - provides easy Internet access with secure, reliable web services for Netware and Windows users

* Solaris Application Server - the foundation for client/server and database applications for PC workgroups

* Solaris PC Administration Server - combines Solaris Application Server with PC-Admin LAN management utilities for managing large numbers of PCs from anywhere on the network

* Solaris Desktop - a high-performance desktop operating environment for developing and running business applications

Availability

The SunSoft Solaris 2.5 Try and Buy program is now available in North America. For more information please call 1-800-SUNSOFT (prompt 1) or on the World Wide Web at http://www.sun.com/solaris/ in the "What's Hot" section.

SunSoft, Inc.

SunSoft, Inc., the Internet software company, is the leading provider of Internet server and UNIX(R) operating system software. SunSoft is the only company offering a complete set of products for developing, deploying and managing Internet-based applications.

SunSoft's products -- designed for IT professionals, system integrators, value added resellers and computer manufacturers -- are used to deliver network, Internet and high-end desktop computing systems that improve a company's internal and customers communications, and lets them quickly adapt to business change. The products are licensed and distributed through computer manufacturers and resellers worldwide. SunSoft's World Wide Web address is http://www.sun.com/sunsoft/.


Adobe File Utilities Version 1.0
Adobe Systems Announces Availability of Adobe File Utilities Version 1.0

New Package Bundles Former Mastersoft Products to Provide a Comprehensive Solution for Converting, Comparing and Viewing Documents

Mountain View, Calif., (March 5, 1996) (Nasdaq: ADBE)--Adobe Systems Incorporated today announced the immediate availability of Adobe File Utilities version 1.0. Adobe File Utilities is an extensive and easy-to-use set of file conversion, comparison and viewing programs that enable users to access and modify documents originally authored in a wide range of applications across multiple platforms. Formerly available as separate applications from Mastersoft, Adobe File Utilities includes all available versions of Word for Word, DocuComp and Viewer3.1/Viewer95 software on a single, multi-platform CD-ROM for Macintosh, Windows and Windows 95, DOS and UNIX for the suggested retail price of $149 -- a $400 value.

"The inclusion of all three utilities for multiple platforms on a single CD-ROM represents an unprecedented value," said Trina Tobias, product marketing manager, Adobe File Utilities. "By providing a complete file access and compatibility solution for mixed computing environments, Adobe has delivered an essential tool set that allows customers to work in their favorite authoring environment without concern for the playback platform or file format."

Mastersoft, founded in 1986, was purchased by Frame Technology in July 1995. With Adobe's acquisition of Frame in October 1995, the Mastersoft products have been incorporated into the Adobe product line, and bundled together as a cohesive set of file utilities.

Word for Word (Windows 3.1, Windows 95, Macintosh, DOS, UNIX)

Word for Word is the industry-standard tool for quickly and easily converting word processing, compound document, spreadsheet, graphics and database files to and from over 250 Windows, Macintosh, DOS and UNIX formats, as well as Hypertext Markup Language (HTML). By maintaining character highlighting, paragraphs, tabs, columns, footnotes and more, Word for Word preserves the formatting and layout of the original document when converted, and automatically recognizes the source format of most files. Word for Word can convert one file at a time, or users can tag hundreds of For Immediate Release files in a folder using the command-line batch conversion feature. New to this release is a 32-bit version of Word for Word for Windows 95.

DocuComp (Windows 3.1, Windows 95, Macintosh)

DocuComp, an automatic document comparison tool, delivers an indispensable utility for users who need to manage frequently revised documents. DocuComp identifies changes between two versions of a document and marks all text that has been inserted, deleted, moved or replaced. Two viewing options are provided: users can simultaneously view and scroll through the original and the revised document version on screen, or generate a composite summary report which lists all differences between documents -- that may be viewed, printed or saved as a new document. A new, 32-bit version for Windows 95 has been added to this release of Adobe File Utilities.

Viewer3.1 and Viewer95 (Windows 3.1, Windows 95)

The Viewer3.1 and Viewer95 tools allow Windows 3.1 and Windows 95 users to access, view, print and manage files without requiring the source application. Files may be viewed from hundreds of Windows, DOS, Macintosh and UNIX file formats -- even HTML documents from the World Wide Web, PKZip and UUencoded files. Viewer3.1 and Viewer95 also provide indispensable file management capabilities such as moving, copying, printing or deleting files or entire directories directly from the File Manager or Explorer. For added integration, Viewer3.1 and Viewer95 may be attached to Netscape Navigator , File Manager, Explorer 95, popular e-mail applications and word processing applications without concern for incompatible source materials or platforms.

Price and Availability

Adobe File Utilities includes all versions of Word for Word, DocuComp and Viewer3.1/Viewer95 on a single, multi-platform CD-ROM licensed for one CPU. The package contains Word for Word for Windows 3.1, Windows 95, Macintosh, DOS and UNIX; DocuComp for Windows 3.1, Windows 95 and Macintosh; and Viewer3.1 for Windows 3.1/Viewer95 for Windows 95. The Adobe Acrobat Reader and extensive electronic documentation in the Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF) are also included on the CD.

The product is available immediately from Adobe Authorized Resellers or directly from Adobe for the suggested retail price of $149 for a single-user license and $379 for a five-pack license. Registered users can upgrade any single-user Mastersoft product to the Adobe File Utilities CD-ROM for $39.95. Customers should call 800-624-6107 to order directly from Adobe or to find out more information about Adobe File Utilities.

Based in Mountain View, Calif., Adobe Systems Incorporated is the world's third largest personal computer software company, with 1995 revenue of $762.3 million. The company develops and supports products to help people express and use information in more imaginative and meaningful ways, across all print and electronic media. Founded in 1982, Adobe helped launch the desktop publishing revolution. Today, the company offers a market-leading line of application software and type products for creating and distributing visually rich communication materials; licenses its industry-standard technologies to major hardware manufacturers, software developers, and service providers; and offers integrated software solutions to businesses of all sizes. For more information, see Adobe's home page at http://www.adobe.com on the World Wide Web.


Adtran to Add DSU/CSU to CISCO Routers
ADTRAN Chosen by CISCO to Add DSU/CSU Functionality to New 2524/2525 Series Routers

March 4, 1996, 1996 -- Huntsville, AL - ADTRAN, Inc., (NSDQ: ADTN) announced today a technology agreement with Cisco Systems to provide Wide Area Network (WAN) connection modules for Cisco's new 2524 and 2525 series routers. These new Cisco routers allow direct connection to the wide area network without the need for external Data Service Unit/Channel Service Unit (DSU/CSU) devices. The integration of WAN interfaces eases installation and simplifies network management.

Cisco Systems teamed with ADTRAN to integrate crucial WAN technologies for the Cisco 2524 and 2525 routers. As a result of this relationship, ADTRAN will supply Digital Data Services (DDS) and Switched 56K DSU/CSU WAN interface modules that contain ADTRAN's state-of-the-art digital loop access technology.

"ADTRAN is pleased to join Cisco Systems, internetworking leader, in this endeavor to provide high-performance networking equipment that offers network specialists a flexible solution for remote access," ADTRAN Vice President of Marketing Danny Windham said.

"We are excited about the addition of integrated WAN connection interfaces to Cisco's market-leading 2500 series router family," said Kevin Kennedy, division director in Cisco's Access Business Unit. "The WAN interface modules supplied by ADTRAN will allow Cisco to offer customers increased functionality and modularity, simplifying the installation and management of remote access sites."

ADTRAN is a recognized industry leader in digital loop access technology and has a complete line of Customer Premise Equipment and telco loop access products.  Loop access technologies supported by ADTRAN products include DDS, Switched 56, Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN), Fractional T1 and T1. Product information on the Cisco 2524 and 2525 routers and the associated WAN access modules is available on CISCO SYSTEM'S WORLD WIDE WEB SITE HTTP://WWW.CISCO.COM. For more information about ADTRAN's Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) or standard products please contact ADTRAN at 800-9ADTRAN or on the internet at HTTP://WWW.ADTRAN.COM.


ADTRAN Total Reach Technology for ISDN
ADTRAN Launches Total Reach Technology for Faster, Less Costly Deployment of ISDN Digital Services

Huntsville, AL - ADTRAN, Inc. (NSDQ: ADTN) announced today a new technology, called Total Reach, designed to save Regional Bell Operating Companies (RBOCs) and other digital service providers millions of dollars in the deployment of popular digital service offerings, most notably ISDN.

ADTRAN Chairman and CEO Mark C. Smith stated: "ADTRAN's Total Reach can double the range of digital services, while significantly reducing costs of deployment and cutting down on response times for service activation."

"The Total Reach family of products uses ADTRAN's latest technological breakthrough called Simple Coded - Pulse Amplitude Modulation (SC-PAM) to extend digital services over one twisted pair of copper wires," ADTRAN Vice President of Engineering for Extended Range Products Steve Turner said.

The Total Reach ISDN products allow the extension of Basic Rate ISDN to distances of over 30,000 feet from the telephone company's central office without repeaters. Traditional deployment of ISDN to this range has previously required the use of ISDN repeaters, which regenerate the signal mid way through the transmission cycle. The Total Reach technology permits an extended range digital transmission by reducing the attenuation over the copper loop and increasing tolerance to noise.

ADTRAN's Total Reach products alleviate the need for much of the equipment, namely repeaters, associated with deploying ISDN to distances normally considered outside of the traditional limits. By eliminating the need for repeaters, service providers will find great cost reductions not only in equipment, but also in the installation and maintenance associated with previous methods of deployment for digital transmission services.

For many years, ISDN has reportedly been described as an expensive service primarily due to costs associated with the deployment of the service, especially to customers outside of the normal service area. The ADTRAN Total Reach solution will ease these expenses, ultimately allowing service providers to adjust tariffs accordingly. Typical ISDN applications include telecommuting, internet access and high- speed file transfer.

"Total Reach's vast economic and deployment benefits have the potential to greatly accelerate the build-out of ISDN by the RBOCs and other service providers," ADTRAN Vice President of Extended Range Products Sales and Marketing Tom Stanton said.

Total Reach pre-production units have been demonstrated at most of the RBOCs, who are now testing and evaluating the new technology.

ADTRAN was established in 1985 to design, develop and manufacture advanced transmission products for high-speed digital communications. In addition to its HDSL products, ADTRAN is a primary provider of DDS and ISDN digital loop products to Regional Bell Operating Companies and many well known OEMs. The broad selection of customer premises products offered by ADTRAN includes a complete line of DSU/CSUs, a variety of ISDN extension and network terminating products and flexible T1 multiplexers. For more information regarding ADTRAN and its products, call 1-800-326-3700, fax (205) 971-8116, or E-Mail: info@adtran.com. ADTRAN can be found on the Internet at www.adtran.com.


Aladdin to Acquire FAST Software Security AG
Aladdin Signs Letter of Intent to Acquire FAST Software Security AG

Aladdin also Signs Letter of Intent to Acquire the Software Security Business of Glenco Engineering Inc.

TEL AVIV, ISRAEL, MARCH 4 , 1996 -- Aladdin Knowledge Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ/NMS: ALDNF) today announced that it has signed a letter of intent to acquire FAST Software Security AG, a leading provider of software protection systems. The consideration will consist of 3.15 million Aladdin shares, plus an additional number of shares with a total value of $8 million at the closing. The transaction is expected to be accounted for as a pooling of interests.

FAST, a privately held company with headquarters in Munich, Germany, is one of the three largest firms in the international software security market, with 1995 revenues of approximately $13.5 million and operating income of approximately $6 million. FAST's Hardlock products, which are marketed through their offices and distributors in 20 countries, combine hardware and software to prevent unauthorized use of computer programs.

Aladdin also signed a Letter of Intent to acquire all the software security-related assets of Glenco Engineering, Inc., FAST's North American independent licensee. Glenco, with estimated 1995 revenues of approximately $3.6 million and operating income of approximately $900,000, is responsible for the marketing, sales and support of Hardlock products in the Americas, the Far East and the Pacific Rim. Subject to certain terms and adjustments, the consideration for Glenco will be approximately $5 million, payable in either cash or shares.

"Aladdin will continue to develop, promote and support both the Hardlock and HASP product lines," said Yanki Margalit, Aladdin's Chairman and President. "The merger will position the joint company as the industry leader in technology, product quality, growth and profitability. The move will also position us as the leading supplier in Europe of software security technologies." Mr. Margalit added that the company expects the deals to be accretive to its EPS.

The FAST and Glenco transactions are subject to the signing of definitive agreements, the completion of due diligence process, and other customary approvals and arrangements.

Aladdin Knowledge Systems Ltd. is a leading supplier of advanced solutions for software developers. Aladdin develops, manufactures and markets proprietary software security and development systems, including HASP(R) (Hardware Against Software Piracy), which combines hardware and software to prevent unauthorized use of computer programs, and ASE(tm) (The Aladdin Smartcard Environment), an integrated toolkit for developing PC-based smartcard applications.


ALR Quad Pentium Pro Server
ALR ANNOUNCES FIRST QUAD PENTIUM PRO SERVER -- SETS NEW STANDARD FOR SERVER PERFORMANCE AND INTEGRITY IN MISSION CRITICAL ENVIRONMENTS

Irvine, CA, March 5, 1996 -- In a move that re-affirms its position as the time-to-market leader in PC server technology, Advanced Logic Research, Inc. (NASDAQ:AALR) today introduced the ALR Revolution Quad6 -- the first server capable of supporting up to four Intel Pentium Pro processors. In its initial release, the ALR Revolution Quad6 will feature Intel's second generation 166-MHz Pentium Pro processor, with 200-MHz models slated for availability in May of 1996. Additionally, ALR will package InforManager, the company's advanced hardware server management product.

Engineered for mission critical environments the ALR Revolution Quad6 offers RISC level performance for 32-bit applications and operating systems, as well as advanced data throughput, integrated hardware management and superior expandability.

States Genny Ortegon, vice president of marketing for ALR, "Over the past year, our large corporate and government customers have expressed the need for a more cost effective, yet equally powerful, alternative to traditional mini and mainframe computer systems. The ALR Revolution Quad6 is our solution to this demand, as well as a viable platform for a number of other popular server applications. It reflects nearly ten years of engineering experience in the development of high performance server technology, and we think that experience will clearly shine through."

DESIGNED FOR PERFORMANCE

The Revolution Quad6 incorporates a number of unique design features that separate it from competitive server products. Among these is its support for a four-way interleaved memory architecture. This 256-bit architecture keeps CPU downtime to a minimum by increasing the amount of data transferred in a single memory seek. The resulting increase in bandwidth also gives this system the ability to support two PCI busses with multiple high-performance peripherals.

Performance is further enhanced by the 166-MHz Pentium Pro chip's large, 512-KB integrated cache. Double the size of the cache found on earlier Pentium Pro chips, this tightly integrated unit delivers enhanced performance in demanding multiprocessor, multiuser applications.

BUILT-IN SERVER MANAGEMENT

Also unique to the ALR Revolution Quad6 is the new ALR InforManager - an array of integrated sensors that monitor key environmental information such as system and processor temperatures, fan operation, system voltage, memory faults, and chassis security. On the front of the Revolution Quad6, a touchscreen LCD control panel provides an up- to-the-minute status display. This display gives operators the chance to correct system problems before they lead to costly server downtime and component damage. Software monitoring under popular operating systems such as Windows NT and Novell NetWare is also supported.

SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS

Base systems include a Pentium Pro 166-MHz with 512-KB of cache and 64-MB of ECC (error checking and correcting) RAM, expandable to 2- GB, 1-MB PCI graphics adapter, dual PCI bus and EISA bus, expansion slots include seven PCI, seven EISA, and one shared PCI/EISA slot, thirteen externally accessible storage bays (11- 5.25"; 2- 3.5"), a 575-Watt power supply with optional redundancy (second 575 watt power supply), a double-wide tower chassis, and built-in server hardware management. The system is Intel MP Spec v 1.1 and v 1.4 compliant, ensuring compatibility with all major multiprocessor-ready operating systems.

SERVICE AND SUPPORT

Long term system reliability is enforced by ALR's standard 5 year/36 month warranty. This comprehensive warranty covers 5 years on main system components and 36 months on factory installed options and service; 1 year on-site service with registration in ALR on-site service program; five year on-site service and 4-hour response time is also available. ALR also offers free telephone support, and 24- hour support via ALR TechFax, BBS, America Online, CompuServe, and the World Wide Web (http://www.alr.com).

PRICING AND AVAILABILITY

ALR will showcase its new Pentium Pro processor offerings at the upcoming NetWorld+Interop 96 show in Las Vegas, NV April 2-4 in booth #3997. The ALR Revolution Quad6 166-MHz model will be available in April with 200-MHz models slated for May. Pricing is listed in U.S. dollars, reseller pricing will vary:

MODEL                SUGGESTED RETAIL PRICE

166/512 Model 1-64   $14,995

Advanced Logic Research Inc. is an industry leader in the design, manufacture, marketing and support of computer systems targeted at the client/server and desktop markets.  ALR's comprehensive portfolio of upgradeable and affordably-priced products includes sophisticated multiprocessor network servers, high-performance workstations, PC desktops, Pentium processor add-on products and multimedia options kits.  Founded in 1984, the Irvine, Calif.-based company has shipped over 700,000 PCs and employs approximately 475 people worldwide. Advanced Logic Research Inc.'s common stock is quoted on the NASDAQ Stock Market under the symbol "AALR".

ALR serves its worldwide markets through export sales from the U.S. and subsidiaries in Singapore (ALR International), Frankfurt and London.  ALR International also maintains branch sales and support offices in Hong Kong and Malaysia.


ALR Rack-Mountable Pentium Pro Server
ALR COMBINES PROCESSING POWER AND STORAGE WITH FIRST RACK-MOUNTABLE SERVER SUPPORTING UP TO FOUR PENTIUM PRO PROCESSORS

Irvine, CA, March 5, 1996 -- Advanced Logic Research, Inc. (NASDAQ:AALR) today announced the industry's first rack-mountable, multiprocessor Pentium Pro servers. Utilizing a unique ALR designed system board, the ALR Rack-Mountable Revolution Quad6 can support up to four 166- or 200-MHz Pentium Pro processors (200-MHz models will be available in May). ALR Rack-Mountable Revolution Quad6 server drawers can be the basis of a new Rack-Mount server installation, or they can be added to previously installed ALR rack configurations. In related news, two new storage drawers have also been added to the ALR Rack- Mount series.

"Optimized for powerful 32-bit operating environments, ALR's Rack-Mountable Revolution Quad6 can easily handle the extensive processing demands of large database queries and other enterprise-wide applications," explains Genny Ortegon, ALR's vice president of marketing. "And thanks to the rack form factor, accommodating and managing multiple servers can make serviceability and maintenance a simple process."

ALR was one of the earliest PC manufacturers to offer a true rack solution, bringing its rack-mount server solutions to market in June '95. ALR Rack-Mountable Revolution technology provides MIS directors and managers with CENTRALIZATION - multiple servers in one location as opposed to various rooms, floors or buildings; ORGANIZATION - all servers in a clean, organized rack format as opposed to multiple hubs, routers, cables, etc.; EASE OF SERVICE - with front/back door access and drawer format, all components are easily accessible for repair or replacement; and EFFICIENT USE OF SPACE - multiple servers can be stacked in a single rack.

There are two racks options available from ALR; 44U and 24U solutions. The 44U rack will support up to four ALR Revolution Quad6 server system drawers each supporting up to four 166-MHz Pentium Pro processors with 512-KB integrated L2 cache. The system will also support future 200-MHz Pentium Pro Processors. The system drawer houses eight expansion slots (two PCI, one EISA, and five shared PCI/EISA), twelve drive bays (three 5.25", three 3.5", and six 3.5" hot-swappable), support for up to 2-GB of ECC RAM and dual 575-Watt redundant power supplies.

Also unique to the ALR Rack-Mount Revolution Quad6 is the new ALR InforManager - an array of integrated sensors that monitor key environmental information such as system and processor temperatures, fan operation, system voltage, memory faults, and chassis security via monitor display. Providing an up-to-the-minute status display, ALR InforManager gives operators the chance to correct system problems before they lead to costly server downtime and component damage. Furthermore, ALR's Rack-Mountable server series can also monitor additional rack components such as Storage or DAT drawer options via ALR's RackBus technology. Software monitoring under popular operating systems such as Windows NT and Novell NetWare are also supported.

NEW STORAGE OPTIONS

Today, ALR also introduced its new Quick Hot Swap II Storage drawer. Utilizing ALR's Quick Hot Swap technology, this optional drawer can accommodate up to twelve SCSI hot swappable hard drives including the newer, larger, 4-GB drives. Like all mission critical ALR hardware drawers, the Storage drawer features a 300-watt redundant/hot-swappable power supply.

Also announced today was the ALR MultiStorage Expander. This drawer supports up to eight 5.25" half-height bays permitting multiple components such as hard drives, CD ROMs, or even full-height devices to be installed. This unit comes standard with 300-Watt redundant/hot- swappable power supplies.

"ALR's Rack-Mountable Revolution Series gives users a choice in customizing server solutions to fit their needs with an array of CPU, storage, and back-up technology," summed up Ortegon. "Users can choose the Rack-Mountable Revolution Q-SMP for proven Pentium technology, the Rack-Mountable Revolution Quad6 for power hungry users, or both. The flexibility of the rackmount lets users make sense of their environments by locating all key components in one central and organized enclosure."

PRICING AND AVAILABILITY

ALR will showcase its new Pentium Pro processor offerings at the upcoming NetWorld+Interop 96 show in Las Vegas, NV April 2-4 in booth #3997. The ALR Rack-Mountable Revolution Quad6 166-MHz model will be available in April with 200-MHz models slated for May. Pricing is listed in U.S. dollars, reseller pricing will vary:

MODEL              SUGGESTED RETAIL PRICE

166/512 SD                $16,995

Quick Hot Swap II Drawer  $1,795

MultiStorage Expander     $1,295

Advanced Logic Research Inc. is an industry leader in the design, manufacture, marketing and support of computer systems targeted at the client/server and desktop markets. ALR's comprehensive portfolio of upgradeable and affordably-priced products includes sophisticated multiprocessor network servers, high-performance workstations, PC desktops, Pentium processor add-on products and multimedia options kits. Founded in 1984, the Irvine, Calif.-based company has shipped over 700,000 PCs and employs approximately 475 people worldwide. Advanced Logic Research Inc.'s common stock is quoted on the NASDAQ Stock Market under the symbol "AALR".

ALR serves its worldwide markets through export sales from the U.S. and subsidiaries in Singapore (ALR International), Frankfurt and London. ALR International also maintains branch sales and support offices in Hong Kong and Malaysia.


Autodesk Names ANSYS Developer of the Year
Autodesk Names ANSYS, Inc. Developer of the Year

ANSYS, Inc. No. 1 out of 200 software suppliers worldwide

HOUSTON, Pa: March 5, 1996--ANSYS, Inc. announced today that Autodesk, Inc. named ANSYS, Inc. as 1995 Autodesk Asia/Pacific International Developer of the Year. The award recognizes ANSYS growth, partnership, and high level of product integration with Autodesk.

As a Mechanical Application Initiative (MAI) partner, ANSYS is committed to providing best-of-class applications for users of Autodesk mechanical products. MAI partners are delivering fully integrated products under a common Autodesk user interface that offer users a complete solution from analysis through manufacturing.

ANSYS is developing applications to work with the Autodesk Mechanical Desktop, a tightly integrated software application that provides advanced 2D and 3D mechanical CAD functions on desktop systems. The MAI partners provided their input and expertise throughout the development of the Mechanical Desktop and its Application Programming Interface (API) to ensure the product meets the needs of their customers.

According to Peter J. Smith, ANSYS president and CEO, ANSYS, Inc. is proud of this prestigious Autodesk award. As partners and leaders in the CAE/CAD/CAM industry, Autodesk and ANSYS set the pace for delivering best of class solutions and valued-added services into the 21st century.

Dominic J. Gallello, Autodesk vice president of the mechanical market group, adds, We are pleased to designate ANSYS as our 1995 Developer of the Year. As an Autodesk MAI partner, ANSYS plays a critical role by demonstrating its commitment to customers, participating in Autodesk sponsored events, enabling business opportunities for Autodesks resellers in the region, and providing a seamlessly integrated product.

ANSYS, Inc. is a leading international supplier of analysis and engineering software for optimizing the design of new products. ANSYS, Inc. is committed to providing the most open and flexible analysis solution to suit customer requirements for engineering software in todays competitive marketplace. In addition, the company partners with the leading design software suppliers to develop state-of-the-art CAD integrated products. A global network of ANSYS Support Distributors (ASDs) and Autodesk resellers provides sales, support, and training for customers. ANSYS, Inc. is the only finite element design and analysis software developer with ISO 9001 certification, the internationally accepted quality standard for the software industry.

Autodesk is the worlds leading supplier of PC and UNIX-based design software and PC multimedia tools. The companys 2D and 3D products and data management tools are used in many industries for architectural design, mechanical design, film-making, videography, and geographic information systems. The fourth largest PC software company in the world, Autodesk has three million customers in 119 countries. Autodesk products are sold through Autodesk Systems Centers, Dealers, and Distributors worldwide.


Students Travel Around the World in 15 Min.
Breaking Down the Walls of the Classroom, Students Travel Around the World in 15 Minutes with the Internet

CUPERTINO, California--March 8, 1996--When the Berlin Wall came tumbling down, students in the Shoreline School District just north of Seattle, Washington experienced the moment with their peers in Germany, thanks to the Internet. As the Gulf War broke out, the students exchanged messages with their peers in the Middle East, experiencing through them the devastation war can bring. And in a remarkable example of collaboration, students representing 150 schools in 50 countries and four continents worked together on a science project to gather and analyze data on the environment.

Such shared experiences with people around the world are what students in many California schools can look forward to after NetDay96--a statewide initiative launched by President Bill Clinton to wire California's schools for the Internet--which takes place Saturday, March 9.

"Technology will take the student around the world four or five times in a 15 minute sitting," says Al Morasch, Team Director of Instructional Services, Shoreline School District. "We must break down the four walls of the classroom to let students out and bring the resources of the world in. Technology is allowing us to do that in a manner that is efficient, equitable, economical and deeply enriching."

Shoreline District isn't a newcomer to the Internet; it has been accessing it for more than three years and has worked with technology in the classroom for more than 15 years. The District has equipped its 500 classrooms with a total of 3,000 Apple Macintosh computers, and is fully networked with fiber optic cabling for voice, video, and data. The use of technology to improve instruction has been a long-standing goal of the school district and community. Funding has come through community bond sale approval that will extend instructional technology enhancements well past the turn of the century.

"Beyond the obvious capacity for honoring diverse student learning styles and providing access to information that is too current or remote to be purchased, the Internet can also serve to empower learners," says Morasch.

That empowerment comes as students sort through vast amounts of information, discern what is valuable and what isn't, and determine how they are going to put it together. For example, high school English students were asked to research a variety of information resources to gather background information on cultural myths. After checking school and local libraries, the students explored the Internet. They discovered dozens of resources. In fact, they found conflicting views from one source to the next, so the students became engaged in a thorough information evaluation process. They also found pictures and graphics which fit nicely into their multimedia projects.

"Many of our students have come to rely on the seemingly transparent Internet in much the same way that people rely on the telephone and cable TV systems," says Morasch. "Sharing projects and ideas with their classmates down the hall, across the District, or in other states or countries has become as commonplace to the students as the local phone call is to the rest of us."

Bridging the gap between home and school has been an important element of Shoreline School District's success. The district began by reaching out to parents through Introduction to Technology classes taught in the schools and in the district computer lab. The classes cover basic word-processing and emphasize that technology can make life and work much easier.

As parents became more comfortable with and knowledgeable about technology- based learning in Shoreline's schools, they became more aware of the need to get computers into their homes. But confusion about what exactly they needed frustrated these would-be computer owners. The PTA wrote a Request for Proposal to several technology suppliers asking to purchase competitively priced home computers. The result: a new program, Computer for the Family, that helped boost family computer ownership in the district to a whopping 70%--a majority of which are Macintosh.

"We have the opportunity to provide families with an experience that places them in the driver's seat, offering a position of power and personal initiative. One in which they define the problem, gather data, communicate with people previously inaccessible, and then creatively produce representations of their learning," adds Morasch. "They are certainly worthy of our every effort."

ABOUT NETDAY96

NetDay96 is a volunteer effort by California companies, schools, parents and students to wire classrooms, computer labs, and libraries in K-12 schools throughout the state to connect them to each other, and to the Internet.

APPLE'S INVOLVEMENT IN NETDAY96

Apple Computer is joining other high-technology companies in support of NetDay96. The company views this an opportunity to raise the nation's awareness of the need for technology in the classroom, and to lay the groundwork for widespread connectivity.

Apple--the #1 computer vendor in education--and its employee volunteers are supporting NetDay96 efforts in several ways: bringing online several schools throughout the state; participating with a non-profit group in Napa County, California that is connecting every school in that county; and has hosted more than 20 free seminars on the Internet, networking, and technology planning throughout California over the last six months. These sessions were part of a series of more the 400 "Leading the Way" seminars that Apple has conducted since last fall throughout the U.S. Lastly, as schools map out a technology plan prior to laying the first wire, Apple's Teaching, Learning & Technology planning guide will prove to be an invaluable tool.

Apple Computer, Inc., a recognized innovator in the information industry and leader in multimedia technologies, creates powerful solutions based on easy-to-use personal computers, servers, peripherals, software, online services, and personal digital assistants. Headquartered in Cupertino, California, Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) develops, manufactures, licenses and markets solutions, products, technologies and services for business, education, consumer, entertainment, scientific and engineering and government customers in over 140 countries.

If you are considering the purchase of an Apple product and would like to have product information faxed to you, please call 1-800-462-4396 in the U.S. or 1-800-263- 3394 in Canada. If you do not have a fax machine or would like to locate an Apple authorized reseller near you, please call 1-800- 538-9696. Customers outside the U.S. should contact their local Apple representatives for information.

Apple's home page on the World Wide Web: http://www.apple.com/

For information about education-specific products, service and programs visit Apple's education site:

http://www.education.apple.com/.


Apple Rallies Support for NetDay96
Apple Computer Rallies Support for NetDay96

Company and Employees Support Statewide and Local Efforts

CUPERTINO, California---March 8, 1996--Apple Computer, Inc. today joins other high-technology companies in support of NetDay96, a statewide initiative launched by President Bill Clinton to connect California's schools to the Information Superhighway. Clinton has challenged other states to follow California's lead with hopes that every classroom and library in America will be connected to the Internet by the year 2000. Apple views NetDay96 as an important step toward raising the nation's awareness of the need for technology in the classrooms, and toward laying the groundwork for widespread connectivity.

"We are pleased to join other high-technology companies in this important call to action," says Dr. Terry Crane, Apple Americas' senior vice president of education. "Although networked learning is not a new concept for educators, tapping into the world's most powerful network- -the Internet--is presenting them with new opportunities and challenges. Wiring schools is key to building an infrastructure that will transform the way information is shared within communities, states and countries. Equally important is the technology planning and teacher training required to successfully integrate technology into the curriculum."

Apple and its employee volunteers are supporting NetDay96 efforts with several new and ongoing activities:

-- On March 9, more than 100 Apple employee volunteers are wiring schools throughout the state.

-- That same day, Apple will participate in the SmartSchools NetDay Project which will wire more than 60 schools in Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties. SmartSchools is a public/private partnership organized by Smart Valley, Inc., a non-profit group committed to creating an electronic community based on an advanced information infrastructure. Apple employees will support the NetDay96 efforts at Dilworth, Meyerholz, Montclaire, Muir and Pala elementary schools in San Jose and Los Altos, and will assist Alum Rock School District with technology planning in preparation for wiring in the future.

-- In Napa County schools, employees at Apple's Worldwide Computing Services facility will be installing networks at three schools. In addition, volunteers are creating World Wide Web pages for schools at the offices of NapaNet, a non-profit group that provides free access to the Internet for county schools. Apple provides networking design, technical support, and training for all of the K-12 schools in Napa. The Napa Valley Unified School District also uses Apple's training facilities to guide teachers on the use of the Internet in classroom curriculum.

-- To further assist the NetDay96 effort, Apple has hosted a series of more than 20 free seminars on the Internet, networking, and technology planning throughout California over the last six months. These sessions were part of a series of more than 400 "Leading the Way" seminars that Apple has been conducting since last Fall throughout the U.S. For more information on seminars scheduled through March, educators can call 1-800-800-APPL, or access Apple's Education's World Wide Web Site at http://www.education.apple.com/.

-- Technology planning is important prior to laying the first wire. To assist schools and districts, Apple has developed Teaching, Learning & Technology: A Planning Guide.

-- Apple provides a range of easy-to-use Internet and networking solutions. They include: the Apple Internet Server Solution to make publishing content on the World Wide Web fast and easy; AppleShare for sharing files, printers, and applications; the Apple Education Series Library Research Server Solution for accessing CD-based resources, and the Communications Solution for e-mail and electronic bulletin board exchanges.

-- Apple pioneered the concept of curriculum solutions with its Apple Education Series. Today the company offers more than 20 curriculum solutions that span early language, math, business, biology, library research and multimedia learning tools and Internet access. Many of the solutions include technology planning, training and curriculum guides.

-- In addition to NetDay96 support, Apple has invested more than $20 million into Apple Classrooms of TomorrowSM (ACOT), a research and development project that studied how the routine use of technology by teachers and student might impact teaching and learning.

-- Over the last 16 years, Apple has awarded more than $27 million in grants to more than 500 schools and institutions nationwide through the Apple Education Grants program.

-- Locally, Apple has made a three-year commitment to Challenge 2000, a Smart Valley initiative designed to improve student outcomes by spreading best educational practices. Apple is donating $1 million in cash, equipment, human resources and staff development to the project.

The education market represents a $3 billion business for Apple worldwide. Apple's end-to-end solutions for schools range from technology planning before the first wire is laid to a variety of products and services necessary to completely integrate technology into the curriculum. These include desktop computers and servers, curriculum solutions, networking products, staff development and special pricing.

Apple Computer, Inc., a recognized innovator in the information industry and leader in multimedia technologies, creates powerful solutions based on easy-to-use personal computers, servers, peripherals, software, online services, and personal digital assistants. Headquartered in Cupertino, California, Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) develops, manufactures, licenses and markets solutions, products, technologies and services for business, education, consumer, entertainment, scientific and engineering and government customers in over 140 countries.

If you are considering the purchase of an Apple product and would like to have product information faxed to you, please call 1-800- 462-4396 in the U.S. or 1-800-263- 3394 in Canada. If you do not have a fax machine or would like to locate an Apple authorized reseller near you, please call 1-800- 538-9696. Customers outside the U.S. should contact their local Apple representatives for information.

Apple's home page on the World Wide Web: http://www.apple.com/

For information about education-specific products, service and programs visit Apple's education site:

http://www.education.apple.com/.


Moving Worlds 3D Graphics for the Internet
Apple, Netscape and Silicon Graphics to Cooperate on 3D Graphics For the Internet

Apple Supports 'Moving Worlds' VRML Proposal; Provides Enhancements With New Technology

SAN FRANCISCO, California--March 7, 1996--Apple Computer, Inc. [NASDAQ: AAPL (Cupertino, CA)], Netscape Communications Corporation [NASDAQ: NSCP (Mountain View, CA)], and Silicon Graphics, Inc. [NYSE: SGI (Mountain View, CA)] today announced Apple's support of the Moving Worlds VRML 2.0 proposal and Apple's contribution of new technology to the Moving Worlds initiative.

Specifically, the three companies plan to develop a new binary file format for Moving Worlds based on Apple's 3D metafile format (3DMF) technology. Moving Worlds is an open, cross-platform specification for dynamic 3D environments on the Internet. Apple's contribution of 3DMF technology to the Moving Worlds effort will enable higher compression, file streaming, and faster parsing of 3D objects and virtual worlds across the Internet.

"Apple is very excited to offer its 3DMF technology as part of Silicon Graphics' Moving Worlds proposal," said Dr. David Nagel, Apple's senior vice president of worldwide research and development. "This initiative represents the first opportunity for users to experience ubiquitous, animated 3D on the Web. Working with Netscape and Silicon Graphics is a classic example of technology leaders working together to create common industry standards, for the benefit of customers and developers worldwide."

"Apple has a strong reputation for multimedia-enabling technology at Netscape and we welcome its contributions to both Moving Worlds and the Netscape Live3D framework," said Marc Andreessen, vice president of technology at Netscape. "Apple's upcoming QuickTime plugin and other multimedia technologies will extend the capabilities of Netscape Navigator. The combination of Apple, Netscape and Silicon Graphics technology, will enable another powerful implementation of both 3D and multimedia on the Internet."

"Silicon Graphics welcomes Apple's contribution of 3DMF technology to the Moving Worlds initiative," said Tom Jermoluk, president and chief operating officer of Silicon Graphics. "The Web is rapidly overthrowing a proprietary model of computing and bringing together the best technologies into open standards, which is accelerating the pace of innovation."

Moving Worlds is a leading proposal for VRML 2.0 (Virtual Reality Modeling Language). The Moving Worlds architecture allows 3D data sets to be scalable for viewing on a variety of computer systems ranging from Internet PCs to powerful 3D graphics workstations. The development of Moving Worlds has been an open and collaborative process led by Silicon Graphics and endorsed by over 50 companies. The proposal has recently been submitted to the VRML Architecture Group.

The QuickDraw 3D metafile format (3DMF) is a cross-platform file format which supports Macintosh, UNIX and PC systems. 3DMF technology will be used as an object-oriented, binary 'wrapper' in the Moving Worlds VRML proposal. 3DMF technology will bring increased performance through faster parsing and faster downloads via smaller file sizes, as well as making it possible to stream Moving Worlds content. More information on 3DMF and its integration into Moving Worlds may be found on the Apple home page at http://www.info.apple.com/qd3d.

The Netscape Live3D framework enables industry-standard VRML graphics to be easily integrated into the Netscape software platform. Live3D enables Netscape Navigator to deliver distributed, interactive 3D spaces rich with text, images, animation, sound, music, and video. In addition to providing a high-performance VRML 2.0 viewer, Live3D extends Netscape's Java, JavaScript, and plug-in interfaces to make it easy to develop distributed 3D applications on the Netscape Navigator platform. Live3D implements the proposed Moving Worlds VRML 2.0 specification.

Apple Computer, Inc., a recognized innovator in the information industry and leader in multimedia technologies, creates powerful solutions based on easy-to-use personal computers, servers, peripherals, software, online services, and personal digital assistants. Headquartered in Cupertino, California, Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) develops, manufactures, licenses and markets products, technologies and services for the business, education, consumer, entertainment, scientific & engineering and government customers in over 140 countries.

Netscape Communications Corporation is a premier provider of open software for linking people and information over enterprise networks and the Internet. The company offers a full line of clients, servers, development tools, and commercial applications to create a complete platform for next-generation, live online applications. Traded on NASDAQ under the symbol "NSCP," Netscape Communications Corporation is based in Mountain View, California.

Silicon Graphics, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of high- performance and commercial computing systems. The company delivers interactive three dimensional graphics, digital media and symmetric multiprocessing supercomputing technologies to technical and commercial environments through direct and indirect sales channels. Its subsidiary, MIPS Technologies, Inc. designs and licenses the industry's leading RISC processor technology for the computer systems, interactive consumer and embedded control markets. Silicon Graphics, Inc. has offices worldwide and headquarters in Mountain View, California.

The discussion in this news release of new products and technologies contains foward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, including the timely release to manufacturing, the availability of components from suppliers, the impact of competitive products and pricing, and the other risks detailed from time to time in the companies' SEC reports, including the report on Form 10-Q for the December 1995 quarters. Actual results may vary materially.

Apple's home page on the World Wide Web: http://www.apple.com/


Internet Expands Learning Resources
Internet Expands Learning Resources for Napa Valley High School

CUPERTINO, California--March 6, 1996--Who is the best presidential candidate? What are the hot campaign topics? Which candidate will Californians support? For answers to these and related questions, 12th grade Civics students at St. Helena High School are using the Internet to help stay abreast of the hotly-contested presidential race, and to survey 18-year olds in the Napa Valley about their opinions on election-year issues.

This is just one example of how the Internet dramatically expands the educational and informational resources available to St. Helena High, a small high school located in the bucolic Napa Valley in California. By using the Internet as an adjunct to classroom learning, St. Helena students are able to explore beyond the classroom walls for direct access to learning resources from around the world.

Other California schools will have the same opportunity as St. Helena High School after NetDay 96--a statewide initiative launched by President Bill Clinton to wire California's schools for the Internet--which takes place Saturday, March 9.

KIDS ACCESS A WORLD OF INFORMATION FROM THEIR RURAL CLASSROOM With a small student body of 500 and a rural location, St. Helena High serves as a shining example of how Internet access can complement instruction in the classroom, plus offer schools an affordable, comprehensive teaching resource in this era of limited school budgets.

"We have been using the Internet for almost nine months, and its contribution to our curriculum has been invaluable," says Laurel Krsek, technology supervisor with St. Helena High School. "Whether it's teaching students about politics and the U.S. Government or enhancing their understanding of poetry, using the Internet allows us to tap resources we would have trouble finding in print or would be too costly to purchase in large volume."

Krsek cites the senior Economics' class study of the stock market as another use of the Internet. Students discovered nearly unlimited detail and background about companies they wanted to track, plus gained timely access to current analyses of the stock market they would never have found in the school's library. "The Internet allows St. Helena High to offer the students access to financial data and related information that a textbook or even the Wall Street Journal singularly cannot offer," says Krsek.

Other Internet related projects of note at St. Helena High range from accessing the Internet to discover ideas for balancing the federal budget to researching the life and times of Shakespeare.

NAPANET BRINGS SCHOOLS ONLINE

In 1995, St. Helena High was selected as one of eight test sites for NapaNet, a community-based organization of business people and educators that have established a partnership between the Napa community and schools to provide Internet access free of charge to students.

With guidance and planning provided by NapaNet advocates and Apple employees, the school has wired every classroom for future Internet use and connected all 35 computers in the Macintosh lab and library directly to the Internet via NapaNet and a donated high-speed ISDN line. Additionally, key St. Helena High faculty received Internet training at Apple's training facilities.

Prominent in St. Helena High's success with the Internet has been the school's commitment to integrating the use of Apple Macintosh personal computers. "Macintosh is the ideal computer for taking advantage of what the Internet can provide," says Krsek. "They are simple to use, easy to network and can easily manage an array of multimedia which is important since so many Internet sites are supported with sound, video, graphics and color pictures," she adds.

ABOUT NETDAY96

NetDay96 is a volunteer effort by California companies, schools, parents, and students to wire classrooms, computer labs and libraries in K-12 schools throughout the state to connect them to each other, and to the Internet.

APPLE'S INVOLVEMENT IN NETDAY96

Apple Computer is joining other high technology companies in support of NetDay96. The company views this as an opportunity to raise the nation's awareness of the need for technology in the classroom, and to lay the groundwork for widespread connectivity.

Apple--the #1 computer vendor in education--and its employee volunteers are supporting NetDay96 efforts in several ways: bringing online several schools throughout the state; participating in a non-profit group in Napa County, California that is connecting every school in that county; and hosting 20 free seminars statewide on the Internet, networking, and technology planning, beginning last fall. Lastly, as schools map out a technology plan prior to laying the first wire, Apple's Teaching, Learning & Technology planning guide will prove to be an invaluable tool.

If you are considering the purchase of an Apple product and would like to have product information faxed to you, please call 1-800- 462-4396 in the U.S. or 1-800-263-3394 in Canada. If you do not have a fax machine or would like to locate an Apple authorized reseller near you, please call 1-800-538-9696. Customers outside the U.S. should contact their local Apple representatives for information.

Apple's home page on the World Wide Web: http://www.apple.com/;

for information about education-specific products, service and programs visit Apple's education site: http://www.education.apple.com/


Apple Plans for Worldwide Developer Conf.
Apple Unveils Plans for Worldwide Developer Conference

Technical Forum Equips Developers to Set Direction for Future Apple Platform Support

CUPERTINO, California--March 5, 1996--Recognizing the integral role developers play in every platform's success, Apple Computer, Inc., today announced its plans for the 1996 Apple Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC), May 13-17 at the San Jose Convention Center. One of the computer industry's first and most respected technical symposiums, WWDC helps attendees make strategic development decisions by providing in-depth information about the direction of existing and emerging Apple technology.

Anticipation is building for this year's conference, where participants are expected to receive the first widely-distributed developer release of Copland, the next-generation operating system for the Apple Macintosh computer. Conference sessions are being designed to help developers prepare for Copland's debut, emphasizing product planning issues such as compatibility testing and adoption strategies.

Other core technologies and tools from Apple and its third-party development allies will be featured throughout the week in a robust mix of technical sessions, networking opportunities, hands-on tutorials, developer product exhibits, business strategy sessions and social events. In particular, OpenDoc component software, Newton and Pippin platforms, communications and collaboration capabilities and multimedia technology will receive special attention. Two overarching topics- -Internet and cross- platform development concerns--will influence all conference tracks.

"WWDC is the best opportunity I have to hear details of what's coming from Apple during the next year, and what's likely to materialize across the rest of the personal computer world a year or two later," said Denis Stanton of Maris Multimedia Limited, producer of RedShift Multimedia Astronomy and the popular Wings CD-ROM series. "I benefit in several ways: by seeing new technologies 'up close,' and by participating in individual meetings with Apple engineers. Face-to-face meetings at WWDC are particularly useful because, as a UK-based developer, I have limited access to Apple's Cupertino headquarters."

"Having recently joined Apple after 15 years as the CEO of a company that produces software for multiple platforms, I know how valuable it is to have direct contact with Apple's R&D staff, engineers and Developer Relations team," said Heidi Roizen, vice president, Apple developer relations. "WWDC enables Apple to speak with one, focused voice to our most active developers; at the same time it gives our constituents a much-needed mechanism to offer feedback. Perhaps more important, WWDC helps Apple encourage developers to forge relationships with one another."

Last year was a milestone in WWDC's 13-year history, with record attendance of more than 4,000. The conference was praised by participants and press for adopting a more "open" agenda, which showcased the first public demonstrations of Copland and Cyberdog (Apple's OpenDoc- based Internet solution tool suite). This year, Apple expects to improve on WWDC's previous success, with early registration volumes well above 1995 levels.

Any professional hardware or software developer may attend WWDC. The registration fee for the week-long symposium is U.S. $995 if received by April 5, 1996. Thereafter, the fee is $1,095.

Additional WWDC conference and registration information is available on the World Wide Web at: http://www.info.wwdc.carlson.com/ or by fax-on-demand service at (800) 510-4529. The conference registration telephone number is (800) 417-3004 for U.S. developers, and (415) 283-3179 for international developers. Companies interested in sponsoring WWDC vendor exhibits should call (415) 283-3176 for additional information.

Apple Computer, Inc., a recognized innovator in the information industry and leader in multimedia technologies, creates powerful solutions based on easy-to-use personal computers, servers, peripherals, software, online services, and personal digital assistants. Headquartered in Cupertino, California, Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) develops, manufactures, licenses and markets solutions, products, technologies and services for business, education, consumer, entertainment, scientific and engineering and government customers in over 140 countries.

Apple's home page on the World Wide Web: http://www.apple.com/


Apple Distinguished Educator Program
Apple Promotes Excellence in Education Technology With Announcement of Apple Distinguished Educator Program

CUPERTINO, California--March 5, 1996---In a move to promote excellence and leadership in the field of educational technology, Apple Computer, Inc., today announced the creation of the Apple Distinguished Educator Program, an invitational program comprised of exemplary educators who contribute their extensive expertise for two years to help other educators integrate technology in the education community. The program is part of Apple's ongoing effort to provide all educators with the skills and training they need to make technology useful in the classroom.

The goal of the program is to provide a wealth of expertise and resources to the entire educational community. Apple Distinguished Educators are full or part-time education professionals selected for their exemplary use of technology practices in education. Their charter is to conduct workshops, make presentations on the use of technology, and give educational technology demonstrations. In addition, Apple Distinguished Educators act in an advisory capacity to Apple. Apple supports their efforts by providing professional development opportunities, technical support and recognition.

"One of the biggest challenges in education today is to train educators on how to integrate technology into the curriculum in a meaningful way," says Dr. Terry Crane, Apple Americas' senior vice president of education. "These educators represent some of the finest in the country, and this program provides a way to share their expertise in technology with other educators. It also gives Apple the opportunity to recognize their outstanding contributions, and support the extraordinary technology leadership that already exists in the education community."

A new group of up to 100 distinguished educators are nominated and trained every two years. Once accepted, participants attend a three- day certification program at Apple's corporate headquarters in Cupertino, California, where they meet Apple executives, share their expertise with other participants and attend advanced seminars. Each distinguished educator also maintains an electronic mail account for the purpose of communication and collaboration with Apple and with other Apple Distinguished Educators.

Apple is planning an annual summer convocation for the Apple Distinguished Educators to keep them updated on its leading edge technologies, and also to offer them an opportunity for collegial sharing and learning. During this week long event, seminars will be presented on a variety of topics, some of which will be taught by Apple Distinguished Educators. There also will be time for collaborating on special interest projects, and discussing educational trends and requirements with Apple engineers. Apple Computer, Inc., a recognized innovator in the information industry and leader in multimedia technologies, creates powerful solutions based on easy-to-use personal computers, servers, peripherals, software, online services, and personal digital assistants. Headquartered in Cupertino, California, Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) develops, manufactures, licenses and markets solutions, products, technologies and services for business, education, consumer, entertainment, scientific and engineering and government customers in over 140 countries.

If you are considering the purchase of an Apple product and would like to have product information faxed to you, please call 1-800- 462-4396 in the U.S. or 1-800-263-3394 in Canada. If you do not have a fax machine or would like to locate an Apple authorized reseller near you, please call 1-800-538-9696. Customers outside the U.S. should contact their local Apple representatives for information.

Apple's home page on the World Wide Web: http://www.apple.com/


Macintosh Dominates Color Publishing
Griffin Dix Research Associates Study Finds Apple Macintosh Continues to Dominate in For-Profit Color Publishing

Report Confirms Significantly Higher ROI with Macintosh than Windows PCs, Proprietary Systems, or Unix Workstations

Publishing and Advertising Professionals Vote Macintosh as Most Cost- Effective Platform for Color Publishing

CUPERTINO, California--March 5, 1996--An extensive survey of U.S. color "publishing for profit" markets just completed by Griffin Dix Research Associates finds that in the five industries studied (advertising, graphic design, printing, publishing and pre-press services), 80% of all computers used for color publishing jobs are Macintosh. At medium to large sites with more than five employees, the share of Macs installed jumps to over 85% and the Macintosh has a significantly higher return on investment than other systems. The Color Publishing Executive Survey, available this month, also confirms consistently lower Macintosh consumable costs, when compared to proprietary or Unix systems.

The report, prepared for Apple's Publishing and Media Markets group, surveyed the high-end subset of the publishing market-- those industries involved in computer-assisted color publishing for profit. Griffin Dix Research Associates is a leading independent research firm based in Berkeley, CA.

"With more than 600,000 Macintosh systems being used to design, retouch or produce color publications or advertisements in the U.S., we wanted an independent analyst to take a look at Apple's market share and the ROI and consumables costs those Macintosh sites were experiencing," said Lisa Wellman, director of Apple's Publishing and Media Markets group. "Griffin Dix confirmed much of what we and many of our publishing customers have known for years- -Macintosh is the platform of choice in a for-profit environment and pays for itself much faster than an expensive proprietary system."

The survey, conducted in August of 1995, also showed that among those who had replaced proprietary systems (identified in the questionnaire as "not off-the-shelf computers, costing $15,000 or more that use Unix or operating systems other than Macintosh or Windows") in the past 12 months, 45% replaced those expensive systems with Macs, 45% with another proprietary system and 5% with Unix workstations. None replaced a proprietary system with Windows-based PCs.

COLOR PUBLISHING EXECUTIVE SURVEY

Other conclusions offered by Griffin Dix include:

* In all sites surveyed, 90% use at least one Macintosh for color publishing jobs.

* 80% of all respondents said Macs are the most cost-effective platform for color publishing and advertising. Of those that use at least one Macintosh, 90% say it is the most cost-effective system.

* 74% of all color separations done in the five surveyed industries are carried out on Macs (ad agencies do 88% of their in-house color separations on Macs).

* The estimated total value of these Macintosh systems used to produce color print publications in these U.S. industries (including displays, graphics cards, and drives) is nearly $4.5 billion.

* The ROI from Macintosh systems is estimated to be nearly seven times higher than that of proprietary systems and over six times higher than that of "off the shelf" Unix workstations.

* Sites using proprietary systems have 3.5 times higher consumable costs per system than sites using Macs, per Mac used.

"This report contains a large amount of significant data for publishing customers looking to improve system ROI or to reduce the cost of consumables," said Griffin Dix, author of the study. "And the major conclusion is that the Macintosh continues to be not only the platform of choice for the creative types who design and manipulate color, but also the preferred platform for replacing expensive proprietary systems by those who pay the bills."

Apple Computer, Inc., a recognized innovator in the information industry and leader in multimedia technologies, creates powerful solutions based on easy-to-use personal computers, servers, peripherals, software, online services, and personal digital assistants. Headquartered in Cupertino, California, Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) develops, manufactures, licenses and markets solutions, products, technologies and services for business, education, consumer, entertainment, scientific and engineering and government customers in over 140 countries.

If you are considering the purchase of an Apple product and would like to have product information faxed to you, please call 1-800- 462-4396 in the U.S. or 1-800-263- 3394 in Canada. If you do not have a fax machine or would like to locate an Apple authorized reseller near you, please call 1-800- 538-9696. Customers outside the U.S. should contact their local Apple representatives for information.

This release and a summary report are available on the World Wide Web: http://www.media.apple.com/research/pubnums.html

Apple's home page on the World Wide Web: http://www.apple.com/


Apple & SGI Accelerate Digital Studio Dev.
Apple Computer and Silicon Graphics to Collaborate on Asset Management Architecture Strategy and Common File Formats for the Entertainment Industry

CUPERTINO, California--March 4, 1996--Apple Computer, Inc., and Silicon Graphics Inc., the leading providers of technology to the entertainment industry and creative professionals, today announced their intention to accelerate the development of digital studios for feature film, animation, and broadcast video. The focus of their efforts will be to enable customers to more easily create integrated digital studios using combinations of technologies from Apple, Silicon Graphics and other software and hardware developers.

"This is a truly customer-driven strategy," said Dr. David Nagel, Apple senior vice president of worldwide research and development. "As I meet with the CIOs of studios and post production houses, it is clear that Apple and Silicon Graphics occupy leadership positions on both the desktops and in the back offices of the creative community. Apple's and Silicon Graphics' collaborative efforts will take a major step forward in helping customers more easily manage and track their digital media."

QUICKTIME AND STUDIOCENTRAL

Silicon Graphics plans to support Apple's QuickTime technology in its new SiliconStudio architecture, which includes the StudioCentral Visual Asset Management System. StudioCentral was announced today by Silicon Studio, the subsidiary of Silicon Graphics which focuses on the entertainment industry.

"We're extremely pleased to begin working with Apple on our StudioCentral asset management system," said Rob Burgess, senior vice president of Silicon InteractiveSM. "As we develop digital studios, creative professionals will be able to realize the benefits of better integration between the two leading technology providers to the entertainment industry."

Apple Computer is supporting the StudioCentral architecture for digital asset management, and Silicon Graphics plans to incorporate Apple's QuickTime technology into the SiliconStudio architecture. QuickTime is Apple's open, multi-platform software and hardware architecture for editing, storing, and playing synchronized media types such as video, audio, MIDI, and text. The StudioCentral asset management product line delivers powerful capabilities such as cataloging, real- time browsing, version control, check-in, check-out, and data archiving.

Asset management is the control, management, and manipulation of digital content, often referred to as "assets" in the entertainment industry. Apple and Silicon Studio are planning development activities to enable Apple Macintosh clients to take advantage of the powerful features found in the StudioCentral Visual Asset Management System.

"This is a win-win-win-win. Not only do Apple and Silicon Graphics benefit, but customers and developers also benefit immensely," said Alan Brown, president of Cinebase Software, who also announced today that Cinebase will be supporting the new StudioCentral architecture.

"Apple's support for StudioCentral enables us to deliver a complete, high-quality, integrated asset management solution to our customers," added Burgess. "We see QuickTime as being an important file format for delivering dynamic media throughout creative enterprises."

"Today's announcement underscores our commitment to provide integrated media authoring solutions to the entertainment industry," said Satjiv Chahil, senior vice president of corporate marketing, whose responsibilities include entertainment, new media and Internet at Apple. "Apple's collaboration with Silicon Graphics is motivated by our mutual desire to provide a breakthrough foundation for our shared customer base into the new era of digital studios."

WHY QUICKTIME TECHNOLOGY?

By using QuickTime, StudioCentral customers would be able to more easily distribute and repurpose digital video and other time-based media throughout multi-platform environments, including those of Silicon Graphics, Apple, and other personal computer makers. QuickTime would also provide developers of StudioCentral application software with a common file format enabling easy interchange of data between Apple and Silicon Graphics operating environments for digital audio, video, still images, and other media types through the support of industry standards such as AIFF, JPEG, M-JPEG, MPEG, and MIDI.

In addition to their collaboration on QuickTime and StudioCentral, Apple and Silicon Graphics intend to cooperate on file viewers and converters between Apple Computer's and Silicon Graphics' respective standards for 3D and animation applications. The purpose of this cooperation is to simplify interchange of content among popular applications running on the two companies' hardware platforms.

ABOUT SILICON STUDIO AND SILICON GRAPHICS INC.

Silicon Studio, Inc. delivers authoring and production software solutions based on Silicon Graphics systems to entertainment and interactive media industries. The company is based in Mountain View, California, with a Training Center in Los Angeles, and a London Training Center opening in 1996. Silicon Studio is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Silicon Graphics Inc.

Silicon Graphics Inc. (NYSE:SGI), is a leading manufacturer of high performance and commercial computing systems. The company delivers interactive three-dimensional graphics, digital media and symmetric multiprocessing supercomputing technologies to technical, creative and commercial environments through direct and indirect sales channels. Silicon Graphics Inc., has offices worldwide and headquarters in Mountain View, California.

ABOUT APPLE COMPUTER, INC.

Apple Computer, Inc., a recognized innovator in the information industry and leader in multimedia technologies, creates powerful solutions based on easy-to-use personal computers, servers, peripherals, software, online services, and personal digital assistants. Headquartered in Cupertino, California, Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) develops, manufactures, licenses and markets solutions, products, technologies and services for business, education, consumer, entertainment, scientific and engineering and government customers in over 140 countries.

The discussion in this news release of new products and technologies contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, including the timely release to manufacturing, the availability of components from suppliers, the impact of competitive products and pricing, the acceptance of third-party technology, and the other risks detailed from time to time in the company's SEC reports, including the report on Form 10- Q for the quarter ended December 31, 1995. Actual results may vary materially.

If you are considering the purchase of an Apple product and would like to have product information faxed to you, please call 1-800- 462-4396 in the U.S. or 1-800-263- 3394 in Canada. If you do not have a fax machine or would like to locate an Apple authorized reseller near you, please call 1-800-538-9696. Customers outside the U.S. should contact their local Apple representatives for information.

Apple's home page on the World Wide Web: http://www.apple.com/

Silicon Graphics' home page on the World Wide Web: http://www.sgi.com/


Essbase 4.0 Garners Broad Support
Essbase 4.0 garners broad support from leading software vendors

25 LEADING PRODUCTS INTEGRATE WITH ENHANCED ESSBASE SERVER

SUNNYVALE, Calif., March 4, 1996 -- Arbor Software Corporation, a leading provider of client/server software for business planning, analysis and management reporting, today announced that the newly released Essbase 4.0 has garnered support from 17 leading software vendors.

This affirms Arbor's leadership in open, enterprise OLAP solutions and showcases the unprecedented support for Essbase's robust Application Programming Interface (API). The wide range of complimentary applications and tools solutions also reinforces the continued success of Arbor's Essbase-Ready partnering initiatives.

The 25 software products supporting Essbase 4.0 offer a broad range of functionality, including spreadsheets, application development tools, managed query environments, desktop OLAP products, executive information systems, visualization software, systems management tools and internet browsers. Arbor's customers benefit by having a choice of "best-in-class" products which together deliver far greater capabilities than could be provided by any single vendor.

"The support of Essbase 4.0 by so many leading software vendors reinforces Essbase's position as the leading open-systems OLAP solution," said Kirk Cruikshank, Arbor's vice president of marketing.  "The power of Essbase 4.0 coupled with an unmatched suite of complementary products provides tremendous value to our customers."

"Together, Comshare and Arbor have delivered solutions to over 400 customers who are using Comshare applications integrated with Essbase," said Steve Tonissen, senior vice president of marketing at Comshare. "Essbase's advanced multidimensional database features combined with Commander Decisions new dynamic decision support environment enable our joint customers to quickly build and deploy larger and more powerful applications. Essbase 4.0's ability to support a much broader class of decision support applications enables us to use it as the foundation for more application development efforts."

The following tools will support Essbase 4.0:

Spreadsheets:

 Applix Inc.'s Applixware

 Lotus Development Corporation's Lotus 1-2-3

 Microsoft Excel

Managed Query Environments

 Andyne Computing Ltd. - PaBLO

 Cognos - PowerPlay

 IQ Software

Planning, Analysis and Management Reporting System

 Comshare - Commander Decision

Executive Information Systems

 AppSource - WIRED for OLAP

 Mobile Software - Essbase/Pilot Lightship Link

 Platinum Technology - Forest & Trees

 Track Business Solutions - TRACK

Application Development Tools

 Borland - Delphi

 Microsoft - Visual Basic

 Powersoft - Powerbuilder

Internet Browsers

  Management Science Associates - BusinessWEB

Visualization Tools

  Advanced Visual Systems - AVS/Express

System Management Tools

 BMC Software - PATROL

 Hewlett-Packard - Intelligent Warehouse OLAP Builder

 IBM - DataGuide, DataJoiner

ESSBASE 4.0 PLATFORMS AND PRICING

Essbase 4.0 will be available in full 32-bit versions for both single- user and server platforms. The server version of Essbase is available immediately running on Microsoft Windows NT and IBM OS/2.  Server versions running on Hewlett-Packard HP-UX, IBM AIX and Sun Solaris and the single- user version of Essbase running on Windows NT will ship in approximately 60 days. The Essbase 4.0 server supports Windows 3.x, Windows 95, Windows NT, Macintosh and UNIX clients operating over standard networks.

The Essbase server is priced at $37,500 for a five concurrent-user license. The single-user version of Essbase is priced at $2,500 per user and sold in packages of five. Both the server version and single-user version include Essbase Application Manager for designing OLAP applications and Essbase Spreadsheet Client software for seamless access to data directly from Microsoft Excel or Lotus 1-2-3.

ABOUT ESSBASE

Essbase is a multidimensional database optimized for business planning, analysis and management reporting applications such as profitability analysis, budgeting, forecasting, planning, financial consolidations, sales analysis and EIS. Based upon a true client/server architecture, Essbase supports multi-user read and write access, large-scale data capacity, robust analytical calculations, flexible data navigation and consistent, "speed of thought" response times. The Essbase servers open architecture supports direct data access using standard spreadsheets or leading third- party query, reporting and EIS tools.

ABOUT ARBOR SOFTWARE

Arbor Software Corporation (Nasdaq:ARSW) develops and markets client/server software for business planning, analysis and management reporting. Arbor's products are used by more than 650 corporations spanning a broad range of industries and business applications including Bank of Boston, Emery Worldwide, Fidelity, Intel, Los Angeles Times, Neutrogena, Pennzoil, PEPSICO, Prudential and Sears.

Arbor has over 80 application, services, tools and platform partners, including Comshare, Hewlett-Packard, IBM and Microsoft.  Arbor's products are sold direct, as well as through system integrators and VARs worldwide. Arbor's offices are located in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, New York, Sunnyvale, Washington D.C. and London. More information on Arbor products and services can be found on Arbor's World Wide Web (WWW) site at http://www.arborsoft.com.


Business Objects & Arbor Software Agreement
BUSINESS OBJECTS AND ARBOR SOFTWARE ANNOUNCE COOPERATIVE DEVELOPMENT AND MARKETING AGREEMENT

RELATIONSHIP UNITES INDUSTRY-LEADING VENDORS OF CLIENT/SERVER OLAP SOLUTIONS

PARIS, FRANCE, CUPERTINO, CALIF., AND SUNNYVALE, CALIF. - MARCH 6, 1996 -- Business Objects and Arbor Software today announced a cooperative development and marketing agreement to deliver an interface between BusinessObjects, a leading client/server decision support tool, and Essbase, a leading multidimensional database server. The Business Objects interface will be the first to deliver an integrated reporting and desktop multidimensional OLAP (on-line analytical processing) tool integrated with the Essbase OLAP Server. Essbase supports large-scale data capacity, robust analytical calculations, flexible data navigation, and consistent, speed of thought response times.

The integration between BusinessObjects and Essbase offers the following unique benefits:

* Report writing and desktop analysis - BusinessObjects is the first client/server decision support tool designed to provide integrated reporting and desktop analysis for Essbase in one product. Customers will now be able to take advantage of the popular BusinessObjects tool for query, reporting, and analysis on Essbase applications such as marketing and sales analysis, profitability analysis, and management reporting.

* Automatic document/microcube distribution - BusinessObjects features a Document Agent component that can automatically generate and distribute documents and microcubes generated from Essbase. This offers customers the ability to schedule reports for enterprise-wide distribution.

* Combining multiple data sources - customers will now be able to combine, report on, and analyze data from multiple data sources - Essbase multidimensional data, information from relational databases, and personal/desktop data using BusinessObjects.

* Mobile computing -- the interface will allow customers to pull multidimensional Essbase data into BusinessObjects microcubes, which provide OLAP on the desktop. Users can then perform analysis and reporting while disconnected from the network.

"The partnership between Business Objects and Arbor Software offers a unique solution to our mutual customers," said Bernard Liautaud, president and CEO of Business Objects. "The open BusinessObjects architecture allows us to build this kind of integration, and offers our customers the capacity and multidimensional database scalability Essbase delivers. Wherever the data resides, whether it's in multidimensional Essbase, relational, or personal data stores, our customers will be able to access information, perform analysis, and build and distribute reports."

"This agreement leverages our strong five year history in delivering query, reporting, and analysis on relational databases to the multidimensional database world," said Denis Payre, chief operating officer of Business Objects. "Our open architecture means that our users, now more than 130,000 worldwide, will be able to access and analyze multidimensional data from Essbase right along with relational and personal data. This relationship with Arbor supports our strategy to deliver decision support to mainstream business users."

"Arbor is pleased to enter into this partnership with Business Objects," said James Dorrian, Arbor's president & CEO. "This alliance brings together a powerful combination of market leaders to deliver an integrated client/server solution for multidimensional planning, analysis, and reporting. It will give our mutual customers the ability to leverage Essbase's strengths for applications which require multiuser access, large data capacity and scalability, and powerful analytical capability with Business Objects' popular query, reporting, and analysis decision support tools."

AVAILABILITY

The interface between BusinessObjects and Essbase is scheduled for availability in calendar Q496. Pricing will be announced at that time.

ABOUT BUSINESS OBJECTS

Business Objects (NASDAQ: BOBJY) is a leading provider of enterprise decision support tools that delivers access to data stored in corporate databases, data warehouses, and packaged applications. The company pioneered the market for business-intelligent decision support tools in 1990 with the introduction of its flagship product, BusinessObjects, the first decision support tool to use a "semantic layer" to map complex database schemas to a business representation understandable by mainstream business users. Business Objects generated over $60M in revenue in 1995, concluding its fifth consecutive year of more than 100% revenue growth.

BusinessObjects has been licensed in more than 40 countries to over 2,600 customer sites and 130,000 users worldwide. Business Objects partners with leading third-party vendors including Arbor Software, Hewlett-Packard, IBM, Informix, Microsoft, Oracle, PeopleSoft, Prism, Red Brick, Sun, and Sybase. Strategic resellers include Bull, Digital, Fujitsu, NCR, Price Waterhouse, Sequent, SHL, Siemens Nixdorf, and Unisys. More information on Business Objects can be found on the World Wide Web at http://www.BusinessObjects.com

ABOUT ARBOR SOFTWARE

Arbor Software Corporation (Nasdaq:ARSW) develops and markets client/server software for business planning, analysis and management reporting. Arbor's products are used by more than 650 corporations spanning a broad range of industries and business applications including Bank of Boston, Emery Worldwide, Fidelity, Intel, Los Angeles Times, Neutrogena, Pennzoil, PEPSICO, Prudential and Sears. Arbor has over 80 application, services, tools and platform partners, including Comshare, Hewlett- Packard, IBM and Microsoft. Arbor's products are sold direct, as well as through system integrators and VARs worldwide. Arbors offices are located in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, New York, Sunnyvale, Washington D.C. and London. More information on Arbor products and services can be found on Arbor's World Wide Web (WWW) site at http://www.arborsoft.com.

Editor's Note: BusinessObjects Product Inquiries can be sent to Business Objects at 800/705-1515 or on the World Wide Web at http://www.BusinessObjects.com. Essbase Product Inquiries can be sent to Arbor Software at 800/858-1666 or on the World Wide Web at http://www.arborsoft.com.


ARBOR SOFTWARE SHIPS ESSBASE 4.0

NEW VERSION DELIVERS "OPERATIONAL OLAP" FOR THE AGILE ENTERPRISE

SUNNYVALE, CALIF., MARCH 4, 1996 - Arbor Software Corporation, a leading provider of client/server software for business planning, analysis and management reporting, today announced the immediate availability of Essbase 4.0. The new version of Essbase enables businesses to perform "OPERATIONAL OLAP" - the integration of historical analysis, "what-if" investigation, and interactive, enterprise-scale planning using a single, client/server system.

OPERATIONAL OLAP

Decision support systems have traditionally been designed to help users analyze historical data. Historical analysis is an important component of decision support, however it falls short when analysts and line managers need to revise plans based upon changing market conditions. OPERATIONAL OLAP (On-Line Analytical Processing) integrates "what happened?", "what-if?" and "what next?" analysis and planning within a single, client-server system.

"Operational OLAP represents the next generation of decision support tools developed to serve the agile enterprise," said James Dorrian, president and CEO of Arbor Software. "By integrating business analysis and planning applications, Essbase 4.0 enables corporations to seize new opportunities and gain competitive advantage."

ESSBASE 4.0

Version 4.0 of Essbase, Arbor's multidimensional database server, provides breakthrough functionality in a number of areas essential to performing OPERATIONAL OLAP. Key product enhancements include:

INTELLIGENT CALCULATOR: Supporting both incremental data loads and interactive data input is essential to OPERATIONAL OLAP because of the speed and flexibility required for analysis and planning applications. The new intelligent calculator only computes those derived data values that are impacted by data changes or created through data additions. This new feature, combined with existing multi-user read/write capabilities, makes Essbase ideal for interactive, enterprise-scale planning applications.

INCREASED SCALABILITY: Essbase data capacity has been dramatically enhanced through the implementation of a pageable, block-mapped indexing system and an increase in capacity to over one trillion data blocks. Essbase 4.0 is capable of manipulating multi-hundred gigabyte databases while still delivering "speed-of-thought" response times.

INCREASED PERFORMANCE: The Essbase database engine has been enhanced so that analytical calculation times are now up to 75 percent faster and data load times up to 40 percent faster than version 3.2. This speed improvement enables Essbase users to load and calculate very large data sets quickly for analysis and reporting applications.

OLAP QUERY PROCESSOR: Multidimensional data filtering, ranking and sorting have been added through a server-based query processor. Users can now target and retrieve data subsets quickly, using sophisticated analytical queries. All processing is done on the server which reduces network traffic and leverages high-performance computer hardware.

OLAP RETRIEVAL WIZARD: Extending its lead in seamless integration with Microsoft Excel and Lotus 1-2-3, Essbase 4.0 includes an integrated Retrieval Wizard which is used to define sophisticated analytical queries and data sorting rules easily. The wizard is accessed directly from the Essbase pull-down menu within the spreadsheet.

VISUAL CUES: To facilitate data navigation and analysis, Essbase 4.0 includes "visual cues" based upon user-defined color coding and font selections. Visual cues map fonts and colors to key metadata information such as dimension families, parent-child relationships and data fields which are read-only or read/write.

DYNAMIC DIMENSION BUILDING: Essbase's dynamic dimension building capabilities have been enhanced so that complex, "many-to-many" multidimensional hierarchies can be automatically created directly from relational databases or other data sources. This feature speeds the development of robust OLAP applications using direct data feeds from OLTP or data warehouse systems.

ENHANCED SYSTEM MANAGEMENT, DIAGNOSTICS AND RECOVERY: Essbase and the Essbase Application Manager have been enhanced to provide a wide range of system management and performance tuning capabilities including server configuration, server activity and system diagnostics. Full database recovery capabilities are included, ensuring that OLAP applications will perform with maximum efficiency and stability.

OPEN OLAP ARCHITECTURE: Designed for rapid deployment, Essbase 4.0 is the ideal OLAP server for planning and analysis applications across the enterprise. Its open architecture supports direct access by leading OLAP tools vendors, including Advanced Visual Systems (AVS), Andyne, Applix, AppSource, BMC Software, Cognos, Comshare, Hewlett- Packard OLAP Builder, IBM, IQ Software, Lotus, Management Science Associates (MSA), Microsoft, Mobile Software, Platinum Technology, Powersoft and Track Business Solutions.

EXTENSIVE CUSTOMER AND PARTNER TESTING

The release of Essbase 4.0 was preceded by an extensive beta testing program which began in October, 1995 and included Arbor's corporate customers, application partners, tools partners and service partners. Corporate customers which participated in the beta testing program include Emery Worldwide, EGI Equity, Fidelity, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Rhode Island, Nabisco and TMP Worldwide.

"The new capabilities in Essbase 4.0, including the intelligent calculator and conditional retrievals, mean we can quickly define, analyze and revise plans," said Jack Wilson, director of corporate accounting for EGI Equity. "This will allow us to take a proactive approach to managing our budgeting, planning and forecasting applications."

ESSBASE 4.0 PLATFORMS AND PRICING

Essbase 4.0 will be available in full 32-bit versions for both single- user and server platforms. The server version of Essbase is available immediately running on Microsoft Windows NT and IBM OS/2. Server versions running on Hewlett-Packard HP-UX, IBM AIX and Sun Solaris and the single-user version of Essbase running on Windows NT will ship in approximately 60 days. The Essbase 4.0 server supports Windows 3.x, Windows 95, Windows NT, Macintosh and UNIX clients operating over standard networks.

The Essbase server is priced at $37,500 for a five concurrent-user license. The single-user version of Essbase is priced at $2,500 per user and sold in packages of five. Both the server version and single- user version include Essbase Application Manager for designing OLAP applications and Essbase Spreadsheet Client software for seamless access to data directly from Microsoft Excel or Lotus 1-2-3.

ABOUT ESSBASE

Essbase is a multidimensional database optimized for business planning, analysis and management reporting applications such as profitability analysis, budgeting, forecasting, planning, financial consolidations, sales analysis and EIS. Based upon a true, client/server architecture, Essbase supports multi-user read and write access, large-scale data capacity, robust analytical calculations, flexible data navigation and consistent, "speed of thought" response times. The Essbase server's open architecture supports direct data access using standard spreadsheets or leading third-party query, reporting and EIS tools.

ABOUT ARBOR SOFTWARE

Arbor Software Corporation (Nasdaq:ARSW) develops and markets client/server software for business planning, analysis and management reporting. Arbor's products are used by more than 650 corporations spanning a broad range of industries and business applications including Bank of Boston, Emery Worldwide, Fidelity, Intel, Los Angeles Times, Neutrogena, Pennzoil, PEPSICO, Prudential and Sears. Arbor has over 80 application, services, tools and platform partners, including Comshare, Hewlett- Packard, IBM and Microsoft. Arbor's products are sold direct, as well as through system integrators and VARs worldwide. Arbor's offices are located in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, New York, Sunnyvale, Washington D.C. and London. More information on Arbor products and services can be found on Arbor's World Wide Web (WWW) site at http://www.arborsoft.com.


AST To Support Intel MMX Technology
AST TO SUPPORT INTEL MMX TECHNOLOGY IN FUTURE PRODUCT DEVELOPMENTS

NEW TECHNOLOGY WILL ENABLE A HOST OF NEW AND IMPROVED MULTIMEDIA PC APPLICATIONS

IRVINE, Calif., March 5, 1996 -- Continuing to pursue innovative and leading-edge technology solutions, AST Computer today announced its plans for support of Intel's major architecture enhancement, designated MMX technology, that is designed to provide fast, powerful and cost-effective multimedia solutions for use in a host of applications.

MMX, the next generation Intel architecture, incorporates new instructions and datatypes to accelerate multimedia and communication applications for faster graphics, faster video, faster picture processing and faster music synthesis.

"AST is proud to announce its support and commitment to Intel's new MMX technology," said Ian Diery, AST's president and chief executive officer. "We believe that this technology is great news for future developments of advanced multimedia systems. Combining AST's expertise in process design with the most significant addition to the Intel Architecture instruction set since the Intel386 processor, reinforces AST's efforts to partner with industry champions and deliver leading-edge technology solutions to our customers."

AST believes that MMX technology will be embraced by graphics, audio and modem vendors. It is expected to provide a strong source of computing power for new communication and multimedia applications and will also provide better system price performance.

AST plans to target several areas for MMX technology including video conferencing, MPEG 2 video and DSVD speech compression.

The use of MMX technology reinforces AST's strategy of being quick- to-market with leading-edge technology. In January of this year, AST was the first PC manufacturer to begin volume shipments of Intel Pentium" Pro processor-based systems to the indirect channel.

SERVICE AND SUPPORT

AST backs all of its products with a host of multi-source support programs, including a toll-free "hot" line for users in the United States.  Available as an option to commercial users is AST-LifeLine, an innovative, interactive technical support system that incorporates Radish Communications System's VoiceView" integrated voice and data protocol with custom AST technical support software. Using an ordinary phone line, voice and data communications can be exchanged between the customer and PC support technician to quickly evaluate the situation and implement a "real time" solution or "fix" during a single call.

Info-FAX, a 24-hour local and international voice-automated fax-response product information source lets users download product information. Additionally, AST OnLine!, AST's own bulletin board service, as well as Compuserve" (GO:ASTFORUM), America Online" (KEYWORD:AST) and Prodigy" (JUMP:AST SUPPORT) online forums allow users to talk, meet, share ideas and answer questions with other AST users. Information about AST and its products can be found on the World Wide Web at http://www.ast.com.

CORPORATE BACKGROUND

AST Research Inc., a member of the Fortune 500 list of America's largest industrial and service companies, is one of the world's leading personal computer manufacturers. The $2.468 billion company develops a broad spectrum of desktop, mobile and server PC products that are sold in more than 100 countries worldwide. AST systems meet a wide range of customer needs, from corporate business applications to advanced home and home office use. Corporate headquarters is located at 16215 Alton Parkway, P.O. Box 57005, Irvine, Calif. 92619-7005. Telephone (714) 727-4141 or (800) 876-4278. Fax (714) 727-9355.


AST Intros Ascentia J & P Series Notebooks
AST INTRODUCES NEW ASCENTIA J SERIES AND ASCENTIA P SERIES NOTEBOOK COMPUTERS SUPPORTING INTEL'S 133-MHZ PENTIUMR PROCESSOR

IRVINE, Calif. -- March 4, 1996 -- Delivering on its commitment to provide the right product at the right time to the indirect channel, AST today introduced new models of its recently announced Ascentia J Series and Ascentia P Series notebook computers, based on Intel's new 133-MHz mobile Pentium processor. Intel's newest PentiumR processor brings the highest level of multimedia performance to notebooks targeted at the professional market segment. It combines this performance with low power consumption, helping to maintain long battery life.

The new Ascentia J50 and Ascentia P50 notebooks deliver speed and performance ideal for high quality graphics, full motion video and stereo sound, all possible through a higher bandwidth 66-MHz system bus coupled with PCI local bus architecture and Intel's mobile 82430MX chipset -- all new technologies not yet combined on notebook computers.

"Multimedia presentations, graphics-intensive and computing- intensive applications are becoming everyday tools in the business world, and the need for faster processing performance is required by our professional mobile customers," said Ian Diery, AST president and chief executive officer. "These new Ascentia notebooks meet this challenge head-on, delivering true desktop performance combined with modularity and portability."

The Ascentia P Series includes high-performance models equipped with desktop equivalent features and a modular peripheral bay which can support a CD-ROM drive, floppy drive or second battery. The Ascentia J Series is comprised of feature-rich mid-range models and caters to the individual user or corporate buyer looking to maximize their investment. Both Series incorporate leading-edge technologies including Intel's mobile 82430MX chipset, PCI bus, high-resolution SVGA displays, 256KB of level 2 cache, integrated audio support and infrared communications.

Last month, AST was the first top-tier vendor to introduce notebooks based on Intel's 100-MHz mobile Pentium processor and mobile 82430MX chipset, which brings high-performance multimedia capabilities, including full-screen, full-motion video and desktop equivalent performance to a wider range and more affordable class of notebook than in the past, such as the mid-range category.

"The first product reviews to appear in the trade magazines of our newly announced Ascentia J30 and Ascentia P30 notebooks are a testament to the power and features of the new notebooks," said Chet Pribonic, AST's vice president, products division. "Their performance, design and battery life knocked the socks off the editors at PC World and Windows&#153; Magazine&#185;. We've enhanced these designs with Intel's most powerful processor to date."

THE ASCENTIA P SERIES - THE DAY EXTENDER

The Ascentia P Series was designed for the professional who needs to balance outside interests with work. Using their notebook as their primary computer, the Ascentia P Series gives customers the ability to work wherever their day takes them; whether it's a Little League game, a bi-coastal plane trip or an overnight camping trip.

The P Series features a modular peripheral bay that can hold either a CD-ROM or floppy drive or, for extra-long battery life, a second optional lithium ion battery for up to 10 hours of continuous computing time.

THE ASCENTIA P SERIES - CHALLENGING CUSTOMERS' NEEDS FOR A DESKTOP

AST's newest model in the P Series, the P50, features Intel's 133-MHz processor, an 11.3-inch Super VGA active matrix TFT display and either an 800MB or 1.2GB hard drive. A workhorse of a notebook that puts many desktops to shame, the P30 is one of the most powerful notebooks on the market. Announced last month, it features Intel's 100-MHz processor, an 11.3-inch Super VGA Dual-Scan STN display and an 800MB hard drive.

Both the P30 and P50 feature 256KB of L2 cache, as well as 8MBs of EDO RAM, 32-bit PCI bus and 1MB VRAM. Multimedia features include a game port, MPEG software support, SoundBlasterR-compatible 16-bit audio and integrated speakers. An integrated 28.8 fax/data modem and single RJ11 jack makes it easy to connect to the Internet or to the home office. The P Series also features the SmartPad&#153; touchpad pointing device, infrared communications and an easy-to- read LED indicator for easy monitoring of battery life.

A mini-dock allows for easy connection to an office network, printer or to an external monitor and keyboard.

THE ASCENTIA J SERIES - WHEN A SUBNOTEBOOK IS TOO SMALL AND A FULL- SIZE NOTEBOOK TOO BIG

The Ascentia J Series is a hybrid of a notebook, combining the lightweight benefits of a subnotebook with many powerful features typically found on high-performance systems. Sporting a sleek tapered design and weighing a mere 5.8 pounds, it incorporates graceful curves into a thin lightweight design.

The newest model in the J Series, the J50, marries Intel's 133-MHz processor with a 10.4-inch Super VGA active matrix TFT display and an 800MB hard drive.

The Ascentia J10 and J30, announced last month, feature Intel's 75-MHz and 100-MHz Pentium processors, respectively. A range of processors, hard drives and displays meet a variety of price points and user needs while delivering a solid foundation of powerful and advanced technologies. These systems are matched with 500MB or 800MB hard drives, while large super VGA high-resolution 10.4-inch Dual-Scan STN or active matrix TFT displays provide bright, crisp, easy-to-read images.

PCI bus architecture, typically reserved for high-end notebooks, is standard across the board on the Ascentia J Series, providing fast video performance and enhanced graphics. Support

for MPEG software provides a cost-effective solution for smooth-running full-motion video and long-lasting lithium ion batteries provide up to four hours of computing time.

An upgradable integrated 14.4 data/fax modem keeps the two PC Card slots open for other uses such as extra storage or network connections, giving traveling professionals plenty of flexibility and expandability. All systems come standard with 8MBs of RAM, infrared communications and 16-bit SoundBlaster compatible audio support with embedded microphone and speakers.

A mini-dock provides customers with an easy connection to an office network, printer, or external monitor and keyboard.

The J50 is the perfect notebook for those who want maximum performance but don't require a CD-ROM drive. An optional external CD-ROM drive provides full multimedia capabilities, allowing travelers to carry the extra weight only when required, or to expand later, as their budget permits or needs demand.

WORLDWIDE SERVICE AND SUPPORT

All Ascentia notebooks are covered by a worldwide three-year limited warranty, giving users the flexibility and convenience of having their notebook computer serviced throughout the world. The first year is covered automatically by ExeCarePlusSM 48-Hour Repair Service in the U.S., with AST paying shipping fees. Years two and three are covered by a carry-in warranty service to more than 1,200 authorized service centers. Users can extend their ExeCarePlus 48-Hour Repair Service for two more years for just $96. International customers are serviced on a carry-in basis by any of the authorized AST Service Providers located in more than 30 countries around the world. Upgrade programs are also available outside the United States and service may vary according to the warranty terms of each country.

In addition, AST backs all of its products with a host of multi-source support programs including:

* AST's technical support hotline includes live 24-hour, 7-day a week assistance as well as an interactive voice-response system, InfoLine. InfoLine provides pre-recorded responses (which can also be faxed) to many commonly-asked technical questions. By choosing InfoLine, customers can receive answers to questions without waiting for live phone support. Both can be accessed toll-free at 800-727-1278.

* Info-FAX is a voice-automated fax-response line which provides users with product information. It can be accessed 24-hours a day, 7-days a week at 800-926-1278.

* AST OnLine!, AST's bulletin board service can be accessed at

  817-230-6850.

  Prodigy:  JUMP:AST.

  CompuServe:  GO:ASTSUPPORT.

  America Online:  Keyword:  AST.

  Internet e-mail:  customer.support@ast.com.

CORPORATE BACKGROUND

AST Research Inc., a member of the Fortune 500 list of America's largest industrial and service companies, is one of the world's leading personal computer manufacturers. The $2.468 billion company develops a broad spectrum of desktop, mobile and server PC products that are sold in more than 100 countries worldwide. AST systems meet a wide range of customer needs, from corporate business applications to advanced home and home office programs. Corporate headquarters is located at 16215 Alton Parkway, P.O. Box 57005, Irvine, Calif. 92619- 7005. Telephone: (714) 727-4141 or (800) 876-4278. Fax: (714) 727-9355. Information about AST and its products can be found on the World Wide Web at http://www.ast.com.

* The Ascentia J30 was reviewed in the March issue of Windows Magazine, page 138; the Ascentia P30 was reviewed in the March issue of PC World, page 46.


Multimedia Services Affiliate Forum Created
Push for interoperable multimedia services gains momentum

MARCH 5, 1996 -- NEW YORK -- An effort to provide business customers with globally accessible and interoperable multimedia applications and services gained momentum today as 25 of the world's leading telecommunications service and technology providers announced the creation of the Multimedia Services Affiliate Forum.

Forum members are providing customers with new business opportunities by accelerating the deployment of interoperable multimedia services based on both public and private networks. The Forum will facilitate interoperability among service provider network-based software platforms, and promotes linkages between its members' services and other public networks. The Forum members will work together to implement interconnected services that provide the security, performance and reliability of private networks combined with the global access and ease of use of public telephone networks. In addition, Forum members will provide links between their services and the other parts of the Internet. The Forum's committees are already at work identifying and addressing service definition, deployment and interoperability.

Companies announcing their membership in the Forum include AT&T, Bellcore, Bell Global Solutions, British Telecommunications PLC, Cisco, DaCom, Deutsche Telekom, Electronic Trade Center, Folio, GTE, IBM Global Network, KDD, Korea Telecom, LEXIS-NEXIS, Lotus, Microsoft, Novell, NTT Corp, NTT Data, Siemens-Nixdorf, Singapore Telecom, Telecom Malaysia, Telstra, and Unisource. France Telecom has committed to join early 2nd quarter 1996.

"Interoperability among carriers is a key requirement for all parties involved in building advanced, robust, mission-critical inter-enterprise applications and services," said David Marshak, Vice President of Patricia Seybold Group, Boston. This unprecedented cooperation among the world's leading telecommunications service and technology providers will allow business customers to expand and enhance their intra- and inter-enterprise communications processes worldwide. The Forum is a non-profit organization open to all companies committed to speed the development and deployment of easy-to-use and globally accessible services for business customers. The Forum is actively recruiting members who recognize the benefits of accelerating the market for easy-to-use network services. Members will include service providers, software developers, hardware manufacturers, content providers, independent software vendors, value added resellers, and systems integrators.

The Forum follows an open selection process for technologies and services based on market needs. In response to customer demands for robust connectivity, directory and groupware services between public and private networks, the Forum's initial interoperability efforts are focused on Lotus Development Corp.'s Notes Public Network (NPN), Microsoft client, network, server and tool technologies, Novell's NetWare Connect Service (NCS) and NetWare Directory Service (NDS), and Cisco Systems' internetworking software.

Forum members will begin to deploy their initial services in the first half of 1996, with interoperable services between members' networks offered on a pilot basis in the second half of 1996.

Company Quotes

AT&T

"AT&T has devoted substantial financial and human resources to create and deploy network-based multimedia services over the past several years, in response to customer requirements," said L. Scott Perry, AT&T Vice President. "Through that experience, we have learned that AT&T needs others in the industry, including other network operators and leading technology providers, to work together to hasten the development of new services, ease customer adoption barriers, and make certain that customer transactions can easily travel from one country or regional network to another. Therefore, last spring we began to work with other leading service providers to form the MSAF as a body to create consensus, share learning and assure interoperability among new services platforms that are being created by network operators around the globe. We are delighted at the progress and the unprecedented and enthusiastic support that other network operators have committed to this important effort. We are united by a common interest in seeing this market grow rapidly and logically to the advantage of our customers around the globe."

Bell Global Solutions

"We are pleased to be part of the incorporation of the Multimedia Services Affiliate Forum and are excited about the possibilities it affords", said Josee Goulet, Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Bell Global Solutions. "Customers can not afford to build their businesses around communication solutions which connect them with only part of their world. They demand a service as simple, available, reliable, and globally interoperable as their telephone service, but delivering far more advanced capability. Bell Global Solutions delivers the highest quality service to our customers on multiple technology platforms, but if we cannot deliver seamless connectivity to other services, many business benefits will be lost. Interoperable services will allow large corporations and small businesses alike to cooperate and compete at a higher level. By creating a place where carriers, technology providers, content providers, and others can work together openly and with a common purpose, members of the MSAF will help carry on the evolution toward a truly connected world."

British Telecommunications PLC

"BT is a leading provider of Internet, Information, Application and Visual services for business, and has a full range of global telecommunications services. The company is providing its customers with significant business benefits in many advanced service areas. The ability for customers to choose the best services to meet their needs, and to be sure of interoperability with the services selected by others is very important to sustaining the market growth for these services. The MSAF should be key to making this happen, and BT is pleased to be part of the forum which aims to achieve this."

Cisco

"We're very excited by the active role the carriers are playing in making advanced data and multimedia services broadly available," said Jon Shantz, vice president for service providers at Cisco Systems. "We look forward to working with the Forum's group of experts to help address key connectivity issues such as scalability, IP/IPX interoperability, and quality of service guarantees for multimedia datastreams," added Shantz.

Deutsche Telekom

Deutsche Telekom follows its company strategy to act as a global player and as a full scope service provider from applications via service platforms to infrastructure. This means establishing a public multimedia platform with outstanding quality of service for business communications with high reliability, high security and consistent customer and network care which is as easy to use as the telephone. This level in multimedia communications will provide to our customers the electronic market place for all applications, i.e., teleworking, telemedicine, and telelearning, said Dr.Herbert May, Member of Management Board for Business Customers. Deutsche Telekom is one of the initial members of the newly founded Multimedia Services Affiliate Forum consisting of carriers, services, and technology providers in order to provide to the customers global connectivity and overall performance including application interoperability. In this forum Deutsche Telekom will establish worldwide standards for interoperability and connectivity for seamless customer service and network availability. Deutsche Telekom has one of the most advanced digital telecommunication networks in the world with the largest CATV-network, the densest fiber optic connections and the highest ISDN usage and coverage.

Electronic Trade Center - ETC Ltd

"Business customers are hesitant to invest in multimedia services and in their presence in the Internet or like networks until telecommunication service and technology providers can create a much needed "one-stop-shopping " type of a global multimedia directory of products, services, information and multimedia capabilities", says Ilkka Aura, Managing Director of Electronic Trade Center ETC Ltd.

ETC is a member of Finland based Infosto Group, and develops global trading opportunities for enterprises and consumers. ETC provides tools for collecting, disseminating and managing business contacts, trade and multimedia information, combining the robust search capabilities of a structured database with the visibility created by linking to home pages, video clips, sounds clips and other means of multimedia.

Folio

"Folio Corp. represents more than 700 commercial reference publishers who, collectively, have made clear the need for better alternatives than the current World Wide Web for distributing commercial information products," said Bill Bennett, President of Folio Corp. "The AT&T NetWare Connect Services network is the first offering we have seen that meets our publishers' standards for robustness, security and flexibility. We are pleased to be exploring ways to leverage this network to our publishers' advantage.

France Telecom

"France Telecom is developing added value services over its European Network as well as promoting IP network usage. France Telecom believes that easy to use products, worldwide connectivity and cost-effective solutions will lead to customer satisfaction." "To achieve these goals, France Telecom is interested in working with a maximum of operators and service providers in order to define simple rules for inter-operability, as well as setting up efficient services with technology providers." "France Telecom will join the MSAF during 2Q96 to participate in the worldwide effort of providing a new type of data networking that is as easy to use as the telephone is today."

IBM

"Our customers are demanding secure, reliable and easy-to-use network services available on a consistent basis around the world. To satisfy our customers and stimulate demand for new services, there's need for a set of service interoperability standards involving data, image, text, video and voice that are widely accepted across the telecommunications and information technology industries," said John M. Whiteside, General Manager, IBM Global Network. "The IBM Global Network is uniquely well positioned to contribute to this effort because of our company's experience with developing many of the technologies used today as well as integrating them into logical networks to deliver data and multimedia applications. We are pleased to join with many of the world's leading telecommunications carriers to be a founding member of the Multimedia Services Affiliate Forum."

KDD

As the foremost international telecommunications carrier in Japan, KDD has led the way in offering data communication services including electronic mail. At the same time, KDD has met the increasingly sophisticated international telecommunication needs by, for example, supporting the development of the Internet. With the increasing use of LAN and WAN in corporate communications and the globalization of corporate activities, the demand for high value-added network services, including multimedia applications, is surging in Japan. It is extremely significant that MSAF is being established by network providers and technology providers from around the world at such a time. It is KDD's wish to develop appropriate services with the cooperation of other forum members so it may meet the needs of its customers, multinational companies in Japan.

Korea Telecom

With today's global trend toward multimedia, the establishment of MSAF for the reality of the multimedia services is inspiring. Korea Telecom intends to apply the multimedia service platform that MSAF aims for to KT networks, for customer-oriented multimedia network services. To effectively provide these services, Korea Telecom will work for the mutual benefits of its customers through active participation in MSAF activities such as interconnectivity and interoperability of services with other members in compliance with applicable Forum Specifications, establishment of worldwide standards for multimedia service, technology exchange between members and so on.

LEXIS-NEXIS

"LEXIS-NEXIS, a member of the Reed Elsevier plc Group, provides significant on-line digital information content on a global basis and is committed to provide that content through evolving global data network(s). MSAF offers our customers and our product operations an opportunity to leverage an exciting emerging global data network with common platforms, protocols, and underlying technology. We plan to work closely with MSAF to realize this opportunity," said Jim King, Vice President of Technology Strategy.

Lotus

Lotus is pleased that Notes is one of the first technologies certain MSAF members have chosen to implement in their own networks. They will work towards the interoperability standards for Notes Public Networks to be used among their networks, via the MSAF. Lotus Notes is the leading groupware standard, enabling enterprise and inter-enterprise collaboration and communication and the advancement of electronic commerce around the globe. "Lotus Notes Public Networks R4.0's state of the art technology offers Telecom Service Providers several key enhancements. Clustered and partitioned servers allow for full scalability and asset utilization. And, Internet-centric technology, including the notes Web navigator, InterNotes web publishing capabilities, and the vision of having web browsers operate as clients with Notes servers make Notes part and parcel of the Internet," said Larry Moore, Senior VP of Emerging Products. "These innovative technologies were developed in response to our customers' rapidly evolving needs, and will serve as the basis for Lotus Notes' interoperability among the Notes Public Networks Carriers in 1996," he continued.

Microsoft

"Microsoft has a long history of working with telecommunications companies and equipment manufacturers on the non-trivial problem of converging telecommunications and computing. MSAF offers a forum to break down global interoperability barriers so that we can move to the common goal of implementation" said Cameron Myhrvold, Vice President of Public Network Sales and Business Development. "By Microsoft working with other MSAF members, all have an opportunity to develop stronger relationships with our solution provider, OEM, and developer communities. We believe that our 100 million installed base combined with our breadth and depth of technologies for authoring, publishing, hosting and accessing information on both inter- and intranets are also tangible benefits we bring to the forum."

"The result of MSAF and Microsoft's collaboration on specifications will allow our mutual business and consumer users rich collaborative interactive multimedia environments based on PC's and private and public networks including the Internet."

Novell

"With the Forum's decision to focus interoperability efforts on Novell's Netware Connect Services and Network Directory Services, users will be able to securely access and reliably navigate the Smart Global Network," said Thomas Arthur, General Manager Novell Business Internet Services. "We believe that the Forum's efforts will enable ISVs, content providers, and end users to take advantage of a global business-class service on the Internet. This new class of service will also give 55 million Novell users access to the burgeoning Internet and contribute greatly to its exponential growth. Across all major platforms, businesses of all sizes will gain access to global network services that range from outsourcing WANs, dial access for remote users, and inter-company communications. Organizations will also discover new options for hosting applications, hosting network management, and broadcasting content. With the success of the MSAF charter these long-awaited services will become as pervasive and transparent to users as the telephone network is today."

NTT

"NTT strongly promotes multimedia network services. We need to introduce the services which can meet emerging customer needs, such as globally interconnected multimedia networks with adequate security functions and carrier-grade quality for multimedia business information sharing. At present and the near future, we consider N-ISDN, called Now-ISDN in NTT, and Frame Relay as public networks which meet the customer needs. We strongly promote the implementation of such networks. NTT believes that the open forum is necessary for carriers and vendors to freely join and exchange marketing and technical information. In this sense, the Multimedia Services Affiliate Forum is indispensable for global interconnection of multimedia services. NTT and its subsidiary companies are taking steady steps for implementation of MSAF-based multimedia services to cope with the strong customer-driven market needs for advanced network services. We will be very soon ready to share the benefits of globally interconnected services networks with our customers," said Shigeru Ikeda, Senior Vice President of NTT and President of NTT Multimedia Business Department.

Singapore Telecom

Mr. Ng Seng Sum, Singapore Telecom's Vice President for International Telecommunications Services, said: "Our participation reflects our commitment to keep pace with developments to meet customer's changing business requirements. We anticipate that network based multimedia services for intra and inter company communications will be of growing importance to support customers in their regionalization and globalization. Singapore Telecom is pleased to be a member in the Multimedia Services Affiliate Forum."

Singapore Telecom is a telecommunications operating company and a holding company for over 40 subsidiaries. The companies in the Group provide a wide range of domestic, international and mobile telecommunications as well as postal services. With a market capitalization of about S$50 billion (about US$35 billion), Singapore Telecom is one of the largest companies in Asia.

Telekom Malaysia

Telekom Malaysia sees network-based multimedia services as the seed for the next wave of communications evolution. We believe that world-wide connectivity will lead to cost-effective solutions and stimulate the adoption rate of multimedia-based services. We are therefore excited by what the MSAF has to offer as it represents the collective wisdom of the world's leading multimedia service users, providers and technologists, working together to shape the global direction of this evolution. As a member of MSAF, we look forward to developing a suite of multimedia services which can support our customer in the networked environment and contribute to their global competitiveness.

Telstra

The incorporation of the Multimedia Services Affiliate Forum compliments the recent establishment of Telstra Multimedia Pty Ltd, a subsidiary of Telstra focusing on the development of value added multimedia services in line with the convergence and telecommunications industries. "By defining standards for global interoperability and connection, MSAF will expedite the deployment of services which Telstra is looking to deliver to its customers," said Craig Cameron, CEO Telstra Multimedia Pty Ltd. "Our customers will be able to achieve seamless, secure, worldwide connectivity to a range of services which will enhance their productivity and competitive stance in the global marketplace.

Unisource

"MSAF is one of the initiatives that will further improve our ability to offer and deliver competitive leading-edge services with a high value added content, meeting the requirements of our business customers, which is one of Unisource's main objectives as a leading pan-European telecommunication provider. I believe that the MSAF initiative will stimulate the growth of the regional and global business multimedia market," commented Hans van Moorsel, Unisource's Executive Vice President of corporate Strategy and Development.

For more information, reporters may contact:

Linda Rusnock - AT&T

+1 908-221-5670

lindarusnock@attmail.com

Mr. Homeyer - Deutsche Telekom

+49-228-181-4949

Ms. Ueo - NTT

+1 813-5200-9095

Mr. Rea - Telstra

+1 612-287-5602

Mr. Serrano - Unisource

+31-23-569-7632


AT&T WorldNet Service & Cyber Patrol
Cyber Patrol lets families manage children's Internet access

MARCH 5, 1996 -- BASKING RIDGE, N.J. -- AT&T announced today that customers who dial into AT&T WorldNet Service will have access to Microsystems Software's Cyber Patrol, one of the leading Internet filtering software programs.

Cyber Patrol is an Internet filter and access management tool that employs a simple, easy-to-use interface enabling parents to restrict their child's Internet access to certain times of day, limit the total time spent online in a day, and block access to Internet sites that they deem inappropriate -- including World Wide Web (WWW), File Transfer Protocol (FTP), Gopher, Internet Relay Chat (IRC), Wide Area Information System (WAIS), and Usenet newsgroups. Cyber Patrol also can be used to control access to local applications such as games and personal financial managers.

"Parents tell us that they are excited about having Internet access at home, but need to be in control of where their children go in cyberspace," said Tom Evslin, AT&T vice president for AT&T WorldNet Service. "Supporting this need for parental control is essential to making the Internet available to everyone, and Cyber Patrol is an important part of that effort."

Cyber Patrol was the first Internet filter to include built-in support for the Platform for Internet Content Selection (PICS) and rating systems built on it, including SafeSurf and RSACi.

AT&T WorldNet Service subscribers will be able to Cyber Patrol Home Edition, which has the main filtering functionality of Cyber Patrol without the time management and local access features of the full version, at no charge.

Customers of AT&T WorldNet Service will also be able to obtain a thirty-day demonstration copy of the full version of Cyber Patrol, available in the Safety Net section of the Customer Service page on AT&T WorldNet Service. Cyber Patrol can be downloaded by AT&T WorldNet Service subscribers at the following address: http://worldnet.att.net/member/safety_net/subinfo1.html. At the conclusion of the demo period, subscribers will be able to license the full version of Cyber Patrol for $29.95, including a three-month subscription to the CyberNot list, a list of more than 7,000 sites that contain material which parents may find questionable.

Customers will be able to dial into AT&T WorldNet Service beginning March 14 The service includes a whole new "front door to the Internet" -- including directories and topical areas to help people find useful information, guided tours for newcomers, navigational aids for users of all skill levels, as well as e-mail.

AT&T WorldNet Service offers a range of competitive pricing plans and includes free Internet access to AT&T residential long-distance customers (5 free hours a month for 12 months for customers who sign up any time before December 31, 1996; $2.50 per hour after 5 hours) as well as unlimited access to AT&T residential long-distance customers for $19.95 per month.

AT&T is one of 26 companies in the online industry that supports the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) in its Platform for Internet Content Selection (PICS), an effort to give individuals and groups a choice in determining access to materials on the Internet. PICS creates an open standard for creation of content labels that admit and restrict access to such material.

"By teaming with AT&T WorldNet Service, we can provide effective controls for Internet content selection that allow parents to actively shape their children's online experiences," said Nigel Spicer, president and chief operating officer of Microsystems Software. "We developed Cyber Patrol with the belief that responsibility for content lies with the individual user."

As part of its commitment to PICS, Microsystems has endorsed RSACi, the Recreational Software Advisory Council's PICS service scheduled to be available later this year.

"The PICS technology solves important problems for Internet users. We all want to be connected to each other, but not be at each other's mercy," said AT&T Research's Paul Resnick," co-chairman of the technical committee for PICS. "PICS-compliant tools such as Cyber Patrol will allow people to enjoy the Internet on their own terms, protecting their children without censoring their neighbors. I'm delighted that AT&T WorldNet Service users will be among the first Internet users to have this valuable tool."

For more information, customers may call 1-800-WORLDNET, or visit AT&T WorldNet Service's home page at http://www.att.com/worldnet.

Microsystems Software is a privately-held company based in Framingham, Mass. that develops and markets creative, cost-efficient Internet and productivity software. Products include CaLANdar, the leading enterprise-wide calendar/scheduling software; Cyber Patrol, Internet filtering software for home and school; Cyber Sentry, Internet filtering and license metering for corporate networks; and HandiWARE, a family of adaptive access software solutions for persons with disabilities that includes screen magnification, word prediction and keyboard alternatives.

For more information, customers may call Microsystems at 508-879- 9000 or visit Microsystems' home page at http://www.microsys.com or send e-mail to info@microsys.com.


AT&T Opens Cybergates to 1996 Olympic Games
AT&T opens cybergates to 1996 Centennial Olympic Games

MARCH 5, 1996 -- ATLANTA, Ga. -- Millions of sports fans around the globe have crossed their fingers in hopes of buying prized tickets to get there. Athletes from 197 countries around the world have trained for years, building their determination, skill and strength to get there. Beginning today, AT&T brings the excitement of the 1996 Centennial Olympic Games to millions of Internet users, who can get there (HTTP://WWW.OLYMPIC.ATT.COM/) with the simple click of a mouse.

"AT&T has taken its Olympic Games sponsorship to new heights," says Russ Natoce, director, AT&T Olympic marketing. "Now, AT&T's Internet technology enables web users to share the Games experience and excitement with cyberspace travelers and people in hometown communities throughout the country and the world."

For now, cyber-fans can get an early read on the Centennial Olympic Games in Atlanta, with full feature reports on the hottest athletes and hopefuls, like swimmer Janet Evans and gymnast Shannon Miller. The site includes color action photos, the latest stats and athlete interviews that reveal some interesting tidbits, such as their favorite websites. AT&T will soon enable web users to send messages and questions to Games hopefuls.

The 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta promise to be the biggest in 100 years of Modern Olympic history. AT&T is also celebrating more than a century of service. Together, AT&T and Olympic historical moments will be the subject of a web trivia contest, with weekly winners receiving official basketballs signed by a U.S.A. basketball Dream Team player. Themed contests will run through the Olympic Games Closing Ceremony on Aug. 4.

Cyberspace visitors to the http://www.olympic.att.com/ website will also get a sneak peek at the AT&T Global Olympic Village, the public centerpiece of Centennial Olympic Park in downtown Atlanta, where athletes will visit with family during the Games, top entertainers from around the world will perform and more than 1 million park visitors can explore the latest AT&T technology.

Soon, site surfers will be able to access remote cameras set up at the AT&T Global Olympic Village. During the Games, web users will be able to communicate with Olympic athletes and Atlanta visitors through AT&T's Olympic website. These messages will appear online and on a large message board at the AT&T Global Olympic Village and will be seen by tens-of-thousands of visitors every day.

"AT&T's Olympic Internet site is just one way AT&T is helping to encourage new Internet users by offering an exciting and colorful website and the latest interactive technologies that allow users to not only communicate but participate in the Olympic Games," says Natoce. "Collectively, AT&T's Internet sites are designed to make them as useful and easy to use as the telephone."

As part of AT&T's mission to provide consumers and businesses with easy access to the information they want and need any time and any place, visitors to the new AT&T Olympic Internet site can easily click on to other sites of interest, such as the United States Olympic Committee and The Atlanta Committee for the Olympic Games web sites, which will add to every visitor's online Olympic experience.

AT&T's new dial-up availability of AT&T Worldnet(sm) Service, announced last week, will provide easy and secure access to the AT&T Olympic Internet site and other web locations featuring leisure, education, business news, family, investment information and more.

For more information, customers may call 1-800-WORLDNET, or visit AT&T WorldNet Service's home page at http://www.att.com/worldnet/.

As a Centennial Olympic Games Partner and proud sponsor of the U.S. Olympic Committee, AT&T is providing long distance voice, data and video services and telecommunications equipment to support the athletes, coaches and visitors to the Games.


CA-Unicenter LAN Magazine Product of the Yr
CA-UNICENTER "RISES ABOVE THE DIN" TO WIN LAN MAGAZINE PRODUCT OF THE YEAR AWARD

Fourth Editorial Accolade In As Many Months

ISLANDIA, N.Y., March 8, 1996--Winning its fourth editorial accolade in as many months, Computer Associates' CA-Unicenter has received LAN Magazine's annual "Product of the Year Award" in the systems management category. Winners were announced today in the magazine's April 1996 issue.

Magazine editors looked for products that clearly distinguished themselves in the marketplace and termed CA-Unicenter an "offering that rose above the din... enabling harmonious integration with management platforms such as Hewlett-Packard's OpenView, Sun Microsystems' SunNet Manager and IBM's NetView 6000."

"We look for great products," wrote the editors, "ones that have somehow distinguished themselves from the rest of the pack. We look for products that are smart, flashy and creative, and arrived on the market at just the right time. Also, we look for products -- and companies, for that matter-- that will still be around to drive networking into the next decade."

LAN Magazine's ninth annual awards were given to "must have" products for local area and wide area networks. In selecting CA-Unicenter, the magazine reported that version 1.1 "beefs up the product's file backup, archive and automatic restore, event management, help desk, security, job scheduling and report distribution features." Editors also cited CA-Unicenter's support for SNMP and integration with CA- AgentWorks technology, which provide added event management, interoperability and user-defined agents.

"Computer Associates took great pains in 1995 to underscore the fact that CA-Unicenter version 1.1 doesn't represent the final chapter in the ongoing Unicenter saga," the report noted. The forthcoming CA-Unicenter/TNG (The Next Generation) blends virtual reality and 3-D animation with business process views, and CA-Unicenter/ICE (Internet Commerce Enabled) will be integrated with core Netscape and Microsoft Internet servers.

The LAN Magazine award follows similar recent awards given to CA- Unicenter from Datamation, CIO Magazine and UNIX Review.

"These awards are testimony to CA-Unicenter's leadership in enterprise management technology and customer satisfaction," said Yogesh Gupta, CA senior vice president of product strategy. "We look forward to continuing to provide the industry with solutions for managing the IT infrastructure."

In selecting this year's winners, LAN Magazine editors conducted an exhaustive review process to arrive at the winning products. Throughout the year, editors perform extensive product evaluations and research, examining and testing hundreds of network products.

"We load up software on our corporate network and on our site on the World Wide Web (http://www.lanmag.com), and we tinker around in our San Francisco lab," wrote the editors. "Our affiliate Test Drive reviewers put a bevy of new products through their paces in a real-world setting. In addition, we confer with resellers, systems integrators, our pool of writers, editors from Network VAR and leading industry analysts. Most importantly, to discover which products are top-notch performers in the real word, we consult with our readers."

CA-Unicenter provides comprehensive end-to-end systems and network management for UNIX, Windows NT, AS/400, NetWare and mainframe platforms. Using scaleable manager/agent technology, CA-Unicenter allows organizations to manage production environments through its integrated policy-based management infrastructure, common management applications and consistent graphical user interface. CA-Unicenter is the only fully integrated management solution covering security, storage, workload, software distribution, help desk, performance, and change management for traditional distributed computing environments as well as the Internet and Intranets.

LAN Magazine, a monthly publication read by 82,000 select networking professionals, is published by Miller Freeman, a United News and Media company.

COMPUTER ASSOCIATES INTERNATIONAL, INC. (NYSE: CA), WITH HEADQUARTERS IN ISLANDIA, N.Y., IS THE WORLD LEADER IN MISSION-CRITICAL BUSINESS SOFTWARE. THE COMPANY DEVELOPS, LICENSES AND SUPPORTS MORE THAN 500 INTEGRATED PRODUCTS THAT INCLUDE SYSTEMS AND DATABASE MANAGEMENT, APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT, MANUFACTURING AND FINANCIAL APPLICATIONS. CA HAS 9,000 PEOPLE IN 130 OFFICES IN 36 COUNTRIES AND HAD REVENUE OF $3.2 BILLION IN CALENDAR YEAR 1995. CA CAN BE REACHED BY VISITING HTTP://WWW.CAI.COM ON THE WORLD WIDE WEB OR EMAILING INFO@CAI.COM.


CE Software Outstanding Wired Marketeer
CE Software Named Outstanding Wired Marketeer at Iowa InfoComm '96

West Des Moines, Iowa, March 7, 1996 - CE Software, Inc. received the "Outstanding Wired Marketeer" award at the first Iowa Interactive Age Awards banquet, sponsored by the Iowa InfoComm '96 trade show. CE Software was honored for its online product launch of WebArranger, an Internet information management application for Macintosh computers.

Ford Goodman, president and CEO of CE Software, said, "Marketing via the Internet is a growing trend because it's quick and reaches millions of people. CE Software wanted to deliver our new WebArranger product to the public instantly, in a way that conventional advertising and promotion wouldn't allow. Internet marketing was an obvious, albeit risky, choice. We are pleased to be recognized by the Interactive Age Awards Committee for this strategy."

FREE DOWNLOADS OF WEBARRANGER 1.0

CE Software, Inc. introduced WebArranger 1.0 in November, 1995, and made it available for free via download from CE Software's web site. From November to February, more than 20,000 people received WebArranger 1.0 at no charge.

SPECIAL PRICING FOR WEBARRANGER 2.0

A new version of WebArranger was then unveiled at the Iowa InfoComm '96. WebArranger 2.0 sells for $99.95 and allows Internet users to capture, organize and control Internet data. It does everything from monitor and notify users of changes to web pages, to checking and updating Internet addresses. CE Software continues their interactive marketing with an online order form and special introductory offer of $79.95 for WebArranger 2.0 via their home page. WebArranger 2.0 will retail at $99 after March 31, 1996.

CE SOFTWARE, INC.

Established in 1981, CE Software, Inc., a subsidiary of CE Software Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ/NM Symbol CESH) develops and markets electronic mail, Internet, scheduling and workgroup applications software for Windows/DOS and Macintosh environments. With over 3.1 million users worldwide, CE Software is a leading provider of LAN-based software applications for workgroups. For more information contact, CE Software, Inc., 1801 Industrial Circle, West Des Moines, Iowa 50265. Phone 800-523-7638 inside the United States. Outside the United States call 515-221-1801.


Color Ink Jets Ran Away with Yr-End Sales
COLOR INK JETS RAN AWAY WITH END-OF-YEAR PRINTER SALES

PRINTER SALES THROUGH CHANNELS UP 42% OVER LAST YEAR

LA JOLLA, Calif., Mar. 4, 1996 - Recent research from Computer Intelligence InfoCorp (CII), indicates that color ink jets accounted for 71 percent of printers sold through StoreBoard sales channels in December 1995. CII's StoreBoard database tracks U.S. sales channel performance and trends for microsystems, printers and software.

In December 1995, printer sales in StoreBoard channels reached the $499 million mark, and total 1995 printer sales amounted to $3.72 billion, which is up 20 percent over the previous year-end total. Color ink jets were the fastest-moving printer technology in 1995, garnering a 35 percent share of the overall StoreBoard market.

The CII research shows that 1995 color ink jet sales were up 167 percent in the fourth quarter over the same period last year, representing the highest gain of any printer technology, with December sales gains of 52 percent over the previous month. Consumer electronics store (CES) sales accounted for 49 percent of ink jet sales, indicating that home PC owners consider printers a typical consumer purchase. In fact, CES sales of all printer types were up 59 percent over December 1994.

In December 1995, CII researchers charted a 42 percent increase in total printer sales over the same period a year ago. For the full 12 months of 1995, total printer sales increased by 31 percent. "Consumers have decided that now is the time to invest in new printer technology, and replacement sales are driving the market," said Ed Pullen, CII's Service Director for Printers.

YEAR-TO-YEAR PRINTER SALES GROWTH, Q4 1994 TO Q4 1995

 Printer Type            Growth Rate

 Color ink jet                +167%

 Personal laser/page           +22%

 Workgroup laser/page           +1%

 Thermal                       -19%

 Serial impact (dot) matrix    -36%

 Monochrome ink jet            -48%

Source: CII StoreBoard Channel Tracking, December 1995

"This is the year that saw the emergence of the multifunction printer market," added Pullen. "It will be interesting to see how this new breed of printer challenges today's favorites the color ink jet and personal page printer products." Already, CII sees Hewlett-Packard, a company widely known for its leadership in the printer market, emerging as the multifunction market leader, with a 76 percent share. Lexmark finished second with a nine percent market share, just ahead of Brother's eight percent.

With the year-end holidays came December gains for all marking technologies. Monochrome ink jet sales rose 41 percent in December as compared to the previous month, with Canon Computer and its OEM partner Apple Computer essentially accounting for 95 percent of all sales. While the CII research shows a decline in serial impact (dot) matrix printer unit sales for the year as a whole, sales shot up by eight percent in December 1995 over November's figures. This increase was driven by a surprising 18 percent sales gain for 24-pin dot matrix printers, due in part to system-printer "bundling" promotions.

StoreBoard sales of personal page printers (4-5-6 ppm) jumped 25 percent for the month of December over the previous month, and finished up 17 percent from the same time last year. HP continued its reign atop the personal laser printer market, with its LaserJet 5L and LaserJet 5P accounting for the vast majority of sales. With HP's share up to 83 percent, there is essentially no second place finisher in the personal laser printer market.

Computer Intelligence InfoCorp, a Ziff-Davis Publishing Company, is the leading source of fact-based information for the computer and communications industries. CII's extensive research capabilities provide a wide variety of products and services that help computer and communications companies sell and market more effectively. All of the company's products and services are based on proprietary information databases built and maintained by CII specialists. Headquartered in La Jolla, Computer Intelligence InfoCorp has offices in Cambridge, Mass.; Farmington, Conn.; Mountain View, Calif.; and Europe. Samples of CII's extensive market data and research results, timely commentary from industry authorities and previews of upcoming technology events are available on the company's Home Page on the World Wide Web (http://www.compint.com).


Cirrus Logic 64-bit GUI Accelerator
Cirrus Logic Unveils New Unified Memory Architecture GUI Accelerator

Delivers Standard Graphics Performance at Significant Cost Savings

FREMONT, CALIF. -- MARCH 8, 1996 -- Cirrus Logic Inc. (Nasdaq: CRUS), today announced the availability of a 64-bit GUI accelerator (CL- GD54UM36) for the unified memory architecture. This device offers OEMs greater price/performance flexibility for designing entry-to-mid level systems for the commercial PC market. Designed from the ground up to maximize graphics and system performance, this new accelerator utilizes a portion of the main system memory for the display, thus eliminating the chip count and cost of a separate frame buffer. Eliminating the separate frame buffer also reduces overall system power consumption while increasing reliability.

"UMA allows OEMs the flexibility to design systems with the exact combination of price and performance that users demand," said Douglas J. Bartek, president of Cirrus Logic's Visual & Systems Interface Company. "This flexibility can expand the entry-to-mid range classes of product within the commercial market segment, meeting a greater spectrum of needs. In our case, we offer a chip that's based on the proven core of Cirrus Logic's CL-GD5436, a high-performance EDO DRAM-based accelerator. By using this proven core, we also leverage available software, further providing customers with cost and time-to-market advantages."

Along with providing cost savings of between $20 to $40 per computer in frame buffer costs, the new device delivers up to 96 percent of standard graphics (non-UMA) performance in systems using 16 megabytes of system memory and L2 cache. It overcomes performance penalties associated with the CPU and graphics subsystem sharing main memory by incorporating features that maximize system bandwidth utilization. These features address the two main causes of system performance degradation in UMA-based systems: reduced memory bandwidth for the CPU due to sharing main memory with the graphics subsystem, and reduced main memory size for the operating system due to a portion being used for display memory.

To deliver maximum performance, the chip features asynchronous memory clock operation at rates higher than the standard synchronous 66 MHz core logic host clock, and a larger CRT FIFO with intelligent management functions for effective memory bus arbitration. Optimized software drivers and a 64-bit wide interface (independent of display memory size) also contribute to improving memory bandwidth utilization and overall system performance.

Features that boost main memory availability to the operating system include a flexible memory size and the associated software to control it. Display memory sizes of 512KB, 1MB and 2MB are supported, for resolutions of up to 1024 x 768 with 64K color and 800 x 600 with 8M color. The new chip allows users to select a display memory size that will accommodate the desired combination of display properties and performance level.

"The memory industry's current transition to 16Mbit DRAMs is a major plus for UMA-based systems," said Mike Buchanan, director, PC Graphics for Cirrus Logic. "This trend, coupled with lower memory prices, is likely to drive a transition to a baseline of 16 megabytes of main system memory by the second half of this year. With 16 megabytes of memory and a UMA graphics device like the CL- GD54UM36, performance issues with the UMA environment will be negligible."

The CL-GD54UM36 is compliant with VESA's UMA (VUMA) and Intel Corporation's Shared Memory Buffer Architecture (SMBA) specifications. Since sampling of the part began, Cirrus Logic has been working with a number of core logic vendors, system BIOS suppliers, and PC motherboard OEMs.

Prem Talreja, Opti's director of strategic marketing, noted that, "Opti's recently announced ViperMAX PCI chipset will support Cirrus Logic's CL-GD54UM36 graphics accelerator for all desktop UMA designs. Together, we expect Opti and Cirrus Logic to deliver superior solutions that address a broad range of price and performance options."

Packaging, Pricing, and Availability

The CL-GD54UM36 is a low-power CMOS device packaged in a 208-pin plastic quad flat pack (PQFP). Sample quantities of the new device are available at $20 in quantities of 1,000. Volume production is planned for Q2 1996.

Headquartered in Fremont, Calif., Cirrus Logic Inc. is a leading manufacturer of advanced integrated circuits for the desktop and portable computing, telecommunications, and consumer electronics markets. The Company applies its system-level expertise in analog and digital design to innovate highly integrated, software-rich solutions. Cirrus Logic has developed a broad portfolio of products and technologies for applications spanning multimedia, communications, system logic, mass storage, and data acquisition.

NOTE TO EDITORS: Additional information about Cirrus Logic and its subsidiaries may be accessed on the World Wide Web at http://www.cirrus.com/ or via fax-on-demand at 800-359-6414 (dial 510-249-4200 from outside the United States).


CommVision CommSwitch 2500 Series Servers
COMMVISION ANNOUNCES MULTIPLE 5X86 PROCESSOR CLUSTER FOR NETWORK SPECIALTY SERVICES.

CommVision to Position CommSwitch 2500/E as Precursor To Clustered Server Technologies of the Future.

MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA. -- February 1, 1996 -- CommVision Corporation, a manufacturer of managed PC communication servers, today announced significant enhancements to its existing CommSwitch 2500 Series to address future microprocessor clustered server requirements.

COMMSWITCH 2500/E ELIMINATES THE GROWING "BREAD RACK" DISEASE.

Network Managers who are unable to effectively manage their growing number of disparate "bread rack" are targets for the CommSwitch 2500/E. The CommSwitch 2500/E consolidates independent, fully functional PC-based processors in a fault tolerant enclosure resulting in a more managed, maintainable, scaleable network server solution.

COMMSWITCH PREPARES IS MANAGERS FOR FUTURE CLUSTERED SERVER TECHNOLOGY.

Though there is a growing trend toward future symmetrical multiprocessing (SMP) clustered server platforms, many IS Managers are reluctant to adopt the technology without experiencing the clustered processor benefits firsthand. The CommSwitch 2500/E gives IS Management an opportunity to enjoy the cost-saving benefits of independent processor consolidation before migrating toward true SMP platforms.

"Future SMP technology will combine clustered processors with clustered applications within our managed enclosure ." Said Michael Krieger, President of CommVision. "The CommSwitch 2500/E is the initial toward realizing the true benefits of clustering at a fraction of the cost."

COMMSWITCH 2500/E ENHANCEMENTS

* Unprecedented Pentium-class processor density. Up to 16 independent Cyrix 120MHz 5x86 fully functional, single board Application Processors can reside in a single CommSwitch.

* Driver enhancements increase inter-processor network bandwidth by 30% to a sustainable 65Mbps.

The CommSwitch 2500/E is comprised of four primary components to create a reliable, highly scaleable product that can easily adapt to growing or changing network requirements.

Scaleable network horsepower is provided by adding up to the 16 fully functional, completely independent Cyrix 120MHz 5x86 Application Processors to a single CommSwitch.  Each Application Processor can host independent network specialty services such as communication servers, groupware, email servers, SNA gateways, and fax servers.

THE COMMSWITCH 2500/E IS BUILT FOR LONG LIFE AND HIGH DATA AVAILABILITY.

Redundant features include three load-sharing 300 Watt power supplies, and eleven cooling fans to ensure ample power and cooling. NetVision, CommVision's industry-acclaimed out-of-band SNMP-based management software, monitors and reports critical environmental and operational information such as temperature, voltage, hung application, processor reboot, and processor hardware configuration. NetVision also enables Network Administrators to cold-reset and power off individual Application Processors across the LAN or remotely. In the event an Application Processor Subsystems requires servicing, hot pluggable technology ensures all other network applications within the CommSwitch remain operational.

PRICING

The CommSwitch 2500/E base configuration includes the EISA-based System Processor, patented high-speed Adaptive PacketBus, fault tolerant enclosure, management software, and NetWare Runtime for Application Processor boot requirements. The Base CommSwitch 2500/E System retails for $13,495.

Cyrix 5x86/120MHz Application Processors may be purchased as part of a Remote Control Host, FAX, or BBS Subsystem, or independently for third party applications. 5x86-based Subsystems begin at $3, 600. Independent 5x86 Application Processors begin at $3,100. CommVision offers a wide range of Intel-based 486 processors ranging in price from $1,600 to $2,800.

CommVision Corporation, located in Mountain View, CA, has been providing managed systems-level remote communications and specialty server solutions since 1987. CommVision can be reached at 800-TEAMLAN or on the internet web at http://www.commvision.com.


35 New Feature-Packed Compaq Desktop PCs
New Compaq Desktop PCs, Breakthrough Storage Technology -- Significantly Increase Business Productivity -- Price Reductions, Enhancements Add More Customer Value; Pentium Pro Shipping

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EDITOR'S SUMMARY  --  COMPAQ TODAY ANNOUNCED:

NEW BUSINESS DESKTOP PCS: 35 new models, including the fastest Pentium and Pentium Pro processors, delivers enhanced functionality, features and power to businesses

BREAKTHROUGH STORAGE TECHNOLOGY: The industry's first standard 120MB diskette drive provides customers with 80 times the storage capacity over regular diskettes

NEW, EASY-TO-USE SUPPORT SOFTWARE CD FOR COMPAQ DESKTOP PRODUCTS

PRICE REDUCTIONS/PRODUCT ENHANCEMENTS: Across-the-board business desktop and option price reductions up to 21 percent; Faster memory and graphics, increased hard drive sizes

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HOUSTON, MARCH 4, 1996 -- Compaq Computer Corporation (NYSE: CPQ) today fired another value shot into the commercial business desktop market with the announcement of 35 new feature-packed desktop personal computers, breakthrough storage technology -- including the industry's first standard high capacity 120-megabyte diskette drive -- significant product line enhancements and across-the-board U.S. desktop and option price reductions.

"Compaq continues to raise the value bar for its customers," said John T. Rose, Senior Vice President, General Manager, Commercial Desktop Division, Compaq Computer Corporation. "When you add it all up, Compaq is differentiating itself in a very competitive market by providing business customers with innovative, easy-to-use and affordable desktop tools to manage their operations. And as the world's leading supplier of Pentium desktop products, the company is well positioned to appeal to a broad range of customer needs."

NEW PRODUCTS PACK POWER

Compaq introduced 33 Intel Pentium and two additional Pentium Pro processor-based models to the product line. New competitively priced Pentium 150MHz and 166MHz models were added to both the ProLinea and Deskpro families. A new Pentium Pro 180MHz processor-based model was added to the Compaq ProLinea E family and a Pentium Pro 200MHz processor-based unit was added to the flagship Compaq Deskpro XL product line.

Compaq also said that its previously announced Pentium Pro 150MHz processor-based desktop models have begun shipping in volume to resellers.

COMPAQ PROLINEA 5150 AND 5166

Ideal for users who are both performance and price sensitive, the new additions to the ProLinea family deliver the enhanced performance capabilities of high-end PCs at an affordable price. The seven new ProLinea 5150 and 5166 minitower and desktop PCs, which range in price from $2,685 to$3,425 (NOTE 1), feature the most powerful Pentium processors and a combination of industry leading core features and capabilities to deliver the widest range of business functionality in an affordable standalone PC.

The ProLinea family offers customers a wide selection of today's most powerful Pentium processors (from 100MHz - 166MHz), larger hard drives (840MB, 1.2GB, 2.0GB); Compaq PCI architecture, EDO system memory, enhanced PCI local bus graphics, and support for the leading operating systems.

COMPAQ DESKPRO 5150 AND 5166: COMPREHENSIVE FEATURES FOR THE NETWORKED ENVIRONMENT

With the addition of eight models to the Deskpro PC family, Compaq is targeting customers who require cost-effective PCs that are easy to install and manage on a network. The new Deskpro models range in price from $2,819 to $3,579. In addition to fast Pentium processors, the Deskpro line features larger hard drive sizes (840MB, 1.2 GB, 2.0GB) and an integrated 32-bit PCI network card.

Designed specifically for networked environments, the new Deskpro products deliver all the performance, features and value of the ProLinea, plus integrated network controllers and Intelligent Manageability, Compaq's industry-leading desktop management solution for making networked PCs easier to inventory, troubleshoot, product and maintain. Two of the new Deskpro models (5133 and 5166) are the industry's first to come standard with the 120MB diskette drive, the latest in drive technology.

COMPAQ DESKPRO XL 6200 AND PROLINEA 6180E: THE MOST POWERFUL DESKTOPS AVAILABLE

Offering the most powerful desktop solution available, the new Deskpro XL 6200 ($6,885) and ProLinea 6180e ($4,225) are designed for business customers who require the fastest and most reliable products to run their most powerful software applications. Incorporating Intel's latest processor technology, the Pentium Pro 200MHz, the new Deskpro 6200 offers the most extensive array of capabilities to users running industry standard 32-bit operating systems, such as Microsoft Windows NT, to run 32-bit software applications.

The ProLinea 6180e, incorporating the Pentium Pro 180MHz processor, is a high-end stand-alone desktop PC with an full feature-set, including a standard 1.6GB hard drive, 16MB of RAM and a CD-ROM drive. Both Pentium Pro models feature Windows NT as the primary operating system.

BREAKTHROUGH IN STORAGE TECHNOLOGY

Compaq's new LS-120 Drive is the industry's first standard 120MB diskette drive. The drive uses diskettes that hold 80 times the storage capacity of regular 1.44MB diskettes and it reads and writes to the disk at five times the speed of standard diskette drives. The new drive enables customers to transfer large files onto a single diskette, frees up hard drive space and makes it easier to back up data. It is also backward compatible with the large installed base of 1.44MB and 720KB diskettes which protects the customer's investment.

A standard feature on two new Deskpro models and available as an option on all other current Deskpro and ProLinea products, the LS- 120 Drive uses new laser technology to store 120MB on a small diskette. A single diskette can hold more than 7,000 business letters or a set of blueprints for a 30-story building. The LS-120 Drive will be available as an option for $210, and the diskettes are priced at about $15 each. The new drive was jointly developed by Compaq, 3M and Matsushita-Kotobuki Electronics Industries.

In addition to the new diskette drive, Compaq continues to set standards by bringing to market ground breaking storage technology, such as the recently announced Compaq Scanner Keyboard, which revolutionizes the way today's PC user stores important images or paper documents; the Compaq rewritable optical PD-CD drive, 650MB of storage, that eliminates the need for an additional tape back up drive; and Intellisafe hard drives that enable customers to obtain critical information and to troubleshoot imminent hard drive failures before they occur.

PRODUCT ENHANCEMENTS DELIVER MORE VALUE

Compaq enhanced its ProLinea and Deskpro business computers by adding several features, some at little to no cost, in the areas that customers require. All models announced today now include EDO system memory, a new industry memory standard. Larger and faster hard drives now come standard with each model. The 840MB drive replaces the 630MB drive, the 1.2GB drive replaces the 1.08GB drive, and a new 2GB performance drive was added to the line. Graphics performance was also enhanced as Compaq now offers Matrox Millennium graphics models across both Deskpro and ProLinea product lines.

INTELLIGENT MANAGEABILITY: NEW SUPPORT SOFTWARE CD

In its ongoing efforts to further reduce desktop management costs, Compaq also introduced a new addition to the industry-leading set of Intelligent Manageability features: Support Software CD for Compaq Desktop Products. Now, all the latest device drivers, utilities, flashable ROM images and other software updates for Compaq's commercial desktops is available from a single source. The new CD eliminates the need for customers to browse through bulletin boards and on-line services to find the latest support software.

Customers can purchase the CD through an annual subscription service, which delivers up to 12 monthly issues for $149, or individually, delivering the current month's CD for "as needed" access to support software.

DESKTOP PRICE REDUCTIONS

In conjunction with the announcement of new desktop products, enhancements and options, Compaq today lowered U.S. prices up to 21 percent on its most popular commercial Pentium desktop personal computers and key options.

DESKTOP PRICING HIGHLIGHTS

Models of the Compaq ProLinea E line were reduced in price by up to 16 percent. For example, the price of the popular Compaq ProLinea 5120e Model 630, with a Pentium 120MHz processor, eight megabytes of memory and 630MB hard drive, is now $1,549 (NOTE 2), a 16 percent reduction. The entire ProLinea E line is also very competitively priced. For example, the Compaq ProLinea 5100e Model 630, now priced at $1,429, is $138 less than a similarly configured HP Vectra VE2 5/100 Model 640 (NOTE 3).

Prices of Compaq ProLinea models were reduced up to 20 percent. For example, the price of the Compaq ProLinea 5100 Model 630/w was reduced to $1,565 from $1,849, a 15 percent reduction.

Compaq Deskpro models were reduced in price by up to 21 percent. The Compaq Deskpro 5133 Model 1080/w is now $2,510, which represents a 19 percent reduction. The Compaq Deskpro 5133 features a Pentium 133MHz processor, 16MB of memory and 1.08GB hard drive.

Models of the flagship Compaq Deskpro XL line were reduced in price by up to 16 percent. The Compaq Deskpro XL 5133 Model 1050/MX is now $3,365, a 15 percent price reduction. The Compaq Deskpro XL model features a Pentium 133MHz Pentium Processor, 16MB megabytes of memory and a 1.05GB hard drive.

DESKTOP OPTION PRICE HIGHLIGHTS

Compaq today also announced price reductions on key options, including color monitors and memory, by up to 20 percent. The following price reductions are effective today:

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Color Monitors       PREVIOUS      NEW PRICE

 140 Color             $299          $270

 1024 Color            $350          $299

 QVision 172           $999          $920

Memory (current Deskpro, ProLinea and ProLinea E)

                     PREVIOUS       NEW PRICE

 4-MB Memory           $175           $139

 8-MB Memory           $345           $315

 16-MB Memory          $670           $525

 32-MB Memory          $1,320         $1,130

Memory: (Deskpro/XL, older Deskpro and ProLinea)

                     PREVIOUS       NEW PRICE

 4-MB SIMM             $199           $165

 8-MB SIMM             $380           $330

 8-MB Upgrade Kit      $375           $330

 16-MB Upgrade Kit     $765           $665

 32-MB Upgrade Kit     $1,530         $1,330

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COMPANY BACKGROUND

Compaq Computer Corporation is the world's largest supplier of personal computers, offering desktop PCs, portable PCs, servers and options. The company reported 1995 worldwide sales of $14.8 billion. Compaq products are sold and supported in more than 100 countries through Compaq marketing partners and sold directly to customers through Compaq Direct Plus at 1-800-888-5858. Compaq provides 24-hour customer support and can be reached through the Compaq forums on America Online, CompuServe, Internet (http://www.compaq.com), and Prodigy, or by calling 1-800-OK-COMPAQ. Product information and reseller locations can be obtained by calling 1-800-345-1518.

NOTES 1: All pricing listed herein is estimated reseller pricing;

         prices do not include monitor; reseller prices may vary.

      2: All pricing listed herein is estimated reseller pricing;

         monitor not included; reseller prices may vary


Compaq Offers New Technologies/Solutions
Compaq First to Offer Innovative Solution in Personal Storage Management -- New Technologies: 120 MB Diskette Drive, Rewritable Optical Drive, Scanner Keyboard

HOUSTON, March 4, 1996 -- In a strategic move to further enhance its commercial desktop options offerings, Compaq Computer Corporation (NYSE:CPQ) today introduced the LS-120 Drive, the industry's first 120MB diskette drive, a breakthrough in drive technology for data transfer, back up and online storage which is designed to become the next standard diskette in the PC industry. Combined with other recently announced key innovative options, Compaq further differentiates its offerings by adding significantly more value that appeals to a wide variety of customers.

The new personal storage management technologies, such as the Scanner Keyboard, the industry's first-ever combination keyboard and document scanner, and the PD-CD Drive, a revolutionary new rewritable optical drive which includes full backup software support, will be sold separately or bundled with business personal computers.

These new options reinforce Compaq's leadership position in offering the most advanced, innovative options technology to fulfill PC users' needs. The LS-120 Drive, PD-CD Drive and the Scanner Keyboard deliver a solution to easily archive data, maintain hard disk space, simplify tape backup and modify documents that were not previously accessible electronically.

"Our customers have told us that they are frustrated by trying to capture, store and manage their business information. With these new options for commercial desktops, Compaq is once again delivering a solution," said John T. Rose, senior vice president and general manager, Commercial Desktop Division, Compaq Computer Corporation. "The new LS-120 and PD-CD drives offer users a choice of the best new removable storage technology available, and with the new Scanner Keyboard, users can now scan, organize and retrieve documents in a matter of seconds and eliminate the need for additional fax and reproduction equipment."

LS-120 DRIVE

The LS-120 Drive is designed to be the new standard diskette drive in the PC industry, offering an affordable and easy-to-use solution to business users who need to transfer large files and applications, seek an inexpensive back-up, archiving or online storage alternative. The new drive, developed by Compaq, 3M and Matsushita-Kotobuki Electronics Industries, Ltd., stores in the diskette 120 MB of data, 80 times more data than current 1.44MB diskettes and read/writes up to five times the speed of standard diskette drives.

The LS-120, which uses a standard IDE interface, is fully backwards compatible to protect the investment PC users have made in their current installed base. In addition to the new 120 MB diskettes, the LS-120 accepts 720 KB and 1.44 MB diskettes and read/writes those diskettes up to three times faster than standard diskette drives. The drive is fully compatible with Windows NT and Windows 95 in acting as the PC's drive A.

The LS-120 drive is available as a standard feature on the Compaq Deskpro 5133 and 5166 LS models introduced today. IT WILL ALSO BE AVAILABLE SEPARATELY AS AN OPTION FOR $210 (NOTE 1). THE 120 MB DISKETTES ARE AVAILABLE TODAY AND PRICED AT ABOUT $15 PER DISKETTE.

PD-CD DRIVE

The Compaq rewritable optical PD-CD Drives serves as two drives in one: a 4X-speed CD-ROM drive and a rewritable optical drive which provides fast, convenient access to 650 MB of storage per disc. The PD-CD offers PC users a very affordable -- and advanced -- technology to allow them to increase their business productivity.

The Compaq PD-CD drive also offers Arcada backup exec software, a feature which simplifies backup and virtually eliminates the need for tape drives or additional hard drives. The software, which is provided on one CD, offers a data compress feature and supports full and incremental backup. Aracada also provides multi-lingual and multi-OS support.

The PD-CD drive costs $559 and is available immediately as an option on all new Compaq ProLinea and Deskpro PCs. The Compaq PD-CD cartridges currently retail for about $80 for a package of two and can be used for more than 30 years, making the PD-CD an economical choice over adding additional hard drives to a PC.

The PD-CD drive accepts standard 4X CD-ROM discs or music CDs, and can also write and quickly and easily store to new PD-CD cartridges. A PD disc can serve as a transportable hard drive equivalent that can be shuttled between home and office, or stored for added security. Storing files on PD discs also provides additional space for software applications and facilitates operations where multiple users are accessing the same PC.

SCANNER KEYBOARD

The Scanner Keyboard offers business users an efficient, cost-effective and space-saving device to scan important images and paper documents. It is offered as an option for use with any Compaq PCs or other industry- standard PC with the minimum hardware requirements. It integrates document management software and Optical Character Recognition (OCR) technology, giving the PC the ability to accept paper documents, edit them and easily execute filing, copying and faxing tasks.

The Scanner Keyboard, based on technology from Visioneer, integrates a high-performance scanner into a keyboard featuring Windows 95-keys. The scanner supports an optical resolution of 200dpi horizontally and 400dpi vertically (through software interpolation). The scanner is imbedded in the keyboard and automatically activated by the presence of paper which immediately launches the scanning application. As the paper is scanned, the image appears on the screen and the included PaperPort software reads the document and transforms it into an electronic format. Utilizing PaperPort Links software, users can access their scanned documents from more than 50 popular applications, including fax, e-mail, document management and graphics imaging.

The Scanner Keyboard is compatible with 486-based PCs or higher, Windows 3.1, Windows for Workgroups 3.11, or Windows 95. The Scanner Keyboard works off a serial port; no ISA card is required.

The Scanner Keyboard is priced at approximately $350 and has a one- year limited warranty (NOTE 2). It is available immediately in retail outlets in North America and is expected to be available through resellers by the end of the first quarter.

OPTIONS PRICING

In a separate announcement, Compaq today reduced prices on current options -- including monitors and memory -- by up to 20 percent.

COMPANY BACKGROUND

Compaq Computer Corporation is the world's largest supplier of personal computers, offering desktop PCs, portable PCs, servers and options. The company reported 1995 worldwide sales of $14.8 billion. Compaq products are sold and supported in more than 100 countries through Compaq marketing partners and sold directly to customers through Compaq Direct Plus at 1-800-888-5858. Compaq provides 24-hour customer support and can be reached through the Compaq forums on America Online, CompuServe, Internet (http://www.compaq.com), and Prodigy, or by calling 1-800-OK-COMPAQ. Product information and reseller locations can be obtained by calling 1-800-345-1518.

NOTES 1: All pricing listed herein is estimated street pricing; actual

         pricing may vary.

      2: Certain restrictions and exclusions apply.


Connectware PhoneWorks 28.8 to Go! Card
CONNECTWARE ANNOUNCES PHONEWORKS 28.8 TO GO! CARD

Fax/Data/Voice Card for Laptops Provides Voice Mail, Fax and Internet Capabilities

Richardson, TX, March 5, 1996 -- Connectware, Inc., an AMP company, today introduced the PhoneWorks 28.8 To Go! card, a PCMCIA communications solution for the mobile user that combines a high-speed modem, comprehensive voice mail and fax capabilities, and a hands-free phone. Internet access via a suite of Online Services software complements the bundling of essential communication devices.

The PhoneWorks 28.8 To Go! hardware/software solution will be demonstrated, along with additional new Connectware communications products, at Computer Telephony Expo '96 in Los Angeles at the L.A. Convention Center March 12 - 14. Connectware will perform application demonstrations at the Killer App Theater at 4:30 p.m. on March 12.

The PhoneWorks 28.8 To Go! card is designed for the mobile user who requires advanced business telephony capabilities in addition to modem and facsimile access while away from the conventional workplace. The easy-to-install hardware/software package also combines messaging and facsimile management software to facilitate and simplify communications on the road.

"Mobile workers pose a challenging set of communications needs and obstacles," said Tim Sullivan, President and CEO of Connectware. "They often require the same high speed communication capabilities while traveling as are available at their main office. Replicating high speed capabilities and versatility away from a conventional office requires a sophisticated communications system that is portable and simple to operate. The system must also be reliable and convenient, and all within the confines of a laptop computer," said Sullivan.

"The PhoneWorks 28.8 To Go! package bundles these essential communication capabilities and puts them right into the laptop; therefore, business travelers have full communication functionality at their fingertips in an easy-to-use, portable package," said Sullivan. "Our system combines the devices' knowledge workers use every day to provide an integrated hardware/software communication solution that can travel along with them."

In addition to the PhoneWorks 28.8 To Go! card, contents of this package include:

Fax/Voice Mail Software The PhoneWorks 28.8 To Go! package combines fax, voice and data using one interface and a combined message log. The fax management software includes a convenient address book, and allows users to print to fax, broadcast fax, and fax scheduling for off-peak hours. The fax-on-demand capabilities allow callers to retrieve pre-stored faxes (with a password protected fax retrieval option), and a faxback feature.

The voice mail software included in the PhoneWorks 28.8 To Go! package screens each call and provides caller ID. Up to ten mailboxes can be assigned. Other features include pre-recorded or custom voice prompts, remote retrieval and remote access. PhoneWorks software can be programmed to automatically page the user when he or she receives a message or fax.

Phone calls can be conducted through the high-quality telephony headset included for hands-free operation.

Internet Access and On-line Services The PhoneWorks 28.8 To Go! package includes introductory account packages for America On-line, CompuServe and Prodigy. With this software, users can access information and entertainment resources on the Internet from their PC.

The PhoneWorks 28.8 To Go! PCMCIA communications system is available now and the MSRP is $329. To order the PhoneWorks 28.8 To Go! package, call 1-800-357-0852 or 214-997-4111.

System requirements for the PhoneWorks 28.8 To Go! package include a PCMCIA Type II slot, 4 MB RAM, and 10 MB available disk space. The PhoneWorks 28.8 To Go! system operates with Microsoft MS-DOS 3.3 or higher and Microsoft Windows 3.1 + or Windows `95.

Connectware, Inc., Richardson, Texas, was founded in September 1993 and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of AMP Incorporated in Harrisburg, PA. Connectware is an emerging leader in multimedia and advanced networking technologies. The company's technology focus addresses not only today's traditional LANs, but also the convergence of LANs and WANs through Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM) workstation interfaces and network switches.

Connectware provides communication integration through software and hardware offerings, imaging/video solutions to the desktop and custom software applications development. Connectware has sales and marketing offices throughout North America, Europe and Asia-Pacific. Product development is conducted in Texas, California, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Florida and India.

AMP is the world's leading supplier of connectors and interconnection systems, serving customers around the world in a wide range of markets from consumer goods to communications and computer systems. Employing over 40,000 people in 200 facilities in the United States and 39 other countries, the company had a record $5.2 billion sales in 1995.

Direct inquiries to Connectware Public Relations at 214-997-4439.


Connectware PhoneWorks ISDN
CONNECTWARE ANNOUNCES PHONEWORKS ISDN

Low Cost Phone System that Provides High Speed ISDN Communications Access

Richardson, TX, March 5, 1996 -- Connectware, Inc., an AMP company, today introduced PhoneWorks ISDN, a range of hardware/software systems that deliver the high speed advantages of ISDN communications connectivity to PCs and PC compatible laptops. PhoneWorks ISDN provides a low cost, complete solution for telecommuters, corporate travelers, small office/home office workers, or the residential ISDN user needing ISDN communications. PhoneWorks ISDN integrates voice, data, fax, and high speed Internet access.

PhoneWorks ISDN will be demonstrated at the Connectware Booth, #1675, at the Computer Telephony Exposition, Los Angeles Convention Center, March 12-14.

"ISDN meets a growing need for faster communications for the approximately 27 million Americans who work from home at least part-time," said Tim Sullivan, President and CEO of Connectware. "We've progressed quickly from simple E-mail and small file transfers to the bandwidth intensive applications of desktop publishing, and multimedia audio and video." With PhoneWorks ISDN, a user can move data up to four times faster than with an analog modem and this not only saves time, but also cuts long-distance costs," said Sullivan.

With a single phone line, PhoneWorks ISDN provides a complete telecommunications package with the added benefit of high speed ISDN. Features include facsimile and voice communications, data communications, conferencing capabilities, intelligent call control and a speaker/microphone for MCI-compatible stereo sound. PhoneWorks ISDN bundles all of these functions into one, easy-to-install, easy-to-operate communications system.

"PhoneWorks ISDN builds on the application success of PhoneWorks 28.8 (introduced in November, 1995), but gives the user the option to move higher up the speed ramp," said Ed Tagg, Vice President, Communication Products division of Connectware. "With PhoneWorks ISDN, Connectware has taken the aggressive step of offering the first external 2B-ISDN upgrade solution for the PC with an anticipated street price under $200. The door has now been opened for low cost ISDN user access," he continued.

Coincidentally, Dan Kegel, Senior Programmer at Activision and advocate of ISDN said in the article "ISDN, Phone Home" in Interactive Week magazine (January 15, 1996), "Terminal adapters (ISDN modems) will become quite popular when they hit $200; they will wipe out modems when they hit $75."

PhoneWorks ISDN is a complete ISDN upgrade solution. No additional software or hardware is required. Included in the system are the following features:

Connectware "800" On-line Install and Registration Service An install and registration program guides the user through the implementation and ordering of the ISDN service.

Enhanced Dialer & Directory An enhanced Windows based dialer and directory allows the user to optimize the voice and data dial up facilities of the ISDN.

Headset and Boom Mike Each system is supplied with a high quality headset and boom mike to take full advantage of the ISDN digital voice clarity.

PhoneWorks ISDN will be available in six configurations thereby providing the largest range of connectivity options available to ISDN users today.

Name                      Product                       Date     MSRP

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PhoneWorks ISDN To Go!    PCMCIA with ISDN              Q1/96    $389

PhoneWorks ISDN+ To Go!   PCMCIA/ISDN *                 Q1/96    $619

PhoneWorks ISDN Ext       External connection w/ISDN    Q2/96    $239

PhoneWorks Ext+           External/ISDN *               Q2/96    $469

PhoneWorks ISDN ISA       ISA board with ISDN           Q2/96    $389

PhoneWorks ISDN ISA+      ISA board/ISDN *              Q2/96    $469

* With 28.8 fax/data/voice capability

PhoneWorks ISDN has built in NT-1 functionality and connects directly to the carrier provided RJ45 "U" loop wall jack interface. The Phone Works ISDN portfolio offers a full range of options, including 128kb/s ML-PPP, V.34 Fax Modem emulation and POTS (plain old telephone service) interfacing. These emulation features allow the user to originate a data or fax transmission over the ISDN with reception at a non- ISDN analog facility. All products are bundled with hardware and software to provide digital voice and data facilities on all configurations.

Connectware, Inc., Richardson, Texas, was founded in September 1993 and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of AMP Incorporated in Harrisburg, PA. Connectware is an emerging leader in multimedia and advanced networking technologies. The company's technology focus addresses not only today's traditional LANs, but also the convergence of LANs and WANs through Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM) workstation interfaces and network switches.

Connectware provides communication integration through software and hardware offerings, imaging/video solutions to the desktop and custom software applications development. Connectware has sales and marketing offices throughout North America, Europe and Asia-Pacific. Product development is conducted in Texas, California, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Florida and India.

AMP is the world's leading supplier of connectors and interconnection systems, serving customers around the world in a wide range of markets from consumer goods to communications and computer systems. Employing over 40,000 people in 200 facilities in the United States and 39 other countries, the company had a record $5.2 billion sales in 1995.

Direct inquiries to Connectware Public Relations at 214-997-4439.


Connectware Cruiser 2.0/3.0 Comm Swr
CONNECTWARE ANNOUNCES CRUISER 2.0/3.0 WHICH OFFERS SIGNIFICANT ENHANCEMENTS FOR USER PRODUCTIVITY

Product Currently In Beta Testing

Richardson, TX, March 5, 1996 -- Connectware, Inc., an AMP company, announced Cruiser 2.0 and 3.0, enhanced versions of its integrated communications software. Designed for the "Virtual Office" worker, Cruiser 2.0 is a 16-bit software application and Cruiser 3.0 is a 32-bit application that takes advantage of Windows 95 architecture. The new Cruiser software offers many new features, as well as extensions to features currently found in Cruiser 1.1.

Cruiser 2.0/3.0 will be demonstrated, along with additional new Connectware communications products, at Computer Telephony Expo '96 in Los Angeles at the L.A. Convention Center March 12 - 14. Connectware will perform application demonstrations at the Killer App Theater at 4:30 p.m. on March 12.

"Cruiser software provides a communications solution that gives workers a suite of tools that dramatically boosts their productivity by enabling them to work and communicate from any location, any hour of the day with people in the same office or geographically dispersed," said Tim Sullivan, President and CEO of Connectware. "Connectware has incorporated many powerful features into this enhanced Cruiser product that significantly extend the capabilities of Cruiser 1.1."

Cruiser 2.0/3.0 offers the following new features:

Status Feature A key differentiating capability of Cruiser 2.0/3.0 software is its "status" feature. The status feature allows users to selectively provide specific information about their availability to those wanting to make contact with them.

"The status feature fosters information exchange between individuals through selectivity," said Dr. Rob Preece, Director of Software, Communication Products. "For instance, if you are in a meeting and are expecting an important message, the Cruiser status feature allows you to accept that specific information from a particular person by allowing him or her to reach you at a certain number during your meeting. That same status feature will notify other individuals, whose information is not as time sensitive, that you will not be available until a later time."

"Using the status feature," said Preece, "users can communicate in a more efficient and controlled manner than is traditionally available via voice mail systems."

Distributed Voice Mail Unlike most existing voice mail systems which lock voice into a closed system, Cruiser 2.0/3.0 allows users to send voice mail, along with E-mail, over the LAN or the Internet.

"Many of the current PC-based voice mail products are limited to the PC," said Preece. "Cruiser software allows users to construct a geographically dispersed voice messaging system that extends messaging capabilities beyond the PC via the LAN, modem links and the Internet."

Using Cruiser's rules environment, status capability, and caller line ID*, users can build a voice messaging system whereby messages can be programmed to follow them or be forwarded to an assistant. Cruiser software is a fully functional personal voice messaging system as well, offering more than 10,000 mail boxes and fully scriptable responses to caller input.

* Contact local phone company for caller ID availability.

Auto Attendant Cruiser 2.0/3.0 extends Cruiser 1.1's voice communications capabilities on a PC with its new Auto Attendant feature. When the Auto Attendant feature is activated, Cruiser will automatically answer the voice call, play a personalized menu of caller options and prompt the caller to input a DTMF sequence which is then routed to the appropriate phone number or Cruiser mailbox. This voice mail feature is included for both client and server voice messaging.

Beta Site Application "Cruiser 2.0 is absolutely perfect for the home workplace, " said Dan Perley, President of Workplace Technologies Corp. (WTC), a Connectware Value Added Distributor. "It allows our reseller partners to deliver seamless and powerful workplace decentralization by integrating voice telephony, voice mail, fax, fax-on-demand, and terminal emulation. The product also helps a group of time and space separated workers to keep on working as a team."

WTC is a Canadian based system integrator and distributor specializing in the home workplace market, which includes telecommuters, decentralized workgroups in virtual corporations and the small office/home office market. WTC also operates in southern California, selling through retail channels and a group of certified partner firms who deliver all products and services necessary to decentralize a workgroup.

In addition to these new features above, Cruiser 2.0/3.0 extends the features of Cruiser 1.1 including:

Call Center Cruiser 2.0/3.0 more closely integrates voice call control and modem call control into the screen based user interface, allowing users to better control their voice calls. New buttons have been added for controlling speaker phone options for the new class of modems. Additionally, advanced telephony features such as call hold, conference, call transfer and logging are now included. Unlike most other software packages, Cruiser 2.0/3.0 supports either one or two lines.

Electronic Mail Cruiser 2.0/3.0 features a universal electronic mail (E-mail) client, building on Microsoft's MAPI technology for Internet, Microsoft Network, and CompuServe access. Cruiser 2.0/3.0 also provides access to any LAN E-mail system providing MAPI support, as well as a native modem based E-mail system.

Enhanced Fax Cruiser 2.0/3.0 offers fax on demand service. From the PC, users can designate groups of fax documents for a caller to access via the LAN, Internet or modem. Cruiser 2.0/3.0 announces the fax on demand options to the caller and automatically prompts the caller through the procedures to initiate the fax transmission. Cruiser 2.0/3.0 also provides complete fax sending and receiving capabilities as well as fax server solutions when used in a Client/Server mode.

Group Scheduling Cruiser 2.0/3.0 features built-in group scheduling, enabling users to schedule meetings, reply to meeting requests, create To Do lists, and view meeting status on their calendars.

Address Book Cruiser 2.0/3.0's contact manager capabilities include an unlimited number of street and E-mail addresses, plus an unlimited number of fax, server names, and telephone numbers for each user. The software also offers telephone dialing using TAPI for support of both modem attached phones and proprietary business telephones.

Cruiser Requirements and Availability

System requirements for Cruiser 2.0/3.0 include a 486SX or higher computer with 8 MB RAM, and 12 MB available disk space. Cruiser software operates with Microsoft Windows 3.1, Windows 95 and Windows NT.

Connectware Cruiser 2.0 will be available for shipment March 31 and Cruiser 3.0 will be available for shipment April 30. Cruiser 2.0/3.0 is priced at $99. For those purchasing Cruiser 1.1 after February 1, 1996, a free upgrade of Cruiser 2.0/3.0 will be shipped upon availability. To order Cruiser, call 1-800-357-0852 or 214-997-4111.

Connectware, Inc., Richardson, Texas, was founded in September 1993 and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of AMP Incorporated. Connectware is an emerging leader in multimedia and advanced networking technologies. The company's technology focus addresses not only today's traditional LANs, but also the convergence of LANs and WANs through Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM) workstation interfaces and network switches. Connectware provides communication integration through software and hardware offerings, imaging/video solutions to the desktop and custom software applications development. Connectware has sales and marketing offices throughout North America, Europe and Asia-Pacific. Product development is conducted in Texas, California, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Florida and India.

AMP is the world's leading supplier of connectors and interconnection systems, serving customers around the world in a wide range of markets from consumer goods to communications and computer systems. Employing more than 40,000 people in 200 facilities in the United States and 39 other countries, the company had a record $5.2 billion sales in 1995.

Direct inquiries to Connectware Public Relations at 214-997-4439.


Davidson & Associates Merges with Condor
DAVIDSON & ASSOCIATES, INC. SIGNS A DEFINITIVE MERGER AGREEMENT WITH CONDOR, INC.

DAVIDSON, A LEADING MULTIMEDIA STUDIO, EXPANDS ENTERTAINMENT FOCUS AND FUELS SUCCESS OF BLIZZARD ENTERTAINMENT WITH ACQUISITION OF HIGH-QUALITY GAMING SOFTWARE DEVELOPER

TORRANCE, CALIF., MARCH 6, 1996 -- Davidson & Associates, Inc. (Nasdaq: DAVD) today announced it has signed a definitive merger agreement with Condor, Inc., a high-quality developer of entertainment titles for computer and home console systems. Condor is best known for popular titles such as Justice League and NFL Quarterback Club, which the company developed for well-known publishers such as Acclaim Entertainment. The financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Based in northern California, Condor will continue to operate independently under the new name of Blizzard North, retaining its current staff. The company is working with Blizzard Entertainment, Davidson's gaming division, to develop Diablo, one of the most anticipated role-playing games of the year, due this spring. Condor will also release additional titles under the Blizzard Entertainment label.

Said Bob Davidson, chairman and CEO of Davidson & Associates, Inc., "Our acquisition in 1994 of Blizzard Entertainment, one of the most popular publishers in the industry, has proven that high- quality entertainment software is an exciting and successful aspect of Davidson's studio strategy. We're delighted that Condor, one of the most well-respected game developers in the industry, has joined our family of companies. This team of talented developers will strengthen our leadership position in the gaming industry, while broadening our R & D capabilities."

Added Allen Adham, president and founder of Blizzard Entertainment, "Condor has a similar culture and many of the same attributes that drive the success of Blizzard. They are dedicated gamers with a true passion for creating the highest-quality games using the latest technologies. Their creativity and talent will allow us to increase the product flow of entertainment titles published under the Blizzard label."

Commenting on the merger, David Brevik, president of Condor said, "We are very excited about joining the Davidson family of companies, and we look forward to continuing our relationship with Blizzard Entertainment, a developer that has built a solid reputation for creating the best games on the market. With blockbuster hits like Warcraft and Warcraft II, Davidson is quickly becoming one of the most important players in the entertainment arena."

Condor was founded in 1993 by David Brevik, Erich Schaefer and Max Schaefer, and is headquartered in Redwood City, Calif. The company is a small, concentrated team of developers specializing in high- quality entertainment products for Windows, Macintosh and home console systems. Particularly noted for its 3-D rendered and animated graphics, Condor strives to push gaming technology to the next level.

Davidson & Associates, Inc. is a leading publisher and distributor of multimedia educational and entertainment software for both the home and school markets. The company is internationally renowned for its award-winning Blaster series, which has sold over 4 million copies; other best-selling education and entertainment titles; and multimedia software and technology from divisions including Blizzard Entertainment, Maverick Software, FUNNYBONE Interactive, First Byte and Learningways.

Based in Torrance, Calif., Davidson & Associates was founded in 1982 by educator Dr. Jan Davidson.


Maurice Ashley Teaches Chess
DAVIDSON & ASSOCIATES, INC. AND SIMON & SCHUSTER, INC. SHIP MAURICE ASHLEY TEACHES CHESS

INTERNATIONAL MASTER MAURICE ASHLEY'S DYNAMIC TEACHING STYLE AND TRADEMARK USE OF REAL-LIFE ANALOGIES MOTIVATE STUDENTS TO SHARPEN CRITICAL-THINKING, CONCENTRATION AND ANALYTICAL SKILLS

ORLANDO, FLA., FEB. 16, 1996 -- At the Florida Educational Technology Conference (FETC) starting today, Davidson & Associates, Inc. (Nasdaq: DAVD) and Simon & Schuster, Inc. (American: VIA) announced the availability of Maurice Ashley Teaches Chess, a complete teaching tool and full-featured chess program for students grades four through adult. The only software product endorsed by the Professional Chess Association, Maurice Ashley Teaches Chess combines this International Master's inspirational teaching style with extensive video coaching, fast-paced interactive challenges, chess strategies, and video annotated Master Games.

Says Jan Davidson, president and founder of Davidson & Associates, Inc, "Bringing chess into the curriculum helps students develop their concentration and strengthen important thinking, reasoning and problem-solving skills. Chess is a challenging game ... when students persevere and improve their ability to play chess, it can boost self-esteem and have a positive affect on motivation and school achievement. Maurice Ashley Teaches Chess combines stimulating multimedia with Maurice Ashley's keen insight to help students become successful learners."

Maurice Ashley, the world's highest-ranking African-American chess player, credits chess study for helping him through his teen years in a rough Brooklyn, New York, neighborhood. Adds Ashley, "Chess helped me find my niche during my adolescence, and I have drawn upon my own experiences to motivate children. Chess teaches them the value of hard work and commitment, and gives them the opportunity to excel. The game helps kids feel better about themselves, which in turn, has a positive effect on them both academically and socially."

PRODUCT OVERVIEW

Maurice Ashley Teaches Chess is a complete teaching tool and full- featured chess program for beginning and intermediate chess players. "This next-generation teaching program elevates the approach to learning and mastering the fascinating game of chess by offering both personal coaching and the excitement of multimedia," says Peter Yunich, president of Simon & Schuster Interactive.

Students can begin their introduction to chess by receiving extensive "Video Coaching" advice from Ashley. Ashley brings his innovative use of sports and real-life analogies to teach students beginning moves to more advanced strategies. After learning the basics, students can face thousands of interactive challenges and strategies to sharpen game, strategy and visualization skills.

In "CHAMPIONSHIP TRAINING," Ashley takes students through a series of personalized training sessions to improve chess skills. Three skill levels each provide over 30 hours of interactive learning.

When students "PLAY CHESS," they can play on customized chess sets and boards with unique 2-D and 3-D chess pieces. A variety of styles -- such as Greek, Super Heroes and Totem Poles -- bring colorful new dimensions to the game of chess.

In "MASTER GAMES," which are analyzed with exclusive "video chalkboard" technology, students can study ingenious moves as Ashley calls the play-by-play from 10 classic Master Games. In fact, "Sports Illustrated has called Maurice Ashley the John Madden of chess," says Bob Rice, president of the Professional Chess Association. Students can retreat to New York, 1956, to experience the excitement of Donald Byrne and Bobby Fisher's historic match, "The Game of the Century." On-screen VCR buttons allow students to study the games at their own pace.

PRODUCT FEATURES

Maurice Ashley Teaches Chess includes many features such as:

* Thousands of interactive challenges sharpen game skills and board visualization

* Strategy lessons and puzzles improve abstract thinking, logical reasoning and analytical skills

* Adaptive chess engine that assesses ability and challenges students at any skill level

* Easy-to-use game controls such as customizable play level, tournament clock and hints

* Ten exciting Grand Master games - analyzed with "video chalkboard" technology - put students inside the minds of chess masters

* Instant access to extensive online help, including chess glossary, rules and resource lists

* Five 3-D rendered sets of chess pieces and thematic boards bring new dimensions to the game

* Fun sounds and animation that add to the excitement of the learning experience

* Play chess from game files downloaded via the Internet

MAURICE ASHLEY

International Master Maurice Ashley has been bringing his unique vision and proven methods of teaching to thousands of young adults over the years. He is acclaimed for his coaching of two Harlem school teams -- the Raging Rooks and the Dark Knights -- that were perennial winners of the National Junior High School Team Championship. Ashley is seen regularly on ESPN as the network's chess tournament commentator.

PRICING, AVAILABILITY, SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

Maurice Ashley Teaches Chess is immediately available for a suggested retail price of $59.95 for single versions; $189.95 for lab packs; and $699.95 for site licenses. The Windows 95 and Windows 3.1 CD-ROM is available through Davidson, Educational Resources and other educational software resellers. Customers can call (800) 457-8357 for sales and ordering information.

System requirements for Maurice Ashley Teaches Chess:

WINDOWS 95 AND WINDOWS 3.1 CD-ROM

A 33 Mhz 486 or faster personal computer with 8 MB of RAM; 256-color SVGA graphics; Windows 3.1 or higher, or Windows 95; a Windows-compatible sound card; a double-speed CD-ROM drive or faster; and a hard drive with 1 MB of free space.


DG Pentium/Pentium Pro AViiON Servers
DATA GENERAL EXHIBIT TO FEATURE CLUSTER OF PENTIUM AND PENTIUM PRO STANDARD HIGH VOLUME (SHV) AViiON SERVERS

AV Image 2.0, AV cold and DataGenie Medical Cart To Be Demonstrated

Atlanta, GA, March 4, 1996 -- Data General Corp., a leading provider of healthcare information systems, will feature its new line of Intel- based AViiON servers at the Health Information Management Systems Society (HIMSS) this week. The new systems provide high availability and high reliability in transaction-intensive environments, and fully support Windows NT and DG/UX, the company's UNIX-based enterprise operating system. AV Image 2.0, AV cold and the DataGenie Medical Cart will also be demonstrated.

The company will showcase its ability to cluster Intel-based AViiON servers in its booth (#1029). The demonstration will feature a quad- processor Pentium Pro SHV server clustered with a Pentium-based AViiON server running DG/UX Cluster software administered by Data General's PC-based DG/UX Cluster Manager. Data General will also demonstrate its new Intel-based AViiON systems in Intel's booth (#23), supporting a preview of Medical Information Technology Inc.'s client/server, Windows NT-based healthcare information system.

"Access to data is critical to patient care and healthcare organizations increasingly are using centralized clinical data repositories," said Mike Worhach, vice president of Data General's Healthcare Division. "Data General's AViiON clusters balance high performance with ease of use and administration."

The Intel based AViiON servers support more than 15,000 UNIX and Windows NT server applications, including all the leading enterprise applications and databases such as Computer Associates, Informix, Oracle, PeopleSoft, Pick Systems, Progress, Sybase, Tivoli, Unidata and SAP.

The new AViiONs have been well received by Data General's healthcare software partners who plan to support the platform. These leading healthcare software companies include Medical Information Technology Inc. (MEDITECH), HBO & Company and Health Data Sciences.

According to Mr. Worhach, UNIX and Windows NT are the operating systems of choice among healthcare organizations. Data General's new Intel- based AViiON servers provide a tightly integrated environment that leverages the complementary strengths of each operating system.

What DG Software Partners Say

"Meditech has been associated with Data General for about 25 years and we've seen them pioneer many new technologies over that time. Data General's new AViiON systems perform with the reliability and performance we expect from the company," said Howard Messing, executive vice president, Meditech.

"The move to Intel-based systems will allow Data General to take advantage of developments in processor technology to quickly bring to market higher performance systems at lower costs," said C. Michael Cooper, director of technology development, HBO & Company.

"The new technology represented by Data General's Intel-based systems will help us assist our clients enhance their service. Partnerships with companies such as Data General are critical to enhancing the quality of patient care while reducing costs -- something that must be done in this era of changing healthcare values," said Dr. Ralph A. Korpman, chairman and CEO, Health Data Sciences Corp.

AV Image 2.0 and the DataGenie Medical Cart

Data General will also display its imaging solutions with demonstrations of AV Image 2.0 and AV cold applications. AV Image 2.0, with more than 50 new features including a new graphical user interface (GUI), multi-object records, dramatically enhanced viewer capabilities and large format viewing will be demonstrated for the first time at the HIMSS show.

AV Image 2.0 supports industrystandard networking protocols such as TCP/IP, to be easily implemented within a user's existing computing environment using standard relational databases such as those from Oracle, Sybase, and Informix.

AV cold, an optional feature of AV Image 2.0, is a Windows-based SQL client/server solution for capturing, managing and visually presenting formatted computer output in a variety of data-intensive enterprise environments. AV cold is completely standards based, running on UNIX and NT servers, and standard databases such as Sybase and Windows- based PCs, offering a key advantage over traditional COLD solutions. AV cold can also employ a wide range of storage subsystems, including disk arrays and optical disk media.

Data General will also feature the Data General MediCart, a mobile 486 PC with a transport and storage cart featuring a self-contained wireless link that provides full two-way communications with the host computer. This enables patient data to be accessed and updated in real time and eliminated errors associated with manual data collection.

Data General, based in Westboro, Massachusetts, specializes in servers, storage systems, and related software and services for customers worldwide. The company reported revenues of $1.2 billion for fiscal 1995. Additional information on the company, its products, and services is available on the Internet at http://www.dg.com.

Press Contacts

Jim Dunlap, Data General, (508) 898-6546

Dee Anna McPherson/George Goldman, Edelman Worldwide, (212) 704-8133/4440


Data General AV Image 2.0 Imaging Software
DATA GENERAL ANNOUNCES AV IMAGE 2.0

Next generation of award-winning imaging software

WESTBORO, MASS., March 4, 1996 -- Data General Corporation today announced AV Image 2.0, the next generation of its award winning imaging software. The new release includes a new customizable graphical user interface (GUI), support for multi-object records, enhanced viewer capabilities, rapid document indexing with Express-Track, and a new version of Staffware, the AV Image integrated workflow management software.

AV Image 2.0, Express-Track and Staffware run on the entire family of Data General's AViiON servers, including the recently announced Intel processor-based AViiON servers, and support the company's extensive line of CLARiiON RAID technology-based storage systems. Data General is now shipping a full line of Intel based AViiON servers, ranging from powerful eight-processor SMP servers to entry level departmental systems. The servers are available with the DG/UX operating system or Windows NT Server operating systems and support more than 15,000 applications.

"AV Image 2.0 is an enterprise-level, production document imaging solution for high-volume, paper intensive environments such as government, healthcare, education and manufacturing," said William Zastrow, vice president of Data General's Imaging Business Unit. "The AV Image system is comprised of best of breed solutions and custom engineered components to complete the imaging process."

AV Image is an open, SQL based client/server document imaging system that supports Microsoft Windows for Workgroups, Windows 95 and Windows NT-based PCs as clients and UNIX based systems as servers.

Customizable GUI, Multi-Object Documents, Enhanced Viewer

Among the new features offered with AV Image 2.0 is a new, user-customizable GUI for easier operation and increased flexibility.

Win-Track, the AV Image document manager, now supports multi-object documents in which a single document can contain several object types, as well as the ability to cut, copy and paste pages between image documents. Over 150 object types can be viewed with the new multi- window Universal Viewer. Advanced document management features in Win-Track include book-in, book-out, revision control and distribution lists for document routing. There is also support for a broader range of simplex and duplex document scanners.

AV Image Viewer, with its unique Auto-Focused Image Extraction feature, produces image file sizes 1/10 the size of other imaging systems and allows users to view image pages 15 times faster. Image viewing improvements also include scale to gray, rubber-band zoom, a dynamic navigation window and a floating, resizable minipages window. Image clean-up is a snap with image enhancement quality features that now include de-speckle, de-skew, rotate, trim, draw barcode, erase, and undo. Additional annotation features such as cloud, drag manipulated annotations and redaction are available on up to 255 named annotation layers.

Express-Track

AV Image 2.0 incorporates several enhancements to Express-Track, its high-volume, batch scanning and indexing system. Express-Track's Auto-Focused Indexing feature allows for rapid document indexing using form templates that eliminate the need to reference the original scanned image. Auto-indexing via barcode recognition can further simplify the indexing process. DDE access to and from all data fields is now supported for custom applications. This enhanced version of Express-Track also supports more scanners, over 100 in all, and allows for duplex scanning.

Workflow Management

The new release of Staffware workflow management software for AV Image and AV cold features RPC support for client/server communications and TCP/IP support for server/server communications. Enhanced monitoring tools, combined with the Graphical Workflow Definer feature, enable users to create customized icons. Staffware also allows multiple users to log on from the same PC, lowering the cost-per-seat. With more than 100,000 production workflow seats, Staffware's worldwide market leadership was recently confirmed by GIGA, stating that "Staffware is clearly in the vanguard with its support for distributed workflow systems."

Support for Industry Standards

AV Image software supports industry standard networking protocols such as TCP/IP, so that it can be easily implemented within a user's existing computing environment. Also, AV Image and Express-Track use standard relational databases such as those from Oracle, Sybase or Informix.

Availability and Pricing

AV Image 2.0 will begin shipping in March and will be available to any Data General customer that has an active Software Update service agreement. Pricing starts at $695 per user.

About Data General

Data General Corporation, based in Westboro, Massachusetts, specializes in servers, storage systems, and related software and services for customers worldwide. The company reported revenues of $1.2 billion for fiscal 1995. Additional information on the company, its products, and services is available on the Internet at http://www.dg.com.

Press Contacts

Jim Dunlap, Data General Corp., (508) 898-6546

George W. Goldman, Edelman Worldwide, (212) 704-4440


Single-Mode Fiber-UTP Converter
DIGI INTERNATIONAL ANNOUNCES INDUSTRY'S FIRST SINGLE-MODE FIBER-UTP FAST ETHERNET CONVERTER

NEW 100BASETX TO 100BASEFX SINGLE-MODE FAST ETHERNET MEDIA CONVERTER PROVIDES TRANSMISSION DISTANCES OVER 15 KILOMETERS APART

February 27, 1996 -- MINNEAPOLIS, MINN.-- Digi International Inc., a leading provider of connectivity solutions, today announced the first single-mode fiber-UTP converter in the Fast Ethernet market. The Fast-Twist Single-Mode converter offers exceptional flexibility, allowing users to configure long-distance LAN segments without incurring the cost of expensive routers.

The Fast-Twist Single-Mode converts signals between 100BaseTX UTP Fast Ethernet and single-mode 100BaseFX fiber media, covering network distances of over 15 kilometers. The product is IEEE 802.3u compliant and operates in half- or full-duplex mode, providing data transmissions of up to 200 Mbps.

"Because of the distance and high speeds it supports, the Fast- Twist Single-Mode converter is an ideal solution for companies that need to interconnect remote facilities using high-speed links," said Bill Ryan, Digi International senior product manager. "By using Fast Ethernet over single-mode fiber, these companies no longer need to buy expensive routers at both locations."

To ensure a high level of performance, the Fast-Twist Single-Mode product features Link Sentry, a remote sensing that enables the detection of faulty cables or equipment without disrupting network traffic. In addition, it includes an SC-style connector, a compact 1" x 2.9" x 3.5" footprint for convenient installation, and LEDs that display connection and power status for fast diagnosis of network problems.

There are two Fast-Twist Single-Mode converters currently available worldwide. The 110 volt version (190C) and the 220 volt version (190CIN) both have a U.S. list price of $2,800. All Digi products are covered under a standard five-year warranty that includes free technical support.

Digi International (Nasdaq National Market: DGII), based in Minneapolis, Minn., is a leading ISO 9001-compliant provider of data communications hardware and software that delivers seamless connectivity solutions for multiuser, remote access, and LAN markets. The company markets its products through an international network of distributors and resellers, system integrators, and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). Digi's World Wide Web address is http://www.dgii.com.


Digi Remote Access Hwr & OS/2 Warp Server
DIGI REMOTE ACCESS HARDWARE OPTIMIZES HIGH-SPEED MODEM CONNECTIONS FOR IBM'S OS/2 WARP SERVER

February 26, 1996 -- MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. -- Digi International Inc., a leading provider of connectivity solutions, today announced that its remote access hardware now supports OS/2 Warp Server -- IBM's newest network operating system that combines the best and most powerful features of OS/2 LAN Server, LAN Distance Connection Server, and OS/2 Warp.

Digi Avanstar serial I/O controllers -- specially enhanced to accelerate high-speed modem connections between IBM LAN Distance Servers and remote PC users -- are fully compatible with OS/2 Warp Server connections. Available for ISA, EISA, Micro Channel, and PCI systems, the 8- or 16-port Digi Avanstar controllers are recommended by IBM worldwide and have earned LAN Distance certification.

According to Ray Wymer, Digi International vice president, the high- performance Digi Avanstar controllers, that support speeds of up to 115.2 Kbps, maximize data handling in remote access environments by incorporating the best in serial technology with such innovations as RISC-based communications chips, powerful on-board processing, FIFO memory buffers and transient surge suppression on all signals.

"The Avanstar's ANDIS MAC Layer software is specifically designed for the LAN Distance/Warp Server and enables on-board microprocessors and UARTs to relieve servers of many network processing tasks," said Wymer, "thereby accelerating modem connections and boosting overall system performance."

Besides supporting standard remote access dial-up connections, the multiprotocol, Internet-ready OS/2 Warp Server offers network users and remote users unlimited dial-in/dial-out access to network and off-site resources.

The OS/2 Warp Server, which incorporates a revved-up version of the LAN Server 4.0 engine and LAN Distance Server software, also supplies an easy-to-access NetWare gateway, easy-to-use network administration tools, an improved management suite and enhanced remote access capabilities -- delivering both remote node and remote control capabilities.

"When equipped with Warp Server support, a network administrator or reseller can easily monitor and manipulate nodes anywhere on the network -- even remote sites -- all without leaving his or her desk," Wymer noted. "A network administrator can log in from a remote site and connect to another remote site, allowing the administrator to troubleshoot problems across town or around the world.

"Central and field offices can quickly share information by linking their OS/2 Warp Server network to other sites via a Digi Avanstar serial I/O controller and one or more high-speed modems," he continued. "For the remote users, the Warp Server software delivers a transparent interface. A node is a node no matter where it's located."

The Digi Avanstar family of high-speed serial boards is also designed to deliver maximum installation flexibility for industrial, point-of-sale, and other data-collection environments. These products are software configurable and support any combination of EIA-232 and EIA-422 interfaces from a single expansion slot. The 16-port Avanstar has a U.S. list price of $1,695.

Digi International (Nasdaq National Market: DGII), based in Minneapolis, Minn., is a leading ISO 9001-compliant provider of data communications hardware and software that delivers seamless connectivity solutions for multiuser, remote access, and LAN markets. The company markets its products through an international network of distributors and resellers, system integrators, and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). Digi's World Wide Web address is http://www.dgii.com.


Diamond Supports Microsoft Direct3D Standard
DIAMOND ANNOUNCES SUPPORT FOR MICROSOFT'S DIRECT3D STANDARD

DIAMOND EDGE 3D TO ACCELERATE DIRECT 3D FOR ACTION-PACKED GAMING UNDER THE WINDOWS 95 OPERATING SYSTEM

SAN JOSE, Calif., March 4, 1996 -- Diamond Multimedia (Nasdaq: DIMD) today announced its commitment to support Microsoft's Direct3D, a standard for 3D application development that is designed to bring real-time 3D to mainstream/consumer PC users. Diamond's first product planned to support Direct3D is the Diamond EDGE 3D, a multimedia accelerator for the Windows 95 operating system that boosts performance of arcade-style games and business applications on the PC. The company will also provide support for Direct3D in all upcoming 3D multimedia accelerators that it plans to introduce later this year.

"Direct3D is the standard we've been waiting for," said Ken Wirt, Diamond's vice president of marketing. "Developers can ensure software compatibility with a variety of hardware technologies. This is a major milestone in the computer industry, and we are firmly committed to supporting it."

"We are excited Diamond has made such a strong commitment to Direct 3D" said Brad Chase, general manager, Internet Platform and Tools Division, Microsoft Corporation. "Diamond's commitment to Direct 3D will be great for the customer, and is an example of how hardware and software companies can work together to make 3D applications compatible and easy-to-use."

Designed for the Windows 95 operating system, the Diamond EDGE" 3D combines 2D and 3D acceleration with hardware wavetable audio, full-screen digital video playback, a digital joystick port and a Sega Saturn-compatible control pad port. The Diamond EDGE" 3D brings arcade-style gaming to the PC and is bundled with Sega's Virtua Fighter Remix and Panzer Dragoon as well as NASCAR Racing from Papyrus. Starting at $249 estimated retail price, the Diamond EDGE" 3D is available nationwide in computer retail outlets and through national distributors.

DIAMOND MULTIMEDIA

Diamond Multimedia designs, markets and supports high-performance PC and Macintosh multimedia solutions for the home, business and professional markets. Products include Stealth, Diamond EDGE" 3D and Viper multimedia accelerators, the Fire series of professional CAD and 3D accelerators, and the Supra series of fax/modems. Diamond also markets ISDN adapters, sound cards, multimedia upgrade kits and video editors. Headquartered in San Jose, CA, Diamond has marketing and technical support facilities in Vancouver (Wash.), Tokyo, Starnberg (Germany), Paris and Slough (U.K.) Diamond's products are sold through regional, national and international distributors as well as to major computer retailers, mass merchants and OEMs worldwide. Diamond's common stock is traded on the Nasdaq National Market under the symbol DIMD.


CT Developers Gain from Dialgoic Dualspan
Computer Telephony Developers Gain Higher Density And Performance From New Dialogic Dualspan Products

Dialogic Raises Industry Standard for Performance with First in Series of Multi-Span Products

PARSIPPANY, NJ -- March 6, 1996 -- Dialogic Corporation (NASDAQ:DLGC), the world's leading manufacturer of standards-based computer telephony (CT) components, today announced the DIALOG/HD DualSpan, a high-performance series of voice and call processing boards designed for large scale PC-based systems.

The DIALOG/HD DualSpan product series breaks previous slot limits with the industry's first 48- and 60-port voice processing cards to include two digital network spans in a single PC slot. Developers can use the DualSpan to build higher density systems or to meet their current needs with smaller, less expensive PCs.

With the new DualSpan products, Dialogic continues to challenge the industry's expectations for performance with support for four Intel 486GX processors and an impressive three billion operations per second (BOPS) of Motorola Digital Signal Processor (DSP) power.

"The DualSpan increases our competitiveness and enables us to open new markets internationally," said Danny Ramot, director of Software Research and Advanced Technology at Executone, in Milford, CT. "More on-board memory allows us to off-load the PC, reducing the real time constraints of the host PC's operating system," Ramot added.

The DualSpan is also the only high-density voice processing product in the industry to offer ISDN Primary Rate protocols approved in more than 20 countries. Each Dialogic product has been designed to support today's most demanding features with plenty of room for future growth. In this light, the company will extend even further its technology leadership in CT by offering additional multi-span products later this year.

DEVELOPERS USE DUALSPAN TO BUILD SMALLER, LESS EXPENSIVE PC-BASED SYSTEMS

Even a moderate sized application today could require more slots than typically found in a desktop computer. The developer must then resort to larger, industrial-strength PCs with passive backplanes and higher cost. With the DualSpan products, developers can comfortably fit a 300 port switching system in a lower cost desktop Pentium PC.

"Our high-end customers will use the DualSpan to surpass the current slot limitations of a PC chassis," said Bob Edgar, president of Parity Software in San Francisco, CA. "The DualSpan enables developers to increase the number of available slots and system size, and this in turn broadens their sales opportunities."

"The DualSpan will enable us to provide higher density systems that take up the same footprint," said Tony Shay, national sales account manager at DAX, in Pine Brook, NJ, which provides high port density CT systems such as 1-800-MUSIC-NOW.  "The higher density is especially important for our Central Office (CO) applications, where space is at a premium," Shay added.

The DualSpan augments the company's DIALOG/HD product line, which today consists of 13 voice processing and intelligent network interface components, all with SCbus connectivity.

NEW APPLICATIONS OF THE DUALSPAN

Developers expect to use the DualSpan to run a myriad of new applications, such as:

 CALL COMPLETION ON A CARD -- Debit cards and international call

 back applications can now be implemented with a single board.

 PROTOCOL CONVERSION ON A CARD -- Each of the digital interfaces

 on the DualSpan products can be configured to run different signaling

 protocols. Thus the DualSpan can provide a protocol conversion

 to bring ISDN features to older equipment, without taking additional

 hardware in the CT system.

 LARGE VOICE PROCESSING SYSTEM -- DualSpan's increased on-board

 DSP power permits use of a lower bit rate coding scheme, such

 as 12 or 16 kbps, enabling systems to double in size. DualSpan's

 Intel 486 processors will have the capability to store and play

 short segments of voice, eliminating the need for host data transfers

 that are bus bandwidth intensive.

All DIALOG/HD DualSpan products offer open algorithm voice coding, PitchPerfect Speed Control, and Global Tone Detection and Generation. The series also offers Call Progress Analysis with Patented Positive Answering Machine Detection, more than 30 GlobalCall E-1 CAS and ISDN protocols worldwide, and are available with integrated Global Dial Pulse Detection.

DUALSPAN APPLICATION COMPATIBILITY

"Developers can immediately benefit from reduced slot requirements without changes to their application," said Martin Zary, DualSpan product marketing manager at Dialogic. The DualSpan series supports application development under Windows NT, UNIX, DOS and OS/2 operating systems. An application written for Dialogic's SCbus products can now work on boards ranging from the four port D/41ESC, all the way up to the new 60 port D/600SC-2E1.

As we introduce our EASE integrated development environment to the Windows NT market, the DualSpan will enable us to offer a price competitive platform for high-density systems," said Carlton Carden, president of Expert Systems, Inc., in Atlanta, GA.

INTRODUCTION OF THE DUALSPAN AT CT EXPO '96

The new DIALOG/HD DualSpan series will be introduced next week at CT Expo '96, in Los Angeles (Booth #1212). DualSpan products will take part in the highest performance and capacity SCbus-based programmable switch demonstration ever created.

PRICE AND AVAILABILITY

The DIALOG/HD DualSpan in a 48 voice ports, 2-T1 configuration, will list for US$8,995 and be available in the third quarter of 1996 by calling 1-800-755-4444. Visit Dialogic Products for more information about Dialogic DIALOG/HD DualSpan products.

Dialogic Corporation is the leading manufacturer of high-performance, standards-based computer telephony (CT) components. Computer telephony systems built with Dialogic products manage more than one third of all telephone, facsimile, and multi-media calls answered by computers over wireless and wired networks worldwide. Dialogic products are used in voice, fax, data, voice recognition, speech synthesis and call center management CT applications. The company is headquartered in Parsippany, New Jersey, with regional headquarters in Tokyo, Japan and Brussels, Belgium, and sales offices worldwide.


Dialogic Ships Suite of Windows Dev Kits
Dialogic Ships Powerful Suite Of Windows Development Kits

Provides Windows '95 and Windows NT Support to Develop Client/Server Based Telephony Applications

PARSIPPANY, NJ (2/23/96) -- Dialogic Corporation (NASDAQ-DLGC), the world's leading manufacturer of standards-based computer telephony (CT) components, is shipping two new products for its family of CT Windows Development Kits: the Dialogic Development Kit for Windows 95 and the Dialogic Development Kit for Windows NT. This newly expanded suite of Dialogic Windows products offers developers the most comprehensive set of Windows CT solutions components from a single vendor, including voice, fax, conferencing, network and station interfaces, and voice recognition. It provides an ideal foundation for the development of client/server computer telephony applications. Included in the Dialogic suite of Windows Development Kits are Windows NT 4.1 PEB, Windows NT 4.xSC, Windows NT Gamma GDK and Windows 95 v.1.

The two new additions to the suite of Dialogic Windows Development Kits take full advantage of Windows' powerful 32-bit addressing capabilities as well as its synchronous and asynchronous programming environments. Both Windows 95 and Windows NT can run multiple applications or processes within single applications, simultaneously using pre-emptive multitasking. This powerful feature enables CT developers to select from and/or combine multiple programming models to maximize the performance of the application. For even greater application scalability, Dialogic's Windows Development packages feature binary compatible APIs enabling solutions providers to create one application that can run on both Windows 95 and Windows NT.

84 MILLION+ CT ENABLED DESKTOPS BY 1997

Microsoft estimates that more than 84 million copies of its Windows 95 operating system will be in the market by 1997 and that Windows NT will outsell all UNIX operating systems combined by 1999. Additionally, the inclusion of the Telephony Application Programmers Interface (TAPI) with Windows 95, has resulted in a huge installed base of CT-enabled desktops. This provides Windows NT, Windows 95, BackOffice, C++, Visual Basic developers, as well as VARs and ISVs with tremendous opportunities to develop and deploy Windows-based CT applications.

"Microsoft's 32-bit Windows platforms have created exciting new opportunities for CT developers," said Patty Nozato, Dialogic's Windows product marketing manager. "Dialogic's Windows Development Kits for Windows 95 and Windows NT will enable developers to take advantage of the rapidly growing installed base of CT enabled desktops. The powerful Windows-based application generators offered by our ToolKit Partners, will greatly reduce development time so developers can bring their products to market faster."

"Our company has long supplied developers and resellers with components to quickly create tailorable telephony applications or add telephony features to existing applications," said Bob Edgar, president of Parity Software in San Francisco. "With Dialogic's new Windows Development Packages computer-based voice and fax applications will move into a new generation. The Dialogic offerings mesh very well with our CallSuite components and resellers will now be able to quickly develop Windows voice and fax processing applications in Visual Basic and other VBX/OCX environments."

"Dialogic's new Windows 95 and NT drivers allow us to bring the power of Windows to computer telephony," said Dave Krupinski, vice president of marketing at Stylus Innovation in Cambridge. "The reach of our Visual Voice development tools will increase through the new Dialogic kits and increase our ability to provide the power of Windows and telephony to users."

DEVELOPMENT KITS OFFER CHOICES

For smaller scale CT applications such as a two or four line voicemail or fax-on-demand systems, developers can utilize the Dialogic Windows 95 Development Kit. For mission-critical applications such as a Host Interactive Voice Response System (HIVR) used in bank transaction systems, developers can employ Dialogic's Windows NT Development Kit to take advantage of Windows NT's C2 security and protected subsystem design. Other ideal applications include call forwarding, audiotex, fax back, fax store and forward, and universal messaging.

Dialogic Windows developers can also integrate their applications with Microsoft BackOffice's powerful suite of applications. Integration with Microsoft Exchange gives customers a server-based unified messaging system to access email from any phone. And Microsoft SNA Server gives call center applications access to existing corporate databases.

DIALOGIC INCREASES WINDOWS SUPPORT FOR CT HARDWARE

Dialogic offers a host of voice, fax, conferencing, and network and station interfaces (analog, T1, E1, ISDN), including a large number of internationally approved products for the Windows environment. Dialogic's recently introduced DIALOG/4, a half-size, four-line voice board is the latest addition to the family of products supported by Dialogic's Windows 95 drivers. With the Dialogic Development Kits for Windows 95 and Windows NT, developers have the tools to develop and deploy price/performance scalable CT solutions on the 32-bit OS of their choice.

The Dialogic Development Kit for Windows 95 and Dialogic Development Kit for Windows NT are each priced at $500 and are available immediately. The DIALOG/4 is available from Dialogic at a single unit price of $675. Contact Dialogic Sales at 1-800-775-4444 for more details.

Dialogic Corporation is the leading manufacturer of high performance, standards-based computer telephony (CT) components. Computer telephony systems built with Dialogic products manage more than one third of all telephone, facsimile, and multi-media calls answered by computers over wireless and wired networks worldwide. Dialogic products are used in voice, fax, data, voice recognition, speech synthesis and call center management CT applications. The company is headquartered in Parsippany, New Jersey, with regional headquarters in Tokyo, Japan and Brussels, Belgium and sales offices worldwide.


Edify Page Call Links Call Centers to WWW
EDIFY ANNOUNCES NEW PAGE CALL APPLICATION

Direct Connect to Internet for Call Centers

Integration Between Telephony and Internet Now Possible

SANTA CLARA, CA-- MARCH 4, 1996-- Edify Corporation, a leader in software for self service applications, today announced the immediate availability of Page Call, an application of its Electronic Workforce software. Page Call allows World Wide Web users to easily initiate a direct telephone link to customer service representatives in a call center at the touch of a button. With this technology, companies can extend their service offerings by making traditional call center service easily accessible to Web site users.

"The Internet dramatically extends the ways businesses can interact with their customers. But a large percentage of Internet customers inevitably need the help of a live customer service representative," said Tom Glassanos, vice president, marketing, Edify Corp. "Page Call combines the best features of call centers and the Internet to provide users with the full range of service they need. Edify is the first company to offer interactive service software combining Web applications with such telephone service capability."

Page Call Components

Page Call includes three service capabilities. The Call Me button appears on the Web user's computer screen and Page Pop and Page Shadow interact to help the customer service representative assist the user over the phone.

 CALL ME BUTTON: Appears on one or more of the company's Web pages

 and is activated by Web users desiring telephone assistance from

 acustomer service representative. Activation of the Call Me button

 automatically arranges for a call-back from an available customer

 service representative.

 PAGE POP: Technology which instantly "pops" the current page being

 viewed by the Web user as well as other available customer

 information retrieved from either back office information systems

 or through the Web server. This allows the customer service

 representative to more intelligently respond to the Web user's

 requests.

 PAGE SHADOW: Allows the customer service representative to track

 and view the Web user's movements from page to page within an

 interactive Web session. This enhances the customer service

 representative's ability to more effectively communicate and

 resolve problems with the customer.

"Service quality is an increasingly pivotal issue for today's global companies," said Nancy Jamison, Principal Analyst at Dataquest. "Edify's Page Call is valuable for any service organization looking to improve responsiveness, increase opportunities for cross selling and provide better problem resolution. Additionally, the Page Call solution brings additional service benefits to the customers because they can now visually see the information while communicating with a service representative over the telephone."

Application Example

A customer viewing a retailer's Web site may have questions about a particular item beyond the information given on a Web page. The customer simply activates a "Call Me" button that is graphically displayed on the screen. Page Call automatically sets up a telephone call to the customer and connects it to an available customer service representative. Page Call also provides the representative with specific customer information that can assist with the transaction. Page Shadow presents the same Web pages the customer is viewing onto the representative's computer screen in real time, as the customer moves from page to page.

During the actual return phone call, the customer service representative has a computer screen with several windows of information: the Web pages being viewed by the customer, a screen providing current customer data (phone call, current request, etc.) with inventory status (of the item being requested) and a window displaying specific customer information (buying patterns, preferences, etc.). The transaction can be completed quickly and efficiently.

Pricing and Availability

Page Call is now available and works with all standard PBX and ACD protocols. Available through Edify Professional Services or certified Edify solution providers, pricing for Page Call solutions begins at $40,000.


ErgoPack Release 3.0 HTML Control for VBX
ErgoPack Release 3.0, HTML control

San Jose, CA March 1, 1996 - Component Graphics, Inc. today began shipping the ErgoPack suite of custom components, Release 3.0. This package includes seven different controls in VBX, 16 and 32 bit OCX forms. The controls include complete online documentation as well as a printed manual. The package ships on CD-ROM, and is available immediately.

HTML Browser control

Grid control

Scheduling/Calendar controls

Tree control

Tab control

Product Overview

The ErgoPack is a suite of components for building the user interface portion of Windows programs. Using the ErgoPack components you can develop for both 16 and 32 bit Windows platforms (3.x, 95 and NT 3.5x). The seven components of the ErgoPack are tightly integrated through a common set of functionality and tight naming conventions. This allows for easy transfer of knowledge once part of the package is learned. The seven components are:

1) CGHtml - This is a complete HTML browser control, built for browsing any HTML file, locally or over a network. The control supports many of the popular HTML features.

2) CGGrid - An ODBC native grid control which can bind to any data source without any code. This grid is faster and more flexible than standard VB data binding, when using ODBC data sources. The grid is bindable from any environment, not just Visual Basic (unlike other data bound grids). Additionally, the grid has support for unbound mode, and many custom features.

3-5) CGPlan - A set of three components for scheduling and for calendar applications. This set includes MultiView, a display for one to 300 days, MonthView, for displaying a month at a time, and DateSelect, a combination box for selecting dates. Together these three components form a user friendly view of schedules and calendars.

6) CGTree - A powerful tree control for drill-down data analysis. This tree is more suited to drill down than any other due to the inclusion of dynamic mode loading. This mode allows you to lode the tree one level of nodes at a time, speeding load time significantly.

7) CGTab - An easy to use tab control which is usable from any VBX or OCX container. Support for many styles and colors.

Visit Component Graphics' Web site today for more information, or call the sales department at 1-800-355-6738. (408-879-6670 international). Fax us at 408-879-6677.


Farallon Revolutionizes Way We Use Internet
Farallon Revolutionizes the Way People Use the Internet; Announces Internet Collaboration Strategy Relationships with NetManage, Netscape

ALAMEDA, Calif., March 4, 1996 -- Farallon Computing, Inc., today announced its strategy to revolutionize the way people use the Internet and to increase user productivity by introducing the first Internet applets to offer real-time, person-to-person file transfer and collaboration over the Internet.

As part of the strategy, Farallon will showcase individual features of its popular Timbuktu Pro communications software, leveraging its expertise in ease-of-use and IP technology. These free mini-applications will be available as plug-ins to popular web browsers from companies like Netscape and NetManage, and as standalone applets for corporate Intranets via popular web sites, FTP servers, and OEM and licensing agreements. Announced today are the first two applets in a series of many to come: LOOK@ME AND FLASHNOTE.

"We want to expand the Internet's use beyond WWW browsing and email transfer, for real-time, person-to-person productivity, collaboration, interactive conferencing, and user support," said Alan Lefkof, president and CEO. "Our goal is to increase user productivity by taking people to the next level of Internet collaborative use."

Look@Me and FlashNote

The first Windows 3.x and Windows 95 applet announced today is Look@Me. Similar to the "observe" function in Timbuktu Pro, the applet allows one Internet user to view the screen of another Internet user. This enables colleagues to collaborate across the Internet. For example, a distributor in London may watch the screen of a vendor in San Francisco which displays a PowerPoint presentation and be able to discuss the material via phone. Security features are built-in to turn "on" and "off" this access. Only the person whose screen is being viewed will have mouse control. For more robust collaboration, users can upgrade to Timbuktu Pro, which has two-way control and other integrated collaboration tools.

The second applet is FlashNote. Like the "send" function in Timbuktu Pro, it enables Internet users to send files and short messages to each other without going through mail servers and mail gateways. This eliminates problems many people have experienced attaching files to email, providing immediate and guaranteed delivery of files and messages.

The Timbuktu applets will interoperate with each other across Macs and Windows PCs, and with the complete Timbuktu Pro software family. Farallon's proven IP networking expertise, its patented cross-platform Timbuktu technology, and its creative electronic marketing and distribution techniques will enable the company to create a new communication system over the Internet. "Netscape revolutionized the use of the Internet by popularizing web browsing. Like Netscape, we are expanding the use of the Internet by providing the first person-to-person collaboration tools," added Lefkof.

NetManage Relationship

Farallon is also announcing a strategic relationship with NetManage to distribute the Look@Me applet bundled in NetManage's popular Chameleon product family.

Chameleon provides over 50 TCP/IP applications in six distinct application groups including electronic mail and messaging, host connectivity, file and print sharing, Internet access, workgroup collaboration, and desktop management for Windows, Windows 95 and Windows NT users. NetManage is planning to provide the Look@Me applet to its installed base of 4.5 million Chameleon users in an upcoming release of Chameleon, and will make it available for free download from the NetManage web site http://www.netmanage.com.

"The Look@Me applet enhances the communication capabilities of Chameleon and helps augment our continuing vision of delivering the most comprehensive suite of Internet applications to users," said Bob Williams, vice president of business development at NetManage.

Netscape and NetManage Web Browser Plug-in

Farallon is working with NetManage, Netscape Communications and other interested developers to seamlessly integrate Look@Me and FlashNote as plug-ins to Internet applications such as Netscape Navigator 2.0 and the NetManage WebSurfer web browsers. Through the browsers, by using the plug-in API popularized by Netscape, a person will be able to use the plug-in applets to communicate with other plug-in, applet or Timbuktu users on the Internet and Intranets for screen sharing and messaging.

Pricing and Availability

Internet users can download the free standalone applets and plug- ins from Farallon (http://www.farallon.com) and other popular web sites. Windows applet users who want a complete real-time collaborative application can upgrade to the full-featured Timbuktu Pro Windows product for $49.95 for an electronic download or $69.95 for a shrink- wrapped package with diskettes and documentation. Farallon will also have the plug-ins and applets available in third-party bundles. Availability of the applets is as follows:

 Applet        Platform            Beta         Final

---------------------------------------------------------------------

 Look@Me       Windows 3.x & 95    -----        Today!

 FlashNote     Windows 3.x & 95    3/15         TBD

 Look@Me       Macintosh           3/15         4/30

 FlashNote     Macintosh           TBD          TBD

About Farallon and NetManage

NetManage, Inc. (NASDAQ: "NETM") develops, markets and supports an integrated set of TCP/IP applications, servers and development tools for Microsoft Windows, Windows 95 and Windows NT. NetManage software allows corporations to facilitate communication, sharing of information and collaboration between workgroups using Internet technology. The company's award winning products include Chameleon, Internet Chameleon and ECCO. NetManage also develops terminal and printer emulation software called Swift, which supports SNA and the migration from SNA to TCP/IP-based networks and X Window System emulating software called XoftWare. Its products are sold world-wide by NetManage's direct sales force and authorized channel partners. Contact NetManage at http://www.netmanage.com or (408) 973-7171.

Farallon

For more information, contact your nearest Farallon reseller or Farallon Customer Service at telephone (510) 814-5000, fax (510) 814-5023 or Internet info@farallon.com.  A list of Farallon distributors worldwide is available on the company's Internet World Wide Web server at http://www.farallon.com or from Farallon Customer Service.

Founded in 1986, Farallon Computing, Inc. is an industry-leading developer of networking products that enable Internet and Intranet users to increase their productivity. Farallon products are available through distributors and resellers worldwide, as well as through OEM and licensing relationships with other computer vendors. Headquartered in Alameda, Calif., Farallon has offices in Paris and London.

FOR GENERAL AND PRODUCT INFORMATION, CONTACT:

 CUSTOMER SERVICE

 Farallon Computing

 (510) 814-5000

 info@farallon.com

FOR PRESS INFORMATION ONLY, CONTACT:

 AMAL ABED

 Farallon Computing

 (510) 814-5307

 amal@farallon.com

 KRISTIN KNUDSEN

 Thomas Associates

 (415) 325-6236

 kristin@thomaspr.com


GDC Cuts ATM Access Concentrators
GENERAL DATACOMM CUTS PRICES ON ATM MULTIMEDIA ACCESS CONCENTRATORS

MIDDLEBURY, CT --March 4, 1996 -- General DataComm Inc. (NYSE - GDC), the leader in providing real business solutions based on ATM products and services, today announced a significant price reduction on its access concentrator products, APEX-MAC and MAC1. The new pricing has been introduced in response to the many customers worldwide who are interested in harnessing the power of ATM, but at lower price points.

The APEX-MAC and MAC1 are 2.8 Gbps and 1.6 Gbps capacity switching concentrators with up to 32 and 16 ports, respectively. The APEX- MAC has been reduced by one-third, to a list price of $12,000, and includes the shelf, power supply and GDC's enhanced matrix switching fabric. The APEX-MAC1, with 1.6 Gbps switching fabric, control processor, power supply and shelf, now lists at $6,000, one-half its earlier pricing.

"GDC is committed to the deployment of advanced ATM access and switching capabilities," said Michael C. Thurk, senior vice president, General DataComm. "By drastically reducing the prices on our industry leading access concentrators, we're making leading edge applications not only possible, but highly affordable."

The APEX-MAC and MAC1 concentrators support the industry's most comprehensive combination of ATM cell interfaces including T1/E1, T3/E3, OC-3c/STM- 1 and adaptation interfaces for Ethernet, Circuit Emulation, Frame Relay and Video. The most advanced as well as unique features for these access concentrators are the integral video CODECs, designed and built by GDC, that support the highest quality broadband available today for evolving applications such as distance learning and multipoint videoconferencing.

The APEX-MAC and MAC1 support up to 14 and 8 OC-3c/STM-1 interfaces respectively and simultaneously. Like all GDC APEX products, they also possess a full range of ATM switching features including compliance to ATM UNI and NNI interfaces and a broad range of adaptation interfaces.


HP OpenView Enterprise Solutions
HP Announces HP OpenView Enterprise Solutions Now Manage Mission-Critical LAN-Based Environments That Include Novell NetWare And Windows NT Server

PALO ALTO, CALIFORNIA. MARCH 4, 1996 -- Hewlett-Packard Company today announced it has expanded its network and system-management offerings with a comprehensive set of scaleable information-technology (IT) management products that will allow customers to take control of their mission-critical LAN environments. These include Windows NT and Novell NetWare.

As a result, customers now can manage their LAN environments from one integrated and centralized industry-leading management solution, which should decrease the cost of managing and increase the level of service provided to end users.

These new IT management solutions cover network, system, application and database management. They complement HP's existing strong support for UNIX system- and Windows-based environments, and provide customers with one solution for managing an open and heterogeneous enterprise.

Today's announcement includes new Windows NT- and Novell NetWare- based agents for leading HP OpenView enterprise management solutions, including IT/Operations, MeasureWare, IT/Administration and OmniBack II.  It also includes HP OpenView Solution Framework products that now are supporting Windows NT, such as HP OpenView Network Node Manager, among others. There also will be new integration between HP OpenView and management solutions that are provided by Novell and Symantec.

"This announcement demonstrates HP's commitment to helping customers more effectively manage their Windows NT, Novell NetWare and UNIX system environments," said Olivier Helleboid, general manager of HP's Network and System Management Division. "These HP OpenView solutions give customers the tools they need to better manage today's complex LAN environments. IT managers can now provide end users in Novell NetWare and Windows NT environments with the same high levels of service they now provide to other parts of the organization."

The Emerging Need for Management of Mission-critical LAN Environments

Previously limited to word processing, spreadsheet manipulation and other office functions, LAN-based applications now include critical business functions such as order processing, billing and manufacturing control. As a result, comprehensive local-management solutions are becoming more important to IT managers who now are being asked to manage the availability and performance of LAN-based applications, and facilitate the daily operations and on-going configuration of local systems and services.

IT managers today require a comprehensive solution that can address the broad and diverse set of LAN management challenges facing them. The HP solutions announced today will enable IT organizations to manage these environments from a consistent, integrated and industry- leading solution that now spans from the enterprise to the desktop.

"The mission-critical workgroup environment has arrived," said Patrick McBride, an analyst at the META Group. "As a result, the lifeblood of a business can be running on an Intel-based system thousands of miles away from corporate headquarters,"

New HP OpenView Solutions

New HP OpenView functionality is provided in three ways. The first way is through new Windows NT- and Novell NetWare-based agents for the following leading HP OpenView enterprise management solutions: IT/Operations, MeasureWare, IT/Administration, OpenSpool and OmniBack II.

"I'm pleased to see HP bring MeasureWare functionality to the Windows NT platform, which now provides the type of data we currently receive for our UNIX systems," said Ron Welf, manager of system performance and capacity planning at Charles Schwab & Co. "This brings us a step closer to correlating usage and performance information across the entire scope of network and system resources required by a distributed application."

"We are very excited about the announcement of HP to extend the management of HP OpenView IT/Operations to Windows NT," said Michael Zurheide, MIS Director for the Axel Springer Verlag AG publishing company. "Now we will be able to consolidate status information of our mission-critical applications regardless of the operating system environment -- UNIX or Windows NT. This will improve service quality for our end-users who work in a heterogeneous environment."

New functionality announced today extends beyond the LAN server to the individual desktop PC. For example, through IT/Administration's agent for Novell NetWare environments, administrators can access more than 120 items of inventory data about each client PC system and the software installed on it.

Additionally, today's announced agents and modules for Windows NT provide an opportunity for greater levels of integration between HP OpenView products and Microsoft Systems Management Server, as part of the previously announced cooperation between HP and Microsoft.

"The on-going work between HP and Microsoft to provide integration between HP OpenView and Systems Management Server will provide benefits to our mutual customers," said Bob Kruger, general manager, Business Systems Division at Microsoft.

The second way HP is providing distributed LAN management functionality is through key HP OpenView Solution Framework products that support Windows NT, in addition to existing support for UNIX system platforms. HP announced today plans to provide complete PerfView, IT/Operations, IT/Administration and OmniBack II support for Windows NT. As a result, HP OpenView customers can select their operating system of choice and can allocate management responsibilities flexibly among multiple operators on UNIX system and Windows NT-based systems.

Additionally, HP today announced that the industry-leading network management solution, HP OpenView Network Node Manager, also will be available on Windows NT. Now, customers can choose their preferred operating system while fulfilling requirements for network management from the local environment to the enterprise through three solutions: Network Node Manager on UNIX system, Network Node Manager on Windows NT and Workgroup Node Manager on Microsoft Windows. As a result, HP OpenView Solution Partners now can integrate their applications with a single set of common integration points that span all network- management solutions.

"We're very excited about the Network Node Manager on Windows NT and plan to take full advantage of its strong integration services and its ability to interoperate with HP's new fully distributed architecture, " said Thomas Dyal, product line manager at Bay Networks. "HP's NT plans match our own strategic directions for scalable Optivity support of Windows NT."

The third way HP is providing improved management of LAN environments is through new integration between HP OpenView and management solutions provided by Novell and Symantec.

HP today announced today the HP OpenView for Windows Workgroup Node Manager Professional Suite. Based on the HP OpenView Workgroup Node Manager, the suite includes server NOS management software for Windows NT and Novell NetWare servers from Network Integration Inc. The suite also includes Symantec's Norton Administrator for Networks (NAN), which adds client support for inventory, software metering and distribution, antivirus protection, and Desktop-Management-Interface (DMI)-compliant equipment. Additionally, third-party vendors can develop applications that integrate with HP's Professional Suite the same way they previously have integrated with HP OpenView for Windows Workgroup Node Manager.

"Network administrators need to manage a breadth of PC environments ranging from the local workgroup to multiple LANs that are widely distributed," said Ted Schlein, Symantec vice president, Networking and Client/Server Technology. "Our integration of key Norton Administrator components to both HP OpenView for Windows and HP OpenView for UNIX system is an important part of our overall strategy and a key requirement for our customers."

Today's announcement also includes additional Novell ManageWise integration with HP OpenView Network Node Manager, HP OpenView IT/Operations and HP MeasureWare. For more information, refer to today's separate press release on this integration.

Flexible Allocation of Management Responsibility

The solutions announced today enable management responsibility to reside within the LAN environment itself, or at the corporate level, site level or business-unit IT levels. IT management solutions must adapt to the customer's unique environment by supporting the flexible allocation of management responsibility among multiple, and often geographically dispersed, operators and administrators.

As an example, a customer may want the companywide policy for data backups to be defined at the corporate IT level, yet may want specific backup scheduling performed at the local level while allowing individual users to perform their own restores of backed-up data. OmniBack II supports this allocation of management responsibility.

Related Announcements

Today's announcement relates to other announcements made by HP to provide the richest solution for LAN-based environments and the most manageable systems available.

On Feb. 26, HP announced availability of the industry's most manageable network-ready personal computer, the HP Vectra XM Series 4 PC. The Pentium -based HP Vectra XM Series 4 PC can be turned on remotely from anywhere on an Ethernet LAN -- a feature known as LAN Remote Power. It includes local and remote support for the OpenView management platform as well as a number of performance enhancements. Processors range from the industry's fastest Pentium processor -- the 166MHz -- to the 75MHz Pentium processors.

In addition to HP's Vectra XM Series 4 PC, HP NetServer Navigator is another example of HP's efforts to provide OpenView-manageable computer systems.

"Today's interconnected workgroup is a demanding computing environment," said Duncan Campbell, worldwide marketing manager for HP's Network Server Division. "Interconnected workgroups require high-performance, constantly available, affordable network servers that connect members of a workgroup to each other, the rest of their organization and the world. Every HP NetServer that has ever shipped has included a copy of HP OpenView as part of a comprehensive management tool called HP NetServer Navigator. It is the proven way to manage today's dynamic information requirements."

Additionally, HP also announced on Feb. 26 HP Interconnect Manager for Windows or OpenView for Windows, a management solution for cost- effective performance optimization in emerging switched environments. The new product includes an integrated-traffic monitor that allows users to view overall network performance at a glance. This helps network managers with switch placement and optimization.

About HP OpenView

HP OpenView offers users integrated network, system, application and database management for multivendor distributed-computing environments. Solutions consist of a broad portfolio of management products from HP and OpenView Solution Partners and a complete set of services that help customers improve service and reduce operations costs. The HP OpenView Solution Framework provides services to application developers for the complete management of distributed networks, systems, applications and databases. HP OpenView manages Novell NetWare and Windows NT servers and PCs, and HP, IBM, Sun Microsystems, NCR, Bull, Silicon Graphics, Sequent and Digital Equipment Corporation computers.

HP is the largest producer of enterprise network-management platforms, with HP OpenView installed in more than 100,000 networks around the world. There are more than 220 complementary HP OpenView-based management solutions available on a variety of platforms, including HP 9000 systems, Sun Microsystems Solaris and SunOS workstations and Microsoft Windows NT-based systems. HP OpenView is licensed to NCR, Data General, Hitachi, Groupe Bull, Alcatel, Siemens and Stratus.

Hewlett-Packard Company is a leading global manufacturer of computing, communications and measurement products and services recognized for excellence in quality and support. HP has 105,200 employees and had revenue of $31.5 billion in its 1995 fiscal year.

Information about HP and its products can be found on the World Wide Web at http://www.hp.com.


HP OpenView & Novell ManageWise Integration
HP And Novell Bring Enhanced Network And System Management To NetWare Environments Through Integration Of HP OpenView And Novell ManageWise

PALO ALTO, CALIFORNIA. MARCH 4, 1996 -- Delivering on its comprehensive strategy for managing mission-critical LAN environments, Hewlett-Packard Company today announced that HP OpenView now gives users the functionality they have requested to manage Novell NetWare environments.

By integrating HP OpenView with Novell's ManageWise services, customers now are able to monitor and manage Novell NetWare networks from the HP OpenView Solution Framework.

"Our customers want to integrate management of their PC-LANs into their overall enterprise-management solution," said Prem Uppaluru, vice-president and general manager of Novell's Management Products Division. "With this announcement, customers can access ManageWise's LAN management services from their HP OpenView console, enabling enterprise and LAN managers to collaborate on managing and controlling their networks."

"As customers bring more mission-critical applications to their NetWare environments, they increasingly require the kind of integration that HP and Novell can now provide," said Olivier Helleboid, general manager of HP's Network and System Management Division. "As a result of today's announcement, HP and Novell are providing customers with the best way to manage NetWare environments."

Today's announcement includes additional Novell ManageWise integration with HP's industry-leading network-management platform, HP OpenView Network Node Manager; HP's operations- and problem-management solution for network and system operators, HP OpenView IT/Operations; and HP's resource- and performance-management agent, HP MeasureWare.

"The integration of HP OpenView with Novell's ManageWise expands the enterprise administrator's view of the LAN, while the LAN administrator enjoys increased operational flexibility with no increased overhead," said Rich Ptak, director of systems management research at D.H. Brown Associates. "It leverages the existing ManageWise resource and knowledge base while providing enterprise administrators with a more complete view of network status and performance."

Network Node Manager Integration with ManageWise

Currently, IT managers using HP OpenView Network Node Manager are able to monitor NetWare system-configuration information such as user connections, memory and loaded NetWare Loadable Module (NLM) software. In addition to this capability, Novell's ManageWise SNMP NetWare services will integrate with HP's Network Node Manager to allow OpenView operators to detect and isolate more than 400 NetWare server faults.

IT/Operations Integration with ManageWise

Integration of ManageWise services with HP OpenView IT/Operations provides the ability to manage problems in NetWare environments by using the same consistent process as other heterogeneous environments. By taking full advantage of information on status and availability provided to IT/Operations by ManageWise, OpenView operators can react promptly to alerts from NetWare servers.

In addition, because Novell now will make XConsole available for NetWare users, HP OpenView for UNIX system customers will have access to the NetWare system console.  Additionally, managers can use SNMP to reconfigure their NetWare server parameters.

MeasureWare NOS Connectivity Module Integration with ManageWise

Introduced today, the HP MeasureWare NOS Connectivity Module allows customers to monitor and maintain resource and performance levels for users in Novell NetWare environments. IT operators using MeasureWare Agents and PerfView Analyzer in heterogeneous environments are now able to bring Novell NetWare servers under the central control of one resource- and performance-management solution.

The MeasureWare NOS Connectivity Module allows users to proactively manage Novell NetWare server performance by examining real time information and long-term trends on parameters that include CPU utilization, volume usage and wait times for print-job queues. By integrating with Novell's NetWare management agent, data can be stored locally from one day to one year in real time, and performance thresholds can be set for 24 different server trends.

Since the MeasureWare Agent now is integrated with IT/Operations, the MeasureWare NOS Connectivity Module can send alarms to IT/Operations to alert systems administrators of a pending performance problem. The MeasureWare NOS Connectivity Module is currently available.

Hewlett-Packard Company is a leading global manufacturer of computing, communications and measurement products and services recognized for excellence in quality and support. HP has 105,200 employees and had revenue of $31.5 billion in its 1995 fiscal year.

Information about HP and its products can be found on the World Wide Web at http://www.hp.com.


HP Cuts Prices on OfficeJet Prts/Fax/Copier
HP Cuts Prices On Its Popular OfficeJet Printer-Fax-Copier

PALO ALTO, CALIFORNIA. MARCH 4, 1996 -- Hewlett-Packard Company today announced a $100 price cut on its HP OfficeJet printer-fax-copier. With the price reduction, the OfficeJet printer-fax-copier, the leading multifunction product in the United States, will sell for about $499 ($620 U.S. list).

The price reduction follows a successful marketing campaign begun in October 1995 in which HP offered a $100 rebate on its multifunction printers. According to HP, demand for OfficeJet printer-fax-copiers increased threefold during the campaign.

"HP research shows that about 80 percent of home-office consumers pay for their own equipment, so providing them with affordable, reliable equipment is a must," said Steven J. Gomo, general manager of HP's San Diego Division. "The rebate offer showed us that the OfficeJet printer-fax-copier -- at about $499 -- provides home-office users with both the price and features they need."

The OfficeJet printer-fax-copiers help users complete work they take home from the office by integrating full-featured printing, plain-paper faxing and convenience copying in one space-saving machine.

OfficeJet printer-fax-copiers print professional-looking documents with crisp, sharp black text and provide full fax capabilities. They are designed to be easy to set up and use. For example, switching among functions occurs automatically. Because the product is fully integrated, incoming faxes can be received into memory if the device is printing a document or if it runs out of paper or ink.

HP is the world's leading supplier of hardcopy products that set the standard for technology, performance and reliability. HP's market-leading products include LaserJet and DeskJet printers, DesignJet large-format printers and plotters, ScanJet scanners, OfficeJet printer-fax-copier devices, CopyJet color printer-copiers and HP FAX facsimile machines.

Hewlett-Packard Company is a leading global manufacturer of computing, communications and measurement products and services recognized for excellence in quality and support. HP has 105,200 employees and had revenue of $31.5 billion in its 1995 fiscal year.

Information about HP and its products can be found on the World Wide Web at http://www.hp.com.

Information in this release applies specifically to products available in North America. Product availability and specifications may vary in other markets.


HP NetServer Series & Disk Drives Reduced
HP Setting The Pace In The PC Server Market

HP Cuts Prices on its Entire HP NetServer Series and Disk Drives

PALO ALTO, CALIFORNIA. MARCH 4, 1996 -- Hewlett-Packard Company today announced aggressive price cuts across its entire HP NetServer Series and family of disk drives.

These price cuts are part of HP's strategy to lead the marketplace in affordable, high-performance network servers. Today's announcement lowers prices of HP's entire NetServer Series by up to 21 percent and family of disk drives by up to 15 percent. HP made the price cuts to pass along industrywide price reductions to customers and to continue HP's competitive advantage. All price cuts are effective March 1.

"These price cuts clearly make the HP NetServer Series the leader in price/performance," said Duncan Campbell, worldwide marketing manager for HP's Network Server Division.

The high-end HP NetServer 5/133 LS features dual processors, 64MB RAM and 1MB of cache per processor. It has been reduced in price by 21 percent, from a street price of $16,091 to $12,778.

The HP NetServer 5/100 LH and the HP NetServer 5/133 LH feature 32MB ECC memory and 256KB of write-back cache. They have been reduced in price by 12 percent, from $6,830 to $6,011 and $6,902 to $6,074, respectively.

In the accessory category, HP reduced the price on the following by 15 percent: the 1GB Fast SCSI-2, from $557 to $476; 1GB hot-swap drives from $620 to $530; and the 4GB disk drives, from $1,466 to $1,250.

A complete suggested street price table for the HP NetServer Series and accessories is as follows:

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MODEL                    NEW PRICE      OLD PRICE      PRICE CUT

HP NetServer LS Series:

HP NetServer 5/100 LS         $  7,199       $7,649          6

HP NetServer 5/100 LS2          11,069       12,761         13

HP NetServer 5/133 LS            8,639       10,178         15

HP NetServer 5/133 LS2          12,778       16,091         21

HP NetServer 5/133 LS4          20,877       26,107         20

HP NetServer LH Series:

HP NetServer 5/100 LH          $5,525        $6,209         11

HP NetServer 5/100 LH2          6,479         7,199         10

HP NetServer 5/133LH            6,074         6,902         12

HP NetServer LC Series:

HP NetServer 5/75 LC           $2,798        $2,924          4

HP NetServer 5/100LC            3,095         3,302          6

HP NetServer 5/133LC            3,590         4,094         12

HP NetServer Accessories:

1GB Fast SCSI-2 Disk Drive     $  476        $  557         15

2GB Fast SCSI-2 Disk Drive        917         1,007          9

2GB Disk Drive                  1,142         1,205          5

4GB Disk Drive                  1,250         1,466         15

1GB Hot Swap Drive                530           620         15

2GB Hot Swap Drive              1,034         1,115          7

4GB Hot Swap Drive              1,358         1,583         14

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HP NetServer Series

The HP NetServer Series offers a wide range of aggressively priced servers from single processor, Pentium/75MHz processors to affordable high-performance quad-processor Pentium/133 models. HP combines these processors with PCI buses, fast and fast/wide SCSI-2 controllers and high-speed disks to create high-performance systems.

Many leading industry publications have recognized the performance, usability and reliability of the HP NetServer Series during 1995. Computer Reseller News honored the HP NetServer Series with its Channel Champion award. More than 200 resellers voted the HP NetServer Series to be VAR Business' Server of Choice. PC Magazine awarded its coveted Editor's Choice award to both the NetServer 5/100 LH in June and the NetServer 5/100 LS4 in November. PC/Computing bestowed its MVP Usability of the Year award on the HP NetServer 5/100 LH at Fall COMDEX '95 in Las Vegas, and in December the HP NetServer 5/100 LS4 was honored with the Network Computing Editor's Choice award.

The HP NetServer Series supports industry-leading network operating systems, including Banyan VINES, IBM OS/2 Warp and LAN Server, Microsoft Windows NT Server, Novell NetWare and UnixWare, and SCO OpenServer.

Network-focused Management Solution

The HP NetServer LS Series comes with the HP NetServer Navigator, a bootable CD-ROM with comprehensive, easy-to-use tools that help users configure, install and manage their servers. The HP NetServer Navigator 1.1 CD includes HP NetServer Assistant 2.3, which is server- management software for proactive alerting and problem resolution, and HP OpenView for Windows 7.2B, which is the latest version of the industry-leading network-management platform. HP OpenView for Windows 7.2B provides a framework for network-management applications. This framework offers consistent functionality that includes graphical network mapping, a customizable alarm manager, the ability to retrieve and set SNMP information for network devices, and several layers of security against unauthorized access. In addition, HP NetServer Assistant 2.3 software and HP OpenView 7.2B are supported on Microsoft Windows 95 and Microsoft Windows NT 3.5x management consoles using the 16-bit API.

The HP NetServer LS Series features enable/disable capability for serial port, floppy drive and switches, and built-in automatic server restart (ASR) with temperature monitoring for increased server uptime.

HP NetServer Navigator Subscription Service

To further HP's commitment to state-of-the-art server-management technology, HP offers the HP NetServer Navigator Subscription Service to reseller partners and customers who use the HP NetServer LS, the HP NetServer LH and the HP NetServer LC (5/75, 5/100, 5/133). This service helps ensure that subscribers receive the most recent drivers by issuing a new HP NetServer Navigator CD for every new release.

World-class Service and Support

The HP NetServer Series is protected by HP's standard three-year, on-site, next-day limited warranty. On-site service is available from HP service engineers or certified resellers and integrators. Upgrades to four-hour response time during business hours or seven- day, 24-hour response time are available from HP and HP-authorized resellers.

Customers in the United States, Canada and Western Europe receive free telephone support for setup, installation and troubleshooting assistance by making a simple toll call. Free support is available directly from HP and HP resellers in other regions. HP also offers a range of support services for advanced network and operating-systems environments at an additional cost.

Ordering Information

Ordering information and forms for the HP NetServer Navigator Subscription Service are available on HP's World Wide Web at http://www.hp.com/go/netserver or by calling HP FIRST faxback (1-800-333-1917 or 1-208-344-4809).

Besides NetServer product information, customers and dealers can access drivers, utilities and technical tips and tricks through the World Wide Web at http:/www.hp.com/go/netserver, FTP (408-553-5300), BBS and CompuServe.

Hewlett-Packard Company is a leading global manufacturer of computing, communications and measurement products and services recognized for excellence in quality and support. HP has 105,200 employees and had revenue of $31.5 billion in its 1995 fiscal year.

Information about HP and its products can be found on the World Wide Web at http://www.hp.com.


New HP Switches Increase Performance
New HP Switches Increase Performance Of New And Existing Workgroups

Switches Offer Flexible, "Future Proof" Features

PALO ALTO, CALIFORNIA. MARCH 4, 1996 -- Hewlett-Packard Company, the leader in network systems for workgroups, today announced two new switches -- the AdvanceStack Switch 2000 and AdvanceStack Switch 200 -- designed to increase performance of new and existing interconnected workgroups while preserving customers' investments.

The HP AdvanceStack Switch 2000 offers flexibility and expandability for multiple 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps interfaces that has not been available for workgroups until now. Its support for multiple technologies makes it the industry's most comprehensive, modular and manageable segment switch for all workgroups. The HP AdvanceStack Switch 200 is a low-cost, low-end workgroup switch that provides growing offices with switched 10Mbps and dedicated 100Mbps to the desktop for power- users or power-workgroups.

"The AdvanceStack Switch 2000's modularity offers a future-proof switch solution in one box," said Gary McAnally, general manager of HP's Roseville (Calif.) Networks Division. "And the Switch 200 is a plug-and-forget solution -- something network managers have told us they want. Both switches strengthen HP's switch product family and provide simple, cost-effective ways for network managers to boost performance while preserving their investment in existing equipment."

The AdvanceStack Switch 2000 is a segment switch solution for workgroups. It gives customers the flexibility to mix and match 10Base-T and high-speed modules to customize their networks, depending on their configuration requirements. It allows customers to grow to a fully 100Mbps solution and provides numerous configuration options for network expansion. The AdvanceStack Switch 2000 will support all standard high-speed technologies: 100VG, FDDI, 100Base-T and ATM.

The AdvanceStack 2000 also supports an unparalleled level of network- management capability. Combined with OpenView network-management software, it delivers networkwide traffic monitoring, "top-talkers" data to help with switch placement and optimization and accurate network-topology mapping. These features are unmatched innovations in the management of switched networks.

The AdvanceStack Switch 2000 offers six universal slots, each of which accommodates modules of either four 10Base-T ports or two 100VG ports. Future modules are slated to include a two-port 100Base-T module supporting different media types, an FDDI module and an ATM module.

An AdvanceStack Switch 2000 Bundle is available to simplify the purchase process for customers. It also is a top-of-stack solution, offering eight 10Base-T ports, two 100VG ports and three expansion slots. This allows customers to configure the switch to meet specific workgroup needs.

In the AdvanceStack Switch 200, HP has combined switched 10Base-T ports with 100VG switching capability in one small box. It offers additional dedicated ports and bandwidth, with dedicated high-speed pipes for file-server access. Priced at $189 per port, HP's AdvanceStack Switch 200 provides industry-leading price and performance for small- or medium-size workgroups that are adding 100Mbps to the desktop for power-users. It offers a fixed configuration with 16 10Base- T switched ports and two 100VG dedicated ports.

HP offers switches that support 100VG and 100Base-T simultaneously. This enables customers to interconnect workgroups mixing 100VG and 100Base-T products, thereby protecting customers' investments.

For switch-to-switch or switch-to-server connections, 100Base-T is a suitable choice. However, the combination of switching technology with 100VG Demand Priority Protocol makes switched 100VG the optimal choice for emerging multimedia and time-sensitive applications.

For high-performance, shared environments, 100VG is HP's recommendation. 100VG's cabling, topology and traffic-capacity characteristics make it the optimal choice. 100VG supports multimedia and other time- sensitive applications without interference, making 100VG the preferred choice for running new and emerging applications.

U.S. Prices and Availability

The HP AdvanceStack Switch 200 and HP AdvanceStack Switch 2000 are expected to be available May 1, 1996, through HP's worldwide network of authorized computer dealers, resellers and distributors. HP switches and modules offer a three-year limited warranty.

  HP J3125A     AdvanceStack Switch 200                 $3,399

  HP J3100A     AdvanceStack Switch 2000                 1,999

  HP J3101A     AdvanceStack Switch 2000 Bundle          5,499

  HP J3102A     4-port 10Base-T module for the           1,249

                AdvanceStack Switch 2000

  HP J3103A     2-port 100VG module for the              1,249

                AdvanceStack Switch 2000

HP's Roseville (Calif.) Networks Division and HP's Network Server Division deliver a complete line of network workgroup solutions. The Network Server Division makes the NetServer line of file servers and is one of the fastest-growing file-server suppliers. Roseville Networks Division is a leading supplier of stackable hubs, print servers and high-speed network products. Its products include AdvanceStack 10Base-T and 100VG hubs, AdvanceStack 10/100 switches, AdvanceStack routers and remote-access products, OpenView network-management applications, JetDirect print servers, 10Base-T and 10/100VG LAN Adapters and the NetBeamIR infrared LAN access point.

Hewlett-Packard Company is a leading global manufacturer of computing, communications and measurement products and services recognized for excellence in quality and support. HP has 105,200 employees and had revenue of $31.5 billion in its 1995 fiscal year.

Information about HP and its products can be found on the World Wide Web at http://www.hp.com.

Information in this release applies specifically to products available in the United States. Product availability and specifications may vary in non-U.S. markets.


133MHz Pentium HP OmniBook 5500 Notebook
HP Launches 133MHz Pentium HP OmniBook 5500 Notebook PC

HP Adds Multimedia and Wireless Networking Capabilities to HP OmniBook Notebook PC Family

PALO ALTO, CALIFORNIA. MARCH 4, 1996 -- Hewlett-Packard Company today announced the HP OmniBook 5500 notebook PC, which is based on Intel's new 133MHz Mobile Pentium processor. The new notebook builds on the top-performing HP OmniBook 5000 notebook PC series, integrating powerful new components such as a quad-speed CD-ROM drive, 12.1-inch viewable-image color display and a new 4 megabit-per-second (Mbps) infrared port.

Volume shipments of the HP OmniBook 5500 CT 5/133 notebook PC Model 1350 are slated for early May; pricing will be announced in mid-April.

The HP OmniBook 5500 notebook PC is based on the same Pentium/PCI architecture that can be credited with the current HP OmniBook 5000 notebook PC's posting some of the highest benchmarks for notebook PCs today. HP's special design of the PCI architecture includes a full implementation of Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) in all subsystems to deliver maximum throughput(1).

The HP OmniBook 5500 notebook PC works with HP's standard docking system to provide convenient, one-step connections to the user's network, high-resolution monitor, keyboard, printer, external speakers and audio devices.

The HP OmniBook 5500 CT 5/133 notebook PC includes a brilliant 12.1-inch viewable-image VGA active-matrix color display, 256K L2 burst-synchronous cache and a 1.35GB hard-disk capacity.

Multimedia and Infrared Connectivity

The growing use of notebook PCs for presentations and sales-force automation prompted HP to integrate key multimedia features, such as a built-in quad-speed CD-ROM drive and S-video output for NTSC/PAL, into the HP OmniBook 5500 notebook PC.

Additional multimedia features include 16-bit soundblaster-compatible stereo sound, stereo in/out ports, NTSC/PAL composite output and a MIDI/joystick port.

The new 4Mbps infrared port on the HP OmniBook 5500 notebook PC gives mobile professionals fast, easy and reliable access to critical network information resources and printing without the use of cumbersome cables or adapters.

"HP has been a pioneer in infrared technology," said Tuan Tran, product manager at HP's Mobile Computing Division. "We helped establish the IrDA(2) committee and have integrated IR into our notebook PCs for more than two years. We're excited about the prospect of bringing 4 megabit-per-second networking to our OmniBook 5500 notebook PCs. Doing so will deliver on the promise of seamless connectivity at an affordable price."

HP Docking System for the OmniBook 5500 Notebook PC Series

To extend the advanced performance of the OmniBook 5500 notebook PC, HP offers one of the industry's first notebook docking systems to support PCI. Fully compatible across the HP OmniBook 5000 and 5500 series of notebook PCs, the HP docking system includes one full- length ISA slot and one full-length ISA/PCI slot, which enable high- speed networking and accelerated video graphics. With the docking system, users also can connect their HP OmniBook 5500 notebook PCs to other peripherals, external speakers and audio devices.

In addition, the docking system supports Microsoft Plug-and-Play, a new feature with Windows 95 that allows the user to dock the OmniBook notebook PC without rebooting the system. The docking system is multimedia- ready, with stereo in/out ports and a MIDI/joystick port.

Additional ports are available on the docking system, including parallel, serial, SVGA-out, keyboard, PS/2 mouse, audio and SCSI-2.

Key Features of the HP OmniBook 5500 Notebook PC

HP's premium OmniBook 5500 notebook PCs incorporate an array of advanced features, such as the following:

 TrackPoint III pointing device designed into the keyboard for

 ease of use.

 HP's unique instant-on feature, which gives users immediate

 access to applications without rebooting the system;

 1.35GB of hard-disk drive capacity;

 256K L2 burst-synchronous cache;

 16MB RAM expandable to 64MB;

 16-bit SoundBlaster-compatible stereo sound;

 lithium-ion battery for lighter weight and longer life;

 Microsoft Windows 95 with dual-loaded Windows for Workgroup 3.11.

 Windows 95 features support of Microsoft Plug-and-Play, hot docking

 and IrDA infrared wireless data transfer;

 multiple operating system support, including Windows NT, OS/2 2.11

 and OS/2 WARP;

 the ability to change to an optional second battery or

 insert a CD-ROM drive or floppy drive while Windows 95

 is in operation on the notebook PC. Swapping the

 second battery may more than double battery life;

 removable internal floppy drive included with parallel

 connector for external use;

 two options for NTSC/PAL video-out, composite and S-video.

 Both allow use of a TV set as an external monitor or

 connection to a videocassette recorder;

 MIDI port for access to digital music equipment and software

 and joystick port for entertainment software; and

 two Type II PCMCIA slots (or one Type III slot).

Service and Support

HP offers a limited three-year warranty for the HP OmniBook 5500 CT 5/133 Model 1350 notebook PC. HP has been rated by PC Magazine readers (January 1995) as a leading vendor in notebook support and services. In November 1995, J.D. Power & Associates reported that HP was the highest-ranking notebook computer vendor in customer satisfaction based upon its latest Notebook PC Customer Satisfaction Study(3).

U.S. HP OmniBook notebook PC customers receive unlimited free support with a toll call through HP's comprehensive support program. Customers call one telephone number, (970) 346-8682, to receive hardware and software assistance. Customers also may call an automated toll-free number with fax-back capability, available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, for application notes and answers to most commonly asked questions. The number is (800) 443-1254.

Hewlett-Packard Company is a leading global manufacturer of computing, communications and measurement products and services recognized for excellence in quality and support. HP has 105,300 employees and had revenue of $31.5 billion in its 1995 fiscal year.

(1) PC Magazine, Dec. 19, 1995: "The HP OmniBook 5000 CTS consistently outperformed other Pentium/120-based systems, posting a particularly impressive Winstone 96 score of 50."

(2) IrDA is the Infrared Data Association. IrDA-2 is the latest IrDA standard for 4Mbps transfer rates.

(3) Disclaimer: 1995 J.D. Power and Associates Notebook Computer End-User Satisfaction Study was conducted among business users and was based on 1,239 respondents.

Information in this release applies specifically to products available in the United States. Product availability and specifications may vary in non-U.S. markets.


Hummingbird Exceed Wins Competitive Reviews
Hummingbird's Exceed Wins Major Competitive Reviews; Company Increases Worldwide Market Share To 46%

NORTH YORK, ONTARIO, CANADA, MARCH 6, 1996 - Hummingbird Communications Ltd. (TSE: "HUM" and NASDAQ: "HUMCF"), a worldwide technology and market leader in PC internetworking software, announces that its Exceed PC X server software has won two major independent competitive reviews published in INFOWORLD, February 19, 1996, and in Network Computing magazine, December 19, 1995. Additionally, Hummingbird increased its PC X server market share to 46% for the 1995 calendar year, up from 37% in 1994, according to International Data Corporation and Zona Research, Inc.

Hummingbird's success in the INFOWORLD and Network Computing competitive reviews is a testament to the technical superiority of the Exceed PC X server software, which has long been regarded as the most robust, stable and fully-featured PC X server product on the market. In INFOWORLD's PC X Server Product Comparison, Exceed competed in a review of the four leading PC X server products which were put through a rigorous and comprehensive series of tests and evaluations.

INFOWORLD, FEBRUARY 19, 1996:

"Hummingbird Communications Ltd.'s Exceed 5 was the only product that exceeded expectations in easing centralized administration by providing tools against which none of the other products could compete. Exceed also took the ribbon for speed, offered solid documentation, and came backed by a knowledgeable technical support staff."

"Hummingbird's offering soars like an eagle with its rich array of powerful PC X-system administration tools, including Rconfig and Sconfig."

"In the final analysis, we discovered that the most popular PC X server is the most popular PC X server for some good reasons."

Hummingbird's Exceed also won Network Computing's PC X server product comparison in a review of the six the leading PC X sever products, capturing the coveted Network Computing "Editors Choice" and "Editor Refuses To Give It Back" awards, published December 15, 1995.

NETWORK COMPUTING, DECEMBER 19, 1995:

"Hummingbird Communications has the best selling X server on the market. While most tested servers displayed a high degree of reliability, Exceed offered the most stable product, never crashing."

"The Exceed X server was the most refined X server we tested, due to its reliability and flawless operation."

Hummingbird has set the technical agenda in the PC X server market since its inception, and has been a driving force in the overall success of the X Windows on personal computers. Hummingbird's market share increased significantly for 1995 up nearly 10% to 46% worldwide. In the United States, Hummingbird's market share increased to over 50%.

Hummingbird Communications Ltd. specializes in the development of PC to enterprise internetworking software products and Intranet software solutions that provide seamless integration within organizational internetworks. Hummingbird products are sold internationally by authorized resellers in more than 40 countries. The company is headquartered in North York, Ontario, Canada, with offices in Mountain View, CA, Raleigh, NC, and Washington, DC in the United States, and Geneva, Switzerland, Munich, Germany, Paris, France, and Maidenhead, United Kingdom in Europe.


IBM Credit Financing for IBM PCs
IBM Credit Extends 3.9 Percent and 5.9 Percent Financing to Additional IBM Personal Computers

Financing available as part of customers' total client/server solutions

STAMFORD, Conn., March 6, 1996 . . . IBM Credit Corporation has extended its 3.9 percent Total Solution Financing and 5.9 percent Preferred Rate Financing offerings to additional IBM personal computers.

With the extension, best-credit customers who acquire selected IBM PCs and finance them in conjunction with an eligible IBM AS/400 Advanced Series business computer and IBM software and services, as part of their information technology solution, will qualify for financing as low as 3.9 percent.

IBM Credit also has extended its 5.9 percent Preferred Rate Financing program to additional IBM personal computers. With this extension, customers acquiring an eligible IBM PC and a qualifying IBM AS/400 or IBM RISC System/6000 processor, can finance the IBM PC with these same attractive monthly rates. Previously, the Preferred Rate Financing program supported customers' acquisitions of selected IBM personal computers, including certain IBM ThinkPad*** notebook computers and IBM PC Servers.

"IBM Credit is working closely with the IBM PC Company to develop offerings that respond to customers' client/server requirements," said John E. Callies, IBM Credit general manager, end-user customer financing. "We will continue to provide customers with convenient and affordable methods for acquiring their information technology solutions."

The extensions reflect IBM's commitment to realign the way it delivers value to customers.

IBM Credit Corporation is a wholly owned subsidiary of IBM Corporation, offering end-user customer leasing and financing for IBM and complementary solutions, and a broad array of asset management services. It also offers remarketers inventory and accounts receivable financing and leasing and installment payment financing for their customers.

For more information, contact a local IBM or IBM Credit representative.

* IBM Credit's offerings are available to commercial and state and local government customers in the United States.

* Rates subject to change. To be eligible, customers must install equipment by January 31, 1997.

Visit the IBM customer financing home page at http://www.financing.hosting.ibm.com.

IBM news releases are available on the Internet via the IBM home page at http://www.ibm.com.


Olympic Games Tickets Available on Internet
1996 Olympic Games Tickets Available Over The Internet Through IBM Electronic Commerce Applications

3.5 Million Tickets Now Available for Purchase Through the Official Olympic Web Site

ATLANTA, March 5, 1996 . . . IBM, the Worldwide information technology sponsor of the 1996 Olympic Games, and the Atlanta Committee for the Olympic Games (ACOG) today announced availability of tickets for the Atlanta Olympic Games through the official ACOG Olympic site on the World Wide Web (Web). Using a secure electronic commerce application developed by IBM, sports fans can now access the Olympic Web site, check ticket availability, and purchase from a selection of 3.5 million tickets.

The official Olympic Web site (http://www.atlanta.olympic.org), which receives over 66,000 visitors a day, can be accessed using a Web browser, including the IBM Secure WebExplorer or Netscape Navigator. Users can select from a list of sports events for which tickets are still available, including baseball, basketball, gymnastics -- podium training and football (soccer) and tickets to the Olympic Arts Festival. Once a selection has been made, users access an electronic purchase form and enter their personal information, including name, address, and VISA account number. Using new software technology developed by IBM, this information is sent securely via the Internet to the Olympic Games ticket fulfillment system, and the purchaser is sent an electronic mail confirmation of the purchase within 24 hours.

"Using the Web as a ticket outlet gives Olympic fans nationwide even more flexibility in purchasing tickets, seven days a week, 24 hours a day," said Scott Anderson, managing director, Olympic Games Services. "It also allows ticket purchasers to view all event tickets that are available, which can change from minute-to-minute. This makes it easier for buyers to get the tickets they want."

"By building an electronic commerce application that integrates the Olympic Web site directly into the Games ticketing application, ACOG is making transactions much easier to process and fulfill," said Bill Guilfoil, Integrated System Solutions Corp. (ISSC) project executive, ISSC-ProTix.

To make purchasing secure for Olympic ticket buyers, IBM has employed Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) technology and new IBM electronic commerce technology. SSL, an industry-wide communications protocol, encrypts the buyer's data as it is entered at the browser so it can be sent via the Internet securely, ensuring other Internet users cannot view it. The data is then received by IBM's Internet Connection Secure Server and entered into the ticketing system.

In order to purchase tickets on-line, users must meet the following requirements: Use an SSL-enabled Web browser, such as IBM Secure WebExplorer* or Netscape Navigator**; have a U.S. mailing address; and have a valid VISA** credit card account.

The Olympic Web Site

In partnership with ACOG, IBM designed and developed the first official Olympic Web site in order to create a "virtual venue" for Olympic fans worldwide. The Web site today contains information on the upcoming events, including participating athletes, schedules for team competitions, pictures of venues for Olympic sporting and cultural events, and other breaking pre-Olympic news, as well as acting as a ticket outlet. At the onset of the Olympic Games events, the Web site will show up-to-the-minute information on all sporting results, allowing fans to follow sports that may not be covered by other media.

"We are getting an overwhelming response to the first Olympic Web site with over 66,000 visitors a day, and we expect that to increase exponentially as we get closer to the Games," said Jose-Luis Iribarren, IBM's manager of Olympic Sports Internet Systems. "It makes sense to leverage this popular venue to make tickets available to the millions of sporting fans on the Internet."

IBM and the Olympic Games

IBM has contributed to the Olympics since 1960, and is now the information technology provider for the 1996 Olympic Games through to the 2000 games. IBM is contributing its industry-leading technology and integration services to make the 1996 Olympic Games the most efficient and accessible Games to date.

IBM is providing computer hardware, software and related services to plan, run, and manage the Centennial Olympic Games. For the 1996 Olympic Games, IBM has built a three-tier, completely interoperable information systems infrastructure supporting more than 100 applications and holding 3 terabytes worth of time-sensitive, transaction-oriented data. The information systems technology environment was structured on the model of a vast, diverse corporate enterprise consisting of 150,000 athletes and attendees and millions of fans worldwide.

Please Note: Questions about the content or currency of this press release should be directed to your local IBM representative.


IBM to Expand Storage Technology Business
IBM to Invest $500 Million to Expand Storage Technology Business

Increased Focus on Storage Revenue Growth in Network Computing Segments

SAN JOSE, Calif., March 6, 1996 . . . IBM today announced an incremental $500 million capital investment to significantly increase the company's manufacturing volumes to meet increased demand for IBM's disk drive technology and components by Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), system integrators and distributors for network computing applications. The first of the capacity increases will come on-line later this year with total manufacturing volumes increasing 60 percent by 1998. The accelerated rate of capital investment is being fueled by heavy demand for IBM's advanced storage technologies currently available in the company's market-leading 2.5-inch mobile and 3.5-inch network and server products, as well as high performance disk array subsystems for UNIX and mainframe environments.

"IBM recognizes the tremendous success of the disk drive technology business and we are investing for continued revenue growth," said Jim Vanderslice, general manager of the IBM Storage Systems Division. "Our rapid rate of capital investment, coupled with IBM's development expenditures and extensive contributions of Almaden Research and IBM's other laboratories, accelerates our momentum in delivering advanced storage technologies to the market."

IBM's Storage Systems Division has become a leading OEM supplier in the highly profitable mobile and server market segments of the hard disk drive industry in less than three years. According to leading industry analyst firm, International Data Corporation (IDC), IBM captured 31 percent of the 2.5-inch mobile storage business and 24 percent of the 3.5-inch server storage business in 1995. The company's differentiated solutions such as Predictive Failure Analysis, which can forewarn users of impending drive failures, and IBM's Adaptive Battery Life Extender technology for mobile users are recent advances which further enhance IBM's reputation for leadership in the disk drive industry. In addition, IBM's enterprise storage business demonstrated a record fourth quarter in 1995 according to IDC in both distributed computing and mainframe environments, led in part by new product introductions like RAMAC2, Magstar 3590 Tape Subsystem, and IBM's UNIX-based subsystems and storage management software, ADSM.

The investment leverages IBM's extensive portfolio of competitively advantaged performance, reliability and capacity technologies such as magneto resistive (MR) heads; serial interconnection (Serial Storage Architecture, SSA); Redundant Arrays of Independent Disks (RAID); and areal density with the manufacturing capacity needed to take advantage of the tremendous growth in the storage industry projected by market analysts such as IDC and Dataquest.

IBM's manufacturing expansion will include increased volumes in San Jose, California; Mainz, Germany; Szekesfehervar, Hungary; and Guadalajara, Mexico as well as additional assembly capacity in the Far East.

IBM is a leading supplier of computer storage products. Through its Storage Systems Division, the company provides a full line of storage solutions for use with IBM systems and selected products for attachments to non-IBM processors, offered directly from IBM and through a large network of IBM Business Partners. Selected Products, including industry-leading hard disk drives, are also offered for use by Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs). In addition to disk drives, IBM's portfolio of storage products includes disk-based arrays and subsystems; magnetic tape drives, subsystems and automated libraries; optical libraries; storage controllers, and storage management software.

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IBM Extends VisualAge Support to Win NT/95
IBM Extends VisualAge Support to Windows NT, Windows 95

Taligent Framework Technology Simplifies OLE Programming

SOMERS, NY, March 6, 1996 . . . Now Windows NT and Windows 95 developers can use IBM's award-winning VisualAge for C++ and VisualAge for Smalltalk powertools for building cross-platform applications from reusable, object-oriented software components. Today's announcement demonstrates IBM's continuous commitment to deliver open, scalable, rapid application development (RAD) tools for both IBM and non-IBM platforms. Windows developers can benefit, for the first time, from VisualAge's unique visual-construction-from-parts technology.

The new VisualAge for C++ for Windows version features IBM Open Class Library, a rich library of prebuilt components that can be quickly assembled into portable applications. The library incorporates the first integration of compound-document framework technology from Taligent, a wholly owned IBM subsidiary. Frameworks provide a structure for reusing application designs and code built from predefined objects. Taligent's Compound Document Framework (CDF) simplifies Object Linking and Embedding (OLE) programming by enabling developers to create OLE applications with as few as two or three lines of code. CDF represents a collaboration among IBM, Taligent and Lotus Development Corporation, another wholly owned IBM subsidiary. Lotus technology facilitates interaction with the OLE interface.

"Developers want choices that will enable them to develop Windows applications today and remain open for other platforms tomorrow," said Tim Negris, vice president, sales and marketing, IBM Software Solutions. "Today, IBM is giving Windows developers a powerful new option of advanced tools for building scalable applications in a heterogeneous environment -- in the languages they prefer."

"With the addition of these new operating-system platforms, we expect to see a tremendous increase in IBM's share in the application development marketplace," said Jeff Largiader, vice president of marketing, Programmer's Paradise, an international reseller for development tools.

High-Performance C++ Programming

VisualAge for C++ for Windows provides an integrated C++ development environment that includes a data access builder, which automatically generates objects and parts for accessing relational data. The data access builder has been enhanced in the VisualAge for C++ for Windows release to support Open Database Connectivity (ODBC). In addition to native support for DB2 for Windows NT, this builder can access Oracle, Sybase, and other relational databases supported by ODBC. VisualAge for C++ for Windows also includes a high-performance optimizing compiler, which supports the new Pentium ProChip, a syntax-highlighting editor, class browser, program debugger and performance analyzer.

IBM Open Class Library

The fast-growing Open Class Library is one of the most comprehensive collections of objects available to developers today. More than 100 new classes are included in the new version of VisualAge for C++, bringing the total number of objects available to well over 500.

Reed Meseck, an independent consultant, develops C++ applications for business organizations. The applications need to be portable from one platform to another to meet the technology needs of his customers.

"IBM Open Class Library is one of the best class libraries in the market today. Particularly useful is the cross-platform capability," said Mr. Meseck. "The VisualAge for C++ tools on OS/2 and Windows are familiar, with the same look and feel. The compiled code is outstanding and you can be assured the code that runs on one platform will run on another platform, simply by recompiling it."

The new VisualAge for C++ for Windows includes IBM System Object Model (SOM) support. SOM is IBM's implementation of the Object Management Group (OMG) Common Object Request Broker (CORBA) standard for open object interoperability. Direct-to-SOM support in the compiler automates the creation of SOM objects from familiar C++ syntax. For the first time, developers who need to build object-oriented Windows applications can be compliant with an open, industry-standard object model within a single environment.

Byer's Engineering, a beta tester of VisualAge for C++ for Windows, produces C++ class libraries for use in its application development products. Walter Stovall, manager, software development, commented: "The Direct-to-SOM compiler available in VisualAge for C++ gives us a way of developing C++ classes and then exposing our interfaces as SOM classes. This is important because it allows our developers to reuse code and work in any development language that is appropriate for a given application, thus reducing our development time."

Simplified Programming for Smalltalk Developers

VisualAge for Smalltalk for Windows Version 3.0 allows Smalltalk developers to construct Smalltalk applications visually by connecting prefabricated, reusable software components. It includes a robust set of more than 2,500 pre-defined classes and parts, from IBM and other vendors, and an object-oriented development environment that supports individuals and teams of programmers.

VisualAge for Smalltalk for Windows also provides open support for database access, including native access to DB2 and Oracle databases and generalized access through ODBC to other databases. Additional support includes multimedia, kiosk authoring, and logic partitioning, as well as access to IMS transactions and IBM AS/400 programs.

Bloomsbury Software, in London, England, has been a Smalltalk specialist for over five years and, in 1995, became a BESTeam partner for IBM VisualAge for Smalltalk. IBM's BESTeam is an award-winning reseller program that combines IBM software products, professional certification and training, marketing programs and enhanced technical support.

Peter Day, managing director at Bloomsbury, said, "We have bet our business on IBM VisualAge and the release of the Windows NT and 95 version gives us a critical advantage over other development tools. VisualAge for Smalltalk is the only Smalltalk product that gives easy portability across OS/2, AIX and all flavors of Windows without sacrificing needed platform support. Customers are waiting for this release."

Education and Services

IBM and third parties offer a range of companion parts and services for C++ and Smalltalk developers. IBM's Object Connection program offers a selection of third-party parts, classes and tools that work with VisualAge for C++ and Smalltalk. Education courses from IBM, including a comprehensive curriculum from the IBM Object Technology University, can help developers become proficient in VisualAge programming.

IBM also announced the extension of its Professional Certification Program to C++ developers. This program, which is already available to VisualAge for Smalltalk users, recognizes developers for their technical expertise and skills through certifications in product-specific object-oriented applications development. The new certification roles, available on March 29, 1996, in the U.S. and Canada, are:

* Certified VisualAge for C++ Object-Oriented Associate Developer

* Certified VisualAge for C++ Object-Oriented Developer

Additional information on these certified roles will be available beginning March 29 from the IBM Object Technology Certification home page, www.software.ibm.com/spslibrary. Information is also available by fax: in the U.S., dial 1-800-426-4329 and specify the Education Information category, with document numbers 4869, 2611, 2612, 2636, 4868.

Pricing and Availability

VisualAge for C++ for Windows Version 3.5 will be generally available on March 29, 1996, for a base price of $449.00. Customers using any competitive product with a C++ compiler on Windows will be offered a special upgrade base price of $299.00. Customers using VisualAge for C++ for OS/2 Version 3 will be entitled to an upgrade base price of $225.00

VisualAge for Smalltalk, Standard for Windows Version 3.0 (supporting individual programmers) is priced at $1499, and VisualAge for Smalltalk, Professional for Windows Version 3.0 (supporting team development) is priced at $3799. Registered users of VisualAge for Smalltalk for Windows Version 3.0 will receive a free upgrade for Windows NT and Windows 95. This upgrade will be generally available on April 30, 1996.

For more information on IBM's VisualAge family of products, please call 1-800-IBM-3333. For Internet users, IBM offers complete information about the company, its products, services and technology in the World Wide Web. The IBM home page is at www.ibm.com. The fastest, easiest way to get information about IBM Software is to go to the IBM Software home page at www.software.ibm.com. For more information about VisualAge for C++ for Windows go to www.software.ibm.com/info/pr0305.html.

IBM, the world's largest software provider, creates, develops and manufactures the industry's most advanced information technologies, including computer systems, software, networking systems, storage devices and microelectronics. IBM's Software Solutions Division provides data management, application development and workgroup solutions for mission-critical applications on PCs, workstations, LANs and host systems.

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IBM & Dassault Intro CATIA/CADAM Solutions
IBM and Dassault Systemes Introduce Version 4 Release 1.6 of CATIA/CADAM Solutions

Supports Silicon Graphics workstations

CHARLOTTE, N.C. and PARIS, France, March 5, 1996 ... IBM and Dassault Systemes today announced CATIA/CADAM Solutions Version 4 Release 1.6.

This new release continues the CATIA/CADAM commitment to openness by making the product accessible to a wider set of customers. This release supports the complete line of Silicon Graphics workstations and offers desktop drafting capabilities on Windows NT. It also expands the number of CATIA/CADAM application to 90 products, 12 of which are new and 32 are enhanced.

Seamlessly embedded in this latest version are object-oriented applications with a next generation user interface which further enhances ease-of-use. For example, a new visualization tool, the the 4D Navigator, enables users to 'fly-through' and inspect in real time digital mockups of large mechanical assemblies and process plants to detect and correct design errors at an early stage.

A new STEP-based Assembly Navigator allows users to explore digital product structures in order to better interact with assembly definitions. A new low-cost CATIA Realistic Rendering product provides high quality photo-realistic pictures in a matter of seconds. Covering both end-to-end industrial processes and specific job-oriented tasks, this latest release extends the e breadth of application solutions.

To shorten part design, CATIA/CADAM Mechanical Design Solutions Release 1.6 introduces a user-friendly Dynamic Sketcher and a CATIA/CADAM desktop drafting suite, which is available on Windows NT in addition to workstations. A new 3D Tolerancing product, driven by assembly specifications contributes to cost reduction and quality improvement. The new CATIA Cloud-to-Geometry Optimization product allows users to acquire scanned data from physical mockups and easily derive high quality CATIA surfaces. For the aerospace, automotive and domestic appliance industries, enhancements to mechanical tubing dramatically simplify and speed the design process.

CATIA/CADAM Analysis and Simulation Solutions offer multi-model associativity enabling concurrent engineering between design and analysis. Design optimization is enhanced with the introduction of predictive analysis and the integration of dynamic response capabilities within the ELFINI solver. CATIA/CADAM Manufacturing Solutions have been extended to encompass the shop-floor. CATIA NC data can be post-processed by existing company specific post processors using the new CATIA Toolshop Access. New NC post processors can be easily generated with the new CATIA Post Processor Builder.

CATIA/CADAM AEC Plant Design and Shipbuilding Solutions introduce a new product for specification-driven parametric ductwork design, and add the ability to rapidly perform smart re-specing and resizing of pipelines. The CATIA Ship Steelwork product also has been augmented to improve user productivity. Users now can quickly create and modify parts or blocks of parts by using the new "copy/repeat" capability, in accordance with the customer's individual shipyard standards.

CATIA/CADAM Solutions Version 4 provides unique solutions for integrated product and processes development and teamwork optimization. It includes an evolutionary architecture which enables customer growth and leading-edge applications for task optimization. CATIA and CADAM are developed by Dassault Systemes and marketed and supported worldwide by IBM. These solutions are leaders in the CAD/CAM/CAE marketplace with more than 7,000 customers and over 100,000 seats installed. Many of the world's largest manufacturers, including IBM, as well as smaller companies with as few as one or two seats, are gaining a competitive advantage and achieving design excellence with these systems.

IBM press releases are available on the Internet, via the IBM Home Page at http://www.ibm.com.

The IBM Fax Information Service allows you to receive facsimiles of prior IBM product press releases. Dial 1-800-IBM-4FAX and enter "99" at the voice menu.

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IBM Health Data Network Solution
IBM to Deliver Network Centric Computing Solutions for Leading U.S. Healthcare Organizations

(HIMSS '96) ATLANTA, March 4, 1996 . . . A growing priority for the healthcare industry is the linking of patients, physicians, healthcare organizations and health plans via networked information systems. Today, IBM announced that three of the nation's leading healthcare organizations will use its Health Data Network solution to link their healthcare enterprises.

The three customers, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Montana, Greater Cincinnati Community Health Information Link (CHILi), and Rocky Mountain Health Care Systems, span eight states and almost 30,000 physicians, and will use IBM's leading-edge Health Data Network solution as the basis for their individual networks.

IBM's Health Data Network is a set network-based services that range from clinical patient information to benefits coordination, that allows users to customize an installation to best suit their organization's needs. It is another example of IBM's network-centric computing strategy -- IBM's blueprint for enabling people to receive, use and share applications and services across worldwide data and voice networks.

Each customer will connect all hospitals, clinics, physicians and payors in their network, while integrating the disparate hardware and software that is used to run their businesses. This will allow each organization to send and share patient and billing information, medical records and patient histories across the entire healthcare enterprise, thus lowering the cost and improving the quality and efficiency of patient care.

Reducing the volume of paper forms and medical tests has long been a priority of healthcare institutions that are continually grappling with the problem of delivering quality care in the ever-changing healthcare environment. The ability that IBM's network-centric solution offers -- to fill out a patient form once, to give a history to a doctor once, to have one set of X-rays taken, to coordinate benefits before the patient leaves the physician's office -- will free physicians to deliver the highest-quality patient care available using the most current, accurate data in their decision making.

The healthcare organizations that announced networks today each have individual needs and requirements. IBM's Health Data Network solution can be tailored to meet the needs of most healthcare organizations. The three customers announced today are:

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Montana: In conjunction with IBM, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Montana will be creating a Health Data Network which will be offered to every hospital and physician within the state of Montana. This network -- which will encompass hospitals, physicians and employer groups -- will initially be deployed at 500 sites throughout Montana. Features of the network will include the clearing of claims for providers and institutions, referrals, encounters, pre-certifications, e-mail, patient reservations, and eligibility.

Greater Cincinnati Community Health Information Link (CHILi): This collaborative effort is led by 22 provider organizations including more than 30 hospitals, six insurers, a major employer (Procter & Gamble) and the Greater Cincinnati Academy of Medicine. IBM's cutting-edge Health Data Network will provide this community-based health information network with a communications infrastructure, network operations, and support services that will enable the sharing of patient, financial and administrative data. The network, which spans communities in the states of Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana, will initially support 15 hospitals, four payor organizations and 800 physicians, with the balance coming on-line over time.

Rocky Mountain Health Care Systems: IBM will be providing network-centric capability to deliver integrated information to 26,000 Blue Cross/Blue Shield supported physicians in Colorado, New Mexico and Nevada. IBM will supply the underlying network solution that will allow for the automation of all administrative and financial transactions within each state, and even allow for the sharing of information on an inter-state basis if needed. Doctors will be able to share patient information on referrals, check claims eligibility and status, access bulletin boards, post messages, and eventually have access to the Internet.

"IBM is helping healthcare organizations blaze a new trail in the delivery of information that is vital to doctors, patients and payors," said Gail Gulinson, vice president, Networked Solutions, IBM Worldwide Healthcare Solutions. "The result of IBM's visionary network-centric computing strategy will be seen in the improvement of both the healthcare experience for consumers and the efficiency of access to critical information for doctors."

The three organizations announced today join Mercy Health Services of Iowa which announced its intent to deliver an integrated health information network in February of 1996, and the Greater Dayton Area hospital Association which announced its plans at HIMSS '95. Greater Dayton is in phase two of a four step installation process and is currently expanding their network while adding additional hospitals and physicians.

IBM's Health Data Network solution represents products and services from many IBM organizations including ISSC, Lotus, the IBM Global Network and Advantis. Network services for each of systems announced today will be provided by the IBM Global Network through its U.S. provider, Advantis.

Additional information on IBM Healthcare Solutions products and services can be found on the IBM Worldwide Healthcare Solutions home page on the Internet using the following URL: http://www.solutions.ibm.com/healthcare/

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Web Authoring Featured in Apr Internet World
Web Authoring Featured in April INTERNET WORLD

March 20, 1996, Westport, CT--The April issue of INTERNET WORLD from Mecklermedia Corporation (Nasdaq: MECK), the leading source for information about the Internet, features a special section on authoring Web pages and setting up Web sites. IW looks at the tools, services, and decisions involved in establishing a Web site, plus tips on building, buying, authoring, publicizing, and auditing a site.

The April cover story is "Dueling Tools," an in-depth product review by IW Labs director Gus Venditto. As desktop publishing is extended to the World Wide Web, a new class of tools has emerged to help users create Web pages without learning how to write HTML code. IW Labs looks at six top contenders in the HTML authoring program arena.

Complementing IW Labs coverage of leading commercial HTML authoring tools, Douglas Sigler in "HTML Toolbox" describes the numerous freeware and shareware Web authoring programs available on the Internet. Joel Snyder also offers his views on Web page design in "Good, Bad, and Ugly Pages."

After authoring Web pages, you must put them on the World Wide Web. To do so, companies and individuals must decide whether to build their own sites or pay services to host them. In "Site Construction," Eric Richardson offers advice to companies on how to go about building their own sites, while in "Web Site on a Budget," Steven Callahan tells users how to find the most economical services that will host their Web pages.

After you've launched a Web site, you need to let people know it's there. In "Heads Up," Richard Seltzer offers tips on how to publicize your site.

Many companies want to monitor the visitors to their sites. In "Stalking the Elusive Usage Data," Web Watch columnist Niel Robertson discusses the tools available for auditing Web site traffic.

Also in April INTERNET WORLD:

* Dennis O'Flaherty tells how two partners started their own Internet service provider business in "An ISP Is Born."

* Randall Dyck shows how you can access various Internet applications using other applications in "How to Get There from Here."

* Mike Godwin discusses the copyright and trade secret laws at the heart of the Church of Scientolgy cases in "Church and Statues."

* Larry Krumenaker explores the "Web cam" phenomenon in "Smile, You're on Internet Camera."

* Iconovex, Incontext, Infoaccess, and new advertiser Accent Worldwide are among the authoring tools advertisers appearing in this issue.

* INTERNET WORLD also added two other new advertisers to its roster with the April issue: Excalibur and Foreman Interactive.

Mecklermedia Corporation, based in Westport, Connecticut, is the leading provider of Internet information through its publications INTERNET WORLD, WEB WEEK, WEB DEVELOPER, and its Internet World Trade Shows, Web Developer Seminars, and iWORLD Web site, http://www.iworld.com.


Intel Intros Fastest Notebook Pentium Proc
Intel Introduces Fastest Pentium Processor for POWERFUL Multimedia Communications in Mobile Computers

SANTA CLARA, CALIF. -- March 4, 1996 -- Intel Corporation today announced immediate availability of a 133-MHz Pentium processor for notebook computers that will deliver the highest level of multimedia performance and quality to users in the professional market segment.

"Notebooks based on the 133-MHz Pentium processor expands the ways and means people can conduct business," said Stephen P. Nachtsheim, vice president, Mobile and Handheld Products Group. "These systems will rival desktop computers in their ability to deliver high-quality graphics, full-motion video and stereo sound, and run compute-intensive applications on the Internet. Business presentations, reports, and even email, for example, could increasingly become interactive, visually powerful communications."

At a system level, notebook computers based on the 133-MHz Pentium processor deliver high performance through the use of a higher bandwidth 66-MHz system bus, and offer additional gains if coupled with a PCI local bus. Since the first Pentium processor for notebooks was introduced 18 months ago, performance has nearly doubled while the processors have continued to maintain long battery life and efficient thermal management. The 133-MHz Pentium processor achieves a rating of 276 on Winbench96 (CPUmark32). It delivers 4.14 SPECint95 and SPECint_base95, and 3.12 SPECfp95.

It is built on Intel's high-volume .35 micron process technology which allows it to deliver high performance with very low power consumption, which is necessary for long battery life. Like the four other members of the Pentium processor family for mobile systems, the 133-MHz Pentium processor derives its performance and thermal efficiency through innovative technologies. They include the thin, lightweight Tape Carrier Package, and Voltage Reduction Technology, which enables the processor to interface at 3.3 volts with off-the-shelf components while its inner core operates at a lower power 2.9 volts. Typical power dissipation is 3.3 watts. The processor is also offered in a conventional Staggered Pin Grid Array (SPGA) package.

In 1,000-unit quantities, the 133-MHz Pentium processor is priced at $371 (United States currency) in either package. For pricing and availability outside the United States, contact a regional Intel sales office.

Intel, the world's largest chip maker, is also a leading manufacturer of personal computer, networking and communications products. Trademark information


Intel Announces Pentium Overdrive Processors
INTEL ANNOUNCES FIRST IN A FAMILY OF PENTIUM OVERDRIVE PROCESSORS FOR UPGRADABLE PENTIUM PROCESSOR-BASED SYSTEMS

SPEEDS UP 60-THROUGH 100-MHZ PENTIUM PROCESSOR-BASED SYSTEMS WITH ADVANCED PENTIUM PROCESSOR TECHNOLOGY

FOLSOM, Calif., March 4, 1996--Intel Corporation today announced the availability of Pentium OverDrive processors for upgradable Pentium processor-based systems. Based on the same advanced .35 micron silicon technology used for Intel's fastest Pentium processors, the design of the new Pentium OverDrive processors include enhancements beyond the original core microprocessor to ensure worry-free, end-user installation.

The products being introduced with immediate availability include: the 120/133-MHz Pentium OverDrive processor, designed to upgrade 60-MHz Pentium processors to 120-MHz and 66-MHz Pentium processors to 133-MHz; and the 125-MHz Pentium OverDrive processor designed to upgrade 75-MHz Pentium processors. Intel is also announcing the 150-MHz Pentium OverDrive processor, designed to upgrade 90-MHz Pentium processors, and the 166-MHz Pentium OverDrive processor, designed to upgrade 100-MHz Pentium processors, both available in May.

For the first time, users of today's upgradable Pentium processor-based systems will be able to significantly accelerate the performance of all their software by upgrading their system with a Pentium OverDrive processor. In addition, Intel will continue to offer Pentium OverDrive processors for upgradable Intel486 processor-based systems.

"More and more business and home users are looking at system upgrade options to accelerate the performance of their system," said Jim Yasso, general manager, End User Components Division. "The new Pentium OverDrive processors offer the best overall upgrade solution available today, not only accelerating the performance of all software but also increasing system capabilities to harness the resources of the Internet."

DESIGNED FOR EASY END-USER UPGRADABILITY

Pentium OverDrive processors have been developed specifically to boost performance in upgradable Pentium processor-based systems. Intel added unique features to the Pentium processor technology core to support the wide range of system configurations present in the installed base of systems. These enhancements include:

Added capacitors to provide the required voltage filtering needed when putting a faster Pentium processor in a system originally designed for a slower processor.

A fully integrated on-package fan heatsink that ensures effective processor cooling.

Preconfigured core-to-bus speed ratios, so end-users do not have to worry about locating and setting jumpers.

The 120/133-MHz Pentium OverDrive processor also includes an on-package voltage regulator and compatible pin-out for upgrading the 5 volt 60- and 66-MHz Pentium processors to a 3.3 volt Pentium OverDrive processor.

The Pentium OverDrive processor is supported by an easy-to-use installation manual, diagnostics disk and toll-free technical support. By offering this simple single-chip approach to processor upgrades, the Pentium OverDrive processor ensures quick and easy end-user installation for a worry-free upgrade to higher levels of system performance.

BOOSTS SYSTEM AND SOFTWARE PERFORMANCE

The new Pentium OverDrive processors significantly accelerate performance across all PC operating systems and software applications. In today's multi-tasking business environment these performance gains will result in greater overall productivity and cost savings.

For example, upgrading a 60-MHz Pentium processor-based system with a 120-MHz Pentium OverDrive processor will provide a performance increase of over 50 percent for most of today's widely-installed 16-bit productivity applications.

ORGANIZATION PERFORMANCE BENEFITS

System Configuration:

Intel chipset SB2433LX, 16MB DRAM, 256K cache, 1.6 GB IDE hard drive (controller integrated on motherboard), 64-bit PCI video accelerator with 4MB VRAM, Windows* 95.

Internet users will find that upgrading their existing system with a Pentium OverDrive processor will allow them to more fully explore the wide array of multimedia resources, like games, videos and interactive educational products, available for downloading from the Internet. Additionally, corporate Web Masters will have the processing power required to develop feature-rich web sites utilizing the most advanced Internet development technologies such as JAVA*, VRML*, and Shockwave*.

Home-users will be able to accelerate virtually all of today's software with a Pentium OverDrive processor upgrade.  For example, upgrading a 60-MHz Pentium processor-based system with a 120-MHz Pentium OverDrive processor will provide a performance increase of up to 97 percent using popular home applications.

HOME PERFORMANCE BENEFITS

System Configuration:

Intel chipset SB2433LX, 16MB DRAM, 256K cache, 1.6 GB IDE hard drive (controller integrated on motherboard), 64-bit PCI video accelerator with 4MB VRAM, Windows* 95.

By improving keyboard and control responsiveness as well as significantly improving the realism and texture of graphics and video, Pentium OverDrive processors will make game playing more enjoyable. In addition, new technologies like MPEG video will also benefit from increased processing power, eliminating choppy video delivery and unsynchronized audio and video.

PRODUCT PRICING AND AVAILABILITY

The 120/133-MHz and 125-MHz Pentium OverDrive processors are available now. The 150-MHz and 160-MHz Pentium OverDrive processors will be available in May. Offering the highest Pentium processor performance available, the products and pricing are as follows:

 ORIGINAL UPGRADABLE   PENTIUM OVERDRIVE

 PENTIUM PROCESSOR     PROCESSOR UPGRADE     AVAILABILITY   MSL (U.S.)

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 60-or 66-MHz          120/133-MHZ

 Pentium               PENTIUM OVERDRIVE        NOW            $399

 75-MHz Pentium        125-MHZ

                       PENTIUM OVERDRIVE        NOW            $399

 90-MHz Pentium        150-MHZ

                       PENTIUM OVERDRIVE        MAY, 1996      $499

 100-MHz Pentium       166-MHZ

                       PENTIUM OVERDRIVE        MAY, 1996      $679

In addition, Pentium OverDrive processors for upgradable Intel486 processor-based systems are also available.  The 83-MHz Pentium OverDrive processor, designed to upgrade 33-MHz Intel486 SX and DX processors or 66-MHz IntelDX2TM processors, is priced at $299 (U.S. MSL). The 63-MHz Pentium OverDrive processor, designed to upgrade 25-MHz Intel486 SX and DX processors and 50-MHz IntelSX2 or IntelDX2 processors is priced at $219 (U.S. MSL). For up-to-date manufacturer suggested list prices (US dollars) for members of the OverDrive processor family, refer to the OverDrive processor Price List.

COMPATIBILITY AND SUPPORT

For information on whether or not a specific system supports a Pentium OverDrive processor upgrade, users should contact their system manufacturer, local computer dealer/reseller or check the Intel OverDrive Processor Upgrade Guide. This guide contains over 3, 400 system model listings. For additional information about Intel OverDrive processors or other Intel products, contact the Intel PC & LAN Products Customer Information and Support Phone Numbers.


Intergraph & Ingram Micro Dist Agreement
Intergraph, Ingram Micro Sign Distributor Agreement

HUNTSVILLE, ALA., MARCH 7, 1996 - Intergraph Software Solutions announced today an agreement to sell products in the United States through Ingram Micro Inc., the world's largest distributor of microcomputer products. Ingram Micro will distribute to resellers Intergraph's "best in class" horizontal and mass market products. These products will include Intergraph's interoperability products (PCNFS, DiskAccess, and DiskShare) and Transcend, a family of language translation products.

"This agreement represents a further step in our strategy to implement highly productive alternate channels for software distribution. It will provide improved service and availability for our resellers. Specifically, by establishing this relationship with Ingram Micro, we are joining forces with a leading volume distributor of quality software solutions. It is without a doubt a win-win situation for all parties concerned," said Eric Binder, Intergraph's Executive Director of Channel Development.

"We are enthusiastic about the opportunity to establish this relationship with one of the graphics industry leading suppliers and look forward to a long and growing relationship." said Lori Snow, Director of Ingram Micro's Technical Products Division.

INTERGRAPH BACKGROUND INFORMATION

Intergraph is the world's largest company dedicated to supplying interactive computer graphics systems, interoperability tools, and technical office automation products. In addition, the company develops, manufactures, sells and supports a leading line of Intel/NT compatible products.

INGRAM MICRO BACKGROUND INFORMATION

Ingram Micro, with headquartered in Santa Ana, California, is the world's largest wholesale distributor of microcomputer products, with 1995 sales in excess of $8.58 billion. The company's inventory includes 38,000 products from more than 1,000 of the world's leading hardware and software companies. Affiliates in Belgium, Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Mexico, the Netherlands, Norway, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, and the United Kingdom sell to 108,000 reseller in 120 countries. Servicing additional worldwide locations through export offices in Santa Ana, Miami, and Brussels, the company's international division fulfills orders from exporters and foreign customers in Europe, Asia Pacific, and Latin America. Ingram Micro is the leading provider of advanced value-added services including technical areas, field services, configuration, and fulfillment.


InterCAP InLine Plug-in for Navigator 2.0
InterCAP Graphics Systems Announces InterCAP InLine Plug-in for Netscape Navigator 2.0

ANNAPOLIS, MD., MARCH 4, 1996 -- InterCAP Graphics Systems Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Intergraph Corp., today announced the release of InterCAP InLine, the next-generation product for publishing and viewing graphics on the World Wide Web (WWW).

As InterCAP InLine, InterCAP's well-known MetaLink Runtime viewer is now configured to run as a Netscape plug-in under Microsoft's Windows 95 and Windows NT operating systems. InterCAP InLine supports inline viewing, zooming, dynamic panning and magnification and animation of Computer Graphics Metafile (CGM) vector graphics within the Navigator 2.0 Web browser. The announcement was made this week at the Daratech CAD/CAM, CAE Strategy Workshop '96 in Boston.

InterCAP InLine demonstrates the power of CGM and "intelligent graphics" that can be used as an alternative to GIF and JPEG bitmap image graphics formats. CGM is a stable, widely accepted, international standard (ISO/IEC 8632:1992) for 2D vector and raster graphics. CGM is specified as the exchange format of choice for 2D graphics by many influential industry and government groups, including the Air Transport Association (commercial aerospace), CALS (defense systems) and J2008 (automotive).

CGM supports hyperlinking of graphical objects within an illustration, which makes it a very good complement to HTML, the WWW text mark- up language. Using CGM and HTML, authors can easily create high-quality interactive, graphics-driven documents which are compact and efficient for access over the WWW. CGM, because it can support high-quality vector graphics, is also a natural format for publishing CAD data in a compact, efficient, yet interactive form. The Beta 4.0 of InterCAP InLine version is available for downloading free of charge at http://www.intercap.com.

SUPERIOR GRAPHICS DEMONSTRATED

An extensive demonstration featuring the fictional "Blackened Grill Company" was created by InterCAP not only to highlight the superiority of CGM as a graphics format on the Internet, but also to show how the Web can be used to distribute product data.

"We created The Blackened Grill Company scenario to show how a manufacturer can reuse design and engineering data and distribute graphics-intensive technical information and interact with its customers using CGM via the Internet," said Dr. John C. Gebhardt, chief technical officer for InterCAP. "As more and more commercial and government organizations standardize on CGM for 2D graphics, demand is growing for CGM viewing and authoring tools.

InterCAP is responding with high-quality tools such as InterCAP InLine and our MetaLink suite of CGM presentation and authoring tools," Gebhardt said. "We are also helping our parent company, Intergraph, to CGM-enable many of its popular design and engineering software products. The implications of this standards-based technology for product data and technical information publishing are enormous," Gebhardt said.

DM2 "INTRANET" MANAGEMENT TECHNOLOGY DEMONSTRATED

Rich Buchheim, executive vice president of Intergraph's Information Management and Solution Engineering Division (IMSE), outlined how the InterCAP MetaLink products can be used with DM2, Intergraph's enterprise information resource management solution, as the underlying infrastructure to provide a comprehensive system for management of a company's internal web, or "Intranet".

"We are excited about the possibilities of our DM2 web data management solution. DM2 solves the exponentially increasing problem of managing large amounts of web-enabled data, and the links associated with their navigation and document control," said Buchheim.

"This solution is focused at managing enterprise web data, offering the ability to transition technical data into published web data with linked CGM graphics, and delivering that technical data to the end user. We are leveraging the expertise of InterCAP's CGM and publishing knowledge with Intergraph's CAD and engineering information management expertise to offer a true Intranet management solution. This is a giant step in our goal to become the industry leader in providing technical applications for the World Wide Web."

The InterCAP InLine product and DM2 Web management technology are being premiered today through Wednesday at Daratech's CAD/CAM, CAE Strategy Workshop '96 in Boston.

INTERGRAPH BACKGROUND INFORMATION

Intergraph Corp. (Huntsville, Ala.) is the world's largest company dedicated to supplying interactive computer graphics systems. Products range from point solutions, meeting individual and departmental needs, to integrated, enterprisewide systems. The company's common stock trades on The NASDAQ Stock Market under the symbol: INGR.

Noted for delivering interoperable systems and applications, Intergraph bases its products on Windows, Windows 95, Windows NT, and UNIX operating systems.

INTERCAP BACKGROUND INFORMATION

InterCAP Graphics Systems Inc., based in Annapolis, Md., was founded in 1987 and became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Intergraph early in 1995. A leader in the development of graphics software for electronically creating, editing and managing technical illustrations, InterCAP is a major supplier of graphics software for the DoD JCALS standard publishing solution, as well as for Northrop/Grumman's J-STARS, Boeing- Bell-Allison V-22, and Lockheed Martin F-22 interactive electronic technical manuals (IETMs) for field maintenance.


Turbotax Wins Major Industry Awards

Repeats PC MAGAZINE Editors' Choice, COMPUTERLIFE Five Stars and HOMEPC Usability Study

San Diego, Calif., March 4, 1996 -- For tax year 1995, TurboTax, America's best-selling personal tax preparation software, is the winner of seven industry awards. For the second year in a row, TurboTax has won these industry awards: PC MAGAZINE Editors' Choice, COMPUTERLIFE's (Five Stars) and the HOME PC usability study. TurboTax has also won industry awards from: FAMILYPC, WINDOWS SOURCES, PC COMPUTING, and CNET ONLINE.

"TurboTax has received more industry awards than any other personal tax software," said Scott Cook, Intuit Chairman. "We continue to improve ease of use and the breadth of our tax advice and are pleased that TurboTax has been received so well again this year."

TurboTax has received the following awards:

PC MAGAZINE -- Editors' Choice

As its sole pick for Editors' Choice (February 20, 1996) for tax preparation software, the editors at PC Magazine selected TurboTax Deluxe. The reviewers said that "Intuit has designed a program whose guidance is trustworthy and whose tax processing tools are reliable, then wrapped it all up in an interface that rivals the best available in any category of application software. It's clearly this year's best."

COMPUTER LIFE -- Five Stars

In its second annual guide to tax software (March 1996), TurboTax Deluxe and MacInTax Deluxe repeat their five star performance. The reviewer praises the programs for the addition of the Tax Center as a source for tax strategies, advice and documentation as well as the incorporation of Fast Track that helps speed users through the interview process.

HOME PC -- #1

HOME PC (February, 1996) Consumer Lab usability study selected TurboTax as the winner of tax preparation software. The editors noted that while all the leading tax prep software packages offer an excellent return for the user's dollar, "TurboTax was tops for the second consecutive year," because of its in-depth interview process, auto-fill feature and ease of navigation.

The 1995 final versions of TurboTax, MacInTax and Deluxe editions of TurboTax and MacInTax are currently available at computer retailers, or can be ordered directly through Intuit by calling 1/800/964-1040. Users who bought the HeadStart version, and have registered with Intuit, will be shipped the Final version of the software at no additional charge. Anticipated street prices are $25.95 for TurboTax and MacInTax and $49.95 for TurboTax and MacInTax Deluxe.

ABOUT INTUIT

Intuit develops and markets software products that enable individuals, professionals and businesses to automate their financial lives. Intuit's Quicken" and QuickBooks" products allow users to manage their personal and small business finances. Intuit supplies and services, such as the Quicken VISA" card with IntelliCharge, work with its software to further automate finances. The company's popular TurboTax", MacInTax" and ProSeries software enable customers, businesses and professional tax preparers to prepare their own or their clients', tax returns.


JMR Cost Effective CD-ROM Case
JMR Electronics Introduces The New, Cost Effective CD ROM CASE Featured at CeBit March 14-20

Chatsworth, CA -- March 5th, 1996 -- JMR Electronics is pleased to announce the introduction of their newest low-cost CD-ROM enclosure, the CD-ROM Case. This metal enclosure is designed to meet the requirements of users wanting to add an external 5 1/4" half-height CD-ROM.

This cost-effective, rugged enclosure is ready for easy drive installation and has been FCC compliant for radiated and conductive emissions. Features include pen set rotary SCSI address select switch, audio jacks for external audio connections, universal input switching power supply and internal data cabling. The CD-ROM Case is your lowest cost, high-quality off-the-shelf VAR enclosure.

Headquartered in Chatsworth, California, JMR has experienced steady growth of over 30% per year. JMR manufactures enclosures for RAID, CD-ROM, rackmounts for industrial applications and desktop models.

Further information is available directly from:

JMR Electronics

20400 Plummer Street

Chatsworth, CA 91311

(818) 993-4801, Fax (818) 993-9173

Internet: http://www.jmr.com


Lexmark Increases Manufacturing Capacity
Lexmark International Announces Increase in Worldwide Manufacturing Capacity

Two New Facilities to be in Production by April 1; Third Facility Slated for Late Fall

LEXINGTON, KY., MARCH 6, 1996 . . . Lexmark International Group, Inc. (NYSE: LXK) today announced its new Rosyth, Scotland facility and its expanded Lexington, Kentucky facility would both be in production by April 1. In addition, the company announced plans for a new production facility in Juarez, Mexico. The Lexington facility will supply high technology components to the new facilities in Scotland and Mexico. These developments are part of an expansion plan announced in October 1995 to globally increase production in support of Lexmark's rapidly growing inkjet printer business.

This announcement represents the latest phase in the implementation of Lexmark's global manufacturing and marketing strategy and reflects the increasing success of Lexmark's products around the world. Lexmark is expanding its global manufacturing presence to meet growing demand and to remain competitive in every region of the world. The hub of its research, development, marketing and manufacturing remains in Lexington, Kentucky.Lexmark is a U.S. technology leader and major exporter in the information technology industry. The company exports over $600 million from the U.S. each year with more than 55 percent of its core printer business revenues coming from outside the U.S. Lexmark is rapidly building its position as a leading global printer manufacturer.

"Lexmark's inkjet printer business is the fastest-growing part of the company," said Marvin L. Mann, chairman and CEO. "We entered the consumer color inkjet market just over a year ago, and have already gained an estimated 6.5 percent of the worldwide market. Our volumes are growing as fast as we can increase production, and we anticipate strong growth in inkjet printer production this year. The three new facilities will enable us to meet growing demand worldwide."

The new facility in Mexico will manufacture products for shipment to Lexmark customers around the globe. The plant in Juarez will employ approximately 350 people, and production is expected to begin in the fall of this year.

Lexmark International is a global developer, manufacturer and supplier of laser, inkjet and dot matrix printers and associated consumable supplies for the office and home markets. Sales were $2.2 billion in 1995. In addition to its main manufacturing facility in Lexington, Kentucky, the company has manufacturing centers in Boulder, Colo.; Orleans, France, and Sydney Australia.


Livingston Ent. Triples Facility Space
LIVINGSTON TO TRIPLE SPACE WITH NEW PLEASANTON FACILITY

PLEASANTON, Calif., Mar. 8, 1996 -- Livingston Enterprises, supplier of networking products that provide access to the global Internet, has tripled the size of its Pleasanton facilities with the lease of a 54,000-square-foot building in the Hacienda Business Park.

The new site, slated for September occupation by the company, is located at 4464 Willow Road in Pleasanton. It will house Livingston's administrative, marketing, sales, engineering, customer support and manufacturing functions. The firm already occupies 28,000 square feet at two sites in the Pleasanton area, with its administrative headquarters located at 6920 Koll Center Parkway.

Livingston Chairman and CEO Steve Willens said, "Since January 1995 we have tripled our revenues and grown to more than 100 employees. This is due in large part to the sudden emergence and rapid expansion of the Internet market, our prime sales target. We now number more than 1,500 Internet Service Providers among our customers, and during 1995 alone Livingston products provided the means of connecting more than 2,000,000 new users to the Internet."

Livingston Enterprises, Inc., founded in 1986, specializes in dial-up access and LAN-to-LAN interconnectivity. Best known for its Internet connectivity products, Livingston supplies its PortMaster Communications Server and FireWall IRX Router technology to more than 1,500 Internet Service Providers worldwide. Livingston products come with free software updates and lifetime technical support. The privately-held company is located in Pleasanton, Calif.


Maxtor 1st to Volume Ship 2GB Hard Disk
MAXTOR IS FIRST TO VOLUME SHIPMENT WITH THREE-PLATTER, 2.0 GB HARD DISK DRIVE

SAN JOSE, Calif. -- March 4, 1996 -- Maxtor Corp. today becomes the first disk drive manufacturer to announce volume shipments of a two gigabyte, three-platter, 3.5-inch hard disk drive.

The 72004AP/A, Maxtor's newest drive, is currently shipping in high volume from Maxtor's Singapore manufacturing facility -- as well as worldwide distribution sites -- to OEMs, distributors and retailers.

"Key OEMs are featuring Maxtor's 2.0 GB in systems, which allows them to pre-load a wide variety of software for consumers," said Brian Smith, Maxtor's vice president of sales and product management. The Maxtor 2.0 GB drive has been qualified or is in qualification by eight of the world's top 10 OEMs, including Hewlett-Packard Company, Acer and Packard Bell.

"Like with the 1.6 GB drive, Maxtor has developed a capacity point that will allow us to provide a clear advantage to consumers," said Lawrence Lo, purchasing director of Acer America. "Our systems are designed for today's most advanced applications, and this large capacity from Maxtor allows consumers to take full advantage of their computer investment," he added.

The end-user upgrade market will also be important for the Maxtor 2.0 GB drive.

"Many computers sold in the last year with Pentium processors are more than capable to run even today's most advanced applications, but users are finding their hard disk drives -- especially those under one gigabyte -- are filling up fast. These consumers are looking for ways to extend their investment," said Dale Ott, director of product marketing, mass storage, for Tech Data. "Many users today are taking advantage of hot new programs, Internet file downloads and CD-ROM technology, and they all require ever-increasing storage."

"Maxtor is providing end-users with a new level of capacity and performance in a very cost-effective EIDE disk drive," said John Monroe, vice president of storage products for Synnex Information Technologies, a Maxtor distributor. "Achieving the right price is key to making two gigabytes an affordable mainstream capacity."

The Maxtor 2.0 GB drive is the follow-on to the successful 71626AP/A 1.6 GB drive, which led the industry in market share at that capacity point in the fourth calendar quarter of 1995. The 2.0 GB features an Enhanced IDE interface. It has an average seek time of <12 ms and is available with either 128K or 64K buffers. Like all Maxtor drives, it is backed by the industry-leading No Quibble Service guarantee and a three-year warranty.

"Maxtor has been among the first to market at the industry's most recent capacity leaps," said Crawford del Prete, vice president, IDC Storage Research. "We believe this time-to-market strategy has allowed the company to increase its penetration into the volume PC OEM customer base."

Maxtor has engineered a break-through in megabytes per disk for the 2.0 GB drive, providing 2,004 megabytes of formatted capacity on only three platters. To accomplish this, Maxtor continues to lead the industry in proximity recording (PR) technology. A proven technology shipped in more than 1 million Maxtor drives, PR reduces head flying height, fundamentally improving head/media interface signal quality.

The Maxtor 2.0 GB features custom on-the-fly Error Correction Code logic, capable of correcting multiple error bursts without performance loss. It is also compliant with the Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology (S.M.A.R.T.) reliability management protocol. The 2.0 GB also features low power consumption and ATA power saving commands that support EPA Energy Star "Green PC" standards.

Maxtor Corp. develops, manufactures and markets hard disk drives for desktop and mobile computer systems and had sales of $906.8 million in the fiscal year ended March 1995. A wholly owned, independently operated subsidiary of Hyundai Electronics America, Maxtor has headquarters in San Jose, Calif., and employs approximately 8,300 people worldwide.


Microsystems Swr Supports RSAC Rating System
Microsystems Software Plans to Deliver Support for RSAC Internet Rating System on April 15, 1996

Cyber Patrol and RSACi to Provide Parents and Teachers with the Ability to Easily Monitor Access to the Rapidly Growing Internet

FRAMINGHAM, MA -- WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6, 1996-- Microsystems Software and the Recreational Software Advisory Council (RSAC) today announced they have joined efforts to advance parental control over Internet access and content through the teaming of Microsystems Software's popular Internet filtering product, Cyber Patrol, with RSAC's recently announced rating system for the Internet, RSACi. Cyber Patrol will support this content-based Internet rating system the first day it's available to the public -- April 15,1996, (April 1st beta).

Cyber Patrol will provide parents, teachers and consumers with the first parental control software that supports the PICS (Platform for Internet Content Selection) ratings services. PICS, an industry standard, provides a method for Internet browsers and blocking software to read Internet rating systems. To date, Cyber Patrol, RSACi, and Microsoft have announced intentions to deliver solutions based on this standard on April 15, 1996.

"Microsystems has been an early supporter of the PICS standard and is pleased to further advance the standard by incorporating full support for PICS labels and RSACi in Cyber Patrol, the top-rated Internet filtering solution (Family PC, March 1996)," said Nigel Spicer, president and COO of Microsystems Software. "This new version of Cyber Patrol will be released on the same day as RSACi, allowing parents to take immediate advantage of the RSACi rating system."

RSACi is a leading PICS-compatible rating system supporting self- rating of web sites. RSACi is a fully-automated, paperless system that relies on a quick, easy-to-use questionnaire that the Web master completes at RSAC's home page. The questionnaire runs through a series of highly specific questions about the level, nature and intensity of the sex, nudity, violence or offensive language (vulgar or hate-motivated) found within the Web master's site.

Once completed, the questionnaire is then submitted electronically to the RSAC Web Server, which tabulates the results and produces the html advisory tags that the Web master then places on their Web site/page. A standard Internet browser, or blocking device -- such as Cyber Patrol -- that has been configured to read the RSACi system can recognize these tags, enabling parents who use the software to either allow or restrict their children's access to any single rating or combination of ratings.

This method is distinct from a third- party PICS rating system, such as the Microsystems CyberNOT list. In a third party rating system, a civic organization, such as a PTA, rates the web content of other web sites, and generally will host a web server that stores the labels associated with rating service.

"Many parents are successfully protecting their children from inappropriate Internet content through Cyber Patrol," said Stephen Balkam, executive director of RSAC. "By supporting the open RSACi rating system, Cyber Patrol offers parents additional information and provides a well-known, easy-to-use interface to an ever-growing array of choices."

Cyber Patrol is an Internet filter and access management tool that allows parents to restrict Internet access to certain times of day, limit the total time spent on-line in a day and block access to Internet sites they deem inappropriate (including WWW, File Transfer Protocol, Gopher, Internet Relay Chat and Usenet newsgroups) all via a simple, easy-to-use interface. Cyber Patrol also can be used to control access to local applications such as games and personal financial managers.

Cyber Patrol is the only Internet filter with parental preference controls that let users easily restrict Internet sites according to their own values. It is also the first Internet filter to include built-in support for the emerging ratings systems including Safesurf and Platform for Internet Content Selection (PICS).

The software comes loaded with the "CyberNOT Block List," a listing of over 7000 researched Internet resources containing material which parents may find questionable. Using the CyberNOT List, users can reinforce their own personal values as they adjust children's access to specific Internet sites. Parents may select all or any of the categories to be blocked by general content, time of day or specific Internet site. Cyber Patrol is available for Windows 3.1, Windows '95 and Macintosh (System 7.x).

About the Recreational Software Advisory Council

The Recreational Software Advisory Council (RSAC) is an independent, non-profit organization that empowers the public, especially parents, to make informed decisions about electronic media by means of an open, objective, content advisory system. RSAC's system provides consumers with information about the level of sex, nudity, violence, offensive language (vulgar or hate-motivated) in software games and Web sites.

RSAC currently provides a non-judgmental, voluntary content-labeling system to the computer games industry, having rated more than 350 games from over 90 companies. RSAC's system is now under evaluation as a possible solution to the current debate over television programming content disclosure and use of the v-chip.

For more information, visit RSAC's home page at http://www.rsac.org.

About Microsystems Software

Microsystems Software is a privately-held company based in Framingham, Massachusetts that develops and markets creative, cost-efficient Internet and productivity software. Products include CaLANdar, the leading enterprise- wide calendar/scheduling software; Cyber Patrol, Internet filtering software for home and school; Cyber Sentry, Internet filtering and license metering for corporate networks; and HandiWARE, a family of adaptive access software solutions for persons with disabilities that includes screen magnification, word prediction and keyboard alternatives.

For more information, customers may call Microsystems at 508-879- 9000 or visit Microsystems' home page at http://www.microsys.com or send e-mail to info@microsys.com.


Microsoft Internet Developer Conf Sold Out
TOO LATE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Microsoft Internet Developers Conference Is Sold Out

REDMOND, WASH. - MARCH 7, 1996 - The last available seat for the Microsoft Professional Developers Conference (PDC) - Building Internet Applications was sold yesterday afternoon. This means almost 5,000 developers for the Windows" operating system and the Internet plan to attend the conference, which will run March 12-14 at the Moscone Center in San Francisco.

Not only will conference attendees get a look at cutting-edge tools, technologies and hardware for developing Internet applications, but more than 300 Microsoft staff members will be on hand to answer questions and bring developers up-to-date on Microsoft tools and technologies.

A sophisticated intranet designed specifically for this conference will also give attendees hands-on opportunities. The intranet, built around new Internet technologies being developed by Microsoft, consists of 160 machines available for use by conference attendees.

The intranet will enable attendees to put some of Microsoft's newest tools and technologies to use and will also allow them to customize an information environment to suit their needs and interests. This information page will keep attendees updated on the latest conference news and events and will enable them to send and receive e-mail.

In addition to a trade show, the conference will offer developers the choice of a wide range of technical breakout sessions and keynote addresses from Microsoft's gurus on operating systems, tools and applications.

Though the conference is sold out, additional developers can still participate. Microsoft at the Movies will deliver eight hours of opening-day news, events and sessions, including the keynote address by Microsoft Chairman and CEO Bill Gates, at neighborhood theaters across the United States and Canada.

Developers can register for Microsoft at the Movies either by calling (800) 340-8255 or by registering online at http://www.microsoft.com/devmovies. The cost is $35 (U.S.); all Canadian taxes are included.

For continually updated online information about the conference, visit the showcase site on the Microsoft home page on the World Wide Web at http://www.microsoft.com/showcase/intpdc.


Microsoft NetDay96 Support & Donations
MICROSOFT DONATES TECHNOLOGY, TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND SUPPORT FOR NETDAY96, EMPLOYEES VOLUNTEER TO CONNECT CALIFORNIA SCHOOLS

Northern California Regional Office to Wire South San Francisco Unified School District and Build High School LAN for March 9th Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

REDMOND, WASH. - MARCH 6, 1996 - As part of its ongoing commitment to supporting a "Connected Learning Community" where all students have access to computers and to information online, Microsoft Corporation today announced that it will donate software, telecommunications wiring kits, training and technical support as part of NetDay96. With this contribution, Microsoft becomes one of the key corporate sponsors of this unprecedented public-private partnership to connect California schools to the Internet.

As part of its efforts, Microsoft has been working with the South San Francisco Unified School District to plan a districtwide wide area network (WAN). On NetDay, Saturday, March 9, more than 75 Microsoft employees, Microsoft Solution Providers and local community volunteers will install a local area network (LAN) at the South San Francisco High School and a server at the district office, as part of Microsoft's ongoing initiative to help link all 16 schools and 9,500 students in the district.

"It's great to see companies, community organizations and individuals come together to help students and educators gain access to the Internet and to each other for deeper, more meaningful learning experiences," said Bill Gates, Microsoft chairman and CEO. "Microsoft is excited to be part of this. NetDay will immediately empower schools to use PCs in creative ways that enhance education and help build a connected learning community."

On NetDay, classrooms, libraries and computer labs in thousands of California's K-12 schools will be wired to connect to the Internet. Parents, students, teachers, administrators, community members, and technicians from California's high-technology companies, other businesses and organizations are involved in the grassroots effort initiated by California technology and media companies.

As a primary NetDay sponsor, Microsoft is:

 purchasing wiring kits for 100 schools to provide the technology

 they need to connect to resources outside the classroom

 donating 50 copies of Microsoft Windows NT Server operating system

 with 20 client licenses each to help network schools

 donating 500 copies of Creative Writer, the award-winning desktop

 publishing and creativity software tool for students age 8 and

 older

 offering Microsoft's free Internet Jump Start CD for Educators

 in every NetDay kit, including an opportunity for California's

 12,000 schools to enter Microsoft's Schools on the Web contest

 for up to $100,000 in technology grants.

The Internet Jump Start CD includes all the fundamental tools teachers and students need to explore and publish on the Internet, including two of Microsoft's most powerful server products - a special release of Windows NT Server and the new Microsoft Internet Information Server. Using the Internet Jump Start CD, schools can set up their own web server and create a web site. Schools also can enter their site at no cost in the Schools on the Web registry, sponsored by Microsoft and MCI, located at the Global Schoolhouse (GSH), a popular education resource area on the Internet developed by the Global SchoolNet Foundation. Registered sites are eligible for the Schools on the Web contest for technology grants totaling up to $100,000. The rules are available on the GSH web site (http://www.gsh.org) or from the "Focus on K-12" area of the Microsoft web site (http://www.microsoft.com/k-12).

MICROSOFT TEAM BUILDS HIGH SCHOOL LAN, PROVIDES SOFTWARE AND TRAINING

When students and teachers at South San Francisco High School return to school on Monday, March 11, they'll find themselves fully connected between classrooms, to their district office and to the Internet. On NetDay, Microsoft volunteers will install a LAN at the school and a network server at the district office to lay the groundwork for a districtwide WAN.

"NetDay is an exciting opportunity to demonstrate our ongoing commitment to the South San Francisco schools and support their goal to use technology effectively to enhance education," said Dave Derry, Microsoft northern California district manager. "The key is to create a learning community that has broad access to the best educational resources and the skills to use them. We're working with organizations throughout northern California to bring the benefits of leading technology to the entire community."

To help students, parents, teachers and other community members learn more about technology and its use in education, Microsoft also will provide free technology training seminars at the high school throughout the day. Sessions will feature how to publish a web page and how to search the Internet, as well as demonstrations of Microsoft Windows 95 operating system, Microsoft Office for Windows 95 and Microsoft multimedia titles such as Creative Writer, Encarta Multimedia Encyclopedia and Bookshelf multimedia reference guide. As a grand finale, the South San Francisco High School will unveil its new web site and launch its new LAN at a special ribbon cutting ceremony at 3 p.m.

The Microsoft initiative at South San Francisco High is part of the SmartSchools NetDay Project, organized by more than 50 high-tech firms, the San Jose Education Network, and the San Mateo and Santa Clara County offices of education and more than 30 school districts.

Sponsorship of NetDay96 is part of Microsoft's continuing initiative to help create a global "Connected Learning Community" in which all students and educators have access to technology and the tools and skills to use information effectively today and throughout their lifetimes. Microsoft believes the most important use of information technology is to improve education and is committed to providing educators and students with the high-quality software and services needed to help them make the best use of technology.

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 power of personal computing every day.


Microsoft Internet Explorer in 22 Languages
FINAL VERSIONS OF MICROSOFT INTERNET EXPLORER 2.0 AVAILABLE IN 22 LANGUAGES

Represents Broadest Global Support of Any Browser on the Market

REDMOND, WASH. - MARCH 6, 1996 - Microsoft Corp. today announced that its MicrosoftR Internet Explorer 2.0 software for the WindowsR 95 operating system is available in 22 languages, bringing Microsoft's Web browser to the largest international audience of any Internet client software. All 22 versions of Microsoft Internet Explorer for Windows 95 are available today to download from the Internet at no charge (other than the cost of connect time, if any) at Microsoft's World Wide Web home page (http://www.microsoft.com).

"Microsoft has a proven track record in quickly delivering leading products to our international customers," said Brad Silverberg, senior vice president of the Internet platform and tools group. "With Microsoft Internet Explorer, we're thrilled to be able to provide the richest Web experience to the largest number of users worldwide."

Microsoft Internet Explorer 2.0 for Windows 95 is now available in Chinese Traditional (Taiwan), Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese (AT and NEC 098), Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese (Brazilian), Portuguese (Iberian), Russian, Slovenian, Spanish, Swedish and Turkish. Microsoft plans to release Internet Explorer soon in the remaining languages supported by Windows 95.

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.


Microsoft Announces ActiveMovie API
MICROSOFT ANNOUNCES ACTIVEMOVIE

Next-Generation Cross-Platform Digital Video Technology Brings Stunning MPEG Video And Special Effects to the Desktop and the Internet

REDMOND, WASH. - MARCH 5, 1996 - Microsoft Corp. today announced Microsoft ActiveMovie API, the next generation of cross-platform digital video technology for the desktop and the Internet. With ActiveMovie, developers and creative professionals will be able to create and deliver stunning titles on multiple platforms with crisp synchronized audio, video and special effects. Users will benefit from the following features:

 State-of-the-art MPEG playback for full-screen, television-quality

 video on mainstream systems

 Internet playback and streaming for fast and easy playback of all

 popular media types on the Internet

 A flexible, extensible and future-proof architecture for easy

 integration of new technologies, third-party enhancements and

 real-time special effects

More than 20 industry companies have announced support for ActiveMovie, as well as the OpenMPEG consortium (representing 32 companies), and the Japanese Open MPEG Windows Forum (representing 32 companies). This support signals that ActiveMovie will be a key API for the next generation of video on the desktop and the Internet.

"ActiveMovie will do for multimedia content titles what DirectX technology did for games," said Brad Silverberg, senior vice president of the Internet platforms division at Microsoft. "It will unleash a whole new generation of video-based titles with dazzling full-screen video and special effects."

ActiveMovie, scheduled to be available next week in beta form, is planned to be released simultaneously for the WindowsR 95 and Windows NT operating systems in June 1996. It is scheduled to be delivered for the AppleR Power Macintosh platform later this year.

ActiveMovie is part of a rapidly expanding family of technologies from Microsoft that makes delivering interactive content easy for tool, title and Internet content developers. ActiveMovie uses and is integrated with Microsoft DirectX technology, automatically accelerating video playback on DirectDraw API-compatible graphics cards, and making possible stunning special effects and combinations of 2-D and 3-D elements with digital video. For example, ActiveMovie's integration with the Direct3D API enables special effects such as promotional presentations with video mapped to company logos and surreal characters in game play.

COMPREHENSIVE MPEG SOLUTION BRINGS HIGH-QUALITY VIDEO TO THE CONSUMER DESKTOP

ActiveMovie provides a comprehensive set of services for playback of MPEG movies, bringing users the best-quality video available today on mainstream systems. ActiveMovie is capable of decoding MPEG entirely in software and playing it back full screen on an IntelR 90 Mhz PentiumR-based PC with a low-cost graphics adapter at 24 frames-per-second with 11 KHz stereo. Customers accustomed to titles with small-window video and fuzzy audio will now be able see full-screen, television-quality movies accompanied by high-quality stereo sound.

To provide the power to play interactive MPEG-based titles and emerging high-quality MPEG II movies, ActiveMovie has been designed to take advantage of MPEG decoding hardware transparently. With MPEG-based hardware, consumers will be able to experience crisp interaction with filmed people or characters in games and training applications in real time and play a wide variety of digital video disk (DVD) MPEG II-based movies and titles on their computers. DVD MPEG II movies are authored to play back at movie-theater-like quality and are anticipated to be broadly available in late 1996 and 1997.

COMPREHENSIVE CROSS-PLATFORM SOLUTION BENEFITS INTERNET, CONTENT AND TOOL DEVELOPERS

ActiveMovie will make the previously cumbersome task of creating and manipulating digital video in editing tools, CD and Internet applications substantially easier and will allow developers to deliver content that plays on the Windows 95, Windows NT and Power Macintosh platforms.

For Internet applications and content, ActiveMovie provides easy-to-integrate video and audio playback services. The beta software development kit (SDK) includes an easy-to-use OLE Control that Internet developers can use to add video playback and real-time media streaming to Internet applications. ActiveMovie is scheduled to be integrated with and included in the next release of Microsoft Internet Explorer, enabling Internet users to play back popular media formats on the Web efficiently, including MPEG Audio and Video, .AVI files, QuickTime, AU, .WAV, MIDI and AIFF.

ActiveMovie's flexible architecture and system of replaceable "filters" allows tool and content developers to easily develop products that improve or modify video playback in real time and incorporate the latest in special effects into titles. Filters are an extensible set of ActiveMovie components that perform functions such as retrieving video from a CD and decompressing that video from its stored digital format. Developers can easily replace, modify or add to a set of provided filters to modify and enhance video and audio playback. For example, an educational music-title vendor could easily provide its customers with the capability to dynamically select and mix sounds from different musical instruments in a music video, and a video-editing tool company could easily create a set of filters to allow customers to add contrast, transition and lighting effects to movies.

LEADING CONTENT, TOOL AND HARDWARE DEVELOPERS ANNOUNCE SUPPORT FOR ACTIVEMOVIE API

More than 20 software developers, hardware vendors and OEMs support ActiveMovie, including Adobe Systems Inc., Intel Corp., Macromedia Inc. and Toshiba America Information Systems Inc., and others have pledged support for Active Movie. These companies and others have been working with a preliminary beta version of ActiveMovie for the past five months.

"Active Movie's flexible architecture will provide content developers with a standard way to manipulate and play back digital video," said Mike Aymar, vice president and general manager of the desktop products group at Intel. "Support for MPEG video and Intel's IndeoR Video Interactive will provide great-looking full-screen video on Pentium processor-based systems. Microsoft's commitment to support Intel MMX technology in ActiveMovie will provide even more compelling video for users."

"ActiveMovie's MPEG video support across manufacturers is exactly what content developers such as the EncartaR group need," said Jay Gibson, group program manager in the reference group at Microsoft. "ActiveMovie's software MPEG playback will set a broadly supported API standard that gives us assurance we can build MPEG-based products that play back well across the PC platform."

"Adobe Premiere provides a great solution for content developers on Windows today," said Steve Kilisky, product marketing manager for Adobe Premiere. "With ActiveMovie, we expect our customers to be able to manipulate larger, high-quality movies and achieve smooth playback."

"Active Movie represents the strong movement toward establishing MPEG-1 as the standard video file format for full motion video and CD-quality audio," said Chip Stearns, general manager of multimedia at S3 Inc. "The Active Movie architecture provides full compatibility with existing MPEG applications, while providing a new set of APIs to enable highly interactive 32-bit applications."

DELIVERY AND AVAILABILITY

ActiveMovie is scheduled to ship to software developers and hardware manufactures in June 1996 for redistribution at no charge. Customers can expect software titles incorporating ActiveMovie technology to be on the market this summer. Developers who want to request information about ActiveMovie should send electronic mail to mmdinfo@microsoft.com.

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.


Win NT Server Private Networks via Internet
MICROSOFT LEADS INITIATIVE FOR VIRTUAL PRIVATE NETWORKS ACROSS THE INTERNET

Windows NT Server to Offer Remote Users Easy, Low-Cost, Secure Access To Private Networks Across the Internet

REDMOND, WASH. - MARCH 4, 1996 - Microsoft Corp., along with 3Com Corp., Ascend Communications, ECI Telematics and U.S. Robotics, today announced point-to-point tunneling protocol (PPTP), a new networking technology that supports multiprotocol virtual private networks (VPNs), enabling remote users to access corporate networks securely across the Internet.

Using PPTP, remote users can employ the MicrosoftR Windows 95 and Windows NT Workstation operating systems and other point-to-point protocol (PPP)-enabled systems to dial into a local Internet service to connect to their corporate network via the Internet. To use PPTP, changes to client software are not required; a minimal software upgrade is needed for Internet service providers. Businesses using PPTP can ensure secure communications by taking advantage of the proven authentication and encryption built into Windows NT Remote Access Service. The PPTP specification is available today and can be downloaded from the Internet at ftp://ftp.microsoft.com/developr/drg/pptp.

"Point-to-point tunneling protocol gives users an easy, low-cost and secure way to extend a private network across the Internet," said Rich Tong, division marketing manager of the business systems division at Microsoft. "PPTP is another example of the tight integration of Windows NT Server with the Internet."

Microsoft currently offers several built-in Internet capabilities in Windows NT Server, including Microsoft Internet Information Server, a TCP/IP protocol stack and the point-to-point protocol for dial-in access.

The PPTP specification will be submitted to the Internet Engineering Task Force, and vendors will work together to implement interoperability testing between Windows NT Server and remote access servers. 3Com, Ascend, ECL Telematics and U.S. Robotics will implement PPTP technology in their remote access servers. Under an agreement with Microsoft, U.S. Robotics is developing the driver software that Microsoft will ship in Windows NT Server version 4.0. Sample code of PPTP will be distributed with the Windows NT Server 4.0 Driver Development Kit to enable a broader range of solutions for customers.

"We are excited by the announcement of the point-to-point tunneling protocol," said David Foster, vice president of business development for UUNET Technologies. "This technology lets end users take advantage of the Internet to access their corporate networks remotely, eliminating the need to maintain their own remote access infrastructure."

UUNET Technologies, a leading provider of Internet service for businesses and the official Internet access provider for MSN, The Microsoft Network, will be working with Microsoft and Ascend to pilot and evaluate the PPTP protocol.

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.

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COMMENTS ON POINT-TO-POINT TUNNELING PROTOCOL

"Supporting point-to-point tunneling protocol (PPTP) capability in NetServer products is key to U.S. Robotics' continuing expansion of remote access systems," said Ross Manire, executive vice president and general manager of U.S. Robotics' corporate/systems division. "Our development of the PPTP driver software for Microsoft takes advantage of U.S. Robotics' expertise in enterprisewide remote access solutions."

"Ascend has been working closely with Microsoft to integrate the features and capabilities of Ascend MAX with MicrosoftR Windows NT Server, providing a seamless solution," said Bernie Schneider, vice president of marketing at Ascend Communications. "Ascend has the installed base to make this technology immediately pervasive, since several major Internet service providers use MAX as their access servers."

"The point-to-point tunneling protocol is an integral part of 3Com's virtual private network strategy," said Lionel Gibbons, director of product marketing for Primary Access at 3Com Corp. "This enables 3Com to bring the power of its remote access products to the Windows NT Server environment."

"PPTP is a key element of ECI Telematics' dial-in access strategy," said Terry Rihel, vice president and general manager of the Access Business Group at ECI Telematics. "We are firmly committed to its early availability on the ACP remote access product line."


Mustang Software Taking Wildcat! 5 Orders
MUSTANG SOFTWARE NOW TAKING ORDERS FOR NEW WILDCAT! 5 INTERACTIVE INTERNET / INTRANET SOLUTION

Breakthrough Web Server With Interactive Bulletin Board System Features Is In Final Testing At More Than 1000 Sites.

Bakersfield, California - March 5, 1996: Mustang Software (Nasdaq: MSTG) has announced that it has begun to take orders for its new Wildcat! 5 system, a powerful and versatile interactive solution for both corporate intranet needs and development of Internet-based online communities. The interactive, multimedia 32-bit platform has been designed from the ground up to run under Windows NT/Windows 95 and offers communications features including e-mail, public and private conferencing, threaded messaging, individual and group chat, file library access and the ability to travel out to Internet locations using the browser built into the Wildcat! Navigator front end and the optional Internet Connectivity Package (ICP). The ICP also allows Wildcat! 5 to function as a Web server.

"By combining interactive messaging, file library services, and chat - traditional BBS-style features -- with Web server functionality, we've created a system that offers businesses the ultimate intranet solution," stated Jim Harrer, President and CEO of Mustang Software, Inc. "With Wildcat! 5, we've integrated the best of a BBS with a Web server," continued Harrer. "Wildcat! 5 provides graphical ease with an incredible level of interactive power -- thousands in the online industry have anxiously awaited its release. With Wildcat! 5 currently in the final stages of testing, running in more than 1000 gamma sites, we're pleased to announce our telemarketing operations commence taking orders this week."

The unique Wildcat! 5 system offers superior connectivity allowing connection through a company's LAN/WAN, by direct dial or telnet with communication programs and terminal emulators, or by connecting with the new and freely distributable Wildcat! Navigator -- a graphical Windows front end that gives users the navigational ease of the most popular Web browsers from Netscape (Nasdaq: NSCP), NetManage (Nasdaq: NETM) and Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT).  In addition to the Mustang- designed browser, the Wildcat! Navigator also offers a complete suite of clients that allow easy "point and click" access to e-mail and threaded messaging areas, public and private chat conference areas, file libraries, instant paging, and more.

Several Wildcat! 5 features make the system an outstanding choice for corporate intranet needs. Security levels allow system managers to define exactly which files, messages and menu options to make accessible to each user -- an ideal solution for segregating departments, offices or divisions. Standardizing page and menu setup with HTML (Hyper Text Markup Language) gives companies the ability to publish information once on Internet and intranet, without the need for time-consuming reformatting. And the optional wcExchange client allows users to receive e-mail and message conferences (including Usenet with optional ICP) via the Microsoft Exchange in-box for e-mail access directly from the desktop.

Options for Wildcat! 5 include the ICP, which allows full integration of the system with the Internet supporting inbound and outbound telnet, FTP, and UUCP. The ICP also includes the WWW Server, allowing Wildcat! 5 to function as an HTTP server. Also available will be 8- and 32- line upgrade packs, the wcExchange client, wcCODE Custom Online Development Engine for easy application development, wcReports for exporting data and usage statistics, and the Wildcat! Custom Connector, allowing Navigator customization with logo and graphics.

Wildcat! 5 is expected to ship late first quarter or early second quarter '96. Prices starting from $149 for a two-line version; 16- and 32-line systems are priced at $349 and $699 respectively. The optional Internet Connectivity Package will be priced at $249. For a first look at the "ultimate intranet solution", interested users can download the Wildcat! Navigator from http://www.mustang.com, by telnetting to bbs.mustang.com, or via modem at (805) 873-2400.

Mustang designs, develops, markets and supports online and communications software. Founded in September 1986, Mustang is a publicly held company with its stock traded on the NASDAQ market under the symbol "MSTG" and headquartered at 6200 Lake Ming Road, Bakersfield, California 93306. The company can be reached by telephone at (805) 873-2500; toll free at (800) 999-9619; FAX (805) 873-2599; BBS (805) 873-2400; WEB http://www.mustang.com; or telnet://bbs.mustang.com.


NetManage Windows 95 Intranet Suite
NETMANAGE DELIVERS INDUSTRY'S FIRST 32-BIT WINDOWS 95 INTRANET SUITE

Supports Netscape Plug-Ins, Microsoft OLE Custom Controls, Visual Basic and Integrates Web And Corporate Data

CUPERTINO, CA. - MARCH 6, 1996 - NetManage, Inc., the leading supplier of Intranet applications and Internet connectivity software, today announced the industry's first comprehensive set of Windows 95 desktop applications designed for corporate Intranets. Chameleon 5.0 for Windows 95 is the only Intranet application suite that integrates Web and corporate data and allows customers to integrate Microsoft's OLE custom controls and Netscape plug-ins. The powerful Intranet application suite bridges the gap between the information on the World Wide Web and mission critical corporate data.

Chameleon for Windows 95 5.0 is a native MS Windows 95 software suite and provides the broadest range of 32-bit WinSock applications including: Rules based SMTP Mail, Advanced Terminal Emulation, FTP, support for SNMP, and real time audio, video and shared whiteboard conferencing. It features a broad range of Internet access tools including the company's WebSurfer browser, with extended support for Netscape's plug-ins; Microsoft's OLE custom controls; VRML player; True Speech and Real Audio players. The suite supports the Windows 95 Registry, install/uninstall, and long filenames. Users can download a free copy of the 32-bit WebSurfer browser for an unlimited time at http://www.netmanage.com.

CHAMELEON 5.0 FOR WINDOWS 95-LEVERAGING THE POWER OF INTERNET TECHNOLOGIES FOR CORPORATE USE

Internet technologies are playing a large role in corporate networks. The capability to integrate leading edge Web technology with existing corporate data and development strategies is critical to IS organizations.

"Corporations need standard's-based Windows 95 applications as part of their Intranet. NetManage is the only vendor that provides users with a 32-bit Web browser that supports industry standard Microsoft custom OLE controls and Netscape's plug-in architecture, allowing users more flexibility in the type of Intranet applications they can access or develop. Visual Basic is the development tool of choice among many corporations today," said Zvi Alon, president and CEO of NetManage.

PRICING AND AVAILABILITY

Chameleon 5.0 for Windows 95 is priced at $400.00 per single copy and is available immediately. Users can download a free 32-bit WebSurfer browser for an unlimited time from the NetManage homepage at http//:www@netmanage.com.

ABOUT NETMANAGE

NetManage, Inc. (NASDAQ: "NETM") develops, markets and supports an integrated set of TCP/IP based Intranet applications, Internet connectivity software, servers and development tools for Microsoft Windows, Windows 95, Windows NT and Mac OS. NetManage software allows corporations to facilitate communication, sharing of information and collaboration between workgroups using Internet technology. The company's award winning products include Chameleon, Internet Chameleon and ECCO. NetManage also develops terminal and printer emulation software called Swift, which supports SNA and the migration from SNA to TCP/IP-based networks and X Window System emulating software called XoftWare. Its products are sold world-wide by NetManage's direct sales force and authorized channel partners. Contact NetManage at http://www.netmanage.com or (408) 973-7171.


Shockwave Multimedia Plug-In for WebSurfer
NETMANAGE AND MACROMEDIA ANNOUNCE SHOCKWAVE MULTIMEDIA PLUG-IN FOR 5 MILLION USERS OF NETMANAGE WEBSURFER INTRANET BROWSER

Software Licensing and Marketing Agreement Announced by Industry Leaders

CUPERTINO, CA - MARCH 5, 1996 - NetManage, Inc. and Macromedia announced today immediate availability of the popular Shockwave multimedia web browser plug-in working with NetManage's WebSurfer web browser. The two companies also disclosed that they have signed a software licensing and cooperative marketing agreement which allows NetManage to bundle Shockwave with the NetManage Chameleon family of Windows and Macintosh Intranet software, and that Macromedia has been licensed to distribute NetManage's new WebSurfer 5.0 web browser with Macromedia Director.

"This agreement allows NetManage to bring multimedia capability to NetManage's installed base of over 5 million corporate Intranet users who are building company-wide-webs to publish and disseminate information internal to the organization," said Bob Williams, NetManage Vice President of Business Development. "Important corporate applications such as training are moving to a Web-based model and the Intranet is the ideal communications medium. By bundling the Shockwave plug-in with WebSurfer, we insure that our Chameleon suite of software applications continues to deliver the greatest breadth and depth of advanced TCP/IP networking functionality."

"We are pleased to be working with an Industry leader like NetManage, who has long been a champion of open standards on the Internet. We have been impressed with their seamless support for our Shockwave plug-in -- they are currently the only other vendor besides Netscape to provide such a capability. Macromedia is committed to working with all the major browser vendors to promote the adoption of Shockwave as a multimedia standard in the Industry, " said Bud Colligan, President & CEO of Macromedia. "Nearly a million Shockwave plug-ins have already been downloaded by users eager to experience multi-media on the Internet."

ABOUT SHOCKWAVE FOR DIRECTOR

Until recently, World Wide Web pages have been limited to text and static graphics. Small sound and video files were downloaded and played with shareware. With Macromedia's Shockwave for Director, NetManage's corporate users will now be able to experience multimedia in a Web page and the dynamic effect of multimedia documents. Because the Director multimedia playback engine is integrated into NetManage's WebSurfer browser as a standard plug-in, it is completely transparent to the user. Over 200,000 Macromedia developers can immediately create multimedia art for the World Wide Web using their Windows or Macintosh computers and Director software. This vast pool of creative talent will jump-start multimedia on the corporate Intranet.

ADVANCED WEB APPLICATIONS USING CHAMELEON DESKTOP

The NetManage WebSurfer browser can be used as a standalone Web navigator or be used with the company's flagship Chameleon Desktop -- which provides a comprehensive set of applications for communicating and sharing information across the corporate Intranet. WebSurfer can act as the universal application launcher within the Chameleon Desktop, allowing users to access Intranet applications such as E-mail, Gopher, News, FTP and Telnet with the click of a button. NetManage has been an innovator in TCP/IP networking since 1990, and Chameleon Desktop is the most widely used suite of Intranet applications is the corporate LAN environment.

ABOUT WEBSURFER

WebSurfer supports HTML 3.0 and allows users to view the most advanced Web pages including foreground and background colors and now, multimedia applications. WebSurfer's hierarchical hotlist allows users to organize favorite URLs into custom folders for the fastest access to Web information.

WebSurfer's menu bar provides immediate access to commonly used word processing, graphics and spreadsheet applications, such as Microsoft Office. WebSurfer incorporates streaming audio and progressive display of images for real-time reading in multimedia. NetManage's WebSurfer also supports VRML and the industry's first in-line AVI video support for viewing videos within the Web page. The free version of WebSurfer available for download on the Internet has no proprietary hooks, timeouts, or hidden reporting mechanisms.

AVAILABILITY

The WebSurfer 5.0 browser, with full plug-in support, is available for free download from http://www.neTManage.com. Shockwave for Director is available for free download from http://www.macromedia.com. Both companies will begin bundling each other's software in the next release of their respective products.

ABOUT MACROMEDIA

Macromedia, the leader in digital arts, multimedia and Web publishing software, offers a full range of products for the Windows and Macintosh platforms. The company's flagship products include: FreeHand, Authorware, Director, Extreme 3D, SoundEdit 16, Fontographer, Deck II, and Macromedia xRes. Macromedia Director is the most powerful authoring tool for multimedia and the Internet, featuring Shockwave for Director. For additional information about Macromedia, please visit our World Wide Web site http://www.macromedia.com

ABOUT NETMANAGE

NetManage, Inc. (NASDAQ: "NETM") develops, markets and supports an integrated set of TCP/IP based Intranet applications, connectivity software, servers and development tools for Microsoft Windows, Windows 95, Windows NT and Mac OS. NetManage software allows corporations to facilitate communication, sharing of information and collaboration between workgroups using Internet technology. The company's award winning products include Chameleon, Internet Chameleon, ECCO, Swift, and Xoftware. Ranked by Fortune Magazine in 1995 as the fastest growing public software company in America, NetManage invented WinSock, the standard which makes the Internet possible for Windows desktops. Contact NetManage at http://www.neTManage.com or (408) 973-7171.


Newbridge Demos Routed LAN Emulation & MPOA
Newbridge Networks Sets Industry Direction With First Demonstration of Routed LAN Emulation Using ATM Forum's MPOA Specification

VIVID Vice President Addresses Importance of MPOA for Switched Internetworking at Industry's First Virtual LAN Conference

Santa Clara, CA, November 29, 1995 -- Newbridge Networks today announced it successfully demonstrated switched internetworking based on the ATM Forum's evolving Multiprotocol Over ATM (MPOA) specification for routed LAN emulation. The demonstration of the VIVID virtual routing capability debuted at the Virtual LANs and Switching Conference in Santa Clara, CA, November 28-30. Newbridge Networks believes it is the first and only vendor to demonstrate ATM virtual routing functionality to date. Next month, select customers will begin testing the new switched internetworking capabilities available through its VIVID product range.

Switched internetworking using MPOA-based routed LAN emulation enables organizations to leverage an ATM infrastructure to address many of the limitations of today's large router internetworks, essentially delivering routing functionality without the need for discrete routers. This approach addresses the inherent network management and latency problems associated with large router networks. Organizations can achieve significant return on investment with switched internetworking as it is a more cost effective, scalable solution than traditional routing. It also provides higher performance and full interoperability for existing applications.

The VIVID virtual routing demonstration involves Ethernet attached end-nodes on different subnets connected to a VIVID ATM internetwork. The nodes rely on the VIVID virtual routing capability to communicate between subnets. To demonstrate real-world connectivity, the VIVID virtual routing network also communicates via Routing Information Protocol (RIP) with a legacy router supporting a third Ethernet end- node and subnet. This highlights the VIVID capability to communicate with existing routers, enhancing a user's ability to smoothly migrate to ATM switched internetworking.

The demonstration consists of a VIVID ATM Workgroup Switch, two VIVID Yellow Ridge Ethernet switches, two VIVID ATM Network Interface Cards (NICs), a VIVID Route Server, a VIVID System Manager (with its Virtual Network Manager module), a legacy router (Cisco 4000), and three Ethernet attached workstations running a three-way desktop video conference application. The demonstration routes between multiple IP virtual subnets and additional subnets attached to a legacy router, demonstrating routed LAN emulation over ATM, and seamless integration between the VIVID virtual router and legacy router products. It highlights the simplicity of the VIVID virtual routing architecture by showing seamless moves, adds, and changes.

According to John McConnell, President of McConnell Consulting, the organization sponsoring the conference, "Users have quickly embraced switching as a critical networking technology. Virtual LANs are emerging, not only as an important application, but as a strong differentiator between switching architectures and products."

"Our high level of participation in the ATM Forum has influenced our development of standards-based products and we have long been committed to the concept of MPOA, as illustrated by the VIVID architecture. As a result, we are the first to demonstrate a working model of MPOA in a live network and we will be the first provider to deliver products that provide MPOA functionality, " said Peter Rauch, Assistant Vice President of Marketing for VIVID. "The VIVID MPOA-compliant routed LAN emulation capability will enable our customers to better manage their enterprise networks and provide higher performance, reduced complexity and routing between virtual workgroups."

The VIVID product line began volume production and shipments earlier this year and has risen to the number two market position in terms of ATM LAN system sales, according to independent research.

The VIVID ATM LAN family is a comprehensive suite of products which includes ATM switches, ATM network interface cards (NICs), edge switches, route servers and end-to-end SNMP-based network management. The VIVID product range provides a solution to a customer's immediate performance problem, as well as a smooth migration path to future ATM networks. By allowing corporations to combine LAN switching with state-of-the- art ATM backbone technology, users are also able to protect their investment in legacy LAN technology, including hubs, network interface cards and wiring. At the same time, a solution based on ATM switch and LAN Emulation is more manageable and less complex than alternative approaches, such as a router-based solution.

Newbridge Networks is a world leader in designing, manufacturing and servicing a comprehensive family of networking products and systems that deliver the power of multimedia communications to organizations in more than 75 countries throughout the world. Newbridge products are the choice of an expanding range of customers which includes the world's 200 largest telecommunications service providers as well as more than 10,000 public and private enterprises, government organizations and other institutions. The company has facilities throughout Canada, the United States, Latin America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Australia.

Newbridge Networks Corporation is a public company whose common shares are listed for trading on the New York Stock Exchange (NN) in the United States and on The Toronto Stock Exchange (NNC) in Canada.


Novell Declares March Certification Month
Novell Education Declares March "Certification Month"

Governor Declares March Certification Month, New Secondary Education Market Announced, and Networking Technology in Utah and Worldwide at BrainShare '96

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah -- March 6, 1996 -- Utah Governor Mike Leavitt and Provo-based Novell Education, the pioneer and world leader in education and certification programs within the information technology (IT) industry, announced Tuesday that March 1996 has been declared "Certification Month." With more than 320,000 individuals earning Novell certifications or in the process of doing so, Novell's CNE, Master CNE, Certified Novell Administrator (CNA), and Certified Novell Instructor (CNI) certifications continue to lead the IT industry and further distinguish these programs as the most successful.

Throughout the month of March, the company will celebrate what Novell Chairman and CEO Robert Frankenberg says is a "pervasive impact"- -the impact Novell-certified technical support professionals have had and are having on changing the way people use network software worldwide.

Novell Education Academic Partner (NEAP) Program

Additionally, Novell commemorates the second annual certification month by announcing the new Novell Education Academic Partner (NEAP) -Secondary program, available to all non-profit secondary or high school level audiences. The NEAP-Secondary program will bring Novell's globally-recognized technical certification, the CNA, directly to the students with authorized training in secondary schools, enabling students to get current, work-related job skills in the IT field. Participating schools must apply and meet certain criteria to participate in the NEAP-Secondary programs. The CNA certification is less than three years old, yet has grown to more than 93,000 certified individuals worldwide.

Program Endorsements

According to Dr. Scott W. Bean, Utah State Superintendent of Public Instruction, the CNE and CNA certifications are used as a basis for hiring in Utah.

"Novell's NEAP-Secondary program now provides a pipeline for students to get the training, resources and industry certifications early enough to compete in today's job market and access to well-paying careers," he said. "Our goal is to have every high school in the state of Utah up and running with the NEAP-Secondary program within three years."

"With so many companies now using Novell networks, technical support specialists who can administer them are in demand, said Anika Thorbourne, a recent high school graduate who received her CNA certification through the Virginia Beach Public School District. "I wanted to pursue the CNA certification because of the value placed on the credential and the career path and monetary rewards associated with it. When you're 18 years old and people find out you're a CNA, it's powerful." Virginia Beach City Public School District has participated in Novell's NEAP-Secondary pilot program since 1994.

Brainshare '96

Later this month, more than 5,000 networking professionals consisting of developers, CNEs, Master CNEs, CNIs, consultants, IT managers, system integrators, systems engineers, Novell business partners and industry media and analysts will attend Novell's 12th annual BrainShare technical conference to be held March 18-22, 1996 in Salt Lake City, Utah. These participants will gain insight into the new initiatives Novell is driving to integrate heterogeneous networks and access information anywhere in the world. More than 75 percent of BrainShare '96 participants are Novell-certified.

At BrainShare '96, participants will hear the latest on Novell's technology and product roadmaps, see new technology demonstrations and have the chance to meet and interact directly with Novell engineers and other technologists. Novell Chairman and CEO Robert Frankenberg and other top executives will offer keynote addresses, with an additional 250-plus technical breakout sessions scheduled throughout the five days of the conference.

Certification Statistics

The value of Novell's certifications to organizations is readily recognized and well- quantified by industry and Novell data showing that companies use CNE as a criteria for hiring, raising, and promoting employees. Fortune 500 companies and small businesses alike rely on in-house or contracted CNEs to service and support their networks.

In addition to the service impact Novell-certified employees make in organizations around the world, there are more than 82,000 CNEs; 6,500 Master CNEs; 93,000 CNAs; and 4,000 CNIs; as well as 135,000 "candidates-in-progress." This totals more than 320,000 Novell certifications or certifications in progress. During last year's kickoff Certification Month, Novell celebrated the naming of its 50,000th CNE and 3,000th CNI milestone by flying them to BrainShare U.S.A.; Jan Schipper from The Netherlands (50,000th CNE), and Daniel Meservy from Concord, Calif. (3,000th CNI).

Novell's training infrastructure, which started with 30 sites in the United States, has spread to more than 1,450 Novell Authorized Education Centers (NAECs) around the globe, including 10 in Utah. Additionally, Novell's training is offered as degree-bearing credits at a number of universities, colleges, and junior colleges throughout the world.

Novell (NASDAQ:NOVL) is the world's leading network software provider. Novell software provides the infrastructure for a networked world, enabling our customers to connect with other people and the information they need, anytime and anyplace. Novell partners with other technology and market leaders to help customers make networks a part of their everyday lives.


Novell Enhances NetWare 4.1 TCP/IP Support
Novell Enhances NetWare 4.1 Support for TCP/IP, Improves Integration of Internet's Core Protocol with World's Leading NOS

NetWare/IP 2.2 Enables Customers to Better Integrate TCP/IP and Leverage the Internet; Enhancements Include DHCP /BootP Server to Simplify Management of IP Addresses

OREM, Utah -- March 6, 1996 -- As NetWare customers increasingly make heterogenous networks a key part of their business, Novell today announced that it has significantly enhanced NetWare 4.1 support for the TCP/IP networking protocol. Improved support for TCP/IP -- offered in addition to NetWare's continued support for the IPX protocol -- advances Novell's long history of offering customers the freedom and flexibility to build networks that best meet their business needs.

NetWare 4.1 enables customers to make a smooth transition to TCP/IP while retaining all the NetWare services their businesses rely on as well as all the applications and networking hardware they already have in place. The enhancements announced today make NetWare 4.1 an even smarter choice for all customers choosing TCP/IP as their networking protocol by simplifying the management of IP addresses via a dual-purpose Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)/BootP server, increasing performance and scalability of NetWare over wide area links, and expanding NetWare users' printing options to include UNIX and other IP-based printers.

These TCP/IP enhancements are available through NetWare/IP 2.2, software that integrates seamlessly with NetWare 4.1. NetWare/IP 2.2 is available immediately to all customers, free of charge, via Novell's World Wide Web site and NetWire online service.

"Because Novell is committed to providing the most open, flexible networking platform available, NetWare 4.1 ensures customers can implement TCP/IP where and how it makes sense for their business, " said William Donahoo, senior director of marketing for Novell. "Whether customers choose IP only, IPX only or a combination of the two, NetWare 4.1 enables them to transparently integrate the power of NetWare services with their protocol of choice."

"With NetWare/IP 2.2, our aim is to set up an IPX-IP-IPX wide area link--using common Internet circuits--between our corporate office and remote branch offices," said Major Barrie Wheeler of the Air Force Command Control Communications and Computer (C4) Agency. "Administrators and users will benefit by getting access to servers and data on both sides of that link."

"NetWare 4.1 is a key element of our strategy for giving employees easy access to the Internet," said Mike Gibbons, network administrator at Indian River Community College in Ft. Pierce, Florida. "As we move to an IP infrastructure, NetWare/IP ensures we get the network services our business relies on, while providing the speed and manageability I need to run our network."

NetWare 4.1 Integrates Seamlessly Into TCP/IP Infrastructure

NetWare 4.1 and NetWare/IP offer a complete TCP/IP connectivity solution for customers who want to integrate NetWare into an existing IP infrastructure, migrate an existing NetWare installation to IP, or establish a mixed IP and IPX environment. For customers migrating to IP and consolidating on a single network protocol, NetWare 4.1 offers a phased transition that enables them to migrate at their own speed. Customers who want to leverage the strengths of both IP and IPX are ensured full protocol interoperability, giving them the flexibility to leverage the efficiencies of IP over the WAN and the management simplicity of IPX for local connectivity. For all of these customers, NetWare 4.1 offers seamless access to the industry's leading network services--including NetWare Directory Services (NDS)--via IP.

NetWare/IP is fully compatible with all of the IPX-based network applications customers are already using, including all backup, database and host connectivity solutions. Additionally, NetWare/IP enables NetWare 4.1 to be fully managed from any UNIX management console via its SNMP-standard MIBs and XCONSOLE interface.

NetWare from Anywhere: Enabling Customers to Leverage the Internet

Using NetWare 4.1 with IP enables customers to use the Internet to access NetWare servers, giving them public network access to private network resources. This allows customers to use the Internet to link geographically dispersed LANs, providing LAN-to-LAN file sharing and enabling network administrators to manage remote LANs without the need for privately managed network connections. Any mobile user with a SLIP or PPP connection can use a local Internet service provider to access NetWare servers anywhere in the world.

NetWare/IP 2.2 Makes NetWare 4.1 an Even Smarter Choice for TCP/IP

NetWare/IP 2.2 builds on this foundation of providing robust TCP/IP support to provide the following enhancements:

* Greatly simplifies the management of IP addresses via a DHCP server. Rather than requiring network administrators to manually assign astatic IP address to every network client--which can be a time-consuming and difficult management task--the DHCP server manages apool of IP addresses, automatically leasing addresses to clients as needed. The DHCP server can be configured to automatically provide all IP configuration information to NetWare clients. Because the DHCP server also supports BootP, customers can continue using the IP stack they currently have in place.

* Assists NT Workstation users to access NT services via IP. In addition to providing NetWare configuration information to clients, the DHCP server can also provide all of the NT information--such NetBIOS Name Service (WINS) info--that NT clients need to connect to NT services via IP. This enables companies to eliminate redundant IP server systems.

* Enables NetWare users to access UNIX and other IP-based printers on the network. All NetWare clients can access network printers running lpr/lpd.

* Improves performance and scalability of NetWare wide area networks. The elimination of Service Advertising Protocol (SAP) traffic and the ability to configure the tuning of services updates enables network administrators to free up significant bandwidth on wide area links, improving performance throughput for LAN-to-LAN communication. NetWare IP 2.2 also gives network managers much greater flexibility in where they place IP service databases, which can greatly increase the scalability of the network.

* Adds full support for Microsoft's 32-bit TCP/IP stack used in Windows 95 and NT Workstation. NetWare/IP 2.2 also supports IP stacks from FTP and the IP stack that is standard with all NetWare clients.

* Supports NetWare SFT III, enabling customers to implement fault- tolerant networking via IP.

Availability and Pricing

NetWare/IP 2.2 is available immediately to all customers, free of charge, via the World Wide Web (http://netware.novell.com) and Novell's NetWire forum on CompuServe (GO NOVFF, files NIPF22.EXE and NIPW22.EXE). After April 1, 1996, NetWare/IP 2.2 will also be available from Novell Fulfillment for $49 by calling or faxing the following numbers:

U.S. and Canada: phone, 800-395-7135; fax, 510-657-0182

In all other countries: phone, 353-1703-8910; fax, 353-1703-8955

For additional information, customers can contact Novell at 1-800-NETWARE, or download information from NetWire on CompuServe or the World Wide Web (http://www.novell.com).

Novell (NASDAQ: NOVL) is the world's leading network software provider. Novell software provides the infrastructure for a networked world, enabling our customers to connect with other people and the information they need, anytime and anyplace. Novell partners with other technology and market leaders to help customers make networks a part of their everyday lives.


Novell Tools/Srvcs/Solutions for Small Bus.
Novell Delivers Tools, Services and Solutions for Small Business Networks

New Business Unit Helps Small Businesses and Resellers Meet Networking Needs

OREM, Utah -- March 6, 1996 -- Novell, Inc. showcased new tools and services from its small business network unit at today's Novell Satellite Days broadcast. The new business unit, headed by Ed Bartos, senior vice president and general manager, is dedicated to providing network solutions to meet the specific needs of small businesses. The new business unit will build on Novell's market-leading position by combining Novell technologies into new, aggressively-priced solutions specifically engineered to help growing small businesses improve their productivity, efficiency and competitiveness.

"Novell is taking its advanced networking technology, proven in the enterprise market, and using it to create turnkey solutions ideal for the small business market segment," said Bartos. "We have the right channels to reach this market, with over 25,000 resellers and 70,000 CNEs trained to deliver our products worldwide. We are aggressively pursuing this fast-growing market by creating bundled solutions aimed at the distinct needs of the small business customer."

Novell's small business solutions will help companies pare costs and enhance revenue by operating more efficiently, effectively and productively. These solutions will enable small businesses to create smart local area networks (LANs) to share resources, access the information they need and improve communications. The Novell smart network solutions will help small businesses reach out to the Internet and create intranets to link them to their customers, suppliers and other companies.

"After the purchase of personal computers, networking is the single best investment a small business can make to improve its bottom line," Bartos added. "As the market leader, Novell is the networking partner small businesses can trust to increase their productivity and profitability, and reduce their risk. In fact, 55 percent of the small business networks in place today are based on Novell NetWare#, the industry's leading network operating system."

Novell partners with key OEMs to provide turnkey solutions designed to meet the specific needs of small businesses. The first of these solutions, the IBM PC Server 310 Small Business Solution, is already available through resellers. A joint initiative of Novell, IBM and Cheyenne, the IBM Small Business Solution features an IBM PC Server 310 pre-installed with the Novell NetWare 4.1 network operating system, Novell GroupWise# e-mail and group computing software, the Corel PerfectOffice applications suite and Cheyenne FAXserve fax software.

Tools and Services Help Users Connect

Novell is already providing a number of tools and services to help small businesses and their resellers meet the networking needs of this market. On Novell's Small Business Web site (http://netware.novell.com/smallbiz), users can take an online tour of Novell's small business solutions or sign up for the Online Update Club. Registered club members periodically receive advice and news about networking, Novell and small business via e-mail. Visitors to Novell's Small Business Web site can also hotlink to other small business-related sites or download Novell's Small Business Network Advisor tool.

The Small Business Network Advisor tool enables users to design their own network and generates a diagram and technology shopping list that they can take to their reseller. Resellers can use the tool to help customers envision their networking needs. Some 10,000 copies of the tool are already in use today, helping customers and resellers make the right networking decisions. The tool is widely available at tradeshows, seminars, Novell sales offices and other forums.

Novell is also partnering with its resellers to improve the level of support and reliability for small business networks. Novell has created ManageWise# Remote Services, a solution that gives resellers the tools and techniques they need to launch remote management businesses. ManageWise Remote Services is based on ManageWise and NetWare Multiprotocol Router#, Novell's industry-leading management and routing solutions. With ManageWise Remote Services, resellers are immediately notified of any problems on a customer's network and can diagnose and fix problems without an on-site visit. Small businesses now have the convenience and flexibility of 24-hour network support, allowing them to focus on their core business.

Satellite Days at Novell

The Web site, Network Advisor tool and ManageWise Remote Services were demonstrated at today's Satellite Days broadcast, "Network Solutions for Small Business." Satellite Days at Novell is a live monthly broadcast featuring strategies and solutions from Novell and its third-party partners. This month's broadcast showcased Novell's commitment to the needs of small business. Novell solution partners demonstrated products that leverage NetWare to provide special benefits for small business, and successful small business owners described how NetWare solutions have helped them increase their company's productivity and revenue.

The business of Novell, Inc. (NASDAQ:NOVL) is connecting people with other people and the information they need, enabling them to act on it anytime, anyplace. Novell is the world's leading network software provider. The company's software products provide the distributed infrastructure, network services, advanced network access and network applications required to make networked information and computing an integral part of everyone's daily life.

Press Contacts: Pamela Laurence Novell, Inc. (801) 429-7717 Internet: plaurence@novell.com

Susan Rogers Cunningham Communication, Inc. (408) 982-0400 Internet: susanr@ccipr.com


Netscape & Theatrix Win Multi Codie Awards
1996 "EXCELLENCE IN SOFTWARE" AWARD WINNERS NAMED

NETSCAPE COMMUNICATIONS AND THEATRIX INTERACTIVE EACH WIN MULTIPLE "CODIE AWARDS" AS ONLINE AND MULTIMEDIA CATEGORIES DEBUT

San Francisco, Calif. (March 5, 1996) -- The Software Publishers Association's 11th Annual SPA Excellence in Software Awards (the Codie Awards) were presented at a black-tie gala yesterday. The big winner was Netscape Communications Corporation, the maker of the most popular "surfing" tool for the World Wide Web, with four awards and a SPA Lifetime Achievement Award for its President and Founder Jim Clark. Theatrix Interactive, a newcomer in home creativity and learning products, also excelled by taking home three of the coveted trophies.

"SPA worked very hard to incorporate new categories that reflect the ever-changing software industry," said Ken Wasch, President of SPA. "The winners of the new multimedia, upgrade and online categories illustrate the innovation and creativity in the software products available to consumers today."

All product award winners were selected during a three phase nomination process. More than 350 software publishers nominated products released by their companies in 1995. More than 100 software reviewers from media outlets such as the Today Show, Business Week, National Public Radio, CBS Radio, the Washington Post, the Los Angeles Times, PC Magazine, CD ROM Today, ranked the nominees in order of preference to whittle down the impressive list to the five best in each category. Final ballots were submitted by SPA members to determine the Codie award winner in each category.

The Software Publishers Association's focus is on companies developing and publishing software applications and interactive content. SPA is the leading trade association of the international desktop software industry, representing the leading publishers as well as many start- up firms in the business, consumer and education markets. Its 1,200 members account for 90 percent of the sales of the U.S. packaged software industry. SPA is an international organization with offices both in the United States and Europe.

Additional information on Netscape Communications Corporation is available on the Internet at http://home.netscape.com, by sending email to info@netscape.com or by calling 415-528-2555 (corporate users) or 415-528-3777 (individuals).

Corporate Sales: 415/528-2555; Personal Sales: 415/528-3777


Netscape FastTrack Server - Web Server Swr
NETSCAPE UNVEILS NETSCAPE FASTTRACK SERVER

WEB SERVER SOFTWARE OFFERS ADVANCED FEATURES IN EASY-TO SET-UP-AND-USE PACKAGE; LIKE NETSCAPE NAVIGATOR 2.0, BETA AVAILABLE FOR EASY DOWNLOAD ON THE INTERNET

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. (March 5, 1996) -- Netscape Communications Corporation (NASDAQ: NSCP) today announced Netscape FastTrack Server, Netscape's new high performance Web server software that delivers advanced server capabilities in an easy-to-setup-and-use package. Available for free downloading in beta form, Netscape FastTrack Server includes support for Java and JavaScript programming languages for creating and managing live content. The commercial release of the new software will come with Netscape Navigator Gold 2.0 client software, providing users with a full Internet publishing software solution for US$295.

With Netscape FastTrack Server, users can quickly and easily install their first Web server, configure the components of an Internet site and create documents. Easy-to-use tools, including a Set Up Wizard and an Installation Guide, help users through the process, enabling people of all Internet skill levels to get sites up and running in minutes. Netscape Navigator Gold makes it easy for users to create home pages, so they can get content up on the server quickly. Netscape FastTrack Server is ideal for individuals in small companies or departments of larger organizations who are looking to leverage the power of the Internet for enhanced communications, collaboration and data access.

"Netscape FastTrack server makes it easy for small businesses, individuals and work groups to create and run their own Web site," said Mike Homer, vice president of marketing at Netscape. "Because it is the first server to support Java and JavaScript, Netscape FastTrack server provides users with the platform they need to create and publish live content on their internal network or the Internet. Netscape is also making Netscape FastTrack Server available for free downloading and testing so that people can immediately begin building their own Web sites."

Netscape FastTrack Server includes installation features to make set up quick and easy. Among these are:

* Installation and Setup Wizard, which guides the user with a set of easy to answer questions and steps the user through the installation process

* Configuration Agent that automatically detects a user's network environment and settings and configures the server to handle standard TCP/IP networking protocols and Microsoft Windows networking protocols.

Netscape FastTrack Server includes Java, JavaScript and the rich set of Netscape open application programming interfaces, allowing users to create Internet sites that feature exciting live online content and applications. It also provides users with an easy upgrade path to the new industrial-strength Netscape Enterprise Server software, which offers advanced document management, network management and enterprise administration features for running full-scale Intranet applications. Netscape FastTrack Server is built on a next-generation, high-performance server architecture, delivering performance that significantly exceeds that of existing servers.

Industry-leading security features are included in Netscape FastTrack Server through the Secure Sockets Layer 3.0 (SSL 3.0) open protocol, which provides client-side certificate authentication and advanced Internet-ready access control. This feature enables MIS managers to encrypt and control user authentication and limit publishing rights to a Web site.

The inclusion of Netscape Navigator Gold 2.0 aids users in creating and managing content and applications once their site is up and running. Netscape Navigator Gold, now available in beta, is the premier version of Netscape Navigator that combines all of the features of Netscape Navigator 2.0 -- including Web browsing, interactive email and threaded discussion groups -- with personal Internet publishing capabilities. It includes many easy-to-use features that help users create and access HTML documents for Web sites, threaded discussion groups and electronic mail.

Netscape Navigator Gold provides Netscape FastTrack users with such features as:

* Easy-to-use Editing Environment with "what you see is what you get" (WYSIWYG) results. To edit, users simply click on any part of a template page and drag-and-drop text, images and more elaborate items such as Live Objects and links onto their own home page

* One Button Publishing to facilitate Internet publishing of finished pages. One button publishing makes it easy to transfer onto the Internet at the touch of a button all the files, links, images and pages used to create a site.

The graphical server management tools in Netscape FastTrack Server make managing and tracking Web sites intuitive and easy. These include:

* Netscape Navigator Gold, which offers easy point and click administration and maintenance as well as advanced features such as support for frames, Java and JavaScript

* Server Manager, a task-oriented server administration tool

* Extensive Online Help including an HTML-based help system and a remote help guide that walks the user through answers to common server administration questions.

Netscape FastTrack Server will be available this week for free beta testing on Windows NT and major UNIX operating systems. It is based on open standards, enabling users to choose the hardware, operating system and networking software they want to use to set up their first server. Netscape FastTrack Server can be downloaded from the Netscape Internet site at http://home.netscape.com. The product will sell for US$295 with Netscape Navigator Gold 2.0 and US$495 with Netscape LiveWire, a professional visual development environment.

Netscape Communications Corporation is a leading provider of open software for linking people and information over enterprise networks and the Internet. The company offers a full line of clients, servers, development tools and commercial applications to create a complete platform for next-generation, live online applications. Traded on NASDAQ under the symbol "NSCP," Netscape Communications Corporation is based in Mountain View, California.

Additional information on Netscape Communications Corporation is available on the Internet at http://home.netscape.com, by sending email to info@netscape.com or by calling 415-528-2555 (corporate users) or 415-528-3777 (individuals).

Corporate Sales: 415/528-2555; Personal Sales: 415/528-3777


Netscape Enterprise Server 2.0 Introduced
NETSCAPE INTRODUCES NETSCAPE ENTERPRISE SERVER 2.0

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. (March 5, 1996) -- Netscape Communications Corporation (NASDAQ: NSCP) today announced Netscape Enterprise Server 2.0, industrial-strength Web server software with advanced features for publishing live content on corporate networks -- or Intranets -- and the Internet. Along with Netscape FastTrack Server announced separately today, Netscape Enterprise Server is the first Web server to support the Java and JavaScript programming languages, enabling the creation, delivery and management of live online applications. It also provides rich document creation and management capabilities as well as next-generation Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) security features.

Netscape Enterprise Server is the cornerstone of Netscape SuiteSpot, Netscape's new suite of integrated Internet server sofware products for Intranets. Netscape Enterprise Server combines Netscape's next- generation high performance server architecture with enhanced security and network management features, providing a complete solution for customers who want to leverage standards-based Internet technology for internal communication, collaboration and data access. Pricing starts at US$995.

"Since releasing our first Web servers more than a year ago, our many corporate customers have asked for a variety of enhancements and advanced features to help them create and manage live applications and documents on Intranets," said Mike Homer, vice president of marketing at Netscape. "Netscape Enterprise Server 2.0 delivers features that meet and exceed these requirements, while extending functionality well beyond just Web publishing capabilities."

Since December 1994 when Netscape released its first generation Web servers, corporate customers have deployed Netscape servers to provide employees with access to the resources and information available on internal networks and the Internet. According to research estimates from Morgan Stanley & Co., Inc., the market for Web servers is expected to grow from 100,000 servers in 1995 to 2.2 million by 1998. Servers for use in Intranets are expected to be the fastest growing segment, and Netscape Enterprise Server is designed to meet the requirements of this market.

To facilitate the creation and management of Intranet content, Netscape Enterprise Server includes Netscape LiveWire integrated visual development environment and Netscape Navigator Gold 2.0 client software. Netscape Navigator Gold 2.0 combines all of the features of Netscape Navigator 2.0 with easy-to-use personal Internet publishing capabilities, making it easy for people of all Internet skill levels to create online documents. Netscape LiveWire provides visual site management, hyperlink integrity management and database connectivity to Informix, Oracle, Sybase, Illustra, CA-OpenIngres, Microsoft SQL Server and ODBC compatible databases. The combination forms a powerful development environment for combining multimedia content, application logic and database access for creating complete online applications.

Netscape Enterprise Server also supports Java and JavaScript, which enables users to build applications that run on either the client or server anywhere on the network. This support enables developers to create content applications that can run on multiple platforms without recompiling. In addition to Java and JavaScript, Netscape Enterprise Server also provides a comprehensive set of open application programming interfaces to simplify application creation and customization.

Netscape Enterprise Server is built on a next-generation high-performance architecture, delivering performance that significantly exceeds that of existing Web servers.

Additional content management features of the new server include:

* Integrated Verity Topic search engine technology to enable the development of content and applications that include powerful search and retrieval functionality. The Verity technology provides Netscape Enterprise Server users with sophisticated full-text search facilities such as multiple collections, incremental indexing of HTML, SGML, and ASCII documents, add-on support for free PDF, and a variety of search mechanisms including boolean, wildcard, phrase, free text and sentence queries

* MKS Integrity Engine 1.0 software, a comprehensive document control solution that lets users easily and automatically keep track of multiple revisions of their documents

* One-button content publishing and HTML document conversion support

  through Netscape Navigator Gold 2.0

* Read/write document level access control

* Automatic document cataloging in conjunction with the new Netscape

  Catalog Server software.

Netscape Enterprise Server's new network management features include:

* Transparent multiple domain support

* Improvements to easy network administration via Netscape Navigator

* Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) versions 1 and 2 support

  for standards-based, remote monitoring capabilities

* Configuration rollback which lets administrators easily rollback

  configuration changes to earlier versions.

Netscape Enterprise Server also offers advanced security features including the SSL 3.0 open protocol, which provides client-side certificate authentication and advanced Internet-ready access control. This feature enables MIS managers to restrict user access to mission-critical enterprise information and resources based on a combination of user name and location. The administrative security features in Netscape Enterprise Server also enable MIS managers to control users, groups, IP addresses, certificates and domain name access down to the document level.

Netscape Enterprise Server is expected to be available in the second quarter of 1996 from Netscape and its authorized resellers. The software is also expected to be available for downloading from the Netscape Internet site for free 90-day evaluation later this month. Netscape Enterprise Server with Netscape LiveWire and Netscape Navigator Gold 2.0 is US$995. Netscape Enterprise Server with Netscape LiveWire Pro, which includes a run-time and developer version of the Informix Online Workgroup database, is US$1,495.

Netscape Communications Corporation is a leading provider of open software for linking people and information over enterprise networks and the Internet. The company offers a full line of clients, servers, development tools and commercial applications to create a complete platform for next-generation, live online applications. Traded on NASDAQ under the symbol "NSCP," Netscape Communications Corporation is based in Mountain View, California.

Additional information on Netscape Communications Corporation is available on the Internet at http://home.netscape.com, by sending email to info@netscape.com or by calling 415-528-2555 (corporate users) or 415-528-3777 (individuals).

Corporate Sales: 415/528-2555; Personal Sales: 415/528-3777


Netscape SuiteSpot Cross-Platform Server Swr
NETSCAPE UNVEILS NETSCAPE SUITESPOT

INTEGRATED SUITE OF INTERNET SERVER SOFTWARE CREATES PLATFORM FOR LIVE CONTENT PUBLISHING, COLLABORATION AND LIVE APPLICATIONS ON INTRANETS

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. (March 5, 1996) -- Netscape Communications Corporation (NASDAQ: NSCP) today unveiled Netscape SuiteSpot, an integrated suite of cross-platform server software that brings the open standards of the Internet to users on internal corporate networks or "Intranets". Netscape SuiteSpot enables live content publishing, collaboration and application customization by corporate users. In conjunction with Netscape Navigator 2.0 client software, Netscape SuiteSpot extends the open application platform based on the Java and JavaScript programming languages for creating, managing and deploying enterprise applications in Intranets.

Netscape SuiteSpot includes the following six open server software components:

* Netscape Enterprise Server 2.0, Netscape's newly announced industrial- strength Web server software for publishing live online content. Netscape Enterprise Server combines advanced content management, a Java and JavaScript application platform, enhanced enterprise security and network management and a high performance architecture. The server enables users to create, deliver and manage live online applications and content on Intranets and the Internet.

* Netscape LiveWire Pro, an integrated visual development environment with built-in database connectivity for building live online applications. Netscape LiveWire Pro comes standard with a run-time version of the Informix Online relational database and integrates with a wide variety of major relational databases including those from Informix, Oracle, Sybase, Illustra, CA-OpenIngres and Microsoft, making it easy for corporate users to link information from their existing databases into Netscape Enterprise Server documents.

* Netscape Mail Server, a standards-based client/server messaging system with enterprise quality administration and security features. The server enables Intranet users to take advantage of the same proven mail standards and scalability that are used by millions of people on the Internet. Netscape Mail Server delivers optimal performance for sending and receiving live content based on HyperText Markup Language (HTML) and other standard document formats.

* Netscape News Server, a standards-based news server for creating, publishing and maintaining public or private discussion groups within a private Intranet or across the Internet. These electronic discussion groups enable people to collaborate across time and location, working together on common documents and projects.

* Netscape Catalog Server, a new class of server software that makes it easy to find people and documents on Intranets. Netscape Catalog Server automatically builds and maintains a common directory of resources, cataloging and indexing information so employees can locate and access it quickly with just a point and click, regardless of where the information is stored on the Intranet.

* Netscape Proxy Server 2.0, new high-performance server software that provides replication on-demand for workgroups by intelligently caching frequently accessed Internet documents inside the corporate firewall. In addition, Netscape Proxy Server offers replication- on-command through new scripting features. This replication model conserves network bandwidth and reduces response times for clients on the network. Netscape Proxy Server also provides filtering to enable network administrators to block access to specific sites by user and by document.

"Over the past year, network clients and servers based on the Internet's open standards have captured the attention of corporate users, and Intranets have spread like wildfire. With Netscape SuiteSpot, these users can now create full-scale communications and collaboration applications with a full suite of servers based on Internet standards, providing a new level of functionality and affordability for Intranet applications," said Marc Andreessen, vice president of technology at Netscape. "Netscape SuiteSpot offers users freedom of choice: to choose their operating environment, to choose the database they want to use for managing their data and to easily integrate this technology with their existing network infrastructure."

Netscape SuiteSpot provides users with flexibility and choice, enabling them to pick the operating system and database they want to run, using a pricing and licensing scheme that lets customers purchase only the software they plan to use. Customers purchasing Netscape SuiteSpot can deploy the server software across multiple hardware servers and can combine Netscape SuiteSpot server components as needed for their particular application environment.

Because Netscape SuiteSpot is an integrated family of products, the server components share common network management, administration and security features based on Internet standards. Users can access the servers through a universal client such as Netscape Navigator or other standards-based Internet client software, dramatically reducing the cost of deploying applications and training and supporting users. Netscape SuiteSpot also works in heterogeneous computing environments, supporting the major UNIX platforms as well as Microsoft Windows NT.

"EDS certainly sees a large and growing demand for products that take advantage of open standards to facilitate corporate communications and collaboration," said William R. Winters, EDS division president for the Internet and New Media. "Netscape has responded to this demand with Netscape SuiteSpot. We view Netscape SuiteSpot as a set of products that addresses a variety of needs in the corporate Internet and Intranet markets, and we're looking forward to integrating the suite in ways that help our customers implement innovative solutions both inside and outside the firewall."

Netscape SuiteSpot's support for Java and JavaScript enables users to build applications that run on either the client or server so applications can live anywhere on the network. This support enables developers to create applications that can run on multiple platforms without recompiling and complements the Java and JavaScript support already included in Netscape Navigator 2.0. Because of the broad acceptance of Java and JavaScript as Internet standards, a wide variety of visual development tools are becoming available, enabling a vast community of content developers.

Netscape SuiteSpot, like all Netscape products, is based on industry standards and protocols and is compatible with the installed base of World Wide Web browsers and servers. Standards supported include HyperText Transport Protocol (HTTP), HyperText Markup Language (HTML), Simple Mail Transport Protocol (SMTP), Network News Transport Protocol (NNTP), Secure Sockets Layer 3.0 (SSL) and Structured Query Language (SQL), enabling Netscape SuiteSpot to share information with existing products in an Intranet as well as across the Internet.

Netscape SuiteSpot is expected to be available on major UNIX platforms as well as Microsoft Windows NT operating environments beginning in the second quarter of 1996. The server suite will be available directly from Netscape and from Netscape authorized resellers. Pricing from Netscape is US$3,995 for the six-component suite for UNIX or Windows NT. Individual server components are priced at US$995, and Netscape LiveWire Pro is US$695 including an Informix Online database.

Netscape Communications Corporation is a leading provider of open software for linking people and information over enterprise networks and the Internet. The company offers a full line of clients, servers, development tools and commercial applications to create a complete platform for next-generation, live online applications. Traded on NASDAQ under the symbol "NSCP," Netscape Communications Corporation is based in Mountain View, California.

Additional information on Netscape Communications Corporation is available on the Internet at http://home.netscape.com, by sending email to info@netscape.com or by calling 415-528-2555 (corporate customers) or 415-528-3777 (individuals).

Corporate Sales: 415/528-2555; Personal Sales: 415/528-3777


Netscape Catalog Server
NETSCAPE ANNOUNCES NETSCAPE CATALOG SERVER

NEW SERVER SOFTWARE PRODUCT AUTOMATICALLY CREATES AND MANAGES CORPORATE ONLINE INFORMATION AND RESOURCES

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. (March 5, 1996) -- Netscape Communications Corporation (NASDAQ: NCSP) today announced Netscape Catalog Server, a new class of server software that makes it easy to find people and information on corporate internal networks, or intranets. Netscape Catalog Server automatically builds and maintains a common directory of resources, cataloging and indexing information so users can locate and access it quickly using Netscape Navigator, regardless of where the information is stored on the Intranet.

Netscape Catalog Server is a key component of Netscape SuiteSpot, Netscape's new suite of integrated Internet server sofware products for intranets, which was also announced today. By deploying Netscape Catalog Server in workgroups, MIS managers can help corporate employees quickly and easily locate information using Netscape Navigator or other standards-based Internet client software. The server presents users with an up-to-date, user-friendly catalog of resources on the network, such as electronic mail addresses, documents and applications that are kept on disparate internal servers. The server can also be configured to catalog selected resources on the World Wide Web. Netscape Catalog Server can collect information from Web servers using the Harvest Summary Object Interchange Format (SOIF) standard.

"Suddenly information and resources ranging from internal product updates to U.S. Census Bureau data is available online, transforming the Internet and corporate intranets into information gold mines. But users need an easy way to find and retrieve relevant information when they need it," said Mike Homer, vice president of marketing at Netscape. "Netscape Catalog Server answers this need by providing a way to organize and catalog data and manage information overload. Now companies can empower employees with searchable access to the rich resources of their own corporate intranets and the Internet."

In addition to indexing information on an internal network, Netscape Catalog Server also provides catalog services to selected Internet resources to help a workgroup keep track of new developments and items of interest in relevant markets. Netscape Catalog Server also helps companies leverage their Internet sites to deliver corporate information to their customers. For example, an automobile magazine may wish to maintain a catalog of Internet sites that relate to cars. Such a catalog might contain manually-generated services such as detailed reviews and ratings, as well as automatically-generated information such as pointers to the latest news about those products. Netscape Catalog Server can be configured to automatically collect and update the pointers so the magazine can offer its customers a comprehensive, informative, state-of-the art Internet service.

Netscape Catalog Server is cross-platform software and is based on the open standards of the Internet, so companies can deploy the solution network-wide on their existing Internet standards-based legacy hardware, operating systems, and web servers. It also includes many features to make indexing and accessing information automated and simple. They are:

* Distributed search services to support both full-text and relational- style queries so users will not have to visit multiple sites to find the information they need. The Netscape Catalog Server's full-text searching capability includes the Verity topic search engine providing sophisticated full-text search facilities such as support for multiple collections and incremental indexing of documents. The search engine provides support for a wide variety of query types including: Boolean, wildcard, phrase, free text, and sentence queries. Through the SQL interface descriptive field, users can locate information by categories such as author, title and date.

* Customized views using state-of-the-art technologies such as the Java and JavaScript programming languages, frames and the Netscape LiveWire visual development environment to enable users to create ahighly customized, multimedia catalog service. Users can easily define taxonomy, layout, search menu and other features without having to use a programming language such as C++. Using the powerful Netscape Catalog Server search services, users can provide dynamic custom categories such as "New reviews of Ford trucks".

* Turnkey Catalog Service that provides fast results for popular categories. Users just install Netscape Catalog Server and quickly build a catalog of their intranet or Internet service. The turnkey service includes "what's new," "what's popular," and documents by category, date and author.

* Personalized views that allow customized catalog views for each individual need. Engineers can browse the latest technical information organized by topic while sales people analyze a catalog organized by competitor from the same service.

* Information agents to keep users abreast of the latest changes in areas that they track. For example, an accountant might be notified every time there is a change in any documents categorized as "financial policy."

* Automatic collection and updating can track changes to cataloged documents on an intranet and automatically update the catalog when new documents appear.

Netscape Catalog Server is scheduled to be available from Netscape and Netscape authorized resellers beginning in the second quarter of 1996 for major UNIX and Windows NT operating systems. The price is currently anticipated to be US$995. The server will also be available as part of Netscape SuiteSpot, which is US$3,995 for the six-component server suite.

Netscape Communications Corporation is a premier provider of open software for linking people and information over enterprise networks and the Internet. The company offers a full line of clients, servers, development tools, and commercial applications to create a complete platform for next-generation, live online applications. Traded on NASDAQ under the symbol "NSCP," Netscape Communications Corporation is based in Mountain View, California.

Additional information on Netscape Communications Corporation is available on the Internet at http://home.netscape.com, by sending email to info@netscape.com or by calling 415-528-2555 (corporations) or 415-528-3777 (individuals).

Corporate Sales: 415/528-2555; Personal Sales: 415/528-3777


Penril ALX V.34bis Modem Award Nominee
Penril's ALX V.34bis Modem Nominated for Network Computing 1996 Well-Connected Award

Awards will be Presented at Gala Event During Networld+Interop 96 Las Vegas

GAITHERSBURG, MD, MARCH 4, 1996 - Penril Datability Networks, the data communications division of Penril DataComm Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ: PNRL) today announced that its ALX V.34bis modem has been selected by NETWORK COMPUTING as a nominee for its 1996 Well-Connected Award in the category of BEST MODEM TECHNOLOGY. The product was chosen for its performance superiority, high reliability, and rich set of features ideal for central or branch office installations.

"Today's Internet and remote LAN access solutions demand maximum speed and reliability in their connections," said Jamie Warter, Director of Marketing for Penril Datability Networks. "NETWORK COMPUTING's nomination of our ALX V.34bis reconfirms that they are the best modem for the job."

The winner of the Well-Connected Award will be announced at a gala event at the Las Vegas Hilton on April 2, 1996 during the Networld+Interop 96 Las Vegas. All nominees will be highlighted in the April 1 issue of NETWORK COMPUTING and on NETWORK COMPUTING Online at http://techweb.cmp.com/nwc.

The ALX V.34bis modem uses the latest in Digital Signal Processing (DSP) technology to provide flexible, high-performance communications -- 33.6 Kbps for sync traffic, 230.4 Kbps for async traffic, and 14.4 Kbps for FAX traffic. Its traffic transfer reliability and high-speed throughput make it the ideal modem for corporate telecommuting and Internet Access Providers.

"Our NETWORK COMPUTING editors worked at length to research and test the best products in the networking arena," said Patricia Schnaidt, Editor-in-Chief of NETWORK COMPUTING. "They selected products in more than 40 different categories, including messaging, remote access, operating systems, switches, hubs, middleware, and high-speed networks." According to Schnaidt, the Well Connected Awards are different from other magazines' awards. They are not a measure of popularity, but rather have been tested over a networked enterprise first-hand by our editors themselves. The testing proved that the ALX V.34bis modem by Penril is truly an innovative and powerful solution.

Penril is currently developing next generation digital, DSP-based, modem solutions based on the award winning Alliance ALX V.34bis modem technology. This technology will be integrated into T1/E1/PRI based LAN access products like Penril's recently announced ACCESS BEYOND product line. ACCESS BEYOND is a new family of scaleable, modular and cost effective remote access products that focus on the exploding remote access market. Unlike existing products that satisfy only specific remote access requirements, Access Beyond provides a vast array of connectivity choices that can be expanded and custom configured to satisfy end user requirements. Penril's ACCESS BEYOND integrates remote access, multiprotocol router, terminal servers, and full LAN access capabilities together with modems, ISDN BRI/PRI and T1/E1 CSU/DSUs.

Penril DataComm Networks, Inc. is publicly traded on NASDAQ (PNRL). Penril Datability Networks is a key provider of advanced modem, WAN and internetworking products via reseller and OEM channels. Today Penril Datability Networks is focused on delivering ACCESS BEYOND, a new generation of scaleable, modular, cost-effective remote access connectivity products that combine advanced modem, ISDN, remote access, internetworking and terminal connectivity capabilities within a single cost effective family of remote access solutions. Penril's award winning V.34bis modem technology was recently given the Editor's choice in NETWORK COMPUTING Magazine and was described as a winner in leading edge V.34bis modem technology by LAN TIMES Lab Test Editor


PLS PLWeb-CD WWW & CD-ROM Publishing Swr
PLS UNVEILS TRUE INTEGRATED WORLD WIDE WEB AND CD-ROM PUBLISHING

(San Francisco, CA, March 5, 1996) - Personal Library Software Inc. (PLS), the leading provider of information search and retrieval tools for Intranet and Internet applications, today announced the general availability of PLWeb-CD. The product was demonstrated for the first time at the intermediaWORLD conference in San Francisco.

PLWeb-CD, an extension of PLS's popular PLWeb Internet publishing system, is the first and only product to offer completely seamless, fully integrated CD-ROM and World Wide Web (WWW) publishing. With PLWeb-CD, both Intranet and Internet publishers have the best of both worlds at their fingertips: CD-ROM storage and reliability, plus instantaneous, real-time information updates via the Web.

Commercial publishing and Intranet information sharing is now easier, more cost-effective and much more flexible because PLWeb-CD offers:

 Fully integrated, seamless searching of information sources on

 the desktop, CD-ROM and the World Wide Web.

 A single, unified interface to local CD-ROM and remote Web

 information resources.

 A simple yet flexible toolkit to customize the interface and

 functionality to fit specific publishing applications.

 Extended shelf-life for CD-ROMs through instantaneous access to

 real-time updates and new information on the WWW.

 The ability to add value to information by placing it in context

 with other important information resources. For example, a CD-ROM

 containing a company's marketing literature and technical

 specifications is much more valuable when searched seamlessly

 with a database of similar competitive information gathered from

 the World Wide Web.

 The best, easiest full-text searching tools commercially available.

"PLWeb-CD goes far beyond simply retrieving updated documents from a WWW server; PLWeb-CD offers true simultaneous searching of CD-ROM and WWW document collections," said PLS president Dr. Matthew Koll. "This opens the door to publishing and sharing information in ways which weren't possible before. It moves CD-ROM from the proprietary arena into the new wave of open-system publishing."

The interface, features and display of PLWeb-CD are completely flexible and very easy to customize. Publishers control the appearance and functionality of their application, and can create a unified look and feel between their Web site and published CD-ROMs. Customizing PLWeb-CD is as easy as creating an HTML page.

Integrating PLWeb-CD with other PLS products such as PLWeb and PersonaL Agent, creates a comprehensive information delivery system comprised of:

 customized, real-time data delivery;

 dynamic Web collections;

 and high-capacity CD-ROMs.

Personal Library Software is a major developer of information search and agent technology. PLS's software is used in more than 90 leading multimedia CD-ROM titles, as well as in the largest and busiest Internet and online information services. The PLS family of products, introduced in 1983, includes the powerful CPL search engine, the PLWeb publishing tool, and the recently-launched PersonaL Agent. PLS products are used by several thousand organizations and several million users of online services, workgroup and enterprise applications. PLS technology is at the core of products and services from leading information companies including America Online, Associated Press, AT&T, Financial Times Information Services, Grolier Interactive, Hewlett-Packard, Knight-Ridder, Open Market, and Prodigy.

PLS can be reached at its headquarters at 2400 Research Blvd., Rockville, MD 20850, 301-990-1155. PLS can also be reached via the Internet at http://www.pls.com or info@pls.com.


SecureConnect Supports RealAudio
Morning Star's SecureConnect Technology Provides Internet Users of RealAudio With Sound Security

COLUMBUS, OH - March 4, 1996 - Morning Star Technologies, Inc., a leading provider of network communications security solutions, announced today that its SecureConnect Dynamic IP Firewall products now support RealAudio System from Progressive Networks, providing real-time audio and synchronized multimedia with maximum security for Internet users.

REALAUDIO SUPPORT IN FIREWALL

Until recently some Internet users behind firewalls could not take advantage of RealAudio's sound technology, which delivers news stories, business conferences, music concerts, and multimedia applications -- live as they are happening in high-quality audio. The integration of SecureConnect dynamic firewall technology with RealAudio technology allows users to take advantage of real-time audio without compromising network security.

SECURECONNECT EXTENDS REALAUDIO APPLICATIONS

With Morning Star SecureConnect Virtual Private Networking (VPN), RealAudio servers can establish private and secure audio broadcasts with other sites protected by SecureConnect, providing important but private audio information via the Internet. The combination of Morning Star's SecureConnect authentication servers with RealAudio servers also enables the establishment of pay-per-play or subscription audio services.

"Having RealAudio support extended to Morning Star's encryption and authentication technologies is very exciting", said Martin Dunsmuir, general manager for the RealAudio Server Product. "This announcement highlights the importance that interoperability and open architecture play in bringing advanced solutions to the Internet." RealAudio technology allows users to listen to audio clips over a standard Internet connection in real-time without downloading an audio file onto a hard drive, and provides Internet and on-line users equipped with a standard multimedia personal computer and a 14.4 Kbps (or faster) modem instantaneous access to audio-on-demand. Morning Star's Dynamic IP Firewall learns and adapts during the negotiation phase of the RealAudio protocol to securely enable the transmission of RealAudio sound data, without jeopardizing security. Set up is accomplished through a simple point and click interface. "We are excited to be working with Progressive Networks to provide a secure base for RealAudio technology users. The combination of SecureConnect technology and RealAudio servers creates advanced application possibilities for real-time multimedia users, said Dave Dawson, CEO of Morning Star Technologies, Inc.

PRICE AND AVAILABILITY

SecureConnect Dynamic IP Firewall is available immediately, and is an option on either Morning Star routers, or as an enhancement to Morning Star point-to-point protocol (PPP) products sold as SecureConnect. RealAudio support is included at no charge on both products. SecureConnect routers are under $2,000, and SecureConnect for Unix software is available at $1,495. Current Morning Star customers can call Morning Star for an upgrade. Major elements of Morning Star SecureConnect products include Dynamic IP Firewall technology, AbsoluteAuthenticationx, VPN, TotalAccessx, and monitoring for a wide range of connectivity for WAN, including V.34, ISDN, 56k, DDS, T1 and FRACTIONAL T1.

ABOUT MORNING STAR TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

Morning Star Technologies, Inc. based in Columbus, Ohio, is a leading provider of innovative communications solutions that allow corporate users to effectively and securely connect to private and public networks. Working with more than 6,000 corporations world-wide, Morning Star Technologies, a privately held company, designs, markets and supports standards-based, innovative networking products including communications protocol software, network routers and advanced security products for connecting companies to the Internet as well as connecting branch or remote offices to corporate headquarters. For more information, see Morning Star's home page at: http://www.Morningstar.com.

ABOUT PROGRESSIVE NETWORKS

Progressive Networks, based in Seattle, develops and markets software products and services designed to enable users of personal computers and other digital devices to send and receive audio and audio-based multimedia-services using the existing Internet infrastructure. For more information, see Progressive Networks' home page at: http://www.RealAudio.com.


Protel acquires NeuroCad

March 5, 1996 - Santa Clara, CA / Harvard, MA

Protel Technology, developer of Windows-based electronics design tools, has completed an acquisition agreement with NeuroCad, Inc. of Harvard, MA. This agreement has resulted in Protel acquiring the principle assets of NeuroCad, Inc, including the NeuroRoute line of shape-based PCB autorouters.

Protel will continue to market NeuroCad's routing systems as add- in options for a wide variety of PCB layout systems and provide customer support for current NeuroCad customers. The company will also integrate NeuroCad's shape-based technology into it's base-line PCB layout system. Protel has delivered nearly 9,000 Windows-based PCB design systems since the product was introduced in 1991.

Nick Martin, Protel CEO commented on this new venture:

"NeuroCad routers have been developed to compete directly with premium, shape-based technology which now defines the PCB add-in router market. Our polygon-based routing algorithms offer distinct advantages over current shape-based routers. They are faster, with competitive completion rates, while producing superior route quality. Protel's strategy is to make this sophisticated technology accessible for every designer."

PR contact: Bruce Edwards

Protel Technology, Inc. (USA)

phone: 408 243 8143

fax: 408 243 8544

e-mail: bruce@protel.com


Phoenix Secretary - Voice Remote Access
PHOENIX TECHNOLOGIES ANNOUNCES INTEGRATION OF LEADING-EDGE SPEECH RECOGNITION TECHNOLOGY INTO COMMUNICATIONS PRODUCT LINE

Users can use simple voice commands to Forward Faxes, Access Voicemail Messages,

Change Voicemail Greetings, and Retrieve Addresses and Phone Numbers over the telephone.

SANTA CLARA, CA, (MARCH 4, 1996) -- Phoenix Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ:PTEC), a leading supplier of essential software for PC manufacturers, today announced Phoenix Secretary - a voice enabled remote access extension of its Phoenix Telephony Suite product. Phoenix Secretary enables users to call their computer and, using simple voice commands, review fax logs, forward faxes, access and manage voicemail messages, change voicemail greetings, and retrieve addresses and phone numbers. Phoenix Secretary provides the user with the power of a "virtual assistant" within their PC.

Phoenix Secretary fundamentally simplifies the way in which the user can interact with their computer, by enabling the user to access much more information on the PC using the most natural input mechanism available - human speech. Other PC-based telephony software products are limited to simple functions such as accessing voice mail messages because they are limited to using touch tone ("DTMF") keys to communicate commands to the PC. Users find DTMF key command structures difficult to remember, resulting in a barrier to potential functionality.

"Phoenix Secretary provides considerable added value over a conventional answering machine because we have enabled the user to use speech to remotely access messages, faxes and address information," said Eric Enge, general manager, OEM Consumer Software Group at Phoenix. "The user finds speech to be a superior way of communicating to their PC because it is so easy to remember the voice commands."

Phoenix Secretary uses Natural Language Discourse to insure that the user can use the most natural English commands to ask the PC to do what they want it to do. Commands such as read me my fax log, or tell me about my faxes cause the PC to describe each received fax including sender names, number of pages, and the receipt times. Other commands may include home address for John Smith, phone numbers for Fred Jones, and what are my messages?

Phoenix Telephony Suite, the underlying companion software application for Phoenix Secretary, offers three important telephony components: The Phoenix Phone component provides the familiar features of a conventional speaker phone and voicemail system. The Phoenix Fax Center enables easy and efficient handling of all fax communications. The Phoenix Address Book provides a rich database for contact address and telephone information.

Phoenix Secretary uses speech recognition software provided by Applied Language Technologies (ALTech) of Cambridge, Massachusetts. ALTech software provides state-of-the-art, large vocabulary speech recognition which is speaker independent and therefore requires no special "training" by users. ALTech specializes in the design and implementation of over-the-telephone speech solutions. Kolvox Communications of Toronto, Ontario, Canada, a leading provider of speech applications, designed the Speech User Interface for Phoenix Secretary. Phoenix chose to partner with ALTech and Kolvox to insure that Phoenix Secretary would provide the industry with the most advanced speech recognition computer telephony solution.

Phoenix Secretary is available for OEM bundling in April, 1996. Announcements of major PC OEM bundling agreements will be made soon.

Phoenix Technologies Ltd. is a worldwide leader supplying essential software to PC manufacturers. The company's system-level software products, such as PhoenixBIOS, NoteBIOS, PhoenixPICO, and PhoenixCard Manager, allow PC manufacturers to increase product differentiation, reduce product cycle time to market and reduce internal engineering costs. Capitalizing on its unique position and resources, Phoenix is developing an expanding family of software products, including Phoenix Telephony Suite, Phoenix Secretary, Phoenix Multimedia Center and Phoenix MUSE, that increase personal computer functionality and make PCs easier to use. Information on all Phoenix Technologies products is available on the Worldwide Web at: http://www.ptltd.com.


Phoenix Telephony Suite V2.0 for Win 95
PHOENIX TELEPHONY SUITE VERSION 2.0 FOR WINDOWS 95 AVAILABLE FOR BUNDLING BY PC AND PERIPHERAL CARD MANUFACTURERS

New Version of Critically-Acclaimed Communications Offers "Instant Use" Interface with Integrated Speakerphone, Voicemail, Fax and Address Book

Santa Clara, CA (March 4, 1996) -- Phoenix Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ: PTEC), a leading supplier of essential software for PC manufacturers worldwide, today announced that version 2.0 of its acclaimed Phoenix Telephony Suite software will be available for integration and bundling by PC and peripheral card manufacturers worldwide in April, 1996. The new version of Phoenix's easily recognizable, user-acclaimed integrated telephony and communications software is specifically designed to work with Windows 95.

Phoenix Telephony Suite v2.0, co-developed with Future Soft Engineering, Inc. (FutureSoft), features an integrated speakerphone, voicemail system with 99 mailboxes, fax center and personal address book. It takes particular advantage of technological advancements found in Windows 95, including Microsoft's Telephony Application Program Interface (TAPI). Microsoft TAPI enables Phoenix Telephony Suite to work seamlessly with all TAPI-compatible products available from hardware and software vendors. This provides the PC OEM with flexible support for their choice of voice enabled fax/data modems with no customization.

"The Phoenix Telephony Suite's interface design enables users to immediately begin working with the software upon unpacking their new PC," stated Eric Enge, general manager, OEM Consumer Software Group at Phoenix. "Now that we have added support for Windows 95, Phoenix has once again established a benchmark for telephony products."

The Phoenix Telephony Suite continues to lead the pack of telephony software products currently in the market, and is bundled with the award-winning IBM Aptiva and Acer Aspire personal computer lines. Phoenix Telephony Suite quickly transforms Aptiva and Aspire PCs into a full working office, complete with speakerphone, voicemail fax and address book. The software interface uses easy-to-understand graphical icons that resemble home and office appliances. As a result, users are able to quickly and easily manage their daily communications directly from the PC desktop with a few clicks of their mouse button.

"The fact that the Phoenix Telephony Suite has attained a de facto standard status for telephony products bundled by PC OEMs can be directly correlated to Phoenix's innovative interface design and feature set implementation," stated Tim Bajarin, president of Creative Strategies. "With the new version 2.0 of its telephony product, Phoenix not only ensures itself of maintaining its market leadership position in telephony software, but of adding to its lead."

Phoenix Telephony Suite v2.0 has been translated into over 15 languages - including French, German, Spanish, Japanese and Korean, and has been internationally certified.

Phoenix Telephony Suite v2.0 is designed to support voice recognition using Phoenix Secretary, also announced today. Both will be available April, 1996 for OEM bundling worldwide. Beta versions are currently shipping to OEM customers.

Phoenix Technologies Ltd. is a worldwide leader supplying essential software to PC manufacturers. The company's system-level software products, such as PhoenixBIOS, NoteBIOS, PhoenixPICO, and PhoenixCard Manager, allow PC manufacturers to increase product differentiation, reduce product cycle time to market and reduce internal engineering costs. Capitalizing on its unique position and resources, Phoenix is developing an expanding family of software products, including Phoenix Telephony Suite, Phoenix Secretary, Phoenix Multimedia Center and Phoenix MUSE, that increase personal computer functionality and make PCs easier to use. Information on all Phoenix Technologies products is available on the Worldwide Web at: http://www.ptltd.com.

Phoenix Telephony Suite was co-developed by Future Soft Engineering, Inc. FutureSoft is a leading developer of communication and terminal emulation software for PCs. Information on FutureSoft products is available on the Worldwide Web at: http://www.fse.com or via email at: info@fse.com.


Powersoft S-Designor 5.0 Toolset
Powersoft Announces S-Designor 5.0 Toolset of Client/Server Modeling Tools

New Products Enable Model-Driven Client/Server Application Development

CONCORD, MASS., MARCH 4, 1996 -- Powersoft today announced the S-Designor 5.0 toolset of client/server analysis and design tools that facilitates the creation of efficient, high-quality client/server databases and applications.

The S-Designor 5.0 toolset enables client/server professionals to analyze business processes and model databases for superior application development. S-Designor 5.0 toolset includes four separate integrated modules that allow individuals and teams to tailor an application modeling toolset to best fit their needs in a cost-effective way.

The four modules are:

 S-DESIGNOR 5.0 DATA ARCHITECT for database design and construction,

 S-DESIGNOR 5.0 PROCESS ANALYST for process analysis,

 S-DESIGNOR 5.0 APP MODELER for application generation,

 S-DESIGNOR 5.0 METAWORKS for advanced multi-user dictionary

                              capabilities.

The S-Designor modular solution addresses the needs of the various members of a development team, from the database designer to the application developer to the database administrator. DataArchitect and AppModeler can be purchased as standalone products.

As optional modules, ProcessAnalyst complements DataArchitect, while MetaWorks provides extended team features to the other three modules. All four modules work together with seamless integration and a consistent "look and feel." New features common to all modules include an intuitive Windows 95 interface and a new report engine that allows users to easily create customized design reports.

"A limited number of client/server professionals require full database design and application modeling capabilities in a single, comprehensive tool," said Serge Levy, vice president and general manager of the Powersoft Design Products Division. "Our modular approach allows our customers to select the most appropriate product to fit their project needs and their particular roles within the application development cycle. They can share project information, work together in teams and add other modules later, if needed. Each S-Designor module provides specialized capabilities that offer solutions for any size of client/server development project."

According to Wayne Kernochan, vice president of Commercial Systems Research at the Aberdeen Group, a Boston-based computer research and consulting organization, "The current generation of program design and business modeling tools has typically aimed at providing solutions for the enterprise-level designer. With S-Designor 5.0, Powersoft expands the role of these tools by addressing the modeling needs of all project team members and of departmental development. S-Designor now adds process analysis and data administration to its design offering. Above all, it delivers significant new speed-to- market benefits to the user by enabling rapid model-driven development."

S-Designor 5.0 DataArchitect

S-Designor DataArchitect, the core module of the S-Designor 5.0 toolset, provides comprehensive data modeling capabilities. For database designers and administrators, DataArchitect includes database design, creation, maintenance, reverse engineering and reporting for databases on more than 30 database management systems (DBMSs).

New or enhanced features include: tightened integration between the conceptual and physical levels of design for iterative design; a Windows 95 interface; automatic backup of physical data models; tutorial documentation; display of indexes in physical data model graphical view; and increased length size of modeling names to 80 characters to accommodate users migrating from high-end CASE tools.

Additional DBMS and tool support includes Sybase System 11, Sybase SQL Anywhere 5.0, SQLBase 6.0, Microsoft Visual Basic 4.0, Microsoft Visual FoxPro 3.0 and Microsoft Access 7.0.

DataArchitect has a bi-level design feature that separates conceptual and physical levels; submodeling for large, complex models; model verification that checks the validity of a model before generating a database; reverse engineering; and multi-user, model-sharing features.

S-Designor 5.0 ProcessAnalyst

The new S-Designor 5.0 ProcessAnalyst module gives designers working on complex applications the ability to do process modeling to discover and analyze all the elements of large applications. ProcessAnalyst enables design through a variety of process modeling notations to best meet the requirements of the individual designer. It supports the Object Functional Model notation, a component of the Object Modeling Technique (OMT) and also traditional Data Flow Diagram notations: Yourdon/DeMarco, Gane & Sarson and SSADM. ProcessAnalyst has a bi-directional link to DataArchitect that allows data items and domains to be exported to DataArchitect for data modeling and then imported to perform or refine analysis on existing systems.

S-Designor 5.0 AppModeler

S-Designor AppModeler provides a means to immediately leverage the data model into application development. This new module combines database modeling and creation with application generation complete with windows and menus. AppModeler currently supports application generation for PowerBuilder, through an enhanced version of PB-Gen, and will soon support generation for other development tools.

AppModeler implements customizable templates that define how database elements, such as tables and views, within an S-Designor physical data model will generate objects for the application. The templates inherit objects from the class libraries, ensuring consistency and quality for sophisticated client/server applications.

AppModeler supports generation for PowerBuilder Enterprise versions 4.0 and 5.0. It includes ready-to-use templates for the Application Library of PowerBuilder 4.0 and the Foundation Class Library of PowerBuilder 5.0. These templates are designed to ensure that PowerBuilder syntax is generated in a consistent, error-free fashion and may be customized to meet a standard for code generation.

S-Designor 5.0 MetaWorks

The new S-Designor MetaWorks module complements S-Designor DataArchitect, AppModeler and ProcessAnalyst to provide extended team and project management capabilities for large client/server projects. The module provides a global and hierarchical view of all modeling objects to ensure consistency and stability throughout the development cycle.

MetaWorks provides user profile definition and access rights management, including model-locking security. The module includes MetaBrowser, a flexible dictionary browser for viewing modeling information across projects, and Powersoft's ObjectCycle for version control.

Pricing and Availability

The S-Designor 5.0 toolset is currently scheduled to be available by the end of this quarter. DataArchitect will be offered for a suggested list price of $2,495; ProcessAnalyst for $1,495; AppModeler for $995; and MetaWorks for $995. Packages will also be available as follows:

 Architect Pack: DataArchitect + MetaWorks for $2,995

 ArchitectPlus Pack:

      DataArchitect + ProcessAnalyst + MetaWorks for $3,995

 Developer Pack: AppModeler + MetaWorks for $1,495

 PowerBuilder Developer Pack:

      AppModeler + MetaWorks +PowerBuilder Enterprise for $3,995

* All prices quoted are US dollars and for US only

Sybase, Inc. is a worldwide leader in client/server software. Sybase and its Powersoft division are focused on four major market segments: on-line transaction processing, data warehousing, mass deployment and electronic commerce. Sybase's software products -- database, middleware and tools -- provide customers with desktop to enterprise solutions. The company's mission is to provide its customers with an open, adaptable information systems architecture that enables them to develop and deliver complete information systems solutions to facilitate rapid business change. Headquartered in Emeryville, CA, Sybase is the sixth largest independent software company in the world. The company's Internet addresses are www.sybase.com and www.powersoft.com.


DBTools.h++ Used in Netscape LiveWire Pro
ROGUE WAVE'S DBTOOLS PROVIDES PORTABLE DATABASE ACCESS FOR NETSCAPE LIVEWIRE PRO

Tool Provides Transparent, Cross-platform Internet Access to Leading Relational Databases

CORVALLIS, OR - March 5, 1996 - Rogue Wave Software announced today that technology from its DBTools.h++ product is being used in Netscape Communications Corporation's Netscape LiveWire Pro visual development environment. The technology enables developers using Netscape LiveWire Pro to create, deploy, and maintain live online applications and content with transparent, cross-platform access to major relational databases, including Oracle, Sybase, Informix, Illustra, and ODBC compatible databases.

Using the libraries built from DBTools for database connectivity, Netscape LiveWire Pro users can easily build applications that allow end-users on a network or the Internet to browse, search, and update SQL databases using Netscape Navigator client software. DBTools object-oriented interface significantly reduces the amount of programming required to access relational databases --previously this programming was done at the command line level.

"DBTools.h++ technology provides Netscape LiveWire Pro with seamless application portability across operating systems and databases," said David Rice, product manager for Rogue Wave's Database Tools product line. "In addition, it gives developers the efficiency of an object-oriented database development environment."

"The integration of DBTools.h++ technology into Netscape LiveWire Pro helps us deliver a professional development environment that can dramatically simplify the development of Web-based applications," said Donna Simonides, director of developer relations for Netscape. "Now, developers can write programs for a wide variety of databases and database applications. DBTools' common programming interface to major relational databases reduces the need for database-specific code within Netscape LiveWire Pro."

Rogue Wave Software is a leading supplier of class libraries and industry-standard software components for developers building cross-platform applications that run in both the UNIX and Windows environments. Founded in 1989, the company is a private U.S. corporation with approximately 170 employees. Rogue Wave markets its products in the U.S. and internationally through its direct sales force, distributors, VARs, and OEMs.

Netscape Communications Corporation is a premier provider of open software for linking people and information over enterprise networks and the Internet. The company offers a full line of clients, servers, development tools, and commercial applications to create a complete platform for next-generation, live online applications. Traded on NASDAQ under the symbol "NSCP," Netscape Communications Corporation is based in Mountain View, California.

Additional information on Netscape Communications Corporation is available on the Internet at HTTP://HOME.NETSCAPE.COM, by sending email to info@netscape.com or by calling 415-528-2555 (corporations) or 415-528-3777 (individuals).


Softbank Expos Launches New Interop Web Site
Softbank Expos launches new Interop Web site to complement Worldwide 21st Century Events for the network computing community

FOSTER CITY, CA (MARCH 6, 1996) - SOFTBANK Expos, the company that brings together the network computing community throughout the world via conferences and trade shows, today announced the creation of an innovative new Web site on the World Wide Web starting March 25. The new Web site is a comprehensive Internet resource for IS professionals, networking engineers and LAN managers who require the latest news and information to help them make the best possible purchasing and strategy decisions.

"The creation of the new Web site was logical for us," said Jim Stafford, vice president of SOFTBANK's on-line division. "Our conferences and trade shows are of the highest quality, and use high quality education to bring together the best and the brightest in the networking market. The Web site complements these shows and takes the 21st century technology event one step further, bringing it to our audience throughout the year within a venue they're familiar with - the Internet," concluded Stafford.

Some of the features within the Web site include the Interop Directory, Interopolis 3D, Daily News, N+I Online, and Personal Views.

INTEROP DIRECTORY

Included on the Web site is the Interop Directory database which has over 600 hardware and software networking vendors and allows users to search for information based on specific product information, brand names, or product categories. The directory, a networking "yellow pages" on the World Wide Web, provides a collection of relevant and timely information provided by both Interop and third parties including Ziff-Davis, CMP, McGraw-Hill and others. Also available within the directory are up to the minute stock information and the capability to receive on-line information and answers from vendors.

INTEROPOLIS 3D

Interopolis 3D is the first functional virtual community developed for networking professionals, and was developed with the help of Intervista Software, Inc. (San Francisco, CA) Using the latest Virtual Reality Modeling Language (VRML) technology, users can click through the Web site of three-dimensional real-time graphics, enter virtual "buildings" and navigate the Web site "streets" to find other interesting on-line events like technology forums and software demonstrations.

"Interopolis 3D represents the state-of-the-art in Web development," said Tony Parisi, chief technical officer for Intervista. "We are excited to help introduce it to the market with the world's largest Internet conference and trade show company," concluded Parisi.

DAILY NEWS

This portion of the Web site features up to date information and headline news developed by Interop's own team and third party sources.

N+I ONLINE!

This site within the home page allows visitors to get information on all NetWorld+Interop events, register on-line for NetWorld+Interop shows worldwide, create a custom schedule to use while at the physical trade show with N+I Online!'s Conference Planner, and view show floor plans.

PERSONAL VIEW

Visitors using this service on the site can request specific customized information be delivered to them via e-mail. The tool searches a number of locations on the Web, gathers information relating to the criteria submitted and delivers news, events, and latest industry press releases to the users' e-mail address on a daily basis.

HOW TO GET THERE

Internet users can visit the Web site at http://www.interop.com beginning March 25, 1996. Vendors can also advertise on the Web site to expand their reach to the many networking professionals who will be visiting the site. For more information on advertising on Interop.com, vendors should call (800) 722-8619.

SOFTBANK Expos, the world's largest Internet conference and trade show company, presents 21st century technology events. Its shows include NetWorld+Interop, Interop DotCom, Seybold Seminars, Windows Solutions, ComputerMania, Interactive 96, support services and Computer Training & Support. The events begin with the best available educational conferences which attract the brightest professionals in the technology community. The interactive trade show floor is a professionally enriching experience for the qualified attendees who visit the exhibitors year-round with on-line events and a collection of focused newsletters.

SOFTBANK Expos, 303 Vintage Park Drive, Foster City, CA 94404

1-800-4-SBEXPOS, 415-578-6900, http://www.sbexpos.com


Silicon Studio Unleashes New Products/Srvcs
Silicon Studio Unleashes Array of New Products, Services for Building Digital Production Studios

Entertainment Giants Endorse Vision of Integrated Creative Environment Anchored by Digital Asset Management and Internet-Based Services

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. (March 4, 1996) -- Silicon Studio, Inc., a subsidiary of Silicon Graphics, Inc. (NYSE: SGI) and the leading supplier of technology solutions to the entertainment industry, today unveiled the SiliconStudio, the company's strategic open architecture for building digital studios. Articulating a common foundation for creative applications that span across every stage of producing digitized information, the SiliconStudio is bolstered by an array of new products and services.

Leading the announcements is an onslaught of new product and service unveilings, including the StudioCentral family of digital asset management solutions, the FireWalker content authoring system, and the StudioLive Internet-based studio services network.

Silicon Graphics and Apple Computer Inc. today announced their intention to accelerate the development of digital studios by focusing their efforts to enable customers to more easily create integrated digital studios using a combination of technologies. Silicon Graphics also today announced that its line of workstations has been selected as a programming and creation environment for Sega Saturn, SonyR PlayStation TM and Nintendo 64 game players.

"Silicon Graphics has worked intimately with the entertainment industry for 12 years, all the while listening and responding to the needs, hopes and dreams of the creative community around the world," said Edward R. McCracken, chairman and CEO of Silicon Graphics. "With today's announcements, we continue this solid commitment by defining an architecture that makes full use of the most powerful digital tools - including the World Wide Web - to carry the digital studio into the next century."

"The ability to move ideas, characters and stories to many different platforms is part of the foundation of what we are building," said Jeffrey Katzenberg of DreamWorks SKG. "As the first new film studio in 65 years, DreamWorks has set out to make technology our friend, and the SiliconStudio architecture is at the heart of what we're trying to accomplish."

In announcements detailed in separate press releases, Silicon Studio and Silicon Graphics unveiled:

StudioCentral, asset management, a powerful, turnkey object-oriented archiving system that captures and catalogs all digital creative content, allows immutable version control and enables rapid navigation through a vast, shared repository of assets that can be instantly received. StudioCentral is the first complete asset management system designed for the entertainment industry. The system delivers high- quality, real-time video to the desktop over high-speed networks. The StudioCentral product line includes the StudioCentral Developers Kit allowing third-party developers to tailor the environment to their needs. The developers kit will be available in summer 1996.

FireWalker, the premier 3D authoring system that simplifies and accelerates the development of interactive 3D entertainment titles. The FireWalker authoring system benefits from Silicon Graphics high-speed 3D graphics architecture by allowing for real-time playback off the title at any point during the production process. FireWalker is a powerful authoring, editing and rendering architecture that streamlines - and often eliminates - the many steps involved in the production of high-quality interactive titles. The new system allows creative teams to develop new titles on Silicon Graphics workstations and to target finished games and titles to multiple platforms. The system will be available in summer 1996.

StudioLive, a new on-line service that uses the power of the Internet's World Wide Web to provide tools delivering immediate news, information and technical support on digital entertainment technologies. Free at introduction, the service includes StudioLive Premier Services, offering several no-cost, subscription-based services to help subscribers derive the most value and depth from Web resources. Available now, StudioLive can be accessed via the World Wide Web.

Silicon Graphics and Apple Computer announced that Apple will support the StudioCentral asset management system, and will collaborate with Silicon Graphics to fully integrate Apple MacintoshR systems into the powerful StudioCentral environment. The companies also announced that they intend to cooperate on better integration between their respective digital media formats, and that the SiliconStudio architecture will support Apple's QuickTimeR data format.

Sega's development tools division, Cross Products, Ltd., and Sony's game authoring division, Psygnosis Ltd., will run authorized game programming tools on Silicon Graphics line of workstations for developing leading-edge titles for high-performance video game consoles. Nintendo has been using the Silicon Graphics platform for game development for approximately one year.

The announcement today complements ongoing Silicon Graphics hardware, software and programming announcements that have targeted the entertainment industry. These include: the formation of Silicon Studio in 1994; the acquisition of Alias Research and Wavefront Technologies in 1995; development of new interactive 3D authoring tools called FireWalker; the DreamWorks/Silicon Studio alliance in 1995; the announcement of Magic Carpet by its microprocessor subsidiary, MIPS Technologies Inc. MIPSR is a leader in the emerging consumer marketplace with design wins including Sony PlayStation, Nintendo 64 and Bally- Williams arcade games; and the recent product introductions from Silicon Graphics, including IndyStudio.

The discussion in this news release of new products and technologies contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, including the timely release to manufacturing, the availability of components from suppliers, the impact of competitive products and pricing, the acceptance of third-party technology, and the other risks detailed from time to time in the company's SEC reports, including the report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended December 31, 1995. Actual results may vary materially.

Silicon Studio Inc. delivers authoring and production software solutions based on Silicon Graphics systems to entertainment and interactive media industries. The company is based in Mountain View, California, with a Training Center in Los Angeles, and a London Training Center opening in 1996. Silicon Studio is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Silicon Graphics Inc.

Silicon Graphics Inc. is a leading manufacturer of high performance and commercial computing systems. The company delivers interactive three-dimensional graphics, digital media and symmetric multiprocessing supercomputing technologies to technical, creative and commercial environments through direct and indirect sales channels. Its subsidiary, MIPS Technologies Inc., designs and licenses the industry's leading RISC processor technology for the computer systems, interactive consumer and embedded control markets. Silicon Graphics Inc. has offices worldwide and headquarters in Mountain View, California.


Silicon Studio FireWalker Authoring System
Silicon Studio Debuts FireWalker Authoring System for Professional 3D Title Development

Premier Solution Streamlines and Enhances the Creation of High-Quality Interactive 3D Titles

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. (March 4, 1996) -- Silicon Studio Inc., a subsidiary of Silicon Graphics Inc. (NYSE:SGI) and the leading provider of technology solutions to the entertainment industry, today unveiled FireWalker, the powerful authoring system that enables professional title teams to create high-quality interactive 3D titles for multiple playback platforms.

The FireWalker authoring system benefits from Silicon Graphics high-speed 3D graphics architecture by allowing for realtime playback of the title at any point during the production process. FireWalker improves title development for the entire production team with easy-to-use tools, sophisticated development libraries and an open and extensible architecture.

Designed to be a central component of a total authoring solution, FireWalker is tightly integrated with leading content creation tools and the advanced software development environment of powerful Silicon Graphics workstations. With FireWalker, creative teams can focus on enhancing the quality and performance of titles for workstations, PCs and game consoles.

"FireWalker will be a tremendous boost in time and savings during the development process for interactive 3D title developers," said Mike Ramsay, senior vice president of Silicon Desktop. "It encourages the sort of creative experimentation that leads to winning titles."

FireWalker is being developed in conjunction with leading-edge customers to address the demanding needs of professional title development teams. Rocket Science Games, a next-generation game and Internet company, joined forces with Silicon Studio to develop FireWalker more than a year ago. Rocket Science's Ganymede, a futuristic action game and the first commercial title developed with FireWalker, is scheduled for release on the PC and Sony PlayStation platforms in December 1996.

"As a company committed to creatively pushing the envelope, we needed a powerful authoring environment that allows us to focus on compelling content and head-spinning gameplay," said Steve Blank, co-founder, CEO and president of Rocket Science Games. "FireWalker is going to fundamentally change the way game companies develop their products."

Silicon Studio also announced that Sega Enterprises Ltd. of Japan will participate in the FireWalker Alpha Test Program. Other alpha testers include Time Warner Interactive, SegaSoft and MediaX/Toonsmiths for the Grolier Interactive product, Surf and Destroy.

STREAMLINES THE PROCESS

FireWalker quickly converts and integrates a wide variety of media types, combining with content such as 3D models and animation, two- dimensional images and textures, video, sound and MIDI music. The graphical interface allows title designers to "drag-and-drop" each element directly into the title and accurately position elements in the scenes without the need to program. Instead of working in isolated units, all members of the team can rehearse the title at any point during the production process, monitor run-time parameters and make edits on the spot, which streamlines the creative refinement process.

RAPID DEVELOPMENT WITH NEW TECHNOLOGIES

FireWalker gives programmers a head start on prototyping and developing title logic with a ready-to-use collection of behaviors and advanced effects. The library of behaviors includes such sophisticated movement as pursuit, evasion, collision detection and flocking. Advanced effects include image warping and realtime inverse kinematics for life-like body movement. To further enhance the experience, FireWalker supports dynamic access of title elements over the World Wide Web for both authoring and playback.

"FireWalker's quick prototyping capability will fundamentally change the way we organize our development staff. It currently takes as much as a year and a half before we can field test games. With FireWalker, it may now be possible to test within months, "said Mark Stephen Pierce, senior vice president and executive producer of coin-op product development, Time Warner Interactive. "The fact that FireWalker prototypes can become the working title is yet another time-saving benefit."

DESIGNED FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE RUN-TIME

The FireWalker tools and architecture enable programmers to optimize the titles for run-time performance. This architecture is based on a digital workprint, an extensible, hierarchical data structure of all media and code elements within the title. The FireWalker Digital Workprint supports target-dependent and target-independent components, and allows developers to optimize performance to one or more playback platforms by adding, removing or replacing target-dependent elements.

OPEN ARCHITECTURE

The FireWalker open architecture allows creative teams to plug-in specialized editors and menu-driven commands and incorporate more behaviors and customized libraries to distinguish their titles. FireWalker integrates realtime rendering technology from Argonaut Technologies Ltd. to provide a high-performance solution for cross-platform title deployment on PCs, game consoles and other platforms. Silicon Studio is also currently working with third-party software vendors, including Coryphaeus Software Inc., to create add-on technologies that complement the FireWalker authoring system.

"As an established developer of realtime 3D graphics tools specifically for the Silicon Graphics platform, we are pleased to endorse the FireWalker authoring system architecture," said Steve Lakowske, president of Coryphaeus Software. "The FireWalker open framework provides the optimal environment for integration of Coryphaeus tools for 3D geometric and behavior modeling, and terrain generation."

PRICING AND AVAILABILITY

The complete FireWalker authoring system, including the authoring environment for the Silicon Graphics platform and targeting tools for the PC platform, is expected to be priced at $9,995 (U.S. list) for a single-seat license with no royalty fees. FireWalker will be available in summer 1996.

The discussion in this news release of new products and technologies contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, including the timely release to manufacturing, the availability of components from suppliers, the impact of competitive products and pricing, the acceptance of third-party technology, and the other risks detailed from time to time in the company's SEC reports, including the report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended December 31, 1995. Actual results may vary materially.

Silicon Studio Inc. delivers authoring and production software solutions based on Silicon Graphics systems to entertainment and interactive media industries. The company is based in Mountain View, California, with a Training Center in Los Angeles, and a London Training Center opening in 1996. Silicon Studio is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Silicon Graphics Inc.

Silicon Graphics Inc. is a leading manufacturer of high performance and commercial computing systems. The company delivers interactive three-dimensional graphics, digital media and symmetric multiprocessing supercomputing technologies to technical, creative and commercial environments through direct and indirect sales channels. Its subsidiary, MIPS Technologies Inc., designs and licenses the industry's leading RISC processor technology for the computer systems, interactive consumer and embedded control markets. Silicon Graphics Inc. has offices worldwide and headquarters in Mountain View, California.


StudioCentral Visual Asset Management
Silicon Studio Introduces StudioCentral Visual Asset Management Product Family for Digital Studios

Developer Kit and Upgrades to Leading Database Environments Provide Customized Solutions for the SiliconStudio

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. (March 4, 1996) -- Silicon Studio Inc., a subsidiary of Silicon Graphics Inc. (NYSE:SGI) and the leading provider of technology solutions to the entertainment industry, today announced StudioCentral, a family of asset management tools for digital production studios.

StudioCentral is the first complete asset management system designed for the entertainment industry. The StudioCentral system delivers high-quality, real-time video to the desktop over high-speed networks. The product line enhances the production workflow by empowering creative artists to catalog, manage and access the digital media content placed in Silicon Graphics servers. StudioCentral products allow users to share common repositories of film, sound and graphic files, and a common access protocol independent of specific vendors' databases or networks.

"Today's entertainment executives are looking for a way to preserve and protect their content," said Mike Ramsay, senior vice president of Silicon Desktop. "StudioCentral has been designed to empower and augment the creative process by using asset management solutions effectively."

StudioCentral enables assets to be re-used for new and profitable purposes such as licensing, merchandising or to re-purpose content. A powerful object-oriented system for graphics, StudioCentral catalogs digital creative content, allows immutable version control and enables navigation through current and previous versions to retrieve specific assets. Visual and audio resources are on-line and instantly available in real time. The StudioCentral product line offers customers a wide range of asset management solutions to meet the needs of their businesses.

THE CUSTOMIZED SOLUTION

The StudioCentral Developer Kit allows third-party developers to tailor StudioCentral to their particular needs, and to create and integrate their own solutions. The Developer Kit includes: a guide with complete documentation for the programmer; StudioCentral Application Programming Interface (API); StudioCentral Library of pre-defined and packaged object classes, types and methods; and support for using the XFS file system as the repository.

"We believe that StudioCentral will be of great benefit to the entertainment industry. This asset management system will help to solve many of the problems facing creative people today," said Bob Sullivan, vice-president of marketing for Avid Technology Inc. "We are looking forward to working with Silicon Graphics in this exciting area."

THE ESSENTIAL SOLUTION

StudioCentral Silver Edition is the core of the digital production environment. It serves as a storage for valuable digital media content. StudioCentral Silver Edition allows a single user or a small networked workgroup to query, catalog and quickly access a wealth of media files through the Indigo Magic interface on Silicon Graphics workstations.

THE COMPREHENSIVE SOLUTION

StudioCentral Gold Edition extends StudioCentral Silver Edition to support larger digital studios that will enable a new generation of media producers to work as a team, harnessing the strength of individual packages that work together. StudioCentral Gold Edition builds on the essential foundation of StudioCentral Silver Edition with several key enhancements, including an extended user interface for increased ease-of-use, archiving, constant frame-rate playback of video files and support for leading database systems.

UNLOCKING THE SOLUTION

StudioCentral Keys are a collection of upgrade software tools to extend the XFS repository within StudioCentral Silver Edition, Gold Edition and the Developer's Kit, to a number of popular database architectures. Planned database vendor support includes the following companies: Oracle, Informix, Illustra, Sybase and IBM Digital Library.

StudioCentral Developers Kit's base price will begin at $15,000 (U.S. list) per server and will be available in summer 1996. StudioCentral's other components will be available in Fall and Winter, 1996, and will begin at: $10,000 (U.S. list) per server for a Key, $5,000 (U.S. list) per server for the Silver Edition and $20,000 (U.S. list) for the Gold Edition.

The discussion in this news release of new products and technologies contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, including the timely release to manufacturing, the availability of components from suppliers, the impact of competitive products and pricing, the acceptance of third-party technology, and the other risks detailed from time to time in the company's SEC reports, including the report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended December 31, 1995. Actual results may vary materially.

Silicon Studio Inc. delivers authoring and production software solutions based on Silicon Graphics systems to entertainment and interactive media industries. The company is based in Mountain View, California, with a Training Center in Los Angeles, and a London Training Center opening in 1996. Silicon Studio is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Silicon Graphics Inc.

Silicon Graphics Inc. is a leading manufacturer of high performance and commercial computing systems. The company delivers interactive three-dimensional graphics, digital media and symmetric multiprocessing supercomputing technologies to technical, creative and commercial environments through direct and indirect sales channels. Its subsidiary, MIPS Technologies Inc., designs and licenses the industry's leading RISC processor technology for the computer systems, interactive consumer and embedded control markets. Silicon Graphics Inc. has offices worldwide and headquarters in Mountain View, California.


StudioLive Entertainment Prof Web Service
Silicon Studio Introduces StudioLive Web-Based On-line Services For Entertainment Professionals

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. (March 4, 1996) -- Silicon Studio Inc., a subsidiary of Silicon Graphics Inc. (NYSE: SGI) and the leading supplier of technology solutions to the entertainment industry, today announced the immediate availability of StudioLive on-line services, a suite of web-based tools and information resources designed specifically for the entertainment industry.

StudioLive, accessed through the World Wide Web at http://www.studio.sgi.com, is open to the public and is comprised of topics, including: "Technology Features" that explore entertainment technology; "News and Events" with key announcements and technology news from Silicon Studio; "Entertainment Solutions," which highlights leading-edge applications of Silicon Graphics technology in entertainment; and "Digital Gallery," a virtual museum of digital images, audio and animation.

"StudioLive demonstrates Silicon Graphics' leadership in the development of Web applications and technology," said Tom Jermoluk, president and COO of Silicon Graphics Inc. "StudioLive builds on our WebFORCE servers in the creation of a focused global community of interest on the Web."

In addition, StudioLive Premier Services features several no-cost, subscription-based services to help subscribers derive the most value from the depth  of resources on the World Wide Web. StudioLive Premier Services is accessible through  Netscape Navigator 2.0 at http://www.studio.sgi.com/studiolive.html.

"StudioLive Premier Services is an excellent example of leading- edge adoption of Netscape Navigator 2.0 client software in the creation of a visually-appealing and information-rich on-line service for the entertainment industry," said Mike Homer, vice president of marketing for Netscape.

Subscribers to StudioLive Premier Services receive sophisticated web-based applications, enhanced by a powerful user interface, including:

STUDIOLIVE CUSTOM NEWS, which employs powerful searching and filtering technology and allows subscribers to build a personalized newspaper focusing on the technology and entertainment news that is most relevant to them.

STUDIOLIVE CHAT, a web-based, real-time global text communication service that delivers through Netscape Navigator 2.0 web client.

STUDIOLIVE SUPPORT, which provides easy and fast access to critical technical support information from Silicon Graphics, Silicon Studio associates, and public USENET newsgroups,  presented through an accessible search interface.

Silicon Studio Inc. delivers authoring and production software solutions based on Silicon Graphics systems to entertainment and interactive media industries. The company is based in Mountain View, California, with a Training Center in Los Angeles, and a London Training Center opening in 1996. Silicon Studio is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Silicon Graphics Inc. Silicon Graphics Inc. is a leading manufacturer of high performance and commercial computing systems. The company delivers interactive three-dimensional graphics, digital media and symmetric multiprocessing supercomputing technologies to technical, creative and commercial environments through direct and indirect sales channels. Its subsidiary, MIPS Technologies Inc., designs and licenses the industry's leading RISC processor technology for the computer systems, interactive consumer and embedded control markets. Silicon Graphics Inc. has offices worldwide and headquarters in Mountain View, California.


Game Industry Players Adopt SGI Platform
Leading Game Industry Players Adopt Silicon Graphics Platform for Game Development Programming

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. (March 4, 1996) -- Silicon Graphics Inc. (NYSE:SGI) today announced that the Silicon Graphics line of workstations will run authorized game programming tools for developing leading-edge titles for high-performance video game consoles. The Silicon Graphics platform has been selected as a programming and creation environment for Sega Saturn, Sony PlayStation and Nintendo 64 game players.

The programming tools companies involved in today's announcement are Sega's development tools division, Cross Products Ltd., and Sony's game authoring division, Psygnosis Ltd. Nintendo has been using the Silicon Graphics platform for game development for approximately one year.

"Having the world's preeminent game programming tools on the Silicon Graphics platform gives programmers the power of Silicon Graphics technology that was once the exclusive domain of artists," said Tom Garland, director of Interactive Markets, Silicon Studio Inc.

The three companies have worked closely with Silicon Graphics. Authorized game developers can purchase development kits that include visual programming software such as assemblers, debuggers and cross compilers. Developers can also purchase linking tools, dedicated hardware and simulation players that will run with the entire line of Silicon Graphics workstations.

The Nintendo 64-bit system uses a MIPSR RISC microprocessor and a specially designed Reality co-processor, both from MIPS Technologies Inc., a subsidiary of Silicon Graphics. These technologies give players speed and real-time 3D interactive capabilities in home video games. Silicon Graphics' Indy workstation is the only authorized tool for programming on Nintendo 64. Nintendo and Silicon Graphics will continue to work together on advanced tools for game programming. Nintendo will authorize its developers to use a custom programming and content creation environment, including Alias/Wavefront PowerAnimator software.

"The tremendous 3D graphics in the Super Nintendo Entertainment SystemR smash hit video game Donkey Kong Country can largely be credited to Silicon Graphics advanced tools and powerful 3D graphics capabilities," said Howard Lincoln, chairman of Nintendo of America Inc. "This just shows what can be maximized for developing new games for Nintendo 64."

Cross Products Ltd. is scheduled to ship CodeScape, its next-generation development system for Sega Saturn as a follow-on to the SNASM2 system. CodeScape is an enhanced Saturn programming solution for the Silicon Graphics Indy workstation.

"Developing CodeScape for Silicon Graphics is in line with our policy of providing the best possible games development environment for Sega Saturn," said Ian Oliver, managing director of Cross Products Ltd. "Code development and debugging now join enhanced Saturn graphics tools available on Silicon Graphics Indy workstations for a complete development solution."

Psygnosis Ltd. will release Super Nintendo Entertainment Systems' port of the Psy-Q development tools for both Sony PlayStation and Sega Saturn. The comprehensive environment features an advanced X-Windows debugging environment and a powerful suite of Psy-Q programming tools that will be integrated to work on the Silicon Graphics Indy platform.

"With Psy-Q, we have broadened the adoption of Silicon Graphics capabilities, beyond the 3D modeling and rendering of characters and background scenes in the artists studios, to the creation of more compelling game play and logic in the programming space," said Ian Hetherington, managing director of Psygnosis Ltd.

The announcement today complements ongoing Silicon Graphics hardware, software and programming announcements that have targeted the entertainment industry. These include: the formation of Silicon Studio in 1994, the acquisition of Alias Research and Wavefront Technologies in 1995, development of new interactive 3D authoring tools called FireWalker, the DreamWorks/Silicon Studio alliance in 1995, and the recent product introductions from Silicon Graphics, including IndyStudio, and the announcement of Magic Carpet by its microprocessor subsidiary, MIPS Technologies Inc. MIPSR is a leader in the emerging consumer marketplace with design wins including Sony PlayStation, Nintendo 64 and Bally-Williams arcade games.

The discussion in this news release of new products and technologies contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, including the timely release to manufacturing, the availability of components from suppliers, the impact of competitive products and pricing, the acceptance of third-party technology, and the other risks detailed from time to time in the company's SEC reports, including the report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended December 31, 1995. Actual results may vary materially.

Silicon Studio Inc. delivers authoring and production software solutions based on Silicon Graphics systems to entertainment and interactive media industries. The company is based in Mountain View, California, with a Training Center in Los Angeles, and a London Training Center opening in 1996. Silicon Studio is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Silicon Graphics Inc.

Silicon Graphics Inc. is a leading manufacturer of high performance and commercial computing systems. The company delivers interactive three-dimensional graphics, digital media and symmetric multiprocessing supercomputing technologies to technical, creative and commercial environments through direct and indirect sales channels. Its subsidiary, MIPS Technologies Inc., designs and licenses the industry's leading RISC processor technology for the computer systems, interactive consumer and embedded control markets. Silicon Graphics Inc. has offices worldwide and headquarters in Mountain View, California.


1996 Excellence in Software Award Winners
1996 "Excellence in Software" Award Winners Named

NETSCAPE COMMUNICATIONS AND THEATRIX INTERACTIVE EACH WIN MULTIPLE "CODIE AWARDS" AS ONLINE AND MULTIMEDIA CATEGORIES DEBUT

SAN FRANCISCO, CA, March 5, 1996 - The Software Publishers Association's 11th Annual SPA Excellence in Software Awards (the Codie Awards) were presented at a black-tie gala yesterday. The big winner was Netscape Communications Corp., the maker of the most popular "surfing" tool for the World Wide Web, with four awards and a SPA Lifetime Achievement Award for its President and Founder Jim Clark. Theatrix Interactive, a newcomer in home creativity and learning products, also excelled by taking home three of the coveted trophies.

"SPA worked very hard to incorporate new categories that reflect the ever-changing software industry," said Ken Wasch, President of SPA. "The winners of the new multimedia, upgrade and online categories illustrate the innovation and creativity in the software products available to consumers today."

All product award winners were selected during a three phase nomination process. More than 350 software publishers nominated products released by their companies in 1995. More than 100 software reviewers from media outlets such as the Today Show, Business Week, National Public Radio, CBS Radio, the Washington Post, the Los Angeles Times, PC Magazine, CD ROM Today, ranked the nominees in order of preference to whittle down the impressive list to the five best in each category. Final ballots were submitted by SPA members to determine the Codie award winner in each category.

The Software Publishers Association's focus is on companies developing and publishing software applications and interactive content. SPA is the leading trade association of the international desktop software industry, representing the leading publishers as well as many start-up firms in the business, consumer and education markets. Its 1, 200 members account for 90 percent of the sales of the U.S. packaged software industry. SPA is an international organization with offices both in the United States and Europe.

Software Publishers Association

1730 M St, Northwest, Suite 700, Washington, D.C. 20036

202-452-1600,  Fax: 202-223-8756

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1996 SPA Codie Award Recipients

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The complete list of 1996 Software Publishers Excellence in Software (Codie) Award Winners follows:

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CONSUMER AWARDS

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BEST ACTION/ARCADE SOFTWARE

Dark Forces

LucasArts Entertainment Company

BEST ADVENTURE/ROLE PLAYING SOFTWARE

Oregon Trail II

MECC

BEST CONSUMER SOFTWARE PROGRAM

Netscape Navigator Personal Edition

Netscape Corporation

BEST CONSUMER SOFTWARE UPGRADE

Quicken Deluxe (v. 5 for Windows)

Intuit

BEST HOME CREATIVITY SOFTWARE PROGRAM

Hollywood

Theatrix Interactive, Inc.

BEST HOME LEARNING PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN

JumpStart First Grade

Knowledge Adventure, Inc.

BEST HOME LEARNING PROGRAM FOR ADOLESCENTS

Lost Mind of Dr. Brain

Sierra On-Line, Inc.

BEST HOME LEARNING PROGRAM FOR ADULTS

Nile: Passage to Egypt

Discovery Channel Multimedia

BEST HOME PRODUCTIVITY SOFTWARE PROGRAM

Quicken Financial Suite

Intuit

BEST SPORTS SOFTWARE

IndyCar Racing II

Papyrus Design Group, Inc.

BEST STRATEGY SOFTWARE

Ascendancy

The Logic Factory

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ONLINE SECTION AWARDS

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BEST INTERNET/ONLINE PRODUCT OR SERVICE

Netscape Navigator LAN Edition

Netscape Corporation

BEST WORLD WIDE WEB SITE

ESPNET SportsZone

Starwave Corporation

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MULTIMEDIA AWARDS

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BEST OVERALL MULTIMEDIA PRODUCTION

Passage to Vietnam

Against all Odds/Interval Research/Ad Hoc Interactive

BEST USE OF MUSIC OR SOUND IN MULTIMEDIA

Juilliard Music Adventure

Theatrix Interactive, Inc.

BEST USE OF LIVE PERFORMERS IN MULTIMEDIA

In The 1st Degree

Broderbund Software, Inc.

BEST USE OF VISUAL ARTS IN MULTIMEDIA

A Passion for Art: Renoir, Cezanne, Matisse and Dr. Barnes

Corbis Corporation

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EDUCATION AWARDS

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BEST CURRICULUM BASED EDUCATION PROGRAM

A.D.A.M. The Inside Story - School Edition

A.D.A.M. Software, Inc.

BEST EDUCATION SOFTWARE PROGRAM

Thinkin' Things Collection 3

Edmark Corporation

BEST EDUCATION SOFTWARE UPGRADE

Microsoft Encarta 96 Encyclopedia

Microsoft Corporation

BEST EARLY CHILDHOOD (K-3) EDUCATION SOFTWARE PROGRAM

Trudy's Time & Place House

Edmark Corporation

BEST EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL (Tie)

A.D.A.M. The Inside Story -- School Edition

A.D.A.M. Software, Inc.

BEST EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL (Tie)

Juilliard Music Adventure

Theatrix Interactive, Inc.

BEST EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR SECONDARY/POST SECONDARY

Inside the SAT

The Princeton Review

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GENERAL AWARDS

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BEST PROGRAMMING TOOL

QuickTime VR

Apple Computer, Inc.

BEST SOFTWARE PROGRAM FOR PEOPLE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS

Choosing Success

Computer Curriculum Corporation

BEST NEW USE OF A COMPUTER

Netscape Navigator Personal Edition

Netscape Corporation

BEST SIMULATION SOFTWARE PROGRAM

IndyCar Racing II

Papyrus Design Group, Inc.

BEST DEBUT OF THE YEAR

EasyPhoto Version 1.0

Storm Software

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BUSINESS AWARDS

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BEST BUSINESS SOFTWARE PROGRAM

Netscape Navigator LAN Edition

Netscape Corporation

BEST NEW BUSINESS SOFTWARE PROGRAM

Select Phone Deluxe

Pro CD, Inc.

BEST NICHE MARKET SOFTWARE PROGRAM

StreetFinder 1996 Edition

Rand McNally

BEST TEXT OR GRAPHICS SOFTWARE PROGRAM

Pagemaker 6.0

Adobe Systems, Inc.

BEST NUMERIC OR DATA SOFTWARE PROGRAM

DecideRight

Avantos Performance Systems, Inc.

BEST VERTICAL MARKET SOFTWARE PROGRAM

Wall Street Analyst

Omega Research, Inc.

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Corel & Starfish Advance Internet Tech.
Corel and Starfish Software Form Partnership to Advance Internet Technology

(Scotts Valley, CA -- March 5, 1996) Starfish Software, Inc., a leading developer and marketer of Windows 95/NT Internet and Intranet utilities and Corel Corporation, the award-winning developer and marketer of PC graphics and multimedia software, today announced a collaborative effort resulting in the integration of Internet Sidekick and Internet Dashboard technology with Corel's family of software applications.

Using Starfish's Internet technology allows Corel to implement a consistent, World Wide Web-style interface for most of its products while delivering unprecedented functionality to its customers. Corel plans to ship a family of products that will leverage the Internet and the World Wide Web.

Starfish plans to announce Internet Sidekick and Internet Dashboard in the first half of 1996. Both are designed to take advantage of the Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) Internet platform as well as Netscape Communications (NASDAQ: NCSP) offerings.

"We are confident that Corel will be successful in the Office Suite market," said Starfish Software Chairman and CEO Philippe Kahn. "Corel's market-driven strategy is certain to succeed in a wider use of our Java-based client/server technology as well as a wider use of the Internet and the World Wide Web with Office Suites."

"By working together, we can integrate Starfish's leading edge Internet technology with our product offerings and make them available through our widespread distribution channels," said Dr. Michael Cowpland, president and CEO of Corel Corporation. "We are looking forward to a long-lasting relationship."

About Corel Corporation

Incorporated in 1985, Corel Corporation is recognized internationally as an award-winning developer and marketer of productivity applications, graphics and multimedia software. Corel's product line includes CorelDRAW(TM), the Corel WordPerfect Suite, CorelOFFICE Professional, Corel Quattro Pro, and Corel Presentations. Corel's products run on most operating systems, including: Windows, Macintosh, UNIX, MS- DOS and OS/2 and are consistently rated among the strongest in the industry. The company ships its products in over 17 languages through a network of more than 160 distributors in 70 countries worldwide and has an on-line presence on the Internet at http://www.corel.com. Corel is traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange (symbol: COS) and the NASDAQ--National Market System (symbol: COSFF).

About Starfish Software

Starfish Software, Inc. is focused on delivering "Smart Internet Solutions" to customers around the world. The company has announced that, in 1996, it will begin delivery of Internet Sidekick, featuring Java-based Internet and Intranet enterprise scheduling. With Internet Dashboard, Starfish plans to take an early leadership role in the Internet utilities market.

Founded in 1994 by Sonia Lee, a leading Silicon Valley user interface and graphic designer, and Philippe Kahn, one of the software industry's best-known pioneers, the company's mission is to focus on smart solutions for the new wired world. From its inception the company's development efforts have been focused on the Internet, the Intranet and Computer Telephony Integration (CTI).

Contacting Starfish Software For more information, contact Starfish Software on the Internet at:http://www.starfishsoftware.com

or visit Starfish Software forums on leading commercial services (America Online: Keyword Starfish; CompuServe: Go Starfish; Microsoft Network: Go Word Starfish). To order products from Starfish, call 1-800-765-7839. For details about the corporate license program only, call 1-408-461-5857. Starfish Software, Inc. is located at 1700 Green Hills Road, Scotts Valley, CA, 95066.


StarView Realtime Media Navigator Plug-In
Starlight Networks Announces Its Intranet Strategy With New Netscape Navigator Plug-In Enabling Realtime Media On Intranets

Intranet Support for New Media Key to New Intermedia Market

Mountain View, Calif., March 5, 1996 -- Starlight Networks today announced its new intranet strategy with StarView, a new plug-in for Netscape Navigator from Netscape Communications Corp. that allows companies to bring dynamic, realtime interactive multimedia applications to their corporate intranets.

Through its ability to support active content on corporate intranets, Starlight Networks is in the unique position of being able to provide middleware solutions for a new InterMedia market. The amazing growth of Internet technologies and corporate intranets is necessitating a redefinition of the market. Web clients have become a de facto user interface. InterMedia integrates these new Internet-based technologies with existing corporate data and infrastructures and new active mixed media content.

Using Starlight's InterMedia middleware software, corporations can add rich, dynamic multimedia content to their intranets and networks, and allow users to launch realtime video, audio, and animation from Netscape Navigator at their desktops.

Companies can now take advantage of the popular Netscape Navigator to bring their black and white applications to life on the intranet with dynamic color and motion.

"Starlight gives a realtime plug-in solution supporting active content for Netscape Navigator 2.0 from within the Live Media framework," said Tim Hickman, technical evangelist at Netscape. "We are pleased to be working with a leader in InterMedia middleware, Starlight Networks."

StarView is available as a plug-in, downloadable from Starlight's World Wide Web site at http://www.starlight.com. StarView is an in-line editor and player that allows users to use Netscape Navigator 2.0 to launch high quality, full-frame multimedia applications instantaneously from a mixed media server powered by Starlight's StarWorks or StarWare InterMedia networking software. StarView supports full, 30 frames per second MPEG, as well as Indeo, AVI, motion JPEG, and QuickTime and Cinepak on Macintosh systems. StarView sits behind Netscape Navigator and issues a play command to stream the application in real time, instead of dowloading it as a file transfer.

Harvard University Business School is currently implementing an educational solution incorporating this capability. Dean Kim Clark said, "Starlight works at the creative frontier. At Harvard Business School, we set out to create powerful educational materials by integrating video with text, analytical graphics, data, and sound. But to really exploit the power of our intranet, we wanted to deliver full motion video on demand from a server to the desktop, through Netscape Navigator. The project was difficult, and many companies we talked to said it couldn't be done. But these are the kind of projects Starlight wants to work on. They delivered, not just on the technology, but with a committment to cutting-edge excellence."

"Netscape's Navigator has become a de facto user interface, providing a window to an exciting new InterMedia world that integrates new mixed media applications with internet content. Corporations can now bring their applications alive and truly take advantage of the interactive opportunity presented by this new InterMedia environment," said Jim Long, president of Starlight Networks.

Starlight's StarView plug-in is an intranet-enabling feature available for StarWorks and StarWare, Starlight's InterMedia middleware software. StarWorks and StarWare manage the high-bandwidth requirements of active new media applications to reliably deliver audio, full-motion video, animation, etc. over intranets and networks throughout the enterprise. StarView allows users to access new media applications through Netscape Navigator from a media server powered by StarWorks or StarWare (as well as Internet content from their company's intranet server). Later this month, network administrators will be able to download StarView to their intranet server from the Starlight Web site and through a link from the Netscape site for a 60-day free trial. In addition to StarView, they will receive a five- user version of StarWare (for use with Novell NetWare servers and PC or Macintosh clients), as well as trial multimedia content and an HTML template. A wider range of servers, network operating systems, and clients supported is available by contacting Starlight Networks directly.

In keeping with Starlight's open standards approach, StarWorks and StarWare will support Realtime Transport Protocol (RTP), as well as the entire Internet-standard protocol suite, including RSVP and UDP/IP. RTP provides the basis for Netscape's recently-announced Live Media strategy supporting realtime, collaborative Internet communications. Starlight's StarView now extends Netscape Navigator's support for stored and live multimedia to intranets as well.

Starlight provides a wide-area solution for delivering intranet content to remote sites. Through a recent announcement with Hughes Network Systems (HNS) and Hewlett-Packard, StarWorks enables delivery of multimedia to remote locations via HNS' satellite-based DirecPC service, thereby providing an enterprise-wide solution that spans both local and wide area networks. Multimedia applications broadcast via DirecPC can then be delivered across the LAN at the receiving site, or across the intranet, where users can access the content through Netscape Navigator.

Netscape Navigator can launch realtime new media using Starlight's StarView software on all clients currently supported by StarWorks or StarWare. Clients include 80486 and Pentium PCs running DOS, Windows, Windows 95, and NT, as well as Macintosh and UNIX computers. StarWorks- supported servers include 80486 and Pentium systems (EISA and PCI), and UNIX servers from HP (HP/UX), IBM (RS/6000), and Sun Microsystems (Solaris).

About Starlight Networks

Starlight Networks is the market leader providing multimedia services over enterprise networks with its StarWorks and StarWare InterMedia middleware products. StarWorks and StarWare provide multimedia storage management and network delivery management functions to ensure reliable delivery of video and audio to the desktop over today's networks and intranets, including 10BaseT, 100VG, Fast Ethernet, Token-Ring, FDDI, and ATM. StarWorks' open systems approach supports all of the popular video formats and network operating systems on PCs, Macintosh, and UNIX systems. StarWare is a Novell NetWare-based video networking software solution.

Starlight Networks is located at 205 Ravendale Drive, Mountain View, CA 94043; phone 415/967-2774; fax 415/967-0686.


SunService Enhances US Reseller Support
SUNSERVICE ENHANCES U.S. RESELLER SUPPORT PROGRAMS

New Certification and Training Programs

MILPITAS, Ca -- March 5, 1996 - In an effort to meet the expanding service training needs of the reseller marketplace, the SunServices division of Sun Microsystems, Inc., has enhanced its U.S. Reseller Support programs to incorporate a three-tier Competency Certification program, and has added a new course that accelerates resellers' service training. These enhancements result in deeper discounts to resellers who expand their support expertise through participation in the new certification programs.

SunService's new certification program, aligned with Sun Microsystems Computer Corporation's (SMCC) "Competency 2000" program, significantly enhances resellers' ability to sell, install, and support Sun's enterprise-wide, client-server products. The program certifies resellers in three stair-stepped levels, where they achieve either a SunService Competency 1000, 1500 or 2000 level. The higher the training level achieved, the greater the SunService discounts resellers receive.

The impetus for the Competency 2000 Certification program came from Sun resellers themselves who cited a "Certification Program" as one of their top three requests at SunService's "Voice of the Reseller" event held in June 1995.

A July 1995 Dataquest survey echoed Sun resellers' requests for a formal certification program. The survey results showed that 87 percent of resellers queried placed a high value on certification programs, with 47 percent stating that they considered certification a requirement for doing business. A majority of resellers queried-71 percent-cited the key benefit to a certification program was overall "improved service quality."

Scott Johnson, SunService Vice President of North America and Australia Field Operations, says the new Competency 2000 Certification program is a classic win-win for both Resellers and Sun customers. "Everyone benefits...resellers step-up their expertise in systems support, gain a competitive edge along the way, and get even larger discounts for learning how to provide better support," says Johnson, "And Sun customers, our top priority in any program we launch, also win big-because now they have peace of mind, knowing their reseller is fully qualified to deliver quality, certified support."

Mike Shook, President of Strategic Technologies, a leading Sun Reseller based in North Carolina, says SunService's new certification programs will benefit his business in a number of ways. "SunService's enhanced reseller programs are going to greatly benefit our company because having a team of fully certified engineers means we can offer much higher quality support to our customers," says Shook, "And when customer satisfaction goes up, so does our edge over the competition."

New Service Excelleration Course Jump-Starts Learning

SunService has also worked with Learning International to develop a new Service Excelleration 1000 course. The new course jump-starts reseller's systems support learning curves, covering Sun Educational Services, Sun Information Technology Operation Services, and Sun Systems Support. The Service Excelleration 1000 course quickly brings resellers up to speed so they are fully qualified to offer their end users high quality support for Sun systems.

Information about SunService's reseller programs, the new Competency 2000 Certification program, and its new Service Excelleration 1000 course is available on the World Wide Web at: http//www.sun.com/sunservice.

Availability

The Competency 2000 service program is being made available in the U.S. in 30 days and will continue to be rolled out globally, according to local business conditions in more than 170 countries until mid-1997.

About SunService

The SunService Division of Sun Microsystems, Inc. provides systems and network support, customer education, and other professional services such as integration planning. SunService supports more than 500,000 systems worldwide and is the largest UNIX education organization in the world, training more than 50,000 people each year in more than 100 sites.

About Sun Microsystems, Inc.

With annual revenues of more than $6 billion, Sun Microsystems, Inc. provides products and services that enable customers to build and maintain open network computing environments. Widely recognized as a proponent of open standards, the company is involved in the design, manufacture and sale of products, technologies and services for commercial and technical computing. Sun's SPARC workstations, multiprocessing servers, SPARC microprocessors, Solaris operating software and ISO-certified service organization each rank No. 1 in the UNIX industry. Java, Sun's platform-independent programming language, provides a comprehensive solution to the challenge of programming for complex networks, including the Internet. Sun Microsystems was founded in 1982, and is headquartered in Mountain View, California.


SolarNet PC Software Director
SUNSOFT ELIMINATES SNEAKERWARE

Ships Its Advanced PC Software Distribution Product; Extends Software Management to Internet Clients

CHELMSFORD, Mass -- March 4, 1996 -- SunSoft, Inc., the Internet software company, today shipped a new PC software management product that deploys and manages PC software and advanced client/server applications over corporate internets. The product, called SolarNet PC Software Director, provides Microsoft Windows and DOS PC client support for software distribution, and when used with SunSoft's security and PC administration products, enables secure software distribution across the Internet. The PC Software Director product is one of the Solstice suite of products and services that comprise SunSoft's enterprise management and access strategy.

Key advantages of PC Software Director are its integration with the Solaris server software, the Internet, and PC administration tools. The product is the ideal solution for customers using the Solaris environment as an application server for database programs and other client/server applications. SolarNet PC Software Director provides centralized, network-based, distribution and management of Microsoft Windows and DOS-based software, network-based asset management, support for multiple networks from a single interface and secure network access to PC-based administrative tools.

"SolarNet PC Software Director effectively eliminates the sneakerware physical disk method of software distribution, and dramatically reduces the cost and complexity of managing client software on a per client basis," said Terry Keeley, vice president and general manager of the Enterprise Network Products group for SunSoft. "PC Software Director enables IS professionals to significantly lower the cost of ownership of their company's PC environment, and to remove most of the uncertainty in deploying new, or upgrading existing, software."

According to Paul Czachor, manager of manufacturing systems at CertainTeed, a leading manufacturer of building materials, the SolarNet PC Software Director product met an important organizational need. "We are responsible for 400 nodes at five sites. The cost and complexity of ensuring that the right software was running correctly at the right location was a real headache. We wanted a solution that would allow us to get these five sites working together and ultimately as a single unified site. PC Software Director is allowing us to do this."

SolarNet PC Software Director software is a PC-based client/server product. The server component runs on any PC running Microsoft Windows 3.1, or Windows for Workgroups 3.11 and consists of a graphical console interface and communications service all in a single package. The server communicates to DOS, Microsoft Windows 3.x or Windows '95 PC clients via agent software that is created by the server and installed on each client. In order to support the broadest range of desktops in the enterprise network, SolarNet PC Software Director supports the industry's most popular networks and protocols, including TCP/IP, NFS, NetWare(R) and LAN Manager.

Enterprise Software Management Strategy

SunSoft will deliver a unified set of products capable of providing platform-independent software distribution and management across the enterprise. SunSoft's approach is based on a scalable infrastructure capable of reaching from the corporate backbone to the individual desktop-- with support for a wide range of clients including UNIX(R), Microsoft Windows, NetWare and LAN Manager networks. Today Solstice provides software distribution to the Solaris Desktop with the Solstice AutoClient product, and now to the PC, NetWare, or LAN Manager desktops with SolarNet PC Software Director. In the future, object-based client support, Java-based client support and full integration with Solstice system and network management products will be included in the overall Solstice software management solution.

Price and Availability

SolarNet PC Software Director is now available through authorized SunSoft resellers, Sun Microsystems Computer Corporation and SunExpress. The recommended list price for the server software is $499 and the client software costs $545 for a 10-user license with volume pricing available.

About SunSoft

SunSoft, Inc. is the leading provider of Internet management, access, application development and platform software. SunSoft's products, designed for information technology professionals, systems integrators, value added resellers, and computer manufacturers, are used to deliver Internet, network, and desktop computing systems that improve a company's internal and customer communications, and lets them quickly adapt to business change. The products are licensed and distributed through computer manufacturers and resellers worldwide. SunSoft is a subsidiary of Sun Microsystems, Inc. For more information, see SunSoft on the Internet at: http://www.sun.com/sunsoft/


Sybase Completes Visual Components Merger
Sybase Completes Acquisition of Visual Components, Inc.

New Powersoft Components Division to Capitalize on Increased Demand for Component-Based Application Development

CONCORD, MASS., MARCH 4, 1996 -- Sybase, Inc., The Enterprise Client/Server Company, announced today it has completed its merger with Visual Components, Inc. (VCI), a leader in component software. The company initially announced its intent to merge with VCI on January 8, 1996. Sybase acquired Visual Components' outstanding capital stock for 869,000 shares of Sybase common stock, which will be accounted for as a pooling of interests.

Under the terms of the agreement, Visual Components has become a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sybase, operating within the Powersoft Components Division to deliver high-quality, reusable software components, such as spreadsheets, charting tools and spell-checking modules, to application developers within and beyond the Powersoft customer base. Visual Components will provide the technical and marketing foundation for Powersoft's Components Division, under the continued leadership of CEO Mark Callegari and president Tom DeBacco.

Visual Components develops and markets advanced components for application development, including: its Formula One spreadsheet component; First Impression, a charting and business graphics component; VisualWriter, a text processing component that provides mail merge and database support; VisualSpeller, a 100,000 word, multi-language dictionary; and ImageStream, a graphical file conversion component that imports, views, converts and prints more than 20 file formats. Formula One/NET, a plug-in for Netscape's Navigator 2.0, is currently available for downloading from the company's Web site at www.visualcomp.com. Other Visual Components products are being ported to the plug-in format.

Sybase, Inc. is a worldwide leader in client/server software. Sybase and its Powersoft division are focused on four major market segments: on-line transaction processing, data warehousing, mass deployment and electronic commerce. Sybase's software products -- database, middleware and tools -- provide customers with desktop-to-enterprise solutions. The company's mission is to provide its customers with an open, adaptable information systems architecture that enables them to develop and deliver complete information systems solutions to facilitate rapid business change. Headquartered in Emeryville, CA, Sybase is the sixth largest independent software company in the world. The company's Internet addresses are www.sybase.com and www.powersoft.com.


Standalone Cafe Java Design Tool for Windows
Symantec Announces Standalone Cafe for Windows

Cafe incorporates new Java visual design tools, powerful graphical debugger, and faster compiler and interpreter into development environment

CUPERTINO, CALIF. -- MARCH 4, 1996 -- Symantec Corporation (Nasdaq:SYMC) announced today a new Java visual development environment named Symantec Cafe for Windows. Symantec Cafe is a standalone Java development tool not dependent on Symantec C++ and is the first to include graphical tools that dramatically speed up the development of Java applets and applications. Symantec Cafe features a native Java compiler that allows builds of Java programs several times faster than Sun's Java Development Kit compiler. It also provides the first fully integrated graphical debugger for Java, allowing developers to do source level debugging of their Java standalone applications, or applets that are embedded inside an HTML web page. In addition, Symantec Cafe provides a Class Browser with Java features such as JDK 1.0 from Sun, an introduction to Java programming book, and over 35 Java sample applets that help developers get started quickly using Java in their web pages.

"We have received tremendous response from Java developers with our first Java product, the Cafe patch, introduced in December. With our new standalone product, Cafe, we further extend our lead and momentum in the Java tools market," said Mansour Safai, general manager for Symantec's applications and development tools. "Symantec Cafe provides cutting-edge Java development tools that are not available anywhere else, including visual design tools, a fast compiler, and a fully integrated, visual graphical debugger."

"The early availability of a complete toolset is a fundamental plank in Java platform," said Ruth Hennigar, general manager for language and applications at JavaSoft. "Symantec Cafe provides the first visual form editing and graphical debugging tools in an integrated windows development environment for Java."

Symantec Cafe also includes Cafe Studio which provides the capability for visually creating Java views and forms by dragging and dropping visual controls on a Java form. In addition, the user can select from a series of predefined visual templates for maximum productivity. The user can simply select a graphical object and directly modify the Java code for handling specific events. Cafe Studio also provides a menu editor for Java, and the capability of taking existing Windows resource scripts and automatically converting them to Java source code.

Key Features

Symantec Cafe includes:

* Cafe Studio visual tools allow the visual design of Java forms and menus using drag and drop. In addition, users can click on avisual element and directly code a corresponding event handler, allowing visual programming with Java;

* A native Java compiler building Java programs several times faster than the standard Sun Java Development Kit compiler;

* Full integration of the Java compiler in the environment allowing the user to see build errors and go to the appropriate location by simply double-clicking on the error;

* A fully integrated graphical debugger inside the IDE, including:

   - source level debugging

   - program call chain

   - data and object browsing

   - management of threads

   - management of breakpoints

* Cafe includes a replacement DLL for Sun's Java interpreter allowing Java programs to run up to twice as fast;

* Class Browser/Editor allows developers to browse the Java sources as well as the ability to browse and edit methods, data and classes.

* The Class Browser now fully supports Java packages simplifying the understanding of the Java class library;

* The Hierarchy Editor provides a visual representation of the Java application class hierarchy, allowing the user to better understand the standard Java classes and their relationships, as well as classes of the application. The Hierarchy Editor now fully supports the display of packages;

* Easy access to help for quick look-up of Java API in help files from the editor;

* Color syntax highlighting of Java and HTML code in the editor;

* Project Express Wizard for the creation of new Java projects and to add existing code;

* AppletViewer with Symantec's development environment;

* AppExpress Wizard for rapid generation of new Java applets;

* Professional programmer's editor with color syntax highlighting for Java programs;

* "Introduction to Java" programming book and several web page samples with Java applets that illustrate how to get started using Java in their web pages;

* Getting Started Guide;

* Symantec Cafe Tutorial;

* Java Language Reference.

Pricing and Availability

Symantec Cafe will be available over the Symantec website in early March for a 90 day introductory price of $129.95. Symantec Cafe runs on Windows 95 and Windows NT, and will run on Macintosh later this year. Cafe for Windows will also be available in the retail channel in late March at an estimated retail price (ERP) of $299.95 with a limited time promotional price of $129.95. Current Symantec C++ users can buy Symantec Cafe direct from Symantec for $99.95 by contacting Symantec directly at (800) 441-7234. "Espresso" customers who purchased or registered Symantec C++ 7.2 between December 1, 1995 and March 1, 1996 will automatically receive Cafe free-of-charge. All customers who purchase Symantec Cafe will get a one year subscription which will provide free updates of Cafe via the Symantec website.

Java is a programming language developed by Sun Microsystems for developing cross-platform applications across the public Internet and corporate intranets.

Symantec Corporation develops, markets, and supports a complete line of application and system software products designed to enhance individual and workgroup productivity as well as manage networked computing environments.  Platforms supported include IBM personal computers and compatibles, Apple Macintosh computers as well as all major network operating systems.  Founded in 1982, the company's global operations span North America, Europe and several fast growing markets throughout Asia Pacific and Latin America.  Information on the company and its products can be obtained by calling (800) 441-7234 toll free or (541) 334-6054.

Symantec Corporation

10201 Torre Avenue

Cupertino, CA 95014 USA

Tel: 1-800-441-7234 or (541) 334-6054


Norton Administrator for Networrks 2.5
Symantec Announces Norton Administrator for Networks 2.5

New version extends management reach through native IP and DMI support, continues commitment to heterogeneity with support for Windows 95 and Windows NT

CUPERTINO, CALIF. -- MARCH 4, 1996 -- In response to customer needs to further reduce the time and cost of supporting networked personal computers, Symantec Corporation (Nasdaq:SYMC ) today announced The Norton Administrator for Networks (NAN) 2.5. The popular network administration program provides a LAN-to-WAN scaleable solution for hardware/software inventory, software distribution, and software license metering across heterogenous desktop and LAN environments. Version 2.5 of The Norton Administrator for Networks extends the management reach of the program through native IP and DMI support and continues the program's commitment to heterogeneity with support for Windows 95 and Windows NT.

"The enhancements to Norton Administrator for Networks 2.5 are designed to help customers more effectively manage distributed PC LANs. For example, native IP support allows customers to manage branch offices through the Internet and company intranets. Many of these sites have been previously unmanaged, due to the high cost of implementing WAN links," said Stephanie Feraday, general manager of the Networking Business Unit of Symantec Corp.'s Peter Norton Product Group.

Extended Management Capabilities

The Norton Administrator for Networks 2.5 extends the management reach of the product from multiple sites to include branch offices. Companies can now manage a wider range of networked personal computers through the Internet Protocol (IP). By using the Internet or company-established intranets, network managers can use the local telephone system to manage remote PCs, rather than relying on expensive WAN connections.

NAN 2.5 provides native IP support through a Winsock-compliant TCP/IP stack that establishes a connection between domains and transfers files between parent and child sites. Users don't need to maintain NAN login accounts on each server or use drive mapping to establish links.

DMI Support

The Desktop Management Task Force (DMTF) is a consortium of companies that are working to implement a standard method for managing computers through the Desktop Management Interface (DMI). Symantec Corporation has illustrated a long-term commitment to DMI and has been on the steering committee of the DMTF since 1994.

Through support of DMI, Norton Administrator for Networks 2.5 continues to extend the scope and accuracy of the inventory capabilities of the product. Customers can use the inventory agent of NAN 2.5 to collect available information, such as attached printers and modems, from a PC's management information file (MIF). Norton Administrator for Networks will also create a new inventory category that provides information about DMI including DMI version, DMI status (loaded or unloaded), and DMI description information.

Heterogeneity: Support for Windows 95 and Windows NT

Norton Administrator for Networks also includes software metering enhancements under Windows 95. With the increase in 32-bit application usage, network managers now have a need for native 32-bit metering capabilities. NAN 2.5 includes a 32-bit license metering agent for metering of 32-bit and 16-bit Windows applications running under Windows 95.

With the increased implementation of Windows 95 and Windows NT, the registry is now an integral part of managing the desktop. The distribution module of NAN 2.5 allows the addition, deletion, and modification of registry keys. Network administrators can save time by editing the registry, either locally or remotely, using a distribution job rather than a script. Network administrators can also restrict distribution actions to a particular platform, such as Windows 95 or Windows NT. Users can also implement the distribution module to create program groups or icons.

Pricing and Availability

The Norton Administrator for Networks 2.5 will be available in the first quarter of 1995 through resellers worldwide in License Packs of 10, 25, 50, 100, 250, 500 and 1000. Using industry standard configuration and pricing each license pack provides a license for the number of PCs that will be supported by The Norton Administrator for Networks. Estimated retail price ranges from $50/per node for 10 licenses to $37/per node for 1000 licenses. Corporate site licenses are also available.

The Norton Administrator for Networks is compatible with the major network operating systems including Novell NetWare, Banyan Vines, Microsoft LAN Manager, Microsoft NT Advanced Server, DEC Pathworks and IBM LAN Server and supports DOS, Windows (including Windows95 and Windows NT), Macintosh and OS/2 client operating systems. The Administrator's console runs on a Windows management platform which requires an IBM 80386 PC or 100% compatible, DOS 3.31 or higher, Windows 3.1 and minimum disk space of 12 MB.

Norton Administrator for Networks is a key component of Symantec's Norton Network Series of products which also includes Norton Desktop Administrator, Norton AntiVirus, Norton AntiVirus for NetWare, Norton pcANYWHERE, Norton DiskLock Administrator and Norton Utilities Administrator.

Symantec Corporation develops, markets, and supports a complete line of application and system software products designed to enhance individual and workgroup productivity as well as manage networked computing environments. Platforms supported include IBM personal computers and compatibles, Apple Macintosh computers as well as all major network operating systems. Founded in 1982, the company's global operations span North America, Europe and several fast growing markets throughout Asia Pacific and Latin America. Information on the company and its products can be obtained by calling (800) 441-7234 toll free or (541) 334-6054.

Symantec Corporation

10201 Torre Avenue

Cupertino, CA 95014 USA

Tel: 1-800-441-7234 or (541) 334-6054


HP OmniBook 5500 Notebook PC w/Hot Docking
HP OMNIBOOK 5500 NOTEBOOK PC SUPPORTS HOT DOCKING WITH SYSTEMSOFT'S MOBILEPRO SOFTWARE SUITE

System-level Software Enables Complete PCI-Based Windows 95 Plug and Play and Supports Quad-speed CD-ROM

NATICK, Mass. - March 4, 1996 - SystemSoft Corporation (NASDAQ: SYSF) today announced that its MobilePRO system-level software suite will be shipping with the HP OmniBook 5500CT 5/133, a new 133 MHz Pentium-based notebook PC announced today by Hewlett-Packard Company. In addition to MobilePRO, the OmniBook 5500 also features SystemSoft's Plug and Play (PnP) BIOS, CardWizard and CardSoft PCMCIA software and MAXIMIZER power management software which, combined with Windows 95, provides a complete Plug and Play solution.

"The HP 5500 builds on the leading OmniBook product line by offering multimedia and wireless networking capabilities, which when added to hot docking and a quad-speed CD-ROM, provide end-users and mobile professionals powerful desktop-like functionality in a portable design," said Jonathan Joseph, senior vice president, SystemSoft. "In developing this system, SystemSoft has continued its tradition of working closely with HP engineers to develop a platform that offers unparalleled functionality and ease-of-use. We are pleased to provide the core system-level software to enable hot docking, Plug and Play and hot swapping on the OmniBook 5500."

The OmniBook 5500 features a 133MHz Mobile Pentium processor, quad-speed CD-ROM drive, 4 Mbps infrared port and a 12.1 inch viewable image color display. The system includes two Type II PCMCIA slots that also will accept one Type III card, and ships standard with Windows 95.

The HP OmniBook 5500 CT will ship with the following SystemSoft products and features:

* MobilePRO Hot Docking -- MobilePRO includes a comprehensive, modular suite of BIOS and system control software specifically designed to meet and complement the rigorous demands of Microsoft's Windows 95 operating system. The software enables hot docking -- the switching or disconnecting of a powered-up mobile computer from its docking station -- and hot swapping -- the removal and replacement of a peripheral from a powered-up mobile computer, such as an optional second battery, built-in CD-ROM or floppy drive.

* MAXIMIZER Power Management Software -- helps the OmniBook 5500 meet HP's stringent power management requirements, and offers end-users extended battery life. MAXIMIZER reduces and controls power consumption for PC systems and peripherals. It extends battery life by shutting down various system components such as the CPU, PCMCIA cards, video, disk drives, and communications ports when they are not in use. In addition, MAXIMIZER is APM 1.1 compliant under Windows 95. It extends features such as suspend/resume to include audio and DMA, which allows multimedia applications to halt and restart gracefully.

* Plug and Play BIOS -- which enables fast, easy and automatic system configuration of add-in devices, such as an integrated CD-ROM drive or floppy drive. The Plug and Play BIOS enhances the functionality of the HP OmniBook 5500 by sensing changes in system configurations and dynamically allocating system resources during the boot process.

* CardSoft and CardWizard PC Card Software -- The OmniBook 5500 offers end-users the highest levels of PC Card compatibility and ease-of-use with SystemSoft's industry-leading card and socket services and configuration software products. CardSoft enables hot swapping of cards, and includes the building blocks to enable 32-bit functions through socket services, card services and card identification. CardWizard supports more than 500 PC Cards currently available through a PCMCIA expert system that allows end-users to automatically trouble-shoot card configuration problems, resolve resource conflicts, receive notification of card activity and launch PC applications upon card insertion. The expert system assumes the role of a computer-based technical support specialist, guiding the user through dialog boxes to diagnose and resolve many common PCMCIA compatibility problems.

ABOUT SYSTEMSOFT

SystemSoft Corporation is a leading supplier of PCMCIA and other system-level software to the rapidly growing market for mobile computers, comprised of laptops, notebooks, sub-notebooks and personal computing devices. SystemSoft's system-level software products include PCMCIA software products, Plug and Play software, power management software and BIOS. SystemSoft licenses its software primarily to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), including manufacturer of PCs and PCMCIA cards. SystemSoft has licensed its PCMCIA or system-level software to more than 100 PC manufacturers and has licensed its PCMCIA software or provided services to over 80 PC card manufacturers. Its customers include Acer, Apple Computer, AST, Compaq Computer Corp., Dell Computer Corporation, Digital Equipment Corporation, Gateway 2000, Hewlett-Packard Co., IBM, Intel, Microsoft, Motorola, Toshiba, and NEC.

Based in Natick, Mass., SystemSoft employs over 150 people at its headquarters and in offices in Santa Clara, Calif.; Oxnard, Calif.; and Taipei, Taiwan.

Notice to Editors: Access SystemSoft press releases and company materials through the SystemSoft home page on the World Wide Web. Address: http://www.systemsoft.com

For More Information Contact:

  Paul Sereiko                        Tim Hurley/Jon Bornstein

  SystemSoft Corporation              Copithorne & Bellows

  (508) 647-2818                      (617) 252-0606

  psereiko@systemsoft.com             thurley&ca.cbpr.com

  Or send email to: JONB@CA.CBPR.COM


TI TravelMate 5300 133MHz Pentium Notebook
Texas Instruments TravelMate 5300 Notebook: Higher Performance, Faster Processing with the 133MHz Pentium.

DALLAS -- March 04, 1996 -- Continuing to enhance their powerful notebooks and to give users the latest in notebook technology, Texas Instruments today announced the TravelMate 5300 notebook computer. This introduction comes at the same time as the announcement of Intel's Pentium 133MHz processor. The newest member of the TI TravelMate family boasts more power than ever because it combines the new 133MHz Pentium processor with PCI bus architecture and 256KB Level 2 (L2) cache.

The TI-Intel relationship is so robust that our customers benefit from the alliance of two extraordinary companies, said Steve Lair, vice president, worldwide marketing and sales for TIs Personal Productivity Products. The TravelMate 5300 is exemplary of this technology partnership. Boasting the latest in TI performance, power management, video response and best-in-the-industry battery life, together with Intel's latest 133MHz Pentium powerplant, this new notebook clearly demonstrates the new performance heights of the industry.

A 1.2 gigabyte hard disk drive, 32MB RAM expandability and a brilliant 11.3-inch high resolution 800 x 600 active matrix SuperVGA (SVGA) color display round out the new TravelMates features. As with other members of its family, the TravelMate 5300 is designed with a careful balance of performance, power consumption and thermal management to provide an unsurpassed mobile solution.

Faster Processing

The TravelMate 5300 not only includes an internal PCI bus, but an external PCI expansion bus that allows PCI performance to be carried through to external peripherals and docking systems. The 32-bit PCI bus allows TI notebooks to receive and transfer information faster while eliminating bottlenecks. Most other notebook computers today use an 8MHz, 16-bit ISA bus, so no matter how fast the processor is, information still moves slowly across the bus. TI has eliminated this problem with a PCI bus that has the necessary bandwidth to provide support for the multi-tasking capabilities of Windows 95.

Superb Power Management

TI utilizes the TravelMate familys established intelligent power management system to provide exceptional battery life. The new model makes adjustments as the computer is in use to maximize performance and battery life. The result: over five hours of battery use from the two lithium-ion batteries. The battery system has been recognized by PC Magazine with their Editors Choice Award for full-featured notebooks in the August 1995 issue and PC/Computing in their September 1995 Mobile Superguide.

Improved Performance

The TravelMate 5300 has graphics to rival any desktop unit. The TravelMate 5300 will deliver graphics never seen on a notebook before, said Lair. From high-quality graphics to full-motion video and stereo sound, even graphic-intense Internet applications will be improved. Users can create interactive business presentations and reports. Powerful applications such as multimedia requiring high-frame software video playback, CAD/CAM engineering, software design and computer-based training will easily provide TI customers with the best mobile computing solutions for these graphics/processor-intensive applications. The 11.3 high-resolution 800 x 600 active matrix SVGA color screen provides the users the equivalent of a desktop SVGA display while on the road.

Windows 95 and Windows for Workgroups Pre-Installed

The TravelMate 5300 comes with both Windows 95 and Windows for Workgroups pre-installed, allowing customers to immediately take advantage of the new features of Windows 95 while having the convenience of Windows for Workgroups. Users can determine when - and if - they will switch software. This makes the TravelMate 5300 more flexible and lets our customers be prepared for tomorrow's technology advancements, said Lair.

Recognized as a Leader

The TravelMate family has received many accolades since its introduction in 1994. Most recently, PC Laptop selected the TravelMate 5000 as the Pentium Notebook of the Year in the January 1996 issue. The TravelMate family was selected number one in the Top 10 Power Notebooks rating system and earned a Best Buy Award from PC World in the October 1995 issue. The TravelMate 5300 is now available through TIs extensive network of dealers and distributors worldwide.


Compuware SOLID Server for UNIFACE
Compuware Announces Availability of "Powerful, Plug and Play" RDBMS Option to UNIFACE

Database from Solid Information Technology Complements Application Development Environment from Compuware

SAN FRANCISCO, MARCH 4, 1996, at the North American UNIFACE Developers Conference -- Compuware Corp. (NASDAQ: CPWR) today announced the availability worldwide of a cost-effective, and advanced, SQL database that supports the company's UNIFACE client/server application development environment. Compuware is reselling SOLID Server for UNIFACE under an agreement with Solid Information Technology Ltd., based in Helsinki, Finland.

"Many UNIFACE customers, especially value-added resellers, have asked us to provide an industrial strength and affordable SQL engine for storing their business data as well as application data," said Frank Slootman, general manager for Compuware's UNIFACE product group. "Solid's DBMS addresses those customers' needs, and is available across a variety of operating systems ranging from Windows to multi-user UNIX and VMS."

"This truly complements UNIFACE's ability to be the first choice for technology-independent applications that span PC networks up to multi-platform, enterprise-wide solutions," Slootman added. "In addition to SOLID Server, UNIFACE will continue to support all mainstream databases and file systems."

"Compuware's decision to select SOLID Server for UNIFACE is a clear recognition for SOLID technology," said Artturi Tarjanne, president of Solid Information Technology Ltd. "SOLID Server offers best of breed technology with cost-efficient deployment and maintenance. Combined with UNIFACE, it offers a winning combination to the market. We are glad to work together with Compuware, which will provide Solid access through its direct sales force and resellers worldwide."

Critically acclaimed DBMS Is Comprehensive, Yet Effortless

Solid's flagship product, SOLID Server, received the "Best of Show" Award at SOFTA94.It installs with two diskettes and requires as little as 1 MB of RAM and 2 MB of disk space to run. At the same time, SOLID Server for UNIFACE can scale from a single user to collaborative teams, from a Windows PC to symmetric multiprocessing and RISC UNIX environments, across major communications protocols. Specific features include:

* Automatic roll-forward recovery and online concurrent backup for

  high availability and reliability

* Stored procedures, row-level transaction management, and declarative

  referential integrity for high performance and ease of maintenance

* Support for variable length data and Binary Large Objects up to 2GB

* Ability to handle an unlimited number of tables, attributes, rows,

  keys or key parts

* Compliance with ANSI SQL 2, X/Open SQL and Open DataBase

  Connectivity (ODBC) standards

Cost-Effective Configurations

SOLID Server for UNIFACE is generally available today in three configurations:

 SOLID DESKTOP, for stand-alone MS-Windows, Windows 95, Windows

 NT and OS/2 operating environments. Pricing starts at $99 (U.S.)

 per user.

 SOLID WORKGROUP SERVER, for multi-user Windows 95, Windows NT,

 OS/2, Novell NLM and SCO UNIX environments. Pricing begins at

 $199 per user.

 SOLID ENTERPRISE SERVER, for multi-user UNIX and VMS operating

 systems. Pricing starts at $499 per user.

Compuware Corporation

Headquartered in Farmington Hills, Michigan, U.S.A., Compuware Corporation (NASDAQ: CPWR) develops, markets and supports an integrated set of systems software products designed to improve the productivity of information technology professionals in application development, implementation and maintenance. The Company's products are used by more than 8,800 customers worldwide. Working across a broad spectrum of technologies, including mainframe, mid-range and client/server platforms, over 2,400 people in Compuware's Professional Services Division offer business systems analysis, design, programming and implementation as well as software conversion and systems planning and consulting.


US Robotics Acquires Amber Wave Systems
U.S. ROBOTICS ACQUIRES AMBER WAVE SYSTEMS, INC.

COMPANY ENTERS FAST-GROWING LAN SWITCHING BUSINESS WITH KEY TECHNOLOGY ACQUISITION

SKOKIE, ILLINOIS -- MARCH 4, 1996 -- U.S. Robotics Corporation (NASDAQ:USRX) today announced that it has acquired Amber Wave Systems, Inc. (Amber Wave) a technology leader in workgroup LAN switching. The acquisition enables U.S. Robotics to offer low-cost LAN switching products for corporate customers.

As a result of the acquisition, which occurred on February 29, 1996, Amber Wave, based in Acton, MA, became a wholly-owned subsidiary of U.S. Robotics. Amber Wave's outstanding capital shares were converted into U.S. Robotics shares worth approximately $40 million, in a transaction that will be accounted for as a pooling-of-interests.

Amber Wave's operations and product lines will be carried on under the management of U.S. Robotics' Corporate/Systems Division, headed by Senior Vice President and General Manager Ross Manire. Amber Wave co-founder Curtis Gridley has become Director of Switching Technology; co-founder Paul Chieffo has taken a senior technical position in the division.

"As a price/performance leader in the low-end workgroup switch business, Amber Wave gives us a total solution for our corporate clients," said Ross Manire, U.S. Robotics senior vice president and general manager, corporate/systems division. "Amber Wave enables us to extend our branch office technology from the WAN farther into the LAN, providing more seamless integration and enhanced bandwidth. Additionally, the switching expertise that we acquire will accelerate our development of new products and expand our existing product line into new markets. The acquisition also enables us to further our market penetration overseas, as Amber Wave's products have been successful in international markets including Europe, Australia and the Pacific Rim."

"We're looking forward to doing business as part of U.S. Robotics," said Amber Wave co-founder Curtis Gridley. "U.S. Robotics' sales, support and marketing expertise will bring tremendous opportunities to our products, and we'll also gain the ability to take our switching technology in new directions."

Amber Wave makes the AmberSwitch LAN Switch, a modular, scaleable switching platform. The AmberSwitch is a price/performance leader, allowing companies to increase available bandwidth and improve LAN speed at a cost lower than comparable products. Other advantages include a programmable core engine, support for multiple Ethernet cable types, SNMP management and Adaptive Cut-Through. Exclusive to Amber Wave, Adaptive Cut-Through dynamically combines low-latency cut-through with the reliability of store-and-forward technology for maximum performance.

U.S. Robotics is one of the world's leading suppliers of products and systems that provide access to information. The company designs, manufactures, markets and supports remote access servers, enterprise communications systems, desktop/mobile client products, modems and telephony products that connect computers and other equipment over analog, digital and switched cellular networks, enabling users to gain access to, manage and share data, fax and voice information. Its customers include Internet service providers, regional Bell operating companies, inter-exchange carriers and a wide range of other large corporations, businesses, institutions and individuals. The company's 1995 sales were $889.3 million; sales for the first quarter of fiscal 1996 were $364.8 million.

US Robotics' home page is at http://www.usr.com

AMBER WAVE SYSTEMS, INC., 42 Nagog Park, Acton, MA 01720-3409,

Tel 508.266.2900, Fax: 508.266.1159, e-mail:info@amberwave.com


US Robotics Developes Win NT PPTP Driver
Microsoft Selects U.S. Robotics to develop Windows NT PPTP Driver for Virtual Private Networks; U.S. Robotics Team of Engineers Working Closely with Microsoft at Microsoft's Redmond, Wash. Campus

SKOKIE, Ill.-- March 4, 1996--U.S. Robotics (NASDAQ: USRX) today announced a powerful new feature for access to NT enterprise networks, PPTP (Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol).  PPTP is a new specification developed as a joint effort by a group of remote access server hardware vendors and Microsoft.

Based on U.S. Robotics' expertise in enterprise-wide remote access server technology, Microsoft selected U.S. Robotics as the sole developer for the Windows NT PPTP driver, which will be included in Microsoft's upcoming Windows NT Server 4.0. Under an agreement with Microsoft, U.S. Robotics will license a variety of software components for PPTP to Microsoft.

PPTP will be added as a standard feature to Microsoft's Windows NT Server and U.S. Robotics' Total Control NETServer remote access server platform.

In a recent analysis of market research from IDC, Forrester and other sources, U.S. Robotics estimates that 80 percent of individuals accessing the Internet and online services subscribe to providers who use the Total Control Enterprise Network Hub as their high-speed access platform. In the last two years alone, U.S. Robotics has shipped more than 350,000 ports to its service provider customers. PPTP is one of the enabling technologies U.S. Robotics will use to allow these customers to extend their networks to new applications.

U.S. Robotics to Work Closely With Microsoft as Vendor for PPTP Development

"We're pleased that U.S. Robotics is working on the development of the driver software that will be included in the next version of Windows NT Server," said Jawad Khaki, development manager for Windows NT Server internetworking, Microsoft Corporation. "PPTP is another example of the tight integration of Windows NT Server with the Internet, and we're pleased that U.S. Robotics will support this technology in its NETServer remote access server products."

The PPTP specification has been under development since June, 1995. Recently, U.S. Robotics has had a team of engineers working at Microsoft's Redmond, Wash. campus, and demonstrated the Windows NT PPTP driver at Microsoft in December. Microsoft and U.S. Robotics will demonstrate PPTP at the upcoming Networld+Interop trade show in Las Vegas, April 2- 4, 1996.

The drivers for PPTP will be available in Microsoft's Device Developer Kit for Windows NT Server 4.0, which is scheduled to ship in mid-1996.

NETServer Remote Access Server Gains Intelligent Access to NT Enterprise

The PPTP protocol expands the capabilities of U.S. Robotics' NETServer remote access server platform in NT enterprise networks. Running on U.S. Robotics' NETServer remote access server and Microsoft's Windows NT Server, PPTP greatly streamlines access in NT networking environments, and allows NT network clients to take full advantage of the services provided by Microsoft's RAS (Remote Access Services).

For remote access, over analog or ISDN, PPTP creates a "tunnel" directly to the appropriate departmental NT Server on a network - - even if there are hundreds of NT Servers. U.S. Robotics NETServer remote access servers supporting PPTP provide a distinct advantage for NT network managers, because access to the enterprise may be managed and secured at a single centralized point, while specific network resource access can be managed at the departmental level. And, U.S. Robotics' Enterprise Network Hub's fault tolerant design, which incorporates NETServer remote access server technology, provides redundancy at that access point, allowing centralized access, security and management, yet ensuring that there is never a single point of failure.

This benefits NT users by allowing them to consolidate equipment, decrease management costs and increase network security. The Enterprise Network Hub also allows users to scale and expand their remote access solution, with the flexibility to accommodate analog and ISDN access for a few users or for several hundred users, depending on the need.

PPTP will also be included in U.S. Robotics' NETServer branch office products, for smaller networks that need the same secure, centralized access to NT servers in a smaller, cost-effective platform.

PPTP Technical Features

The PPTP specification builds on standards such as PPP and TCP/IP. PPTP 'tunnels' a remote user's PPP packets from the NETServer to a Windows NT server. By terminating the remote user's PPP connection at the NT server, rather than at the remote access hardware, PPTP allows network administrators to standardize security using the existing services and capabilities built into Windows NT security domain. Using PPTP, network administrators can extend a virtual private network from their Windows NT server throughout the Internet and still retain control of their user passwords and accounts.

NT provides its own knowledge of enterprise users, databases, allowed access and network addressing integrated into its RAS capabilities. With PPTP, users accessing their NT-based network will utilize these services, including DHCP and WINS, for access. This greatly simplifies the management of mobile and telecommuting users accessing an NT- based network.

U.S. Robotics is one of the world's leading suppliers of products and systems that provide access to information. The company designs, manufactures, markets and supports remote access servers, enterprise communications systems, desktop/mobile client products and modems and telephony products that connect computers and other equipment over analog, digital and switched cellular networks, enabling users to gain access to, manage and share data, fax and voice information. Its customers include Internet service providers, regional Bell operating companies, inter-exchange carriers and a wide range of other large and small businesses, institutions and individuals. The company's 1995 sales were $889.3 million; sales for the first quarter of fiscal 1996 were $364.8 million.


Varian Star Workstation 4.5 Data System
NEW STAR WORKSTATION VERSION 4.5 OFFERS TIME-SAVING FEATURES

CHICAGO - March 4, 1996 - Varian's new Star Workstation version 4.5 incorporates several unique features that make it easier to use than competitive systems while providing state-of-the-art data handling and reporting capabilities. With Varian's new Interactive Graphics Tools, operators can build methods visually by simply inserting integration-timed events right on the screen. A QuickStart feature means that busy labs can pre-program commonly used methods so that operators can begin an analysis at the press of a button.

The easy-to-learn, easy-to-use Workstation also improves lab productivity with several enhanced data analysis options and data handling software which automatically reduces the need for tedious data review and costly sample reprocessing. New GLP compliance features have been added to track column, injector and detector usage, and service data.

Version 4.5 is compatible both with Windows 95 and Windows 3.1 and runs on standard PC platforms. Star Workstation 4.5 is the only data system offering total control of Varian's Automated Solid Phase MicroExtraction (SPME) for GC, the 1078 Universal Capillary GC Injector, Fast GC, automated stream selection valves, and the PolyChrom Diode Array Detector for LC.

For additional information or literature, contact the sales office nearest you.


Verity & Netscape Expand Relationship
VERITY AND NETSCAPE EXPAND RELATIONSHIP

NETSCAPE TO EMBED TOPIC SEARCH ENGINE IN NETSCAPE ENTERPRISE SERVER

SAN FRANCISCO, CA, MARCH 5, 1996 -- Verity, Inc. (Nasdaq:VRTY), a leading provider of search and retrieval applications for the Internet and the enterprise, announced at the Netscape Internet Developers Conference today that Netscape will embed Verity's Topic search engine technology in Netscape Enterprise Server software, an industrial strength Web server with advanced features for publishing live content on corporate networks and the Internet.

Previously, the Verity topic search engine had been embedded in Netscape Publishing System 1.0. However, with their recent agreement, the companies have significantly expanded their relationship by providing that the Topic search engine technology will be embedded in Netscape Enterprise Server, the cornerstone of Netscape SuiteSpot integrated suite of Internet server software.

With the embedded Topic search engine technology, Webmasters using Netscape Enterprise Server will be able to offer users powerful search and retrieval functionality. The application will be designed to allow users visiting world wide web sites running on Netscape servers to quickly and easily execute personalized searches to find the information they need. Intranet applications, such as sales support systems and human resource policies and procedures, can be significantly more effective with this integrated search capability.

"Verity is proud to expand its relationship with Netscape based upon our previous success," said Philippe Courtot, chairman and CEO of Verity, Inc. "As a result, Netscape gets the best of breed search technology, and Verity makes another significant stride toward establishing Verity's Topic technology as the standard for search and retrieval on the Internet."

"By including Verity's search engine technology in Netscape Enterprise Server, we can deliver state-of-the-art searching technology combined with all the new features of Netscape's next generation server products," said Mike Homer, vice president of marketing for Netscape.  "The Topic search engine technology will enable users to more effectively manage information created and stored with Netscape SuiteSpot servers."

TOPIC SEARCH FUNCTIONALITY TO BE INCLUDED IN NETSCAPE ENTERPRISE SERVER:

* High performance search for up to 16 million documents and

  up to 12 collections per server

* Search across HTML, SGML and ASCII documents

* Customized searches through a variety of operators including:

  Boolean, WILDCARD, and "free text" queries

* "Upgrade ready" indexed information compatible with other

  Verity search products

ABOUT NETSCAPE ENTERPRISE SERVER

Netscape Enterprise Server software is an industrial-strength Web server with advanced features for publishing live online content on corporate networks -- or Intranets -- and the Internet. It is the first Web server to support the Java and JavaScript programming languages, enabling the creation, delivery and management of live applications and content. Bundled with Netscape LiveWire Pro, Netscape's professional visual development environment, Netscape Enterprise Server is the cornerstone of Netscape SuiteSpot, Netscape's new suite of integrated Internet server products for the enterprise. Netscape Enterprise Server combines Netscape's next generation Web server architecture with enhanced network management and security features to provide a complete solution for customers who are looking to leverage the open standards of the Internet for internal communication, collaboration and data access. Pricing starts at US $995.

Verity, Inc. was founded in April 1988 and is headquartered in Mountain View, CA. Verity develops and markets the topic family of software tools and applications for intelligently searching, retrieving and filtering information across the Internet, enterprise and CD-ROM. Verity's products have been licensed to corporations, government agencies, on-line service providers, Internet publishers and developers worldwide. Verity partners include Adobe Systems, AT&T, Dow Jones, Hitachi, Individual, Inc., Lotus Development Corporation, McKinley, Netscape Communications, Quarterdeck, Reuters and many other software developers.

Netscape Communications Corporation is a premier provider of open software for linking people and information over enterprise networks and the Internet. The company offers a full line of Netscape Navigator clients, servers, development tools, and Netscape Commercial Applications to create a complete platform for next-generation, live online applications. Traded on NASDAQ under the symbol "NSCP," Netscape Communications Corporation is based in Mountain View, California.

For more information contact Verity at info@verity.com, at Verity's World Wide Web site or by calling 415/960-7600.

Additional information on Netscape Communications Corporation is available on the Internet at http://home.netscape.com, by sending email to info@netscape.com or by calling 415-528-2555 (corporations) or 415-528-3777 (consumers).


Voxware Plans to Support Intel MMX Tech.
Voxware Announces Plans To Support Intel's MMX Technology

SAN FRANCISCO (March 5, 1996) -- Voxware, Inc., a developer of advanced voice-processing software for multimedia computing, Internet, and communications applications, announced its plans to support Intel Corporation's new MMX technology today at Intermedia World '96. According to Voxware President and CEO Michael Goldstein, the company has already begun development efforts to optimize existing and new multimedia and Internet voice development tools and applications for MMX technology.

All Voxware products are based on the company's revolutionary MetaVoice technology, which provides unmatched speech quality at extremely high compression ratios. MetaVoice also makes it possible to manipulate every element of the human voice, including resonance, pitch, timbre, timing and character, without distortion and without requiring large amounts of bandwidth, storage space or processing.

Intel's MMX technology will enable MetaVoice-based applications to incorporate unprecedented levels of voice data via real-time compression and decompression, with negligible processor overhead. MMX technology will also enable Voxware's innovative voice effects and speech transformation to be applied on a real-time basis.

"MMX technology represents an optimal solution for Voxware's target customers," Goldstein said. "It will allow us to accelerate development of increasingly sophisticated voice applications for business and consumer use. We view this as a giant leap forward in the evolution of the human voice as a key authoring element for multimedia and Internet developers."

Voxware introduced the ToolVox for Multimedia suite of voice utilities in July 1995. Last December the company released ToolVox for the Web and ToolVox RT, which extend the capabilities of MetaVoice technology to the Internet and real-time interactive voice communications.

Voxware, Inc., is a developer and marketer of proprietary digital speech processing technologies that enable innovative and creative use of voice in computing, Internet and communications applications. The company's products are designed to meet the growing need for new technologies that support and extend voice applications for business, communications, education and entertainment. Founded in 1993, Voxware is privately held and based in Skillman, N.J.

Additional information on Voxware, Inc., is available on the Internet at http://www.voxware.com, by sending e-mail to 4982373@mcimail.com or by calling (203) 854-6761.


Zoom PCMCIA FaxModem Wins Best Buy Award
Zoom PCMCIA FaxModem Wins PC World's "Best Buy" Award

Beats Megahertz, U.S. Robotics, Hayes, Microcom, 7 Others

BOSTON, MA, MARCH 8, 1996 - The Zoom/PCMCIA FaxModem V.34C FaxModem was named the "Best Buy" among 12 competing 28,800 bps PCMCIA faxmodems available in the U.S. by PC World magazine. The award was announced in the March 1996 issue of the U.S. monthly computer trade magazine, which has a circulation of about one million readers.

In head-to-head competition, PC World found that the Zoom/PCMCIA V.34C is a better value than Megahertz, the market share leader, as well as U.S. Robotics, Hayes, Microcom, and seven other PCMCIA faxmodems. PC World selected the Zoom V.34C as the Best Buy on the basis of "performance, price, service and support, and other factors affecting overall value." According to the publication, "The `Best Buy' is one of the most sought after honors in high technology, and it is one of the hardest to win."

"Zoom is very pleased to be recognized by PC World", said Terry Manning, Zoom's Director of Marketing. "The PC World `Best Buy' award recognizes that Zoom's PCMCIA faxmodem has the right features for laptop users at the right price."

The Zoom/PCMCIA V.34C is a state-of-the-art faxmodem card that can be used with a notebook, palmtop, PDA, or any computer with a compatible PCMCIA slot. It can be used to send and receive fax and data via landline and cellular connections. The Zoom V.34C is cellular ready, with all required cellular circuitry on-board; inexpensive cellular activation kits, which include phone-specific slim connection cord and activation software are available from Zoom. The V.34C features Zoom's proprietary PC Card-Guard, which fully protects the modem's circuitry from damage if it is accidentally connected to a digital PBX phone jack.

Zoom is a leading designer, producer, and marketer of faxmodems and other personal computer communications products for the home and office.

The Zoom Web Site is http://www.zoomtel.com; the PC World Web Site is http://www.pcworld.com.


Utopia 3.0 Help Desk Software
UTOPIA'S NEW PRODUCT DESIGNED TO CHALLENGE MID AND LARGE TIER PLAYERS

New application showcases complete IS automation package

Support Services Expo, Reno, Nev., March 11-14, 1996 - Utopia Technology Partners (UTP), the makers of internal help desk software for Fortune-class business environments, announced they will demonstrate new Utopia 3.0 software at the 1996 Support Services Expo in booth 755.

Utopia 3.0 is the most comprehensive upgrade since the product was introduced in 1992. This new version features new modules, new functionality and completely new source code. All of this combines to offer a significantly improved product for more successful help desk and IS automation.

UTP's best known product is Utopia/HelpDesk, the number one help desk product according to the 1995 HUG (Helpdesk User Group) software survey. Utopia version 3.0 is scheduled for release 2nd Quarter 1996 and pricing is not yet established.

A Fully-Integrated Suite of Products

Steven A. Hammersly, president and CEO of Utopia Technology, said "The concept behind version 3.0 is to provide a comprehensive yet scalable application for complete, internal IS automation. HelpDesk, Inventory and Change Management can be acquired in combination to provide an integrated product line for complete control over assets, problems, and complex change orders or they can be purchased as standalone offerings. This new evolution of the Utopia product line is designed to fortify our global leadership position, and present products that are an application solution at all levels of internal support."

Designed to Serve Larger Corporate Applications

Utopia 3.0 applications are designed to provide the kind of automation and analysis that leads to problem prevention versus simple problem resolution and tracking. As the HelpDesk, Asset, and Change Managers all need to share information, that information link is available in the module they use most.

For example, a change project can affect an asset, so there are links provided between Change Manger and Inventory. Since most of the "pain points" or problems are reported at the HelpDesk, links to Change Manager are critical for checking on the status of a change project or requesting a new change.

Reliable, Scalable, Designed on Industry Standards

Utopia 3.0 continues to provide Windows native design, client/server and file server architecture and industry standard API's versus proprietary tools. Utopia's application design is configurable, and does not require any low level coding or programming.

New Utopia Modules

Utopia/Change Manager: Offers comprehensive project control tools for monitoring costs, staff resources, scheduling, measuring implications of a change and linking results with HelpDesk and Inventory records affected by the change.

Utopia/Audit: Offers automated auditing of systems and configurations. Audit will be able to fingerprint, detect, and report standalone and network PCs and configurations, on-demand or by a scheduler, and to keep a history of configurations. Data collected is automatically uploaded into Utopia/Inventory and significantly improves the asset management capability of the Utopia product line.

Other System-Wide Enhancements

Utopia's other system-wide enhancements include customizable toolbars, tiled and tab-folder styled data-entry screen organization, and a variety of desktop components (including color) which are the result of a complete source code upgrade to C++. Utopia also features enhanced reporting because of a new, embedded Crystal Reports v4.5 reporting engine, with a standard collection of predesigned management reports. Users of Crystal v4.5 will be able to produce modifications as well as completely custom-built reports, and utilize a GUI report-linker which includes custom reports in the Utopia report menu system.

About Utopia Technology Partners

Headquartered in Larkspur, California, UTP develops, markets and supports Utopia and Aurora - software for internal help desk automation. Utopia offers a powerful, feature-rich suite of applications that are configurable, low maintenance and high performance. With its intuitive design, growth-supporting scalability and value pricing, it is the intelligent software choice for large, medium and small help desks.

A Global Company

With over 600 customer sites throughout the United States, Canada, Europe, the Middle East, and South Africa, Utopia has more sites internationally than any other internal help desk provider.

Utopia Technology Partners has offices in Larkspur, Boston, Atlanta, Chicago, New York, London, Munich and Paris.

For more information contact Utopia Technology Partners at 800-956-1301 or visit our new web site at http://www.utosoft.com.

Utopia Technology Partners Inc

125 E. Sir Francis Drake Blvd

3rd Floor, West Wing

Larkspur, CA 94939

415-464-4500,  fax 415-464-4510


WhiteCap Environment for CTI Applications
First All-Inclusive CTI Solution Announced

WhiteCap Overcomes Integration Barriers For Development, Deployment and Running of CTI Applications

Los Angeles (Computer Telephony Show), March 12, 1996 -- A Boston-area systems integrator announced and demonstrated here today the first fully integrated NT-based client/server environment for creating and running CTI (Computer Telephony Integration) applications. These are applications that combine the power of the computer and the telephone, such as displaying a customer's account information on a service representative's computer screen when the phone rings.

The new environment, called WhiteCap, runs on the Microsoft Windows and Window NT operating systems.

What is remarkable about WhiteCap is that now companies have a common environment in which to build and run CTI applications -- using building blocks supplied from WhiteCap or from different vendors. This makes it much easier and much less expensive to create industrial strength CTI applications. These applications can also cooperate with a company's installed base of applications and equipment.

The product's developer, Edgewater Technology of Wakefield (MA), is a leading provider of large custom-built client/server and CTI systems for major corporations and government agencies.

Unique Innovations

WhiteCap includes two unique innovations, SoftPBX technology and CallObject Management, that together help achieve a new level of CTI integration. As its name suggests, SoftPBX implements, software-based telephony functions (such as automatic call distribution) that enable organizations to run their voice and data applications in the same systems achieving significant breakthroughs in cost, performance and flexibility. Another software-based feature, virtual call stations, lets users move from desktop to desktop, while maintaining the application configuration that has been defined for them and to receive calls at the same phone number.

CallObject Management is technology that maintains the context of a telephone call wherever the call is routed in the organization. The context includes the physical connection, the caller's phone number, statistics about the call, and other user-defined data such as caller account information. CallObject Management allows organizations to easily include and customize screen pop in applications where it may not have been previously available (Screen pop is when caller information automatically appears on screen when the phone rings.)

WhiteCap also features out-of-the-box software building blocks, such as ACD (Automatic Call Distribution) intelligence, IVP and messaging services (e.g., voice mail) that are customizable to a particular organization.

WhiteCap's services are provided within a client/server runtime environment. That means that users share program application logic which executes on servers in a network while the user interface and personal productivity functions execute on the user's workstation. Client/server architectures are recognized as the most cost effective way to bring CTI functions to large numbers of users. Implementing key functions in software instead of hardware also reduces costs as well as promotes the system's scalability and flexibility.

Software Developers Kit

WhiteCap's software development features are bundled as an SDK (Software Developers Kit) that includes:

* APIs (application programming interfaces) and OCXs for invoking

  WhiteCap supplied functions within the developer's program

* Support for industry standard development environments, for example

  Visual C++, Visual Basic, PowerBuilder, etc.

* An IVR applications generator

* Sample application programs that developers can use as a model

* Complete reference and user documentation

"We expect WhiteCap to substantially shorten the time and expense of bringing innovative CTI applications on-line," said Shirley Singleton Edgewater president and CEO. "Within the last few years, people have heard how wonderful CTI is, but when it comes to actually bringing these applications into the organization, people run into problems. Either the functionality just isn't there or it is delivered as point solutions that cannot be easily integrated into an entire package that supports the company's workflow. Companies don't want a collection of pieces, they want a whole solution. WhiteCap gives them that."

Screen Pop -- "The Holy Grail"

One of the benefits of truly scalable, integrated solutions is "screen pop" -- the ability to transfer a caller's data to a user's PC in synch with the telephone call. By making voice/data synchronization a property of the core WhiteCap functionality (via CallObject Management), screen pop is available to any application whenever and wherever it is needed, simply by having the application call the appropriate API.

"Screen pop is the true test object oriented, client/server CTI," said David Clancey, Edgewater's chief technology officer. "This is something that developers can spend months trying to implement. It's become the Holy Grail of CTI."

As part of the WhiteCap introduction, Edgewater also announced that it will encourage other software consultants and integrators to consider using the product. "WhiteCap is an excellent way for integrators to build CTI into end-user organizations quickly," Singleton said. She added that Edgewater will offer training and consulting (including WhiteCap-specific training) for IS organizations and third party integrators who wish to develop CTI applications.

WhitCap is client/server software that runs on Windows 95 (client only) and Windows NT 3.51 (Intel/Alpha/Mips/PPC). The software needs 5 MB of available disk space. Additional disk space is required for voice file storage. WhiteCap doesn't require any additional memory requirements over Microsoft's recommended amounts although the server will benefit from additional memory. NetBEUI, IPX and TCP/IP are supported under Windows NT. Under Windows 95, TCP/IP is supported. A database server running Microsoft SQL Server 6.0 is required (minimum database 10 MB).

WhiteCap pricing is $4,995 for the server and $195 for each client. A single. SDK license costs $495. The product is currently in beta and will ship in the third quarter of 1996.

Edgewater Technology is a consulting and systems integration firm specializing in client/server and CTI systems. Edgewater partners with client organizations in the implementation of systems that provide significant business benefit by increasing productivity and/or improving competitive advantage. Edgewater provides systems analysis, design, development, and deployment services on a project basis. Edgewater is a leader in technologies such as computer telephony integration, graphical user interfaces and object-oriented programming.

Edgewater Technology Inc

20 Harvard Mill Square

Wakefield, MA 01880-3260

617-246-3343,  fax 617-246-5903


WinHelp Office 95 HTML Edition

The First Suite for HTML and Help Authoring

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San Francisco, Microsoft Professional Developers Conference, March 11, 1996 - Blue Sky Software extends its WinHelp Office product line by launching the new WinHelp Office 95 HTML Edition. The new WinHelp Office 95 HTML Edition provides its users with everything they need for professional Help development and also gives them the ability to create the HTML Home page, all the HTML, GIF, and MAP files, and Hyperlinks needed for a Web site or an in-house Intranet system.

The WinHelp Office 95 HTML Edition includes cutting-edge products such as the RoboHELP 95 HTML Edition , the Help-to-HTML Converter, the Mastering HTML for Help authors book, the WinHelp Video Kit, the WinHelp Tool Kit, the WinHelp HyperViewer, Mastering WinHelp, and the Moving to WinHelp 95 Kit.

Blue Sky Software's state-of-the-art Help-to-HTML technology included in the WinHelp Office HTML Edition provides a fast and easy way of creating HTML filets and Windows Help systems simultaneously from a single source, says Shane McRoberts, Research & Development Manager, Help Tools Division, Blue Sky Software Corporation.

RoboHELP 95 HTML Edition

The new RoboHELP 95 HTML Edition turns Microsoft Word 7 into a full-featured authoring tool capable of creating HTML files and Windows Help systems simultaneously from a single source code. The RoboHELP 95 HTML Edition automates the process of creating the HTML Home page, all the HTML, GIF and MAP files. and Hyperlinks needed for a Web site as well as Help systems for Windows 95, Windows 3.1, and Windows NT. The RoboHELP 95 HTML Edition is the only Authoring tool providing simultaneous HTML and Help creation from a single source. With the new RoboHELP 95 HTML Edition, there is no learning curve to create HTML files and Windows Help systems.

Help-to-HTML Converter

The Help-to-HTML Converter converts any Windows 3.1 or Windows 95 Help files into HTML files regardless of the Help authoring tool used to create them and without the need of source code. The Help-to-HTML Converter allows users to quickly create HTML pages from any Help file. No HTML publishing experience is needed. The Help-to-HTML Converter is invaluable for companies wanting to rapidly move information from Windows Help to HTML. In addition, any company can use the Help-to HTML Converter to move major applications' Help files over an in-house Intranet - thereby significantly increasing the hard disk space available on each employees' desktop.

Mastering HTML for Help Authors

The Mastering HTML for Help Authors book is a concise, easy to understand guide to the basics of HTML authoring from a Help Authors' perspective. This book contains valuable information for anyone getting acquainted with HTML and the World Wide Web.

SmartHelp OLE Control

The new included SmartHelp OLE Control eliminates the need to program context-sensitive Help into any application developed with Visual Basic 4.0, Visual C++ 4.0, Access 95, and Visual FoxPro 3.0 or any other environment supporting the OLE control standard.

WinHelp Video Kit

The WinHelp Video Kit provides everything Help authors need to integrate video and sound into any Windows 3.x, Windows 95, and Windows NT Help system and create "live" video product tutorials.

Includes Software Video Camera, Video Wizard, Video Tester, Video Player, and Video for Windows Runtime.

WinHelp Tool Kit

The new WinHelp Tool Kit provides Help authors with powerful tools for their Windows Help development. The WinHelp Internet Access included in the WinHelp Tool Kit allows Help authors to create jumps directly from Windows Help to the Internet via Web browsers such as Microsoft Internet Explorer, Netscape, and Mosaic. The new Help-To-Source converts any Windows Help (HLP) file into its RTF and HPJ source files. With the new WinHelp Tool Kit, Help authors can debug, and inspect any Windows Help file. Help authors can also integrate attractive graphics from the Graphics Library into their Help files.

WinHelp HyperViewer

The WinHelp HyperViewer allows Windows 3.x Help authors to give the Windows 95 look and feel to their Windows 3.x Help systems. The HyperViewer wizard enables Help authors to add full-text search, multiple topic printing, and an expandable, collapsible view with books and pages to any Windows 3.x Help file. Help users and Help authors can visually navigate through Windows 3.x Help systems the same way they do with the Contents Tab in Windows 95 Help.

Moving to WinHelp '95 Kit

The Moving to WinHelp '95 Kit includes the Moving to WinHelp '95 Porting Tool and Mastering Windows 95 Help, the Official Book on Help Authoring. The Moving to WinHelp '95 Porting Tool allows Help authors to easily move their current Windows 3.x Help systems to Windows 95. The Mastering Windows 95 Help book covers the new Windows 95 Help features and illustrates the differences between Windows 3. I and Windows 95 Help.

Mastering WinHelp

With the Mastering WinHelp video, new Help Authors can become productive immediately and create a professional Help system in less than an hour. The Mastering WinHelp video also provides advanced tips for the experienced Help Author.

Pricing and Availability

WinHelp Office 95 HTML Edition is now available at a special promotional price of $799 (list price is $1741). RoboHELP 95 HTML Edition is also available separately at a special promotional price of $699 (list price is $897). For more information, contact Blue Sky Software Sales Department at 1-800-459-2356 - Intl.: 1-619-459-6365 - Fax: 619-459-6366. http://www.blue-sky.com - Internet:sales@blue-sky.com.

Press contact

Marylin Guarino, Public Relations Manager, Blue Sky Software Corp.

Tel: 619-551-2485 - Fax: 619-551-2486 - MCI: 701-1737

http://www.blue-sky.com

CompuServe: 71052,1641 - INTERNET: maryling@blue-sky.com


RoboHELP 95 HTML Edition

A new standard for HTML and Windows Help

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The new RoboHELP 95 HTML Edition is the only Authoring tool providing simultaneous HTML and Help creation from single source code. With the new RoboHELP 95 HTML Edition, there is no learning curve to create both HTML and Windows Help files.

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San Francisco. Microsoft Professional Developers Conference, March 11, 1996 - Blue Sky Software announced today the new RoboHELP 95 HTML Edition which allows users to quickly and easily create both HTML and Windows Help files using a single source code. The new RoboHELP 95 HTML Edition turns Microsoft Word 7 for Windows 95 into a full-featured authoring tool capable of creating HTML files and Windows Help systems simultaneously.

Using the RoboHELP 95 HTML Edition and the source code of a large Windows 95 Help file (500K). I created the complete HTML content for a Web site in about 50 seconds. The RoboHELP 95 HTML Edition automatically generated over 1500 HTML files, 74 GIF, and 12 MAP files." Says Tim Wood. Quality Assurance Engineer, Internet Division, Blue Sky Software Corp.

The RoboHELP 95 HTML Edition takes advantage of the similarities between HTML and Windows Help and provides a fast and easy way to create the HTML Home page, all the HTML, GIF, and MAP files, and Hyperlinks needed for a Web site and/or for an in-house Intranet. The RoboHELP 95 HTML Edition is also invaluable for companies wanting to move information from Windows Help to HTML. In addition, any software publisher can use the RoboHELP 95 HTML Edition to make their applications' Help files available over the Internet.

The RoboHELP 95 HTML Edition is the only Authoring tool providing simultaneous HTML and Help creation from single source code. The RoboHELP 95 HTML Edition allows users to simply click the "Create HTML" button and the HTML Home page, all the HTML, GIF, and MAP files, and Hyperlinks needed for a Web site are automatically generated. With the new RoboHELP 95 HTML Edition, there is no learning curve to create HTML files. The RoboHELP 95 HTML Edition automates the process of creating all the HTML files, graphics, and image map files needed for a Web site as well as Help systems for Windows 95, Windows 3.1, and Windows NT.

Mastering HTML

The RoboHELP 95 HTML Edition also includes the Mastering HTML for Help Authors book. The Mastering HTML for Help Authors book is a concise, easy to understand guide to the basics of HTML authoring from a Help Authors' perspective. This book contains valuable information for anyone getting acquainted with HTML and the World Wide Web.

Pricing and Availability

RoboHELP 95 HTML Edition is now available at a special promotional retail price of $699 ( list price is $897). RoboHELP 95 HTML Edition is also included in the WinHelp Office 95 HTML Edition now available at a special promotional price of $799 (list price is $1741). For more information, contact Blue Sky Software Sales Department at 1-800-459-2356 - Intl.: 1-619-459-6365 - Fax: 619-459-6366. http://www.blue-sky.com - Internet: sales@blue-sky.com.

Press contact:

Marylin Guarino, Public Relations Manager, Blue Sky Software Corp.

Tel: 619-551-2485 - Fax: 619-551-2486 - MCI: 701-1737

http://www.blue-sky.com

CompuServe: 71052,1641 - INTERNET: maryling@blue-sky.com


Blue Sky Integrates WinHelp with Internet
Blue Sky Software Integrates Windows Help with the Internet

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Blue Sky Software and Microsoft signed this week an Internet Development Partner agreement. Blue Sky Software Corp simultaneously announced today four new cutting-edge Internet products: WinHelp Office HTML Edition, RoboHELP HTML Edition WinHelp Internet Access, and the Help-to-HTML Kit.

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San Francisco, Microsoft Professional Developers Conference. March 11, 1996 - Blue Sky Software is pleased to announce its new cooperation with Microsoft Internet Division. Blue Sky Software opens the door of Interactive Windows Help by integrating Windows Help with the Internet with four new cutting-edge Internet products: WinHelp Office 95 HTML Edition, RoboHELP 95 HTML Edition, WinHelp Internet Access, and the Help-to-HTML Kit.

"Blue Sky Software is now a partner of Microsoft's Internet division," says Shane McRoberts, Research & Development Manager, Help Tools Division, Blue Sky Software Corp. "Blue Sky Software's new cutting-edge Internet products such as the WinHelp Office 95 HTML Edition, the RoboHELP 95 HTML Edition, the WinHelp Internet Access, and the Help-to-HTML Kit will play an important role in the Internet authoring market," continues Shane McRoberts.

RoboHELP 95 HTML Edition

The new RoboHELP 95 HTML Edition turns Microsoft Word 7 for Windows 95 into a full-featured authoring tool capable of creating HTML files and Windows Help systems simultaneously. With the new RoboHELP 95 HTML Edition, there is no learning curve to create HTML files and Windows Help systems. The RoboHELP 95 HTML Edition allows users to simply click the "Create HTML" button and the HTML Home page, all the HTML, GIF and MAP files and Hyperlinks needed for a Web site are automatically generated. The RoboHELP 95 HTML Edition automates the process of creating all the HTML files needed tor a Web site as well as Help systems for Windows 95, Windows 3.1 and Windows NT.

The RoboHELP 95 HTML Edition takes advantage of the similarities between Windows HTML and Help and provides any company with a fast and easy way to create all the HTML content needed for a Web site and/or for an in-house Intranet. The RoboHELP 95 HTML Edition is also invaluable for companies wanting to move information from Windows Help to HTML. In addition, any software publisher can use the RoboHELP 95 HTML Edition to make their applications' Help files available over the Internet.

WinHelp Office 95 HTML Edition

WinHelp Office 95 HTML Edition is the First Suite for HTML and Help Authoring. WinHelp Office 95 HTML Edition provides its users with everything they need for professional Help development and also gives them the ability to quickly create the HTML Home page all the HTML GIF and MAP files and Hyperlinks needed for a Web site or an in-house Intranet system.

The WinHelp Office 95 HTML Edition includes cutting-edge products such as the RoboHELP 95 HTML Edition, the Help-to-HTML Converter, the Mastering HTML for Help Authors, the WinHelp Video Kit, the WinHelp Tool Kit, the WinHelp HyperViewer, Mastering WinHelp, and the Moving to WinHelp 95 Kit.

WinHelp Internet Access

With the new WinHelp Internet Access product from Blue Sky Software, Help users can jump directly from Windows Help to any Web site on the Internet. The WinHelp Internet Access integrates with Microsoft Internet Explorer, Netscape, and Mosaic. Help users can also download any file from the Internet or send e-mail via the Internet. With a link from Windows Help to their Web site, software publishers can provide Help users instant access to information and files not available at the shipping date of the software such as most frequently asked questions and answers, marketing information, tutorials or samples, technical support tips, bug fixes, updated files, and free upgrades. Software publishers can also create an e-mail link directly to their own technical support from Windows Help.

It is a trig step forward to integrate Windows Help with the Internet; the benefits of this state-of-the-art product will increase tremendously as the number of Internet users grow," says Ron Linyard, Research & Development Manager, Help Authoring Systems Division, Blue Sky Software Corp.

Help-to-HTML Kit

The Help-to-HTML Kit includes the Help-to-HTML Converter, the RoboHELP HTML Plug-in, and the Mastering HTML for Help Authors book. The Help-to-HTML Converter converts any Windows 3.1 or Windows 95 Help files into HTML files regardless of the Help authoring tool used to create them and without the need of source code. The Help-to-HTML Converter allows users to quickly HTML pages from any Help file. No HTML publishing experience is needed. The Help-to-HTML Converter is invaluable for companies wanting to rapidly move information from Windows Help to HTML. In addition, any company can use the Help-to-HTML Converter to move major applications' Help files over an in-house Intranet - thereby significantly increasing the hard disk space available on each employees' desktop.

The new RoboHELP HTML Plug-in automates the process of creating HTML files needed to build Internet Web sites. Used with RoboHELP 95, the new RoboHELP HTML Plug-in allows you to create HTML files and Windows Help systems simultaneously. The included Mastering HTML for Help Authors book is a concise, easy to understand guide to the basics of HTML authoring from a Help Authors' perspective. This book contains valuable information for anyone getting acquainted with HTML and the World Wide Web.

Pricing and Availability

WinHelp Office 95 HTML Edition is now available at a special promotional price of $799 (list price is $ 1741). RoboHELP 95 HTML Edition is now available at a special promotional retail price of $699 ( list price is $897). The Help-to-HTML Kit can be purchased at a suggested price of $398. WinHelp Internet Access is part of WinHelp Office 95 HTML Edition and WinHelp Office 95. For more information, contact Blue Sky Software Sales Department at 1-800-459-2356 - Intl.: 1-619-459-6365 - Fax: 619-4596366. http://www.blue-sky.com - Internet:sales@blue-sky.com.

Press contact

Marylin Guarino, Public Relations Manager, Blue Sky Software Corp.

Tel: 619-551-2485 - Fax: 619-551-2486-MCI: 701-1737

http://www.blue-sky.com

CompuServe: 71052,1641 - INTERNET: maryling@blue-sky.com


Automatic NetWare Crash Handler Released
AUTOMATIC NETWARE CRASH HANDLER RELEASED BY ALEXANDER LAN, INC.

Nashua, New Hampshire (February 20, 1996) - - Alexander LAN, Inc. announced today that it has begun shipping version 2.00 of the Alexander SPK (Server Protection Kit) for NetWare 3.11 - 4.10. Release 2.00 of the kit adds in Edna 1.02 which automates the process of running diagnostics on a crashed server, restarting it, and creating an email crash file for remote support. NetCheck and Dexter, also part of the kit, have been updated and now integrate with Edna.

"The Alexander SPK is as necessary as SERVER.NLM," said J. Douglas Crowder, VP & Network Architect, Interopability Solutions Group, Inc., a division of CMG, Inc. "It is the only product that can increase up-time and automatically gather the data we need to resolve file server problems."

The new Alexander SPK 2.00 is an automated NetWare server crash handler. It is comprised of three integrated products that protect NetWare 3.11 - 4.10 servers. Each product can be used independently. Together, however, they provide the most comprehensive crash-prevention and diagnostic kit available for NetWare servers. This 2.00 version of the Alexander SPK takes over your server when it crashes, runs diagnostics, restarts NetWare (optionally) and makes all crash detail available for you to review or to email to Novell or a remote support engineer "There has long been a need to handle and resolve file server crashes," said Dirk A. D. Smith, President, Alexander LAN, Inc. "So we worked closely with Novell, Novell third party developers, and end users. The result is the first fully automated crash handler for NetWare."

The three products comprising the Alexander SPK 2.00 are:

EDNA 1.02:

Edna (from "Emergency Diagnostics for the Network Administrator") automatically takes over the file server after a crash, runs diagnostics, and creates an .ECF (Edna Crash File) that contains details about the condition of the server at the time of the crash. An optional switch enables Edna to automatically restart the server, call upon vrepair if needed, and re-establish file server services. Edna will also create an optional email file - complete with a Windows" viewer - which you can send to Novell or another support provider for additional analysis

DEXTER 1.20:

Dexter (Debugger EXTendER) provides post-mortem symbolic stack walking in addition to enabling you to explore the inner workings of the NetWare operating system (NOS). It will show you the calls and events that led up to a crash, as well as what tasks were performed at those addresses

NETCHECK 2.10:

NetCheck (originally created by Nu-Mega Technologies, Inc.) automatically traps memory-corrupting NLMs, drivers, and NOS kernel code that would otherwise cause a server crash. We have re-engineered NetCheck to support NetWare 3.11 - 4.10 and to integrate with both Dexter and Edna

The Alexander SPK 2.00 is the only software kit of its kind. While there are a few products that can restart a downed NetWare server or gather some diagnostic data, only the Alexander SPK 2.00 can go so far as to trap the actual symbolic* information, report thread details, protect against abends caused by page faults, and even create a full, detailed crash email file for remote diagnostics. The Alexander SPK 2.00 is the most powerful crash handler available.

Alexander SPK 2.00 runs on Intel 80386, 80486, and Pentium (80586) based personal computers running Novell NetWare versions 3.11 through 4.10. The SPK ensures high server performance: overhead is typically, less than  of 1% and uses less than 250K of RAM.

NOTE: When a NetWare users experience an emergency, they can contact Alexander LAN, Inc. directly and arrange to purchase the kit which can then be emailed, complete with all files, over Internet or CompuServe in minutes. The physical product will still arrive, usually the next day, via Federal Express.

The Alexander SPK 2.00 sells for $698.00 (U.S.) per server. It is available directly from Alexander LAN, Inc. or from resellers.

Alexander LAN, Inc. products come with a 30 day unconditional guarantee for the end user and free product support. Site and corporate licenses are available.

Alexander LAN, Inc. is the only company in the world that focuses entirely on the prevention and resolution of NetWare file server problems. It was established in January of 1991 as a consulting firm that helped Nu-Mega Technologies, Inc. introduce the original NetCheck 1.00, Alexander LAN, Inc. now develops and markets its own software for NetWare Administrators, NLM/driver developers and NetWare Support Engineers.

Alexander LAN, Inc.

100 Perimeter Road, 2nd Floor

Nashua, New Hampshire 03063-1301 USA

(603) 880-8800,  Fax: (603) 880-8881

http://www.alexander.com


XSoft Astoria Document Component Mgmt Sys
XSoft Premieres Document Component Management System

Astoria designed to make workgroup document creation and editing easier and more productive

DOCUMATION '96, BOOTH #402, Long Beach, Calif., March 12, 1996 -- XSoft, the document management arm of Xerox Corporation, today announced Astoria, a document component management system designed to make the process of creating and editing structured information significantly easier and more productive. By enabling workgroup users to manage document components, rather than just entire files, Astoria improves accuracy, saves time spent on document creation and editing, and enhances workgroup collaboration. It also provides for easy re-use of document components in other documents and formats.

Astoria is functional "out of the box" and can be easily customized to a users particular needs. Because it is built on an object-oriented, rather than relational database, it requires no special set up to install and allows any kind of data or media type to be managed as an object.

Frank Gilbane, Documation 96 conference chair and editor of the Gilbane Report, stated, Astoria helps reduce the complexity of structured document management by providing simple, powerful tools to manage documents and their individual components. This approach is especially important at a time when users are seeking to drive multiple output forms and formats from a single source. I expect to see strong demand for component management systems like Astoria.

Astoria is an open system. It is available with a powerful application programming interface (API) and an optional software developers kit to facilitate interoperability with any off-the-shelf or custom-developed software. This allows users to mix and match the applications and tools of their choice to create the system most suited to their needs. Astoria is fully integrated with the XSoft InContext SGML Editor, and development work is underway for integration with the ADEPT Editor from ArborText Inc. of Ann Arbor, Mich.

PG Bartlett, ArborText vice president of marketing, said, "With rapidly growing demand for comprehensive document component management systems, software vendors need to ensure tight integration among the various packages. ArborText and XSoft are planning such an integration to ensure that our mutual customers have the highest performance possible."

Astoria supports all file types, including both structured and unstructured documents, in a single repository. This eliminates the need for users to train on multiple systems, lowers management overhead of storage requirements, and improves control over document accuracy. Astoria is particularly well-suited to working with structured documents based on the Standard Generalized Markup Language (SGML), making the management of those documents significantly easier and more productive.

SGML is the only generic structured information description standard that exists today. It is becoming increasingly popular as companies demand better ways to manage large volumes of information and to share that information across different types of hardware and software platforms. One of the most visible outgrowths of SGML is the Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), which has been rapidly adopted by World Wide Web users to encode and structure information for broad distribution over the Internet. SGML is recognized by a growing number of industries as the mechanism by which they can describe information within documents. As such, SGML enables documents to function as databases of information components.

Reduces Complexity of SGML

Astoria features an intuitive graphical user interface for accessing and managing files. In addition, it builds on the value of SGML with document management capabilities such as version control, revision tracking and component re-use. Astoria also features a powerful search engine, for quickly finding information in complex structured documents. This search engine is based on Xerox TextDataBase, originally developed at the companys Palo Alto Research Center (PARC).

Steve Kiser, president of XSoft, said, "Demand for structured document management solutions is rapidly expanding into mainstream markets, and we designed Astoria to help accelerate this expansion. We believe that Astoria will enable people not only to substantially improve their productivity, but also to create entirely new ways to apply structured document technology to their critical business needs."

Kiser explained that the product was named as a tribute to the city where the first Xerox copy was ever made. In 1938, Chester Carlson, the inventor of Xerography, wrote the name of the Queens, New York location of his laboratory -- Astoria -- on a piece of paper, and successfully copied it.

"To Xerox, the word Astoria has always stood as a symbol for breakthrough technology, said Kiser. Because we believe we have developed a breakthrough product in document management, we thought it was appropriate to recall the companys original achievement in naming it."

In a separate release today, XSoft also announced that Allen Brown Jr., Ph.D., the company's vice president and chief technical officer, has received U.S. Patent No. 5,438,512 for a key document component management technology used in the Astoria system.

Access, Track and Share Document Components

Astoria enables users to easily access, track, and share document components. To access document components, Astoria's Navigator tool allows users to browse the database or to perform sophisticated searches on the contents of the database. When users locate a component for editing, the edit command is selected and the editor of choice is automatically invoked. If the component exists below the file level, Astoria automatically creates a subset of the SGML Document Type Definition (DTD) and provides that to the editor.

To track document components, Astoria offers facilities for users to seamlessly integrate their choice of document authoring and editing tools. This enables Astoria users to automatically track changes that are made to document components in the integrated editor or authoring tool.

To share document components, users simply edit the document using the integrated document editor and add the component to be shared. Components can be accessed by selecting them directly from the database, or by using search functions. Users can view and edit the re-used material from anywhere it exists in any document.

With user administration facilities similar to those of Microsoft, Astoria is easy to use and powerful. It provides users and system administrators with the ability to define access control and operational privileges without needing to interact directly with its object-oriented database.

Ease of Integration

Astorias optional software developers kit makes it easy for users and systems integrators to use Astorias robust API. This means that Astoria can be easily integrated with all popular document publishing tools, including Adobes Frame+SGML and SoftQuads Author/Editor. Because document management and workflow management systems are often implemented simultaneously, Astoria also offers robust facilities for integrating popular third-party workflow systems, including XSofts InConcert.

System Configuration, Availability and Pricing

The Astoria server runs on the Sun Solaris operating system version 2.4; the Astoria client runs on Microsoft NT. The Astoria product configuration, comprised of one server and ten clients, carries a price of $50,000 U.S. and is available immediately.

XSoft

XSoft is the document management arm of Xerox Corporation. Headquartered on a campus with PARC, the renowned Xerox research center in Palo Alto, Calif., XSoft provides software that improves the way people create and use documents to capture, manage and communicate ideas and information.

The company develops and markets a broad range of products that support its vision of an Open Document Environment. They include both personal and collaborative document management applications, workflow management software, structured-document publishing solutions and workgroup systems. The company also offers extensive product support, training and consulting services.

XSoft's products and services are available on multiple operating systems, networks, and computer platforms. They are sold through a worldwide network of direct sales and reseller partners.

Note to Editors:

For additional information about XSoft and its products and services, customers may call XSoft at 800-428-2995 or 415-813-6920. They may also visit the XSoft home page on the World Wide Web at: http://www.xsoft.com.

XSoft news releases and other marketing materials are available via fax retrieval by calling 415-813-7181 or by e-mail (info@xsoft.xerox.com).


On-Line Conference for Distributed Computing
InterAct '96 Signs VoxWare as Partner in First On-Line Conference for Distributed Computing

Digital Voice Technology Provider Joins Growing Roster of Vendors for the World's First Virtual Tradeshow Event, April 23-25

MARLBOROUGH, MA-- InterAct '96, the world's first virtual conference, today signed Voxware as a conference partner. Voxware joins other innovative technology leaders such as Cascade Communications, Digital Equipment Corporation and Isis Distributed Systems, Inc. at this unique event, the world's first conference to be staged exclusively on the World Wide Web. InterAct '96 will open its doors on April 23-25.

InterAct '96 will use Voxware's ToolVox technology to make digital voice available to conference participants. Voxware's product, ToolVox For The Web, provides easy to use, high-quality voice content to Web home pages and hypertext markup language (HTML) documents. During the InterAct '96 conference, ToolVox will provide digital voice for InterAct '96 on-line speeches, virtual product demonstrations and panel discussions. Conference Without Boundaries

InterAct '96, a joint project of Stratus Computers, Inc. (NYSE:SRA) and InfoWorld, will take place April 23-25, 1996 and can be attended by anyone with Internet access. The conference will provide exciting interactive access to a wide variety of activities, including: on-line presentations, virtual demonstrations, meetings with vendor organizations, virtual press conference and daily personal contact with industry leaders, presenters and other attendees. All presentations will be available at any time to conference attendees in both video, audio and text formats.

"Voxware is a valued addition to the InterAct '96. The event will showcase the Voxware technology, which is instrumental in delivering the digital voice technology to InterAct events," said Francois Gossieaux, director of InterAct '96. "InterAct '96 promises to deliver to every attendee an entirely new trade show experience and this begins with partners like Voxware."

Innovative Digital Voice Technology

ToolVox for the Web enables Internet users to store substantially more digital voice information, process it faster and reproduce voice with higher accuracy on common 486-level PC and Mac platforms, without requiring use of specialized DSP hardware for recording or playback. It also permits developers to create unique voice effects through pitch-shifting, speed-up/slow-down of playback and voice transformation, including VoiceFonts. All of these capabilities are made possible through Voxware's proprietary MetaVoice technology.

"InterAct '96 represents a significant opportunity for Voxware to showcase the growing potential of Internet voice, through an innovative event that redefines the industry conference," said Michael Goldstein, president of Voxware. "High-quality digital voice is essential for the success of InterAct '96 and we're excited to provide this enabling technology to make this happen."

InterAct '96, the world's first virtual conference, will welcome thousands of attendees and companies on-line on April 23. Partners, vendors, attendees, press, and analysts can access additional information at http://www.interact96.com or info@interact96.com For more information on becoming a partner, please call 1-800-556-2589. InterAct '96, where minds meet, is a joint development project from InfoWorld and Stratus Computer, Inc.

Voxware, Inc., develops and markets proprietary digital speech processing products that enable innovative and creative use of voice in computing, Internet and communications applications. Founded in 1993, Voxware is privately held and located in Skillman, N.J. Its products include ToolVox for Multimedia, ToolVox for the Web, and ToolVox RT. Each is designed to meet the growing need for new technologies that support and extend voice applications for business, communications, education and entertainment.

Contact: Jane Hiscock, Neva Group

Voice: 617-441-4000 ext. 224

Email: jhiscock@neva.com

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Contact: Francois Gossieaux, Stratus Computer

Voice: 508-460-2715

Email: info@interact96.com


Oberon pLog Personal Call Tracking Pgm
OBERON SOFTWARE UNVEILS PERSONAL CONTACT MANAGEMENT PROGRAM

February 27, 1996, Mankato, MN - Oberon Software, Inc. announced today it has begun distributing its new personal call tracking and contact management program. The program, named "pLog", will track both incoming and outbound calls, allow for scheduling call-backs, and generate multiple reports on the stored data. The program features a built-in speed dial list as well as integration with the user's existing FaxWorks phone book. The call history database can be viewed using an array of filters and sort criteria. The report display may be used to activate return calls or new calls, printed to any OS/2 printer device, or exported to a standard data format (SDF) text file suitable for importing into a spreadsheet program, other database, or word processor.

If pLog and FaxWorks are used together in a LAN environment, pLog can supply each workstation user with his or her own speed dial list while accessing the voice numbers in the corporate, FaxWorks phone book.

Demonstration copies will be available on the company's BBS (507-388-1154) and WorldWide Web page (http://prairie.lakes.com/~oberon). Oberon Software will provide copies of the demonstration program on diskette by request. Licensing for pLog is $35 per copy or per workstation and is available directly through Oberon Software or from Indelible Blue, Inc. Indelible Blue, Inc. may be contacted by phone at 800-776-8284 or 919-878-9700. Demonstration copies of pLog are also available on the Indelible Blue BBS at 919-790-2489, or via their World Wide Web page at http://www.indelible-blue.com.

Oberon Software, Inc. has been developing OS/2 software and providing OS/2 related services since 1988. More than just a specialty, OS/2 related products and services are Oberon Software's only business. Other Oberon products include TE/2 and TE/2 Pro!, FSHL - Oberon Software's Alternative Command Line Executive, DiskStat PLUS!, LstPM, and the Commpak/2 Programmer's Toolkit for creating telecommunications routines under OS/2. In addition, Oberon Software has developed unique, OS/2 based solutions for a number of major corporations in the banking and communication industries.


WOW! From CIS Features The Online Tutor
WOW! FROM COMPUSERVE WILL MAKE LEARNING AN ADVENTURE WITH TUTORS TO THE STARS

New Online Service Is First To Partner With The Online Tutor

COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 11, 1996 -- WOW! from CompuServe, the new consumer online service created for at-home use, today announced that it will feature The Online Tutor, a new venture by On Location Education, an established teaching service for child performers. This exclusive partnership will enable kids using WOW! to receive fast homework help online from tutors of stars such as Macaulay Culkin and Brandy. As with all content on WOW!, The Online Tutor will not be a surcharged service.

Certified teachers will be available during prime time homework hours -- after school and on weekends -- to field questions and educate kids about how to use online resources to research school projects. Kids are guaranteed a response of 30 minutes or less when they contact The Online Tutor through a message board format. Less urgent requests can be submitted via e-mail. The Online Tutor also is creating a reference area of tips and frequently asked schoolwork questions. The company's tutors are famous for making learning fast, fun and friendly for even the most demanding students.

"On WOW!, 'real people' make the difference," said Scott Kauffman, CompuServe's vice president of consumer markets and general manager of WOW!. "The Online Tutor gives kids the individual attention they need to solve their toughest homework problems quickly and easily."

WOW!, to be launched by CompuServe at the end of this month, is a powerful new online service created specifically for at-home use. It offers each household member easy access to information, entertainment and communication, combined with the flexibility to customize and control the online experience. The service's many features include direct access to the Internet and a distinct online environment created especially for kids. WOW! recently announced a partnership with Sports Illustrated For Kids to provide content for the kids' sports section . Windows 95 users can reserve their copy of WOW! by calling 1-800-9GETWOW.

"We are proud to be a part of WOW!, the first service to offer a dedicated experience to meet all of kids' entertainment and education needs," said Alan Simon, founder and president of On Location Education. "With a unique expertise in tutoring, our teachers are also dedicated to delivering educational value while making learning a star-studded adventure."

Founded in 1969, CompuServe Incorporated provides the world's most comprehensive consumer online services, business network and Internet access. Through CompuServe, more than 4.5 million home and business users in 147 countries access the Internet and 3,000 plus online information, education and entertainment services and products. In addition, more than 950 corporate customers use CompuServe's value-added network solutions. Among its many uses, the CompuServe-owned network serves as the world's mailbox and check-out lane, hosting 40 million e-mail messages/month and more than one billion point-of-sale transactions/year. With world headquarters in Columbus, Ohio, CompuServe's 60 offices include European centers in Munich, London and Paris.

On Location Education is the nation's premier on-set teaching service for young performers in stage, screen and television. With teaching credits in more than 400 productions and more than 800 teachers in its registry, On Location Education provides extensive educational programs for performers whose work keeps them from attending regular school.


News 12 Long Island Via Cable Modems
CABLEVISION'S RAINBOW PROGRAMMING USES VIDEOSOFT SYSTEM TO PROVIDE INTERACTIVE NEWS SERVICE TO INTERNET & ON-LINE PERSONAL COMPUTER SUBSCRIBERS

Nashua, NH-- Rainbow Programming Holdings, Inc., the programming arm of Cablevision Systems Corporation, and VideoSoft Solutions, Inc. announced that VideoSoft is the key technology provider for an interactive version of News 12 Long Island.

This interactive on-line service is being offered to Long Island cable subscribers via cable modems as well as to Internet users worldwide through News 12 Interactive's Internet Web Site at http://www.news12.com. The News 12 Interactive service provides on-demand, interactive news services directly to subscribers' home computers over Cablevision's cable network. This new offering enables users to receive customized on-line versions of Rainbow Programming's popular News 12 Long Island service at any time, day or night.

The News 12 Interactive service uses software developed by VideoSoft Solutions, Inc., a New Hampshire company, that specializes in providing interactive software technology for capturing video content and displaying it in a multimedia format to on-line service and Internet users. Using VideoSoft software technology, Rainbow Programming is able to "capture" News 12 Long Island programming on a unique VideoSoft "news capture station" to format, edit and convert the information for interactive viewing on personal computers.

Users are presented with a News 12 Interactive screen that enables them to simply click the mouse on the desired selection. The selection of on-line services offered over the cable modem and Internet include: Top of the News, Sports, Weather, and Feature Stories. The VideoSoft software technology is unique in allowing the News 12 staff to capture stories one time for presentation both over the cable network to cable modem subscribers and to populate the News 12 Internet Web Site.

W. Robert Tirman, president of VideoSoft said, "Cablevision and Rainbow Programming are leading the industry in providing innovative ways for their subscribers to get value from their cable connections. VideoSoft's interactive software products, combined with Rainbow Programming's excellent News 12 Long Island service, make for an outstanding entry into interactive news services. With our software, content providers can create interactive multimedia services at one time for distribution to both cable service subscribers and their home pages on the Internet."

The cable modem program brings together cable network, television and computer capabilities and leverages the strengths of each -- the high-speed distribution of Cablevision, the programming content of Rainbow Programming and the interactive nature of computers through VideoSoft technology. Because cable networks carry multiple programming channels, others in a household can simultaneously watch television programs while the interactive information service is in use. Moreover, cable modem users do not have to tie up their telephone every time they access computer information from an outside source.

"We are excited about this project," added Ted May, Cablevision's director of new business development. "It provides unprecedented access to local and national news for our subscribers and Internet users by using the best technology available to present interactive programming."

Rainbow Programming Holdings, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Cablevision Systems Corporation, is at the forefront of niche cable programming. For more than 15 years, Rainbow has been delivering high quality sports, entertainment and news to millions of subscribers. Rainbow manages the operations of American Movie Classics, Bravo, The Independent Film Channel, MuchMusic USA, Prime Network, NewSport, SPORTSCHANNEL Regional Network, and News 12 in addition to Rainbow Advertising Sales Corporation and Rainbow Network Communications.

VideoSoft Solutions, Inc., based in Nashua, New Hampshire, is a software technology company providing interactive software applications to Internet and on-line service content providers for creating, distributing and displaying video-based information. Cablevision/Rainbow Interactive is the first of several yet unnamed companies to use VideoSoft's Artisan software platforms for near real-time audio/video-based multimedia applications.

Contact: Gregory Soucy, Soucy Communications Group

Voice: 508-266-1700

Email: Gregscomm@aol.com

Contact: W. Robert Tirman, VideoSoft Solutions

Voice: 603-880-4006


CRUSH Interactive Competitive Analysis Tool
HOT (HANDS-ON TECHNOLOGY) SHIPS POWERFUL NEW TOOLS FOR COMPETITIVE ANALYSIS ON THE INTERNET

CRUSH IQ Competitive Information Now Available for Telecommunications and Semiconductor Industries

BURLINGAME, CA--HOT (Hands-On Technology), a provider of tools, information and services for competitive analysis and strategic planning, today shipped CRUSH 1.1, the latest version of its interactive competitive analysis tool for Windows and Macintosh. Version 1.1 directly links competitive information in CRUSH with an unlimited number of URLs on the World Wide Web and now comes with a Netscape browser and Internet access bundle provided by Concentric Network Corporation, a Cupertino-based Internet access provider, for customers who currently do not have Internet access.

HOT also shipped today its first two titles in the IQ for CRUSH series, interactive information for competitive analysis of specific industries. The first titles in the IQ series provide in-depth market intelligence for the Telecommunications and Semiconductor industries.

Each CRUSH IQ edition contains competitive information for a specific industry, and is updated quarterly to include the most recent information available, including company profiles, relevant trends, and direct links to

World Wide Web sites. Each CRUSH IQ includes leading industry competitors and at least 30 current market or industry trends categorized as economic, legal, political, social, technological, or industry specific. IQ also has direct Internet hot links to competitors, regulatory agencies, referenced resources, and other information-rich sites.

CRUSH IQ plugs directly into CRUSH 1.1, an interactive competitive analysis tool that enables business professionals to segment their market effectively; identify and analyze trends and competitors; map competitive positions in the market; and create reports, presentations and action plans to develop winning competitive strategies. CRUSH IQ is preformatted for use with CRUSH. Using CRUSH IQ is as simple as opening a file. Targeted to marketing and sales professionals, consultants, strategic planners and entrepreneurs, CRUSH prompts users to combine data about their specific organizations-even existing files on users' desktops, servers or Internet sites-with the information already available in CRUSH to help them build and customize their marketing plans and evaluate competitive strengths and weaknesses.

Currently, CRUSH IQ packages are available for the Telecommunications and Semiconductor industries. Forty additional industry-specific CRUSH IQ packages are in development for 1996 publication. Each CRUSH IQ edition is researched and compiled by experts in their respective industries.

CRUSH 1.1 Links to URLs

CRUSH 1.1 allows users to link directly to Internet URLs from within the interactive tool, enabling users to obtain dynamic, real-time market information as needed. The link between CRUSH and Web sites is seamless and users can easily import the data into CRUSH for further analysis. For users who do not have Internet access, HOT is providing a Netscape and Concentric Network access bundle with the CRUSH 1.1 distribution.

"In keeping with HOT's mission to provide business professionals with a total marketing and competitive analysis solution, Hands-On Technology is pleased to introduce CRUSH 1.1 and CRUSH IQ," said HOT's president and CEO, Michael Mellin. "Now business professionals have available the competitive analysis tool, industry-specific information on key industries, and a link to the Internet, providing them with a single, complete solution for analyzing their market position in real time to develop strategic plans."

Pricing and Availability

CRUSH 1.1 and CRUSH IQ packages can be ordered directly from HOT by calling 800.772.2580. Annual subscriptions to CRUSH IQ packages are currently available for the Telecommunications and Semiconductor industries. The price for CRUSH 1.1 is $499 and an annual subscription for one industry CRUSH IQ is $199, which includes the initial CRUSH IQ edition plus three quarterly updates within one year of the purchase date. CRUSH 1.0 customers will automatically receive a free upgrade to CRUSH 1.1. CRUSH 1.1 and CRUSH IQ will be mailed directly to customers. CRUSH 1.1 will be delivered on CD-ROM, and CRUSH IQ will be delivered via diskette as a CRUSH data file with supporting linked files.

About HOT

HOT has received funding from a variety of sources, including the well-known venture capital firms Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers and New Enterprise Associates. Other investors include RR Donnelley, Olivetti, Mitsubishi and several prominent individuals, including Bill Campbell and Jack Carsten.

Headquartered in Burlingame, Calif., HOT (Hands-On Technology) develops and publishes real-time insight tools that bring together internationally recognized institutions and business leaders, tools, and information, enabling businesses to get ahead and stay ahead of the competition. The current HOT product line includes CRUSH 1.0, CRUSH 1.1 and CRUSH IQ. Founded in 1993, HOT is the first multimedia publisher to focus exclusively on the needs of the business market.

Contact: Eileen Smith, Golin/Harris Technologies

Voice: 415-904-7030 ext. 255

Email: esmith@hi-tech.com

Contact: Susan Korade, HOT

Voice: 415-579-7755

Email: susan@HOT.sf.ca.us


Hands-On Technology & Concentric Agreement
HOT (HANDS-ON TECHNOLOGY), CONCENTRIC NETWORK AGREEMENT PROVIDES NETSCAPE NAVIGATOR, INTERNET ACCESS TO CRUSH 1.1 USERS

Free Upgrade and One Month Free Internet Access

BURLINGAME, CA-- HOT (Hands-On Technology), a provider of tools, information and services for competitive analysis and strategic planning, takes the next step in its Internet strategy today by announcing CRUSH 1.1, its newly-released competitive analysis CD-ROM tool. CRUSH 1.1 now includes a Concentric Network Start-Up Kit, a low-cost, full Internet gateway developed by Concentric Network Corp., a leading provider of on-line network access services. In addition, CRUSH 1.1 features a tightly-integrated version of Netscape Navigator, the leading Internet browser from Netscape Communications Corp.

With these features, CRUSH 1.1 users -- including those not already on the net -- will have easy online access to an array of competitive information. Examples include: online quarterly updates to CRUSH IQ information package subscriptions, free access to the HOT Consultants Network on HOT's Internet site (http://www.HOT.sf.ca.us), and hot links to other Web sites referenced in CRUSH IQ packages, including competitors, regulatory agencies and other referenced resources.

Internet Bonuses Provide Competitive Advantage

"The Web is an increasingly important source of vital market information," said Michael Mellin, HOT's president and CEO. "The CRUSH solution enables sales and marketing professionals to leverage up-to-the-minute competitive information -- including company profiles, key trends, and Web links -- to the fullest advantage."

"For example," said Mellin, "each CRUSH IQ package contains a customized list of at least 30 market or industry trends, categorized as economic, legal, political, social, industry-specific, and technological."

Free Upgrade and One Month Free Internet Usage

In conjunction with the agreement, HOT is offering its CRUSH 1.1 customers one month of free Internet usage through Concentric Network for a one-dollar set-up fee. CRUSH 1.0 users are automatically upgraded to CRUSH 1.1 at no charge, and are also eligible for this offer.

"This offer solidifies CRUSH 1.1 and CRUSH IQ as the most user-friendly competitive analysis system available, and further ensures full customer satisfaction," said Mellin.

Access to the CRUSH Consultants Network and the Internet will be provided by Concentric Network Corp. Concentric's network includes over 200 local points of presence and supports modem speeds of up to 28.8 kilobits per second.

About HOT

HOT has received funding from a variety of sources, including the well-known venture capital firms Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers and New Enterprise Associates. Other investors include RR Donnelley, Olivetti, Mitsubishi and several prominent individuals, including Bill Campbell and Jack Carsten.

Headquartered in Burlingame, Calif., HOT (Hands-On Technology) develops and publishes real-time insight tools that bring together internationally recognized institutions and business leaders, tools, and information, enabling businesses to get ahead and stay ahead of the competition. The current HOT product line includes CRUSH 1.0, CRUSH 1.1 and CRUSH IQ. Founded in 1993, HOT is the first multimedia publisher to focus exclusively on the needs of the business market.

About Concentric Network Corporation

Concentric Network Corp., formerly known as Concentric Research Corp., based in Cupertino, Calif., is a leading provider of communications solutions designed to connect people to information, entertainment and other people. Founded in 1991, the company is privately held. Using high-performance frame relay technology delivering on-line access at speeds of up to 28.8 kilobits per second, the nationwide Concentric Network offers fast, high quality individual dial-up service to consumers and network access on a custom basis to businesses across the country. Concentric Network's web address is http://www.concentric.net.

About Netscape Communications Corporation

Netscape Communications Corp., based in Mountain View, is a premier provider of open software linking people and information over enterprise networks and the Internet. The company makes the most popular navigation software used on the Internet today -- with more than 75 percent market share of the Internet client market, according to independent Web sites such as Yahoo and Interse.

The company is moving forward technically and now provides a platform for new applications that offer CRUSH customers improved Internet navigation capabilities. For example, Netscape Navigator 2.0 includes integrated e-mail, threaded discussion groups and other capabilities to continue to offer customers the most advanced features for taking advantage of the Internet.

Contact: Eileen Smith, Golin/Harris Technologies

Voice: 415-904-7030 ext. 255

Email: esmith@hi-tech.com

Contact: Jonathan Fox, HOT

Voice: 415-579-7755

Email: jfox@HOT.sf.ca.us


AOL President Gives WWW Conf Keynote Adr
America Online Services Company President Ted Leonsis Presents Keynote Address at Revolutionary World Wide Web Conference

Leonsis will Discuss "The Future of Online Services" at InterAct '96

MARLBOROUGH, MA-- InterAct '96, the world's first virtual conference, today announced the addition of Ted Leonsis as a keynote speaker. America Online Services Company President Ted Leonsis will address InterAct participants on his vision of the future in online services. Leonsis' success and experience with America Online will also be addressed.

"I look forward to attending and speaking at InterAct '96," said Leonsis, president of America Online. "Events like InterAct '96 are bringing businesses one step closer to understanding and valuing the importance of online services."

Conference Without Boundaries

InterAct '96, sponsored by Stratus Computers, Inc. (NYSE:SRA), InfoWorld, and Time Magazine will take place April 23-25, 1996 and can be attended by anyone with Internet access. The conference will provide exciting interactive access to a wide variety of activities, including: online presentations, virtual demonstrations, meetings with vendor organizations, virtual press conference and daily personal contact with industry leaders, presenters and other attendees. All presentations will be available at any time to conference attendees in both video, audio and text formats.

"We are honored to have Ted Leonsis, a well-respected industry luminary participating in InterAct '96," said Francois Gossieaux, director of InterAct '96. "Mr. Leonsis joins our growing list of presenters who bring tremendous expertise, knowledge and vision to the event. Leonsis will deliver new and exciting ideas online to a worldwide audience. Participants will be able to interact with key decision makers who are shaping the future of computing."

Virtual Presenters

Ted Leonsis is president of America Online (AOL), the leading online service for consumers. Leonsis is responsible for content, marketing, corporate development and new media opportunities, and oversees interactive programming, advertising, transactions and product marketing for both AOL and Global Network Navigator (GNN), AOL's Internet-only service. Previously, Leonsis was president and founder of Redgate Communications Corporation, a leading new media marketing company, which was sold to America Online in 1994.

During his career, Leonsis founded and launched six personal computers magazine, the world's first all-digital multimedia service called Interactive Information Networks, and En Passant, a digital CD-ROM shopping program. Leonsis was named one of the 12 Chivas Regal Entrepreneurs of the Year in 1989 and one of the 200 Global Leaders of Tomorrow by the World Economic Forum in 1992. He has authored three books, including "Blue Magic," an insider's view of the launch of the IBM PC.

Unlike any other conference, attendees can organize their business day around InterAct '96 show activities by using the Intelligent Navigator. The Intelligent Navigator enables attendees to create a customized track of seminars, exhibits and other activities that fit into their daily work schedule. For example, an attendee can schedule a keynote speaker to appear on their desktop at a specific time of the day. The Intelligent Navigator also serves as an effective method for vendors to collect well-qualified leads for potential prospects.

InterAct '96, the world's first virtual conference, will welcome thousands of attendees and companies online on April 23. Partners, vendors, attendees, press, and analysts can access additional information at http://www.InterAct96.com or info@InterAct96.com. For more information on becoming a partner, please call 1-800-556-2589. InterAct '96, where minds meet, is a development project from InfoWorld, Stratus Computers, Inc, and Time Magazine.

Contact: Jane Hiscock, Neva Group

Voice: 617-441-4000 ext. 224

Email: jhiscock@neva.com

Contact: Francois Gossieaux, Stratus Computer

Voice: 508-460-2715

Email: info@InterAct96.com


Quintus CustomerQ Support & Help Desk Swr
QUINTUS CORPORATION INTRODUCES INDUSTRY'S MOST COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORT SOLUTION

CustomerQ 3.0 Delivers Superior Customer Support and Help Desk Applications

RENO, NV-- Quintus Corporation, a provider of software solutions for the customer-driven enterprise, today announced the latest version of its flagship customer service and help desk software, CustomerQ 3.0. Combining intuitive interfaces, advanced component technology and best-of-breed integrations, CustomerQ 3.0 delivers complete solutions for internal help desks and external customer support. CustomerQ 3.0 includes native support for Windows NT and Windows95, full support for Microsoft's OLE standards, built-in support for full text retrieval, telephony and a variety of communication channels, including Web, Email, pager and fax. Additionally, the software comes with the Quintus Design Tool, the most comprehensive and powerful client/server customization tool on the market.

Quintus will provide the first public demonstration of CustomerQ 3.0 at the Help Desk Institute (HDI) conference in Reno, Nevada, March 11-14 at booth #829.

CustomerQ 3.0 delivers ready-to-use applications that can be easily modified and offers best-of-breed integrations to address the full spectrum of support solution requirements. State-of-the art technologies combine to deliver software support solutions for Quintus customers worldwide.

"CustomerQ 3.0 enables Quintus to deliver comprehensive solutions with superior flexibility, scalability, and integration," said Alan Anderson, president and CEO at Quintus. "The software is designed to offer ready-to-use support solutions so that help desks and customer support centers can be up and running quickly, but with a flexible architecture to allow for easy customization of applications as business demands change. This significantly reduces the cost of deployment and ownership."

CustomerQ 3.0 supports a wide range of activities and information needs including call tracking, defect tracking, asset tracking, contract management, change management and solution management. It allows support agents to be more responsive to their customers demands.

Meet Changing Customer Needs

The Quintus Design Tool is a powerful system for customizing all aspects of a customer's support solution. Simple, graphical facilities allow for complete control without programming. The sophisticated modeling and data manipulations necessary to set up and manage enterprise-scalable databases supported by CustomerQ are accomplished with a few mouse clicks in the Design Tool. Application designers never see or touch the complex SQL code generated behind the scenes by the Design Tool.

The Design Tool automatically generates entire client/server applications: Visual Basic for the client and SQL for the server. The impact of these Design Tool capabilities are dramatic in the detailed degree of customization possible, speed which applications can be deployed, and in the supportability of the resulting application over time. With the Quintus Design Tool, necessary changes needed to support changing business needs are simple to implement and deploy.

The Quintus Design Tool also provides a rich scripting language, Qscript, that allows for straightforward implementation of business rules or custom integrations. Qscript is Visual Basic compatible.

Customer Support Over the World Wide Web

Quintus also offers universal access to CustomerQ through its client interface WebQ. The WebQ software delivers direct desktop access to solutions over the Web. Whether deployed internally through a corporate network, or externally for access over the Internet's World Wide Web, customers are able to quickly find solutions, and support organizations can reduce their workload by avoiding routine call handling and focusing on more difficult service issues.

Customer Information Management

CustomerQ 3.0 delivers a rich feature set that allow support agents to provide flexible, quality customer service. CustomerQ 3.0 improves personal productivity for support agents and allows them to access a solutions database and search for any document anywhere in the enterprise. CustomerQ's powerful Report Writer includes standard reports and allows the generation of customized reports through simple point-and-click commands.

Pricing and Availability

CustomerQ 3.0 will be available May, 1996. CustomerQ 3.0 and WebQ support major UNIX server platforms - Hewlett Packard, IBM and Sun - and Windows NT, Windows 95, Windows 3.1 and WebQ clients. The U.S. base price for CustomerQ 3.0 is $4,000 per concurrent user and $20,000 per server, and for WebQ $20,00 per server  In addition, CustomerQ 3.0 supports Oracle, Sybase and Informix databases.

About Quintus Corporation

Quintus Corporation is a leading supplier of software solutions for the customer-driven enterprise. Quintus' applications solutions for customer service and the internal help desk are used by more than 220 customers worldwide across a variety of industries. With out-of-the-box applications, the industry's most flexible and powerful customization tool, and professional services, education and support, Quintus provides its customers with rapid implementation of customer solutions and low cost of deployment and ownership.

Privately held, Quintus is based in Fremont, California with regional sales offices in Chicago, Boston, Los Angeles, New Jersey, Seattle, and Dallas. For product information on CustomerQ, Quintus' customer support and help desk solution, or WebQ, Quintus' Web interface which provides universal client access to CustomerQ, contact Quintus at (800) 337-8941, by FAX at (510) 770-1377, by Internet at sales@quintus.com, or via the Web at http://www.quintus.com.

Contact: Jean Lombard, Golin/Harris Technologies

Voice: 415-904-7000 x263

Email: jlombard@hi-tech.com

Contact: Lisa Green, Quintus Corporation

Voice: 510-624-2818

Email: lisa.green@quintus.com

Web: http://www.quintus.com


Quintus Integrates Fulcrum FTR in CustomerQ
QUINTUS CORPORATION PARTNERS WITH FULCRUM TO ADD BEST-OF-BREED INFORMATION RETRIEVAL TO COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORT SOLUTION

Quintus to Integrate Fulcrum FTR` into its Customer Support, Help Desk Solution-CustomerQ 3.0

Fremont, CA and Ottawa, Canada-- Quintus Corporation, a provider of software solutions for the customer-driven enterprise, announced a partnership with Fulcrum Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ: FULCF; TSE:FUL), the leading provider of information-retrieval software for the client/server market, that will enable Quintus to offer SearchServer`, Fulcrum's flagship information-retrieval product, to its customers. Quintus will integrate CustomerQ` 3.0, the latest version of its customer service and help desk software, with Fulcrum's full-featured and scalable information-retrieval software. CustomerQ 3.0's integration with SearchServer allows support agents to access a solutions database and quickly and intuitively retreive solutions from any document anywhere in the enterprise.

"Quintus is committed to delivering comprehensive solutions with superior flexibility, scalability, and integration," said Alan Anderson, president and CEO at Quintus. "Fulcrum's integration offers our customers a powerful, proven tool to help them better serve their customers."

Combining intuitive interfaces, advanced component technology and best-of-breed integrations, CustomerQ 3.0 delivers complete solutions for internal help desks and external customer support. Quintus will provide the first public demonstration of Fulcrum's SearchServer integration with CustomerQ 3.0 at the Support Services Conference (HDI) in Reno, Nevada, March 11-14 at booth #829.

"Quintus has earned a loyal customer base and tremendous respect from the industry for their commitment to provide a complete solution to their customers," said Peter Eddison, vice president of marketing. "We are enthused about working with Quintus and view this partnership as the teaming of two industry leaders."

About the Companies

Quintus Corporation is a leading supplier of software solutions for the customer-driven enterprise. Quintus' applications solutions for customer service and the internal help desk are used by more than 220 customers worldwide across a variety of industries. With out-of-the-box applications, the industry's most flexible and powerful customization tool, and professional services, education and support, Quintus provides its customers with rapid implementation of customer solutions and low cost of deployment and ownership.

Privately held, Quintus is based in Fremont, California with regional sales offices in Chicago, Boston, Los Angeles, New Jersey, Seattle, and Dallas. For product information on CustomerQ, Quintus' customer support and help desk solution, or WebQ, Quintus' Web interface which provides universal client access to CustomerQ, contact Quintus at (800) 337-8941, by FAX at (510) 770-1377, by Internet at sales@quintus.com, or via the Web at http://www.quintus.com.

Fulcrum Technologies Inc. provides information-retrieval software for the entire enterprise. This software can be used on computer networks, on CD-ROMs and on Internet and World Wide Web sites. Fulcrum counts major corporations and industry leaders like Compaq, Microsoft, CompuServe, and Novell among its customers. Headquartered in Ottawa, Canada, Fulcrum has offices in Atlanta, Boston, Brookfield (CT), Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, Toronto, and Washington, and European officers in France, Germany, Italy, Sydney and the United Kingdom. Fulcrum is publicly traded on the NASDAQ National Market ("FULCF") and on the Toronto Stock Exchange ("FUL"). Visit Fulcrum's home page on the Web: http://www.fulcrum.com.

Contact: Lisa Green, Quintus Corporation

Voice: 510-624-2818

Email: lisa.green@quintus.com

Web: http://www.quintus.com

Contact: Gillian Brouse, Fulcrum Technologies Inc.

Voice: 613-238-1761

Email: gillian.brouse@fulcrum.com

Web: www.fulcrum.com.


Quintus & Cognos Strategic Partnership
QUINTUS CORPORATION FORMS STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP WITH COGNOS

CustomerQ, Quintus Complete Solution for Customer Support and Internal Help Desk to Include Cognos PowerPlay and Impromptu

Fremont, CA-- Quintus Corporation, a provider of software solutions for the customer-driven enterprise, announced that it has formed a strategic partnership with Cognos (NASDAQ:COGNF;TSE:CSN). Combining intuitive interfaces, advanced component technology and best-of-breed integrations, CustomerQ` 3.0 delivers complete solutions for internal help desks and external customer support. Under the agreement, Quintus will resell Cognos' data access, reporting and analysis tools, PowerPlay` and Impromptu`. These tools will be packaged with CustomerQ 3.0, the latest version of Quintus customer service and help desk software.

"Incorporating PowerPlay and Impromptu into CustomerQ 3.0 will not only improve productivity for support agents and managers, but most importantly will give senior level executives the ability to drill-down and perform high level queries, allowing for full understanding of the factors that drive their service business," said Alan Anderson, president and CEO at Quintus. "We are enthusistic about working with Cognos. Quintus is committed to providing our customers with the best, and we think Cognos clearly excels at data analysis and reporting."

Alan Rottenberg, Cognos'senior vice president, business intelligence products attests, "We see the teaming of Quintus with Cognos as a major plus for the customer service market, since integrated query and reporting technologies are increasingly key to competitve positioning. Quintus and Cognos provide a strong solution for the rapidly growing help desk and customer support markets."

Quintus will provide the first public demonstration of Cognos' PowerPlay and Impromptu integration with CustomerQ 3.0 at the Help Desk Institute (HDI) conference in Reno, Nevada, March 11-14 at booth #829.

CustomerQ 3.0 delivers a rich feature set that allow support agents to provide flexible, quality customer service. In addition to the Cognos integration, CustomerQ 3.0 includes native support for Windows NT and Windows95, full support for Microsoft's OLE standards, built-in support for full text retrieval, telephony and a variety of communication channels, including Web, Email, pager and fax. Additionally, the software comes with the Quintus Design Tool, the most comprehensive and powerful client/server customization tool on the market.

PowerPlay is a Windows-based multidimensional reporting and anaylsis tool used to provide corporate data to business users. It is used by managers to probe and explore data in graphical or numerical format, and to produce key reports on the factors driving their business. Impromptu enables Windows users to create sophisticated reports from corporate databases without knowing SQL, database structure, or network navigation. At the same time it gives corporate administrators full control over database asccess, security, and network impact. Many Fortune 1000 companies have adopted both PowerPlay and Impromptu as their enterprise-wide standard for reporting and analysis.

PowerPlay and Impromptu are used extensively to provide solutions for sales anlysis, financial analysis, customer service, quality control, and other applications. Both products have proved to be faster, more cost effective methods of accessing corporate data than standard EIS (executive information system) and DSS (decision support system) applications.

About the Companies

Quintus Corporation is a leading supplier of software solutions for the customer-driven enterprise. Quintus' applications solutions for customer service and the internal help desk are used by more than 220 customers worldwide across a variety of industries. With out-of-the-box applications, the industry's most flexible and powerful customization tool, and professional services, education and support, Quintus provides its customers with rapid implementation of customer solutions and low cost of deployment and ownership.

Privately held, Quintus is based in Fremont, California with regional sales offices in Chicago, Boston, Los Angeles, New Jersey, Seattle, and Dallas. For product information on CustomerQ, Quintus' customer support and help desk solution, or WebQ`, Quintus' Web interface which provides universal client access to CustomerQ, contact Quintus at (800) 337-8941, by FAX at (510) 770-1377, by Internet at sales@quintus.com, or via the Web at http://www.quintus.com.

Cognos is uniquely positioned to deliver business intelligence software to satisfy enterprise-wide data access and reporting needs. With more than 200,000 seats in thousands of companies worldwide, PowerPlay and Impromptu consistently service the widest range of users across corporate, department, workgroup, personal, and mobile applications. The products support over 100 relational and OLAP data sources and are available in seven major languages. Cognos business intelligence products are available through the company's 40 offices and over 350 resellers worldwide.

Cognos develops, markets and supports-both directly and through resellers worldwide-advanced client/server tools for data access, data analysis and application development on a wide range of open and proprietary platforms. Cognos is a publicly held company with dual headquarters in Ottawa, Canada, and Burlington, Mass. Cognos' World Wide Web address is http://www.cognos.com.

Contact: Lisa Green, Quintus Corporation

Voice: 510-624-2818

Email: lisa.green@quintus.com

Web: http://www.quintus.com

Contact: Roberta Carlton, Cognos Corporation

Voice: 617-229-6600


Sirius Treasure Quest Delayed to April 10th
SIRIUS $1-MILLION MULTIMEDIA MYSTERY TO RELEASE APRIL 10

First CD-ROM With a Million-Dollar Prize Prompts High Retailer Buy-in

SCOTTSDALE, AZ-- Software publisher Sirius Publishing today announced that the release date for "Treasure Quest", its new CD-ROM mystery with a million-dollar grand prize, has been delayed to April 10, 1996, at 10:07 p.m., in order to allow shipment of the product in sufficient quantities to meet demand.

Calling it "the most unique interactive multimedia product ever to be released," Sirius CEO/President Richard Gnant said that buy-in enthusiasm from retailers prompted the postponement. "We have decided to withhold the release of Treasure Quest until enough product can be shipped into the channel in a timely manner so that everyone can have the same opportunity to win one million dollars," he said.

Shipments to accounts will be made the last week of March to ensure that distributors have the product in their warehouses before the scheduled sale date. The prior release date was March 22. "'Treasure Quest' is a time-based challenge,'" Gnant noted, "as the one million dollars goes to the first person to solve the mystery, in accordance with official contest rules. Someone has to make this call, and I'm doing that now."

"Above all else," he added, "'Treasure Quest' will be fair for everyone."

The mystery follows the tradition of a book that was published more than 15 years ago in England. That book, "Masquerade," caused a sensation and mobilized the entire United Kingdom into one of the largest and most widely publicized treasure hunts in history. More than one million copies were sold and newspaper accounts depicted teams of fortune seekers digging up parts of the countryside looking for the buried treasure, a gold rabbit.

Gnant emphasized that a million-dollar prize is only one of the many elements that make "Treasure Quest" unique. "Everyone expects new multimedia titles to contain awesome graphics, lots of video, and great audio," he said. "'Treasure Quest' won't disappoint anyone there - it's laden with clues comprising rich, unique and original graphics and video never seen before in a typical title. It also includes an original sound track on an audio CD."

Gnant continued, "Another distinction is that 'Treasure Quest' combines state-of-the-art new technology with old-fashioned human interactivity." Players will be challenged to solve the mystery with clues hidden throughout the CD-ROM.

Some clues will motivate players to look beyond their computer for answers. Others, both visual and verbal, will be contained within the disc itself. "Its nonviolent action makes it the ideal family game of the '90s," Gnant added.

Michael Weiss, vice president of marketing for Sirius, stated that although players don't have to use the Internet to solve "Treasure Quest", he believes many players will want to share clues with other treasure hunters on-line. "By integrating all the components, we expect that 'Treasure Quest' will mobilize a nation of high-tech adventurers across the information superhighway," he said.

To that end, the "Treasure Quest" package provides three hours of free Internet access through Sirius' SiriusNet software. Sirius also maintains a "Treasure Quest" web site (http://www.treasurequest.com).

The company is also pleased to announce that actress Terry Farrell, who plays Lt. Jadzia Dax on television's "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine" series, is the product's "spiritual guide" and celebrity spokesperson. She is scheduled to promote "Treasure Quest" extensively on national and local television, radio, and major consumer publications. She will help promote "Treasure Quest" throughout the product launch, as her schedule permits.

Sirius Publishing, Inc. is a leading multimedia technology developer and marketer with headquarters in Scottsdale, Arizona and operations in the United States, Canada, and Western Europe. Sirius' products are sold in more than 25,000 stores in 70 countries in the direct mail and retail sales channels. Richard Gnant was recently named as one of the top 100 multimedia producers of 1995 by Multimedia Producer magazine, and the 5-Ft. 10-Pak was named among the best retail products of 1995 by Computer Retail Week magazine. The company employs 95 people and has annual sales in excess of $20 million.

Contact: Jim Matney, Sirius Publishing

Voice: 602-951-3288

email: jim_m@siriuspub.com.


AT&T WorldNet to Include AOL Access
AT&T WorldNet Service to Include Access to America Online; AOL will be Available and Promoted with AT&T Service

Vienna, VA, March 11, 1996 -- America Online and AT&T announced today they have agreed to give customers of AT&T WorldNet Service, which provides value-added access to the Internet, the ability to access and sign-up to AOL, the nation's most popular online service.

AT&T will feature and promote America Online on AT&T WorldNet Service, as well as taking steps to make the AOL software available to AT&T WorldNet Service subscribers, beginning early summer.

The America Online service will be priced at a reduced rate for all AT&T WorldNet Service customers who use the AT&T service to gain access to AOL. Pricing for AOL will be announced at a later date.

"This is the first integrated consumer offer between a leading online service and a major telecommunications provider offering Internet access," said Robert E. Allen, chairman of AT&T. "Our agreement with America Online is one more example of how AT&T is creating a new company that customers can rely on for their business and personal communications, online services and access to home entertainment.

"With AT&T WorldNet Service, we are providing a high-quality, convenient and financially attractive way for our customers to reach all the content and features of the Internet, plus all of the content and communities of America Online," Allen said.

AT&T customers have indicated that they want access to subscription content and communities of interest, as well as the Internet, with the same phone call and at reasonable prices. As leading online services like AOL make content and communities available from the Internet, AT&T is leading the way in making that content easily and affordably available through an Internet connection.

"With AT&T, we will be able to leverage the most trusted brand in communications with the largest, fastest-growing brand in cyberspace, resulting in tremendous growth of this new medium," said Steve Case, Chairman and CEO of America Online.

Case added: "As we aim to reach the 89% of U.S. households who don't presently use any online service or have any Internet connection, we continue to believe simplicity is critical. AOL will continue to be offered as a simple, affordable, integrated, plug and play solution as we reach out to attract a mainstream audience. But as more consumers opt to use Internet access providers, such as AT&T WorldNet Service, we want to make it as easy and affordable as possible for them to also experience the magic of AOL."

As previously announced, AT&T's consumer long-distance customers enrolling in AT&T's value-added Internet access service during 1996 will get five free hours of use a month for 12 months, or may opt for unlimited use of the service for $19.95 a month.

AT&T WorldNet Service customers will be able to reach America Online with a few easy mouse clicks. Customers of America Online who take advantage of the AT&T WorldNet Service offer will be able to retain their America Online screen names, email addresses and favorite places.

America Online, Inc. (NASDAQ SYMBOL: AMER), based in Vienna, VA, is the largest and fastest-growing provider of online services in the world. AOL offers its more than five million subscribers a wide variety of services, including electronic mail, conferencing, software, computing support, interactive magazines and newspapers and online classes. Founded in 1985, AOL has established strategic alliances with dozens of companies, including Time Warner, ABC, Knight-Ridder, Tribune, Hachette, IBM and American Express. Personal computer owners can obtain America Online software at major retailers and bookstores, or by calling 800-827-6364.

AT&T WorldNet Service provides a new "front door to the Internet" -- directories and topical areas to help people find useful information, guided tours for newcomers, navigational aids for users of all skill levels, and electronic mail. While AT&T WorldNet Service will work with most of today's popular Internet browsers, an AT&T-branded version of the Netscape Navigator browser software from Netscape Communications Corp., is available to subscribers at no extra charge. The service also includes a world-class, toll-free 24-hour hotline.

AT&T WorldNet Service also expects to offer its subscribers ready access to two of AT&T's own content services: AT&T Business Network, for business and professional information, and a family of online services relevant to consumers' lifestyles and needs, from AT&T Personal Online Services. For more information on AT&T WorldNet, customers may call 1-800 WORLDNET, or visit AT&T WorldNet Service's home age at http://www.att.com/worldnet.


AOL & Netscape Mkting & Technology Alliance
America Online and Netscape Announce Marketing and Technology Alliance

MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA/VIENNA, VA, March 11, 1996 -- Industry leaders America Online, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMER) and Netscape Communications Corp. (NASDAQ:NSCP) today announced an alliance that will bring the most widely recognized Internet technology to America Online's expansive base of consumers while enhancing America Online's presence on the World Wide Web. As part of the agreement announced today, America Online will license the Netscape Navigator client software technology for use in all of its services. Netscape Navigator will initially integrate with GNN, AOL's acclaimed Internet service. In addition, members of the America Online service will be able to select the Netscape Navigator client software to access the World Wide Web through AOL. The agreement will also give America Online a prominent presence on the Netscape Web Site.

"As more of our members discover the magic that the World Wide Web has to offer, we are committed to embracing the best and most popular technologies and tools available as we pursue that spirit of open Internet standards that characterize this industry," said Steve Case, Chairman and CEO of America Online. "In addition, through the marketing arrangement represented by this alliance, we can leverage the world's most trafficked Web site to introduce millions of existing Internet users to the magic of America Online."

"This agreement enables Netscape to immediately extend its reach into the consumer market by providing AOL's 5 million customers with access to Netscape Navigator, the highly popular software for surfing the Internet," said Jim Barksdale, President and CEO of Netscape. "Netscape's technology, combined with AOL's consumer market service, will give this new customer base a uniquely satisfying experience of the excitement of the Internet."

Under the terms of the agreement, GNN members will soon be transitioned to Netscape Navigator, and will continue to receive a "Best of the Net" offering that combines the content and context of GNN, personal publishing, comprehensive Web directories and search tools, and customer support.

America Online will also have a significantly enhanced presence on the World Wide Web as AOL establishes a prominent position on the Netscape Web Site. The two companies also plan to create programming opportunities where either company can sell advertising space as well as provide cross promotional opportunities between the two services.

"As technologies are more fully leveraged to make the World Wide Web easier and more enjoyable to use for consumers, we will continue to see greater and greater numbers of consumers embrace this emerging medium," Case said. "That's why this announcement is as much about the future of our industry as they are about the vision of each of our companies."

Netscape Communications Corporation is a premier provider of open software for linking people and information over enterprise networks and the Internet. The company offers a full line of clients, servers, development tools and commercial applications to create a complete platform for next-generation, live online applications. Traded on NASDAQ under the symbol "NSCP", Netscape Communications Corporation is based in Mountain View, California.

Additional information on Netscape Communications Corporation is available on the Internet at http://home.netscape.com, by sending email to info@netscape.com or by calling 415.528-2555 (corporate customers) or 415.528-3777 (individuals).

America Online, Inc. (NASDAQ symbol: AMER), based in Vienna, VA, is the largest and fastest growing provider of online services in the world. AOL offers its more than 5 million subscribers a wide variety of services, including electronic mail, conferencing, software, computing support, interactive magazines and newspapers and online classes, as well as easy and affordable access to services of the Internet. AOL has a global workforce consisting of more than 4,000 people. Founded in 1985, AOL has established strategic alliances with dozens of companies, including Time Warner, ABC, Knight-Ridder, Tribune, Hachette, IBM and American Express. Personal computer owners can obtain America Online software at major retailers and bookstores, or by calling 800-827-6364.


AOL Expands Parent Services via New Forum
America Online Expands Parent Services With First Interactive Forum Created by Moms for Moms

The AOL Greenhouse Launches Moms Online For Mothers of All Ages and All Stages of Child-Rearing

Vienna, VA, March 11, 1996 - For centuries mothers have relied on other mothers for support and advice on bringing up baby. With a little help from technology, it's now easier for moms everywhere to connect and to interact with one another. America Online today announced the launch of Moms Online, a first-of-its-kind area created for and by mothers of all ages and stages of child-rearing. A forum dedicated solely to supporting, nurturing and entertaining moms, Moms Online serves as a vital source of information as well as a place where mothers can relax and enjoy moral support and words of encouragement. Moms Online is a service of The AOL Greenhousex, a business unit of America Online designed to assist "infopreneurs" in the creation of unique online content and interactive services developed exclusively for the online medium. Moms Online is available on America Online at Keyword: Mom or Mother.

"As our membership continues to grow, we are seeing more families using the service and are committed to providing the most varied and useful content possible to meet their needs," said Ted Leonsis, President of America Online Services Company. "Moms Online's focus on 'mothers helping mothers' provides an interactive forum for women that cannot be found anywhere else."

Moms Online is the brainchild of brother-and-sister team Katharine and Rob de Baun. When Katharine became unexpectedly pregnant and gave birth to her now 13-month-old son, she realized that motherhood, with all its rewards and joys, could also be a very isolating and lonely experience. Familiar with AOL, the duo knew the online medium was the perfect solution for mothers looking for support. No longer would mom have to arrange for a baby-sitter in order to leave the house and to interact with other adults.

"Being a mother is the most important job in the world and there are millions of 'experts in the field' who have been through it all and who can offer help to other mothers with this service," said Katharine de Baun, Editor- in-Chief of Moms Online. "The AOL Greenhouse enabled Moms Online to create a vital meeting place for women to learn from each other. We offer something for every type of mother, from working moms to stay-at-home moms, from single moms to married moms, teen moms to grandmoms."

ONLINE DEPARTMENTS

Mothers' voices make up the heart of Moms Online and through AOL's highly-interactive capabilities, mothers will determine the direction and content of this service. Seven departments make up Moms Online, enabling users to find companionship, advice, information and lively, intelligent discussion on nearly every aspect of mothering. Departments include areas such as The Daily Alexander, a running chronicle by Katherine de Baun about the joys and challenges of raising a lively one-year-old and being a working mom and The Store, which features a select line of Moms Online products.

Other areas include:

Daily Sphinx -- Every day the Sphinx awakens with three new maternal trivia questions, challenging any mom to answer correctly and win points for free AOL time.

Chatroom -- The Moms Online Chatroom provides unique, quality programming and hosting. Thoughtfully scheduled topics and experienced hosts address vital issues to moms, i.e. the politics of breastfeeding in public to the challenges of homeschooling in the '90's and more.

Messageboards -- Three message boards provide moms the opportunity to join ongoing discussions on issues important to all mothers. Topics include: pregnancy through adolescence and beyond, local community talk on quality daycare in a certain ggeographic area, kid-friendlyrestaurants, and fun family outings in a particular area.

Ma'Zine -- Ma'Zine is a weekly magazine which strives to keep moms thinking and reflecting about being a mom in today's world. Moms can dive into quality essays and stories written by real moms like themselves. Ma'zine also features a 'Problem of the Week,' a 'Mom of the Week,' an art gallery featuring the work of a Mom artist, and 'Making Census,' a weekly poll to explore what moms are thinking and feeling. This weekly publication is issued every Thursday.

Mom-to-Mom --This "online neighborhood playground" enables moms to meet and interact. Areas such as 'Hot Tips' provide quick, helpful advice on everything from getting a stubborn five-year-old dressed in the morning to telling the boss that you're pregnant.

The AOL Greenhouse provides Moms Online with online production support including full utilization of AOL's publishing tools, Internet publishing support, seed equity funding, marketing resources, online promotion, and an audience of more than 5 million America Online subscribers. Partners in The AOL Greenhouse are given the opportunity to team with interactive marketing partners to assist in the development of new revenue streams.

America Online, Inc., (NASDAQ symbol: AMER), based in Vienna, VA is the largest and fastest growing provider of online services in the world with the most active subscriber base. AOL offers its more than 5 million subscribers a wide variety of services, including electronic mail, conferencing, software, computing support, interactive magazines and newspapers and online classes, as well as easy and affordable access to services of the Internet. AOL has a global workforce consisting of more than 4,000 people. Founded in 1985, AOL has established strategic alliances with dozens of companies, including Capital Cities/ABC, Viacom, Bertelsmann, Hachette, IBM, Compaq and American Express. Personal computer owners can obtain America Online software at major retailers and bookstores, or by calling 800-653-4488.


AOL & Microsoft Strategic Partnership
AOL, Microsoft Announce Far-Reaching Strategic Partnership

AOL Makes Microsoft Internet Explorer It's Built-In Browser for 5 Million Customers; Microsoft Gives AOL Desktop Access to Users of Windows 95

San Francisco, CA, March 12, 1996 -- America Online, Inc. (AOL) and Microsoft Corp. today announced a far-reaching technology and strategic partnership. AOL has agreed to make Microsoft Internet Explorer the standard, built-in Web browser for its more than 5 million customers. Microsoft will give users of the Windows 95 operating system easy access to the America Online service via a folder on the Windows 95 desktop.

AOL agreed to seamlessly integrate Microsoft Internet Explorer into its client software for Windows 95, Windows 3.1 and the Macintosh and to transition its 5 million customers to the new software. The companies also agreed to conduct joint marketing and cooperative engineering activities.

"We're committed to embracing the best technologies and tools for the benefit of our more than 5 million AOL members," said Steve Case, chairman and CEO of America Online. "That's why we're excited to make Microsoft Internet Explorer our standard integrated browser for AOL members."

"America Online has created the most successful consumer online experience and we are excited about making this available to the millions of people who use Windows," said Bill Gates, chairman and CEO of Microsoft. "This agreement integrates Internet Explorer into AOL's client software, reaching more than 5 million users."

Under the pact, Microsoft will incorporate the AOL client into Windows 95 and future versions of Windows starting this summer, making it easily accessible via a folder on the Windows 95 desktop. AOL will also take advantage of Microsoft extensions, especially the open, cross-platform ActiveX Technologies, which are designed to bring a new generation of active content --including animation, 3-D virtual reality and video -- to the internet.

America Online plans to roll out Microsoft Internet Explorer to all of its current and new members starting with the release of Internet Explorer 3.0 this summer. AOL has also agreed to provide its members with upgrades to Internet Explorer as Microsoft makes them available.

"Our agreement with AOL is a tremendous win-win for consumers and the industry," said Gates. "Now, the two leading browsers will compete head-to-head to offer customers innovative Internet technology. And with the ActiveX Technologies we announced at the Internet Professional Developers Conference here today, independent developers and publishers can more easily create compelling active Internet content."

As part of a cross-licensing agreement, Microsoft will license the ART compression technologies of Johnson-Grace, a fully owned subsidiary of America Online. Instead of dealing with different compression formats for photos, graphics, streaming audio and MIDI, developers can use the ART format to produce highly compressed files that will play on AOL and Internet Web sites at very low bandwidth.

America Online, Inc. (NASDAQ symbol: AMER), based in Vienna, VA, is the largest and fastest growing provider of online services in the world. AOL offers its more than 5 million subscribers a wide variety of services, including electronic mail, conferencing, software, computing support, interactive magazines and newspapers and online classes, as well as easy and affordable access to services of the Internet.  AOL has a global workforce consisting of more than 4,000 people.  Founded in 1985, AOL has established strategic alliances with dozens of companies, including Time Warner, ABC, Knight-Ridder, Tribune, Hachette, IBM and American Express. Personal computer owners can obtain America Online software at major retailers and bookstores, or by calling 800-827-6364.

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.


AOL & Sun Announce Broad Licensing Pact
America Online and Sun Announce Broad Licensing Pact; AOL to serve up Java to its more than 5 million members

March 12, 1996, Vienna, Va. -- America Online, Inc., the world's leading provider of online services, today announced a broad licensing and development agreement with Sun Microsystems, Inc., creators of the Java programming language for the Internet. Under terms of the agreement, AOL will license Sun's Java technologies, including the Java programming language.

As part of the agreement, the two companies will also engage in a joint study period to review technologies and discuss potential collaborations, cross-licensing and development agreements.

"We think Java's going to be an essential part of the interactive experience. It will help make interactive services more exciting and dynamic and bring more functionality to the desktop of every AOL member," said David Gang, VP, Product Marketing of America Online. "With Java, AOL continues to bring the latest and greatest Internet tools to our members."

As an outcome of the study period, AOL may work with Sun developers to create specialized Java authoring tools for future releases of AOL's services. These tools will allow AOL producers to write Java applets, portable and dynamic Java programs which can be included in standard Internet forms and used to perform such functions as animation and calculations.

"This is the start of a long-term relationship with AOL," said Alan Baratz, President of JavaSoft, an operating Company of Sun Microsystems, Inc. "AOL's more than 5 million members are a great audience for Java applets. We're glad to be able to bring the dynamic technologies of Java as well as Sun's Internet expertise to AOL's industry-leading consumer service."

America Online, Inc. (NASDAQ symbol: AMER), based in Vienna, VA, is the largest and fastest growing provider of online services in the world. AOL offers its more than 5 million subscribers a wide variety of services, including electronic mail, conferencing, software, computing support, interactive magazines and newspapers and online classes, as well as easy and affordable access to services of the Internet. AOL has a global workforce consisting of more than 4,000 people. Founded in 1985, AOL has established strategic alliances with dozens of companies, including Time Warner, ABC, Knight-Ridder, Tribune, Hachette, IBM and American Express. Personal computer owners can obtain America Online software at major retailers and bookstores, or by calling 800-827-6364.

JavaSoft, headquartered in Cupertino, Ca., is an operating company of Sun Microsystems, Inc. The company's mission is to develop, market and support the Java technology and products based on it. Java supports networked applications and enables developers to write applications once that will run on any machine. JavaSoft develops applications, tools and systems platforms to further enhance Java as the programming standard for complex networks such as the Internet and corporate intranets.

With annual revenues of more than $6 billion, Sun Microsystems, Inc. provides products and services that enable customers to build and maintain open network computing environments. Widely recognized as a proponent of open standards, the company is involved in the design, manufacture and sale of products, technologies and services for commercial and technical computing. Sun's SPARCTM workstations, multiprocessing servers, SPARC microprocessors, SolarisTM operating software and ISO-certified service organization each rank No. 1 in the UNIX industry. Sun's Java platform-independent programming environment, provides a comprehensive solution to the challenge of programming for complex networks, including the Internet. Sun Microsystems was founded in 1982, and is headquartered in Mountain View, California.


CIS to Expand Netscape's Worldwide Market
COMPUSERVE TO EXPAND NETSCAPE'S WORLDWIDE MARKET

Networking Leader to Provide Global Internet Access for Netscape Users

COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 11, 1996 -- As part of a major software distribution, networking services and marketing agreement signed Friday, CompuServe Incorporated announced today it has been selected by Netscape Communications Corporation as an Internet access network for Netscape users inside and outside the U.S.

The CompuServe Network is the most reliable global information network in the industry. It offers local dial access in 147 countries. Later this spring, a major upgrade effort will be complete and the network will be available at 28.8 kbps worldwide through almost 100,000 local dial ports and 500 points of presence.

"As international markets grow, CompuServe is best positioned to help Netscape expand its worldwide market penetration," said Bob Massey, president and chief executive officer of CompuServe. "We are the global leader in online, Internet and networking services, and a relationship with Netscape strengthens that position tremendously."

The agreement also enables CompuServe to distribute the Netscape Navigator World Wide Web browser to users of the CompuServe Information Service and SPRYNET Internet access service at no extra charge to end users.

"We want to offer Netscape Navigator to the widest possible audience, and the CompuServe global information network helps us do that," said Jim Barksdale, president and chief executive officer of Netscape Communications Corporation.

CompuServe's users will be able to download Netscape Navigator Internet client software at no extra charge. It will be available from the CompuServe Information Service and the CompuServe Web home page (http://www.compuserve.com) as well as via an Internet pointer on the SPRYNET home page (http://www.sprynet.com). SPRYNET is CompuServe's new Internet access service that offers unlimited hours for just $19.95/month.

"CompuServe is positioned to meet our needs quickly and effectively as we pursue international market share," Barksdale said. "A relationship between the fastest-growing Internet software provider and the leading network is a natural fit that will benefit our customers."

Established in 1982, CompuServe Network Services, a division of CompuServe Incorporated, provides companies around the world with frame relay, remote LAN access, X.25 packet services, IBM connectivity services and private replication for Lotus Notes users. Complete Internet services include dial and dedicated access, security, software, private IP services and World Wide Web development and hosting.

Founded in 1969, CompuServe Incorporated is the world's most comprehensive consumer online service, business network provider and Internet access company. Through CompuServe, more than 4.5 million home and business users in 147 countries access the Internet and 3,000 plus online information, education and entertainment services and products. In addition, more than 950 corporate customers use CompuServe's value-added network solutions. Among its many uses, the CompuServe-owned network serves as the world's mailbox and check-out lane, hosting 40 million e-mail messages/month and more than one billion point-of-sale transactions/year. With world headquarters in Columbus, Ohio, CompuServe's 60 offices include European centers in Munich, London and Paris.


Corcoran Online Student Art Exhibition
The Corcoran School of Art, Washington DC, is pleased to invite you to attend the opening of

                  The Corcoran Online

              Spring Student Art Exhibition

This Wednesday evening, March 13, 1996 at 10pm EST (7 PT).

This is the FIRST all-online gallery opening, with a live meeting of the artists and guests, anywhere!  Please join us!

Enter the Corcoran Online Virtual Gallery through AOL keyword:  MetaTools (enter the chat room)  or keyword: Corcoran (enter the classroom for Wednesday night).

For those of you without an America Online account, in the coming days, the gallery exhibition will be mirrored in the MetaTools University site:

     http://www.metatools.com/metatoolsuniv.html

and at Corcoran Online student Don Morehouse's fine site:

     http://www.cybercom.net/~drbenway/co132

But if you can, come to America Online opening night, meet the artists, and wander through our gallery, sampling the images and enjoying virtual wine and cheese!

Our gallery is set up to allow you to view a preview of the art, read the artist's description, then download a larger version of the ones you wish to examine in more detail!

Artists represented:

Davyne Dial, Supakit Gajaseni, Julia Hoffman, Alphonso Derek Huff, Deborah Milan, Don Morehouse, Adrian Niv, Liz Ortuzor, Art Rohling, Beth Smith.

And remember, more Corcoran Online classes begin next week!  CO 220 Photoshop will meet Wednesday evenings, 10pm ET, beginning March 20, and CO 228 Illustrator will meet Thursday evenings, 10pm ET, beginning March 21.  For more details contact the Registrar at (202) 628-9484 or use the AOL screenname:  COR Reg. (correg@aol.com).

And for more information, visit our site on AOL (keyword: Corcoran), or look for the info at St.Ours Studio site:

http://www.radix.net/~saint/st-ours

FCC Dee

Editor, The FCF News!

Join our Family - Goto Keyword:  FC


New Release of 64-Bit UNIX OS from DEC
DIGITAL ANNOUNCES NEW RELEASE OF INDUSTRY'S LEADING 64-BIT UNIX OPERATING SYSTEM

Fourth Release of 64-bit Digital UNIX Extends Digital's Leadership Position With New Ease-of-use and Performance Enhancements

MAYNARD, Mass., March 8, 1996 -- Digital Equipment Corporation today announced a new release of its industry-leading 64-bit operating system, Digital UNIX(r) Version 4.0. Among the new features in Digital UNIX V4.0 are ease-of-use enhancements, greater application portability, networking advancements and overall performance and scalability improvements.

With this release, new features have been added to Digital UNIX to simplify installation, and make systems easier to use and manage. Version 4.0 is the industry's first 64-bit UNIX to:

     o  Fully integrate the Common Desktop Environment (CDE)

        graphical user interface, which provides a common

        look-and-feel and improves application portability with

        other UNIX brands.

     o  Receive X/Open branding for UNIX 95.  Digital UNIX

        achieved this status by demonstrating complete conformance

        to the Single UNIX Specification (formerly known as

        SPEC1170) administered by X/Open.  UNIX 95 conformance

        assures users that Digital UNIX is fully open and consistent

        with the industry's most current standards, which helps to

        protect users long-term software investment.

     o  Conform to the industry's new 64-bit UNIX standards and

        programming model, LP64, which were announced on February 14

        at UniForum 96.

"Digital's 64-bit story now represents a major win -- 12 to 18 months of meaningful differentiation," said Greg Weiss, research analyst, D.H. Brown Associates, Inc. "Digital can present a complete 64-bit solution that does not face any significant future hurdles. It's not a promise, it's a reality supported by industry-accepted TPM-C records."

New Features Improve System Management, Portability and Performance

Digital UNIX V4.0 maintains binary compatibility with Digital UNIX V3.x, ensuring full investment protection for current users. Added investment protection and application portability are provided through support for POSIX threads and realtime standards, X11R6, and support for UNICODE, which makes internationalization simpler.

Quick and easy installation and system management features include the new graphical SysMan system management interface. SysMan simplifies configuration, user account management, daily systems administration, storage management and system monitoring and tuning. Support for the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) means that PC clients can be configured automatically, while Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) support improves dial-in capabilities for remote users.

Using the bundled Netscape Navigator client, users have a single, familiar interface for browsing Internet websites and accessing the system's HTML-based user documentation. Increased network throughput and transmission speed is provided through enhancements to Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM) and Network File System (NFS) environments.

"We've worked with Digital to provide the fastest open systems database servers on the planet, and now with Digital UNIX V4.0 these systems will be easier to use and manage," said David Puglia, director, Digital Products Division, Oracle Corporation. "Customers looking for world-class database solutions will be delighted with the combination of Oracle7, and Digital's 64-bit UNIX Alpha systems."

Provides Full Benefits of Industry-Standard 64-bit UNIX

The LP64 programming model, now part of the industry's new 64-bit standards, has been the basis of Digital UNIX since March 1993, which now provides Digital and its customers with a significant competitive advantage. The 64-bit capabilities enable Digital UNIX to provide unsurpassed application and database performance with such applications as data warehousing and decision support, through its ability to address Very Large Memory (VLM64) and very large file systems. In December 1995, for example, a Digital AlphaServer 8400 running Digital UNIX and Oracle7, recorded the highest database performance ever achieved on a single system on the TPC-C benchmark.

"With Digital UNIX V4.0, Digital continues to lead the way for 64-bit UNIX computing," said Don Harbert, vice president, UNIX Business Segment, Digital Equipment Corp. "Today, users can reap the benefits of this proven, 64-bit, standards-compliant UNIX operating system, which provides unprecedented application performance and scalability. Digital's 64-bit Alpha systems are redefining the expectations of customers in the productivity of their IT investments."

Pricing and Availability

Digital UNIX V4.0 will ship in March, 1996. All current Digital UNIX users covered under software service agreements will be upgraded at no charge. Pricing for those users not covered under software service agreements begins at $795 for a Digital UNIX V4.0 two-user license and media. Purchasers of Digital AlphaStations and AlphaServers receive Digital UNIX as part of their system.

Digital Equipment Corporation is the world's leader in open client/server solutions from personal computing to integrated worldwide information systems. Digital's scalable Alpha platforms, storage, networking, software and services, together with industry- focused solutions from business partners, help organizations compete and win in todays global marketplace.

All Digital press releases, fact sheets and backgrounders are archived on ftp.digital.com in the /pub/Digital/info/pr-news directory. They are also available at http://www.digital.com/ on the World Wide Web .


DEC's 2nd Generation PCI-to-PCI Bridge Chips
DIGITAL ANNOUNCES SECOND-GENERATION, HIGH-PERFORMANCE PCI-TO-PCI BRIDGE CHIPS

Targeted at Desktop, Server, Adapter Card, Embedded Markets

MAYNARD, Mass., March 11, 1996 -- Digital Equipment Corporation today announced a new family of high-performance, second-generation PCI-to-PCI bridge chips with enhancements to increase the I/O performance of desktop and server systems, adapter cards, and embedded devices. The new 21150, 21152, and 21153 PCI-to-PCI bridge chips comply with the Revision 2.1 of the PCI Local Bus Specification, including support for delayed transactions.

"Digital developed the first PCI-to-PCI bridge chip and has captured the majority of PCI bridge designs, effectively setting the standard for these devices," said William N. Johnson, Digital Semiconductor vice president of sales and marketing. "The new chips are again setting the pace with support for larger numbers of PCI peripheral and network devices and by increasing PCI bus efficiency and performance."

Extending the PCI Bus

PCI-to-PCI bridge chips enable extension of a system's I/O support capability by enabling motherboard designers to add more PCI devices and PCI option card slots than a single PCI bus can support. Each PCI-to-PCI bridge chip added to the motherboard creates a new PCI bus to support additional PCI slots or devices. A PCI-to PCI bridge also enables adapter card designers to overcome the single load limitation of the PCI Specification by providing an independent PCI bus on the adapter card, to which as many as nine devices can be added.

Improved Performance

Digital's new bridge family implements an enhanced buffer architecture that makes effective use of PCI delayed transactions, improving performance particularly during high I/O traffic conditions. The new architecture enables the buffering of all PCI transactions, including memory reads, I/O and configuration transactions. In addition, the buffer architecture supports simultaneous multiple transactions in both directions. Separate posted write, read, and delayed transaction queues are provided, with significantly deeper buffers than first-generation PCI-to-PCI bridges.

New PCI-to-PCI Bridge Family Members

The 21150 bridge chip is packaged in a 208-pin plastic quad flat pack (PQFP) and provides support for up to nine devices behind the bridge, using on-chip logic. Ideal for embedded designs, it contains a JTAG interface four general-purpose I/O pins.

The 21152 chip is pin-to-pin compatible with the 21052 bridge chip, which began shipping in October 1995. Like the 21052, the 21152 chip supports four PCI devices with on-chip logic and is packaged in a 160-pin PQFP.

The 21153 chip features a 64-bit primary interface to accommodate 64-bit PCI buses typically found on high-performance servers and workstations. To match the wider data path, the 21153 chip contains larger buffers than the 21150 and 21152. It is packaged in a 256-point ball grid array (BGA) assembly.

The 21150, 21152, and 21153 all incorporate the new buffer architecture with support for PCI delayed transactions.

As with all chip products, Digital Semiconductor offers extensive design and implementation support services with the new bridge chips, to enable motherboard and add-in card vendors to reach the market quickly with new designs.

Pricing, Availability

Prices and availability of the new PCI-to-PCI bridge chips are as follows:

     Chip        Price            Samples         Volume

                 (5,000 units)    Available       Shipment

     21150       $23              April           May

     21152       $21              May             June

     21153       $39              August          September

Evaluation boards to assist customers with design activities will also be offered for each of the new bridge chips.

Digital Semiconductor, a Digital Equipment Corporation business headquartered in Hudson, Massachusetts, designs, manufactures and markets industry-leading semiconductor products including Alpha microprocessors and PCI chips for networking, bridging, and multi-media, as well as low-power StrongARM microprocessors under license from Advanced RISC Machines Ltd. Mitsubishi Electric Company is a second source for Alpha microprocessors. World Wide Web site: http://www.digital.com/info/semiconductor

Digital Equipment Corporation is the world's leader in open client/server solutions from personal computing to integrated worldwide information systems. Digital's scalable Alpha platforms, storage, networking, software and services, together with industry- focused solutions from business partners, help organizations compete and win in today's global marketplace.

All Digital press releases, fact sheets and backgrounders are archived on ftp.digital.com in the /pub/Digital/info/pr-news directory. They are also available at http://www.digital.com/ on the World Wide Web .


iCHAT NetScape Integrated Chat Sessions
iCHAT OFFERS NETSCAPE PLUG-IN FOR TRULY INTERACTIVE WEB INTEGRATED CHAT SESSIONS

First Vendor to Deliver Real-Time Web Integrated Chat

SAN FRANCISCO, CA--ichat, Inc., an Austin, Texas-based software developer, announced at the Netscape Internet Developer Conference the availability of the ichat Plug-in for Netscape. The ichat Plug-in for Netscape is the first plug-in to enable World Wide Web visitors access to real-time, Web-integrated chat sessions. The Netscape Navigator 2.0 plug-in architecture allows third-party developers to embed their applications directly into Netscape, enabling seamless access from within a Web page. Chat systems allow Internet users to interact directly with one another.

Generally, the Web is a static medium permitting the one-way transfer of data, but with better integration of chat on the Web, its status is about to change. Chat is valuable because it brings people together electronically in a way that makes it easy to communicate with one another. Unlike other forms of chat, Web-integrated chat enhances a company's Web presence by delivering to visitors the opportunity to interact with others in real-time, without having to launch a separate application to enter chat rooms. The addition of Web-integrated chatenables the Web site to develop a sense of community among its visitors who already have a common interest in the content of the site.

The ichat Plug-in seamlessly integrates chat with Web pages, delivering visitors the best of both worlds - the ability to view Web pages while engaging in discussions with others viewing the same Web page. Once installed on the Netscape Navigator 2.0 Browser, the ichat Plug-in will automatically launch when visitors connect to a Web site that is running the ichat Interactive Server, also available today. The ichat Plug-in also allows users to click on hyperlinks to the Internet Relay Chat (IRC), the most popular form of chat currently available on the Internet. The ichat Plug-in is the first Web-based system for accessing IRC.

"The Web provides a powerful solution for information delivery, including the integration of graphics, text, forms and Java," said Andrew Busey, president of ichat. "At ichat, we are introducing real-time Web-integrated chat to help transform the evolving architecture of the Web, enabling organizations to turn their Web sites into forums offering dynamic communication opportunity, which ultimately builds powerful visitor retention into their Web sites."

The ichat Interactive Server is designed to be utilized in conjunction with an existing Web site. The product extends that siteUs capabilities by adding real-time chat functionality and the concept of virtual space. The ichat Interactive Server can be used to create virtually any type of custom object, including rooms, objects and robots. Visitors who log into the ichat virtual world become objects, enabling them to move through and interact with other objects, as well as view other Web pages.

Chat is a popular element of the major online services. When a chat room is embedded into a Web site it is fully integrated with a Web server, enabling visitors to build chat rooms with hyperlinks to their home pages or to create Web pages that are tied to specific pieces of the chat room. The ichat Interactive Server, in conjunction with ichatUs Plug-In for Netscape, makes it possible to run a real-time chat system and to integrate that chat system with a Web site. Visitors can download the ichat Plug-in for Netscape on the ichat Web site.

*Availability*

The ichat Plug-in for Netscape and ichatUs stand alone Client products are available immediately on an OEM basis. The ichat Interactive Server is also available directly from ichat. Contact sales@ichat.com or call ichat at 512/349-0339 for pricing information.

ichat, Inc. is a privately held company whose mission is to provide a user-friendly channel for accessing Internet chat resources and provide tools for creating robust and professional chat servers that can be integrated with the World Wide Web. For more information on the company and its products, visit the ichat Web site at http://www.ichat.com.

Contact: Candace FitzGerald, FitzGerald Communications

Voice: 617-494-9500

Email: cfitzgerald@fitzcomm.com

Or

Contact: Andrew Busey, ichat

Voice: 512-349-0339

Email: busey@ichat.com


iGuide DEBUTS TV GUIDE ONLINE

New York, NY -- March 7, 1996 -- iGuide, the new, widely acclaimed site on the World Wide, in conjunction with TV Guide Online, has debuted the official TV Guide program listings and grids, the most complete, accurate and searchable guide to television entertainment. TV Guide Online can be found at www.iguide.com/tv.

The centerpiece of TV Guide Online, the program listings and grids make it possible for Web surfing TV fans to view program information, laid out in an easy-to-read and understandable fashion, for up to two weeks in advance. To access information about a specific personality, category of programming or subject matter, a powerful search tool is available at the bottom of every listing and grid page making it quick and easy for viewers to locate exactly what it is they're looking for.

Building on the 42-year history of TV Guide as the entertainment industry's most respected source of television news, information and program listings, TV Guide Online combines the editorial vision and scope of the magazine with the immediacy of Internet technology. In addition to the program listings and grids, TV Guide Online adapts existing feature stories and editorial packages from TV Guide magazine adding interactive sidebars, bulletin boards and chats. TV Guide Online also features Insider Plus, TV Guide's weekly look at "what's new, who's hot, what's next," as well as Couch Critic, Cheers & Jeers and Soaps.


X-Designer 4.5 GUI Builder Sets New Stds
IMPERIAL SOFTWARE TECHNOLOGY'S X-DESIGNER 4.5 GUI BUILDER SETS NEW INDUSTRY STANDARD FOR MOTIF/WINDOWS APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT

UNIFORUM 1996, SAN FRANCISCO, CA, FEBRUARY 14, 1996 -- Imperial Software Technology today introduced a major new version of X-Designer, its award-winning graphical user interface (GUI) builder that leads the industry in Motif and Windows application development. X-Designer 4.5, which features such unique capabilities as Design Capture and Record/Replay, delivers new levels of productivity and quality for software developers and streamlines software team engineering in enterprise application development environments.

"Once again IST is raising the bar in the interface builder arena. No other development tool in the UNIX market makes it as easy to migrate existing applications and to create consistent new applications across multiple platforms. Furthermore, we've created a built-in test and replay facility for debugging, demonstrating and documenting applications. These and numerous other new features make this one of the most important new releases for software developers." -- notes Derek Lambert, president and CEO of Imperial Software Technology.

POWERFUL MIGRATION AND TEST FEATURES

The major new advances in X-Designer 4.5 include:

XD/CAPTURE: this program allows developers to migrate existing Motif applications into X-Designer without requiring the source. Provided that the application has been dynamically linked with Xt, XD/Capture can incorporate the Motif hierarchy and widget resource settings directly into X-Designer.

XD/REPLAY: this record and playback facility allows developers to record all the actions in building applications and save them as a high level script. This script can then be played back and modified at any time to debug the application, produce a set of tests, create a demonstrator for the product, and automatically capture screen shots for documentation.

APPGURU: this allow developers to prime new files with pre-defined application templates, thus speeding up development and ensuring compliance with the Motif style guide as well as with corporate styles.

XD/HELP: with this facility developers can easily add a basic HTML help system to the application.

CALLBACK EDITING: developers can edit all their callbacks directly in X-Designer using their favorite editor.

MULTIPLE SELECTION: this makes it possible to set resources on multiple widgets.

In addition, X-Designer 4.5 has a variety of other enhancements, to its pixmap editor, form layout editor, code generation and resource management dialogs.

With these new features, X-Designer further enhances its standing as the top-rated Motif GUI builder in the market. Known for its rapid prototyping, intuitive ease of use, unmatched speed, and ability to generate code for Motif and Microsoft Windows applications without reliance on proprietary languages, X-Designer offers especially robust performance for mission-critical application development.

AVAILABILITY

X-Designer 4.5 will be available on Sun SPARC (SunOS 4 and Solaris 2), HP700 and Silicon Graphics platforms in April 1996, and other platforms in due course.

Upgrades are provided free of charge to existing X-Designer users who have a current support contract.

X-Designer is distributed directly by Imperial Software Technology (tel: +1 415 688 0200 or +44 1734 587055) and by a worldwide network of distributors.

IMPERIAL SOFTWARE TECHNOLOGY

Founded in 1982 by members of the University of London Imperial College, IST is a software engineering company recognized internationally for its exceptional technology. Its flagship product, the GUI builder X-Designer, is installed at leading corporations throughout the world, including Motorola which uses X-Designer through a worldwide corporate license, and AT&T Global Information Services, which holds multiple site licenses. IST also provides workbench technology to OEMs and is a leader in the application of formal software engineering methods to high-integrity and safety-critical systems. The company is headquartered in Reading, with branches in Cambridge U.K. and in Palo Alto, California.


LiveCounter - Java Page Access Counter
http://www.chamisplace.com/dev/java/counter.html

LiveCounter is a page access counter written in Java 1.0 which can display up-to-the-minute access statistics using an animated odometer-like display. It will retreive page access statistics from the server at specified time intervals and update the client's odometer display. If the access count goes up by more than "1" during the checkups, LiveCounter will keep increasing the odometer's value until it reaches the latest access count.


Oberon DiskStat PLUS! for OS/2 Warp
OBERON SOFTWARE INTRODUCES DISKSTAT PLUS!

February 27, 1996, Mankato, MN - Oberon Software, Inc. announced today that it has begun distributing DiskStat PLUS!, a new and updated edition of its venerable DiskStat program. DiskStat PLUS! is a low cost, disk space monitoring utility for OS/2 Warp. In addition to providing more textual and graphical display options, the new version has been completely reworked for better Workplace Shell integration, better behavior in LAN based scenarios, and better support for multiple execution profiles.

It is expected that the utility program will appeal to all OS/2 users. Home users can use it to view the status of their system swapper file while network administrators may use it to monitor multiple disk drives on multiple servers.

DiskStat PLUS! provides four different views of the current state of any disk drive on an OS/2 system or LAN: current statistics as a textual report, as pie chart with legend, or simple pie chart, plus an historical report. The program also specifically reports on the system swapper file if the file is present on the monitored disk.

DiskStat has been reviewed and/or recommended by such industry publications as "OS/2 Warp Unleashed", "OS/2 Warp Administrator's Survival Guide", and Computer Shopper.

Demonstration copies will be available on the company's BBS (507-388-1154) and WorldWide Web page (http://prairie.lakes.com/~oberon). Oberon Software will provide copies of the demonstration program on diskette by request. Licensing for DiskStat PLUS! is $25 per copy or per workstation and is available directly through Oberon Software or from Indelible Blue, Inc. Indelible Blue, Inc. may be contacted by phone at 800-776-8284 or 919-878-9700. Demonstration copies of DiskStat PLUS! are also available on the Indelible Blue BBS at 919-790-2489, or via their World Wide Web page at http://www.indelible-blue.com.

Oberon Software, Inc. has been developing OS/2 software and providing OS/2 related services since 1988. More than just a specialty, OS/2 related products and services are Oberon Software's only business. Other Oberon products include TE/2 and TE/2 Pro!, FSHL - Oberon Software's Alternative Command Line Executive, LstPM, and the Commpak/2 Programmer's Toolkit for creating telecommunications routines under OS/2. In addition, Oberon Software has developed unique, OS/2 based solutions for a number of major corporations in the banking and communication industries.


Zoomed Video Spec Approved by PCMCIA
Zoomed Video Specification Approved by PCMCIA

March 7, 1996, San Jose, Calif. - Portable PC users will soon enjoy powerful video applications thanks to the new Zoomed Video (ZV) port, which was approved today by the Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA). A number of manufacturers have announced support for the port, and it is expected that the approval of the specification will help ZV find its way into the marketplace very shortly.

Zoomed Video is a connection between a PC Card and host system that allows the card to write video data directly to the VGA controller. The data is transferred with no buffering requirements because it is transferred over the ZV bus and not the system bus.

According to Cirrus Logic of Fremont, California, the company that presented the Zoomed Video proposal to PCMCIA last year, ZV will benefit portable PC users by making possible cost-effective solutions for hardware-decoded MPEG, live video capture/authoring, and even POTS or ISDN video teleconferencing.

"The mobile end-user now has a broad range of options to choose from in adding multimedia to their notebook," said Sanjiv Pathak, staff applications engineer of the PC Card group at Cirrus Logic, "and designers can reduce the cost of their notebook by offering multimedia options as an after-market upgrade. With the PC Card form factor, notebooks for all markets can equal today's desktop audio and video performance."

About PCMCIA and PC Cards

PCMCIA is a non-profit trade association with over 500 member companies that promotes the worldwide adoption of PC Card technology by defining standards and educating the market. PC Cards are credit-card-size peripherals that add memory, mass storage and I/O capabilities to computers and other electronic devices in a rugged, compact form factor. Already an important part of mobile computing, PC Cards are now being adopted by a wide range of industries such as digital imaging, cable television and transportation

PC Cards are credit-card-size peripherals that add memory, mass storage and I/O capabilities to computers and other electronic devices in a rugged, compact form factor. In addition to worldwide acceptance in the mobile computing industry, PC Cards are now being adopted by a wide range of industries such as desktop computing, digital imaging, cable television and transportation.

Greg Barr               *   PCMCIA -  The Worldwide Organization

gbarr@pcmcia.org        *        for PC Card Technology.

408-433-2273, ext. 114  *    --> http://www.pc-card.com <--


Storage Dimensions DLT4700 Library
Storage Dimensions Introduces DLT4700 Library; High-Capacity and High-Performance Automated Backup for Large, Mission-Critical Applications

STORAGE DIMENSIONS OVERCOMES THE TRADITIONAL LIMITATIONS OF TAPE LIBRARIES BY BACKING DLT4700 LIBRARY WITH THE INNOVATIVE SPEEDEXCHANGE WARRANTY.

MILPITAS, CALIFORNIA (FEBRUARY 14, 1996) -- Storage Dimensions today extended its family of Digital Linear Tape (DLT) solutions with the introduction of its new DLT library. Called DLT4700 Library, the new system boasts a 3.0 MB per second data transfer rate and up to 280 GB of unattended storage. Specifically designed to handle the capacity and speed requirements of the largest NetWare servers, as well as midrange UNIX and Windows NT servers, DLT4700 Library automates high-capacity backup within shrinking backup windows, and enables low cost on-line archival of infrequently accessed files.

"DLT has supplanted traditional DAT and 8mm tape technology among our Fortune 1000 customer base due to its superior speed and capacity," said Ted Chen, vice president of marketing for Storage Dimensions. "DLT is three times the speed of DAT or 8mm and stores twice the data per square foot of the other technologies. In fact, with our DLT 4700 Library you can have over a half a terabyte of storage in a single 11" rack-mount space. That is a significant improvement over tape libraries implementing the other technologies."

With DLT4700 Library, Storage Dimensions has also addressed the concern of mechanical failure inherent in tape libraries. In addition to introducing a product with high duty-cycle specifications, Storage Dimensions is including their exclusive SpeedExchange warranty. Unlike competitors who can take weeks to replace failed equipment, Storage Dimensions provides a replacement product within 24 hours of a customer's request--not waiting for receipt of the failed parts.

BROAD LINE OF DLT PRODUCT OFFERINGS

With the addition of DLT4700 Library, Storage Dimensions provides the industry with one of the broadest lines of DLT product offerings. The growing family of DLT products includes the award-winning JETArray featuring both speed and RAID fault-tolerance, MegaFlex DLT4000 TapeArray with parallel streaming of data to up to four drives simultaneously, and the DLT4000 single tape system with backup capacity up to 40 GB.

DLT4700 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

DLT4700 Library is a seven-cartridge library system featuring DLT4000 Digital Linear Tape (DLT) drives. Enabling up to 280 GB of automated backup with a 3.0 MB per second data transfer rate, DLT4700 Library was designed for high-capacity data backup applications. Four DLT4700 Library systems can be daisy-chained to provide over 1 terabyte (TB) of automated backup capacity.

The library incorporates an elevator mechanism that provides random or sequential cartridge access. Random access is available to any file via a tape mark directory. This feature enables access to any file in under one minute, making DLT4700 Library ideal for on-line archival of infrequently accessed files.

DLT4700 Library is extremely reliable with a tape head life of more than 10,000 hours and an average of 400,000 tape changes between failures. It is available in a table-top configuration that can also be rack-mounted on a shelf. DLT4700 Library comes with a Fast SCSI-2 single-ended interface, and it supports a variety of operating systems including NetWare, Windows NT, Solaris, HP-UX, and AIX.

The high-capacity, speed, and reliability of DLT4700 Library make it the ideal backup partner for the Company's complete line of SuperFlex and MegaFlex storage solutions.

AVAILABILITY, PRICING, AND SUPPORT

DLT4700 Library is shipping immediately. A complete, compact table-top system will be volume priced at approximately $14,500.

In addition to SpeedExchange (described earlier in this press release), Storage Dimensions provides business-hour phone assistance and 24 hour on-line access to technical support through Storage Dimensions' TechConnect information knowledgebase (Internet ID: techconnect@xstor.com). Company, product, and support information are also readily available 24 hours a day through the Company's innovative Web site (http://www.storagedimensions.com).

Founded in 1985, Storage Dimensions is a leading independent vendor of high-availability disk and tape storage systems for client/server and open systems environments. In addition to award-winning, leading- edge products, the Company provides a number of innovative and sophisticated support programs to help customers minimize the total cost-of-ownership over the life-cycle of their storage investment. The Company is ISO 9002 certified and primarily serves Fortune 1000 corporations and large institutions that have business- and mission-critical applications requiring high capacity, performance, reliability, and availability. Storage Dimensions products are available through a worldwide network of authorized resellers and distributors. The Company is located at 1656 McCarthy Boulevard, Milpitas, CA 95035 and can be reached at 408-954-0710, Fax: 408-944-1200, Technical Support: 408-894-1325


VP Gore Acknowledges SurfWatch Contribution
VICE PRESIDENT GORE ACKNOWLEDGES SURFWATCH'S CONTRIBUTION TO FIRST NETDAY

Leading provider of Internet blocking software builds on NetDay96 momentum by offering free software to California schools and libraries.

CONCORD, Calif., March 9, 1996 - During his NetDay96 visit to Ygnacio Valley High, Vice President Al Gore singled out SurfWatch Software, Inc. as a key contributor to California's efforts to bring schools on-line. SurfWatch, which blocks sexually explicit material on the Internet, was used in demonstrations by President Bill Clinton and Vice President Gore. SurfWatch also announced that it will provide its software free to any California school or library in conjunction with NetDay96.

"SurfWatch is providing software designed to limit access by students to the adult zones of the Internet, in a private sector solution," acknowledged Al Gore, Vice President of the United States. "We applaud the dedication of the entire NetDay team that has made this day so successful."

SurfWatch Software will provide a fully functional copy of SurfWatch with a one-year subscription and maintenance contract to any participating NetDay school or library free of charge.

"By providing SurfWatch as part of NetDay, we're giving peace of mind to educators, librarians and parents, who will be able to let kids freely explore these exciting new technologies without the constant fear that they'll be exposed to unwanted material," said Ann Duvall, president of SurfWatch Software.

In a related announcement, SurfWatch was selected for Pacific Bell's Education First. Education First is a collaborative effort between business and government to help connect all California schools and libraries to the information superhighway by 2000. Pacific Bell already has purchased and deployed SurfWatch at twelve Education First demonstration sites.

SurfWatch runs on both Macintosh and Windows-based personal computers. As a founding member of the PICS consortium, SurfWatch is also supporting the development of industry-wide Internet rating systems. The software is available directly from SurfWatch or through software distributors and retail outlets.

SurfWatch Software, Inc., based in Los Altos, Calif., is pioneering the development of new technologies for the Internet. Founded in January 1995 with a vision of creating high-quality technology products that have a positive impact on peoples' lives, SurfWatch's first products enable parents, teachers and employers to block sexually explicit material on the Internet. SurfWatch Software can be reached at 800-458-6600, info@surfwatch.com or via the World Wide Web at http://www.surfwatch.com.

Jay Friedland                           E-mail: jay@surfwatch.com

SurfWatch Software                      Phone:  415-948-9500

175 S. San Antonio Rd, Ste 102          Fax:    415-948-9577

Los Altos, CA 94022                     http://www.surfwatch.com


Oracle & Verifone Internet Payment System
Oracle and Verifone Plan An Integrated End-to-End Internet Payment System For Secure And Open Electronic Commerce

Oracle WebSystem Combined with VeriFone's Payment Technology Would Create the First Payment-Capable WebServer on the Market

REDWOOD SHORES, Feb. 21, 1996-- Oracle Corp. and VeriFone today announced that they intend to form a strategic alliance to create an integrated end-to end Internet payment system for safe and open electronic commerce. The system, which is currently expected to ship by the third quarter of 1996, would enable businesses and consumers around the globe to purchase products and services quickly and securely over the World Wide Web.

The alliance would focus on combining Oracle's powerful WebServer software with VeriFone's highly regarded and secure payment software, to produce the first payment-enabled WebServer on the market. Using this electronic commerce product, merchants, banks and other financial providers would be able to offer an open on-line payment system to handle Internet transactions. Industry experts anticipate these transactions will dramatically increase once this type of payment infrastructure is in place.

The payment-enabled WebServer would mark the end of window-shopping- only on the Internet. Currently, Web users view an endless variety of products and services offered by vendors around the world, but a consistent and secure payment capability doesn't exist. The world's number one provider of information management software and the leading electronic payments supplier intend to develop a software product that would enable customers to safely and quickly purchase goods or services available on the Web.

"Internet commerce is at a trickle today but will rapidly become a torrent once the issue of handling large volumes of transactions is solved," said Dudley Nigg, executive vice president of Wells Fargo Bank, a key customer of both companies, who participated in developing the alliance. "This announcement paves the way for commerce-enabled business on the Internet. Wells Fargo Bank is looking forward to working with merchants using Oracle WebServer, commerce-enabled by VeriFone payment software."

Oracle and VeriFone intend to integrate VeriFone's Internet payment software with Oracle's WebServer, allowing merchants and businesses to accept payments via the Internet from consumers purchasing products or services.

VeriFone and Oracle also intend to incorporate the VeriFone Pay Window software into the Oracle PowerBrowser, an embeddable Web browser, for use by consumers. VeriFone's Pay Window(TM) software would provide transaction options, such as different credit cards, and make the PowerBrowser more user-friendly without excluding users of third party browsers from the transaction system.

Oracle and VeriFone also intend to develop an Oracle/VeriFone Internet Gateway that would be used by financial institutions and related businesses interested in accepting payment transactions over the Internet. VeriFone will provide the software that offers secure payment- processing solutions, and Oracle will provide the Web server and systems integration services. The Oracle/VeriFone Internet Gateway would be designed to support all standard compliant software supplied by Internet Commerce providers, such as the SET standard proposed by MasterCard and Visa.

"This proposed alliance between Oracle and VeriFone is the first to make the Web safe for broad scale electronic commerce," said Ray Lane, Oracle's president of worldwide operations. "Oracle's WebServer combined with VeriFone's payment processing expertise creates an ideal solution that eliminates concerns about the viability of Internet commerce."

Both companies are strongly committed to open solutions and intend to work with existing systems -- such as credit card transaction protocols -- and new ones to be developed in the future, such as micro payments and chip cards. The companies do not intend to build a proprietary system based on charging vendors or customers per transaction. Instead, their aim is to provide the transaction infrastructure and gateway to bring existing electronic payment systems to the Internet.

"Providing our payment technology through Oracle's WebServer moves us toward our goal of making the Internet commerce-ready for the huge volume of transactions we see on the horizon," said Hatim A. Tyabji, chairman, president and chief executive officer of VeriFone. "We want to repeat in the virtual world what we successfully achieved in the physical world with our point-of-sale systems. We plan to accomplish this by universally installing open and interoperable payment technology that is secure and easy to use." Initially, the two companies intend to offer payment modules with two different levels of capability. The first system would use VeriFone's basic merchant-payment capabilities, enabling merchants to use Web servers for Internet credit card processing and automatically to handle authorization, credits and settlements, and basic payment administrative management. The enhanced system, for larger and more complex merchant requirements, would include extensive administrative functions such as transaction reporting. VeriFone intends to extend functionality over time that allows vendors to add options such as electronic cash, electronic checks, smart cards and debit cards.

The system would integrate Oracle's security technology with VeriFone's secure payment software based on industry standards and de-facto standards, creating one of the most secure Internet payment products available. Oracle WebServer 2.0 supports the SSL 2.0 (Secure Sockets Layer) security standard for encrypting data between the Web browser and Web server. The server also provides basic and digest authentication to prevent unauthorized access to Web server content and integrates with the Oracle7 database's security features, which provide the most advanced security available within corporate networks. Oracle's Secure Network Services incorporates leading encryption capabilities and advanced systems for authenticating users and ensuring data integrity. Moreover, Oracle has worked with eight top firewall vendors to pass fully encrypted data through corporate firewalls, providing end-to- end security from Intranet to Internet.

Oracle and VeriFone expect actively to market their product through the companies' substantial existing sales channels in the U.S. and internationally. Oracle intends to make Internet commerce functionality a feature of Oracle WebServer by packaging VeriFone's virtual point- of-sale technology as modules for the WebServer.

Product availability and pricing will be announced shortly; however, both companies anticipate market availability by the third calendar quarter of this year.

The Companies

VeriFone, Inc. (http://www.verifone.com) is a leading global provider of Transaction Automation and Internet commerce solutions used to deliver electronic payment services to financial institutions, retail merchants and consumers, as well as government agencies, healthcare providers and benefits recipients. The company's more than 30 facilities -- including regional offices, development centers, and manufacturing and distribution centers -- are located throughout North and South America, Europe, Asia, Africa and Australia. To date, VeriFone has shipped more than 4.8 million Transaction Automation systems, which have been installed in over 90 countries. The company's 1995 net revenues totaled $387.0 million.

In 1995, VeriFone acquired Enterprise Integration Technologies (http: //www.eit.com) -- a leading provider of software and consulting services for electronic commerce on the Internet. VeriFone is an investor in CyberCash, one of the first companies to develop a pay window application for use by consumers to buy from particular merchants.

Oracle Corp. is the world's largest supplier of software for information management, and the world's second largest software company. With annual revenues of approximately $3.5 billion, the company offers its database, tools and application products along with related consulting, education and support services, in more than 90 countries around the world. For more information about Oracle, please call (415) 506-7000. Oracle's World Wide Web address is (URL) http://www.oracle.com/.

VERIFONE, INC.

Three Lagoon Drive

Redwood City, CA 94065-1561


WOW! From CIS Partners With Charles Schwab
WOW! FROM COMPUSERVE PARTNERS WITH CHARLES SCHWAB

CompuServe's New Online Venture Lands Leading Financial Services Provider COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 12, 1996 -- WOW! from CompuServe, the new consumer online service for at-home use, today announced its partnership with Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., the leading provider of discount brokerage services. Under terms of the agreement, Charles Schwab will serve as the exclusive brokerage and mutual fund service provider on WOW! Members are expected to be able to buy and sell securities in the Charles Schwab-branded brokerage center located in the service's shopping area later this year.

In addition, Charles Schwab will offer individual brokerage account information access, a portfolio management system and real-time stock quotes in the Money area on WOW! A dedicated team from Charles Schwab, supported by the WOW! editorial staff, also will provide general information on stocks, mutual funds and other investments, locate relevant sites on the Internet and create original editorial content regarding issues affecting the financial world.

"A premier provider of investment and transaction services, Charles Schwab is a valuable resource for our members," said Scott Kauffman, CompuServe's vice president and general manager of WOW! "Our proprietary research shows that personal and family information ranked as one of the top four categories among the at-home online consumer. Our exclusive relationship with Schwab helps fulfill our charge to deliver an online service tailored to the needs of the next generation of at-home users."

WOW! from CompuServe is a powerful new consumer online service created specifically for home use. The service offers each household member easy access to information, entertainment and communication -- including the Internet -- combined with the flexibility to customize and control the online experience. Its many features include distinct views for grown-ups and children, easy electronic mail, seamless Internet access and multimedia that enliven the service with sound and motion.

"WOW! is clearly demonstrating its commitment to creating a first class online experience for mainstream consumers," said Art Shaw, Schwab senior vice president of Electronic Brokerage. "We look forward to contributing leading financial services to this effort."

To become a charter member of WOW! from CompuServe, call 1-800-9GETWOW. Pricing for WOW! will be announced soon.

WOW! recently announced it will integrate Lycos Internet directory tools to help members access quality Web sites from anywhere within the service. WOW! also has announced partnerships with Sports Illustrated For Kids, National Geographic and Entertainment Drive.

The Charles Schwab Corporation is one of the fastest growing financial services companies and the leading provider of discount brokerage services in the world. Through its principal operating subsidiary, Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., the company has $195 billion in client assets and more than 3.4 million active investors through a nationwide network of 238 offices. Schwab provides a broad array of investment services for individual investors, institutions and financial advisors.

Founded in 1969, CompuServe Incorporated provides the world's most comprehensive consumer online services, business network and Internet access. Through CompuServe, more than 4.5 million home and business users in 147 countries access the Internet and 3,000 plus online information, education and entertainment services and products. In addition, more than 950 corporate customers use CompuServe's value-added network solutions. Among its many uses, the CompuServe-owned network serves as the world's mailbox and check-out lane, hosting 40 million e-mail messages/month and more than one billion point-of-sale transactions/year. With world headquarters in Columbus, Ohio, CompuServe's 60 offices include European centers in Munich, London and Paris.


DEC Expands Support for HUBwatch Mgmt Swr
DIGITAL EXPANDS UNIX SUPPORT FOR HUBwatch MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

MAYNARD, Mass., March 11, 1996 -- Digital Equipment Corporation today announced availability of HUBwatch network management software for HP-UX, Sun-OS and IBM AIX UNIX platforms, making it easier for HP OpenView, SunNet Manager and NetView AIX users to integrate Digital's networking products into their existing network management structure.

HUBwatch provides a powerful, low-cost, graphical Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) interface that makes it easy to configure and manage a broad range of Digital's networking hardware, from the complete DEChub family to the industry-leading GIGAswitch/FDDI product. HUBwatch software is also available for Digital UNIX, OpenVMS (VAX), and Microsoft Windows platforms.

"HUBwatch is very popular because of its intuitive point-and-click graphical interface, which is common across Digital's many network products," said Jack Forrest, product manager for HUBwatch. "Until today, customers with HP, Sun or IBM UNIX management environments ran HUBwatch as a standalone application. Now they can integrate HUBwatch into their management environment, enabling them to manage more of their network from a single platform."

About HUBwatch

HUBwatch is best value in full-range management applications on the market today. Designed to meet the critical needs of a changing network, HUBwatch includes simple point-and-click commands, descriptive icons and context-sensitive help to ensure easy management by even a non-technical person.

For maximum flexibility, HUBwatch can be installed as an add-on application to existing management systems or as a standalone application. It supports:

     o  DEChub modules

     o  Digital MultiStack System

     o  GIGAswitch/FDDI

     o  Software configurable virtual local area networks (VLANs),

        in conjunction with the DEChub 900 MultiSwitch and

        PORTswitch modules.

Pricing and Availability

HUBwatch is available now for HP-UX and Sun SPARCstation platforms. HUBwatch will be available on the IBM AIX platform in 60 days. HUBwatch is priced at $2,732 for all supported UNIX platforms.

Digital Equipment Corporation is the world's leader in open client/server solutions from personal computing to integrated worldwide information systems. Digital's scalable Alpha platforms, storage, networking, software and services, together with industry- focused solutions from business partners, help organizations compete and win in today's global marketplace.

All Digital press releases, fact sheets and backgrounders are archived on ftp.digital.com in the /pub/Digital/info/pr-news directory. They are also available at http://www.digital.com/info/pr-news/ on the World Wide Web .


DEC Pentium Pro 180 & 200 MHz Workstations
DIGITAL ANNOUNCES PRICING AND AVAILABILITY FOR PENTIUM PRO 180MHz and 200MHz PERSONAL WORKSTATIONS

New Celebris XL Models Provide Workstation-class Performance at PC Prices

MAYNARD, Mass., March 12, 1996 -- Digital Equipment Corporation today announced immediate availability and pricing for two new Celebris XL personal workstations featuring Intels 180MHz and 200MHz Pentium Pro processors.

The new systems -- the Celebris XL 6180 and Celebris XL 6200 -- provide users of technical and compute-intensive applications a combination of workstation-class performance and shrink-wrapped applications with the look, feel, and pricing of a PC. The Celebris XL 6180 and Celebris XL 6200 are priced at $5,049 and $5,249, respectively, and are available through Digital's resellers, distributors and Value Added Resellers (VARs).

"Digital is committed to providing customers the latest in Intel Pentium processor technology," said Howard Elias, vice president, Desktop and Mobile Product Lines for Digitals Personal Computer Business Unit. "Combining this processing power with Windows NT, and the design and reliability excellence for which Digital is known, make the Celebris XL the most powerful and affordable productivity tool available for todays serious business user."

The Celebris Line:

The Celebris XL 6180 and Celebris XL 6200 join the acclaimed Celebris XL line, the industry's fastest personal workstation family, which includes models based on Intel Pentium, Pentium Pro and Digital Alpha processors, as well as certain components and options that are interchangeable between the three platforms.

Easy Upgrades:

The Digital personal workstation's processor-independent architecture enables fast, smooth and easy migration to the latest Intel Pentium, Pentium Pro and Digital Alpha microprocessors, for long-term investment protection as customers' business needs change. This easy and cost-effective upgrade path from Digital -- the PowerGrade upgrade program -- means customers simply plug in the respective daughtercards to change or upgrade the processor, allowing them to stay on the cutting edge of performance.

System Configurations:

The new Celebris XL 6180 and Celebris XL 6200 feature the latest high-performance versions of Intels processor and system logic support chip, 16MB RAM, 256KB cache, 1 GB SCSI hard drive, Matrox Millennium Graphics Card, and 4X CD-ROM. In addition, AccelGraphics AG300 Graphics Adapters are now available for use on the Pentium, Pentium Pro and Alpha systems. High-end configurations with 32MB RAM, and a 2GB hard disk drive, also are available.

The systems are highly expandable and interoperate with management applications such as Digital's POLYCENTER, AssetWORKS, and ClientWORKS; Microsoft Systems Management Server; and Intel LANDesk Management suite for enterprise-level management.

World Class Service and Support:

Digital's products are backed by a three-year limited hardware warranty and a worldwide service and support network. The warranty includes one-year of on-site service. Digital has more than 22,000 service professionals worldwide, including 800 Microsoft certified professionals, and 5,000 support professionals trained on Microsoft products including Windows, Windows 95, Windows NT, and a variety of other software products.

Digital Equipment Corporation is the world's leader in open client/server solutions from personal computing to integrated worldwide information systems. Digital's scalable Intel and Alpha platforms, storage, networking, software and services, together with industry-focused solutions from business partners, help organizations compete and win in todays global marketplace.

Sales information may be obtained by calling 1-800-344-4825.

Please visit the Digital PC Worldwide Web page at http://www.pc.digital.com


Keynote Speakers at InterAct '96
Open Market Chairman Shikhar Ghosh and Women's Wire President Marleen McDaniel Present Keynote Addresses at InterAct '96

World's First Virtual Trade Show Adds Industry Luminaries Ghosh and McDaniel to Growing Roster of Visionary Speakers

MARLBOROUGH, MA-- InterAct '96, the world's first virtual conference, today announced the addition of Women's Wire CEO and President Marleen McDaniel and Open Market Chairman Shikhar Ghosh as speakers. McDaniel will address the growing number of women in high technology, specifically their use of the World Wide Web. Ghosh, plans to address the business side of the Web equation by discussing electronic commerce and the Web.

"I look forward to participating in this revolutionary event," said Marleen McDaniel, CEO and president of Women's Wire. "The active involvement of women in this event is very encouraging. I look forward to talking with attendees from around the world throughout InterAct '96 and to participating as a speaker."

Conference Without Boundaries

InterAct '96, sponsored by InfoWorld, Stratus Computers, Inc. (NYSE:SRA), and Time Magazine will take place April 23-25, 1996 and can be attended by anyone with Internet access. The conference will provide exciting interactive access to a wide variety of activities, including: online presentations, virtual demonstrations, meetings with vendor organizations, virtual press conference and daily personal contact with industry leaders, presenters and other attendees. All presentations will be available at any time to conference attendees in both video, audio and text formats.

"I am excitied to participate in the world's first virtual conference for distributed computing," said Shikhar Ghosh, chairman of Open Market. "I am focused on the strategy and vision of Open Market and look forward to sharing my vision with other industry leaders. The open forums and chat sessions taking place throughout InterAct will encourage interesting and educational discussions."

"We are honored to have Shikhar and Marlene, well-respected industry luminaries, participating in InterAct '96," said Francois Gossieaux, director of InterAct '96. "Both Shikhar and Marlene are recognized as experts in their respective fields and we anticipate that their involvement will draw a significant amount of interest from attendees." Virtual Presenters

Marleen McDaniel is the chief executive office and president of Women's Wire (www.women.com), the first interactive electronic media company for women's editorial and entertainment on the Internet.  In this capacity, she sets the company's direction and develops strategic business relationships. Previously, McDaniel spent more than 20 years at various information technology companies, including Sun Microsystems, Crescendo Communications (now Cisco Systems) and 3Com. Personalized Tradeshow

Shikhar Ghosh is chairman and co-founder of Open Market, Inc. a leading provider of Internet software for business. Prior to founding Open Market in 1994, with MIT professor David Gifford, Ghosh was the CEO of Appex Corporation. Ghosh was instrumental in Appex's development of a payment system, clearinghouse and call validation infrastructure for the cellular telephone industry.

InterAct '96, the world's first virtual conference, will welcome thousands of attendees and companies online on April 23. Partners, vendors, attendees, press, and analysts can access additional information at http://www.InterAct96.com or info@InterAct96.com. For more information on becoming a partner, please call 1-800-556-2589. InterAct '96, where minds meet, is a development project from InfoWorld, Stratus Computers, Inc, and Time Magazine.

Contact: Jane Hiscock, Neva Group

Voice: 617-441-4000 ext. 224

Email: jhiscock@neva.com

Contact: Francois Gossieaux, Stratus Computer

Voice: 508-460-2715

Email: info@InterAct96.com


AT&T 800 Directory on PC411
AT&T 800 DIRECTORY AVAILABLE ON PC411

Toll-Free Numbers from AT&T's 800 Directory Provided Automatically from Leading Online Directory Service

(INGLEWOOD, CA)-PC411, Inc., a pioneer in providing instant online access to telephone directory listings, today announced it will provide numbers from AT&T's 800 Directory at no additional charge each time a customer conducts a search, according to Christopher Hansen, president of PC411. As an added feature, PC411 customers will be able to specifically search just for 800 numbers, also at no charge.

"We are pleased to be able to add AT&T 800 numbers to the leading online directory service for North America, " said Hansen. The company provides instant online access to over 105 million white and yellow page listings in the United States and Canada and maintains the largest online database of telephone numbers, addresses, ZIP codes and SIC (Standard Industrial Classification) codes currently available in the world. "We believe our customers will appreciate knowing if a business has an 800 listing," noted Hansen.

Each time a user looks for a business listing, PC411 will search the appropriate yellow pages and automatically search the directory of AT&T 800 numbers at no extra charge. With this new feature, PC411 gives users the ability to save substantial amounts of money on long-distance business calls.

PC411 is a convenient service that allows customers to look up local, long-distance and 800 numbers without consulting multiple sources such as phone books and toll-free directories. PC411's service allows users the ability to look up hundreds of companies at once with the expanded power to import and export names from contact managers, databases, word processing programs and other computer applications. PC411 provides fast searches, most of which, from start to finish, take less than one minute.

PC411 charges only fifty cents ($0.50) per search when a user looks for a listing in a particular city. Long distance directory assistance operators charge 85 cents ($0.85) or more. These operators often do not give addresses or more than a couple of matching listings. Directory assistance also does not provide ZIP codes when giving addresses. PC411 provides users with complete addresses and ZIP codes, as well as telephone numbers.

PC411 charges additional, low rates for searches that allow customers to scan various regions up to the entire United States or Canada. All 800 numbers are free, whether searched for directly or when automatically returned in other searches. There are no monthly fees, no connect time charges and no charges for searches that return no listings. Access to PC411 does not require a connection to either the Internet or a commercial online service.

PC411 for Windows can be obtained for free by either visiting the company's web site (http://www.pc411.com) or by calling PC411, Inc. at 1-800-2-GET-411. To begin using the service, new customers prepay $15 with any major credit card. Additional usage is billed automatically as it is incurred. Corporate account options are available for businesses with search needs exceeding $50 a month.

Use of the PC411 service requires a 386 PC or higher running Windows 95, Windows NT, Windows 3.1 or OS/2 Warp, a Hayes-compatible modem and a major credit card. No CD-ROM drive is needed.

For more information, contact PC411, Inc.,

9800 La Cienega Blvd., Suite 411, Inglewood,

CA 90301-4440. Telephone: (310) 645-1114.

Fax: (310) 645-1112. Email: info@pc411.com. Internet

web site: http://www.pc411.com.

Contact: Heather Gore, THE TERPIN GROUP

Voice: 310-821-6100

Email: hgore@terpin.com


AT&T Selects SurfWatch for WorldNet
AT&T SELECTS SURFWATCH AS PREMIER INTERNET FILTERING SOFTWARE FOR ITS WORLDNET SERVICE

Agreement Expands the Reach of the Internet's Leading Blocking Software

LOS ALTOS, Calif., March 13, 1996 - SurfWatch Software, Inc., today announced that it has signed an agreement with AT&T that will enable AT&T WorldNet Service subscribers to take advantage of SurfWatch's Internet filtering capabilities using a free trial version. SurfWatch, which has gained industry praise as an easy-to- use and robust software program, will be provided as a low-cost parental control solution available from AT&T's WorldNet Service.

"Parents and teachers need to be in control of their children's and student's Internet learning experiences, and this requires effective software tools," said Tom Evslin, AT&T vice president for AT&T WorldNet Service. "SurfWatch provides a safety net for the parent-teacher community, which helps make the Internet available to everyone."

SurfWatch lets parents, teachers and employers block unwanted sexually explicit material from their computers' Internet access-without restricting the access rights of other Internet users. The SurfWatch software removes no material from the Internet or any server, but simply blocks it at any computer or local network where it is installed. SurfWatch screens Internet newsgroups, World Wide Web, FTP, Gopher, Chat and other services.

"Despite the powerful educational and entertainment benefits of the Internet, widespread access brings the risk that kids will see, accidentally or deliberately, inappropriate material," said Ann Duvall, President of SurfWatch Software. "SurfWatch is the rational, practical alternative to censorship, and we're delighted that AT&T has chosen this powerful tool for its exciting new WorldNet dial-up Internet service."

The AT&T WorldNet dial-up Internet service is designed to be especially user-friendly so it can reach a broad customer base, including many people who have never tried an on-line service or are new to the Internet.

SurfWatch Becoming Industry Standard

SurfWatch creates Internet products for both Macintosh and Windows-based personal computers and licenses Internet access control technology to the on-line services industry. As a founding member of the PICS consortium, SurfWatch is also supporting the development of standards-based Internet rating systems. SurfWatch is rapidly becoming the industry-standard tool for blocking access to unwanted materials on the Internet.

As a stand-alone product, SurfWatch retails for $49.95, with a monthly subscription fee of $5.95 for site updates. The AT&T version of SurfWatch will be available for download at a cost of $19.95.

SurfWatch Software, Inc., based in Los Altos, Calif., is pioneering the development of new technologies for the Internet. Founded in January 1995 with a vision of creating high-quality technology products that have a positive impact on peoples' lives, SurfWatch's first products enable parents, teachers and employers to block sexually explicit material on the Internet. SurfWatch Software can be reached at 415-948-9500 or 800-458- 6600, info@surfwatch.com or via the World Wide Web at http://www.surfwatch.com.

Jay Friedland                           E-mail: jay@surfwatch.com

SurfWatch Software                      Phone:  415-948-9500

175 S. San Antonio Rd, Ste 102          Fax:    415-948-9577

Los Altos, CA 94022                     http://www.surfwatch.com


Digital Bundles MS BackOffice with Prioris
DIGITAL BUNDLES MICROSOFT BackOffice WITH SELECTED PRIORIS SERVERS

Provides Resellers and Customers with Industry-Leading Hardware and Software Server Solutions and Aggressive Pricing

MAYNARD, Mass., March 13, 1996 -- Digital Equipment Corporation today announced that it is now bundling Microsoft BackOffice server software with select models of Digital Prioris PC servers. The Prioris BackOffice bundle provides resellers with competitive pricing schedules and the ability to offer customers a single source for the industry's leading hardware and software configurations.

The Prioris BackOffice bundle is available for Prioris HX5166 and Prioris ZX5133MP/2 models, which represent application and enterprise platforms of the Prioris product line. The Prioris servers are Digital's award-winning, high-end Pentium-based symmetric multiprocessing computing systems that provide proven reliability, scalability and price/performance. Special bundle pricing provides savings of up to $875.

The Prioris HX5166 BackOffice server includes a 166MHz Pentium processor, 64MB ECC memory, and 4GB of PCI RAID storage at a suggested list price of $17,112. The Prioris ZX5133MP/2 configuration includes two 133MHz Pentium processors, 2x1MB synchronous cache, 64MB ECC memory, and 6MB of PCI RAID storage at a suggested price of $24,953. A second ZX5133MP/2 configuration without RAID storage is also available at a suggested list price of $19,023.

Microsoft BackOffice is an integrated family of server software designed for installation on a single server, and is part of an overall architecture for both desktops and servers operating in a distributed computing environment. BackOffice consists of Windows NT Server as the network foundation; Microsoft SQL Server for managing and storing data; Microsoft SNA Server for host connectivity; Microsoft Systems Management Server for managing PCs and servers; and Microsoft Mail Server, messaging software for information distribution.

Microsoft BackOffice server components are designed to work together featuring a unified client/server architecture that shares a common Win32 application programming interface (API), and OLE component software, which greatly simplifies client/server applications development.

"Bundling Microsoft BackOffice with the Prioris line is a natural decision and brings together two 'best-in-class' products to provide customers with a powerful and flexible solution for medium and large businesses," said Duane Dickhut, vice president of Digital's Prioris PC Server Product Line. "The Prioris BackOffice solutions allow resellers to offer a turnkey client/sever solution that helps customers meet today's computing challenges and to add on capabilities as their needs evolve."

Prioris BackOffice bundles are available immediately through Digital's channel partners, including master resellers, distributors, dealers, VARs and system integrators, as well as Digital's direct sales organizations, and are available in English, French and German versions, on the following systems:

     o  Prioris HX5166 -- includes 4GB RAID storage

     o  Prioris ZX5133MP/2 -- includes 6GB RAID storage

     o  Prioris ZX5233MP/2 'base' -- without RAID storage or hard

        disk to enable resellers to add their choice of storage

        solutions

All Digital Prioris PC servers include Digital's recently announced ServerWORKS Manager system and network management software and ServerWORKS Quick Launch, a CD-ROM suite of utilities that automates the installation of Windows NT and the configuration of Digital Prioris PC servers.

All Digital's Prioris PC servers are covered by a three-year, on-site limited warranty, with next-business day response standard from Digital's Multivendor Customer Services organization or a Digital channel partner.

Digital Equipment Corporation is the world's leader in open client/server solutions from personal computers to integrated worldwide information systems. Digital's Intel and Alpha platforms, storage, networking, software and services, together with industry- focused solutions from business partners, help organizations compete and win in today's global marketplace.

Please surf the Digital PC homepage located on the World Wide Web at http://www.pc.digital.com

All Digital press releases, fact sheets and backgrounders are archived on ftp.digital.com in the /pub/Digital/info/pr-news directory. They are also available at http://www.digital.com/info/pr-news/ on the World Wide Web .


American Swr Acquires Stone & Webster Group
AMERICAN SOFTWARE ACQUIRES PRODUCTION SCHEDULING ADVISOR SOFTWARE GROUP

Production scheduling capabilities to be incorporated into Supply Chain Planning

ATLANTA (March 14, 1996) -- American Software has acquired the Production Scheduling Advisor software group from Stone & Webster Advanced Systems Development Services, Inc. (ASDS) to take advantage of Stone & Webster's extensive experience and capabilities in manufacturing planning and scheduling. Terms were not disclosed.

American Software has integrated Stone & Webster's Production Scheduling Advisor (PSA) finite capacity and material planning system into American Software's Supply Chain Planning demand planning and replenishment system. PSA will also continue to be sold as an independent product. PSA provides constraint-based capacity and materials planning as well as activity-based costing for manufacturing and distribution processes, while Supply Chain Planning provides comprehensive tools for decision support, demand forecasting, inventory management and support of multiple continuous replenishment strategies.

The acquisition follows ASDS's successful relationship as an American Software Integrated Solution Provider. The companies have worked closely together to provide complementary solutions and have recently initiated a joint project at Land O'Lakes, the nation's leading branded butter supplier.

"We welcome the acquisition. Supply Chain Planning and PSA give us complete, graphical overviews of anticipated demand and the best way to cost-effectively meet that demand," said Katy Anderson, project leader at Land O'Lakes, headquartered in Arden Hills, Minn. "Consequently, we'll be able to synchronize production more closely to customer demand and avoid the expenses of stock-outs and dated inventory."

PSA's interactive Gantt chart lets users visualize the impact of changes in orders, supplies, inventory, warehousing and distribution resources. Planning and logistics managers can now use PSA with Supply Chain Planning to create simulations of the entire supply chain, including forecast generation, inventory and distribution planning, throughout the manufacturing process.

PSA clients have experienced significant reductions in work-in-process and finished goods inventories, improved customer service levels and increased capacity utilization through more efficient production schedules. In addition to material and capacity planning, modules are available for production costing, order-driven scheduling, and sourcing and allocation.

"The acquisition of Production Scheduling Advisor provides new strengths and capabilities that allow American Software to help customers integrate their supply chains and eliminate unnecessary activities from planning, scheduling and production," said Mike Edenfield, chief operating officer at American Software.

"We believe this product acquisition is a natural evolution from ASDS's previous marketing relationship with American Software. ASDS is focusing on growing our customer base in a core set of markets relating to design, manufacturing, construction and real-time operations. PSA fits extremely well into American Software's product line, and we are optimistic that the product and the people will do even better as an integral part of the American Software team," said Gavin A. Finn, president of Stone & Webster Advanced Systems Development Services.

Stone & Webster Advanced Systems Development Services develops and markets a set of software applications for knowledge-based design, integrated graphics and database applications, and real-time boiler monitoring and diagnosis. Headquartered in Boston, Stone & Webster Advanced Systems Development Services, Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Stone & Webster, Inc., a global engineering, construction and consulting company. The company's common shares are listed on the NYSE stock exchange under the symbol SW.

American Software develops, markets and supports the industry's most comprehensive offering of integrated supply chain management and financial control systems. As a leading provider of multi-platform enterprise software solutions, the Atlanta-based firm offers state-of-the-art business solutions across a wide range of industries internationally. Its product line encompasses integrated business applications such as demand forecasting, logistics planning, warehouse management, order management, manufacturing, financial control and outsourcing services. The company's common shares are listed on the NASDAQ stock market-national market under the symbol AMSWA.

For more information, contact: American Software; 470 E. Paces Ferry Rd., Atlanta, GA 30305. (404) 261-4381. FAX: (404) 264-5206. Stone & Webster Advanced Systems Development Services, Inc.; 245 Summer St.; Boston, MA 02210. (617) 589-2737. FAX: (617) 589-2596.


Calvin's Micro-Tech World Graphics Services
Calvin's Micro-Tech World!

(http://www.iconnect.net/home/calvin/index.html)

We are the new kids on the block so move over! We offer Photograph Scanning, Image Morphing, Home Page Creation and a Realty Service for the North Shore of Illinois. We offer the best in Photographic Scanning using an Epson ES1200C and at unbeatable prices ($2) plus FREE return of your photographs. They can be sent E mail to you or through snail mail (Sorry Uncle Sam!). Check us out and compare our prices and services! We offer the best service and the best prices for quality work of anyone on the entire WWW!

Are you having your photographs Scanned or are you being Scammed?

Some people want to charge you as much as $10 or more for a scan! They are just out trying to get rich at your expense. Then there are those that tell you they can do it for 65 cents! Yeah, but what kind of Quality are you getting for your hard earned dollars? Not much! We charge $2 per scan which gives us a comfortable (but hard working) lifestyle. And this is enough to pay for our equipment and expenses.

We will take the upmost care in handling your photographs (in fact our technicians wear cotton gloves when handling your prize possesions!) We can then save your images to an IBM formatted disc and rush them back to you or we can E-mail your images to you. After all, you are probably pretty excited about seeing your pictures on your computer!

What can you do with these Images?

You can....

    Use them on your own Home Page!

    E mail pictures to your friends and families! (Beats Snail Mail!)

    Use them as screen savers on your computer!

    Use them in Multimedia presentations!

    Advertise your business on the WWW!

    Use them as logos for your business card. Imagine your face on a

    business card, people will certainly remember who you are!

What equipment do we use?

We use an Epson ES-1200C. This scanner is hooked up a Compaq Presario 7180 Computer. The scanner will give  high quality black and white, grayscale and color scanning.

    2,400 dpi output resolution to produce crisp, high-quality images.

    16,777,216 output colors at 8 bits/pixel/color

    Maximum document size 8.5 inches by 11.7 inches

    Color separation by switching light sources (green, red and blue).

What will we scan and will not scan?

We won't scan any copyrighted material unless you can prove you have authorization from the author. We will not scan nude pictures of children but will scan nude pictures of adults. For further information or to request quantity or text scan costs E Mail us at calvin@iconnect.net or fax us at 847-336-9484.. Your satisfaction is extremely important to us! THANK YOU for your patronage and we look forward to hearing from you soon!


DEC Sponsors Boston Marathon Website
DIGITAL EQUIPMENT IS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPONSOR FOR 100TH RUNNING OF THE BOSTON MARATHON

B.A.A. Official Marathon Website at http://www.BostonMarathon.org

Complete information system and exclusive database of all 38,000 official runners.

Boston, Mass., March 13, 1996 -- Digital Equipment Corporation and the Boston Athletic Association announced today the public activation of the official Internet website for the 100th running of the Boston Marathon at http://www.BostonMarathon.org/.

Digital created and will maintain the B.A.A. sanctioned Internet World Wide Web site throughout the running of the race on Patriots' Day, April 15th, 1996 and then on through the summer.

In addition to the World Wide Web homepage, Digital is furnishing its latest technology to create a unique information system for the B.A.A. that includes personal computers, computer servers, laptop computers and printers essential to organizing and managing an event of this magnitude.

For the first time in the race's history, Digital will post the names of all 38,000 official entrants on the newly created Web Site along with the towns, cities, and countries they represent and other data so fans can learn more about their favorite runners. Input from an RF chip on every runner's shoe will be tabulated and available on the information system provided by Digital for the B.A.A.

The race is the oldest, consecutively running, annual Marathon in the world. The course begins in Hopkinton, Mass. and ends in the center of Boston at Copley Square. It is expected to be viewed by more than 1.5 million spectators along the route. In addition to live coverage of the Boston Marathon by local, national, and cable television and radio crews, the event will be broadcast live to more than 60 countries. Approximately 1,500 accredited reporters representing all major national and international media outlets will be in attendance.

Charles Holleran, Digital vice president of communications, said, "Digital is proud to be associated with the Boston Marathon. We look forward to helping capture and deliver the detailed information surrounding this historic event and working with the Boston Athletic Association."

Guy Morse, Director of the Boston Athletic Association, said, "The intense worldwide interest in the 100th running of the Boston Marathon and the growing operational demands makes it essential that we have world-class information technology support. We're delighted that Digital will provide both their expertise and industry leading technology products for us."

Digital Equipment Corporation is the world's leader in open client/server solutions from personal computing to integrated worldwide information systems. Digital's scalable Alpha platforms, storage, networking, software and services, together with industry- focused solutions from business partners, help organizations compete and win in today's global marketplace.

All Digital press releases, fact sheets and backgrounders are archived on ftp.digital.com in the /pub/Digital/info/pr-news directory. They are also available at http://www.digital.com/info/pr-news/ on the World Wide Web .


Digital HiNote Notebooks with Pentiums
DIGITAL HiNote NOTEBOOKS STRIKE NEW CHORD WITH ALL-PENTIUM LINEUP

New Notebooks Feature Network-Ready Support, Latest Intel Microprocessors, Industry's First Pre-Configured Windows NT Mobile Client

MAYNARD, Mass., March 14, 1996 -- Digital Equipment Corporation today announced a complete new Digital HiNote line -- an all-Pentium family of aggressively priced, high-performance notebook computers. The HiNote family's full lineup includes several network-ready features and Intel's recently announced 100- and 133-megahertz (MHz) Pentium mobile microprocessors. Digital also introduced the first fully integrated Windows NT notebook configurations within the new HiNote line.

Reflecting Digital's commitment to the needs of all-sized businesses, the HiNote family is targeted at customers from the small office business user to sophisticated, large business mobile professionals. Models range from the HiNote Ultra II -- high-end ultraportables that deliver advanced features, performance and maximum portability with the industry's thinnest, lightest notebook design -- and the new HiNote VP, a modular line of entry-level notebooks that deliver optimum price/performance with high-end features and value prices starting at around U.S. $2,000 (estimated street price).

"Our new HiNote family delivers a range of high-performance solutions suited for the small office environment to more sophisticated corporate applications -- at a spectrum of competitive price points," said Bruce Claflin, vice president and general manager of Digital's Personal Computer Business Unit. "And with Windows NT becoming ever more popular, customers who want the reliability, security and performance of Windows NT now have the most cost-effective, easy to configure and use, portable NT platform in the world."

Addressing the Needs of Businesses Large and Small

Building on the best-in-class feature set of the original HiNote notebooks, the all-new HiNote family provides even greater capabilities such as faster Pentium processors, increased hard disk storage, larger displays, enhanced video and improved expandability -- at very competitive prices.

"We swept the industry into a new era of portability last year with the innovative, thin and lightweight designs of the original HiNote family," said Howard Elias, vice president of desktop and mobile products in Digital's Personal Computer Business Unit. "Customers told us they loved thin and light, but they wanted more performance, greater expandability and enhanced connectivity. The new HiNote family is yet another proof point of our commitment to addressing customer needs head-on, leveraging our internal design and engineering expertise to continue delivering the best-in-class features and ease of portability for which Digital is known."

Leading Network Connectivity

Because mobile professionals require tools that ensure their time is spent being productive, not struggling with technology, Digital is extending its networking expertise to the HiNote family by providing easy-to-use connectivity features. The new HiNote notebooks are Digital's first mobile products to include Digital ClientWORKS software as a standard feature, a powerful combination of pre-loaded client management and networking utilities that help network administrators get the most out of their networking environments.

Mobile computers present specific challenges within an enterprise network as they can be difficult to track and troubleshoot remotely and are subject to increased security issues. Combined with the HiNote family's built-in DMI (Desktop Management Interface) support, the industry standard for managing client PCs, Digital ClientWORKS is designed to make it simpler for network managers to deploy HiNote systems both remotely and on the corporate network. These features enable network administrators to more quickly and efficiently manage client assets and the use of support resources, increase end-user satisfaction and ultimately realize significant savings in the company's overall cost of PC ownership.

Both the HiNote Ultra II and HiNote VP feature a port replicator with an optional Ethernet interface to facilitate instant network connection. The optional port replicators allow for quick and easy connectivity to office-related peripherals and accessories, making the HiNote family ideal mobile solutions for networked environments.

Windows NT Goes Mobile with HiNote Family

As Windows NT establishes itself as the fastest growing networking operating system, Digital is further strengthening its Windows NT leadership position and responding to customer desires by making the entire HiNote family fully Windows NT-certified. In addition, today's announcement includes an unprecedented bundle of this high-performance operating system on special models in the HiNote Ultra II product line. The HiNote Ultra II with Windows NT is pre-loaded and pre-configured to run straight from the box, saving customers the time and manpower typically necessary to install and configure Windows NT-based mobile systems and options -- significantly reducing the cost of implementing mobile solutions within a Windows NT environment.

All other models in Digital's new HiNote family come pre- loaded with Windows 95, a popular operating system for mobile professionals, which supports intuitive recognition of the most commonly used PC Card options and includes advanced power management features that contribute toward increased battery life. Windows for Workgroups 3.11 is also supported on the new HiNote family and is available upon request.

Still a Hands-On Favorite

Assessing Digital's new HiNote family, Tim Bajarin, president of Creative Strategies, a high-tech market research and business consulting firm based in San Jose, California said, "These new portables are well-designed and deliver capabilities and features that mobile customers require." Bajarin continued, "The way Digital has integrated an easy user interface with pre-loaded network management software and expansion options that include built-in network connectivity makes the HiNote family a very attractive and competitive mobile solution. And, with fully integrated mobile Windows NT solutions, and the fact that Windows NT is the fastest growing network OS in the Fortune 500 community, this new family will have dramatic impact on the industry."

HiNote Ultra II: The Industry's Thinnest Notebook Gets Thinner

The Digital HiNote Ultra II maintains Digital's notebook leadership in lightweight, elegant design, providing mobile professionals with the thinnest and lightest full-function Pentium notebook on the market. The ultra-thin, 1.1-inch height of the new system is 10 percent thinner than the original HiNote Ultra product line, and still weighs less than four pounds. The HiNote Ultra II ships with either a 100, 120 or 133MHz Intel Pentium processor and includes external cache memory and accelerated graphics to provide increased system performance. All models, except for an entry-level version, feature a 10.4-inch Super Video Graphics Array (SVGA) active-matrix color display.

The expandable design of the HiNote Ultra II supports up to 40 megabytes (MB) of system memory and includes a removable hard disk drive that ranges from 810MB to 1.35 gigabytes (GB) of storage. The new system maintains compatibility with existing HiNote Ultra expansion options, including the popular Mobile Media Module that transforms the HiNote Ultra into the most highly portable multimedia notebook on the market. When attached beneath the HiNote Ultra II, the sleek Mobile Media Module adds less than one inch in height and merely two pounds of weight to the compact four-pound computer -- creating a fully integrated, six-pound Pentium multimedia notebook with three-speaker stereo sound and a quad-speed CD-ROM drive, significantly smaller than many non-multimedia notebooks on the market.

HiNote VP: A Leading Value in Price/Performance

Digital's all-new line of entry-level notebooks, the Digital HiNote VP, provides mobile users with industry-leading performance at aggressive prices. These high-performing notebooks ship with an Intel Pentium processor running at 75 or 100MHz, complemented by a PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) bus and EDO (Extended Data Out) memory for speedy system performance. All HiNote VP models feature a 10.4-inch SVGA color display and accelerated graphics, with models incorporating dual-scan or active-matrix video display technologies to meet a range of price/performance requirements.

The expandable design of the HiNote VP accommodates up to 40MB of system memory and includes a modular diskette drive for support of system accessories such as an optional second battery or a car adapter, or insertion of the standard AC adapter included with each system. As storage needs evolve, an upgradeable 1.08GB hard drive option gives customers the flexibility to expand their storage capacity.

Pricing and Availability

Suggested list prices range from U.S. $3,199 to $4,699 for the HiNote Ultra II and $4,999 to $5,999 for the HiNote Ultra II with Windows NT. Estimated street prices for the HiNote VP range from around $2,000 to $3,000. The HiNote family is available immediately worldwide through Digital's channel partners, including authorized resellers and select retail outlets. The HiNote Ultra II has begun shipping in limited quantities, with volume availability next quarter. Windows NT models are available on a special-order basis through Digital and its partners.

Digital Equipment Corporation is the world's leader in open client/server solutions from personal computers to integrated worldwide information systems. Digital's Intel and Alpha platforms, storage, networking, software and services, together with industry- focused solutions from business partners, help organizations compete and win in today's global marketplace.

Please visit the Digital PC World Wide Web page at http://www.pc.digital.com.

All Digital press releases, fact sheets and backgrounders are archived on ftp.digital.com in the /pub/Digital/info/pr-news directory. They are also available at http://www.digital.com/info/pr-news/ on the World Wide Web .


EveryWare Tango Training & Seminars
EVERYWARE comes to New York City for Tango Training and Presentation Seminars During Corporate Mac and MacFair '96,  March 21st. To 23rd.

EveryWare Development Corp. is offering Product Demonstrations and four free Training Sessions, in New York City on the topic of Tango / Butler SQL Development Trends,Techniques, Tools and Tips!

Dates:

-- Information Presentation at Market Center

Thursday, March 21 st., 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm

153 East 53rd. St. 29th Floor, New York

in the large conference room, (50 People)

-- A Presentation and Panel discussion at Corporate Mac

Friday, March 22nd.,

-- Tango / Butler SQL Basics Session

Friday,  March 22nd  -  8:30 am to Noon

              OR

Saturday,  March 23rd -  8:30 am to Noon

-- Tango / Butler SQL Advanced Workshop

Friday, March 22nd  - 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm

              OR

Saturday, March 23rd - 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm

ALL COURSES WILL BE HELD AT:

Apple Market Center, 153 East 53rd. St.  The Training Room-29th Floor,

New York , 10022

For more detailed Information and to register please visit our Training Home page at <www.everyware.com/training>

Trainer: Mike Young

"The Tango / Butler SQL Basics course" is a hands on session.  One participant per computer. Seating is limited to 15 attendees per session. So sign up quickly.

To attend this session, please register through EveryWare's online Training Sign-up Page at <http://www.everyware.com/training>.  If you do not have web access, call or e-mail (see below).

The Tango / Butler SQL Basics course will cover the following topics:

        - Introduction to Tango

  - Review of Network Issues to set up a Tango Site

        - Butler SQL Basics

        - Hands On      - Tutorial using the Search Query Builder

  - Strategies for Tango Solution Building

(If you have already completed the Tango tutorials the introductory training course may be a review for you.)

"The Tango / Butler Advanced Workshop" is a presentation session covering our latest product versions and Trends, Techniques, Tools and Tips.  Seating is limited to 15 attendees per session. So sign up quickly.

To attend this session, please register through EveryWare's online Training Sign-up Page at <http://www.everyware.com/training>.  If you do not have web access, call or e-mail (see below).

Tango / Butler Advanced Product Workshop will cover topics including:

        - Review of the Latest Versions of Tango and Butler SQL

  - New Products for WebSite Management

        - Tango Solution Building Techniques

  - Tango Document Development Skills

        - Security and Password Management at the Web Site

  - Web Commerce Solutions on the Macintosh

In other related News:

- Mike Young is now responsible for Training at EveryWare Dev. Corp.

  *Mike was formerly Territory Manager for the North East USA

- Sandi Alexis is the new Territory Manager for the North East USA

- Mike will be teaching the courses in New York

- Sandi will be at Corporate Mac & MacFair96, so come over and say hi!

Please direct questions to:

Mike Young, myoung@everyware.com (x 225)

Sandi Alexis, salexis@everyware.com (xt250)

EVERYWARE DEVELOPMENT CORP.     Tel:  (905) 819-1173

7145 West Credit Avenue         Fax:  (905) 819-1172

Mississauga, Ontario            BBS:  (905) 819-989

L5N 6J7                      http://www.everyware.com


FirstSite - Best of What's New Website
FirstSite Launches Web Site Featuring "Best of What's New"

New York, NY, March 4 -- Imagineering Corp. has launched FirstSite to showcase and spotlights trends: "New Products, Smart People, Great Sites." This combination of webzine and a hub for virtual communities is found at <http://www.firstsite.com>. The ambitious site hopes to become a worldwide launching pad providing visibility and support services for all that is new -- products, services and promotions and trends.

FirstSite is an early entry in the next wave of consumer-driven sites designed for a broad audience, including those just beginning to cross the chasm to the new online world. Aimed beyond the early adapters and digerati, FirstSite's focus extends far beyond the Internet. (It's on the World-Wide Web because that's the ideal transmission belt for FirstSite's mission to entertain, inform and connect people. FirstSite hopes to become a primary starting point for:

* casual or veteran browsers -- who can experience trendsetting

  developments wherever they click at FirstSite

* enthusiasts focused on one special passion

* and explorers looking for a focal point and a base of operations.

FirstSite's pages and databases are organized in several ways.

THEMES: * People * Products * Places

TOPICS: * Personal Style * Family Matters * Health & Fitness * Entertainment * Money Matters * Business * High Tech

DEPARTMENTS:

* Eyes and Ears: experts will use FirstSite as a hub from which to attract and focus the special communities of people with common interests * Innovators: profiles (personal and professional) and a soapbox for people making a difference

LINKS:

Best of the Best: FirstSite selects from other Best Sites and Best New lists Cool Links * Eyes and Ears vetted inks * Innovators' own Bookmarks * Product Links: each featured product links to at least 5 related sites Better Surfing: tips and tricks, plus the newest tools

NEW PRODUCT NEWS is for the public, with some areas limited to marketers, manufacturers and journalist. Products will be featured for 180 days from their certified launch (then they go to the archive). Postings are free to this pressroom, which may emerge as an international clearinghouse for new products.

FirstSite's interactive features enable like-minded people to interact with each other and with the Eyes and Ears and the Innovators -- and to form online Special Interest Communities. And as FirstSite gains exposure and momentum, it plans for more and more of its content, refreshed daily, to come from: * individuals * PR and advertising companies * products and services companies * other media.

Visitors can participate in the first of a variety of planned promotional programs: a Frequent Browser Program that enters users into drawings for trips and prizes based upon their registering for an I/Pro log-in code.

At launch, the site includes 3 Innovators, 60 new products, and a backlog of 3 weeks of 5 sets of "top 10 links".

Imagineering Corp. is a privately held New York-city based company founded in 1990 by Robert Gordon.

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MIS: Press & M&T Books Launch New Web Site
MIS:Press and M&T Books Launches their New Web Site

MIS:Press and M&T Books are among the premier computer book publishers in the United States. From the time of its purchase by Henry Holt and Company, Inc. in 1991, the publishing program of MIS:Press has grown threefold, evolving from a small Northwestern press into one of the most respected sources of beginner to intermediate computer book titles. In 1993, MIS:Press expanded its program by acquiring the much acclaimed M&T Books, which had an active list of high-level books. Under the direction of MIS:Press, M&T has expanded its title list while remaining the preferred information resource for programmers, administrators, developers and other computer professionals seeking the latest technical information.

Now you can find the latest information on their new web site. The site includes a list of bestsellers updated biweekly with excerpts and reviews, a list of books published over the last two years, sorted by category, book excerpts and a list of bookstores for orders. This web site, is one of the very few that has no direct order form or 800 number. We would like all our orders to come through the bookstores. Check out: <URL:http://www.mispress.com> or <URL:http://www.mandt.com>

Please email me with questions,

Fauzia Burke, tel. 908 937 8061, email. fburke@fsb.superlink.net


Nanoware NParse32 32-bit OCX for Windows 95
NANOWARE ANNOUNCES THE AVAILABILITY OF NPARSE32

NParse32 Parser Control Improves Productivity of Visual Basic Developers

Largo, Florida, March 7th, 1996 - Nanoware, Inc. has released NParse32 1.0, a 32 bit OCX for Windows 95. NParse32 is used for parsing through either text files or strings. Instead of wasting time writing code in Visual Basic to parse a file or string, the user may now simply add this control to a form, set a few properties and then act on the results that NParse32 returns. NParse32 1.0 is a cost effective solution for any application that requires the ability to read input data. The U.S. suggested retail price is only $29.95 plus $5.95 s&h and applicable tax.

For further information or to download a working version for evaluation, please visit our world wide web site at http://www.nanoware.com.

Nanoware is dedicated to providing tools that developers need to dramatically improve their productivity. By leveraging our knowledge of programming languages, environments, and corporate needs, Nanoware provides components that empower programmers to provide solid solutions under intense time restrictions.

Contact:   Kenneth Lumia

Web Site:  http://www.nanoware.com

E-Mail:    75451.1443@compuserve.com

Phone:     813-536-3341

FAX:       813-531-0796


Conducting Business on the Internet Study
"INTERNET COMMERCE STILL AN OPEN FIELD" CONCLUDES O'REILLY STUDY

CONDUCTING BUSINESS ON THE INTERNET DESCRIBES BUSINESS USAGE, PLANS, PERCEPTION

March 14, 1996 -- SEBASTOPOL, CA--How many businesses are connected to the Internet? What are those companies doing online--are they selling on the Web, transmitting trade secrets, sharing sensitive databases through an Intranet? What are the barriers to using the Net as a business tool? Conducting Business on the Internet, a new study from O'Reilly & Associates' Online Research Group, answers these and other questions about North American businesses' use of the Internet. Study results confirm that the Internet holds great promise as a business tool, but also point to the Net's current limitations in reach and acceptance. For example, 53% of medium-sized businesses (101-999 employees) stated that they had no Internet connection and no plans to acquire one.

Don Ulsch, Senior Vice President of O'Reilly's Online Research Group stated, "Conducting Business on the Internet underscores the tremendous opportunity that remains for businesses on the Net. At the same time, continued caution is warranted. Among medium-sized and small businesses that employed less than one thousand people, the percentage who had no plans for Internet access proved surprisingly high."

"This suggests, however, that companies with products attractive to Net audiences have an open field if they use this channel to their competitive advantage. Clearly, providing product information is the Net use with the highest perceived value. However, Net access is far from universal, even within large companies, so be sure you can really reach the target audience you are seeking to reach."

Conducting Business on the Internet found that large (1000 employees or greater) and medium (101-999 employees) companies in the U.S. and Canada are online in significant and growing numbers. Fifty-one percent (51%) of large companies have Internet access, and another 15% plan to connect to the Net by the end of 1996. Twenty-five percent (25%) of medium-sized companies have already connected to the Internet, and 17% plan to do so by year's end.

The dramatic growth of the World Wide Web is widely attributed to business' increased Web presence. The study's results confirm this perception. Thirty-five percent (35%) of the large and 20% of the medium companies surveyed had created a publicly accessible World Wide Web site.

By a slight margin, more businesses on the Internet are using it for Intranets than for public, external sites. Thirty-seven percent (37%) of large and 23% of medium businesses have at least one internal Web site.

Although Internet activity is healthy and growing in the business community, not all are convinced of its value. When asked whether the Internet has improved the business environment, more than half (57%) of the representatives from large companies and only 42% of those from medium companies said that it had.

Conducting Business on the Internet includes extensive quantitative data that gives valid, projectable measurements of current Internet use by businesses in the U.S. and Canada. The study also contains qualitative information on areas such as companies' perception of the Internet's value as a business tool. In addition, it describes how businesses plan to initiate or expand their Internet use.

Like O'Reilly's groundbreaking 1995 study, Defining the Internet Opportunity, Conducting Business on the Internet used Random Digit Dialing (RDD), a statistically defensible methodology. To obtain a representative sample of North American businesses, the Online Research Group used Dun & Bradstreet's RDD Business list. Interviewers spoke with MIS Directors and Webmasters at 1030 companies.

Complete details of the publicly released findings from Conducting Business on the Internet are available in O'Reilly's Web site at http://www.ora.com/survey/. The study includes proprietary information gathered for sponsoring companies. Complete survey results are now available; companies interested in purchasing the survey can contact Florence Kanuk (florence@ora.com or 707-829-0515 x231). The Online Research Group's next study will be Defining the Internet Opportunity 1996, the second annual survey of Internet users.

METHODOLOGY

Researchers randomly sampled from stratified databases of North American businesses drawn randomly from the Dun & Bradstreet database of over 7 million enterprises. A total of 1030 interviews were completed with MIS Directors and Webmasters--the person(s) responsible for defining and managing the online strategy--in randomly selected U.S. and Canadian companies (excluding Government and education). The respondents included 410 large companies (more than 1000 employees), 406 medium (101-999 employees), and 214 small (less than 100 employees).

O'Reilly & Associates

103A Morris St., Sebastopol, CA 95472

707/829-0515, Fax 707/829-0104, http://www.ora.com/


SPA Increased Action Against Pirates in 1995
SPA Increased Action Taken Against Software Pirates by 23% in 1995

Outlines plans for 1996

Washington, D.C., March 14, 1996 - The Software Publishers Association's (SPA) continuing effort to crack down on software piracy worldwide achieved a record level of success in 1995. SPA took action against 586 organizations in the United States, an increase of 23 percent over 1994. The lawsuits and audits brought by SPA in the United States against software pirates in 1995 netted $2.6 million in penalties, bringing SPA's total piracy campaign receipts to more than $16 million since the program started in 1990. Additionally, SPA doubled the number of lawsuits brought outside the United States in the previous year.

Domestically, calls to SPA's anti-piracy hotline, (800) 388-7478, increased by 24 percent from 1994 to 1995. Based on these reports, SPA filed lawsuits or conducted audits on 185 organizations, six of which resulted in settlements greater than $100,000, an increase of 17 percent over the previous year. Monies collected are used to fund an extensive international anti-piracy program, educational materials, investigations and litigation. Anti-piracy information is also available on the World Wide Web (http://www.spa.org). Many people use SPA as a resource to obtain information about the legal use of software, others to report instances of piracy.

"During 1995, SPA began to change fundamentally the worldwide perception that stealing intellectual property is acceptable," said Sandra A. Sellers, vice president of intellectual property education and enforcement. "With the recent hiring of two experienced attorneys and others to create teams to fight piracy in Asia/Pacific and Latin America, we will redouble our education and enforcement efforts in 1996 to spread this message throughout the world. SPA has increased its anti-piracy staff by 50 percent to meet the growing challenge to reduce the level of worldwide software piracy, estimated at more than $8 billion dollars in 1994."

The new staff will concentrate on broadening SPA's educational efforts and further developing SPA's international anti-piracy enforcement program. SPA's coverage in Asia/Pacific will expand to include Japan, Hong Kong, China, Korea, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, Australia, New Zealand, Malaysia, Indonesia and India. In Latin America, SPA will focus primarily on Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, Venezuela and Chile.

On the educational front, in 1995 SPA gave its Certified Software Manager (CSM) course in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, France, Germany, Israel, Japan, Mexico and Colombia. In the first half of 1996, the software asset management seminar will also be offered in Singapore, China, India and 15 additional Latin American countries. Plans are also underway to offer the course in late 1996 in Russia, Korea, Taiwan and Hong Kong.

SPA continues to expand its educational tools to teach the public how to use software legally. SPA just released a new video, "It Could Have Been So Easy," designed for the corporate world and will soon release another video, "A Shared Set of Values," for the higher education community. These videos join SPAudit, KeyAudit, the Software Management Guide and other SPA materials, to create a strong public awareness program.

SPA's focus is on companies developing and publishing software applications and interactive content. SPA is the leading trade association of the desktop software industry, representing the leading publishers as well as many start-up firms in the business, consumer and education markets. Its 1,200 members account for 90 percent of the sales of the U.S. packaged software industry. Hundreds of these companies look to SPA to protect their intellectual property and promote trade in the United States and around the world. SPA is an international organization with offices both in the United States and Europe. SPA press releases are available through SPA's Web site at http://www.spa.org or through Fax-on-Demand at (800) 637-6823.

Software Publishers Association

1730 M St, Northwest, Suite 700, Washington, D.C. 20036

202-452-1600,  Fax: 202-223-8756


Utah Tech Watch 3/16/95
UTAH TECH WATCH - - by David Politis - - 3/16-18/96 Edition

Faster, cheaper, better, easier.

These are just some of the adjectives that are used to explain why businesses and individuals throughout the state and around the world are flocking to new technologies.

For example, in our company we help firms promote and market their products and services to a wide variety of customers.

When I started our agency nearly six years ago, one of the first items I purchased was a self-correcting electronic typewriter. At the time, it was state-of-the art and a necessary tool in our arsenal to help us do our work. Today, that same typewriter sits under a table in our office gathering dust. And if you asked me, I would have no idea of how long it's been since it was last used.

Typewriter killers

What led to the death of the typewriter in millions of homes and offices around the globe?

Three things: personal computers, laser printers and easy-to-use business software.

These tools make it faster and easier to produce a mailing label or type an address on an envelope, and allow you to consistently do the same task over and over with no mistakes. As a result, people don't use typewriters for this job any more. And when you can do the same task faster, better and easier than you previously did, it generally means that it's also cheaper to perform.

High tech communications tools

Virtually everybody in Utah understands that Novell makes software that allows computers to be relatively easily connected so that data can be shared among individuals in an office.

But did you know that without products like those manufactured by Salt Lake City-based Racore Computer Products and Ragula Systems -- they make Network Interface Cards -- Novell's NetWare would be virtually useless?

Another example of valuable high-tech communication tools is Corel's WordPerfect software which makes it easy to turn the written word into the printed word via a personal computer and a printer, or via the Internet.

Part of the reason Utah's high-tech industry is booming is because many companies in the state are manufacturing products or providing services that make it faster, cheaper, better and/or easier to run a business.

Utah products get the job done

Say for example you need to create a slick multimedia presentation, or you want to include two- or three-dimensional objects in a software package you're developing. In that case, you'd be well advised to contact Strata in St. George, since their products allow you to do just that.

Maybe instead you decide you don't want to mess with learning a new software package. In which case, you might contact Verite in Sandy (or several other companies in the state), and they can help create that multimedia CD-ROM you want to produce.

For that matter, once your new software program is ready for testing in the real world, you might contact One-off CD Shops, a Salt Lake City firm I just learned about. For a fee, One-off will press a CD for you in quantities ranging from one to dozens to hundreds of thousands, allowing you to produce just the number of copies you need.

Companies that need to hold conference calls connecting dozens or hundreds of far-flung individuals often call their long-distance telephone provider. But did you know that you can also contact Salt Lake City-based Gentner Communications to do the same job?

I have one colleague that swears by them.

Or maybe the answering machine in your office just broke, as it did in our office, and you want to add voice mail messaging to your phone system. For less than $15 per month, your local phone company and many long distance providers can have you set-up with voice mail in just a couple of days.

Obviously, if you've decided it's time to get on the Internet, there are dozens of companies throughout the state that can help you become connected. (Check out the "Computer" sections in your Yellow Pages directory for a partial listing.)

Generally, if you're looking for a way do work faster, cheaper, better or easier, chances are there will be a company in the state that has exactly what you're looking for.

That's the main reason Utah's high-tech sector should remain strong for many years to come.

A marketing communications consultant that specializes in high-tech and life sciences clients, David Politis welcomes column ideas at 801-569-2592 or via the Internet at dpolitis@altatech.com.


Vidar TruScan Flash Large-Doc Scanner
VIDAR INTRODUCES THE FASTEST AVAILABLE LARGE-DOCUMENT SCANNER

TruScan Flash Delivers Superior Image Nearly Six Times Faster Than Competitors

HERNDON, Virginia, March 13, 1996...Vidar Systems Corporation today introduced TruScan Flash, the fastest large-document, black-and-white scanner available. TruScan Flash offers an affordable, high-productivity scanning alternative for reprographics, electronic document management, CAD, and other applications that previously have relied upon large copying systems.

Featuring a scan rate of three inches-per-second at 400 dots-per-inch resolution, TruScan Flash is able to scan an E-size document in fewer than 15 seconds -- six times faster than the average speed of its competitors. Other productivity-enhancing features include automatic document staging and image centering, multiple thresholding options for clearer scans, and the ability to scan thicker documents.

"We designed TruScan Flash to meet demands for faster, high-productivity scanning solutions," said Ed Bindon, vice president of engineering. "As we worked through the engineering process, we designed a faster scanner that incorporates ease-of-use features that allow users to become more productive and expand the range of applications for the scanner."

The dramatic increase in scanning speed is achieved through the use of more sensitive image-capture arrays, programmable digital signal processing technology, and new drive mechanisms -- all of which use commercial off-the-shelf technology, resulting in the lowest possible cost to the user.

The addition of a programmable DSP allows new thresholding techniques to be installed in TruScan Flash. By using Vidar's proprietary Adaptive Area Thresholding, optimized for documents with differing levels of darkness, the user can select the most appropriate thresholding for their media type. These proprietary algorithms analyze variations in contrast and background tone, adjusting the threshold level as necessary, converting the poorest original drawing into a crisp black-and-white image.

For thicker media, Vidar has engineered new drive and roller mechanisms that allow TruScan Flash to accommodate documents with thicknesses up to 1.5 mm. The intelligent mechanisms hold and advance documents precisely, avoiding skew that traditionally occurs with changes in document thickness.

TruScan Flash is bundled with easy-to-use scanner control software developed in cooperation with several Vidar Imaging Partners -- Spicer, Advent Imaging, and Image Machines. An intuitive user interface includes image size, resolution, and other attribute-selection capabilities, as well as a range of editing and viewing tools including de-skew, de-speckle, cut, copy, paste, zoom, pan, and rotate. For high-productivity environments, TruScan Flash is offered with TruScan CopyCenter software, a choice of plotters, and a comprehensive installation and service contract to provide a complete reprographics solution.

The high productivity TruScan Flash is backed by a 24-month warranty -- the best available -- that includes a three-month on-site or advanced replacement policy for customers in the U.S., followed by a 21-month return-to-depot warranty.

Vidar's TruScan line of large-format scanners are designed for continuous use in commercial operations handling a high volume of different types of documents. TruScan scanners reliably capture maps, engineering drawings, and other kinds of wide-format documents at resolutions ranging from 75 to 800 dots per inch. The scanners are compatible with a variety of third-party software for both IBM-compatible and UNIX platforms.

Vidar is a leading supplier of scanners and film digitizers. In addition to TruScan line of monochrome, grayscale, and color large-document scanners, Vidar manufactures X-ray film digitizers for medical and scientific applications, as well as an automatic aperture card scanner for document management applications.

Vidar, headquartered in Herndon, Virginia, has representatives located throughout the U.S., Europe, and the Far East. Vidar products are available worldwide through a network of distributors, VARs, OEMs, and systems integrators.


IPLab Spectrum Microscope Automation Options
More Microscope Automation Options Added to IPLab Spectrum

(Vienna, Virginia -- March 12, 1996) Microscope automation is a hot topic today, and in response to many requests, Signal Analytics has developed a new software extension for its IPLab Spectrum scientific imaging software package for the Macintosh and Power Macintosh. This new extension, called LeicaMover, lets users control their Leica microscopes from within IPLab Spectrum.

Many microscope companies are incorporating microscope automation into their own instruments, adding automated control for z-axis motors, stages, focusing, filter changers and lighting. A select number of these automated control features are available in the Leica models DMRB/E and DMIRB/E microscopes.

LeicaMover is an add-on software module to IPLab Spectrum that controls the DMRB/E and DMIRB/E microscopes from Leica. Using this software control module within IPLab allows users to perform three-dimensional analysis and optical sectioning on Macintosh and Power Macintosh computers.

The LeicaMover Extension is available now, priced at $750, and requires IPLab Spectrum version 3.0 or later. More information is available from Signal Analytics at (703) 281-3277, fax (703) 281-2509 or e-mail at info@iplab.com.

Founded in 1988, Signal Analytics Corporation is an imaging company which specializes in developing imaging-based software and systems solutions for scientific professionals. Its products and systems are used in a wide variety of imaging applications ranging from light and electron microscopy to medical imaging, remote sensing and astronomy.

Signal Analytics

440 Maple Ave East, Suite 201

Vienna, VA 22180

703-281-3277,  fax 703-281-2509


IPLab Spectrum Data Acquisition Options
Signal Analytics Offers New Data Acquisition Options for IPLab Spectrum

(Vienna, VA -- March 11, 1996) Signal Analytics has added new data acquisition options to its IPLab Spectrum scientific imaging software package for the Macintosh and Power Macintosh. These enhancements broaden the capabilities of IPLab Spectrum, the leading scientific image analysis software for the Apple Macintosh(D computers.

FREE Photoshop Plug-In Support

The Plug-In Access Extension accepts most Photoshop acquisition modules, and allows users to plug in and access those modules from within IPLab Spectrum. In addition, Signal Analytics is collaborating with scanner manufacturers that include Vidar and Agfa to ensure that IPLab Spectrum will have access to the full 16-bit data produced by their scanners. Signal Analytics President Dr. Michael Mort reports "I'm excited about this new extension because now scientific users can fully utilize the capabilities of their 16-bit scanners from within a scientific image processing software package.',

Video Frame Capture With Power Mac 7500 and 8500

There is a new acquisition module for IPLab Spectrum, called QT Capture, which allows users to grab images from the internal video input ports on the Power Macintosh 7500 and 8500. This module also supports the QuickTime-compatible frame grabbers produced by several hardware manufacturers. Dr. Mort comments that "this new acquisition module provides a convenient entry-level method for capturing color images and image sequences into IPLab Spectrum."

For a limited time, the Plug-In Access Extension will be shipped free with new copies of IPLab Spectrum. Current registered IPLab Spectrum users can get the Extension free by contacting Signal Analytics. The QT Acquisition Module is available for $425. Both Modules require IPLab Spectrum version 3.0 or later. More information is available from Signal Analytics at (703) 281-3277, fax (703) 281-2509 or e-mail at info@iplab.com.

Founded in 1988, Signal Analytics Corporation is an imaging company which specializes in developing imaging-based software and systems solutions for scientific professionals. Its products and systems are used in a wide variety of imaging applications ranging from light and electron microscopy to medical imaging, remote sensing and astronomy.

Signal Analytics

440 Maple Ave East, Suite 201

Vienna, VA 22180

703-281-3277,  fax 703-281-2509


Clientele Software Channel Partner Program
Clientele Software Launches Channel Partner Program

Reno, Nev. -- March 11, 1996 -- Clientele Software, a leading developer of customer support automation and help desk software for the mid-sized enterprise, announced a new channel partner program aimed at resellers of mission critical software packages here today at the Support Services Expo '96.

The program will provide Clientele channel partners with product, training, lead referral and sales support programs, priority access to technical support and other services designed to create and sustain a long-term, strategic and mutually beneficial relationship.

"Our commitment to the reseller strategy is very real and not something we entered into casually," said Greg Drew, vice president of sales for Clientele.

"We have just finished a complete restructuring of our sales organization to ensure that our resellers will be successful. We fully expect resellers to become our primary source of sales."

Customers benefit by having the ability to purchase Clientele from a reseller who offers localized support specific to a particular industry or regional area.

"Our introduction to Clientele was from our customers and prospects," said Grant Fraser, president of Alpine Systems, a reseller of VIRTUAL Manufacturing software. VIRTUAL Manufacturing is a MRP software package sold to medium-sized discrete manufacturers. "We were excited to find that Clientele Software offers not only a solid product, but that their channel partner program aligns tightly with our business model."

Clientele help desk and customer support automation products are specifically targeted at enterprises with $1 million to $100 million in sales -- a segment particularly attractive to resellers, according to Drew. Customer interaction software, the next logical evolution of support automation and sales force automation, is one of the fastest growing application software markets according to The Aberdeen Group, a Boston, MA.- based research company. Aberdeen estimates that this market will reach $2.8 billion by 1998. A quarter of this market will result from reseller and system integrator service revenues.

"Clientele products are particularly well suited for true value-added resellers because of their ease of customization," said Drew. "This enables resellers to generate revenues beyond the sale of the software by providing users with customization, implementation and training services. "

"My customers have been asking for a customer interaction system for some time," said Diane Grayson, president of Solomon Alliance Group, a reseller of Solomon accounting systems. "The integration of Clientele with Solomon accounting software is a complete and affordable solution. We are providing the links between the two products and our customers are very excited."

Clientele is actively recruiting established resellers with significant regional presence who will provide local expertise to Clientele customers. Potential Clientele channel partners are currently selling mission critical software application packages for accounting, MRP, etc. from established independent software vendors. They possess a proactive sales force and certified technicians capable of installing, modifying and supporting a relational database application.

Interested resellers can contact Greg Drew or Jason Palmer, channel account manager for Clientele Software, at 503-612-2600.

Headquartered in Tualatin, Oregon, Clientele Software (formerly AnswerSet Corporation) products automate internal and external support functions, maintaining a central repository of critical customer information for broad accessibility, company-wide.

Clientele Software Inc

8100 S.W. Nyberg Rd

Tualatin, OR 97062

503-612-2600,  fax 503-612-2800


EASY HAXCHEK - Mazardous Materials Database
WINDOWS based INEXPENSIVE Hazmat Database

(Bethlehem, PA, March 15, 1996) - - Softrak Systems Inc. recently announced the introduction of EASY HAZCHEK for Windows. The Windows based software package features a Hazardous Materials Database that contains all of the substances on most of the published regulatory lists. In addition to common and chemical names, the data on the more than 3600 substances includes UN numbers, CAS numbers, current OSHA & ACGIH exposure limits (both Adopted Values and Intended Changes for the coming year), New Jersey Special Hazards, SARA 313 status, California Prop. 65 status, P & U list numbers, CERCLA RQs and carcinogenicity ratings of both ACGIH and National Toxicology Program (NTP).

EASY HazChek data is useful to environmental/product safety professionals responsible for preparation of hazard warning labels, preparation of MSDSs, shipping and storing of hazardous materials, and monitoring exposure limits for OSHA compliance.

The data files are updated three times per year and annual subscriptions are $120. The initial cost of the software package is only $159 which includes the current database and (for a limited time) one update.

The entire EASY HAZCHEK software/database package fits easily on the user's hard disk, taking up less than 3 megabytes of storage space. The program runs on Windows 3.1 or higher (including Windows 95). A DOS version of the program is also available for non-Windows users.

Softrak Systems

3650 Nazareth Pike, #112

Bethlehem, PA 18017

610-868-2448


Polaroid Picks Ontrack Data Recovery
Polaroid Picks Ontrack Data Recovery For "Data Rescue" Program

Brings Ontrack Data Recovery services to Polaroid affiliates and customers

Minneapolis, MN, March 6, 1996--Ontrack Data Recovery, Inc. today announced that its industry-leading data recovery services have been chosen by Polaroid for use in a customer service program. The program, called "Data Rescue," provides users of Polaroid floppy disk products with Ontrack Data Recovery support should their data suffer damage, corruption, or destruction by mechanical, natural, or human forces. According to Dick Sayers, Polaroid's Quality Assurance Manager for Magnetic Media, Ontrack's reputation for quality services is a major reason his company chose Ontrack for the "Data Rescue" program.

"Given Ontrack's global locations, its track record with previous companies, and its price, we felt that we had confidence in their ability to handle our needs," Sayers says.

Ontrack Data Recovery President John Pence says this partnership gives Ontrack the ability to provide Polaroid customers with the best data recovery service and support currently available.

"Ontrack is proud to have this chance to work with Polaroid and its customers," Pence says. "It gives us the unique opportunity to forge a productive relationship with Polaroid, a company that has historically been a leader and innovator in the technology industry. It also gives Ontrack the ability to demonstrate on a large scale that our data recovery services are of an unsurpassed quality."

Ontrack's partnership with Polaroid is the latest in a line of strategically significant events for the data recovery company during the last twelve months. Ontrack was picked by Chubb Services Corporation to join the Chubb Alliance group of disaster planning and recovery firms in January 1996. Last summer, Ontrack was awarded the Department of Defense's 1995 James S. Cogswell Outstanding Industrial Security Achievement Award, an honor given yearly to only one half of one percent of eligible Department of Defense contractors. Ontrack also opened new data recovery offices in Washington, D.C. and Tokyo in 1995, joining the company's existing sites in Minneapolis, Los Angeles, and London.

Ontrack Data Recovery operates the world's largest data recovery service, and specializes in retrieving data from virtually any operating environment in any type of data storage device. Whether the data has been damaged by natural disaster, user error, virus, electromagnetic failure, or computer crime, Ontrack's experts have engineered the tools and developed the techniques to achieve an unsurpassed success rate on drives received for recovery. Ontrack also designs data protection and disaster recovery plans, provides computer data forensic consultations, and acts as an expert witness. Ontrack offers its customers on-site, weekend, 24-hour, and priority emergency services.

Ontrack's corporate headquarters are located at 6321 Bury Drive, Eden Prairie, MN 55346, U.S.A. (800-872-2599). Ontrack's other U.S. sites are located in Los Angeles, California (800-752-7557), and Washington, D.C. (800-650-2410). Offices are also located in London and Tokyo.


Windows NT for Nubus & PCI Macintoshes
Orange Micro is the first to announce the Microsoft Windows NT operating system capability for all Nubus and PCI Macintoshes.

February 26, 1996 -- Anaheim, CA - Orange Micro has commenced the first shipments of Windows NT compatibility for the Macintosh. "Windows NT for the Macintosh" joins an array of PC oriented operating systems for Apple computers currently offered by Orange Micro. They include MSDOS, OS/2, Windows 3.1, Windows 95 and Windows NT. These PC oriented operating systems are available to the Mac through the installation of either an OrangePC PCI or Nubus card into an expansion slot on the Macintosh.

With the Orange PC 486 coprocessor card installed, the user can simultaneously run both Macintosh and Windows NT programs on his Macintosh.

Windows NT for OrangePC carries a list price of $385, requires an OrangePC hardware card, and is available for shipment now.

For more information on this exciting new product, please contact:

Orange Micro, Inc.

1400 N. Lakeview Avenue, Anaheim, CA 92807

(714) 779-2772, FAX: (714) 779-9332

http://www.orangemicro.com

sales@orangemicro.com


Qualstar Intros 1.6TB Tape Library
QUALSTAR INTRODUCES 1.6 TERABYTE TAPE LIBRARY...

HIGHEST CAPACITY AVAILABLE FOR ENTERPRISE BACKUP

Canoga Park, CA, March 1996 Qualstar Corp. introduces the highest capacity, most reliable, automated cartridge tape library in the industry. This 1.6-terabyte TLS-46120 is designed for enterprise-wide backup, high-capacity near-on-line storage and data archive applications. The largest of eight models in the TLS-4000 family, this library supports up to six 8-mm tape drives and 120 tape cartridges. Near-term advances in cartridge technology will increase the capacity of the TLS-46120 to about 5 terabytes. Precision lead-screw robotics with brushless DC motors do away with belts and pulleys assuring superior reliability.

Six Drives Allow High Data Throughput

Since the six tape drives in the TLS-46120 can all be accessed simultaneously, overall data rates can exceed 6 MB/sec. While this is already the fastest throughput available to 8-mm cartridge tape drive users, soon-to-be-available drives (such as Exabyte's Mammoth technology) will allow transfer rates to exceed 36 MB/sec. "The extraordinary capacity and data transfer rates achieved by the TLS-46120 make it an excellent choice for the total 'lights out' operation that is the goal of MIS managers worldwide," says Bob Covey, vice president of marketing at Qualstar. "It even goes beyond 'lights out' backup," notes Covey. "With the TLS-46120, users can store, archive and retrieve massive amounts of data, without operator intervention, around the clock." The TLS46120 is compatible with most network backup software.

Designed For Reliability...No More Belts and Pulleys

Qualstar replaced the belts and pulleys commonly used in other designs with brushless DC motors and high-precision lead screws. Digital closed-loop motion-control systems and optical position sensors assure fast, trouble-free cartridge handling. Independent power supplies for the drives and the robotics assure further reliability, as does a filtered positive air pressure system.

The TLS-46120 carries the same 2-year warranty as do the rest of the TLS-4000 Series Tape Libraries.

Easy To Upgrade In The Field

When higher-capacity, higher-performance tape drives, such as the pending Exabyte Mammoth, become available, the TLS-46120 can be easily upgraded in the field. The library, like all Qualstar libraries, uses unmodified tape drives, and it is self-aligning and calibrating. It does not take long to take the old one's out and install the new one's.

The TLS-46120, like all TLS-4000 Series libraries, incorporates advanced features that set the standard in the 8-mm tape library market. I/O Ports are provided for removing and inserting tape cartridges without opening the front door, providing improved control over data and enhanced physical security for the media itself. A mobile barcode scanner performs a complete cartridge inventory in under 100 seconds. Qualstar's unique Inventory Sentry and patented tape wear reduction systems are also incorporated.

Also provided are a key-locked access door, with large window, and a comprehensive menu system for configuration, operation and diagnostics.

Distributed By VARs and System Integrators

TLS-4000 Series Tape Libraries are sold by a worldwide network of VARs and system integrators. "Tape libraries are an integral part of enterprise-wide storage management solutions, and users need expert, hands-on support by resellers to integrate these library-based applications," notes Covey.

The TLS-46120 is available now, with the first units having shipped already.

Qualstar is a leading manufacturer of automated cartridge tape libraries and other tape storage products. Its tape storage products are sold worldwide to OEM manufacturers, system integrators and resellers for use with networks, minicomputers, workstations and personal computers. Founded in 1984, the company continues to be a leading manufacturer of 9-track tape drives for the desktop and workstation market. All Qualstar products are designed and manufactured in the USA.

For further marketing and sales information, contact Bob Covey at Qualstar Corporation, 6709 Independence Ave., Canoga Park, CA 91303. Phone: 818/592-0061. FAX: 818/592-0116.

Please direct all editorial inquiries to David or Roni Kaye at KPR, Inc.; 17057 Chatsworth St.; Granada Hills, CA 91344. Phone: 818/368-8212. FAX: 818/368-8857. E-mail: dkayekpr@aol.com.


AdArt Sports CD-ROM Professional Clip Art
AdArt: Sports CD-ROM

Just in time for the summer Olympics, Innovation Advertising & Design has released Sports CD-ROM, the newest addition to the AdArt series of professional clip art. With over 500 EPS images, Sports CD-ROM is one of the largest collections of sports clip art available. Images are drawn in a variety of different styles including abstracts, detailed line illustrations, silhouettes and symbols.

Categories include: Archery, Aerobics, Auto Racing, Baseball, Basketball, Cycling, Golf, Hockey, Skiing, Soccer, Tennis, Track & Field, Wrestling and more!

Files are in the EPS format, editable in most Postscript drawing programs, and are available on a hybrid CD-ROM for Macintosh or Windows.

Retail $99.

Mac/Windows/DOS

Innovation Advertising & Design

41 Mansfield Ave

Essex Junction, VT 05452

802/879-1164,  802/878-1768


Dow Deploys Farallon Timbuktu Pro Worldwide
Dow Deploys Farallon's Timbuktu Pro Worldwide

ALAMEDA, Calif., March 6, 1996-Farallon Computing, Inc., today announced that it has sold Dow Chemical, Inc. 26,000 licenses of its Timbuktu Pro (Windows 1.1) software for use by Dow's 53,000 employees worldwide. The Timbuktu Pro solution will allow Dow's help desk to provide improved troubleshooting assistance to the company's Windows 95 users.

With the ability to observe what the employee is experiencing with their desktop, the use of Timbuktu leads to a quicker and more precise understanding of the problem and hence appropriate resolution. Dow believes this results in greater employee confidence in the help desk services.

"With Timbuktu Pro, we are able to quickly and interactively assist our employees whether in a Dow office or a virtual office," said Mack Murrell, program director, Dow Chemical.

"Help Desk support is one of the primary applications for Timbuktu Pro and we are pleased that we can reduce user support costs and facilitate immediate remote access," said Tom Skoulis, vice president of North American sales at Farallon.

Timbuktu Pro

Timbuktu Pro is the first Windows 95 integrated solution for true network remote access. Farallon has combined the leading-edge remote control functionality of Timbuktu Pro with the state-of-the-art remote node functionality that is built into Windows 95, giving powerful remote access to any Windows 95 user. Timbuktu Pro now takes full advantage of the PPP remote node capabilities included in Windows 95 by automatically integrating the Windows 95 dial-up client in an easy, one-step installation. For users of Windows 3.1 or Windows for Workgroups 3.11, Timbuktu Pro also includes its own integrated remote node client based on ShivaPPP technology.

Timbuktu Pro for Networks integrated remote node capabilities will completely interoperate with the Windows 95 Plus! dial-up server, an inexpensive, easy-to-use PPP remote access server available with the Microsoft Plus! Windows Companion. As a result, Timbuktu Pro provides the ideal solution for Windows users that need standards-based remote access without the high cost and complexity normally associated with large scale remote access systems. Additionally, Timbuktu Pro is fully compatible with industry-standard PPP remote access servers such as Microsoft NT, Shiva LanRover, Cisco Access Servers, and others.

Farallon

Founded in 1986, Farallon Computing, Inc. is an industry-leading developer of networking products that enable Internet and Intranet users to increase their productivity. For more information on Timbuktu Pro or the company's broad line of hardware and software networking products, contact your nearest Farallon reseller or Farallon Customer Service at telephone (510) 814-5000, fax (510) 814-5023 or Internet info@farallon.com. Farallon customers in Europe, Asia/Pacific and Latin America should contact their local distributors for company and product information. A list of Farallon distributors worldwide is available on the company's Internet World Wide Web server at http://www.farallon.com or from Farallon Customer Service.

Farallon Computing Inc

2470 Mariner Square Loop

Alameda, CA 94501-1010

510-814-5100,  fax 510-814-5020


Microsoft Licenses Blue Sky Help Technology
Microsoft Licenses Help Technology from Blue Sky Software

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Blue Sky Software and Microsoft's Visual C++ team signed a licensing agreement to deliver Blue Sky Software's state-of-the-art, fully redistributable SmartHelp OLE Control as part of the new Visual C++ 4.1 release. Blue Sky Software's SmartHelp OLE Control offers cutting-edge technology which significantly speeds up Visual C++ 4.1 application development.

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San Francisco, Microsoft Professional Developers Conference, March 14, 1996 - Blue Sky Software is pleased to announce its cooperation with Microsoft for the release of the Microsoft Visual C++ subscription version 4.1. The new Visual C++ 4.1 includes Blue Sky Software's new SmartHelp OLE Control, which eliminates the need to program context-sensitive Help buttons into Windows applications developed with Visual C++ 4. 1.

"We are excited about including Blue Sky Software's state-of-the-art Help technology into Microsoft Visual C++ version 4.1", says John Browne, Visual C++ Product Manager at Microsoft Corporation. "Blue Sky Software's SmartHelp OLE Control included in Microsoft Visual C++ version 4.1 provides an easy solution for quickly integrating context-sensitive Help buttons into any application built with Microsoft Visual C++ version 4.1", continues John Browne at Microsoft Corp.

"Using RoboHELP 95, the award-winning Windows Help authoring tool, together with the new SmartHelp OLE Control included in Visual C++ 4.1 creates the ultimate Help authoring solution for Visual C++ 4.1 developers", says Shane McRoberts, Research & Development Manager, Help Tools Division, Blue Sky Software Corp. "All developers can significantly cut their development time by using Blue Sky Software 's cutting-edge Help authoring technology, such as RoboHELP 95 and WinHelp Office 95", continues Shane McRoberts.

An easy way to integrate context-sensitive Help buttons The new SmartHelp OLE Control eliminates the need to program context-sensitive Help buttons into Windows applications developed with Visual C++ 4.1. Using the SmartHelp OLE Control, Visual C++ 4.1 developers simply drag and drop the included Help button in the application's screens/dialog boxes and visually select any Help file (HLP) - no source code needed. The Help button is automatically linked to the selected topic and the context-sensitive Help link is created between the application and the Help file. No programming is needed by the developer. With the new SmartHelp OLE Control, it only takes a few seconds to integrate context-sensitive Help buttons into Windows applications. The SmartHelp OLE control also includes a Button Gallery, offering different types of graphical Help buttons to visually choose from.

The new SmartHelp OLE Control can also be used when developing Windows applications with Visual Basic 4.0, Access 95, Visual FoxPro 3.0, and/or any 32-bit Windows environment supporting the OLE Control standard.

RoboHELP 95

The new SmartHelp OLE Control is also included in RoboHELP 95, award-winning Help Authoring Tool which turns Microsoft Word into a full-featured Hypertext authoring tool capable of creating Windows Help systems. RoboHELP 95 includes both 16-bit and 32-bit versions of RoboHELP for Windows 95, Windows 3.17 and Windows NT Help development. RoboHELP 95 supports all versions of Microsoft Word: Word 7, Word 6, Word 6 32-bit NT version, and Word 2.

RoboHELP 95 HTML Edition

The new SmartHelp OLE Control is also included in RoboHELP 95 HTML Edition. RoboHELP 95 HTML Edition allows users to easily and quickly create both HTML and Windows Help files using a single source code. With the new RoboHELP 95 HTML Edition, there is no learning curve to create HTML files and Windows Help systems. The RoboHELP 95 HTML Edition automates the process of creating the HTML Home page, all the HTML, GIF, and MAP files, and Hyperlinks needed for a Web site, as well as Help systems for Windows 95, Windows 3.1, and Windows NT.

WinHelp Office 95

The new SmartHelp OLE Control is also included in WinHelp Office 95, the complete Help Authoring solution. WinHelp Office 95 provides Help Authors with everything they need for professional Help development, whether they are creating Help systems for Windows 95, Windows 3.x, and/or Windows NT or moving their current Windows 3.x Help systems to Windows 95. WinHelp Office 95 includes cutting-edge products such as RoboHELP 95, the WinHelp Video Kit, the WinHelp Tool Kit, the WinHelp HyperViewer, Mastering WinHelp, and the Moving to WinHelp 95 Kit

WinHelp Office 95 HTML Edition

The new SmartHelp OLE Control is also included in WinHelp Office 95 HTML Edition. WinHelp Office 95 HTML Edition is the First Suite for HTML and Help Authoring. WinHelp Office 95 HTML Edition provides its users with everything they need for professional Help development, and also gives them the ability to quickly create the HTML Home page, all the HTML, GIF, and MAP files, and Hyperlinks needed for a Web site or an in-house Intranet system.

Availability

WinHelp Office 95 HTML Edition is now available at a special promotional price of $799 (list price is $ 1741). RoboHELP 95 HTML Edition is available separately at a special promotional price of $699 (list price is $897). RoboHELP 95 is available at a suggested retail price of $499. WinHelp Office 95 is available at a special price of $599 (list price is $1343). The Visual C++ subscription version 4.1 is available from Microsoft. The SmartHelp OLE Control included in these products is distributable royalty-free. For information, contact the Blue Sky Software Sales Department at 1-800-459-2356, 619-459-6365 (for international) - Fax: 619-459-6366 - http://www.blue-sky.com


Brooktree Enhances BtV MediaStream Chipset
Brooktree Enhances BtV MediaStream Multimedia Chipset, Boosts Multimedia Capabilities for Macromedia Director 5.0 Developers

Brooktree is participating in Macromedia's booth at intermediaWORLD to demonstrate how BtV-based hardware with Brooktree's new BtV Xtra module now gives Director 5. 0 developers extended multimedia, video playback and window positioning capabilities.

SAN FRANCISCO -- March 5, 1996 -- Brooktree Corp. (NASDAQ: BTRE, San Diego, Calif.) today announced at the intermediaWORLD conference here that the company has enhanced its BtV MediaStream multimedia accelerator chipset to enable key new multimedia capabilities for developers using Macromedia's new Director 5.0 for Windows 95.

Brooktree has added a Macromedia Xtra multimedia-display application module that gives Director 5.0 developers direct access to BtV's powerful hardware-accelerated multimedia and video-display features. Macromedia has included the BtV Xtra on the release version of Director 5.0 to make it easy for developers to get started with this new tool.

BtV-based multimedia hardware with the new BtV Macromedia Xtra module will significantly extend the multimedia display functionality of Macromedia's new Director 5.0 for Windows 95. BtV now gives developers key new Director 5.0 capabilities for controlling hardware video window position, handling both colorkey and chromakey display, and enabling 3D-video playback from Director 5.0 Lingo scripts. Brooktree is demonstrating these new capabilities in Macromedia's booth at intermediaWORLD, #1340, today through Thu., March 7, at the Moscone Center here.

"BtV now provides an ideal hardware platform for developers using Macromedia Director 5.0," said Mitchell Weinstock, strategic business manager for Brooktree's multimedia business unit. "For the first time, Macromedia Director 5.0 developers can have full-screen truecolor video while in Director 5.0's speedy 8-bit graphics mode, they can display digital video sprites placed in an alpha channel via colorkeying, and they can do real-time video resizing and true 3D .AVI playback. We're proud to be adding this new hardware horsepower to the multimedia production industry's premier animation and authoring tool."

Macromedia Xtras are third-party plug-in applications that let users add specialized capabilities and extended functionality to Director and other Macromedia products. When placed in an application's Xtra folder, Xtras integrate their commands, palettes and functionality into the application.

Brooktree's complete BtV chipset delivers a tightly integrated multimedia solution for optimum quality video, graphics and sound. It achieves its high level of multimedia quality and interactivity through the company's unique MediaPacket architecture that converts sound, graphics and video data types into easy-to-handle, easy-to-intermix data packets. The data packets are integrated all the way down at the silicon level on one chipset, which eliminates the need for multiple add-in cards and provides a much more efficient, reliable and highly interactive multimedia platform. The addition of the BtV Xtra module gives Director 5.0 developers direct access to these powerful BtV hardware features.

Macromedia Inc., the leader in digital arts, multimedia and Web publishing software, offers a full range of products for the Windows and Macintosh platforms. The company's flagship products include: FreeHand, the most powerful tool for design and illustration; Authorware, the most powerful multiplatform authoring environment for interactive information; Director, the industry-standard animation and authoring tool for multimedia and featuring Shockwave, the most powerful authoring tool for multimedia production on the Internet; Extreme 3D, the most powerful 3D solution for design and multimedia; SoundEdit 16, the easy-to-use digital sound recording and editing solution; Fontographer, the industry-standard for type design and editing; Deck II, the most powerful editing tool for desktop audio production; and Macromedia xRes, the most powerful creative tool for hi-res images. For additional information about Macromedia, please visit the company's World Wide Web site! http://www.macromedia.com.

This press release may make forward-looking statements concerning Brooktree products or potential market performance and actual results could vary. We refer you to the documents the company files from time to time with the SEC, specifically the company's Form 10-Q filed in February 1996 and Form 10-K filed in December 1995, which detail certain risk factors.

Brooktree Corp. designs and markets high-performance digital and mixed-signal integrated circuits for computer graphics, imaging, multimedia and communications applications. The company, which has its headquarters in San Diego, employs more than 625 people worldwide. Brooktree stock is traded on the NASDAQ National Market System under the symbol BTRE.

Customers interested in more information about Brooktree products should contact the Applications Hotline at 1-800-2BT-APPS. More information on Brooktree Corp. is available from the company's SEC filings, or by contacting the company directly. Information about Brooktree is also available on the company's World Wide Web site, http://www.brooktree.com.

Brooktree Corp

9868 Scranton Rd

San Diego, CA 92121-3707

619-452-7580,  800-2-BT-APPS,  fax 619-452-1249

apps@brooktree.com


Brooktree Support for ActiveMovie Technology
Brooktree Announces Support For Microsoft's ActiveMovie Technology in Multimedia and Video Input Chipsets for Windows 95.

SAN DIEGO - March 4, 1996 -- Brooktree Corp. (NASDAQ: BTRE) today announced that the company supports Microsoft's new ActiveMovie application programming interface (API) in BtV multimedia and video-input chipsets for Windows 95.

"With ActiveMovie, Microsoft has shown that video is now a standard data type in the PC," said Tom Clarkson, division vice president of marketing for Brooktree's multimedia business unit. "This is exciting for Brooktree as a leader in providing one of the most complete ranges of video input solutions available. We think the new ActiveMovie API will go a long way toward mainstreaming video on the PC, and we support it in our family of multimedia and video-decoder solutions."

ActiveMovie is Microsoft's media streaming technology which provides improved video playback and synchronization support by adding software MPEG playback and direct access to hardware MPEG features. ActiveMovie leverages Microsoft's DirectDraw API for improved display quality, and also provides cross-platform playback of such popular Internet media formats as MPEG audio and Quicktime movies, plus other popular media formats. ActiveMovie provides an extensive architecture upon which tools and titles can easily be built to create and deliver high-quality video and special effects.

Brooktree Corp. designs and markets high-performance digital and mixed-signal integrated circuits for computer graphics, imaging, multimedia and communications applications. The company, which has its headquarters in San Diego, employs more than 625 people worldwide. Brooktree stock is traded on the NASDAQ National Market System under the symbol BTRE.

Customers interested in more information about Brooktree products should contact the Applications Hotline at 1-800-2BT-APPS. More information on Brooktree Corp. is available from the company's SEC filings, or by contacting the company directly. Information about Brooktree is also available on the company's World Wide Web site, http://www.brooktree.com.

Brooktree Corp

9868 Scranton Rd

San Diego, CA 92121-3707

619-452-7580,  800-2-BT-APPS,  fax 619-452-1249

apps@brooktree.com


Brooktree Expands Support for DirectX Tech
Brooktree Expands Support for Microsoft DirectX Technologies, Adds Direct3D Accelerator for Mainstream Windows 95 Applications

Brooktree introduces BtV2120 Direct3D accelerator, a cost-effective solution for optimizing Direct3D performance in mainstream Windows 95 applications.

SAN DIEGO -- March 4, 1996 -- Aiming to provide Windows 95 users with the ultimate DirectX multimedia and gaming experience, Brooktree today announced that its BtV MediaStream DirectX accelerator family now supports Microsoft's new Direct3D interface. This support is available in two BtV chipsets: the BtV2115 DirectX accelerator for applications with complex interactivity between sound, 2D/3D graphics and high-quality video; and a new BtV solution configured specifically to cost-effectively accelerate Direct3D applications in mainstream Windows 95 gaming environments.

Additionally, Brooktree has closely coupled BtV's Direct3D acceleration capabilities with its support for Microsoft's other DirectX APIs. For instance, Brooktree's highly integrated, single-memory-buffer BtV solution reinforces Direct3D's tight integration with DirectDraw as its buffer management system, which allows DirectDraw surfaces to be used both as 3D rendering targets and as source texture maps.

Similarly, the unique BtV architecture also supports Direct3D's tight integration with the DirectInput API, which delivers low-latency support for user interaction when tracking up to six axes of movement in support of alternate input devices such as digital joysticks, rudder pedals, flight yokes, steering devices, virtual-reality headgear, and other 3D-type devices. Hardware acceleration support for the full range of cross-API DirectX gaming functionality is fully integrated into the BtV architecture.

"We are excited to see the level of support that Brooktree's BtV DirectX accelerator chipset is providing for Windows 95," said Brad Chase, general manager, Internet platform and tools division, Microsoft Corporation. "Brooktree's BtV MediaStream chipset not only provides some very innovative support for our new Direct3D API, but also simultaneously supports all of Microsoft's other DirectX graphics, video playback, sound, and gaming APIs, too."

BtV 2120 Leverages Direct3D Emulation

Rather than taking the traditional approach of adding expensive silicon-based 3D acceleration functionality, Brooktree has optimized its new BtV2120 Direct3D accelerator to specifically reinforce Direct3D's powerful emulation capabilities.

"Direct3D's hardware-emulation capabilities, which reside in Direct3D's Hardware Abstraction Layer (HAL), go beyond simply providing access to 3D hardware features," said Tom Clarkson, division vice president of multimedia marketing for Brooktree Corporation. "They actually provide an impressive level of software-only 3D acceleration support that's often faster than 3D silicon -- plus, the gap between Direct3D and 3D silicon should widen even further with the impact of Intel's MMX processor strategy. The BtV2120 supports this trend by including unique display surfaces for Direct3D acceleration. This substantially improves multimedia interactivity during such Direct3D operations as hardware-decompressed motionvideo mapping, hardware 3D rendering in 2D overlay planes, and spites. Plus, it yields a significantly lower-cost solution with performance that is comparable to available 3D chipsets that dedicate a substantial number of silicon gates to boosting 3D rendering speed."

Brooktree was an early supporter of Microsoft's DirectX technologies, and was the first to announce support for the DirectDraw, DirectInput, DirectSound and DirectPlay APIs that Microsoft introduced in October 1995. In addition to directly supporting basic DirectX features, BtV has been optimized to ensure "fully overlapped processing" during all key DirectX operations, so that the CPU can continue processing while waiting for these operations to be completed. Game players using a BtV-based multimedia subsystem may achieve on a Pentium P75 the same level of gaming complexity and interactivity for which they'd otherwise require a P90 or P133 if they were using a multimedia solution that could not accelerate all DirectX APIs.

"Brooktree strongly endorses Microsoft's concept of a fully integrated DirectX software platform," said Clarkson. "Now, we've taken DirectX hardware support a step further by optimizing BtV's unique all-media MediaPacket architecture to reinforce Direct3D's tight integration with Microsoft's other DirectX graphics, audio and video APIs."

Brooktree's BtV2115 and BtV2120 DirectX accelerator chipsets are available now in OEM volumes.

This press release may make forward-looking statements concerning Brooktree products or potential market performance and actual results could vary. We refer you to the documents the company files from time to time with the SEC, specifically the company's Form 10-Q filed in February 1996 and Form 10-K filed in December 1995, which detail certain risk factors.

Brooktree Corp. designs and markets high-performance digital and mixed-signal integrated circuits for computer graphics, imaging, multimedia and communications applications. The company, which has its headquarters in San Diego, employs more than 625 people worldwide. Brooktree stock is traded on the NASDAQ National Market System under the symbol BTRE.

Customers interested in more information about Brooktree products should contact the Applications Hotline at 1-800-2BT-APPS. More information on Brooktree Corp. is available from the company's SEC filings, or by contacting the company directly. Information about Brooktree is also available on the company's World Wide Web site, http://www.brooktree.com.

Brooktree Corp

9868 Scranton Rd

San Diego, CA 92121-3707

619-452-7580,  800-2-BT-APPS,  fax 619-452-1249

apps@brooktree.com


Embedded Systems Conference Doubles Size
EMBEDDED SYSTEMS CONFERENCE EAST DOUBLES SIZE OF EXHIBIT FLOOR

Exhibits Feature Dozens Of New Products, Including Higher Performance Processors, Network and Internet Connectivity for Embedded Systems

San Francisco -- March 12, 1996 -- A walk around the show floor at the Embedded Systems Conference East will reveal a host of increasingly powerful microcontrollers, new technologies for connectivity to private networks and the Internet, and a wide array of tools to design embedded systems that use these technologies. The fourth annual East Coast Embedded Systems Conference, which runs from April 2 - 4 at the Hynes Convention Center (Boston, Mass.), features 135 exhibiting companies and many new or recently announced products on display.

The exhibit floor, which has doubled in size since the conference was last held in Boston, will feature vendors from around the world, including France, Germany, Canada, China, and Israel. Technology to enable Internet access for a broad range of consumer products such as pagers, cellular phones, and personal digital assistants (PDAs) will be shown, as well as other World Wide Web and network-compatible embedded technologies. Announcements will include new microprocessors from companies such as Hitachi, Motorola, and Advanced Micro Devices, as well as a variety of operating systems and software tools.

"I think everyone knows by now that most microprocessors are embedded into other products, rather than integrated into desktop systems," said Lindsey Vereen, editor-in-chief of EMBEDDED SYSTEMS PROGRAMMING magazine. "That trend is extending to networks and connectivity as well. In fact, the Internet is likely to have a greater impact on embedded products than it does on desktop computers."

Three companies planning to show software to support World Wide Web access for embedded systems are:

* Integrated Systems Inc.,

  the developer of pSOSystems Embedded Internet.

* Microware Systems Corporation,

  the developer of OS-9/Java & Hot Java.

* Pacific Softworks Inc.,

  the developer of FUSION Embedded Web Server.

Other new products for the embedded systems industry include a video game development tool kit from Kevin Sharp Enterprises (Murfreesboro, Tenn.), which will be introduced at a press conference at 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 2. Advanced Micro Devices will introduce the Elan SC310 microcontroller, for embedded designs requiring a low-cost PC on a single chip. Hitachi will exhibit its SH-3 Series of microprocessors, which are optimized for PDAs and other wireless, portable processing applications. Additionally, Microchip Technology Inc. will show a new family of Keeloq hopping code devices which provide high security, low cost, and small packages for remote keyless entry (RKE) systems.

The exhibition complements a three-day program of tutorials and lectures that reflect the exciting advances and growing complexity facing designers and engineers working in the embedded industry. Keynote speaker P.J. Plauger, who is active in international standardization efforts for C++, will present an approach for a standard C++ language for embedded programming in a keynote address on Tuesday, April 2. Other noted authors, engineers, and researchers among the 42 conference instructors include: Larry Constantine, Jack Crenshaw, Jack Ganssle, Jean LaBrosse, Steve Mellor, Larry Mittag, and Dan Saks.

The Embedded Systems Conference East is the only east coast educational forum dedicated to embedded systems products and services. Now in its fourth year, the conference is produced and sponsored by Miller Freeman, Inc., the publisher of EMBEDDED SYSTEMS PROGRAMMING and one of the nation's largest producers of conferences and trade exhibitions. Other shows produced by Miller Freeman include the Communication Design Engineering Conference, DSP World, PCB Design Conference, Surface Mount International: Advanced Electronics Manufacturing Technologies, Software Development, Autodesk University, MechanCAD, and the 3D Design Conference. For additional information, visit the Embedded Systems Conference web site at <http://www.embedded.com/conf.html>.

Attendee Contact:

Natasha Claro

Miller Freeman, Inc.

415/905-2354

email: esc@mfi.com

Exhibitor Contact:

Meredith Hahn

Miller Freeman, Inc.

415/905-2586

email: mhahn@mfi.com

Press Registration:

FS Communications

415-691-1488

email: wendyl@ix.netcom.com

Miller Freeman, Inc.

600 Harrison St

San Francisco, CA 94107

415-905-2354,  fax 415-905-2220


Networks Expo Boston'96 Results
NETWORKS EXPO BOSTON '96 SHOWCASES NETWORKING TECHNOLOGY; MARKET RESEARCH AFFIRMS PURCHASING POWER OF BOSTON AUDIENCE

New Products Announced for Network Management, Computer Telephony, Wireless, and the Internet; On-Site Survey Supports Strategic Position of the Show

(Fort Lee, NJ, Mar. 7) -- Networks Expo Boston '96 concluded its three-day run at the Hynes Convention Center, Feb. 13-15, 1996 with more than 250 exhibitors showcasing new products and technologies -- including computer telephony, the Internet, client/server computing, tax/messaging and mobile/remote computing -- that will drive the next generation of network computing.

Exhibitors announcing new products at Networks Expo Boston '96 included: American Power Conversion, Attachmate, Bitwise, Cheyenne Software, IBM, InfoValue Computing, MCI, Natural Microsystems, NEC Internet Business Unit, NetManage, Novell, Seagate Software, Siemens Nixdorf and SBT Accounting Systems. Other exhibitors included: Banyan, BBN Planet, Brooktrout, Cabletron, Microsoft, Network General, ON Technology, Optical Data Systems and Sun Express.

More than 28,000 qualified buyers attended the show and hundreds of them completed the interactive survey conducted by Market Perspectives, Inc., of Framingham, MA. The independent, real-time survey of the buying habits of Networks Expo Boston attendees affirmed that more than 92% of the show's audience play key purchasing roles within their organizations.

Approximately 53% of Networks Expo attendees are technical professionals, 28% work at the executive and management level, and 13% are business professionals. The research also found that Networks Expo Boston attendees were most interested in seeing new products in the following categories: internetworking, network management, Internet service and access, telecommuting, and client/server tools.

Several exhibitors who participated in the 1996 show -- and who are returning to Networks Expo in 1997 -- confirmed the business advantages of Networks Expo Boston and the Northeast marketplace.

Patrick Fedderman, corporate communications manager at Natural Microsystems Inc., a computer telephony company, explained how the Northeast represented one of his company's biggest markets. "We went into Networks Expo Boston as an experiment -- to gauge the interest of our products among VARs," Mr. Fedderman said. "We found that Networks Expo is the only data-oriented trade show with a telephony presence; making the show a must-attend event for my company."

Knozall Systems, Inc., of Chandler, AZ, previewed ZipWiz -- a new server compression and decompression tool -- at Networks Expo Boston, and was delighted with positive feedback about the product from both attendees and the media, according to Gail A. Lundell, public relations director for the company.

"Our products make life easier for network administrators, and Networks Expo was the right show in the right location to announce ZipWiz, and to demonstrate FileWizard3, NLMerlin3, and our other network computing tools,'" said Ms. Lundell.

Networks Expo Boston '96 also featured interactive pavilions where attendees could evaluate the latest products and services. Attendees could navigate the World Wide Web using the latest tools in the IBM Internet Theater, sponsored by IBM Corporation and IBM Global Network. The Computer Telephony Integration Lab featured hands-on exposure to the latest applications, and complimentary seminars provided by Robert Harbison, president of Network Integration Consultants.

Networks Expo attendees gained the user perspective about client/server computing, small office/home office applications, the Internet, Visual Basic and FoxPro through the co-sponsored sessions presented by the Boston Computer Society, the nation's oldest and largest computer user group. Networks Expo Boston also presented a comprehensive educational conference program including seminars and tutorials.

Keynote presentations at Networks Expo Boston were delivered by Donald A. Haile, general manager of the networking software division of IBM Corporation and Howard G. Bubb, president and CEO of Dialogic Corporation.

Networks Expo will make its debut at PC EXPO fn New York, June 18-20, at the Jacob Javits Convention Center and takes place in Dallas, Texas, October 29-31, at the Dallas Convention Center. Next year, Networks Expo Boston will return February 13-20, 1997, to the Hynes Convention Center in Boston, Massachusetts.

Networks Expo Boston is produced and managed by Blenheim Group USA Inc., part of Blenheim Group PLC, the world's leading independent producer of exhibitions. Additional information about Blenheim's I.T.. shows can be found at ShowNet 365, Blenheim's home page on the World Wide Web, go to URL: htip://www.shownet.com.

Blenheim Group USA

Fort Lee Executive Park, One Executive Dr, Fort Lee, NJ 07024

800-829-3976,  201-346-1400,  Fax: 201-346-1532


Transparent Language LanguageNow via Merisel
Transparent Language Links with Merisel to Widen Distribution of the LanguageNow! Language Learning Software Series

Hollis, NH, March 12, 1996 -- Transparent Language, the author of award-winning computer-based language learning programs, has signed an agreement with Merisel Inc. in which Merisel will distribute Transparent Language products to its worldwide customer base of computer product resellers.

Merisel, a global commercial distributor of computer hardware and software products, will also provide the Transparent Language software to the US Army and Air Force Exchange Services (AAFES) program. AAFES operates the military exchange retail facilities at US bases throughout the world.

The LanguageNow! programs now available through Merisel include Spanish, French, German, Italian, and Russian. AAFES will carry Spanish and German. The LanguageNow, products are available on Windows and Macintosh hybrid CD-ROM and Windows and Macintosh diskette. Transparent Language created the LanguageNow! Series of computer-aided language learning software, the only desktop program that employs a Successful Immersion approach to learning a new language through stories and articles. As users read through the text, each word, phrase, and sentence translation is instantly provided in surrounding help windows. The program is also sound-enhanced with complete native-speaker pronunciation of every word and sentence. Users can also practice their pronunciation through a series of skill-building exercises.

The LanguageNow! programs are used to achieve a complete understanding of a new language. Users with absolutely no previous foreign language experience will benefit with this successful immersion approach to learning. The programs prepare students for reading, writing, speaking and understanding their chosen language. Many leading educators have chosen LanguageNow! products for classroom use at the high school and college level. The products are in use at universities and colleges such as Harvard, Princeton, Wellesley and Yale, as well as many state and community colleges, high schools, and the United States Department of Defense through its National Cryptologic School.

In addition to being available through Merisel, Transparent Language's LanguageNow! products are also available at distribution through Ingram Micro, Ingram Book Co., Navarre, and NACSCorp. They may also be purchased directly through Transparent Language at (800) 752-1767, at numerous retail stores including CompUSA, Micro Center, Electronics Boutique, ElekTek and Software Etc., and at major booksellers including Barnes & Noble, Walden Books and Borders.

About Transparent Language

A privately held company, Transparent Language, Inc. is located in Hollis, NH. The company develops and markets computer-aided language learning (CALL) products for consumer, education, government and corporate markets. More than 6,000 schools and colleges employ the Transparent Language Successful Immersion products, in addition to more than 150,000 users worldwide.

About Merisel

Merisel is a worldwide leader in the distribution of computer hardware and software products. The company holds fortune 500 status, with estimated 1995 sales of $6 billion. Merisel distributes a full line of 25,000 products to more than 65,000 resellers worldwide, including more than 850 ComputerLand franchisees and Datago affiliates.

Transparent Language

22 Proctor Hill Rd

PO Box 575

Hollis, NH 03049

603-465-2230,  fax 603-465-2779

admin@transparent.com


Upcoming Jupiter Comm Conferences
JUPITER COMMUNICATIONS TO HOST UPCOMING CONFERENCES...

Web Marketplace '96

Chicago, April 9-11, 1996

Sheraton Hotel & Towers, Chicago, IL

Jupiter's second annual Web Marketplace conference focuses on PC/modem-based advertising, banking, shopping, and financial services. The commercial potential for marketing products online, both through the Internet and the commercial online services, has been much touted. But how does a company take full advantage of the dollars that are out there waiting to be spent? Companies that are successfully doing online marketing will share their experiences on the correct strategies for exploiting the potential of new media.

Global Internet Summit '96

Paris, June 4-6,

Le Meridien Montparnasse, Paris, France

Jupiter will host the second annual Global Internet Summit, which explores relatively untapped online potential of The Continent. If the online war is currently being waged in the U.S., the next great battlefield will certainly be Europe. Strategies and case studies of companies doing new media in Europe will be presented by top online executives.

Online Developers III

San Francisco, September 18-20,

The Fairmont Hotel, San Francisco, CA

The third annual Online Developers conference in San Francisco will bring together key players from the online industry: content providers; developers; executives from America Online, CompuServe, Prodigy and Microsoft Network; investment bankers; publishers; and telco and cable executives who know how to build and promote efficient, compelling and profitable online applications.

Jupiter Communications

627 Broadway

New York, NY 10012

212-780-6060,  fax 212-780-6075

http://www.jup.com


Insurance Co. Selects Telechips ThinPhone
MAJOR INSURANCE COMPANY SELECTS TELECHIPS' THINPHONE FOR INTERACTIVE PENSION PLAN MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

UNIQUE COMPUTER-TELEPHONE DEVICE PROVIDES EASY ACCESS TO ON-LINE FUNCTIONS

RENO, NV, March 11, 1996 -- Telechips Corporation [Nasdaq: TCI-IP (Common), TCHPW (Warrants)], an innovative developer of interactive PC-based telephones, today announced that a major insurance company has signed an agreement under which it will offer a version of Telechips' ThinPhone II to its pension plan customers as part of an on-line system for pension fund planning and administration. Shipments of the ThinPhone under this agreement are scheduled to begin in the second quarter of 1996.

This version of the ThinPhone gives plan administrators easy, touch-screen access to a wide array of plan management functions, including updating participant information, verifying account balances and performing actual calculations. The software application was custom-designed by the customer to take advantage of the ThinPhone's Microsoft ROM Windows architecture. The ThinPhone will be available from the insurance company's plan management representatives.

"We are proud to be associated with one of the nation's leading pension plan providers," said Randy Pinato, Executive Vice President -- Sales and Marking of Telechips. "We are confident that the ThinPhone will produce significant, measurable efficiencies in the administration of pension funds."

Telechips Corporation designs, develops and markets interactive computer-telephone equipment, peripheral devices and software applications. The company's flagship product, the ThinPhone II, combines the power of the PC with the ease and familiarity of the conventional telephone via a touch-sensitive screen. Incorporating fax and data modems, a high performance speakerphone and multi-line capability, the ThinPhone is a fully integrated computer telephony workstation.

Telechips Corp

6880 S. McCarran Blvd

Reno, NV 89509

telechips@telechips.com

http://www.telechips.com


Unicom Quote-it! for Merchandise Quotes
Unicom Data Releases Quote-It! Software

Unicom Data has released Quote-it!, a Windows-based software program that allows businesses to quote any category of merchandise to all retailers, wholesales or importers. For more information call Unicom Data at 800-583-6444.


Viacom Launches Nick Jr. Play Math! CD-ROM
Viacom Launches Nick Jr. CD-ROM

Vicom New Media and Nickelodeon have introduced Nick Jr. Play Math! A new CD-ROM for PCs. The first in a new line of software, Nick Jr. Play Math! Teaches early math skills with more than 24 activities. A Macintosh version will also be available soon. The CD-ROM focuses on counting, comparison, sorting, patterning and problem solving, and features characters Clickle, Tally, Sketch and Bric and Brac. Parents can track their children's advancements with the Progress Review and manually set the level of play. A parent's guide and activity guide area also included. Nick Jr. Play Math! Includes more than 15 areas, such as The Mover's Block Room, Little Bean's Room and Pet Room.


ABC World Reference: 3D Atlas CD-ROM
3-D Atlas Brought to CD-ROM by Creative Wonders

ABC World Reference: 3D Atlas CD-ROM from Creative Wonders is available for Windows. Previously released for Macintosh in November 1994, the atlas brings the world to life with the use of real satellite images, first-person point-of-view video flights and 3-D spinning globe.

ABC World Reference: 3D Atlas provides users with an experience similar to a bird, according to Creative Wonders. As the globe rotates, users see the vast and varied contours of the earth and terrain, such as the Himalayas, Australian deserts, Arctic tundra and South American rain forests. Upon traveling to a destination, users can then research the area and learn about its details.

The atlas has won various awards, including two International EMMA awards for Best International and Best Information and Reference CD-ROM


Toy Biz Extends Interactive Comic Book CDs
Toy Biz expands its CD-ROM Offerings

With four titles in the marketing in 1995, Toy Biz extends its CD-ROM collection with the addition of the X-Men Phoenix and Silver Surfer interactive comic books. These two titles are based on Marvel Comics characters.

Each of the IBM-compatible or Macintosh titles contain more than 80 pages of authentic comic-book action with back-issue reference, real video animation clips, sound bites and a special zoom-in, zoom-out feature that enables the reader to view an entire comic-book page at one time or hone in on a specific frame.

Fact-filled biography pages reveal the history and details behnd the Marvel superheroes and villains with the click of a mouse, accompanied by music and character illustrations. Mind-bending Marvel trivia games test the reader's knowledge of the Marvel Universe and reward a perfect score with segments of Marvel animation otherwise unseen.


Tiger Electronics Offering 3 CD-ROM Games
Tiger Electronics adds CD-ROMs

Tiger is offering three CD-ROM games in 1996 based on its established products: Lights Out 3-D, Quiz Wiz and Speak & Spell Reading: Tiger Workshop.

Available for Windows and Macintosh, Lights Out and Quiz Wiz are aimed at consumers ages 10 and older. Lights Out features over 32 million mind-bending puzzles. Plus, the game offers new challenges, such as Lit Only, Lights In, Lights War, Toggle and Looping. The game also has an original sound track and visually appealing game play.

Quiz Wiz CD-ROM has over 15,000 questions in four major categories: sports, entertainment, places to go and things to know, and famous creatures, humans and figments. This CD-ROM is hosted by a character named Wise Guy, and the game's variables can be set by the player, such as the number of questions, length of game play, category, level of difficulty and more. Users can even personalize their game by developing their own categories. Quiz Wiz also features a statistics menu, presenting users with a scoreboard outlining and saving final scores.

Also available for both Windows and Macintosh, Tiger's Speak & Spell Reading: Tiger Workshop CD-ROM is based on the Speak & Spell that was introduced more than 15 years ago. With the game, Tiger and his friends help teach children the fundamental concepts of reading as they explore new environments. There are a lot of things to click on in this game, including colorful characters, in the 3-D animation garage-type setting. By clicking one of Tiger's magical objects, kids are transported to one of five related story activities with over 100 different games. Each story activity is a new screen with colorful graphics and characters, including Lucy, The Giant, Roger and more.

The Speak & Spell Reading CD-ROM focuses on consonant blends, vowels, rhyming words, vocabulary and more. It has over 1,400 words, story narration and three levels of difficulty.


MacPlay Announces CD-ROM Releases

MacPlay will release a special edition of the game Star Trek: Judgment Rits CD-ROM presented by Leonard Nimoy. This boxed set is scheduled to be available in the second quarter and recreates the excitement of the original Star Trek in true episodic form, according to the company. Players hear the voices of William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, DeForest Kelly, James Doohan, George Takei, Walter Koenig and Nichelle Nichols.

The CD-ROM explores eight thought-provoking scenarios with the entire crew of the Starship Enterprise through encounters with aliens and 3-D rendered battles, Star Trek: Judgment Rites is accelerated for the Power Macintosh.

The company also announces its first TSR, Inc.-licensed title: Blood & Magic. This is what the company calls a real-time strategy game from the company's Advanced Dungeons & Dragons series. Developed by tachyon Studios, this game is set in the Forgotten Realms world created by TSR. The Macintosh version is scheduled for availability in the second quarter and will be a simultaneous release with the PC version from Interplay Productions.

March 13 was the scheduled launch date for Descent II for the PC and Macintosh and Descent for the Sony PlayStation. Descent II expands the Descent world with new features and gameplay, including 30 levels that take the player through missions on four separate planets. It culminates inside the enemy's mothership.

Descent, the only first-person game with 360-degree movement, according to the company, will be available for console game users with the PlayStation. This version has CD-quality audio featuring music by recording artists Type O Negative and Ogre of Skinny Puppy.


3Com LinkSwitch 2700 Earns Top Marks
3Com's LinkSwitch 2700 Ethernet/ATM Switch Earns Top Marks In Comprehensive Performance Test

Edge Device for 3Com's Leading ATM Backbone Solution Enjoys Widespread Deployment in Large-Scale ATM Networks

March 13, 1996 -- SANTA CLARA, CALIF. -- 3Com Corporation (NASDAQ:COMS) today announced that its LinkSwitch 2700 Ethernet/ATM switch received top scores in the first independent performance test of Ethernet/ATM switches in the industry. As an integral part of 3Com's end-to-end ATM backbone solution, the LinkSwitch 2700 provides high-performance Ethernet switching which scales across the network using ATM in the campus backbone.

The LinkSwitch 2700 emerged from an initial group of seven vendors participating in the Strategic Networks Consulting, Incorporated's Ethernet to ATM Switch Evaluation. Only three switch vendors are included in the Strategic Networks analysis while the others declined to have their results published, or did not complete testing. The LinkSwitch 2700 received top scores in key testing criteria including throughput, latency, packet loss rate (PLR), congestion tolerance and compliance to network management standards. The LinkSwitch 2700 also featured the best price/performance ratio.

"ATM in the backbone brings a number of benefits to the building, campus, or even metropolitan network," said Nachman Shelef, vice president and general manager of 3Com"s ATM division. "The LinkSwitch 2700 enables high performance to end stations using full-rate Ethernet switching. Based on its superior performance in the Strategic Networks evaluation, the LinkSwitch 2700 is ideally positioned to bring network managers the full benefit of ATM in the campus backbone and full-rate Ethernet switching in the installed legacy LAN infrastructure."

LinkSwitch 2700 Excels in Key Testing Criteria

When tested for forwarding rate, throughput and loss rate tests, the LinkSwitch 2700 demonstrated full wire speed forwarding rates on each stream with no packet loss, resulting in 100 percent throughput at all packet sizes. When varied number of streams were sent to the same number of output ports, the results were the same: no packet loss. Testing of Ethernet to Ethernet traffic over an OC-3c ATM link also yielded 100 percent throughput.

When tested for congestion tolerance, the LinkSwitch 2700 exhibited consistently high performance under congestion tests of four, five and six input streams to a single output port. In contrast to other switches, the LinkSwitch 2700 was able to avoid traffic loss under the same high level of congestion at all frame lengths. This is attributed to the switch's unique design in which all traffic is stored in memory and then switched by the internally developed ZipChip ASIC using ATM length cells. By using fixed length cells, the LinkSwitch 2700 is optimized for Ethernet/ATM switching. "The LinkSwitch 2700 is unique because it is really an ATM switch with Ethernet ports rather than an Ethernet switch with an ATM port." said Rolf McClellen, senior consultant with Strategic Networks.

Among the switches tested, the LinkSwitch 2700 was the only product to feature selectable store and forward or cut-through forwarding modes of operation within the switch. This feature enables the user to select the mode of operation most appropriate for the individual network conditions. When tested for latency within the switch or across the OC-3c link, the latency was consistently low across packet sizes and was especially low between switches across the OC-3c link: a crucial finding for Ethernet/ATM backbone networks. The LinkSwitch 2700 is managed by 3Com's Transcend network management application, and was found to have a "standards-plus orientation to network management standards."

Complete results from Strategic Network's Ethernet to ATM Switch Evaluation can be accessed on the World Wide Web at http://www.snci.com.

Large-Scale Deployment

Scottish Power, Glasgow, Scotland, is now leveraging the benefits of the LinkSwitch 2700 as outlined in the Strategic Networks test by deploying the edge device as an integral part of its 3Com-based ATM network. The site uses 96 LinkSwitch 2700s and 20 CELLplex 7000 ATM switched to form an advanced ATM network to carry mission-critical data. In all, this network features 1,500 shared Ethernet ports, 1,000 dedicated Ethernet ports and 180 155 Mbps ATM ports. "3Com's ATM solution, with a complete, high-performance Ethernet-to-ATM edge switch based on standard LAN Emulation, was ideal for our specific network requirements," said Justin Leese, network manager at Scottish Power. "ATM is a reality today, and 3Com's solution makes it easy to migrate to ATM while preserving our legacy LAN investments."

Internal LAN Emulation Implementation Provides Optimal Performance

The ATM-Forum's LAN Emulation (LANE) standard makes possible the Ethernet-ATM traffic, which was the major focus on the Strategic Networks test. LAN Emulation is the protocol-independent method of sending and receiving Ethernet traffic across the ATM network. 3Com was the first vendor to ship an end-to-end ATM solution featuring standard LAN Emulation. Furthermore, 3Com's ATM solution features an internal LANE implementation, where the services are provided within the backbone ATM switch. This differs from other vendor offerings featuring LANE services embedded in routers or on workstations. "The external approach with LANE services in the router or workstation has demonstrated severe limitations in the number of emulated LANs possible before fully utilizing processing power, not to mention the extra cost of the external device." said Shelef. "3Com anticipated these issues and implemented lower cost, higher performance LANE services functionality."

Pricing and Availability

The LinkSwitch 2700 is a 12 Ethernet port, one ATM uplink switch and is shipping at a list price of $8,400 including the OC-3c multimode fiber port. Single mode fiber, UTP, and DS-3 ATM connections are also available. 3Com's ATM switch is the 16-port CELLplex 7000 ATM backbone switch shipping at a list price of $15,000. The same technology used for the LinkSwitch 2700 is incorporated into the 7200 Ethernet/ATM Interface Card for the CELLplex 7000 -- the industry's first implementation of 12 switched Ethernet ports into an ATM switch. The 7200 Interface Card (12 10BaseT and three ATM ports) is shipping now at a list price of $8,400. Other products in the 3Com ATM family include ATMLink adapter cards (155 mbps, available on PCI and SBus) as well as the Transcend ATM Virtual LAN Manager. All listed products are available today.

3Com Corporation has helped more than 25 million people gain access to critical information through high speed networks. Designed to serve large enterprises, small offices and homes, 3Com products provide a scalable architecture to meet the immediate and long term connectivity needs of today's user. With research and development on three continents, 3Com is one of the data networking industry's largest and fastest growing companies. The company's innovative marketing, sales and support simplify communication, optimize network reliability and protect customer investments.


3Com Continues to Push SNA Envelope
3Com Continues To Push SNA Envelope With Newest IBM Connectivity Enhancements Including Industry's First HPR Implementation

Company also announces the shipment of newest remote office router for Token Ring environments

March 11, 1996 -- SANTA CLARA, CALIF., -- 3Com Corporation (NASDAQ:COMS) announced today a continuation of their technical leadership in next generation SNA networking with release 9.0 of NETBuilder software. NETBuilder software release 9.0, which will begin shipping March 29, will contain such advanced SNA networking features as:

* The industry's first implementation of High Performance Routing

  (HPR) in a multiprotocol router

* A versatile prioritization scheme for allowing Data Link Switching

  (RFC 1795) networks to apportion bandwidth between NetBIOS and

  SNA traffic

* Boundary Access Node (BAN) for easier Frame Relay connections to

  SNA Front End Processors (FEPs)

In addition to the new SNA enhancements which are now being offered with this NETBuilder software release, 3Com also announced the shipment of their NETBuilder Remote Office 52x series of routers that were announced in November.

"3Com's NETBuilder router products consistently are adding the new features we need to support our SNA customers. To my knowledge, due to 3Com's SNA prioritization scheme, we have yet to lose a SNA session due to WAN congestion," said Ken Moerman, Systems Specialist at First Security Information Technology. "We're currently migrating to Data Link Switching and are impressed with the support we are receiving from 3Com. This added functionality contained in this release demonstrates to me that 3Com is committed to SNA solutions and really are interested in our input."

High Performance Routing Adds To 3Com List of APPN Firsts

High Performance Routing (HPR) is the latest first in 3Com's deployment of Advanced Peer to Peer Networking (APPN). Other industry firsts which 3Com has previously announced include:

 First company to license APPN technology from IBM

 First commercially available APPN-Network Node (APPN-NN)

   implementation

 First APPN-NN over Frame Relay implementation

 First to offer DLUR in a multiprotocol routing environment

High Performance Routing will enable customers to use NETBuilder II" routers to implement IBM's newest networking technology on a RISC-based multiprotocol routing platform that is unsurpassed in its performance, scalability, and flexibility. The NETBuilder II HPR support includes:

 Automatic Network Routing (ANR):ANR brings to APPN the non-disruptive

 routing capabilities that have long made IP such a popular protocol

 and promises to improve APPN forwarding performance by 2 to 10

 times over APPN's current Intermediate Session Routing (ISR).

 To provide migration support for users of APPN who have deployed

 ISR-based End Nodes and Network Nodes, 3Com's new APPN implementation

 will include both the ISR and HPR protocol stacks.

 Rapid Transport Protocol (RTP):RTP is a next generation transport

 protocol designed for high bandwidth, high reliability networks.

 RTP eliminates APPN's current stage-by-stage control to offer

 dramatic reduction in overhead.

 Adaptive Rate Based Congestion Control (ARB):ARB completes 3Com's

 APPN picture by dynamically pacing HPR end nodes which minimizes

 congestion in HPR clouds.

"3Com continues to show that our innovative approach to SNA internetworking environments, when combined with our knowledge of the critical need to migrate legacy traffic to APPN networks, are key factors in delivering first-to-market milestones," said Jeff Thermond, vice president and general manager of the Network Systems Division at 3Com. "By being the first company to implement HPR into our NETBuilder Routers we are demonstrating not only our ability to stay ahead of the growth curve, but also our commitment to providing the newest technologies that will affect this quickly evolving market."

Data Link Switching Prioritization Helps Building Tunneled Networks

A major issue for customers who utilize Data Link Switching (DLSw) to build tunneled networks is the ability to prioritize mission-critical traffic, generally from SNA applications supporting such real-time transaction processing systems as Point of Sale and Automatic Teller networks. In software release 9.0, 3Com's DLSw implementation (RFC 1795) delivers a robust, flexible prioritization mechanism which allows network administrators to allocate the percentage of bandwidth which various users will be allowed. Protocol (SAP) prioritization allows the segregation of SNA and NetBIOS traffic, allowing users to tune the tunnels to meet their traffic and application needs. Beyond this, users can either prioritize:

 MAC addresses -       to favor certain critical users such as

                       file servers or FEPs; or

 Local LU addresses -  to prioritize SNA terminals over printers

For each of these options, administrators can reserve a percentage of bandwidth that each category should have in order to provide the maximum flexibility in tuning DLSw based SNA Internets.

These DLSw solutions build on 3Com's long tradition of leadership in IP networking. This long tradition includes being the first vendor to ship the Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) routing protocol and continues today with NETBuilder routers running the largest OSPF networks in the world today (3000+ nodes). Additionally, 3Com's recently shipped multicast IP features will be the foundation of the next generation of the Data Link Switching discovery protocol - a specification which 3Com is providing to the APPN Implementor's Workshop (AIW) DLSw working group.

BAN Support Eases Configuration Issues In Frame Relay Environments

With Release 9.0, 3Com is taking another step in simplifying configuration issues in SNA Internetworking environments by shipping Boundary Access Node (BAN). BAN is a new form of Frame Relay Access Device (FRAD) for the IBM/SNA networking environment for customers who are looking for ways to decrease the complexity of their network configurations. 3Com currently supports the previous form of FRAD called Boundary Network Node (BNN), which requires manual configuration since it does re-mapping between MAC addresses on the LAN and SAPs used on the WAN. With BAN, remote addresses are sent to the hosts, making both re-mapping and manual configuration of end stations unnecessary. BAN also supports such capabilities as dual host attachment and load balancing, both of which are not currently supported with the current RFC 1490 BNN.

The ability to do load balancing between two FEPs and dual connections to mainframes with the same MAC address will help provide additional redundancy that SNA customers are asking for in their Frame Relay networks. BAN will reduce administrative costs by making setup easier today and providing a more robust support in the Frame Relay environment when RFC 1490 is used. This additional support for mission critical applications in the IBM environment shows 3Com's commitment to provided enhanced features in the FRAD arena.

Token Ring/ISDN Routers Shipping for Enterprise-Wide Networks

3Com is also announcing the shipment of their 523 and 527 Token Ring based ISDN routers which further complement their NETBuilder Remote Office Token Ring line of routers. The NETBuilder Remote Office 523 (for SNA Boundary Routing) works with a central site router to support Token Ring connections in a Boundary Routing environment while also offering a standard ISDN BRI connection for either primary or backup WAN connectivity. The NBRO 527 provides multiprotocol routing and allows customers to field upgrade their NBRO 523's to multi-protocol functionality and, in a SNA Boundary Routing environment, can be used as a central site node to the NBRO 523. The NBRO 527 also maintains an ISDN BRI connection for dial back-up links. Both the NBRO 523 and 527 remote office routers also feature an integrated terminal adapter which offers a significant cost savings over competitive offerings which must utilize external terminal adapter solutions. The NBRO 523 carries a price of $3295 and the 527 is offered at $4295.

3Com Corporation has helped more than 25 million people gain access to critical information through high-speed networks. Designed to serve large enterprises, service providers, small offices and homes, 3Com products provide a scalable architecture to meet the present and future connectivity needs of today's users. With research and development on three continents, 3Com is one of the data networking industry's largest and fastest growing companies. 3Com's innovative manufacturing, marketing, sales and support simplify communication, optimize network reliability and protect customer investments.


Novell Donates Telecomm Equip to IHC
NOVELL DONATES TELECOMM EQUIPMENT TO IHC

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah -- March 12, 1996 -- Intermountain Health Care (IHC) received a major donation of data communications equipment from Orem-based Novell, Inc. that will help the nonprofit health care company improve its nationally recognized and award-winning communications network.

"Although Novell rarely donates surplus equipment to organizations other than public schools, the company was eager to make this particular donation," said Linda Linfield, senior manager of Novell Community Relations. "IHC is striving to improve the quality of and access to medical services in communities where significant numbers of Novell employees live and work, and where Novell is committed to making a positive difference in the overall quality of life."

The donated equipment, valued at $140,000, would cost more than $600, 000 to purchase new. It will be installed in IHC facilities to enhance and expand IHC's data communications network.

"The donation from Novell is very generous and greatly appreciated," said Blake Jensen, IHC assistant vice president of Information Systems. "It will help us serve our patients more effectively."

IHC installed its high-speed data communications network in 1989, connecting 23 hospitals and 40 other health care sites. These phone and computer connections help IHC improve patient care and reduce medical costs by transferring information quickly and easily.

A significant advantage of the network for IHC patients in rural areas is increased access to medical expertise. Some rural hospitals use the network to transfer radiologic, or x-ray, images to larger hospitals where specialists view the images and make treatment suggestions. The network is also used by small rural facilities that sometimes rely on larger hospitals for clinical test results and medical information.

Not only does the network allow increased access to medical care, but it also results in lower patient charges. The data communications network puts all connected facilities on the same local exchange, so phone calls that would otherwise be long distance are now being billed as local calls.

This system has reduced long distance costs by more than $1 million per year and has decreased total communications costs by more than $2 million annually. These savings are passed on to patients of IHC facilities in the form of lower charges.

The IHC telecommunications network is the only one of its type used by health care facilities in Utah. It has attracted visitors from health care organizations in California, Texas, Kentucky and Illinois -- all of which are considering establishing the same type of system. The network has also been featured in several national publications and won national awards for its innovative design and effectiveness.

IHC is a charitable, community-owned, nonprofit health care organization based in Salt Lake City that serves the health needs of Utah, Idaho and Wyoming residents. The IHC system includes health insurance plans, 23 hospitals, clinics and affiliated physicians. Last year, in 99, 000 cases, IHC hospitals and associated clinics provided more than $22 million in charitable assistance. The mission of IHC is to provide quality medical care to persons with a medical need, regardless of ability to pay.

Novell, Inc. (NASDAQ: Novell), is the world's leading networking software provider. Novell software provides the infrastructure for a networked world, enabling customers to connect with other people and the information they need, any time and any place. Novell partners with other technology and market leaders to help customers make networks a part of their everyday lives.


Standards-Based Comm Over Internet Supported
MORE THAN 100 LEADING COMPANIES JOIN WITH INTEL AND MICROSOFT TO SUPPORT STANDARDS-BASED COMMUNICATIONS OVER THE INTERNET

Will Help Make Internet Voice, Video and Data Phone Calls Commonplace

SAN FRANCISCO, Ca. - March 11, 1996 - Intel Corp. and Microsoft Corp., with support from more than 100 leading companies, today announced an open platform that builds on industry standards to make video, voice and data communications over the Internet as commonplace as a simple telephone call. The new implementation, which is being jointly developed by Intel and Microsoft, is scheduled to be delivered later this year. Over time, customers will be able to communicate in new and exciting ways over the Internet, regardless of their computer platforms. For example, business users will be able to make video, voice and data conference calls, collaborate, and share their applications with others over the Internet. Students will be able to attend classes, see live video of their instructors, and view classroom materials over the Internet. Grandparents will be able to see, talk and play games with their grandchildren through Internet video telephones.

The communications implementation includes International Telecommunications Union (ITU) standards and Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) specifications, including the T.120 standard for data conferencing, the H.323 standard for audio and video conferencing, and the RTP/RTCP and RSVP specifications. Computer software, hardware and telecommunications vendors will be able to take advantage of this communications implementation by adding core technology such as enhanced voice and video codecs (compression and decompression algorithms), or by developing new applications, equipment and services targeted at improving communications over the Internet. The standards-based approach will allow third- party Internet communications products to work together easily across standards-compliant operating systems and hardware platforms. For example, someone using a Microsoft* Windows*-based PC could place a video telephone call reliably over the Internet to someone using a Macintosh* or UNIX*- based computer.

Industry Supports New Implementation

This new standards-based communications implementation has drawn immediate, strong and broad industry support from major hardware and software vendors, Internet multimedia companies, Internet service providers, telecommunications carriers and network-equipment suppliers. Over 100 leading companies, listed below, have given their support regarding this implementation.

"This new implementation will make the Internet as crucial for daily communications as the telephone, but far more powerful," said Paul Maritz, group vice president of the platform group at Microsoft. "The telephone's success has depended in large part on interoperability. Phones, networks and software all work together and conform to a compatible set of standards. Finally, Internet hardware, software and networks will enjoy that same interoperability and compatibility."

"This implementation combined with widely deployed high-performance PCs will fundamentally change the model of communication on the Internet, "said Frank Gill, senior vice president of Intel Internet and Communications Group. "Businesses will reach consumers with both information and personal services. Families, interest groups and friends will use rich new applications such as video telephones to communicate. Imagine being able to look at a product or service from a Web site catalog and point and click to get a live representative to help you with your selections and decisions -- all from your PC."

"The IMTC is very pleased with this open architecture," said Neil Starkey, president of the International Multimedia Teleconferencing Consortium (IMTC). "With integral support for ITU conferencing standards, the architecture will ensure interoperability for end users and the widespread use of rich multimedia communications over the Internet."

"This industrywide commitment to standards will take the risk out of integrating Internet-based communications into Marriott's VacationClub.com Web site," said Rob Auster, director of new media at Marriott Vacation Club International. "I'm looking forward to delivering this technology to more than 70,000 vacation-club owners worldwide."

Availability

Microsoft plans to include the new communications capabilities as part of its ActiveX* Technologies in future releases of the Windows operating system and associated developer kits. The technology will be packaged as an ActiveX control for easy integration in Web pages applications and other active content. Intel plans to include these capabilities in future ProShare PC-based conferencing products and will work to integrate this new implementation and other new multimedia communications capabilities into the base PC platform. NetScape* Navigator plug-ins will also be available.

This new implementation will be shared for the first time with thousands of developers at the Microsoft Internet Professional Developers Conference in San Francisco March 1214, 1996. Multimedia communications extensions to the operating system, conferencing APIs, developer kits and developer programs will be reviewed at the conference.

To help encourage the adoption of industry standards, the IMTC is sponsoring a series of interoperability- testing events. The first such event, Event-120, is a forum for companies developing or providing products based on the ITU T.120 multipoint data-conferencing standard. Event-120 is scheduled for March 2527, 1996, in Santa Clara, Calif. Additional interoperability-testing events will be announced.

Intel, the world's largest chip maker, is also a leading manufacturer of personal computer, networking and communications products.

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.

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Leading companies supporting the implementation announced by Intel and Microsoft include:

 3Com

 Accord Video Telecommunications Inc.

 Acer Advanced Labs

 ACOTEC-The ISDN Company

 ADTRAN Inc.

 Analog Devices

 AST Computer

 Bay Networks Inc.

 BBN Corp.

 Boca Research Inc.

 C-CUBE

 Camelot Corporations

 CheckPoint Software Technologies Inc.

 Chips at Work

 Chromatic Research Inc.

 Cirrus Logic Inc.

 Cisco Systems Inc.

 Compaq Computer Corp.

 Compression Labs Inc. (CLI)

 Compunetix, Inc.

 CompuServe Inc.

 Computer Power Education Pty. Ltd.

 ConferTech

 Connectix

 Creative Labs Inc.

 Crystal Semiconductor Data Connection Ltd. (DCL)

 DataBeam

 Digital Equipment Corp.

 Dell Computer

 Deutsche Telekom AG

 Dialogic Inc.

 Diamond Multimedia Systems Inc.

 Digi International Inc.

 DSP Group Inc.

 Eicon Technology Inc.

 Elmic Systems Inc.

 EPiLOG

 ESS Technology Inc.

 Farallon Computing Inc.

 FORE Systems, Inc.

 Fujitsu Ltd.

 Future Labs Inc.

 Gateway 2000

 General DataComm Inc.

 Global Village Communications Inc.

 Hewlett-Packard Co.

 Hitachi, Ltd.

 IAT AG

 Impact Video Communication

 Intergraph Computer Systems

 Jetstream Communications Inc.

 JUSTSYSTEM Corp.

 Kokusai Denshin Denwa Co. Ltd. (KDD)

 Lernout & Hauspie

 LG Electronics Inc.

 LiveWorks

 Lotus Development Corp.

 Madge Networks

 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co. Ltd.

 Microcom

 Micron Electronics Inc.

 MirraCom Inc.

 Mitel Corp.

 MultiLink Inc.

 Natural MicroSystems

 NEC Corp.

 NEC Technologies Inc.

 NETCOM On-line Communication Services Inc.

 NetManage

 Netscape Communications Corp.

 NetSpeak Corp.

 Northern Telecom

 Novell

 Octel Communications

 Oki Electric Industry Co. Ltd.

 Olivetti Personal Computers

 ONLIVE! Technologies

 Otsuka Shokai Co. Ltd.

 Outreach Technologies Inc.

 Packard Bell

 Philips Semiconductor

 PictureTel

 Polycom Inc.

 Precept Software Inc.

 Progressive Networks

 Pyramid Technology

 Quarterdeck

 Racal-Datacom

 RADVision

 Rhetorix

 Rockwell Semiconductor Systems

 S3 Inc.

 SAT

 Sharp

 Shiva Corp.

 Siemens-Nixdorf Information Systems

 Sierra Semiconductor

 Smart Technologies Inc.

 SoftBank Corp.

 Sprint

 SSA Softwright

 Stentor Research Centre, Inc.

 Symantec Corp.

 Telefonica de Espaa

 Teleglobe Inc.

 Teleos

 Telstra Multimedia Pty. Ltd.

 Toshiba America Information Systems

 Toshiba Corp.

 Triadigm Technology

 UUNET Technologies

 VCON Telecommunications Ltd.

 VDOnet

 VideoServer Inc.

 Vivo Software Inc.

 VocalTec Ltd.

 Voxware Inc.

 VTEL Corp.

 White Pine Software

 Workstation Technologies

 Xing Technology

 Zydacron Inc.

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Novell Volunteers Get Connected at NetDay'96
Novell Volunteers get Connected to the Community at NetDay '96

Network professionals contribute more than 1,000 hours to put California Schools on the Information Highway

SAN JOSE, Calif. -- March 11, 1996 -- Novell, Inc. employee volunteers went the extra mile to support NetDay '96 activities held throughout the Silicon Valley in response to U.S. President Bill Clinton's challenge to wire 20 percent of California schools by the end of this year. Novell Information Services employees and others had worked for weeks to prepare computers and networks at Independence High School in San Jose for access to the Information Superhighway. On Saturday, March 9, they culminated their efforts by installing Novell's GroupWise, the popular E-mail, calendaring and scheduling application, on workstations in the school's Career Center computer lab.

In all, more than 40 Novell NetDay '96 volunteers donated a total of approximately 1,000 hours to Silicon Valley schools. The company granted software to Independence High School as well as to Ygnacio Valley High School in Concord, where President Clinton and Vice President Al Gore stumped at a NetDay '96 rally. Clinton thanked corporate sponsors, union employees, parents, teachers, administrators and students for working together toward the goal of building on ramps to the Information Superhighway in all California schools by the end of the century. He challenged the approximately 15,000 people attending the rally to roll up their sleeves and help at one of their neighborhood schools.

In NetDay '96 activities at Independence High School, where Novell was featured as a major corporate sponsor, San Jose Mayor Susan Hammer commended Novell for its support of local schools and called the company a "tremendous asset to the community." As part of the formal ceremonies conducted for parents, teachers, students, sponsors and local government officials, Novell representatives Heather Pastorini, manager of Community Relations and Linda Linfield, Senior Manager of Community Relations shared Novell's commitment to helping students become network professionals. They discussed programs such as the new Certified Novell Administrator (CNA) curriculum now available to high schools throughout North America. The CNA certification can provide students with a highly marketable set of skills and put them on the path to a financially rewarding career.

In honor of NetDay '96, Novell is offering deep software discounts to Smart Valley, Inc.'s SmartSchools (schools that have an approved long-term technology plan). Through Friday, October 4, 1996, SmartSchools may purchase Novell's leading software products at a savings of 80 percent off the suggested retail price. Other schools may qualify for Novell's standard educational discount. For more information, contact Heather Pastorini (heather pastorini@novell.com).

Novell, Inc. (NASDAQ: Novell), is the world's leading networking software provider. Novell software provides the infrastructure for a networked world, enabling our customers to connect with other people and the information they need, any time and any place. Novell partners with other technology and market leaders to help customers make networks a part of their everyday lives.


NetWare Web Server Includes NetWare Runtime
Media Alert

Monday, March 11, 1996

Runtime Version of Netware Free With Netware Web Server

What:

Novell's NetWare Web Server now includes the core NetWare 4.1 operating system, NetWare Runtime.

Significance:

Customers now have the option to cost-effectively deploy the NetWare Web Server in a dedicated server, if desired. (It's expected many network managers will prefer a dedicated server, rather than a production file-and-print server, for both Internet and Intranet applications.) Also, the addition of Runtime makes the NetWare Web Server even more competitive in price to other web-server offerings, including Microsoft's Internet Information Server (IIS).

Novell added NetWare Runtime to the NetWare Web Server in direct response to requests from customers and resellers. This addition makes NetWare Web Server more than competitive in price to other web server offerings. For example, Microsoft recently announced it was giving its IIS away for free with its Windows NT 3.51 operating system. However, customers must first purchase or upgrade to server version 3.51 of NT, which has a stre et price of US$699. Since NetWare Web Server has a list price of US$995, there is virtually no price difference between the two offerings because the Novell list price translates into a $700 street price.

Description:

NetWare Runtime enables users to implement the NetWare Web Server as a stand-alone web server that can be used by virtually any number of people. This complete software system for NetWare 4.1 servers gives customers a powerful, easy tool to publish information on the Internet and Intranets.

NetWare Runtime is a fully operational, two-person version of NetWare that allows customers to fully deploy the NetWare Web Server on a stand-alone machine without having to purchase an additional NetWare license. As a stand-alone web server, the NetWare Web Server can operate in a NetWare 3.x environment. (Customers who want to run their NetWare Web Server on top of a production NetWare 4.1 file- and-print server need to have a production license of NetWare 4.1.) Although NetWare Runtime is restricted to two NetWare (IPX) users, NetWare Web Server can handle thousands of simultaneous connections per minute. That is because users accessing the TCP/IP NetWare Web Server will come in over a TCP/IP or IPX/IP gateway connection, not directly from an IPX environment.

Availability:

The product is available now through Authorized Novell Channel Partners. For more information about NetWare Web Server, visit Novell's home page at http:www.novell.com.

Novell:

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Traffic Jams on the Internet
TRAFFIC JAMS ON THE INTERNET: New Connections Program to force Internet Technology

While the Internet grows in popularity, a related problem is growing: traffic jams. The increased demand of more people on-line using increasingly sophisticated tools has caused delays in transmission unacceptable for some scientific uses.

The National Science Foundation has introduced a new twist to its connections program: emphasizing innovative solutions that may have broad implications for all Internet users. The program will look for meritorious applications that require high performance networking, and will then fund development by university and college campus network service providers. Technology developed for this program will likely affect future operation of the Internet.

The technology will introduce the idea of prioritization to Internet traffic. For example, if planning to use the U.S. Postal Service to send a package, you have options: overnight mail, first-class service, or third-class service. The rate of the package delivery is contingent on how it is designated. Freeways around major cities often have either express toll roads or high-occupancy-vehicle lanes to bypass congested areas. Similarly, NSF's connections program is expected to spur the development of switches and routers to help alleviate bottlenecks of information.

"There is no single solution. We hope this grant program will stimulate the development of a technological option for the Internet, to introduce prioritization and provide a new style of connection that gives a guaranteed level of service at a national level," said Mark Luker, manager of NSF's connections program.

Currently on the Internet, all packets of information are treated alike. While this worked fine before the popularization of the Internet, it now interferes with some uses that require high performance service. One example is to use high performance connections of multiple small computers to create a large workstation cluster distributed across the nation. The Internet is currently too congested for such a system. Teleconferencing or videoconferencing also places too great a need on the current capacity. And, some scientific instrumentation requires specific fast connections, though not necessarily high bandwidth. Interruptions or delays caused by Internet congestion could be fatal to experiments.

One solution might include prioritization of traffic on the Internet. Another solution might involve diverting specially coded traffic to high performance, special use networks, such as NSF's vBNS (very high speed Backbone Network Service).


BoundsChecker Supports ActiveX Technologies
BOUNDSCHECKER BY NUMEGA IS FIRST ERROR DETECTION TOOL TO SUPPORT MICROSOFT'S ACTIVEX TECHNOLOGIES

Enables Accelerated Deployment of High Quality Internet Applications

San Francisco, CA (March 12, 1996) -- In keeping with its tradition of immediately supporting new Microsoft platforms and architectures, NuMega Technologies, Inc., the worldwide leader in error detection and advanced debugging tools for the Windows operating system, today announced that its BoundsChecker product will provide error detection support for Microsoft's recently implemented ActiveX Technologies. With BoundsChecker, the wave of developers writing new Internet applications will have the ability to detect errors very early in the development process, when they are the most straight-forward to fix, costs to amend them are the lowest, and time-to-market specifications and quality are the least impacted. NuMega is the first company providing this level of error detection support for the types of errors unique to this entirely new class of applications.

"Millions of developers are facing customer demand to quickly produce new releases of their applications that embrace the Internet and operate reliably across the corporate intranet and the global Internet, " said Doug Henrich, director of developer relations and publications at Microsoft. "We're pleased to see NuMega continue its long tradition of providing tools that support new Microsoft technologies."

"Since the introduction of BoundsChecker, NuMega has made a commitment to not only support Microsoft's vision for application development, but to work with the company at the earliest possible stage to ensure that NuMega's products inherently support Microsoft's newest technologies and applications," stated Frank Grossman, president of NuMega Technologies. "With BoundsChecker, developers using Microsoft's ActiveX technologies have a powerful error detection tool that helps ensure robust applications which meet demanding time-to-market requirements."

THOROUGH AND COMPLETE ERROR DETECTION TECHNOLOGY FOR INTERNET DEVELOPERS

NuMega's BoundsChecker, which streamlines the error detection process with a host of new features to support OLE and Internet-enabled development, enables the developer to investigate errors in real time as they occur. BoundsChecker is the only error detection tool that can evaluate Internet APIs, interfaces and controls, including ActiveX Technologies, URLMON and HLINK, while also validating hundreds of new DLL functions. This includes the Internet's most popular programming interface, the WinSock API. BoundsChecker's new OLECheck feature detects OLE interface leaks and invalid parameters and return codes for over 70 OLE interfaces. BoundsChecker ensures that all interfaces are correct, execution is error free and the software is dependable. With the ability to identify more than 85 errors types in 8 categories by type, stack trace and exact location in source code, BoundsChecker is the most powerful error detection tool available to developers for Windows.

NUMEGA - THE LEADER IN WINDOWS ERROR DETECTION AND ADVANCED DEBUGGING TOOLS

NuMega Technologies, Inc., headquartered in Nashua, NH, is the pioneer and recognized leader in the development of automatic error detection and advanced Windows debugging tools. To date, the company has provided error detection solutions to more than 75,000 users in businesses, governments, and industries worldwide. NuMega's award-winning solutions substantially improve software quality and increase productivity for Windows developers.

NuMega's SoftICE, introduced in 1987, was the industry's first software-based alternative to ICE emulation hardware and is now available for MS-DOS, Windows 3.1 and Windows 95 operating systems. BoundsChecker, NuMega's automated error detection tool, is available in Professional and Standard Editions for the Windows 95, Windows NT, and Windows 3.1 operating systems. BoundsChecker Professional Edition, which recently received the '1995 Star Tech' award from Windows Tech Journal and the '1996 Readers Choice' award from Visual Basic Programmers Journal , is available now, and the list price is $999 with special introductory pricing of $499.  BoundsChecker Standard Edition is available now, and the list price is $299. Upgrades for existing customers are available, as are corporate site license options. For further information, contact NuMega Technologies, Inc. at 1-800-4NUMEGA (1-800-468-6342); fax 603-889-1135; electronic mail: info@numega.com; or on the World Wide Web at http://www.numega.com.

NuMega Technologies Inc.

9 Townsend West

Nashua, NH 03063 Tel.

603 889-2386, Fax 603 889-1135


NuMega Debugging Support for Pentium w/MMX
NUMEGA ANNOUNCES DEBUGGING SUPPORT FOR INTEL'S NEW PENTIUM PROCESSOR WITH MMX TECHNOLOGY

Upgrades SoftICE for Windows 95 to Support the MMX Instruction Set

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NuMega's SoftICE is one of the premier debugging technologies for Intel's new MMX technology. With SoftICE, developers building multimedia software applications can bring their products to market quicker and take advantage of the big performance boost that Intel's MMX technology will bring to PCs.

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Nashua, NH (March 5, 1996) - NuMega Technologies, Inc., the worldwide leader in Windows( automated error detection and advanced debugging technology, today announced support for Intel's new MMX technology. NuMega will upgrade its advanced Windows debugger, SoftICE for Windows 95, to allow developers to debug programs that utilize the new MMX instructions. SoftICE is a software tool that gives developers unmatched debugging power, control and visibility into the depths of the Windows operating systems. This will allow developers to build more powerful multimedia applications which take advantage of the MMX instruction set.

"With the introduction of our groundbreaking MMX technology, we expect a number of developers to be called upon to quickly write multimedia applications," stated Claude Leglise, director of Intel's Developer Relations Group. "SoftICE's support of MMX technology will play a key role in helping these developers to reduce development costs and shorten the time to market by providing an advanced and well developed debugging solution for MMX technology."

"The fact that we are a 'ground-floor' solution provider for MMX technology speaks to the unique solution SoftICE offers," stated Jim Moskun, Chairman of NuMega Technologies. "SoftICE is currently used by a number of multimedia developers for advanced debugging. We are confident that as developers learn about the new features and increased power that the new MMX instruction set offers, they will quickly be developing for it."

SOFTICE FOR WINDOWS 95 - THE ADVANCED WINDOWS DEBUGGER

SoftICE - the Advanced Windows Debugger - provides developers with the power, control and visibility to debug 32-bit and 16-bit Windows applications. It also debugs Windows DLL's VxD's, dynamically loadable VxD's device drivers and interrupt service routines. Unlike ordinary debuggers, SoftICE loads before Windows 95 and allows debugging even through the Windows 95 initialization code. This critical startup time is where many VxD and device driver initialization problems can occur. Once SoftICE is loaded, it takes advantage of the Intel architecture to provide features that no other debugger provides.

SoftICE for Windows 95 is available for $499. Upgrades for existing customers are available, as are corporate site license options. For further information, contact NuMega Technologies, Inc. at 603 889-2386, fax 603 889-1135, electronic mail: info@numega.com or on the World Wide Web at http://www.numega.com/.

NuMega Technologies Inc.

9 Townsend West

Nashua, NH 03063 Tel.

603 889-2386, Fax 603 889-1135


MicroSim PCBoards for Widnows V6.3
A PCB Layout Tool More In Tune With Integrated Design Cycles

MICROSIM ANNOUNCES VERSION 6.3 OF MICROSIM PCBOARDS

IRVINE, Calif.--MicroSim Corporation today introduced version 6.3 of MicroSim PCBoards for Windows 95, Windows NT, and Windows 3.1. The design engineer can use the new printed circuit board (PCB) layout package as either a stand-alone product or integrated with the entire "start-to-finish" suite of MicroSim products, including MicroSim Schematics, MicroSim PSpice, or MicroSim PLSyn.

"With the next three years, the PCB segment of the EDA industry will move to the next stage of its evolution," said Wolfram Blume, MicroSim president and founder. "Vendors today introducing PCB layout tools, that are in tune with the trend towards more integrated design cycles, will find a future robust PCB market, with more integration between front-end design and back-end layout."

New features include graphical error traceback with context-sensitive help. Network licensing is now available for Windows NT and Windows 95 under all the popular protocols, including TCP/IP.

"Release 6.3 of MicroSim PCBoards benefits from a large investment in usability engineering," said Blume. "Ease-of-use and functionality has been a focus for MicroSim PCBoards since MicroSim first entered the PCB market last year."

Trace editing, where layout designers spend most of their time, was designed to be fast, intuitive and productive in a Windows environment. Release 6.3 achieves this with unlimited undo/redo, variable width traces, arbitraty angles, off grid placement, unlimited x-y resolution, and a library of over 1,400 footprints. Complimenting the extensive footprint library is an integrated footprint editor to make the engineer's job even easier. Features such as automatic pin array generating greatly speed the creation of new footprints.

All versions of MicroSim PCBoards use ShapeBased technology autorouting from Cooper & Chyan Technology, Inc. of Cupertino, Calif. The interface provides for exceptional ease of use. Autorouter features are either accessible through Windows-style menus and dialogs, or are set up automatically without the need for manual intervention.

The PCB layout tool includes the latest release of the Cooper & Chyan SPECCTRA autorouter, version 6.0. The release adds user-definable "hot keys," changeable color schemes, and improved route reporting and dialogs. It can be invoked on partially routed designs, removing an earlier restriction. The routing algorithms have better completion rates and more flexibility for fanouts. With the same front-end in common, all tools have a consistent user interface. Data generated at each step of the design cycle flows smoothly forward to set up later steps, and backward to annotate earlier steps.

MicroSim Schematics was one of the first EDA packages released for Microsoft Windows in 1991. The product was built for Windows from the ground up and has conformed tightly to the Windows "look and feel" during the five past years. Because MicroSim was a beta site for Windows 95, MicroSim Schematics was fully functional under Windows 95 when Windows 95 was released on August 24, 1995.

MicroSim offers a full range of powerful, integrated Windows EDA tools for high-speed design from start-to-finish: schematic capture (MicroSim Schematics), analog simulation (MicroSim PSpice and MicroSim PSpice Basics), mixed analog/digital simulation (MicroSim PSpice A/D and MicroSim PSpice A/D Basics+), CPLD synthesis (MicroSim PLSyn), analog performance optimization (MicroSim PSpice Optimizer), and PCB layout (MicroSim PCBoards). Integration with the Mentor and Cadence frameworks under UNIX is also available.

The company introduced its flagship product, MicroSim PSpice, in 1984 as the first SPICE-based program available for IBM-PC compatibles. MicroSim PSpice significantly expands the capabilities of the SPICE program developed at the University of California, Berkeley. The product is the most popular circuit simulator in the world, with over 24,000 customers.

MicroSim products are available for Microsoft Windows 3.1, Windows NT, Windows 95, Sun Microsystems, and Hewlett-Packard systems. The company sells directly to engineers and through VARs (value-added resellers). MicroSim application engineers provide same-day response technical support free to customers.

MicroSim PCBoards sells for an introductory price of $1,495 and $1,945 (internationally). More information on MicroSim products is available by phone at (714) 7703022 and (800) 245-3022, via fax at (714) 455-0554, or on the Internet at Sales@MicroSim.com.

MicroSim Corp

20 Fairbanks

Irvine, CA 92718

714-770-3022,  fax 714-455-0554,  BBS 714-830-1550


Opcode Integrated MIDI Solution for Windows
Opcode Set to Release Integrated MIDI Solution for Windows

FRANKFURT, GERMANY * MUSIKMESSE * MARCH 13, 1996 -- Opcode Systems, Inc. today announced the upcoming relase of its MIDI system solution for the Windows platform. This integrated system includes Vision 2.5 MIDI sequencing software, Galaxy the Universal Librarian, and Music Quest MIDI interface hardware. It also includes the industry standard OMS (Open Music System), which facilitates effortless interfacing to PC sound cards, MIDI hardware and multitrack recorders.

"The acquisition of Music Quest was Opcode's first step in entering the PC market," said Chris Halaby, Opcode's CEO. "Bringing Vision, Galaxy, and OMS to Windows completes the system and gives professional musicians a choice of platforms. Opcode plans to be in the Windows market for the long run."

VISION 2.5: Vision delivers an extensive set of musical, intuitive tools. Familiar tape recorder-like controls and user-configurable mixing consoles make music creation quick and easy. Vision also gives users the ultimate in flexibility, allowing them to choose between pattern or linear based sequencing, or a combination of both--record tracks in real time, step-entry or even drum machine-style loop recording.

Vision's Track Overview window displays individual track data with detailed, colorful blocks, providing an elegant method of transforming your ideas and riffs into songs. Easily move or copy any phrase with a mouse click; instantly open Vision's Notation or Piano Roll window for more specific tweaking. All of the edits are performed in real time so the music never has to stop.

OPEN MUSIC SYSTEM 2.0: OMS is the cross-platform standard for MIDI management that helps define studio setups by providing a detailed description of the user's MIDI studio. OMS can auto-detect MIDI interfaces, sound cards and instruments connected to the computer. It can also test MIDI input and output, and graphically display and edit your MIDI setup on-screen.

GALAXY 2.0: Galaxy the Universal Librarian is intelligent patch management software that stores, retrieves, and catalogs synth sounds. Thanks to OMS integration, patch names can be accessed in Vision with unprecedented simplicity that allows the user to view patches by name or number, and even group by bank or keyword.

MUSIC QUEST 8PORT/SE: Music Quest is an Opcode brand of PC compatible MIDI interfaces. The 8Port/SE is the premiere MIDI interface for all IBM compatible notebook, laptop, and desktop computers. The 8Port/SE offers eight independent MIDI ports to drive 128 channels, complete SMPTE support for multi-track tape and audio/video applications, and full patchbay operation when not used with a computer.

Founded in 1985, Opcode is a leading supplier of computer software and hardware for the composition, performance, editing and recording of music by professional, semiprofessional and amateur musicians. The company is dedicated to expanding the number of people who create, teach and use music with the aid of computer technology. Opcode's award winning products are used by many prominent musicians, music educators, composers, multimedia developers and consumers.

NEW PRODUCT:Vision 2.5, Galaxy, and the Open Music System 2.0 for Windows 95

AVAILABILITY: March 1996

For more information about Opcode call 415-856-3333 or fax 415-856-0777


Opcode Studio Vision Pro 3.0 Sweeps Awards
Opcode's Studio Vision Pro 3.0 Sweeps Awards

Editors and Readers Reward New Features and Integration

FRANKFURT, GERMANY * MUSIKMESSE * MARCH 13, 1996 -- Awards from readers and editors of prominent music, computer and multimedia magazines have made this a banner year for Studio Vision Pro, Opcode's MIDI sequencing and digital audio recording software for the Apple Macintosh Computer.

Many of the awards noted Studio Vision Pro 3.0's groundbreaking features, Audio-to-MIDI and MIDI-to-Audio. These features allow musicians to edit digital audio as easily as if it were MIDI. Electronic Musician called this, "...an absolutely stunning achievement."

Other awards, such as NewMedia's Hyper Award praise Studio Vision Pro for setting a high standard in professional music production, calling it, "...seamless and powerful integration of audio editing and MIDI sequencing." Also highlighted is Studio Vision Pro's compatibility with OMS, Galaxy, Apple Sound Manager 2.0, Apple QuickTime and Digidesign Pro Tools III.

Opcode's Studio Vision Pro has received the following awards this year:

MIX

Technical Excellence and Creativity Award--Computer Software/Peripherals

MACUSER

Editors' Choice Award--New Music/Sound Product

ELECTRONIC MUSICIAN

Editors' Choice Award--Digital Audio Sequencer

KEYBOARD

19th Annual Readers Poll Award--Most Important Technological Innovation

NEWMEDIA

Hyper Award--Audio Editing Software

Founded in 1985, Opcode is a leading supplier of computer software and hardware for the composition, performance, editing and recording of music by professional, semiprofessional and amateur musicians. The company is dedicated to expanding the number of people who create, teach and use music with the aid of computer technology. Opcode's award winning products are used by many prominent musicians, music educators, composers, multimedia developers and music hobbyists.

For more information about Opcode call 415-856-3333 or fax 415-856-0777


Opcode Unveils MIDI Translator PC Interface
Opcode Unveils MIDI Translator PC

Modular Interface Expands Via Exclusive "Docking" Port

FRANKFURT, GERMANY * MUSIKMESSE * MARCH 13, 1996 -- Opcode Systems, Inc. today announced the availability of the Opcode MIDI Translator PC, an expandable MIDI interface for PC compatibles. The new interface combines rock solid Opcode performance with a unique modular architecture that allows an unprecedented degree of expansion and flexibility.

The exclusive "docking" port of the MIDI Translator PC allows multiple units to be chained together. A single MIDI Translator PC gives the user a 2 IN x 2 OUT, 32-channel MIDI interface that easily connects to the parallel port of a PC. Quickly expand this to a 4 IN x 4 OUT, 64 -channel interface by simply docking two units together.

The "docking" port of the MIDI Translator PC also acts as a printer passthru port. Controllable via software, it allows a printer to remain connected and on-line at all times--no hassles with printer cable swapping.

The MIDI Translator PC is compatible with all Windows(tm) 3.1, Windows 95, and Windows for Workgroups MIDI software. Small and extremely portable, it fits perfectly alongside any desktop or laptop PC.

Carrying on a tradition of quality, the MIDI Translator PC was developed by Opcode in conjunction with David Rowe, founder of Music Quest, and Opcode's new Director of Hardware Products. "Price alone makes our 2 port interface an excellent value. But the MIDI Translator PC's printer passthru port, docking feature, and portability make it a breakthrough product among PC interfaces," says Mr. Rowe.

Expandable, flexible, modular--the new MIDI Translator PC offers many options for the beginner, as well as the professional, in a dependable, small and easy-to-use package.

Founded in 1985, Opcode is a leading supplier of computer software and hardware for the composition, performance, editing and recording of music by professional, semiprofessional and amateur musicians. The company is dedicated to expanding the number of people who create, teach and use music with the aid of computer technology. Opcode's award winning products are used by many prominent musicians, music educators, composers, multimedia developers and consumers.

NEW PRODUCT: MIDI Translator PC

AVAILABILITY: Now available at Opcode dealers worldwide

For more information about Opcode call 415-856-3333 or fax 415-856-0777


Opcode Systems Now on the Internet
Opcode Now on the Internet

Company Announces World Wide Web Site

FRANKFURT, GERMANY * MUSIKMESSE * MARCH 13, 1996 --Opcode Systems, Inc. today announced its new site on the World Wide Web. Located at http://www.opcode.com Opcode's site provides a valuable resource for people interested in using computers to create music. The site offers extensive content that includes news, information, downloadable software and much more.

"We're pleased to offer this service to the music community," commented Opcode President, Chris Halaby. "The Web is an excellent way to keep our customers informed, while simultaneously bringing new people to the market."

The Opcode Web site offers nine main areas for exploration:

PRODUCTS: Gives in-depth information on all of Opcode's hardware and software products, including information on product features, specifications and requirements.

SUPPORT & SALES: The support area provides technical information for users of Opcode products, including answers to FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions), technical publications, FTP files and technical support via e-mail. The sales area has information on ordering products domestically, as well as the company's list of international distributors.

WHAT'S NEW, WHAT'S NEWS: Points to newly added or updated areas of the Opcode Web site. It also contains late breaking news, announcements, artist profiles and event information.

FTP: Opcode's FTP site offers downloadable demonstration software, librarians, utilities, and MIDI files as well as program updaters, OMS and MAX patches.

LINKS: Is a great jumping off area for music enthusiasts. It has a plethora of links to equipment manufacturers, music newsgroups, Opcode dealers and other WWW music sites including, music labels and major artists.

OMS: Gives developers and end users important information on the Open Music System, the music operating system adopted by both Microsoft and Apple.

EDUCATION: Is a an electronic resource for music students and teachers. It provides curriculum tips, lesson plans, contact information for educators and information on academic versions and pricing.

PRESS RELEASES: Offers a constantly updated source of information about Opcode, including the company's history and executive staff roster.

OPPORTUNITIES: Provides a list of the current career opportunities available within the company.

Founded in 1985, Opcode is a leading supplier of computer software and hardware for the composition, performance, editing and recording of music by professional, semiprofessional and amateur musicians. The company is dedicated to expanding the number of people who create, teach and use music with the aid of computer technology. Opcode's award winning products are used by many prominent musicians, music educators, composers, multimedia developers and music hobbyists.

Opcode is on the World Wide Web at: http://www.opcode.com

For more information about Opcode call 415-856-3333 or fax 415-856-0777


Progressive Networks & Microsoft Agreement
Progressive Networks and Microsoft Announce Streaming Media Agreement

PN's RealAudio System to support Microsoft's ActiveMovie Streaming Format; Microsoft to include PN's RealAudio Player and Personal Server as Standard Features of Microsoft Internet Explorer

SAN FRANCISCO - March 12, 1996 - Progressive Networks (PN) and Microsoft Corp. today announced they have reached agreement to collaborate on streaming product offerings. As a cornerstone of this collaboration, PN announced strong support for the Microsoft ActiveMovie Streaming Format, designed to allow delivery of real-time audio and video content over the Internet and corporate networks. PN's RealAudio System will support ActiveMovie Streaming Format in upcoming releases of the RealAudio system. In addition, Microsoft announced that the RealAudio Player and the RealAudio Personal Server supporting ActiveMovie Streaming Format will be shipped as standard features of upcoming releases of Microsoft Internet Explorer.

"We are very enthusiastic about working with ActiveMovie Streaming Format and building support for it into our products," said Rob Glaser, chairman and CEO of Progressive Networks. "We're also excited that Microsoft, already one of our largest customers, will for the first time be including RealAudio Servers as a standard part of Microsoft Internet Explorer."

"With over 3 million Players in distribution, Progressive Networks' RealAudio has become the premier technology for delivering low-bit rate-streaming media over the Internet," said Paul Maritz, group vice president of the Platforms group at Microsoft. "Having successfully used RealAudio as a key element of projects such as the Microsoft NFL Super Bowl Site, it seemed like a logical next step for us to include RealAudio Personal Servers as a standard part of Microsoft Internet Explorer."

Microsoft announced the ActiveMovie Streaming Media technology today to thousands of developers at its Internet Developers Conference here. The ActiveMovie Streaming Format is an open and extensible data-independent format for storing and transmitting multimedia content over a wide range of networks and transports. ActiveMovie Streaming Format allows multiple data objects (for example, audio objects, video objects, still images, events, URLs, hypertext markup language (HTML) pages, and programs) to be combined and stored in a single synchronized multimedia stream. It provides an encapsulation that allows existing popular media types and formats - such as MPEG, AVI,

WAV and Apple QuickTime - to be synchronized and stored efficiently on a variety of servers.

Progressive Networks plans to support the ActiveMovie Streaming Format in upcoming versions of the RealAudio System and will deliver an ASF-compatible version of the RealAudio System during 1996. PN will also work with Microsoft to promulgate ActiveMovie Streaming within standards organizations such as the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF).

Progressive Networks' RealAudio Personal Server enables individuals to serve up real-time audio on demand from their PCs or personal Web sites. By including the RealAudio Personal Server as a standard feature of Microsoft Internet offerings, including Microsoft Internet Explorer, Microsoft will help make streaming-media servers as ubiquitous as Web (HTTP) servers.

Progressive Networks' RealAudio Player has been included as part of Microsoft Internet Explorer since it was introduced as part of the launch of the Windows 95 operating system. The RealAudio Player is also included as a standard part of Microsoft Plus! companion for Windows 95.

Progressive Networks' RealAudio client-server software system enables Internet and online users equipped with conventional multimedia personal computers and voice-grade telephone lines to browse, select and play back audio or audio-based multimedia content on demand, in real time. This is a breakthrough compared to typical download times encountered with conventional online methods, in which audio is downloaded at a rate that is five times longer than the actual program; the listener must wait 25 minutes before listening to just five minutes of audio. Since the product's introduction in April 1995, more than 3 million RealAudio Players have been distributed. Thousands of Web sites on the Internet offer RealAudio content.

The RealAudio System consists of RealAudio Player, a client-based software enabling Internet and online users to access existing audio for instant playback, and the RealAudio Server, which enables major media content providers to distribute audio or audio-based multimedia streams over the Internet to a broad base of consumers and end users. A RealAudio Encoder allows individuals to encode their audio programming for nearly any analog or digital source. Progressive Networks (http://www.realaudio.com/) based in Seattle, develops and markets software products and services designed to enable users of personal computers and other digital devices to send and receive audio and audio-based multimedia services using the existing infrastructure.

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 everyday.


Omnipage Ltd Edition for HP OfficeJet
CAERE TO SUPPLY OCR TECHNOLOGY FOR NEW HP OFFICEJET MULTIFUNCTION DEVICE

OMNIPAGE LIMITED EDITION PROVIDES HIGHLY ACCURATE OCR TECHNOLOGY FOR BASIC OCR NEEDS AND OFFERS AN INEXPENSIVE UPGRADE PATH TO OMNIPAGE PRO

Los Gatos, Calif., March 11, 1996 -- Caere Corporation (NASDAQ:CAER) today announced that it has signed an OEM agreement with Hewlett-Packard Company that provides Caere's optical character recognition (OCR) technology in the just-announced HP OfficeJet Model 350 printer/fax/copier/scanner. Caere's OCR technology processes scanned or faxed information and converts it into actual text that can be used in word processing, spreadsheet, and other text-based applications, eliminating the need to retype information. Under the agreement, Caere is currently providing OmniPage Limited Edition, an OEM version of its award-winning OmniPage product, in OfficeJet Model 350 printerfaxcopierscanner units sold in the United States. Previously, OCR technology was not included in HP OfficeJet models.

"The new OfficeJet Model 350 printerfaxcopierscanner, which is designed specifically for people who take work home from the office, offers fully-integrated printing, faxing, copying, and scanning in one affordable, space-saving unit," said Steven J. Gomo, general manager at HP's San Diego Division. "Caere's OmniPage Limited Edition OCR software complements the scanning and faxing functionality of the new product by enabling users to easily turn paper-based information into more useful, computer-editable text."

OMNIPAGE LIMITED EDITION

OmniPage Limited Edition provides highly accurate OCR capabilities to meet the needs of users with basic OCR requirements. OmniPage Limited Edition is an OCR "applet" that includes basic OCR functionality. With OmniPage Limited Edition, users can load images from a scanner, fax software, or hard drive and take advantage of features such as zoom, rotate, add zone, and other base-level OCR capabilities. The converted text can then be saved into text-based applications like Word, WordPerfect for Windows, and Excel.

"Our partnership with HP is important in our mission to expose mainstream computer users to the time and money saving benefits of OCR," said Chad Kinzelberg, Caere's vice president of marketing. "OmniPage Limited Edition has been designed to offer simple OCR capabilities and let scanner users try OCR first hand, in order to evaluate its usefulness, without any additional investment up front."

OMNIPAGE PRO 6.0 FOR WINDOWS

For users who decide that they want more robust OCR capabilities including higher accuracy and ease of use features, Caere makes upgrading to OmniPage Pro easy and affordable. OmniPage Pro provides more robust, extended capabilities over OmniPage Limited Edition including:

 Caere's newest OCR engine for increased accuracy

 AutoOCR Toolbar that performs all the key steps of the OCR process

 automatically with a single mouse click

 Superior accuracy on degraded documents such as photocopies and faxes

 Text proofing for faster job completion

 True Page technology that maintains the original format of the

 page, including text and graphics, to reduce the number of editing steps

 Deferred/batch processing to delay recognition to a more convenient time

 Advanced OCR settings panel for greater precision and accuracy;

 and others

OfficeJet Model 350 printer/fax/copier/scanner owners who wish to upgrade to OmniPage Pro can do so by purchasing Caere's retail upgrade package. The upgrade package is priced at $129. The upgrade pricing represents more than a $350 reduction in the cost of OmniPage Pro and is available to any WordScan or OmniPage owner who either purchased Caere OCR as a stand alone application or received the software bundled with most scanners. The upgrade packages are available at major resellers, including Egghead, CompUSA, Computer City, Best Buy, OfficeMax or directly from Caere. Note: Upgrade pricing may vary outside the United States.

Caere also provides OmniPage Limited Edition in the HP ScanJet 4c scanner and provides OmniPage Lite in the HP ScanJet 4s and 4Si scanners.

CAERE CORPORATION

Caere Corporation, with U.S. headquarters in Los Gatos, Calif. and European headquarters, Caere GmbH, in Munich, Germany, is the leader in OCR technology and a leading provider of desktop document management and form processing products. Caere has expanded its line of OCR products as a result of the December 1994 merger with Calera Recognition Systems. Caere's products include the OmniPage and WordScan lines of OCR software that convert printed and faxed documents into electronic text; the PageKeeper line of Windows document management software that effortlessly retrieves a wide range of information from virtually any source; OmniForm, which converts paper forms to electronic format; the M/Series high-speed, high-volume OCR hardware and software for commercial applications; and a broad array of OCR and bar code readers that accelerate transaction processing.

PRESS CONTACTS:

Patrick Crisp, Public Relations Mgr. Caere Corporation

408-395 5148 ext. 2049

patrickc@caere.com

Pat Kinley

Public Relations Mgr, OfficeJet Product Line Hewlett-Packard Company

619-655-8068

pat_kinley@hp-sandiego-om2.om.hp.com


Project OPEN Promotes Safe Use of Elec Info
Project OPEN promotes safe, responsible use of 'electronic' info

NEW YORK -- Top executives of leading online and Internet companies today unveiled Project OPEN (The Online Public Education Network), a program to promote safe and responsible use of the online and Internet medium as it grows into the mainstream of American life.

At a news conference in New York City, Project OPEN launched the first industry-wide national consumer education program, unveiling a consumer brochure, a toll-free information number, and a national public service announcement campaign.

Executives participating at the news conference were: Steve Case, chairman and CEO, America Online Inc.; Ed Bennett, president and CEO of Prodigy Services Co.; Daniel Hesse, senior vice president and general manager, AT&T Online Services Group; Nathan Myhrvold, group vice president, Applications and Content, Microsoft Corp. (by video); and Paulette White, vice president, Information Services, CompuServe Inc.

An effort of the Interactive Services Association (ISA), the National Consumers League (NCL) and leading online and Internet service providers, including America Online Inc., AT&T, CompuServe Inc., Microsoft Corp., NETCOM On-Line Communication Services Inc. and Prodigy Services Co., Project OPEN will address four key issues facing the growing world of online users: parental empowerment, intellectual property rights, consumer protection and user privacy.

While individual companies have taken steps to address these consumer issues, Project OPEN marks the first time the industry has developed a broad strategy in cooperation with other organizations.

"Six key companies who are fierce competitors have put aside their competition to promote understanding and responsible use of online and Internet services," said Robert L. Smith Jr., executive director of the Interactive Services Association (ISA). "I applaud this effort and know that it will be central to shaping the future direction of the online and Internet industry."

Under the theme, "Making the NetWork For You," Project OPEN is initiating programs with a number of organizations to develop educational tools and resources encouraging safe and responsible computing. Components of the first phase of this program addressing parental empowerment are now available to the public. Additional consumer information related to intellectual property rights, consumer protection and user privacy will be introduced throughout the year.

"Project OPEN will be an effective advocate for online/Internet consumers, providing information, answering questions and ultimately enhancing consumers' ability to choose what is appropriate for them," commented Linda Golodner, president of the National Consumers League. "From this effort, we hope everyone will learn a great deal about going online safely and productively."

To kick off its national program, Project OPEN unveiled its campaign to promote parental empowerment online. The program's first consumer brochure, How to Get the Most Out of Going Online, is now available to the public free of charge. The brochure provides basic background for those unfamiliar with the world of online and Internet services, and describes the variety of parental control tools available to users. Project OPEN has also initiated a toll-free informational number (800-466-OPEN) to help distribute the brochure and answer questions related to online safety, and introduced a public service announcement campaign to promote education on these issues.

A number of national educational organizations, including the American Association of School Administrators (AASA), the National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP), the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP), the National Education Association (NEA), and the National School Boards Association's (NSBA) Institute for the Transfer of Technology to Education, have endorsed Project OPEN's efforts to encourage parental empowerment online and will distribute brochures and information through their organizations. In addition, ICN Ltd., has joined up as an issue sponsor for the consumer protection issue.

In addition to its parental empowerment campaign, Project OPEN will introduce additional elements of its program over the course of the year:

 INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS -- Under the slogan "Bytes Have Rights,

 "Project OPEN will help educate consumers about respecting the

 intellectual property rights of owners of copyrighted material,

 and the need to adhere to copyright regulations when online.

 USER PRIVACY -- Project OPEN is working to develop industry guidelines

 for the use of data for electronic marketing purposes and to establish

 alliances with consumer organizations to educate the public about

 privacy rights, online protection and ways to report privacy abuse.

 CONSUMER PROTECTION -- Project OPEN will work to establish guidelines

 for buying, selling and advertising goods online and will assist

 consumers with recognizing and reporting fraudulent activity,

 through its partnership with NCL.

"As pioneers of an exciting new medium, we should put some rules in place so that everyone feels safe and welcome online. Project OPEN will help us define and set those rules, so that consumers will enjoy the infinite benefits of the online and Internet world," concluded Smith.

The Interactive Services Association (ISA), based in Silver Spring, Md., is a national, nonprofit organization representing more than 300 companies that deliver telecommunications-based interactive services to consumers. Established in 1981, the ISA addresses industry issues related to the use of interactive services, including Internet and online services, interactive television, interactive telephone services, and screen telephones.

The National Consumers League -- America's pioneer consumer advocacy organization -- has represented consumers and workers since 1899. An action-oriented organization working for a better quality of life for all Americans, NCL is a private, nonprofit membership organization. It is governed by a board of directors with diverse experience in consumer protection and advocacy, law, business and labor.

To obtain a free copy of Project OPEN's brochure, How to Get the Most Out of Going Online, consumers can call 1-800-466-OPEN, or access Project OPEN's site on the World Wide Web, http://www.isa.net/project- open. Send requests for bulk orders of the brochure to project-open@isa.net.

Companies interested in becoming involved in Project OPEN can call the Interactive Services Association (ISA) at 301-495-4955.

To get more information or a free copy of Project OPEN's brochure, How to Get the Most Out of Going Online, customers may

Call 1-800-466-OPEN

Access Project OPEN's website.

Send email for bulk orders of the brochure.


Powersoft Demos Applic Dev Tools at MS Conf
Powersoft to Demonstrate Application Development Tools for the Internet at Microsoft Professional Developers Conference

PowerBuilder 5.0 and Optima++ To Support Microsoft ActiveX Internet Framework

CONCORD, MASS., MARCH 12, 1996-- Powersoft today announced it will demonstrate the Internet capabilities of its PowerBuilder and Optima++ application development tools at the Microsoft Internet Developers Conference in San Francisco this week. Powersoft's tools will support and interoperate with the Microsoft ActiveX Server Framework for the Internet, including the Microsoft Internet server application programming interface (ISAPI), the Microsoft Explorer Internet browser and ActiveX controls.

Optima++ is Powersoft's new rapid application development (RAD) tool designed to enable a broader range of developers to use the powerful C++ language for building client/server and Internet applications. Both PowerBuilder and Optima++ are part of SybaseR web.works, a comprehensive architecture encompassing the company's database, middleware and tools products that enables the delivery of sophisticated business applications on the Internet. With web.works, Sybase will deliver a single, integrated and extensible application architecture capable of supporting the development and deployment of client/server and Internet applications.

"We will continue to work closely with Microsoft to ensure that our customers can build their applications in a single environment and then deploy those applications on the platform that best suits their specific clients," said Keith Daniel, vice president and general manager of Internet products for Powersoft. "We believe client/server and Internet applications will co-exist for many years to come."

Powersoft has previously announced that PowerBuilder will enable users to both leverage their existing client/server applications with new Internet capabilities and to create new Internet-specific applications. PowerBuilder 5.0 will enable the creation of OLE servers and browser plug-ins. In addition, Powersoft will make available the PowerBuilder DataWindow as an ActiveX control and a plug- in, enabling users to add sophisticated data access, analysis and presentation technology to their browser-based Internet applications. PowerBuilder 5.0 will also enable the creation of distributed objects accessible from web-based clients via ISAPI, NSAPI and CGI. Subsequent updates of PowerBuilder will enable the creation of OCXs.

Optima++ will enable users to develop Internet client and server applications as well as Java applets, Microsoft ActiveX controls and browser plug-ins. As a key tool within the Sybase web.works Internet architecture, Optima++ will enable users to develop clients, content and servers for the Internet that support Microsoft ActiveX technologies. Optima++ will enable users to build extensions to browsers using Microsoft document viewers. Users will be able to build executable content for Web pages, delivered as Microsoft ActiveX controls, and build custom application servers with ISAPI, as well as NSAPI and CGI.

Sybase, Inc. is a worldwide leader in client/server software. Sybase and its Powersoft division are focused on four major market segments: on-line transaction processing, data warehousing, mass deployment and electronic commerce. Sybase's software products -- database, middleware and tools -- provide customers with desktop to enterprise solutions. The company's mission is to provide its customers with an open, adaptable information systems architecture that enables them to develop and deliver complete information systems solutions to facilitate rapid business change. Headquartered in Emeryville, CA, Sybase is the sixth largest independent software company in the world. The company's Internet addresses are www.sybase.com and www.powersoft.com.


QMS 2425 Ultra-Fast Document Printing
New QMS 2425 Delivers Ultra-Fast Document Printing

New 64 bit QMS Crown Controller, Paper Handling Features Enable Production-Level Document Printing at Workgroup Printer Pricing

MARCH 11, 1996 - MOBILE, AL - QMS, Inc. (NYSE:AQM), the document printing solutions company, today announced the new QMS 2425 Print System, a 24 page per minute (ppm) monochrome printer. The QMS 2425 is the first of a new class of ultra-fast, production level workgroup printers, and features a new 64 bit controller architecture, complete network connectivity and extensive paper handling features. The QMS 2425 offers workgroup and small departmental users a new range of print services and convenience.

In the past, workgroup printers have had speeds limited to the 10-17 ppm range, and have offered minimal document services. The QMS 2425 combines significant document throughput improvements with advanced paper sorting, stacking and stapling features, at a breakthrough price for this class of product.

"With the QMS 2425, QMS has been able to bring the strength of our expertise in network printing and document services into a print system that is affordable to a broader range of users," said Richard Bowles, QMS Executive Director of Marketing. "In order to harness the power and flexibility of this printer, we have built the most advanced controller in the printer industry, and in doing so we have created a workgroup printer with no equal."

The QMS 2425 meets the needs of the most demanding networks, offering the best performance of any printer in its class. Utilizing a 64 bit NEC VR4300 processor and controller software, the QMS 2425 can quickly process and print even the largest files. The QMS 2425 offers printer-based page layout options, including n-up printing (thumbnail), booklet printing, duplexing, and stapling, allowing production level document finishing. In addition, the QMS 2425 prints on paper sizes from postcard to ledger (11" x 17")/A3.

"The new generation of print engine used in the QMS 2425 will enable brand new capabilities for our users," said Diane Davis, QMS Executive Director, Printing Systems. "However, the expanded feature set of this product, including significantly higher resolution, a greater range of paper handling options and the ability to print on large format paper will significantly tax the older generation of print system controllers available thus far. Products built on old controller architectures will suffer from slower overall document throughput and will not enjoy all of the benefits of this new engine technology. We believe that our implementation of this product, coupled with our new controller technology will add up to the best performance midrange product available in the market today."

QMS 2425 PRINT SYSTEM

The QMS 2425 provides up to 1200 x 1200 dpi printing, features an advanced 50 Mhz, 64 bit NEC VR4300 processor, and can accommodate up to 128 MB RAM and an internal hard drive. Standard paper handling includes two 500 sheet input trays and a 100 sheet multipurpose tray. Paper handling options include a 2000 sheet paper feeder, duplex unit, 2000 sheet stacker/stapler, and a 100 envelope feeder. Standard language emulations include HP PCL 5e, PostScript" Level 2, HP-GL and lineprinter.

The QMS 2425 is available in two configurations, each with a complete range of upgrade options. The QMS 2425 base model is equipped with 8 MB RAM providing 600 dpi resolution on letter/A4 page sizes, and 300 dpi resolution for ledger/A3 pages. A CrownNet' for Ethernet network interface is standard.

The QMS 2425Ex offers 600 dpi resolution on page sizesup to ledger/A3, and is equipped with 24 MB RAM, an internal hard drive, and standard CrownNet for Ethernet network interface.

QMS CROWNCOPY

The QMS CrownCopy" option expands the functionality of the QMS 2425, allowing it to serve as a copier as well as a printer. CrownCopy provides business users the option of making high-quality monochrome copies with the printer, utilizing a scanner and special QMS copy software. QMS CrownCopy is capable of printing multiple copies of originals at up to 24 copies per minute. The copier is easily attached to the printer through the standard SCSI interface, and is controlled using the printer's LED/alphanumeric front panel.

QMS ENTERPRISE PRINTING SOLUTIONS

QMS offers a complete range of enterprise printing solutions, including image printing, forms printing and mainframe and midrange connectivity solutions. The QMS ImageServer" Option Kit enables fast processing of image-rich documents by transparently compressing large, image files at the end-user workstation, and then decompressing and printing the files at the printer. QMS QFORM forms printing software utility allows users to easily and quickly produce on-demand electronic forms from QMS cut-sheet laser printers. In addition, QMS offers a wide range of connectivity products which allow QMS Crown printers to be simultaneously connected to IBM mainframe/midrange systems and PC networks.

QMS CROWN PRINTERS

The QMS 2425 laser printer is based on QMS Crown and CrownNet technologies. Crown multitasking technology delivers fast document throughput, software loadable upgradability, automatic compatibility with popular printing languages, and seamless connectivity to virtually any network environment. SLS (software loadable system) technology provides for easy and cost-effective addition of system upgrades and enhancements via the network or host PC. QMS CrownNet provides simultaneous network protocol support for multiple users, advanced remote printer management and accounting capabilities, and easy flash-loading of network operating system upgrades.

A comprehensive set of system utilities and drivers are supplied with the printer, including Windows" 95 drivers and QuickDraw GX drivers, which improve overall throughput and ease of use, and the new QMS CrownNet Print Utility for Windows, which enables serverless printing. Utilizing the CrownNet Print Utility, the QMS 2425 can carry on the functions of both print server and printer in the Windows printing environment, reducing network traffic and improving printer performance.

The QMS 2425 comes standard with a CrownNet for Ethernet interface, which simultaneously supports connections to popular workstations and host systems such as Macintosh, PC compatibles, and UNIX and includes support for NetWare" IPX/SPX; EtherTalk; TCP/IP; OS/2 LAN Manager/LANServer NetBIOS/NetBEUI; and Windows" 3.1x, NT, and 95 NetBIOS/NetBEUI protocols.

PRICING AND AVAILABILITY

The QMS 2425 is available in two configurations. The QMS 2425 includes a standard Ethernet interface, 8 MB RAM at a reference price of $5, 499. The QMS 2425Ex includes a standard Ethernet interface, 24 MB RAM, and an internal hard drive, and is reference priced at $6,999. The QMS CrownCopy copier option is available to QMS 2425 customers for $1,999.

The QMS 2425 print system is available in the U.S. directly from QMS, Inc. Outside the U.S., the complete QMS product family is available from QMS and its authorized distributors.

QMS, INC.

QMS, Inc. is a leading producer of monochrome and color network capable print systems. The company's print systems fit seamlessly into a wide variety of computer networks, and include color and monochrome laser printers used for electronic publishing, graphic design, office automation, advanced imaging and automatic identification applications. QMS, Inc. is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol AQM.

All prices are in U.S. dollars. For Canadian pricing, contact your local QMS sales office.

 QMS, Inc.

 One Magnum Pass

 Mobile, AL 36618

 (800) 523-2696 or (334) 633-4300

 QMS Internet Address [http://www.qms.com]

 QMS, Inc. Canada

 2600 Skymark Avenue, Building 5

 Mississauga, Ontario L4W 5B2

 (905) 206-0848


QMS Ultra Fast Doc Printer Uses 64-bit Micro
QMS Delivers Ultra Fast Document Printer Using NEC MIPS Based VR4300 Microprocessor

MARCH 11, 1996 - MOBILE, AL - QMS, Inc. (NYSE:AQM), the document printing solutions company, has developed a new generation print system capable of much greater overall throughput and performance than that of existing printers. The new print system is the first to use a 64-bit microprocessor architecture to accomplish the task of producing very high quality, large format laser printed documents at speeds suitable for the needs of larger networks.

The QMS 2425 Print System, which was announced today, employs a highly advanced 24 page per minute marking engine which provides advanced paper handling and finishing capabilities, high resolution output for text, graphics and images and significantly faster print speeds than currently available. Using advanced Crown" controller technology, the system can be connected and used with virtually any standard computing platform and communications environment.

"We've packed more capability into this print system than any other system in its class," said Richard Bowles, Executive Director, Worldwide Marketing for QMS . "To manage all of these new features and provide the document throughput required we've developed a new Crown architecture-based controller that delivers more processing power than ever before. The heart of this controller is the new NEC MIPS-based VR4300 microprocessor which delivers 125 Dhrystone MIPS of processing power to the system. Users of this new system will realize higher quality output, more document handling features and faster overall document printing speeds than any other 24 page per minute printer on the market today. Because of this throughput, this print system will be particularly well suited for workgroup and departmental printing tasks."

"The QMS 2425 Print System sets a new performance standard as the first printer to use a 64 bit microprocessor," said Ray Newstead, VR Series product marketing manager for NEC Electronics, Inc. "The NEC VR4300 MIPS RISC processor supports advanced, double-precision floating point operations and has a 64 bit pipeline to ensure high speed data movement, both significant features for high performance laser printer applications."

The QMS 2425 is QMS' newest mid-range printer offering. The QMS 2425 offers capabilities previously not available in a mid-range print system. Advanced document sorting capabilities, coupled with the system's ability to handle a wide variety of paper sizes, make it an ideal choice for multi-user environments. The QMS 2425 features optional 1200 x 1200 dpi (dots per inch) print resolution for the highest quality print output. Utilizing QMS' proven Crown architecture for printing, the QMS 2425 can connect seamlessly to a variety of network and computing environments and using the system's broad language support can work with across multiple protocols. QMS CrownAdmin' network administration software enables network managers to fully configure and manage the printer remotely, and create detailed job accounting reports.

QMS, INC.

QMS, Inc. is a leading producer of monochrome and color network capable print systems. The company's print systems fit seamlessly into a wide variety of computer networks, and include color and monochrome laser printers used for electronic publishing, graphic design, office automation, advanced imaging and automatic identification applications. QMS, Inc. is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol AQM.

 QMS, Inc.

 One Magnum Pass

 Mobile, AL 36618

 (800) 523-2696 or (334) 633-4300

 QMS Internet Address [http://www.qms.com]

 QMS, Inc. Canada

 2600 Skymark Avenue, Building 5

 Mississauga, Ontario L4W 5B2

 (905) 206-0848


Sales of QuarkXPress Passport Skyrocket
Worldwide sales of QuarkXPress Passport skyrocket

March 14, 1996 -- HANNOVER, Germany -- Even as worldwide sales of QuarkXPress continue to climb significantly, global sales of QuarkXPress Passport skyrocketed during 1995, reflecting the growing publishing marketplace, according to Quark Inc. Sales of the multilingual publishing version of QuarkXPress increased at a rate of 2,000 percent in 1995, dwarfing 1994 sales.

Quark said 1995 sales totals included purchases of QuarkXPress Passport for Windows, which began shipping last August. Sales on all platforms -- Macintosh, Power Macintosh, and Windows -- increased steadily throughout the year, with the strongest gains posted in September, October, and November. International sales eclipsed those made in North America by a 7-to-1 ratio, mirroring the growth of European-based companies engaged in multilingual publishing.

"Since QuarkXPress Passport has all the design controls of QuarkXPress, documents can be created in one language and then easily localized into different languages without altering the typographic and overall design," said Lori Mercier, QuarkXPress Passport product manager. "Our customers tell us that before QuarkXPress Passport was available, they persevered with tools that didn't provide adequate language-specific hyphenation and spell checking. Now, they don't know how they ever got along without it."

Users have the option of creating documents that contain text in one, several, or any combination of the supported languages.

QuarkXPress Passport supports up to 14 languages, depending upon the platform. The QuarkXPress Passport core package (Macintosh, Power Macintosh, and Windows versions) supports 10 languages: Danish, Dutch, International English, U.S. English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Swedish, and Swiss-German. Two supplements for the Macintosh and Power Macintosh version offer four additional languages. One supplement provides hyphenation and menu language support for Greek and Portuguese, as well as hyphenation, menu language support, and spell checking for Norwegian. The other supplement offers hyphenation and menu language support for Finnish.

QuarkXPress Passport features automatic hyphenation and language-specific spell checking on a paragraph-by-paragraph basis. Users can also specify that menus and dialog boxes be displayed in any of the supported languages.

Companies using QuarkXPress Passport include multinational pharmaceutical firms, airlines, magazines and newspapers, corporate communications departments, religious organizations, and government agencies and companies in countries where there is more than one official language.

Based in Denver, Colorado, U.S.A., Quark Inc. develops and distributes publishing software for commercial publishing, graphic arts, and corporate communications professionals using microcomputer-based systems. Quark's products include QuarkXPress for Macintosh, Power Macintosh, and Windows; QuarkXPress Passport; the multilingual version of QuarkXPress; QuarkImmedia, Internet and multimedia design and viewing software; and the Quark Publishing System, a high-performance editorial management and document production system. QuarkImmedia will be released in 1996. Founded in 1981, Quark is privately held.


AUTODESK MECHANICAL DESKTOP SHIPS

INTEGRATED MECHANICAL DESIGN SOFTWARE SOLUTION UNITES 2D AND 3D DESIGN AND ASSEMBLY CAPABILITY

SAN RAFAEL, CA., March 14, 1996 -- Autodesk today shipped the Autodesk Mechanical Desktop, a tightly integrated software application that provides advanced 2D and 3D mechanical design functions on desktop systems. The new software -- in combination with programs developed by more than a dozen industry-leading partners in the most important mechanical market segments -- provides complete design-through-manufacturing solutions for Autodesk customers. A few of the companies that have already made commitments to the Autodesk Mechanical Desktop include: ABB, Trane, Parker Hannifan, HMS, HR Kruger, MILCO, Kohler, CP Tools and Repola.

"The strong demand we have experienced for the Autodesk Mechanical Desktop confirms the need for a mechanical design application that unites 2D design and drafting capability with advanced 3D solid and surface modeling," said Dominic Gallello, vice president of the Autodesk Mechanical Market Group. "By providing the flexibility to use 2D or 3D or to start in 2D and move to 3D based on user preference, the Autodesk Mechanical Desktop, is well positioned to become a leading mechanical design software application."

The Mechanical Desktop contains integrated modules for parametric solid and surface modeling, assembly modeling, and associative drafting, as well as AutoCAD Release 13 and the Autodesk IGES translator. Autodesk's award-winning Mechanical Library will be included in the U.S. version. The Mechanical Desktop provides the most significant functions requested by designers of machines, electro-mechanical assemblies, common molded parts, and other mechanical products.

"The Mechanical Desktop is much quicker and far less limiting than several of the more expensive design products I have used," said beta user Bill Townsend of Bushido Racing, a leading designer and manufacturer of custom, off-road racing bicycles and related components. "The software does an excellent job of moving my thoughts from 2D to 3D, handling 90% of the work for me."

The Autodesk Mechanical Desktop has a multi-platform license which includes MS-DOS, and Microsoft's Windows NT, Windows 3.1 and Windows 95. It will also be available for Windows NT on Digital Equipment Corporation's Alpha system. Autodesk is expected to ship the Mechanical Desktop in Chinese, French, German, Korean, Japanese and Spanish in April.

The English version of the Autodesk Mechanical Desktop is available in the U.S. at a suggested retail price of U.S. $6,250. Customers who already have purchased AutoCAD Release 13 may upgrade to the Mechanical Desktop for a suggested retail price of U.S. $2,750. AutoCAD Release 13 customers who have purchased previous versions of AutoCAD Designer or AutoSurf may upgrade to the Mechanical Desktop at a suggested retail price of U.S. $995.

The Mechanical Desktop is compatible with other Autodesk offerings, including Autodesk WorkCenter(TM) for technical document and workflow management, and AutoVision(TM) Release 2 for advanced visualization and rendering. The Mechanical Desktop can be installed quickly from a single CD. All the modules share a common interface with completely integrated menus.

INDUSTRY-LEADING PARTNER SUPPORT

Through Autodesk's fast growing Mechanical Applications Initiative (MAI) program, the Autodesk Mechanical Desktop has the support of industry-leading partners. The MAI partners are delivering fully integrated products under a common Autodesk user interface that offers a complete solution from analysis through manufacturing. The 13 MAI partner companies provided their input and expertise throughout the development of the Autodesk Mechanical Desktop and its Application Programming Interface (API) to ensure the product meets the needs of their most exacting customers.

EXTENSIVE USER INVOLVEMENT

Demonstrating Autodesk's commitment to provide a quality product for the professional mechanical user, the company implemented an extensive beta test program. Mechanical Desktop software was sent to more than 750 customer sites worldwide. These customers tested the application in their own work environments and recommended changes in the Mechanical Desktop before the final product shipped.

MAJOR NEW FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS INCORPORATED INTO THE AUTODESK MECHANICAL DESKTOP SUITE INCLUDE:

Parametric, feature-based solid modeling capability for easy creation and revision of 2D and 3D designs, letting designers work like they think instead of tediously reworking designs as parameters change. For example, if a designer finds he/she has made the buttons on a cellular phone too small, he/she can change one of them and the others will automatically be adjusted to the new size, with correct spacing and distance from the edge.

Sophisticated surfacing capability, using the latest NURBS-based geometry to create, edit, join and analyze a wide variety of basic and advanced surfaces. A NURBS (Non-Uniform Rational B-Spline) curve passes smoothly through and between a given set of points. This capability is useful in creating the free-form surfaces often required in mechanical design.

Integrated surfaces and solids, which means, for example, that a user can take a solid block and easily "cut" a sculpted surface through it to create a particular shape, such as the free-form shape of a cellular phone.

Comprehensive assembly modeling, the feature most requested by Autodesk mechanical customers. This lets designers take separately modeled parts -- such as the battery pack, keypad and housing of a cellular phone -- and combine them into assemblies to create complete product models. In addition, the assembled parts can be separated into "exploded views" so that users can easily see how and where the parts come together. Users also can generate bills-of-material (BOM) on-screen.

Associative bi-directional drafting, which means that when a part is changed in a drawing, the related model will automatically update -- and vice-versa

Data Exchange, since the Mechanical Desktop supports several import/export exchange interfaces (for example, IGES version 5.2, .STL, .DWG, DXF,

SAT--ACIS version 1.6, 3DS, WMF, EPS, and BMP) users can share or send data to other CAD/CAM applications or to the suite of third party developer products within Autodesk's virtual corporate family.

Windows-based tools for ease-of-use, including pull-down menus, icons, and 26 on-line "cue cards" to prompt users through common commands.

For more information on Autodesk, please call 415-507-5000, type GO ADESK on CompuServe, or log-in with a World Wide Web browser at http://www.autodesk.com

Except for the historical information contained herein, the matters discussed in this news release are forward looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected. These include the timely development and acceptance of new products, the impact of competitive products and pricing, and the other risks detailed from time to time in the Company's SEC reports, including the report on Form 10-Q filed in December 1995.

Autodesk is the world's leading supplier of PC and UNIX-based design software and PC multimedia tools. The company's 2D and 3D products and data management tools are used in many industries for architectural design, mechanical design, film-making, videography and geographic information systems. The fourth largest PC software company in the world, Autodesk has three million customers in 129 countries. Autodesk products are sold through Autodesk Systems Centers, Dealers and Distributors worldwide.


Xylogics Remote Annex 4000 Award Nominee
Network Computing Magazine Names Xylogics Remote Annex 4000 As A 1996 Well-Connected Award Nominee

Remote Annex Joins Other Bay Networks Award-Nominated Products

BILLERICA, Mass., March 15, 1996 -- Bay Networks, Inc. (NYSE: BAY) today announced that the Xylogics Remote Annex 4000 multiprotocol remote access server was selected by Network Computing magazine as a nominee for a 1996 Well-Connected Award in the category of Remote Access Enterprise Solutions. The product was chosen for its innovative, completely integrated capabilities, providing a cost-effective, scalable and flexible solution for true enterprise-wide remote access.

"Our Network Computing editors worked at length to research and test the best products in the networking arena," said Patricia Schnaidt, editor-in-chief of Network Computing. "They selected products in more than 40 different categories, including messaging, remote access, operating systems, switches, hubs, middleware and high-speed networks. The Well-Connected Awards are different from other magazine awards in that the selected products are not a measure of popularity, but rather they are chosen based on testing first-hand over a networked enterprise."

"Being nominated for this award reinforces the quality of our technology and our ability to meet the complex demands of the extended enterprise," said Grace Carr, vice president of worldwide sales and marketing at Bay Networks Xylogics Business Unit. "As regional offices provide access for employees to backbone wide area networks, such as the Internet, they need solutions that combine performance with security and scalability. We are pleased that Network Computing recognizes our efforts in delivering an optimal solution with the Remote Annex 4000."

Winners will be announced at a gala event at the Las Vegas Hilton on April 2, 1996 during NetWorld+Interop 96 Las Vegas. All nominees will be highlighted in the April 1 issue of Network Computing and on Networking Computing Online at http://techweb.cmp.com/nwc.

Remote Annex 4000 Server

The Remote Annex 4000 is one of four Bay Networks products nominated for Well Connected Awards. Other nominees from Bay Networks include: the Backbone Node (BN) router family for the Best Enterprise Router; the Centillion 100 for the Best Workgroup ATM Switch; and the System 5000 for the Best Enterprise Hub. Additionally, Armon Networking's OnSite Manager was nominated for Best RMON Management Platform. Last month, Bay Networks entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Armon Networking.

The Remote Annex 4000 server provides users transparent dial-in access to Ethernet LANS, enabling them to access e-mail, databases and file servers on NetWare, TCP/IP and AppleTalk networks. Additionally they provide dial-out access to the Internet and various on-line services. The Remote Annex 4000 servers were specifically designed for the enterprise network and are scalable from 18 to 72 ports. Network management is available either through Optivity, " Bay Networks market-leading enterprise management suite, or any SNMP- based management package.

Point-and-click client access is through FastLink II client software. The Remote Annex servers offer built-in, high-level security including password protection, dial-back and support for Kerberos, SecurID, Enigma and other third-party security packages. A limited lifetime warranty and 30 days of free telephone support are included with the Remote Annex 4000 server.

The Xylogics Remote Annex 4000 server will be shown in Booth #2456 at Interop Las Vegas, April 1-5, 1996.

Bay Networks, Inc. is a worldwide leader in the internetworking market, providing a full line of products that serve enterprises, small offices and mobile workers. The company offers market-leading LAN and ATM switches, hubs, routers, remote and Internet access solutions, and network management applications, all unified by the BaySIS architecture. With revenue of $1.7 billion over the past four fiscal quarters, Bay Networks markets and supports its products from 121 offices around the world, providing 7x24 support coverage. Bay Networks' World Wide Web address is: http://www.baynetworks.com.

Note to Editors: All Bay Networks press releases are available on Bay Networks' home page at http://www.baynetworks.com. Bay Networks' home page also provides information on the company's products and services, news and events, partner programs, and corporate contacts.


Software AG ADABAS D First Avail on Linux
Software AG's ADABAS D Will Be First Full-Function Database Available on Caldera's Linux Operating System

Leading Price/Performance, Easy-to-Use RDBMS Now Available for the Popular Caldera Network Desktop

CeBit -- Hanover, Germany, March 14, 1996 -- Software AG, a leading developer of client/server application development software, today announced that its easy-to-use relational database management system (RDBMS), ADABAS D, will be the first full-function database to run natively on the Linux-based Caldera Network Desktop. Software AG's ADABAS D, paired with the increasingly popular and robust Linux operating system, offers developers a proven, low-cost and easy-to-use 32-bit platform for developing applications that range from client/server environments to the Internet.

ADABAS D will be shipped as part of the Caldera Solutions CD, and will provide Linux users with a robust, easily administered, reorganization-free database engine for creating applications and Internet/Intranet environments. The Caldera Solutions CD is a collection of third party software developed for or ported to Linux by members of Caldera's Independent Vendor Partner Program. The CD-ROM will be shipped with every copy of the Caldera Network Desktop 1.0.

The Caldera Network Desktop is based on Linux, a robust flavor of UNIX, and augmented it with client and server Internet and network tools, backup utilities, and a GUI shell. The Network Desktop is a fully graphical Linux environment for authoring, navigating, and publishing information on the Internet and private Intranets. Value Added Resellers (VARs) will be able to use Caldera's Network Desktop and Software AG's ADABAS D to easily develop applications without spending extra time performing database administration.

"We are very excited about partnering with Caldera, and look forward to building a strong, long-term relationship between our two companies," said Philippe Kuperman, Senior Vice President of Indirect Sales for Software AG. "We are particularly interested in Caldera's sales model, which promotes third-party vendor sales through mainstream channel partners."

Software AG's ADABAS D is an open, easy-to-administer RDBMS that offers database replication, two-phase commit and both Oracle and DB2 compatibility modes. It features the industry's most aggressive pricing for a relational database product, and is the first relational database to offer the same low price across all platforms. In August 1995, Software AG set an industry precedent by setting the same price for both its UNIX and Windows NT versions of ADABAS D.

"ADABAS D and Caldera are a natural match," said Mike Schiff, Director of Software AG's Data Management Program. "We're pairing an easy- to-use, low-cost database with the easy-to-use, low-cost Linux operating environment. What could be better?"

"Software AG's ADABAS D provides the strength and functionality of a powerful database, and can be an ideal, high-level development environment for resellers and users of the Caldera Network Desktop," said Bryan Sparks, President of Caldera, Inc.

Trial licenses and purchase options for ADABAS D will be available on the Caldera Solutions CD through Caldera's Channel Partners during the second quarter of 1996.

Caldera, Inc. a privately held company, established in 1994, empowers the Internet community, developers, OEMs, ISVs, industry partners and end-users to collaborate, innovate, build, and deliver meaningful computing alternatives to the business community.

Software AG is the 10th largest independent software firm in the world. With 26 years of successful enterprise-wide experience, the company develops and markets open, multi-platform software solutions. Its products include: ENTIRE for developing and deploying distributed computing solutions; NATURAL, MIDRANGE Systems "Buyer's Choice Award," for application engineering, award-winning ESPERANT*, a state-of- the-art query and reporting tool (and PC Week Labs "Top Product of the Year" and "1994 Datamation "Editor's Choice Award"), and ADABAS for database management. In 1994, Software AG launched a successful Open Data Warehouse Program that has already garnered three awards: DB Expo's RealWare Award in Data Warehousing in collaboration with The ERTL Company, Inc.; a 1995 Datamation Quest Award for data warehousing for its collaboration with the State of Minnesota; and a 1996 Enterprise Systems Journal/DCI "Excellence in Business Information Award" for its work with the State of Minnesota.

Software AG, headquartered in Darmstadt, Germany, provides products and services to companies in more than 80 countries worldwide, including Fortune 500 companies and federal, state and local government agencies. Founded in 1969, Software AG reported revenues of $533 million (US) in 1994.


Data Pro Accounting Swr for the Inernet
UniForum '96, San Francisco, California

Data Pro Accounting Software introduces the world's first "on-line," Client/Server accounting system for the Internet.

February 14, 1996 -- UniForum `96, San Francisco, CA - Tampa, FL based Data Pro Accounting Software, Inc. today announced the world's first "on-line," Client/Server accounting system for the Internet. With the introduction of the Internet POWER Suite, Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) for the first time has become cost affordable for even small companies.

The announcement of the Internet POWER Suite continues Data Pro's market leadership role in development of innovative accounting software products. The Internet POWER Suite allows customers, anywhere in the world, to place orders "on- line" with full integration to the company's inventory and accounts receivable files. As orders are placed, an item's stock status is verified, special customer pricing is extracted, shipping charges are calculated, and the invoice is totaled. Combined with the latest in truly "secured" credit card technology for the Internet, the Internet POWER Suite is the first product of its kind available to the business community.

The new Internet POWER Suite contains an exclusive feature that "dynamically generates" the actual graphical or text based Web Page that an Internet User will see while placing orders. This technology is functional regardless of the type of Web browser the customer chooses to use. The dynamic generation of Web pages is very significant for those businesses with literally hundreds or thousands of inventory items. Normally, each Web Page is generated uniquely by a Web Page Designer. Creating thousands of pages of inventory items, for any company, would cost them tens of thousands of dollars and months, or even years, of time.

By using the Internet POWER Suite, however, the corresponding Web page for every item in the inventory is "dynamically" created based on parameters embedded in the inventory files themselves, rather than being manually generated by a Web Page Designer. Web Page designers can generate a standard screen format and have the system automatically produce the screens each time an item is accessed. Therefore, the amount of time and cost required to maintain Web Pages is reduced to that of routine inventory maintenance, a normal function of the accounting department.

The Internet POWER Suite contains the Integrated Accounting Web Server and directly interfaces with the corresponding Internet Web Server module from Data Pro. Both products are based on two separate UNIX based servers. The first server is the Accounting Web Server designed to host a company's complete set of accounting data files for use both internally and with the second server, the Internet Web Server. It is a commercial Web Server, designed to host a company's Home Page and Internet users.

The combination of the two UNIX servers creates a secured operating environment required for implementation of the Internet POWER Suite. The exclusive Integrated Accounting Web Server module from Data Pro Accounting Software responds to requests for data from the Infinity POWER Internet Web Server through secured firewall access technology. This means Internet users have no direct access to the Accounting Server, but can interface with the Internet Web Server to place orders or perform other on-line, accounting functions.

The Infinity POWER Internet Web Server is based on the latest Web Server technology from Spyglass Corporation, Inc. who specifically ported to the SCO UNIX, Release 5 operating system platform to accommodate Data Pro's marketing needs. The majority of Data Pro's customers currently run on the INTEL platform and SCO UNIX is the overwhelming market leader in UNIX for the INTEL platform.

SCO Vice President of Internet, Jeff Ait, is pleased with the new announcement from Data Pro. "The Internet POWER Suite represents an outstanding example of the SCO Value Chain at work. The rapid development of this multi-vendor Internet business product is proof that SCO's strategy to work with the best technologies and developers results in a combination that is ultimately the best solution for the client."

"Data Pro is showing great innovation with its Internet POWER Suite, and we are pleased we could support them," said Douglas Colbeth, President and CEO, Spyglass Corporation. "Accounting applications available over the Internet represent a new frontier for the Web."

"Web-enabled business applications empower companies to provide better options and more services to their customers. Harnessing the sheer power of the Web is the true beauty of the Internet POWER Suite. We're pleased Data Pro chose open, embeddable Spyglass technology that we are able to supply for the SCO platform. This is a great opportunity to further expand our leadership role in the embedded component Internet marketplace."

The package also includes the new PC Wallet product from CyberCash Corporation in conjunction with CHECKFREE Corporation, who will act as the credit card processor for all secured Credit Card and electronic payment transactions. CHECKFREE's specialized encryption technologies ensure that all customers using the Internet POWER Suite will have their credit card data protected from other Internet users as well as the merchants themselves.

CHECKFREE's Jim Moran, Vice President of Worldwide Sales and General Manager for Corporate Commerce Services, is excited about the new release from Data Pro Accounting Software. Moran says, "CHECKFREE is a world leader in electronic commerce solutions. Data Pro's new Internet POWER Suite is an example of our continuing efforts to offer innovative commerce solutions to our clients. Including CHECKFREE's world class, bank independent, processing services in an on- line accounting system for the Internet, coupled with the secured credit card capabilities provided by CyberCash, Data Pro has virtually removed all barriers for Internet payment processing."

"Our goal is to pursue relationships that offer this type of flexible, complete end-to-end electronic commerce solutions that bring real, measurable value to our clients today."

The concept of an "on-line" accounting system for the Internet requires the use of two SCO UNIX, Release 5 servers running on an Intel Pentium such as the Digital Equipment Prioris HX. Secured behind a firewall router, such as the Livingston RX 211, only the Internet Web Server itself is able to directly access the accounting data stored on the Accounting Web Server.

Meanwhile, users within an organization will be able to take advantage of the high-end accounting modules found within the Internet POWER Suite. This includes a full line-up of Manufacturing, Job Costing, Point-of-Sale, Advanced Order Entry and General Accounting modules.

With a total of 15 high-end accounting modules, a set of excellent report writing utilities, plus the Integrated Accounting Web Server, the Internet POWER Suite has a list price of only $23, 000 for the SCO/Intel platform. The DEC Alpha and IBM RS/6000 versions of the Internet POWER Suite are available for $28,000.

The required Infinity POWER Internet Web Server has a list price of $1,995 regardless of the operating system platform selected. Various combinations of operating system platforms can be mixed. Because of Infinity POWER's unique Client/Server capabilities, both the UNIX and LAN versions of the software are included in each package.

Bill Greenlund, Director of Product Management and Marketing for Digital Equipment Corporation's PC Server product line, is also heralding the release of Data Pro's Internet POWER Suite. As he states, "The Internet is expanding so rapidly that everyone is wanting to gain a presence in this marketplace. With the introduction of this on-line, order entry system by Data Pro, virtually everyone can now install an EDI capable system. Digital's Prioris HX systems, coupled with the new Data Pro Internet products, makes the cost of EDI on the Internet affordable for almost any business."

The Infinity POWER Internet Web Server also features the latest technology from Mercater, Inc. based in Naperville, IL. Under a license agreement with Mercater, Data Pro Accounting Software integrated Mercater's "SoftCart" technologies. SoftCart allows a company to provide convenient shopping capabilities to the Internet user that wants to purchase products on-line with secured credit card transactions. Data Pro's integration further allows simultaneous direct integration with the company's Accounts Receivable files.

The significance of this is that users can take advantage of a company's Web Site to place orders that can be charged directly to a customer's account. All terms and conditions previously set up for the customer are automatically incorporated in the transaction. These conditions could include a wide variety of features that include the default tax rate, salesman information, preferred shipping methods, product discounts, unique pricing plans by customer, multiple ship to locations and much more.

More than ever, EDI is now available to companies to implement because they can allow virtually anyone, including their own outside sales forces, branch offices and customers to place orders on-line, twenty four hours a day. Plus, the data entry is already done in a compatible mode so that no re-keying or conversions of other accounting systems are required.

Although announced for the first time today, the new Internet POWER Suite will be shipping March 1st, 1996. The system is exclusively marketed through a new group of Data Pro dealers called Internet Premier dealers. The Internet Premier and Internet Premier Plus dealers are both licensed to sell and install all related products of the Internet POWER Suite.

However, the Internet Premier Plus dealers provide all sales, services and training for the Infinity POWER accounting software modules while the Internet Premier dealer doesn't have to be an accounting Value Added Reseller (VAR). This is because they have contracted with Data Pro Accounting Software to provide their accounting training anywhere in the world. This is a terrific opportunity for those VARs not normally associated with selling accounting software solutions.

Right now there are Sales Managers all over the world trying to figure out how they are going to get their organization on the Internet and take advantage of the terrific marketing opportunities that it represents. However, once there, they must determine what real benefits will come to their organization.

By working with a Data Pro Internet Premier dealer such as AMSTAR Internet Accounting Specialists of Tampa, Florida, who install Internet solutions worldwide, any company can finally rest assured that everything will be handled for them without them having to hire a new staff, in-house, to figure out how to do business over the Internet. This includes all computer hardware, firewalls, connections to the Internet, initial Web Page Design, integration to the internal accounting system, conversion from existing systems and much more. All Internet Premier dealers specialize in turn- key implementations for their clients.

The Infinity POWER product line, released in 1994, was the first totally binary compatible system to operate across DOS, LAN and UNIX systems without requiring file conversions. Users can access their accounting data simultaneously from any personal computer (486 or higher) or dumb terminal attached to a LAN or a UNIX server.

With the introduction of the Internet POWER Suite, Data Pro steps to the forefront in the accounting software arena. Based on one of the most powerful accounting software products in the marketplace, Infinity POWER, the new Internet POWER Suite provides more fundamental and advanced accounting features than can generally be found in any other personal computer-based accounting software.

Scott Fenimore, Executive Vice President of Data Pro Accounting Software, gives us an excellent understanding of their fundamental business strategy. "While many of the leading accounting software developers went great guns to release a Windows version of their accounting products, Data Pro has been developing far beyond those boundaries. As a result, Data Pro now provides the most advanced Client/Server offering on the market. Combine this with a solution for the world's largest point of sale audience, the Internet, and the rest of our competition has a lot of catching up to do."

One of the key elements inserted into the Internet POWER Suite is Mercater Corporation's "Shopping Cart" software. Perhaps Andy Parker, President of Mercater sums it up best when he stated, "Mercater provides the missing link between the Internet technology, financial services and the powerful back-end business solutions like Data Pro's "on-line" Internet accounting software.

Data Pro has taken the next step in providing a fully integrated, turnkey solution that the industry is craving. Now, with Data Pro's Internet POWER Suite, virtually every business can expand their market from a local geography to a world wide presence."

Since 1985, Data Pro Accounting Software has been one of the leaders in developing accounting software products. They offer entry-level, mid-range and high-end accounting solutions for all major operating systems including DOS, Windows, LANs and UNIX environments.

For further information, contact Data Pro Accounting Software at 5439 Beaumont Center Blvd., Suite 1050, Tampa, FL 33634, (813) 882-8143 Fax, or by calling (813) 885-9459. Access the Data Pro Internet Home Page at "www.dpro.com."


Swr Upgrade for Shiva Remote Access Servers
SHIVA ANNOUNCES MAJOR SOFTWARE UPGRADE FOR FAMILY OF REMOTE ACCESS SERVERS

SHIVOS RELEASE 4.0 IMPROVES PERFORMANCE, ENHANCES EASE-OF-USE, CONTROLS WAN COSTS AND SIMPLIFIES DEPLOYMENT OF ISDN TECHNOLOGY

BEDFORD, MASS., March 11, 1996 -- Shiva Corporation today announced release 4.0 of the Shiva operating system (ShivOS) software for its family of remote access servers, including the LanRoverreg., LanRover/PLUS, WebRover, and NetModem/Ereg. product lines. ShivOS 4.0 substantially enhances ease-of-use, improves performance, controls wide area network (WAN) costs and simplifies ISDN installation. ShivOS 4.0 is a component of Shiva's Enterprise isdn strategy to provide high-speed, cost-effective and transparent access to information with support for industry standards and ease-of-deployment features. ShivOS 4.0 adds integrated ISDN to the Shiva remote access solution allowing network managers to manage analog and ISDN multiprotocol access to private LANs, intranets, and Internets within one integrated platform. Shiva also announced today the availability of integrated ISDN Basic Rate Interface (BRI) hardware modules for its LanRover/PLUS remote access server.

"As remote access becomes increasingly critical to key business processes, customers want more than connectivity solutions," said Woody Benson, senior vice president of worldwide sales and marketing, Shiva Corporation. "Unlike competitive personal routers that are designed for TCP/IP-only environments and function best only with server equipment from the same vendor, ShivOS 4.0 enables full multiprotocol LAN access with an open choice of multiple client-side ISDN cards."

OPTIMIZED PERFORMANCE/MULTILINK PPP

Shiva's ShivOS 4.0 software is an end-to-end solution designed to support bursty, irregular, multiprotocol traffic characteristic of dial-in communications. It features Multilink PPP channel aggregation, which increases performance significantly.

With Shiva's modular LanRover/PLUS server with integrated BRI modules, users can obtain speeds significantly faster than the best 28.8 modem connection. Using LanRover/PLUS in a client-to-LAN environment, dial-in users can aggregate two 64-Kbps B channels for full 128-Kbps throughput. In a LAN-to-LAN environment, LanRover/PLUS 4.0 users can aggregate eight analog and/or digital channels for 512-Kbps data transfer speeds. Additionally, 4.0 implements STAC data compression at both ends of the connection for optimum performance.

CONTINUED FOCUS ON CLIENT EASE-OF-USE

With ShivOS 4.0, Shiva has provided a ShivaRemote client installation scripting utility that facilitates enterprise-wide client deployment. It includes an intelligent connection "wizard" that guides users through ShivaRemote client connection file setup. Additionally, users can save ShivaRemote client connection events, such as PPP negotiation details or compression statistics, to a file or display them on the screen to help them resolve potential connection issues.

ShivOS 4.0 also has a "power switching" feature that allows users to switch quickly between two or more communications adapters. This is ideal for remote users who use one type of communication adapter at home, such as ISDN, and another type of adapter when traveling, such as a V.34 modem.

"ShivOs 4.0 removes the complexity of implementing ISDN and makes overall installation simple," said George Staton, assistant vice president of LAN support services for Commerce Bank. "With virtual connections, the dial-in access is seamless and instantaneous; it's the next best thing to being on the LAN."

TARIFF MANAGEMENT FOR CONTROLLING CONNECT TIME COSTS

With ShivOS 4.0, Shiva extends its Tariff Management technology to include the concept of "virtual connections" for client-to-LAN environments. This means that dial-in users can now take advantage of ISDN's fast call set-up times and high performance while minimizing WAN connect-time costs by only keeping dial-in links active when actual data is being sent. Until now, this feature has only been available in LAN-to-LAN environments (including personal ISDN routers). In addition to lower telephone bills, virtual connections provide superior ease-of-use by making set-up and tear-down of calls transparent to the user.

Additional Tariff Management features of ShivOS 4.0 include enhanced data compression, flexible routing table updates, Multilink PPP channel aggregation and spoofing. Spoofing technology emulates an active connection on both sides of a LAN-to-LAN or client-to-LAN connection while the connection is in a suspended or disconnected state.

"ShivOS 4.0's Tariff Management technologies answer the urgent need to manage ISDN connect time charges, which can represent up to 85 percent of the total cost of ISDN remote access solutions," said industry analyst Michael Howard, president, Infonetics Research.

IP DIAL-OUT/WINDOWS 32-BIT VIRTUAL DEVICE DRIVERS

ShivOS 4.0 provides IP dial-out. This enables Internet users in TCP/IP only environments to take advantage of Shiva's dial-out software which allows for seamless redirection of PC communication ports to LanRover attached modems.

For Windows 3.1 and 3.11 users, the ShivaRemote dial-in client has been improved to run as a Virtual Device Driver (VxD) occupying a mere 2K of conventional DOS memory. This saves 32K of memory and allows users to execute more simultaneous applications.

OPEN CLIENT PLATFORM FOR ISDN INTEROPERABILITY

ShivOS 4.0 ensures interoperability by conforming to the Multilink PPP industry standard. It offers a high performance port driver that provides support for internal client ISDN terminal adapters that support WinISDN, such as the IBM WaveRunner, ISDN*Tek's Freedom Series ISDN access cards, and Synaptel's Syncard. ShivOS 4.0 also includes an application programming interface for client ISDN adapters which will enable vendors to write drivers for their specific hardware. This port driver API will facilitate the interoperability of high performance client ISDN communications adapters enabling more choices, flexibility and interoperability for ShivOS 4.0 users in the future.

In addition, Shiva is committed to supporting Bandwidth Allocation Control Protocol (BACP) for the dynamic allocation of bandwidth. BACP is an extension to the MLP protocol enabling ISDN channels to be added or reduced as needed. BACP has been submitted to the Internet Engineering Task Force as an RFC by Shiva and several other networking industry leaders.

NEW MANAGEMENT AND SECURITY FEATURES

ShivOS 4.0 adds many new features for network managers enabling them to completely manage Shiva remote access servers from either IP, IPX, AppleTalk or command shell environments. Protocols and features can be managed by Windows, Windows 95 or Macintosh versions of Shiva NetManager software. In addition, ShivOS 4.0 extends the SNMP management capabilities of the device by providing Management Information Bases (MIBs) for HP OpenView, Sun NetManager, and other SNMP-based management tools.

Security features have been added or augmented to allow for more security options and better integration with various third-party devices. ShivOS 4.0 provides support for TACACS, TACACS+, and RADIUS. It also supports Security Dynamics ACE Server and Digital Pathways Defender Server software.

PRICING, AVAILABILITY AND DEPLOYMENT SERVICES

ShivOS 4.0 software is available immediately for Shiva's LanRover, LanRover/PLUS, LanRover/2E PLUS, LanRover/Stack, WebRover and NetModem/E servers from Shiva resellers and distributors. ShivOS 4.0 software upgrade pricing ranges from $275 to $499, depending on the customer's current version level.

To assist corporate customers with ISDN deployment services, Shiva has established the "ISDN Deployment Specialist Program" with its authorized Premium Value Added Resellers (VARs). With this program, Shiva has trained its VARs worldwide on ISDN line provisioning and LanRover server configuration and management so that it can better service customers. In addition, as part of its Network Services Division, Shiva offers the Global Access program to provide hands- on, tailored consulting assistance to companies deploying ISDN solutions on a worldwide basis.

Founded in 1985, Shiva Corporation (Nasdaq:SHVA) is a global, full-line provider of remote access solutions, systems and services. Its products enable users and user sites at enterprises of all sizes to connect with corporate information resources, on-line services and the Internet. Shiva offers a full range of award-winning, analog and digital remote access and communications servers. With partnerships that include Netscape, Hewlett-Packard, IBM, Microsoft, Motorola and Nortel, Shiva hardware and software are marketed by many of the world's leading computer and communications equipment manufacturers and telecommunications companies. The company is based in Bedford, Mass., with offices worldwide and a corporate R&D and manufacturing center in Edinburgh, U.K.

EDITOR'S NOTE: ALL SHIVA NEWS RELEASES ARE AVAILABLE VIA THE SHIVA CORP. HOME PAGE AT HTTP://WWW.SHIVA.COM OR VIA COMPUSERVE (GO SHIVA). THE ELECTRONIC SERVICES PROVIDE AN EASY WAY TO FIND INFORMATION ABOUT ALL SHIVA PRODUCTS AND SERVICES. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, SHIVA CAN BE ACCESSED ELECTRONICALLY AT SALES @ SHIVA.COM.


Cognos Announces Art Competition Finalists
COGNOS ANNOUNCES FINALISTS FOR ART COMPETITION

COGNOS COMMEMORATES ROYAL SWANS BY HOSTING ART COMPETITION

OTTAWA, CANADA, MARCH 13, 1996 -- Today Cognos announced the five finalists for its "Royal Swans Call to Artists." The competition was developed to produce a work of art to be presented to this year's recipient of the Cognos Corporate Commitment Award, honouring an employee's superior contribution to the company as well as commemorating Cognos' sponsorship of Ottawa's Royal Swans. The Commitment Award recipient will choose the competition winner April 11th at the company's Kickoff celebration, an annual Cognos staff event being held this year at the Chateau Laurier Hotel in Ottawa.

The five finalists are: Stephen Brathwaite, a glass artist and sculptor from Pakenham; Dolores De Pretto, a Nepean painter and sculptor; Kathy Holland, a Deep River-based painter; Randy Kerr, furniture designer and builder from Carp, Ontario; and Anne de la Mauvinire Silva, an Ottawa quilter.

"I would like to congratulate the finalists and thank the forty- five participating local artists for their brilliant work and their commitment to excellence," said Ron Zambonini, Cognos chief executive officer and president. "Cognos is very proud to be in a position to involve an extremely talented art community in commemorating the Royal Swans, while rewarding a Cognos employee. The employee will be the person that best demonstrates our corporate values of innovation, hard work, and commitment to excellence, qualities well represented by the participating artists and their artworks."

"The City of Ottawa is excited to see Cognos spotlighting Canadian artists and simultaneously honouring a local treasure," Ottawa Mayor Jacquelin Holzman said. "It is nice to see our artistic community receive recognition and praise for their creativity, skill, and ingenuity."

The finalists will submit final proposals by March 28, 1996. The proposals will be exhibited at Cognos' corporate headquarters on Riverside Drive until April 8, when they will move to the Chateau Laurier. The finalists were selected by a jury including Jane Baird, Cognos director of Corporate Communications and former recipient of the Commitment Award, Steve Hebbs, Cognos manager, Print Production and c.j. fleury, a local Ottawa artist.

During its 1996 budget deliberations last year, the Ottawa City Council voted to eliminate funding of the Royal Swans. Cognos, recognizing the swans' importance and significance to Ottawa citizens, offered to sponsor this year's upkeep of the Royal Swans, and to design and manage a campaign that ensures the swans' long-term presence in the Ottawa area.

Cognos develops, markets and supports -- both directly and through resellers worldwide -- advanced client/server tools for data access, data analysis and application development on a wide range of open and proprietary computing platforms. Cognos is a publicly held company with dual headquarters in Ottawa, Canada and Burlington, MA. Cognos' World Wide Web address is http://www.cognos.com.


Integrated LANRover/Plus ISDN BRI Modules
SHIVA ANNOUNCES AVAILABILITY OF INTEGRATED ISDN BRI MODULES FOR LANROVER/PLUS 4.0 REMOTE ACCESS SERVER

FIRST TO PROVIDE HARDWARE FLEXIBILITY OPTIONS OF INTEGRATED ISDN, V.34 MODEMS OR HIGH-SPEED SERIAL CARDS WITHIN ONE MODULAR PLATFORM FOR COMPANIES WORLDWIDE

BEDFORD, MASS., March 11, 1996 -- Shiva Corporation today announced the availability of integrated ISDN Basic Rate Interface hardware modules for its leading LanRover/PLUS remote access server. Within one platform, LanRover/PLUS 4.0 now supports over 35 BRI certifications worldwide in addition to V.34 modem and high-speed serial card interfaces. It includes release 4.0 of the Shiva operating system (ShivOS) software for enhanced ease-of-use, Tariff Management technologies, and ISDN deployment features. LanRover/PLUS 4.0 provides corporations with a high-performance, scalable and cost-effective remote access solution that links telecommuters and remote offices to headquarter LANs, intranets and public networks with all the functionality and ease of a direct network connection.

"For corporations deploying ISDN, speed, simplicity and cost containment are critical requirements," said Woody Benson, senior vice president of worldwide sales and marketing. "LanRover/PLUS 4.0 with integrated BRI modules gives customers both single-user and LAN-to-LAN superior performance in a scalable remote access solution that's proven to be dependable and compatible with their existing infrastructure."

MODULAR ARCHITECTURE

LanRover/PLUS is a high-performance, multiplatform, multiprotocol remote access server that provides single-user dial-in, shared dial-out and LAN-to-LAN links for remote users to Ethernet or Token Ring LANs. The scalable architecture of LanRover/PLUS gives network managers the flexibility to mix and match BRI, V.34 modems, and high-speed serial modules within one integrated platform.

With BRI modules in the server, LanRover/PLUS 4.0 supports ISA and PCMCIA versions of IBM's WaveRunner Digital Modem, ISDN*Tek's Freedom Series ISDN Access Cards, and Synaptel's Syncard on the client, enabling users to obtain speeds significantly faster than the best 28.8 modem connection. Using LanRover/PLUS in a client-to-LAN environment, dial-in users can aggregate two 64-Kbps B channels for full 128-Kbps throughput. In a LAN-to-LAN environment, LanRover/PLUS 4.0 users can aggregate eight analog and/or digital channels for 512-Kbps data transfer speeds. Additionally, 4.0 implements STAC data compression at both ends of the connection for optimum performance.

LanRover/PLUS provides network managers with plug-and-play connections and easier troubleshooting. Similar to a rack of managed modems, BRI modules can be configured and monitored directly from Shiva NetManager. This simplifies administration by eliminating the need for network managers to physically access external ISDN terminal adapters.

PRICING, AVAILABILITY AND ISDN DEPLOYMENT SERVICES

LanRover/PLUS 4.0 is available immediately in 2-, 4-, 8-, 32-, 64- and 128-port configurations for Ethernet and Token Ring networks from Shiva resellers and distributors. This includes the LanRover/2E PLUS and LanRover/PLUS Stack products. Customers have the option of integrated BRI cards, V.34 modems or high-speed serial cards. The BRI cards are sold separately for $729 with an S/T interface. Shiva plans to have U interface support later this year.

Pricing for LanRover/2E PLUS 4.0 with two ISDN BRI modules is $3, 059. LanRover/2E PLUS 4.0 with one BRI module and one V.34 modem is $2,929. LanRover/E PLUS 4.0 with four BRI modules is $7,119. LanRover/T PLUS 4.0 with four BRI modules is $8,119. Pricing includes Shiva Net Manager, Shiva's network management application, and unlimited licenses for ShivaRemote 4.0 client software.

ShivOS 4.0 software will also be available immediately for Shiva's LanRover, WebRover and NetModem servers. ShivOS 4.0 software upgrade pricing ranges from $275 to $499, depending on the customer's current version level.

To assist corporate customers with ISDN deployment services, Shiva has established the "ISDN Deployment Specialist Program" with its authorized Premium Value Added Resellers (VARs). With this program, Shiva has trained its VARs worldwide on ISDN line provisioning and LanRover server configuration and management so that it can better service customers. In addition, as part of its Network Services Division, Shiva offers the Global Access program to provide hands-on tailored consulting assistance to companies deploying ISDN solutions on a worldwide basis.

Founded in 1985, Shiva Corporation (Nasdaq:SHVA) is a global, full-line provider of remote access solutions, systems and services. Its products enable users and user sites at enterprises of all sizes to connect with corporate information resources, on-line services and the Internet. Shiva offers a full range of award-winning, analog and digital remote access and communications servers. With partnerships that include Hewlett-Packard, IBM, Microsoft, Motorola and Nortel, Shiva hardware and software are marketed by many of the world's leading computer and communications equipment manufacturers and telecommunications companies. The company is based in Bedford, Mass., with offices worldwide and a corporate R&D and manufacturing center in Edinburgh, U.K.

EDITOR'S NOTE: ALL SHIVA NEWS RELEASES ARE AVAILABLE VIA THE SHIVA CORP. HOME PAGE AT HTTP://WWW.SHIVA.COM OR VIA COMPUSERVE (GO SHIVA). THE ELECTRONIC SERVICES PROVIDE AN EASY WAY TO FIND INFORMATION ABOUT ALL SHIVA PRODUCTS AND SERVICES. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, SHIVA CAN BE ACCESSED ELECTRONICALLY AT SALES @ SHIVA.COM.


New Brunswick Info Tech Alliance & SPA
Important New Partnership Opens Window to the World for New Brunswick Technology

FREDERICTON, NEW BRUNSWICK, CANADA, March 4, 1996 - The New Brunswick Information Technology Alliance Inc. (NBITA) joined the information technology big leagues today through a new affiliation with the Software Publishers Association (SPA). Ken Wasch, SPA president, and Barry Friedman, president, International Computer Group (representing Ray Harpell, vice-president, NBITA) made the announcement in San Francisco at SPA's 1996 Spring Symposium.

Friedman said the affiliation with SPA is a major breakthrough for New Brunswick's information technology companies. "SPA chose New Brunswick as its first formal affiliate because it is perceived as being among the young leaders in a new industry," he said. "Our affiliation with SPA will put New Brunswick on the international information technology map, which can only result in good things for the industry in the future."

"SPA looks forward to working with the New Brunswick information technology community through the New Brunswick Information Technology Alliance," Wasch said. "The affiliation between SPA and NBITA will allow both organizations to better serve member needs and support common interests of our growing industry."

The affiliation with SPA is important to the growth of information technology in New Brunswick. It provides New Brunswick companies with an influential market in which to test new products. It also provides greater international visibility and credibility in a global market where revenues are projected to reach $3 trillion by 2005. The new-found link gives NBITA a voice in SPA policy and position papers. Among other benefits of the new alliance is NBITA member access to SPA's research files, which contain information and strategies about capitalizing on opportunities in the information technology industry. (These documents are available at NBITA headquarters in Fredericton.) NBITA members will also be eligible for discounts to SPA meetings.

The alliance is not, however, one sided. SPA gains from its connection with New Brunswick by having a more representative voice in Canada. SPA will add fresh suggestions and ideas from New Brunswick entrepreneurs to the issues and research programs members are developing. It is hoped that through SPA's support of New Brunswick's information technology companies, the information technology industry in the United States will grow.

"We are very proud SPA has selected New Brunswick and NBITA as its first formal affiliation. This momentous achievement is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our volunteer board members and the staff at NBITA. This affiliation raises the awareness of the world IT community to NBITA, while providing a host of new opportunities and services to our membership. We have talented people here in New Brunswick with innovative products and services, and we're ready to bring this to the market," Harpell said. "This is a win-win situation for everyone."

SPA's focus is on companies developing and publishing software applications and interactive content. SPA is the leading trade association of the desktop software industry, representing the leading publishers as well as many start-up firms in the business, consumer and education markets. Its 1,200 members account for 90 percent of the sales of the U.S. packaged software industry. SPA is an international organization with offices both in the United States and Europe. SPA press releases are available on SPA's Web site at http://www.spa.org or through Fax-on-Demand at (800) 637-6823.

The membership of the NBITA, known locally as the Alliance, represents about 80 percent of the information technology employment in New Brunswick. The organization, which was created in October 1995, acts as a catalyst for the province's burgeoning information technology sector. Its goal is to increase visibility and export activities of the industry, thus developing its wealth-creation potential.

Software Publishers Association

1730 M St, Northwest, Suite 700, Washington, D.C. 20036

202-452-1600,  Fax: 202-223-8756


AOL, CIS & networkMCI Deploy Spyglass Tech
America Online Joins CompuServe and networkMCI in Deploying Spyglass World-Wide Web Technology

Some 11 Million Subscribers to Use Microsoft's Internet Explorer Which Incorporates Spyglass Technology

Spyglass Revenues from Microsoft Increase as Internet Explorer is Deployed Market Validates Spyglass' Superior Open Technology

Naperville, Ill. -- Tuesday, March 12, 1996 -- It was announced today that America Online Inc. (AOL), the country's largest on-line services provider, will exclusively bundle Microsoft Inc.'s Internet Explorer with its service to their more than 5 million subscribers. This is a major victory for Spyglass Inc. (NASDAQ: SPYG), the leader in embedded World-Wide Web technology. Now all major on-line services (AOL, CompuServe, networkMCI and Microsoft Network) are exclusively bundling Microsoft's Internet Explorer -- that means Spyglass technology is in the hands of more than 11 million subscribers.

In December 1995, Microsoft licensed Spyglass Web client technology for use in Internet Explorer, arguably the leading end-user Web browser in use today. Since that time, Microsoft has signed agreements with CompuServe, MCI and now AOL to include the browser with their services.

According to Marc Miller, executive vice president of Marketing, Spyglass receives royalties from these transactions.  "We benefit from a revenue standpoint when a product or service, such as Internet Explorer, is deployed, regardless of what Microsoft charges," he said.

"That's the beauty of a partner-based business model," he continued. "We are able to stay ahead of the competition by keeping overhead low, extending our distribution through partners such as Microsoft and investing to improve existing technologies and develop new ones."

"This is a tremendous vote of confidence for our business model," said Miller. "Our partnership with Microsoft has really broadened our distribution and extended the use of Spyglass technology. Quietly, unassumingly, we've taken charge of the market for embedded Web technology while Microsoft is quickly becoming the leader in the browser market with Internet Explorer."

Spyglass builds Web technologies that are embedded in applications or services to make them work over the Web. Spyglass' business operates in a similar fashion to many well-known, successful companies that provide ingredients or technology for use in consumer products such as Intel, NutraSweet, Dolby and BASF.

Heretofore, Spyglass technology has been used mostly for Web browsers. However, that is rapidly changing as companies seek new ways to Web enable their existing products or services. For example, the Vanguard Group provides 401K account information to employees of its clients by using a Spyglass-based Intranet system. MicroTouch Systems, a supplier of kiosk systems for consumer products companies such as Kraft, General Foods, JC Penney, and PepsiCo, uses Spyglass technology to Web enable the point of presence kiosk systems that one might find in a mall or airport. Today, some 56 companies in a variety of businesses use Spyglass technology in over 145 products and services.

"It's been difficult for people to understand how pervasive Spyglass technology is because we don't build browsers or end-user products, " said Miller. "We have never been in the end-user browser business, but many of our customers such as Microsoft are."

About Spyglass Inc.

Spyglass Inc. (NASDAQ: SPYG) licenses World-Wide Web client and server technologies. Spyglass technology is currently licensed by 56 customers, including AT&T, Digital Equipment Corp., IBM, Microsoft and Oracle. Spyglass technology has been licensed for use in over 145 different products and services.

Spyglass' headquarters are located at 1230 E. Diehl Road, Naperville, Ill. 60563, with research and development facilities in Champaign, Ill., and Cambridge, Mass. and regional sales offices in Cambridge, Mass., Morristown N.J. and San Ramon, Calif. (Headquarters: telephone -- 708.505.1010, ext. 504; fax: 708.505.4944; press email inquiries: Randy Pitzer; Web server, Internet: www.spyglass.com.


Starlight to Support ActiveMovie Streaming
Starlight Networks Announces Support for Microsoft's ActiveMovie Streaming Format

Mountain View, Calif., March 12, 1996 -- Starlight Networks, Inc., the acknowledged leader in InterMedia middleware for corporate networked multimedia applications, announced today that it will be working with Microsoft Corporation to support Microsoft's new ActiveMovie Stream Format (ASF).

ASF will enable the creation of more sophisticated multimedia applications, increasing the need for the advanced features of Starlight's InterMedia middleware to manage media servers and the delivery of ASF-compliant active content over networks and intranets. Microsoft announced ASF today as a new format for storing and transmitting different multimedia datatypes from various sources as a synchronized stream over networks and intranets. ASF is intended to address a number of important issues related to networking multimedia applications, allowing organizations to create more sophisticated applications that will run on more complex networks.

"The availability of more sophisticated active media applications that will result from ASF requires the streaming management, media server support, and content management that Starlight's middleware provides as the delivery mechanism on networks and intranets in the new InterMedia world. Microsoft has worked with Starlight for many years to enable networked multimedia applications, and we're pleased to have the leader in enterprise multimedia networking working with us on ASF", said Jim Durkin, group product manager, Microsoft consumer platforms division.

"Starlight has been networking corporate multimedia applications since 1992 and has always predicted that over time these applications would become more and more sophisticated and need to be operated on more complex networks," said Jim Long, president and CEO of Starlight Networks. "AFS provides a better format than existing methods for organizing the many data objects (e.g., video, audio, stills, and URLs) found in new media applications and also provides a framework to support many types of networks. A standard format will make it easier for everyone to develop more sophisticated networked media applications."

About Starlight Networks

Starlight Networks is the market leader providing mixed media services over enterprise networks with its StarWorks and StarWare InterMedia middleware products. StarWorks and StarWare provide mixed media storage management and network delivery management functions to ensure reliable delivery of video and audio to the desktop over today's networks and intranets, including 10BaseT, 100VG, Fast Ethernet, Token-Ring, FDDI, and ATM. StarWorks software open systems approach supports all of the popular video formats and network operating systems on PCs, Macintosh, and UNIX systems. StarWare is a Novell NetWare-based video networking software solution.

Starlight Networks is located at 205 Ravendale Drive, Mountain View, CA 94043; phone 415/967-2774; fax 415/967-0686.


Starfish Ships EarthTime 2.0 for Win95/NT
Starfish Software Ships EarthTime 2.0

The essential world clock for international business and communications now available as a stand-alone Windows 95/NT utility and as a Netscape Navigator 2.0 plug-in

(Scotts Valley, March 12, 1996) Starfish Software, Inc. announced that EarthTime, one of the innovative components of its award-winning Sidekick 95 product, started national shipments as both an enhanced stand-alone utility for Windows 95/Windows NT and as a plug-in for Netscape Navigator 2.0 (NASDAQ: NSCP). Users always know the right time to schedule communications, make appointments, plan conference calls or online chat sessions with EarthTime 2.0 because it lets them monitor local time for eight cities of their choice selected from a database of over 400 world capitals and commercial centers.

The Internet Time Synchronizer feature in EarthTime 2.0 can access Internet Time Servers running Network Time Protocol (NTP) to calibrate the user's system clock. In addition, the software handles Daylight Savings Time changes automatically.

EarthTime 2.0 is another milestone in fulfilling our mission to provide 'Smart Internet Solutions' to customers around the world, said Starfish Software chairman and co-founder Philippe Kahn. Users can find essential tools for global communications - a world clock, time synching, and conversion utilities - in one convenient, visually compelling package. And, it's the first plug-in for Netscape Navigator that lets you tell time around the world at a glance."

In addition, EarthTime 2.0 provides single-click access to helpful information like local currency and language, city and country telephone codes, latitude and longitude for any city in the database. A powerful conversion tool that lets users select among standard units of measure in physics, electronics, and other sciences is also included. This gives users an easy way to translate units of weight, volume, distance, power, and more between U.S. and metric measurement systems.

I always know when it's the right time to contact someone in another time zone with EarthTime 2.0. It is an excellent tool for scientists, researchers, or anyone doing business across multiple time zones, said Steve Longo, Systems Analyst at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratories. It helps me get quick information on local currencies, geographical locations, or languages for a particular area. As a researcher, I find EarthTime's easy access to metric and scientific conversions to be a real asset in my field work.

With an estimated street price of $19.95, EarthTime 2.0 is shipping nationwide to resellers through distributors Ingram Micro and TechData. It is also available for online purchase and download through the Internet Shopping Network (ISN), CompuServe, and Microsoft Network (MSN).

"The Starfish Software product line stands for high quality software products and high value for our customers, said Brian Mitchell, MerchandiseManager at Columbus, Ohio-based MicroCenter. The new EarthTime product offers exciting functionality at a very compelling price point. We are very pleased to add it to our product offerings."

EarthTime 2.0 is an excellent value for anyone who needs to communicate or travel across time zones, said Ray Love, Director, Product Management at Starfish Software. The EarthTime 2.0 Plug-in which is also included in the package is especially useful for Netscape Navigator 2.0 users because they can enjoy all the EarthTime 2.0 functionality without leaving the browser.

The system requirements for EarthTime 2.0 are: a 386 or higher PC running Windows 95 or Windows NT Workstation 3.51, 6 MB of memory, 2 MB of hard disk space, Mouse or other pointing device, and 3.5 floppy disk drive.

Internet access required for Time Synchronization feature. Windows NT does not support Time Synchronization feature. Plug-in requires Netscape Navigator 2.0 for Windows 95 or NT. About Starfish Software Starfish Software, Inc. is focused on delivering "Smart Internet Solutions" to customers around the world. The company has announced that, in 1996, it will begin delivery of Internet Sidekick, featuring Java-based Internet and Intranet enterprise scheduling. With Internet Dashboard, Starfish plans to take an early leadership role in the Internet utilities market. Founded in 1994 by Sonia Lee, a leading Silicon Valley user interface and graphic designer, and Philippe Kahn, one of the software industry's best-known pioneers, the company's mission is to focus on smart solutions for the new wired world. From its inception the company's development efforts have been focused on the Internet, the Intranet and Computer Telephony Integration (CTI).

Contacting Starfish Software For more information, contact Starfish Software on the Internet at: http://www.starfishsoftware.com or visit Starfish Software forums on leading commercial services (America Online: Keyword Starfish; CompuServe: Go Starfish; Microsoft Network: Go Word Starfish). To order products from Starfish, call 1-800-765- 7839. For details about the corporate license program only, call 1-408-461-5857. Starfish Software, Inc. is located at 1700 Green Hills Road, Scotts Valley, CA, 95066.


Sun Donates Hwr & Swr to Local Schools
SUN DONATES OVER $500,000 IN HARDWARE, SOFTWARE, TRAINING AND SUPPORT TO LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS

Employee Volunteers Lead More Than 30 SmartSchools NetDay '96 Projects

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. - March 8, 1996 - Sun Microsystems, Inc., announced today that it has made more than $500,000 in donations to support SmartSchools NetDay '96, a collaborative effort of local companies, government and the community to install advanced computer networks in San Mateo and Santa Clara County schools on March 9. The event is part of the statewide NetDay '96 effort to wire 20 percent of California's schools to the Internet.

Through its Open Gateways Program, the Sun Microsystems Foundation, Inc., has made $283,000 in grants of Sun hardware, software, training and support to 11 school districts in Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties. The Open Gateways Program is an ongoing effort to give students access to the Internet as well as to create wide area networks in and between school districts. In addition, Sun has donated $200,000 to Smart Valley, the San Jose Education Network and the San Mateo and Santa Clara County Offices of Education to help coordinate and assist with '96 school wiring projects.

Sun employee volunteers are leading SmartSchools NetDay '96 wiring projects at 18 schools in Silicon Valley and 17 schools in the greater San Francisco Bay Area. To support their efforts, the Sun Microsystems Foundation has awarded twenty-six $1,000 grants to schools championed by employees. Sun has also made certain Sun products available to employees at large discounts. In addition, Sun's Silicon Valley Sales District is offering to schools and school districts discounts of up to 40 percent on selected Sun products.

To help teachers integrate the Internet into their classrooms, Sun held a "train-the-trainers" February 24-25 for teachers from Sun-championed NetDay '96 schools at the company's Milpitas campus. Twelve teachers local schools spent two days learning how to browse the World Wide Web and create their own Web pages.

Eleven Open Gateways Grants Made to School Districts

The Sun Microsystems Foundation issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) in January 1996 for Open Gateways Program grants to school districts in Santa Clara and San Mateo County. Only districts that were participating in SmartSchools Netday '96 planning activities and that were committed to wiring at least two schools were eligible. In keeping with the its giving focus, the Foundation gave priority to districts that have a large population of students who are low-income and/or educationally disadvantaged. Sun also looked for school districts that have made an investment in building and maintaining their networking infrastructure.  The foundation has made approximately $283,000 in Open Gateways Program grants to 11 school districts:

*  Cambrian Elementary School District

*  Campbell Union High School District

*  Campbell Union Elementary School District

*  Cupertino Union School District

*  Evergreen School District (software & training only)

*  Franklin-McKinley School District

*  Gilroy Unified School District

*  Milpitas Unified School District

*  Ravenswood City School District (software & training only)

*  Santa Clara Unified School District

*  Santa Clara County Office of Education,

   Alternative Schools Department

The grants consist of Sun's Netra i525 Internet Server, a complete Internet connectivity solution for PC, Macintosh and UNIX workstation clients on local area networks. Software includes the Solaris operating environment, Internet and Web server software, Solstice FireWall-1 network security software and Solstice AutoClient system administration software.

To help train school district personnel to administer their WANs, Sun is also including several SunEducation system administration training classes and a one-year service contract. Sun employee volunteers will provide ongoing personal assistance to Sun-trained System Administrators, teachers and students through the company's Community Action Volunteer program.

Sun Donates $200,000 for SmartSchools NetDay Coordination

In November 1995, Sun made four grants totalling $200,000 to help coordinate SmartSchools NetDay '96. A grant of $50,000 was made to Smart Valley, Inc., to coordinate the efforts of private industry. Sun also gave $50,000 to the San Jose Education Network to help school districts develop and fund their technical plans and teacher training. Finally, Sun gave $50,000 each to the San Mateo and Santa Clara County Offices of Education to help them provide technical assistance in network administration to school districts and, if necessary, to provide direct network administration.

Internet Will be Continuing Focus for Foundation

The Sun Microsystems Foundation's commitment to networking schools predates NetDay '96 and will become the primary focus for Sun's future community investment activities. In addition to donations of cash and products, Sun and its foundation will be expanding the teacher training component of the Open Gateways Program to help schools and teachers integrate technology into their curriculum.

The Sun Microsystems Foundation, Inc., is a nonprofit charitable organization formed by Sun in December 1990 as a vehicle to share the company's success with-and support the economic development of-the communities where Sun employees live and work worldwide.

With annual revenues of more than $6 billion, Sun Microsystems, Inc., provides products and services that enable customers to build and maintain open network computing environments. Widely recognized as a proponent of open standards, the company is involved in the design, manufacture and sale of products, technologies and services for commercial and technical computing. Sun's SPARC workstations, multiprocessing servers, SPARC microprocessors, Solaris operating software and ISO-certified service organization each rank No. 1 in the UNIX industry. Sun's Java programming language provides a comprehensive solution to the challenge of programming for complex networks, including the Internet. Sun Microsystems was founded in 1982, and is headquartered in Mountain View, California.

Press announcements and other information about Sun Microsystems are available on the Internet via the World Wide Web using a tool such as Netscape or NCSA Mosaic. Type http://www.sun.com at the URL prompt.

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Sun-Championed Schools Participating In Smart Schools-NetDay '96

Below is a list of schools that Sun is sponsoring for SmartSchools NetDay '96. These schools are on this list because a Sun employee has agreed to "champion" them.

 Campbell Union High School District

        Del Mar High School

 East Side Union High School District

        Andrew Hill High School

        Independence High School

        Overfelt High School

        Silver Creek High School

 Evergreen School District

        Cadwallader Elementary School

        Chaboya Middle School

 Gilroy Unified School District

        Luigi Apera Elementary School

 Milpitas Unified School District

        Milpitas High School

 Ravenswood School District

        Costano Elementary School

        Brentwood Oaks Elementary School

 San Carlos School District

        Brittan Acres Elementary School

        Central Middle School

        White Oak Elementary School

 Santa Clara Unified School District

        Hughes Elementary School

        Montague Elementary School

        Ponderosa Elementary School

 South San Francisco School District

        South San Francisco High School

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Sun-Championed Schools Participating In The Statewide NetDay '96 Effort

Below is a list of "Sun-championed" schools participating in the statewide NetDay '96 effort (i.e., schools that are not participating in the SmartSchools NetDay effort or that are outside Santa Clara and San Mateo counties). These schools are on this list because a Sun employee has agreed to "champion" them.

 Cupertino

        Bethel Lutheran School

 Fremont School District

        Gomes Elementary School

        Hopkins Junior High School

        Mission San Jose High School

 Los Altos

        St. Simon School

 Mountain View

        Graham Middle School

 Newark

        Bunker Elementary School

 San Francisco

        Archbishop Riordan High School

        Rooftop Alternative Elementary School

 San Mateo

        Bowditch Middle School

        St. Gregory School

 San Ramon

        Vista Grande Elementary School

 Santa Cruz

        Mission Hill Junior High School

        Santa Cruz High School

 Saratoga

        Marshall Lane Elementary School

 San Jose

        Achiever Christian Elementary School

 Sunnyvale

        St. Martin School

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2nd Annual Sybase Warehouse Contest
SYBASE ANNOUNCES SECOND ANNUAL DATA WAREHOUSE CONTEST

Sybase to Co-sponsor the Second Annual Business Value Through Information Competition

EMERYVILLE, CA, MARCH 11, 1996 -- Sybase, Inc., The Enterprise Client/Server Company, today announced that it will co-sponsor the second annual Business Value Through Information competition. This contest will highlight successful and innovative users of Sybase Warehouse WORKS products for data warehousing.

Sybase and its co-sponsors, DCI, the International Sybase User Group (ISUG), and Ron Powell, editor of Data Management Review, will select five finalists who have created a Sybase Warehouse WORKS application that demonstrates superior, quantifiable business benefits to end users.

Each of the finalists will receive free admission to DCI's Data Warehouse World conference in Santa Clara, CA, June 11-13, 1996. The winner will be announced during the conference and will receive a complementary trip (airfare, hotel and user group admission) to the 1996 Sybase International User Group Conference held in Barcelona, Spain, October 12-16, 1996.

To obtain a Business Value Through Information Awards entry form and contest rules, contact Matt Cavanaugh by phone, 510/922-5396, or via email, matt.cavanaugh@sybase.com. Entry forms and contest rules can also be received from local Sybase sales offices or downloaded after March 8, 1996 from the Sybase World Wide Web home page at http://www.sybase.com. The deadline for submission is April 30, 1996.

For more information on DCI's Data Warehouse World, the industry's leading data warehousing event, please call 508/470-3880.

Sybase Warehouse WORKS offers a comprehensive product framework for client/server-based data warehouse applications. From single processor to massively parallel systems, Sybase offers fast, cost-effective access to information required by data warehouse applications. The Sybase Warehouse WORKS product family includes: Sybase IQ, Sybase MPP and Sybase SQL Server.

Sybase, Inc.

Sybase, Inc. is a worldwide leader in client/server software. Sybase and its Powersoft division are focused on four major market segments: on-line transaction processing, data warehousing, mass deployment and electronic commerce. Sybase's software products -- database, middleware and tools -- provide customers with desktop to enterprise solutions. The company's mission is to provide its customers with an open, adaptable information systems architecture that enables them to develop and deliver complete information systems solutions to facilitate rapid business change. Headquartered in Emeryville, CA, Sybase is the sixth largest independent software company in the world. The company's Internet addresses are www.sybase.com and www.powersoft.com.

Sybase Inc

6475 Christie Ave

Emeryville, CA 04608

510-596-3500;  Fax: 510-658-9441


Norton Administrator for Networks & OpenView
Symantec and Hewlett-Packard Announce Integrated Solution for Managing Heterogeneous Network Environments

Symantec Integrates Norton Administrator for Networks with HP's OpenView for Windows Workgroup Node Manager Professional Suite

CUPERTINO, CALIF. -- MARCH 13, 1996 -- Symantec Corporation (Nasdaq:SYMC) today announced new plans to integrate its popular network administration program, The Norton Administrator for Networks (NAN) with Hewlett-Packard Company's HP OpenView for Windows, the industry leading network management platform. NAN will become part of Hewlett-Packard's new HP OpenView Workgroup Node Manager Professional Suite by providing client support for hardware and software inventory, software metering and distribution. In addition, Symantec and Hewlett-Packard will be providing NAN distribution and inventory functionality to HP OpenView for UNIX via HP OpenView IT/Administration. The integration of these two technologies provides an integrated network management solution in a Windows- or Unix-based environment.

"Network administrators need to manage a breadth of PC environments ranging from the local workgroup to multiple LANs that are widely distributed," said Ted Schlein, Symantec vice president, Networking and Client/Server Technology. "The powerhouse combination of the Symantec and Hewlett-Packard technology provides customers with the tools they need to better manage today's complex IT environments."

Said Todd Kimble, Hewlett-Packard's HP OpenView for Windows marketing manager, "We are pleased to provide customers with an integrated solution for managing multiple NOS and heterogeneous environments and to provide flexible IT solutions."

The HP OpenView Workgroup Node Manager Professional Suite will include ten fully integrated NAN nodes as well as the NAN console. If customers wish to purchase additional NAN nodes, they can do so directly through Hewlett-Packard's Value Added Reseller (VAR) channel as well as through Symantec's distribution channel. Additionally, NAN will be fully integrated into HP OpenView for Unix.

Targeting corporate America's need to both maximize its LAN investment while controlling the exploding costs for administration and support, Norton Administrator for Networks delivers immediate return on investment by providing a LAN-to-WAN scaleable solution for hardware/software inventory, software distribution, and software license metering across heterogeneous desktop and LAN environments.

HP OpenView offers users integrated network, system, application and database management for multi-vendor distributed-computing environments. Solutions consist of a broad portfolio of management products from HP and OpenView Solution Partners and a complete set of services that help customers improve service and reduce operations costs. The HP OpenView Solution Framework provides services to application developers for the complete management of distributed network, systems, applications and databases.

Hewlett-Packard is a leading global manufacturer of computing, communications and measurement products and services recognized for excellence in quality and support. Hewlett-Packard has 105,200 employees and had revenue of $31.5 billion in its 1995 fiscal year.

Symantec Corporation develops, markets, and supports a complete line of application and system software products designed to enhance individual and workgroup productivity as well as manage networked computing environments. Platforms supported include IBM personal computers and compatibles, Apple Macintosh computers as well as all major network operating systems. Founded in 1982, the company's global operations span North America, Europe and several fast growing markets throughout Asia Pacific and Latin America. Information on the company and its products can be obtained by calling (800) 441-7234 toll free or (541) 334-6054.

Symantec Corporation

10201 Torre Avenue

Cupertino, CA 95014 USA

Tel: 1-800-441-7234 or (541) 334-6054


USR Allegra ISDN ISA/EISA Cards
U.S. Robotics extends capabilities of NT and NetWare with new Allegra access products; low-cost ISA/EISA cards integrate with native operating systems for seamless remote access, Internet access and routing over ISDN - PRI, BRI - 56K or T1

SKOKIE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 11, 1996--Building on its expertise in remote access server technology, ISDN and wide area networking, U.S. Robotics (NASDAQ: USRX) today announced its new Allegra product line. Allegra products integrate remote access and routing technology directly into either Microsoft Windows NT or Novell NetWare servers. Allegra products will be available in April, 1996, through U.S. Robotics' standard distribution channels.

Products Based on Strong Relationships with Microsoft and Novell

Allegra products are built on strong development relationships with the world's two most prevalent Network Operating System companies: Microsoft and Novell. Allegra products allow network managers to build on the inherent capabilities of NT and NetWare by integrating low-cost, high-speed communications into network servers.

Applications: Remote Access, LAN-to-LAN Routing and Internet Access Capabilities

The products are internal ISA/EISA cards for PCs, ideal for offices that need a simple, secure method of connecting LANs or remote users over ISDN or dedicated lines. Allegra products provide extremely cost-effective networking: supported speeds range from 56 Kbps to 1.536 Mbps, with list prices between $459 and $1995.

Allegra products can also be used to connect corporate networks to the Internet over Frame Relay or ISDN. Combining Allegra's access capabilities with the integrated IP routing in NT or NetWare, customers may use their Windows NT server or Novell NetWare server as an Internet access server. On the same server, customers may build World Wide Web pages, Internet mail service, FTP sites and other services using the open architectures of NT and NetWare.

"Allegra is an extremely flexible and cost-effective answer to remote access and routing needs," said Larry Kraft, product marketing manager for U.S. Robotics' Corporate/Systems Division. "Allegra products provide an excellent way to take advantage of high bandwidth services at a very low cost of entry -- particularly for small companies who simply want to use existing servers for communications."

"If you're implementing remote access or routing capabilities for the first time, it's very reassuring to have a product that integrates seamlessly with the NetWare or NT environment that you're used to working with every day. And customers get the added assurance of U.S. Robotics' strong relationships with Novell and Microsoft," continued Kraft.

Integrated CSU/DSU: No Other Devices Needed

With competitive devices, customers may need to purchase external CSU, CSU/DSU or NT-1 equipment to connect to leased lines, ISDN or other services. By integrating these capabilities within its Allegra cards, U.S. Robotics saves customers the cost, space and inconvenience of an external device.

Allegra for NT

Allegra products work seamlessly with the powerful access capabilities in Windows NT Server, including Microsoft's RAS (Remote Access Services). Windows NT provides software support for remote LAN access and LAN- to-LAN routing, including inherent knowledge of users, databases, allowed access and network addressing. Users of the NT operating system familiar with DHCP and WINS for access will also be able to use these Microsoft features.

"We're pleased to have worked with U.S. Robotics to develop drivers for BRI and PRI ISDN, as well as for Frame Relay," said Jawad Khaki, development manager for Windows NT Server internetworking, Microsoft Corporation. "U.S. Robotics' Allegra products are a good complement to the built-in remote access server and multi-protocol routing features in Windows NT servers and workstations."

Allegra for NetWare

In the Novell environment, Allegra products integrate seamlessly with Novell's NetWare MultiProtocol Router, for LAN-to-LAN routing over wide area networks. Allegra takes full advantage of the NetWare MultiProtocol Router feature set, supporting IP, IPX, AppleTalk and source route bridging protocols. The PRI and BRI ISDN products also support NetWare Connect 2, for remote access to Novell networks. "Novell is extremely excited about the announcement today of the U.S. Robotics Allegra product family," said Douglas Kernan, director of marketing for Novell's Communications Infrastructure Division. "Allegra brings NetWare users a complete family of integrated, cost- effective solutions that extend the capabilities of the Novell connectivity products -- NetWare Connect and NetWare MultiProtocol Router."

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Allegra BRI for NetWare(1)                    $549

Remote Access, Routing, Internet Access

Allegra BRI for NT(1)                         $549

Remote Access, Remote Client Support

Allegra 56 for NetWare                        $795

Routing, Internet Access

Allegra 56 for NT                             $795

Routing, Internet Access

Allegra T1 for NetWare                       $1595

Routing, Internet Access

Allegra T1 for NT                            $1595

Routing, Internet Access

Allegra PRI for NetWare                      $1995

Remote Access, Routing, Internet Access

Allegra PRI for NT                            $1995

Remote Access

(1) Also available in S/T versions (no integrated NT-1);

    list price $459

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U.S. Robotics is one of the world's leading suppliers of products and systems that provide access to information. The company designs, manufactures, markets and supports remote access servers, enterprise communications systems, desktop/mobile client products and modems and telephony products that connect computers and other equipment over analog, digital and switched cellular networks, enabling users to gain access to, manage and share data, fax and voice information. Its customers include Internet service providers, regional Bell operating companies, inter-exchange carriers and a wide range of other large and small businesses, institutions and individuals. The company's 1995 sales were $889.3 million; sales for the first quarter of fiscal 1996 were $364.8 million.

U.S. Robotics, 8100 North McCormick Blvd, Skokie, IL 60076

800-949-6757;  708-982-5010


Vantive HelpDesk V5.0 Support Management
Vantive Announces Major New Release of Vantive HelpDesk for Enterprise Support Management

Comprehensive Help Desk Solution Features New Support for Change Management, Problem Management, and Systems and Network Management

SUPPORT SERVICES EXPO '96, RENO, NEVADA, MARCH 11,1996 -- The Vantive Corporation (NASDAQ: VNTV) today announced a new generation in client/server help desk software for enterprise support management with a major new release of Vantive HelpDesk. Version 5.0 of Vantive HelpDesk is the first application designed to address the enterprise-wide requirements of today's organizations spanning asset and employee tracking, change and problem management, and systems and network management.

Available immediately, Vantive HelpDesk 5.0 includes new functionality for Change Management, Problem Management, and Systems and Network Management. The company has also formed development, reseller and marketing partnerships with BSG for Change Management, ServiceWare and Inference for Problem Management, and IBM/Tivoli for Systems and Network Management, in these areas respectively.

"With this release, Vantive is transforming the help desk from a traditional departmental function to a more strategic, enterprise-wide discipline," said John Luongo, president and CEO, Vantive Corporation. "Vantive HelpDesk takes a fresh look at the help desk function from an enterprise perspective to offer customers a combination of the innovative technology and functionality they need to manage their organizations." According to Patrick McBride, vice president, Systems Management Service, META Group, "Enterprise support management is rapidly becoming the new paradigm for the help desk and customer service world. Vantive is addressing critical user requirements with enhanced functionality in three key areas that organizations today must support within the help desk environment."

VANTIVE HELP DESK 5.0

Vantive HelpDesk 5.0 enriches the help desk with additional capabilities that enable companies to improve and extend support services throughout the enterprise as follows:

CHANGE MANAGEMENT: NEW MANAGEMENT INFORMATION APPLICATION

Vantive HelpDesk 5.0 includes a completely integrated management information application that lets help desk agents define a set of tasks for automatically tracking and managing changes to people, products and services within the support environment. Developed in conjunction with BSG Alliance/IT, Inc., Change Management includes tools for Change Administration and shares Vantive HelpDesk's data model, workflow engine and user interface.

"Change Management for Vantive HelpDesk is ideal for companies who need to define and have better control of tracking internal business processes and product changes," explained Bryan Menell, market initiative leader for BSG. "It is particularly useful for those with ISO 9000 compliances."

With Vantive Change Management, a help desk manager can establish an automated process for scheduling routine tasks. These tasks can handle any process-related technical support or general service request. This functionality supports the growing need for enterprise support management, whereby the help desk is more than just a technical support center.

For example, the help desk may receive a request to set up a new employee, which could include technical support, service requests and other business processes. On the technical support side, the help desk process would include such tasks as configuring a PC with the proper hardware, software and network interface for the employee. On the service side, the help desk process could include such tasks as issuing the employee a key to enter the building with the proper security passwords.

I-NET, based in Bethesda, MD, is a $350 million outsourcing company using Vantive HelpDesk to handle incoming calls for major energy and government organizations. One of I-NET's largest clients, Houston-based Halliburton Energy Services, relies on I-NET to support the help desk departments for their PC, LAN, WAN, and global telecommunications customers.

"The change management module for Vantive HelpDesk has been a life saver for I-Net," said Chris Tyrell, Task Supervisor, I-NET. "We are now able to track complicated customer and service requests that demand a process-driven application. Before, we had to handle network outages and desktop application modifications manually, which left a huge margin for error and was inefficient. Vantive's Change Management capabilities have allowed us to provide superior customer service as well as provided us with a great management tool. As a result, we are better able to manage our time and resources which saves us money."

PROBLEM MANAGEMENT: NEW SUPPORT FOR SERVICEWARE INC. AND INFERENCE OEM PARTNER

Vantive delivers the industry's leading problem management capabilities, including: problem resolution through Vantive Research Agent, as well as enterprise-wide tracking and management capabilities. With release 5.0, Vantive HelpDesk now supports and resells Knowledge-Paks from ServiceWare Incorporated.

ServiceWare's Knowledge-Paks are complete, on-line knowledge bases used by help desk administrators and end users to troubleshoot problems and improve productivity. Knowledge-Paks consist of prepackaged information about specific applications, such as Microsoft Word or Lotus Notes. Fully integrated with Vantive HelpDesk, these knowledge bases give help desk administrators a head start on building their resolution database.

ServiceWare's Knowledge-Paks are accessed using Vantive's Research Agent --a collection of problem resolution techniques--for fast diagnostic access. The Research Agent is used to perform a full text search to match the appropriate resolution or answer.

For example, to perform a search, the help desk agent or end user simply logs a call in the case form. Vantive's Research Agent pulls all relevant information from the resolution database to supply a possible solution. When the information is retrieved, it is presented in a diagnostic tree format to the end user or help desk administrator.

"The capabilities of Vantive HelpDesk with ServiceWare's Knowledge-Paks provide a quick and effective way to get the best information quickly to users throughout the enterprise," said Jeff Pepper, president and CEO, ServiceWare. "Vantive HelpDesk provides robust problem/resolution capabilities by offering great functionality to improve end user productivity and customer satisfaction."

Vantive today also announced it has joined Inference's OEM Partner Program for joint sales, marketing and support efforts. Inference's case-based reasoning problem-resolution technology is already fully integrated in the Vantive HelpDesk software to provide problem management and call tracking capabilities.

SYSTEMS AND NETWORK MANAGEMENT: SUPPORT FOR IBM NETVIEW 6000 AND THE TIVOLI MANAGEMENT ENVIRONMENT

In addition to its current support for leading network management solutions such as HP OpenView, Vantive HelpDesk 5.0 now features support for IBM NetView 6000. In cooperation with Vantive, Tivoli is developing Tivoli/Plus for Vantive HelpDesk. As a result, help desks can be notified of systems or network problems automatically. In addition, Vantive reports and/or matrixes can be proactively and simultaneously generated to track the problem throughout its lifecycle.

Integrated with Vantive HelpDesk, IBM NetView 6000 provides the following benefits to help desk managers and systems and network administrators:

 automatically generates trouble tickets for and fills in all the

 appropriate information regarding a problem or case;

 automatically notifies the Vantive help desk if a network problem

 occurs;

 provides the network or help desk agent with the cause of the problem,

 not just its symptoms;

 monitors all the systems traps or other software errors that may

 occur within the enterprise;

 allows the network or help desk manager to define the escalation

 and routing process for a person, trouble ticket, or report.

The Tivoli Management Environment is a systems management solution for client/server computing and will be seamlessly integrated with Vantive HelpDesk through a Tivoli/Plus module. Leveraging the unique system management capabilities of the Tivoli/Plus module, Vantive HelpDesk users are offered the following benefits:

 automatic trouble ticket submission and close-out;

 resource monitoring to proactively enable an administrator to monitor

 and fix potential problems for the Vantive Enterprise;

 automatic software distribution for a coordinated and consistent

 distribution of Vantive software throughout the enterprise;

 customized task administration for the Vantive Enterprise.

FULLY INTEGRATED SOLUTION FOR ENTERPRISE SUPPORT MANAGEMENT

All new Vantive HelpDesk capabilities are fully integrated to provide users a seamless support management solution. Vantive HelpDesk today delivers the most comprehensive system for end user support and asset management that extends beyond the traditional help desk department. With Vantive, help desk departments can manage hardware and software configurations as well as catalog and track company assets. Vantive HelpDesk can also be automatically updated with new employee information or employee profiles for human resources management.

According to Tim White, manager, US West Communications who is using Vantive HelpDesk to support the company's 65,000 employees, "Vantive HelpDesk has now covered all the bases in the support environment by expanding its capabilities in the areas of problem and change management. Vantive HelpDesk's ability to track assets and offer employee self-service capabilities as well as its ability to solve problems and answer questions enables our organization to be proud of the great internal customer service and support that we provide."

Vantive HelpDesk is fully integrated with all other Vantive Enterprise applications including sales, marketing, customer support, defect tracking and field service functions. As a result, Vantive users can manage and extend the support process across all departments throughout the enterprise organization. Like Vantive HelpDesk, all Vantive applications share a common data model and are based on a three-tier client/server architecture.

PRICING AND AVAILABILITY

The new version of Vantive HelpDesk is available immediately from Vantive and supports popular databases from Oracle, Sybase, Microsoft and Informix. Vantive applications run on a variety of UNIX platforms and Microsoft NT, with support for Windows, Macintosh and Motif clients. The company's list price for Vantive HelpDesk is $30,000 per application per server and $2,500 per concurrent user.

ABOUT THE VANTIVE CORPORATION

The Vantive Corporation (NASDAQ: VNTV) is the fastest growing public software company in the emerging customer interaction software market. The company develops, markets and supports the Vantive Enterprise, a suite of software applications that enable businesses to enhance customer satisfaction by automating sales, marketing, customer support, defect tracking, field service, and internal help desk functions. It delivers the enterprise scalability, rich functionality, flexibility, security and rapid implementation required by today's competitive market. Vantive applications are used by world-class, customer-centric companies across all industries to achieve total customer service. Vantive can be reached by calling 1-800-582-6848 or on the World Wide Web at http://www.vantive.com.


Fulcrum to Support Microsoft ActiveX Arch
FULCRUM TO SUPPORT MICROSOFT ActiveX ARCHITECTURE

RESULTING PRODUCT WILL EASE DESIGN OF FULL-FEATURED INFORMATION RETRIEVAL APPLICATIONS FOR INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL WEB SITES

SAN FRANCISCO, CA, MARCH 12, 1996 -- Fulcrum Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ: FULCF; TSE: FUL), a leading provider of information-retrieval software for the Internet and for the entire enterprise, today announced its support for Microsoft ActiveX. Fulcrum will support the Internet-enhanced ActiveX controls in a product that will allow developers to build powerful Web applications that access the full searching capabilities of Fulcrum Surfboard, Fulcrum's software for search-enabling Internet and Intranet servers. Fulcrum will demonstrate a prototype of its product at the Microsoft Professional Developers' Conference, from March 12 to March 14 in San Francisco.

"We were the first information-retrieval vendor to support a number of the key Microsoft Corporation-based standards," said Peter Eddison, Fulcrum's vice president of marketing. "We were ahead of our competitors in providing developers' toolkits for Microsoft Visual Basic and Microsoft Visual C++; we were ahead of them in delivering a product optimized for Microsoft Windows NT; and our core information-retrieval product has complied with Microsoft Open Database Connectivity (ODBC) now an industry standard  almost since it was first introduced. Clearly, our support of Microsoft's ActiveX strategy is a natural step for us, and a key part of our aggressive move into the Internet and Intranet markets."

"Fulcrum provides information-retrieval software for industrial-strength applications," said Doug Henrich, director of developer relations and publications at Microsoft. "By continuing to work closely with Microsoft, Fulcrum can provide its customers with flexible and easy-to-use products that will allow them to extend their information-management applications to Internet and Web environments."

FULCRUM provides information-retrieval software that bridges the islands of information across an enterprise. This software can be used on computer networks, on CD-ROMs and on Internet and World Wide Web sites. Fulcrum counts major corporations and industry leaders like Microsoft, Compaq, CompuServe, and Novell among its customers. Headquartered in Ottawa, Canada, Fulcrum has offices in Atlanta, Boston, Brookfield (CT), Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, Toronto and Washington; European offices in France, Germany, Italy and the United Kingdom; and an office in Sydney, Australia. Fulcrum is publicly traded on the NASDAQ National Market ("FULCF") and on the Toronto Stock Exchange ("FUL").

VISIT FULCRUM'S HOME PAGE ON THE WEB: http://www.fulcrum.com


Vantive Licenses Decisive Survey
Vantive and Decisive Join to Provide Internet Survey Functionality with Vantive Enterprise

Leading Customer Interaction Software Company Raises the Bar with Extended Research and Feedback Capabilities

SUPPORT SERVICES EXPO/HELP DESK INSTITUTE, RENO, NV, MARCH 11,1996 -- The Vantive Corporation today announced that it has licensed Decisive Technology Corp.'s Internet survey software. Available immediately, Vantive will market and resell Decisive Survey as part of the Vantive Enterprise suite of customer interaction applications. The companies are also partnering in joint development to seamlessly integrate Decisive's products with the Vantive Enterprise.

Decisive Survey, the leading, award-winning software for conducting surveys on the Internet and corporate networks, will enable users of the Vantive Enterprise to quickly and easily gauge customer satisfaction, qualify prospects, and collect, view and analyze other information from their constituents. With this new functionality, Vantive users can develop a custom survey in minutes and send it to anyone who can be reached with an e-mail message.

"Getting rapid feedback from an installed base or employee base is critical to providing superior customer support," said John Luongo, CEO and President, Vantive. "The ability to send a tailored, high quality survey to customers and employees is a very powerful means of gathering key information for decision making. Our partnership with Decisive is indicative of the rich functionality and extended product capabilities that Vantive is committed to delivering to our customers."

ABOUT DECISIVE AND VANTIVE

Decisive Survey eliminates manual data entry, postage and phone calls, and provides a cost effective management tool on an enterprise-wide level. Decisive Survey supports Vantive Enterprise by providing a way to obtain the metrics required to allow an organization to improve its service quality. Decisive Survey lets a user create professional-quality surveys under Microsoft Windows and e-mail them across a corporate network or to anyone with an Internet address. Decisive Survey automatically compiles charts and graphs numerical responses, lists open-ended answers, and allows the results to be viewed in seconds after survey responses are received.

Decisive Survey is ideal for any user of a Vantive Enterprise application -- including Vantive Sales, Vantive HelpDesk, Vantive Support, Vantive Quality, Vantive Field Service and Vantive Customer. For example, a Vantive HelpDesk manager can survey customers to get feedback on the quality and timeliness of service. Decisive Survey can filter the responses to identify customers who meet specific criteria for targeted follow-up action. A survey can also identify help desk staff who provide high-quality service. Vantive Sales users can use Decisive Survey to survey a prospect's product interests and purchase plans, and Vantive Field Service users can survey the effectiveness of training classes.

According to John Chisholm, president of Decisive Technology, "Perhaps the most valuable information to any business is customer feedback. Decisive Survey provides that information and lets managers easily keep it up to date. Our partnership with Vantive is a natural -- once you've served a customer, we enable you to gauge how well that customer was served and close the feedback loop within the customer interaction cycle."

ACUSON SURVEYS FOR SUPPORT FEEDBACK

Acuson Corporation, based in Mountain View, California, is a leading manufacturer of medical ultrasound equipment. The company is currently using Vantive HelpDesk to manage internal MIS issues for all 1,700 of its employees. Acuson has also been using Decisive Survey to get improved support feedback.

"In the past, I have avoided surveys because the gathering, manipulating and compiling of data was far too time consuming and the response rates to the surveys were consistently inadequate," said Ron Steiner, Manager Customer Information Systems. "Decisive makes it simple to create employee surveys and get bar charts, pie charts and graphs at the push of a button. Our response rates have also been much higher -- between 80 and 100% -- which enables us to get richer information and ultimately provide better customer service overall. Vantive's partnership with Decisive will enable Acuson to gather valuable information in a timely fashion and in a way that people respond positively to."

ABOUT DECISIVE TECHNOLOGY

Decisive Technology Corporation develops desktop survey applications that rely on e-mail and the Internet. Patent-protected technology and strategic alliances with leading market research organizations for product content and market access support the company's drive into this new market area. The company, which is privately funded, is headquartered in Palo Alto, Calif. Customer inquiries may call 1-800-987-9995 or 415-528-4300. The company's web site address is http://www.decisive.com.

ABOUT THE VANTIVE CORPORATION

The Vantive Corporation (NASDAQ: VNTV) is the fastest growing public software company in the emerging customer interaction software market. The company develops, markets and supports the Vantive Enterprise, a suite of software applications that enable businesses to enhance customer satisfaction by automating sales, marketing, customer support, defect tracking, field service, and internal help desk functions. It delivers the enterprise scalability, rich functionality, flexibility, security and rapid implementation required by today's competitive market. Vantive applications are used by world-class, customer-centric companies across all industries to achieve total customer service. Vantive can be reached by calling 1-800-582-6848 or on the World Wide Web at http://www.vantive.com.


ZDS Web Site of 49th Int'l Film Festival
ZENITH DATA SYSTEMS : THE OFFICIAL INTERNET SITE OF THE 49th INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

LOUVECIENNES, March 12, 1996 - Zenith Data Systems, along with partners Groupe Bull, the Festival International du Film (FIF) and Publicis have announced the first official Internet site for the 1996 Cannes Festival. The site will offer real-time access to all information related to the 49th International Film Festival while also affording the rest of the world a glimpse of Cannes' unique atmosphere. Zenith Data Systems will provide this service in partnership with the FIF as the official sponsor of the festival's computer systems.

The Cannes Festival's official web site will provide complete information concerning screenings (dates and times), news of the festival and competition, and coverage of ongoing events. With the help of digitalized images, film professionals will be able to produce, distribute and promote their products. In this way, the site promises to be a virtual window on the festival, furnishing a new and multi-faceted insight into the cinema. Thus, ZDS will facilitate communications within the film industry, at Cannes and throughout the world, for the duration of this important event.

For the very first time, the Palais des Festivals will be linked to a network. The server will be housed by the telecommunication divisions of Bull/ZDS, and will involve a high end Z Server MX with 133 MHz Pentium double processor, 4 GB hard disk and 64 MB of RAM, loaded with Microsoft Windows NT and Netscape Commerce Server software. During the festival, the server will be mirrored in the U.S. and Germany to give the best possible access to Internet users.

The Web Server is just one of the supports ZDS/Bull will provide the Cannes International Film Festival this year. An enhanced version will serve as an information clearinghouse for the 35,000 people who will attend. With the sponsorship of involved partners, this new Internet service is expected to become the undisputable platform of the film industry. It can be accessed at http://www.festival-cannes.fr

As a FIF partner, ZDS will provide nearly a hundred devices (servers, workstations, multimedia PCs, PCs with Internet access or video servers on demand, laptops, etc...) for the entire event. Moreover, ZDS will offer technical and logistical assistance providing its partners with the benefit of its expertise in the information technologies field.

Begun in 1995, the ZDS - Festival partnership was developed this year in order to support all aspects of the Cannes Festival, whether at the level of administration or worldwide contacts, allowing ZDS the occasion to demonstrate its technological advances both in the multimedia realm and on the information superhighway.

Zenith Data Systems, a Bull company, is a leading supplier of notebooks, subnotebooks and desktop PCs, servers, monitors and related peripherals. With headquarters in Buffalo Grove, Ill. and European offices in Louveciennes, France, the company has engineering facilities in St. Joseph, Mich., Santa Clara, Calif., Billerica, Mass. and Louveciennes, France, along with manufacturing facilities in St. Joseph, Mich. and Angers, France.


ICL & Fujitsu Create Global TeamWARE Venture
ICL and Fujitsu create a global TeamWARE joint venture to pursue groupware market leadership

FUJITSU TO INVEST IN NEW TEAMWARE UNITS IN USA AND ASIA

14 March 1996 -- London/Tokyo/Helsinki - ICL and Fujitsu today announced the creation of a global TeamWARE operation to address the expanding groupware market. The new joint venture, incorporating ICL's and Fujitsu's existing TeamWARE businesses, will focus on the sales, marketing and development of groupware products under the TeamWARE brand with one global product strategy.

According to market analysts, TeamWARE is one of the top groupware products alongside Lotus Notes, Novell GroupWise and the pending Microsoft Exchange.

As part of the joint venture, Fujitsu will establish two new units to address growth in the US and Asian markets. The new units, TeamWARE Division of Fujitsu (Fujitsu Open Systems Solutions, Inc.) in USA, based in San Jose, California, and TeamWARE Asia, based in Singapore, will merge with the existing TeamWARE operations in these areas. Furthermore, the joint venture will include ICL's European-based TeamWARE Group and its Japanese counterpart in Fujitsu as its core units.

This announcement follows ICL's recent consolidation of its groupware units, TeamWARE, OfficePower and EMBLA, into the new TeamWARE Group, and Fujitsu's launch of the TeamWARE brand in Japan at the end of last year.

"TeamWARE is very important for ICL. Groupware is not only a software product; it also creates opportunities for services that ICL can supply. Our know-how in TeamWARE, a world-class groupware product, will help to make ICL a key systems integrator," said Mr. Keith Todd, chief executive, ICL.

Mr. Tatsuzumi Furukawa, board director of Fujitsu and ICL, and chairman of the global TeamWARE joint venture, commented, "We have been very successful with TeamWARE in Japan, and now the Fujitsu Group will be able to establish TeamWARE solidly in the US and the rapidly growing Asian markets.

"Most importantly, this joint venture improves our ability to serve international corporate customers, while also maintaining sensitivity towards local needs and differences. Furthermore, by combining Fujitsu's advanced multimedia technology with TeamWARE, we will be able to extend the capabilities of groupware to a completely new level."

"With well over 400 engineers in Europe, USA and Japan, the TeamWARE joint venture creates one of the strongest organizations in the industry focusing on groupware. Our mission is to provide platform independent groupware solutions, built on ready-to-run products, to allow our customers to gain immediate and tangible return on their investments in groupware," said Mr. Jukka Norokorpi, managing director of the TeamWARE Group.

"TeamWARE is an experienced supplier of enterprise-wide messaging, e-mail and groupware systems based on client-server technology, and a recognized vendor of Internet mail products. As the users of mainframe- based or file sharing e-mail systems, such as MS Mail and cc:Mail, face the inevitable migration to client-server technology, TeamWARE is prepared to utilize its experience for the benefit of all customers, " Mr. Norokorpi continued.

STRONG GROUPWARE AND MESSAGING PRODUCT PORTFOLIO

TeamWARE provides a complete suite of team productivity software for workgroups, departments and enterprises. The products include well-integrated groupware applications, personal tools, and messaging and connectivity products designed for building enterprise-wide information infrastructures:

TeamWARE Office is a distributed groupware package that lets people organize information and communicate locally or globally. TeamWARE Office consists of ready-to-run modules for electronic mail and messaging, conferencing, group and resource scheduling, document management and task routing.

TeamWARE Embla is a powerful Internet e-mail client for Windows users. TeamWARE Embla web kits allow users to easily access Internet resources and services.

TeamWARE Flow is an innovative new generation workflow tool that supports learning organizations by allowing people to plan business processes collaboratively and to continuously improve them.

OfficePower provides an X.400-based office system together with a set of UNIX-based applications and services for mixed communities of terminal and Windows users.

TeamWARE Messaging products connect groupware and file-sharing e-mail with legacy systems and messaging services to provide robust information backbones for organizations of all sizes.

The TeamWARE Group also provides several other leading-edge products, such as TeamWARE Connectivity products for enterprise-wide connectivity and internetworking solutions.


Logicraft Macintosh Client Support for LanCD
LOGICRAFT INTRODUCES MACINTOSH CLIENT SUPPORT FOR LANCD

Permits Macintosh computers access to networked CD-ROMs

NASHUA, NH (January 3, 1996)-Logicraft Information Systems, Inc. now offers a Macintosh Client option for LanCD 3.2, the newest version of its CD-ROM networking software permitting simultaneous network access to multiple CD-ROM drives. This new option to Logicrafts multi-platform software enables any Macintosh computer in an Ethernet environment to access CD-ROM applications from the same server as the network's PCs. Features include TCP/IP connectivity for faster access, standard Macintosh installation procedures and support for all ISO9660, High Sierra and HFS formatted CD-ROMs.

OPEN COMPUTING SOLUTION

LanCD V3.2's Macintosh Client eliminates the need to have separate CD-ROM sharing resources for Macintosh and PC users. "Open computing is the norm today rather than the exception, so it makes no sense to have to purchase a second CD-ROM server or duplicate database subscriptions just to allow Macintosh clients to access CD-ROMs over your network," says Chris Caggiula, Logicraft's Vice President of Marketing and Product Management. "LanCD's Macintosh Client option offers a cost-effective solution for CD-ROM sharing in an open computing environment."

TRUE MACINTOSH SUPPORT

LanCD's Macintosh Client option uses a standard MAC installer/deinstaller and serves up CD-ROMs as true Macintosh applications that appear as icons on the user's desktop. Unlike Netware-based systems that offer limited support for Macintosh clients by default, the LanCD version offers full support for such Macintosh capabilities as long file names and HFS disks.Components include a LanCD/MAC extension to initiate the connection and a Control Panel applet for easy setup.

FULL ACCESS TO LANCD CAPABILITIES

LanCD 3.2 is an advanced CD-ROM networking solution that features multi-protocol support, license metering, virtual drive mapping, concurrent local and network CD-ROM access, the ability to mount volumes using simple descriptive names and support for Windows 95 clients. Options include Windows NT Client support; TCP/IP support (standard on the Macintosh Client option); The Jukebox Manager" that supports CD-ROM jukeboxes to add more capacity at a lower cost; and FastCD" with enhanced CD-ROM caching software that maximizes the performance of multimedia and graphics applications. Each LanCD server supports up to 1,280 CD-ROM volumes and 56 SCSI devices. Supported protocols include TCP/IP, Novell IPX/SPX, Banyan VINES and any NetBIOS/NetBEUI network. LanCD's Macintosh clients share all these capabilities with the system's DOS and Windows clients.

PRICING, SPECIFICATIONS

Prices for the LanCD Macintosh client option are $695 for a 10-user license or $995 for a 50-user license. Both include LanCD TCP/IP support. Requirements include Macintosh system 7.1 or higher, network interface card, MACTCP protocol and 8 MB memory.

For more information, contact Logicraft Information Systems at (800) 880-5644 or (603)880-0300, or visit our web site at http://www.logicraft.com.


LinoServer Database from Linotype-Hell
Linotype-Hell Introduces LinoServer Database

Future Functionality to Include Remote Access with Security

FEBRUARY 28, 1996 -- BOSTON -- Linotype-Hell today announced an image management and archiving solution with remote access capabilities. To be called LinoServer Manager, this solution will offer two key functions: the image management and archiving module controls the image acquisition and management processes, including sophisticated archiving and search & retrieval functionality; and the LinoServer Objects module enables secure access and control of file elements in both online as well as remote publishing, WEB, and WAN environments. LinoServer Manager, which will begin shipping later this year, is being shown at Seybold Seminars Boston.

LINOSERVER MANAGER

LinoServer Manager 1.0 will include licenses for 10 PowerMacintosh clients and include file or folder archiving and file, folder, or element retrieval.

IMPORT TO THE ARCHIVE

Users of ServerLink can directly import scans or other digital material through a SCSI link into LinoServer Manager. Helios OPI software recognizes incoming image formats, and generates low resolution viewfiles to accompany the high-resolution versions of each image.

IMAGE RETRIEVAL

The LinoServer Manager client software offers the user a variety of tools to find and view objects in the database. Images can be displayed individually as viewfiles, or in groups in a contact sheet format. Finding images is made easy using natural language queries. Even vague search instructions, such as "rose" with a wild-card; or, "all TIFFs from February," will turn-up hits residing either on- or offline. Users can also view and work with either the low- res or high-res versions of images. Double-clicking will automatically launch the associated application. In addition, the database supports Apple Macintosh Drag & Drop for easy data management across the system.

STORAGE

The LinoServer Manager 1.0 solution also includes a Magneto-Optical Disk(MOD) Jukebox (56 x 1.3 GB) with DLT 7 Tape Changer (7 tapes at 40 GB each, with compression). A CD-ROM (CDR) jukebox will be available mid-year.

OPEN DESIGN ALLOWS ACCESS BY OTHER CLIENT PLATFORMS

Users of computer platforms other than the PowerMacintosh can also interact with the LinoServer database, performing functions such as retrieving stored data and adding new elements. In cases where new elements are added, LinoServer Manager can be updated to reflect these changes.

LINOSERVER OBJECTS

Scheduled for availability by year-end, LinoServer Objects easily exchanges data with LinoServer Manager.

INDIVIDUALLY CONFIGURABLE

Objects allows free structuring of data (e.g., subjects, contents, product or production features -- any search criteria) in user-defined configurations, such as collections or logical product categories (e.g., if a retailer would like to see "all socks scanned in year 1996," LinoServer Objects provides this information via a customer- definable interface).

REMOTE ACCESS

Remote access via PowerMacintosh clients on a WAN or an optional WEB browser, such as Netscape, will be available end-of-year. In both cases, access to sensitive or other specific data can be security- restricted where necessary.

WORKFLOW MANAGEMENT

Future links will be available to job-tracking and job-production systems such as Covalent.

LinoServer Manager and LinoServer Objects are both based on Sybase SQL engines.

Linotype-Hell provides the world's largest range of prepress products and systems, including scanners, RIPs, imagesetters, computer-to- plate systems, fonts, as well as consulting services. The company introduced the PostScript RIP in 1985, and today has over 28,000 installed worldwide. Linotype-Hell also maintains its status as provider of the world's largest font library, as well as the world's largest installed base of imagesetters.

Linotype-Hell Company is the U.S. subsidiary of Linotype-Hell AG, based in Eschborn, Germany. U.S. headquarters are located at 425 Oser Avenue, Hauppauge, New York, 11788. Phone 516-434-2000 or 800- 842-9721. Fax 516-434-2706.


All-in-One Prtr Products Customized for Home
New All-in-one Products Customized for People Who Work from Home

PALO ALTO, Calif., March 11, 1996 -- Hewlett-Packard Company today introduced a new family of multifunction printers that make it easier for people to work from home -- the HP OfficeJet Series 300 printer-fax-copier-scanners. The three new products integrate the common office features consumers want most -- full-featured printing, faxing, copying, scanning -- and also provide space savings and affordability. The new OfficeJet Series 300 printer-fax-copier-scanners are available through HP authorized retailers in the United States.

"This expansion of our multifunction printer line comes after 18 months of tremendous success in this market," said Steven J. Gomo, general manager of HP's San Diego Division. "The original OfficeJet printer-fax-copier, which is staying in the line, pioneered the all-in-one product concept and these new products offer even more options and increased ease-of-use at great prices -- all with HP's high standard of reliability."

The new family of products is designed for people who want to take work home from the office, telecommute a day or two a week or run sideline businesses from their homes. According to New York-based research company IDC/LINK, more than 42 million home offices will exist by the end of 1996. By the year 2000, that number is expected to grow to 52 million, according to Giga Information Group, Norwell, Mass.

Prices for the OfficeJet Series 300 printer-fax-copier-scanners, which includes models 300, 330 and 350, are expected to begin at about $549.

FULL FUNCTIONALITY FOR HOME-OFFICE USERS

The new OfficeJet Series 300 printer-fax-copier-scanners offer high-quality inkjet printing to produce documents with sharp black text compatible with output produced at work. These products can print documents at up to 3 pages per minute and offer 600 x 300 dots-per-inch (dpi) resolution. They also can handle a variety of media, allowing users to print on plain paper, envelopes and transparencies.

All of the new products provide full-featured, plain-paper faxing with enough memory to allow 24 pages to be stored if the device runs out of paper or ink. The machines can speed-dial up to 60 locations. They also have newly designed front panels with 10 one-touch keys that make it easy to send faxes to frequently dialed numbers.

The OfficeJet Series 300 printer-fax-copier-scanners are equipped with a 300 dpi scanner for convenience scanning and copying of text, line art and signatures. Additionally, the OfficeJet model 350 printer-fax-copier-scanner comes bundled with Caere OmniPage Limited Edition optical character recognition (OCR) software to allow people to edit documents that have been scanned into word processing applications.

ENHANCED EASE OF USE AND CONVENIENCE

The OfficeJet Series 300 printer-fax-copier-scanners come with an improved user interface, making it easy to install and use the new products. In particular, a key new feature is the Autoprompt menu, which provides a simple way for users to copy, fax and scan documents directly from their PCs.

Additionally, the OfficeJet models 330 and 350 printer-fax-copier- scanners offer full-featured PC faxing from Windows-based computers. Integrated fax-management software enables users to fax documents directly from an application, without printing the document first. All three OfficeJet printer-fax-copier-scanners have built-in fax modems -- a feature that eliminates the need for an internal fax modem on the user's PC.

RELIABILITY AND COMPATIBILITY

The OfficeJet Series 300 printer-fax-copier-scanners are backed by HP's limited, one-year Express Exchange warranty. With Express Exchange, customers receive a replacement machine within one business day. HP SupportPack, a three-year service plan that extends the Express Exchange warranty, is also available.

OfficeJet printer-fax-copier-scanners are compatible with Windows 3.1 and Windows 95. The devices meet international fax-industry standards and are Energy Star compliant.

Suggested prices for HP products and services described in Access HP are quoted in U.S. dollars and apply only in that market. To check prices and availability in markets outside the U.S., check with your local HP sales office or distributor.


AutoGL Breakthru AutoCAD Accelerator Swr
Intergraph Ships AutoGL

Breakthrough AutoCAD Accelerator Software

HUNTSVILLE, ALA., MARCH 12, 1996 -- Intergraph Software Solutions, a worldwide leader in visualization and CAD/CAM/CAE applications, is now shipping AutoGL, an OpenGL based AutoCAD acceleration product that breaks through the AutoCAD Windows display performance barrier.

Using the advanced capabilities of Windows NT or Windows 95, AutoCAD R13 users can increase design productivity and visualize designs in ways previously available only on high-end Unix workstations.

Among the major features of AutoGL are anti-aliasing, translucency, editable dynamic display lists, wireframe, shaded and rendered displays in 24-bit color, as well as real-time pan, zoom and rotation of the rendered model in a standard viewport. Testing results show rendering performance gains of up to 20,808 percent, or 208 times that of native AutoCAD performance. AutoGL is multithreaded, runs under Microsoft Windows 95 or Windows NT 3.51 or higher and supports AutoCAD R13, C3 or C4. Priced at $250, AutoGL offers high performance at an affordable price. "With advanced features such as anti-aliasing, transparency and real-time rotation, no other driver can possibly compete with AutoGL," said Michael Todd Peterson, co-author of the book "Inside AutoCAD 13 for Windows and NT."

By removing the performance barriers to running CAD software on Windows 95 or Windows NT, AutoGL enables CAD users to exploit the broad range of Windows applications, Windows interoperability and the speed of OpenGL. The product improves AutoCAD 2D and, particularly, 3D rendering performance on any Intel/Windows system. Although no special hardware is required, the best performance gains are seen on systems with OpenGL hardware graphics boards. And AutoGL is multithreaded so Windows NT users with multi-processor systems can fully utilize their hardware.

"AutoGL is an example of Intergraph Jupiter-based technology which brings high performance, modular CAD components to the market," said Gene Grindstaff, executive manager of Intergraph Software Solution's Visualization Product Center. "Intergraph is providing state-of-the-art enabling technologies for the most popular computer-aided design packages today, taking full advantage of Windows and the availability of high-performance OpenGL graphics systems, such as those offered by Intergraph, ELSA, AccelGraphics, Matrox, Fujitsu, Omnicomp and others," Grindstaff said.

HOW AUTOGL WORKS

Intergraph AutoGL works with the Autodesk Display Interface (ADI) driver and adds a fast, efficient OpenGL-compliant display renderer. AutoGL is compatible with other ADI drivers, such as the WHIPS, Rasterex or Vibrant Soft Engine drivers, as well as the Intergraph ADI driver included with AutoGL. Once installed, the AutoGL advanced profile tool rates the performance of all the settings of a specific workstation. The performance settings are then chosen and the user can watch AutoCAD "fly."

FREE EVALUATION COPIES

Because performance varies based on platform, input data files, configuration and preferences, users are invited to test AutoGL's capabilities for themselves. Free evaluation copies with built-in banchmarking capability is available through a visit to Intergraph's World Wide Web site at http://www.intergraph.com/visual/visual.shtml. Priced at $250 with exceptional functionality and performance, AutoGL is within reach of virtually every AutoCAD user. AutoGL is expected to help many such users decide to move to the 32-bit Microsoft Windows platform. AutoGL is available directly from Intergraph or from Intergraph Value-Added Resellers.

INTERGRAPH BACKGROUND INFORMATION

A member of the Fortune 1000, Intergraph Corporation is the world's largest company dedicated to supplying interactive computer graphics systems. Products range from point solutions, meeting individual and departmental needs, to integrated, enterprisewide systems. The company's common stock trades on The Nasdaq Stock Market under the symbol: INGR.

Intergraph Software Systems (ISS) develops and markets integrated software for the Technical Desktop the combination of compatible technical applications for the earth sciences/GIS and personal productivity tools in a single desktop computer. ISS also provides core system software, high-end applications, training, consulting and implementation services.


Intergraph Easy-to-Use Interface to DM2
Intergraph Enhances Information Management Ease-of-Use

HUNTSVILLE, ALA., MARCH 12, 1996 -- Intergraph Software Solutions today announced a new easy-to-use interface to DM2, its enterprisewide information management solution.

With a native Microsoft Windows interface, DM/Manager Express provides a simple set of information management commands.

"The key here is to move the user into production much more quickly by minimizing the learning curve," said Dr. Tony Crawford, vice president of Technical Information Management and Delivery. "DM/Manager Express provides users a new level of ease-of-use for access to enterprisewide information."

"Our new client module enables all levels of consumers of information to have access to the full DM2 solution and is ideal for even the occasional user," said Crawford.

DM/Manager Express enables users to find, retrieve, view and edit documents and drawings. It also allows users to participate in workflows, perform check-in/check-out of documents, register new documents, view and update document attribute information and perform full-text searches. DM/Manager Express also enables users to launch viewers and native editors of their choice.

Intergraph built DM2 on core object-oriented information management software from Metaphase. DM2 software and services leverage Intergraph's vertical industry experience in the federal/transportation, utilities, manufacturing and building and process markets.

DM/Manager Express sells for $595 and will be available second quarter 1996 on Microsoft's Windows 3.1, Windows 95 and Windows NT platforms.

INTERGRAPH BACKGROUND INFORMATION

A member of the Fortune 1000, Intergraph Corporation is the world's largest company dedicated to supplying interactive computer graphics systems. Products range from point solutions, meeting individual and departmental needs, to integrated, enterprisewide systems. The company's common stock trades on The Nasdaq Stock Market under the symbol: INGR.

Intergraph Software Systems (ISS) develops and markets integrated software for the Technical Desktop the combination of compatible technical applications for the earth sciences/GIS and personal productivity tools in a single desktop computer. ISS also provides core system software, high-end applications, training, consulting and implementation services.


Multimedia Companies Support ActiveMove Tech
LEADING MULTIMEDIA COMPANIES SUPPORT MICROSOFT ACTIVEMOVIE TECHNOLOGY

ActiveMovie Add-on Makes Delivering Interactive Content Over Networks Easy For Tool, Title and Internet Content Developers

SAN FRANCISCO - MARCH 12, 1996 - Microsoft Corp. today announced that leading multimedia technology companies are working with the company in an open review process to support the Microsoft ActiveMovie Streaming Format (.asf or ASF), a new data-independent format for storing and transmitting multimedia content for the Internet and corporate networks. In addition, Microsoft announced an ActiveMovie add-on toolkit for streaming media, designed to allow software developers to deliver real-time audio and video content in many types of applications. More than 40 ISVs, Webmasters and content companies plan to use the ActiveMovie add-on toolkit for creating and delivering new multimedia "instant-play" content. Additional network operators, systems integrators and OEM companies will also participate in the open review process.

The ActiveMovie Streaming Format is an open and extensible data-independent format for archiving, annotating, indexing and transmitting synchronized multimedia content. More specifically, ASF allows multiple data objects (for example, audio objects, video objects, still images, events, URLs, hypertext markup language (HTML) pages, and programs) to be combined and stored into a single synchronized multimedia stream. It provides an encapsulation that allows existing popular media types and formats such as MPEG, AVI, .WAV and AppleR QuickTimeR to be synchronized and stored efficiently on a variety of servers. ASF data is network transport neutral and can be transmitted over a variety of protocols and networks, including TCP/IP, UDP, RTP, IPX/SPX and ATM. ASF addresses a number of important issues in multimedia-content storage and transmission, such as efficient packetization for multiple network transports, a flexible timing model, support for multiple bit rates, streaming broadcast, error correction and concealment, and the ability to support future media types through dynamic extension. Because ASF files can be streamed, playback of these files can begin immediately. Microsoft will provide the format specification on the Internet and work with Internet standard bodies to facilitate the adoption of this technology.

Users will be able to efficiently play back ASF content using ActiveMovie, Microsoft's next generation, cross-platform video technology for the desktop. ActiveMovie technology is part of the rapidly expanding family of enabling technologies from Microsoft that makes delivering interactive content easier for tool, title and Internet content developers. ActiveMovie provides a single component model for manipulating multimedia data, enabling developers to program to one set of APIs for both streaming and nonstreaming data. The ActiveMovie add-on toolkit contains a streaming format editor that enables developers to create rich multimedia content specifically targeted toward the Internet and intranet environments. For example, content created with the toolkit can be stored on any HTTP server and incorporated in HTML Internet and intranet Web pages. ASF content developed today will easily migrate to the upcoming release of Microsoft Media Server (formerly code- named "Tiger").

"This is an example of how we are able to extend key technologies we have developed for the broadband world to address the needs of private and public networks and the Internet," said Craig Mundie, senior vice president of the consumer platforms division at Microsoft. "Today, developers and content providers are able to enrich their existing Web sites by deploying multimedia content. This technology is an incremental step in delivering real-time audio and visual applications within an open, extensible architecture."

"Progressive Networks is very enthusiastic about working with Microsoft on the ASF format and we intend to build support for the format into our industry-leading RealAudio products," said Rob Glaser, chairman and CEO of Progressive Networks.

"Microsoft's leadership in offering ASF is very important to the market," said Asaf Mohr, president and CEO of VDOnet Corp. "By making it easier to develop VDOLive applications, Internet users will more easily be able to enjoy the benefits of Internet video."

"Starlight has been networking corporate multimedia applications since 1992 and has always predicted that over time these applications would become more and more sophisticated and need to be operated on more complex networks," said Jim Long, CEO of Starlight Networks Inc. "Standardizing multimedia formats will enable easier development of more sophisticated networked media applications. Microsoft's new ASF format provides a much better format than existing methods for organizing the many media objects - such as video, audio, stills and URLs - found in multimedia applications; it also provides a framework to support many types of networks."

"As Asymetrix continues to design products that are category leaders in productivity, ease of use, and value, we are excited to be working with Microsoft to define the ASF format," said Steve Martino, vice president of marketing at Asymetrix Corp. "We believe that development of a standard interface that allows developers to program to one set of APIs for both streaming and nonstreaming data will open new market opportunities for interactive multimedia content over high-bandwidth networks and the Internet. We are committed to delivering this type of potential to our customers."

"As a leading developer of RTP-based software and applications, we are looking forward to working with Microsoft to optimize the way in which files based on Microsoft's new ActiveMovie Streaming Format are transmitted across IP networks," said Judy Estrin, president and CEO of Precept Software Inc.

"This effort to provide an open and extensible streaming format for a variety of new media combinations will be a big advance for content developers to create exciting new applications for the Internet," said Ron Whittier, senior vice president and general manager, content group, Intel Corp. "We look forward to our continued work with Microsoft, independent software vendors and content providers to complete the specification and to the new capabilities provided on the Internet."

More than 40 leading multimedia, content provider, tools and Webmaster companies announced plans to support the ASF format. They include Adobe Systems Inc., Aimtech Corp., Aspect Computer Pty Ltd., Asymetrix Corp., Avid Technology Inc., Brock International, Center for Multimedia Inc., Chase Manhattan Bank N.A., Cisco Systems Inc., Cyberia Cafe, Datawiz, EZ Communications, European Football Site 1996, Fine.com Corp., Folio Corp., FreeRange Media Inc., Gold Disk Inc., Harrow Media Pty Ltd., Hyperion Software, Interactive Digital Communications Inc., Interworld Technology Ventures, Latitude Communications, Macromedia Inc., Music Choice, National Semiconductor Corp., Nationwide Building Society, NBC Desktop Video, On Ramp, Owens Corning, Parian Development Group Inc., Pennzoil Co., Precept Software Inc., Saltmine Creative Inc., Sargento Foods' Recipes of America, Starlight Networks Inc., The Network Connection Inc., Taylor Subscription Talk, TRO Learning Inc., USA Networks, U.S. Bancorp, VDONet Corp., Vivo Software Inc., VocalTec Ltd. and Xing Technology Corp. Companies that are continuing to work with Microsoft and that will be involved in the open review process include Compaq Computer Corp., Dell Computer Corp., FORE Systems Inc., General Instrument, Intel Corp., Korea Telecom, NEC Technologies Inc., NTT, Precept Software Inc., Progressive Networks, Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. and US West Communication Services Inc.

The ActiveMovie add-on toolkit for streaming media includes the following features:

 ASF EDITOR, a graphical authoring tool for creating ASF files

 ACTIVEMOVIE SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT KIT (SDK), a limited SDK that

 includes Object interface documentation and code samples enabling

 incorporation of ASF playback capability within applications

 ACTIVEMOVIE FILTER, an add-on component to the ActiveMovie system

 that works with Internet browser software allowing local playback

 of ActiveMovie files

 CONTENT SAMPLE FILES, ASF content provided by more than 10 third-

 party companies demonstrating ASF and ActiveMovie features

An alpha version of the software, including multimedia content demos, was distributed to attendees at the Microsoft Professional Developers Conference in San Francisco.

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.

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Prerelease Microsoft Internet Explorer 3.0
MICROSOFT ACTIVATES THE INTERNET WITH PRERELEASE VERSION OF MICROSOFT INTERNET EXPLORER 3.0

First Internet Client to Support ActiveX Technologies; Will Benefit Developers, Content Authors, IS Professionals and End Users

SAN FRANCISCO - MARCH 12, 1996 - Microsoft Corp. today unveiled the next major version of Microsoft Internet Explorer. Microsoft Internet Explorer 3.0 is the first Internet client ever to integrate ActiveX Technologies, which enable developers to create highly interactive applications and content for the Internet. For example, these technologies will allow a Web site to be as rich and interactive as an action game, a multimedia encyclopedia, or a productivity application. For the first time, a Web site will be limited only by its author's imagination, not by the limitations of the technology. With Microsoft Internet Explorer 3.0, developers, content authors, IS professionals and end users will benefit from the following:

 Support for current Internet technologies such as Frames, the Java

 language, style sheets and JavaScript, with extensions for new

 ActiveX Technologies

 An open framework supported by more than 100 companies

 Cross-platform support for Microsoft Internet Explorer 3.0

 functionality and ActiveX Technologies

 A component architecture providing flexibility for users and

 developers

Continuing to embrace Internet standards, Microsoft Internet Explorer 3.0 supports the latest World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) hypertext markup language (HTML) specifications for tables, objects, scripts and style sheets, along with other popular specifications provided by technologies including the Java language, JavaScript, the Visual BasicR programming system and Visual Basic, Scripting Edition. In addition, Microsoft Internet Explorer 3.0 will extend the tools available to authors and developers for creating active content by integrating the family of ActiveX Technologies including ActiveX Controls, the ActiveVRML API and the ActiveMovie API. Microsoft Internet Explorer 3.0 also allows developers to extend their current Web pages with rich font selection including TrueType fonts. For more information on these recent ActiveX and Internet technology announcements, refer to http://www.microsoft.com/internet/pdcnews.htm/ for ActiveX Controls, or http://www.microsoft.com/ie/news/ for Active VRML, ActiveMovie and TrueType fonts for the Web.

With more than 100 companies supporting ActiveX Technologies, the 3.0 release is a critical element in delivering next-generation content to end users. A prerelease version of Microsoft Internet Explorer 3.0, intended for developers only, is being distributed to participants at the Microsoft Professional Developers Conference here as part of the Microsoft ActiveX Developers Kit.

"Delivering this prerelease version of Microsoft Internet Explorer 3.0, with support for state-of-the-art ActiveX Technologies, is a major milestone in progressing from a static to dynamic World Wide Web," said Paul Maritz, group vice president of the platforms group at Microsoft.

ActiveX Technologies supported in Microsoft Internet Explorer 3.0 will be delivered on multiple platforms, giving users and developers a rich framework for innovation while making optimal use of their current expertise and investments in applications, tools and source code. Microsoft and Macromedia Inc. today announced they are working together to provide cross-platform support for ActiveX Technologies, taking advantage of the Microsoft component object model (COM) architecture and the Macromedia open architecture (MOA). For more information, refer to http://www.microsoft.com/internet/pdcnews.htm.

"ActiveX Technologies and Microsoft Internet Explorer 3.0 provide a new set of tools that will enable developers to elevate the quality of any Web site, completely redefining the concept of an entertaining online experience," said Adam Curry, CEO of On Ramp Inc. (http://metaverse.com/). This is not a Microsoft web site. Please read this disclaimer.

For IS professionals, the ActiveX Technologies supported in Microsoft Internet Explorer 3.0 allow organizations to create and deploy their applications consistently on the desktop, the LAN, the Internet and on intranets without requiring redundant development efforts for each. Support for ActiveX Documents in Microsoft Internet Explorer 3.0 will allow organizations to publish once, without converting their internal documents to and from a separate set of Internet formats. And improvements to hands-free installation and proxy support will improve migration to the Internet for large organizations. Microsoft will release versions for both the WindowsR 95 and Windows NTR operating systems to help ensure common functionality across organizations running or migrating to 32-bit desktops.

"At U.S. Bancorp, we have invested heavily in OLE technology," said Linda Parker, senior vice president of emerging delivery services at U.S. Bancorp. "We are very excited about the ability to bring that investment onto the Internet via Microsoft Internet Explorer 3.0."

For users, Microsoft Internet Explorer 3.0 will deliver a new level of ease of use with an enhanced and customizable toolbar, improved search and Help capabilities, and keyboard Web-page navigation. Microsoft Internet Explorer 3.0 will also include the Content Advisor, which supports PICS-compatible content rating systems and enables parents to choose the type of content accessible to their children (refer to http://www.microsoft.com/ie/news/). These new features and more will help ensure that Microsoft Internet Explorer remains the safest, easiest and most exciting way to access the Internet.

INDUSTRY SUPPORT BUILDS

Closely following the release of version 1.0 in August 1995 and version 2.0 in November 1995, today's prerelease is the latest example of Microsoft Internet Explorer's rapid development. Version 3.0 is expected to go to broad beta in April.

Today, more than 5,000 developers are creating Web sites best viewed with Microsoft Internet Explorer and more than 80 of the leading PC manufacturers ship Microsoft Internet Explorer preinstalled in their new Windows 95-based PCs. In addition, more than 400 Internet Service Providers have licensed Microsoft Internet Explorer for bundling or redistribution. Microsoft Internet Explorer is available in 22 languages, providing the broadest global support of any Internet client on the market. Versions for the AppleR MacintoshR and WindowsR 3.1 are available on the Microsoft Web site at http://www.microsoft.com/.

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.

FOR ONLINE PRODUCT INFORMATION:

Microsoft Internet Explorer Web Page: http://www.microsoft.com/ie/


Microsoft Asks Kids About Coolest Computer
MICROSOFT ASKS KIDS TO IMAGINE "WHAT THE COOLEST COMPUTER COULD DO"

Six Grand Prize Winners Receive Trip to Microsoft World Headquarters to Share Ideas with Bill Gates

REDMOND, WASH., MARCH 14, 1996 -- Imagine a computer that could baby-sit younger siblings or recreate extinct animals and plants. Or, what about a computer that could interpret sound for the hearing-impaired? Hard to imagine? Not for some of the winners of Microsoft's "Imagine the Magic" contest last year -- and those creative responses won them a trip to Microsoft's world headquarters.

Today, Microsoft launches its second annual "Imagine the Magic" contest and is, once again, asking kids ages 6-11 to turn on their imagination and describe "what the coolest computer could do."

THE DETAILS

The contest, co-sponsored by Cartoon Network and Sports Illustrated For Kids, invites children to create their entries in any way -- write, draw, cut or paste -- as long as they explain what would be really "cool" for a computer to do. The six kids with the most imaginative answers will win an all-expense-paid trip with a parent or guardian to the second Kids' Technology Summit on June 17 at Microsoft's world headquarters in Redmond, Washington, where they'll get a behind-the-scenes look at the making of Microsoft magic. These six imaginative minds will also get to attend a special closed- door session with Bill Gates, CEO of Microsoft.

"We were thrilled that last year's inaugural contest drew more than 18,000 entries and we expect to exceed that this year," says Charlotte Guyman, general manager for the kids and entertainment business unit in Microsoft's Interactive Media Division.

WHAT KIDS WIN

In addition to the trip to Microsoft, the six grand prize winners receive a Gateway Destination Multimedia System, a Microsoft software library, a limited-edition animation cel from the new "Dexter's Laboratory" cartoon series on Cartoon Network and the chance to appear on Cartoon Network's "Toon World News" segment and in a special Microsoft page in the September issue of Sports Illustrated For Kids. Scholastic, the contest's education co-sponsor, will also feature the winners and their schools in two of its publications, Electronic Learning and Instructor magazines. The grand prize winners' schools also receive a Microsoft software library and Gateway Destination Multimedia System, which merges the impact of big screen television with the power of a Pentium computer.

Fifty semi-finalists and their schools receive select Microsoft software and all contest entrants receive an official Microsoft "Imagination Navigation" certificate signed by Bill Gates.

CONTEST PARTNERS

Kids can look in the April issue of SI For Kids or watch promotional spots for the new "Dexter's Laboratory" cartoon series on Cartoon Network to get additional contest details. The contest's six grand prize winners will be filmed at the Kids' Technology Summit in Redmond and featured on a Cartoon Network "Toon World News" segment.

Microsoft has teamed up with two Scholastic publications, Instructor and Electronic Learning, to add an in-school component to "Imagine the Magic." Teachers who wish to encourage their

classes to participate in the contest can consult the March or April issues of these publications for contest information and entry forms, or check out the "Imagine the Magic" web site at http://www.microsoft.com/kids/ for complete lesson plans.

HOW TO ENTER

Kids can enter "Imagine the Magic" online at http://www.microsoft.com/kids/ or mail their entries to "Imagine the Magic" Contest, P.O. Box 39105, Chicago, IL, 60639. Entries must be received by May 15, 1996, and winners will be announced on or before June 7, 1996.

WHO'S WHO?

Cartoon Network is Turner Broadcasting System, Inc.'s 24-hour, basic cable service offering the best in animated entertainment from the world's largest cartoon library and unique original ventures such as "The Moxy Show," "Space Ghost Coast to Coast," and WORLD PREMIERE TOONS. Since its U.S. launch in 1992, Cartoon Network has remained one of basic cable's highest-rated networks.

Sports Illustrated For Kids is the first sports magazine written for kids ages 8 and up, and emphasizes sports kids love to play and the athletes they love to watch. The magazine promotes positive values, good sportsmanship and the joy of reading and includes a variety of games, puzzles, collectibles and other features. Created in 1989, SI For Kids has won 19 Educational Press Association awards and several Parents' Choice awards.

Instructor, published by Scholastic Inc., is the premier professional magazine for America's elementary school teachers -- providing them with fresh ideas and innovative advice since 1891.

Electronic Learning is the leading resource for American educators on technology and its power to transform teaching and learning. Electronic Learning has been published by Scholastic Inc. since the dawn of educational computing in 1980.

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 everyday.

Written entries must be 50 words or less.


NeXT Supports Microsoft ActiveX Technologies
NEXT SOFTWARE ANNOUNCES SUPPORT FOR MICROSOFT ACTIVEX TECHNOLOGIES

NEXT'S WEBOBJECTS SUPPORTS MICROSOFT INTERNET INFORMATION SERVER, INTERNET EXPLORER, AND WILL SOON SUPPORT VISUAL BASIC SCRIPT

OVER 10,000 FREE COPIES OF WEBOBJECTS DOWNLOADED IN LESS THAN ONE MONTH

MICROSOFT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPERS CONFERENCE, SAN FRANCISCO, CA -- MARCH 12, 1996--NeXT Software, Inc. today announced support for Microsoft ActiveX Technologies. NeXT's WebObjects and Microsoft Corp. ActiveX Technologies share a mission to make it easy for a broad range of software developers to build dynamic Web-based applications. NeXT's WebObjects product line focuses on building interactive server-based Web applications for corporate Intranets and the global Internet. Utilizing the power of the Microsoft BackOffice family of servers, WebObjects allows developers to build websites that leverage existing data in applications and databases. While WebObjects provides a robust server-side development environment, ActiveX Technologies provide complementary client-side software tools creating a winning combination.

"We're pleased to offer support for Microsoft's emerging Internet specifications," said Steven P. Jobs, chairman and CEO of NeXT Software. "WebObjects allows developers to build truly dynamic Web applications for the enterprise using the languages and platforms familiar to the Microsoft development community.  The complementary technologies of NeXT and Microsoft provide developers with an open solution for taking networked applications into the next century."

"Microsoft is pleased to have NeXT support ActiveX technologies," said Brad Silverberg, senior vice president of the Internet Platform and Tools division at Microsoft. "Our mission is to marry the best of the PC with the best of the Internet. We welcome NeXT's support in delivering on that goal."

In a show of support for ActiveX Technologies, WebObjects currently works with Microsoft Internet Explorer and Microsoft Internet Information Server and will soon support Visual Basic Script. Microsoft developers familiar with Visual Basic Script will have access to data stored in industry-standard relational databases, OLE services in Windows-based applications, and data in legacy mainframe systems.

Providing proof that NeXT Software is a serious player in the Web marketplace, the company announced that in one month's time over 10,000 copies of WebObjects (Beta) have been downloaded off of the company website by interested developers. Over half of the downloaded copies were for use on the Microsoft Windows NT operating system.

WEBOBJECTS PRODUCT FAMILY

Announced last January at NeXT's WebMania event in San Francisco, NeXT's WebObjects product family delivers powerful results to corporations investigating Web development tools. Realizing that companies today have already invested heavily in information technology, NeXT's Web products are designed to preserve a corporation's technology investment and work in tandem with existing databases and applications. Developers using the WebObjects products can expand the reach of this existing infrastructure to both the Internet and the Enterprise without having to rewrite data and applications--translating into a quantifiable savings for the corporation.

WebObjects offers an open environment that is operating system-independent spanning both UNIX and Windows environments including Windows NT, Solaris, and NEXTSTEP.

WebObjects is language independent allowing developers to use emerging Web languages such as Microsoft VisualBasic Script, Sun Microsystems' Java and Netscape's JavaScript in addition to the popular C and C++ languages to incorporate these technologies into robust server-based Web applications.

WebObjects shares data with industry standard databases from Oracle, Informix, and Sybase and, through third party software, can support mainframe and legacy access.

WebObjects offers truly scalable web applications by distributing requests to multiple web applications servers behind the HTTP server providing load balancing and fault tolerance capabilities to web applications in high demand.

WebObjects is HTTP server-independent, browser independent OLE compatible, and takes advantage of browser plug-in technology such as ActiveX Controls, Java applets, VRML, and Shockwave.

The WebObjects product family is comprised of three products: WEBOBJECTS offers an easy entry point for building dynamic Web-based applications using the WebScript scripting language, this product is available via free download from NeXT's Web site; WEBOBJECTS PRO answers the needs of Web developers wanting to move beyond script-based development to build more complex applications using compiled C, C++, and Objective C code and also provides OLE access and web application distribution; WEBOBJECTS ENTERPRISE is NeXT's complete dynamic Web development solution that encapsulates a corporation's existing data and applications with a database-independent framework supporting true separation of business logic from user interfaces and data sources.

NEXT SOFTWARE, INC.

NeXT delivers an open development environment for building custom applications for both the World Wide Web and the Enterprise. NeXT's development software adds value to today's business by shortening the development cycle, working with an organization's existing technology, supporting current and emerging standards, and enabling organizations to grow and change with ease.

Providing its customers with a combination of award-winning software and professional services, NeXT delivers real-world solutions.

NeXT Software, Inc. is headquartered in Redwood City, California, and has offices in North America, London, Paris, Munich, and Tokyo.

For more information please visit NeXT's Web site at http://www.next.com or call 1-800-TRY-NeXT.

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NEXT SOFTWARE AND MICROSOFT CORP. Q&A

DOES WEBOBJECTS RUN ON MICROSOFT WINDOWS OPERATING SYSTEMS?

Yes, WebObjects runs on Windows NT Workstations and Servers in addition to SunSoft Solaris and NeXT's NEXTSTEP.

DOES WEBOBJECTS WORK WITH THE MICROSOFT BACKOFFICE HTTP SERVER?

Yes, WebObjects works with the Internet Information Server available for free from Microsoft. WebObjects is HTTP server independent and works with HTTP servers supporting cgi-bin gateways.

HOW DOES WEBOBJECTS WORK WITH MICROSOFT WEB BROWSERS?

Web applications built with WebObjects may be viewed from any web browser - including the free Internet Explorer for Windows. WebObjects is server-based and generates standard HTML pages.

HOW DOES WEBOBJECTS SUPPORT ACTIVEX CONTROLS?

WebObjects applications can generate pages containing applets to be viewed on the browser. These applets can be ActiveX controls (formerly known as OLE Controls) in addition to other popular content enhancers such as Java, JavaScript, RealAudio, VRML, and ShockWave.

WHERE IS VISUAL BASIC SCRIPT USED WITH WEBOBJECTS?

Developers building WebObjects applications currently have the choice of using WebScript, an interpreted scripting language, or C, C++, and Objective C. In an upcoming release, NeXT will support Visual Basic Script and JavaScript as interpreted scripting languages as well as compiled Java. Applications built with these languages reside on the server and can be accessed by any client.

HOW DOES WEBOBJECTS INTEROPERATE WITH OLE?

WebObjects applications can access OLE resources within the Windows environment. An example of this is a car loan calculator which does the calculations in Excel on the server and includes the resulting data within a standard web page. Client users do not need to have Excel installed on their machine since Excel is running on the server with the web application. WebObjects can also grab information from other OLE-enabled applications such as Microsoft Access.

CAN WEBOBJECTS ACCESS OLE RESOURCES ON REMOTE MACHINES?

Yes, WebObjects includes NeXT's implementation of distributed OLE technology called D'OLE. This allows developers to access OLE data from applications running in separate address spaces on separate machines on the network. In the above example, the Excel spreadsheet calculation doesn't have to run on the same machine as the web server.

WHO ARE SOME OF NEXT'S CORPORATE CUSTOMERS USING WEBOBJECTS TODAY?

Dreamworks, Merrill Lynch, Fannie Mae, and Motorola are all using WebObjects applications for their dynamic web-application development.

HOW DOES WEBOBJECTS HANDLE SECURITY?

WebObjects leverages the existing and upcoming security technology used in HTTP servers and browsers for ensuring secure communications across the network. In addition, NeXT has a partnership with Security Dynamics to provide tokencard based user authentication.

IS THIS A PROPRIETARY ENVIRONMENT REQUIRING NEXTSTEP?

Absolutely not, neither NEXTSTEP nor OPENSTEP is required to build WebObjects applications. The NeXT development environment for WebObjects runs on the users native operating system (Windows NT or Solaris) and allows the developer to program in C, C++, or Objective C as well as WebScript. In an upcoming release, developers will also be able to choose from JavaScript, Java, and Visual Basic Script. It is certainly a common misconception that WebObjects is proprietary technology, but this simply is not true. WebObjects is operating system independent, language independent, HTTP server independent, database independent, and browser independent.

WHO COMPETES WITH WEBOBJECTS?

There are a lot of companies focusing their attention on the web. While a company may have a product that competes with one feature within WebObjects, WebObjects offers a complete solution that is currently unmatched in the server-side web application development space. WebObjects supports multiple databases, OLE, Mainframes and will soon offer CORBA support to build three-tier dynamic Web applications. These applications have a true separation of business logic from datasource and user interface. In addition, the business logic can be reused within native Windows applications.

WHERE CAN I GET MORE INFORMATION ON WEBOBJECTS?

Check out our website at http://www.next.com for whitepapers, datasheets, demonstrations and a free downloadable version of WebObjects. To purchase WebObjects, call 800-TRY-NeXT or email trynext@next.com.


Adaptec All-in-One Storage Expansion Kit
Adaptec Unveils All-in-One Storage Expansion Kit

HOME/SOHO USERS CAN INCREASE PC STORAGE, IMPROVE PERFORMANCE

MILPITAS, CALIF, - March 11, 1996 - Until now, when PC users needed to add storage to a PC, they had to haul their system to a service center, discard their old drive, then do a laborious, time-consuming, floppy-by-floppy transfer of data and applications to the new drive. Adaptec's new Power Storage Hard Drive Kit combines an industry standard, high-capacity (1.0 GByte) external hard drive with an Adaptec host adapter and requires less than 30 minutes installation time. It complements a PC's internal IDE/EIDE drive and provides future expansion options for six more SCSI peripherals.

According to Adaptec president and CEO, Grant Saviers, "Most home and SOHO PC owners simply don't have the luxury of dumping old systems when better technology comes along. But if they don't, they are often denied the advantages of the best new applications. We're providing a solution to this dilemma: a simple and inexpensive storage expansion that will give new life to the large installed base of PCs."

The expansion kit can be tailored for a variety of uses. As a primary device it can be used by home and SOHO users for the operating system, as well as for storing and accessing data from applications that users need most often--word processing, databases, home-based accounting, and educational software. For power users, it can also serve as a secondary storage device to keep less frequently used data such as desktop publishing documents, large multimedia programs, and downloaded information from the Internet. Furthermore, as an external drive, the kit is an ideal backup and archiving drive for making copies of current files and applications.

Bundled with the kit is Remove-IT software from Vertisoft, which allows users to delete Windows and DOS applications and files that are no longer needed. Users can also easily transfer applications between different disk drives and create compressed archives for secondary applications and files. Important note: the old drive and all its files can stay where they are and remain in use.

STORAGE NEEDS GROW

The market for upgrading desktop PC hard disk drive storage is exploding. International Data Corporation, based in Framingham, Mass., estimates the aftermarket for desktop hard disk drives will be 40 million units in 1996 and 75 million units in 1999.

"Windows 95 applications, multimedia games and video, graphics, and sound devices are increasingly saturating today's storage devices," said Rajesh Vashist, marketing manager of Adaptec's Enterprise Computing business unit. "Users now have an inexpensive option that is reliable and easy to install to take full advantage of Windows 95, Pentium PCs, and today's storage-hungry applications."

EASY INSTALLATION

Completing the hardware expansion takes less than 30 minutes and requires no technical expertise. With Adaptec's installation guide, users follow a simple process that explains how to open the computer, connect the drive and adapter, and configure the new system.

WHY SCSI?

Inside every PC is an input/output (I/O) interface which controls the flow of data between the computer and its peripherals. Most PCs come standard with an I/O technology called IDE or EIDE - in many cases a limited solution for higher performance applications. Many of today's computer users are demanding a more robust solution, SCSI, for a variety of reasons:

 Only SCSI supports true multitasking under Windows 95.

 Only SCSI enables users to add high performance peripheral devices

 such as fast, high- capacity Power Storage drives, CD-R drives,

 magneto-optical drives, and more.

 Only SCSI lets users add as many as seven external peripheral devices

 to a single expansion port, just by plugging in a cable (IDE/EIDE

 only provides for internal expansion).

 SCSI moves data in and out of the system at a much higher rate

 than either IDE/ EIDE, freeing the PC's CPU to work faster at

 its own tasks.

ADAPTEC POWER STORAGE KIT SPECS

The Power Storage Kit comes in either an ISA or a PCI version. Both come complete with the following items:

 Adaptec SCSI host adapter (AHA-1540CP for ISA; AHA-2940 for PCI)

 High-performance (11.0 msec seektime), industry-standard, 1.0 GByte

 SCSI external hard drive

 Complete, easy-to-follow, eight-step installation guide

 Adaptec's EZ-SCSI installation software and operation manual

 Vertisoft's popular Remove-IT (uninstall) software

 One external SCSI cable and separate power cord

PRICING/AVAILABILITY

The Adaptec Power Storage Kit is available to end users at national and regional computer outlets and via traditional Adaptec distributors. The suggested retail price for both the ISA and PCI kits is $599. Product is in distribution today.

Adaptec, Inc. (NASDAQ:ADPT) designs, manufactures and markets IOware solutions to eliminate performance bottlenecks between microcomputers, networks, and peripherals. Solutions range from simple connectivity products for single-user and small-office desktops, to intelligent subsystem, high-performance SCSI, RAID and ATM products for enterprise- wide computing and networked environments. Adaptec I/O solutions are incorporated into the products of virtually all the major computer and peripheral manufacturers around the world.

Founded in 1981 and headquartered in Milpitas, Calif., Adaptec is a recognized market leader in high-performance I/O technology. Adaptec currently employs approximately 2,000 people, and with its global distribution network, serves customers worldwide. Adaptec's World Wide Web home page address is http://www.adaptec.com.


Quest Net+ Multimedia Authoring System
ALLEN COMMUNICATION ANNOUNCES QUEST NET+: POWERFUL INTERNET CONNECTIVITY, DATA TRACKING AND HYPERTEXT LINKS TOP FEATURE LIST

SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH, March 5, 1996-Allen Communication today announced Quest Net+, the latest version of its Quest Multimedia Authoring System. Quest Net+ is the first authoring tool to offer peer to peer Internet connectivity and an integrated student data manager. Quest Net+ will ship in the first quarter of 1996.

"Quest Net+ clearly positions Quest as the top authoring tool for creators of technology-based training and education," said Rex Allen, president of Allen Communication. "The new Internet capabilities of Quest Net+ harness the development and delivery capabilities of the Internet in a way unmatched by any other tool, and the easy-to- use data management functionality will make developing and delivering material that needs to be scored and tracked very easy. The powerful hypertext capabilities will allow for quick creation of hot-linked documents and graphics within Quest. Quest Net+ brings a whole new dimension to interactivity in CBT and multimedia in general."

Quest Net+ exploits the data transfer power and file access capabilities of the Internet, using the Internet for both peer to peer communication and client server communication. This new capability will allow Quest titles to communicate with each other and access files across an Internet connection. Users of Quest will be able to Internet- enable their titles using several new features which will be included on the new Internet tool tab within the Frame Editor.

With real time transfer and updating of information, the peer to peer capabilities can be used to create courseware for team training simulations, distance learning that requires real time updating of course content, training with centralized data tracking and many other types of distributive and remote training. Additionally, since these new objects use Microsoft's Winsock API, they will work with any internal or extended network that uses the TCP/IP protocol, allowing them to not only work with the Internet but also with a company's own local area network.

In addition to peer to peer connectivity, Quest Net+ also delivers URL file access. This feature allows a Quest title to read files stored on any web site, providing a means to update or add content to a Quest title during runtime.

"URL file access allows the user to capitalize on the strengths of the Internet while working around some of its inherent weaknesses," explained Allen. "With bandwidth where it is right now, it just doesn't make sense to deliver large courses in their entirety over the Internet. By building in URL file access capability, the author can deliver a CD-ROM with the static portions of a course, and allow the user of the course to update via the Internet small, constantly changing portions of the course. This allows a 'best of both worlds' situation by using the Internet to deliver up to the minute information to update a CD-ROM title, yet not relying on the Internet to download an entire title."

In addition to powerful Internet development and delivery functionality, Quest Net+ also delivers an extensive set of integrated data tracking and management features.

The Quest Manager is a shell used by administrators to manage users and courses, and by students to control the presentation of assigned course activities. It allows management, assignment and tracking of all kinds of training materials--from CBT lessons to stand-up lectures. Information contained and maintained through the Quest Manager uses a database through ODBC to store user registrations, course definitions and collected student data. Its data tracking features conform to the CMI Guidelines for Interoperability, a standard created by the AICC.

"What distinguishes the Quest Manager is the fact that it is integrated into Quest and it can be shipped as a separate tracking module with Quest titles," said Allen. "There are a few comparable packages that offer similar functionality to the Quest Manager, but they must be purchased as expensive add-on packages to other authoring tools. With this addition, Quest Net+ is the only authoring tool to offer a powerful, integrated data tracking solution."

To complement the Quest Manager, Quest Net+ also includes CMI (computer managed instruction) objects. These objects utilize a friendly wizard dialog to manage the storage and retrieval of data used for question and answer scenarios, tests and other data that is title specific. The information that is stored by these CMI objects feeds directly into the Quest Manager.

"The exciting thing about the CMI objects is that they allow an author to stay at a wizard dialog level, rather than dipping to a language level, when tracking student and title specific data," explained Allen. "The CMI objects in Quest Net+ bring a new level of ease to the task of setting up answer judging in a multimedia training lesson. Additionally, they can be used to track data specific to an individual title--such as demographic information gathered in a kiosk, number of hits in a specific location on a title, etc."

Quest Net+ also delivers exciting new hypertext capabilities. When creating or importing text, authors can now automatically turn text into hot words. Unlike many other authoring tools, the hypertext links set up in Quest can trigger events with any Quest object-- including video, audio, graphics, branching, pop-up windows, etc.- -not just text-based events.

"The new hypertext feature is integrated directly into Quest's object- oriented, event driven architecture," explained Allen. "This allows simple hyperlink selection to utilize all of Quest's capabilities as feedback, opening up many unique and exciting opportunities for new levels of interactivity."

Quest is a breakthrough authoring tool built by instructional experts to enhance the creation of interactive training and education titles using an approachable, reusable, powerful and extensible object-oriented architecture. It offers two main levels of development--the Title Design level and the Frame level. The Title Design level gives authors the opportunity to lay out the structure of the course using modules, lessons, frames and paths, providing a big picture orientation of the flow of the course. The Frame level gives authors the development tool--graphics, animations, text, everything necessary to create powerful multimedia applications in one WYSIWYG environment. For additional power, ANSI C is embedded in Quest, allowing users to access the power of C or directly link to other executables or DLLs from within Quest.

Quest is produced and distributed by Allen Communication, a Times Mirror Company. Allen Communication is a software and custom courseware development company, with a focus and expertise in training and education.


Apple MessagePad 130 with Backlit Screen
Apple Announces the MessagePad 130 With Backlit Screen

Customers Now Have A Choice Between the Popular MessagePad 120 and the High-End Option, the MessagePad 130

CeBIT/HANNOVER, Germany--March 14, 1996--Continuing the momentum of the Newton platform, Apple Computer, Inc. today announced the Apple MessagePad 130 at CeBIT, the largest computer trade show in the world, being held through March 20th in Hannover, Germany. The MessagePad 130 is the first Apple MessagePad to offer user controllable back lighting for on-demand use and a new durable, nonglare screen for viewing and entering information in any lighting condition.

"As pioneers in the PDA market, we're listening closely to the market to ensure that we deliver products that meet our customers' needs," said Sandy Benett, acting vice president of Apple's Newton Systems Group. "The MessagePad 130 is the result of this feedback and proof that Apple continues to forge ahead in the evolution of its own Newton-based products."

Based on the award winning Newton 2.0 operating system, the MessagePad 130 enhances mobile productivity by allowing customers to organize important information, integrate this information with both Windows- and Mac OS-based personal computers and communicate with others via fax, email, beaming (infrared) and wireless paging. In addition, with the new backlit screen, critical information can be accessed in almost any working environment.

The MessagePad 130 is targeted towards both mobile professionals as a high-end solution and towards the specialized vertical markets as an entry level product where product ruggedization is not a key requirement. Mobile professionals include corporate executives, small business owners, consultants and sales/marketing professionals who perform a significant amount of their work away from the office. Vertical market usages where the backlit screen would be of benefit include the health care, field services, sales force automation and transportation industries where nighttime or darkened working conditions are common.

MESSAGEPAD 130 FEATURES

Key features in the MessagePad 130 include:

 -- New transflective LCD with EL backlight for on-demand use in

    any lighting condition.

 -- Non-glare more durable writing surface for easier viewing and

    a more robust mobile forms/data capture tool.

 -- 512K additional system memory for better performance with new

    Internet solutions and improved multi-tasking.

 -- 8MB ROM, 2.5MB RAM (1,361K nonvolatile user RAM)

MESSAGEPAD 130 RETAIL OFFER

The following products are expected to be bundled with the MessagePad 130 (U.S. customers only):

 --  Newton Backup Utility for Windows- and Mac OS-based PCs

 --  Serial cables for Windows- and Mac OS-based PCs

 --  Pocket Quicken 1.2

 --  Compuserve mail client (Spring 96)

 --  Newton Tour reference software

 --  Handwriting Instruction reference demo

PRICING AND AVAILABILITY

The Apple MessagePad 130 is expected to be available worldwide beginning in April through Apple authorized resellers, VARs and SIs at a price of U.S.$799.00. Pricing will vary outside the United States; international customers should contact their local Apple dealer or reseller for specific pricing information. Three versions of the MessagePad 130 with Newton 2.0 are expected to be available: U.S., International (English) and German.

Apple Computer, Inc., a recognized innovator in the information industry and leader in multimedia technologies, creates powerful solutions based on easy-to-use personal computers, servers, peripherals, software, online services, and personal digital assistants. Headquartered in Cupertino, California, Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) develops, manufactures, licenses and markets solutions, products, technologies and services for business, education, consumer, entertainment, scientific and engineering and government customers in over 140 countries.

If you are considering the purchase of an Apple product and would like to have product information faxed to you, please call 1-800- 462-4396 in the U.S. or 1-800-263-3394 in Canada. If you do not have a fax machine or would like to locate an Apple authorized reseller near you, please call 1-800-538-9696. Customers outside the U.S. should contact their local Apple representatives for information.

Apple's home page on the World Wide Web: http://www.apple.com/

Newton home page on the World Wide Web: http://www.info.apple.com/newton


New Apple Color Inkjet Printers for Mac
Apple Unveils Two New Color Inkjet Printers, EtherTalk Connectivity for Inkjet Customers

Affordable Printers, Networking Device bring Quality Color to Everyone

CUPERTINO, California--March 14, 1996--Furthering its commitment to provide color printing to everyone, Apple Computer, Inc., today announced immediate worldwide availability of two new color inkjet printers for Macintosh customers in home, education and small business settings. For around $280 U.S., the Color StyleWriter 1500 makes easy-to-use color printing more affordable then ever before. The Color StyleWriter 2500 offers high-quality color and true black, high resolution printing for around $380 U.S. In addition, Apple announced the availability of the StyleWriter EtherTalk Adapter, an easy-to-use printer networking device that allows Macintosh users to share StyleWriter or Color StyleWriter printers on an EtherTalk network.

"As digital technologies mature, Apple continues to offer customers the best platform for color digital imaging," said Ron Vitale, director of product marketing for Apple's Imaging Peripherals Systems group. "The products we announced today are proof that Apple offers the best integration of image capture, color matching and manipulation at the host computer, and brilliant color output to a variety of affordable color inkjet and high-quality color laser printers."

Both the Color StyleWriter 1500 and the Color StyleWriter 2500 offer hallmark Apple StyleWriter usability features, including desktop printing, the ability to print two or four reduced-sized documents on a single page, 64 TrueType fonts, and capability for dropping shaded or solid "watermarks" onto the background of a page. Both printers support ColorSync 2.0, Apple's state-of-the-art color matching system that provides the closest possible match between the color on the monitor and the color that comes out of the printer.

To help consumers get the most from their new color printers, Apple is including the Apple Color Printing CD with every purchase. Software applications on the CD include CardShopPlus!, Calendars and More, and StickerShopPlus! from Mindscape Software, plus 12 extra TrueType fonts from Bitstream, and a discount offer for the Personal Publishing Toolkit from Adobe and GDT Softworks, Inc. Valued at more than $100 U.S., the CD is included at no extra charge with both printers sold in the U.S.

COLOR STYLEWRITER 1500

The Color StyleWriter 1500 is Apple's most affordable, easy-to-use color printer for the Macintosh. It comes complete with an all-in- one color ink cartridge, a black-only ink cartridge, and a serial cable so it's ready to print color right out of the box. It offers laser-quality black and white printing at a resolution of 720 by 360 dots per inch (dpi), and 360 by 360 dpi for color and grayscale. The Color StyleWriter 1500 offers near-laser speeds of up to three pages per minute for black and 0.3 pages per minute in color. The printer's compact design and light weight make it an ideal choice for small work spaces.

COLOR STYLEWRITER 2500

Providing high-quality color printing for the Macintosh, the Color StyleWriter 2500 offers true black and vibrant color output at a resolution of 720 by 360 dpi. The printer automatically chooses the optimal ink density for the paper type selected, resulting in smooth, high-quality output. In addition to a color ink cartridge featuring a separate true-black ink tank, users can choose an optional high- performance black-only cartridge for convenience. The Color StyleWriter 2500 features water-resistant ink for reliable quality, and offers exceptionally fast speeds of five pages per minute for high-performance black printing, and 0.66 pages per minute for color. The Color StyleWriter 2500 replaces the Color StyleWriter 2400.

STYLEWRITER ETHERTALK ADAPTER

The StyleWriter EtherTalk Adapter connects StyleWriter or Color StyleWriter printers directly to an EtherTalk network, eliminating the need to dedicate a Macintosh computer as a print server. The adapter requires no additional software, relying instead on the standard printer driver that comes with the printer. The adapter supports both 10Base-T and 10Base-2 EtherTalk local area networks, and offers five LED displays for monitoring the network connection status and easy troubleshooting. Printers supported by the adapter include the Color StyleWriter 2500, the Color StyleWriter 2400, the Color StyleWriter 2200, the Color StyleWriter 1500 and the StyleWriter 1200.

AVAILABILITY AND PRICE

Both new printers are available immediately through Apple authorized resellers worldwide. The Color StyleWriter 1500 is expected to sell in the U.S. for around $280. The Color StyleWriter 2500 is expected to sell in the U.S. for around $380. Apple expects worldwide availability of the StyleWriter EtherTalk Adapter by early April. It is expected to sell in the U.S. for around $189. For the location of the nearest reseller, customers in the U.S. can call 800-538-9696, ext. 525. Customers outside the United States should contact their local Apple representatives for information.

Apple Computer, Inc., a recognized innovator in the information industry and leader in multimedia technologies, creates powerful solutions based on easy-to-use personal computers, servers, peripherals, software, online services, and personal digital assistants. Headquartered in Cupertino, California, Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) develops, manufactures, licenses and markets solutions, products, technologies and services for business, education, consumer, entertainment, scientific and engineering and government customers in over 140 countries.

If you are considering the purchase of an Apple product and would like to have product information faxed to you, please call 1-800- 462-4396 in the U.S. or 1-800-263-3394 in Canada. If you do not have a fax machine or would like to locate an Apple authorized reseller near you, please call 1-800-538-9696. Customers outside the U.S. should contact their local Apple representatives for information.

Apple's home page on the World Wide Web: http://www.apple.com/


Apple Color OneScanner Mac Desktop Scanner
New Apple Color OneScanner Offers Breakthrough Software for Effortless Color Image Management

Affordability, Flexibility Mark New 27 Bit Color Scanner

CUPERTINO, California--March 14, 1996--Fulfilling its commitment to helping users easily incorporate color images into documents, Apple Computer, Inc., today announced immediate worldwide availability of the Color OneScanner 600/27. The new color desktop scanner offers a wide range of image and document management capabilities at an affordable price to Macintosh users in education, the home and small businesses.

"Apple is leading the color revolution with continuous breakthroughs in digital technology," said Ron Vitale, director of product marketing for Apple's Imaging Peripherals Systems group. "Today, users in small business, home and K-12 education are producing documents that require the use of color digital images. It's no longer just a requirement of the graphics professional. The new scanner offers ease-of-use, quality scanning, and versatility to these customers at an affordable price."

Pivotal to the Color OneScanner 600/27 is a breakthrough software component called the OneScanner Dispatcher. The OneScanner Dispatcher software allows effortless scanning, editing, printing, faxing, copying, archival of images and documents, and Optical Character Recognition (OCR). OneScanner Dispatcher integrates seamlessly with the user's other office products, turning the scanner, any MacOS compatible computer, monitor, printer, and fax/modem setup into a "power office" by allowing the user to control all functions from a memory-efficient central interface. In addition, the new scanner comes with the award- winning TextBridge 3.0 OCR software from Xerox. With TextBridge 3.0 OCR, mainstream users can accurately and easily turn documents into editable, formatable text for further word processing or desktop publishing without retyping. The scanner also comes with a Photoshop- compatible plug-in scan module to provide scanning from within Photoshop, and supports a wide range of file formats, including PICT, TIFF, JPEG, EPS and Windows BMP.

"Scanner-based multifunction products can be a boon to many users," said Barry Tepper, senior industry analyst with Giga Information Group of Cambridge, Massachusetts, "because they add value to users existing equipment by providing additional capabilities. Add the Apple Color OneScanner 600/27 to a Mac OS computer with a fax modem and printer, and you have a complete small office setup, with plain paper fax machine and photocopier, along with the benefits of having a scanner. This is the first multifunction product aimed at the large installed base of Mac users."

The new 27 bit scanner recognizes up to 134 million colors, making it capable of sending a broader gamut of color information to the computer and resulting in more detailed images. It offers 300 by 600 optical resolution and 2400 by 2400 interpolative resolution- -ensuring superior image quality and accuracy. Other key features include a space saving design and a speedy single pass scanning process to increase user productivity. In addition to protecting originals from heat damage, cool Xenon bulb illumination offers an accurate daylight balanced light source for better image quality. Apple's ColorSync 2.0 color matching system is included at no charge to ensure the closest possible match between the color in the scanned image, the image that appears on the monitor, and final printout.

AUTOMATIC DOCUMENT FEEDER OPTION

Customers purchasing the Color OneScanner 600/27 also have the option of adding an automatic document feeder. With this option, the unit's lid is removed and the feeder easily snaps into place. The feeder is capable of bulk loading up to 20 pages and can scan 8 1/2 by 14 legal size documents. Cost is just $350 U.S.

AVAILABILITY AND PRICE

The Color OneScanner 600/27 is available immediately through Apple authorized resellers worldwide and is expected to sell in the U.S. for less than $600. The new scanner replaces Apple's previous offering, the Apple Color OneScanner. For the location of the nearest reseller, customers in the U.S. can call 800-538-9696, ext. 525. Customers outside the United States should contact their local Apple representatives for information.

Apple Computer, Inc., a recognized innovator in the information industry and leader in multimedia technologies, creates powerful solutions based on easy-to-use personal computers, servers, peripherals, software, online services, and personal digital assistants. Headquartered in Cupertino, California, Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) develops, manufactures, licenses and markets solutions, products, technologies and services for business, education, consumer, entertainment, scientific and engineering and government customers in over 140 countries.

If you are considering the purchase of an Apple product and would like to have product information faxed to you, please call 1-800- 462-4396 in the U.S. or 1-800-263-3394 in Canada. If you do not have a fax machine or would like to locate an Apple authorized reseller near you, please call 1-800-538-9696. Customers outside the U.S. should contact their local Apple representatives for information.

Apple's home page on the World Wide Web: http://www.apple.com/


Apple & Developers Shine at SPA Conference
Apple Computer and its Developers Shine at Software Publishers Association Conference

All Codie Winners in Education, Online and Multimedia Categories Offer Macintosh Versions QuickTime VR Voted "Best Programming Tool" Apple Prevails in "Macintosh vs. Windows Challenge"

CUPERTINO, California--March 12, 1996--Apple Computer, Inc., today acknowledged the efforts of third-party developers who contributed to the company's successful presence last week at the Software Publishers Association (SPA) Conference in San Francisco. Companies who produce Apple Macintosh applications for Apple's key markets were rewarded for their efforts, and the benefits of the Macintosh platform were illustrated in conference sessions that focused on the true cost of software development, and ease-of-use in computing.

Dedicated to educating developers in software industry trends and business strategies, SPA's Spring Conference again featured the prestigious Codie Awards, which recognize excellence in software development. This year, 35 Codies were presented to companies whose products exemplify innovation and creativity across an expanded set of categories: business, consumer, education, online, multimedia and general software excellence. In categories most closely aligned with Apple's strengths (education, online and multimedia), Codie winners unanimously offer Macintosh versions of their software. Macintosh developers also made a strong showing in the consumer and general excellence categories.

"It is exciting to see so many members of Apple's developer community being recognized for the quality of their work," said Heidi Roizen, vice president, Apple developer relations. "We congratulate all the Codie winners and nominees, and we look forward to supporting them as they design, develop and distribute new products in the future."

Some of the Codie winners for which Macintosh versions are shipping:

 -- Choosing Success, Computer Curriculum Corporation

 -- Dark Forces, LucasArts Entertainment Company

 -- In the First Degree, Broderbund Software, Inc.

 -- Juilliard Music Adventure, Theatrix Interactive, Inc.

 -- Lost Mind of Dr. Brain, Sierra On-Line, Inc.

 -- Netscape Navigator, Netscape Corporation

 -- Nile: Passage to Egypt, Discovery Channel Multimedia

 -- Thinkin' Things Collection 3, Edmark Corporation

SPA HONORS APPLE WITH CODIE AWARD

Apple, itself, won a Codie for Best Programming Tool with its acclaimed QuickTime VR multimedia authoring suite. QuickTime VR--short for virtual reality--is the first mainstream multi-platform technology that lets users view a photographic or rendered representation of a scene, and feel as if they are actually located within that environment. Unlike conventional virtual reality products, the software requires no complicated or costly add-on devices to produce its two powerful visual experiences: a panoramic capability that enables users to explore 360&ordm; scenes, and an interaction capability that allows users to grasp and interact with objects.

Introduced early last year, QuickTime VR is already used widely to enrich CD-ROM titles and World Wide Web sites. The technology has garnered some of the industry's most coveted awards, including a MacUser Magazine "Eddy" Award for breakthrough technology, a BYTE Award of Distinction, a MacHome Journal "Pick of the Year" Award, and a CD-ROM Today "ROMMIE" Award for Special Achievement.

"We're honored that QuickTime VR was selected as a Codie finalist by 100 of the nation's top software press. However, it's even more gratifying to have been selected a winner by our SPA peers," said Carlos Montalvo, director of Apple's interactive media group. "This award tells Apple that developers appreciate not only the quality of our VR tools, but also our efforts to help them add value to their products."

Other programming tools nominated for this award include: Delphi (Borland International, Inc.); Norton Navigator for Windows 95 (Symantec Corporation); Oracle Power Objects (Apple Computer, Inc. and Oracle Corporation), and WinHelp Office 95 (Blue Sky Software Corporation).

APPLE PREVAILS IN MACINTOSH VS. WINDOWS SESSION

At one of the conference's featured events, Apple Fellow, Guy Kawasaki, defeated Windows Sources Editor in Chief, Jim Louderback, in a side- by-side comparative demonstration where the audience determined which desktop platform is easiest and most elegant to use. Industry pundit, Tim Bajarin, moderated as each team stepped through primary user functions: system setup, modem and disk drive installation, printer setup, Internet connection procedures, and so forth.

Kawasaki's "secret weapon" was Max Stein, his 10-year-old demonstration sidekick, who completed most of the tasks more quickly than the Windows team. "Max proves that the Macintosh is kid-tested plug-and-play," Kawasaki said. "Even a child can make this computer work, without installing a handful of drivers, or restarting the system at all."

"This is so easy, I bet my little brother could do it," young Stein quipped, as the audience applauded his confidence and candor.

Once the compulsory tasks were completed, each team was allotted 10 minutes to demonstrate its system's unique strengths, and to discuss future platform directions. In the end, the Macintosh contingent won the audience vote for best platform.

For additional information about the SPA Spring Symposium or the Codie Awards, contact SPA at (202) 452-1600, or visit the organization's Web site at: http://www.spa.org/.

The Software Publishers Association is the leading trade association of the international desktop software industry, representing the leading publishers as well as many start-up firms serving the business, consumer and education markets. Its 1200 members account for 90 percent of the sales of the U.S. packaged software industry. SPA is an international organization with offices both in the U.S. and Europe.

Apple Computer, Inc., a recognized innovator in the information industry and leader in multimedia technologies, creates powerful solutions based on easy-to-use personal computers, servers, peripherals, software, online services, and personal digital assistants. Headquartered in Cupertino, California, Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) develops, manufactures, licenses and markets solutions, products, technologies and services for business, education, consumer, entertainment, scientific and engineering and government customers in over 140 countries.

Apple's home page on the World Wide Web: http://www.apple.com/


Apple System 7.5 Update 2.0 System Swr
Apple Announces System 7.5 Update 2.0 System Software

New Version Offers Improved Stability, Performance

CUPERTINO, California--March 11, 1996-- Following a close collaboration with Apple customers and developers, Apple Computer, Inc., today announced the availability of System 7.5 Update 2.0, a new Mac OS system software update designed to significantly enhance overall system stability while delivering some performance improvements for Apple Macintosh and Mac OS-compatible computers. System 7.5 Update 2.0 also updates major system features and technologies for network communications and multimedia and further enhances Apple's leadership in innovative easy-to-use technologies.

"This software release is a prime example of how Apple's close relationships with our customers and developers can benefit product development," said Jim Gable, senior director of system software product marketing at Apple Computer, Inc. "With the delivery of System 7.5 Update 2.0, Apple has improved stability and performance while maintaining the seamless software integration consistently recognized as a distinguishing attribute of the Macintosh operating system."

"Microsoft worked closely with Apple on the System 7.5 Update 2.0 release," said Dave Meltzer, group product manager for Macintosh applications at Microsoft. "We're delighted with the improvements our Office customers will experience as a result of this collaboration, including reduced launch time and enhanced stability. We look forward to continuing our work with Apple and are committed to developing great applications for the platform."

System 7.5 Update 2.0 gives customers a one-step, easy solution to update all of their Macintosh computers running versions 7.5, 7.5.1 or 7.5.2 of System 7.5, including the PCI-based Power Macintosh computers, and bring them up to the latest version of the Mac OS--System 7.5.3. In addition, System 7.5 Update 2.0 enables support professionals to create one System folder that can boot any Macintosh. This capability makes it much easier to support large installations with a broad range of Macintosh systems, from the Macintosh Plus to the most recent Power Macintosh computers.

In addition to stability improvements, Apple's new System 7.5 Update 2.0 delivers performance improvements and other enhancements, which include: more PowerPC-native components such as the Resource Manager, SCSI Manager and Serial DMA; the elimination of some causes of Type 11 errors on Power Macintosh systems; retention of comments in the "Get Info" window after rebuilding the desktop; and detailed documentation provided on the contents of the System Folder, Control Panels folder and Extensions folder.

OPEN TRANSPORT 1.1

System 7.5 Update 2.0 offers new capabilities to Apple's networked users with the integration of Open Transport 1.1, the modern standards- based networking and communications system for Mac OS. Open Transport 1.0 began shipping in 1995 as a standard feature of Apple's PCI-based Power Macintosh systems. With version 1.1, Open Transport now supports most 68030, 68040, and additional PowerPC-based systems. Version 1.1 expands choices for network interface options, adding support for existing NuBus-based Network Interface Cards and many SCSI-based network adapters, new PCI-based token ring adapters, and, on select Macintosh models, infrared and PCMCIA-based network connections. Open Transport 1.1 has also been optimized to allow networking applications to take advantage of new, higher speed datalinks such as fast Ethernet, FDDI, and ATM.

For network managers, Open Transport 1.1 simplifies deployment and configuration of network software, allowing use of Open Transport on almost all Apple systems. New configuration utilities for AppleTalk and TCP/IP allow multiple network configurations to be stored on the same computer. For Macintosh computers capable of running both classic and Open Transport networking, System 7.5 Update 2.0 will install both types of networking software, however only one is enabled at a time. Included with the system update is a Network Software Selector utility to allow customers to easily select which networking software to use as the default on a given computer.

Apple has put Open Transport 1.1 through extensive customer and developer beta seeding programs culminating with a public beta seed on the Internet. Apple customers are pleased with the progress in improved performance, ease-of-use, and compatibility delivered by Open Transport 1.1.

"I've been running Open Transport 1.1 beta releases for three months and have had zero problems with it. It's considerably faster than classic networking with existing applications," said Rusty Pasini, AppleTalk network administrator with GMSI at the National Science Foundation. "I can't wait for new products that take even more advantage of it's full potential. I can't stress enough how much I like the improved interface of the AppleTalk and TCP/IP configuration utilities."

To network users, Open Transport 1.1 offers online help, based on Apple Guide technology, to make it easier for an individual to hook up to a network, with fewer demands on network managers and support resources. Home users will also enjoy the increased support for SLIP/PPP software, used to communicate with the Internet via modems. And Internet customers that have been using MacTCP will now see an improvement in networking performance, even via modems.

For developers, the integration of Open Transport 1.1 in System 7.5 Update 2.0 increases opportunities for new classes of software that take advantage of Open Transport's new features. Examples of this include products that require IP Multicast support--as used by technologies such as QuickTime TV, recently featured in Apple's GRAMMY webcast on the Internet. Support for server applications in this release creates new opportunities for developers delivering server products with the need for high-performance networking. Optimizations to support 100mb networking will further help those developers with Fast Ethernet, FDDI and ATM products.

KEY TECHNOLOGIES UPDATED

Other key technologies updated in System 7.5 Update 2.0 include: QuickTime, QuickDraw GX, QuickDraw 3D, Apple Guide, PlainTalk, Desktop Printing and PowerTalk.

QuickTime is the multi-platform standard used by multimedia software tool vendors and content creators to store, edit and play synchronized graphics, sound, video, text and music in multimedia applications and on the Internet. Version 2.1 provides developers with a high- performance sprite engine, with all sprite images stored as QuickTime compressed images. A 256-color format has been added to Cinepak, enabling high-quality video playback without any color remapping. This version supports the Apple MPEG Media System, providing expanded MPEG support for multimedia developers.

QuickDraw GX advances graphics and printing with drag-and-drop printing from the desktop, various ways to print and view any document regardless of the application, greater typography control and improved color management. QuickDraw GX 1.1.3 includes support for the Color StyleWriter Pro driver as well as performance improvements for color ink-jet printers.

PlainTalk is a collection of software that enables your Macintosh to speak written text and respond to spoken commands. With version 1.4.1, English Text-to-Speech now runs on all Macintosh computers. Included with the update are English Text-to-Speech, Mexican Spanish Text-to-Speech, and English Speech Recognition.

QuickDraw 3D allows a Macintosh to display three-dimensional graphics, using applications designed to take advantage of QuickDraw 3D. Version 1.0.3 provides better memory management, and is available online or with the CD-ROM update kit in the CD Extras folder.

Apple Guide, a unique feature of the Mac OS, helps you solve a problem without interrupting the task at hand. Apple Guide prompts you with visual, step-by-step directions, until the needed process is completed. With Version 2.0.2, you now have the capability to print Apple Guide documents.

Desktop Printing gives customers who are not running QuickDraw GX the Desktop Printing feature. Once this feature is installed, icons on the desktop are created to represent printer drivers. Desktop printer icons allow you to switch between drivers without going to the Chooser. With Desktop Printing 1.0.3, customers who are running System 7.5 can select this as an alternative to Print Monitor, and use drag and drop printing.

With PowerTalk version 1.2.3, DigiSign Digital Signature technology is now separate from PowerTalk. This capability is accessible through a Custom Install option in the PowerTalk 1.2.3 Installer. Included online and with the CD-ROM version of the update are several Starnine PowerTalk gateways for access to Internet mail, Starnine Mail, and C.E. Software's QuickMail.

PRICING AND AVAILABILITY

System 7.5 Update 2.0 will be distributed electronically at no additional charge via the following Apple Internet sites: ftp.support.apple.com, ftp.info.apple.com, http://www.support.apple.com, http://www.info.apple.com, and Apple Computer Higher Education gopher server (info.hed.apple.com). The system update also will be posted on several online services including: AppleLink, America Online, and CompuServe. Customers who do not have access to an online service or the Internet can order the update on CD-ROM or floppies in the U.S. for a $13 shipping and handling fee. The number to call in the United States to order the update is 1-800-293-6617, ext. 984. The number to call in Canada to order the update is 1-800-361-6075. Localized versions of the system update will be available to international customers in many countries by the end of the second quarter of 1996. Apple also plans to update the Macintosh System 7.5 retail upgrade package to incorporate the improvements in System 7.5 Update 2.0 by the end of the second quarter of 1996 in the U.S.

System 7.5 Update 2.0 is one of the mechanisms by which Open Transport will be made available to customers. In addition, an Open Transport retail package will be released later this year to support customers with System 7.1, 7.1.1 or 7.1.2 as well as System 7.5.3. Customers who have MacTCP or system software maintenance agreements will receive a free update to Open Transport 1.1.

Apple Computer, Inc., a recognized innovator in the information industry and leader in multimedia technologies, creates powerful solutions based on easy-to-use personal computers, servers, peripherals, software, online services, and personal digital assistants. Headquartered in Cupertino, California, Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) develops, manufactures, licenses and markets solutions, products, technologies and services for business, education, consumer, entertainment, scientific & engineering and government customers in over 140 countries.

If you are considering the purchase of an Apple product and would like to have product information faxed to you, please call 1-800- 462-4396 in the U.S. or 1-800-263-3394 in Canada. If you do not have a fax machine or would like to locate an Apple authorized reseller near you, please call 1-800-538-9696. Customers outside the U.S. should contact their local Apple representatives for information.

Apple's home page on the World Wide Web: http://www.apple.com/


Ascend MAX 4000 WAN Switch Swr Enhancements
NEW ASCEND MAX 4000 SOFTWARE ENHANCEMENTS BOOST PRODUCTIVITY FOR LARGE REMOTE NETWORKS

Release 4.6 Enhances Performance and Scalability Through Dial-out Modem, Fax, ARA and OSPF Support

ALAMEDA, CA, MARCH 13, 1996 -- Ascend Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: ASND) today announced it is shipping a new software release for its flagship product line, the MAX family of WAN access switches, that enhances its functionality for large-scale remote networking applications. Software Release 4.6A offers expanded WAN protocol support, increased interoperability with backbone routers and the ability to support a broader range of networked applications.

"As the number of telecommuters, remote office connections and Internet subscribers climbs steadily over the next few years, network managers will need even higher levels of performance and functionality from their WAN access switches," said Sunil Dhar, Ascend's MAX product manager. "Ascend has developed its new MAX software in anticipation of this escalating need. The enhancements in Software Release 4.6A enable large organizations to maximize the performance of the MAX, sustain the rapid growth of their remote access networks and preserve their investment in remote networking equipment at the same time."

Specific features of Software Release 4.6A include dial-out modem and fax capabilities, support for Apple's remote networking protocol, AppleTalk Remote Access (ARA) and compatibility with the Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) routing protocol.

The dial-out modem and fax capability lets network managers make efficient use of existing hardware and phone lines by allowing networked PC users to make outgoing fax and modem calls utilizing the digital modems in the Ascend MAX. This eliminates the need for costly dedicated modems at each user's desktop or modem pools which are difficult to manage and require additional rack space. The dial-out modem feature works with MAXDial, a client software application that is available in Software Release 4.6A.

Support for ARA allows remote Apple networks to dial into the MAX using native AppleTalk protocol. This feature guarantees faster response times and greater throughput for Apple users connecting over the wide area network.

OSPF support in Software Release 4.6A allows the MAX to interoperate in large-scale networks by communicating with routers via the OSPF routing protocol. OSPF, a standard defined by the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF), is becoming the network routing protocol of choice because of its fast network convergence times and ability to operate over an unlimited number of network nodes.

The Ascend MAX 4000 has captured over 67 percent of the WAN access switch market* and become the de facto access platform standard for Internet Service Providers worldwide. The high-density, high-performance MAX has achieved market dominance because of its integrated support for multiple network services and applications, state-of-the-art digital modem technology and standards-based network management and security features. The MAX allows corporate networks, telephone companies and ISPs to concentrate analog and digital traffic from telecommuters, mobile workers, remote offices and Internet users onto cost-effective digital access lines. The MAX supports up to 96 simultaneous callers over a combination of analog, frame relay, leased line, Switched 56 and ISDN lines.

Ascend Communications, Inc. is a leading, worldwide provider of seamless and secure remote networking solutions for corporate central sites, Internet service provider points of presence, remote offices, mobile workers and telecommuters. Ascend develops, manufactures, markets, sells and supports products which utilize bandwidth on demand to extend existing corporate networks for applications such as remote LAN access, Internet access, telecommuting, SOHO connectivity and videoconferencing/multimedia access. Detailed information on Ascend products, news announcements, seminars, service and support is available on Ascend's home page at the World Wide Web site http://www.ascend.com.

* Dell'Oro Group, Menlo Park, Calif. Remote Access Server Market Share Report for First Half of 1995, September, 1995.

Ascend is headquartered at 1275 Harbor Bay Parkway, Alameda, Calif., 94502. Phone: 800-621-9578; fax 510-214-2300; E-mail: info@ascend.com. Ascend's World Wide Web address is http://www.ascend.com.


AT&T WorldNet Service Officially Available
AT&T WorldNet Service officially available; orders top 212,000

MARCH 14, 1996 -- BRIDGEWATER, N.J. -- AT&T WorldNet(sm) Service, designed to bring the Internet to everyone, became available today through easy, dial- up connections. AT&T said it already has received more than 212, 000 orders for the value-added Internet access service.

Orders have been pouring into company call centers at the rate of one every four seconds since AT&T introduced the service Feb. 27 with a year-long offer of five free hours a month for AT&T residential long-distance customers who sign up by Dec. 31, and competitive flat rates for all customers.

"AT&T is marketing AT&T WorldNet Service to its 80 million residential and 10 million business customers as part of the company's strategy to offer innovative packages of services, including local, long distance, wireless, entertainment and online services, tailored to customers' needs," said AT&T Chairman Robert E. Allen.

Installation software is being shipped now to customers who ordered first; new orders will be shipped within four to six weeks, as the company phases in the large number of new customers while ensuring the quality of the service.

"We've given our customers a unique opportunity to get on the Internet, and they've responded in droves," said Tom Evslin, vice president of AT&T WorldNet Services. "We're adding customers as fast as we can while preserving the quick connections and world-class customer care for which AT&T is known."

AT&T also announced today that customers who sign up for the service are eligible for the AT&T WorldNet Service Quality Inspector Program, which awards points for each service improvement users help make. "We want to provide incentives for customers to help make our service and the Internet the best that they can be," said Evslin. Details of the program will be announced shortly.

AT&T is making the service attractive to all users with a range of pricing plans and helpful features. AT&T long-distance service customers can receive unlimited Internet access through AT&T WorldNet Service for $19.95 a month; non-AT&T customers pay $24.95. An AT&T-branded version of the Netscape Navigator&#153; browser software is available at no extra charge, to help subscribers navigate the Internet.

Customers who charge the service to their AT&T Universal Card will not be held financially liable for fraudulent charges by unauthorized users if their account number is compromised while using the service to make purchases on the Internet.

As previously announced, AT&T WorldNet Service customers will be able to quickly and easily gain access to America Online beginning in early summer, and get reduced rates while using the nation's largest consumer online service.

Accessible from home, the office or the road, AT&T WorldNet Service has something for subscribers whether they're working or relaxing. The "At Home" section features sites focused on such topics as leisure, education and family. The "At Work" portion points to business news sites, investment information and other professional topics.

To help AT&T WorldNet Service users protect themselves against Internet content they consider inappropriate, filtering software programs, including Microsystems Inc.'s Cyber Patrol and SurfWatch Software Inc.'s SurfWatch, are available through the "Safety Net" section of the customer service page.

The service also includes Harley Hahn's Internet Exploration Station&#153;, a menu of theme areas such as art, music, games and gardening for family entertainment and education, designed by the best-selling Internet author; a powerful search engine that allows even the most casual computer users to quickly and easily locate the information they want; and a directory that lets subscribers preview any of 80, 000 World Wide Web sites before spending time to access sites.

Most customers can reach AT&T WorldNet Service through a local call to one of AT&T's 200 network connection points nationwide. In many cases, this call will be toll-free; access is also available though an 800 service number for an additional charge. Subscribers can dial into the service with a personal computer and modem at speeds up to 28.8 kilobits per second, allowing them to download large stores of information, color photographs and graphics quickly.

For more information, reporters may contact:

Mike Miller

908-658-2815

michaeld2@attmail.com

Kevin Compton

408-452-3966

kcompton@attmail.com

To get more information or subscribe to AT&T WorldNet Service, customers may call

Customer Service

1-800-WORLDNET

Or visit AT&T WorldNet Service's site at http://www.att.com/worldnet.

Send comments, questions mail to info@worldnet.att.com.


AT&T WorlNet Customers Can Access AOL
AT&T WorldNet Service customers can access America Online

MARCH 11, 1995 -- NEW YORK -- America Online and AT&T announced today they have agreed to give customers of AT&T WorldNet(sm) Service, which provides value- added access to the Internet, the ability to access and sign-up to AOL, the nation's most popular online service.

AT&T will feature and promote America Online on AT&T WorldNet Service, as well as taking steps to make the AOL software available to AT&T WorldNet Service subscribers, beginning early summer.

The America Online service will be priced at a reduced rate for all AT&T WorldNet Service customers who use the AT&T service to gain access to AOL. Pricing for AOL will be announced at a later date.

"This is the first integrated consumer offer between a leading online service and a major telecommunications provider offering Internet access," said Robert E. Allen, chairman of AT&T. "Our agreement with America Online is one more example of how AT&T is creating a new company that customers can rely on for their business and personal communications, online services and access to home entertainment.

"With AT&T WorldNet Service, we are providing a high-quality, convenient and financially attractive way for our customers to reach all the content and features of the Internet, plus all of the content and communities of America Online," Allen said.

AT&T customers have indicated that they want access to subscription content and communities of interest, as well as the Internet, with the same phone call and at reasonable prices. As leading online services like AOL make content and communities available from the Internet, AT&T is leading the way in making that content easily and affordably available through an Internet connection.

"With AT&T, we will be able to leverage the most trusted brand in communications with the largest, fastest-growing brand in cyberspace, resulting in tremendous growth of this new medium," said Steve Case, Chairman and CEO of America Online.

Case added: "As we aim to reach the 89 percent of U.S. households who don't presently use any online service or have any Internet connection, we continue to believe simplicity is critical. AOL will continue to be offered as a simple, affordable, integrated, plug and play solution as we reach out to attract a mainstream audience. But as more consumers opt to use Internet access providers, such as AT&T WorldNet Service, we want to make it as easy and affordable as possible for them to also experience the magic of AOL."

As previously announced, AT&T's consumer long-distance customers enrolling in AT&T's value-added Internet access service during 1996 will get five free hours of use a month for 12 months, or may opt for unlimited use of the service for $19.95 a month.

AT&T WorldNet Service customers will be able to reach America Online with a few easy mouse clicks. Customers of America Online who take advantage of the AT&T WorldNet Service offer will be able to retain their America Online screen names, email addresses and favorite places.

America Online, Inc., based in Vienna, Va., is the largest and fastest- growing provider of online services in the world. AOL offers its more than five million subscribers a wide variety of services, including electronic mail, conferencing, software, computing support, interactive magazines and newspapers and online classes.

Founded in 1985, AOL has established strategic alliances with dozens of companies, including Time Warner, ABC, Knight-Ridder, Tribune, Hachette, IBM and American Express. Personal computer owners can obtain America Online software at major retailers and bookstores, or by calling 800-827-6364.

AT&T WorldNet Service provides a new "front door to the Internet" -- directories and topical areas to help people find useful information, guided tours for newcomers, navigational aids for users of all skill levels, and electronic mail. While AT&T WorldNet Service will work with most of today's popular Internet browsers, an AT&T-branded version of the Netscape Navigator browser software, from Netscape Communications Corp., is available to subscribers at no extra charge. The service also includes a world-class, toll-free 24-hour hotline.

AT&T WorldNet Service also expects to offer its subscribers ready access to two of AT&T's own content services: AT&T Business Network, for business and professional information, and a family of online services relevant to consumers' lifestyles and needs, from AT&T Personal Online Services.

For more information on AT&T WorldNet, customers may call 1-800-WORLDNET, or visit AT&T WorldNet Service's home page at http://www.att.com/worldnet/wis/.

For further information, reporters may contact:

Mike Miller - AT&T

908-658-2815

michaeld2@attmail.com

Pam McGraw - AOL

703-918-3746

pammcgraw@aol.com

To get more information or subscribe to WorldNet service, customers my contact:

Customer Service

1-800-WORLDNET

Or visit the AT&T WorldNet Service website.

Send comments, questions to info@worldnet.att.net


Attachmate/AT&T Wireless Service Partnership
COMPANIES TAKE ENTERPRISE ACCESS ON THE ROAD THROUGH ATTACHMATE/AT&T PARTNERSHIP

By combining Attachmate's RLN (Remote LAN Node) with the CDPD network from AT&T Wireless Services, mobile users achieve complete, on-demand enterprise access.

BELLEVUE, WASH. - Attachmate - The Intranet Company - and AT&T Wireless Services, the nation's largest provider of wireless voice and data communications services, today announced an agreement to jointly market Attachmate's Remote LAN Node (RLN) in conjunction with cellular digital packet data (CDPD) services from the Wireless Data Division of AT&T Wireless Services. This announcement expands the scope of the companies' existing agreements focused on providing wireless connectivity to mainframes and midrange computers through Attachmate's host connectivity products.

Remote LAN Node is an enterprise-ready information access solution maximized through AT&T Wireless Services. The RLN family of products from Attachmate provides extensions of virtually any LAN environment, and optimizes application performance.

Organizations deploying enterprise remote access solutions today are seeking a broad range of connection options to satisfy various user and departmental requirements. To address the ever-increasing demands for mobile connectivity, AT&T Wireless Services and Attachmate are providing an industrial-strength wireless access to a LAN solution. This solution allows organizations to provide consistent LAN extensions to remote users, regardless of their connectivity requirements as well as complete interoperability with the other land-based connectivity options supported by RLN.

"As a greater percentage of the workforce becomes mobilized, the need to extend enterprise LAN's and corporate Intranets via wireless connections is quickly becoming a competitive necessity," said Todd Mavis, vice president of Business Development at Attachmate. "The combination of RLN's complete enterprise connectivity and the total mobility offered by the AT&T Wireless CDPD network gives companies everything they need to mobilize their workforce. As the largest wireless service provider in North America, AT&T Wireless Services delivers an essential service to companies moving towards mobile computing."

Attachmate and AT&T Wireless Services are targeting traveling executives, mobile sales people, and other professionals requiring on-the-spot access to corporate resources -- order entry, credit and billing, inventory systems, etc. Even with standardized land- line access available in many locations, mobile professionals often find themselves without an immediately available phone jack. Wireless access extends the entire enterprise to remote locations, making immediate customer service a reliable competitive advantage. The mobility of a wireless connection guarantees that salespeople can maintain their competitive edge. Additionally, by enabling salespeople to complete additional sales calls each day, the efficiency of mobile connectivity translates directly into increased productivity and revenues for an organization.

"This agreement between Attachmate and AT&T Wireless follows a trend by communications software and service providers to support a variety of both wired and wireless communications networks to meet the varied needs of the mobile worker," said Ken Dulaney, vice president of Mobile Computing at the Gartner Group.

"For years, organizations have been saying it's too difficult to provide complete access to enterprise LAN information and applications for mobile workers," said Leonard Bargellini, strategic relations manager at AT&T Wireless Services. "Together with Attachmate's leading-edge remote LAN access solutions, we simplified this process and enabled workers to access mission-critical information, regardless of their physical location."

RLN is an enterprise-ready wireless information access solution maximized through AT&T Wireless Services. The RLN family of products provides extensions of virtually any LAN environment, and optimizes application performance. AT&T's Wireless Packet Data Service, based on the CDPD open standard, provides superior versatility, reliability, and security. With a channel speed of 19.2 Kbits per second, CDPD is well suited for the task of extending the enterprise LAN to mobile users. CDPD stands apart from other standards because it sends messages over the existing cellular network using the TCP/IP networking standard.

PRICING AND AVAILABILITY

This solution is available in North America today by contacting Attachmate at (800) 426-6283 or AT&T Wireless Services at (800) -IMAGINE (800-462-4463).

ATTACHMATE - THE INTRANET COMPANY

Attachmate is a leading provider of high quality universal information access software and services that help organizations build secure Intranets. The company's object-oriented client, server, authoring tool and management software safely link together enterprise systems, Internet systems and people. These solutions allow desktop and mobile users to transparently access, manage and share any business information inside or outside the organization. The Company leverages its 14 years of corporate expertise in enterprise and Internet technologies by providing comprehensive and knowledgeable customer consulting and support services in more than 30 countries to help organizations build high-performance and secure Intranet client/server systems. The sixth largest PC software company in the world, Attachmate employs over 2,000 people.

For more information about Attachmate's products, contact Attachmate's headquarters in Bellevue, Washington at (206) 644-4010 or toll free (800) 426-6283. Attachmate's World Wide Web address is http://www.attachmate.com.

ABOUT AT&T WIRELESS SYSTEMS

AT&T Wireless Services is the nation's largest provider of wireless voice, data communication, and messaging services, and is a world leader in air-to-ground communications services. The Wireless Data Division of AT&T Wireless Services is the recognized leader in the development of wireless data communications.  For additional information, contact the Wireless Data Division at (800)-IMAGINE (800-462-4463) or link to our Webpage at http://www.airdata.com.


Attachmate/Banyan Remove Access Alliance
ATTACHMATE/BANYAN ALLIANCE EXTENDED TO PROVIDE POWERFUL REMOTE ACCESS AND ENTERPRISE-WIDE HOST ACCESS TO THE VINES COMMUNITY

BANYAN TO RESELL RLN AND EMISSARY TCP SERVER AS "PREFERRED" OFFERINGS. WINDOWS SUPPORT FOR BANYAN LEGACY SNA SERVICES ALSO AVAILABLE.

CHICAGO, ILL. -- Attachmate - The Intranet Company - and Banyan, the leader in enterprise networking, today announced several key initiatives for delivery to the VINES user community. The announcement was made at Banyan's User Conference--the Association of Banyan Users International (ABUI) in Chicago. Furthering the strategic alliance between the two companies, Banyan will deliver Attachmate's Remote LAN Node (RLN) with full VINES and StreetTalk support as its remote access solution. Banyan will also offer Attachmate's recently announced Emissary TCP Server as its 32-bit enterprise- wide host gateway. In addition, Attachmate's EXTRA! Personal Client and new EXTRA! Office Client now support host access via Banyan's Base and Advanced 3270 SNA Services.

"As customers continue to extend the reach of their networks to remote users and the Internet, while maintaining tight integration with their host environments, the delivery of scalable, open remote and host access becomes critical," said Jim Lindner, president and CEO of Attachmate. "We are very pleased to be able to offer such a wide range of VINES integrated solutions to the Banyan community which coulpled with Banyan's Enterprise Network Services will provide the fundamental building blocks to computing in the extended enterprise."

"Since announcing the Banyan and Attachmate partnership last fall, we have watched the relationship continue to strengthen and expand into new product areas," said David Mahoney, president and CEO of Banyan. "As a result, we are able to offer our customers leading host, and now with StreetTalk integrated version of RLN, remote access products, customized for their environments. We see much potential in the Banyan/Attachmate partnership moving forward as we continue to work together and collaborate on innovative solutions to help customers grow their networks into the 21st century."

REMOTE LAN NODE FOR STREET TALK

In response to increased Banyan customer demand for remote access, Banyan will offer customers Attachmate's Remote LAN Node as its "preferred remote access solution". RLN is the industry's most innovative and successful remote access product for VINES and StreetTalk environments. Both Banyan and Attachmate will offer users of Banyan's existing remote access solution-- PC Dial In--a direct migration path to RLN.

"The need for remote access is critical to the Banyan user community," said Steve Armour of Consolidated Freightways in Portland, Oregon. "Attachmate and Banyan's plans for RLN and StreetTalk open up very viable alternatives that were not available to us before."

RLN is an enterprise remote access software product that provides users with remote network access using DOS, Windows, Windows 95, Windows NT, OS/2, or Macintosh ARA clients. RLN offers Banyan customers a complete network extension allowing them to remotely run applications, send or receive e-mail messages, use network printers, access host systems, access the Internet, and perform other tasks as if they were located in the office. Banyan customers also benefit from the unique open design of RLN. Through RLN, companies extend all networked applications and services to remote users regardless of what medium they choose--including modems, ISDN, X.25 managed services, CDPD cellular, switched 56Kbps, or any combination.

EMISSARY TCP SERVER--BANYAN'S NEW ENTERPRISE HOST ACCESS GATEWAY

Banyan will be replacing its SCO UNIX-based Banyan Comm Server with Attachmate's Emissary TCP Server. Banyan will position Emissary TCP Server as its 32-bit enterprise-wide gateway, complementing Attachmate's 16-bit ZIP! SNA Gateway. Emissary TCP Server is a scalable, high- performance TCP/IP-to-SNA internetworking solution for large enterprises. The product gives Banyan users a gateway that supports up to 2,000 users, provides direct channel attachment for optimal performance, simplifies enterprise management through its support of StreetTalk, and gives Banyan customers the option to use either VINES or TCP/IP.

WINDOWS CONNECTIVITY FOR BANYAN BASE AND ADVANCED GATEWAYS

With its recent release of EXTRA! Personal Client 6.1, EXTRA! for Windows 4.3, and EXTRA! Office Client, Attachmate also announced Windows desktop support for Banyan's legacy 3270 SNA services. Attachmate is providing the industry's only Windows connectivity solution in this environment. This support addresses the needs of a very large base of Banyan users who previously were limited only to DOS-based connectivity by providing state of the art 3270 client support. Attachmate has helped extend the life of the Base and Advanced product, allowing customers to further leverage their investments. All the capabilities of Attachmate's Windows connectivity are now available to users of the Base and Advanced Gateways, including point-and-click host data access and seamless integration with desktop graphical applications and tools. By supporting StreetTalk, these products also allow companies to automate user configuration and fault tolerance.

"We have about 1,500 users in our Banyan network, most of whom need to access the mainframe," said Cliff Baumbach, director of MIS for the First Judicial District in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. "This offering of a Windows client to connect to Banyan Base and Advance Gateways will allow us to protect our existing investment."

PRICING AND AVAILABILITY

RLN with StreetTalk integration, Emissary TCP Server, EXTRA! Personal Client 6.1, and EXTRA! Office Client 6.1 will be available in March from local Banyan resellers or directly from Banyan. Call 1-508-898- 1000.

ATTACHMATE - THE INTRANET COMPANY

Attachmate is a leading provider of high quality universal information access software and services that help organizations build secure Intranets. The company's object-oriented client, server, authoring tool and management software safely link together enterprise systems, Internet systems and people. These solutions allow desktop and mobile users to transparently access, manage and share any business information inside or outside the organization. The Company leverages its 14 years of corporate expertise in enterprise and Internet technologies by providing comprehensive and knowledgeable customer consulting and support services in more than 30 countries to help organizations build high-performance and secure Intranet client/server systems. The sixth largest PC software company in the world, Attachmate employs over 2,000 people.

For more information about Attachmate's products, contact Attachmate's headquarters in Bellevue, Wash. at (206) 644-4010 or toll free (800) 426-6283. Attachmate's World Wide Web address is http://www.attachmate.com.

ABOUT BANYAN SYSTEMS INCORPORATED:

Banyan Systems Incorporated (NASDAQ:BNYN) is a pioneer and leader in enterprise network services. These products make it easy to find, share and manage information and resources within enterprise networks. Founded in 1983 and headquartered in Westboro, Massachusetts, USA, the company markets products worldwide through authorized network integrators, resellers and international distributors. Banyan can be reached on the World Wide Web at http://www.banyan.com.


Attachmate Extends Full Power of EXTRA!
ATTACHMATE EXTENDS THE FULL POWER OF EXTRA! PERSONAL CLIENT'S MAINFRAME CONNECTIVITY TO NETWARE FOR SAA CUSTOMERS

EXTRA! for NetWare 6.1 provides all the LAN-to-mainframe capabilities of Attachmate's leading Windows 95 and Windows NT enterprise information access product specifically engineered for Novell's NetWare for SAA

BELLEVUE, WASH. -- Attachmate - The Intranet Company - today announced EXTRA! for NetWare 6.1 for Windows 95 and EXTRA! for NetWare 6.1 for Windows NT. The products are NetWare-specific versions of EXTRA! Personal Client 6.1, Attachmate Corporation's highly successful and widely accepted enterprise connectivity product. Both EXTRA! for NetWare 6.1 versions are high-performance mainframe connectivity solutions specifically engineered and designed for Novell's NetWare for SAA SNA gateway. EXTRA! for NetWare for Windows NT and EXTRA! for NetWare for Windows 95 are the industry's only NetWare-specific mainframe connectivity products that take advantage of the Windows 95 and Windows NT operating systems.

"Many NetWare users are adopting Windows 95 and Windows NT. As these companies build their corporate Intranets, they need products that give them cost-effective LAN access to mainframe applications and information," said David Veneski, vice president of Specialty Products at Attachmate. "For companies looking for powerful PC -to-mainframe connectivity, EXTRA! for NetWare gives them the capabilities of EXTRA! Personal Client 6.1 customized to match NetWare for SAA."

"Novell has a long history of working with Attachmate to meet customers' NetWare for SAA needs," said Tom Steding, vice president and general manager of Novell's Communications Infrastructure Division. "Over the years Attachmate has developed a number of products engineered specifically for NetWare for SAA beginning with LAN Workstation, NetWare LAN Professional, and its 32-bit counterpart--EXTRA! for NetWare. This relationship yielded valuable solutions for customers and promises to do more in the future."

EXTRA! for NetWare supports Novell's newest version of NetWare for SAA. This adds support for NetWare Directory Services (NDS) to popular features such as Load Balancing, Hot Standby, and TCP/IP support. In addition, customers get the maturity and stability offered by the industry's only second generation, 32-bit mainframe  access product. EXTRA! for NetWare includes OLE linking technology which allows users to drag-and-drop mainframe data into Windows applications and create transparent links that automatically refresh information. Other features include Web-style bookmark and navigation capabilities, and a fully customizable desktop.

While EXTRA! for NetWare includes features specific to and focused on the NetWare for SAA environment, it still offers the powerful advantages of EXTRA! Personal Client 6.1. Among the productivity enhancing features are FT/Express, DOS HLLAPI Support, Windows 95 and Web-like navigation capabilities, QuickFields which give enterable fields in display sessions a more Windows-like look, and Windows NT-specific multi-user login support.

"EXTRA! for NetWare allows us to seamlessly access multiple mainframe-based medical systems from the Windows desktop anywhere on our NetWare LAN," said Jim Hauguel, CEO of Enterprise Healthcare Systems. "The product gives us all the powerful communications capabilities and features we expect from Attachmate, designed to maximize our investment in NetWare--at a reasonable price."

PRICING AND AVAILABILITY

EXTRA! for NetWare 6.1 carries a US suggested retail price of $195. The product also offers a simple, inexpensive migration path from its predecessor, Attachmate's NetWare 3270 LAN Professional. EXTRA! for NetWare 6.1 is available through local resellers. Localized German, French, and Portuguese versions will be available in May of 1996. International pricing varies by country.

ATTACHMATE - THE INTRANET COMPANY

Attachmate is a leading provider of high quality universal information access software and services that help organizations build secure Intranets.  The company's object-oriented client, server, authoring tool and management software safely link together enterprise systems, Internet systems and people.  These solutions allow desktop and mobile users to transparently access, manage and share any business information inside or outside the organization.  The Company leverages its 14 years of corporate expertise in enterprise and Internet technologies by providing comprehensive and knowledgeable customer consulting and support services in more than 30 countries to help organizations build high-performance and secure Intranet client/server systems. The sixth largest PC software company in the world, Attachmate employs over 2,000 people.

For more information about Attachmate's products, contact Attachmate's headquarters in Bellevue, Wash. at (206) 644-4010 or toll free (800) 426-6283.  Attachmate's World Wide Web address is http://www.attachmate.com.


Attachmate Widening Lead Over Comptition
ATTACHMATE ANNOUNCES WIDENING LEAD OVER COMPETITION IN EASE-OF-USE CONFIRMED BY THE TOLLY GROUP

Competitive tests certify EXTRA! Personal Client the clear leader in ease-of use and new OLE development tools enhance move to Intranet.

BELLEVUE. WASH.-- Attachmate - The Intranet Company - today revealed the results of ease-of-use testing performed by The Tolly Group on Attachmate's EXTRA! Personal Client, the industry's leading enterprise and Internet information access solution. The results, published in The Tolly Group's March 1996 report, show that EXTRA! Personal Client's 32-bit component has been certified 29 percent easier to use than its industry-leading 16-bit component (EXTRA! for Windows) as measured by The Tolly Group, an independent testing organization. Previous testing performed by The Tolly Group designated Attachmate's 16-bit EXTRA! for Windows more than twice (100%) as easy to use as offerings from IBM, NetSoft, and Wall Data. Results of The Tolly Group's most recent tests named EXTRA! Personal Client (the 32-bit Windows 95 and Windows NT enterprise and Internet information access solution from Attachmate) a full 29 percent easier to use than even EXTRA! for Windows.

"The Tolly Group has confirmed, in effect, that we are 129% easier to use than our nearest competition," said Larry Zito, executive vice president of products. "The results of this testing clearly show that we have fulfilled our aggressive product design goal of continuing to improve the usability for our customers."

In the study, The Tolly Group gave EXTRA! Personal Client "excellent" marks for its implementation of productivity tools, debugging tools, API support, keyboard support, documentation, and macro commands. EXTRA! Personal Client also received an excellent rating for its use of "wizards" for simple product installation and session configuration.

"The results of The Tolly Group's testing are a wonderful illustration of Attachmate's commitment to improving desktop productivity and helping to ease companies' transition to corporate Intranets," said Jim Lindner, president and CEO of Attachmate. "As companies expand their information resources and scope to include Internet access and full Intranet services, giving the average user powerful information access capabilities without extensive training is a must. The ease-of-use of EXTRA! Personal Client gives companies just that - a powerful information access tool that virtually anyone can use quickly and easily."

In addition to being the industry's clear ease-of-use leader, with Attachmate's recent release of version 6.1, EXTRA! Personal Client is now in its second generation. This release solidifies EXTRA! Personal Client's position as the only 32-bit multi-host access solution for SNA and TCP/IP environments. As other vendors struggle to catch up, Attachmate's EXTRA! Personal Client 6.1, which is available now, offers the proven ease-of-use companies demand while also providing the maturity and stability of a second-generation product.

"Our testing of EXTRA! Personal Client was designed to identify important aspects of host connectivity and quantify ease-of-use characteristics under Windows 95," said Kevin Tolly, president and CEO of The Tolly Group. "Our tests showed that EXTRA! Personal Client is significantly easier to use than EXTRA! for Windows which, in earlier testing, was rated easiest to use by a full 100 percent or more compared to products from IBM, NetSoft, and Wall Data."

EXTRA! Personal Client's other usability-enhancing features include web-like bookmark capabilities, and Attachmate's complete NetWizard software management program. As organizations migrate to 32-bit technology, EXTRA! Personal Client's use of NetWizard eases the installation, metering, and configuring of software across SNA or TCP/IP LANs or WANs. EXTRA! Personal Client also includes Attachmate's OpenMind which provides collaborative groupware capabilities, Attachmate's Remote LAN Node which gives companies remote access to enterprise information, the NetScape 2.0 browser, and a broad range of industry-leading TCP/IP applications including a stack, NFS, FTP, and many others.

OLE DEVELOPMENT TOOLS

As part of its efforts to give companies everything necessary to move towards Intranet services, Attachmate is also shipping a full suite of 32-bit client/server OCX-based development tools known as QuickApp, QuickDB and QuickPeer. The product suite gives companies simple, yet powerful integration capabilities between host systems and commonly used graphical application tools such as C++, Visual Basic and PowerBuilder-and are used in conjunction with EXTRA! Personal Client's complete object-based architecture and OCX-enabled API.

In the second quarter of this year, the company will ship its Web development tools that dynamically convert any application developed with QuickApp, QuickDB or QuickPeer into HTML , "on-the-fly". These tools will allow organizations to quickly and easily link virtually any host system into the Web using existing Visual Basic or Visual C++ applications.

EXTRA! Personal Client, along with these OCX and Web-based development tools, enable corporations to build sophisticated Intranets with easy, yet powerful, access to virtually any business information whether on the Corporate Web (Intranet) or the Customer Web (Internet).

ATTACHMATE'S 72-HOUR CRITICAL PROBLEM RESOLUTION GUARANTEE

EXTRA! Personal Client is also included in Attachmate's revolutionary SUPPORTWARE! 96 72-hour critical problem resolution guarantee. Under the program, Attachmate SUPPORTWARE! Elite customers receive guaranteed critical problem resolution within 72 hours of the initial call. Attachmate's well established, sophisticated support system makes them the only company able to move beyond simple response to guaranteed problem resolution.

PRICING AND AVAILABILITY

EXTRA! Personal Client is available now with a US suggested retail price of $425. EXTRA! Personal Client 6.1 is available to the channel through major distributors including Merisel, Ingram Micro, and TechData. Localized German, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Japanese, Korean, and Chinese versions will be available in the second quarter of 1996. The complete Tolly Group Report is available on Attachmate's Web site: http://www.attachmate.com.

ATTACHMATE - THE INTRANET COMPANY

Attachmate is a leading provider of high quality universal information access software and services that help organizations build secure Intranets. The company's object-oriented client, server, authoring tool and management software safely link together enterprise systems, Internet systems and people. These solutions allow desktop and mobile users to transparently access, manage and share any business information inside or outside the organization. The Company leverages its 14 years of corporate expertise in enterprise and Internet technologies by providing comprehensive and knowledgeable customer consulting and support services in more than 30 countries to help organizations build high-performance and secure Intranet client/server systems. The sixth largest PC software company in the world, Attachmate employs over 2,000 people.

For more information about Attachmate's products, contact Attachmate's headquarters in Bellevue, Wash. at (206) 644-4010 or toll free (800) 426-6283. Attachmate's World Wide Web address is http://www.attachmate.com.


Xylogics Remote Annex Servers Product of Yr
Xylogics Remote Annex Servers Win LAN Magazine Remote Access Products Of The Year

Award Cites Products' Ability to Stretch the Boundaries of the Enterprise with Reliable Remote Access

BILLERICA, Mass., March 15, 1996 -- Bay Networks, Inc. (NYSE: BAY) today announced that the Xylogics Remote Annex 2000 and Remote Annex 4000 multiprotocol remote access servers were selected as LAN Magazine's 1996 Remote Access Products of the Year. The Product of the Year winners were considered by LAN Magazine to be powerful performers and "must have" products for enterprise networks. The Product of the Year awards are featured in the April issue of LAN Magazine, with an official ceremony to be held at NetWorld+Interop 96 Las Vegas, the first week of April.

In selecting the winners, editors from LAN Magazine looked for great products that had distinguished themselves from the rest of the pack. In reviewing the selections LAN Magazine stated, "We look for products that are smart, flashy, and creative and that arrived on the market at just the right time. Also, we look for products and companies, for that matter that will still be around to drive networking into the next decade."

"The Remote Annex products are a key component of our overall Bay Networks strategy for the extended enterprise, providing scalable, reliable access for branch and regional offices," said Grace Carr, vice president of worldwide sales and marketing at Bay Networks Xylogics Business Unit. "This award reinforces our leadership in the remote access market and we are pleased that LAN Magazine has acknowledged not only our success, but the importance of remote access products that extend enterprise network resources."

Remote Annex 2000 and Remote Annex 4000 Servers

The Remote Annex 2000 and Remote Annex 4000 servers provide users transparent dial-in access to Ethernet LANs, enabling them to access e-mail, databases and file servers on NetWare, TCP/IP and AppleTalk networks. Additionally they provide dial-out access to the Internet and various on-line services. The Remote Annex servers were specifically designed for the enterprise network and are scalable from 4 to 72 ports. Network management is available either through Optivity," Bay Networks market-leading enterprise management suite, or any SNMP- based management package.

Point-and-click client access is through FastLink II client software. The Remote Annex servers offer built-in, high-level security including password protection, dial-back and support for Kerberos, SecurID, Enigma and other third-party security packages. A lifetime warranty and 30 days of free telephone support are included with the Remote Annex 2000 and Remote Annex 4000 servers.

The Xylogics Remote Annex 4000 server and Remote Annex 2000 server will be shown in Booth #2456 at Interop Las Vegas, April 1-5, 1996.

Bay Networks, Inc. is a worldwide leader in the internetworking market, providing a full line of products that serve enterprises, small offices and mobile workers. The company offers market-leading LAN and ATM switches, hubs, routers, remote and Internet access solutions, and network management applications, all unified by the BaySIS architecture. With revenue of $1.7 billion over the past four fiscal quarters, Bay Networks markets and supports its products from 121 offices around the world, providing 7x24 support coverage. Bay Networks' World Wide Web address is: http://www.baynetworks.com.

Note to Editors: All Bay Networks press releases are available on Bay Networks' home page at http://www.baynetworks.com. Bay Networks' home page also provides information on the company's products and services, news and events, partner programs, and corporate contacts.


Bay Networks Remote Access Connectivity
Bay Networks Announces Industry's Broadest Range Of Remote Access Connectivity Solutions To Wide Area Networks

New Remote Access and Backbone Network Routing Capabilities Build on Strategy to Deliver Comprehensive End-To-End Solutions for the Extended Enterprise

SANTA CLARA, Calif, March 11, 1996 -- Addressing the growing need for organizations to connect users, small businesses and branch offices directly to WAN backbones, Bay Networks, Inc. (NYSE: BAY) today expanded upon its strategy for supporting the extended enterprise, and announced new product capabilities that strengthen the company's market-leading position in remote access. Bay Networks also announced a strategic alliance with Eicon Technology to integrate key Bay Networks technologies with Eicon's WAN services for Windows NT servers.

The "extended enterprise" increases corporate competitiveness through the connection of remote users directly to enterprise network backbones, corporate intranets and the public Internet. Business dynamics such as increased globalization, growing use of the Internet, migration to client/server applications and mobile workforces - coupled with the availability of lower cost WAN options - are fueling this trend to move mission-critical applications closer to branch locations, small offices, telecommuters, mobile workers, business partners and customers.

"The extended enterprise provides universal access to any application from any location, regardless of whether that application is located on the host, a server or an IBM-based network," said Mick Scully, vice president, Bay Networks Router Product Business Unit. "Access from remote sites to WANs requires efficient bandwidth management, network availability, performance, simplified management and products that are interoperable and scalable. The features announced today, along with our existing remote and backbone solutions, provide our customers with the broadest range of alternatives."

The new features support a wide range of network connection alternatives, including dial, (analog or ISDN), Frame Relay, X.25 or leased line. Importantly, simplified network management is provided with Optivity, "the world's most widely installed suite of Unix- and Windows- based network management software.

Extensions to existing Bay Networks end-to-end solutions include: dial optimized routing for more efficient use of bandwidth; international and North American-certified ISDN Basic Rate Interface (BRI) and Primary Rate Interface (PRI) support across multiple routing platforms; the industry's highest density PRI support for central-site aggregation of remote site ISDN channels; enhanced hardware- and software-based compression to increase network performance; interoperability between the Xylogics Nautica Series of ISDN routers and Bay Networks ISDN routers; new features for the Nautica Series; and WAN services for Windows NT.

On a related note, Bay Networks announced new functionality for IBM network environments, including enhanced APPN support, High Performance Routing (HPR) on all Bay Networks routers, and new Data Link Switching (DLSw) capabilities. (See the release entitled "Bay Networks Announces New Comprehensive Support for IBM Networks" issued today).

ISDN/Dial Services Enhancements

Key issues in deploying ISDN/dial services include ease of use for the remote professional, ease of configuration and management for the network manager, consistent performance and the management of transmission and support costs. At the small business and branch office point of access, Bay Networks provides a broad range of interoperable, scalable routers and remote access products that support ISDN/dial services and connect to the network backbone. These access products include the Nautica Series from Xylogics and Bay Networks Access Node (AN") and Access Node Hub (ANH).

Through dial optimized routing, the remote site and backbone routers make more efficient use of dial bandwidth through a combination of timers, filters, protocol spoofing and data compression, increasing performance and lowering costs. Other bandwidth optimization features include: bandwidth-on-demand with support for standards-based multilink PPP; dial-backup with integral ISDN for continuous connectivity; and dial-on-demand for data or time-of-day triggered connections.

"As the industry leader in remote access, Xylogics early on recognized the need to provide our customers with universal access," said Bruce Sachs, president and general manager of the Bay Networks Xylogics Product Business Unit. "With this announcement, we are demonstrating our common vision with Bay Networks for the extended enterprise. Our rapid transfer of technology between Bay Networks and Xylogics, plus the integration of our dial products with Bay Networks routers and network management, deliver the most comprehensive solution in the industry."

New extensions to Xylogics Nautica Series routers - the Clam and Marlin - include a voice card for the Clam that enables users to send fax and voice over the same line; the integration of NT1 in the Clam that allows direct connection to ISDN lines; ISDN PRI support for the Marlin; and interoperability with Bay Networks routers through standard Multilink PPP.

On the WAN backbone side, Bay Networks Backbone Node (BN") and Access Stack Node (ASN) routers support PPP, Frame Relay, SMDS, X.25, ATM and ISDN. Improved WAN scalability at the network center and regional sites reduces costs through the ability to concentrate higher numbers of remote users without additional hardware. New products include: a quad ISDN PRI/T1 link module for Bay Networks BN routers with support for up to 48 ISDN PRI interfaces; an octal sync link module for the BN with support for up to 104 synchronous interfaces; and a quad ISDN BRI module for the ASN router.

WAN Services for Windows NT

Through a newly announced strategic alliance with Montreal, Canada- based Eicon Technology, Bay Networks will provide extensive WAN access for Windows NT servers leveraged as a single platform for file serving and routing. Specifically, the companies will develop interoperability between Bay Networks' enterprise solutions and Eicon Technology products, including WAN services for NT software, multiservice access cards, server-based ISDN BRI adapters, and client ISDN BRI access interface cards. The Eicon ISDN interface cards will provide high bandwidth to mobile users and telecommuters requiring access to the enterprise.

Bay Networks will resell these integrated products, providing customers with Windows NT servers access to WAN services. Additionally, the new products will provide Windows 3.X, Windows NT and Windows 95 users PC ISDN access to corporate resources and the Internet.

Enhanced Data Compression

Bay Networks' industry leading multiprotocol data compression is designed for maximum compression and throughput, aggregating up to 16 Mbps compressed throughput per slot. New hardware-based payload compression capabilities are optimized for high-speed central site concentration, supporting up to 128 individual remote sites each with separate compression dictionaries on a single interface. Also announced is support for software-based payload compression providing higher throughput for remote sites over PPP, Frame Relay, or X.25 networks that is fully compatible with the new hardware compression at the central site.

Pricing and Availability

Pricing includes the following: the Backbone Node Quad MCT1/ISDN PRI link module is $12,000 U.S.; the BN Octal Sync link module is $7,500 U.S.; software compression for PPP, Frame Relay and X.25 is available as part of the Bay Networks' System Suite software at no charge; the BN hardware compression coprocessor starts at $3, 000 U.S.; the ASN Quad ISDN BRI net module is $2,000 U.S.

For small office applications, the Clam with the NT1 enhancement is $1,195 U.S. and with the voice card is $1,395 U.S. Both versions of the Clam are available as upgrades to existing customers. The Marlin with PRI is $7,295 U.S.

Announced products will be available in the second quarter of 1996.

Optivity support for the 5390 Remote Access Server is available today. Optivity support for the RA2000, RA4000 and RA6100, through Optivity Internetwork, will be available in April. Optivity Quick2Config support for the Nautica product line will be available third quarter 1996.

Bay Networks, Inc. is a worldwide leader in the internetworking market, providing a full line of products that serve enterprises, small offices and mobile workers. The company offers market-leading LAN and ATM switches, hubs, routers, remote access and Internet access solutions, and network management applications, all unified by the BaySIS architecture. With revenue of $1.7 billion over the past four fiscal quarters, Bay Networks markets and supports its products from 121 offices around the world, providing 7x24 support coverage. Bay Networks' World Wide Web address is: http://www.baynetworks.com.


BORDER IDENTIFIED AS MARKET LEADER

IDC REPORT NAMES BORDER NETWORK TECHNOLOGIES AS WORLD'S #2 FIREWALL VENDOR

TORONTO, MARCH 11, 1996 -- Border Network Technologies Inc. (Border), a leading developer of Internet firewall technology, was identified as the world's #2 supplier of Internet firewall technology, in a report issued this week by International Data Corporation (IDC) Research. The report, titled "The Worldwide Firewall Market 1995-2000," provides detailed analysis on the development of the rapidly growing Internet firewall market.

In the report, IDC recognizes the explosive potential of the Internet firewall market, predicting 174 percent annual growth rate between 1995 and 2000. By amassing more than 9 percent of 1995's total market share, Border has in only two years of existence, surpassed almost all of the other Internet firewall vendors to a position of leadership in the emerging industry.

Founded in 1994, Border has grown to more than 60 employees and has distribution on six continents. As a result of the success of the company's flagship product, the BorderWare Firewall Server, over the last year Border has consistently experienced a growth rate of more than 20 percent each month.

"The positive momentum that we have enjoyed as an organization is a direct result of our ability to understand the needs of our customers, " said Steven Lamb, president and CEO of Toronto-based Border Network Technologies Inc. "Early on we realized that people want a network security solution that is both easy-to-use and offers unbreachable security. In choosing BorderWare, customers have found both of these qualities."

"BorderWare's 'black-box' approach to network security allows users to secure their Internet connection quickly and easily," said Ted Julian, author of the report and Research Manager for IDC's Internet Commerce research program. "Firewalls must be easy to install and manage if they are going to be popular with the mass of organizations that want to be on the Internet, but don't have an Internet security expert," said Julian.

About Border Network Technologies

Border Network Technologies Inc. is a leading worldwide provider of network security products. The company's flagship product, the BorderWare Firewall Server, is the industry's most secure, complete and easy-to-use Internet firewall available. Founded in 1994 in Toronto, Border has more than 1400 customers worldwide and is committed to extending its security offerings from the enterprise to the home. For more information about Border or the BorderWare Firewall Server call 1-416-368-7157 or see Border's World Wide Web site at http://www.border.com.


WebArranger Software Development Kit
CE SOFTWARE ANNOUNCES WEBARRANGER SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT KIT

Third party developers to add new functionality to company's Internet organizer through application's open, plug-in architecture

West Des Moines, IA, March 15, 1996--CE Software, Inc., today announced the availability of its WebArranger Software Development Kit (SDK). WebArranger, the company's new object-oriented Internet Organizer, provides users with the power to capture, organize, and automate the Internet to work their way, as well as integrate Internet-based information into their day-to-day computing environments. The WebArranger SDK allows third parties to create software modules called plug-ins, which extend the basic functionality of the product.

The SDK will be available for download via CE Software's Web site beginning March 15th and is free of charge.

"At the heart of WebArranger is a powerful and flexible object-oriented database. It is this core technology's open architecture that enables developers to easily add features to WebArranger," said Ford Goodman, president and CEO of CE Software, Inc. "By combining WebArranger's object-oriented structure and the plug-in Application Programming Interface (API) with the wide range of public protocols for the Internet, the possibilities for developing additional plug-ins are nearly infinite."

SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT KITS EXTENDS FUNCTIONALITY

WebArranger's open architecture plug-in model allows for easy enhancements and additions to the core product. As an example, WebArranger's Internet connectivity was developed using the plug-in API, demonstrating the power of the design. With the WebArranger SDK, developers can tailor WebArranger to fit the needs of their specific customers and markets. Other possible plug-ins include developing various information management solutions in such vertical markets as education, home, medicine, sales, manufacturing and many more. The WebArranger SDK contains header files, sample code, documentation and a debug version of WebArranger. The SDK allows developers to distribute their plug-ins royalty free.

"WebArranger is a much needed tool for integrating the contents of individual Web pages into the fabric of everyday work environments," said Geoffrey Bock, contributing editor for the Patricia Seybold Group's Workgroup Computing Report. "With WebArranger, users can regain control over personal and shared on-line information. WebArranger offers users a task-oriented, business-centric view into their electronic world--integrating information stored on PCs with references to Web-based servers in cyberspace. With its open API framework, PC developers can then embrace and extend this organizational framework to create innovative desktop applications."

INTERNET ORGANIZATION

CE Software's WebArranger combats information overload by providing users a robust set of organizational features, including the power to automatically monitor Web sites for changes. WebArranger not only captures all the forms of information users want from the Internet, it provides them with means to conveniently manage and organize this data in a manner which is meaningful to them. WebArranger works in conjunction with today's popular Web browser technologies, including Netscape Communications, Inc.'s, Navigator 2.0.

PRICING AND AVAILABILITY

Beginning March 15th, the WebArranger SDK will be available for download via CE Software's Web site for no charge, or it can be ordered from CE Software for the nominal cost of shipping and handling. In the coming months, CE Software will also make a runtime version available, providing developers the opportunity to add their own specially designed plug-ins and templates to develop unique products. The WebArranger runtime will be available for $39.95.

Developers interested in more information or to download the SDK should point their browser to CE Software's Web site located at http://www.cesoft.com. For all questions regarding the SDK, contact the company's developer relations staff via E-mail at wadts@cesoft.com.

FUTURE PLANS

The release of the SDK is the first step in CE Software plans to foster a robust community of developers for the WebArranger product. In addition to the SDK, CE Software will provide developers with the opportunity to participate in marketing programs, product publishing and development partnerships. Further runtime and core technology announcements will be forthcoming in next 45 days.

CE Software, Inc.

Established in 1981, CE Software, Inc., (NASDAQ/NM Symbol CESH) develops and markets electronic mail, Internet, scheduling and workgroup applications software for Macintosh, Windows and DOS environments. For more information contact, CE Software, Inc., 1801 Industrial Circle, West Des Moines, Iowa 50265. Phone 800-523-7638 inside the United States. Outside the United States call 515-221-1801.


IBM & Cincom Strategic Global Partnership
IBM AND CINCOM SYSTEMS ANNOUNCE STRATEGIC GLOBAL PARTNERSHIP

Technology, Service and Marketing Initiatives to Increase Customer Satisfaction Worldwide

CINCINNATI -- March 14, 1996 -- Cincom Systems, Inc. and IBM today jointly announced a strategic global partnership comprised of technology, service and marketing initiatives to deliver manufacturing solutions to joint customers worldwide. The global partnership will enable the two companies to better provide industry-leading solutions to IBM customers implementing Cincom's Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software.

Supporting the Highly Engineered Marketplace

Under the terms of the agreement, Cincom and IBM will offer their combined strengths and products to manufacturers of highly engineered products. Highly engineered products are those configured or assembled to meet individual client requirements and are frequently developed on a client-specific project basis. Highly engineered industries include: aerospace, defense equipment, complex electronics, instrumentation and control, machinery, heavy equipment, telecommunications, power engineering, transportation, and repair and refurbishment. Cincom now becomes IBM's partner in the highly engineered products marketplace.

"We realize IBM can choose any partner it wishes; therefore, this choice by IBM of Cincom as a strategic partner for highly engineered markets confirms to us what hundreds of very successful customers have already proven," said Tom Nies, President of Cincom Systems, Inc. "Since IBM is determined to provide 'best of breed' solutions to every market it serves, Cincom is pleased with this selection of Cincom's CONTROL as a solution for highly engineered manufacturing companies. More and more companies are implementing IBM and Cincom to help them face global competition, dramatically lower costs, and become more responsive to the demand for shorter product cycles. Working closely together, IBM and Cincom will now jointly offer a comprehensive solution for these companies."

"IBM's commitment to 'best of breed' solutions makes this selection of Cincom's CONTROL especially appropriate," said John Sarsgard, Director, Worldwide BMS/ERP Solutions at IBM. "Cincom is a leader in the highly engineered segment of the ERP market because of its commitment to provide its large-scale, leading multinational customers with flexible, well-designed products and outstanding customer service. Similarly, IBM has many years of experience providing customers with solutions to support their core and mission-critical applications. We offer a comprehensive range of software, middleware and hardware options, and CONTROL broadens our ability to deliver highly scaleable, industrial-strength solutions."

Technology Initiatives to Enhance Product Integration

To accelerate product integration efforts, the two companies are working together in Austin, Texas and Cincinnati, Ohio. IBM and Cincom are working to optimize CONTROL on the IBM RISC System/6000 and System/390 Parallel Server platforms.

Cincom and IBM to Deliver Worldwide Consulting and Services

The service initiatives included in the global partnership will build upon the two companies' extensive experience in providing comprehensive services to manufacturing customers implementing Cincom's ERP applications. IBM will provide expert Cincom application consultants to perform accelerated implementations utilizing Cincom tools and implementation strategies. IBM will also offer client/server architecture consulting, Cincom user training, integration services, project management and operations consulting.

Cooperative Marketing and Sales Initiatives in Cincom's Strategic Markets

Cincom and IBM will implement cooperative marketing and sales programs in Cincom's target market of highly engineered manufacturers. The programs will build on the tradition of supporting hundreds of joint customers over the past four decades, including such major clients as Aerojet, Alcatel, Allied Signal, Allison, Boeing, Emerson, Lockheed- Martin, Rexnord, Rolls Royce, Siemens, Timken and Trane. This demonstrated capability, combined with the commitment to cooperative programs, results in a powerful alliance that delivers superior pre- and post- sales services to a growing base of customers worldwide.

Cincom's Suite of Manufacturing Software Applications

Cincom's suite of applications, CONTROL, is a portfolio of business applications that addresses the complete business cycle of companies who build highly engineered products. Supporting assemble-to-order, make-to-order and engineer-to-order environments, CONTROL encompasses activities such as business planning, business acquisition, order management, engineering, procurement, manufacturing, costing, financial accounting and customer service. CONTROL is based around business processes that address critical issues such as configuring products to customer specifications, managing engineering changes, tracking materials and costs by contract/project and reporting to regulatory agencies. In addition, CONTROL supports the needs of multinational companies by offering distributed multisite implementation options, multiple currencies, regulations and languages.

Cincom's CONTROL has an open client/server architecture that allows applications to be deployed to maximize the use of computer resources, whether on a mainframe, PC or UNIX server. All CONTROL components have a common graphical user interface and are available on leading computer platforms including the IBM RISC System/6000 and System/390 Parallel Server, Hewlett-Packard and Digital.

About the IBM Corporation

IBM is the world's leading supplier of information technology solutions in the areas of hardware, software, networks, consulting, integration services, maintenance and post-implementation services. To support each market segment and deliver solutions, IBM has established Industry Solutions Units (ISUs), comprised of experienced professionals focused on the unique issues and solutions of each industry, i.e., Manufacturing, Process, Health, Insurance, and Utilities. IBM has 3,000 professionals dedicated to delivering 70 IBM product and service offerings to its worldwide manufacturing client base.

Select offerings include: RISC System/6000 Server, System/390 Parallel Server, ERP services, MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems) and SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) systems, industrial computers and data collection hardware, product data management software, CAD/CAM solutions, as well as a wide range of consulting services and customized offerings. IBM's World Wide Web address is http://www.ibm.com.

About Cincom Systems, Inc.

Cincom has been developing and marketing quality software for more than a quarter of a century and is now among the world's largest independent software companies, serving clients in 72 countries. Cincom software applications integrate the information needs of business to support individual and enterprise-wide decision making. The company provides flexible, scaleable applications for the complete business cycle from initial inquiry through configuration, estimating, quotation, proposal, manufacture, assembly and installation to post-sale activities.

Cincom's portfolio of business applications, products and services supports business needs of companies who manufacture highly engineered products -- especially those that assemble, build or engineer to customer specifications. CONTROL supports manufacturing, distribution, and financial management around a common base of business information and management procedures. For more information about Cincom and its products, please visit the company's World Wide Web site at http://www.cincom.com.


Cirrus VGA & Host Adapters Support ZV Spec
Cirrus Logic's Leading VGA and Host Adapter Products Support the New Zoomed Video Specification

VGA and Host Adapter Products Deliver Low-Cost, High-Performance Multimedia Solutions

FREMONT, CALIF. -- MARCH 11, 1996 -- Cirrus Logic Inc. (Nasdaq: CRUS) today unveiled that its latest VGA portable controllers and entire line of host adapters support the new Zoomed Video (ZV) Port specification that was formally approved earlier this week by the PCMCIA Committee. Cirrus Logic's product support of the ZV specification highlights the company's effort to bring affordable desktop equivalent multimedia capabilities to the notebook market.

ZV-Port is a direct connection between the PC Card and a VGA controller/audio DAC. The video and audio data is transferred in real time over the dedicated ZV bus and not the system bus, which eliminates the need for the PC Card to provide bus mastering or bus arbitration logic. Using this direct connection significantly reduces bandwidth impositions on the system bus, resulting in improved overall system performance.

"The purpose of adding a dedicated video bus is to accommodate the emergence of demanding multimedia applications that the PCI bus can't handle," said Douglas J. Bartek, President of Cirrus Logic's Visual & Systems Interface Company. "ZV-Port offers a low-cost, simple multimedia solution for the notebook designer as well as the end user. Notebook end users now have a broad range of multimedia options to add to their notebook configurations, and notebook designers can reduce the cost of their notebooks by offering multimedia options as an aftermarket upgrade."

Cirrus Logic has several products that comply with the new ZV-Port specification, including its latest portable VGA controllers (CL- GD7555 and CL-GD7548) and its family of host adapters (CL-PD6832, CL-PD6730, CL-PD6729, and CL-PD6722).

Portable VGA Controllers

Cirrus Logic's latest portable VGA controllers are also ZV compliant because they are equipped with V-Port(TM) capabilities. V-Port brings high-quality, low-cost multimedia options such as a single-chip NTSC/PAL video decoder or MPEG decoder to the notebook market, by eliminating the need for an additional frame buffer and providing a dedicated path to the PC Card. This dedicated path enables Cirrus Logic to bring desktop audio and video performance to the notebook market, without sacrificing flexibility.

CL-GD7548

The CL-GD7548 VGA controller brings improved graphics acceleration and unprecedented video performance with only 1MB frame buffer. This chip offers integrated V-Port interface and enhanced MVA (Motion Video(TM) Acceleration) features that enable a wide range of cost- effective multimedia options to be implemented. These include full- screen, high-quality video playback for Windows .AVI or software MPEG-1 video clips through support of DCI or DirectDraw; hardware decoded MPEG playback; or live video playback/capture from a TV, VCR, or camcorder.

CL-GD7555

The CL-GD7555 was the first 64-bit graphics controller to be introduced to the notebook market. Besides incorporating the V-Port interface for low-cost, high-performance multimedia capabilities, it also extends MVA by adding hardware occlusion support and continuous upscaling with horizontal and vertical interpolation to the already superior video playback acceleration features found on the CL-GD7548.

According to Cirrus Logic, this chip brings graphics performance and mode support rivaling the best 64-bit desktop controllers to the premium portable systems expected to be introduced in the first half of 1996.

Host Adapters

Cirrus Logic's host adapters are ZV compliant because they re-route the audio/video signals from the PC Card directly to the audio DAC/VGA controller. The direct connection provided by the host adapter allows the audio and video data to bypass the system bus, enabling standard video decoders to deliver real-time digital video and CD quality stereo sound to the end user.

CL-PD6832

The CL-PD6832 is the industry's most advanced and flexible PC Card-compliant host interface adapter. As a CardBus host adapter, it supports high-performance 32-bit, 33 MHz operations in each of its two independent interface sockets. This chip is optimized for use in notebook and hand-held computers where reduced form factor and low power consumption are critical design objectives.

Other key features include R2 compliance for backward compatibility, seven programmable windows per socket -- five memory windows and two I/O windows. These unique features deliver increased flexibility and performance to the end user as well as the notebook designer.

CL-PD6730

The CL-PD6730 is a PCI-to-PCMCIA host adapter solution capable of controlling two fully-independent PCMCIA sockets. This chip employs a programmable interrupt protocol for External-Hardware, PCI/Way interrupt, PCI, or PC/PCI signaling modes. Additionally, the PD6730 is equipped with serial interface that powers control devices and creates design flexibility.

CL-PD6729

The CL-PD6729 is a PCI-to-PCMCIA host adapter solution capable of controlling two fully-independent PC Card sockets. This chip employs energy-efficient, mixed voltage technology that can reduce system power consumption by over 50 percent.

CL-PD6722

The CL-PD6722 is a host controller that supports DMA (Direct Memory Access) features. Using the DMA feature relieves the CPU when large data transfers are required, which in turn frees the CPU to fetch and process other instructions. The DMA feature is designed for moving data and can complete the task faster and with a lower bandwidth requirement than the CPU.

Headquartered in Fremont, Calif., Cirrus Logic is a leading manufacturer of advanced integrated circuits for the desktop and portable computing, telecommunications, and consumer electronics markets. The company applies its system-level expertise in analog and digital design to innovate highly integrated, software-rich solutions. Cirrus Logic has developed a broad portfolio of products and technologies for applications spanning multimedia, communications, system logic, mass storage, and data acquisition.

Cirrus Logic press releases may be obtained by fax by dialing 1-800-359-6414, or by dialing 510-249-4200 from outside the United States, or via internet on the world wide web at http://www.cirrus.com/


Clarify Supplies Microsoft Customer Support
MICROSOFT SELECTS CLARIFY FOR MISSION-CRITICAL CUSTOMER-SUPPORT ENVIRONMENT

Clarify Delivers Service Management System Behind New Microsoft Support Offerings: AnswerPoint and Service Advantage

SAN JOSE, CALIF. - MARCH 11, 1996 - Clarify Inc. and Microsoft Corp. today jointly announced that Clarify is supplying the customer-service management system for Microsoft's recently announced support programs. Valued at $2.8 million, the contract represents the industry's largest vendor-supplied implementation of client-server customer-support solutions based on the Microsoft Windows 95 and Windows NT operating systems and the SQL Server database management system.

Clarify's customer-support solution enables Microsoft to achieve its strategic goal of providing proactive assistance to customers, such as large multinational corporations that are deploying mission- critical business systems using the full range of Microsoft products, including the BackOffice integrated family of server software, Windows 95 and Microsoft development tools. With Clarify technology, Microsoft is better able to provide customers global, around-the- clock account management, affording consistent and integrated support.

"Microsoft selected Clarify's technology based on its ability to deliver integrated, state-of-the-art customer management solutions on a global, enterprise scale," said Mark Perry, general manager of business systems support at Microsoft. "Our customers depend on Microsoft to keep their businesses up and running. We needed a customer-service solution we could depend on to manage urgent and complex cases quickly and effectively throughout the world. Clarify is the one company that has the combination of global-support capabilities, proven technology and experience serving Fortune 500, high-technology corporations. Clarify simply had the best solution to meet Microsoft's business objectives."

"Microsoft and Clarify have a shared vision of service," said David Stamm, president and CEO of Clarify. "We recognize the need to satisfy the requirements of today's service model by telephone and increasingly over the Internet, intranets and World Wide Web. Both companies are actively providing electronic services today and see this playing an increasing role in their strategies."

NEW SUPPORT SYSTEM NOW IN USE

Clarify ClearSupport and Full-Text Search, the basis for the Microsoft customer-support solutions, are being used today by more than 1,200 support representatives at Microsoft and its outsourcing organizations to provide support to customers in the United States, Canada and Latin America. By October, it is estimated that an additional 500 users will be online at support centers located throughout the United States, Europe, the Asia Pacific region and the Far East.

"Microsoft chose to acquire this system from Clarify rather than build a new one," added Perry. "With Clarify, Microsoft gains the benefits of an out-of-the-box, vendor-supported and enhanced solution plus the flexibility to customize it to the company's particular needs. This allows Microsoft support to focus on its core objective - delivering great software services. In addition, Microsoft has been able to implement and use the Clarify-based solution in a fraction of the time it would have taken to build the system from scratch."

Benefits Microsoft has achieved to date from the Clarify-based solution include enhanced routing of cases, improved escalation and notification of urgent issues, and electronic case submission via the Internet as part of Microsoft's Premier ServiceDesk.

GROWING BUSINESS FOR BACKOFFICE DRIVES CHANGING SUPPORT NEEDS

The Microsoft BackOffice family of products provides the foundation for mission-critical business applications - a rapidly growing area of Microsoft's business, and one with different support needs than desktop applications. With the goal of rapid adoption of the BackOffice products, Microsoft created a new support model - a model that facilitates solving problems quickly, but is oriented toward managing a long- term relationship rather than simply resolving a specific incident. Typical support questions are addressed by first gathering information about customers' system configuration, network, revision levels, other hardware and software products, and the application's usage. Questions often entail complex problems that require several support personnel working together to solve them. The collaborative workflow management, notification and escalation facilities provided by Clarify's solution, combined with the robust data model for capturing and using information, addresses these needs for Microsoft today and in the future.

CLARIFY AND NEW MICROSOFT SERVICE ADVANTAGE AND ANSWERPOINT PROGRAMS

Microsoft has implemented Clarify's customer-service management technology to manage its recently announced Service Advantage and AnswerPoint programs. The Premier and Premier Global support plans are key components of the Service Advantage program that provide customers the support foundations necessary for successful deployment of mission-critical, client-server software systems. The AnswerPoint program is for end users, developers and organizations requiring Standard or Priority technical support from Microsoft.

For customers of the Service Advantage and AnswerPoint programs, Clarify ClearSupport is used to support all cases and issues regardless of the products a customer has purchased. New offerings of the Premier and Premier Global programs include Premier Watch, a remote server- monitoring and server-restoration support offering for Windows NT and BackOffice servers running mission-critical business applications; Early Assist, which provides Premier customers release-level support for selected beta products; Premier ServiceDesk, which enables customers to gain exclusive access to a secured support area on the World Wide Web; and multivendor coordination, which ensures problem-resolution in a multivendor environment.

INFORMATION ABOUT CLARIFY AND MICROSOFT

Clarify Inc. (NASDAQ "CLFY") is the market-leading developer of customer-support management software that enables organizations to quickly and cost-effectively improve customer satisfaction, product quality and employee productivity. Customers include Amoco Corp., Bay Networks, Cisco Systems, GE Medical Systems, Hewlett-Packard Co., Microsoft Corp., Motorola, Tandem Computers and Transamerica Corp. Clarify reported 1995 revenues of $21 million. Founded in 1990, the company has more than 180 employees and is headquartered in San Jose, Calif. Its products are sold through sales and service offices in the United States, Europe and Asia. Clarify can be reached by phone at (408) 428-2000, e-mail at info@clarify.com, or the World Wide Web at http://www.clarify.com.

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.


Comdial Wideopen.Office CTI Server
COMDIAL INTRODUCES WIDEOPEN.OFFICE, UNIVERSAL COMPUTER TELEPHONY SERVER FOR MICROSOFT NETWORKS

LOS ANGELES, CA (March 12, 1996)...Comdial Corporation (Nasdaq NM:CMDL) today unveiled wideopen.office, the first universal computer telephony integration (CTI) server designed for local area networks (LANs) as well as standalone PCs. The introduction took place at the 1996 Computer Telephony Expo, held at the Los Angeles Convention Center. According to the Charlottesville, VA-based manufacturer, wideopen.office provides telephony linkages between desktop computers and Comdial DXP switch users, but with the unique ability to be connected to any Microsoft Windows NT, Windows 95 or Windows for Workgroup environment. The new server's open architecture also permits interface with other network vendor products. Comdial's wideopen.office will be sold to end users for approximately $100 per seat, depending on the number of users, and the price includes fully featured application software. First deliveries are expected to begin in the second quarter of 1996.

Dealers currently pay up to 10 times as much for other applications with similar functionality. Comdial announced that wideopen.office will be paired with wideopen.call, the Company's new applications software which provides telephone control, screen pops, call logs and is pre-configured for most personal information manager systems (PIMs).

Comdial President and CEO William G. Mustain commented, "Demand for LAN based CTI solutions has long been constrained for three reasons: high costs, complexity, and the limited number of LAN vendors that can accommodate CTI. With wideopen.office, Comdial has solved all three problems for its dealers and their customers. First, end user cost, which includes application software, is a fraction of what it was previously. Second, we have taken the mystique out of installing CTI applications on networks; wideopen.office installs on the client, not the server. Finally, we have extended our market to include the enormous base of Microsoft Windows NT, Windows 95, and Windows for Workgroup users. We are pleased with the potential wideopen.office provides to Comdial and its dealers."

Microsoft Program Manager Charles Fitzgerald, a nationally recognized CTI expert, said, "With its flexibility and low price, wideopen.office promises to reduce the barriers of cost and installation complexity that had previously blocked many smaller and medium-sized businesses from employing network-based CTI systems. And by building on the Microsoft Windows platform, a broader range of customers will be able to take advantage of CTI."

wideopen.office will be offered in five or 50-seat configurations, with further five- and 50-seat upgrade multiples providing complete system flexibility as businesses expand. wideopen.office will be available in a hardware/software bundled, or in a software-only configuration. The latter will include server and client diskettes, user license key, and related cables and connectors. The hardware/software bundle will incorporate all software pre-loaded on a PC with Windows NT, Windows 95, or OS/2 WARP Connect operating systems.

Comdial Corporation is a leading designer, manufacturer and supplier of a broad range of advanced telecommunications products and system solutions based on computer telephony integration.

Comdial's World Wide Web site contains a comprehensive corporate information data base, including product information, the Comdial Corporate Backgrounder, most recent quarterly 10-Q and 1994 10-K, as well as recent media releases. You can connect to Comdial's Home Page from your Internet browser:http://www.comdial.com/


New Programs From COSMIC
*** NEW PROGRAMS FROM COSMIC ***

COSMIC announces the availability of the following new or updated programs.  The complete abstract of each program is available on World Wide Web, Gopher, by e-mail, or by FAX.  See the end of this message for details.  These abstracts describe the programs in more detail as well as listing the machine requirements, program size, distribution media, and price.

The complete description of any program may be obtained by purchasing the documentation separately.  User instructions, the mathematical basis for problem solution, and sample input and output are usually included.

Programs are sold with source code to permit customization.

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STARS - An integrated, multidisciplinary finite element structural, fluids, aeroelastic, and aeroservoelastic analysis computer program

STARS is a multidisciplinary, finite element-based, highly graphics-oriented, linear and non-linear analysis tool.  Its range of application includes such disciplines as structural analysis, heat transfer, linear aerodynamics, CFD, and controls engineering.  It provides extensive graphics capabilities for convenient model development as well as post-processing of analysis results.  Written in FORTRAN 77 for IBM RS/6000 workstations.  License agreement required.

PROGRAM NUMBER:  FRC-09537

LICENSE FEE:  $2000.00

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NLEDIT - A generic graphical user interface for fortran programs

NLEDIT is a generic graphical user interface for the preprocessing of FORTRAN namelist input files.  The interface consists of a menu system, a message window, a help system, and data entry forms.  Detailed help information, default values, and minimum and maximum allowable values can all be displayed via menu picks.  NLEDIT can be used as a stand-alone program or as part of a larger graphical user interface, and though it is intended for files using namelist format, it can be easily modified to handle other file formats.  Written in C-language for Unix-based computers.

PROGRAM NUMBER: LEW-16141

DOCUMENTATION:  $14.00   PROGRAM:  $800.00

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PUMPA - Centrifugal and axial pump design and off-design meanline performance

PUMPA is a meanline pump-flow modeling method for rapid modelling of cryogenic rocket engine pumps.  The program predicts the performance of pumps at off-design operating conditions, given the loss of the diffusion system at the design point.  The PUMPA code can model axial, inducer, mixed-flow, and centrifugal pumps and can model multistage pumps in series.  PUMPA output consists of flow conditions at the rotor leading and trailing edges, as well as the diffusion system inlet, throat, and outlet.  The output describes the flow conditions in terms of velocities, flow angles, pressures, and temperatures.  Written in FORTRAN 77 for IBM PC series and compatibles.

Program Number:  LEW-16173

Documentation:  $26.00   Program:  $1500.00

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TUBE2D - Two-dimensional thermal model for nozzle coolant tubes

TUBE2D was developed to rapidly determine the steady state two- dimensional temperature distribution in the cross-section of a rocket engine nozzle coolant tube.  It accounts for the circumferential conduction due to asymmetric heating in this particular situation.  Because of its ease of use and rapid turnaround time, TUBE2D is particularly useful in conducting parametric studies.  Written in Microsoft QuickBASIC for IBM PC series and compatibles.

PROGRAM NUMBER:  MFS-30109

PROGRAM & DOCUMENTATION:  $50.00

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XOPPS - OEL project planner/scheduler tool

XOPPS is a window-based object-oriented graphics tool for scheduling and project planning that provides easy and fast on- screen WYSIWYG editing capabilities.  It has a drawing area which displays the full image of the schedule being edited.  XOPPS has an ASCII file interface so it can be used in conjunction with a project management tool to produce schedules with a quality appearance.  Written in C-language for Sun4, SGI Indigo 2, and HP 7000/900 series workstations.

PROGRAM NUMBER:  NPO-19348

DOCUMENTATION:  $15.00   PROGRAM:  $400.00

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CVERT - SIR-C/AIRSAR data conversion software

CVERT is a program that converts AIRSAR data to SIR-C format, or converts SIR-C data to AIRSAR format.  The SIRC CEOSREADER software package (NPO-19463, NPO-19543) is required for reading CEOS headers and decompressing SIR-C data.  Written in FORTRAN 77 to be machine independent.

PROGRAM NUMBER:  NPO-19465

DOCUMENTATION:  $19.00   PROGRAM:  $500.00

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SIRC CEOSREADER - SIR-C CEOS tape reader/data decompression

SIR-C is an Earth Observing mission that has collected science data in the form of synthetic aperture radar (SAR) data signals. The SAR data is processed into imagery of the Earth in the form of Survey data products and Standard data products.  The Standard data products recorded on 8mm tapes are generated in a format conforming to the tape format guidelines set forth by the Committee on Earth Observing Systems (CEOS).  The SIR-C CEOS Reader/Decompression software has been created to assist scientists in their analysis of this data.  Written in FORTRAN 77 and C-language for UNIX-based and VAX series computers.

PROGRAM NUMBER:     NPO-19463, NPO-19543

DOCUMENTATION:  $34.00   PROGRAM:  $500.00

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CCDPFA - Charge-coupled device radiation damage assessment -- probabilistic methodology and software for design definition and verification

CCDPFA is a simulation program which utilizes the Probabilistic Failure Assessment methodology to evaluate charge-coupled device (CCD) performance degradation as a consequence of exposure to radiation.  It can be used to compute CCD performance degradation sensitivities, the understanding of which contributes to efficiently making design tradeoffs while satisfying performance goals.  CCDPFA can be used at any time in the design, development or operational phases of a program using the information available.  Written in FORTRAN 77 to be machine independent.

PROGRAM NUMBER:  NPO-19631

DOCUMENTATION:  $37.00   PROGRAM:  $500.00

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DFFSM - Dynamic fluid flow simulation models

DFFSM is a set of executables that model pressure fed cryogenic rocket propellant run systems, pressurized gas systems, and coolant water feed systems.  These systems are integral parts of rocket engine and aerospace component ground test facilities currently or soon to be in operation at NASA Stennis Space Center.  Written in Microsoft QuickBASIC for the Macintosh.

PROGRAM NUMBER:  SSC-00036

DOCUMENTATION:  $45.00   PROGRAM:  $500.00

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COSMIC INFORMATION SERVICES

NASA's COmputer Software Management and Information Center (COSMIC) has been located at the University of Georgia since its beginning in 1966.  We presently have over 850 computer programs that were originally developed by NASA and its contractors for the U.S. space program.  Software is available for a number of areas of interest including:  artificial intelligence, computational fluid dynamics, finite element structural analysis, scientific visualization, thermal and fluid flow analysis, and many more.  Programs are priced on a cost-recovery basis and usually include source code.

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Compuware UNIFACE WebEnabler Dev Toolset
Compuware Announces UNIFACE WebEnabler

Extension to Application Development Toolset Brings Enterprise Computing to Internet/Intranet

FARMINGTON HILLS, MICH., MARCH 11, 1996 -- Compuware Corp. (NASDAQ: CPWR) today announced UNIFACE WebEnabler, a new component of the company's UNIFACE product that will allow developers to build and deploy business-critical applications for the World Wide Web just as easily as for other computing platforms.

"Compuware recognizes the convergence of enterprise computing and the Web. Companies want to seize the Web's potential to simplify software distribution and management, improve work processes or reach customers more readily. They are looking for ways to evolve the Internet/Intranet from the realm of static document retrieval to dynamic information processing," said Frank Slootman, general manager for Compuware's UNIFACE product group. "Compuware's UNIFACE client/server development environment is well positioned to meet those needs because it has a history of success in constructing business applications that are scalable, flexible, and offer high performance."

Productive, Flexible Development

UNIFACE WebEnabler gives any end user with a Web browser access to a UNIFACE application--without requiring developers to write additional code or requiring any UNIFACE code on the client workstation. Developers visually paint UNIFACE "forms," then deploy them on a server. UNIFACE automatically executes the business rules, accesses data sources anywhere in the global enterprise, and formats responses into dynamically generated, custom HTML documents for display on the browser.

UNIFACE WebEnabler reflects UNIFACE's tradition of technology independence. It allows end users to download those same application forms via the Web and execute them from any platform, including Windows and Motif, that UNIFACE supports today. Also, the WebEnabler transparently supports multiple interfaces to Web Servers, including CGI, NSAPI and ISAPI.

Additionally, UNIFACE WebEnabler lets developers give their existing UNIFACE applications Web functionality, such as displaying or browsing HTML documents in a field on a UNIFACE form.

"I'm very excited about Compuware's plans," said Craig Silver, a consultant with Envision, a St. Louis-based consulting firm and UNIFACE partner. "I've had three different UNIFACE sites in the past two weeks ask if I could Internet-enable their applications in specific ways. After hearing Compuware's future plans, I can tell them that we will do this easily."

Compuware plans to provide instrumentation for monitoring and managing UNIFACE WebEnabler from leading systems management tools like Compuware's EcoTOOLS.

Future Internet/Intranet Plans for UNIFACE

"UNIFACE WebEnabler is the first step in Compuware's strategy to help customers exploit the Internet/Intranet for enterprise computing," said Roy Franzen, a product manager for UNIFACE. "Future enhancements will make it possible to integrate Java applets into UNIFACE applications and use standard Web protocols to deploy those applications. These enhancements will help customers deploy extremely interactive applications on the Web and use one computing infrastructure for both standard client/server applications and Web-based applications."

UNIFACE WebEnabler Pricing and Availability

Compuware plans to ship UNIFACE WebEnabler in 1996. Pricing will be announced at the time of general availability.

UNIFACE Enterprise Application Development

Unlike many Internet tools that focus on either the front-end GUI or back-end server, UNIFACE is a development environment designed specifically for creating enterprise-wide applications that are both robust and insulated from change in underlying technology, scale of deployment and processing architecture. This is made possible by UNIFACE's model-driven, repository-based development, and technology- independent deployment. Professional services available from Compuware and its partners support full UNIFACE implementation and application life cycle management. Customers receive services and education support, including initial training and mentoring in UNIFACE, application construction, testing, tuning, and deployment.

Compuware Corporation

Compuware Corporation develops, markets and supports an integrated set of systems software products designed to improve the productivity of information technology professionals in application development, implementation and maintenance. The Company's products are used by more than 8,800 customers worldwide. Working across a broad spectrum of technologies, including mainframe, mid-range and client/server platforms, over 2,400 people in Compuware's Professional Services Division offer business systems analysis, design, programming and implementation as well as software conversion and systems planning and consulting. For more information, contact Compuware at 1-800-365-3608.


New Line of Creative 8X Multimedia Upgrades
Creative Introduces New Line of 8x Multimedia Upgrade Kits

New Kits Extend Award-Winning Line With The Latest In CD-ROM And Audio Technology

SINGAPORE -- MARCH 4, 1996 -- Creative Labs, Inc., a subsidiary of Creative Technology Ltd. (NASDAQ: CREAF), today extended its award- winning line of multimedia products with three new 8X-speed CD-ROM drive upgrade kits. The new kits include the latest in CD-ROM and audio technology, that combined provides the consumer with a more realistic and immersive multimedia experience. Targeted at the first- time buyer, and at multimedia PC users looking to upgrade their older technology, the new kits deliver premium performance at an affordable price.

Creative's new family of multimedia upgrade kits includes the Blaster CD 8X kit, for an estimated street price of $249.99; the Sound BlasterR Discovery CD 8X kit, for an estimated street price of $379.99; and the Sound Blaster Performance 8X kit, for an estimated street price of $449.99. The 8x multimedia upgrade kits will be available in March through Creative's extensive network of distributors and retailers.

"Our 8x kits provide the hottest audio and CD-ROM technology which dramatically increases the user's multimedia experience, " said Sim Wong Hoo, CEO and president of Creative Technology, "Our patent pending technology is engineered to deliver the highest degree performance in 8x CD-ROM drives for our customers."

BLASTER CD 8X

Creative's Blaster CD 8x includes Creative's own 8x IDE CD-ROM drive. Designed with a unique patent pending feature that permits the 8x drive to detect the optimum speed the CD-ROM requires for playback, and adjusts its spin rate to provide smooth playback of CD-ROM titles. It also includes CD-EXTRA support that reads CD's with digital audio and data. The Blaster CD 8x delivers a typical access rate of 230ms, a 1200 KB transfer rate, and features 256KB memory buffer. Also included in the package are PAPYRUS' NASCARR Racing; Cyclomania from ACCOLADE; The 1996 Grolier Multimedia Encyclopedia; Quick CD player utility; and a plug-and-play interface card.

SOUND BLASTER PERFORMANCE 8X

Sound Blaster Performance 8x kit is Creative's top-of-the line offering. It includes the Creative 8x CD-ROM drive; a Sound Blaster 32 PnP wave table sound card based on the EMU8000, Creative's 3D stereo enhancement for a deeper richer sound experience, and the ability to upgrade with additional memory to take advantage of SoundFontsR and E-mu's 3D Positional Audio. The kit also includes a set of high- performance, amplified,  2-way, 20 watts per channel stereo speakers valued at $100 that complete the high-quality audio experience; and the latest in CD-ROM multimedia titles including:

LUCASARTS' The Dig, Star WarsR Rebel Assault II Special Edition; ACCOLADE'S Unnecessary Roughness '95; 21ST CENTURY ENTERTAINMENT'S Pinball Dreams Deluxe; INTERPLAY'S Cyberia Mission Norway, Virtual Pool Straight/8, DORLING KINDERSLEY'S Eyewitness Encyclopedia of Science, David Macaulay - The Way Things Work; MINDSCAPE'S The 1996 Grolier Multimedia Encyclopedia, VOYETRA'S Midi Orchestrator Plus for Windows; Creative Soundo'LE; Creative WaveStudio, Creative TextAssist, Creative Mixer, and Creative Multimedia Deck.

SOUND BLASTER DISCOVERY CD 8X

The Discovery CD 8x kit includes the Creative 8x CD-ROM drive; a Sound Blaster 32 PnP audio card that provides great wave table sound based on the EMU8000; amplified stereo speakers; and 12 titles:

LUCAS ARTS' Full Throttle and Star Wars Dark Forces Special Edition; ACCOLADE'S Unnecessary Roughness '95; 21ST CENTURY ENTERTAINMENT'S Pinball Dreams Deluxe; Interplay's Cyberia Mission Norway; HUMONGOUS ENTERTAINMENT'S Freddi Fish and the Case of the Missing Kelp Seeds, Putt-Putt Joins the Parade, Putt-Putt and Fatty Bear's Activity Pack, Let's Explore the Farm; DORLING KINDERSLEY'S David Macaulay - The Way Things Work; MINDSCAPE'S The 1996 Grolier Multimedia Encyclopedia; VOYETRA'S MIDI Orchestrator Plus for WindowsR; Creative Soundo'LE, Creative WaveStudioR, Creative TextAssist, Creative Mixer, and Creative Multimedia Deck.

Creative Technology Ltd. develops, manufactures and markets a family of sound and video multimedia products for IBM-compatible PCs. The company's Sound Blaster sound platform enables IBM-compatible PCs to produce high-quality audio for entertainment, educational, music and productivity applications, and has been accepted as the industry standard sound platform for PC-based software.

Creative Technology Ltd. was incorporated in 1983 and is based in Singapore. Creative Technology's subsidiaries include Creative Labs, Inc., E-mu Systems, Inc., and ShareVision Technology, Inc. Creative also has other subsidiaries in the U.S, Europe, Japan, Singapore, Taiwan, Malaysia and China. The Company's stock is traded on the Nasdaq under the symbol CREAF and on the Stock Exchange of Singapore.


Creative First to Deliver Direct3D Support

Creative's 3D Blaster Supports Microsoft's New Direct3D API; Now Has Broadest Software Support In The Industry

SINGAPORE - MARCH 4, 1996 - Creative Technology, Ltd. (NASDAQ: CREAF), the leading provider of multimedia products for personal computers, announced today that its 3D Blaster, the first consumer level 3D accelerator, fully supports Microsoft's newly announced Direct3D API. Long recognized for establishing the standards for PC sound, Creative has been working closely with Microsoft and other industry leaders to define the standards for 3D graphics. Microsoft's newly released beta of the DirectX SDK includes Direct3D drivers for Creative's 3D Blaster product line.

"The announcement of Direct3D by Microsoft represents a significant step in validating the great potential of the 3D market," stated Hock Leow, vice president of the Video and Graphics Product Group at Creative Labs, the U.S. subsidiary of Creative Technology. "As we did with our Sound Blaster sound cards, we're excited to be working with Microsoft to ensure our customers have the broadest software support in the industry."

Creative plans to have all 3D Blaster products support multiple 3D graphics APIs, including Creative's own Creative Graphics Library (CGL) and Microsoft's Direct3D API. By working with both standards, the 3D Blaster supports more titles and libraries than any other PC-based 3D accelerator, providing the end user with the broadest access to new 3D titles.

In addition to running under Windows 95, CGL is distinguished from Direct3D in that it is also available for DOS. This makes CGL useful immediately, and also makes it an ideal development platform for developers with legacy DOS-based applications. Creative currently has over 200 registered developers in its 3D Developer program, with more than 50 titles announced with support for CGL. In addition, Creative has licensed CGL to 3D Labs for use on the Permedia line of 3D accelerators.

"We believe Creative Labs has the technology know-how and marketing muscle necessary to make true high-performance 3D games a reality for home PC users," said Mike Duffy, chief technical officer at Mindscape, Inc.

The 3D Blaster is currently available for VL-Bus systems and has an estimated street price of $349.99. A PCI version is planned for shipment in early Summer.

Creative Technology, Ltd. Develops, manufactures and markets a family of sound and video multimedia products for IBM-compatible PCs. The company's Sound Blaster sound platform enables IBM-compatible PCs to produce high-quality audio for entertainment, educational, music and productivity applications, and has been accepted as the industry standard sound platform for PC-based software.

Creative Technology, Ltd. was incorporated in 1983 and is based in Singapore. Creative Technology's subsidiaries include Creative Labs, Inc., E-mu Systems, Inc. and ShareVision Technology, Inc. Creative also has subsidiaries in the U.S. Europe, Japan, Singapore, Taiwan, Malaysia and China. The Company's stock is traded on the NASDAQ under the symbol CREAF and on the Stock Exchange of Singapore.


New Apprach to Product Design/Development
COMPUTERVISION CEO PLANITZER PREDICTS INDUSTRY SHIFT TO NEW APPROACH TO PRODUCT DESIGN, DEVELOPMENT

COMPUTERVISION CONTINUES TO LEAD MOVE TO ELECTRONIC PRODUCT DEFINITION

BOSTON, Mass., March 5, 1996 -- In a speech to major manufacturers today, Computervision CEO and Chairman Russell E. Planitzer, predicted a major industry movement towards Electronic Product Definition (EPD) -- an advanced automated approach to product design, manufacturing, and life-cycle support pioneered by Computervision.

Outlining his vision for the future of product development at the Daratech CAD/CAM/CAE Strategy Workshop in Boston, Planitzer said that Computervision will continue to lead the way in EPD, delivering state-of-the-art solutions in design automation and enterprise data management. Computervision has already helped many world-class companies -- including Airbus Industrie, Vickers Shipbuilding and Engineering, Hughes Space and Communications -- implement EPD.

"The industry is clearly moving in the direction of Electronic Product Definition and Computervision is the only company that addresses all aspects and satisfies all requirements of EPD," Planitzer said. "Computervision's unique EPD solution integrates the entire product development process and allows every part of the organization -- concept, design, development, manufacturing and life-cycle support -- to work in an integrated electronic fashion."

"When you look at the direction the design automation and data management market is taking, there's no question in my mind that Computervision will be a market leader. In 1995, we launched Optegra and PELORUS, our new next-generation, object-oriented architectures for product data management and design automation. We also announced the Mercedes- Benz and Framatome endorsements of our PELORUS architecture. Our challenge as we go forward is managing the demand for PELORUS while balancing short-term revenue opportunities and long-term development projects.  Today, Computervision is the only company that has development for product and process data management, design automation, and next- generation, object-oriented systems under one roof."

"Integration is always a primary requirement with our customers," continued Planitzer. "Success for our customers is not about whether a specific engineer within the company can maximize his or her productivity -- or whether the accounting department can maximize their time. Rather, in the end, a company's win or loss is dictated by its ability to compete in the market as one complete entity. EPD is our vision to making this integration happen. And EPD is not just for large companies; it is equally important to suppliers and mid-range companies. We are devoting a substantial portion of our resources to helping these companies realize their EPD visions as well."

"This also means providing the best possible technology," he continued. "It's my job as a technology provider to keep advancing Computervision to ensure we provide our customers with the most innovative solutions. I spend a lot of time making sure that Computervision is consistently providing new technology to the market. PELORUS is an excellent example of this. In PELORUS, we developed a totally new architecture from the ground up to meet the distinct needs of the customer."

Planitzer concluded, "Through our entire product line, Computervision is one of the only companies to anticipate our customers' needs and recognize their requirements for true life-cycle data management. Moving forward, most companies are going to eventually see the value of linking all activities in the product development and life-cycle support processes."

COMPANY BACKGROUND

Computervision Corporation is a leading international supplier of desktop and enterprise-wide product development software and services. For more than 25 years, the company's product and process data management (PDM) and design automation (CAE/CAD/CAM) software solutions have helped manufacturers improve product quality and reduce time to market. Computervision Services provides best-practices consulting programs to support product development process reengineering and technology implementation. Computervision Services also supports applications, systems, and networks in heterogeneous computing environments. Computervision is headquartered in Bedford, Massachusetts, and provides sales and support services to its customers through its offices located throughout the world.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:

Carolyn J. Goldstein

Computervision Corporation

(617) 275-1800, ext. 2612

A copy of this release plus financial, product and other company information is available via fax by dialing 1-800-546-4616.


New Digi Int'l ISDN Adapter Bundles
DIGI INTERNATIONAL ANNOUNCES FIVE NEW ISDN ADAPTER BUNDLES FOR MICROSOFT WINDOWS 95 SOLUTION DRAMATICALLY IMPROVES ACCESS RATE TO INTERNET AND REMOTE LANS

March 11, 1996 -- MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. -- Digi International Inc., a leading provider of ISDN connectivity solutions, today announced the packaging of Microsoft's ISDN Accelerator Pack with its DataFire and PC IMAC ISDN adapter products. The new ISDN Accelerator Pack provides native ISDN support for Windows-based PCs. Digi's bundles make it easier than ever for telecommuters and remote offices to get high-speed connections to the Internet and to remote LANs via ISDN.

The bundles include a Digi ISDN network interface card (NIC) along with all the system software support that a user needs in Windows 95 to access and use ISDN, including NDIS WAN support, a new PPP stack, ISDN.TSP, miniport drivers, and Microsoft Internet Explorer 2.0. Digi's DataFire and PC IMAC NICs install in ISA-bus personal computers and network servers. DataFire and PC IMAC provide one Basic Rate Interface (BRI) ISDN connection (two B channels), while DataFire/4 and PC IMAC/4 provide four BRI ISDN connections (eight B channels). ISDN B channels can be used independently or aggregated for higher speed connections.

"Digi's strategy for its ISDN adapters is to both integrate with and leverage the PC operating system's capabilities," said James R. Baker, Digi International vice president and general manager of the Remote Access business unit. "The Microsoft Windows 95 operating system, with its native ISDN support, makes it easier than ever to install and take advantage of Digi's ISDN technology for Internet and remote LAN connections."

"Digi's line of ISDN adapters for Windows 95, combined with Microsoft's ISDN Accelerator Pack, help enable Windows users to take full advantage of ISDN," said Brad Chase, Microsoft general manager of the Internet Platform and Tools Division.

Digi's bundles, available within 30 days worldwide through Digi's distributors, are:

 DataFire U-interface for Windows 95, U.S. list price $595

 DataFire S/T-interface for Windows 95, U.S. list price $495

 DataFire/4 S/T-interface for Windows 95, U.S. list price $2995

 PC IMAC for Windows 95, U.S. list price $795

 PC IMAC/4 for Windows 95, U.S. list price $3180

The Microsoft Windows 95 ISDN Accelerator Pack and drivers are available immediately from Microsoft's Web site, http://www.microsoft.com/ windows.

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.

Digi International (Nasdaq National Market: DGII), based in Minneapolis, Minn., is a leading ISO 9001-compliant provider of data communications hardware and software that delivers seamless connectivity solutions for multiuser, remote access, and LAN markets. The company markets its products through an international network of distributors and resellers, system integrators, and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). Digi's World Wide Web address is http://www.dgii.com.


Updated Desktop Mgmt Standard Unveiled
DMTF ANNOUNCES DMI 2.0 FOR COMPLETE MANAGEABILITY

Updated Desktop Management Standard Unveiled At DMTF Annual Conference

ORLANDO, FLA., MAR. 11, 1996 - The Desktop Management Task Force (DMTF) is announcing today version 2.0 of the Desktop Management Interface (DMI) specification, the industry standard for desktop systems and server management. The announcement is being made in conjunction with the DMTF Annual Conference in Orlando, Florida this week.

The DMI is an operating system and protocol independent common framework for managing desktop systems and servers, and allows vendors to build interoperable manageability into their products. DMI 2.0, which will be publicly available April 2, includes additions and enhancements to the original specification that was completed in April 1994. New features include a remote management solution that provides access to DMI information across the network, and a more sophisticated Event Model for monitoring system alerts and indications, as well as other minor enhancements and updates to the DMI specification.

REMOTE SOLUTION: RPCS

The remote management solution that is included in DMI 2.0 is based on the inclusion of a procedural interface, in place of the block interface that was originally included in the DMI's Management Interface (MI). The procedural interface allows for industry standard RPCs (Remote Procedure Calls) to be used by management applications to retrieve DMI information remotely across a network. DMI 2.0 specifies the use of at least one of three RPCs (DCE, ONC and TI RPC) which are used in operating systems from Apple, IBM, Microsoft, Novell, SCO and Sun.

EVENT MODEL

The DMI standard includes an Event Model that allows indications or alerts from various system components to be sent to a management application to alert the user that there has been a change or there is a problem with the component. DMI 2.0 has an enhanced Event Model that filters and categorizes system indications, providing the management application with a higher level of intelligence about the change in a component's operating status.

"The DMTF has always been sensitive to the market requirements for desktop management, and the enhancements that have been made in DMI 2.0 reflect the input we've received from vendors and users about how they want to implement and utilize the DMI," said Ed Arrington, DMTF chairman. "DMI 2.0 is a functionally complete management framework for desktop and server management. With across-the-board industry support for DMI, momentum for DMTF standards will create real solutions for end users this year."

DMTF ANNUAL CONFERENCE

The DMTF is holding its Annual Conference March 11 - 13 in Orlando, Florida to discuss the key DMTF directions and activities in 1996 and provide its members with an update on the progress of the DMI. Cheryl Currid, president of Currid & Company and a leading industry analyst, will present a keynote speech to kick-off the conference. In addition to general information sessions, the Annual Conference will include technical seminars on topics related to the new DMI 2.0 specification as well as vendor presentations regarding specific product support for DMTF standards.

A DMI Product Showcase will also be held at the conference, where various DMTF member companies including Acer, AST, Compaq, Crystal Semiconductor, Digital Equipment Corp., Hewlett-Packard, IBM, Intel, Microsoft, NEC, NuCom, Phoenix Technology, Radish, Siemens-Nixdorf, and Symantec will demonstrate the latest DMI product and technology implementations. The DMTF will also conduct DMI product certification and interoperability testing for those vendors who have recently completed DMI-enabled products.

ABOUT THE DMTF

The DMTF, a cooperative industry-wide effort, is providing the enabling technology that allows a standard framework of intelligence and manageability to be built into desktop PC and server products and systems, both networked and standalone. The DMTF is led by a Steering Committee that includes Compaq Computer Corp., Dell Computer Corp., Digital Equipment Corp., Hewlett-Packard Company, IBM Corp., Intel Corp., Microsoft Corp., NEC Technology Corp., Novell Inc., Santa Cruz Operation, SunSoft Inc., and Symantec Corp.

The DMTF currently has 122 formal members; companies interested in joining the DMTF or obtaining more information about the DMTF, DMI technology and the activities of the DMTF Working Committees, may call (503) 264-9300 or view the DMTF Website at http://www.dmtf.org.

Desktop Management Task Force 2111 NE 25th St. Hillsboro, OR 97124


Exide Closes Acquisition of Deltec Power Sys
EXIDE ELECTRONICS ANNOUNCES CLOSING OF ACQUISITION

Raleigh, N.C., March 13, 1996--Exide Electronics Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:XUPS), announced today that it has closed the previously announced acquisition of Deltec Power Systems, Inc. ("Deltec") from Fiskars Oy Ab and Fiskars Holdings, Inc. The purchase price was comprised of $158.5 million in cash, 825,000 shares of common stock and 1,000,000 shares of convertible preferred stock. The cash portion of the purchase price was financed by an offering of $125 million of ten-year senior subordinated notes, announced last week, and a new $175 million senior credit facility underwritten by J. P. Morgan & Co., First Union National Bank, Bank of America, NationsBank and ABN AMRO. The credit facility will also be used to refinance the Company's existing debt.

James A. Risher, President and Chief Executive Officer of Exide Electronics commented, "We are pleased to close the transaction. With the acquisition of Deltec, we have completed a significant repositioning of our Company. We now possess the broadest product offering in the uninterruptible power supply ("UPS") industry and are a market leader in all product segments and in most geographic areas throughout the world. In addition, the acquisition of Deltec plays a significant role in the Company's positioning as the exclusive provider of Strategic Power Management solutions."

Risher continued, "In conjunction with the acquisition of International Power Machines and Lectro Products in 1995, we have more than doubled our commercial revenues as compared to 1993 and have also more than replaced the significant government revenues received annually from the Federal Aviation Administration in 1993-1995 under an ongoing multi-year program. We have never been better positioned for the future."

Marty Kittrell, Vice President and Chief Financial Officer added, "Deltec achieved revenues of nearly $133 million in calendar 1995. With continued good operating results from Deltec and anticipated cost savings generated from combining the companies, we expect that the transaction should be modestly accretive in fiscal 1997 and strongly accretive in 1998. Our focus now moves from corporate development to integration, rationalization and operational improvement. We are also focused on reducing debt and improving our credit rating. We are excited about our prospects as a market leader in a growing industry."

Deltec designs, manufactures, markets, sells and services a broad line of UPS products and power management software worldwide through its principal operating subsidiaries, Deltec Electronics Corporation, which is headquartered in San Diego, California, and FPS Power Systems Oy Ab, which is based in Espoo, Finland.

Headquartered in Raleigh, NC, Exide Electronics provides Strategic Power Management solutions to a broad range of businesses and institutions worldwide, including many Fortune 1000 companies. Exide Electronics' products are used for financial, medical, industrial, telecommunications, military, and aerospace applications - wherever continuous power is essential to daily operations.

For Information, Contact

Bradd M. Pavur

(919) 848-5531

76712.147@compuserve.com

Karin Cram

(919) 870-3239

cram@email.exide.com


Fulcrum at Support Services Conf & Expo
FULCRUM EMERGES AS LEADING PROVIDER OF INFORMATION RETRIEVAL TO CUSTOMER SUPPORT RESELLERS

GROWING LIST OF FULCRUM RESELLERS REPRESENTS THE MARKET LEADERS

RENO, NEVADA, MARCH 11, 1996 -- Fulcrum Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ: FULCF; TSE: FUL), a leading provider of information-retrieval software for the Internet and for the entire enterprise, is showcasing its partners this week at the Support Services Conference and Expo (HDI) in Reno, Nevada, March 11-14 in booth 454-456. Fulcrum has emerged as a clear leader in providing information-retrieval software for use in customer support solutions offered by the leading resellers.

In a separate announcement today, Fulcrum announced new partnerships with leading customer support solution providers, including ProAmerica Systems, Inc. (booth 203), Quintus Corporation (booth 829), and Software Artistry, Inc. (booth 715). The new customers join other vendors that have adopted Fulcrum for full featured information-retrieval in their customer support offerings, including Astea International Inc. (booth 405), Clarify Inc. (booth 641), and Platinum Technology, Inc. (booth 411). All are resellers under the Fulcrum Alliance Partner Program.

"These names read like the who's who in the customer support industry," said Mike Laginski, chief operating officer of Fulcrum. "Fulcrum has the lead in this market because its software is enterprise ready, scaleable, and it conforms with industry standards like Microsoft Open Database Connectivity and SQL. The fact that it can be plugged into databases and call-tracking systems makes it a natural fit in these mission-critical applications."

"We have been a long-standing Fulcrum partner," said Donna Novitsky, vice president of marketing at Clarify Inc. "We have integrated Fulcrum's information-retrieval software into two successful products -- ClearSupport, our flagship product launched in 1992, and ClearHelpdesk, a product we introduced in 1995. We chose Fulcrum's product because of its technical merits. Our experience has shown us that Fulcrum is committed to making its partnerships work, and that's why we recently decided to enhance our relationship with Fulcrum, by signing up under the new Fulcrum Alliance Partner Program."

THE FULCRUM ALLIANCE PARTNER PROGRAM provides preferential access for partners to Fulcrum products, technical support, and education. Fulcrum works with partners on a partner-by-partner basis to define program options, such as arrangements for co-marketing and lead referral, that best suit their individual needs.

FULCRUM provides information-retrieval software that bridges the islands of information across an enterprise. This software can be used on computer networks, on CD-ROMs and on Internet and World Wide Web sites. Fulcrum counts major corporations and industry leaders like Microsoft, Compaq, CompuServe, and Novell among its customers. Headquartered in Ottawa, Canada, Fulcrum has offices in Atlanta, Boston, Brookfield (CT), Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, Toronto and Washington; European offices in France, Germany, Italy and the United Kingdom; and an office in Sydney, Australia. Fulcrum is publicly traded on the NASDAQ National Market ("FULCF") and on the Toronto Stock Exchange ("FUL").

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON FULCRUM'S PRODUCTS OR THE FULCRUM ALLIANCE PARTNER PROGRAM, PLEASE CONTACT US:

1-800-FULCRUM

INFO@FULCRUM.COM

PARTNER@FULCRUM.COM

VISIT FULCRUM'S WEB SITE: http://www.fulcrum.com


HP & AOL Company Offer Intranet Solution
HP And America Online Company Offered Managed Intranet Solution

PALO ALTO, CALIFORNIA. MARCH 11, 1996 -- Hewlett-Packard Company today announced that it has formed a marketing alliance with ANS -- an America Online (AOL) company and leading commercial Internet access provider -- and that the two companies are offering an Intranet-focused service to business customers. An Intranet is a corporate internal wide area network or data communications system constructed using TCP/IP and Web technologies.

The Channel Partner agreement and relationship were formed to take advantage of the growing demand for Intranets. The Managed Intranet Solutions service (MIS service) will be marketed jointly by HP's Internet Solutions Group and ANS. The solution includes server hardware from HP, TCP/IP-based wide area network infrastructure and management from ANS, and end-user support services from AOL.

A recent report from Forrester Research(1) stated that nearly 40 percent of FORTUNE 1000 corporations polled said they are looking at establishing an internal corporate Web.

Using Intranets, companies can utilize internal Internet-based applications such as the World Wide Web, electronic mail, news, file transfer and on-line conference capabilities. These provide cost-effective ways to disseminate information to key audiences, including customers, employees and other stakeholders. Intranets also can provide an efficient way to implement telecommuting programs and sales force automation using Web technology.

The HP 9000 family of UNIX-based servers and workstations function as the hardware platform for the MIS service. This platform, with its superior connectivity and ease of use, is recognized as one of the leading hardware platforms for implementing an Internet strategy. Furthermore, as the owner and operator of the world's largest private Intranet, HP is the ideal partner for other companies looking to take advantage of these technologies.

"HP and ANS are uniquely positioned to provide superior Intranet solutions because of the expertise and commitment each company brings to this rapidly emerging market," said Jan C. Silverman, director of HP's Internet Solutions Group.

"This partnership was forged to give companies an integrated resource with proven, hands-on experience in developing, implementing and managing the components of an Intranet solution," said Silverman. "With the MIS service, HP, ANS and AOL are delivering an incomparable blend of hardware, software, network and end-user support expertise."

ANS' 45 Mbps, TCP/IP network is the Internet's principal backbone network, recognized as one of the world's largest and fastest public data networks. ANS developed, deployed and managed the server complex for AOL's GNN Internet navigation service unveiled last year. Moreover, ANS developed and markets ANS InterLock Services -- one of the first commercial firewall services.

"ANS brings the essential wide area network component to the MIS service, along with expertise in Web site management, advanced network security and problem resolution," said Carl Showalter, Intranet Services project director, ANS. "Add this to AOL's technology-development efforts relative to content presentation and ease-of-use capabilities, as well as their experience in end-user support, and you have a completely integrated, end-to-end Intranet solution."

Customers who buy the MIS service will benefit from AOL's commitment to technical excellence in the areas of on-line content development and user-friendly interfaces. This access to existing and developing AOL-owned technologies will help ensure that customer systems remain on the leading edge of Internet technology.

"This offering incorporates all the building blocks essential to establishing and maintaining an Intranet," said Mike Connors, president of AOL Technologies. "What's more, as The Wall Street Journal reported in November, the open standards of Intranets offer significant advantages over proprietary groupware alternatives."

The service is customized, enabling companies to meet specific business requirements. Priced competitively by HP and ANS, the MIS service gives clients access to the following critical components:

 HP's superior line of server hardware for Web, e-mail

 and news applications;

 HP's Professional Services Organization, which will work

 with ANS to implement a turnkey solution;

 ANS' network infrastructure, including dedicated access

 at speeds up to T3 and dial-up V.34 access nationwide;

 support services -- 24 hours a day, seven days a week

 -- including network and server management, problem

 resolution and on-going operations support;

 outsourced server implementation at ANS' Mega-Web complex

 in Reston, Va.;

 access to AOL-owned technologies that support content

 development and ease of use;

 AOL-managed help-desk support to field end-user inquiries;

 customized end-user software that can include a range

 of popular Internet applications; and

 increased security through user authentication, registration

 and private network configuration.

About America Online

America Online, Inc., is the largest and fastest growing provider of on-line services in the U.S. with the most active subscriber base. AOL offers its more than 5 million subscribers a wide variety of services, including electronic mail, conferencing, software and computing support, as well as easy, affordable access to Internet services. AOL's acquisition of ANS is part of its strategy to apply its Internet technology expertise to the business community.

ANS, an AOL Company

ANS, acquired by AOL in February 1995, is the nation's premier full- service Internet access provider, delivering dedicated Internet connections, nationwide dial access, and mission-critical networking services to support business applications.

HP's Internet Solutions

HP is positioned to help businesses incorporate the Internet into their IT strategy and leverage its strengths. As the owner and operator of the world's largest private Intranet, HP knows how the Internet can be leveraged beyond simply getting connected. In January, HP introduced the HP 9000 Web Server, whose strong connectivity capabilities and ease-of-use functionality allow customers to share information easily and improve communication internally and externally.

The Internet Solutions home page can be accessed directly at http://www.hp.com/go/internet.

HP is the world's leading supplier of open-enterprise computing and is the second-largest computer supplier in the United States, with computer revenue of $25.3 billion in its 1995 fiscal year. HP has been delivering PA-RISC-based business computers since 1986 with high reliability, data integrity, data availability and systems availability.

Hewlett-Packard Company is a leading global manufacturer of computing, communications and measurement products and services recognized for excellence in quality and support. HP has 105,200 employees and had revenue of $31.5 billion in its 1995 fiscal year.

Information about HP and its products can be found on the World Wide Web at http://www.hp.com.

(1) The Forrester Report, December 1995, Vol. 10, No. 1

PA-RISC stands for Precision Architecture-reduced-instruction-set computing.


HP & Microsoft Small Business Center
HP And Microsoft To Deliver New Computing Solutions And Programs Aimed At The Growing Small-Business Market

Companies Announce the HP & Microsoft Small Business Center

PALO ALTO, CALIFORNIA. MARCH 11, 1996 -- Targeting what Hewlett-Packard Company and Microsoft have identified as today's fastest-growing market opportunity, the two companies today announced the HP & Microsoft Small Business Center.

Small businesses currently represent nearly a quarter of the overall PC market, according to IDC/Link, a leading industry research firm. About 82 percent of businesses with fewer than 100 employees use PCs today.

HP and Microsoft share the belief that most small businesses today -- typically operating without in-house MIS (management information system) resources -- increasingly are seeking computing solutions, education, sales and support programs to meet their unique needs.

HP and Microsoft outlined a series of new and anticipated products and programs for the small-business market, including the following:

 the HP & Microsoft Small Business Center, a new PC featuring

 acomplete hardware and software solution designed specifically

 for small business users;

 a small-business-solutions seminar series -- developed

 by Microsoft and co-sponsored by HP -- that will be

 delivered by Microsoft and HP partners;

 a Web-site contest developed by Microsoft and Success

 magazine and sponsored by HP; and

 planned joint development of marketing materials to promote

 the HP & Microsoft Small Business Center.

"HP and Microsoft together are ideally positioned to address the small-business market today," said Andy Bose of IDC/LINK. "This combination provides a unique breadth of products, channel relationships and track record of customer satisfaction."

Complete Computing Solution for Small Business

HP and Microsoft are introducing the HP & Microsoft Small Business Center, what HP says is the industry's first true ready-to-use PC solution for small business. Combining the latest advances in hardware and software technology, the new PCs have been designed to enable small organizations to effectively utilize computing capabilities that have been mainly limited to large corporations.

The six new models, based on Pentium 120MHz, 133MHz and 150MHz processor configurations, come preinstalled with Microsoft business productivity and reference applications that will enable small businesses to effectively manage their businesses.

Software includes Windows 95 with the Microsoft Internet Explorer 2.0 for easy access to the Internet and Microsoft Office for Windows 95, Professional Edition, which includes Microsoft Word for word processing, Microsoft Excel for spreadsheets, Microsoft PowerPoint for presentation graphics, Microsoft Schedule for task and time management, Microsoft Access for relational-database management and Microsoft Bookshelf 95 reference library. Additional applications included are Microsoft Publisher for Windows 95 and Microsoft Plus! for Windows 95 companion.

The HP & Microsoft Small Business Center also ships with the Microsoft Natural Keyboard and the Microsoft Mouse.

"The HP & Microsoft Small Business Center is the perfect desktop solution for small business," said John Neilson, vice president of Microsoft's organization customer unit. "The small-business user will find the hardware features and software necessary to effectively run key parts of a business in one integrated package."

The HP & Microsoft Small Business Center comes equipped with a host of features designed for easy setup, Internet access and maximum uptime, including the following:

 Microsoft's Internet Explorer 2.0 for browsing the Internet;

 easy access to the Microsoft Network through Microsoft

 Windows 95;

 built-in 28.8Kbps modem, 6X CD-ROM, voice-mail, e-mail

 and fax capabilities;

 printer-ready setup for HP and other leading peripherals; and

 preinstalled support software allowing HP technical support

 to remotely access, diagnose and correct problems on the

 system or software applications.

"The HP & Microsoft Small Business Center is the most complete out-of-the-box solution available today for small-business users," said Van Baker of Dataquest, Inc., a leading industry-research firm. "It offers an ideal blend of the software and hardware applications and features users need to be immediately productive."

"We are very excited about this total-solution offering," said John Rice, director of sales for value-added resellers at Intelligent Electronics. "These PCs meet a real need in the marketplace for a differentiated product for small businesses."

Joint Marketing Activities

Microsoft recently released a small-business-solutions seminar titled, Networking Solutions for Small Businesses, which HP co-sponsored. These small-business-solutions seminars are slated to be delivered by Microsoft Solution Providers and resellers to explore the uses and benefits of client-server technology, including the Internet. The HP & Microsoft Small Business Center, along with other Microsoft and HP products will be highlighted in this seminar.

HP also is the sponsor of The Internet: Web Site Contest by Microsoft and Success magazine. This contest encourages small businesses to create an Internet Web Site using Microsoft products. The small business that creates the most innovative web site will win an HP & Microsoft Small Business Center and an HP OfficeJet personal printer-fax-copier.

HP and Microsoft also are developing joint marketing materials to promote the HP & Microsoft Small Business Center.

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.

Additional information on Microsoft can be found on the World Wide Web at http://www.microsoft.com/corpinfo/pr.htm/ on Microsoft's corporate information pages. Additional information on Microsoft's Small Business Resource can be found at http://www.microsoft.com/smallbiz/.

Hewlett-Packard Company is a leading global manufacturer of computing, communications and measurement products and services recognized for excellence in quality and support. HP has 105,200 employees and had revenue of $31.5 billion in its 1995 fiscal year.

Information about HP and its products can be found on the World Wide Web at http://www.hp.com.


HP Small-Business PC Thru Reseller Channel
New HP Small-Business PC Available Through Reseller Channel And Outbound Sales

HP Vectra 500 Series PCs Feature Small-business Design, Include Special Models by HP and Microsoft

PALO ALTO, CALIFORNIA. MARCH 11, 1996 -- Hewlett-Packard Company said its HP Vectra 500 Series PC, announced separately today, will be distributed through commercial resellers and value-added resellers (VARs); traditional computer dealers; and the commercial outbound sales arms of select resellers such as CompUSA, Computer City, Elek-Tek and MicroCenter.

The HP Vectra 500 Series PCs are the first complete solution for small-business needs, according to HP.

The series will include the HP & Microsoft Small Business Center models, which come preinstalled with Microsoft Windows 95 with Microsoft Internet Explorer 2.0 for easy Internet access, Microsoft Office Professional for Windows 95 and other popular Microsoft productivity and reference software titles that will enable small businesses to effectively manage their businesses. These models also include the Microsoft Natural Keyboard and Microsoft Mouse.

The HP Vectra 500 PCs combine integrated voicemail; e-mail and fax tools; preloaded business software; ease-of-use features; and the quick, easy and efficient support vital to small businesses with limited staff and resources. With one purchase, the small business customer is instantly equipped with all the essential technology resources to run a business.

"ComputerLand has long sought a technology solution specifically for the small, growing business," said Sandra Goldberg, vice president, Sales and Franchise Operations, ComputerLand headquarters. "Now we have it in the new HP Vectra 500 Series PC. I am confident that ComputerLand will be very successful with this new line of HP products."

Small companies are focused on business needs rather than on the "speeds and feeds" of the newest technologies. They need PCs that help them communicate better and faster, be more productive and look professional, and they need PCs that provide the best-quality customer service. For this reason, HP's reseller partners and industry analysts are expecting positive customer response to the HP Vectra 500 Series PC -- an all-in-one small-business PC with preloaded communication tools, business software and real-time, on-line support.

"HP's Vectra 500 PC will fill the market gap between corporate and retail PCs," said John Rice, Intelligent Electronics director of sales for value-added resellers. "Until now, VARs could only service their small business customers by trying to configure products themselves at a higher price-point, and certainly with less success than with a product preconfigured for small-business needs by a leading vendor like HP. We are very excited about this total-solution offering."

Hewlett-Packard Company is a leading global manufacturer of computing, communications and measurement products and services recognized for excellence in quality and support. HP has 105,200 employees and had revenue of $31.5 billion in its 1995 fiscal year.

Information about HP and its products can be found on the World Wide Web at http://www.hp.com.


First PC Designed for Small Businesses
HP Announces Industry's First PC Designed For Small Businesses

HP Also Announces HP & Microsoft Small Business Center

PALO ALTO, CALIFORNIA. MARCH 11, 1996 -- Hewlett-Packard Company today announced what it says is the industry's first personal computer designed specifically to meet the needs of small businesses -- the HP Vectra 500 Series PC. As part of this series, HP and Microsoft also introduced the HP & Microsoft Small Business Center, which combines the power and unique features of the HP Vectra 500 PC with a full range of Microsoft productivity software and hardware to give small businesses a comprehensive solution to manage their businesses.

The HP Vectra 500 PC is a full-featured Pentium -based Windows 95 system, designed as a complete-solution package for small business. It includes a built-in modem; integrated voice mail, e-mail and fax; preloaded business-productivity software; ease-of-use features; and on-line, real-time support from HP on hardware and all bundled software. With one purchase, the small-business customer is ready to work out- of-the-box with all the essential communications and productivity tools necessary to run a business.

HP & Microsoft Small Business Center

In addition to 10 HP Vectra 500 PC configurations, HP and Microsoft have teamed up to offer six models of the HP & Microsoft Small Business Center. These models are preinstalled with Microsoft business productivity and reference applications that will enable small businesses to effectively manage their businesses.

Software includes Windows 95 with the Microsoft Internet Explorer 2.0 for easy access to the Internet and Microsoft Office for Windows 95, Professional Edition, which includes Microsoft Word for word processing, Microsoft Excel for spreadsheets, Microsoft PowerPoint for presentation graphics, Microsoft Schedule for task and time management, Microsoft Access for relational-database management and Microsoft Bookshelf 95 reference library. Additional applications included are Microsoft Publisher for Windows 95 and Microsoft Plus! for Windows 95 companion.

The HP & Microsoft Small Business Center also ships with the Microsoft Natural Keyboard and the Microsoft Mouse.

Small-business Customers, Big-business Needs

The U.S. Small Business Administration defines small businesses as establishments with fewer than 500 employees. According to the SBA, the current 21.5 million U.S. small businesses are a major economic force, employing 54 percent of the private work force, contributing 52 percent of all sales in the country, producing 50 percent of the private sector output and creating two out of every three new jobs. These businesses depend on telephones, fax machines and PCs to run the shop, but smaller firms in particular often need additional knowledge or resources to take full advantage of PCs and avoid down time. HP designed the HP Vectra 500 Series PC with specific attention to the small-business/small-office (SBSO) segment, which HP defines as companies of one to 100 employees with no on-site MIS (management information system) staff.

"For small businesses, a PC means more than top-notch 'speeds and feeds'," said Andy Bose, group vice president of the research firm IDC/LINK.  "It means improving communication, productivity, professional appearance, and customer service. Until now, small businesses had to choose between PCs designed for large corporations or for home use. HP's new Vectra 500 Series PC is a unique all-in-one small- business system with everything preloaded and backed by extensive vendor support."

In designing the HP Vectra 500 Series PC, HP studied the work habits of small businesses to determine the most desirable product features. HP centered on three primary areas in which customers wanted easy- to-use but robust capabilities: communications, usability and technical support.

Communications are Key

For small businesses, communication tools can be competitive assets. The HP Vectra 500 Series PCs include either a 28.8 bits-per-second (bps) or 14.4bps modem/voice-mail card offering users direct access to Internet, fax, e-mail and voice mail.

Easy management of incoming communications also is a prime requirement for small businesses. The HP Vectra 500 Series PC accommodates incoming messages through a simple "one-stop" pop-up window that alerts the user to all incoming voice mail, e-mail and fax transmissions. All of these messages can be retrieved remotely from anywhere using common communications devices such as telephones, fax machines or pagers. All HP Vectra Series 500 Series PCs also include a hands-free headset.

All HP Vectra 500 PC models feature easy Internet access by clicking on icons on the desktop. Microsoft Internet Explorer 2.0 and The Microsoft Network are available on all models. America Online and CompuServe are preinstalled on the basic models.

Usability Means Ready-to-work PCs

HP's goal was to create the most useable PC on the market. This is why HP has preinstalled numerous business applications on all HP Vectra 500 Series PCs. On models other than the HP & Microsoft PCs, HP has preinstalled Lotus Organizer scheduling software; Claris Works, an integrated word processor, spreadsheet, database and graphics program; and Adobe Acrobat, which allows users to read documents regardless of whether they have the application with which they were originally created.

Learning about the PC's features is also fast and easy using HP Discover, an easy-to-use graphical representation of a small office in which users can "walk through" various rooms to view demos or launch programs. Help is found in a central, easy-to-use context-sensitive help system, plus HP provides clear and concise on-line documentation.

HP also has bundled HP Message Sender, a program that works like an electronic reminder note. It stays "posted" even if the PC is turned off between uses and can be used over networks to send brief messages or entire documents to colleagues.

To make setup even easier, the HP Vectra 500 Series PCs are equipped with HP Printer Ready -- a full set of the latest HP advanced printer drivers preloaded on the PC. The HP Vectra 500 Series PCs also have been tested with a wide variety of peripherals from HP and other leading vendors.

"Virtual MIS Department" Built into the PCs

The HP Vectra 500 PC is an office-ready PC, complete with a full set of tools that help small businesses to keep their systems operating without on-site technical personnel:

* Preinstalled remote-support software lets HP technical-support engineers -- with the user's permission -- remotely access, diagnose and correct technical problems. HP acts as the small business' virtual MIS department, correcting most problems immediately on both the system and on all preloaded software. Users need only place one phone call.

* Robust diagnostic tools help users optimize systems themselves or help them report problems to technical staff, which should save additional time.

* HP's comprehensive reseller-driven service and support program is consistently rated among the best in the industry.

Configurations, U.S. Prices, Availability and Warranty

Available in a wide variety configurations, this new family of small-business PCs ranges from the top-of-the-line HP Vectra 515 MCx 5/166 PC with a 4X speed CD-ROM drive, sound card, 28.8 bps fax modem/voice-mail card, 166MHz Pentium processor, 16MB RAM, 1.6GB hard drive and cache in a minitower system to the low-cost HP Vectra 510 5/75 PC with a 75MHz Pentium processor, 8MB RAM and 630MB hard drive in a desktop model. For maximum price/performance, all HP Vectra 500 PCs have Pentium processors.

The HP Vectra 500 Series PC basic models are available now, with the HP & Microsoft Small Business Center models to follow in mid-April through HP's network of authorized computer dealers, business retailers, resellers and distributors. HP Vectra 500 Series PCs are backed by a limited one-year, on-site warranty.

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          HP Vectra 500 Series PC Basic Models

Model     CPU     Package    RAM    Hard  CD/Modem, Estimated

Name                               Drive  Sound*,   U.S.

                                          256KB     Street

                                          Cache     Price

510 5/75  75MHz   desktop    8MB   630MB  None      $1,299

510C 5/75 75MHz   desktop    8MB   850MB  14.4 Kbps  1,414

510Cx     100MHz  desktop    8MB   850MB  28.8 Kbps  1,633

5/100

510MC     100MHz  desktop    8MB   1.2GB  CD(4X)     1,748

5/100                                     14.4 Kbps

                                          Sound

510MCx    100MHz  desktop    8MB   1.2GB  CD (4X)    1,834

5/100                                     28.8 Kbps

                                          Sound

515CD     100MHz  tower      8MB   1.2GB  CD (4X)    1,644

5/100

515 5/133 133MHz  tower      8MB   1.6GB  None       1,788

515MCx    100MHz  tower      8MB   1.2GB  CD (4X)    1,844

5/100                                     28.8 Kbps

                                          Sound

                                          Cache

515MCx    133MHz  tower     16MB   1.6GB  CD (4X)    2,484

5/133                                     28.8 Kbps

                                          Sound

                                          Cache

515MCx    166MHz  tower     16MB   1.6GB  CD (4X)    3,017

5/166                                     28.8 Kbps

                                          Sound

                                          Cache

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           HP & Microsoft Small Business Center Models

Model Name CPU      Package    RAM    Hard  CD/Modem, Estimated

                                     Drive  Sound*,   U.S.

                                            256KB     Street

                                            Cache     Price

510 CD     120MHz   desktop   16MB   1.2GB  CD (6X)   $2,329

Office

515CCx     120MHz   tower     16MB   1.2GB  28.8 Kbps  2,513

Office

515 CD     133MHz   tower     16MB   1.6GB  CD (6X)    2,599

Office                                      Cache

515MCx     133MHz   tower     16MB   1.6GB  CD (6X)    2,800

Office                                      28.8 Kbps

                                            Sound

                                            Cache

515MCx     150MHz   tower     16MB   1.6GB  CD (6X)    2,996

Office                                      28.8 Kbps

                                            Sound

                                            Cache

515MCx     166MHz   tower     16MB   1.6GB  CD (6X)    3,335

Office                                      28.8 Kbps

                                            Sound

                                            Cache

           * 16-bit sound card from Creative Labs

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HP offers a broad family of industry-standard professional PCs in its HP Vectra PC line.  Products range from the HP Vectra 500 Series PC designed for the needs of small businesses to entry-level HP Vectra VE/VL PCs for professionals using standard applications to the HP Vectra XM line of network-ready PCs to its top-of-the-line HP Vectra XU series for the most demanding of expert professional users.

Hewlett-Packard Company is a leading global manufacturer of computing, communications and measurement products and services recognized for excellence in quality and support.  HP has 105,200 employees and had revenue of $31.5 billion in its 1995 fiscal year.

Information about HP and its products can be found on the World Wide Web at http://www.hp.com.


HP Targets Growing Small-Business Market
HP Targets The Growing Small-Business Market With New Products, Marketing Initiatives

PALO ALTO, CALIFORNIA. MARCH 11, 1996 -- Hewlett-Packard Company today announced a series of new products and planned marketing initiatives aimed at small-business/small-office professionals. In summary, HP announced the following:

* It is initiating the first steps in a long-range strategic plan to become the information technology vendor of choice for small-business/small-office professionals, a market segment HP defines as businesses with one to 100 employees lacking on-site MIS (management information system) support.

* It is defining and servicing the small-business/small-office market with a complete range of computing products (PCs, peripherals, workgroup-connectivity hardware), and planned services and support programs specifically tailored to meet that market's specialized requirements.

* It is introducing what it says is the industry's first PC series specifically designed and configured for small businesses -- the HP Vectra 500 PC family. The new PCs are being sold this month through U.S. commercial resellers, value-added resellers and traditional computer dealers.

* It is teaming up with Microsoft to deliver new computing solutions and planned programs aimed at the small-business market, including the HP & Microsoft Small Business Center, a complete hardware and software PC solution for small business.

* It is adding the ScanJet 4P color scanner and OfficeJet Series 300 printer-fax-copier-scanner family to HP's growing list of affordable hardcopy products for small businesses, currently including the LaserJet 5P laser printer and the DeskJet 850 color inkjet printers.

* It is introducing the HP AdvanceStack High-Speed Network Bundle (hub, PCI adapters and cables) to meet the increasing need of small businesses that require high-speed connectivity for demanding applications such as multimedia, imaging and video. The bundle is scheduled to ship in May.

HP news releases with specific details about these announcements and a white paper on the small-business/small-office market can be found on the World Wide Web at http://www.hp.com.

Hewlett-Packard Company is a leading global manufacturer of computing, communications and measurement products and services recognized for excellence in quality and support. HP has 105,200 employees and had revenue of $31.5 billion in its 1995 fiscal year.

Information about HP and its products can be found on the World Wide Web at http://www.hp.com.


HP Entry-Level 10Base-T Products
HP's Six New Entry-Level 10Base-T Products Offer Economical And Simple Solutions

PALO ALTO, CALIFORNIA. MARCH 11, 1996 -- Hewlett-Packard Company, the leader in networked systems for workgroups, today announced three new, low-cost, entry-level 10Base-T hubs; a new SNMP(1) management module; and two hubs bundled with the SNMP management module. The six new products are designed for a small or remote office workgroup.

The AdvanceStack Hub-8E is HP's entry-level unmanaged hub. Priced at $199, it offers a low-cost, simple network solution for small workgroups.

SNMP management is now available in new versions of the AdvanceStack Hub-8U and the AdvanceStack Hub-16U for customers who need inexpensive, reliable and manageable solutions. The AdvanceStack 8U/16U SNMP Module is a cost-effective management module for HP's Hub-8U and Hub-16U.

"Our new 10Base-T products will make HP the solution of choice for entry-level network installations," said Gary McAnally, general manager of HP's Roseville (Calif.) Networks Division. "We've got the distribution channels and low-cost production to allow us to offer competitively priced network solutions in what many consider a commodity market."

* ADVANCESTACK HUB-8E -- HP's AdvanceStack Hub-8E provides connectivity to Ethernet devices in the small workgroup. It has eight RJ-45 ports and one BNC port in a small footprint. Its "plug and forget" installation and exceptional reliability make it the ideal solution for first-time network installations. The Hub-8E can be daisy-chained to additional hubs as the network grows.

* ADVANCESTACK HUB-8U AND ADVANCESTACK HUB-16U -- The new AdvanceStack Hub-8U and AdvanceStack Hub-16U are entry- level hubs that can be upgraded to full SNMP management with the AdvanceStack 8U/16U SNMP Module. The Hub-8U and Hub-16U offer flexibility to upgrade when more functionality is required. A transceiver slot on the Hub-8U and Hub- 16U permits customized connection of the hub to any backbone -- TP, AUI, BNC or Fiber Optic.

* ADVANCESTACK 8U/16U SNMP MODULE -- The AdvanceStack 8U/16U SNMP Module provides SNMP management for the new AdvanceStack Hub-8U and AdvanceStack Hub-16U. Its full-featured SNMP agent offers a complete solution for the small or remote office that needs either local or remote management. With the AdvanceStack 8U/16U SNMP Module installed, the Hub-8U and Hub-16U can be managed remotely through a dial-in external modem or Telnet. When combined with HP's industry-leading management software programs, OpenView and Interconnect Manager, it provides a comprehensive management solution from device management to advanced traffic monitoring.

* ADVANCESTACK HUB-8U AND HUB-16U BUNDLES -- The AdvanceStack Hub-8U with SNMP and the AdvanceStack Hub-16U with SNMP are bundles that combine the flexibility of the Hub- 8U and Hub-16U with the power of the 8U/16U SNMP Module to provide an economical and manageable solution for small or remote workgroups. They cost less than purchasing either the Hub-8U or Hub-16U and the SNMP Module separately.

U.S. Prices and Availability

HP's new AdvanceStack 10-Base-T hubs are expected to be available in May and will be offered through HP's worldwide network of authorized computer dealers, resellers and distributors. Each offers a limited lifetime warranty.

  HP J3128A   AdvanceStack 10Base-T Hub-8E                  $199

  HP J2610B   AdvanceStack 10Base-T Hub-8U                   299

  HP J3134A   AdvanceStack 10Base-T Hub-8U with SNMP Bundle  599

  HP J2611B   AdvanceStack 10Base-T Hub-16U                  579

  HP J3135A   AdvanceStack 10Base-T Hub-16U with SNMP Bundle 999

  HP J3133A   AdvanceStack 8U/16U SNMP Module                499

HP's Roseville (Calif.) Networks Division and HP's Network Server Division deliver a complete line of network workgroup solutions. The Network Server Division makes the NetServer line of file servers and is one of the fastest-growing file-server suppliers. Roseville Networks Division is a leading supplier of stackable hubs, print servers and high-speed network products. Its products include AdvanceStack 10Base-T and 100VG hubs, AdvanceStack 10/100 switches, AdvanceStack routers and remote-access products, OpenView network-management applications, JetDirect print servers, 10Base-T and 10/100VG LAN Adapters and the NetBeamIR infrared LAN access point.

Hewlett-Packard Company is a leading global manufacturer of computing, communications and measurement products and services recognized for excellence in quality and support. HP has 102,300 employees and had revenue of $31.5 billion in its 1995 fiscal year.

Information about HP and its products can be found on the World Wide Web at http://www.hp.com.

(1) SNMP stands for Simple Network Management Protocol.

Information in this release applies specifically to products available in the United States. Product availability and specifications may vary in non-U.S. markets.


HP Has Scanner for Any Office
HP Now Has a Scanner for Any Office

PALO ALTO, Calif., March 11, 1996 -- Hewlett-Packard Company today introduced a low-cost color scanner offering business customers professional image quality with "point-and-shoot" simplicity. The new scanner is available in the United States through HP authorized resellers.

The ScanJet 4p scanner flatbed scanner, expected to sell for about $499 ($615 U.S. list), extends the versatility of desktop computers by making it easy for even novice users to capture text and images. Once captured, the text and images can be inserted in documents, organized electronically, edited or distributed via fax or electronic mail with a simple click.

"We developed the ScanJet 4p scanner based on customers' requests for an easy-to-use, high-quality color and grayscale scanner at a value-driven price," said Eric Blakemore, ScanJet 4p scanner product manager. "Now for under $500, customers can have HP quality and reliability behind their scanner."

The ScanJet 4p scanner scanner is a 24-bit color and 8-bit grayscale scanner that offers 1200 dots per inch (dpi) for enhanced image quality and 300 dpi optical resolution for good image quality and highly accurate scanned text.

SOFTWARE AND OPTIONS

The ScanJet 4p scanner scanner comes with Visioneer PaperPort software for easy document management. The software, featuring a simple user interface, allows customers to organize, file, fax, edit and copy documents and to launch more than 100 applications with point- and-click ease. It also provides an integrated optical character recognition (OCR) application via Caere Omni Page Lite.

The new scanner comes with HP PictureScan 2.0, which automatically scans images into documents, and HP ScanJet Copy, which provides convenience color and grayscale copying.

The ScanJet 4p scanner is shipped with an image editor (Adobe PhotoShop Limited Edition for the Macintosh, or the new Corel PHOTO-PAINT SELECT 5.0 for Windows and MicroChannel platforms). These products enable customers to enhance and customize their scanner images quickly and easily.

By scanning directly into PHOTO-PAINT SELECT, customers can adjust and rotate image scans to ensure the best-quality image. In addition, many features are included for image editing and special effects. Corel PHOTO-PAINT SELECT is Microsoft OLE (object-linking and embedding) compliant, which means customers can place images into any Windows application that supports OLE.

A 50-page automatic document feeder is available and is expected to sell for about $499 ($559 U.S. list).

The ScanJet 4p scanner supports the TWAIN open, industry-standard interface, allowing customers to scan text and images directly into documents created with TWAIN-compliant software programs.

SERVICE AND SUPPORT

The ScanJet 4p scanner rounds out HP's line of office scanners. Other products in the ScanJet family include the ScanJet 4Si network scanner, the ScanJet 4s personal scanner and the ScanJet 4c high-quality color scanner.

ScanJet scanners come with a limited one-year warranty with HP Express Exchange. Using Express Exchange, customers receive a replacement scanner within one business day. HP SupportPack, a plan that extends HP Express Exchange Service for an additional two-year period, also is available.

Suggested prices for HP products and services described in Access HP are quoted in U.S. dollars and apply only in that market. To check prices and availability in markets outside the U.S., check with your local HP sales office or distributor.


New Generation Tech. in IBM Optical Library
IBM Adds New-Generation Technology to Optical Library Family

Introduces 3995 Family to Non-IBM Users for the First Time

HANNOVER, Germany, March 14, 1996 . . . IBM today introduced a new generation of optical technology for users of its 3995 Optical Library Dataserver family, announcing five new models that feature high-capacity 2.6 gigabyte (GB) optical drives. The new library models, which operate with industry-standard 5.25-inch optical cartridges, double the capacity of the drives used in the previous models of the 3995 family and store twice as much information on a single cartridge.

In addition to the higher capacity and a significantly lower price per megabyte, the new models offer customers faster performance, expanded attachability and a wider range of choice in the size of the library they can select for use in the system. In particular:

o  Models C60, C62, C64, C66 and C68 provide five different levels of maximum storage capacity, ranging from 52 GB to 671 GB of uncompressed data;

o  They achieve their increased performance through the faster data rate of the 4X (2.6 GB) drives, faster robotics for inserting and retrieving cartridges and a robotic arm that can grip two cartridges at once; and

o  They are designed for the open-systems environment to give customers and system integrators freedom and flexibility in selecting the application software they prefer for use with their libraries.

The new SCSI-2 models attach to non-IBM servers, workstations and personal computers, as well as to the IBM processors supported by the models they replace. Together, Models C60, C62, C64, C66 and C68 replace 3995 Models A63, 063 and 163, which were designed for use with IBM RISC System/6000 and RISC System/6000 Scalable POWERparallel systems (SP)* providing capacities of 20 GB, 40GB and 188 GB, respectively. Other members of the 3995 family provide the same selections of storage capacity for attachment to IBM System/390, AS/400 and Personal Computer hosts.

Availability of Model C68 is scheduled for June 28, 1996 and the other models for May 31, 1996.

"Today's announcement of new models for the 3995 optical library extends IBM's long tradition of providing winning solutions for our optical storage customers," said Barbara Grant, IBM Storage System Division vice president and general manager, Removable Media Storage Solutions. "Customers are seeking ways to manage their data more effectively and we're determined to continue providing a comprehensive range of choices for optical storage throughout the enterprise."

The 3995 Optical Library family offers low-cost, high-capacity, direct-access storage. The new models are ideally suited for applications making use of optical storage as an extension of the storage hierarchy or as an enabling technology to bring data currently stored on paper or microfiche into an electronic format.

When viewed as technology enabling a move to electronic storage, optical storage offers attractive characteristics such as long-term media life, low cost and removability. When viewed as an extension of the storage hierarchy, the cost, performance and capacity characteristics of optical storage place it between disk and tape in the traditional hierarchy.

The optical drives used in the new models support both rewritable magneto-optic (MO) and continuous composite WORM (CCW) recording technologies. Rewritable technology allows data on the cartridge to be modified or erased, optimizing the use of space on the optical cartridges as unneeded data is erased to make way for new information. Write-Once, Read-Many (WORM) technology provides a method for long-term storage of permanent records. Both rewritable and WORM technologies can be intermixed within a library to provide maximum flexibility.

The 2.6 GB optical drives used by the 3995 are compatible with previous generations of 5.25-inch optical cartridges. These drives can read and write industry-standard 1.3 GB rewritable and CCW cartridges and read 650 megabyte (MB) industry-standard rewritable and CCW cartridges. This backward compatibility provides investment protection and continued access to data on previously written cartridges.

Software support for the 3995 library is provided by IBM and a large number of its Business Partners, as well as other leading application vendors. Software solutions support applications in such areas as imaging, data mining, computer output to laser disk (COLD), hierarchical storage management (HSM) and backup/archive. This broad base of application support allows customers to select their preferred application software for use with their libraries.

In a statement of direction, IBM said it intends to offer 4X optical drives as upgrades to existing 3995 library models, except for Model 153. In addition, the company intends to support permanent WORM technology in the new 3995 Optical Library models. It also intends to ship new models of the 3995 family to replace the existing models for the LAN, AS/400 and System/390 (OAM) environments.

IBM offers the most comprehensive range of industry-leading software and hardware storage products available to customers worldwide. Through its Storage Systems Division, the company provides storage solutions for IBM and non-IBM systems, offered through IBM as well as a large network of IBM Business Partners. A selection of products, including industry-leading hard disk drives, is offered for use by Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs). In addition to disk drives, IBM's storage portfolio includes disk-based arrays and subsystems; magnetic tape drives, subsystems and automated libraries; optical libraries; storage controllers; and storage management software.

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Fujitsu & ICL Plan New PC Company in Europe
Fujitsu strengthens position in Europe with plan for new PC Company

CLOSER INTEGRATION OF FUJITSU AND ICL PC BUSINESSES WILL BENEFIT USERS

14 March 1996 -- Hannover, Germany - Fujitsu and ICL today announced their plan to strengthen their PC operations in Europe through the closer integration of the Fujitsu and ICL PC businesses.

Under the agreement, the existing ICL Volume Products business will be de-merged from ICL into a new company, which will become part of Fujitsu's global Personal Systems Business Group, which has PC operations in the USA, Asia/Pacific and Japan.

Fujitsu is a leading company in the global IT industry, with total revenues of more than $36 billion in the fiscal year ending March 1995. With operations in more than 100 countries around the world, the Fujitsu Group is one of the leading global vendors in a wide range of information technologies, including PCs, enterprise systems, semiconductors, communications, software and services. The establishment of the new company in Europe significantly strengthens Fujitsu's position in the world wide personal computing market.

"It is our intention to aggressively expand our global PC business and the increased synergy which we can get from a closer integration of the ICL and Fujitsu PC activities will be of major benefit to our European customers and channel partners. The combination of Fujitsu's strength in core technologies such as displays, semiconductors, storage and telecommunications, with the established ICL Volume Products' development and manufacturing operations in Europe, will ensure we are exceptionally well positioned to provide and support technologically advanced computers to both the business and consumer markets," said Tadashi Sekizawa, president of Fujitsu Limited.

The new company will have its headquarters in Bracknell, UK with Mr David Mills, currently the managing director of ICL Volume Products, as its chief executive officer.

Welcoming the announcement, Keith Todd, chief executive officer of ICL, said: "This change will mean that ICL's existing and future customers can be assured that they will have ongoing access to world class PC and Server products while at the same time enabling ICL to focus more clearly on its core systems integration business. As a member of the Fujitsu family we will continue to have an effective influence over the evolution of PC and Server products to make sure these meet our customers' needs."

In 1995 ICL Volume Products sold approximately 500,000 personal computers and over 10,000 servers and had revenues of over 680 Million Pounds. In Japan Fujitsu grew its PC business rapidly and last year moved into the number 2 position with sales of over 1 million PCs. The combined PC sales of Fujitsu and the new company are likely to exceed 2.5 million units in calendar year 1996 and put it well on track to achieving its ambition of becoming one of the world's top PC suppliers.


Java-enabled Intellecte/BusinessWeb
Interleaf Brews Java-Enabled Document Management

Management of Java-enabled documents demo'd with Intellecte/BusinessWeb

Waltham, Mass. - March 12, 1996 - Interleaf, Inc. (NASDAQ:LEAF), today announced the demonstration of a Java-enabled version of its Intellecte/BusinessWeb at last week's Sun Microsystems Reseller Conference in Phoenix, AZ. Interleaf showcased the ability to manage Java-enabled documents and gave the first demonstration of a Java-enhanced user interface for Intellecte/BusinessWeb.

Web browsers and Internet capabilities are quickly creating a new standard for universal access to document management systems. At the same time, Java has gained broad recognition as a tool for creating open, interactive interfaces and enhancing the client components of many Internet and intranet applications. These Java-enabled documents rapidly will become a new class of business-critical information and must be embraced by the corporate document management system.

The more than 500 Sun reseller attendees had the opportunity to watch Interleaf demonstrate the management of Java-enabled documents using Intellecte/BusinessWeb, a product that allows traditional web-browsers to access document repositories. The demonstration conveyed the potential for sophisticated, business-critical uses for Java. For example, business documents can be Java-enabled in order to become "live" documents. In a live document, embedded Java applets can provide links to relational and transactional databases, allowing this data to be instantly and automatically imported to the document, such as pricing on product collateral or spec sheets. Pricing can be maintained and updated in a single database, and all documents requiring pricing information can have embedded Java applets. The documents will continuously reflect the information in the linked database and will never be incorrect or out of date. Intellecte/BusinessWeb, combined with Java and the power of RDM - Interleaf's document repository - would also reduce unnecessary revisions and minimize the costs of document management.

In the demo, Intellecte/BusinessWeb's strong document management engine maintained and controlled the Java-enabled documents and their Java applet links to other information sources.

"Java is an exciting tool that is making computing and information sharing much more dynamic," said Eric Severson, vice president and chief strategist at Interleaf, Inc. "Companies are looking for ways to turn Java and other new Web technologies into business advantages, and Interleaf intends to play a key role in making this happen. Already, with Intellecte/BusinessWeb, we are delivering a powerful Web solution and partnering with Open Market to address the security and performance concerns of enterprise-wide document management applications. This demo communicates to our customers and Java developers Interleaf's intent to include Java while innovating and expanding our Web-enabled document management capabilities."

"This demo shows the power and sophistication of Intellecte/BusinessWeb as well as Interleaf's strong understanding of the business issues driving the widespread adoption of the Internet and intranets as corporate tools," said Mark Tolliver, vice president of market development with Sun Microsystems Computer Company. "Interleaf Intellecte/BusinessWeb is an excellent application to showcase Java's potential for Web-enabled information access."

Interleaf's Architecture opens the gates to Java developers

Intellecte Business/Web was explicitly architected to enable easy extensibility by MIS and third party developers. "Companies today are on Web-time," said Peter Leeds, Interleaf's director of New Business Applications. "The pace of change is too rapid to have to wait for vendors to introduce all the new functionality necessary to stay competitive. Interleaf has just demonstrated to developers that they don't have to wait. They can begin to augment Intellecte/BusinessWeb with Java now."

Interested third party developers may contact 617.290.4990 ext. 8244.

About Intellecte/BusinessWeb

Intellecte/BusinessWeb provides easy access to business information by enabling the use of Web browsers to locate and retrieve documents from enterprise document repositories. Intellecte/BusinessWeb is part of Interleaf's Intellecte family of integrated document management products designed to provide the right information to the right person, at the right time, in the right location and presentation.

About Interleaf

Interleaf, Inc. is a leading worldwide supplier of integrated document management software, services and tools for networked and Web-based business solutions. The Intellecte family of knowledge management products is advanced, open software for the electronic assembly, management, retrieval, distribution and publishing of business-critical information. Interleaf is headquartered in Waltham, Mass., with offices around the world and over one million users worldwide. Information about Interleaf's products is available from Interleaf Direct at 1 (800) 955-5323 or on the World Wide Web at http://www.ileaf.com.


Conquest Of The New World - Web Site
INTERPLAY AND MACROMEDIA COLLABORATE TO BRING CONQUEST OF THE NEW WORLD WEB SITE TO LIFE!

March 15, 1996 -- Irvine, California -- Interplay Productions announced today it will feature Shockwave for Director, developed by Macromedia, Inc., when it launches the first-ever single-game-dedicated web site. Interplay's Conquest Of The New World web site is set to kick off April 10, 1996, and will feature Shockwave, the breakthrough technology from Macromedia, Inc., that is quickly setting the standard for interactive multimedia on the web. Interplay and Macromedia have teamed up to promote this cutting-edge technology which is a highlighted feature in Interplay's hot new Conquest Of The New World web site. Shockwave also provides web surfers with a tool that literally transforms static monodimensional web pages into high-impact interactive multimedia.

"Interplay is one of the innovative software companies capitalizing on the tremendous momentum on the Internet created by Shockwave for Director," said Joe Dunn, vice president of product marketing at Macromedia. "Macromedia views real-time interactive games and animations as one of the many exciting new uses for multimedia on the Internet."

"With Shockwave, we can show off our games better than ever before," said Jim Veevaert, marketing manager for Interplay. "It's like the difference between a print ad in a magazine and a TV ad. We're excited about this new technology and how it can assist us in delivering a compelling message to our audience."

A new concept in multimedia marketing, Interplay's custom-designed web site for Conquest Of The New World will extensively utilize the Shockwave software. Gamers can tap into the Conquest web site where immediate, dynamic animations will come to life. In addition, demonstrations of combat sequences from Conquest will be re-created for people to play almost instantly and free of charge, without having to download the game demo onto their systems. Players are then invited to download the game demo and are offered an $8 rebate toward the purchase of the full retail product. Conquest Of The New World will be available April 24, 1996 with full marketing and sales support. Gamers can access the Conquest web site beginning April 10, 1996 at http://conquest.interplay.com.

Macromedia will host Interplay as a featured Developer of the Month on its web site, one of the busiest in the world with approximately 2 million hits weekly. Macromedia will also hot-link gamers to the Conquest web page to experience this exciting cutting-edge technology first hand.

About Macromedia, Inc.

Macromedia Inc., the leader in digital arts, multimedia and web publishing software, offers a full range of products for the Windows and Macintosh platforms. The company's flagship products include: FreeHand, the most powerful tool for design and illustration; Authorware, the most powerful multiplatform authoring environment for interactive information; Director, the most powerful authoring tool for multimedia and the Internet and featuring Shockwave for Director; Extreme 3D, the most powerful 3D solution for design and multimedia; SoundEdit 16, the easy-to-use digital sound recording and editing solution; Fontographer, the industry-standard for type design and editing; Deck II, the most powerful editing tool for desktop audio production; and Macromedia xRes, the most powerful creative tool for hi-res images.

About Interplay Productions

Founded in 1983, Interplay Productions is a company dedicated to manufacturing and distributing a wide range of award-winning entertainment and educational software designed by gamers, for gamers. Interplay, MacPlay (the company's Macintosh division), VR Sports (the company's sports division) and its affiliates release products for IBM and compatibles, CD-ROM and Macintosh as well as leading console game platforms. In 1995, Interplay acquired Shiny Entertainment, makers of the world-wide hit video game Earthworm Jim. Interplay's OEM division represents over 250 titles from publishers including Davidson & Associates, Inc., Viacom New Media, LucasArts Entertainment and Humongous Entertainment to hardware manufacturers. Interplay titles include Descent II, VR Soccer, Virtual Pool, Stonekeep and Loaded.


Descent II Sequel Set to Launch
DESCENT II TWICE THE 360 Degree INSANITY. TWICE THE VERTIGO. IT'S D-DAY AND YOU'RE GOING DOWN!

March 13, 1996 -- Irvine, Calif.-- Interplay Productions announced today D-Day, the release of Descent II for the IBM PC and 100% compatibles. Bigger, faster, louder, Descent II is the highly-anticipated sequel to the original 3D, 360 degree, stomach-turning action game Descent. In addition to the release of Descent II, Descent for the Sony PlayStation debuts today, making D-Day Interplay's largest multi-platform launch to date.

"With its added features and intensity, Descent II exemplifies Interplay's motto, 'by gamers for gamers'," stated Trish Wright, vice president of marketing for Interplay. "With the release of Descent II for the PC and Descent for the Sony PlayStation, D-Day takes the Descent franchise to the next level."

Packed with new features and gameplay, Descent II intensifies and expands the Descent world. 30 new levels take the player through missions in six different worlds, including Water, Fire, Ice and the Alien Base. New intelligent robot enemies include a "Thief-bot" that will adjust to the player's strategy, hunt the player down and suck up the player's energy supply. Added firepower is supplied to the player with ten new ultra-destructive weapons, from the Level 6 lasers to the EarthShaker Missile. New power-ups include a floodlight that can be turned on and off while navigating through Descent II's dark, deep tunnels and an afterburner which increases maximum speed by 100%.  A robotic ally, the "Guide-bot," has also been added to aid the player through the twisting, turning worlds that make up Descent II.

Developed by Parallax Software, Descent II supports multi-player action with head-to-head, modem, and 8-player network play. Network games can be played in the following modes: anarchy, team anarchy, robo-anarchy, cooperative, and capture-the-flag. In the cooperative mode players can use the new real-time camera to see through their partner's eyes, while the capture-the-flag mode brings a new dimension to network team play by adding the objective of capturing the opponent team's flag while protecting your team's flag.

In addition to added features and network play, Descent II boasts a killer new soundtrack which will keep the players' adrenaline pumping as they plunge through the deeper, darker levels of Descent II. The soundtrack includes original music by Type O Negative and "Ogre" of Skinny Puppy as well as other new redbook audio and digital sound effects.

Descent II was produced by Interplay's Raphael Hernandez in conjunction with the development team at Parallax Software. Raphael Hernandez's other production credits at Interplay include Descent for the PowerMac. Mr. Hernandez began his career in the interactive multimedia business at Interplay as a quality assurance tester and has worked his way up through the development ranks.

Available on CD-ROM, Descent II will run on any 486-DX50 or faster with DOS 5.0 or later and at least 8Mb RAM (16Mb if running under Windows 95). A double- speed CD-ROM drive, hard drive installation, and a Sound Blaster compliant sound card are required. We think this game rocks and hope fellow gamers will as well!

Founded in 1983, Interplay Productions is a company dedicated to manufacturing and distributing a wide range of award-winning entertainment and educational software designed by gamers, for gamers. Interplay, MacPlay (the company's Macintosh division), VR Sports (the company's sports division) and its affiliates release products for IBM and compatibles, CD-ROM and Macintosh as well as leading console game platforms. In 1995, Interplay acquired Shiny Entertainment, makers of the world-wide hit video game Earthworm Jim. Interplay's OEM division represents over 250 titles from publishers including Davidson & Associates, Inc., Viacom New Media and Accolade to hardware manufacturers. Interplay titles include Descent, Cyberia, Virtual Pool, Dungeon Master II: The Legend Of Skullkeep, Stonekeep, Frankenstein: Through The Eyes Of The Monster and Loaded.


JetEye Net Plus - Product of the Year
EXTENDED SYSTEMS JETEYE NET PLUS SELECTED AS PORTABLE COMPUTING PRODUCT OF THE YEAR BY LAN MAGAZINE

Award solidifies Extended Systems as the leader in wireless infrared connectivity solutions

BOISE, ID (MARCH 13, 1996) - Extended Systems announced today that LAN Magazine has selected the Extended Systems JetEye Net Plus as the Portable Computing Producer of the Year. JetEye Net Plus is the first wireless infrared network adapter for connecting portable PCs to the corporate network and offers a new level of convenience and mobility to portable computer users.

"We are delighted to receive this prestigious award for our achievements in wireless infrared technology," stated Steve Simpson, President and CEO of Extended Systems. "This recognition distinguishes JetEye products as the standard of excellence in wireless infrared solutions for the mobile computing solutions that will ultimately extend our customer's reach to their work environment."

Each April, LAN Magazine recognizes those products and companies that have made significant contributions to the future of corporate networking. Throughout the year, LAN Magazine editors conduct extensive product evaluation and research to determine which products are selected for the award. The formal presentation ceremony will be held at Networld+Interop on Las Vegas, Nevada on April 1, 1996.

"When determining the Product of the Year Awards, we look for products, like the JetEye Net Plus, that are smart, flashy, and creative, and that arrived on the market at just the right time," stated Melanie McMullen, Editor-In-Chief of LAN Magazine. "In addition, we look for companies, like Extended Systems, that will drive networking into the next decade."

Using wireless infrared technology built into leading portable computers such as the IBM ThinkPad, Extended Systems JetEye Net Plus offers mobile users a quick, reliable, cable-free connection to the office network and a local printer. With JetEye Net Plus mobile professionals now have a fast and convenient way to access their network information including e-mail, shared files, network printers and the Internet.

"This award solidifies Extended Systems as the leader in wireless infrared connectivity solutions for the mobile professional," stated Per Larsen, IBM Director of Worldwide Brand Management, Mobile Computing. "

Extended Systems JetEye Net Plus is the first product to ship that complies with the new Infrared Data Association (IrDA) communications standard of 4 megabits per second (Mbps). JetEye Net Plus lists for $399 (U.S.) with a street price of $285 (U.S.).

ABOUT EXTENDED SYSTEMS

Headquartered in Boise, Idaho, Extended Systems offers an entire line of JetEye infrared adapters allowing portable users to connect directly to networks, desktop PCs or local printers. JetEye infrared adapters provide mobile users the flexibility to print and update desktop files without cables. Contact Extended Systems at (800) 235-7576 for more information. Internet users can access product information at http://www.extendsys.com.


KL Group Widgets on NuTCRACKER Platform
KL Group Widgets Available on NuTCRACKER Platform

XRT Widgets Now Available on Seventeen Platforms

(Toronto, Ont. -- March 11, 1996) KL Group Inc. recently announced a decision to port all of its XRT widgets, XRT/3d, XRT/field, XRT/gear, XRT/graph and XRT/table, to the NuTCRACKER platform. This move enables Motif developers using NuTCRACKER to include the market-leading XRT family of widgets into their applications. XRT products are available now for the NuTCRACKER platform as consulting specials.

Greg Kiessling, president of KL Group said, "Motif developers working on NuTCRACKER will now be able to port their X applications to the Windows NT environment with minimal code changes. KL Group remains committed to introducing support for new platforms. We are fortunate that we have a loyal customer base, and we want to continue to provide our products to developers on as many different operating systems as possible. We recognize that there are developers who are dedicated users of various operating systems that we are not currently supporting. It is our goal to continue expanding our support for these operating systems."

Steve Rosenberg, vice president of software engineering, KL Group, said "the addition of NuTCRACKER to the list of supported operating systems and architectures for the XRT product line brings our total number of supported platforms to seventeen. We are constantly adding new architectures to our list of supported platforms, and will be continuing to broaden the base of platforms that XRT products are available on. By supporting NuTCRACKER, KL Group moves one step closer toward our goal of providing all developers with the ability to incorporate our XRT widgets into their applications."

About the Companies

KL GROUP develops and markets the award-winning XRT family of GUI components and Olectra Chart, the ultimate charting OLE control. KL Group was founded in 1989 and has maintained growing profitability for more than 20 consecutive quarters. XRT and Olectra products are sold and supported from KL Group's corporate headquarters in Toronto, and through a worldwide network of qualified resellers. For more information telephone (416) 594-1026 or info@klg.com. Visit KL Group on the world wide web at http://www.klg.com.


LinoServer On Intel Debuts

Data General/Unix Operating System Enhanced by Open, Scalable Intel Architecture

FEBRUARY 28, 1996 -- Linotype-Hell Company today announced that its LinoServer models for the graphic arts industries will be available mid-year with Data General's Unix (DG/UX) operating system (OS) running on the Intel Pentium processing platform. The move to Intel processing makes the LinoServer, which interfaces to Macintosh, PC and Unix clients, a more powerful and flexible solution. Customers will also benefit from PCI bus expansion and the PC-based, commodity-level economics of the Intel platform. The LinoServer models, to be offered in Departmental LS3000i and Enterprise LS4800i versions, are being shown at Seybold Seminars Boston.

The Intel Pentium platform compares favorably to proprietary RISC architectures, and provides the greatest flexibility for software porting. Further value-added is provided by DG/UX, the first 64-bit OS certified to run on the new Intel chip. As the most "open" Unix OS, with only 5% code that is platform-specific, DG/UX is considered to be the leader in customer satisfaction*.

For users, the LinoServer models on the Intel platform will look, feel, and function the same way as their Motorola-based predecessors. Information systems staff will find that compilers, networking and communications, and system-management functions will also remain the same.

INTEL PLATFORM BENEFITS FOR LINOSERVER USERS INCLUDE:

 PCI bus expansion

 PC-volume economics

 Product range

 Entry-level Departmental and Enterprise system with high availability,

 N+1 technology, remote restart, LAN failover

 Windows NT-ready hardware

WITH RELEASE OF THE LS3000I AND LS4800I, LINOTYPE-HELL WILL BEGIN DISTRIBUTION OF SOFTWARE ON CD. RELEASES WILL INCLUDE:

 LinoServer Basic 2.9 (Intel version)

 DG/UX 4.1

 Helios Ethershare 2.2

 Helios Ethershare OPI 1.2

PLANNED FOR AVAILABILITY LATER IN THE YEAR ARE:

 Toolbox modules for TIFF/IT Print, SciPath, CtP Path, and CC Path

 Today's newly-announced LinoServer Manager database

Linotype-Hell provides the world's largest range of prepress ducts and systems, including scanners, RIPs, imagesetters, computer-to- plate systems, fonts, as well as consulting services. The company introduced the PostScript RIP in 1985, and today has over 28,000 installed worldwide. Linotype-Hell also maintains its status as provider of the world's largest font library, as well as the world's largest installed base of imagesetters.

Linotype-Hell Company is the U.S. subsidiary of Linotype-Hell AG, based in Eschborn, Germany. U.S. headquarters are located at 425 Oser Avenue, Hauppauge, New York, 11788. Phone 516-434-2000 or 800- 842-9721. Fax 516-434-2706.

*Computerworld Satisfaction Survey; 1993, 1994, 1995


Logicraft WinNT Client Support for LanCD
LOGICRAFT INTRODUCES WINDOWS NT CLIENT SUPPORT FOR LANCD

Permits Windows NT Workstations To Be Connected To CD-ROM Network Server

NASHUA, NH (January 21, 1996)-Logicraft Information Systems, Inc. now offers a Windows NT Client option for LanCD 3.2, the latest version of its CD-ROM networking software permitting simultaneous network access to multiple CD-ROM drives. This new option makes it possible to connect Windows NT clients, workstations or servers to LanCD s high-performance network server for easy access to CD-ROM applications. It works concurrently with all other Windows clients on the LanCD system, including Windows 95. It is also fully integrated with Windows NT and is the only product of its kind that supports concurrent use of multiple protocols.

FULL 32-BIT APPLICATION

LanCD 3.2 s Windows NT Client is a full 32-bit application with a 32-bit multi-protocol driver and a standard Windows NT service. It supports up to 10 LanCD servers, providing access for each NT client access of up to 12,800 CD-ROM volumes and 560 readers. The Services control panel permits users to start and stop LanCD service, dynamically add LanCD servers and make other changes without requiring system shutdown and reboot.

CONCURRENT SUPPORT OF MULTIPLE PROTOCOLS

To address the need for flexibility in a network environment, LanCD's Windows NT Client supports concurrent use of NetBIOS/NetBEUI, Novell Netware IPX/SPX and TCP/IP protocols. This makes it possible for clients running different protocols to access a LanCD server. It also frees the system administrator to assign different protocols to different servers, depending on variables such as the amount of traffic on a given connection or the network s ability to support a given protocol. This feature is unique to the Windows NT Client.

EASES MIGRATION TO WINDOWS NT

With the growing acceptance of Windows NT, LanCD s ability to support Windows NT clients ensures that organizations switching to the NT system will protect their CD-ROM networking investment. "As people start to make the change from one file server strategy to another, they re going to be looking for solutions that will migrate along with them," says Chris Caggiula, Logicraft's Vice President of Marketing and Product Management. "With the Windows NT Client, LanCD is positioned to be able to provide organizations transitioning to NT with the software they need to continue to use our product in an NT environment."

FULL ACCESS TO LANCD CAPABILITIES

LanCD 3.2 is an advanced CD-ROM networking solution that enables all clients in an open computing environment to access CD-ROM libraries across local and wide area networks. It features multi-protocol support, license metering, remote management, concurrent local and network CD-ROM access, the ability to mount volumes using simple descriptive names and built-in support for Windows 95 clients. In addition to the Windows NT Client, options include Macintosh Client support; TCP/IP support (standard on the Macintosh Client); The Jukebox Manager that supports CD-ROM jukeboxes to add more capacity at a lower cost; and FastCD with enhanced CD-ROM caching software that maximizes the performance of multimedia and graphics applications. Each LanCD server supports up to 1,280 CD-ROM volumes and 56 SCSI drives. LanCD's Windows NT clients share all these capabilities.

PRICING, SPECIFICATIONS

Prices for the LanCD Windows NT client option are $495 for a 10-user license, $695 for 50 users and $995 for 100 users. Components include a CD-ROM Class driver, an NT service, Dynamic Link Library (DLL) software that serves as a command center, server management utilities and a Windows NT client suite with a configuration editor, mount program and server information program. Requirements include Windows NT 3.5 or higher, 1MB of disk storage for the client software.

For more information, contact Logicraft Information Systems at (800) 880-5644 or (603)880-0300, or visit our web site at http://www.logicraft.com.

Logicraft Information Systems, Inc., is a worldwide developer, integrator and manufacturer of complete CD-ROM networking and optical storage management solutions for the DOS, Windows NT and Macintosh environments. The company's products provide the fastest access to CD-ROM databases over the widest range of networks and technologies in the industry.


Win NT Developer Kit for PassageWay Services
Now shipping: Windows NT developer's kit for PassageWay services

MARCH 12, 1996 -- LOS ANGELES -- Lucent Technologies, formerly AT&T's systems and technologies business, today announced shipment of a developer's kit for its PassageWay Telephony Services for Microsoft Windows NT. PassageWay Telephony Services, available today on Novell's NetWare servers, provide customers a common open platform for building sophisticated, cost-effective computer telephony solutions.

"We have realized numerous benefits with PassageWay Telephony Services," said Terri Staggs, telecommunications analyst, National Gypsum. "Not only have we had numerous cost savings, calls are now handled much faster and more accurately. Call volume is up, lost calls are down, and customers are happier because everything is completed in one high quality call with a live voice."

PassageWay Telephony Services already provides desktop client support for Microsoft Windows environments, IBM OS/2, Unix and Apple Macintosh computers.

"Our customers have told us that they want to be able to integrate PassageWay Telephony Services into their enterprise environments," said Stephen Clemente, general manager of Lucent Technologies' PassageWay products group. "We're answering that call by extending the PassageWay family to Windows NT. Customers need open multi-platform computer telephony solutions and that's what we're delivering."

PassageWay Telephony Services extends the value of customers' voice communications through computer integration, enhancing the intelligence and manageability of voice communications. This integration enables multimedia messaging, conference calling, fax and electronic mail, call control and telephone/database integration at the 'click' of a PC mouse. Users of PassageWay Telephony Services can instantly access customer records as the phone rings.

For a copy of the PassageWay Windows NT Developer's kit, send email to: pwayhelp@mtgbcs.att.com.

PassageWay Telephony Services will support the recently released Versit CT Encyclopedia, the most complete specification for open multi-platform computer telephony available. For more information on this powerful specification or to receive a copy, contact Versit at 1-800-803-6240.

Lucent Technologies designs, builds and delivers a wide range of public and private networks, communications systems and software, consumer and business telephone systems and microelectronics components. Bell Laboratories is the research and development arm of the new company.

To reach World Wide Web pages with more information, go to:

    http://www.att.com/passageway

    http://www.att.com/gbcs

    http://www.versit.com


Magic Internet Strategy for WWW Applications
Magic Announces Internet Strategy for World-Wide Web Applications

Magic WebLink Solution for Internet Available Today; Currently in Use at Gannett Media

IRVINE, CA, March 12, 1996 -- Magic Software Enterprises (NASDAQ: MGICF) announced today a three-phase Internet strategy for building applications on the World-Wide Web. This comprehensive strategy extends Magic's overall mission of providing developers with a rapid application development environment for both client and server platforms including three-tier architecture and application partitioning schemes to the Internet and World-Wide Web. The immediate deliverable piece of the strategy involves offering a free solution, available today, to build Magic server-based Internet applications. This Magic WebLink, which is available now for downloading from Magic's WWW site (http://www.magic-sw.com) is already being used by major US corporations.

"Magic views the World-Wide Web as a critical vehicle for application development and deployment as we head into the next century," said Uzi Yair, CEO for Magic Software Enterprises.  "The Internet has surpassed all expectations as an information medium and Magic views the Internet as a strategic target platform on which to develop client and server commercial applications. We are proud of the fact that we are not just announcing hype. Uniquely among tool vendors, we can point to Magic-based corporate applications already on the WWW."

Later phases of Magic for the Internet will integrate Magic WebLink directly into the Magic application development environment and expand its feature set. It will also provide developers with the power to interface with and utilize the Java language for multi-tier client and server computing over the Internet.

Phase One: Magic WebLink

Available immediately, Magic WebLink is an add-on tool for Windows NT servers which enables Magic developers to immediately begin building and deploying two and multi-tier Internet-based applications. The Magic WebLink tool enables Magic applications to communicate with popular Internet Web Server products such as Netscape's Commerce Server or Microsoft's Information Server. Magic WebLink provides the interface technology needed to link a Magic application process to a Web Server. Magic WebLink provides developers with significant functionality including: Automatic program invocation, Request queue handling, Variable Repository and a Pipeline for HTML output.

GANNETT MEDIA: A MAGIC WEBLINK INSTALLATION IN PRODUCTION

A corporate user already integrating Magic WebLink technology into a Magic application is Gannett Media Technology Int. (GMTI) (http://adlink.gmti.com). GMTI is a subsidiary of Gannett Corporation, a $4 billion publisher of over 92 daily newspapers, including USA Today. Using Magic, GMTI has created AdLink, an automated data-entry program for advertising production. Real estate offices enter property data and AdLink creates ads and uploads them to newspapers. Prospective buyers, in addition to seeing the advertisements in print, can call the AdLink system at the newspapers and receive property information via phone, fax and computer voice system. GMTI has used Magic WebLink to extend AdLink's services to the World-Wide Web, allowing prospective buyers to search for a new home from their desktop computer.

"The Magic WebLink has enabled us to offer our customers access to the Internet, enhancing our competitive edge and marketing reach," said Stephen Burns, vice president of GMTI. "With everyone racing to get their technology to the Internet, there is a tremendous amount of confusion and marketing hype. Magic is offering a real solution today that is helping our customers benefit from the advantages of the Internet."

Phase Two: WebLink Built into Magic

Magic WebLink will be enhanced and integrated into the Magic RAD environment in the next version of Magic. The product, Magic WebLink PLUS will be enhanced to embed Magic application output including static text, images, and tables. It will automatically generate HTML forms for display on the Web Browser so developers will not need to learn HTML. Developers will be able to take advantage of the features in the Magic environment with which they are already familiar. Magic WebLink PLUS will contain a Magic WebDispatcher which will enable the control and execution of multiple Magic applications over the Web. This will enable developers to build robust, distributed applications and allow for the partitioning of application logic to improve performance and shorten end-user response times.

"Magic is among the first tool vendors to offer a working Internet- enabled link for developers," said Mitch Kramer, consulting editor with the Patricia Seybold Group. "Their strategy addresses head-on the demands of developers today and is well-positioned to address the real issues of building sophisticated, three-tier applications."

Phase Three: Java Integration

The advanced phase of Magic's Internet strategy involves the integration of emerging Web technologies into the Magic development environment. Currently, Magic is planning to provide developers with the ability to take advantage of Web Browser functionality and Java technology in its development system.

The Magic development environment will be enhanced to enable developers to integrate Java applets within the Magic system. This capability will provide developers with the opportunity to integrate Java applets into Magic's GUI forms.

In addition to providing support for Java applet integration, Magic is designing a Magic Internet Client module, a powerful display mechanism which provides users with the strength of the Magic presentation layer while enabling them to dynamically access and utilize Magic Application Servers over the Internet. End-users will be able to download the Magic Internet Client from the Internet so they will be able to access their applications from any location whenever they want.

"We've crafted this three-phased approach in order to strike the right balance for our developers, providing both immediate solutions as well as emerging Internet technologies as they develop," said Eli Gonen, chief operating officer for Magic Software Enterprises.

Magic Software Enterprises develops, publishes, markets and supports Magic, a highly productive, table-driven cross-platform Rapid Application Development system for developing client and server solutions. Magic is used by corporate MIS departments and a wide range of solutions partners including value-added resellers, systems integrators, consultants, independent developers and packaged software publishers. Magic has won numerous development awards including the Client/Server Applications Challenge (USA), the EXE Software Developers Challenge (UK), and four consecutive victories at the International Droege Developers Competition (USA). Magic Software Enterprises Inc. is located at 1200 Main St., Irvine, Calif., 92714. Telephone, 714/250-1718; Fax, 714/250-7404; and on the WWW at http://www-magic-sw.com.


SCSI Express 2.6GB Multifunction Drive
MDI Multifunction & Writable Optical

SCSI Express 2.6GB 5 1/4" Multifunction Drive

The SCSI Express 2600S 5 1/4" Multifunction Drive from Micro Design International, Inc. offers long-term storage capabilities and security with the flexibility of removable media. The convenience of storing information on disk is ideal for today's fast growing business requirements. This 2.6GB drive offers double the capacity at near hard drive speed - an ideal storage solution for today's performance intensive applications. Security comes with MDI's continuing commitment to ANSI and ISO standard drives that are compatible with 1.3GB and 650MB media. Following the Optical Storage Technology Association (OSTA) 5 1/4" Writable Optical Migration Path, the 2600S guarantees long-term access to archived data.

The SCSI Express 2600S combines the benefits of Write-Once-Read-Many (WORM) and rewritable into a single drive. The drive boasts a MTBF rate of 100,000 hours, maximizing reliability. A fast data throughput of 3.4MB/sec makes this a low cost-per-megabyte solution. The SE2600S rewritable drive performs extra duty using either 512 byte or 1024 byte media. Security, portability, and unlimited data storage are yours with this powerful storage device.

The combination of this 2.6GB writable optical drive and SCSI Express software allows users to access data transparently across every application and platform. OSTA created the Universal Disk Format (UDF), a single file system interchange standard for computer-based applications. UDF is an implementation of the ISO interchange standard for reqritable and write-once mdeia (ISO 13346) and was developed by OSTA to make optical storage solutions independent of the operating environment. The 2600S takes full advantage of these benefits.

The greatest advantage of UDF formatted disks is that they can be read/written on a wide variety of operating systems that support the UDF standard. For example, store files under Windows on UDF media, take this media to a system running UNIX and update the files, then take the media to a system running the Macintosh OS, and so forth. UDF provides file interchange between today's operating systems, as well as the operating systems of tomorrow.

UDF greatly enhances the benefits of today's optical storage technology. Coupled with SCSI Express, it's the storage management alternative for data-intensive workstations and network applications.

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SCSI Express 2600S Drive Features

 Half-height form factor

 Fast SCSI-2 interface

 Enclosed cartridge area for dust protection

 ISO and ANSI backward compatible

 Daisy-Chain connectivity with other devices

 Motrized media eject system

 WORM and rewritable support

 Horizontal or vertical mounting

 Media and data portability

 Large 1MB cache buffer

 Medica; across & downward compatibility

 One year warranty, parts and labor

Supported Environments

 DOS/Windows

 Windows NT

 Windows 95

 OS/2

 Macintosh

 NetWare

SCSI Express 2600S

5 1/4" Rewritable/WORM Drive Specifications

 Capacity 2.6GB

 Average Seek 25ms

 Latency 10ms

 Data Throughput 1.7 - 3.4MB/sec

 Burst Data Transfer 5MB (sync), 3MB (async)

 Interface SCSI-2

 Form Factor 5 1/4" half height

 Data Buffer 1MB

 Rotational Speed 3,000rpm

 MTBF (hrs) 100,000

 Warranty 1 year

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MS Access to Support Internet Control Pack
MICROSOFT ACCESS TO SUPPORT INTERNET CONTROL PACK

Provides Instant Internet Integration to Microsoft Access Developers

REDMOND, WASH. - MARCH 14, 1996 - Microsoft Corp. today announced that its award-winning desktop database, Microsoft Access for the Windows 95 operating system, will support the Microsoft Internet Control Pack. The Internet Control Pack, now available in beta, was jointly developed with NetManage Inc. and was announced by Microsoft earlier this week. It is a package of six ActiveX Controls that add Internet functionality to custom applications and solutions developed with tools such as Microsoft Access via standardized, reusable 32-bit components.

Using controls from the Internet Control Pack, a developer can extend Microsoft Access 95-based applications with Internet functionality. For example, developers can add browserlike functionality to a Microsoft Access-based solution with database information and Web information coexisting on a Microsoft Access-based form. Applications can be created that store key words for Web sites, comments and a history of sites visited. Users can then use Microsoft Access to search this data and view selected sites instantly in the context of their Microsoft Access-based form. "Live data," such as financial information, traffic data, and other real-time information, can be added to a Microsoft Access-based solution for dynamic, up-to-the-minute data gathering, storage, reporting and analysis. Customers have asked for tools that allow them to integrate and extend existing business solutions to the Internet; the combination of Microsoft Access and the Internet Control Pack gives customers that capability.

"Building solutions that integrate well with the Internet is becoming increasingly important for developers working with Microsoft Access," said Tod Nielsen, general manager of the Microsoft Access business unit at Microsoft. "We believe that the Internet Control Pack will be yet another tool that developers can use in creating highly productive business solutions for their customers. Supporting the Internet Control Pack underscores Microsoft's commitment to innovation in the area of desktop database applications and the Internet."

MICROSOFT ACCESS AND INTERNET INTEGRATION

In addition to the Internet Control Pack, Microsoft provides Microsoft Access developers integration with the Internet through the Microsoft Internet Information Server and an active World Wide Web site. Microsoft Internet Information Server contains the Internet Database Connector, which enables developers to connect Web users to databases, including Microsoft Access databases. This technology is being used in a variety of applications to publish information, provide database querying capabilities, and collect information from users and customers. The combination of Microsoft Access and Microsoft Internet Information Server provides a versatile platform for intranet applications, small and medium-sized Internet sites, and prototyping for large Internet sites.

Developers working with Microsoft Access can find the latest information on Microsoft Access on the Web at http://www.microsoft.com/accessdev. The Web site is updated weekly with new product information, technical information, case studies and sample databases, and contains a new feature article every month. A search page allows developers seeking specific information to find it quickly on the Web at the Microsoft Access site or the Microsoft Web site (http://www.microsoft.com).

PRICING AND AVAILABILITY

The Internet Control Pack beta is available now and can be downloaded from the Web at http://www.microsoft.com/icp at no cost.

The Microsoft Access Developers Toolkit is available for approximately $499. A $100 rebate coupon is available to licensed users of the Microsoft Access Developers Toolkit version 2.0.

Microsoft Access 95 is available for approximately $339 with an upgrade available for approximately $129. It also is included in Microsoft Office Professional for Windows 95. Microsoft Office 95 is available for approximately $599.

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.


ActiveX Controls Gain Support
ACTIVEX CONTROLS GAIN SUPPORT FROM 71 SOFTWARE VENDORS

ActiveX Controls Make it Easy to Build Active, Interesting and Intelligent Web Pages

SAN FRANCISCO - MARCH 12, 1996 - At the Microsoft Professional Developers Conference today, leading software vendors announced and demonstrated a wide range of Microsoft ActiveX Controls (formerly called OLE Controls). ActiveX Controls provide instant, rich functionality for Web pages, including sound, video, animation, security, credit-card approval, other commerce enhancements and more. In addition, ActiveX Controls are an open, cross-platform technology supported by Microsoft Internet Explorer version 3.0, NCSA's Mosaic 2.2 and NetScape Navigator 2.0, as well as ActiveX Control containers, including applications for the Visual Basic programming system, Visual C++ development system set, Visual FoxPro database management system, Microsoft Access database management system, Borland Delphi 2.0, and PowerSoft PowerBuilder.

"ActiveX Controls are going to revolutionize the Internet because they will enable a new generation of active Web pages," said Paul Maritz, group vice president of the platforms group at Microsoft Corp. "Web authors can use ActiveX Controls to add very sophisticated functionality to Web pages quickly and easily and to create a dynamic and interactive environment."

INTERNET INTEGRATION

The market for ActiveX Controls is thriving and presents attractive opportunities for software vendors. New features specific to the Internet have been added to the ActiveX Controls architecture, making the market potential even greater. "Commerce Direct International is the first company to use Microsoft's ActiveX Technologies to make online electronic commerce transactions appear as if they are part of an existing Web page," said Gerry Bakker, president of CDI. "Having both the choice of a range of platforms and the richness of the WindowsR operating system to work with is an ideal investment scenario for independent software companies looking for growth."

OPEN AND CROSS-PLATFORM

ActiveX Controls are an open architecture supported by thousands of software vendors and corporations, as well as by all of the key tools vendors. A developer can use any tool or language to create very powerful controls that support specific platform functionality such as multimedia, graphics, data access and much more.

"Adobe fully supports ActiveX Controls," said Dave Emmett, vice president of the Acrobat products group at Adobe Systems Inc. "The technology allows Acrobat customers and developers to create Web content that is completely integrated with other ActiveX technologies, such as Web browsers like Internet Explorer. We view this as an important opportunity to continue to establish Acrobat as a first- class Web-publishing standard."

In a related announcement, Microsoft said it is collaborating with Macromedia to deliver cross-platform Component Object Models (COM) that will enable ActiveX Controls to run on the MacintoshR platform. Microsoft will show cross-platform COM to the industry in an upcoming open process design preview.

SECURITY

ActiveX Controls are used in conjunction with digital signatures to give developers and end users the best of both worlds: Developers are free to use all the functionality and richness of Windows, and end users can trust that the ActiveX Controls they download from the Internet are safe to run and have not been modified or substituted en route. More than 40 companies support Microsoft's digital signature initiative.

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.

Microsoft, ActiveX, Visual Basic, Visual C++, Visual FoxPro and Windows are registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corp. in the United States and/or other countries.

NetScape is a trademark NetScape Communications Corp.

Borland and Delphi are registered trademarks of Borland International.

PowerBuilder is a trademark of PowerSoft Corp.

Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer Inc.

Note to editors: If you are interested in viewing additional information on Microsoft, please visit the Microsoft home page at http://www.microsoft.com/corpinfo/. To receive Microsoft press releases by fax, please call (800) 859- 5915 in the United States or (201) 333-0314 internationally.

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SUPPORTERS OF ACTIVEX CONTROL

3D Web

http://www.3dweb.com/

ACI US Inc

http://www.aci-4d.com/

Attachmate Corp.

http://www.attachmate.com/

Bennet-Tec Information Systems

http://www.bennet-tec.com/

Black Diamond Consulting

http://www.bdiamond.com/

Blue Sky Software Corp.

http://www.blue-sky.com/

Brainstorm Technologies

http://www.braintech.com/

Bristol Technology, Inc.

http://www.bristol.com/

Business@Webb (Object Tower)

http://www.otower.com/

CenterView

http://www.centerview.com/

CheckMaster Corp.

http://www.instachecks.com/

Commerce Direct International Inc.

http://www.CDI.net/

Component Graphics

http://www.cginc.com/

Concept Software Inc

http://www.consoft.com/

Crescent, A Division of Progress Software  http://www.progress.com/crescent/

Crystal, A Seagate Software Company  http://www.seagate.com/software/crystal/

DART

http://www.dart.com/

Diamond Head Software

http://www.dhs.com/

Digital Equipment Corp.

http://www.digital.com/

Digital Foundry

http://www.digitalfoundry.com/

Digital Media Interactive

http://www.webcom.com/dmi/

Dolphin Systems Inc.

http://www.dolphinsys.com/

FarPoint Software

http://www.fpoint.com/fpoint/

The Franklin Group

http://www.careerinfo.com/

Fulcrum Technologies

http://www.fulcrum.com/

Gamma Productions, Inc.

http://www.gammapro.com/

Go Software Inc.

http://www.netpath.com/~gosoft/

HomePage Software

http://www.vpm.com/trafalmador/homepageht/

JSB Corp.

http://www.jsbus.com/

LEAD Technologies

http://www.leadtools.com/

Lenel Systems

http://www.lenel.com/lenel/

Mabry Software

http://www.hlcyon.com/mabry/

Macromedia

http://www.macromedia.com/

Mainsoft

http://www.mainsoft.com/

MicroHelp

http://www.microhelp.com/

Mystic River Software

http://www.mysticriver.com/

Ncompass

http://www.excite.sfu.ca/ncompass/

NetManage Inc.

http://www.netmanage.com/

NuMega Technologies Inc.

http://www.numega.com/

OpenMap Software Inc.

http://www.openmap.com/

Outrider Systems Inc.

http://www.outrider.com/

Oracle

http://www.oracle.com/

Pinnacle Publishing Inc.                          http://www.pinpub.com/

ProtoView Development Corp.

http://www.protoview.com/

Rockwell Software Inc.

http://www.software.rockwell.com/

Sax Software

http://www.saxsoft.com/

Sheridan Software Systems Inc.

http://www.shersoft.com/

Spatial Technology

http://www.spatial.com/spatial/

Stylus Innovations

http://www.stylus.com/

SuccessWare (NetSync)

http://www.gosware.com/

Summit Software Co.

http://www.summsoft.com/

Sylvan Ascent Inc.

http://www.sylvanmaps.com/ocx/

Teconomics (aka DBNet)

http://www.cadvision.com/dbgroups/

Template Graphics Software

http://www.sd.tgs.com/~template/

Thuridion

http://www.thuridion.com/

VantagePoint Software

http://www.vpsoft.com/~vantage/

Videosoft

http://www.videosoft.com/

Visual Components

http://www.visualcomp.com/

Voysys

http://www.voysys.com/

Wall Data Inc.

http://www.walldata.com/

Wayfarer

http://www.wayfarer.com/


Microsoft ActiveX Dev Kit for Webmasters
MICROSOFT ANNOUNCES ACTIVEX DEVELOPMENT KIT FOR WEBMASTERS AND DEVELOPERS

Microsoft ActiveX Development Kit Jump-Starts Internet Development

REDMOND, WASH. - MARCH 12, 1996 - Microsoft Corp. today announced a comprehensive development kit designed to provide answers and information to assist developers in jump-starting development for the World Wide Web. In addition to providing the Microsoft Internet Information Server (IIS) and other technologies, the Microsoft ActiveX Development Kit provides extensive information on ways to use Microsoft tools in Internet and intranet solutions.

"The ActiveX Development Kit is the fastest and easiest way to kick off development of Internet solutions," said Bob Muglia, vice president of developer tools in the Internet platforms and tools division at Microsoft. "Most important, it provides real-life solutions showing ways developers can add value to the Web with Microsoft ActiveX Technologies."

The ActiveX Development Kit contains more than 600 MB of Internet information and products, including the Microsoft Internet Information Server, a comprehensive sample application, help files, Windows NT 3.51 operating system-based updates to support IIS, and the Software Development Kit (SDK) for Microsoft ActiveX Technologies.

The product's documentation is organized to help make it easy for Webmasters and developers to take advantage of the Internet immediately and to access updated information and samples on Microsoft's Web site.

In addition to offering the CD-ROM-based Microsoft ActiveX Development Kit, Microsoft will also be posting the latest Internet development information on its Internet Developer Toolbox Web site (http://www.microsoft.com/intdev).

The CD-ROM version of the ActiveX Development Kit is scheduled to be available directly from Microsoft in the second quarter of 1996 for $99. Current Microsoft Developer Network Level 2 and Level 3 members worldwide will receive the Microsoft ActiveX Development Kit as part of their membership. The product is also planned to be given to attendees at various educational events produced by Microsoft in coming months, including the Internet Professional Developers Conference, Microsoft at the Movies and TechEd.

The Microsoft ActiveX Development Kit includes Microsoft Internet Information Server as well as the ActiveX SDK, which provides ultimate flexibility in extending IIS. The kit also contains a fully functional order-entry application using Microsoft Internet Explorer version 2.0, the Internet Database Connector, Microsoft SQL Server, and Microsoft Access for the WindowsR 95 operating system. The order-entry application illustrates ways to activate the Internet with Microsoft technology today. The ActiveX Development Kit also provides information about Microsoft Internet technology tomorrow, such as Visual BasicR, Scripting Edition and Microsoft Internet Explorer version 3.0.

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.

Note to editors: If you are interested in viewing additional information on Microsoft, please visit the Microsoft home page at http://www.microsoft.com/corpinfo. To receive Microsoft press releases by fax, please call (800) 859-5915 in the United States or (201) 333-0314 internationally.


Vendors Announces ActiveX Support
FOURTEEN TOOL VENDORS ANNOUNCE SUPPORT FOR ACTIVEX

SAN FRANCISCO - MARCH 12, 1996 - Fourteen development tool companies today announced support for Microsoft ActiveX Technologies, a set of APIs that enables a new generation of active content for the Internet. These tools will let developers build innovative applications for the Internet and corporate intranets as well as create rich Web-based content.

Tool vendors announcing support for the ActiveX Technologies are Blue Sky Software, Borland International Inc., Brooklyn North Software Works Inc., Cerebral Systems Development Corp., hip communications inc., InContext Systems, Mystic River Software Inc., Nesbitt Software, NuMega Technologies Inc., Powersoft Corp., Quarterdeck Corp. Inc., SoftQuad Inc., Statute Technologies and Summit Software Co.

"It's great to see these well-known vendors committed to supporting ActiveX Technologies," said Doug Henrich, director of developer relations and publications at Microsoft Corp. "Millions of developers worldwide rely on these development tools. With the new capabilities of tools that support ActiveX, developers can use their current skills and source code to quickly produce compelling applications for the Internet."

SUPPORT FOR ACTIVEX CONTROLS

ActiveX Controls, formerly OLE Controls, deliver prepackaged functionality for use in both applications software and Web page design. Leading development tools such as the Visual C++ development system set and Optima++ make it easy for developers to create ActiveX Controls. Developers who today offer OLE Controls to software application developers can now provide ActiveX Controls to content developers to produce compelling, active Web sites.

"Borland is absolutely committed to supporting ActiveX," said Paul Gross, senior vice president of research and development at Borland. "Borland's support for ActiveX enables our large base of developers using Delphi, C++, Visual dBaseR or Paradox to evolve their applications to take full advantage of the Internet. Future releases of these tools will help make it easy to develop applications that take advantage of ActiveX Controls as well as active server applications."

SUPPORT FOR DOCUMENT OBJECTS TECHNOLOGY

Document Objects are another way to make active content available on the World Wide Web. Document Objects technology integrates applications into Web browsers so data managed by those applications becomes as accessible as Web pages. Using a browser that supports Document Objects technology, a user can navigate a corporate intranet to view a department's Web page, examine the department's budget spreadsheet, query the database for sales data, and write a memo - all from within the browser. Leading browsers that support this technology include Microsoft Internet Explorer version 3.0, NCSA Mosaic 2.2 and NetScape

Navigator 2.0. In addition, leading tool vendors will support the creation of Document Objects.

"Powersoft is committed to providing a comprehensive set of Internet capabilities to allow our customers to build sophisticated business applications for the Web," said Keith Daniel, vice president and general manager of Internet products for Powersoft. "We have been working closely with Microsoft to help ensure that our customers can take full advantage of emerging Internet standards to utilize their Web-based applications. For example, our upcoming PowerBuilder 5.0 release will allow users to create OLE servers; subsequent updates of PowerBuilder will enable the creation of ActiveX Controls.

SUPPORT FOR ACTIVEX DOCUMENT AUTHORING

Leading authoring tools for hypertext markup language (HTML) make it easy to add ActiveX Controls to Web pages to create a compelling user experience. In addition to the vendors announcing support for ActiveX at the Professional Developers Conference (PDC) today in San Francisco, hundreds of ActiveX Controls are available today from established vendors.

"SoftQuad is committed to providing ActiveX support in the next version of HoTMetaL PROR," said Murray Maloney, head of product management at SoftQuad. "With the ability to create interactive Web documents that include ActiveX Controls and scripts, our users can deliver compelling, active content within standards- conforming HTML on the Internet and corporate intranets. For example, simply by entering some information into a dialog box, SoftQuad HoTMetaL PRO users can create interactive forms with display features such as tabbed dialog boxes, or add all sorts of animation to their Web pages, including 3-D elements."

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.

Note to editors: If you are interested in viewing additional information on Microsoft, please visit the Microsoft home page at http://www.microsoft.com/corpinfo/. To receive Microsoft press releases by fax, please call (800) 859-5915 in the United States or (201) 333-0314 internationally.

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TOOL VENDORS SUPPORTING ACTIVEX

Blue Sky Software

http://www.blue-sky.com/

Borland International Inc.

http://www.borland.com/

Brooklyn North Software Works Inc.

http://fox.nstn.ca/~harawitz/index.html

Cerebral Systems Development Corp.

http://www.csdcorp.com/

hip communications inc.

http://www.hip.com/

InContext Systems

http://www.incontext.com/

Mystic River Software Inc.

http://www.mysticriver.com/

Nesbitt Software

http://www.nesbitt.com/

NuMega Technologies Inc.

http://www.numega.com/

Powersoft Corp.

http://www.powersoft.com/

Quarterdeck Corp. Inc.

http://www.quarterdeck.com/

SoftQuad Inc.

http://www.sq.com/

Statute Technologies

http://www.stattech.com.au/

Summit Software Co.

http://www.summsoft.com/

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VENDORS VOICE SUPPORT FOR ACTIVEX

QUOTE SHEET

The Help-to-HTML kit from Blue Sky Software automatically converts WindowsR Help to HTML. This allows you to take full advantage of your existing investment in online documentation and easily bring it to the Web. The Help-to-HTML kit offers full support for Microsoft Internet Explorer. --- Jorgen Lien, President, Blue Sky Software.

Brooklyn North Software Works is pleased to announce support for Microsoft's ActiveX Technologies, including creating Web pages using ActiveX Controls, in the next release of our award-winning HTML Assistant Pro. HTML Assistant Pro was the first Web page editor on the market, and we're committed to enabling Web designers to keep up with the latest innovations in Internet and Web technology. ActiveX Controls enable a new generation of engaging, active content on the Web, and we're excited to make it easy for Web designers to put this exciting technology to work. -- Howard Harawitz, President, Brooklyn North Software Works

The Webber family of authoring tools will support a range of Microsoft's Internet technologies including Internet-enabled ActiveX Controls, Visual Basic Script, and Internet Explorer HTML extensions. Microsoft's strategy brings a familiar scripting environment and a visual way to interact with extended content types to the Internet. Internet content authors using Webber will have a great array of new tools available to create compelling content easily that will make their messages stand out. -- Stephen Owens, President, Cerebral Systems Development Corp.

The Microsoft Internet Information Server is an extremely solid Web server platform. Our clients are running mission-critical Web sites and cannot afford to have the server buckle under load - IIS provides them with that solid foundation. Using the Microsoft Internet Information Server filter interface and the ActiveX Server extensions, we were able to build a Perl interpretor in the hip Web kit that significantly outperforms any other server-side scripting environment. This allows our clients to develop interactive, responsive Web sites for their customers at a much lower price point. -- Dick Hardt, President, hip communications inc.

InContext Spider was one of the first Web publishing tools on the market to provide full support for Microsoft Internet Explorer, and one of the first to support ActiveX Controls. By providing early support for Microsoft ActiveX Technologies, we're enhancing the users Web authoring experience and making it easy for them to create innovative Web pages. -- Ian Hembery, Vice President of Marketing and Sales, InContext

Our flagship product, SBL, is the leading embeddable Microsoft Visual BasicR for Applications-compatible scripting language. By extending our powerful Visual Basic for Applications-compatible language to include ActiveX Controls, we will enable software developers to increase the functionality of their Internet applications. Our complete Visual Basic for Applications-compatible capabilities, including a powerful integrated development environment, will make the implementation and automation of ActiveX Controls easier and cost-effective for our customers. -- Jerry Bedrick, President, Mystic River Software

The current version of WebEdit, version 1.4, already provides complete support for Microsoft Internet Explorer 2.0 HTML extensions, including marquees, background sounds and watermarks. WebEdit 2.0 will offer complete support for Microsoft Internet Explorer 3.0 including ActiveX Controls, adding rich interactivity for very cool pages. -- Ken Nesbitt, President, Nesbitt Software

Since the initial introduction of BoundsChecker, NuMega has made a commitment to not only support Microsoft's vision for application development, but to work with the company at the earliest possible stage to ensure that NuMega's products inherently support Microsoft's newest applications. With BoundsChecker, developers using Microsoft ActiveX Technologies have a powerful error-detection tool that helps ensure the development of robust applications that meet demanding time-to-market requirements. -- Jim Moskun, Chairman, NuMega Technologies

We're fully aligned with Microsoft's Internet vision. Microsoft's strong commitment to supporting and enhancing the Internet fits neatly with our plans. Having made the investment in Win32R and OLE in our product family, we're well placed to ride the next wave. Internet-enabling our products was a simple incremental step. -- Michael Johns, General Manager, Statute Technologies

We are pleased to announce plans to support the Microsoft ActiveX Scripting and ActiveX Server initiatives. Here at the Microsoft Internet PDC, Summit Software will demonstrate BasicScriptR running as an ActiveX Scripting-based engine within Internet Explorer 3.0 and as an ActiveX server-based dynamic link library with the Microsoft Internet Information Server. With the ActiveX technologies, our customers can build even more robust intranet and Internet solutions. -- Bill Fisher, President, Summit Software Co.


Microsoft & Macromedia Active-X Technologies
MICROSOFT AND MACROMEDIA TEAM TO PROVIDE CROSS-PLATFORM ACTIVEX-BASED MULTIMEDIA TECHNOLOGIES

Joint Development Efforts Will Take Advantage Of Macromedia Open Architecture and Microsoft Component Object Model

SAN FRANCISCO - MARCH 12, 1996 - Microsoft Corp. and Macromedia Inc. today announced at the Microsoft Professional Developers Conference (PDC) a relationship for delivering ActiveX Technologies for the Internet and multimedia capabilities on multiple platforms, including the Apple Macintosh.

Macromedia, the developer of the Shockwave series of Internet multimedia tools and the Director, FreeHand and Authorware authoring and media-creation tools, is collaborating with Microsoft on the design and validation of component object model-based (COM-based) cross-platform extensibility architectures. At the PDC, Macromedia demonstrated the Shockwave for Director ActiveX control running in Microsoft Internet Explorer 3.0.

"Macromedia, with its desktop and Shockwave Internet technologies, is clearly the leader in cross-platform multimedia authoring and playback," said John Ludwig, vice president of Windows at Microsoft Corp. "The COM-based Macromedia Open Architecture (MOA) is a great example of an extensibility architecture that works cleanly across the Macintosh and WindowsR platforms. Microsoft is excited about its collaboration with Macromedia and is looking forward to harnessing Macromedia's cross-platform multimedia expertise in the design of ActiveX Controls and higher-level COM APIs."

"We easily converted Shockwave to be an ActiveX control for use in the Microsoft Internet Explorer, and it performs extremely well," said Norm Meyrowitz, senior vice president at Macromedia. "We're looking forward to an active collaboration with Microsoft to assure the convergence of MOA and ActiveX Technologies in the future. We anticipate the broad deployment of Shockwave for the Director ActiveX control on multiple platforms."

In addition, Microsoft and Macromedia will work together to define higher-level APIs, to make graphics and user interfaces more portable across platforms, and to incorporate ActiveX Technologies into Macromedia's tools.

ABOUT MACROMEDIA AND MICROSOFT

Macromedia Inc., the leader in digital arts, multimedia and Web publishing software, offers a full range of products for the Windows operating system and the Macintosh platform. The company's flagship products include FreeHand, the most powerful tool for design and illustration; Authorware, the most powerful multiplatform authoring environment for interactive information; Director, the most powerful authoring tool for multimedia and the Internet, featuring Shockwave for Director; Extreme 3D, the most powerful 3-D solution for design and multimedia; SoundEdit 16, the easy-to-use digital sound recording and editing solution; Fontographer, the industry standard for type design and editing; Deck II, the most powerful editing tool for desktop audio production; and Macromedia xRes, the most powerful creative tool for high-resolution images. For additional information, please visit Macromedia's World Wide Web site at http://www.macromedia.com/.

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ActiveX Extensions for Visual C++ V4.1
ACTIVEX EXTENSIONS FOR INTERNET ARE THE FOCUS FOR VISUAL C++ VERSION 4.1 SUBSCRIPTION EDITION

Updated Version Adds ActiveX Functionality for New and Existing C++ Applications

SAN FRANCISCO - MARCH 12, 1996 - Microsoft Corp. today announced to an audience of several thousand developers at the Internet Professional Developers Conference the release of the Microsoft Visual C++ development system set version 4.1, the latest subscription update to Visual C++. Developed to bring subscribers the latest innovative C++ technology, this release includes new support for the Microsoft ActiveX Server extension which supports the Internet Information Server (IIS), new third-party ActiveX Controls, and performance enhancements for managing large projects. Visual C++ 4.1 delivers reusable components through Custom AppWizards, ActiveX Controls and Microsoft Foundation Classes (MFC) 4.1, which allow developers to rapidly create feature-rich applications. This update includes support for the Windows NT and Windows 95 operating systems.

"Visual C++ 4.1 provides our subscribers with the very latest C++ and MFC features, including Internet support, which they can turn into a competitive advantage for themselves," said Denis Gilbert, languages manager of the Internet platform and tools division at Microsoft.

NEW INTERNET FEATURES

The following new features have been added to support application development that targets the Internet and World Wide Web:

 NEW MFC CLASSES FOR ACTIVEX SERVERS CREATING INTERACTIVE WEB

 APPLICATIONS USING MICROSOFT INTERNET SERVER API (ISAPI). ISAPI

 provides an improvement over the alternative method of creating

 Internet server applications using common gateway interface (CGI).

 Using these classes, developers can easily create ActiveX Server

 applications by adding functionality to Internet servers and Web

 pages.

 ISAPI EXTENSION WIZARD, WHICH MAKES IT EASY TO CREATE INTERNET

 SERVER EXTENSIONS AND FILTERS. The ISAPI Extension Wizard was

 built using the Custom AppWizard technology and is available in

 the New Project Workspace dialog box.

 VIRTUAL REALITY MODELING LANGUAGE (VRML) SUPPORT FROM TEMPLATE

 GRAPHICS SOFTWARE THROUGH A CUSTOM APPWIZARD AND ACTIVEX CONTROLS.

 Using these components, developers can easily create Internet

 applications capable of real-time, three-dimensional walk-throughs

 on the Web.

 DEVELOPER STUDIO WEB FAVORITES, WHICH LETS DEVELOPERS ACCESS THEIR

 FAVORITE WORLD WIDE WEB SITES FROM WITHIN DEVELOPER STUDIO. Using

 the Web Favorites command on the Help menu, developers can go

 to one of the preloaded Microsoft Web sites for Visual C++ developer

 support or to one of their own custom sites.

NEW ENHANCEMENTS IN VERSION 4.1

Along with the many new Internet features, Visual C++ version 4.1 includes new third-party ActiveX Controls, provides improved performance when working with large projects, and ships with the Games Software Development Kit (SDK).

Eleven leading vendors of ActiveX Controls have worked in cooperation with the Microsoft Visual C++ team to deliver fully functional, fully redistributable controls as part of the Visual C++ 4.1 release. These ActiveX Controls offer a wide range of reusable functionality that helps simplify application development.

"In our own C++ development, the use of ActiveX Controls has already provided significant benefits," said Donald Preuninger, vice president of development at ProtoView Development Corp. "Using Microsoft Developer Studio in version 4.1, there is excellent support for ActiveX Controls technology. I think this is very positive and welcome for C++ developers. It enables them to have the increased productivity enjoyed by those using 4GL languages."

Microsoft has fine-tuned the project management and build system in Visual C++ version 4.1 for better management of large projects. Enhancements include reduced project loading times and debugger start times as well as improved settings management and overall responsiveness.

The Games SDK ships with version 4.1. The SDK provides game developers with the tools necessary to create exciting, high-performance games for the Windows 95 operating system.

Visual C++ version 4.1 also includes compiler and debugger support for the new Intel MMX technology that provides improved performance for richer multimedia and communications applications.

MICROSOFT MASTERING SERIES

Developers can also take advantage of the newest title in the Microsoft Mastering Series. Like the other titles in the series, Mastering Visual C++ is an interactive training CD-ROM designed to help experienced developers keep up with the latest technologies from Microsoft. With Mastering Visual C++, developers can examine how to create and use OLE objects using MFC or get instruction on how to build database applications in MFC.

Each of the Mastering titles features more than 40 hours of demonstrations, interactive lab exercises, extensive sample code and expert video clips. A flexible searching tool allows the developer to focus on specific topics necessary to the application he or she is currently building.

PRICING AND AVAILABILITY

Microsoft Visual C++ is the only Microsoft development tool that provides customers with releases three times a year. These releases ensure that developers continue to have access to the latest enhancements to MFC classes, new sample code, updated compiler and more technical samples. Nonsubscribers can receive this release by licensing the Visual C++ Subscription product.

Current subscribers of Visual C++ will automatically receive Visual C++ 4.1 as part of their subscription. For new users, the Visual C++ Subscription Edition is available for approximately $499. Users of all previous versions of Microsoft Visual C++ can upgrade to Visual C++ Subscription Edition for approximately $299. Users of competitive products can upgrade to Visual C++ Subscription Edition for approximately $349. Mastering Visual C++ is available now for approximately $99.95.

For more information on the Microsoft Visual Tool Suite, visit Microsoft for Developers Only at http://www.microsoft.com/devonly and on MSN, The Microsoft Network. For headlines of the latest Microsoft developer news, events and information, send e-mail to DevWire@microsoft.com with Subscribe DEVWIRE in the message body (leave the subject line blank).

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MS Internet Digital Signature Embraced
INDUSTRY EMBRACES MICROSOFT'S INTERNET DIGITAL SIGNATURE INITIATIVE

Brings "Shrink-Wrapped" Accountability to Software on the Internet

SAN FRANCISCO - MARCH 12, 1996 - More than 40 companies today announced support for Microsoft Corp.'s initiative to allow customers to validate the identity and integrity of software downloaded over the Internet. Using industry-standard digital signature and certificate formats, a user can ensure that a piece of software has not been tampered with or modified, and also can uniquely identify the publisher. This reassures the user of the source of the software and protects against the spread of malicious code over the Internet as Web pages incorporate more active software.

"Being able to identify software under this program is critical to the growth of the Internet," said Philippe Kahn, co-founder and chairman of Starfish Software Inc. "It will significantly reduce fraud and virus propagation."

DIGITAL SIGNATURE AUTHENTICATION INFRASTRUCTURE

VeriSign Inc. and GTE will provide the underlying infrastructure for the digital signature program. Under the program, developers obtain digital certificates that verify who they are. Then, using cryptographic techniques, they apply them to the code. Developers are free to use any development tool to create programs, then add their digital signatures before releasing the program to the Internet. VeriSign and Microsoft have been working on a proposal to create a set of policies for identifying software developers and the accompanying formats of the digital certificates and signatures.

"Code authentication is an exciting new application for digital signatures and Digital IDs, which will ensure the source and the integrity of downloadable software," said Stratton Sclavos, president and CEO of VeriSign Inc. "We are pleased to have worked with Microsoft on this initiative to define an open industry model for securing software distribution."

OPEN INDUSTRY STANDARD

The digital signature proposal provides support for several industry standard techniques including X509 certificates and PKCS #7 signature blocks. "The World Wide Web Consortium encourages the introduction of digital signatures to provide assurances of authenticity of documents on the Web," said Tim Berners-Lee, W3C director. "This is clearly of great importance for executable code on the Web. We will be working toward a common system for signed code and registration of signatories."

Microsoft is working with W3C to make this an open, cross-platform standard. With this program, all languages (such as the Microsoft Visual Basic programming system, the Visual C++ development system set and Java ) will be supported and all applications will be able to use the authentication services available on ActiveX. A program overview, proposed specifications and tools were published at the Professional Development Conference - Building Internet Applications this week in San Francisco.

STRONG INDUSTRY SUPPORT

Many vendors have stepped forward to support the digital signature proposal. Vendors of ActiveX Controls (formerly called OLE Controls), vendors of shrink-wrapped software, and standards bodies all recognize the need for an industry-standard digital signature initiative.

"One of the challenges to providers of high-performance, enhanced components for the Internet is to ensure the integrity of those components as they get distributed over the Internet," said Bob Wolf, president of Sheridan Software Systems Inc. "We at Sheridan are therefore very excited about Microsoft's initiative to ensure security and integrity through digital signing. We plan to make digital signing an integral part of all our future enhanced-component products for the Internet."

"Corel Corp. encourages the acceptance of and is planning to support the Microsoft digital signature initiative as an industry standard for the purpose of facilitating the authentication of executable code transferred over local networks and the Internet," said Eid Eid, vice president of software at Corel Corp.

"The code-signing initiative proposed by Microsoft is an important step that will help grow the component software industry," said Frank Grossman, president of NuMega Technologies Inc. "We will be supporting this with our error detection and advanced debugging tools for WindowsR."

Leading software vendors - including 3D/EYE Inc., ACI US Inc., Attachmate Corp., Black Diamond, Blue Sky Software Corp., Centerview Software, Cerebral Systems Development Corp., CheckMaster Corp., Commerce Direct International Inc., Comshare, Corel, Desaware, Diamond Head Software, Dolphin Systems Inc., FTP Software, GTE, hip communications inc., InContext, Lernout & Hauspie, MicroHelp, MTX International Inc., Ncompass, NetManage Inc., NuMega, OpenMap Software, Outrider Systems Inc., Parijat Controlware Inc., Pinnacle Publishing Inc., ProtoView Development Corp., Sax Software, Sheridan Software Systems, Stac Inc., Starfish Software, Stylus Innovations, Summit Software Co., Sylvan Ascent Inc., Template Graphics Software Inc., Thuridion, VantagePoint Software, VBExtras, VeriSign, Wall Data, Wayfarer Communications and Wonderware Corp. - are planning to sign their software or are providing tools to sign software.

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MEDIA CONTACT LIST

3D/EYE INC.

http://eye.com/

Larry Felser, larry@eye.com, (607) 257-1381

ACI US INC.

http://www.aci-4d.com/

Michele Mandry, (408) 252-4444

ATTACHMATE CORP.

http://attachmate.com/

Jerome Pache, jerome@attachmate.com, (206) 644-4010

BLACK DIAMOND

http://bdiamond.com/

Lyle Speirs, lspeirs@bdiamond.com, (603) 964-7805

BLUE SKY SOFTWARE CORP.

Marylin Guarino, 73473.3636@compuserve.com, (619) 551-2485

CENTERVIEW SOFTWARE

Jennifer Kammeyer, (415) 512-0600

CEREBRAL SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT CORP.

http://www.csdcorp.com/

Stephen Owens, sowens@csdcorp.com

CHECKMASTER CORP.

Bud Aaron, (619) 757-6635

COMMERCE DIRECT INTERNATIONAL INC.

http://chrisalan.com

Alison Clark, (847) 291-1616 ext. 256

COMSHARE

http://comshare.com/

Ken Morse, kenmorse@comshare.com

COREL

http://corel.com/

Eid Eid, (613) 728-8200

DESAWARE

Dan Appleman, 74431.3534@compuserve.com

DIAMOND HEAD SOFTWARE

William Burke, dhsinfo@umicccm.mhs.compuserve.com, (214) 479-9205

DOLPHIN SYSTEMS INC.

http://www.dolphinsys.com/

Stephen Cramm, Stephenc@dolphinsys.com, (905) 838-2896

FTP SOFTWARE

http://ftp.com/

Jill LeBallister Dudka, jld@ftp.com, (508) 684-6458

GTE

http://www.gtegsc.com/

Charles Walton, WaltonC@mail.ndhm.gtegsc.com

HIP COMMUNICATIONS INC.

http://hip.com/

Dick Hardt, Dick_Hardt@hip.com

INCONTEXT

http://www.incontext.com/

Sal Sanci, Sal@InContext.ca

LERNOUT & HAUSPIE

http://lhs.com/

Alan Presser, apresser@lhs.com, (617) 932-4118, ext. 238

MICROHELP

http://microhelp.com/

Sam Patterson, Samp@microhelp.com

MTX INTERNATIONAL INC.

Michael Mullin, mtxacct@msn.com, (303) 790-1400

NCOMPASS

http://oberon.educ.sfu.ca/NCompass/home.html/

Cindy Grauer, cgrauer@direct.ca, (604) 685-6303

NETMANAGE INC.

http://netmanage.com/

Warren Smith, warren@netmanage.com, (408) 973-7171

NUMEGA TECHNOLOGIES INC.

http://numega.com/

Bob O'Brien, bobrien@numega.com

(603) 889-2386, ext. 1233, fax (603) 889-1135

OPENMAP SOFTWARE

Adam Zais, (508) 264-9578

OUTRIDER SYSTEMS INC.

http://www.outrider.com/

Greg Kerr, gregk@outrider.com, (713) 521-0486

PARIJAT CONTROLWARE INC.

102015.2321@compuserve.com, (713) 556-6900

PINNACLE PUBLISHING INC.

http://pinpub.com/

Mark Chestnut, markc@pinpub.com

PROTOVIEW DEVELOPMENT CORP.

Dean Guida, 75300.3510@compuserve.com, (609) 655-5000

SAX SOFTWARE

Mike Sax, (503) 344-2235

SHERIDAN SOFTWARE SYSTEMS INC.

http://shersoft.com/

Bob Wolf, bobw@shersoft.com, or Joe Dour, (516) 753-0985, ext. 101

STAC INC.

http://stac.com/

John Bromhead, JohnB@stac.com

STARFISH SOFTWARE

Te Smith, tesmith899@aol.com, (408) 461-5899

STYLUS INNOVATIONS

Dave Krupinski, (617) 621-9545

SUMMIT SOFTWARE CO.

http://summsoft.com/

Bill Fisher, bfisher@ccmail.summsoft.com, (315) 445-9000, ext. 24

SYLVAN ASCENT INC.

Melinda Sedgeley, 74774.3322@compuserve.com, (505) 986-8739

TEMPLATE GRAPHICS SOFTWARE INC.

http://tgs.com/

Robert Wiederman, robert@tgs.com, (619) 457-5359

THURIDION

http://thuridion.com/

Patrick D. Hendry, patrick@thuridion.com

(408) 439-6969, fax (408) 439-6963

VANTAGEPOINT SOFTWARE

Lawrence Wilcox, (801) 292-5344

VBEXTRAS

Mike Schinkel, (770) 952-6356

VERISIGN

http://www.verisign.com

Kelly M. Ryan, kelly.ryan@verisign.com

WALL DATA

http://walldata.com/

Miles Ulrich, Mulrich@hq.walldata.com, (206) 814-3654

WAYFARER COMMUNICATIONS

http://wayfarer.com/

Ed Colby, ed_colby@wayfarer.com, (415) 903-1721

WONDERWARE CORP.

http://wonderware.com/

Charlie Ross, CharlieR@wonderware.com, (714) 453-6713

WORLD WIDE WEB CONSORTIUM

http://www.w3.org/

Tim Berners-Lee, timbl@www21.w3.org, (617) 253-5702

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ADDITIONAL QUOTES

ATTACHMATE CORP.

We enthusiastically endorse Microsoft's digital signature effort and intend to support it in our Emissary and EXTRA! Personal Client intranet products. This will help unleash a flood of new Internet applications and complement our vision of using the Internet as a secure front-end access method to corporate host transactions, data and objects. - Larry Zito, Executive Vice President of Product, Attachmate Corp.

CEREBRAL SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT CORP.

Microsoft's digital signature technology will provide a great foundation for the delivery of trusted software over the Internet. Since our Webber authoring tools will enable people to easily incorporate component software from third parties, it's a natural fit for us to be able to verify those components at the same time. Webber is also available electronically, and being able to verify that code will really help increase our customers' confidence. - Stephen Owens, President, Cerebral Systems Development Corp.

FTP SOFTWARE INC.

With more and more software available over the Internet today, initiatives such as this one are vital for the protection of customers' data and the protection of intranets from malicious acts. FTP Software completely supports this effort and will be incorporating this technology in future product releases. - Ted Hess, Technical Director, Network Business Unit, FTP Software Inc.

GTE

GTE CyberTrust applauds Microsoft's application of industry standard public key cryptographic techniques for trusted download of code products over the Internet. GTE intends to work with Microsoft to promote this program within the software industry and to provide certification authority technical support to users of the program. Use of CyberTrust high-assurance certification authority technology from GTE should provide users with a convenient, easy-to-use source of signed public key certificates. Use of the CyberTrust Virtual CAsm service can also provide real ease-of-use advantage to organizations with larger-scale certificate signing requirements. - Charles Walton, Business Development Manager, GTE CyberTrust

HIP COMMUNICATIONS INC.

Hip communications applauds Microsoft's leadership in establishing a digital signature mechanism for executable code. hip will implement this technology where appropriate to facilitate the safe distribution of software components. - Dick Hardt, hip communications inc.

OUTRIDER SYSTEMS INC.

The need for such a security mechanism is obvious. We feel that digital signing will provide our current and potential customers with the confidence they require to download and execute an exciting new generation of Internet applications. - Jim Nech, President and CEO, Outrider Systems Inc.


Microsoft Peer Web Services for Desktop
MICROSOFT ANNOUNCES PEER WEB SERVICES FOR THE DESKTOP ALLOWING EASY PERSONAL INFORMATION SHARING

Also Introduces Open Web Posting APIs, Microsoft WebPost Wizard

SAN FRANCISCO - MARCH 12, 1996 - Microsoft Corp. today announced technologies that make it easy for users to create personal Web sites, share files over the Internet and intranets, and publish Web pages to any standard Web site. The peer Web service extends Microsoft Windows 95 and Windows NT Workstation operating systems with personal Web capabilities. This announcement, made at the Microsoft Professional Developers Conference (PDC), also unveiled open APIs that software developers and Internet service providers can use to create custom Web publishing applications for their customers.

"The promise of the Internet is information power for everyone; these new products and technologies are a step forward in making that promise a reality," said Paul Maritz, group vice president of the platforms group at Microsoft. "Most individuals on the Web can already access information. Now, we're giving them unprecedented power to create and share information of their own."

Microsoft's peer Web services make it easy for everyone to create their own personal Web sites and to share information as easily as they might share files over a LAN. The peer Web services, based on the highly popular Microsoft Internet Information Server (IIS), offer the same ease of setup and configuration found in IIS and support the ActiveX&#153; Server Framework, including the Internet Server API (ISAPI) and all ISAPI extensions and applications. The peer Web services also offer user-level security to Windows NT Server or NovellR NetWareR servers, and local security for a standalone Web sites.

The peer Web services will be integrated with Windows 95 and Windows NT Workstation, providing an easy, effective way to publish information from the desktop while delivering excellent coexistence with the industrial strength and scalability of the Microsoft Internet Information Server integrated with Windows NT Server. IIS offers the performance, enhanced management and administration features required for small-business, workgroup and enterprise Web sites. With the addition of the peer Web services to Windows 95 and Windows NT Workstation, Microsoft now has a Web offering for all Win32- based platforms, giving Web users a desktop choice to complement IIS on Windows NT Server.

As part of the announcement, Microsoft also introduced Web Posting APIs, an open, standards-based way for independent software developers and Internet service providers to build Web-page posting tools for their customers that will work with any standard HTTP Web server.

To demonstrate the ease and functionality of the Web Posting APIs, Microsoft introduced the WebPost Wizard. Based on the new APIs, the WebPost Wizard walks authors through the process of publishing to a Web server. It uses a simple graphical interface, eliminating the hassles of command-line processes used today. The WebPost Wizard will be available for both Windows 95 and Windows NT.

"As personal and business home pages become a status quo, it is essential for people to create their home pages easily and make them available for viewing on the Internet," said Bruce MacNaughton, director of Internet engineering for CompuServe Inc. "We fully support the development of open tools such as the WebPost Wizard, which allows users to create their page using the authoring tool of their choice and instantly publish their page on the Internet by selecting a hosting service such as CompuServeR."

AVAILABILITY

The peer Web services will be demonstrated this week at the Professional Developers Conference. A beta version is scheduled to be available in the second quarter of 1996, and the final version is due by the end of the year.

The Web Posting APIs are included with the Microsoft ActiveX Internet Developers Kit, released to thousands of developers today at the Professional Developers Conference, and are also available from the Microsoft Web site at http://www.microsoft.com/. Distribution for the WebPost Wizard has not yet been determined and will be published on the Microsoft Web site in the near future.

The peer Web services, Web Posting APIs and WebPost Wizard are the latest deliverables as part of Microsoft's ActiveX Technologies, designed to enable the most exciting and interactive content ever seen on the Internet. ActiveX Technologies, also announced today, embrace all popular Internet standards and give users and developers a rich platform for innovative Web pages while taking full advantage of developers' expertise and current investments in applications, tools and source code. More information on the ActiveX Technologies announcement can be found on the Microsoft Web site at http://www.microsoft.com./internet/pdcnews.htm/.

Founded in 1969, CompuServe Inc. provides the world's most comprehensive online services, business network and Internet access. Through CompuServe, more than 4.5 million home and business users in 147 countries access the Internet and 3,000-plus online information, education and entertainment services and products. In addition, more than 950 corporate customers use CompuServe's value-added network solutions. Among its many uses, the CompuServe-owned network serves as the world's mailbox and check- out lane, hosting 40 million e-mail messages per month and more than 1 billion point-of-sale transactions per year. With world headquarters in Columbus, Ohio, CompuServe's 60 offices include European centers in Munich, London and Paris.

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.

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Computer Telephony Embraces Win NT Server
COMPUTER TELEPHONY INDUSTRY EMBRACES WINDOWS NT SERVER

New Products Enable Organizations to Integrate Voice and Data Networks

LOS ANGELES - MARCH 12, 1996 - At the Computer Telephony Conference today, more than 40 software developers, hardware manufacturers and telecommunications vendors announced computer telephony products based on the Microsoft Windows NT Server network operating system.

Companies showing Windows NT-based applications, include Active Voice Corp., AltiGen Communications Inc., AnswerSoft Inc., Apex Voice Communications, Caleo Software Inc., CCOM Information Systems, ComdialCorp., Dialogic Corp., Digital Sound Corp., Ericsson Inc. Business Systems, Executone Information Systems, Genesys Communications Labs, GeoTel Communications Corp., Mitel Corp., Natural Microsystems, Northern Telecom, Octel Communications Corp., Rhetorex, Siemens Rolm Communications, SoftTalk Inc., Technically Speaking Inc. and others.

By demonstrating a variety of voice-mail systems, interactive voice-response systems, PC-based switches and private branch exchanges (PBXs), and call-center solutions, these companies showed how Windows NT Server allows customers to accomplish more with their existing voice and data networks.

"We're excited to see Windows NT Server emerging as the foundation for a new generation of telecommunications applications," said Jim Allchin, senior vice president of the desktop and business systems division at Microsoft Corp. "These new telephony products announced today, combined with Windows NT Server, allow customers to start unifying applications and network administration across their voice and data networks."

WINDOWS NT SERVER PROVIDES STRONG TELEPHONY DEVELOPMENT PLATFORM

Windows NT Server provides a single applications platform for these systems, giving users access to a common set of administrative and management tools running on cost-effective server hardware. Previously, customers had to maintain all four of the following systems to run their businesses: file and print servers, application servers, a phone system and voice mail.

The telephony application programming interface (TAPI) version 1.4, which is currently included in the WindowsR 95 operating system, provides an open, standard mechanism for application developers to control telephone networks. The forthcoming release of Windows NTR Workstation and Windows NT Server operating system version 4.0 will include TAPI version 2.0, representing the first time computer telephony capabilities have been integrated into a mainstream server operating system.

"Business-critical applications such as voice messaging demand a robust operating system like Windows NT Server," said Jerry McLeod, vice president of the client-server software division at Octel. "Thanks to Windows NT Server, Octel can now implement voice messages within Microsoft Exchange Server, unifying our industry-leading voice technology with the world of enterprise e-mail."

"By carrying out development projects on Windows NT Server, Ericsson Inc. Business Systems realized about a tenfold improvement in development productivity for its Consono Dynamic Network Administration product, a comprehensive PBX management solution based on off-the-shelf PC technology," said Mats Persson, vice president of research and development in the business systems division at Ericsson Inc. USA. "As a result, in several markets we have realized increases in PBX sales of up to 20 percent, attributable directly to these Windows NT-based telephony products."

Using the Windows NT Server platform, developers can take advantage of the following features:

 A large choice of off-the-shelf applications, development tools

 and hardware building blocks that allow development of products

 at a reduced cost and result in faster time-to-market.

 An architecture that provides a robust, multitasking, multithreaded

 operating system that simultaneously manages voice and data

 operations across a number of applications, and scales to meet the

 business demands.

 Easy integration with computer networks, existing telecommunications

 equipment and desktop PCs to provide users with a single point

 of administration and control for both voice and data communications.

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.

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Microsoft Internet Control Pack Beta Swr
MICROSOFT ANNOUNCES AVAILABILITY OF INTERNET CONTROL PACK BETA SOFTWARE

Available at No Charge on the World Wide Web

REDMOND, WASH. - MARCH 12, 1996 - Microsoft Corp. today announced the availability of a beta version of Internet Control Pack, a set of Internet ActiveX Controls (formerly called OLE Controls) for downloading at no charge from the Microsoft Web site (http://www.microsoft.com/icp). The Internet Control Pack, jointly developed by Microsoft and NetManage Inc., allows developers to rapidly integrate Internet functionality into their development projects. The Internet Control Pack will work with all Microsoft development tools, including the Visual Basic programming system, the Visual C++ development system set, the Visual FoxPro database management system and Microsoft Access, as well as third-party tools such as Borland Delphi 2.0.

"A major goal for Microsoft is to bring the 4.5 million developers for Windows to the Internet," said Bob Muglia, vice president of developer tools at Microsoft. "The Internet Control Pack enables these developers to take advantage quickly and easily of the most up-to-date Internet protocols."

The Internet Control Pack covers a wide range of Internet protocols, including Windows Sockets (Winsock), hypertext markup language (HTML), hypertext transfer protocol (HTTP), file transfer protocol (FTP), network news transfer protocol (NNTP) and simple mail transfer protocol/post office protocol (SMTP/POP3). Developers will be able to build custom browsers, integrated file-viewing applications, newsgroup readers, mail clients and much more.

The controls in the Internet Control Pack are the following:

 WINSOCK ACTIVEX CONTROLS. This control provides an interface to

 the Winsock API, allowing developers to focus on solutions rather

 than on TCP/IP drivers.

 FTP ACTIVEX CONTROL. FTP delivers a standard method for managing

 files between systems.

 NNTP ACTIVEX CONTROL. This control gives Windows-based applications

 full access to Usenet news and other NNTP news sources.

 SMTP/POP3 ACTIVEX CONTROL. With this control, any Windows-based

 application can easily send and receive Internet e-mail without

 having to start another application.

 HTML ACTIVEX CONTROL. Any Windows-based application can have a

 customized view of the World Wide Web using this full-featured

 Web browser ActiveX Control.

 HTTP ACTIVEX CONTROL. Turn any Windows-based application into

 asimple Web server by adding the HTTP ActiveX Control.

NetManage (NASDAQ "NETM") is the fastest-growing public software company in the United States. The company develops, markets and supports an integrated set of applications, servers and development tools for the Microsoft Windows, Windows 95 and Windows NT operating systems. NetManage software allows corporations to facilitate communication, sharing of information and collaboration using Internet technology. The company's award-winning products include Chameleon, Internet Chameleon and ECCO. Contact NetManage at http://www.netmanage.com or (408) 973-7171.

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Global Knowledge Network Largest MS ATEC
GLOBAL KNOWLEDGE NETWORK BECOMES MICROSOFT'S LARGEST WORLDWIDE ATEC

Global Training Group Advances Digital Heritage With Innovation

REDMOND, WASH. - MARCH 14, 1996 - Microsoft Corp. and Digital Equipment Corp. today announced that Global Knowledge Network Inc., previously known as Digital Learning Services and now the largest wholly owned Authorized Technical Education Center (ATEC) in the world, has become Microsoft's largest ATEC provider, with more than 70 sites in 36 countries. Newly formed as an independent company in January, Global Knowledge Network provides high-end technical, developer and client-server training, as well as end-user application training, to more than 100,000 customers worldwide each year. As an independent company, Global Knowledge Network is carrying on the same activities it did when it was part of Digital Equipment Corp.

In taking over all existing ATEC contracts between Microsoft and Digital, Global Knowledge Network continues the two companies' close worldwide relationship for technical training using MicrosoftR Official Curriculum.

"Microsoft's business is very important to our overall effort," said Pete Buswell, chief operating officer of Global Knowledge Network. "We were one of the first organizations to begin offering Microsoft-developed courseware more than five years ago. Since then, we have seen training on Microsoft products contribute to our business results more and more, particularly in the last year and a half. Our training for Windows NT has been very strong. Now an independent company, we will continue to provide the same high-quality training on Microsoft products that we have been delivering for more than five years."

FOCUS ON CORE COMPETENCY AND INNOVATION

Global Knowledge Network was created as an independent company in order to focus all its resources on training. All existing Digital Learning Services customer contracts are being carried over to the new company. Global Knowledge Network offers the advantage of being a single provider able to supply consistent worldwide training, using a mix of appropriate technology to solve customer problems. By narrowing its scope to training alone, Global Knowledge Network will apply its global reach and ability to work in many languages and locations to address the complex training issues of large worldwide organizations.

The change will also enable Global Knowledge Network to implement a creative new business model centered around expanding and innovating in its core competency. The company will invest in adding more training centers around the world; its first new center was recently added in Melbourne, Fla. Plans for training innovations include Knowledge Depots and CyberCafes in retail centers for application training, distance-learning kiosks through the Microsoft Online Institute (MOLI) and the Internet, and computer-based training (CBT) stations.

"We are very excited to see Global Knowledge Network forge ahead with some really innovative ideas in training, such as kiosks in retail centers and their offerings on the Microsoft Online Institute," said Nancy Lewis, director of the Microsoft education and certification group. "We expect them to continue to invest in technical-training innovation while maintaining the solid level of service they have been providing Microsoft and Digital customers worldwide for many years."

MICROSOFT ONLINE INSTITUTE

One key way Global Knowledge Network supplies training is through the Microsoft Online Institute. Located on MSN&#153;, The Microsoft Network and soon to be providing services on the Internet, MOLI offers a unique combination of self-paced, electronic course materials and high-quality instructor guidance. Classes on the Windows NT Server, Windows NT Workstation and Windows 95 operating systems began Feb. 26. This new training paradigm allows students to participate in Microsoft product classes online, studying at their own pace while maintaining access to instructor expertise. MOLI is a "virtual campus," offering students training at the location most convenient to them - whether home, office or elsewhere.

ABOUT GLOBAL KNOWLEDGE NETWORK

Global Knowledge Network is an independent, training-focused company that develops and delivers innovative multivendor training products and services in 44 countries around the world. The Global Knowledge Network&#153; portfolio of training products includes traditional instructor-led lecture/lab and seminars, self-paced instruction, and custom learning solutions. With more than 600 dedicated training professionals and more than 30 years experience delivering educational solutions, Global Knowledge Network is uniquely capable of meeting virtually every educational and informational delivery need. Global Knowledge Network is Microsoft's largest wholly owned Authorized Technical Education Center, offering Microsoft-certified training around the world. Digital Equipment Corp. recently named Global Knowledge Network as its preferred Authorized Training provider.

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Microsoft Broadens Active Internet Vision
MICROSOFT BROADENS ACTIVE INTERNET VISION THROUGH AGREEMENTS WITH COLUSA, ASPECT, NCOMPASS AND CITRIX

Acquires and Licenses Key Database, Development Tools, Remote Application Serving And ActiveX Plug-in Technologies

REDMOND, WASH. - MARCH 12, 1996 - Microsoft Corp. today announced the acquisition of Colusa Software Inc. the execution of a merger agreement with Aspect Software Engineering Inc. to provide a full range of tools and technologies that support and strengthen the company's vision of the active Internet. Colusa's Omniware product enables developers to create memory-protected, high-performance Internet components in popular programming languages, including C and C++. Aspect is a provider of leading-edge database technology that enables database connectivity over the Internet.

Microsoft also announced the ActiveX Plug-in for NetScape Navigator, co-developed with nCompass Labs Inc., which enables Navigator users to view the rich, dynamic Internet content created using the ActiveX Technologies. Additionally, Microsoft announced it has signed a letter of intent with Citrix Systems Inc. to include the Citrix ICAR (Intelligent Console Architecture) client with MicrosoftR Internet Explorer 3.0 for the WindowsR 95 and Windows NTR operating systems.

"These agreements demonstrate Microsoft's strong commitment to providing state-of-the-art technology and products for the Internet," said Paul Maritz, group vice president of the platforms group at Microsoft.

MICROSOFT LICENSES ACTIVEX PLUG-IN AND CITRIX ICA CLIENT

The ActiveX Plug-in for NetScape Navigator allows users of NetScape's Internet browser to experience the full impact of Microsoft ActiveX Technologies. The ActiveX Plug-in enables Web content developers to easily target browsers from multiple vendors when creating Internet content. The ActiveX Plug-in was developed jointly by Microsoft and nCompass Labs, and will be available for download at no cost from the Microsoft Web site.

Microsoft has signed a letter of intent with Citrix Systems Inc. to include the Citrix ICA client with Microsoft Internet Explorer 3.0 for Windows 95 and Windows NT. Users of Microsoft Internet Explorer will be able to use the ICA software to activate and run remote server-based Win32-based applications simply by clicking on a link embedded in a Web page. Because of Citrix's innovative ICA technology, the ICA client requires low network bandwidth, allowing an application's user interface to execute with minimal resource consumption on the client machine. By deploying Microsoft Internet Explorer in conjunction with Citrix WinFrame server products, corporate IS managers can provide a secure, reliable and manageable way to serve Win32-based applications to their users.

MICROSOFT ACQUIRES ASPECT SOFTWARE ENGINEERING AND COLUSA SOFTWARE

Aspect Software Engineering was founded in July 1991 as a database software development firm. Aspect's first product, dbWeb, is a high-performance "middleware" product that gives World Wide Web servers access to information stored in databases, without programming. Using dbWeb, Webmasters can provide real-time access to open database connectivity (ODBC) data sources through Microsoft Internet Explorer. Database records can be viewed in the browser as tabular, detail or custom forms and can optionally contain SmartLinks that allow hypertext-style navigation within a data source. Microsoft plans to include the dbWeb technology in a variety of its Internet tools to enhance their real-time database query capabilities.

Colusa Software Inc. was founded in March 1994. Its principal product, Omniware, enables software developers to take code components written in existing programming languages such as C and C++ and create highly efficient, processor-independent client-side components for the Internet and intranet environments. Colusa's unique method for memory protection, known as Software Fault Isolation, allows users to download programs safely from the Internet and run the programs in a fully protected memory space (even when pointers are used). Microsoft will incorporate the Colusa technologies in future versions of its Internet and development tools products.

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Microsoft ISDN Accelerator Pack for Windows
MICROSOFT'S "GET ISDN FOR MICROSOFT WINDOWS" AND ISDN ACCELERATOR PACK GIVE CONSUMERS FASTEST, EASIEST WAY TO OBTAIN ISDN

Microsoft Teams With Leading Telephone Companies, Hardware Manufacturers And Internet Service Providers to Turbocharge Access to the Internet With ISDN

REDMOND, WASH. - MARCH 11, 1996 - Microsoft Corp. today announced a comprehensive program to simplify the acquisition and use of high-speed digital ISDN lines for users of the Microsoft Windows 95 operating system. The program includes new ISDN software for Windows 95 that is downloadable today at no charge, alliances with major North American telephone companies to allow users of Windows 95 to request an ISDN line electronically over the World Wide Web via "Get ISDN for Microsoft Windows," and broad support from hardware manufacturers and ISDN-capable Internet service providers (ISPs). Software supporting ISDN with Windows 95, called the ISDN Accelerator Pack, will be made available to end users by leading ISDN hardware vendors, telephone companies and ISPs over the Internet at no charge.

"The customer experience of having ISDN installed and working has at best been extremely painful until now," said Rob Enderle, senior industry analyst at Giga Information Group. "With this announcement, Microsoft has delivered a solution that makes ISDN a reasonable option for those of us who are not telephony technicians. This service and related support for Windows 95 should accelerate significantly the adoption of ISDN into home as well as small-office and home-office markets. I would expect a whole series of new, feature-rich applications and services to be created for these markets by third-party developers and service providers."

"GET ISDN FOR MICROSOFT WINDOWS"

The "Get ISDN" program helps simplify and streamline the process of connecting an ISDN line to a Windows-based PC. The program includes information from major local telephone companies offering ISDN service, including Ameritech, Bell Atlantic, Bell Canada, BellSouth, GTE, NYNEX, Pacific Bell, Southern New England Telephone and US West Communications, as well as MCI and Sprint as providers of long-distance ISDN service. The "Get ISDN" software, accessible today on the World Wide Web (http://www.microsoft.com/windows/getisdn) and planned for inclusion in future versions of Windows 95, helps customers request an ISDN line electronically. It forwards the information to the appropriate telephone company, which finalizes the ISDN installation. A line will be configured automatically for use with a Windows-based PC. The "Get ISDN" software is also supported by leading online services and ISPs with broad ISDN access to their services, including MSN, The Microsoft Network; Netcom; PSINet; and UUNET.

ISDN SPEEDS INTERNET ACCESS

ISDN is an increasingly popular solution that allows customers to surf the Internet, to access commercial online services such as MSN or to connect to a corporate LAN remotely at speeds five or more times faster than today's analog modems. In addition to providing higher data-transmission speeds, ISDN is attractive because it can work via existing telephone lines.

"Our customers have asked us for a no-hassle way to turbocharge their Internet use," said Brad Silverberg, senior vice president of the Internet platform and tools division at Microsoft. "With the 'Get ISDN for Microsoft Windows' program and the ISDN Accelerator Pack, Microsoft Internet Explorer 2.0 becomes their free ticket to the fastest Web surfing possible."

ISDN ACCELERATOR PACK: NATIVE ISDN SUPPORT FOR WINDOWS 95

The ISDN Accelerator Pack includes the system software support a customer needs in Windows 95 to access and use ISDN, as well as Internet Explorer 2.0 for high-performance access to the Internet. The native ISDN support takes full advantage of the built-in dial-up networking capabilities in Windows 95, providing fast, reliable and standardized access to information over the Internet or corporate LAN. It supports the industry standard point-to-point protocol (PPP) as well as remote access to TCP/IP, IPX and NetBEUI LANs.

The ISDN Accelerator Pack also dramatically broadens the range of applications available for ISDN. Instead of requiring specialized applications that work only with ISDN, users will be able to run any networked Windows 95-based applications. This native ISDN support is scheduled to be incorporated into future versions of Windows 95.

Microsoft is making the ISDN Accelerator Pack broadly available to ISDN hardware manufacturers to ship as part of complete high-speed Internet access solutions. It's also available to customers free of charge immediately from the Microsoft Windows Web site (http://www.microsoft.com/windows).

ISDN HARDWARE INDUSTRY SUPPORT

ISDN hardware manufacturers already shipping support for the native ISDN software for Windows 95 include Diamond Multimedia, Digi International Inc., Eicon Technology Corp. and Elmic Systems. ISDN hardware adapter manufacturers that shortly will ship support include 3Com Corp., ACOTEC, ADTRAN Inc., Boca Research Inc., Cardinal Technologies Inc., Global Village Communications Inc., ISDN*tek, Jetstream Communications, Link Technology Inc., Microcom Inc., Motorola Inc., Picturetel, Racal-Datacom, Radicom Research, U.S. Robotics, Xircom, ZOOM Telephonics Inc. and ZyXEL.

"The combination of Windows 95, Eicon's DIVA for Windows 95 and 'Get ISDN' will help the wide deployment of ISDN to enable high-performance remote access," said Maks Wulkan, executive vice president at Eicon Technology. "All digital access to the Internet and corporate intranets will now be available as an integrated solution, significantly reducing the overall cost of ownership traditionally associated with the deployment, management and support of remote users."

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Microsoft Exchange Server Beta Ver Deployed
MICROSOFT EXCHANGE SERVER BETA VERSION DEPLOYED AMONG MORE THAN 40,000 USERS

REDMOND, WASH. - MARCH 13, 1996 - As part of Microsoft Corp.'s Early Adopter program, more than 40,000 corporate, government and education customers are now in full production using Microsoft Exchange Server, the messaging server with integrated groupware and Internet connectivity.

Microsoft gave customers who had been active in the Microsoft Exchange beta program the opportunity to work directly with the development team and go into full production with the beta version of Microsoft Exchange. More than 100 customer representatives worked with the Microsoft Exchange development team and were instrumental in shaping key product features. As a result of this involvement in the product, many of these customers started their deployment of Microsoft Exchange Server in February 1995.

"At EDS, we are re-engineering our global messaging infrastructure to improve the way our people do business as they serve our customers in 40 countries," said Paul Marrero, consultant systems engineer at EDS. "Along with the use of our intranet (EDS *WEB), we plan to use Microsoft Exchange Server as a critical piece of our approach to communications and collaboration. We have successfully tested Microsoft Exchange on 16-bit and 32-bit systems."

"Microsoft Exchange's performance amazes me," said Tom Webb, manager of electronic messaging for Shell Services Company, the information technology provider for Shell Oil. "We've worked with Microsoft Exchange for a year and a half. Its interactive response time is incredible, allowing us to fly through messages and get more work done than we can on PROFSR or any other mail system. We have eight messaging systems, including Lotus NotesR, and expect to converge on Microsoft Exchange. With its compatibility with legacy software, we've made Microsoft Exchange a full part of our existing network even during the migration."

"Before shipping Microsoft Exchange, Microsoft requires a unanimous vote of approval by customers participating in the Early Adopter program, and they've given it," said Jim Allchin, senior vice president of the desktop and business systems division at Microsoft. "Microsoft Exchange Server will be launched as the software most thoroughly tested in customer environments; we greatly appreciate the early adopters' participation, dedication and enthusiasm for this product."

Many Early Adopter companies, including Intergraph Corp. and Microsoft Corp., have used the Internet Mail Connector since beta 2. Intergraph replaced 10 MS-DOSR operating system-based SMTP gateways with one Internet Mail Connector, which is handling approximately 100, 000 messages per day. Microsoft is using the Internet Mail Connector to send and receive approximately 250,000 messages per day. In addition, all mail being sent to *.microsoft.com is received via an Internet Mail Connector.

Microsoft Exchange Server contains e-mail and built-in groupware to allow group scheduling, discussion databases and document sharing for users to view and share information stored in public folders. In addition, it enables system administrators to monitor and troubleshoot a corporation's entire messaging system - including Internet connections and usage - from a single workstation. It enhances the Microsoft BackOffice family of server applications for distributed intranet and Internet computing.

Early Adopter organizations now using Microsoft Exchange in production mode include Aetna, Alcoa, AlliedSignal, Bass Breweries, BHP, Chevron, Columbia/HCA, Computer Associates, Digital Equipment Corp., Dun & Bradstreet, EDS, General Electric, Glaxo Wellcome, Hoechst Celanese, Intergraph Corp., Federated, Labatt, MCI, Merck & Co., Mercury Communications Ltd., Merrill Lynch, Microsoft Corp., Nabisco Inc., NASA/Marshall Flight Center, the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, Oregon State University College of Business, Pacific Bell, PRC Inc., Rhone Polenc Rorer, Rolls-Royce, Sacred Heart University, Shell Oil, Solvay, Southern Co., the State of Kentucky Department of Education, the State of New York, Telstra, Texaco, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Westinghouse Electric Corp. and Zeneca.

These customers are migrating to Microsoft Exchange from Microsoft Mail Server, cc:Mail, PROFS, DEC ALL-IN-1, Lotus Notes and others, and are running the Microsoft Exchange client on both 16-bit and 32-bit desktops.

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Microsoft Exchange Internet Web site: http://www.microsoft.com/exchange/


Microsoft Awarded $8M Swr Piracy Judgment
MICROSOFT AWARDED $8 MILLION JUDGMENT IN SOFTWARE PIRACY CASE

Federal Court Assesses Damages Against Taiwanese Computer Company and U.S. Subsidiary

REDMOND, WASHINGTON - MARCH 13, 1996 - Microsoft Corporation today announced an $8,080,000 federal court judgment against Unitron, Inc., a Taiwanese computer manufacturer and former Microsoft licensee, in connection with the illegal manufacture and distribution of millions of dollars of Microsoft operating system software. The U.S. District Court in Los Angeles awarded Microsoft $1.78 million in additional damages against Unitron's CEO, Cheng Hsuing Chen, and its United States subsidiary, Unitron Computer USA, Inc., based in Industry, CA.

Microsoft filed its copyright and trademark infringement lawsuit against Unitron in 1993, alleging that the computer manufacturer had manufactured and distributed tens of thousands of illegal copies of Microsoft's MS-DOS and Windows software programs, in violation of its license agreement. In a 1993 raid, U.S. Marshals, acting in concert with Microsoft investigators, seized more than 125,000 copies of the counterfeit software, with a street value of approximately $7 million.

"This ruling closes the book on one of the largest software piracy cases we have pursued," said Microsoft attorney Jim Lowe. "We will continue to pursue legal action aggressively against companies that defraud consumers by counterfeiting our software."

Unitron, Inc. had been licensed to distribute Microsoft operating system software with its own computer systems, but the company and its subsidiary were also manufacturing and distributing large volumes of "unbundled" software, in violation of the company's license agreement and federal copyright and trademark laws. Microsoft terminated its license with Unitron prior to filing its lawsuit against the company.

Microsoft licenses its MS-DOS and Windows operating system software to computer manufacturers to include with their PCs for sale. However, Microsoft's license agreements prohibit the distribution of Microsoft products by themselves, without an accompanying PC.

End users who obtain pirated software risk exposing their computers to computer viruses, and may not receive product support, upgrade offers or other benefits available to registered users of legitimate software. Customers with questions about the legitimacy of Microsoft products should contact the Microsoft Anti-Piracy Hotline toll-free at 1-800-RU-LEGIT (785-3448) or send email to piracy@microsoft.com.

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Microsoft & Sun Java License Agreement
MICROSOFT AND SUN MICROSYSTEMS CONCLUDE AGREEMENT TO LICENSE TECHNOLOGY FOR JAVA

Microsoft Demonstrates Java-Compatible Browser and Tools

SAN FRANCISCO - MAR. 12 - At the Microsoft Professional Developers Conference today Microsoft Corp. announced it has concluded an agreement to license Sun Microsystems' technology for Java for inclusion in Microsoft products. As part of this agreement Microsoft will develop and maintain the reference implementation of Java for Windows platforms, such as the Windows 95 and Windows NT operating system.

Also at the conference, Microsoft demonstrated a number of Java-compatible technologies collectively code-named "Jakarta." Technologies demonstrated included Java support in the Microsoft Internet Explorer 3.0 Web browser using a built-in, high performance just-in-time (JIT) compiler; an integrated development tool for Java; and integration of the Java language with industry-standard component object model (COM) objects through Microsoft ActiveX Technologies for the Internet and PC. Microsoft further outlined its plans for Java support, indicating that future versions of Microsoft Internet Explorer for Windows and Apple Macintosh will include the ability to run Java applets distributed through the World Wide Web. The company also outlined plans to create a high-productivity development tool for Java, based on its award-winning Developer Studio technology.

"Microsoft's commitment to Java is both impressive and comprehensive, and this agreement makes them one of the leading Java supporters." said Alan Baratz, Sun Microsystems President of JavaSoft. "Microsoft's licensing of Java broadens support of the technology significantly."

"Integrating the Java language with COM is something our customers and ISV partners think is extremely important," said Brad Silverberg, senior vice president of Internet platforms and tools, at Microsoft. "It brings a whole new dimension to Java: a clear path for integration with existing applications, systems and technologies. It means that you don't have to start over to take advantage of Java."

Microsoft's development tool for Java will be based on the company's state-of-the-art Developer Studio environment, which includes built-in support for managing teams of developers. The company indicated that will include integrated project management, high-speed compilation, editing, browsing, wizards and browsers, and will benefit significantly from the productivity of Microsoft's graphical debugger.

"Jakarta technology will provide a great way for our developer customers to create innovative applications for the Web," said Bob Muglia, vice president of development tools at Microsoft. "We intend to be the premier supplier of Java-compatible tools to Internet developers."

Microsoft's development tool for Java is expected to be available by mid-1996.

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.

With annual revenues of $6 billion, Sun Microsystems, Inc. provides solutions that enable customers to build and maintain open network computing environments. Widely recognized as a proponent of open standards, the company is involved in the design, manufacture and sale of products, technologies and services for commercial and technical computing. Sun's SPARC workstations, multiprocessing servers, SPARC microprocessors, Solaris operating software and ISO-certified service organization each rank No. 1 in the UNIX(R) industry. Founded in 1982, Sun is headquartered in Mountain View, Calif., and employs more than 14,000 people worldwide.

Additional information on Microsoft Corporation is available on the Internet at http://www.microsoft.com. Additional information on Sun Microsystems is available on the Internet at http://www.sun.com or, for Java information, http://java.sun.com


Microsoft & PN Streaming Media Partnership
PROGRESSIVE NETWORKS AND MICROSOFT ANNOUNCE STREAMING MEDIA PARTNERSHIP

PN's RealAudio System to Support Microsoft ActiveMovie Streaming Format; Microsoft to include PN's RealAudio Player and Personal Server as Standard Features Of Microsoft Internet Explorer

SAN FRANCISCO - MARCH 12, 1996 - Progressive Networks (PN) and Microsoft Corp. today announced they have reached an agreement to collaborate on streaming-media product offerings. As a cornerstone of this collaboration, PN announced strong support for the Microsoft ActiveMovie Streaming Format, designed to allow delivery of real-time audio and video content over the Internet and corporate networks. PN's RealAudio System will support ActiveMovie Streaming Format in upcoming releases. In addition, Microsoft announced that the RealAudio Player and the RealAudio Personal Server supporting ActiveMovie Streaming Format will be shipped as standard features of upcoming releases of Microsoft Internet Explorer.

"We are very enthusiastic about working with ActiveMovie Streaming Format and building support for it into our products," said Rob Glaser, chairman and CEO of Progressive Networks. "We're also excited that Microsoft, already one of our largest customers, will for the first time be including RealAudio Servers as a standard part of Microsoft Internet Explorer."

"With over 3 million Players in distribution, Progressive Networks' RealAudio has become the premier technology for delivering low-bit rate-streaming media over the Internet," said Paul Maritz, group vice president of the platforms group at Microsoft. "Having successfully used RealAudio as a key element of projects such as the Microsoft NFL Super Bowl Site, it seemed like a logical next step for us to include RealAudio Personal Servers as a standard part of Microsoft Internet Explorer."

Microsoft announced the ActiveMovie Streaming Media technology today to thousands of developers at its Professional Developers Conference here. The ActiveMovie Streaming Format is an open and extensible data-independent format for storing and transmitting multimedia content over a wide range of networks and transports. ActiveMovie Streaming Format allows multiple data objects (for example, audio objects, video objects, still images, events, URLs, hypertext markup language (HTML) pages, and programs) to be combined and stored in a single synchronized multimedia stream. It provides an encapsulation that allows existing popular media types and formats - such as MPEG, AVI,

WAV and Apple QuickTime - to be synchronized and stored efficiently on a variety of servers.

Progressive Networks plans to support the ActiveMovie Streaming Format in upcoming versions of the RealAudio System and will deliver an ASF-compatible version of the RealAudio System during 1996.  PN will also work with Microsoft to promulgate ActiveMovie Streaming Format within standards organizations such as the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF).

Progressive Networks' RealAudio Personal Server enables individuals to serve up real-time audio on demand from their PCs or personal Web sites. By including the RealAudio Personal Server as a standard feature of Microsoft Internet offerings, including Microsoft Internet Explorer, Microsoft will help make streaming-media servers as ubiquitous as Web (HTTP) servers.

Progressive Networks' RealAudio Player has been included as part of Microsoft Internet Explorer since it was introduced as part of the launch of the Windows 95R operating system. The RealAudio Player is also included as a standard part of the Microsoft Plus! companion for Windows 95.

Progressive Networks' RealAudio client-server software system enables Internet and online users equipped with conventional multimedia personal computers and voice-grade telephone lines to browse, select and play back audio or audio-based multimedia content on demand, in real time. This is a breakthrough compared to typical download times encountered with conventional online methods, in which audio is downloaded at a rate that is five times longer than the actual program; the listener must wait 25 minutes before listening to just five minutes of audio. Since the product's introduction in April 1995, more than 3 million RealAudio Players have been distributed. Thousands of Web sites on the Internet offer RealAudio content.

The RealAudio System consists of RealAudio Player, a client-based software enabling Internet and online users to access existing audio for instant playback, and the RealAudio Server, which enables major media content providers to distribute audio or audio-based multimedia streams over the Internet to a broad base of users. A RealAudio Encoder allows individuals to encode their audio programming for nearly any analog or digital source. Progressive Networks (http://www.realaudio.com/), based in Seattle, develops and markets software products and services designed to enable users of personal computers and other digital devices to send and receive audio and audio-based multimedia services using the existing infrastructure.

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Microsoft ActiveX Technologies Announced
MICROSOFT ANNOUNCES ACTIVEX TECHNOLOGIES TO POWER THE NEXT GENERATION OF CONTENT FOR THE INTERNET AND PC

Broad Industry Support for ActiveX Technologies Framework

SAN FRANCISCO - MARCH 12, 1996 - Microsoft Corp. today announced ActiveX Technologies, which make it easy for the broadest range of software developers and Web designers to build dynamic content for the Internet and the PC. Through ActiveX Technologies, today's static Web pages come alive with a new generation of active content, including animation, 3-D virtual reality, video and other multimedia content. ActiveX Technologies embrace Internet standards and will be delivered on multiple platforms, giving users a rich, open framework for innovation while taking full advantage of their investments in applications, tools and source code. More than 100 companies immediately supported the initiative and announced their intent to develop content, applications and tools based on ActiveX.

"ActiveX brings together the best of the Internet and the best of the PC," said Paul Maritz, group vice president of the platforms group at Microsoft. "Users want the richest, most compelling content delivered through the ubiquitous Internet. "

"Our clients are constantly asking for more interesting content - more than just 'paper and eye candy' on the Web," said Mark Avnet, director of new media at radical.media inc., developers of Hachette Fillipachi's Web sites. "The bottom line is brand differentiation. ActiveX Technologies give us a way to create unique content for our customers. We can also apply ActiveX immediately to the multiuser interactive games we are developing."

BUILDING BLOCKS FOR ACTIVE CONTENT

ActiveX Technologies form a robust framework for creating interactive content using software components, scripts and existing applications. Specifically, ActiveX Technologies enable developers to build Web content easily using ActiveX Controls (formerly OLE Controls), active scripts and active documents.

ActiveX Controls are small, fast, full-featured components for the Internet, intranets, and the desktop. ActiveX Controls are already broadly supported by hundreds of software vendors; they represent the building blocks of active content. Microsoft has enhanced the ActiveX Controls specification to optimize their use on the Internet by incorporating new features and functionality, including progressive rendering and the ability to reduce the size of ActiveX components by up to 300 percent. ActiveX Controls work with a variety of programming languages from Microsoft and third parties, including the Microsoft Visual C++ development system set, Borland Delphi, the Microsoft Visual Basic programming system and, planned for the future, Microsoft's development tool for the Java language, code named "Jakarta."

ActiveX Controls enable developers to embed a wide variety of software components, such as graphics viewers, animation sequences, credit- card transaction objects or spreadsheet applets directly into hypertext markup language (HTML) pages. For example, the ActiveMovie API, the audio and video playback technology announced by Microsoft last week, is an ActiveX control that enables users of Microsoft Internet Explorer 3.0 to play video directly in the browser. With thousands of ActiveX controls available today, developers can immediately start to create active content for the Internet. In addition, Java applets can coexist with ActiveX Controls on an HTML page.

Active scripts, including those created in Visual Basic, Scripting Edition, or JavaScript-compatible scripts, can be used to "glue" together these building blocks to create rich Web-based applications.

A key benefit of using ActiveX Technologies is the ability to integrate applications into Web browsers so data managed by those applications becomes accessible as Web pages. This technology, called ActiveX Documents, lets a user navigate a corporate intranet to view a department's Web page, examine the department's budget spreadsheet, query the database for sales data or write a memo - all from within the Web browser and without undergoing the expensive and unnecessary process of converting that content into HTML format.

RICH SERVER APPLICATIONS

Another component of ActiveX Technologies is the ActiveX Server Framework. This framework, based on the recently released Microsoft Internet Information Server (IIS) integrated with the Windows NT Server networking operating system, allows developers to create the same rich, interactive applications for the server, using their existing experience, knowledge and tools. It enables Web developers to take advantage of the power of the Microsoft BackOffice family, which includes Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft SNA Server and Microsoft Systems Management Server and is currently available. When the forthcoming Microsoft Exchange Server becomes available, it will be included with the Microsoft BackOffice family.

The ActiveX Server Framework is composed of ActiveX Server Scripting and ActiveX Server Controls. ActiveX Server Controls are the building blocks for server-driven active content, allowing customers to tie into legacy systems or build applications rapidly from reusable object components. ActiveX Server Scripts can be written using a host of popular scripting languages including Visual Basic Script, PERL and JavaScript. Together, these ActiveX controls and scripts allow Web developers, using familiar tools, to build smart, interactive server applications with little or no programming knowledge. In addition, the framework helps customers integrate the Web with their current mix of environments and mission-critical applications, enabling them, for example, to conduct database searches and access legacy mainframes. To date, more than 50 ISVs support the ActiveX Server Framework and hundreds of customers have begun deployment of active Internet Web sites based on this framework.

OPEN, CROSS-PLATFORM SOLUTION

ActiveX is the result of an extensive open design-review process. Microsoft has worked with more than 200 ISVs, Web designers and hardware vendors since September 1995 to review and refine the ActiveX specification. These specifications for ActiveX Technologies have been available to devlopers on the World Wide Web since January 1996. In the near future, Microsoft will submit ActiveX Technologies to the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) and IETF for review.

In a separate announcement today, Microsoft announced it is working with Macromedia Inc. to implement ActiveX Technologies on the MacintoshR, making use of Macromedia's extensive cross-platform expertise. This announcement further demonstrates Microsoft's commitment to working with third parties to provide cross-platform support for all core Internet technologies.

In addition, Microsoft has co-developed an ActiveX plug-in for NetScape Navigator with nCompass Labs Inc., enabling NetScape Navigator browsers to view active content. The ActiveX plug-in allows developers to target browsers from multiple vendors when creating Internet content using ActiveX Technologies.

AVAILABILITY

ActiveX Technologies are available in the form of the Microsoft ActiveX Development Kit, which is being distributed to more than 4,000 developers attending the Professional Developers Conference in San Francisco today. The kit contains more than 600 MB of Internet information and products designed to assist developers in jump-starting Web development. Specifically, it includes Microsoft Internet Explorer 3.0 (developer prerelease), Microsoft Internet Information Server (IIS), a comprehensive sample application, Help files, and Windows NT 3.51 updates to support IIS. Additionally, the development kit provides extensive information on ways to use Microsoft tools in Internet and intranet solutions. For more information on obtaining the development kit, developers can visit the Internet Developer Toolbox Web site at http://www.microsoft.com/intdev/.

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.

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Mustang Software Wildcat! 5 Released to Mfg
WILDCAT! 5 RELEASED TO MANUFACTURING; SOFTWARE TO REACH DISTRIBUTORS IN 2 - 3 WEEKS

Wildcat! 5 Combines Internet Web Server Technology with Interactive Bulletin Board System functionality.

Bakersfield, California - March 12, 1996 - Mustang Software (Nasdaq: MSTG) announced it has released to manufacturing its long-awaited Wildcat! 5 BBS/Web Server for Windows 95/NT. Shipment of Wildcat! 5 to distributors will commence in approximately 2 to 3 weeks. Wildcat! 5 will be distributed by Ingram Micro, Merisel and DistribuPro. Resellers will include CompUSA, Egghead, Computer City, Software Etc., Babbages, Best Buy, Micro Center, Media Play, Fry's Electronics and Office Max. The Wildcat! product line is a leader with an active install base of more than 50,000 sites.

"Gauging from the initial positive response from our retailers, the acceptance of Wildcat! 5 as a technological breakthrough in online communications is strong," stated Jim Harrer, President/CEO of Mustang Software. "Wildcat! 5 combines the unique features of a Web server with the superior interactivity of a computer bulletin board system and online services such as America Online&#174 . Wildcat's multimedia 32-bit platform offers Internet access in addition to interactive communications features such as e-mail, public and private conferencing, threaded messaging, individual/group chat, file library access and more."

"The launch of Wildcat! 5 represents the first time that the power to create ones' very own graphical multimedia online service will be as accessible and easy as a trip to the local software store. Equally important, Wildcat! 5 is a strong solution for the corporate market, where we expect to see dramatic growth as the demand for online communications expands," said Harrer.

Todd Cochrane, of Maryland-based Hafa Adai Exchange, said "The introduction of a new Web hybrid that carries the Wildcat! 5 name has totally blown away our customer and user base. It has revitalized our system and allowed us to compete on the Internet. With Wildcat! 5 there is no need for multi-thousand dollar software, or for a support staff to keep it running, or the need to learn the arcane terms of Unix. We have been able to transform overnight a 25-node system and launch it onto the Internet's World Wide Web. The unique Wildcat! 5 system offers superior connectivity allowing users to log on with any communication program or terminal emulator through direct dial, telnet, or LAN," said Cochrane.

Users can also connect using the new and freely distributable Wildcat! Navigator. Wildcat! Navigator is a graphical Windows front-end that offers the ease of use of the most popular Web browsers and a complete suite of clients that allow easy "point and click" access to the other e-mail and threaded messaging areas, public and private chat conference areas, file libraries, instant paging, and more. The system also allows easy linking to Web sites, and the ability to seamlessly add Web features on demand.

Harrer noted that with HTML graphics, multimedia interactivity, and seamless Internet compatibility, Wildcat! 5 is the next step in the continuing evolution of BBSs into interactive Web Servers. "Our 10 years of experience building online platforms has allowed us to create a very powerful BBS/Web server hybrid that is designed to build upon new technology as it is introduced," said Harrer.

Phil Heller, creator of Pennsylvania-based Cosmos service, said, "To compete with larger systems, you have to supply up-to-the-minute and meaningful information, whether it is news, weather, or any of the myriad newsgroups on the Net. With Wildcat! 5's client/server architecture, I can add and subtract external Web sites as my subscribers dictate. Users now expect easy-to-use graphical navigation features with top Web locations. With Wildcat! 5 I have limitless flexibility to deliver the features I need as I need them." Said Heller.

Wildcat! 5 add-ons include the Internet Connectivity Package, (ICP), which turns Wildcat! 5 into a Web server, supports inbound and outbound telnet, FTP and UUCP and allows full integration of the system with the Internet. ICP will retail for $249. MSRP for the two-line version of Wildcat! 5 will be $149. Sixteen- and 32-line systems will retail for $349 and 699, respectively. Also available will be 8 and 32-line upgrade packs.

Available soon will be wcExchange for mail integration from Wildcat!'s messaging system to Microsoft's Exchange platform allowing LAN users to seamlessly access their BBS mail right from the Exchange in-box. For the game lover, Wildcat! will offer wcCasino for interactive multiplayer gaming. Wildcat!'s wcCode is a Custom Online Development Engine for easy application development, wcReports enables the exporting of data and usage statistics, and the Wildcat! Custom Connector allows customization and personalization of the Navigator with company or organization logos and graphics.

Wildcat! Navigator can be downloaded from http://www.mustang.com, by telnetting to bbs.mustang.com, or via modem at 805.873.2400.

Founded in September 1986, Mustang designs, develops, markets and supports online and communications software including the Wildcat! and QmodemPro product lines. Mustang Software's address is 6200 Lake Ming Road, Bakersfield, California 93306. The company can be reached by telephone at (805) 873-2500; toll free at (800) 999-9619; FAX (805) 873-2599; BBS (805) 873-2400; WEB http://www.mustang.com; or telnet://bbs.mustang.com.


Micro Express Microflex-PCI/166 Pentium Sys
MICRO EXPRESS INTRODUCES THE MICROFLEX-PCI/166

A HIGH-SPEED PC BASED ON THE 166-MHZ PENTIUM

Irvine, CA, March 1996 -- Micro Express expands its line of Pentium-based PCs with the introduction of the MicroFLEX-PCI/166, a PC that runs at 166 MHz and is based on the Intel P166 cpu. This becomes the top of the Micro Express family of Pentium-based PCs.

The MicroFLEX-PCI/166 is available for only $2295, including 16-MB of EDO RAM, 512K of burst-mode L2 cache, a 4X CD-ROM drive, a 1.2-GB fast hard disk drive, a high-density 3- 1/2" floppy disk drive, a sound card, speakers, a high-quality 15" monitor and a mouse. The system also includes a high-performance 64-bit PCI video card that has 2-MB of RAM and comes with Windows 95 pre-installed.

The MicroFLEX-PCI/166 includes the flexible Phoenix PnP Flash BIOS offering password protection and selectable shadowing of both system and video BIOS. As a Plug and Play BIOS, it allows autoconfiguration of all Plug and Play add-in cards with seamless Windows 95 compatibility. A CMOS clock-calendar is included, as are built-in diagnostics.

The MicroFLEX-PCI/166 is shipped in a mini-tower case, measuring 7.1"[W] x 14.6"[H] x 1 8.25"[D]. The case has provision for three accessible 5-1/4" drives, two accessible 31/2" drives, two internal 3-1/2.' drives and one internal 5-1/4" drive. The proprietary PCI motherboard has eight expansion slots, including four PCI and four 1 6-bit ISA slots.

The Best Customer Support Anywhere

A full 2-year warranty is included on parts and labor for these PCs, with shipping for the first 4 months paid both ways by Micro Express, as well as a 30-day money-back guarantee. Optional on-site service, through GE, is also available. If a board fails, Micro Express offers 24-hour express board replacement service. As with all other Micro Express computers, this machine is burned in for 72 hours before shipping to eliminate early failures. In addition, a toll-free number is provided for free unlimited technical support. Technical support is available 24-hours per day and 7-days per week as part of the exclusive Micro Express "Always" customer support program. When technical documents are required, Micro Express offers Automated FAX-back Service. Using this service, documents can be requested through voice-mail and will be FAXed directly to the customer without human intervention.

The MicroFLEX-PCI/166 is available now, direct from Micro Express.

Micro Express is an award-winning manufacturer of notebook, laptop, portable and desktop microcomputers that are fully IBM compatible. Micro Express offers extremely high quality and a wide range of additional features at a very competitive price. Micro Express personal computers are regularly rated at the top of comparative reviews in computer trade magazines, having won such honors as PC Magazine Editors' Choice, PC World Best Buy, Computer Buyer's Guide Best Buy, BYTE Magazine One-To-Watch, PC Week Analyst's Choice and many others. The company also offers a selection of high-performance add-in peripheral boards and monitors.

For further sales information, contact Micro Express at 1811 Kaiser Ave., Irvine, CA 92713. Phone: (714) 852-1400 or (800) 989-9900.

Please address all editorial inquiries to David Kaye at KPR, Inc., Phone: (818) 368-8212. FAX: (818) 368-8857. E-mail: dkayekpr@aol.com.


Rolling Stone Air Guitar Series
ROLLING STONE MAGAZINE & VIRTUAL MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT INC. TO PRODUCE ROLLING STONE AIR GUITAR SERIES

First of five interactive music CD titles to be introduced in time for the holiday sales season.

ANDOVER, MASSACHUSETTS, March 15, 1996-Rolling Stone magazine, one of the world's premier authorities on rock and roll, has entered into a five title interactive music CD development program with Virtual Music Entertainment Inc., based in Andover, Massachusetts. Titled the Rolling Stone Air Guitar Series, the collection will incorporate Virtual Music Entertainment's revolutionary interactive technology and some of the most thrilling musical moments in rock history. The titles will be launched across three platforms (PC, Macintosh(D, and Sony PlayStation) with the first title to be released in the Fourth Quarter of 1996. The announcement was made jointly today by Bradley J. Naples, President, Virtual Music Entertainment Inc. and Jann S. Wenner, Chairman of Wenner Media Incorporated and Editor in chief and Publisher of Rolling Stone.

Virtual Music technology goes beyond enhanced CD or CD Plus:

Virtual Music is unlike any other form of interactive entertainment available anywhere. Moving far beyond the conventional "point and click" interactive standard offered by current generation CD Plus and enhanced CD titles, Virtual Music actually allows consumers to jam with their favorite artists' music in a live sequence of scenes and events on any multimedia PC, Macintosh computer, or video game platform. The company's patented virtual music technology brings players into a virtual reality where they can, using the company's Virtual Pick interface, experience the thrill of participating in a live performance - without having to play a real instrument.

According to Jann Wenner, Chairman of Wenner Media Incorporated and Editor In Chief and Publisher of Rolling Stone magazine, "Rolling Stone has always been on the cutting edge of music and communications and this CD-ROM series is an exciting expansion of the magazine's efforts in new media"

"We are very excited to be working with Rolling Stone magazine," Virtual Music Entertainment Inc. President Bradley J. Naples said today. "The power of the Rolling Stone brand name, coupled with the strength of our multimedia technology, promises to produce a terrific series of truly interactive music titles - titles that will break new ground in consumer entertainment."

Players board Rolling Stone interactive tour bus:

The first game of the series promises a wild ride into the world of rock 'n roll, aboard Rolling Stone magazine's exclusive tour bus. Joining players are a cast of characters that only rock 'n roll can produce. Big stars, roadies and rock critics take players on an amazing journey to some of the biggest moments in rock history.

The non-linear game contains a challenging series of mini adventures, which can lead to a center stage pass to play rock's greatest concerts or humiliation at the hands of fellow passengers. The tour bus is powered by your ability to learn tunes, pick up dues and earn the respect of other characters. If the challenges are met, the bus will automatically transports players to historic concerts where Virtual Music technology combined with full motion video brings some of rocks greatest performances to life.

Virtual Music Entertainment and Rolling Stone plan to preview the first title of the series at the 1996 E3 trade show in Los Angeles, California. Virtual Music technology is currently featured in the popular CD-ROM rock and roll adventure, Quest For Fame, starring Aerosmith. Since its debut in November 1995, Quest For Fame has shipped over 100,000 copies worldwide on a single platform, the IBM multimedia PC. In April 1996, Quest For Fame will be introduced for the Macintosh computer and for the Sony PlayStation game system.

Headquartered in Andover, Massachusetts, Virtual Music Entertainment Inc. is a leading developer and marketer of interactive music entertainment software for all major entertainment platforms including the multimedia PC, Macintosh and video game systems. The company's entire virtual music product line is designed to provide non-musicians with the experience of playing along with their favorite artists' music in a live sequence of scenes and events. The company's patented technology uses sophisticated real-time signal processing, high quality video, animation, and studio sounds. The privately held company was formed in 1993.

NOTE TO EDITORS: Rolling Stone is the definitive source of music information and popular culture trends. It is published biweekly by Wenner Media Incorporated and is circulated throughout the United States and Canada, as well as most English speaking countries. Rolling Stone also produces under license a German edition which is distributed throughout Germany, Austria and Switzerland and an Australian edition. Wenner Media is a privately held company headquartered in New York City. In addition to Rolling Stone, Wenner Media publishes US Magazine and Men's Journal.

Virtual Music Entertainment

3 Riverside Drive

Andover, MA 01810

508-688-8800,  fax 508-688-8824


DisplayPac P5/XGA Flat Panel Computer
Flat Panel Computer Boasts Pentium with PCI Performance and New 12.1" Super High Aperture Color TFT LCD

Greenville, SC . . . Computer Dynamics has announced the introduction of the "DisplayPac P5/XGA," the highest performance flat panel computer on the market, sporting three of the latest technologies: a Pentium-based single board PC with PCI bus for critical on-board peripherals; Sharp's new 12.1" XGA color TFT LCD; and a guided acoustic wave touchscreen. These system components, and the numerous refinements they bring, make the DisplayPac-P5/XGA the best choice for operator interface applications needing optimized Pentium power and 1024x768 resolution in a larger format, enhanced brightness display.

The DisplayPac-P5/XGA's processing engine is powered by a Pentium at up to 150 MHz, and offers the maximum performance available in a compact single board computer. Unparalleled throughput is achieved via PCI bus interface for important on-board peripherals-PCI video controller, PCI Ethernet interface, and a PCI-enhanced IDE hard disk interface which supports up to two devices. Other on-board features include 512k secondary cache, up to 64M DRAM, two serial ports, one parallel port, a floppy drive controller and a keyboard mouse interface. Users have the choice of PC/104 or ISA bus expansion to add other functions.

Several new enhancements put the DisplayPac-P5/XGA's color TFT LCD beyond its current competition. This is the first panel to feature super high aperture-81% compared to 47% for previous models-which results in a significantly brighter panel. Its 300:1 contrast ratio is a 300% increase over current models. Also new is the panel's Low Voltage Differential Signal circuitry, which lowers its EMI and RFI and eases compliance with emissions standards. Its 12.1" diagonal viewing area, 1024x768 resolution, and 262,144 colors clearly represent high information content screens, including charts, graphs and detailed touch selection matrices. The system's optional guided acoustic wave touchscreen offers the user many attractive benefits: 92% optical clarity; 150 points per inch resolution: Z axis to allow pressure-sensitive feedback: and excellent resistance to chemicals and scratching. Resistive touchscreens are also available.

Housed in a rugged, easy to mount metal frame, the complete DisplayPac-P5/XGA measures 14.5" (W) x 10.5" (H) x 3.5" (D), and draws less than 50W. It is priced at $5834 (25 quantity) for the 100 MHz unit with display, 4M DRAM, and guided acoustic wave touchscreen. For more information on this product or their extensive line of flat panel display systems, contact the Sales Department, Computer Dynamics, 7640 Pelham Road, Greenville SC 29615; Phone 864-6278800; FAX 864-675-0106; or email sales@cdynamics.com.

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Background Notes

Why PCI, SHA and LVDS Mean IEP* in a FPC**

Now we have you wondering! Here we explain the technological improvements behind the acronyms, and why they mean better performance for our DisplayPac-P5/XGA.

PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect): Intel wrote the spec for the PCI high-speed peripheral bus, and is still actively involved in the PCI Special Interest Group. Whereas the ISA bus runs at 8 MHz with 16 bits, PCI runs at up to 33 MHz with 32 bits (going to 64). The single board computer which powers our DisplayPac-P5/XGA uses PCI as an internal 32-bit bus for certain on-board peripherals -- video, Ethernet and the IDE hard disk drive.

Very simply, the PCI bus straightens out some of the kinks associated with other local bus solutions. For instance, VESA local bus runs at the same rate as the processor's external clock frequency. Great, except that when you get to higher processor speeds, the VESA peripherals just won't run that fast. PCI, on the other hand, separates the processor speed from the local bus speed, so you can have 33 MHz PCI even if your processor is running at 60 MHz. No problems. PCI also allows the operating system to reconfigure the I/O and memory addresses of peripherals, which eliminates potential conflicts and hand-tweaking. And PCI allows more flexibility in DMA channel and interrupt assignments.

SHA (Super High Aperture): Color TFT LCDs use three transistors per pixel cell (RGB ), which are energized appropriately to create the required colors. These pixel cells are arranged in a matrix fashion separated by row and column buss bars. Although fundamental to the operation of the device, the transistors and buss bars actually block light from the backlight. The DisplayPac-P5/XGA's display utilizes smaller size transistors and a reduced width buss bar, resulting in dramatic improvement of the aperature ratio. This improves brightness, efficiency, and contrast.

LVDS (Low Voltage Differential Signal) Input: As display resolution and color definition increase, the frequency and bandwidth of the digital video signal driving the display also increase. Unfortunately, this results in the generation of a significant amount of EMI/RFI from the panel and data cable that can make agency approvals (FCC, CE, etc.) more difficult to obtain. The cable can also prove to be a mechanical obstacle due to its size. The display in our DisplayPac-P5/XGA accepts an LVDS (Low Voltage Differential Signal) input that allows multiplexing data signals over a single line. With LVDS 18-bit (256k) color TFTs, only conductor pairs are required for transmitting the color data instead of 22 ( 18 bits data, clock. horizontal sync, vertical sync, enable). This reduction in signals required, combined with the differential nature of the signal, results in a tremendous reduction in the EMI/RFI generated by the panel. And this means fewer problems meeting new, stringent emissions regulations.

 * Incredibly Enhanced Performance

** Flat Panel Computer


RightFAX Dev Support for GammaLink Dev Kit
RIGHTFAX PLEDGES PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT FOR GAMMALINK'S DEVELOPERS KIT

Leading Producer of Fax Server Software Remains Committed to Windows NT Market Through Support of GammaLink NT

LOS ANGELES, CT Expo (3/12/96)-RightFAX, Inc., a subsidiary of Applied Voice Technology, Inc., and an industry leader in the computer-based LAN fax server software market, has announced a corporate commitment to support GammaLink's computer-based fax (CBF) technology for Windows NT, including GammaLink's extensive line of multiport high density fax boards. The RightFAX product line will soon work in conjunction with GammaLink's hardware in the Windows NT environment to offer an advanced, reliable and cost-efficient fax solution to existing RightFAX and GammaLink customers and new corporations around the world wanting robust fax applications for the Windows NT server environment.

"We are committed to support GammaLink advancements in fax hardware that will enhance product functionality for our customers," said Cheri R. Hilderbrand, RightFAX director of marketing. "RightFAX's relationship with GammaLink is long-standing and stems from a history of excellence. This joint development will propel both companies further into the Windows NT LAN fax market."

GammaLink's Developers Kit for Windows NT enables software developers such as RightFAX to write high-powered network fax board applications for the Windows NT environment. This Developers Kit will allow RightFAX to further strengthen its multiple platform support for Windows NT Server in the LAN fax environment while maintaining its development relationship with GammaLink.

"With GammaLink's expertise in fax hardware and RightFAX's well-established presence in the NT market, we believe that the resulting compatibility of the two technologies will be very successful," said Larry Aiken, director of marketing of GammaLink.

For sales information about the RightFAX product line, contact RightFAX, Inc. at 4400 East Broadway, Suite 312, Tucson, Ariz. 85711. The corporate sales office can be reached at (520) 327-1357 Ext. 600; Fax (520) 321-7456; E-mail: sales@rightfax.com.

RightFAX, Inc., Tucson Ariz., a subsidiary of Applied Voice Technology, Inc., is one of the world's leading developers of advanced fax server solutions for mid-size to Fortune 1 000 businesses. Its RightFAX product line, which includes RightFAX fax server software, the RightFAX E-Mail Gateway, and the RightFAX OCR Module is based on IBM LAN Server, IBM OS/2 Warp Server, Novell NetWare, and Microsoft Windows NT server networks. It provides multitasking LAN fax server capabilities and e-mail integration, and is available through a worldwide network of distributors, VARs and systems integrators.


RightFAX Fax Server for FactsLine WinNT
RIGHTFAX FAX SERVER SOFTWARE CHOSEN FOR IBEX FACTSLINE WINDOWS NT INTEGRATION

Ibex And RightFAX Team To Integrate Network Fax And Fax-On-Demand Solutions On Single Platform

Los Angeles, Calif. (3/12/96) RightFAX, Inc. has been chosen by Ibex Technologies to integrate its RightFAX fax server software product for use in Ibex's fax-on-demand FactsLine for Windows NT: RightFAX Edition. FactsLine for Windows NT is the first solution of its kind to seamlessly bring fax-on-demand and network fax together on a single platform. Ibex's tight integration with RightFAX's advanced LAN fax server software produces a "Best of Fax" system enabling users to set up two critical computer-based fax functions to nun under Windows NT server.

"RightFAX is proud to be chosen by Ibex as the first fax server software solution to be integrated with its FactsLine for Windows NT technology," said Bradley H. Feder, president of RightFAX. "There are many users migrating to NT, and the combination of Ibex's FactsLine solution and RightFAX's software will further strengthen the support for users seeking to share multiple fax boards in NT Server environments. We have a strong partnership with Ibex and look forward to continuing future product developments between Ibex's fax-on-demand technology and RightFAX's network fax solution."

RightFAX for Windows NT, a true 32-bit fax server, provides customers with advanced multi-tasking and multi-threaded fax server capabilities and a full range of auto-routing techniques. With the recent development and integration of Ibex's FactsLine for Windows NT, users will be able to send and receive faxes from workstations on a Windows NT Server network, as well as take advantage of the advanced features of Ibex's fax-on-demand system which include voice menuing and fax document retrieval.

"RightFAX and Ibex have many of the same customers who have been asking for a truly integrated system," said Ney Grant, president of Ibex. "This 'Best of Fax' integration fulfills these requests by allowing the servers to share computing resources, voice/fax boards, telephone lines and fax image libraries."

FactsLine for Windows NT: RightFAX Edition provides users with simple system configurations and many advanced features including reporting, monitoring and cataloging features.

For sales information about the RightFAX product line, contact RightFAX, Inc. at 4400 East Broadway, Suite 312, Tucson, Ariz. 85711. The corporate sales office can be reached at (520) 327-1357 Ext. 600; fax (520) 321-7456; E-mail: sales@rightfax.com.

RightFAX, Inc., Tucson Ariz., a subsidiary of Applied Voice Technology, Inc., is one of the world's leading developers of advanced fax server solutions for mid-size to Fortune 1 000 businesses. Its RightFAX product line, which includes RightFAX fax server software, the RightFAX E-Mail Gateway, and the RightFAX OCR Module is based on IBM LAN Server, IBM OS/2 Warp Server, Novell NetWare, and Microsoft Windows NT server networks. It provides multitasking LAN fax server capabilities and e-mail integration, and is available through a worldwide network of distributors, VARs and systems integrators.

For Ibex FactsLine for Windows NT sales, contact Ibex Technologies, Inc. at (800) 975-IBEX.

Ibex Technologies, inc. is the leading supplier of fax-on-demand systems with thousands of fax-response applications running world-wide. Open Ibex strategy consists of designing products that integrate fax-on-demand with emerging electronic publishing methods such as Lotus Notes, the World Wide Web and more. Ibex has garnered numerous accolades for its flagship product, FactsLine for Windows. Other Ibex products include Interactive Forms for automated forms processing via fax, Fax Description Language for on-the-fly custom document creation, and the Precision Fax service that brings unmatched clarity to fax documents.


MicroSim Schematics Version 6.3 Announced
Next Step in Ease-of-Use and Functionality

MICROSIM ANNOUNCES VERSION 6.3 OF MICROSIM SCHEMATICS

IRVINE, Calif.--MicroSim Corporation today introduced version 6.3 of MicroSim Schematics. The full-featured Windows schematic capture package is available either standalone or integrated with the full line of MicroSim products, including MicroSim PSpice, MicroSim PLSyn, and MicroSim PCBoards.

The product was designed for ease-of-use and functionality, running on Windows 3.1, Windows NT, Windows 95, and Unix/Motif. New features include greatly expanded on-line help, graphical error traceback with context-sensitive help, a most recently placed parts list, and a symbol creation wizard.

MicroSim Schematics comes with a library of over 40,000 symbols. Version 6.3 adds a graphical parts browser to help find a desired part. The browser can do compound searches on part names using "wild cards" in the name. Searches with wild cards also can be done on part function. The compound searches, for example, would allow a designer to find all parts with the name "74HCT?*" and the function "?-input AND gate."

MicroSim Schematics is fully integrated with MicroSim's suite of products. The new version 6.3 features integration enhancements for MicroSim PCBoards. These include cross-probing (in both directions) between nets and parts on the schematic, and traces and components on the PCB layout. The software offers both forward and backward ECO support, as well as packaging information for over 40,000 symbols. Layout attributes, such as trace width and component placement, can be added to nets and components on the schematic. These attributes will carry across and be used by MicroSim PCBoards.

Version 6.3 of MicroSim Schematics also provides integration enhancements for MicroSim PLSyn. These include a built-in text editor that is smart about HDL language syntax. Syntax errors are flagged by both a message and a cursor placed at the location of the error. The product supports one or multiple HDL blocks within a schematic, thus supporting mixed schematic/HDL designs.

MicroSim Schematics is the front end for the entire line of MicroSim products, including MicroSim PCBoards, MicroSim PSpice for analog simulation, MicroSim PSpice A/D for mixed analog/digital simulation, and MicroSim PLSyn for programmable logic synthesis. With the same front end in common, all tools have a consistent user interface. Data generated at each step of the design cycle flows smoothly forward to set up later steps, and backward to annotate earlier steps.

MicroSim Schematics was one of the first EDA packages released for Microsoft Windows in 1991. The product was built for Windows from the ground up and has conformed tightly to the Windows "look and feel" during the five past years. Because MicroSim was a beta site for Windows 95, MicroSim Schematics was fully functional under Windows 95 when Windows 95 was released on August 24, 1995.

MicroSim offers a full range of powerful, integrated Windows EDA tools for high-speed design from start-to-finish: schematic capture (MicroSim Schematics), analog simulation (MicroSim PSpice and MicroSim PSpice Basics), mixed analog/digital simulation (MicroSim PSpice A/D and MicroSim PSpice A/D Basics+), CPLD synthesis (MicroSim PLSyn), analog performance optimization (MicroSim PSpice Optimizer), and PCB layout (MicroSim PCBoards). Integration with the Mentor and Cadence frameworks under UNIX is also available.

The company introduced its flagship product, MicroSim PSpice, in 1984 as the first SPICE-based program available for IBM-PC compatibles. MicroSim PSpice significantly expands the capabilities of the SPICE program developed at the University of California, Berkeley. The product is the most popular circuit simulator in the world, with over 24,000 customers.

MicroSim products are available for Microsoft Windows 3.1, Windows NT, Windows 95, Sun Microsystems, and Hewlett-Packard systems. The company sells directly to engineers and through VARs (value-added resellers). MicroSim application engineers provide same-day response technical support free to customers.

MicroSim Schematics sells for $479 and $625 (internationally). More information on MicroSim products is available by phone at (714) 770-3022 and (800) 245-3022, via fax at (714) 455-0554, or on the Internet at Sales@MicroSim.com.

MicroSim Corp

20 Fairbanks

Irvine, CA 92718

714-770-3022,  fax 714-455-0554, BBS 714-830-1550


Mystic River SBL for VBScript & ActiveX
Mystic River Software Announces New SBL Product To Support Microsoft VBScript and ActiveX Controls

SAN FRANCISCO -- (March 12, 1996) -- Mystic River Software, Inc. today announced plans to introduce a new scripting product that will support Microsoft Corp.'s new ActiveX interface used by the Microsoft Explorer Internet browser.

Mystic River Software said the new product is based upon its flagship product, SBL, the leading embeddable Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications-compatible scripting language, which is expected to ship in $1 billion worth of applications this year.

At the same time, Mystic River said it is extending its technology to provide cross-compatibility between Microsoft Visual Basic Scripting Edition (VBScript) and Java, the Internet programming language Sun Microsystems, Inc. has developed for the Internet. VBScript, a subset of Visual Basic for Applications, will be integrated into World Wide Web browsers and is designed to allow ActiveX controls, applets, and other objects embedded in World Wide Web (HTML) documents to interact.

"Much of our success has been due to supporting VB and VBA, which are the de facto standards for desktop application scripting," said Mystic River President Jerry Bedrick at Microsoft's Professional Developers Conference. "By extending our powerful VBA-compatible language to include Internet enhanced ActiveX controls, we will enable software developers to increase the functionality of their Internet applications.

Mystic River Software recently signed licenses with Business@Web, Inc. (formerly Object Power), FTP Software, Inc., and others who are moving aggressively in the Internet market, Bedrick said.

"We see VBScript as a way to extend ActiveX controls across the Internet," Bedrick added. "Our complete VBA-compatible capabilities, including a powerful integrated development environment, will make the implementation and automation of Internet enhanced ActiveX controls easier and cost-effective for our customers."

"Mystic River Software has done an excellent job making the ease of use of the Microsoft Visual Basic language available cross-platform, for ISVs to integrate with their applications running on Microsoft Windows and other platforms," said Doug Henrich, director of Microsoft's developer relations and publications. "We welcome Mystic River's decision to support VBScript, and look forward to working with them to extend the reach of Microsoft Visual Basic language and ActiveX technologies to the Internet."

During the past five years, SBL has rapidly become the standard for independent software and hardware vendors who require a robust, Visual Basic-compatible macro language. By embedding SBL in their applications, they can, according to Mystic River, offer their end users or value-added resellers a tightly integrated solution that supports specifications developed by Microsoft.

SBL is currently available for the Windows, Windows 95, and Windows NT operating system, Win32s API, NLM, OS/2, Macintosh, the Power PC, and UNIX, with other platforms in development.

Mystic River Software is a privately held company specializing in scripting languages and tools for Internet, multi-platform, and client/server applications. Since 1991 it has provided SBL to companies that create communications, control, reporting, accounting, database, testing, multimedia, and other application software packages used by corporations and individuals worldwide.

Mystic River Software Inc

125 CambridgePark Drive

Cambridge, MA 02140

617-497-1585,  fax 617-497-0749

info@mysticriver.com

http://www.mysticriver.com


CompuServe & Netscape - Major Relationship
COMPUSERVE, NETSCAPE ENTER MAJOR RELATIONSHIP

COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 11, 1996 -- In a move that combines the strengths of two industry leaders, CompuServe Incorporated today announced a major software distribution, networking services and marketing relationship with Netscape Communications Corporation. The agreement, signed Friday, brings together CompuServe, the world's most successful online information, Internet access and networking services company in the industry and Netscape, developer of the world's most widely used Internet software products.

The relationship enables CompuServe to distribute the Netscape Navigator client software for the Internet to users of the CompuServe Information Service and SPRYNET Internet access service at no extra charge to end users. It also facilitates the global expansion of Netscape's market by providing worldwide Internet access for Netscape customers via the CompuServe network, the world's most reliable global information network. Additional marketing and strategic opportunities will be announced separately.

"With the addition of Netscape's Navigator to our software access set, we have executed a strategy that we articulated months ago," said Bob Massey, president and chief executive officer of CompuServe. "Your continuing goal is bring the best Internet browsers to our growing online community, and let our members select the browser they prefer. We are very pleased to add Netscape's Navigator to our browser suite."

Said Jim Barksdale, president and chief executive officer of Netscape, "This relationship creates a number of exciting opportunities for both of us. Netscape can easily reach a huge new audience, and CompuServe can offer its users our highly popular client software. "

CompuServe users will be able to download the Netscape Navigator client software at no extra charge. It will be available from the CompuServe Information Service and the CompuServe Web home page (http://www.compuserve.com) as well as through an Internet pointer on the SPRYNET home page (http://www.sprynet.com). SPRYNET is CompuServe's new Internet access service that offers unlimited hours for just $19.95/month.

"CompuServe and SPRYNET users now have the most options in the industry," Massey said. "In addition to the browsers we already offer, our users can now access the leading Web interface."

Netscape will provide CompuServe with products for 16-bit and 32-bit Windows platforms as well as a powerful Macintosh client. The software will be available on diskette, CD and online this spring with the release of the CompuServe Information Manager, version 3.0.

In another major element of the announcement, Netscape will use CompuServe's SPRYNET global information network as its Internet access provider inside and outside of the U. S., in addition to existing access options.

The CompuServe network offers local dial access in 147 countries. Later this spring, a major upgrade effort will be complete and the network will be available at 28.8kbps worldwide through almost 100,000 local dial ports with 500 points of presence.

Founded in 1969, CompuServe Incorporated is the world's most comprehensive consumer online service, business network provider and Internet access company. Through CompuServe, more than 4.5 million home and business users in 147 countries access the Internet and 3,000 plus online information, education and entertainment services and products. In addition, more than 950 corporate customers use CompuServe's value-added network solutions. Among its many uses, the CompuServe-owned network serves as the world's mailbox and check-out lane, hosting 40 million e-mail messages/month and more than one billion point-of-sale transactions/year. With world headquarters in Columbus, Ohio, CompuServe's 60 offices include European centers in Munich, London and Paris.

CompuServe

5000 Arlington Centre Blvd

PO Box 20212

Columbus, OH 43220

614-457-8600


CompuServe Stregthens Macintosh Offerings
COMPUSERVE STRENGTHENS MACINTOSH OFFERINGS

Relationship with Netscape Will Provide Leading Mac Client Software to CompuServe Users

COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 11, 1996 -- CompuServe Incorporated, the online information services leader, today announced that it will offer Netscape Communications Corporation's popular Macintosh Internet client software to its users. This announcement promises to strengthen CompuServe's existing suite of Macintosh offerings.

As part of the extensive distribution, networking and marketing agreement signed Friday, CompuServe users will get access to the powerful features of the Netscape Navigator client software for the Macintosh. The popular client software will be available with the release of the CompuServe Information Manager@, version 3.0 (CIM 3.0) later this spun".

"The global Macintosh community is a significant part of our user-base, and the Netscape relationship enables us to enhance our Macintosh offerings," said Bob Massey, president and chief executive officer of CompuServe.

CompuServe is the industry leader in providing online service for Mac users. With the recent announcement that Apple Computer will shut down eWorld, an online information service that exclusively catered to Apple customers, CompuServe is in the best position to serve Macintosh users looking for a home in cyberspace.

CompuServe already offers the highly successful MacPlanet online area (GO MACPLANET), an originating point where Mac users can congregate and easily locate hundreds of Mac-related products and services. Mac users can find all the tools they need to access the Internet through CompuServe. The area includes several Mac Forum areas, extensive technical support, support for more than 100 Mac product and service manufacturers, the Macintosh FileFinder and more.

Additionally, experts and Mac enthusiasts such as Apple Fellow and author Guy Kawasaki musician and software author Todd Rundgren, journalist Bob LeVitus and syndicated columnist Don Crabb have held conferences addressing Mac issues on CompuServe. CompuServe also produces a Macintosh version of the CompuServeCD, the multimedia companion to the online information service.

"Netscape is providing us with a tremendous opportunity to offer even more value to Macintosh users. We are the best resource for Mac-related on the information and Internet access," Massey added. "We are committed to remaining leader for that market."

Founded in 1969, CompuServe Incorporated is the world's most comprehensive consumer online service, business network provider and Internet access company. Through CompuServe, more than 4.5 million home and business users in 147 countries access the Internet and 3,000 plus online information, education and entertainment services and products. In addition, more than 950 corporate customers use CompuServe's value-added network solutions. Among its many uses, the CompuServe-owned network serves as the world's mailbox and check-out lane, hosting 40 million e-mail messages/month and more than one billion point-of-sale transactions/year. With world headquarters in Columbus, Ohio, CompuServe's 60 offices include European centers in Munich, London and Paris.

CompuServe

5000 Arlington Centre Blvd

PO Box 20212

Columbus, OH 43220

614-457-8600


One Million Records - Business Periodicals
ONE MILLION RECORDS FOR BUSINESS PERIODICALS INDEX

Millionth Record, Entered on March 1st, Sets Record Among Business Periodicals Databases

New York, NY, March 6, 1996 -- H.W. Wilson's Business Periodicals Index marked a milestone on the first of this month, reaching a full million online records dating back to the start of its automation in July 1982. It is the first business periodicals database ever to reach that total.

Business Periodicals Index provides cover-to-cover indexing of 396 select business periodicals, including The Wall Street Journal and the Business Section of The New York Times. It had its start as the cloth-bound reference Industrial Arts Index in 1953, and was split into two publications in 1958: Business Periodicals Index and Applied Science & Technology Index, both of which remain popular in libraries. The one million records delivered in electronic format don't include those provided by print coverage before July 1982. Clothbound retrospective volumes of Business Periodicals Index are available dating back to 1958.

Business Periodicals Index is now published in print as well as on WILSONDISC, WILSONTAPE, over WILSONLINE and through such Wilson information partners as OCLC and SilverPlatter. It is distinguished by its focus on respected, influential publications (coverage decisions are aided by the American Library Association Reference and Adult Services Division's Committee on Wilson Indexes); a cover-to-cover approach to indexing of publications; extensive "see and see also" crossreferences; title enhancements in entries for articles with ambiguous titles; precise subject headings; and unmatched name authority control. An annual subscription on CD-ROM, with monthly disc updates and daily updates available online, sells for $1,495.

Business Periodicals Index shares its million-record milestone with its sister database Wilson Business Abstracts, which was introduced in June 1990. Some 430,000 of Wilson Business Abstracts' million records also include article abstracts. Full-text articles from 144 publications are also currently being entered as part of a new electronic reference to debut in Fall 1996: Wilson Business Abstracts Full Text.

H.W. Wilson Company

950 University Ave

Bronx, NY 10452

212-588-8400


Cyber Patrol as Comm Decency Ast Evidence
CYBER PATROL TO BE INTRODUCED AS EVIDENCE IN COMMUNICATIONS DECENCY ACT HEARINGS BEGINNING TOMORROW IN PHILADELPHIA

MARCH 20, 1996 -- FRAMINGHAM, MASS.-- Microsystems' Cyber Patrol, the leading Internet filtering software, will be part of the evidence introduced tomorrow when hearings begin in the lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the Communications Decency Act. Plaintiffs in the lawsuit, including Microsystems, say that the law imposes unnecessary censorship on the Internet. The hearing will be heard in the US District Court in Philadelphia.

"Technology provides a much better answer to the problem of protecting children from harmful material," says Nigel Spicer, president and COO of Microsystems. "Cyber Patrol is an effective alternative to an ineffective law. The responsibility for content lies with the individual user. It is clear that parents want a flexible solution, and we are pleased that in cooperation with many online services, we are able to provide them with Cyber Patrol".

Earlier this month, Microsystems Software joined more than 35 technology companies, non-profit organizations and libraries in filing a declaration in support of the Citizens Internet Empowerment Coalition (CIEC) lawsuit challenging the Communications Decency Act.

Microsystems' Declaration, says: Based on our knowledge of and experience with the Internet, we believe that Cyber Patrol and other filtering software provide the realistic, practical and effective alternative to regulating content on the Internet. Unlike government regulation, technological solutions solve the problem for parents who want to be sure their children have a positive experience on the Internet.

Cyber Patrol Home Edition provides basic Internet filtering and is available at no charge to home users who register with Microsystems. Cyber Patrol Home Edition does not support parental preference controls or time management.

Earlier this year, CompuServe and Prodigy both licensed Cyber Patrol, and are providing it to their members around the world at no additional charge. Additionally, AT&T WorldNet Service offers a 30 day trial version of Cyber Patrol.

Cyber Patrol became the industry's first commercial PICS (Platform for Internet Content Selection) server in January and provides developers access to a PICS rating service based on Microsystems' "CyberNOT Block List," a classification of web sites that parents may find objectionable.


Clickshare Access & Payment System
Clickshare Closes In On Internet Microtransactions & Measurement

WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass., March 18 -- Two publishers have begun trials of a unique technology allowing Internet micropayments by the click, said Clickshare Corp. Monday.

The Clickshare Access and Payment System gives users a "digital calling card" allowing them to charge purchases from publishers at many websites to a single account. It also tracks visits to advertiser-supported pages and supports authentication for "intranets".

Studio Briefing is a daily entertainment industry news intelligencer. The writer-owned American Reporter calls itself the Internet's first digital-only daily.

Multi-site user authentication is now operational. Customers starting at <http://www.clickshare.com/tryit.html> can register at either Web site, which becomes their "home". They can then use the other site during a session without being prompted for ID or password.

"Soon we'll be able to offer publishers a new revenue stream -- selling each others' information for as little as a dime per click, seamlessly exchanging royalties," said Bill Densmore, Clickshare chairman and CEO. "Clickshare creates the opportunity publishers have been waiting for -- the ability to get paid."

Customers make payment arrangements off-line, so no credit information crosses the Internet. After micropayment settlement infrastructure testing ends, users will be able to buy pages from multiple sources, with publishers getting aggregated sales information and users getting periodic single-account billing from their home publisher.

"We've been careful not to announce 'vaporware'. Though we're still in development, we're far enough along -- technically and with potential strategic partners -- to present Clickshare as an option for online businesses," added Densmore.

Clickshare's focus on microtransactions (purchases of information, software "applets," and other data typically priced under a few dollars ) means it is complementary, not competitive, to other e-cash systems, said Densmore.

"Clickshare, operating across multiple unrelated sites, working with any browser, and requiring no central database, also provides an ideal verification utility to track web audiences for advertiser-supported pages, with low impact on personal privacy," says Densmore.

Massachusetts-based Clickshare was spunoff from Newshare Corp. in December. It is privately funded and is in negotiation with strategic equity partners.

<http://www.clickshare.com/clickshare>

MEDIA INQUIRIES: Felix Kramer, Kramer Communications, 212/866-4864 <felix@clickshare.com>, or Bill Densmore or Lynn Duncan: <corp@clickshare.com> 413/458-8001.


Yahooligans! Web Guide for Kids
YAHOO! AND SURFWATCH JOIN FORCES TO PROMOTE INTERNET CHILD SAFETY

New Yahooligans! Web Guide for Kids Takes Advantage of the Internet's Leading Blocking Software

LOS ALTOS, Calif., March 18, 1996 - SurfWatch Software today announced that it has teamed up with Yahoo! and its new Yahooligans! web guide for kids, providing a safe starting place for children to explore the Internet. SurfWatch, which has gained industry praise as an easy-to-use and robust software program, will be available as a low-cost download in the "Stay Street Smart" section of the Yahooligans! web site.

"Exploring the Internet should be a fun and safe experience for kids, and we believe that bringing together Yahooligans! and SurfWatch will enable that to happen," said Jeff Mallett, vice president of Business Operations at Yahoo! Inc. "Yahooligans! is a kid-friendly starting point for children to access the Internet, and SurfWatch has proven to be a marvelous way to protect them from exposure to sexually explicit material."

SurfWatch lets parents, teachers and employers block unwanted sexually explicit material from their computers' Internet access-without restricting the access rights of other Internet users. The SurfWatch software removes no material from the Internet or any server, but simply blocks it at any computer or local network where it is installed. SurfWatch screens Internet newsgroups, World Wide Web, FTP, Gopher, Chat and other services.

The Yahooligans! directory of the World Wide Web (http://www.yahooligans.com) is a kid-friendly version of the proven Yahoo! directory, with bright graphics and lively text. One selection on the Yahooligans! home page is "Stay Street Smart" which provides on-line safety tips and the opportunity for parents to download SurfWatch.

"The rapid growth in the number of children accessing the Web has increased their familiarity with technology as well as the danger that they will accidentally or intentionally see information that their parents may not approve," says Ann Duvall, president of SurfWatch Software. "Yahooligans! and SurfWatch are natural companions because they encourage exploring the positive aspects of the Net."

SurfWatch Becoming Industry Standard

SurfWatch creates Internet products for both Macintosh and Windows-based personal computers and licenses Internet access control technology to the on-line services industry. As a founding member of the PICS consortium, SurfWatch is also supporting the development of standards-based Internet rating systems. SurfWatch is rapidly becoming the industry-standard tool for blocking access to unwanted materials on the Internet.

As a stand-alone product, SurfWatch retails for $49.95, with a monthly subscription fee of $5.95 for site updates. The Yahooligans! version of SurfWatch will be available for download at a cost of $18.95.

Located in Sunnyvale, Calif., Yahoo! Inc. offers a branded Internet navigational service that is among the most widely used guides to information and discovery on the World Wide Web. Yahoo! is developing a global family of Yahoo! branded media properties in targeted subject matter, demographic, and geographic areas.

SurfWatch Software, Inc., based in Los Altos, Calif., is pioneering the development of new technologies for the Internet. Founded in January 1995 with a vision of creating high-quality technology products that have a positive impact on peoples' lives, SurfWatch's first products enable parents, teachers and employers to block sexually explicit material on the Internet. SurfWatch Software can be reached at 415-948-9500 or 800-458-6600, info@surfwatch.com or via the World Wide Web at http://www.surfwatch.com.


ETC & Recortec ViewMagic Integration Pact
ETC AND RECORTEC IN PACT FOR FULL LINE OF VIEWMAGIC SPECIALTY MONITORS

Fremont, CA -- March 18, 1996 -- ETC Computer, Inc., announced that it has signed a distribution agreement for its line of ViewMagic specialty monitors with Recortec, Sunnyvale, California. The agreement calls for Recortec to integrate ETC's 10-inch color ViewMagic monitors into rack-mounted 19-inch PC systems used in industrial and government applications where rack space is at a premium.

George Wussow, vice president of Recortec, says, 'A small-footprint monitor enables us to install additional computers and electronic equipment into the same vertical rack space. Thus we can fulfill all of our customers' specific needs using minimum real estate.'

Wussow also says that the availability of ViewMagic monitors is important. 'ETC can supply standard product within hours. By avoiding the typical week or more wait for products shipped from overseas, we can respond to our customers' urgent requirements immediately,' says Wussow.

Kent Huang, president of ETC, said, 'Recortec has a reputation for providing high-quality rack-mounted computer systems to a broad base of industrial and military clients. We are honored that they have selected ETC to supply them with ViewMagic monitors.'

Recortec, established in 1969, is located at 1290 Lawrence Station Road, Sunnyvale, California, 94089, telephone 408/734-1290, fax 408/734-2140.

ETC is the world's largest supplier of color specialty monitors. ETC's small-screen high-resolution, color and black and white monitors are used for all applicators, including industrial, point of sale, retail, banking, medical and office dedicated system applications where compact size, price and high resolution are important.

ETC's full line of 10-inch color and black and white monitors, and a line of touchscreen monitors in a variety of sizes, include the latest high-performance and innovative features. The company designs and builds all of the components for its product line, ensuring that every ETC monitor performs to the same demanding specifications as all major industry models. Resellers, manufacturers and retailers depend on multiple, fully-functional, high-quality monitors featuring a minimum of counter space. All monitors are designed for compatibility with the range of IBM PC/AT/XT and PS/2 systems.

* Specialty Monitors: Small-footprint 10-inch color (super VGA) monitors and 9-inch monochrome monitors, all with energy saving features designed for specialty applications

* Touchscreen Monitors: Low-cost 10-, 14-, 15-, 17- and 20-inch plug-and-play touchscreen monitors come complete with analog capacitive touch panel, mouse driver, controller and cables, VGA and SVGA resolution and an unlimited color display. The units feature a life span of greater than 20 million touches in any one location, and are supported on Windows, DOS, Windows NT, OS/2, MAC, UNIX and X-Windows.

ETC Computer, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of the ETC Group, which includes three manufacturing firms producing monitors, systems and auxiliary components and supplies. The ETC Group's seven floor, 150,000 square foot Taiwan facility features ultra-modern automated assembly lines with stringent quality control. ViewMagic monitors are marketed in the U.S. through ETC Computer Inc.'s sales and service organization located at 2917 Bayview Drive, Fremont, CA 94538, telephone 510/226-6250, fax 510/226-6252. ETC's European office is located in Dusseldorf, Germany.


Octopus Software Duplication System
GREYSTONE NOW SHIPPING OCTOPUS SYSTEM FOR FAST, MASS-MARKET LOADING OF SOFTWARE ON LAPTOPS

Duplicates Up to 16 Units Simultaneously for Custom POS/Factory Configurations

Los Gatos, CA -- March 18, 1996 -- Greystone Peripherals, Inc., the leading supplier of fast, affordable software duplication systems, announced today that it is shipping volume quantities of its mass-market software duplication system, the Octopus Model DB-108. A member of Greystone's DataFast duplication family, the Octopus allows rapid loading, control and monitoring of software duplication onto laptop or notebook hard disk drives from a central computing unit (CCU).

The Octopus is designed for the broadest duplication market, from retailers, distributors, VARs and integrators to laptop manufacturers.

"The power and versatility of the Octopus enables users to configure laptop PCs with any mix of software in true, build-to-order fashion," said John Usher, Greystone's president. "Software loading can take place anywhere now -- at the point of sale or the factory. Octopus revolutionizes the way multiple copies of software and software upgrades can be distributed."

Octopus duplicates software through a laptop computer's PCMCIA channel onto the unit's hard disk drive. Using the PCMCIA channel significantly increases loading speeds -- at least a magnitude faster -- over loading software conventionally through serial or parallel ports. Any laptop or notebook utilizing a hard disk drive, PCMCIA slot, and 3.5-inch floppy disk drive for system bootability is a candidate for the Octopus DataFast.

Octopus is available in four, eight and 16 target-unit configurations. Software 'mix n'match' duplication can be controlled simultaneously to any combination of IDE or SCSI drives on target systems. The unit loads software at the high rate of two megabytes per second -- including hardware bit-for-bit compare -- without the necessity of removing the hard disk drive. About 6-800 individual 340MB drives under CCU control can be duplicated in an 8-hour period. The 16-unit Octopus can pay for itself in less than two months at 600 drive duplications per day.

Popular software such as DOS, Windows, Word, Excel, OS/2, UNIX, Chicago, NT and other packages may be selected at random from the Octopus library, then configured, linked and downloaded to target hard drives already installed on laptop computers. This provides 'build-to-order' flexibility for the various situations where it is impractical to remove a hard disk, load new software and re-install the disk, or load from a floppy, CD-ROM or network, time-consuming and expensive processes.

Users include dealers, distributors, systems integrators, VARs, software manufacturers, disk drive and system manufacturers, as well as corporations, financial and educational institutions. Some applications examples:

* Manufacturers who provide a suite of pre-loaded software on their systems, or who carry large inventories may load at the last minute, or update the software on units immediately prior to shipment, due to the speed and convenience of Octopus

* Resellers and retailers whose customers want the latest software revision can update the preloaded software on the unit at the point of sale

* Large corporations which constantly upgrade computers for widespread organizations with the latest software revisions require an easy-to-use fast duplication system for on-the-fly updates.

The Octopus consists of hardware and software to monitor and control up to 16 individual laptop computers in parallel for duplication. Easy to use and operate, the Octopus allows individual or collective software loading or upgrades under central control. Cabling allows the Octopus to be up to 15 meters from any laptop target unit. Dealers, VARs, integrators, distributors and manufacturers can also keep records of software loaded and configured by customer name in case of system or drive failure. This feature is attractive as an extra value-added customer service.

The proprietary Octopus software operates under either DOS or Windows. Operation is menu-driven, using mouse and/or graphics interface for point and click operation. Graphic icons representing various units under control are selectively downloadable, with the ability to choose, select and configure software packages or files to be loaded on target systems. The operator can install automatically an operating system as well as applications software packages from the Octopus library. This allows software copying to a variety of hard drives of differing manufacture and capacity.

The Octopus Model DB-108 includes Octopus software, Greystone PCMCIA card, PC interface card, cables and connectors. PC/AT-compatible, the system requires a PC running DOS 3.0 and above, with 4MB of RAM, either a 5.25-inch or 3.5-inch floppy disk drive, a 240MB hard disk, plus an 16-bit expansion slot. Available now, the DB-108/4 is priced at $3,995; the DB-108/8 is priced at $5,995; the DB-108/16 is priced at $9,995. The units may be upgraded to the next level of capability as required.

Greystone Peripherals, Inc., founded in 1992 by industry veterans John Usher and George Robinson, designs, manufactures and markets two proprietary product lines: the DataFast high-performance hard disk drive software duplication systems targeted to the software manufacturing market, and the CardDock family of reader/writers and accessories for the PCMCIA market. The company is located at 130 Knowles Drive, Los Gatos, CA 95030.


Smart Business Supersite

The How-To Resource For Business Opens On The World Wide Web

New Supersite has thousands of free resources to help businesses grow and individuals succeed.

March 18, 1996 -- Princeton, NJ. Smart Business Supersite (SBS) has been launched on the World Wide Web at http://www.smartbiz.com. The largest how-to business resource on the 'Net, SBS is geared specifically to help business executives, managers and employees do their jobs better, find solutions to problems and manage their departments, divisions, operations and new businesses smarter. To help people make the most informed business decisions and perform tasks more efficiently, SBS features thousands of free articles, checklists, reports, worksheets, profiles of books, software, publications, and...and a host of special services, daily news and hot tips, interactive areas and columns.

According to Publisher Irv Brechner, "SBS is a centralized place where people working in all kinds and sizes of companies can come to locate how-to information, find resources in 63 categories, exchange ideas with their peers and more. We think SBS is as rich, fresh and stimulating as your morning coffee...and we encourage people to visit the Supersite daily to view the constantly changing how-to content."

At the heart of SBS are 63 categories of information which can be accessed easily from a Windows-like scrolling box. The categories include everything from advertising to human resources to raising capital to doing business on the 'Net. SBS plans to expand to over 200 categories over the next 12 months. Each category page has been meticulously organized and designed to present a wealth of information in an easy-to-use format. Each page includes:

* Articles, checklists, reports and worksheets...all are free to print and download...they're written by well-known authors, writers and have been excerpted from books, magazines, newsletters and other sources.

* Detailed profiles of books, directories, magazines, newsletters, associations, software, CD-Rom, audiotapes, videos, special reports and other business products, vendors and suppliers...prepared by SBS's staff of specialists.

* Related resources on the Internet hundreds of mailing lists, Usenet groups and WWW sites, all of which have been visited and described.

In addition to the categories, says Editor Kathryn Howard, "SBS offers so much more. Aside from the information, SBS is also a place to interact with others. There are 65 message centers based on the categories where people can ask questions and share ideas about specific business topics. And we encourage people to send e-mail to our research librarian with questions." SBS's other services include:

* Powerful smart search engines so you can search SBS's content

  and find what you want quickly and easily. Plus McKinley's focus

  search engine to help you search the web for more information.

* Daily business news plus columns from experts.

* Jobs/Careers resources for employers and job seekers.

* Feedback/Interact. Private and public message areas plus ongoing

  surveys and results.

* People Finder. Locate speakers, consultants and experts fast.

* Hot Tips every day from experts and publishers.

* SuperStore...over 2,000 of the best business products, each

  described and reviewed.

* Business on the 'Net. A special area with resources for people who

  want to do business in cyberspace.

* A free catalog request service and business gift service.

* A searchable database of over 8,000 trade shows.

Continues Howard, "SBS's profiles are 2-3 page detailed summaries of books, tapes reports, publications and other products, presented in a standardized format, written by our staff. At a glance, you can easily find the information you need and compare products side-by-side. Book and magazine profiles include the table of contents, and most newsletters have sample issues online."

SBS was conceived by Irv Brechner and Donn Rappaport, Chairman and CEO of American List Counsel, Inc., a full-service direct marketing and mailing list company. "The real business of SBS," says Rappaport, "is to attract a tremendous amount of traffic to the site and then redirect that traffic to specific business niches or topics, where visitors will find a wealth of free information and the vendors and products they need to do business."

SBS bills itself as a "consortium" of individuals and companies rather than a "company store," and has attracted over 200 marketing partners, writers, authors and publishers to be a part of the site. They include Inc. Magazine, The Signature Group, IDG Books, ViaGrafix, Entrepreneur Magazine, Van Nostrand Reinhold, PC Today, Small Business Advisor, Catalog Marketer, Phillips Publishing, Executive Edge, Hume Publishing, Video Learning Library, Direct Marketing Association, Creative Selling, Irwin Professional and many others.

The Supersite features minimal graphics so you should leave your graphics turned on to take advantage of the fast-loading, easy-to-use navigation system and other features which will help you find information fast.

The SBS site can be visited 24 hours a day from anywhere in the world. There is no charge, and registration is optional but encouraged -- register for free and you'll receive over $150 in bonuses: a free report "101 Ways To Slash Operating Costs;" free use of SBS's exclusive Reminder Service; risk-free membership in Dining a la Card, a discount dining club which saves you 20% on food, drinks, taxes and tip; $10 in free e-mail-to-fax service time and more. Registered members also get a monthly newsletter via e-mail.

Smart Business Supersite

88 Orchard Road, CN 5219

Princeton, NJ 08543

908-321-1924,  fax 908-321-5156

irv@smartbiz.com

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A Typical Visit To Smart Business Supersite

The How-To Resource For Business

In order to best demonstrate the benefits that await you when you visit SBS, here's an example of how one person might spend his/her time on the Supersite.

Let's say you're a self-employed consultant working from home, and you specialize in marketing, advertising, direct marketing and public relations.

On your first trip to SBS, you register quickly (although you know it's not mandatory) and immediately receive a number of freebies -- a free report, "101 Ways To Slash Operating Costs," plus an automatic risk-free membership in Dining A La Card, a discount dining club that saves you 20% on all restaurant bills including food, tax, tip and drinks; $10 free service in a new and exiting e-mail-to-fax service; free use of SBS's exclusive reminder service, and much more. All in all, you've received more than $150 in benefits just for registering, which took only 2-1/2 minutes and registered you immediately.

Your first stop is the "what's happening" page, where colorful icons give you the impression that you're on an online service. While there, you print out SBS's chart of features and read the ABOUT section, which gives you a quick overview of the Supersite. You also notice that SBS is very interactive, with communities, feedback areas and interactive sections.

Your first major treasure trove of information awaits you when you visit one of 63 business category pages, advertising. Click on the browse icon and because you are in the midst of a marketing campaign, you choose advertising. There, you find several articles ("31-derfully Simple Ways To Make Your Ads Generate More Inquiries," "Advertising Within A Small Budget" and "Using Testimonials") of interest, which you download to your hard drive for later review.

While still on the advertising page, you come across a newsletter and print the two-page detailed profile and sample issue; you make an on-the-spot decision to subscribe, and do so instantly by clicking on "Order This Newsletter." You note that SBS provides four alternate ordering methods including an 800 number, fax number and postal address. While still on the same page, you find several links to related WWW sites, each one reviewed and described. Finally, you participate in an interactive advertising message area found on this page, where you can post questions and view ideas from your peers.

You have a presentation coming up in two weeks with a potential new client, so you want to brush up on your new business techniques. A couple of clicks and you're on the sales page, where you find and download several more articles ("How To Improve Your Presentation Skills," "Presentation Software Is Getting Smarter And Better," and "Using Direct Mail To Generate Leads For Consulting And Professional Services") and find the perfect book on obtaining new business, which you instantly order, knowing you'll have it in plenty of time for your presentation. Before you leave the page, you also find a detailed profile of a software program that looks interesting, as well as more links to promising WWW sites.

Now that your hard drive is filling up with free articles, checklists, reports and worksheets, you stop by the hot tips of the day area. Five minutes later you've printed out two marketing tips, one general-business suggestion, and you've come across two ways to help you get better performance from your computer system. As you sip your morning coffee, you realize that there's so much valuable information here, and you decide to bookmark http://www.smartbiz.com so you can easily visit it every day. Of course, SBS showed you how to do it.

Onward through cyberspace! You now visit the direct marketing, general marketing and public relations pages, where you find more resources to print and download. All in all, on this trip, you've found 18 resources that you can use in your business today. And you're not finished yet.

By simply clicking on the icons, you read the day's collection of business news -- not merely stock reports or company news -- but news that will help you in your business. After the news, you discover a number of monthly columns, two of which you download. You make a note to check out the new columns when they're posted on the first of the month.

Next on your tour is something you didn't expect. Your nephew is fresh out of college looking for a job, and you come across the jobs/careers page, which is loaded with how-to articles, books, publications and links to more than 20 WWW sites where he can post his resumes, search job banks and more. You print out the entire page so you can give it to him.

Because you work for yourself, you next visit the self-employed page where you find "22 Rules For Self-Promotion" and "Out On Your Own: From Corporate To Self-Employed." Then it's on to the home-based business page where you discover "Phone Tips For The Home-Based Entrepreneur" and a book profile for "Running A One-Person Business." And because you're a consultant, that page turns up "20 Marketing Tips For Consultants," two book profiles -- "Customers As Partners" and "The Independent Consultant's Q&A Book," two Usenet groups about consulting and three World Wide Web sites.

While on SBS, you learn that you can search the Supersite's content using their smart internal search engines, and if you need additional information, SBS has made it easy to use McKinley's focused search service to locate additional information on the Internet.

Now that you've finished reviewing the topic pages and pages relating to your type of business, you can now handle some routine business items. Within minutes, you request two catalogs of office and computer supplies using the catalog request service and order gifts for the holidays for your clients with the business gift service.

Having recently signed up for the free SBS Reminder Service, you enter upcoming key dates and deadlines, knowing that SBS will send you e-mail messages reminding you of every date you've entered. You also send a handful of faxes via e-mail, using the E-Mail-To-Fax service which cuts your faxing costs by 50% or more.

You've been on SBS for 32 minutes and have accomplished what might otherwise have taken days. As you leave, you make a note to come back tomorrow for more hot tips, more news and more special services. You also will search the database of 8,000 trade shows to find the upcoming shows of interest to you.

After leaving the web, you check your e-mail. By now, you're not surprised to find several items from SBS in your mailbox: a welcome letter with the months' events, the first issue of SBS's monthly newsletter, "What's New" and, of course, your free report, " 101 Ways To Slash Operating Costs."

As the phone rings with your first call of the day, SBS has helped prepare you to succeed by giving you the tools to do your job better.


Digital & StonyBrook Software Network Mgmt
DIGITAL AND STONYBROOK SOFTWARE JOIN FORCES ON MULTIVENDOR NETWORK MANAGEMENT

MAYNARD, Mass., - March 18, 1996 -- Digital Equipment Corporation and StonyBrook Software today announced they will work together to develop network management products that manage internetworking products from multiple vendors. In signing the joint development agreement, Digital's Network Product Business and StonyBrook will leverage StonyBrook's role as market leader in multivendor, multi-protocol management applications for wide area networks with Digital's systems approach to delivering integrated networking solutions.

The companies will collaborate on multivendor routing and switch management, advanced infrastructures for policy-based network management, and advanced network topology applications. The result- ing integrated applications will provide sophisticated, end-to-end management solutions, with Windows NT as the premier platform.

"When we announced our enVISN network architecture, we committed to protecting customers' investments as they moved toward virtual intelligent switched networks," said Laurence G. Walker, vice president and general manager of Digital's Network Product Business. "Our collaboration with StonyBrook Software -- the market leader in multivendor network management -- is a key milestone toward delivering on that commitment."

Because each vendor's routing solutions require different management applications, management has become an easy way for vendors to lock customers into a single-vendor network solution. The collaboration between Digital and StonyBrook will eliminate this stranglehold and free network managers to select products based on what is best for the situation regardless of the vendor.

"Our decision to partner with Digital in development of network management applications is based on our shared vision of the very complex client/server networking environment," commented Ravi Gulati, president of StonyBrook Software. "To solve real-life client/server networking must support customers' installed base of products from multiple vendors, and it must offer tightly integrated application suites. Together, StonyBrook and Digital can offer high-quality, timely solutions for network managers."

Customer Applauds Partnership

IKEA, headquartered in Aelmhult, Sweden, is a major manufacturer of high quality furniture with sales around the world. "It's not easy to control a routed network today, especially when the routers are decentralized as they are in our network," said Jurg Pieren, Telecommunications Manager at IKEA for Southern Europe. "We have had good experiences with both StonyBrook software and Digital networking hardware and look forward to the results of this Digital and StonyBrook cooperation."

Founded in 1992, StonyBrook Software is the leading supplier of advanced network management products for the multi-vendor Wide Area Networks (WANs). Our Web page address is http://www.sbrook.com

Digital holds a leadership position in major elements of the convergence market--FDDI/LAN switching, routing, and remote access. The company pioneered a convergence model for networking, in which hubs, routers, and switches are deployed on a single integrated platform -- the DEChub 900 MultiSwitch.

According to the Dell'Oro Group, Digital is number one in FDDI switching worldwide. Digital's experience in networking is further evidenced by the fact that the company has networked more than 13 million users worldwide.

Additional information on Digital's Network Product Business is available on the World Wide Web at http://www.networks.digital.com

Digital Equipment Corporation is the world's leader in open client/server solutions from personal computing to integrated worldwide information systems. Digital's scalable Alpha platforms, storage, networking, software and services, together with industry- focused solutions from business partners, help organizations compete and win in today's global marketplace.

All Digital press releases, fact sheets and backgrounders are archived on ftp.digital.com in the /pub/Digital/info/pr-news directory. They are also available at http://www.digital.com/info/pr-news/ on the World Wide Web .


CMC Web Page Creator Creates Java Pages
You will find yourself creating Java Web Pages faster than ever.

We have received thousands of e-mail asking us to come out with a product to make creating Java Web Pages easier. So We Did!

This Version is 0.5 as we review more scripts, we will add them into version 0.6 due to come out summer 1996.

This little product will enable first timers as well as professional web page creators to ZOOM through creating Java Web Pages. We have even invented the E-Z Web Page Engine to allow you to not only create a Java Web Page but preview your web page as you go along and to add content into your web pages.

We know that this Limited Edition Software will make your Java Web Pages much easier to construct.

What you will need to run CMC Web Page Creator.

 486 PC

 16 MB of RAM

 Netscape 2.0 (32-bit or better)

 Mouse

 16 Million Color Display

 Sound Card

 and Your Imagination!

Download Page: http://www.cmcinter.com


Libbey-Owens-Ford Supply Chain Planning
LIBBEY-OWENS-FORD TO SUBSTANTIALLY IMPROVE FORECASTING

Flat glass manufacturer selects American Software's Supply Chain Planning

ATLANTA (March 19, 1996) -- Libbey-Owens-Ford Co., a flat glass manufacturer for the automobile and building products industries, has licensed Supply Chain Planning (SCP) from American Software to substantially improve the accuracy of its forecasting.

"The acquisition of American Software's SCP product is the first in a series of immediate system improvements at Libbey-Owens-Ford which are aimed at improving customer service, inventory control and the overall efficiency of how we load our plants. The more accurate forecasting that we have already demonstrated with SCP will allow us to feed our plant scheduling systems with more reliable information, which itself justifies the investment," said Bill McCreary, vice president and CIO at the Toledo, Ohio-based firm. "However, when we add more accurate forecasting from SCP with the enhancements we are currently making in our scheduling systems, the expected improvements will be felt throughout our order processing and manufacturing processes."

Supply Chain Planning is architected around "business events" to provide a hands-on tool that proactively alerts managers to events that will impact their business. Features of Demand Planning include highly accurate forecasting based on six forecasting models, ranging from moving average to dynamic winters model. The system automatically selects the most accurate model for every required forecast "on-the-fly," depending on seasonality, flexibility requirements and other factors, and copes automatically with abnormal demand. These forecasts can incorporate information from multiple levels of the business and factor in such events as promotions, seasonality or unexpected budget constraints.

Other key features include the ability to handle 13 units of measure, ranging from eaches to time-phased dollars, multi-level budgeting and multiple levels of simulations. These simulations help identify the trade-offs between supply and demand as well as the balance between desired customer service levels and inventory investments.

These features and capabilities allow companies to reduce cycle times and inventory levels at the same time they increase service levels and inventory turns. "Some of the tasks that Supply Chain Planning will help us peRform include overall market forecasting down to individual customer/part projections. The flexibility of the SCP product will allow our marketing organization to handle multiple forecast methods and scenarios," said McCreary.

"We're extremely pleased that Libbey-Owens-Ford selected Supply Chain Planning after a competitive review," said Mike Edenfield, chief operating officer at American Software. "It's a tribute to the high forecast accuracy of Supply Chain Planning."

Libbey-Owens-Ford is a $1 billion diversified manufacturer and supplier of glass products for the automotive, architectural and specialty glass markets. The company has more than 200 locations operating throughout North America.

American Software develops, markets and supports the industry's most comprehensive offering of integrated supply chain management and financial control systems. As a leading provider of multi-platform enterprise software solutions, the firm offers state-of-the-art business solutions across a wide range of industries internationally, ranging from manufacturing and distribution to utilities. Its product line encompasses integrated business applications, including logistics/planning, order management, warehouse management, manufacturing and financial control as well as outsourcing services. The company's common shares are listed on the NASDAQ stock market-national market under the symbol AMSWA.

For more information, contact: Libbey-Owens-Ford; 811 Madison Ave.; Toledo, Ohio 43697. (419) 247-4974. FAX: (419) 247-4869. American Software; 470 E. Paces Ferry Rd.; Atlanta, GA 30305. (404) 261-4381. FAX: (404) 264-5206.


Namigator Names Enhancement for Newton 2.0
March 15, 1996: Catamount Software releases Namigator - a names enhancement for Newton OS 2.0.

Namigator allows users who have a large number of name cards quick access to commonly used cards or the 10 most recently accessed cards.

Namigator also works from the routing slip in combination with Assist to allow quick access in the email address popup slip.

Namigator is available for download from <http://www.catamount.com>. Screen shots are also includes at this site so you can see the interface before you download the program.

Namigator - 6k of storage space, <1k of heap Price: $10

Hardy Macia      *  Catamount Software  * Newton Software Development

(802) 863-5256   *  hardy@catamount.com *  http://www.catamount.com

(Aloha, PocketMoney, MPG, and more...see web page for full list)


NEW GAMES FEATURED ON WOW! FROM COMPUSERVE

Custom-Developed Games Challenge Grown-ups and Kids

COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 18, 1996 -- Four custom-developed online games will be available this month to members of WOW! from CompuServe, the new consumer online information service for at-home use. Columbus-based developer House of Moy created the games exclusively for WOW!.

"This is an example of our commitment to feature top-quality content on all areas of WOW!," said WOW! Senior Product Manager Greg Darling. "Sometimes that will mean working with select business partners to custom-develop the high caliber products we want for our members."

Two of the games will feature separate versions for grown-up and child players, one game is the same for all players and one will be available to grown-ups only. Famous Faces offers a grid of face-down cards bearing the photographs of well-known people. Players can turn over two cards at a time, and by remembering what was revealed on earlier plays, match up pairs of images. The grown-up version of Famous Faces will feature movie and television stars, recording artists and other celebrities. The children's version will feature faces well-known to kids.

A word scramble game presents a six-by-six letter grid, challenging players to make words using only adjacent letters. Two levels of difficulty will be available, one for kids and one for grown-ups.

Marble Solitaire features a board of marbles with a single open position. Players jump the marbles, removing the one jumped, until only one marble remains. This game is identical for grown-ups or children.

A Las Vegas-style Blackjack game will be available only to grown-ups. Players can learn the game and practice by betting against the house using virtual dollars with no monetary value.

WOW! from CompuServe is a powerful new consumer online service created specifically for home use. The service offers each household member easy access to information, entertainment and communication -- including the Internet -- combined with the flexibility to customize and control the online experience. Its many features include distinct views for grown-ups and children, easy electronic mail, seamless Internet access and multimedia that enliven the service with sound and motion.

As with all content on WOW!, games from House of Moy will not be a surcharged service. Other content providers on WOW! include Charles Schwab, Entertainment Drive, Homework Helper, National Geographic, On-Line Tutor, Sports Illustrated For Kids and Charles Schwab.  To become a charter member of WOW! from CompuServe, call 1-800-9GETWOW.

CompuServe is an H&R Block (NYSE:HRB) company. Founded in 1955, H&R Block is a diversified services company and the world's leader in tax preparation and online information services. H&R Block Tax Services handled almost one in every seven returns with the Internal Revenue Service in 1995, serving 17.1 million taxpayers in more than 9,500 offices worldwide. CompuServe operates the most comprehensive online network in the world, providing services to more than 950 corporate accounts and more than 4.7 million users in 147 countries.


First RISC Platform for R/2 on Windows NT
DIGITAL AND SAP UNVEIL WINDOWS NT AlphaServer SOLUTION

First RISC Platform for R/3 on Windows NT

MAYNARD, Mass., and WALLDORF, Germany -- March 14, 1996 -- Digital Equipment Corporation and SAP AG today announced availability of SAP`s R/3 System on Digital`s AlphaServer family with the Microsoft Windows NT operating system. Together with SAP AG, Oracle Corp. and Microsoft Corp., Digital will provide for the first time the R/3 business solution with Windows NT on a RISC platform. Customers can choose the underlying database from Oracle7 Enterprise Server or Microsoft SQL Server. Availability of the new solution is planned for mid-1996.

More and more customers are asking for Microsoft Windows NT for their R/3 projects. In October 1995 Digital announced the Prioris Intel based Server products for R/3. Now with the availability of R/3 for AlphaServer on Windows NT, Digital extends its Windows NT based offering from small to medium to even larger implementations.

While Windows NT based implementations for the Intel architecture offer an excellent price/performance ratio for small to medium sized configurations, their performance is restricted for large implementations. Digital AlphaServer systems with Windows NT break the performance boundaries because they utilize the world's fastest and first BIPS (billion instructions per second) microprocessor -- the Alpha 21164. Performance of the R/3 application further benefits from large memory capabilities offered only by the AlphaServer platform.

"Based on Digital`s Alpha platform we can expand our market for even larger R/3 implementations on Windows NT. We can address new markets such as the thousands of OpenVMS users who were reluctant to move to UNIX in the past but have demonstrated a strong affinity to Windows NT" said Paul Wahl, SAP executive V.P. marketing and CEO of SAP America.

Digital has the broadest certified offering for SAP`s R/3 System in the market today, including Windows NT based Intel solutions, Windows NT based Alpha solutions and Alpha UNIX solutions.

"Our customers now have a unique choice and a unique flexibility whether they prefer Windows NT or UNIX for their R/3 system," said Toni Steiner, Digital worldwide SAP business manager. "If customers decide on Windows NT they may choose our Prioris Intel PC server line for small to medium requirements or Windows NT based Alpha solutions for medium to larger configurations. Unique is the ability to easily migrate to Windows NT based Alpha solutions if they started with PC Servers and reach performance ceilings," he added.

For the UNIX market, Digital has demonstrated the Alpha performance advantage many times. Recently the company published the world record (1,700 SD benchmark user for both the Oracle database and Software AG`s ADABAS-D) for SAP`s R/3 SD benchmark on Alpha systems.

With more than 800 R/3 installations, Digital`s service organization is one of SAP`s most experienced implementation partners. For the R/3 business the company has established SAP Competence Centers in many countries around the world. Based on a strategic alliance with Microsoft Corp., announced in August 1995, Digital became Microsoft`s major service provider. This relationship has enhanced Digital`s capabilities to meet customer demands for Microsoft-based solutions and support in enterprise solutions like SAP`s R/3 System.

At the CeBIT fair in Hannover, Germany, March 14-20, visitors can see for themselves the performance advantage of Windows NT based Alpha solutions for the R/3 system, either at Digital`s booth or SAP`s booth.

Digital Equipment Corporation is the world's leader in open client/server solutions, from personal computing to integrated worldwide information systems. Digital's scalable Alpha platforms, storage, networking, software and services, together with industry- focused solutions from business partners, help organizations compete and win in today's global marketplace.

All Digital press releases, fact sheets and backgrounders are archived on ftp.digital.com in the /pub/Digital/info/pr-news directory. They are also available at http://www.digital.com/info/pr-news/ on the World Wide Web .


Digital Opens SAP Performance Testing Center
DIGITAL OPENS NEW SAP PERFORMANCE TESTING CENTER

Most powerful Digital technology center in Europe

WALLDORF, Germany -- March 14, 1996 -- Building on its strategic relationship with SAP AG, Digital Equipment Corporation today announced the opening of a new Digital/SAP Technology Center, where teams of engineers from both companies will conduct benchmarks on industry-specific implementations of SAP's leading R/3 solutions. The Technology Center is located at Digital`s offices in Viernheim, Germany, nearby SAP`s headquarters in Walldorf.

The new Digital/SAP Technology Center is equipped with seven AlphaServer 8000 systems with a total of 70 Alpha CPUs. Together with 28 GByte of main memory, 1000 GByte of disk space, and very fast FDDI connections, the Center provides a sophisticated environ- ment for general and customer-related SAP R/3 benchmark tests.

"We are pleased to see this investment and commitment from Digital. The 64-bit Alpha technology is very important for SAP`s product development. For two years Digital has been the only provider of a full 64-bit operating system for our R/3 system. The 64-bit architecture enables customers to take advantage of huge amounts of main memory. This is of specific interest to large customers that plan to implement R/3 systems with thousands of users," said Christa Koppe, SAP`s manager of the Digital Competence Center.

"This investment is another strong indication of the close Digital/SAP relationship," said Toni Steiner, Digital`s SAP worldwide business manager. "Customers that decide on SAP`s popular R/3 system want to be sure that the underlying technology supports their business requirements and provides smooth application growth as their needs grow.

"This is particularly true for large companies that need to re-engineer their business processes. They want a stable and long-lasting technological framework for their R/3 implementation. With the new Digital/SAP Technology Center, we can provide comprehensive SAP-related performance characterization to help customers estimate their platform needs," Steiner added.

"This is Digital`s most powerful Technology Center outside the United States," said Klaus Steiger, technical director of the Digital/SAP Expertise Center in Walldorf.

Record-Breaking AlphaServer Technology

The core of the new Digital/SAP Technology Center consists of Digital's top-of-the-line 64-bit AlphaServer 8000 RISC systems. Recently Digital announced world-record performance for SAP`s R/3 SD benchmark using an AlphsServer 8400 5/300 system. A joint team of Digital/SAP/Oracle experts measured 1,700 SD benchmark users, far exceeding benchmark results from any other R/3 platform providers.

In addition, the power and quality of the AlphaServer 8400 platform was recently demonstrated in an independent TPC-C benchmark. Using the world`s fastest microprocessor, the 350 MHz Alpha 21164, the new AlphaServer 8400 5/350 provides audited database performance of 11,456 transactions per minute (tpmC) at $268/tpmC using the Oracle7 Digital UNIX database with Oracle 64-bit option.

"This is the fastest commercial performance and best price/ performance of any server in its class and nearly twice the performance of the next nearest competitor," noted Pauline Nist, Digital vice president of the AlphaServer Business Segment.

Representing Digital`s database partners during the Technology Center opening, Fritz D|sterhaus, SAP account manager from Oracle Corporation, stated: "Digital`s 64-bit architecture, together with the Very Large Memory (VLM) option of the Oracle Database, has revealed significant performance increases over traditional 32-bit environments. The 64-bit VLM support allows a larger portion of the database to reside in memory. Multi-gigabyte main memory data caching results in faster access to critical data and less time spent moving data to and from disk, thereby dramatically increasing application performance."

In February, for the second consecutive year, Datamation Magazine recognized the quality and performance of AlphaServer systems by naming the AlphaServer 8400 system "1996 Readers' Choice Server of the Year." After taking top honors last year with the AlphaServer 2100 system, the AlphaServer 8400 system is this year's winner, adding the coveted DATAMATION award to the system's growing list of accolades and benchmark records.

Also in February, Digital took top honors in the latest performance and price/performance benchmarks conducted by AIM Technology, a leading independent performance testing service. Leading the Digital list of 11 AIM Hot Iron Awards was the AlphaServer 8400 5/350, named best performer among multi-user/ shared systems costing $150,000 or more.

In the December 1995 issue of the SAPinfo Magazine, Prof. Dr. Hasso Plattner, vice chairman of SAP AG, said in an interview with UNIXopen magazine, "...We are great fans of 64-bit operating systems....With greater interlinking of functions, it becomes harder to predict who will call what, and this pushes up memory requirements accordingly."

Digital Equipment Corporation is the world's leader in open client/server solutions, from personal computing to integrated worldwide information systems. Digital's scalable Alpha platforms, storage, networking, software and services, together with industry- focused solutions from business partners, help organizations compete and win in today's global marketplace.

All Digital press releases, fact sheets and backgrounders are archived on ftp.digital.com in the /pub/Digital/info/pr-news directory. They are also available at http://www.digital.com/info/pr-news/ on the World Wide Web .


Digital Systems for US Navy CASS Project
DIGITAL PROVIDES $5.7 MILLION CUSTOMIZED COMPUTER SYSTEM FOR U.S. NAVY CASS PROJECT

Alpha Technology Will Improve Performance & Decrease Costs

MAYNARD, Mass., March 14, 1996 -- Digital Equipment Corporation today announced the signing of a $5.7 million, two-year contract involving Lockheed Martin Corporation of Orlando, Florida and End To End Corporation of Virginia Beach, Virginia to provide a customized testing system for the U.S. Navy. The system will assist the Navy in evolving significant performance and cost benefits into the 21st century through use of the Consolidated Automated Support System (CASS) concept.

CASS, an advanced-technology automated test system used by the Navy and other government agencies, is engineered to keep pace with improved technologies and new requirements while assuring full logistic commonality and TPS transportability. Every CASS configuration shares the same open architecture using standard software, hardware, and user interfaces. This ensures asset interchangeability and common operating procedures across all users.

This newest customized testing system from Digital - which includes a ruggedized Digital AlphaServer 1000, custom software drivers and firmware - will allow the U.S. Navy to migrate all existing application software to a new platform with no changes to the source code. This will result in a five-fold improvement in performance and 25 percent improvement in reliability at reduced cost.

"The introduction of Digital's industry-leading 64-bit Alpha technology into this customized testing system provides superior CPU power coupled with even more reliability at a lower overall cost," said Gene Nelson, Digital's vice president of Computer Special Systems. "We've been working with Lockheed Martin since 1986 and are excited to help them continue the evolution to achieve the highest level of CASS program requirements through our powerful 21st century technology."

According to Victor A. Bloom, Lockheed Martin CASS program director, "This modification to CASS is via a Value Engineering Change Proposal (VECP), a methodology which ensures improved performance, state-of-the-art technology, increased reliability, and guaranteed cost savings. This contract is another step in the long, successful involvement of Digital as part of the CASS team."

The customized system is used to address the Navy's requirements for shipboard computing - including shock and vibration, temperature fluctuations, and electromagnetic emissions and susceptibility. It will also help to increase repair capabilities, decrease parts and training requirements, and reduce the physical space currently necessary for electronic testing. The system will involve the testing of avionics and communications equipment, radar sets, and electro-optic devices used on board aircraft carriers as well as at shore sites.

"Digital's ability to outpace technological improvements coupled with coordinated teaming efforts between the three suppliers are key to producing quality and cost effective products for the CASS program," said Larry C. Delone, President and CEO of End to End. "Together, we are solidifying CASS's 21st century objectives and delivering superior computing performance for the U.S. Navy."

Digital Equipment Corporation is the world's leader in open client/server solutions from personal computing to integrated worldwide information systems. Digital's scalable Alpha platforms, storage, networking, software and services, together with industry- focused solutions from business partners, help organizations compete and win in today's global marketplace.

All Digital press releases, fact sheets and backgrounders are archived on ftp.digital.com in the /pub/Digital/info/pr-news directory. They are also available at http://www.digital.com/info/pr-news/ on the World Wide Web .


FlowPoint Intros ISDN Bridge/Router Family
FLOWPOINT INTRODUCES FULLY-INTEGRATED ISDN BRIDGE/ROUTER FAMILY

AFFORDABLE ROUTERS MEET REQUIREMENTS OF SMALL OFFICES WITH SUPPORT FOR UP TO 8 USERS ON LOW-END MODELS

LOS GATOS, CALIF. -- MARCH 11, 1996 -- FlowPoint, Inc., a proven international provider of remote access networking products, made its United States debut today with the introduction of FlowPoint-100 -- a family of fully-integrated, affordable ISDN routers for high-speed, remote access from Ethernet local area networks (LANs) to wide area networks (WANs).

The FlowPoint-100 product line is aimed at the growing SOHO (small office, home office) market, telecommuters, and branch offices that require dial-up, high-speed remote access to wide area networks. Typical applications include Internet access, telecommuting, and extending corporate enterprise networks to smaller, remote offices. FlowPoint will demonstrate FlowPoint-100 products at NetWorld+Interop/96, Las Vegas, April 2-4, 1996.

FlowPoint enters the competitive ISDN remote access router market with several key product differentiators, including a Windows (tm) software configurator for breakthrough ease-of-use during and after installation, a built-in power supply, stylish hardware design, and interoperability with other network vendor equipment, such as Ascend and Cisco routers/bridges. The FlowPoint-100 router family is designed to meet the WAN connectivity requirements of small professional and home offices by providing up to 8 local users with network access on low-end models; unrestricted users on high-end models; support for multiprotocol routing and transparent bridging; bandwidth optimization; and fully-integrated local or remote network management.

"FlowPoint's mission is to provide efficient, high quality, remote access networking products to worldwide markets," said Chuck Waggoner, President of FlowPoint. "Our FlowPoint-200 family of bridge/routers has already been well-received in Europe and Japan where ISDN markets are more mature and users differentiate between products on the basis of features like ease-of-installation, efficient, economical data throughput, and interoperability. We are excited that the US has also reached the point where ISDN products are being tailored to meet the need of individual markets, such as the home office versus the remote branch office."

"FlowPoint has introduced an ISDN router family that truly addresses the needs of markets in Japan," said Toru Tsuchiya, Marketing Manager for Soliton Systems K.K., a major Japanese manufacturer and distributor of networking products. "The FlowPoint-100 family has been selected by NTT (Nippon Telephone & Telegraph) as an officially `endorsed' product for remote access over ISDN lines because it not only meets existing standards, but it also introduces a new level of ease-of-use. The built-in power supply, for example, is very important for remote network access markets in Japan where home and office space is physically limited."

FULL-FEATURED ISDN BRIDGE/ROUTER

FlowPoint-100 is a complete product line of single Ethernet port bridge/routers that support Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP), Multi-Link Protocol (MLP), and Routing Information Protocol (RIP) over a single ISDN Basic Rate Interface (BRI) line. Support for IP and IPX routing and transparent bridging makes the routers ideal for telecommuters and small offices that need to connect to enterprise network applications. These industry-standard protocols ensure that FlowPoint bridge/routers interoperate in large networks with standards-compliant equipment from other vendors such as Cisco and Ascend.

Inexpensive to own and operate, every FlowPoint-100 bridge/router features bandwidth optimization, including dial- and bandwidth-on- demand, split B channel, and speeds up to 128 Kbps plus data compression (up to 4:1). To minimize equipment and line costs, the FlowPoint-100 product line offers U. S. models with an external two-line analog telephone interface for plain old telephones (POTs), facsimile machines and modems to share a single ISDN line with `call bumping.'

FlowPoint-100 bridge/routers are designed for easy operation and management, and secure network access. Using the Windows 3.1. or Windows 95 Configurator and other auto-install features, even novice users can install the products and get on a network within 20 minutes. MIB II compatible SNMP provides local and remote management, while TELNET provides remote configuration support and TFTP allows downloading and uploading of files. Network security is provided by a password and callback feature, PAP/CHAP authentication, and IP firewall filters.

AVAILABILITY AND PRICING

Beta testing of FlowPoint-100 began in February 1996 with select customer installations in the US and Japan. The entire FlowPoint-100 ISDN bridge/router product line will begin shipping in volume to customers in the 2nd quarter of 1996. Six models will be made available in the United States:

ABOUT FLOWPOINT

FlowPoint is a privately-held communications and networking company that designs, manufactures and markets remote network access products such as ISDN bridge/routers. The Company's mission is to create superior-quality, full-featured products allowing efficient, seamless network integration between small offices, home offices (SOHO) and wide area networks. Founded in June, 1993, FlowPoint is headquartered in Los Gatos, Calif., and distributes its products worldwide through systems integrators, distributors, and OEMs. FlowPoint's World Wide Web is at http://www.flowpoint.com


Headbone Extends Content to the WWW
Headbone Delivers Programming To Structure The World Wide Web For Kids-Parents-Teachers

"Elroy's Netscapade" seen As 'Net Curriculum'

Seattle, WA-- Headbone Interactive, publisher of original children's CD-ROMs, is extending its award-winning content to the World Wide Web. Coming this Spring, the company will pilot Internet programming for children, giving parents and teachers a framework to replace what is often aimless surfing around "the Net."

A recent survey by FIND/SVP--recounted last week in Interactive Week Magazine--found that 64 percent of Net surfers had visited fewer than 50 sites. Headbone intends to alter those numbers significantly, by producing fun and engaging "Net Curriculum" that gives parents and teachers directed activities for their kids to research in the classroom and at home.

"According to the Department of Education, 50% of US schools have access to the Internet today--up from 35% in 1994. Add to that President Clinton's announcement that $2 billion would be invested in getting every classroom connected by the year 2000, and we think there is a definite opportunity for us to produce creative programming for the Internet," said Headbone President, Susan Lammers.

Beginning in May, "Elroy's Netscapade" will debut as the company's initial effort to provide a fun and directed vehicle for exploring sites on the Web. Designed as a thought-provoking treasure hunt -- complete with prizes for individuals and classrooms--Headbone's Internet learning adventure will run between May 1-May 15.

The program takes the form of a cartoon mystery in seven episodes, released over the period of a week. In every episode, players will be presented with a comic strip story segment which leads to an intriguing puzzle. Kids, parents and teachers will need to delve into the Web to solve the story-problem and ultimately help Elroy solve his mystery. Contest players can register at the Netscapade web site (http://techweb.cmp.com/elroy) until April 30.

"Elroy's Netscapade" is based upon Headbone's animated character, Elroy, and his ever-present dog, Blue, The characters were popularized in the award winning CD-ROM released last year, Elroy Goes Bugzerk. The second episode in the Elroy Series, Elroy Hits the Pavement, will be released in April.

"Elroy's Netscapade is a great way for families and classrooms to jump safely into the Internet and discover for themselves what an incredibly resource-rich place it is," said Barry Hoonan, fifth grade teacher at Emily Dickinson Elementary in Redmond, Washington. "The 'Net', the biggest library in the world, can be difficult to find your way around in because the hallways and bookshelves aren't organized for the daily browser. It's more maze than amazing. Headbone has created a unique introduction to using the Internet that places fun, exploration, research and discovery at the fingertips of kids."

The prizes are nifty too: Co-sponsored by Home PC magazine, Excite!, Bill Nye the Science Guy, Micron Electronics, Intel, Compaq, Egghead Software, Farallon, The Edutainment Company, and Family Planet, the grand prize individual winner will get multimedia computer, $1,000 and an appearance in the next Elroy CD-ROM, and the grand prize class team will win a Micron laptop computer and Farallon "Netopia" ISDN router for the school (an expensive tool that provides the ultimate Internet connection). Hundreds of additional prizes will be given to individuals and schools based on their scores at the conclusion of "Elroy's Netscapade".

Headbone Interactive was formed in 1993 with a goal of becoming the premier producer of original, energetic, off-beat programs for home consumers. In addition to the Elroy titles, the company has a line of CD-ROMs for the preschool set, entitled The Gigglebone Gang series (Alpha Bonk Farm, and Pantsylvania) The company intends to gain a share of the growing multimedia market through its compelling products and creative sales and marketing efforts, which includes an exclusive distribution partnership with Sega of America. For more information, call Headbone Interactive at 1-800-267-4709, or visit their Web Site: http://headbone.com

Contact: Laury Bryant, Bryant PR

Voice: 206-633-2025

Email: lauryb@aol.com

Contact: Cheryl Amundson, Headbone Interactive

Voice: 206-323-0073

Email: info@headbone.com


Micrografx QuickSilver Internet Plug-In
Micrografx Announces QuickSilver Internet Plug-In For ABC Graphics Suite

Free Plug-In Available At micrografx.com Delivers Blazing Interactive Graphics

Tucson, AZ--Micrografx, Inc. (NASDAQ: MGXI), a leading graphics software publisher, today announced QuickSilver, a software plug-in for Netscape Navigator 2.0 that extends the Micrografx ABC Graphics Suite, allowing users to place, view and interact with object graphics inside Web pages. QuickSilver's new object graphics technology makes creating and viewing dynamic Internet graphics easier and faster. QuickSilver is the first component of the Micrografx Internet strategy to enable greater freedom to communicate ideas through the use of graphics on the Internet/IntraNet.

In June, the complete QuickSilver Pack will ship with full support for both Netscape 2.0 and Microsoft Internet Explorer 3.0. The QuickSilver beta is currently available for download at http://www.micrografx.com/quicksilver.html

Unveiled at PC Forum, QuickSilver is being showcased on ForumWeb, the conference's Intranet, as an interactive visual guide to the exhibits. "With QuickSilver, Micrografx has developed something that has been missing from the Internet far too long -- object graphics," said Jerry Michalski, managing editor of the newsletter Release 1.0 and Forum co-host. "QuickSilver's object graphics will transform the way Internet and Intranet users interact with dynamic information. The ForumWeb, a dynamic conference map created with QuickSilver, enables conference attendees to preview exhibits and sessions, follow web links to additional information, and intelligently plan their time at the conference. QuickSilver enables attendees to interact with information in ways not previously possible."

Solving Internet Issues Today

Used in conjunction with Micrografx ABC Graphics Suite, QuickSilver makes it easy to create and interact with compelling object graphics for the Internet while minimizing the use of HTML editing. Object graphics may be associated with a wide range of properties that enable actions, including linking directly to URLs. When creating and editing Web pages, customers can easily move object graphics without losing associated properties, thereby avoiding intensive and time-consuming graphics editing, including re-drawing of images and re-coding of HTML paths or hot-links. Object graphics may be re-used, enabling Internet users to leverage their work and to build graphic libraries of images.

"Micrografx is embracing and extending the Internet by empowering people to plug-in their imaginations," said J. Paul Grayson, chairman and CEO of Micrografx. "We're focused on solving customer needs by offering real-world solutions based on cutting-edge technology. With our tradition of award-winning graphics technology innovation, Micrografx is uniquely positioned to help people express their ideas visually on the Internet."

Micrografx research reveals three key needs for customers utilizing graphics on the Internet/IntraNet: increased speed and editability; ability to use pre-defined web page designs to reduce lengthy creation time; and ability to use existing software applications to reduce training time. QuickSilver is the first implementation of Micrografx's Internet strategy, designed specifically to meet customer needs.

Advancing Visual Communication

By adding object technology to the extensive graphics offerings currently available in the ABC Graphics Suite, Micrografx has provided an easy way to create fast Web graphics. QuickSilver supports file formats including DSF, DS4 and DRW, allowing customers to leverage existing content. Customers can extend the use of QuickSilver to a wide range of more than 55 popular graphic formats supported by ABC Media Manager in the Micrografx ABC Graphics Suite. ABC Graphics Suite is an integrated offering of award-winning diagramming, flowcharting, clipart management, painting, image editing, 3D capabilities and drawing tools designed for Microsoft Windows 95 and Windows NT.

"While companies are working with static graphics today, it is our belief that the use of active or interactive graphics is a logical choice for customers in the future," said Darryl Worsham, senior product manager for Micrografx. "Corporations using Intranets will find the added functionality of QuickSilver coupled with the breadth of ABC Graphics Suite to offer unmatched versatility and ease-of-use. Microsoft Windows 95, Windows NT, and Office 95 users looking for a graphics package that's tightly integrated with their other software and meets a variety of graphics needs -- including Internet-ready graphics -- will find the benefits and performance of ABC Graphics Suite and QuickSilver compelling."

To help people using QuickSilver, Micrografx has provided HTML documents available for downloading at http://www.micrografx.com, including "What is QuickSilver," "Overview of Creating a Web Page," and "Graphics for the Internet." In addition to QuickSilver and HTML documentation, Micrografx has also made samples of object graphics available for free downloading to give Internet/IntraNet users a real-world look at QuickSilver benefits.

Micrografx is the global leader in developing and marketing graphics software which enhances visual communication and empowers creative expression. Founded in 1982, Micrografx has become a leading software publisher by responding quickly to customer and worldwide market needs. The company's U.S. operations are based in Richardson, Texas with a development office located in San Francisco. International subsidiaries are located in Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Australia and Japan.

Contact: Suzanne Stewart, Alexander Communications

Voice: 404-897-2300

Email: sstewart@alexander-pr.com

Contact: Margaret Turbeville, Micrografx

Voice: 214-994-6288

Email: margt@micrografx.com


PC Checks & Supplies on WWW
PC Checks and Supplies is pleased to announce an Internet presence at

http://www.pcchecks.com/pc.html

A national manufacturer of computer checks for accounting programs such as Quicken, Microsoft Money and over 700 other programs, PC Checks is dedicated to providing the computer consumer quality laser and continuous checks at the very best prices on the Web.

Contact:

Sky Redpath

PC Checks and Supplies

1-800-322-5317

1-800-322-5318 Fax

comchecks@aol.com


SilverWARE PowerNames 2.0 Name File Utility
SilverWARE Announces PowerNames 2.0, Lightning fast access to your frequently used names.

March 18, 1996 -- Haverhill, Mass. - SilverWARE Computer Software announced today its enhancement to its popular Name File utility for the Newton. PowerNames makes navigation between names lightning fast by allowing users to jump instantly to their frequently used names. It is no longer necessary to go hunting for a name. With this clever utility, users can simply tap on a name from a popup list and have it instantly displayed. Names can also be made "power" names and remain permanently in the list.

Unique to PowerNames is its seamless integration of its features with the built-in Name File. PowerNames extends the use of the Name File's Show button by allowing users to include frequently used names in its popup list. Once a name is chosen from the popup list, the name is instantly displayed.

PowerNames also extends the A-Z tabs found at the top of the Name File. Tapping on a tab can now display a popup list of recent names and/or permanent names starting with the letters of that tab. For instance, tapping the AB tab will include all of those recent/permanent names starting with the letter A and B.

PowerNames extends the Names button as well and allows the addition of a button in the backdrop application's status bar, both of which are completely user configurable. Users can also distinguish between tapping on the Names button and the text below the Names button. By default, tapping on the text below the Names button displays a Find window which allows users to enter a portion of a name. PowerNames then lists all of those names matching the text. Tapping on any name in the list immediately displays the selected name.

PowerNames is extremely customizable, allowing the user to turn on and off each feature individually. All of the buttons enhanced by PowerNames can now have two distinct characteristics, one when a button is simply tapped and another one when a button is held down momentarily.

PowerNames also is designed to integrate with its companion product MoreInfo. From within MoreInfo's slips, users can choose from a popup list of recently used names with whom to schedule. In addition, names with whom meetings, events and To Dos are scheduled using MoreInfo are added to PowerNames' list of recent names. These integration features will be available in MoreInfo 3.03 due out later this month.

Pricing & Availability

PowerNames is scheduled to ship March 22, 1996 and will retail for $34.95 plus shipping and handling. A fully functional unlockable demo will be available shortly after the product ships. This demo will allow users to use the product for a period of two weeks. A short textual tutorial will be included with the demo illustrating PowerNames' key features. Registered PowerNames users can easily upgrade for $10.

System Requirements

PowerNames 2.0 has a minimum requirement of 80K of free storage space and requires the Newton 2.0 operating system.

SilverWARE is also the publishers of MoreInfo, a leading integrated contact manager/Newton enhancement utility. Those interested in the our products can contact SilverWARE directly or their local Newton dealer.

SilverWARE

P.O. Box 6379

Haverhill, MA 01831

508-521=825262

508-373-7282 (fax)

info@silverware.com

CIS: 74774,3715

AOL: Silverwre

http://www.silverware.com


WOW! CompuServe Unique Travel Service
WOW! FROM COMPUSERVE PREMIERES UNIQUE TRAVEL SERVICE

COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 19, 1996 -- WOW! from CompuServe, the new consumer online information service for home use, today announced it will offer Travelocity Highlights!, a powerful new electronic travel service from SABRE Interactive and Worldview Systems Corporation, as the exclusive reservation system on WOW!. Like all content on WOW!, Travelocity Highlights! will not be a surcharged service.

Travelocity Highlights! combines an easy-to-use flight reservation feature with a wealth of destination information, including in-depth profiles of more than 160 metropolitan areas worldwide. The textual information is enhanced by more than 1,700 maps, photos, video clips and sound clips. The reservation capability will be available to members when WOW! launches March 25; the database containing destination information will be added shortly after launch.

"Travelocity Highlights! clearly offers the easiest, most intuitive flight reservation capability we've seen," said Samuel Uretsky, director of product management for WOW!. "The destination information adds value and enriches the travel planning experience with high-quality multimedia content. Travel is a key area of interest for our members, and this one-of-a-kind service makes travel planning fast, easy and fun."

Drawing on the power of the world-renowned SABRE(R) computer reservation system, Travelocity Highlights! offers flight schedules and reservation and purchase capabilities for more than 370 airlines. Hotel and car rental reservation and purchase capabilities will be added soon. To help members fly in comfort, the service also provides diagrams of the most popular planes used by commercial airlines.

The destination information database, provided by Worldview Systems Corporation, lists more than 15,000 destinations worldwide and can be searched by keyword, destination or interest. The database provides details on thousands of restaurants, museums, hotels, bed & breakfasts, condominiums and golf courses. Also included are listings for art and performance events such as concerts, festivals and exhibits.

"We're proud to be a part of the launch of WOW!, and we're confident that WOW! members who are do-it-yourself travelers will enjoy taking control of their travel planning with the comprehensive, entertaining and up-to-the-minute information that Travelocity Highlights! provides," said Terry Jones, president of SABRE Interactive. Travelocity Highlights! is a customized version of Travelocity, a World Wide Web-based product launched earlier this month.

WOW! from CompuServe is a powerful new consumer online service created specifically for home use. The service offers each household member easy access to information, entertainment and communication -- including the Internet -- combined with the flexibility to customize and control the online experience. Its many features include distinct views for grown-ups and children, easy electronic mail, seamless Internet access and multimedia that enlivens the service with sound and motion.

Other content providers on WOW! include Entertainment Drive, National Geographic, On Location Education, Charles Schwab and Sports Illustrated For Kids. To become a charter member of WOW! from CompuServe, call 1-800-9GETWOW. WOW! members pay $17.95 per month for unlimited access to WOW! and the Internet. Each account provides unique email addresses for up to six members of a household. Those signing on before June 30 will become charter members and are guaranteed this pricing for life.

CompuServe is an H&R Block company.

Founded in 1955, H&R Block is a diversified services company and the world's leader in tax preparation and online information services. H&R Block Tax Services handled almost one in every seven returns with the Internal Revenue Service in 1995, serving 17.1 million taxpayers in more than 9,500 offices worldwide. CompuServe operates the most comprehensive online network in the world, providing services to more than 950 corporate accounts and more than 4.6 million users in 147 countries.

SABRE Interactive is a business unit of The SABRE Group, the information technology arm of AMR Corp. Other business units of The SABRE Group manage SABRE's vast network and technology platforms; provide training, consulting and decision support products; and market SABRE to more than 29,000 travel agencies and suppliers in more than 74 countries worldwide. Company headquarters are located in Fort Worth.

Worldview Systems Corporation, a joint venture of Ameritech and Random House, was founded in San Francisco in 1987 to meet the need within the travel industry for difficult-to-obtain, time-sensitive destination updates tailored specifically to individual travelers' leisure and business interests. Today, Worldview is the leading publisher of interactive and online destination information.


eVAULT gets approval from IBM

Cupertino, Calif. - March 21, 1996 - eVAULT, the leading remote backup service, has recently won approval from IBM to provide remote backup for OS/2 Warp based systems. The eVAULT software underwent rigorous testing by the National Software Testing Laboratory and IBM's own facility in Austin, Texas. IBM has agreed to help market the service by presenting it to customers on their WWW Home Page, their CD-ROMs, and at their booths at major trade shows. "This is a big boost for us," says Bob Zeidman, President and founder of eVAULT, "IBM has confirmed that our product is a quality product that meets their tough standards."

eVAULT's eBACK software allows users to backup their critical files over the phone lines to the eVAULT file server for safe-keeping. eBACK now has such features as point-and-click file selection, fully integrated help documentation, and a "Walking Tour" facility that guides the user through the remote backup process by posting "sticky notes" on the screen with simple instructions for each step.

The cost for remote backup with eVAULT is very economical, starting at $10.00 per month. eBACK software is also available for DOS, Windows 3.1, Windows NT and Windows 95 operating systems. Versions for other operating systems are in development. Users can open an account with eVAULT and download the eBACK software from the eVAULT web site at http://www.evault.com/evault. Visitors to the site can even win prizes by entering the Disaster-Of-The-Month Contest.


JASON Project Homepage Winner in I-way 500

Waltham, MA - The JASON Project Homepage was named one of the best education sites on the World Wide Web by I-way Magazine in its yearly I-way 500 rating of the best on the web. The JASON Page, which ranked second in the listing, was selected for its innovative use of the web as an education tool, especially for the interactivity it provides for students and teachers around the world.

As part of JASON VII: Adapting to a Changing Sea, the homepage will offer Student and Teacher Discussion Groups designed to enhance the research being done in Florida, expedition journals written by the Student and Teacher Argonauts from the expedition site, an interactive tour of the Navy's NR-1 submarine, as well as expedition site photos and video clips. Several new interactive features, such as live chat forums, real-time cybercasts of the JASON broadcast and a link to the world's first underwater web site, will be available through the JASON homepage during the expedition dates.

Each of the 500 sites chosen by I-way as this year's best was rated for seven criteria: serves intended purpose; depth of content; accuracy; accessibility; design/style; navigation; and, performance. I-way Magazine chose Internet veterans to evaluate web sites in their own fields, making the evaluations more consistent and prestigious.

The JASON Homepage can be found at:

http://seawifs.gsfc.nasa.gov/scripts/JASON.html

JASON VII: Adapting to a Changing Sea, April 15-26, 1996, will study the coastal habitats of Southern Florida. Since the majority of the world's population lives in coastal regions, JASON scientists, teachers and students will investigate live at the edge of the sea to see how humans impact natural cycles, both positively and negatively. Advanced interactive telecommunications called "telepresence" will allow nearly half a million students at Primary Interactive Network Sites (PINS) throughout the United Stares, Bermuda, the United Kingdom and Mexico to watch the expedition live, interact with scientists and control remote operated vehicles to explore an unidentified ship wreck from thousands of miles away.

The mission of the JASON Foundation for Education, which administers the annual project, is to excite and engage students in science and technology and to motivate and provide professional development for their teachers. EDS Corporation, a founding sponsor, is the technology provider to the JASON Project. Other National Corporate Sponsors are Bechtel, the National Geographic Society, Sprint, SUN Microsystems and Eastman Kodak Company. The State of Florida Department of Education is a partner for JASON VII.

Contact: Amber Moore, Tricom Associates

Voice: 703-276-2772

Email: tricom1234@aol.com

Contact: Madelyn Smith, Tricom Associates

Voice: 703-276-2772

Email: tricom1234@aol.com


Take the Icebreaker Challenge! (Contest)
TAKE THE ICEBREAKER CHALLENGE!

Enter Magnet Interactive Studio's ICE-MAKER contest

http://www.magnet.com/icebreaker

WHO: Magnet Interactive Studios, a full service interactive entertainment studio, and Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment (TCFHE) invite everyone to take the ICE-MAKER challenge and compete to win $1000!

WHAT: ICEBREAKER is an in-depth, interactive contest against 30,000 strategically placed, highly intelligent, animated pyramids, each with an evil mind of its own. The player's objective is to clear all the pyramids from each level. From the first through the last level, the game's random altercations and built-in complexity present a completely new adventure each time the game is played.

WIN: To enter, contestants simply fill out an entry form, open the ICE-MAKER tool included in ICEBREAKER and begin creating levels. To request an entry form, please call Magnet at 1-800-996-0011. For explicit instructions on how to use ICE-MAKER, point your web browser to http://www.magnet.com/icebreaker

Contact: Michelle Seebach, Magnet Interactive

Voice: 202-625-1111

Email: michelle@magnet.com

Contact: Anne Backowski, Manning Selvage & Lee

Voice: 213-782-6600

Email: abackows@mslpr.com


VR-1 Agreement with Full Service Network
VR-1 Signs Agreement with Time Warner Cable's Full Service Network

March 20, 1996 - Boulder, Colorado - VR-1, Inc. has announced an agreement with Time Warner Cable's Full Service Network to provide a tool set and two multimedia titles for their pilot project in Orlando, Florida. The announcement supports VR-1's strategy to consider emerging network opportunities as well as the Internet and commercial online services. VR-1's two titles for the network include DON BLUTH'S DRAGON'S LAIR and AIR ATTACK. DRAGON'S LAIR is an award winning, full motion, video game based on Don Bluth's arcade classic. AIR ATTACK is a multiplayer flight simulator incorporating 3D graphics.

The VR-1 Basic Tool Set consists of the tools and software engines that will be created during the development of the FSN versions of the software. This tool set can be used by both Time Warner Cable and other game developers to create additional full motion video and multiplayer, 3D based games for the FSN. The tool set will include server software, client software, 3D engine, video playback engine, audio, I/O, and file simulation system created for the DRAGON'S LAIR FSN version.

Mark Vange, Vice President of Technology for VR-1 commented, "Time Warner Cable's FSN is redefining the manner in which home entertainment is provided and enjoyed. With the broader bandwidth capability provided by FSN, game developers will be able to provide more exciting entertainment experiences to the increasingly sophisticated consumer. The VR-1 Basic Tool Set will enable a greater number of game developers to become involved with the ground breaking possibilities FSN provides. VR-1 is proud to be one of the first cutting-edge corporations supporting FSN."

VR-1 was founded in 1993 to develop, acquire and market a unique service which features interactive virtual environments, social experiences and innovative digital content for the Internet, commercial online services and broadband cable networks.

Time Warner Cable's Full Service Network is the first in the world to integrate cable, computer and telephone technologies over a fiber-optic and coaxial cable network. This allows the Full Service Network to be a single-source provider of traditional cable, interactive television, telephone service and high-speed PC access to online services like the Internet.

Currently, the Full Service Network adds digital, interactive television services to the traditional cable services of Time Warner Cable customers in suburban Orlando. These customers have on-demand access to a variety of entertainment, informational and transactional services. The Orlando pilot is helping to improve the technology and determine how to bring innovative services to customers.

Michelle Greene                          mgreene@vr1.com

Director of Marketing                    http://www.vr1.com

VR-1, Inc.                               tel:  303-546-9113

4888 Pearl East Circle, Suite 101        fax:  303-444-2797

Boulder, CO  80301


March Comet Visible on Home Computers
BRILLIANT MARCH COMET VISIBLE ON HOME COMPUTERS

When the newly discovered Comet Hyakutake passes by the Earth in what is expected to be a dazzling light display on March 26, stargazers will be able to hitch a virtual ride on their home computers.

Using First Light, a multimedia CD-ROM space exploration program from Virtual Reality Laboratories, Inc., armchair astronomers can view Hyakutake's orbit from above or below the solar system and to position the comet in the sky at any location on Earth for any date. Users can then print out celestial maps for the chosen date and time to help them find the real thing in the sky away from city lights.

First Light also will track Comet Hale Bopp, another brilliant new comet which will reach maximum visibility in April 1997. Both comets can be accessed through a special comet button on the program.

Comet Hyakutake was discovered earlier this year by amateur astronomer Yuji Hyakutake of Japan. The discovery was astonishing because it was made using nothing more than a sophisticated pair of binoculars and because it was Hyakutake's second discovery in only five weeks -- a fraction of the time usually needed for a comet discovery. It is expected to pass less than 10 million miles from Earth, which could make it the brightest comet since Comet Halley in 1986, outshining all but the brightest half-dozen stars. Hyakutake is projected to reach maximum brightness during its approach on March 26, when it will be visible all night from the Northern Hemisphere.

Comet Hale-Bopp was discovered accidentally by Alan Hale last July while still far away in space. Because it was bright enough to find much further away than most comets, it is expected to one of the largest and brightest comets of this century, with a diameter of 50 miles across and a tail nearly 40 times the width of the full moon at its brightest point. It should be clearly visible in the early morning skies for the Northern Hemisphere in April 1997.

First Light is a full-featured desktop planetarium that lets users hover above the planets in a virtual spaceship, land on Mars and ride everything from Halley's Comet to the Voyager spacecraft in animated flybys through the skies. It includes digitized NASA photographs of the planets' surfaces, video clips of space walks and interesting astronomical phenomena, plus complete information on subjects ranging from nebulae to pulsars. First Light's street price is $44.95 and is available through VRLI at 800/829-8754 or 805/781-2250. Screen shots are available at http://www.vrli.com.

Editor's note: For more information, call Allison Clark at 1-800-287-2279 or ARClark@aol.com


Appple Joins World Wide Web Consortium
Apple Joins the World Wide Web Consortium

CUPERTINO, California--March 19, 1996--Apple Computer, Inc. today announced that it has joined the World Wide Web (W3) Consortium, an international standards organization established to ensure that the World Wide Web realizes its full potential as a universal resource of network-accessible information. The W3 Consortium--run by the Laboratory for Computer Science at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and affiliated with other complementary international standards organizations--develops common technology standards for the World Wide Web. It works with a wide range of organizations to produce specifications and reference software that can be used by all users of the Web. All software officially contributed to the W3 Consortium is made available to the public for general use.

"Apple has joined the W3 Consortium for two reasons," stated Larry Tesler, Apple vice president of Internet platforms. "First, we plan to contribute specifications for user-interface technologies that will enrich the text, graphics and multimedia experience of Web users. Second, Apple's goals are similar to those of the W3 Consortium: to offer open, cross-platform technologies that enrich and extend the value of the World Wide Web for all users."

Apple has already announced its intention to contribute specifications for its advanced type technology (in conjunction with Adobe and Netscape). The company is also considering submitting its 3DMF file format for three-dimensional graphics.

Apple Computer, Inc., a recognized innovator in the information industry and leader in multimedia technologies, creates powerful solutions based on easy-to-use personal computers, servers, peripherals, software, online services, and personal digital assistants. Headquartered in Cupertino, California, Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) develops, manufactures, licenses and markets solutions, products, technologies and services for business, education, consumer, entertainment, scientific and engineering and government customers in over 140 countries.

If you are considering the purchase of an Apple product and would like to have product information faxed to you, please call 1-800- 462-4396 in the U.S. or 1-800-263-3394 in Canada. If you do not have a fax machine or would like to locate an Apple authorized reseller near you, please call 1-800-538-9696. Customers outside the U.S. should contact their local Apple representatives for information.

Apple's home page on the World Wide Web: http://www.apple.com/


Apple Sells QuickTime Conference Swr on WWW
Apple Sells QuickTime Conferencing Software on World Wide Web Through First Virtual Holdings; Announces Support of Internet Distribution Channels

CUPERTINO, California--March 19, 1996--Apple Computer, Inc., today announced a new World Wide Web site geared toward selling product on the Internet. QuickTime Conferencing, Apple's family of videoconferencing and collaboration products for the Internet, ISDN and LANs, now has its own Web site (http://qtc.quicktime.apple.com) with product information, free trial software, online demonstrations, and QuickTime Conferencing software for purchase via the First Virtual Internet Payment System.

"Apple's customers have always been on the leading edge of technological innovation. The timing is right for our growing Internet-savvy customer base to have access to our products via the World Wide Web," said Satjiv Chahil, senior vice president of corporate marketing, whose responsibilities include entertainment, new media and Internet at Apple. "We see the QuickTime Conferencing site as the first piece of what we expect will become a large, fully-developed distribution channel for Apple."

Apple Videoconferencing Products Available for Purchase Online Apple is offering its award-winning, full-featured QuickTime Conferencing software, which gives Apple Power Macintosh AV users multi-party videoconferencing, shared whiteboard collaboration capabilities, additional broadcast features, an interactive help guide, and Apple customer support, for purchase at the QuickTime Conferencing Web site for an introductory price of U.S.$59.95. Customers can complete the purchase transaction online, using First Virtual Holdings' secure Internet Payment System.

"We are very excited that Apple has chosen First Virtual as their secure Internet payment system," said Lee Stein, chairman and CEO of First Virtual Holdings Incorporated. "The Apple-First Virtual relationship will enable the Internet commerce industry to explode with a variety of products and services never before imagined. Apple is the leader in technological innovations and First Virtual, with our Virtual PIN, is the leader in easy, secure Internet commerce. Being at the forefront of this new world is where Apple and First Virtual belong and we're happy to be here."

FREE TRIAL VIDEOCONFERENCING AND WEBCAST-VIEWER SOFTWARE

A trial version of Apple's QuickTime Conferencing software is also available for download from the new site. The feature-limited software allows Power Macintosh users to try out videoconferencing on local area networks and over the Internet with 112K or greater bandwidth capability. QuickTime TV, Apple's recently announced Internet broadcast- viewing software, is also available for downloading free of charge from the site, to use for watching live online webcasts. QuickTime TV technology was most recently used in the Apple QuickTime Live! webcast of the 32nd Annual GRAMMY Awards.

"Beginning with initiatives such as the QuickTime Conferencing online software sale and free downloadable trial software offer, Apple's Interactive Media Group is underscoring the company's overall commitment to the World Wide Web," said Carlos Montalvo, director, Apple Interactive Media Group. "In the future users can expect to see many more Apple technologies demonstrated, tested, and distributed in creative new ways on the Internet."

QUICKTIME CONFERENCING WORLD WIDE WEB SITE

The QuickTime Conferencing World Wide Web site also provides customers with an easy-to-access "online one-stop shop" for information on Apple's videoconferencing product line. Customers browsing the site can learn about Apple's videoconferencing technologies, evaluate new software as it becomes available, download sample demo files, and access technical support documentation.

This Web site is the newest addition in Apple's growing portfolio of Web sites targeted toward people in Apple's key markets, such as education, the music industry and multimedia. The QuickTime Conferencing site joins Apple's collection of sites in the multimedia market, such as:

  Apple Multimedia Program (http://www.amp.apple.com/)

  Apple Publishing and New Media (http://www.media.apple.com/)

  QuickTime Live! (http://live.apple.com/) and

  QuickTime VR (http://qtvr.quicktime.apple.com/).

HOW ONLINE COMMERCE WORKS

The First Virtual Internet Payment System, the world's first, provides each subscriber with a unique Virtual PIN, eliminating the need for encryption, special software, or sending credit card numbers over the Internet. Customers register with First Virtual to make online purchases or sell electronic goods. The one-time cost to register with First Virtual and obtain a Virtual PIN is U.S.$2 for consumers and U.S.$10 for merchants. For each transaction, sellers pay a 29 cent fee and 2 percent of the transaction price. First Virtual has created the launching pad for what will someday be the world's largest and fastest growing industry: the buying and selling of information on the Internet.

First Virtual Holdings Incorporated is a financial and marketing company created specifically to enable safe, global electronic commerce by anyone with access to the Internet. Founded in October 1994, First Virtual's headquarters are located in San Diego, California. To learn more about First Virtual, please call (619) 793-2700, World Wide Web - http://www.fv.com.

Apple Computer, Inc., a recognized innovator in the information industry and leader in multimedia technologies, creates powerful solutions based on easy-to-use personal computers, servers, peripherals, software, online services, and personal digital assistants. Headquartered in Cupertino, California, Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) develops, manufactures, licenses and markets solutions, products, technologies and services for business, education, consumer, entertainment, scientific and engineering and government customers in over 140 countries.

If you are considering the purchase of an Apple product and would like to have product information faxed to you, please call 1-800- 462-4396 in the U.S. or 1-800-263-3394 in Canada. If you do not have a fax machine or would like to locate an Apple authorized reseller near you, please call 1-800-538-9696. Customers outside the U.S. should contact their local Apple representatives for information.

Apple's home page on the World Wide Web: http://www.apple.com/


AT&T Integrates Notes Server w/Internet Srvc
AT&T plans to integrate Notes Server with Internet services

MARCH 20, 1996 -- BASKING RIDGE, N.J. -- AT&T today announced plans to integrate the forthcoming Lotus Notes Release 4.2 Server with AT&T's Internet-based service offerings. The new Notes Server, to be available in the third quarter of 1996, will be used by AT&T for collaboration services and Web-based applications such as electronic commerce, marketing, and publishing. AT&T, IBM and Lotus will continue joint efforts to optimize Notes-based platforms to meet the unique needs of AT&T and other public network carriers. AT&T also announced that it would accelerate its worldwide deployment of Notes in its internal management system.

IBM expects Lotus Notes Release 4.2 Server software will directly and natively support key World Wide Web protocols, such as HTTP, HTML and Java technology, thereby allowing users with either Notes clients or Web browsers to access home pages or electronic commerce applications. This technology will allow all Internet browsers to benefit from the full range of collaborative functionality provided by Lotus Notes.

"We recognize there is significant demand for Notes services," said John Petrillo, AT&T's executive vice president of Strategy and New Service Innovation. "When we announced the discontinuation of the proprietary AT&T Network Notes(sm) service last month, we said we would continue to work with Lotus to more tightly integrate Notes with our Internet service offerings. This move is the next step in that plan."

This initiative, in conjunction with AT&T's WorldNet(sm) Managed Internet access services, will make it easy for businesses of all sizes to capitalize on the growing popularity of the Internet.

"Companies are seeking to leverage the power of the Internet for strategic business applications to gain competitive advantage," said John M. Thompson, IBM senior vice president and Software Group executive. "Notes, with its industry-leading security, messaging, replication, and Internet integration, combined with the services offered by AT&T, will enable corporations to move quickly to deploy strategic Web applications."

AT&T, IBM and Lotus also will work together to extend the scalability and performance of Lotus Notes-based platforms to meet the requirements of public networks. First announced at Lotusphere, Lotus Public Networks Release 4 (LNPN R4) provides additional features for public carriers, including clustered and partitioned servers, which allow the carriers to scale and configure their networks to meet the needs of their customers. LNPN R4 also provides data collection enhancements to give carriers access to the data necessary to support billing as well as administer their networks.

AT&T, IBM and Lotus also will continue to promote the development of large-scale Notes-based applications through their membership in the Multimedia Services Affiliates Forum, a group in which major telecommunications carriers are developing the standards to allow interoperability of such applications throughout the globe.

All AT&T press releases are available on AT&T's home page at http://www.att.com/.

For more information, reporters may contact:

Janet Stone - AT&T

908-658-5050

janetstone@attmail.com

Judy Radlinsky - IBM

914-766-1697

jradlinsky@vnet.ibm.com

Bryan Simmons - Lotus Development Corp.

617-693-1697

bryan.simmons@crd.lotus.com


AT&T Internet-For-Everyone Corp Web Site
AT&T unveils its Internet-For-Everyone Corporate Web Site

MARCH 19, 1996 -- NEW YORK -- As part of its Internet-for-everyone strategy, AT&T today refreshed its corporate web site (http://www.att.com/), making it simple for users of the World Wide Web to gain an expanded look at AT&T.

The site provides an extensive guide to AT&T's many product and services, directories of useful information, and a look at innovative research at AT&T. At the site, visitors can sign up for an AT&T Universal Card, subscribe to AT&T WorldNet(sm) service and preview the Olympics in Atlanta.

"We want our site to be an integral part of the AT&T experience - - useful and helpful," said Steve Block, executive director of the AT&T web site. "We want to provide our customers with the highest level of care and a combination of services tailored to meet their needs."

"The web keeps growing and changing," said Block. "Our challenge is to keep adding new features that will build our relationship with customers. We will keep trying new things and will strive for continuous improvement. If you bookmark our pages, each time you return we'd like you to discover interactive, fresh and useful content."

The newly redesigned site contains almost 10,000 pages. Directories on the site offer databases of toll-free numbers and resource guides for home entrepreneurs, telecommuters, people in need of accessible services and products, and international callers. Visitors will also find annual reports, financial information, stock quotes, a fact book, technical and business magazines, and thousands of news releases and information on AT&T's global activities, new technologies and innovations.

The site features an extensive guide to AT&T products and services for business and residential customers, wireless services and Internet offerings.

A special area is devoted to keeping visitors up to date on progress toward the creation of three new companies. (AT&T announced Sept. 20 it would break into a services company, a systems and technology company and a computer company: AT&T, Lucent Technologies and NCR).

AT&T's web site also contains information on AT&T's support of education, the environment and the community, and many other sections.

Since going on-line in October 1994, the original AT&T corporate web site has hosted millions of visitors from around the world, is one of the most frequently bookmarked and linked corporate sites, and has been cited as one of the best corporate web sites. The AT&T site has grown dramatically over the past to include practically all areas of AT&T. To help locate this information, the new site will include enhanced navigation, a site map and an "A-to-Z" index.

For more information, reporters may contact:

John Heath

908-221-6659

jheath@attmail.com

Rick Wallerstein

201-564-4884

rwallerstein@attmail.com

http://www.att.com/homes/rick_wallerstein.html


AT&T Promotes Netware Connect Service
AT&T promotes its netware connect service at BrainShare

MARCH 18, 1996 -- PROVO, Utah -- Nearly every AT&T executive and developer involved with AT&T NetWare Connect Service has come to the Novell-sponsored BrainShare show here this week to promote the service. The 40-plus AT&T attendees represent AT&T Laboratories, marketing, and operations for the service.

AT&T NetWare Connect Service allows businesses to extend their reach by extending LAN services and applications beyond their traditional bounds. It combines AT&T's Worldwide Intelligent Network and several Novell technologies to enable businesses to tie LANs together into a wide area network (WAN), makes LAN resources available to remote and mobile users, and extends a business' LAN applications and information beyond the immediate enterprise to partners, suppliers, and customers.

AT&T will be teaming with Novell experts to present some 12 seminars on AT&T NetWare Connect Service. Subjects of the sessions include an Overview of AT&T NetWare Connect Service, an Architectural Overview of the Service, and Getting Ready for AT&T NetWare Connect Service.

Lead by Erik Grimmelmann, vice president of Marketing for AT&T Gateway Services, the AT&T contingent will host a reception for all Brainshare attendees tonight, March 18, from 7 to 11 p.m. in Ballroom C of the Salt Palace Convention Center.

"AT&T is committed to providing its customers with 'business class' intranetworking that offers a secure, managed environment for business applications," Grimmelmann said. "AT&T NetWare Connect Service meets the need for such an environment, and BrainShare is a great opportunity for us to talk about this solution, and to learn from those who use it, want it, or wish to develop to the platform."

A description of AT&T's application developer program for AT&T NetWare Connect Service is available on the AT&T Web site at http://www.att.com/wan_connect/.

Customers seeking information on AT&T NetWare Connect Service may call 1-800-243-5288.

For more information, reporters may contact:

Mike Miller

908-658-2815

michaeld2@attmail.com

Chris Pfaff

908-658-5804

cpfaff@attmail.com

For information about AT&T NetWare Connect Service, customers may call 1-800-243-5288.


BindView Enterprise Mgmt System
BindView Delivers Seamless Integration of NDS & NT Management with The BindView Enterprise Management System (BindView EMS)

HOUSTON, MARCH 18, 1996 -- BindView Development Corporation announces the release of the BindView Enterprise Management System (BindView EMS), the Next Generation of Network Management Tools for Multi-Network Operating System (NOS) environments. BindView EMS, under development for over three years, is a NOS-independent systems management environment based on BindView's new Object-Oriented Management Framework. This new architecture uses snap-in modules to access data from the network and other sources. BindView Development will be rolling out the new BindView EMS console and the first snap-in modules for the new, modular architecture at NetWorld+Interop, Las Vegas the first week in April. BindView EMS will provide professionals who support client- server networks with the ability to analyze and manage a wide variety of servers and workstations in heterogeneous LAN and WAN environments.

"The main design goal of BindView EMS is to treat network management information as if it were a database," said Eric Pulaski, president of BindView Development Corporation. "Traditional Multi-NOS administration tools use separate fixed user interfaces that limit how the administrator can visualize and manage the configuration of Multi-NOS servers and users. Database management tools, on the other hand, have allowed administrators to view, manage and analyze data in whatever way they choose. BindView EMS's modular structure and object-oriented design, allow information gathered from multiple platforms in the enterprise to be accessed, manipulated, analyzed and reported upon as if it were gathered from a single database. The BindView EMS Console brings this power and flexibility to professionals who manage and support multi-NOS systems, Internet Web servers, and SNMP devices. "

BindView EMS Provides Powerful Tools for Systems Management

The Console provides a common graphical user interface (GUI) and Core Services that are common to all BindView EMS products, and is optimized for managing today's heterogeneous networks. The initial release of the Console will include a powerful Query Builder with an easy-to-use, drag-and-drop user interface. The Query Builder acts as the lens through which data is viewed, manipulated, and reported upon. The Query Builder is used for creating views into network management data, similar to how traditional database management tools allow users to create views into corporate data. By treating network management information as a database, the Console provides a suite of Feature Modules that can be used with Snap-in Data Modules for managing specific platforms, devices, and databases. Feature Modules to be provided in the initial release of the Console include a report generator, a tool for charting and graphing data, a spreadsheet-style grid for displaying data, and an exporting engine which can export data to a wide variety of file formats.

The ability to create templates of custom queries with definable filter conditions using pick-lists and custom controls specific to each operating system makes it extremely easy to create quick "ad hoc" reports. These reports enable a wide variety of systems management tasks to be performed on live data, including security audits, file server management, disk space analysis, and user configurations management. Live data is accessed through the Query Builder's comprehensive "drill down" capabilities. Built-in data types and custom controls exist for features particular to each operating system, including effective rights assignments, file attributes, security equivalents, and users' login time restrictions.

BindView EMS Console Allows for Delegation of Systems Management Tasks

The BindView EMS Console provides each user with a graphical desktop that is the focal point for management tasks. To enable users with different tasks and security privileges - including IS managers, system administrators, help desk personnel, and security auditors - to work within the same management console, BindView EMS provides for unique and secure desktops within the BindView EMS graphical user interface. This allows for management duties and tasks to be delegated to specific groups of users, and restricted from others within the BindView EMS Console.

BindView EMS Product Roll-Out

BindView EMS will be released in two phases through the end of 1996. Phase I will provide a wide range of querying, analysis, and reporting capabilities for NetWare and NT networks, including both file servers and PC workstations running DOS, Windows, Windows 95, OS/2, and Windows NT. Phase II will extend BindView EMS to be a proactive tool, providing a powerful Search & Replace Engine for configuring file servers, managing network operating systems, and the configuring users' accounts. Phase II will also extend BindView EMS to managing other servers and data sources throughout an enterprise network, including Web Servers, ODBC-compliant databases, and other nodes in the network which can be managed through either SNMP or the Desktop Management Interface (DMI) created by the Desktop Management Task Force (DMTF).

Phase I is currently in beta-test and will be shown at NetWorld+Interop in Las Vegas. The first products to be released will be the BindView EMS Console and the first two Snap-In Data Modules, NOSAdmin for NDS, a NOS management module for NetWare 4.1x networks, and NOSAdmin for NT for Microsoft's Windows NT Servers.

Pricing and Availability

The BindView EMS Console and the NOSAdmin for NDS Module are scheduled to begin shipping in May; the NOSAdmin for NT will ship in June. The Workstation Management Modules will be available this summer, and additional Snap-In Data Modules for managing other servers and network data sources will be released over the next 12 months. Pricing will be announced at NetWorld+Interop Las Vegas on April 2nd.

BindView Development Corporation is a leading provider of LAN and WAN management products. This privately held company is located at 3355 West Alabama, 12th Floor, Houston, Texas 77098. The company can be reached at (800) 749-8439 or at (713) 881-9100. The company cal also be contacted via e-mail at info@bindview.com and on the World-Wide Web at http://www.bindview.com.

Addendum to BindView EMS Press Release

BindView's Technology Vision - Defined.

The main design criteria for BindView EMS was to create a network management platform that gives different network support professionals - including IS Managers, Systems Administrators, Help Desk Personnel, and Security Auditors - a suite of powerful tools for analyzing, manipulating, and managing their client-server networks. All of these management tools are available from a common, graphical user interface completely independent of the network operating system(s) being used, and are available for every object that the user wants to manage. After three years of product development, BindView Development Corporation introduces the BindView EMS Object-Oriented Management Framework. The first of the BindView EMS products will debut at NetWorld+Interop in Las Vegas, April 2, 1996.

The BindView EMS Object-Oriented Management Framework

True Object-Oriented Management Framework -- Defined.

BindView's implementation of a set of related but self-contained objects delivers the seamless integration of snap-in data and feature modules powered by a Universal Data Processing Engine, capable of generating reports to a common interface of core console services. Developed through true object-oriented programming, these object- oriented modules incorporate the processing of different object types, making each object type an integral part of BindView's layered architectural hierarchy. This produces the ability to manage and analyze objects across multiple NOS and Database platforms simultaneously, meeting the challenges posed by today's network professionals.

BindView's EMS Object Oriented Modules - Defined.

Console Core Services:

Console Core Service Modules are the basic user interface tools allowing IS managers and administrators to collect, manage, report and analyze the streams of data that will lead to analysis of everyday changes and solutions to everyday problems in their environments through a single point of reference, the BindView EMS Console.

The DESKTOP MANGER provides a graphical desktop for organizing customized reports, graphs, and other views into data from BindView EMS Snap- in Data Modules. Each BindView EMS user can create his or her own customized desktop. This allows the system management duties, such as server, security, and asset management to be delegated to different users, each with their own security profiles within the BindView EMS Console. The BindView EMS Administrator can create desktops for individual users or for generic management roles that can be shared by multiple users. Reports and other data views can be local to a particular desktop or shared.

The QUERY BUILDER provides a graphical user interface for quickly and easily creating custom queries of all data provided through BindView EMS Snap-in Data Modules. The Query Builder has extensive filtering, sorting, and key-processing capabilities, as well as an on-line glossary defining each item of information available from Snap-in Data Modules.

The REPORT SCHEDULER is designed to automate the tasks provided through the BindView EMS Feature Modules, such as printing reports, exporting data, and making proactive changes to the network. The scheduler will be released with Phase II of the BindView EMS and will feature a secure, automated event scheduler that will be common to all BindView EMS Feature Modules.

The THIRD-PARTY API will allow third-party developers to interface custom applications into the BindView EMS Console. A Software Developer's Kit (SDK) will be made available during the roll-out of Phase II of BindView EMS.

Feature Modules:

FEATURE MODULES are the data analysis and data management tools that can be used across all Snap-in Data Modules. Feature Modules will include enhancements to the award-winning NCS Report Generator, along with WYSIWYG generators and engines for Forms, Alerts, Spreadsheets, 3-D Graphing, Baselining, and global Search & Replace functionality. A Real-time data and performance monitor, and API's for third-party applications for such things as help-desk management are also incorporated. The exporting engine being shipped allows data to be exported to over a dozen different file formats as well as being sent to a distribution list over a VIM-compatible e-mail system, such as Lotus cc:Mail.

The Universal Data Processing Engine - the Core of BindView EMS:

THE UNIVERSAL DATA PROCESSING ENGINE (UDPE), the mid-layer of BindView's Object-Oriented Management Framework, is the compiler and bi-directional processor of all queries and information formed from the upper-layer Feature Modules requests. The UDPE is a bi-directional software engine that allows data to both be retrieved and modified through the Snap- in Data Modules. This bi-directional engine acts as a "translator" that accepts data requests from the Feature Modules and submits the request to the Data Management Modules to gather the data requested. Once this data is retrieved, the UDPE compiles and processes the data (applying such functions as filters, sorts, and joins) and presents it in the format requested by the Feature Module, all in real time. This powerful engine has the ability to extract and process the objects from each NOS, Workstation, Database and Internet service platform and compile the information into intuitive "information cells." This information is then output into a form that is fully manipulated in the upper-layer modules. Within this layer, BindView's EMS also furnishes managers and administrators the ability to process this data off-line through BindView's EMS Data Warehouse Module built directly into the Processing Engine. This capability allows the flexibility to store data for comparative analysis and baselining and gives the user a multi-function reporting tool to solve issues that occur over time. Phase II of BindView EMS will include a powerful Search & Replace Engine that will take advantage of the full power of the bi-directional capabilities of the UDPE.

Snap-in Data Modules:

BindView's Snap-in Data Modules include four main management categories:

NOS Management Modules for NetWare 3, NetWare 4, and Microsoft NT will provide access to concurrent cross-platform management, reporting and analysis. Thousands of data items, such as user disk space, rights assignments, and security equivalences can be analyzed across multiple platforms. These modules will allow data gathering from each platform to appear as if data were generated from a single source.

Workstation Management Modules will include agents for DOS, Windows, Windows 95, Windows NT, OS/2, UNIX and Macintosh, underlining BindView's commitment to total-systems auditing, asset and inventory control. BindView EMS will be integrated with best-of-breed products from third-party vendors to provide software distribution, software metering, remote control, and help desk support.

Internet Service Management Modules will comprise of the reporting on statistics and analysis of HTML, Web sites and servers, Internet security analysis and WEB server auditing and control.

External Database Management Modules will include the collection, reporting and analysis of ODBC, SNMP and DMI implementations that will provide database independence through one consistent interface.

BINDVIEW EMS CONTEXT-SENSITIVE, ON-LINE HELP.

The BindView EMS Windows help system has on-line, context-sensitive help which is comprehensive and easy to use. Available full text search along with a Hyperviewer allows the user to look up any topic of interest for quick reading and printing. BindView also incorporates tutorials that will quickly and comprehensively acquaint the experienced BindView v3.6 user, as well as the novice to the BindView EMS Console.

For further information, contact BindView Development at:

E-Mail: info@bindview.com

Phone: (800) 749-8439 or (713) 881-9100


Bristol HyperHelp 5.1 for UNIX & OpenVMS
BRISTOL TECHNOLOGY INC. ANNOUNCES HYPERHELP 5.1

New HTML Compiler, Expanded Support For FrameMaker 5.0 and Windows RTF Authors

RIDGEFIELD, Conn., March 18, 1996 -- Bristol Technology Inc. today announced HyperHelp 5.1, the latest version of its context-sensitive online help facility for UNIX and OpenVMS. The new release offers an HTML compiler, and expanded support for FrameMaker 5.0 Maker Interchange Format (MIF) and Microsoft Windows Rich Text Format (RTF) help authors.

HyperHelp enables developers to add context-sensitive, hypertext- based online help to UNIX and OpenVMS applications. It supports the same RTF files, project files, and graphic files as Windows 3.1, Windows NT, and Windows 95 Help. It also supports all major text- authoring tools, including Microsoft Word, WordPerfect, Lotus WordPro, Interleaf, FrameMaker, and Standard Generalized Markup Language (SGML) and ASCII text editors.

New HTML Compiler

Release 5.1 offers a new HyperHelp HTML compiler for those users who wish to utilize existing HTML-based files as a source for online help documentation. HTML files from a company's World Wide Web server can be compiled into a single, compressed help file and shipped with an application for viewing with the HyperHelp Viewer. End-users can view last-minute application release notes, and company information from the HTML help file without having to invoke a web browser or rely on network availability. MIF- and RTF-based help files can contain links to HTML-based help files for interoperability.

FrameMaker 5.0 Support

With HyperHelp 5.1, FrameMaker users can now use version 5.0 MIF files with HyperHelp and have access to an enhanced set of features for creating their documentation and online help system. These features include:

  Support for basic table ruling styles to improve table appearance;

  Added support for creating authorable buttons in Frame;

  Improved support for FrameMaker 5.0 files and graphics;

  Improved table cell alignment; and

  Enhanced color support.

"With HyperHelp 5.1, FrameMaker and WinHelp authors can now supplement their help system with the addition of HTML files. This strategy offers flexibility to the help designer and application developer by allowing detailed online help information to be created in RTF, MIF or SGML format, while adding volatile information in HTML format quickly and easily," said John Yonsky, director of marketing at Bristol. "This strategy is also in-sync with the future directions of online help in the industry, thereby providing a safe alternative for those users looking for a multi-file format solution."

RTF and MIF Features

Newly-added features for both RTF and MIF authors include:

  Support for Windows Metafiles (.WMF) and .SHG files with .WMF's;

  Support for transparent bitmaps;

  Optional shading of visited links;

  Increased performance and decreased startup time; and

  Improved internationalization capability.

Xprinter

HyperHelp 5.1 incorporates the latest release of Xprinter, Bristol's PostScript and PCL 4/5 printing system. Xprinter allows help users to perform WYSIWYG printing from the help system to more than 200 supported printer models.

Pricing and Availability

HyperHelp offers developers a royalty-free method for including an online context-sensitive help system with their application. The price for a HyperHelp 5.1 development system starts at $5,500 USD. No royalties are charged for distributing the HyperHelp Viewer with an application.

HyperHelp is currently available on Sun (SunOS and Solaris), HP700/800 HP-UX, DEC Alpha (Digital UNIX and OpenVMS), DEC VAX OpenVMS, IBM RS/6000 AIX, SGI IRIX, SCO ODT, Solaris for Intel (x86) and UnixWare (x86).

Ridgefield, Conn.-based Bristol Technology Inc. develops, markets, and supports the Wind/U family of Windows and UNIX cross-platform development products. Founded in 1990, the company has posted an operating profit for 15 consecutive quarters. Its products include Wind/U, Windows and UNIX cross-platform development software; HyperHelp, software for creating UNIX-based online help systems with WinHelp functionality; and Xprinter, software for adding sophisticated printing capabilities to UNIX-based applications. In 1993, Bristol was recognized for having the highest revenue growth of any Connecticut-based high technology company.


WOW! CIS Partnership with Hearst New Media
WOW! FROM COMPUSERVE ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH HEARST NEW MEDIA & TECHNOLOGY

COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 21, 1996 -- Avid readers of Good Housekeeping, Country Living and other popular Hearst magazines will feel right at home on WOW! from CompuServe, the new consumer online information service for home use. WOW! and Hearst New Media & Technology today announced an agreement that will enable WOW! to offer selected content from the HomeArts Network, Hearst's site on the World Wide Web, when WOW! launches March 25.

In addition to programming from Hearst publications, HomeArts features an extensive amount of original content created and updated every weekday by HomeArts editors. Encompassing all aspects of home life, HomeArts offers news, features, columns and how-to advice on such topics as decorating, gardening, cooking, home repairs, health, family and relationships. A popular feature is the Dad's Corner, which provides helpful insights and serves as a forum for parents to share information and discuss the challenges of rearing a child. Content for WOW! will be selected to match the appropriate WOW! community and address the particular needs and interests of its members.

"WOW! was created specifically for family and home use, so the addition of HomeArts material fits perfectly with our goal of providing members with compelling content that's useful and entertaining," said Samuel Uretsky, director of product management for WOW!. "As we continue to build WOW! and learn more about what our members want, we'll work closely with Hearst to integrate the appropriate features of HomeArts."

Jay Bobowicz, vice president of business development for Hearst New Media & Technology, said, "We're enthusiastic about this partnership opportunity, particularly because we share with WOW! a commitment to the home user. We applaud their focus on the family, a market segment that's growing rapidly. We also share WOW!'s dedication to making the technology streamlined and seamless to the user."

WOW! contains 40 "communities" which represent broad areas of interest. Initially, HomeArts content will be integrated into three communities on WOW!: Family, Health, and Home and Car. One of the features HomeArts will provide is a link to its popular Recipe Finder, a service that matches customized recipes to whatever ingredients users may have in their homes. New content will be added on an ongoing basis.

WOW! from CompuServe is a powerful new consumer online service created specifically for home use. The service offers each household member easy access to information, entertainment and communication -- including the Internet -- combined with the flexibility to customize and control the online experience. Its many features include distinct views for grown-ups and children, easy electronic mail, seamless Internet access and multimedia that enliven the service with sound and motion.

Other content providers on WOW! include Entertainment Drive, National Geographic, On Location Education, Charles Schwab, Sports Illustrated For Kids and Travelocity. To become a charter member of WOW! from CompuServe, call 1-800-9GETWOW. WOW! members pay $17.95 per month for unlimited access to WOW! and the Internet. Each account provides unique email addresses for up to six members of a household. Those signing on before June 30 will become charter members and are guaranteed this pricing for life.

HomeArts (http://homearts.com) is owned by New York-based Hearst New Media & Technology, a division of Hearst Corporation. In business since 1993, Hearst New Media & Technology builds online networks and multimedia CD-ROM titles. These products leverage the company's existing brands and expertise to create new audiences valuable to advertisers and other content providers.

In addition to the HomeArts network, Hearst's current releases include In Full Bloom: Great Home Gardens, In Full Bloom: Country Living Style, Chapman's Hands-On Powerboating, Popular Mechanics Car Guide, Comic Creator and Multimedia Newsstand (http://mmnewsstand.com). Hearst New Media & Technology is located at 4 Columbus Circle, 3rd Floor, New York, NY 10019. Phone (121) 649-2700; fax (212) 977-3845.

CompuServe is an H&R Block company.

Founded in 1955, H&R Block is a diversified services company and the world's leader in tax preparation and online information services. H&R Block Tax Services handled almost one in every seven returns filed with the Internal Revenue Service in 1995, serving 17.1 million taxpayers in more than 9,500 offices worldwide. CompuServe operates the most comprehensive online network in the world, providing services to more than 950 corporate accounts and more than 4.6 million users in 147 countries.


Clarify to Acquire Metropolis Software
CLARIFY INC. TO ACQUIRE METROPOLIS SOFTWARE, INC.

BUYOUT PROVIDES SALES FORCE AUTOMATION SOFTWARE TO BUILD COMPREHENSIVE CUSTOMER INTERACTION MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS

SAN JOSE, CALIF., WEDNESDAY, MARCH 20, 1996 - Clarify Inc. (Nasdaq: CLFY), a leading supplier of client/server customer support management systems, today announced an agreement to acquire Metropolis Software, Inc., a privately held provider of client/server software for the rapidly growing sales force automation industry. This acquisition extends Clarify's customer service product line to include a suite of sales process management tools for local and mobile sales professionals.

Clarify will acquire 100 percent of the outstanding shares of Metropolis in exchange for 370,000 shares of Clarify common stock. Clarify intends to account for the transaction as a pooling of interests. The closing price of Clarify stock on March 19, 1996, was $35.75 per share, giving the transaction an approximate value of $13.2 million. The transaction is expected to be completed by the close of April 1996, and is subject to regulatory approval and approval of Metropolis shareholders, as well as certain other customary closing conditions.

"Clarify's strategy has been to provide global, enterprise-wide support solutions. Our focused efforts in this market have established us as a leader in customer support management systems, with our largest accounts including Microsoft, Hewlett-Packard and GE Medical Systems," said Dave A. Stamm, president and CEO of Clarify. "This acquisition marks the expansion of our strategy to encompass the complementary sales force automation segment, enabling Clarify to offer comprehensive customer interaction management solutions that enable companies to build stronger customer relationships at every stage. There is tremendous synergy between Clarify and Metropolis - across employees, technologies and target customers." Metropolis customer sites include Storage Technology, SunService and ENTEX Information Services, Inc.

"There is significant market demand for our integrated solution that is not being met by current offerings. Unlike competitive products, the new Clarify system will scale from tens to thousands of users - whether they are local, remote, Internet-based or mobile - to address the opportunities in today's global business environment."

"Metropolis is very excited to join forces with Clarify," said Craig A. Jorasch, Metropolis co-founder and CEO. "Both companies have built products capitalizing on their unique expertise. The global corporations we are each doing business with require this depth to run their sales and service businesses. Now our customers can combine the two without sacrificing functionality or flexibility to further leverage their customer relationships to increase revenues and overall customer satisfaction."

Jorasch will become Clarify's Vice President of Business Development, reporting to Stamm when the merger is complete. Metropolis' 40 employees will join Clarify in their respective functional organizations. Facilities will be consolidated in Clarify's San Jose headquarters.

Additionally, the Company will fully integrate the two product lines into a system where information is shared across all functions. ClearSales, as the sales force automation product will be called, is a comprehensive sales process management system, including opportunity management, forecasting, marketing encyclopedia system and quotation system. Clarify's customer service product line includes ClearSupport for technical support management, ClearHelpdesk for internal help desk management, Diagnosis Engine for first call problem resolution, ClearLogistics for field service dispatch and service inventory tracking and ClearQuality for closed-loop problem resolution in the quality assurance and development groups. ClearSales, like all Clarify products, will work in conjunction with Clarify's database, allowing users to leverage its rich customer information, such as account histories, installed configurations and information requests.

"The Metropolis technology is a perfect fit with Clarify's technology," Stamm said. "They have solved the difficult technical challenge of replicating and synchronizing data for mobile field sales personnel with their Distribution Engine. We plan to leverage this technology for our mobile field service customers as well."

"Clarify's workflow management and business rule technology combined with our sales force automation products provide the kind of closed-loop communication needed today between telesales and field sales organizations," Jorasch added. "We will also employ Clarify's leading Internet and World Wide Web technology with our applications to capitalize on the trend of increased Web-based sales and marketing."

Based on preliminary conservative estimates of the financial impact of the pooling of interests with Metropolis, Clarify anticipates an increase in fiscal 1996 revenue of approximately 15 percent over Clarify's current internal operating plan for 1996. Additionally, Clarify anticipates that as a result of the consolidation, Clarify's operating margins could be 2-3 points less in the first and second quarters of fiscal 1996, with little-to-no negative impact on operating margins in the third and fourth quarters. Additionally, when total costs and expenses associated with the transaction are quantified, Clarify expects to report a one-time write-off of $1.5 to $2.0 million in the second quarter of fiscal 1996. A restatement of consolidated results for 1995 required by the pooling of interests will show approximately $24 million in revenues and approximately $950,000 in net income, resulting in restated consolidated earnings per share for 1995 of approximately $.11, as compared with the $.19 previously reported. A preliminary assessment of the impact of the consolidation based on Clarify and Metropolis projections indicates that consolidated revenues and profits for fiscal 1997 could increase by 15-20 percent compared to Clarify's existing internal plan.

Clarify noted that each of the above forward-looking statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual future results to differ materially. Among these risk factors are continuing acceptance of Clarify's products in the marketplace, the company's ability to grow from the sales of these products, general competitive pressures in the marketplace, and the continued overall growth in the customer interaction software industry. Further information on potential factors which could affect the Company's financial results are included in the Company's registration statement filed with the SEC and declared effective on November 2, 1995, containing the IPO prospectus, or any other filings with the SEC which set forth at length a number of key risk factors relating to our business, products and markets, which could cause the actual results of our business operations in 1996 to differ materially from those suggested in our forward-looking statements.

ABOUT CLARIFY INC.

Clarify (Nasdaq: CLFY) provides a comprehensive suite of customer interaction management systems, including customer support and sales force automation software. The Clarify suite enables organizations to build long-term relationships with their customers, maximizing customer satisfaction and ongoing revenue streams. The product suite handles all facets of customer interaction over LANs, WANs, Internet and mobile connections. Customers include Amoco Corporation, Bay Networks, Cisco Systems, GE Medical Systems, Hewlett-Packard Company, Microsoft Corporation, Motorola, Tandem Computers and Transamerica Corporation. Clarify is a publicly-held company with 1995 revenues of $21 million. Founded in 1990, the merged Company will have 230 employees and is headquartered in San Jose, California. Its products are sold through sales and service offices in the United States, Europe and Asia. Clarify can be reached at (408) 428-2000; or via e-mail at info@clarify.com; or via the World Wide Web at www.clarify.com.


IAT to Offer DeltaPoint HoloNet 30-day Trial
COMBINATION OF DELTAPOINT QUICKSITE PRODUCT AND IAT'S SERVICE PROVIDES COMPLETE TURNKEY SOLUTION FOR WEB SITE CUSTOMERS

MONTEREY, Calif. -- March 19, 1996 -- DeltaPoint, Inc. (NASDAQ Small Cap: DTPT) today announced an agreement with Information Access Technologies, Inc., owners of the HoloNet World Wide Web hosting services. Under the terms of the agreement, Information Access Technologies, Inc.--a Berkeley, California-based provider of Internet connectivity solutions--will offer DeltaPoint a free HoloNet 30-day trial hosting service to give to DeltaPoint customers who have downloaded the free QuickSite 30-day trial version. In addition, customers who purchase QuickSite--a World Wide Web page creation and site management tool--will receive 50% off of the fee for the first month of HoloNet's Flat Rate Web Hosting Service.

The combination of the 30-day trial version of QuickSite and the 30-day trial hosting service offer from HoloNet can give customers the opportunity to create Web pages, set up the site with the HoloNet service, and manage their sites free for 30 days. With a choice of serving speeds from a 14.4 Kbps to a T1 line, the QuickSite/HoloNet 30-day free trial combination can mean as much as an $850 savings for businesses and individuals who want to establish a presence on the Web.

"DeltaPoint's partnership with IAT is clearly adding value to our respective products," commented Song Huang, VP of Internet Product Marketing for DeltaPoint, Inc. "DeltaPoint is looking forward to working with IAT to provide a complete World Wide Web solution for Web page authors. With our combined product and service, QuickSite Web page creators can have an immediate presence on the Web with HoloNet's free 30-day service and 50% off of the first month's fee."

"We at IAT, Inc. are excited to be associated with DeltaPoint and their recently announced QuickSite product," said Fred Wagner, COO for IAT, Inc. "It is our opinion that achieving any measure of success in today's competitive Internet market requires superior quality in both product and service--such as the QuickSite/HoloNet combination."

Launched last month over the Internet, DeltaPoint QuickSite is designed to speed the creation of Web pages and streamline site management for end users through helpful Wizards, automatic HTML code generation, automatic page link creation, and database technology. QuickSite addresses initial stumbling blocks encountered by beginners, such as site design and structure, by providing a step-by-step, point- and-click guide through the process of designing and building a Web site. QuickSite is now available over the Internet for $79.95, an offer which will expire at the end of March when the price goes up to $99.

The HoloNet offer to DeltaPoint QuickSite customers will eliminate the need for customers to spend time and money looking for an Internet presence provider and give them an immediate avenue for establishing their World Wide Web site at a substantial savings. The HoloNet service, valued at $100, provides a 56 Kbps line, instant site setup on the World Wide Web once customers have created their pages, graphical charts of Web activity (hits), easy-to-install activity counters, and password protected areas, among other features.

Information Access Technologies, Inc. (IAT) was incorporated in California in 1989 and today stands as one of the premium providers of Internet connectivity solutions for both businesses and individuals. IAT's platform-independent Internet services, including Flat Rate Web Hosting Service, SLIP/PPP, UUCP, Custom DNS, and Dedicated IP connections, are provided under the service mark of HoloNet and are available throughout the United States, Puerto Rico, and Canada with product distribution partners in Europe and Asia-Pacific.

DeltaPoint, Inc., founded in 1989, has headquarters in Monterey, California, and distribution partners in the United States, Europe, Japan, and Asia-Pacific. A public company traded on the NASDAQ Small Cap Market (DTPT), DeltaPoint, Inc. is committed to providing customers with easy-to-use, streamlined on-line and desktop visualization software solutions. DeltaPoint, Inc. is the publisher of DeltaPoint QuickSite, an innovative World Wide Web site creation and management software product for Windows; DeltaGraph, an award-winning charting and graphing application for Macintosh and Windows; and of Drag 'n Draw, a business diagramming and drawing program for Windows 95 and Windows 3.1.

This news release, other than historical financial information, consists of forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties including quarterly fluctuations in results, the timely availability of new products, the impact of competitive products and pricing, and the other risks detailed from time to time in DeltaPoint's SEC reports, including DeltaPoint's Prospectus dated December 20, 1995 relating to its initial public offering of common stock.


DG-BDM Internet Security Breakthrough
DATA GENERAL-BDM INTERNATIONAL SOFTWARE ALLIANCE PRODUCES INTERNET SECURITY BREAKTHROUGH

DG/UX B2 SECURITY WITH CYBERSHIELD COST-EFFECTIVELY PROTECTS INTERNET AND INTRANET BUSINESS COMPUTING

WESTBORO, Mass., March 18, 1996 -- Data General Corporation and BDM International, Inc. (BDM), today announced a solution that provides the highest level of security for enterprises who want to conduct business over the Internet and Intranet while cost-effectively protecting their vital information assets, applications, and computing resources against internal and external security threats.

"More and more companies are moving to do business over the Internet and to use the Internet as a virtual private network, or what has become known as an Intranet. However, customers are concerned about the potential for security breaches which can have disastrous results," said David Ellenberger, vice president, Corporate Marketing, Data General. "There are two problems to be solved. One is to provide a secure Internet server and the other is to secure 'end-to-end' communications so that confidential data, such as credit card numbers, traveling over the Internet are not stolen or compromised."

"Standard firewalls and data encryption are insufficient without a secure server. Data General's DG/UX B2 Security and BDM's CYBERSHIELD is the only solution that uses containment technology embedded in a B2-level high assurance operating system combined with end-to-end authentication and encryption mechanisms to allow users of Data General AViiON servers to safely bridge the Internet and Intranet," said Mr. Ellenberger.

The Data General-BDM security solution runs on the entire line of AViiON servers, including the company's new family of AViiON servers based on Intel processors, which range from eight-processor SMP enterprise servers to departmental level units.

Containment Technology

DG/UX B2 Security with CYBERSHIELD provides the features needed by enterprises to properly control and keep secure access between corporate computing resources and the Internet. It allows internal and external sharing of data and services, while fully protecting their integrity, in compliance with existing corporate policies for information control and dissemination. At the same time, unauthorized access to nonpublic resources, including proprietary data and internal computing resources, can be prevented.

In addition, DG/UX B2 Security with CYBERSHIELD ensures that all data downloaded or uploaded to an organization's systems on both the Internet and Intranet are free of viruses, malicious code, unauthorized data, and applications that could corrupt, destroy, or otherwise compromise vital information assets. In addition, the containment features provided in DG/UX B2 Security limits damage to user files, to system files, or to the operating system from internal security risks.

"This approach combines the security mechanisms designed in a secure operating system, like DG/UX, with CYBERSHIELD's pre-packaged management and data filters that scan for viruses, check keywords, and easily adjust security policy to fit an organization's information policy," Mr. Ellenberger said. "For example, a filter can be used to prevent internal documents labeled 'Company Confidential' from being distributed outside the company."

Preventing External and Internal Security Risks

"DG/UX B2 Security with CYBERSHIELD, based on a technology transfer of work being performed on the Dockmaster II program by BDM for the National Security Agency (NSA), protects computing resources from external invasion and internal security threats," noted William F. Dawson, BDM vice president, Information Systems Security. "While the danger of outsiders getting to an organization's information resources via the Internet is real, recent government studies and industry reports show that internal sources, whether administrative error or malicious abuse, pose a far greater risk. Together, Data General and BDM offer the first truly effective way to deal with all aspects of this problem, achieved transparently on any DG/UX application, database, or file system-based application without any change to the server or desktop client software."

High Assurance

Dockmaster II is a Multilevel Secure (MLS) , automated data processing system which will provide a secure electronic support environment for the NSA, other U. S. government users, contractors, and academia.

John Davis, Director of the National Computer Security Center adds, "The Internet is still vastly untrusted as it grows. Users on the Internet have an increased level of risk to their data and systems. We have purposely chosen the B2 level of trust as a requirement for Dockmaster II to appropriately manage the risk. Upon completion of the evaluation, we will have the level of security essential to meet our customer requirements."

The combination of DG/UX B2 Security with CYBERSHIELD, end-to-end identification/authentication and encryption provides a full featured, commercial UNIX based solution which is undergoing both B2 security level evaluation by the U.S. government and E4 level evaluation by the UK government. Given these security stress tests, customers should feel assured that the DG/UX B2 Security with CYBERSHIELD solution can protect their corporate information storehouses and applications.

Access Control and End-to-End Security

Flexible control mechanisms only found in DG/UX B2 Security tightly manage access to system and data resources without the cumbersome administrative chores and restrictive data access policies associated with standard firewalls. A system with DG/UX B2 Security and CYBERSHIELD can be configured to enforce a number of user identification/authentication procedures, including simple, randomly generated passwords, smart cards, hardware and software tokens, public and private key authentication systems, digital signatures, biometrics, and challenge/response systems. All these methods are transparent to the client/server software being used.

To ensure end-to-end secure communications over the wide open Internet links, data encryption can be combined with identification/authentication procedures to prevent confidential data from being stolen or compromised while in transit. Encryption is provided for dial-up, LANs, and WANs by a suite of hardware and software based products including IRE's Safenet products for PCs and UNIX workstations, PGP and STU-III's. Identification and authentication is provided by the Fortezza card for PCs, Bellcore's S-KEY, and RACAL's Watchword.

In addition, to decrease the potential for information loss or corruption due to administrative error, several system administrator levels, or roles, can be defined. This allows data center personnel to perform specific operations without having access to all system administration functions. This is known as least privilege.

Availability and Pricing

All popular Web browsers and Gopher services are supported by the software system, and the WAIS daemon can be hosted to provide indexed query access to publicly available information. Internet ports can be configured to support anonymous ftp (file transfer protocol) for an easy and secure way to make a range of information available to users anywhere in the world.

The DG/UX B2 Security with CYBERSHIELD Internet/Intranet security system is available immediately from both companies, with prices starting at about $25,000 per server.

About Data General

Data General (NYSE:DGN) is an open systems company that specializes in providing servers, storage systems, and services to information technology users worldwide. The company, with headquarters in Westboro, Massachusetts, reported revenues of $1.2 billion in fiscal 1995. Additional information on the company, its products, and services is available on the Internet at http://www.dg.com.

About BDM International

BDM International, Inc. (Nasdaq:BDMI) provides information technology, systems and services to a wide range of government, commercial, and international clients. The company, with headquarters in McLean, Virginia, reported revenues of $890 million in 1995. Additional information on the company is available on the Internet at http://www.bdm.com.

Press Contacts

Jim Dunlap, Data General, 508-898-6546, Jim_Dunlap@dgc.ceo.dg.com

George Goldman, Edelman Worldwide, 212-704-4440, ggoldman@edelman.com

Todd Stottlemyer, BDM International, 703-848-5115, tstottle@bdm.com


DocuMagix HotPage Web Content Mgmt Applic
WEB CONTENT MANAGEMENT SOLUTION CREATED BY DOCUMAGIX HOTPAGE WITH NETSCAPE NAVIGATOR

Software Bundle Lets You Surf, Capture and Manage Web Content

San Jose, CA (March 18, 1996) -- DocuMagix, Inc., leaders in personal document management software, today entered into an agreement with Netscape Communications Corporation (NASDAQ: NSCP) to provide a rich solution to Internet users who want to manage their Web content and integrate it into their personal workflow.

DocuMagix' new Web content management application, DocuMagix HotPage, is a powerful companion for Netscape Navigator. The product is optimized to give users an easy way to put their Internet documents to work in a real world environment. As a further commitment to provide a complete solution, DocuMagix will bundle a copy of Netscape Navigator 2.0 for Windows in the retail version of DocuMagix HotPage. This solution lets users browse, capture and manage the World Wide Web and Intranet information.

"We're excited that DocuMagix is including Netscape Navigator 2.0 along with their new Web content management product," said Bob Lisbonne, director of product marketing at Netscape. "DocuMagix HotPage is representative of the first wave of Netscape Navigator optimized applications emerging in the marketplace."

"DocuMagix HotPage for Netscape Navigator is a true ContentWare application," said George Skaff, vice president of marketing at DocuMagix, Inc. "We know that Web content is very rich and can be difficult to manage. Our product lets users manage, integrate and even share online information in a very intuitive manner."

ABOUT DOCUMAGIX HOTPAGE:

DocuMagix HotPage manages the content of Web pages with one click. It installs itself on Netscape Navigator's menu bar and allows users to capture Web pages quickly and easily with their live URLs integrated into HotPage personalized file cabinet. Once in DocuMagix HotPage, users can merge Web pages with other documents, link Web pages to the original site for an update, or create a hot link to the Web from Windows documents.

DocuMagix HotPage's intuitive and award-winning file cabinet interface lets users file Web and electronic documents in "folders" and "drawers" which can be personalized with colors, icons and long file names. Documents can be visually located and quickly retrieved or searched for by their title, annotation or content. In addition, DocuMagix HotPage features DocuMagix' proprietary AutoFiling_ technology, which recognizes similar documents and automatically files them in the proper folder. Users can email, fax, copy, edit, annotate, "virtually staple" and link Web information with other Windows documents.

AVAILABILITY:

The DocuMagix HotPage retail product, which includes Netscape Navigator 2.0, will be available in April 1996 at a suggested street price of $79. The online version of HotPage will be available for download from DocuMagix' electronic distribution channels at a suggested net price of $39. Further sales information is available by calling 1- 800- DOCUMAGIX (or 1-800-362-8624).

Netscape Communications Corporation is a premier provider of open software for linking people and information over enterprise networks and the Internet. The company offers a full line of Netscape Navigator clients, servers, development tools and commercial applications to create a complete platform for next-generation, live online applications. Traded on NASDAQ under the symbol "NSCP," Netscape Communications Corporation is based in Mountain View, California.

Headquartered in San Jose, California, DocuMagix, Inc. was founded in May 1993 with a charter to be the leading supplier of personal document management software using intelligent document understanding technology. DocuMagix PaperMaster recently won Imaging Magazine's 1995 Product of the Year and Editor's Choice awards for its intuitive interface and ease-of-use. DocuMagix has numerous business partnerships and strategic alliances with companies worldwide, including Hewlett-Packard, Logitech, Delrina, Esselte AB, Visioneer, Pentax, Relisys and Scanpaq. Further company information can be found at http://www.documagix.com/


DocuMagix & Esselte - European Distribution
DOCUMAGIX AND ESSELTE ANNOUNCE EUROPEAN DISTRIBUTION PARTNERSHIP

Leading Worldwide Office Product Supplier Adds PaperMaster to Product Line

SAN JOSE, CA (March 14, 1996) - DocuMagix, Inc., the leader in personal paper management software, and Esselte AB, the leading supplier of office products worldwide, today announced a partnership where Esselte will distribute and support PaperMaster Deluxe 2.0 in the European market. This agreement advances Esselte's foray into the "virtual office" by offering the best software for managing paper- and electronic-based information. Esselte AB will demonstrate PaperMaster Deluxe 2.0 this week at the CeBIT International Fair in Hanover, Germany.

Designed especially for small businesses and home users, PaperMaster Deluxe 2.0 quickly manages documents on a desktop or a notebook PC. It transforms the way people work, helping them clear through the paperwork and mail that typically pile up on their desks, and ensures better organization of their time and workflow. PaperMaster Deluxe 2.0 will be sold and supported in English, French, Italian, Spanish and German through Esselte's local European offices, and will be offered as a standalone or upgrade to existing PaperMaster European customers.

"As the clear leader in personal paper management software, PaperMaster Deluxe is the logical choice to add to our new 'virtual office' product line," said David Taylor, New Media marketing & development director for Esselte. "Our goal is to continually offer new solutions that take customers into the electronic world."

"With Esselte's strength in distribution and support in the European market along with a strong brand recognition for office organization products, it's a clear choice for us to partner with Esselte for our European market expansion," said Paul Gallagher, vice president of sales for DocuMagix, Inc. In an earlier announcement this month, DocuMagix and Esselte announced the Paperlite organization solution, a bundle of the Esselte Paperlite compact advanced paper input device and DocuMagix PaperMaster for Esselte personal paper management software based on the latest version of the award wining PaperMaster 2.0. This bundle helps individuals create a "paper- light" environment to manage important papers electronically and save premium work space traditionally.

Esselte AB is a public Swedish company with operations in over 25 countries around the world. Esselte manufactures and distributes a spectrum of over 20,000 office products and supplies (including Letraset graphics supplies, Dymo labeling products, and Pendaflex suspension filing). Esselte's largest single product group, Office Products, accounts for over 60% of the Group's $1.6 billion in revenues. Further company information can be found at http://www.esselte.com/

Headquartered in San Jose, California, DocuMagix, Inc. was founded in May 1993 with a charter to be the leading supplier of personal document management software using intelligent document understanding technology. DocuMagix PaperMaster recently won Imaging Magazine's 1995 Product of the Year and Editor's Choice awards for its intuitive interface and ease-of-use. DocuMagix has numerous business partnerships and strategic alliances with companies worldwide, including Hewlett-Packard, Logitech, Delrina, Esselte AB, Visioneer, Pentax, Relisys and Scanpaq. Further company information can be found at http://www.documagix.com/


DocuMagix HotPage Unveiled at Developer Conf
DOCUMAGIX HOTPAGE UNVEILED AT NETSCAPE INTERNET DEVELOPER CONFERENCE

Hot New Software Links the Web World to Your World!

Netscape Internet Developer Conference, San Francisco, CA (March 5, 1996) - DocuMagix, Inc. today unveiled DocuMagix HotPage for Netscape Navigator, a new Windows software application that easily captures, organizes and manages World Wide Web and Intranet information into an intuitive filing cabinet inside your PC. DocuMagix HotPage lets users combine the flood of Net information and content into their personal workflow.

DocuMagix HotPage increases personal productivity by linking the Web world to the traditional office environment where electronic documents can be treated in conventional ways. Traditionally, "surfers" had only three choices for using Web information -- save the information in ASCII text files, HTML format files, or print it out on paper. Now with DocuMagix HotPage, Web pages can be captured with one click in their original layout, or as electronic paper instantly available to email, fax, copy, edit, annotate, and "virtually staple" with other Windows documents.

DocuMagix HotPage manages the content of Web pages with one click. It installs itself on Netscape Navigator's menu bar and allows users to capture Web pages instantly with their live URL's integrated into HotPage's personalized file cabinet. Once in DocuMagix HotPage, users can merge Web pages with other documents, link any Web page to the original site for an update, or create a hot link to the Web from any Windows document.

"DocuMagix HotPage for Netscape Navigator furthers our commitment to helping people manage their Web content as easily as their personal documents," said Al Sisto, president and CEO of DocuMagix, Inc. "By combining Netscape's popular browser as a gateway to the Web with our award winning filing interface, we are able to offer browser users a simple solution to capture, organize and manage Web content."

DocuMagix HotPage's intuitive and award-winning file cabinet interface lets users file Web and electronic documents in "folders" and "drawers" which can be personalized with colors, icons, and long file names. Documents can be visually located and instantly retrieved or searched for by their title, annotation or content. In addition, DocuMagix HotPage features DocuMagix' proprietary AutoFiling technology, which recognizes similar documents and automatically files them in the proper folder.

"DocuMagix is leading the next wave of personal software products for the Internet," said Ira Machefsky, research analyst for Giga Information Group, Inc. "DocuMagix HotPage solves the problem that troubles most of us -- what do you do with Web information once you've found it ? DocuMagix HotPage is the solution for the personal Web user."

DocuMagix HotPage Features:

* HOTPAGE COMMAND ADDED AUTOMATICALLY TO NETSCAPE NAVIGATOR MENU BAR

* CAPTURE AND ORGANIZE WEB DOCUMENTS INTO AN INTUITIVE FILE CABINET

* CREATE AN UNLIMITED NUMBER OF DRAWERS AND FOLDERS WITH CUSTOM COLORS, ICONS AND FILE NAMES UP TO 255 CHARACTERS LONG.

* SAVE WEB DOCUMENTS IN THEIR NATIVE HTML FORMAT OR AS ELECTRONIC PAPER (TIFF FILES)

* FILE ORIGINAL URL'S AUTOMATICALLY AS HOT LINK ANNOTATIONS

* FILE FAXES AUTOMATICALLY WITH AUTOFAX FILING

* MERGE WEB PAGES WITH FAXES AND WINDOWS DOCUMENTS

* ADD A URL LINK TO ANY WINDOWS DOCUMENT IN YOUR CABINET TO AUTO-LAUNCH NETSCAPE NAVIGATOR FROM ANY PAGE

* EDIT TEXT OF ANY CAPTURED WEB PAGE DOCUMENT

* AUTOSEARCH ON FILED WEB PAGES BY TITLES, ANNOTATIONS, URL'S OR CONTENT

* DISPLAY SEARCH RESULTS IN RELEVANCE RANKING

* FAX, COPY, OR EMAIL ANY WEB DOCUMENT IN YOUR CABINET

* ADD AN UNLIMITED NUMBER OF STICKY-NOTE ANNOTATIONS TO ANY DOCUMENT

* FILL IN FORMS WITH TEXT IN DIFFERENT FONTS, SIZES AND COLORS

System Requirements:

DocuMagix HotPage for Netscape Navigator requires IBM-compatible 486 or higher processor with 8 MB RAM (and a 4 MB permanent swap file for Windows 3.1 and 3.11 users), a hard disk with 5 MB free for software installation, DOS 3.1 (or later) and Windows 3.1or higher, or Windows 95, Netscape Navigator 1.2 or later, a modem, and an Internet connection.

Availability:

DocuMagix HotPage retail product, which includes Netscape Navigator 2.0, will be available in April '96 at a suggested street price of $79. The online version will be available for download from DocuMagix' electronic distribution channels at a suggested net price of $39. Further sales information is available by calling 1-800- DOCUMAGIX (or 1-800-362-8624).

Headquartered in San Jose, California, DocuMagix, Inc. was founded in May 1993 with a charter to be the leading supplier of personal document management software using intelligent document understanding technology. DocuMagix PaperMaster recently won Imaging Magazine's 1995 Product of the Year and Editor's Choice awards for its intuitive interface and ease-of-use. DocuMagix has numerous business partnerships and strategic alliances with companies worldwide, including Hewlett-Packard, Logitech, Delrina, Esselte AB, Visioneer, Pentax, Relisys and Scanpaq. Further company information can be found at http://www.documagix.com/


Netscape Chooses Purify for Swr Dev Team
NETSCAPE CHOOSES PURIFY FOR ITS WINDOWS-BASED SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT TEAM

SUNNYVALE, Calif. (March 11, 1996) -- Pure Software today announced its industry-leading run-time error location system, Purify, was purchased for company-wide use by Netscape Communications Corporation as part of Netscape's efforts to continually develop high quality software products for the Internet. Under the terms of the agreement, Netscape can provide its developers working on products for the Microsoft Windows platform with Purify for Windows NT.

The purchase comes on the heels of Pure Software's recent announcement that Purify will be available worldwide for Windows NT developers in the second quarter of 1996. Netscape is a beta user of Purify for Windows NT.

"As Netscape continues to pioneer open, cross-platform software for the Internet, the software we develop must be solid. Our customers expect quality and reliability from us," said Rick Schell, vice president of product development at Netscape. "We've been using Purify for Unix almost since our inception. Purify has helped us find problems early in the development cycle and deliver high-quality software to the market. By using Purify internally, we're continuing to deliver world-class software."

As new applications are created specifically for the Internet and numerous existing applications are being made available for Internet use, the need for tools to test and improve software quality increases.

"We're proud that an Internet software leader like Netscape has chosen Pure Software products for ensuring quality," said Reed Hastings, president and CEO of Pure Software. "The expanding reach of the Internet only underscores the importance of software quality. Never before has software been so easily accessible to so many people. As millions of businesses come to depend upon the Web, the underlying software must be solid. No company is better equipped to help improve the quality and reliability of Internet software than us."

Purify provides comprehensive error location early in the development process where errors are frequently hard to find or overlooked and more cost-effective to fix. Pure Software's patented Object Code Insertion (OCI) technology is at the heart of Purify, enabling it to comprehensively identify a range of memory-related software errors anywhere they occur within a software application.

Memory-related errors, such as reading and writing past the boundary of an array, leaking memory and using uninitialized memory, are some of the most difficult software bugs to find and fix. These errors can take weeks and even months to locate and resolve. Purify unobtrusively monitors executing programs at run-time and informs the developer of the problems that occur. By automatically pinpointing the exact source of the errors, Purify reduces the amount of time developers spend debugging code and increases the reliability of software programs.

Pure Software, with over 4,000 corporate customers, is the world leader in Automated Software Quality (ASQ) tools that improve the reliability, scalability and performance of Windows and UNIX applications. Pure Software is the only ASQ company that addresses the entire software lifecycle of development, testing and deployment. Based in Sunnyvale, California, Pure Software posted revenues of $44 million for 1995, a 100 percent increase over 1994 revenues. The company's shares are traded on NASDAQ under the symbol: PRSW.

Netscape Communications Corporation is a premier provider of open softwarefor linking people and information over enterprise networks and the Internet. The company offers a full line of Netscape clients, servers, development tools, and commercial applications to create a complete platform for next-generation, live online applications. Traded on NASDAQ under the symbol "NSCP," Netscape Communications Corporation is based in Mountain View, California.

More information on Pure Software is available on the Internet at: http://www.pure.com or by sending email to info@pure.com. Customers can call 1/800-353-7873. Additional information on Netscape Communications Corporation is available on the Internet at http://home.netscape.com, or by sending email to info@netscape.com. Corporate customers can call 415/528-2555, while consumers can call 415/528-3777 for more information.


Efficient Networks & Alcatel Dist Alliance
Efficient Networks, Inc. and Alcatel Data Networks Announce Worldwide Distribution Alliance

Dallas, TX -- March 19, 1996

Efficient Networks, Inc. and Alcatel Data Networks announced today the establishment of a worldwide distribution relationship allowing Alcatel to market and distribute Efficient's desktop ATM products through their worldwide distribution channels. The agreement is effective immediately.

The distribution agreement allows Alcatel to sell Efficient's complete line of ATM adapter hardware and software solutions comprised of its industry-leading SBus, PCI bus and EISA bus products for Sun, Microsoft and Novell environments.

"An alliance with Efficient serves to further enhance Alcatel's current ATM product portfolio, in response to the rapidly growing demands of the ATM market," said F. Joseph Reid, president and COO of Alcatel Data Networks."

The products included under this agreement include the ENI-155s, a 155 megabit per second (Mbps) ATM SBus adapter with either multimode fiber (MMF) or unshielded twisted pair category 5 (UTP-5) interfaces. Also included are the ENI-155p, a PCI bus product available in both 155 Mbps MMF and UTP-5 configurations and the ENI-155e EISA bus adapter, available in both MMF and UTP-5 configurations.

Both the SBus and EISA product lines are also available in 100 Mbps ATM TAXI versions. All products are available immediately. In addition, the second quarter of 1996 will bring a 25.6 Mbps PCI adapter addition to the offerings allowing both companies to reach new markets in their evolving ATM strategies.

All Efficient products are put through rigorous compliance and performance testing to ensure interoperability with ATM equipment from leading internetworking vendors, allowing Alcatel to provide high-value, interoperable end-to-end solutions to their customer base.

Efficient's products are designed to ATM standards and are compliant with specifications from the ATM Forum. Features include support for UNI 3.0 and UNI 3.1 signalling, LAN Emulation v1.0, RFC 1577/1755 (Classical IP over ATM), ILMI and much more.

"Alcatel provides Efficient both an established distribution channel as well as a large installed base of high speed networks based on its market leading telecommunications systems", stated Mark Floyd, president and ceo of Efficient Networks, Inc. "Their strong position in the global marketplace offers us distribution opportunities in markets we have yet to reach."

To date, Efficient has signed over thirty value-added reseller (VAR) and distributor agreements and established numerous original equipment manufacturer (OEM) relationships throughout the United States, Europe, Japan, the Middle East and Asia Pacific markets for their ATM endstation solutions.

Headquartered in Reston, Virginia and Velizy, France, Alcatel Data Networks is a joint venture company of Alcatel, one of the world's leading telecommunications equipment providers, and Sprint, the first all-digital network operator and provider of the world's largest frame relay network services. Alcatel Data Networks has built more than 325 major networks worldwide, including 60 carriers, with more than 75,000 nodes in operation.

Efficient Networks, Inc., headquartered in Dallas, Texas is a leading developer, manufacturer and marketer of high-performance ATM hardware and software solutions for the desktop. Efficient Networks is a principal member of the ATM Forum and a founding member of the ATM25 Desktop Alliance.


Enterprise Planning Web Prod Strategy
ENTERPRISE PLANNING SYSTEMS IMPLEMENTS A WEB-BASED PRODUCT STRATEGY

OTTAWA, ONTARIO, MARCH 19, 1996:  Enterprise Planning Systems today announced that the software firm has adopted a product strategy that incorporates the tools and the technology of the exploding Internet and Web environments.  These are being applied to both current and future products.  Initially focused on the growth of Intranets, the advanced planning and scheduling software that Enterprise develops and markets is enabled to utilize the increasingly familiar browser technologies. These include Netscape Navigator and the new open-platform Java language from Sun Microsystems.

The company's strategy consists of three primary elements:

 apply BROWSER SOFTWARE TECHNOLOGIES and their navigation capabilities

 to simplify the user's operation of advanced planning systems

 enable MULTIPLE USERS TO ACCESS the capabilities of an advanced

 planning system through a company's INTRANET web server

 move the simulation capabilities to the SUPPLY CHAIN by providing

 planning tools that can truly be shared. This enables collaboration

 among a manufacturer's planners (over the Intranet), between plants

 or divisions (over Intra/Internet), and between a manufacturer

 and members of the supply chain (over the INTERNET)

Mr. Michael Ker, President and CEO of Enterprise, in announcing the strategy said, "We have been in the advanced planning and scheduling business for over 10 years and we believe that the time has come to aggressively offer these capabilities to thousands of firms who need them.  We want these tools to be affordable from the smallest firm to the world's largest.  And we think these tools must be accessible and usable over the Internet."

The company is launching these new products designed to be affordable and available to any manufacturer who is currently using material and capacity planning systems.  For as little as $10,000, a manufacturer will be able to utilize advanced planning and simulation tools that were previously available only to the very largest of the world's manufacturers.

David Flood, the company's Director of Marketing,  explained, "Everyone talks about change being a reality in manufacturing.  The reality is that spikes  in demand and disruptions in supply ultimately ripple through to other vendors and customers. The solution is to know how to respond to these realities through high-performance simulation planning for materials and capacity.  Professional planners in an organization must be able to collaborate together to develop an optimal plan and to further that collaboration with their suppliers. These requirements, combined with the Internet as an information sharing and communications environment, allow vendor and customer relationships to become truly strategic."

Five new web-based products from Enterprise Planning Systems will be introduced at the National Manufacturing Week Conference in Chicago, Illinois on March 19, 1996.

Since 1995, Enterprise has incorporated web-based technologies such as HTML and Java in the company's products.  They have developed Collaborative Planning capabilities for both APS:Universal and webPLAN to allow use of the company's products over the Internet.  For more product information, or to download applications, visit the Enterprise website at HTTP://WWW.ENTERPRISE.ON.CA. Headquartered in Ottawa, Ontario and Chicago, Illinois, Enterprise also supports offices in San Francisco and Dallas.  The company's products are distributed in the UK by The Parallax Group and in Singapore/Malaysia by ST Computer Systems.  The company's high-profile customer base includes leading manufacturers such as Caterpillar, Compaq Computer, Deere & Company, GE, IBM, Pitney Bowes, Rockwell International, United Technologies, and Xerox.


Five New Web-Based Enterprise APS Products
FIVE NEW WEB-BASED PRODUCTS FOR ENTERPRISE APS FAMILY

OTTAWA, ONTARIO, MARCH 19, 1996: Enterprise Planning Systems Corp. today announced that the Advanced Planning Systems (APS) family has been enhanced with five additional tools enabled with web-based technologies such as web browsers and the Java language.

WEBPUBLISH is a client/server add-on application for users of APS:Universal and APS:Enterprise. webPublish allows requested reports to be saved into a repository for further sharing by other users. It is available to the growing base of installed APS systems.

WEBMULTIACCESS provides multi-user collaborative planning capabilities- a first for the advanced planning and scheduling market. Utilizing a Windows NT server, each client is built with web browser technology.

WEBWAREHOUSE enables all reports that users generate to be kept in a data warehousing facility. These reports are then stored in data tables supported by database products such as Oracle, Sybase, SQLServer, FoxPro, or Microsoft Access. Enterprise Planning Systems is bundling these three modules in a suite called webPUBLISH. License fees begin at $45,000 and include a specific number of clients. This product suite is available immediately. Additional new products announced are:

WEBADVISOR is a navigation tool which demonstrates the steps required to analyze specific manufacturing business scenarios. These currently include drop-in demand, supply chain disruptions, and multiplant planning. webAdvisor is available for a license fee of $15,000.

WEBEXECUTIVE is a product built with Sun Microsystems' new Java language. webExecutive is an executive information system (EIS) tool that is a plug-in to the APS database. The tool will permit an executive to graphically view how the production plan compares to accepted world-class manufacturing metrics. The user may change the thresholds of measurement as well as view the source of the data or view individual plants in the supply chain via a drill-down capability. webEXECUTIVE is supported on any platform that supports Java and which can be networked to the APS server over TCP/IP. webEXECUTIVE is available for $35,000 Availability for webADVISOR and webEXECUTIVE is May 1996.

Since 1995, Enterprise has incorporated web-based technologies such as HTML and Java in the company's products. They have developed Collaborative Planning capabilities for both APS:Universal and webPLAN to allow use of the company's products over the Internet. For more product information, or to download applications, visit the Enterprise website at HTTP://WWW.ENTERPRISE.ON.CA. Headquartered in Ottawa, Ontario and Chicago, Illinois, Enterprise also supports offices in San Francisco and Dallas. The company's products are distributed in the UK by The Parallax Group and in Singapore/Malaysia by ST Computer Systems. The company's high-profile customer base includes leading manufacturers such as Caterpillar, Compaq Computer, Deere & Company, GE, IBM, Pitney Bowes, Rockwell International, United Technologies, and Xerox.


Feith Document Database for Doc Mgmt via Web
NOW FOR THE VERY FIRST TIME WWW USERS CAN STORE & RETRIEVE MILLIONS OF OBJECTS VIA THEIR WEB BROWSERS

FEITH DOCUMENT DATABASE OFFERS INDUSTRIAL-STRENGTH DOCUMENT MANAGEMENT THRU THE Web

FREE TEST DRIVE OFFER STARTING MARCH 25, 1996.

SELECT WEBFDD FROM OUR HOMEPAGE TO GET AN ACCOUNT.

FORT WASHINGTON, PA., MARCH 20, 1996 -- FEITH SYSTEMS AND SOFTWARE, INC. Demonstrates 2-way Document Management through the Web, at the INTERNET & ELECTRONIC COMMERCE EXPO (IEC) IN NEW YORK, March 25-27, at the Jacob Javits Convention Center, and also at AIIM '96 IN CHICAGO, April 1-3, at McCormick Place.

At a press conference on MONDAY, MARCH 25, 1996, FROM 3:00-3:45 P.M. AT IEC IN NEW YORK, DON FEITH, PRESIDENT OF FEITH SYSTEMS will discuss how Feith Document Database provides true two-way Document Management through the Web via its New WEBFDD server. Don will also focus on the same subject at a press conference at AIIM '96 IN CHICAGO, ON MONDAY, APRIL 1, 1996, FROM 12-1 P.M.

The WEBFDD toolkit allows you to STORE and RETRIEVE millions of objects via your web browser. It is built on the solid foundation of FEITH DOCUMENT DATABASE, a complete, industrial-strength Document Management, Imaging, COLD (Computer Output to Laser Disk), and Workflow system. WEBFDD software license is FREE with the purchase of Feith Document Database.

Companies, government, institutions, etc., can make their vast collections of objects (documents and files) available to a rapidly growing audience on the Web by storing them in Feith Document Database File Cabinets.

Feith Document Database uses EASYJUKE the large optical mass storage server to store millions of objects that are uploaded via your Web browser. Two powerful search engines are utilized to retrieve your objects. The SQL database (Oracle, Informix or Sybase), does keyword index searches and TREE (Text REtrieval Engine), carries out Full Text searches.

The strength of FEITH DOCUMENT DATABASE is that it indexes THE CONTENT in your objects. These objects include: legacy ASCII, spreadsheets, word processing documents, scanned/faxed images, Windows, UNIX, Macintosh, E-mail & USENET News files.

The Full Text Indexing capability enables you, as well others to whom you have given access permission, to retrieve your objects simply by keyword and full text search. Objects are retrieved in their original format.

WEBFDD is easy to support. Users only need frame compliant Web browser software, such as Netscape 2.0. Feith software is not required at the client end. What's more, you don't need the assistance of a WebMaster to add, retrieve or delete objects.

FEITH DOCUMENT DATABASE and WEBFDD can be implemented to your INTRANET for secured business needs, or the INTERNET for publishing your information collections to the world. Just test drive FEITH DOCUMENT DATABASE and explore the opportunities it has to offer your organization.

TO TEST DRIVE FEITH DOCUMENT DATABASE FREE! (Starting March 25, 1996)

Select WEBFDD from the homepage to get an account. This allows you to upload a file from your computer into the Feith Document Database. (THIS'LL PROBABLY BE THE FIRST TIME YOU'VE EVER UPLOADED VIA YOUR WEB BROWSER!).

If you wish to make your information available to others, FEITH DOCUMENT DATABASE allows you to create your own 'groups'. Access to these groups can be restricted or made public.

All uploaded objects are checked into a File Cabinet and automatically Full Text Indexed for easy retrieval. Since the content in your file or document is indexed, FEITH DOCUMENT DATABASE allows easy and efficient retrieval of that object at any time via standard word- search techniques.

FEITH DOCUMENT DATABASE goes beyond just allowing you to store and retrieve objects. It safeguards your files and document collections. Full security allows individual and group permissions on File Cabinets and Documents.

Besides, WEBFDD, other Feith Document Database options include: Network Printing, Network Fax (Bi-directional), IVR--Interactive Voice Response system, OCR, Bar code, ICR and BTR (Binary Text Recognition), COLD and Object COLD (great for importing millions of images from old imaging systems!).

Founded in 1979, Feith Systems has earned an international reputation for FEITH DOCUMENT DATABASE, a complete document imaging, storage, retrieval and management system. Now, theWEBFDD server brings the power of FEITH DOCUMENT DATABASE to and through your web browser.

http://www.feith.com


FTP Software & Firefox Continue Merger Plans
FTP Software, Inc. and Firefox Communications Inc. Continue Merger Plans

Agreement Reached to Combat Firefox Securities Litigation

ANDOVER, MA AND SAN JOSE, CA, MARCH 18, 1996 -- FTP Software, Inc. (Nasdaq:FTPS) and Firefox Communications Inc. (Nasdaq: FFOX) today announced that they were proceeding without delay with their plan for Firefox to merge with a wholly owned subsidiary of FTP. Both companies view the recently filed securities litigation against Firefox as having no merit.

The material terms of the transaction, such as the one FTP share for each Firefox share, have not otherwise changed from what was previously announced. FTP shares having a value of approximately $15 million that would otherwise be delivered at the time of the merger will be placed into escrow pending the outcome of the litigation. There will be no recourse against the escrowed shares unless the expenses of the litigation and any related litigation combined with amounts paid in settlement or judgment, if any, exceed the proceeds from Firefox's $10 million Directors and Officers insurance coverage plus an additional $5 million.

"A vigorous defense will be mounted against what we collectively believe is an unwarranted legal action." said David H. Zirkle, FTP's president and chief executive officer. "We continue to believe strongly in the benefits of this merger and will proceed with our plans. "

John Kimberley, Firefox's chief executive officer echoed Zirkle's comments and added, "We are committted to proceed with the merger and to pursue the benefits of the course we previously announced with FTP."

This press release includes forward-looking statements which are subject to change, based on various important factors. In addition to the approval by shareholders of both companies, the consummation of the merger is subject to obtaining pooling of interests accounting treatment and certain other customary conditions, including requisite regulatory approvals. Accordingly, there is no assurance that the merger will be completed. Additional information on potential factors that could affect the companies financial results may be included in the companies respective annual reports on Form 10-K to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, together with their recent respective quarterly reports on Form 10-Q.

FTP Software is the leading independent supplier of Internet software solutions that enable millions of PC users worldwide to access resources across LANs, enterprise networks and the global Internet. The publicly held company is a pioneering developer of TCP/IP and interconnectivity applications and is committed to providing technically superior products for sharing of information across disparate computing platforms and networks.

Firefox Communications Inc. was founded in 1989 and is the leading supplier of server-based TCP/IP communications software for Novell's NetWare based network operating systems. Firefox products provide enhanced security and management capabilities for TCP/IP and Internet connections. Information on Firefox Communications, Inc., including this press release, is available electronically via Firefox Communications, Inc.'s World Wide Web home page

Contact for FTP Software, Inc.:

Karen A. Wharton

FTP Software, Inc.

508-685-4000 ext. 6496

Internet: kwharton@ftp.com

Contacts for Firefox Communications Inc:

Mark Rowlinson

Firefox US, Inc.

408-467-1100

Internet:markr@firefox.co.uk

Archibald Thomas

Firefox International

+44 (0) 121 703 3000

Internet:archiet@firefox.co.uk


Great Plains Dynamics C/S+ for MS SQL Server
Great Plains Software to Launch Dynamics C/S+ for Microsoft SQL Server at April 4th Live Satellite Telecast

FIRST APPLICATION SATELLITE LAUNCH EVENT CO-SPONSORED BY MICROSOFT AND DIGITAL

Fargo, ND March 18, 1996 -- Great Plains Software announced today an April 4th live satellite telecast, co-sponsored by both Microsoft Corporation and Digital Equipment Corporation, to launch the general availability release of Great Plains Dynamics C/S+ for Microsoft SQL Server, its 32-bit suite of three-tier client/server financial applications. Great Plains is the first application vendor selected to participate in a Microsoft pilot program that allows key strategic partners to launch their major new product releases via satellite using Microsoft Television.

Following the 90 minute telecast, detailed product demonstrations and an interactive Question and Answer session will be held at each of the over 25 Microsoft and Digital down-link sites around the world for Event attendees which will include prospective and existing Great Plains Partners and customers, media representatives and analysts.

"The cooperative efforts between Great Plains Software, Microsoft and Digital are providing significant business benefits for midrange corporate customers seeking cost-effective, high performing, next- generation financial management solutions," said Doug Burgum, president and CEO of Great Plains Software. "During this launch event, we will demonstrate how Dynamics C/S+ for Microsoft SQL Server combines the power of the fastest growing force in the client/server market today- -Microsoft BackOffice--with the superior performance and scalability of Digital's Alpha and Intel platforms, which are optimized specifically for Microsoft Windows NT Server."

THE POWER OF THREE INDUSTRY LEADERS

The launch broadcast from 10:00 am to 11:30 am PST entitled "Changing the Face of Financial Management", will feature addresses from Doug Burgum, president and CEO of Great Plains Software, Steve Ballmer, executive vice president of sales and support at Microsoft Corporation, and Mike Gallup, vice president of world wide systems marketing at Digital Equipment Corporation.

Also, Great Plains product managers, Barb Boyer and Dave Coulombe will demonstrate features that distinguish Dynamics C/S+ for Microsoft SQL Server from all other financial management applications, including next-generation architecture, business process design and knowledge at the desktop. Doug Leland, SQL Server product manager at Microsoft will then demonstrate some of the key features and functionality of Microsoft BackOffice for which Dynamics C/S+ for Microsoft SQL Server is optimized.

DYNAMICS C/S+ - MODULES AND AVAILABILITY

Shipping since July 1994, Dynamics C/S+ has more than 200 customers on Microsoft Windows NT Server-more than any other midrange financial application. The January issue of Personal Computer Magazine awarded Dynamics C/S+ with top honors as the premier client/server financial application. Offering a multi-database architecture, Dynamics C/S+ allows customers to choose from industry leading databases such as Btrieve Technologies' Btrieve for Windows NT Server and Microsoft SQL Server.

In April, the following Dynamics C/S+ for Microsoft SQL Server modules will be in general availability release: System Manager, Report Writer, General Ledger, Receivables Management, Payables Management, Multicurrency Management, Advanced Financial Analysis, FRx and Modifier. Dynamics C/S+ for Microsoft SQL Server is a leader in providing client/server financial management applications at a lower true-cost-of-ownership. Software system price averages $50,000 with a one to three hour installation and a three to six month average implementation period per module.

GREAT PLAINS SOFTWARE

Great Plains Software develops, markets, and supports accounting and financial-management software worldwide. The multinational company- -with VARs serving 27 countries--offers solutions ranging from midrange client/server systems to small business integrated accounting software. International Data Corporation (IDC) recently ranked Great Plains among the top five vendors of client/server financial applications worldwide. Combining superior service with leading-edge products, Great Plains has also received national recognition for its service excellence being named as the Inc./MCI Grand National Positive Performer Award Winner. Great Plains was founded in 1981 and is privately owned.


Harlequin ScriptWorks 4.0 RIP Mgmt System
Harlequin Unveils ScriptWorks 4.0

New version signals the emergence of the "RIP Management System"

BOSTON, MA; February 28, 1996 - ScriptWorks 4.0, a powerful RIP Management System that boosts productivity in high resolution electronic publishing environments by controlling a diverse set of processes, was introduced today here at Seybold Seminars by global software developer Harlequin.

By integrating various workflow productivity options within the company's already comprehensive ScriptWorks environment - from color management to display list editing to automatic trapping - ScriptWorks 4.0 represents a new generation of RIP technology for open-system environments.

"ScriptWorks 4.0 marks a radical departure from previous versions of ScriptWorks and from other RIPs," asserts Jo Marks, Harlequin founder, chairman and CEO. "Although ScriptWorks has for some time been more powerful and intelligent than a simple RIP, ScriptWorks 4.0 redefines our RIP technology as a comprehensive software system for managing the efficient production of pages in digital environments. ScriptWorks 4.0 is a production management system implemented at the RIP."

Keys on workflow productivity

Workflow productivity options integrated in ScriptWorks 4.0 are the Harlequin Color Management System (HCMS), the company's powerful and versatile Harlequin Display List Technology (HDLT), and EasyTrap, a fully automatic trapping option the company also unveiled today (see separate news release).

"Delivering productivity and profitability in high-end digital production environments demands far greater functionality than PostScript was originally designed to provide," notes Glenn Bach, Harlequin product marketing manager for electronic publishing products.

"We at Harlequin believe end users are best served when they can control problems like trapping and color management as routine manufacturing functions and at the latest possible point in the production process," Bach explains. "ScriptWorks 4.0 achieves this goal because it provides the late binding flexibility at the display list level that has been missing in the PostScriptR workflow."

Performance Improvements

In addition to expanding its production management role, Harlequin has improved ScriptWorks' performance in many areas to ensure its place as the fastest high resolution RIP on the market.

Harlequin has optimized the industry-leading symmetrical multiprocessing (SMP) technology in ScriptWorks 4.0 to support SMP compression and multithreading. This ensures maximum throughput by splitting jobs across multiple threads as well as across up to four CPUs. ScriptWorks SMP is ideal for processing-intensive applications such as output to 8-up and 16-up platesetters and digital presses.

The new version of ScriptWorks also includes a 200 percent improvement in ScriptWorks' anti-aliasing capability and an improved and streamlined previewing (roam) function. Using Harlequin Display List Technology as a software development tool, Harlequin also has significantly enhanced the ability to detect and render vignettes in version 4.0. In addition, the performance of converting color data from RGB and CIE color spaces to CMYK color space has been improved by a factor of 10.

New Features for Working with Color

ScriptWorks 4.0 includes several new color calibration features. Separate calibration curves now can be stored for output to film or plate as well as for output to specific printing presses. By eliminating the need for on-press calibration, this dual calibration feature can dramatically improve productivity.

Another important new feature is the ability to adjust dot gain by individual color channel (C,M,Y,K). This lets the user maintain gray balance on press and compensate for the dot gain by color. Users can select standard defaults or modify and store new settings as needed.

Additional Features

In addition, Harlequin has redesigned the user interface to ScriptWorks 4.0 for greater ease of use and increased productivity. Dialog boxes have been rearranged and shortcuts added to reduce movement between different levels of dialog and sub-dialog boxes.

The new version of ScriptWorks supports the Harlequin Screening Library (HSL) which includes conventional screening options as well as Harlequin Dispersed Screening (HDS), a patent-pending second- generation "FM" screening option. Harpoon screening accelerator system, including the new PCI version, is also fully supported.

ScriptWorks 4.0 supports Windows 95 in native mode, supports full spec TIFF file naming, and provides a 2-way socket plugin allowing input from TCP/IP networks.

Wide range of platforms

Consistent with Harlequin's announcement policy, ScriptWorks 4.0 is being released simultaneously across all industry standard platforms. Platforms supported include: Apple Macintosh, Power Macintosh, and PowerPC; Intel-based PCs including Pentium and Pentium Pro (supporting Windows, Windows 95 and Windows NT); a wide variety of Digital Alpha workstations and servers (supporting Windows NT); and several UNIX platforms, including Sun OS, Solaris, and SGI IRIX. All popular network environments are supported.

Here at Seybold Seminars, ScriptWorks 4.0 is being demonstrated in Harlequin's booth running on several platforms, as well as in several of Harlequin's OEMs' booths. The new ScriptWorks 4.0 RIP Management System has been released to OEMs for their evaluation.

With over 45 OEMs worldwide, Harlequin is a high-technology software supplier recognized as a worldwide leader in supplying expert prepress and electronic publishing solutions based on open systems. The company is also a major developer of symbolic processing and application software and offers its varied expertise on a consulting basis. Established in 1986, Harlequin employs more than 250 people across 10 sites worldwide. The company maintains a strong business presence in Great Britain, Europe, the United States, Australia and the Asia Pacific Basin.


Harlequin EasyTrap Auto Trapping in the RIP
Harlequin Offers Automatic Trapping in the RIP

ScriptWorks EasyTrap option boosts productivity in all-digital workflows

BOSTON, MA; February 28, 1996 - EasyTrap, a fully automatic RIP-based trapping option that breaks a major production bottleneck and speeds productivity in all-digital workflows, was introduced here at Seybold Seminars by global software developer Harlequin. EasyTrap is seamlessly integrated as a layered option within the ScriptWorks 4.0 RIP Management System.

Unlike standalone trapping applications handled at a separate workstation, EasyTrap allows trapping to take place automatically and in "late-binding" fashion at runtime when the job is output. The operator simply selects the trapping option and recalls trap defaults or inputs special requirements. ScriptWorks does the rest, thereby eliminating a major step in the production workflow and dramatically increasing production throughput.

Harlequin has implemented EasyTrap using the company's new Harlequin Display List Technology (HDLT) introduced last fall. HDLT uses standard PostScriptR callbacks, allowing Harlequin and its OEMs to build custom applications and still take full advantage of any features Harlequin may offer in the future.

Harlequin has licensed the core trapping technology for EasyTrap from its original developer, Dainippon Screen Manufacturing Co., Ltd. Harlequin has further developed this technology, optimized the implementation of the trapping algorithms, supplied the graphical user interface (GUI), and integrated EasyTrap within the ScriptWorks RIP Management System.

Functions Migrating to the RIP

"We developed EasyTrap in response to demand from our OEMs, whose customers want greater production throughput and flexibility," says Glenn Bach, Harlequin's product marketing manager for electronic publishing products. "By implementing EasyTrap in the RIP, Harlequin has achieved that goal. EasyTrap is a highly productive solution."

Thanks to the use of Harlequin's Display List Technology, EasyTrap offers features that have been difficult to implement in a traditional PostScript workflow. It can trap filled objects and text objects, including all font types supported by ScriptWorks; and it traps images and vignettes, fills or text over images or vignettes, and any number of spot colors by ink type parameters. EasyTrap also can be set to accommodate or remove preexisting traps in a job, all automatically.

"As digital technology makes it possible to create and produce more pages in less time, the RIP increasingly will become the central location for handling functions like trapping and making late-binding decisions as to how pages will be manufactured. As more functionality migrates to the RIP, the RIP will become more intelligent and capable," Bach explains.

User Controls

The intuitive GUI developed by Harlequin software engineers features standard dialog boxes. Users have access to a wide range of primary controls in default menus that can be modified for various functions and saved. These include setting trap width, thresholds, color selection, and stroke width ratio limits. The software also provides settings for autochokes to achieve super blacks, and a centerline luminance threshold.

Secondary user controls include the ability to specify trap color reduction in percentages of process color (CMYK) tints, and to set the width of strokes to be considered as preexisting traps and enable or disable their removal.

Each of the user-defined settings can be maintained as custom or default sets and applied automatically. The preview function in ScriptWorks lets the user see each of the traps in highlighted colors to confirm their accuracy before output.

EasyTrap is available to ScriptWorks and ScriptWorks MicroRIP OEMs. It is fully compatible with all industry standard platforms and open systems. The new automatic trapping option will be licensed only through Harlequin's OEM partners and will not be sold as a standalone application.

Although Harlequin does not disclose retail pricing information, Bach says that the new trapping option is priced so that OEMs can offer a cost effective solution compared with other trapping products currently on the market.

Harlequin reports that EasyTrap is being evaluated by several OEMs and is being demonstrated in Harlequin's booth at Seybold Boston.

With over 45 OEMs worldwide, Harlequin is a high-technology software supplier recognized as a worldwide leader in supplying expert prepress and electronic publishing solutions based on open systems. The company is also a major developer of symbolic processing and application software and offers its varied expertise on a consultaning basis. Established in 1986, Harlequin employs more than 250 people across 10 sites worldwide. The company maintains a strong business presence in Great Britain, Europe, the United States, Australia and the Asia Pacific Basin.


Harlequin Focuses on Display List Technology
Harlequin Focuses on Display List Technology as Keystone in High-End Publishing Future

Technology is being applied to solve today's production problems

BOSTON; February 28, 1996 - Harlequin announced today that its Harlequin Display List Technology (HDLT), announced last fall at Seybold San Francisco, already has been used by Harlequin and the first of its ScriptWorks OEMs to solve pressing workflow problems such as automatic trapping, detecting page elements for color management, and optimizing PostScript files for previewing and data transfer.

That's only the beginning, according to Harlequin , which sees its unique Display List Technology playing a pivotal role in the future of high-end PostScript publishing.

"PostScript today is required to do so much more than it was ever intended to do," asserts Glenn Bach, Harlequin's product marketing manager for electronic publishing products. "Once you start a parallel workflow with multiple functions happening simultaneously, standard PostScript falls down. You can't predict the processing time and you can't edit well to correct mistakes without going back to the original application," says Bach.

The display list - literally a list of every element of a PostScript page - is created by a PostScript language interpreter before films or proofs are rendered. Harlequin Display List Technology, which is a layered option to ScriptWorks 4.0, provides software "hooks" in the form of standard PostScript commands that allow editing of the full display list at any time and in any way.

When the PostScript job draws an object, instead of simply adding the object to the display list and continuing as usual, HDLT will first invoke a procedure that may be written by an OEM or a third-party vendor. It can use the full power of PostScript to do any computation necessary. The procedure is given a description of the object and can instruct the interpreter to add it normally, to discard it, or to add other objects to or in place of the original.

In so doing, HDLT lets Harlequin and its OEMs write custom applications to gain any number of advantages. Applications possible with HDLT include PostScript verification; previewing and preflight; object editing; integration of trapping and/or imposition capabilities; conversion from PostScript into other languages or formats; the detection and rendering of vignettes using alternative processing; and enhanced image processing capabilities - to name just a few.

Harlequin Applies Technology

Harlequin itself applied HDLT to implement EasyTrap, Harlequin's new fully automatic RIP-based trapping option. The technology made it possible to provide EasyTrap with sophisticated trapping functions which are applied to objects at the display list level. These functions take place automatically in a "late-binding" fashion at runtime, when the job is output.

HDLT also was used by Harlequin to equip ScriptWorks 4.0 with sophisticated vignette detection abilities, and it enables the Harlequin Color Management System (HCMS) to distinguish between different page elements such as logos and images and apply different color reproduction preferences to each.

Creo Implementation

The first of Harlequin's OEMs to release a commercial product using Harlequin Display List Technology is Creo Products, Inc. of Vancouver, Canada. Using Harlequin's technology in creating its new PreScript optimizer, Creo was able to access the display list to strengthen the PostScript workflow while preserving PostScript benefits of color, resolution and calibration independence.

Creo Products' PreScript increases the reliability of all-digital print production by providing preflight functionality that allows the user to verify PostScript files. This promotes greater confidence in using optimized PostScript as a language for data transfer between printing plants, prepress houses, and remote computer-to-plate operations.

PreScript uses HDLT to select all imageable objects from the RIP display list, and rewrite them as an optimized, industrial-strength PostScript data stream. The resulting PostScript has the advantages of being interpreted and converted purely to a set of commands that make marks on pages. It is free of redundant or unused information and RIPs quickly.

Other Harlequin OEMs are currently using the technology to develop other applications such as trapping and format conversion.

Generic and Powerful

Although the PostScript display list is generic, the other technologies available to edit the display list are very different. Some use proprietary languages or compress the list into a single layer for the sake of efficiency while losing some flexibility, and others are used only with specific applications.

"We designed our Display List Technology generically because we have more than 45 OEMs all with potentially different requirements," says Glenn Bach. "We keep PostScript code in a layered, object-oriented, and resolution-independent display list format, and we use standard PostScript callbacks as the hooks."

This guarantees the ability to edit the list at any point in the production process. Our technology does not use an intermediate format, thereby preserving the full dimensionality of the display list and every object on it. And we interpret the file only once, which eliminates errors," Bach explains.

Functions Migrating to the RIP

As digital technology makes it possible to create and produce more pages in less time, the RIP increasingly will become the central location for handling page functions and making late-binding decisions as to how pages will be manufactured. And, as more functionality migrates to the RIP, HDLT will play a key role in making ScriptWorks more intelligent and more capable, Bach explains.

In fact, Harlequin views its unique display list technology as the keystone of its approach to an electronic publishing future where pages are as likely to be output on a printing press as transferred onto a CD-ROM or distributed through the World Wide Web.

"Harlequin Display List Technology makes PostScript as flexible as it can possibly be," asserts Bach. "And, because ScriptWorks is highly optimized to drive the fastest output devices at full engine speed, our OEMs and their customers do not have to trade speed or efficiency to gain that flexibility."

With over 45 OEMs worldwide, Harlequin is a high-technology software supplier recognized as a worldwide leader in supplying expert prepress and electronic publishing solutions based on open systems. The company is also a major developer of symbolic processing and application software and offers its varied expertise on a consultaning basis. Established in 1986, Harlequin employs more than 250 people across 10 sites worldwide. The company maintains a strong business presence in Great Britain, Europe, the United States, Australia and the Asia Pacific Basin.


Harlequin Licenses Color Repro Sys Patent
Harlequin Licenses EFI's Patent for Color Reproduction System

BOSTON, MA; February 28, 1996 - In a recently signed agreement, Harlequin has licensed U.S. Patent No. 4500919, commonly known as "the '919 patent," from Electronics for Imaging (EFI) which holds the exclusive license to the patent.

"This agreement will provide reassurance for our OEM customers who license the Harlequin Color Management System (HCMS) as a layered product on top of ScriptWorks, our PostScript language compatible interpreter," said Sang Lee, President of Harlequin, Incorporated.

Jo Marks, Harlequin's Chairman and CEO, added, "We think this is a very sensible agreement in the best interests of the industry. In some situations, it really is necessary to take a stand over patent issues. In others, the right thing to do is to come to a reasonable business solution - which is why we are happy to license this particular patent from EFI."

"Electronics for Imaging is committed to the development of color management," said Dan Avida, President and CEO of EFI. "We are pleased that Harlequin has chosen to license this technology." Harlequin Color Management System (HCMS) is the first PostScript language compatible, device independent, cross-platform color management system for the printing industry. HCMS allows users to produce reliable and accurate color output in an open systems environment, regardless of the printing and proofing equipment used.

The '919 patent covers systems for color reproduction. The Massachusetts Institute of Technology owns all rights to this patent.

With over 45 OEMs worldwide, Harlequin is a high-technology software supplier recognized as a worldwide leader in supplying expert prepress and electronic publishing solutions based on open systems. The company is also a major developer of symbolic processing and application software and offers its varied expertise on a consultaning basis. Established in 1986, Harlequin employs more than 250 people across 10 sites worldwide. The company maintains a strong business presence in Great Britain, Europe, the United States, Australia and the Asia Pacific Basin.


HighWater Designs OEMs Harlequin ScriptWorks
Harlequin Signs OEM Agreement with HighWater Designs For ScriptWorks

BOSTON, MA; February 28, 1996 - HighWater Designs, based in Cheltenham, England, has signed an OEM agreement with Harlequin Limited to incorporate ScriptWorks, Harlequin's PostScript Level 2 language compatible interpreter into a variety of HighWater's products, including the new Platinum 2230 computer-to-plate (CTP) system. ScriptWorks, running under Windows NT, will be integrated with the Platinum 2230's NT Digital Alpha-based front end control system.

"HighWater is a leading developer in the pre-press printing industry, and we are delighted that they have selected ScriptWorks technology," said Jo Marks, Chairman and CEO of Harlequin. "As an OEM partner we will be working closely with them to maximize the productivity and flexibility that ScriptWorks can bring to their expert systems."

"We licensed ScriptWorks because it is a powerful and reliable technology with a widespread market acceptance," explained Graham Manders, Marketing Director of HighWater. "We wanted to take advantage of the technology not only in our first computer-to-plate system, but also across our range of imaging interface products."

Previewed at DRUPA '95 and fully available worldwide starting in March '96, the Platinum 2230 is a revolutionary flat-bed system which was designed as a dedicated platesetter, previewed at DRUPA and is fully available world wide from March this year. It is a YAG laser-based plate imaging system with a resolution of 1270 or 2540 dpi providing a four-up A4 (26 in. x 32 in. plate size) CTP production facility using metal or polyester plates. Consequently it provides small to medium sized printers, in-plants and repro houses with a cost-effective way to benefit from CTP technology.

HighWater, best known for its innovative imagesetter/scanner interface systems, will also market specific system solutions which will include the ScriptWorks interpreter, output plugins and a PCI interface card to drive an imagesetter or CTP device. HighWater is able to supply PCI interface boards for a variety of popular imagesetters from AGFA, Linotype-Hell and others. The company will also sell the Harlequin plugins with their own interface cards to existing Harlequin OEMs looking for additional devices to support.

ScriptWorks, the industry's leading high resolution PostScript Level 2 language compatible interpreter on the market, is licensed exclusively to Harlequin's OEM partners. Harlequin OEMs market their ScriptWorks-based products under many different brand names as integral components of imagesetting, direct-to-plate/press and printing systems. ScriptWorks is available on a wide variety of industry-standard platforms.

HighWater Designs Limited, founded in 1987, now has offices in the UK, US and Singapore and supports a world-wide distributor network. The company is best known for its innovative imagesetter interface solutions, but is rapidly expanding its presence in the fast-growing CTP market.

With over 45 OEMs worldwide, Harlequin is a high-technology software supplier recognized as a worldwide leader in supplying expert prepress and electronic publishing solutions based on open systems. The company is also a major developer of symbolic processing and application software and offers its varied expertise on a consulting basis. Established in 1986, Harlequin employs more than 250 people across 10 sites worldwide. The company maintains a strong business presence in Great Britain, Europe, the United States, Australia and the Asia Pacific Basin.


Harlequin & Seiko Instruments Partnership
Harlequin and Seiko Instruments Establish Strategic Partnership

Harlequin to develop drivers for color printers and provide "plug-and-play" support for color matching

BOSTON, MA; February 28, 1996 - Today Seiko Instruments Inc. and Harlequin announced an agreement to provide drivers for targeted ColorPoint 2 RSF raster based color printers. Seiko Instruments has commissioned Harlequin to develop the driver software for Harlequin's ScriptWorksR RIP Management System. In addition, Harlequin will provide "plug and play" color matching support for the Seiko Instruments ColorPoint RSP printers. The software will be made available for all Harlequin OEMs.

"This is the first of a new kind of partnering arrangement for Harlequin," said Sang Lee, president of Harlequin Inc. "As the leader in high resolution PostScriptR language compatible technology, we are pleased to be able to offer the results of our color management expertise to one of the world's leading color printer manufacturers."

Harlequin has long been established as the RIP vendor of choice for the world's leading pre-press and printing systems manufacturers. In addition to the latest version of its ScriptWorks RIP Management System, the company has brought to market its Harlequin Color Management System (HCMS), the industry's first device independent, cross-platform color management system; Harlequin Display List Technology (HDLT) for editability of the PostScript display list; and EasyTrap, a new RIP-based, fully automatic trapping solution for ScriptWorks.

Glenn Bach, Harlequin's product marketing manager for electronic publishing, said "This is a telling endorsement for Harlequin's expertise and reputation for bringing to the global EP market the very best in high-performance software. We know that our distinguished OEM partners will be pleased to see this strategic partnership between Seiko Instruments and Harlequin."

Seiko Instruments USA's Color Graphics Group, headquartered in San Jose, CA, markets a full line of color printers. The product families include thermal wax transfer and dye sublimation color printers that are available with PostScript, video, and raster interface solutions. Seiko Instruments USA is part of Seiko Instruments Inc., a worldwide research, development, and manufacturing compan y, headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

With over 45 OEMs worldwide, Harlequin is a high-technology software supplier recognized as a worldwide leader in supplying expert prepress and electronic publishing solutions based on open systems. The company is also a major developer of symbolic processing and application software and offers its varied expertise on a consulting basis. Established in 1986, Harlequin employs more than 250 people across 10 sites worldwide. The company maintains a strong business presence in Great Britain, Europe, the United States, Australia and the Asia Pacific Basin.


WebMaker 2.2 FrameMaker to HTML Conversion
Harlequin Introduces WebMaker 2.2

Acclaimed FrameMaker-to-HTML conversion tool now includes RapidRules and Java Applet together with other new features.

BOSTON, February 28 1996

Harlequin introduced today their latest enhancements to WebMaker, the $99 multi-platform software system that converts FrameMakerR 5.0 and 4.0 documents into HTML, the hypertext markup language required for publishing on the World Wide Web. WebMaker 2.2 will be available as a free up-grade to WebMaker customers from April 1996.

Harlequin is currently distributing WebMaker 2.1, which includes Internet-based technical support and comprehensive documentation. This can be downloaded directly from Harlequin's Web site at [http://www.harlequin.com/webmaker/].

More Power and Flexibility: Rapid Rules

"With the new auto-configuration feature, RapidRules, WebMaker 2.2 has greater power and flexibility while increasing its ease of use," said Sumner Saitz, WebMaker's Product Marketing Manager. " RapidRules automatically creates a conversion template for one button creation of HTML and still maintains the ability to customize the complete conversion process. RapidRules will now analyze a FrameMaker document, and build a conversion template to create HTML which closely resembles the original document. RapidRules examines the FrameMaker tags and intelligently selects the appropriate WebMaker conversion rule from its standard library."

Java Applet: Navigation Panel

Also inlcuded in the 2.2 release is a full-featured WebMaker navigation panel that has been developed using Java and that will add features such as a pull-down menu of chapters.

"We are delighted to be incorporating the most up-to-date web-development techniques in our products," said Peter Bayley, Harlequin's Marketing Director. "The inclusion of Java Applets in a commercial product such as WebMaker continues to demonstrate our broad base of cutting-edge development expertise."

Additional New Features

WebMaker 2.2 also includes an array of other new features to confirm the $99 product's position as the leading FrameMaker-to-HTML conversion tool. As well as RapidRules and the Java navigation panel, the 2.2 release includes improvements to both graphics conversion and table support.

Available Platforms

WebMaker is available for Windows 3.x, Windows 95, Macintosh and several UNIX platforms, including SunOS 4.1.x, Solaris 2.x, SGI IRIX 5.2, IBM AIX 3.2 (with IBM AIX 4.1.x available soon) and HP-UX 9.x.

Harlequin is a high-technology software supplier widely acknowledged as the leading provider of electronic publishing solutions, symbolic processing development tools, vertical market applications and consulting services. Established in 1986, Harlequin employs more than 250 people across 10 sites worldwide. The company maintains a strong business presence in the United States, Europe, Australia and the Asia-Pacific basin.


New Versions of HP OmniBack II & OmniStorage
HP Expands Integrated Data-Management Offerings With New Versions Of OmniBack II And OmniStorage

New Integrated Data-management Functionality Now Provided by Key HP OpenView Backup and Storage-management Products

PALO ALTO, CALIFORNIA. MARCH 18, 1996

Continuing to deliver on its strategy to lead the industry with integrated network- and system-management solutions, Hewlett-Packard Company today announced enhanced and integrated versions of its HP OpenView OmniBack II and HP OpenView OmniStorage.

These enhancements give customers improved backup, space-management and archiving functionality. HP recently announced a new version of OmniBack II for Windows NT that provides added data protection and manageability for Windows NT environments as well as for UNIX system environments.

"With today's announcement, HP continues to deliver on its commitment to provide customers with the most integrated set of solutions for managing their diverse computing environments," said Olivier Helleboid, general manager of HP's Network and System Management Division. "The integration and enhancement of OmniBack II and OmniStorage gives customers the ability to solve their data-management problems quicker and more efficiently. By controlling these products from HP's recently expanded integrated network- and system-management solution for operations and problem management, IT/Operations, customers now can benefit from one centralized and integrated network- and system-management solution for better managing their data."

Integrated Data Management with OmniBack II and OmniStorage

With today's announcement, users now can benefit from tighter integration between HP OmniBack II and OmniStorage, including one consistent graphical user interface (GUI) for all data-management tasks.

The integration of OmniBack II and OmniStorage also provides users with better backup, space-management and archiving functionality. For example, operators now can archive a closed project to Write Once Read Many (WORM) optical storage devices, as well as set policies to move infrequently used data to larger tape libraries in order to free up much-needed disc space.

Scaleable Backup Management from the Desktop to the Enterprise

OmniBack II, announced March 4, now provides backup for Windows NT, Windows 95 and Novell NetWare server systems as well as for UNIX system platforms. In addition, the product's added end-user restore functionality for Windows 95 and Windows NT PCs allows operators to reduce administrator involvement and increases accessibility of data to users, especially in combination with tape libraries.

OmniBack II's new backup-device servers for Windows NT, in addition to existing support for HP-UX(1), Sun Solaris and IBM AIX systems, allows customers to minimize consumption of network bandwidth. As opposed to alternative backup solutions, which require moving backup data across the network or to supplemental local backup servers, OmniBack II allows local backup (that is, data to be stored on local devices) for mixed UNIX system and Windows NT environments. Nevertheless, administrators can still schedule and manage all of their backup activities from one central location.

OmniBack II's World Wide Web notification gives users an easy and quick overview of all systems configured in the environment. OmniBack II also provides information on all backup and restores. This gives end users the ability to verify at any time that their data is protected.

Enhanced Mainframe Tape-library Support

With today's announcement, operators now have the ability to more cost effectively use and share expensive tape libraries. OmniBack II now manages mainframe-class tape silos from StorageTek and Grau Automation. OmniBack II's enhanced embedded-media-management functionality makes it easy for storage operators to track and manage all tapes within and outside of tape silos from a central management console and a central media-management database for one or multiple backup- device servers.

"HP and StorageTek have proven their ability to deliver mainframe- class storage solutions to open-systems customers," said Klaus-Dieter Beier, general manager of StorageTek. "In combination with OmniBack II, distributed computing environments and central storage are complementary concepts. This is a step into future applications such as imaging, decision-support systems and digital video."

When combined with OmniBack II's support for PC environments, mission- critical PC data can be stored centrally on mainframe-class tape silos, thereby providing maximum data protection. Many customers require a broad range of supported tape-library systems. OmniBack II's support of mail slots, autocleaning, bar-code readers and library sharing among all backup-device servers allows administrators to flexibly and cost efficiently manage their backup environments.

"These software enhancements from HP provide users with a major increase in functionality of the ATL4/52 library and a comparable decrease in network administration overhead," said Kevin Daly, president of ATL Products. "The shared library capability allows all enterprise clients to operate from a common database, while also ensuring continuous data access in the event that one server is taken off-line. The new features in OmniBack II, combined with HSM support through OmniStorage, make the ACL4/52 an excellent addition to customers' HP 9000 installations."

Customers now can take better advantage of their investment in high-performance backup devices with OmniBack II's improved run-rate performance of more than 20GB/hour for a single drive. Additionally, OmniBack II allows users to read and write to multiple disks from one backup drive at a time. Unlike some competitors, HP is now taking full advantage of new tape-drive technology, which is faster than disks for backup and restore. Competitive offerings that use additional disk space as an intermediate step to increase performance are no longer beneficial.

High Data Accessibility with On-line Database Backup

Customers now can protect their large and increasing amounts of data via 7x24 application availability with OmniBack II's new on-line backup support for Oracle7 and Sybase 11. On-line backup for Informix On-line XPS is scheduled to be supported when On-line XPS is released by Informix.

"Oracle Enterprise Backup allows complete enterprise backup management, including unattended backup and point-in-time restore for very large databases," said John Pilat, vice president, HP Products Division, Oracle Corp. "HP OpenView OmniBack II's graphical user interface is intuitive and easy to use. Integrated with Oracle Enterprise Backup's industry-leading parallel backup and restore capabilities, OmniBack II provides customers with a powerful, easy method for backing up and restoring Oracle databases across an enterprise using a single catalog."

"Using HP OmniBack II for Sybase database backup provides our customers with an integrated, enterprisewide backup solution that spans today's heterogeneous, distributed environments," said Bruce Armstrong, vice president and general manager of Server Products Group at Sybase, Inc. "HP OmniBack II provides sophisticated media management and unattended 'lights out' operation for Sybase databases. The automated, high-performance network backup and restore functions enabled by this Sybase/OmniBack II integration can be centrally installed, administered and monitored for greater ease of use for our mutual customers."

OmniBack II now supports all new SAP R/3 3.0 on-line backup features for improved flexibility and increased data accessibility for customers managing SAP resources. By automatically and dynamically load-balancing data streams when backing up data from magnetic disks to multiple tape drives, backup management performance is optimized. In addition, OmniBack II's support for SAP R/3 on-line backup has been extended to Windows NT, giving customers the freedom to manage both their UNIX system and Windows NT environments.

In addition, OmniBack II also now supports MC/ServiceGuard, eliminating the potential for a single point of failure and guaranteeing high system availability. This new functionality also gives customers the ability to automatically switch over to an alternate backup manager if a primary backup manager fails, providing operators with maximum system availability.

OmniBack II for Windows NT

As a component of its March 4, 1996 announcement, HP introduced OmniBack II for Windows NT. HP's central, Windows NT-based backup product, which is slated to be available in the second half of 1996, allows customers to manage backup of Windows NT environments or Windows NT and UNIX system environments.

The management of backup environments and media data exchange across Windows NT and UNIX system technology domains now is unified under one central manager. OmniBack II for Windows NT now will also support Microsoft(R) BackOffice as well as other key applications, such as SAP R/3, providing specific backup for Microsoft BackOffice's MS Exchange and MS SQL Server applications.

Enhanced Storage Management with HP OpenView OmniStorage

As data volume continues to grow at an overwhelming pace and end users require immediate access to more and more data, managing storage is becoming more difficult. With HP OpenView OmniStorage, users can now overcome these storage-management obstacles by automatically moving data to the most efficient storage media while still fulfilling end-user data-access requirements.

In addition to existing support for transparent data migration from magnetic disk to magneto optical disks and tape media, OmniStorage now includes WORM optical media and tape libraries within its hierarchical storage-management solution. WORM storage is important for many customers who require a "permanent" record for legal and archive purposes.

OmniStorage now also is supported by RedBrick's database solution for data warehousing. In combination with library systems, large amounts of data now can be cost efficiently managed while providing end users with transparent access to data.

U.S. Prices and Availability

HP OpenView OmniBack II is a network backup solution currently supporting 11 UNIX system and PC platforms, as well as storage devices from HP, ADIC, ATL, Digital Equipment Corporation, Exabyte, Grau Automation, Quantum, SpectraLogic and StorageTek. The new version of OmniBack II is expected to be available in May and will start at $2,500.

HP OpenView OmniStorage is a hierarchical storage-management solution that cost effectively manages on-line storage capacity and can prevent end users from receiving the message "disk full" displayed on their computer screens. The new version of OmniStorage is available now and starts at $5,000.

Hewlett-Packard Company is a leading global manufacturer of computing, communications and measurement products and services recognized for excellence in quality and support. HP has 105,200 employees and had revenue of $31.5 billion in its 1995 fiscal year.

Information about HP and its products can be found on the World Wide Web at http://www.hp.com.

(1) HP-UX 9.X and 10.0 for HP 9000 Series 700 and 800 computers are X/Open Company UNIX 93 branded products. HP-UX 10.10 is an X/Open UNIX 95 branded product.


New HP 100VG Hubs & Accessories
HP's New 100VG Hubs And Accessories Provide The Best "Future-Proof," High-Speed Solution

PALO ALTO, CALIFORNIA. MARCH 18, 1996

Hewlett-Packard Company, the leader in network systems for workgroups, today announced 10 new 100VG-AnyLAN products that give companies a cost-effective way to handle emerging multimedia applications while relieving network congestion without the hassle of changing cable, cabinets or network design.

HP's new 100VG hubs offer the modularity and flexibility needed to let customers decide what solution will work best in their networks. The AdvanceStack 100VG Hub-14 provides speed, security and reliability for less than twice the price of a 10Base-T connection. The AdvanceStack 100VG Hub-7M is designed to interconnect workgroups, building high- speed networks throughout an organization. The AdvanceStack 100VG Hub-7E is an entry-level, high-speed hub for building new, small workgroup solutions.

HP's new 100VG accessories give customers the flexibility and expandibility to configure, design and future-proof their networks. Three new "slide-in" AdvanceStack 100VG transceivers -- UTP, STP and Fiber Optic (FO) -- for the Hub-14 and Hub-7M allow users to add network features as they need them. The AdvanceStack 100VG/ET SNMP/Bridge Module provides a connection between a 10Mbps network and a 100Mbps network plus comprehensive network management.

"These new 100VG products demonstrate HP's commitment to deliver a broad range of high-speed solutions at every price point," said Gary McAnally, general manager of HP's Roseville (Calif.) Networks Division. "HP is delivering the 100VG solutions customers want."

The strong customer demand for HP's 100VG hubs surprised the industry. The new 100VG products demonstrate HP's commitment to meet those demands and continue its technological innovation to meet emerging requirements. Since introducing the products in late 1994, HP has shipped more than 200,000 100VG hub ports.

* ADVANCESTACK 100VG HUB-14 -- The AdvanceStack 100VG Hub-14 fully supports the IEEE 802.12 standard. It provides 12 fixed RJ45 connection downlink ports. One modular port accepts a slide-in UTP, STP or FO transceiver. This port can be configured as a redundant uplink port or a downlink port. Its primary uplink port also accepts aslide-in transceiver, allowing a distance of up to two kilometers between devices when the FO transceiver is installed.

* ADVANCESTACK 100VG HUB-7M -- The AdvanceStack 100VG Hub-7M's six downlink modular ports allow users to plug in the new 100VG transceivers for UTP, STP or FO connectivity. Like the Hub-14, the Hub-7M has one port that can be configured as a redundant uplink port or a downlink port. Its primary uplink port also accepts a slide-in transceiver, enabling the same long distance benefits of FO.

* ADVANCESTACK 100VG HUB-7E -- The AdvanceStack 100VG Hub-7E is designed for new, small workgroups that need high-speed connectivity. It provides six fixed RJ45 downlink ports that connect to any kind of end node. One fixed RJ45 port is an uplink that gives users the opportunity to expand and connect -- via the Hub-14, the Hub-7M or a switch -- to an existing 10Base-T workgroup.

* 100VG TRANSCEIVERS -- HP's three new slide-in 100VG transceivers provide UTP, STP or FO connectivity to increase network uptime and reliability. They are the same transceivers used in HP's Switch 100VG modules.

* ADVANCESTACK 100VG/ET SNMP/BRIDGE MODULE -- The AdvanceStack SNMP/Bridge Module provides a 10/100VG bridge and SNMP management capability. The bridge capability preserves the investment in equipment and infrastructure with speed-matching -- from 100Mbps to 10Mbps or vice versa -- to connect users to their existing 10Base-T networks.

The SNMP management capability allows the solution to be managed by HP's industry-leading OpenView network management software. This solution delivers networkwide traffic monitoring, "top-talkers" data to help identify proper placement of 100VG segments and accurate topology mapping. These features are unmatched innovations in the management of high-speed and switched networks. This new module also supports existing Dial-A-LAN and Router 210 modules enabling additional capabilities such as remote access and routing.

U.S. Prices and Availability

The full line of HP AdvanceStack 100VG hubs and accessory products are offered through HP's worldwide network of authorized computer dealers, resellers and distributors. HP's AdvanceStack 100VG hubs each offer a five-year, on-site limited lifetime warranty.

                                                        Expected

                                                       Availability

  HP J2415A    AdvanceStack 100VG Hub-14   $2,159      May

  HP J2413A    AdvanceStack 100VG Hub-7M    2,100      June

  HP J3137A    AdvanceStack 100VG Hub-7E      999      May

  HP J3027A    AdvanceStack 100VG             499      June

               FO Transceiver

  HP J3028A    AdvanceStack 100VG             199      April

               UTP Transceiver

  HP J3030A    AdvanceStack 100VG             229      August

               STP Transceiver

  HP J2414A    AdvanceStack 100VG           1,399      May

               ET SNMP/Bridge Module

  HP J3159A    AdvanceStack 100VG           2,499      May

               SNMP/Router 210 Bundle

  HP J3158A    AdvanceStack 100VG           2,899      May

               SNMP/Dial-A-LAN 4A Bundle

  HP J3157A    AdvanceStack 100VG SNMP/     3,499      May

               Dial-A-LAN 2A/Plus Bundle

HP's Roseville (Calif.) Networks Division and HP's Network Server

Division deliver a complete line of network workgroup solutions.

The Network Server Division makes the NetServer line of file servers

and is one of the fastest-growing file-server suppliers. Roseville

Networks Division is a leading supplier of stackable hubs, print

servers and high-speed network products. Its products include AdvanceStack

10Base-T and 100VG hubs, AdvanceStack 10/100 switches, AdvanceStack

routers and remote-access products, OpenView network-management applications,

JetDirect print servers, 10Base-T and 10/100VG LAN Adapters and the

NetBeamIR infrared LAN access point.

Hewlett-Packard Company is a leading global manufacturer of computing,

communications and measurement products and services recognized for

excellence in quality and support. HP has 102,300 employees and

had revenue of $31.5 billion in its 1995 fiscal year.

Information about HP and its products can be found on the World Wide

Web at http://www.hp.com.

Information in this release applies specifically to products available

in the United States. Product availability and specifications may

vary in non-U.S. markets.


HP High Speed Hub & Adapter Bundle
HP Puts Small Businesses In The Fast Lane

High-speed Hub and Adapter Bundle Offer Low-cost Solution For Cost-sensitive Small Businesses

PALO ALTO, CALIFORNIA. MARCH 18, 1996

Hewlett-Packard Company, the leader in network systems for workgroups, today announced a new 100VG-AnyLAN hub and special bundle pricing specifically designed to meet the needs of small businesses.

HP's new AdvanceStack 100VG Hub-7E is available alone or in the new AdvanceStack High-speed Network Bundle with three HP 10/100VG PCI LAN adapters and three 16-meter cables (Cat 5, 4-pair). Priced at $1,199, the bundle offers cost-sensitive customers a 25 percent savings -- compared to purchasing the hub, adapters and cables individually -- which allows them to install and run on 100Mbps quickly and easily.

"The small business user needs reliable, simple network connectivity to share information, peripherals and applications," said Gary McAnally, general manager of HP's Roseville (Calif.) Networks Division. "HP is focusing on those needs and delivering high-speed solutions designed specifically for the small business. Our cost-effective 100VG solutions offer investment protection and flexibility for networks that need to grow as requirements change and grow."

The AdvanceStack 100VG Hub-7E is an entry-level, high-speed hub for building new small workgroups that need high-speed connectivity. It enables companies to handle emerging applications -- such as desktop video conferencing, color network printing, collaborative computing and multimedia -- while relieving network congestion -- without the hassle of changing cable, cabinets or network design. The Hub-7E's high performance means 20 times the throughput of 10Base-T for less than twice the price. Installation of the Hub-7E is "plug-and-forget."

The AdvanceStack High-speed Network Bundle combines the high performance and simplicity of the Hub-7E with the easy installation, troubleshooting, high throughput and low CPU utilization of the 10/100VG PCI LAN Adapter. HP's 10/100VG PCI LAN Adapter includes busmastering capability to accelerate data-transfer speeds and decrease CPU utilization. This allows the server to process LAN information more efficiently.

The AdvanceStack 100VG Hub-7E provides six fixed RJ45 downlink ports that connect to any kind of end node. One fixed RJ45 port is an uplink that gives users the opportunity to expand and connect -- through other 100VG HP hubs or a switch -- to an existing 10Base- T workgroup.

The 10/100VG PCI LAN Adapter supports both DMI and SNMP network-management capabilities, which allows users with DMI or SNMP network-management software to read statistical and configuration information from the card. The 10/100VG PCI LAN Adapter's plug-and-play operation allows automatic configuration by Windows 95. All of HP's 10/100VG adapters offer HP quality and reliability with the latest integrated-circuit and surface-mount technology for very low failure rates.

U.S. Prices and Availability

The full line of HP AdvanceStack 100VG hubs and 10/100VG LAN adapters are offered through HP's worldwide network of authorized computer dealers, resellers and distributors. HP's AdvanceStack 100VG Hub- 7E offers a limited lifetime warranty. HP 10/100VG LAN adapters are backed by a limited lifetime warranty. AdvanceStack 100VG Hub- 7E and AdvanceStack High-speed Network Bundle are expected to be available in May. The 10/100VG PCI LAN Adapter is currently shipping.

                                                       Price

     HP J3137A AdvanceStack 100VG Hub-7E              $  999

     HP J3166A AdvanceStack High-speed Network Bundle  1,199

     HP J2585B 10/100VG PCI LAN Adapter single           189

HP's Roseville (Calif.) Networks Division and HP's Network Server Division deliver a complete line of network workgroup solutions. The Network Server Division makes the NetServer line of file servers and is one of the fastest-growing file-server suppliers. Roseville Networks Division is a leading supplier of stackable hubs, print servers and high-speed network products. Its products include AdvanceStack 10Base-T and 100VG hubs, AdvanceStack 10/100 switches, AdvanceStack routers and remote-access products, OpenView network-management applications, JetDirect print servers, 10Base-T and 10/100VG LAN Adapters and the NetBeamIR infrared LAN access point.

Hewlett-Packard Company is a leading global manufacturer of computing, communications and measurement products and services recognized for excellence in quality and support. HP has 105,200 employees and had revenue of $31.5 billion in its 1995 fiscal year.

Information about HP and its products can be found on the World Wide Web at http://www.hp.com.

Information in this release applies specifically to products available in the United States. Product availability and specifications may vary in non-U.S. markets.


HP's New Entry-Level 10Base-T Products
HP's Six New Entry-Level 10Base-T Products Offer Economical And Simple Solutions

PALO ALTO, CALIFORNIA. MARCH 18, 1996

Hewlett-Packard Company, the leader in networked systems for workgroups, today announced three new, low-cost, entry-level 10Base-T hubs; a new SNMP(1) management module; and two hubs bundled with the SNMP management module. The six new products are designed for a small or remote office workgroup.

The AdvanceStack Hub-8E is HP's entry-level unmanaged hub. Priced at $199, it offers a low-cost, simple network solution for small workgroups.

SNMP management is now available in new versions of the AdvanceStack Hub-8U and the AdvanceStack Hub-16U for customers who need inexpensive, reliable and manageable solutions. The AdvanceStack 8U/16U SNMP Module is a cost-effective management module for HP's Hub-8U and Hub-16U.

"Our new 10Base-T products will make HP the solution of choice for entry-level network installations," said Gary McAnally, general manager of HP's Roseville (Calif.) Networks Division. "We've got the distribution channels and low-cost production to allow us to offer competitively priced network solutions in what many consider a commodity market."

* ADVANCESTACK HUB-8E -- HP's AdvanceStack Hub-8E provides connectivity to Ethernet devices in the small workgroup. It has eight RJ-45 ports and one BNC port in a small footprint. Its "plug and forget" installation and exceptional reliability make it the ideal solution for first-time network installations. The Hub-8E can be daisy-chained to additional hubs as the network grows.

* ADVANCESTACK HUB-8U AND ADVANCESTACK HUB-16U -- The new AdvanceStack Hub-8U and AdvanceStack Hub-16U are entry-level hubs that can be upgraded to full SNMP management with the AdvanceStack 8U/16U SNMP Module. The Hub-8U and Hub-16U offer flexibility to upgrade when more functionality is required. A transceiver slot on the Hub-8U and Hub-16U permits customized connection of the hub to any backbone -- TP, AUI, BNC or Fiber Optic.

* ADVANCESTACK 8U/16U SNMP MODULE -- The AdvanceStack 8U/16U SNMP Module provides SNMP management for the new AdvanceStack Hub-8U and AdvanceStack Hub-16U. Its full-featured SNMP agent offers a complete solution for the small or remote office that needs either local or remote management. With the AdvanceStack 8U/16U SNMP Module installed, the Hub-8U and Hub-16U can be managed remotely through adial-in external modem or Telnet. When combined with HP's industry-leading management software programs, OpenView and Interconnect Manager, it provides a comprehensive management solution from device management to advanced traffic monitoring.

* ADVANCESTACK HUB-8U AND HUB-16U BUNDLES -- The AdvanceStack Hub-8U with SNMP and the AdvanceStack Hub-16U with SNMP are bundles that combine the flexibility of the Hub-8U and Hub-16U with the power of the 8U/16U SNMP Module to provide an economical and manageable solution for small or remote workgroups. They cost less than purchasing either the Hub-8U or Hub-16U and the SNMP Module separately.

U.S. Prices and Availability

HP's new AdvanceStack 10-Base-T hubs are expected to be available in May and will be offered through HP's worldwide network of authorized computer dealers, resellers and distributors. Each offers a limited lifetime warranty.

  HP J3128A   AdvanceStack 10Base-T Hub-8E                  $199

  HP J2610B   AdvanceStack 10Base-T Hub-8U                   299

  HP J3134A   AdvanceStack 10Base-T Hub-8U with SNMP Bundle  599

  HP J2611B   AdvanceStack 10Base-T Hub-16U                  579

  HP J3135A   AdvanceStack 10Base-T Hub-16U with SNMP Bundle 999

  HP J3133A   AdvanceStack 8U/16U SNMP Module                499

HP's Roseville (Calif.) Networks Division and HP's Network Server Division deliver a complete line of network workgroup solutions. The Network Server Division makes the NetServer line of file servers and is one of the fastest-growing file-server suppliers. Roseville Networks Division is a leading supplier of stackable hubs, print servers and high-speed network products. Its products include AdvanceStack 10Base-T and 100VG hubs, AdvanceStack 10/100 switches, AdvanceStack routers and remote-access products, OpenView network-management applications, JetDirect print servers, 10Base-T and 10/100VG LAN Adapters and the NetBeamIR infrared LAN access point.

Hewlett-Packard Company is a leading global manufacturer of computing, communications and measurement products and services recognized for excellence in quality and support. HP has 102,300 employees and had revenue of $31.5 billion in its 1995 fiscal year.

Information about HP and its products can be found on the World Wide Web at http://www.hp.com.

(1) SNMP stands for Simple Network Management Protocol.

Information in this release applies specifically to products available in the United States. Product availability and specifications may vary in non-U.S. markets.


HP Next Generation Color Laser Printer
HP Announces Next-Generation Color Laser Printer with 1200 dpi-equivalent Image Quality

New Color LaserJet 5 and 5M Printers with Image REt 1200 Provide Low Cost Per Page, Cost of Ownership

PALO ALTO, Calif., March 11, 1996 -- Hewlett-Packard Company, the leader in the color laser printer market, today introduced its next-generation color laser printers, the HP Color LaserJet 5 and 5M printers. The printers are available through HP-authorized dealers and distributors worldwide.

The Color LaserJet 5 and 5M printers feature Image Resolution Enhancement technology (Image REt) 1200, an HP-developed technology that delivers dramatic, 1200-dpi-equivalent image quality - resulting in colorful graphics, sharp text and millions of solid colors.

With Image REt 1200, color laser printing can actually become more affordable than monochrome printing. Through more efficient toner placement, a color page from the Color LaserJet 5 printer costs less than a page from the original Color LaserJet printer, other color laser printers or even some monochrome laser printers. In addition to a low cost per page, according to HP research, the Color LaserJet 5 and 5M printers are the most affordable color laser printers to own and operate.

"The Color LaserJet 5 printers expand upon the best-selling Color LaserJet printer, providing breakthrough color print quality at an affordable price," said George Mulhern, marketing manager of HP's Color LaserJet and Consumables Division. "Users can now produce sharp, high-impact text and graphics and detailed, photorealistic images to give reports, proposals, memos and other business documents a competitive edge."

The Color LaserJet 5 printers are designed for corporate workgroups -- where color printing is on the rise. According to Giga Research, a Norwell, Mass.-based research firm, all Fortune 1000 companies will have color printers on their networks within a year. The Color LaserJet 5 and 5M printers are expected to sell for about $5,995 and $7,395, respectively. Low cost per page and industry-leading network-printing capabilities make the Color LaserJet 5 and 5M printers ideal for workgroups requiring multiple copies of multiple-page documents with high-quality black and color printing.

NEW CLASS OF COLOR LASER PRINTERS

The Color LaserJet 5 printers are part of a new class of color laser printers that produce smooth, "continuous tone" image quality through advanced color-control techniques. With this new type of color laser printer, dpi (dots per inch) alone is no longer an accurate indicator of print quality.

Many printers in this new category can produce continuous tone output by controlling precisely how color toner is placed on the page. These printers, known for their detailed, smooth image quality, are a step beyond traditional color laser printers, which use simple dot patterning or "dithering" techniques to reproduce non-primary colors such as orange or purple.

HP IMAGE RET 1200 TECHNOLOGY

HP Image REt 1200 uses accurate color control and precise toner blending techniques to produce 1200-dpi-equivalent image quality while taking advantage of the low cost and high performance of the Color LaserJet 5 printers' 300-dpi engine. As a result, the Color LaserJet 5 printers produce output superior to that of higher-dpi color laser printers.

"A combination of new and existing HP-developed technologies helped create the Color LaserJet 5 printers' dramatic print quality," said Mulhern. "We expect to continue leading the industry with our breakthrough advancements in color laser technology." Image REt 1200 results in the following benefits:

Millions of solid colors -- As an artist mixes paints on a palette to get a desired color, Image REt 1200 ensures precise color composition by telling the Color LaserJet 5 printers precisely how to "blend" the exact amounts of primary-color toner needed to achieve a required shade. Image REt 1200 technology lets the printer blend together up to four different colors -- within the space of a single dot -- to create a true solid color.

Now, instead of just the eight solid colors that most color printers can produce -- cyan, yellow, magenta, red, green, blue, black and white -- Color LaserJet 5 printers can print millions of solid colors.

Colorful graphics and photorealistic images -- Color LaserJet 5 printers produce 1200-dpi-equivalent output for excellent graphic and image quality. Image REt 1200 technology automatically interprets documents at a very high resolution, providing a detailed representation of the incoming document. This enhances the final output by giving better information for controlling color selection.

Working in conjunction with Image REt 1200, HP ColorSmart software automatically recognizes the image, text and graphic elements of a document. This process results in sharp text, colorful graphics and photorealistic images -- all on the same page.

Sharp text -- Image REt 1200 also interprets text at a high resolution, resulting in sharp, crisp characters of all colors.

HIGH PERFORMANCE

A new 40MHz AMD 29040 RISC processor and standard 20MB RAM enable fast printer processing speeds.

The Color LaserJet 5 printers print at 10 ppm (black or one-toner color) and 2-3 ppm for color pages. Color-palette caching stores commonly used colors for fast color printing.

The Color LaserJet 5 printers also are effective as high-performance monochrome printers, meeting the various printing requirements of a typical business workgroup, including 11-inch by 17-inch monochrome printing.

The Color LaserJet 5 printer are designed for Windows 3.1, Windows 95, Windows NT, DOS and IBM OS/2 computing environments and comes with enhanced HP PCL 5 with Color, 20MB RAM and an HP Bi-Tronics bi-directional parallel port.

The Color LaserJet 5M printer comes standard with enhanced HP PCL 5 with Color and AdobeTM PostScriptTM Level 2 languages, Ethernet and LocalTalk interfaces and a standard 36MB RAM, making it easy to share in networked, mixed and Macintosh environments.

ADDITIONAL FEATURES

The Color LaserJet 5 printers break down barriers that have until now prevented computer users from printing their office documents in color. Some of these color barriers include slow print speeds, high cost per page, low-quality black text, poor print durability, low print volume and a black and color document appearance that does not match the matte finish of most business documents.

Following are some of the features of the Color LaserJet 5 printers that enable everyday color printing.

Low cost per page -- The Color LaserJet 5 printers achieve a breakthrough cost per color page, often making color laser printing more affordable than monochrome laser printing:

At approximately 1.8 cents per page, a black-only page (at 5 percent coverage) often costs less than the same print produced on a monochrome laser printer (average 2.5 cents). A full color page from the Color LaserJet 5 printers costs less than the same document printed on a monochrome laser printer. For example, a page containing 50 percent color coverage printed by Color LaserJet 5 printers costs less than the same page printed by the LaserJet 4 Plus printer.

An average color document containing 15 percent color coverage costs as little as 5 cents per page.

Low cost of ownership -- In addition to a low cost per page, HP research shows that the Color LaserJet 5 printers are less expensive to own and operate than any other color laser on the market.

Professional finish -- The Color LaserJet 5 printers print color with a non-glossy, easy-to-read matte finish for a professional appearance consistent with today's laser-printed business documents. Glossy paper is available for high-impact color output.

Easy font management -- HP FontSmart font-management software, which is new in the Color LaserJet 5 printers, provides an additional 65 outline fonts for a total of 110 fonts. FontSmart software makes font selection and management easy.

Easy to share -- HP JetDirect network connectivity, automatic- language switching and simultaneously active ports make sharing the Color LaserJet 5 printers easy, fast and convenient. HP JetAdmin printer-management software makes the Color LaserJet 5 printers easy to manage over a network. The Color LaserJet 5M printer comes standard with JetDirect network connectivity and supports virtually all network operating systems. Advanced networking features allow the cost of the printer to be spread across multiple users.

Compatible -- The Color LaserJet 5 printers are compatible with virtually all operating systems, networks and computer systems. Unlike other color laser printers, the Color LaserJet 5 and 5M printers also can print full color in both PCL and Adobe PostScript.

Multiple original printing -- Users can print longer documents and multiple original prints, or "mopies," of documents. Features include a 30,000-page monthly duty cycle; 3,000- page toner yield; and up to 500 sheets of paper input capacity. The Color LaserJet 5 printers also incorporate sophisticated internal monitoring systems for consistent output over the lifetime of the printer. The Color LaserJet 5 printers are unmatched in reliability and require minimal user interaction.

Print permanence -- The Color LaserJet 5 printers provide professional, colorfast color output that will not smear, peel, melt, scrape off, fade over time, flake or rub off onto other pages.

Easy to use -- ColorSmart technology makes it easy to select optimal color settings. ColorSmart analyzes a document, recognizing text, images and graphic elements separately, then automatically adjusts the color clarity, contrast and accuracy for the best-possible results. For easy printer installation, HP's Windows Printing System installer automatically determines and loads the appropriate drivers for the specific Windows environment being used.

Versatile media handling -- The Color LaserJet 5 printers support letter, A4 and legal-size plain paper, glossy media and transparencies. The Color LaserJet 5 printers are the only color laser printers that support 11-inch by 17-inch black-and-white printing. Multipurpose operation -- The ability to print black-only documents without sacrificing speed, cost per page or laser-quality output makes the Color LaserJet 5 printers ideal for users' various printing needs.

AVAILABILITY/WARRANTY

The Color LaserJet 5 and 5M are available now through HP-authorized dealers and distributors worldwide. The HP Color LaserJet 5 and 5M printers come with a limited, one-year, next-day, on-site service warranty. Users can obtain additional two-year limited warranty coverage by purchasing HP SupportPack.


IBM Mobile & Wireless Services Agreements
IBM Announces Mobile and Wireless Services Agreements

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. March 20, 1996 . . . IBM today announced a series of far reaching service agreements with many of the world's leading mobile and wireless computing providers. These agreements further signal IBM's determination to be a leader in the emerging network computing marketplace.

IBM said that it has entered into first-of-a-kind agreements with: ARDIS, a subsidiary of Motorola; AT&T Wireless Services; Bell Atlantic NYNEX Mobile; CellularOne, a subsidiary of Southwestern Bell Mobile Systems; GTE Mobilnet; RAM Mobile Data, a BellSouth/RAM joint venture, and 360 (degree) Communications Company. Under the agreements, IBM will become an agent or "preferred provider" of mobile data services solutions for the carriers.

IBM also announced that it has entered into agreements with several leading manufacturers of mobile computing products and applications. These agreements call for IBM to be a "preferred services provider" of Ericsson, Racotek and Telxon Corporations. As a "preferred services provider" and authorized agent of the companies, IBM will provide mutual customers with a single source for multivendor product procurement, integration services, warranty claims support, post-sale repair and replacement and end-user support services.

"As our customers adopt mobile and network computing technologies, they view this technology as an outgrowth of today's distributed networks and not as an independent entity," said James L. Seitz, general manager, IBM Availability Services. "IBM, our mobile carriers and our mobile manufacturers are uniquely positioned to provide our customers with integrated desktop, network and mobile service and support solutions. Our customers will be able to look to us for a single source of multivendor product and support services for over 300 hardware and 700 software products including desktop, network, laptop, handheld, modem and wireless technologies.

"Our customers are embracing mobility, the Internet and other network computing solutions and we intend to assure them that wherever and whenever they go mobile, we'll be there to support them," he said.

According to Andrew Seybold, an industry-recognized expert on mobile and wireless computing, one of the largest inhibitors to the growth of this industry is the lack of end-to-end mobile solutions and multivendor services.

"The complexity of putting all the pieces and parts together and supporting the end-user investment is enough to make even the best I/S manager balk. IBM's entry into this market, with its multivendor support experience, national support infrastructure and geographic coverage is a welcome and needed addition," said Seybold, who also is Editor-in-Chief of "Outlook on Communications and Computing."

Under the terms of the agreements, IBM, in conjunction with the mobile and wireless carriers and manufacturers, will:

o  market integrated end-to-end mobile solutions and services including planning, design, implementation and operational management

o  provide regional and national wireline to wireless internetworking solutions via IBM's Global Network

o  provide Internet access solutions and on-line electronic services

o  provide and support regional wireless solutions using dissimilar wireless technologies and protocols as well as operating systems such as OS/2*, Windows**, AIX* and other UNIX**

o  provide a customer's cellular requirements under a national or corporate contract

o  serve as a single point of contact providing customers' multivendor, product, application and network needs

o  provide a single point of customer contact for customers' warranty claims, end-user support services, helpdesk services, post-warranty replacement, network activation, asset management and registration, and multivendor problem determination

o  provide regional and national wireless service utilizing packet data, cellular digital packet data, circuit switched data, and analog or digital public switched cellular technologies.

In a related announcement, IBM said that its Availability Services and Cross Industry Mobile Solutions group will team with IBM Business Partners to develop mobile solutions and services tailored to industry specific solutions. IBM intends to offer a suite of mobile and wireless services that will complement its NetWorkStation Management offering.

For additional information or questions about the services initiatives addressed in this announcement, visit IBM Availability Services on the worldwide web at http://www.as.ibm.com (choose United States).

Additional statements from other IBM executives involved In the signing of these agreements:

Steve Mucchetti, General Manager, IBM Worldwide Telecommunications and Media Industry Solutions Unit . . . "The agreements reflect IBM's commitment to work with the industry's carriers in searching for ways to leverage each others mutual strengths to the benefit of our common customers."

Karen Riley, General Manager, IBM Cross Industry Solutions . . . "The announcement and teaming of the Cross Industry Mobile Solutions group and Availability Services, along with our application Business Partners and industry solutions units, will ensure IBM delivers end-to-end customer solutions and services that are unparalleled in the industry. As this industry and technology becomes more prevalent in today's marketplace, our customers will be able to look to IBM for total solutions instead of having to manage multiple elements of the solution themselves."

Please Note: Questions about the content or currency of this press release should be directed to your local IBM representative.


IBM Pentium Pro PC Server Announced
IBM Continues Server Launch with Pentium Pro PC Server

Expands Technical Support for European Customers

HANNOVER, GERMANY, March 15, 1996 . . . Leading the way in bringing customers advanced servers for network-centric computing, IBM today announced its first Pentium Pro-based server at CeBIT, the annual European computer trade fair held in Hannover, Germany. This new superserver -- the IBM PC Server 704 -- will enable customers to scale their PC applications to reach new levels of speed and to access larger amounts of data to serve the most demanding PC environments. IBM also announced expansion to Europe of its popular TechConnect program.

"Our PC Servers have been steadily gaining marketshare," said Michael Coleman, General Manager, IBM PC Servers. "And these new offerings -- combining advanced PC technology with award-winning systems management software and technical support -- will provide customers exciting new options as they expand their PC networks."

The IBM PC Server 704 harnesses the power of up to four 166MHz(1) Pentium Pro processors with 512KB Level 2 cache per processor and provides cost-effective processing for database serving. Easy to scale as business needs increase, the PC Server 704 is a perfect solution for customers who need ever-increasing power for their compute-intensive applications.

The PC Server 704 comes with dual PCI-bus technology in both array (with integrated RAID adapter) and non-array models. It also features exceptional data storage and memory capacity. A total of 17 storage bays, including 12 hot-swap bays, with maximum storage capability of 25.68GB (2) are available. Memory can be expanded up to 1GB.

"The seamless multiprocessing support of the Pentium Pro processor provides revolutionary performance and scalability for this architecture," said David L. House, Intel senior vice president and general manager, Enterprise Server Group. "IBM is exploiting these capabilities by delivering a server solution capable of running the most demanding enterprise applications".

IBM also offers customers a 420-Watt Redundant Power Option for PC Servers that run mission-critical applications. The Redundant Power Option enables a LAN to function without disruption if a PC Server 704 power supply should fail.

The PC Server 704 will support IBM's OS/2 V2.11 for SMP*, OS/2 LAN Server 4.0 Advanced and Microsoft Windows NT 3.51 Server.  Additional network operating system support is planned.

New TechConnect Opportunities

IBM also announced today expansion of its TechConnect program to France, Germany and the United Kingdom, continuing its commitment to expand TechConnect worldwide. In addition, IBM announced new training and certification courses in Microsoft Windows NT Server 3.51 to complement the existing Novell NetWare** and OS/2 LAN Server courses. These additions will help IBM and its business partners deliver superior service and support for customers' PC networks.

TechConnect, IBM's innovative PC Server information, training and certification program, is designed to give technical professionals broad access to the full array of technical resources in IBM. TechConnect ensures that technical professionals can reach IBM experts and get the information they need as they support today's increasingly sophisticated networked servers.

Qualified professionals who enroll receive the TechLink information kit approximately every 90 days at no charge. The kit contains a wealth of information on product updates, reference material and news of industry developments -- all designed to help professionals keep their skills up to date. In addition, technical professionals who achieve TechConnect certification receive access to multivendor support from the IBM HelpCenter in the U.S. 24 hours a day year round. TechConnect also offers classes and workshops designed to provide technical professionals with the knowledge and hands-on skills to design, install and configure the PC Servers in the most complex environments.

Pricing and Availability

The IBM PC Server 704 comes in two models. The Model 4BW is a uniprocessor, non-array model with 64MB ECC memory standard.

The Model 7AX is a dual-processor array model with 128MB ECC memory standard.  U.S. prices are expected to be about $18,995 for the Model 4BW and $31,445 for the Model 7AX (3). Both models will be available worldwide in May. PC Server 704 SMP 166MHz processor upgrades and the 420W Redundant Power Option will be be available in June.

IBM PC Servers

IBM offers customers a complete line of PC Servers from minitowers for independent LANs to superservers for high-end fault-tolerant networks. Intel Pentium** microprocessors and PCI bus architecture are available throughout the PC Server Family. Major operating systems supported include OS/2 for SMP, Novell NetWare**, SCO OpenServer** and Microsoft Windows NT Server.

Rounding out the IBM PC Server products are PC SystemView* (formerly NetFinity*), software for systems and asset management.

IBM recently announced an Internet capability for PC SystemView, which enables LAN administrators to manage their LANs over an Internet connection -- an industry and technology first -- and a premier solution for customers looking to build their network-centric computing environments. For ease of use, IBM ships ServerGuide*, a CD-ROM tool for simplifying installation of network operating systems, with most PC Servers.

Each IBM PC Server comes with a limited three-year warranty***.

IBM customer financing offers convenient flexible financing for IBM PC Servers. Terms and conditions vary by geography.

IBM product information can be accessed via the Internet at http://www.ibm.com. The IBM PC Server home page can be accessed directly at http://www.pc.ibm.com/servers/.

(1) The external bus speed of the 166MHz processors is 66 MHz.

(2) GB means 1 billion bytes; total user accessible capacity may vary.

(3) Estimated end user price. These products are available from IBM resellers and actual resale price may vary.

Please Note: Questions about the content or currency of this press release should be directed to your local IBM representative.


iGuide Web Site for Academy Awards
New York, NY March 21, 1996 -- iGuide (http://www.iguide.com), the acclaimed new web site from News Corporation, presents an interactive, multimedia Web site for the Academy Awards.  Film fanatics who visit iGuide's Oscar Site can immerse themselves in the awards by downloading Fox News "Movietone News Online" clips of past Oscar ceremonies; reviewing clips of this year's nominees; taking an interactive Oscar quiz, and participating in the "Best-Looking Oscar Poll on the Web."

Each element of iGuide's Oscar site is backed up by the largest, most comprehensive movie database available on the Web. Highlights include:

o "Movietone News Online" Celebrates the Oscars

   Nostalgic Oscar lovers can relive memorable moments of Oscars past

   with Fox News "Movietone News Online".  This site, which celebrates

   legends of the silver screen, is offering users the opportunity to

   download clips from past Oscar ceremonies featuring celebrities

   such as Gary Cooper, Ingrid Bergman, Clark Gable, Grace Kelly,

   Sophia Loren and John Wayne.  "Movietone News Online" also features

   personalized postcards with Movietone images and two weekly

   quizzes.

o Interactive Quiz

  The interactive Oscar quiz, presented in a format unique to iGuide,

  leads the viewer through 10 questions related to the Academy Awards.

  Each question comes with five, progressively easier clues.  The

  earlier the viewer guesses the right answer, the more points are

  awarded.  Viewers can compare their scores to those of other

  participants.

o The Best Looking Oscar Poll on the Web

  Users cast their votes for who they believe the winners should be.

  Beautifully designed and lavishly decorated, the page includes a

  "screening room" where clips of nominated films can be viewed, and

  provides instant results of where the votes stand.

o Movie Database

  iGuide's movie database includes over 30,000 full-length reviews

  with complete cast and credits, together with filmographies for over

  half a million actors, directors and film-makers, all fully

  cross-linked from CineBooks' landmark 22-volume reference "The

  Motion Picture Guide".

IGuide's Oscar Web site can be found at http://www.iguide.com/movies

iGuide, a new Web site strategically built to make sense of the Internet, organizes the Internet into 18 separate categories and features scores of editorially-rich original content.  In addition, iGuide bridges its original content with an area called inSites, a database of over 20,000 Web site reviews, designed to help the Internet community discern the sites worth visiting.  iGuide's editorial staff is comprised of a mix of experienced editors and producers from a wide range of media including magazines, newspapers, television, on-line and CD-Rom.


Survey Shows Microproc Generation Sold on PC
Survey Shows that "Microprocessor Generation" is Sold on the PC

LOS ANGELES, CALIF. -- March 19, 1996 -- If you're a member of the "Microprocessor Generation" -- one of those born since the 1971 invention of the microprocessor -- chances are you're quite attached to your personal computer. According to a recent survey of more than 3,200 visitors to the "America's Smithsonian" exhibition in Los Angeles:

* More than 60% of the people under 25 believe that the computer will be the most important device in their lives by the year 2000. ...way ahead of other technologies such as the automobile, television and telephone.

* If the "Microprocessor Generation" had $2,000 to spend on electronic products, a whopping 48% -- nearly half -- would spend it on a personal computer system. . .in contrast to 29% on a big screen TV/home entertainment system or 16% on a stereo system.

* 72% of the people under 25 have a personal computer at home today, and they use it almost equally for both fun/entertainment and work/school.

* 70% of the respondents under age 25 first used a computer before they were 10 years old; of those under age 11, 29% learned how to use a computer before the age of 5.

* 66% of the respondents under the age of 25 consider themselves either "intermediate," "expert" or "power users." The male gender is quick to put itself in the spotlight: twice as many males as females claim to be expert computer users.

* Personal computers are not just "toys for boys" -- 70% of the women under 25 years of age also began using computers before they were 10 years old.

* The "Microprocessor Generation" is wired -- 59% believe that by the year 2000 they will receive most of their news via the Internet, as opposed to radio/TV (31%) and print (10%); 55% are already Internet users.

* People under the age of 25 describe computers as "cool" (58%), "useful" (57%), entertaining (52%) and "fascinating" (44%).

"For the 'Microprocessor Generation,' computer literacy is a basic skill along with reading, writing and arithmetic," explained Dennis Carter, Intel's vice president of marketing.

"Every generation has a love affair with technology that gives them a distinctive stamp and cultural perspective. For 'In-Betweeners' who grew up between the two World Wars in the '20s and '30s, it was the automobile, movies and radio. And for 'Baby Boomers' of the '40s, '50s and '60s, television, rocket ships and the electric guitar helped define a generation. Today, we have the 'Microprocessor Generation,' for whom the personal computer is a totally natural way to work, learn, play and communicate."

Intel is a Corporate Partner of the 150th anniversary of the Smithsonian Institution. This random survey was conducted at the Los Angeles Convention Center in February 1996 at the "America's Smithsonian" traveling exhibition. Visitors to the show in Los Angeles were asked to "tell us about yourself" by walking up to one of two kiosks housing Pentium" processor-based PCs. Intel was not identified on either the computers or the screens as the author of the survey. Over a ten-day period more than 3,200 people aired their views. More than half of the respondents were under 25 years of age and 70% were under 40.

**Survey Methodology: The findings listed above from Intel's "Microprocessor Generation" survey are based on a February 1996 random survey of 3,274 individuals in the city of Los Angeles. Custom Research Inc. (San Francisco) collaborated in the design of the survey instrument and tallied the survey results.


New Intel Consumer Advertising Campaign
Intel Launches New Consumer Advertising Campaign "Pentium Processor: On the Net/Off the Net"

Worldwide Program Debuted March 14

SANTA CLARA, CALIF. -- March 18, 1996 -- Intel Corporation today announced the launch of its new worldwide consumer advertising campaign, named "Pentium Processor: On the Net/Off the Net." The campaign was created by Paris-based Euro RSCG, a subsidiary of Havas Advertising, and Dahlin Smith White (Salt Lake City, UT). The campaign debuted March 14 during NCAA Basketball on CBS-TV in the U.S. and runs through June 1996.

It was announced separately today that Intel Corporation is consolidating the companys $100 million advertising business under one agency, Euro RSCG. This became possible after Euro RSCG acquired a majority interest in Dahlin Smith White which has handled Intels U.S. advertising business for six years.

"Our intent with this advertising campaign is to show the consumer the Pentium processor-powered PC as the best tool to access multimedia-rich applications both on the Internet and in ordinary desktop situations," said Ann Lewnes, Intels director of worldwide advertising, "For the first time, we developed the ads as an international team. These ads should be truly global."

The Pentium Processor: On the Net/Off the Net Campaign

Actively showcasing the Pentium processor for the best experience on and off the Internet, fifteen-second television spots and print ads feature key applications and World Wide Web sites to which consumers are especially drawn. A series of six TV spots entitled "Doors" highlight three Web sites (i.e. "On the Net") -- the Smithsonian Institution, Virtually Hawaii and St. Andrews Golf Course -- and three applications (i.e. "Off the Net") -- Creative Wonders 3D Atlas, SoftKeys ArtRageous and Electronic Arts Fifa 96 Soccer. Testing has verified the appeal of these spots to international audiences with a minimum of modification.

A "Doors" print campaign will complement the TV campaign. The print campaign appears first in May and runs through July. Print ads will break in consumer PC publications in the U.S., Canada and Japan. The first of these will feature the "Off the Net" application "Jungle Train" from Davidson. Ads will also break in business publications in Asia, Europe, Canada and Brazil.

A new online advertising effort was also launched March 14 and will run through June. Both TV and print ads highlight Intels online address. Following on the "Doors" theme, online advertising in the form of "electronic billboards" has been placed at various Web sites such as WALL STREET JOURNAL ONLINE, HOTWIRED and C/NET. Duplicates of these billboard ads are running in newspapers and select publications.

Intel's New Web Site: Providing Focus

At the core of the campaign is a newly redesigned and focused web site. The site is designed for a wide variety of consumers -- from developers looking for the latest technical document to the home PC user trying to make an educated purchase of a new system. In an effort to better enable consumers with custom-tailored information designed to meet their needs, Intel has created a more approachable and interactive web site which will incorporate two key pillars: "Technology First" where consumers will experience the latest technology available on the web, and "PC Focus" where consumers can access a wealth of information about the personal computer and how it relates to the home PC user, businesses, developers and resellers.

Intel, the world's largest chip maker, is also a leading manufacturer of personal computer, networking and communications products.


Intel Low-Cost Switching Hub
Intel Unveils Low-Cost Switching Hub For High-speed Business Computing

Express Switching Hub Minimizes Network Bottlenecks, Extending Power of Pentium and Pentium Pro Processors Across the PC LAN

HILLSBORO, Ore., March 18, 1996 -- Intel Corporation today introduced a high-speed switching hub product that, together with the company's network adapters and stackable hub, provides a complete Fast Ethernet solution for workgroups of networked computers. The new Express Switching Hub delivers low-cost, 100-megabit-per-second (Mbps) networking performance for workgroups with up to hundreds of client PCs.

Intel, a pioneer in Fast Ethernet technology, is delivering 100Mbps products that enable faster response times for workgroups running demanding applications and struggling with the increasing loads of rich multimedia data and Internet and intranet traffic.

The Intel Express 100BASE-TX Switching Hub provides dedicated 100Mbps connections to shared workgroup hubs, servers and high-performance clients. The switching hub cost-effectively minimizes network bottlenecks by delivering up to a tenfold increase in throughput per port over regular 10Mbps Ethernet switches, extending the power of PentiumR and Pentium Pro processors across the PC LAN.

"The Intel Express Switching Hub completes the easy, affordable path to high-speed workgroups that we began with our breakthrough 10/100Mbps adapter in 1994 and continued with the Express Stackable Hub last fall," said Mark Christensen, general manager of Intel's Network Products Division. "Customers can confidently and affordably deploy the big pipes of Fast Ethernet to large workgroups by using adapters, hubs and switches from the company that pioneered 100Mbps adapters."

Intel's EtherExpress PRO/100 Adapter--which provides both high-bandwidth performance and low CPU utilization--is the market segment leader in Fast Ethernet adapters, with 44 percent share in 1995, according to International Data Corporation.

Skip MacAskill, senior research analyst at Gartner Group, said Intel's Fast Ethernet workgroup strategy meets customers' needs for both higher bandwidth and a safe migration path from traditional 10Mbps Ethernet to the tenfold bandwidth improvement of Fast Ethernet.

"Intel has technological and market-segment leadership in Fast Ethernet adapters, giving it proven credibility in a rapidly emerging market," MacAskill said. "Porting that technology to a family of hubs and switches will allow users to build cost-effective, high-performance workgroups."

Delivering Cost-Effective Fast Ethernet Solutions

The new Express Switching Hub continues Intel's strategy of delivering cost-effective, high- performance solutions for the high-bandwidth workgroup. The switching hub, priced below $1,000 per port (U.S.) suggested list, provides five 100BASE-TX switched ports and two slots for optional 100BASE-TX or 100BASE-FX uplink modules. In addition, with full duplex support, the switching hub delivers up to 200Mbps throughput, and flow control features ensure that there are no lost data packets caused by spikes in network traffic.

A built-in management hardware module allows the Express Switching Hub to be controlled by standards based SNMP management consoles. In the second quarter, Intel will introduce a Windows*-based SNMP management software tool that can be used to manage the Express Switching Hub and the Express Stackable Hub.

Intel also announced a new package of Fast Ethernet products and new add-in modules for the Express Stackable Hub.

A new package of one Express Stackable Hub and 10 EtherExpress PRO/100 Adapters is now offered for $2,995 (U.S.) suggested list, and through April 30 in North America it will be available at the special price of $2,495 (U.S.) suggested list. This offer provides the adapter-hub Fast Ethernet connection at less than $250 per user.

A new management hardware module for the Express Stackable Hub allows customers to manage their workgroups with standards-based SNMP management consoles.

Also newly available for the stackable hub is a 100BASE-FX fiber uplink module that will support distances of up to 160m, providing the flexibility needed for large enterprise networks.

Pricing and Availability

Available March 31, the Express Switching Hub is priced at $4,995 (U.S.) suggested list. The 100BASE-TX switch uplink module is priced at $1,195, and the 100BASE-FX switch uplink module at $1,495.

For the Intel Express Stackable Hub, the network management hardware module is priced at $2,295 (U.S.) suggested list, and the 100BASE-FX uplink module is priced at $595. Both are available immediately. In addition, through April 30 in North America, a Fast Ethernet package of one Express Stackable Hub and 10 EtherExpress PRO/100 PCI Adapters is priced at $2,495 (U.S.) suggested list; beginning May 1 the package will be priced at $2,995.

All Intel network products are available worldwide through a network of distributors and value-added resellers. Additional product information is available at (800) 538-3373 for U.S. and Canadian customers; at 44-793-431-155 for European customers; or at (503) 264-7354 for other international customers.

Intel, the world's largest chip maker, is also a leading manufacturer of personal computer, networking and communications products.


Intellution Opens Irvine, CA Regional Center
Intellution Opens Regional Center in Irvine, CA

West Coast Offices Augment Sales and Support

CHICAGO, IL, MARCH 18, 1996-- Intellution, Inc. today announced that it has opened a regional office in Irvine, California. The office will provide sales and support its rapidly expanding customer base in the California, Oregon, and Washington areas.

"Simply put, the market acceptance of our new 32-bit FIX software has been truly extraordinary. Combined with competitor difficulties in delivering similar advanced technology solutions, we are seeing Intellution's US sales increase dramatically, particularly in the West Coast. And with new product and distribution initiatives on the drawing board, we expect to build on this trend over the next several years," states James C. Blaschke, senior vice president of sales and marketing for Intellution.

The opening of the West Coast Regional Center highlights on-going Intellution strategy to localize product awareness, delivery and support. Christopher Smith will head the Intellution West Coast regional operations and will direct sales, marketing, and support efforts throughout the region.

"The new regional facility is a focal point for that effort," says Jim Welch, senior vice president of development and customer services at Intellution. He continues, "We have a growing customer base throughout California, Oregon, and Washington. The regional center in Irvine will extend customer support and training formerly provided only from Headquarters in Norwood, MA. Intellution gets additional benefit in being able to develop and 'alpha' test directly in the field. This is particularly important to our Batch/MES strategy as we go forward."

The office is located 17101 Armstrong Avenue, Suite 204, Irvine, CA 92714 (Phone: 714-756-8878; Fax: 714-224-1929).

Intellution is the leading manufacturer of industrial automation software with over 42,000 FIX installations worldwide.  The company provides a full line of networked products, ranging from entry-level man-machine interfaces (MMI) to supervisory control and data acquisition software (SCADA) to manufacturing execution systems (MES) for batch applications. Intellution's product family is represented in over 40 countries and is available in 14 languages. The FIX is used by leading companies in virtually every industry worldwide, including 75% of the Fortune 100 industrial companies. Intellution, founded in 1980, is headquartered in Norwood, Massachusetts and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Emerson Electric, St. Louis, Missouri.


Intellution FIX BOS v6.0f or Win & Win NT
Intellution Unveils FIX BOS v6.0 For Windows and Windows NT

New standalone version supports leading relational databases

CHICAGO, IL, MARCH 18, 1996-- Intellution, Inc. today announced the introduction of version 6.0 of its popular FIX BOS (Batch Operating Supervisor) system for Windows NT. FIX BOS 6.0 is an open development, process control, and batch management system based on the SP-88 philosophy. The new version supports single-node operation with Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, and Sybase relational databases and provides FIX BOS Clients and Servers for Windows NT. As a member of the FIX family of 32-bit products, all FIX SCADA and View nodes running on Windows 95 can also act as a Client to the FIX BOS Batch Control System.

FIX BOS 6.0 meets batch management and control requirements while providing high level Manufacturing Execution System (MES) functionality. In addition, FIX BOS 6.0 offers modules for developing and managing recipes, ingredients and inventory, quality assurance, planning and scheduling, and report generation. By integrating these capabilities with FIX supervisory control and MMI functions, FIX BOS 6.0 empowers users to quickly and easily implement, monitor, and optimize their batch manufacturing processes.

"With the 6.0 version of FIX BOS, Intellution has once again raised the standard for batch control," says Cory Eaves, batch operations product manager at Intellution. "Version 6.0 enables the user to store and access real-time FIX BOS data in the leading standard relational databases. Customers can leverage the true power of client/server computing for effective integration with ERP systems and existing legacy systems."

FIX BOS 6.0 is designed to provide enterprise-wide batch management by governing master and control recipes, monitoring and controlling batch production, and generating full electronic batch records. The new version offers enhanced recipe management functionality including easy refinement, full version control and tracking, and secured development. The planning and scheduling function has been enhanced to provide product plan tracking, create control recipes, and determine batch schedules. Report generation now automatically validates data integrity, security, and on-line documentation. Further, the FIX BOS batch management feature has been enhanced to provide real-time batch view capabilities, automatic selection of procedures, pre-start verification, and much more.

FIX BOS 6.0 also includes modules for material control, work-in-progress inventory, quality management, and barcoding. Version 6.0 builds on Intellution's acknowledged leadership in providing advanced 32- bit, batch control functions in the Windows NT environment. FIX BOS is currently in production at pharmaceutical, chemical, food & beverage, consumer packaging goods, and textile plants around the world.

"The Batch/MES market is of significant importance to Intellution and acceptance of FIX BOS by global manufacturers has established a leading position in PC-based batch control. Version 6.0 represents the first in a series of planned product releases to capitalize on this and expand our participation in this market space. Stay tuned," comments Fred Silverman, Intellutions vice president of product marketing.

FIX BOS 6.0 Server pricing begins at $24,500. FIX BOS 6.0 Client pricing begins at $5,200. Screen images in 35mm or electronic format are available upon request via the Internet from fixbos@intellution.com.

Intellution is the leading manufacturer of industrial automation software with over 42,000 FIX installations worldwide. The company provides a full line of networked products, ranging from entry-level man-machine interfaces (MMI) to supervisory control and data acquisition software (SCADA) to manufacturing execution systems (MES) for batch applications. Intellution's product family is represented in over 40 countries and is available in 14 languages. The FIX is used by leading companies in virtually every industry worldwide, including 75% of the Fortune 100 industrial companies. Intellution, founded in 1980, is headquartered in Norwood, Massachusetts and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Emerson Electric, St. Louis, Missouri.


Interlink & Computer City Forge Agreement
Interlink Electronics and Computer City SuperCenters Forge Agreement

Camarillo, California, March 19, 1996--Interlink Electronics today announced the North American retail distribution of its consumer pointing devices through Tandy Corporation's Computer City SuperCenters. Products to be sold through Computer City stores include the new DeskStick stationary desktop "mouse," and the new RemotePointPlus multi-button programmable cordless "mouse."

"We are very pleased to announce the availability of our unique products in Computer City SuperCenters," said E. Michael Thoben III, Chairman and CEO, Interlink Electronics. "Computer City, with $2 billion dollars in 1995 sales and 90 retail stores in 48 U.S. markets, will greatly broaden the distribution of our products. In addition to corporate, institutional, and reseller (VAR) accounts, Computer City serves 70 percent of Fortune 500 companies through direct sales."

This agreement," Mr. Thoben continued, "marks the continuation of Interlink Electronics' entree into the U.S. retail market; and, together with similar distribution agreements reached with Circuit City Stores, Incredible Universe, Micro Center and Ingram Micro, guarantees the ready availability of our products to end users, corporate and institutional buyers, and resellers alike."

About Interlink Electronics

Interlink Electronics is an industry leader in the design and manufacture of computer pointing products, including computer "mice" for resale, keyboard joysticks and "mouse" modules for OEM integration, and "mouse-enabled" hand-held remote controls. With offices in Camarillo, CA, and Tokyo, Japan, the company maintains alliances with Zilog, Inc., and Stratos Product Development Group. Its Force Sensing Resistor (FSRR) technology is protected by more than 40 international patents, and has received national and international awards for engineering innovation.

INTERLINK ELECTRONICS

Internet: http://www.interlinkelec.com


PCI Interface ASIC for HP Tachyon Fibre Chip
Interphase Announces PCI Interface for HP's Tachyon Fibre Channel Controller Chip

Interphase Interface Chip Provides PCI Connectivity for HP's Highly Integrated Fibre Channel Technology

DALLAS, MARCH 18, 1996 -- Interphase Corporation (NASDAQ/NMS: INPH), a leader in providing high performance standards-based networking and mass storage interface products, today announced that it has developed a PCI interface ASIC for Hewlett-Packard Company's Tachyon Fibre Channel controller chip. As the newest ASIC in the (i)chip family of direct attach PCI silicon, the (i)chipTPI (Tachyon PCI Interface), is a single chip solution which allows the Tachyon Fibre Channel controller to be used in conjunction with the industry standard PCI bus.

"HP is extremely pleased that Interphase has applied its expertise in high performance I/O systems to the design of a PCI interface chip for Tachyon," said Bob Whitson, strategic planning manager for HP's Networked Computing Division. "It is important that Tachyon customers have access to technology that enables them to cost effectively design Fibre Channel products that maximize PCI bus performance."

The (i)chipTPI is fully PCI 2.1 compliant, operates at 5 volts, supports 100 MBps block transfers over Fibre Channel and supports data streaming of blocks up to 2KB over the PCI Bus. The (i)chipTPI maximizes system performance by minimizing latencies between the PCI bus and the Tachyon System Interface Bus (TSI bus) and by supporting a 40Mhz clock for TSI transactions and a 33 MHz clock for PCI transactions.

"Interphase has developed this interface chip to minimize the time and manpower required to design Tachyon-based Fibre Channel products for PCI systems," said Ernest Godsey, Interphase vice president of business development. "With the (i)chipTPI, OEMs utilizing designs based on HP's Tachyon Fibre Channel controller can now painlessly interface the TSI bus to PCI bus architectures."

The (i)chipTPI is list priced at $75.00 (US) in quantities of 1000. Prototype production of the ASIC will be available in limited quantities beginning in July '96, with general availability planned for September '96.

OEMs and systems designers may contact Ernest Godsey at Interphase for a copy of the (i)chipTPI Functional Specification which provides a detailed specification of the TSI/PCI interface and an overview of how the Tachyon and (i)chipTPI can be used to implement a PCI Fibre Channel adapter. Interphase Corporation is a leading supplier of desktop and server I/O products for high speed networks and mass storage topologies. The company is a principal member of both the Fibre Channel Association (FCA) and the Fibre Channel Loop Community (FC-LC), and is active on the ANSI X3T11 Technical Committee which is responsible for Fibre Channel standards. Interphase is a leading proponent of fostering interoperability in the industry and sponsors multi-vendor interoperability test sessions for numerous technologies, including ATM and Fibre Channel, at its corporate facilities in Dallas, Texas.


Intelligent Electronic Forms for WWW
JetForm Delivers Intelligent Electronic Forms for the Intranet

Intelligent Forms Solution for the World Wide Web Supports Netscape Plug-in API and Microsoft ISAPI

OTTAWA, CANADA; FALLS CHURCH, VA -- March 19, 1996 -- JetForm Corporation (NASDAQ:FORMF) today announced the delivery of its intelligent forms solutions on the World Wide Web, enabling businesses to effectively leverage the Intranet environment. JetForm's delivery of Intranet solutions to organizations using the Web for information collection, processing and forms management, further strengthens the company's global position as the leader in open enterprise wide electronic forms solutions.

Intranet users -- organizations which are using their Web sites internally for improved communications -- can now derive the benefits of intelligent forms processing via the Web using JetForm's advanced forms technology. The market for Intranet environments is exploding; with revenues for Intranet-based solutions expected to reach $8 billion in 1998, according to market research firm, Meta Group, based in Stamford, Conn..

JetForm is addressing this growth by enabling businesses to seize the power of their corporate Intranet to transform internal and external communications, increasing productivity and profitability. Examples of forms-based Intranet applications include electronic ordering of goods and services, human resource policy publishing and bank applications processing.

"JetForm is now delivering the Web products we promised last fall, " stated Brownell Chalstrom, JetForm's vice president of marketing. "These products allow JetForm's customers to make their Web users part of an enterprise forms routing workflow process, significantly reducing the costs of processing filled forms on the Web. "

INTEGRATING WORKFLOW WITH THE WEB

Using the new Web-enabled release of JetForm Filler, version 4.2, customers can now fill out forms in a client/server environment accessing the most up-to-date forms from their Web server. JetForm's intelligent forms make filling out a form easier and less error-prone than using current HyperText Markup Language (HTML) forms.

The data from these filled forms, as well as from HTML forms, is sent back to the Web site where JetForm's Web Connectivity Pak collects the form data and passes it to JetForm Server for further form data processing. By eliminating the need to write complex CGI scripts, JetForm Server v4.2 will make it easier to upload form data into a line of business application, merge the data with a form for printing, faxing, or e-mailing or initiate an enterprise workflow process.

Web servers can now act as virtual forms warehouses storing and cataloging numerous electronic forms for as-needed distribution in an open client/server environments. This warehousing of multiple forms allows for greater version control accuracy and more streamlined enterprise-wide access.

NETSCAPE CLIENT PLUG-IN API AND ISAPI

JetForm Filler v4.2 supports the Netscape Client Plug-In API, extending Netscape Navigator v2.0 to allow JetForm forms to be viewed, edited, saved, and routed from within Netscape Navigator. Customers will be able to remain within Netscape Navigator and still access intelligent electronic forms and other tools and applications important to their organizational functions. For customers not using Netscape, JetForm Filler can be configured as a Helper application.

Integration with the Internet Server API (ISAPI), jointly developed by Process Software and Microsoft Corporation, is also included in the new JetForm Connectivity Pak and provides integration with two of the most popular Internet server providers in the market - - Microsoft Internet Server and Process Software's Purveyor.

"Using the new JetForm Web technology, we can build customer Web applications that tie in to their core line of business applications running in enterprise-wide client/server environments," stated Michael Cohen, president of Toronto-based VAR, Paperless Performance. "JetForm Server's powerful forms processing and workflow technology supports major operating and electronic messaging platforms, thus ensuring that Intranet forms will be tightly integrated with existing systems," he added.

PRICING AND AVAILABILITY

The Web enabled products will include JetForm Filler v4.2 for Windows which can be used with many popular Web browser clients enabling organizations to use public and private Web servers to download, fill and print electronic forms. Pricing for JetForm Filler ranges from $89 to $149. Pricing for JetForm Server v4.2 which supports Windows NT, begins at $1,895. The JetForm Web Connectivity Pak, priced at $995, is currently available for Windows NT servers. Pricing is suggested list only, dealer discounts may apply.

These new Web products are scheduled to be generally available in mid-April with a Unix version of JetForm Server scheduled for release in May. Users can download a free time-expiry trial version of Web enabled JetForm Filler from JetForm's Web site at URL:http://www.jetform.com.

JetForm Corporation, headquartered in Ottawa, Canada, is a leader in electronic forms automation worldwide. JetForm products design, fill, send, print and manage forms, helping organizations reduce costs and increase efficiency by automating forms processing across local and wide area networks as well as the Internet. JetForm provides scaleable software solutions for large enterprises and small businesses in most popular e-mail and operating environments. JetForm products include JetForm Design, JetForm Filler, JetForm Server and JetForm BizForms.


MSP Migrator for ERwin ASE Integration Tool
LOGIC WORKS AND MSP PARTNER TO PROVIDE ENTERPRISE CASE INTEGRATION

PRINCETON, NJ AND LEXINGTON, MA, MARCH 19, 1996 -- Modeling and design tool leader Logic Works, Inc. and client/server repository leader MANAGER SOFTWARE PRODUCTS INC (MSP) today announced a new CASE integration solution, MSP Migrator (for ERwin).

MSP Migrator for ERwin makes it possible to use existing CASE tool models together with the Logic Works' ERwin client/server data modeling tool. CASE models can be transferred between ERwin and the following CASE tools: ADW from Sterling (formerly from KnowledgeWare), Analyst from Bachman, IEF from Texas Instruments, and Excelerator from Intersolv. Since many of these CASE tools are mainframe-oriented, this new product provides a much-needed solution for enterprise CASE integration.

"MSP Migrator for ERwin allows organizations to take advantage of ERwin's powerful client/server capabilities while leveraging their investment in legacy CASE tools," stated Ed McLaughlin, Director of ERwin Product Marketing Management at Logic Works. "This solution is designed to allow users to realize significant savings in both time and resources, whether they use the product for a one- time migration or as part of a mainframe and client/server co-existence strategy."

MSP Migrator for ERwin is available directly from Logic Works.

"Our alliance with Logic Works is in keeping with MSP's strategy of providing open, flexible solutions," commented Richard A. Langevin, Chief Operating Officer of MSP. "MSP Migrator for ERwin opens up new options for organizations seeking to migrate and manage their information assets throughout their enterprise-wide mainframe and client/server environments."

MSP Migrator for ERwin was developed by MSP and is based on MSP's CASE Integrator product.

MORE THAN A BRIDGE

MSP Migrator for ERwin is more than a bridge between mainframe and client/server CASE modeling tools. It provides full management and control of the transfer through check-in and check-out with collision detection and policies for exception handling. Multiple ERwin models or models from separate CASE tools can be merged into one model, allowing a global view of enterprise data. This consolidated model can be transferred from ERwin back to other CASE tools for revision and reuse. Iterative versions of single or merged models can be maintained and managed within MSP Migrator for ERwin, providing a model history.

THE ERWIN ADVANTAGE

Logic Works' ERwin is a powerful data modeling tool that enhances the design and generation of client/server and web database applications. ERwin supports both forward- and reverse-engineering of databases and generates SQL schema, triggers and stored procedures for all major SQL and desktop databases. It allows users to synchronize client-side screens with server-side databases and provides tightly coupled links to PowerBuilder, SQLWindows, and Visual Basic.

MANAGER SOFTWARE PRODUCTS INC

MSP is a leading provider of repository-based solutions and services for enterprise-wide information asset management. Its Open Workgroup Repository (OWR) is the only open and extensible client/server repository. OWR's open architecture gives customers the freedom to choose the platforms and tools for use with OWR that best suit their environments. Its extensible structure allows customers to modify and extend their repository information models to meet the changing needs of their organizations. MSP markets its products and services to Fortune 1000 companies in the industrial, retail, and financial sectors, as well as to government agencies.

LOGIC WORKS, INC.

Logic Works (NASDAQ: LGWX) is a leading provider of client/server database and web design and business process reengineering software solutions. Logic Works tools are adaptable to a wide variety of leading technologies, providing an open and extensible solution. Logic Works is headquartered in Princeton, New Jersey, with Federal government offices in Washington, D.C. and international offices in the United Kingdom, Germany, Switzerland and Australia. Logic Works also has key distributors in the Far East and 42 countries worldwide.


Dell PowerEdge Certification for SAP R/3
DELL COMPLETES AGREEMENT FOR SAP CERTIFICATION

DELL OPTIMIZES HIGH-END POWEREDGE SERVERS FOR SAP

HANNOVER, GERMANY, MARCH 14, 1996 -- Dell Computer Corporation (Nasdaq:DELL), the world's leading direct marketer of computer systems, today announced it has begun the certification process for the SAP R/3 the comprehensive business manufacturing and management software on its powerful Dell PowerEdge servers.

The SAP R/3 certification agreement, announced at CeBIT, the world's largest PC industry tradeshow, underscores Dell's commitment to remain a leading worldwide supplier of custom-configured, industry-standard server systems optimized to run mission- critical business applications under Microsoft Windows NT Server network operating system.

Dell will certify its high-end, custom-configured PowerEdge XL 5133 - 4 server systems. The powerful PowerEdge XL server, designed to scale-up to include four Intel Pentium processors, 768MB of ECC RAM, and up to 54GB of hard-disk storage, is optimized to run the SAP R/3 business software with Windows NT Server. With the certification agreement signed between Dell and SAP AG, Dell will send the PowerEdge XL servers for certification, implementation and operation of SAP R/3 on the Windows NT platform.

"Our customers tell us that they want Dell PowerEdge servers certified to run SAP R/3 -- to run their businesses," said Lary Evans, vice president, Dell Server Group. "This first step of certification is the cornerstone of our relationship with SAP AG. The certification reinforces our commitment to deliver the best combination of leading server and networking technology directly to our customers by working closely with industry-leading technology partners -- Intel, Microsoft, 3COM, and now SAP AG for comprehensive business management."

"Dell's SAP R/3 certification of its PowerEdge XL servers will deliver custom-built Intel- and Windows NT-based business-critical solutions on an industry-standard platform," said Guenther Tolkmit, vice president of technology marketing at SAP AG. "SAP R/3/ Windows NT / Pentium PC server combinations are appealing because they provide a value- oriented enterprise solution. We are very pleased to enter into this relationship with Dell and hope it will bring Dell's competency for putting together these types of mission-critical systems."

"By certifying its PowerEdge Servers for SAP R/3, Dell demonstrates that their symmetrical multiprocessing servers running Windows NT Server offer a compelling alternative to UNIX- based platforms," said Rich Tong, general manager, desktop and business systems division at Microsoft. "This offers customers ease of administration and security coupled with superior price/performance."

"Dell's push into mission-critical enterprise computing takes a great step forward with this certification from SAP-AG," said John McNulty, Intel Director of Enterprise Server Programs. "Intel is working closely with SAP and Microsoft to optimize SAP R/3 for Windows NT on Pentium and Pentium Pro-based servers such as the Dell PowerEdge. Certification of Dell's PowerEdge servers provides an attractive new choice to the R/3 community."

"Offering this business solution platform direct from a hardware manufacturer will bring substantial cost and service advantages to the large market of SAP users in the German speaking part of Europe, " said Hans Jrgen Mammitzsch, managing director of Dell in central Europe. "Our main business in Germany is the corporate business. Our German customers have already experienced the Dell advantage -- a direct relationship with the developer, manufacturer and service provider for complete computer solutions -- and are now demanding SAP certification for their client server architectures."

Dell PowerEdge servers are custom-built, optimized, tested and validated to include internetworking technology from 'best-of- breed' technology leaders. Designed for reliability, the award- winning PowerEdge servers feature the most powerful Pentium processors available, offering single through quad processing performance with exceptional scalability and upgradability based on industry-standard, non-proprietary Intel- based architecture. Dell PowerEdge servers offer the power, compatibility and expandability required to perform in demanding corporate networking environments.

A Fortune 500 company, Dell Computer Corporation is the world's leading direct marketer of computer systems and one of the largest computer system manufacturers in the world, based on revenues of $5.3 billion for the past four quarters. Dell designs and customizes products and services to end-user requirements, and offers an extensive selection of peripherals and software through its DellWare program. Information on Dell and its products can be obtained through its toll-free number, 800-BUY-DELL (800-289-3355) or by accessing the Dell World Wide Web server at http://www.dell.com/.


webPLAN Collaborative Planning Product
NEW WEBPLAN PRODUCTS LAUNCHED

OTTAWA, ONTARIO, MARCH 19, 1996: Enterprise Planning Systems Corp. today announced that the full release of the webPLAN product is on schedule for the end of March, 1996. The product is FREE to all manufacturers until October 1996 as an introductory promotion. After October it will have a suggested license fee of $10,000. It can be downloaded from the company's website at HTTP://WWW.ENTERPRISE.ON.CA. New modules WEBPARTS, WEBPLANS, and WEBPLANNERS will also be available at the same time, the company said today. License fees range from $10,000 to $28,000.

"Collaborative Planning and a Windows NT/95 user interface differentiate us in the advanced planning systems marketplace," said Michael G. Ker, President and CEO of Enterprise Planning Systems. "With over 1600 copies of webPLAN distributed since October, 1995, the implementation of our high-performance manufacturing planning and scheduling tools will accelerate as we continue to release additional full-featured applications for webPLAN " The new webPLAN family products are as follows:

WEBPLAN

 the base module that includes the planning engine and the user

 environment as well as single user MRP planning

 License Fee: $10,000

 FREE until October 1996 as an introductory promotion

WEBPARTS

 Inventory Analysis

 Interactive Queries

 Single Level Pegging

 License Fee: $15,000

WEBPLANS

 Manufacturing Plan Comparison

 Comparative Metrics and Graphics

 Summarized and Focused Data

 License Fee: $10,000

WEBPLANNERS

 Client/Server edition

 Multi-users capability

 Collaborative Planning for shared simulations

 License Fee: $28,000 (includes 5 clients)

The base module, webPLAN is required to run additional modules. All products are available for shipment April 1, 1996.

Enterprise, in the WEBPLANNERS module, officially introduces the first edition of Collaborative Planning. Collaborative Planning is designed to move the simulation and analysis capabilities from the 'power user' to the typical user and enable professionals in the organization to collaborate together on the development of an optimized production plan. Through the use of 'publish and subscribe' capabilities and database versioning, the developers at Enterprise have introduced a powerful capability to a manufacturing organization. For example, once a simulated plan has been generated to reflect a major change in customer demand, and the impacts on inventory and capacity have been identified, the plan can be reviewed by purchasing, plant management, financial management, and customer service personnel to reflect, add, change, or approve the proposed changes in the new production plan.

Future releases will provide Collaborative Planning capabilities to support the supply chain that exists between multiple plants and all critical external suppliers. Using the Internet as a backbone, suppliers that use webPLAN will be able to see the results of a manufacturers' simulated plan and respond on their capabilities to meet new or revised levels of component, raw material, or subassembly demand.

Since 1995, Enterprise has incorporated web-based technologies such as HTML and Java in the company's products. They have been developed Collaborative Planning capabilities for both APS:Universal and webPLAN to allow use of the company's products over the Internet. For more product information, or to download applications, visit the Enterprise website at HTTP://WWW.ENTERPRISE.ON.CA. Headquartered in Ottawa, Ontario and Chicago, Illinois, Enterprise also supports offices in San Francisco and Dallas. The company's products are distributed in the UK by The Parallax Group and in Singapore/Malaysia by ST Computer Systems. The companys high-profile customer base includes leading manufacturers such as Caterpillar, Compaq Computer, Deere & Company, GE, IBM, Pitney Bowes, Rockwell International, United Technologies, and Xerox.


Harlequin & Dianippon Licensing Agreemtents
Harlequin Announces Two Major Licensing Agreements with Dainippon Screen

BOSTON, MA; February 28, 1996 - Harlequin, the global software developer, reports that it and Japanese manufacturing giant Dainippon Screen Manufacturing Co., Ltd. recently have signed two important technology licensing agreements.

The first agreement pertains to the technology in EasyTrap, the new trapping option integrated in the ScriptWorks 4.0 RIP Management System introduced here today at Seybold Seminars.

Harlequin licensed the core trapping technology from Dainippon Screen, its original developer. Harlequin further developed the technology, optimized the implementation of the trapping algorithms, and supplied the graphical user interface (GUI). Harlequin then seamlessly integrated EasyTrap within ScriptWorks using its versatile Harlequin Display List Technology (HDLT).

"Harlequins ScriptWorks 4.0 RIP Management System is the perfect host to this trapping technology, because our new display list technology enables trapping to take place at the display list level, allowing features not possible in a traditional PostScript workflow," notes Harlequin founder, chairman and CEO, Jo Marks. The second major agreement announced here today is the licensing by Dainippon Screen of Harlequin's Harpoon PCI screening accelerator. Harpoon PCI will be used by Dainippon Screen to provide superior halftone screening performance on its FT-R, DT-R and MT-R families of imagesetters.

Harpoon PCI will allow users of these imagesetters to output high quality screened jobs at much faster rates. Dainippon Screen's implementation of Harpoon PCI with a ScriptWorks-based interpreter is being shown for the first time in the Harlequin and SCREEN USA booths at Seybold Boston.

"As a dedicated ScriptWorks OEM, they are a natural partner for Harlequin to work with on a variety of projects into the future," says Jo Marks.

Dainippon Screen Manufacturing Company, Ltd., based in Kyoto Japan, is a leading manufacturer of image reproduction equipment and systems for the graphic arts industry. Its products for the graphics arts industry include electronic color scanners, optical imaging devices, electronic page make-up systems, printing plate preparation systems, and many other related products. In addition to graphic arts, Dainippon Screen includes the following divisions: system integration and solutions, semiconductor and LCD manufacturing, and electronic components manufacturing.

With over 45 OEMs worldwide, Harlequin is a high-technology software supplier recognized as a worldwide leader in supplying expert prepress and electronic publishing solutions based on open systems. The company is also a major developer of symbolic processing and application software and offers its varied expertise on a consulting basis. Established in 1986, Harlequin employs more than 250 people across 10 sites worldwide. The company maintains a strong business presence in Great Britain, Europe, the United States, Australia and the Asia Pacific Basin.


Hitachi & Nippon Columbia Multimedia Label
HITACHI AND NIPPON COLUMBIA ESTABLISH MULTIMEDIA LABEL

Joint launch of Windows 95 game titles set for Japan & U.S.

TOKYO, JAPAN, MARCH 19, 1996 -- Hitachi, Ltd. and Nippon Columbia Co., Ltd. will jointly establish on March 20 a multimedia label AFOON, signaling a major expansion in the companies' multimedia business operations. AFOON will release its first game title, "The Legend of EDEN2," in July, while "Tech Tech Kids1/Typing Adventure," an edutainment title, is scheduled to be released in March. Both titles are designed for Windows 95.

The exploding popularity of personal computers is fueling demand for all kinds of software, while newer, more powerful PCs with high-quality graphics and sound capabilities are making it possible for such software to be ever more powerful, yet with ease-of-use friendliness. With the introduction last year of Windows 95 and growing popularity of multimedia PCs, the time is ripe for creative minds the world over to rush in and seize this opportunity to provide multimedia titles in the entertainment and education areas.

In order to be able continually to produce high-quality titles, it has become a neccessity to establish a multimedia label, analogous to labels used in the music business, which would not only make the companies' presence in the multimedia contents industry easily identifiable with unique label name, but also would help them to discover and foster creative talents worldwide.

AFOON was established to expand the multimedia operations of the two companies by planning, producing and marketing multimedia software. For this, AFOON plans to provide the world with the works of Japan's finest artists and creators.

The word AFOON is derived from the Sanskrit for "breathe in, breathe out," and was chosen to embody, in a single concept, relaxation, signified by breathing out, and acquisition of knowledge, signified by breathing in.

The first CD-ROM titles, for use with Windows 95, are being jointly produced by Shadow Entertainment, Nippon Columbia and Hitachi. One is "The Legend of EDEN2" (Supervision and computer graphics production by renowned computer graphics artist Daizaburo Harada, game system design by Takumi Funada, music by Toshihiko Mori, and music supervision by world-renowned musician Ryuichi Sakamoto), a shooting game, and the other title is "Tech Tech Kids1/Typing Adventure," an English learning program that features CG characters from a popular children's show on NHK TV (Japan's public broadcasting system).

Furthermore, Daizaburo Harada is now working on a new role-playing game scheduled for release in the spring of 1997.

While the initial focus is on the Windows 95 environment, in the near future AFOON plans also to introduce titles for Hi-Saturn (Hitachi's Sega Saturn compatible multimedia player) as well as for other game machines and the Macintosh.

Product Details

The Legend of EDEN 2

Production: Shadow Entertainment, Inc.

Supervision & CG production: Daizaburo Harada

Game design: Takumi Funada

Music: Toshihiko Mori

Music supervision: Ryuichi Sakamoto

Marketing: Nippon Columbia Co.,Ltd.

Media: CD-ROM for Windows 95

Price: Yen 6,800 (Planned price)

Release: July 7, 1996 (offered simultaneously in Japan and the U.S.)

Description: Set on the future Earth, it is show-down time for humans battling strange, computer-generated life forms. With spectacular computer graphics and the time-proven vertical "shoot-'em-up" game style, it provides an intense gaming experience for all.

Tech Tech Kids 1/Typing Adventure

Production: Shadow Entertainment, Inc.

Marketing: Hitachi, Ltd.

Media: CD-ROM for Windows 95

Price: Yen 4,800

Release: March 20, 1996 (for Japanese market only)

Description: A family-oriented English-language learning program that features Commie & Hardie, well-known animated characters from "Musical Fantasy  Dream ", a popular program on NHK's educational TV channel. By following Commie's & Hardie's instructions, children and their parents alike can learn English while still having fun.


Lucent Modem Chipset Supports 33.6K Rate
Lucent Technologies modem chipset supports extended 33.6K data rate

Berkeley Heights, N.J. -- Lucent Technologies' microelectronics business today announced a new set of hardware and software options to provide higher modem transmission rates sought by PC users who spend an increasing amount of time surfing the Internet or using on-line services.

The ROM-coded extended rate V.34 modem chip set offers the higher 33.6kbps and 31.2kbps line speeds and has been demonstrated to boost V.34 modem transmissions by 4.8 kbps and 2.4 kbps, respectively. The V.34 extended rates and feature enhancements are also available as software upgrades to those manufacturers who used the Bell Laboratories-patented V.flex V.34 chip set in their modem designs. (Lucent Technologies, including its microelectronics business and Bell Labs, is to be spun off this year as part of AT&T's corporate restructuring.)

The ITU standards-compliant chipset, which is fully interoperable with 33.6k modems from leading manufacturers, also supports digital simultaneous voice and data (DSVD), full-duplex speakerphone, telephone answering and other popular modem feature capabilities.

Extended-rate V.34 is available as a two-chip data pump or as a three-chip complete modem chipset including a microcontroller. Both chip sets are designed for internal and box modem applications.

The data pump includes the DSP1634 integrated digital signal processor and codec chip and the VALV34 digital interface device, packaged in a BQFP (Bumper Quad Flat Pack, formerly known as Plastic Quad Flat Pack). The complete modem chip set includes a C88x microcontroller for data compression, error correction and AT command processing.

The line of Lucent Technologies extended-rate V.34 chip sets will sample in 2Q96 to qualified customers. The HSM336DD data pump is priced at $50 in quantities of 10,000. The HSM336DC complete modem chip set is priced at $60 for similar quantities.

The chip sets are also available in PCMCIA package formats for PC card and notebook applications. This low-profile TQFP (Thin Quad Flat Pack) package allows components to be placed on both sides of a PC card to optimize circuit board usage in modem design.

For product literature, customers should call the Lucent Technologies Customer Response Center-Microelectronics, 1-800-372-2447, Dept. P80 (in Canada, 1-800-553-2448, Dept. P80); fax number 1-610-712-4106 (especially for customers outside of North America); or write to Lucent Technologies, Room 21Q-133BA, 555 Union Boulevard, Allentown, PA 18103.

Lucent Technologies is a new company created as part of AT&T's proposed restructuring into three separate, publicly held companies. Its Microelectronics business, headquartered in Berkeley Heights, N.J., designs and manufactures integrated circuits, optoelectronic components, power supplies and printed circuit boards for applications in the telecommunications and computing industries. In addition to such components, Lucent Technologies offers public and private networks, communications systems and software, and consumer and business telephone systems. Bell Laboratories is the research and development arm of the new company.

Note: This press release was issued in the U.S. Although Lucent Technologies sells its products worldwide, specific products may not be available in all regions at the same time, and pricing may vary by region.

For more information, reporters may contact:

Sam Gronner

908-771-2826

mesag2@attme.att.com

For more information or product literature, customers should call:

Customer Response Center

1-800-372-2447, Dept. P80 (U.S.)

1-800-553-2448, Dept. P80 (Canada)

1-610-712-4106 (fax)


Lynx Real-Time Systems Real-Time OS Patent
Real-Time Operating System Patent Awarded to Lynx Real-Time Systems, Inc.

Unique Interrupt Approach a Breakthrough for Embedded Applications in Multi-Media, ATM, and Other High-End Applications Areas

SAN JOSE, Calif., March 18, 1996 -- Lynx Real-Time Systems, Inc. has been awarded a patent for a key part of its real-time operating system (RTOS) architecture, the company announced today.

The invention provides a unique approach to handling interrupts. Interrupts are the basis for an operating systems (OS) to schedule different computer activities. The new technology will enable programmers to develop embedded applications that are both complex and also meet real-time requirements. The ability to meet both of these needs is critical for high-end multimedia and ATM-based communications applications.

"Before we created this architecture, design engineers could not economically write complex, embedded applications while still meeting real-time processing needs," said Inder M. Singh, President and CEO of Lynx Real-Time Systems, Inc. "Due in part to this patent, we're seeing many companies develop software more quickly and speed up time-to-market of increasingly robust applications by outsourcing their RTOS needs to LynxOS, an off-the-shelf operating system that incorporates this technology."

Growing Needs for Real-Time and Complex Embedded Applications

The price of 32-bit processors has decreased dramatically over the past 12-to-16 months, spawning a new growth in embedded applications, particularly in communications applications such as in network bridges and routers, digital telephone switches, multi-media systems, and highly graphical video-conferencing products. According to Hambrecht & Quist forecasts, unit sales of 32-bit microcontrollers will double annually until 1998, giving off-the-shelf real-time operating systems companies like Lynx Real-Time Systems excellent growth potential.

One stumbling block for many of these complex applications has been the need to meet "hard" real-time needs. Hard real-time refers to applications which, if not met consistently and reliably, result in lost productivity, profits, or in some cases, lives:

 Most anyone who has played back a quick-time video has been victim

 of intermittent real-time failures, seriously damaging quality

 of service.

 Factories can lose tens of thousands of dollars when they experience

 relatively short system shut-downs based on automation programs

 whose complex, real-time applications fail to perform properly.

 Aerospace and automobile systems failures can be devastating,

 resulting in losses of millions of dollars and potentially, lost

 lives.

"In the past, it was very difficult -- if not impossible -- to build complex systems, make use of modern architectures and capabilities, and still retain real-time performance, without disabling certain devices within the computing system," said Mitchell Bunnell, Technical Founder at Lynx Real-Time Systems, Inc. and inventor of the patented technology. "The problem with the old technology was that it didn't take into account the extraordinary demands made by several interrupting devices, such as network devices on a single system."

What It Does, and How It Works

The patented invention is generally related to interrupt handling control. Following is a brief explanation of what interrupts are, how they have been dealt with in the past and the problems with traditional methods, and finally how this patented technology solves those problems.

All modern CPUs allow external devices (usually I/O devices) to suspend the current program sequence in order to execute a special sequence of instructions to "handle" the device.

This request to change the execution sequence is called an interrupt. The special sequence of code written to execute when an interrupt occurs is the interrupt handler. Traditionally, interrupt handlers execute to completion unless preempted by a higher priority interrupt. If any device is requesting an interrupt, the CPU will execute an interrupt handler. User programs are not usually directly involved with interrupts. That is a job left up to the operating system.

In a real-time system, certain tasks must execute and complete certain functions with a time deadline after an external event or periodically at some rate. In a traditional environment, even these real-times tasks will get no chance to run until no devices are requesting an interrupt. There is no bound placed by the kernel on the CPU time stolen from real-time tasks by interrupt handling in a traditional system. If too much time is stolen, though, tasks will miss their time deadlines.

Failure to finish the desired function before the deadline could cause a failure of the system. For instance, in a multi-media system, failure of a display task to update the display within a screen frame time will cause a glitch on the display. In a data acquisition system, failure to read all the A/D samples in the input buffer before the buffer overflows will cause a loss of data. This may cause all the collected data to be useless. A real-time kernel must schedule tasks so that all critical tasks meet their deadlines. This is a difficult job if interrupts are stealing too much time from these critical tasks and is a major cause of intermittent failure of real-time systems.

The patented invention schedules interrupt handling at normal task level priorities, not interrupt priorities. This mean real-time tasks can execute even if devices are requesting interrupts. There is also a bound of only a few microseconds place on the amount of CPU time that can be stolen from a time critical task during once cycle of its execution by a device that is accessed only be less time critical tasks. By scheduling interrupt handling better, this invention allows a computer to execute more time critical tasks simultaneously and allows the use of more external devices and types of devices than the traditional interrupt mechanism without risking intermittent failures.

Proprietary Patent Supports POSIX, UNIX Standards

The patented technology is proprietary to Lynx, although it has been incorporated into Lynx's real-time operating systems which complies to UNIX and POSIX standards.

No other real-time operating system matches the degree of LynxOS' compliance to POSIX. IEEE's POSIX standard plays a key role in leading the embedded, real-time world toward open systems. It defines the industry's standard application programming interface (API) for UNIX, and provides the first standard API for real-time embedded applications.

Lynx Real-Time Systems, Inc. is a worldwide supplier of real-time operating systems and development tools. Its products shorten product development cycles and lower costs for software engineers who design mid-range to high-end embedded applications. By committing to POSIX, UNIX, and other industry standards, the company enables customers to leverage their investments in software development and education. Founded in 1988 as a privately-held company, Lynx has offices in the U.S., Europe and Japan, and worldwide headquarters in San Jose, Calif.

For sales information, contact sales@lynx.com or call 800/255-LYNX.

CONTACTS:

Derek Taylor

Lynx Real-Time Systems

408-879-3900 x111

Jason Lorber

Eastwick Communications

415-255-6279 or JPLorber@aol.com


Maxtor Drives Win95/NT Compatibility
MAXTOR'S 3.5-INCH DISK DRIVES MEET MICROSOFT COMPATIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR WINDOWS 95 AND WINDOWS NT

SAN JOSE, Calif. -- March 15, 1996 -- Maxtor Corp. today announced its full suite of 3.5-inch hard disk drives (HDDs) has passed Microsoft Corp.'s "Designed for Windows 95" compatibility testing and meets the requirements for the 'Designed for Windows 95' logo. Additionally, these drives are certified for use with the Windows NT operating system.

"Meeting the requirements for Windows compatibility is the result of an extensive testing program to ensure the highest level of compliance at both the hardware and driver levels," said Brian Smith, Maxtor's vice president of sales and product management. "OEMs, systems designers and retail channel end users have the assurance that Maxtor's full suite of high-performance hard disk drives are compatible with the advanced features of Windows 95 and Windows NT."

Microsoft's compatibility testing verifies Maxtor HDDs have the performance, functionality and compatibility to support the multitasking feature in these systems, which enables concurrent storage of data used in multiple simultaneous tasks. Operating system-based intelligent caching enables the system to instruct the hard drive to read an entire file to system memory, which enables faster processing of large files such as spreadsheets, sophisticated graphics and motion videos. Combined, these features greatly improve the performance and efficiency of the computer.

Maxtor's HDDs passed Windows compatibility tests in time to meet a significant increase in demand. According to researchers at IDC, industry-wide shipments of HDDs are expected to exceed 116 million units in 1996 and 193 million units by the year 2000. This primarily reflects increased demand for capacity to accommodate the computer games, graphics programs and Internet-related information services accessed through the new Windows operating systems. Maxtor is committed to supplying these users with industry-leading capacities, like the recently announced 2.0 GB drive.

Maxtor Corp. develops, manufactures and markets hard disk drives for desktop and mobile computer systems and had sales of $906.8 million in the fiscal year ended March 1995. A wholly owned, independently operated subsidiary of Hyundai Electronics America, Maxtor has headquarters in San Jose, Calif., and employs approximately 8,300 people worldwide.


Customer Safisfaction Fuels Win NT Server
CUSTOMER SATISFACTION FUELS WINDOWS NT SERVER MOMENTUM

REDMOND, WASH. - MARCH 20, 1996 - According to figures released today by Microsoft Corp., Windows NT Server is expected to account for 25 percent of worldwide server operating system shipments by the completion of fiscal year 1996, ending in June.

The growth, fueled by reseller, partner and applications support, has established Windows NT Server as the industry's fastest-growing network operating system.

Microsoft indicated that shipments of MicrosoftR Windows NT Server in fiscal year 1996 are expected to exceed last year's by more than 100 percent. Shipments of Windows NT Server are expected to surpass those of NovellR NetWareR version 4.1 by June 1996.

"We are very pleased that more than 100,000 organizations have chosen Windows NT Server over other alternatives," said Jim Allchin, senior vice president of the desktop and business systems division at Microsoft. "Customers have told us that they prefer Windows NT Server because it combines ease of use with file and print server performance, application server power, and communications server capabilities at record-setting price points."

CUSTOMERS MOVING TO WINDOWS NT SERVER

While the early success of Windows NT Server was exclusively as an applications server, a Microsoft survey of customers shows that now, more than 80 percent of installed copies of Windows NT Server use its file and print capabilities. Similarly, more than 80 percent of the customers use the built-in directory services, providing them with a single network logon.

"We moved from NetWare to Windows NT Server because Windows NT offered multipurpose server capabilities along with a comprehensive directory service that gives our users secure access to their files, printers and databases with a single password," said Dave Juchniewicz, director of global communication and networking at American Standard Plumbing Products. "We are now in the process of deploying hundreds of Windows NT-based servers throughout Europe, North America and Asia."

Even just as a file server, Windows NT Server share continues to grow. According to International Data Corp. (IDC), Windows NT Server utilized as a file server more than doubled its market share, from 6.7 percent of nodes in 1994 to 15.7 percent of nodes in 1995. IDC expects that Windows NT Server will continue its strong sales gains during 1996.

PARTNER, RESELLER SUPPORT CONTINUES TO GROW

Between June and November 1995, the number of resellers carrying Windows NT Server grew 116 percent, and Windows NT Server revenue among small value-added resellers (VARs) grew 54 percent. More than 11,000 resellers have attended Microsoft's Net Results seminar series, a 67-city tour that educates resellers about Windows NT Server and the Microsoft BackOffice&#153; family. Among Net Results attendees, 60 percent intend to become Microsoft Solution Providers. In addition, more than 4,400 Microsoft Certified Systems Engineers support Windows NT Server today, up 342 percent from last year.

Further momentum for Windows NT Server was announced earlier this month when SAP AG, a leading provider of client-server business applications, indicated that more than 1,000 customers using SAPR R/3&#153; now run on Windows NT Server. SAP R/3 is one of the more than 1,900 applications now shipping for Windows NT Server, a number that represents an increase of almost 60 percent since June 1995.

Pricing and Availability

Microsoft Windows NT Server version 3.51 is available now through resellers. A 10-user network pack is available for approximately $999; additional client access licenses are available for approximately $39.95 each.

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.


Microsoft Delivers the OSCARS to the WWW
MICROSOFT DELIVERS THE OSCARS TO THE WORLD WIDE WEB

Official Oscars Site Made Richer by Microsoft's Cinemania Online, Web Server and Browser; Microsoft Also Announces Virtual Oscars Party Encouraging Millions to Link to Web Site

HOLLYWOOD, CALIF. - MARCH 18, 1996 - To help bring the Academy Awards to the World Wide Web, Microsoft Corp. is delivering next-generation Web technologies and lots of interactive content for movie enthusiasts, serving as a principal sponsor and strategic partner for the official Oscars Web site, HTTP://OSCARS.GUIDE.COM. Microsoft also will host a Virtual Oscars Party on the Microsoft Cinemania Online site accessible at HTTP://WWW.MSN.COM/CINEMANIA/, encouraging millions to link to the official Oscars Web site.

The official Oscars Web site is made richer by direct links to Microsoft Cinemania Online, a unique interactive movie guide for movie history, performer biographies, video clips, up-to-date movie reviews, and more. A viewer can click a button adjacent to the name of a nominated film or performer to see more information about the nominee. The Oscars site, which is already one of the most popular sites on the Internet, is powered by a Microsoft Web engine called the Microsoft Internet Information Server, and it is optimized for the Microsoft Internet Explorer 2.0 Web browser.

"In 1996, Internet and the Oscars go together like movies and popcorn," said Jonathan D. Lazarus, vice president of strategic relations at Microsoft. "From radio to TV to the World Wide Web, the Oscars have always been a great spectator sport, and using the Web to present six weeks of Oscars activity to millions of movie fans is a wonderful way to extend the worldwide interest in the Academy Awards. Microsoft is proud to play a small role in presenting this excitement to Web users."

To help celebrate the Oscars, Microsoft will host the Cinemania Virtual Oscars Party, linked to the Oscars Web site. Cinemania is Microsoft's complete multimedia reference guide - both on CD and online - to the movies and the people who make and star in them.  This online party will supplement the live Internet coverage, contests and other activities Web users can find on the official Oscars Web site. The Microsoft party is for all who love the movies and want to be part of the Oscars hoopla. The Cinemania Virtual Oscars Party brings fans to the wired world of glamour, glitz and goings-on of this year's Academy Awards. The Cinemania Virtual Oscars party features the following:

 An official invitation explaining all the goings-on and online

 options

 A Cinemania exclusive poll covering some

 not-quite-ready-for-Oscars-Night categories,

 including Worst Action Hero and Worst Cyber Thriller

 Lots of fun fashion and party-giving tips, so you can plan your

 own Hollywood-style Oscars bash right at home

 Exclusive online commentary the evening of the Oscars, including

 agossip-filled look at the post-awards Hollywood party scene

Microsoft helped build the Oscars Web site, working with Virtualize, a Santa Monica, Calif.-based production house. Microsoft and Virtualize worked closely with the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and Oscars telecast producers Quincy Jones and David Salzman to create the content of the Oscars Web site. Other sponsors of the official Oscars site include Intergraph, Kodak, MCI and Revlon.

The virtual party and the link to the Oscars Web site is designed to promote and enhance the world's largest TV event for millions of Web users. Microsoft had a similar strategic arrangement with NBC and the NFL for another prominent TV event, the Super Bowl, creating this year's "superbowl.com" Web site.

Microsoft provided technical support as well as the products and technology to make the Oscars Web site as robust and dynamic as possible. The engine and backbone for the Web site is the Microsoft Internet Information Server, which is integrated into the Windows NT Server

32-bit network operating system. Easy to use and powerful, the Microsoft Internet Information Server can be set up in five minutes and is four times faster than any Web server on the market today. The Oscars site also takes advantage of the state-of-the-art technologies in the Microsoft Internet Explorer version 2.0 Web browser. Although any user connected to the Internet can access the Oscars site, users of Microsoft Internet Explorer 2.0 will have exclusive access to premier sound, video and graphics. The Microsoft Internet Information Server and Microsoft Internet Explorer version 2.0 Web browser are available for downloading at no charge at http://www.microsoft.com.

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.

FOR ONLINE PRODUCT INFORMATION:

Microsoft Web site: http://www.microsoft.com


Microsoft Donation to Chicago Public Library
MICROSOFT ANNOUNCES MORE THAN $1 MILLION DONATION TO BRING THE INTERNET AND MULTIMEDIA SOFTWARE TO CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY

Bill Gates Speaks on "How the Personal Computer Empowers All of Us"

CHICAGO, ILL., MARCH 19, 1996 - Speaking to high school students, library patrons and city officials in Chicago, Microsoft Chairman and CEO Bill Gates today announced his company will donate more than $1 million in software to the Chicago Public Library, bringing the Internet and multimedia software to neighborhoods across the city. Microsoft will provide the Chicago Public Library with high-speed telecommunications service and networking software that brings the Internet to library patrons for the first time. Microsoft also will provide multimedia reference and educational software to all 81 Chicago branch libraries, as well as assistance with computer training and technical support.

Gates' announcement was part of a major speech today on the many ways in which he sees the PC empowering individuals, businesses, schools and organizations to do great things. To underscore his vision, Gates told the stories of several Chicagoans who exemplify the millions of people worldwide whose lives have been improved and empowered in some way because of the PC.

* Amy Bennett, a teacher at Murphy and Canty Elementary Schools on the Northwest side of Chicago, works with children who have come to the U.S. from war-torn regions of the world. Their experiences have made it difficult for them to settle into life in America and to communicate about their hopes, dreams and worries. Aljosa Campara and Daniela Kuljanin, two 13-year-old 7th graders from Bosnia, were intimidated by their new surroundings until they were given an opportunity to express their feelings to family and friends using a PC. Mrs. Bennett led a project that enabled them to talk about their experiences with bombings and refugee camps by sitting down at a computer and building a family album.

* John Rico was born in Chicago's Cabrini community, attended Chicago Public Schools and founded Rico Enterprises, Inc. 11 years ago. Rico was the first Hispanic-owned PC company in the Chicago area, and today employs 16 workers. The company has built its niche in manufacturing PCs and developing software for the education market. "Our business is to train the trainer - the classroom teacher - on what they need for instructing their students." Rico says the PC has created opportunities for him and his family. His small business has received acclaim from the Urban Affairs Division of the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce and the Illinois Family Business of the Year program.

* Angelee Johns, a director at the Chicago Metro History Education Center, has one goal: to spark interest in history and education by teaching kids about their own local history. She believes the PC can make that possible. The Center is creating interactive multimedia software to tell Chicago's story. The Center also is making it possible through the Internet for teachers to share ideas, thoughts and plans for conveying a passion for history.

"It's been remarkable for me over the past 20 years to see and to hear these stories of how the PC is empowering people, businesses and organizations to do great things," said Gates. "I'm very optimistic about the future of the PC and the Information Superhighway, and I believe libraries can be a great place to access this new world of online information and communication. Today's announcement of support for the Chicago Public Library is part of our overall vision of creating a connected learning community in which parents, teachers, students and the community collaborate on life-long learning."

"It is with great pleasure that the Chicago Public Library accepts this gift of technology and access to information made possible by the generosity of Bill Gates and Microsoft," said Chicago Public Library Commissioner Mary A. Dempsey. "Through its work with the American Library Association and public libraries nationwide, Microsoft has demonstrated its commitment to providing access to technology and information resources to millions of public library users. Microsoft's grant to the Chicago Public Library will enable us to make information technology, including the Internet, a reality for our millions of library users. We applaud and thank Microsoft for its ongoing commitment to America's public libraries."

The Chicago Public Library recently launched Project MIND (Meeting Information Needs Democratically), an effort to integrate information technologies into the library system's offerings. Toward that end, Microsoft is donating Windows NT server and client software, Microsoft BackOffice server and client, Windows 95, Microsoft Office 95, Visual Basic, T1 telecommunications access and a variety of CD-ROM titles, including Scholastic's The Magic School Bus series, Microsoft Bookshelf 1996-97, Microsoft Dinosaurs, Microsoft Ancient Lands, Microsoft Musical Instruments, How the Leopard Got His Spots, Microsoft Dangerous Creatures, Microsoft Oceans, Microsoft Explorapedia Series, Microsoft Encarta'96, Microsoft Encarta World Atlas, Microsoft Publisher, Microsoft Works, Microsoft Dogs, Microsoft 3-D Movie Maker, Microsoft Music Central '96 and Microsoft Art Gallery.

As part of its overall commitment to creating a connected, lifelong learning community, Microsoft and the American Library Association (ALA) announced last November "Libraries Online," a one- year, $3 million initiative to research and develop innovative approaches for bringing the Internet and information technologies to under-served populations across the country.

Founded in 1975, Microsoft 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.


Softimage Software Developers Connection
MICROSOFT INTRODUCES NEW ARCHITECTURE FOR DEVELOPING PLUG-IN APPLICATIONS FOR SOFTIMAGE 3D

Extends Open Architecture of Leading High-End 3-D Animation Software; Offers Extensive Technical and Marketing Support for Developers and Customers

REDMOND, WASH. - MARCH 19, 1996 - Softimage Inc., the world's leading high-end 3-D animation software company and a wholly owned subsidiary of Microsoft Corp., today announced a new developers program called the Softimage Software Developers Connection. The program features extensive technical and marketing support and a new Softimage Software Developers Kit (SI-SDK), based on Softimage 3D version 3.5, for independent software vendors (ISVs) and customers to create custom plug-in applications for the next version of Softimage 3D. The Softimage Developers Connection was introduced at a workshop on the Microsoft campus in February.

Ultimately, the company expects to market custom plug-in effects, productivity applications, signature image libraries and other tools that are available for Softimage. Because the SI-SDK provides access to virtually every aspect of Softimage 3D, ISVs can create the kinds of powerful plug-in applications that will enable Softimage customers to continue pushing the leading edge of 3-D animation and imagery.

"For many years, customers have been choosing Softimage because it is consistently the industry's most advanced and productive 3-D animation system," said Daniel Langlois, founder of Softimage and senior director for Microsoft. "But with the content-creation industry evolving very rapidly, it's clear that Softimage now must provide a superior, easy-to-use programming environment. Now developers and customers can tap into the already-rich feature set of Softimage to create their own sophisticated, unique, fully integrated custom applications."

The SI-SDK, which supports both the Microsoft Windows NTR and Silicon GraphicsR platforms, provides developers with direct access to animation and modeling (SAAPHIRE toolkit), rendering (mental ray toolkit) and motion-capture controls (Channels toolkit) in Softimage 3D. Applications can run as standalone programs or be fully integrated into Softimage 3D for Windows NT and Silicon Graphics IRISR systems.

The SI-SDK, which replaces the D-Kit programming interface for Softimage 3D, enhances the application-development process in several ways:

 DIRECT ACCESS TO SOFTIMAGE 3D MODELING, ANIMATION AND RENDERING

 CONTROLS. The SI-SDK allows application developers to create

 advanced plug-in applications that utilize virtually every aspect

 of Softimage 3D, including the following:

- SAAPHIRE development kit (modeling and animation): One of the most advanced 3-D APIs on the market, Softimage Advanced API for Relations and Elements (SAAPHIRE) sets a new standard for 3-D application development by providing direct access to Softimage modeling, animation and rendering pipelines. Through dynamically shared objects (DSOs) on Silicon Graphics and dynamic- link libraries (DLL) on Windows NT, developers can create powerful, cross-platform applications quickly with the native Softimage tool set.

- Mental ray development kit (rendering): The mental ray development kit allows creation of shaders and render-time custom effects that range from simple material and texture mapping to advanced effects such as displacement mapping and volumetric lights. This, combined with mental ray's best-in-class rendering ability, allows developers to set a new standard for high-quality visual effects.

- Channels development kit (motion capture and control): Channels allows developers to create hardware and motion-control interfaces quickly and easily for Softimage 3D, including real-time motion devices that are at the heart of the Softimage Live virtual set.

 SUPPORT STANDALONE OR FULLY INTEGRATED APPLICATIONS. Developers

 can create fully integrated or standalone applications for Softimage

 3D. Fully integrated applications will appear within the Softimage

 graphical user interface (i.e., as a menu choice or dialog box).

 Standalone applications can use either the Softimage graphical

 user interface or any interface that supports Win32R or Motif

 APIs.

 ACCESS TO SOFTIMAGE TECHNICAL AND MARKETING SUPPORT. Through the

 Softimage Developers Connection, ISVs and customers will have

 access to a comprehensive program of online technical support

 and co-marketing and distribution programs for Softimage

 3D-compatible products. In addition, the Softimage Developers

 Connection will offer certification for applications that meet

 performance and integration criteria. Certified applications will

 be identified through a special Softimage Developers Connection logo.

The SI-SDK is currently in beta testing and is available today to qualified developers and customers. The final SI-SDK release version is expected to be available at the same time Softimage 3D version 3.5 ships in mid-1996. For more information on the Softimage Developers Connection, please call Microsoft at (206) 936-6739.

CUSTOMERS AND DEVELOPERS SUPPORT NEW PROGRAM

At a February launch workshop, ISVs and resellers applauded the new Softimage Developers Connection program:

"Softimage and Microsoft are definitely doing this one right," said Jim Dudman, product development manager for MetaTools. "The SAAPHIRE plug-in architecture for Softimage is one of the most extensible and open our engineers have seen - on any platform. With such an inviting and open architecture, it is a foregone conclusion that ISVs will rapidly be producing amazing filters and extensions to an already world-class environment. Congratulations." MetaTools, the visual computing software company, designs, develops, publishes, markets and supports software tools for the creation, editing and manipulation of computer graphic images, digital art, and Internet and online content for the WindowsR, MacintoshR and other operating systems.

"The Softimage Developers Connection is a very comprehensive program," said Bill Hite, vice president of Marshall Graphics Systems. "The software developers kit allows us to concentrate our efforts on creating features rather than grappling with the mechanics of getting information in and out of Softimage." Marshall Graphics Systems, based in Nashville, Tenn., is a longtime developer and reseller of 3-D animation and imaging software and hardware.

COMPANY INFORMATION

Founded in 1986, Softimage develops software for media-rich applications including film, video, interactive TV, games and education. Products include Softimage 3D, Softimage Eddie (compositing) and Softimage Toonz (2-D cel animation). The company was acquired in 1994 by Microsoft Corp. Additional information about Softimage and Microsoft can be found via the Internet at http://www.softimage.com/ and http://www.microsoft.com/, respectively.

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.

READER CONTACT:

Developer information only, (206) 936-6739

Softimage general information, (800) 576-3846; Internet: http://www.softimage.com

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Windows Hardware Engineering Conf, Apr 1-3
MICROSOFT, TOGETHER WITH PC HARDWARE INDUSTRY, ANNOUNCES ARCHITECTURES AND INITIATIVES AT WINHEC 96, APRIL 1-3

Over 2,600 Attendees to Preview SIPC, OnNow, Win32 Driver Model, DirectX and More

REDMOND, WASH. - MARCH 19, 1996 - The fifth annual Windows Hardware Engineering Conference (WinHEC 96), to be held in San Jose, Calif., April 1-3, 1996, will preview the future of hardware technology for MicrosoftR WindowsR operating systems, discuss emerging trends, highlight the latest hardware interfaces, and cover what the hardware industry is doing to advance the PC platform. This year's WinHEC includes information on the following:

* SIPC (SIMPLY INTERACTIVE PC). A keynote speech by Microsoft Corp. Chairman and CEO Bill Gates will address the future of the PC platform. Gates will discuss the SIPC and describe the hardware and software innovations needed to make it a reality.

* STRATEGY FOR WINDOWS. Attendees will get a look at the product road map for the WindowsR 95 and Windows NTR operating systems.

* ONNOW. Microsoft, together with other vendors, will announce an initiative and supporting architectures for power management enabling PCs to be available for use instantly.

* WIN32R API DRIVER MODEL. Microsoft will announce and define an architecture for a consistent driver interface for Windows 95 and Windows NT Workstation. This architecture enables hardware vendors to develop a single driver to support both operating systems.

* MULTIMEDIA. Microsoft, together with other vendors, will describe the DirectX and ActiveX interfaces to build PCs with screaming 3-D graphics, MPEG-2 decoding and high-fidelity 3-D audio.

* VENDOR ANNOUNCEMENTS. More than 80 companies will participate at WinHEC 96, presenting technical papers, architectures and product road maps, including significant new technology announcements.

* The conference will be held at the San Jose Convention Center. Members of the press interested in attending should call (503) 245-0905 for registration information. Others should call (800) 254-5509 to register. Additional WinHEC information is available at the Microsoft home page on the World Wide Web at http://www.microsoft.com/windows/events/winhec.htm/.

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Nationwide School-to-Career Pilot Project
MICROSOFT, MANPOWER, DELL COMPUTER AND JOBS FOR THE FUTURE LAUNCH NATIONWIDE SCHOOL-TO-CAREER PILOT PROJECT

Innovative Partnership Designed to Integrate Technology and High- Quality Service Skills Training With School-to-Career Education Reform

REDMOND, WASH. - MARCH 19, 1996 - The world's leading software company, the world's largest employment services firm, the world's leading direct marketer of personal computers, and a prominent educational policy and research organization have teamed to launch a nationwide school-to-career pilot project.

Microsoft Corp., Manpower Inc., Dell Computer Corp. and Jobs for the Future have designed the project, called Employees for Tomorrow, to develop the full range of skills that today's students will need for the jobs of the 21st century. School districts participating in Employees for Tomorrow include Boston; Lake Washington, Wash.; Louisville, Ky.; Milwaukee; and Philadelphia.

"There is no better use of technology than to enrich the education of young people and to prepare them for the workplace challenges of the coming decade," said Bill Gates, chairman and CEO of Microsoft. "Helping students and teachers understand the technology that drives the workplace helps ensure that we're doing our part to move both toward greater career success."

Employees for Tomorrow is only the latest example of these companies' continuing commitment to promote the effective use of technology and job-skills development in education by helping train teachers, advise parents, and motivate and reward students. This unique private and public partnership is emblematic of the types of alliances critical to the continued success of our educational system.

"Today's students will need to be proficient in two languages - that of computers and that of quality service - in order to be successful in tomorrow's jobs," said Mitchell Fromstein, chairman and CEO of Manpower. "Manpower has already used its training programs to equip millions of workers worldwide with these skills. The Employees for Tomorrow initiative is an opportunity to share our expertise to help students develop into the kind of workers that employers need."

Employees for Tomorrow began in January with the selection and training of 34 high school teachers and educators from the five districts. The teachers were introduced to Manpower's computer training programs, called Skillware, in preparation for their use of MicrosoftR Office business productivity software for the WindowsR 95 operating system. The teachers also completed Manpower's Putting Quality to Work training program, which equips workers with the skills to provide quality service to customers and co-workers. The training is based on extensive research into employers' definition of a quality worker, a definition that encompasses attitude, the ability to work with others and to solve problems, and a willingness to go the extra mile. These workplace skills are critical to success on the job but often are not emphasized in the traditional school curriculum.

The teachers met at Microsoft's Redmond, Wash., campus for a three- day institute March 15-17 at which they received in-depth training that will enable them to pass on workplace skills to their students. Teachers were also taught how to use Microsoft Office for Windows 95 software, so they will be able to teach students how to use the essential business software they are likely to encounter in the workplace. Dell Computer Corp. completes the partnership by providing participating teachers with both desktop and portable systems for use in their classrooms.

Teachers will use Office for Windows 95 software with the DellR computers, as well as the quality skills they've learned from Manpower in school projects in which students will be challenged to solve complex, real-world problems. Examples include building a World Wide Web site about historical landmarks and formulating an engineering proposal for low-cost, energy-efficient housing. At the end of the school year, between May 15 to June 7, exhibitions in each district will highlight the students' projects. In addition, following the program, both students and their teachers will have the opportunity to be placed by Manpower in a variety of jobs to further develop the software and workplace skills they have learned through the projects.

"In the context of dramatic corporate restructuring, ways of ensuring effective transitions between work and learning are becoming more vital by the minute," said Hilary Pennington, president of Jobs for the Future. "This partnership between Jobs for the Future, Microsoft, Dell and Manpower will bring the best in technology, quality skills training, and employment opportunities to bear on the national effort to make education more effective for the 21st century. Microsoft and Manpower are performing a tremendous service to public education and the school-to-career movement through their involvement in and support of this project."

Working with key education groups, Microsoft is committed to supporting a "connected learning community" in which all students have access to computers, each is empowered to pursue his or her own individual path of learning, and students, parents, educators and the community are connected. Through these efforts, Microsoft is providing programs that train teachers, advise parents, support libraries and museums, and motivate and reward students. Microsoft also works across the information technology industry with software and hardware developers to promote the effective use of technology in education. More information is available from the Microsoft home page on the World Wide Web at http://www.microsoft.com/k-12/.

Manpower, the world's largest employment services firm, is committed to equipping workers with the most up-to-date skills needed by employers. The company's Skillware training for computer technology and Putting Quality to Work training in quality service skills has equipped millions of workers around the world with the skills they need for on-the- job success. All the training is offered free to Manpower's employees and has been shown to enhance employee marketability. Manpower operates more than 2,000 offices in 40 countries where this training is offered. The company employed more than 1.5 million workers last year.

As part of Dell Computer Corp.'s commitment to education, Dell created the Dell Education Alliance to further enhance computers and computer solutions in schools. By leveraging the best service and software support organization in the industry, the company is helping technology- aware school districts implement technology infrastructures - the most critical enabling technology for education in the information age.

Jobs for the Future (JFF) is a national nonprofit organization that conducts research, provides technical assistance, and proposes policy innovation on the interrelated issues of work and learning. Founded in 1983, its goal is to encourage policies and practices that prepare all citizens for effective transitions between learning and work. JFF is one of the leading organizations in the country working to improve the school-to-career transition of all youth.

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.


Bankers Meet at Microsoft Embracing Internet
TWO HUNDRED BANKERS MEET AT MICROSOFT TO DISCUSS STRATEGY FOR EMBRACING THE INTERNET

Microsoft Announces Option for Direct Connection to Microsoft Money Via Internet, New Desktop Finance Division, and Additional Technology to Help Financial Services Companies Compete in the Internet Marketplace

REDMOND, WASH. - MARCH 18, 1996 - Two hundred worldwide bankers and banking solution providers convened today at Microsoft Corp. to get an overview of Microsoft's strategy for helping financial institutions deliver online services via the Internet and through the Microsoft Money financial organizer. Continuing the theme of providing banks with choice and flexibility in building their online capabilities, Microsoft announced Open Financial Connectivity (OFC), which provides an easy, direct connection between consumers and their banks. The OFC specification enables banks and third-party processors to build their own direct connection to Microsoft Money using Internet technology. In addition, Microsoft discussed its recently formed desktop finance division, which was created to address the growing consumer demand for online financial services and underscores the company's commitment to supporting financial institutions in this growing area.

DIRECT CONNECTIVITY GIVES BANKS CHOICE AND FLEXIBILITY

With this announcement, Microsoft delivers on its promise to provide banks choice and flexibility in offering online banking services via Microsoft Money. To date, banks have had limited choices, which has held back the wide adoption and acceptance of home banking. The new OFC specification will enable banks to select the back-end architecture of their choice, whether in-house or on an outsourcing basis, and to decide which online services they will provide their customers.

OFC complements Microsoft's alliance with Visa to provide online banking and highly reliable bill payment services. "The OFC option is consistent with Visa's view of giving our member financial institutions choice and flexibility," said Fraser Bullock, president and COO of Visa Interactive. "Visa members can now deliver home-banking services via Money through Visa Interactive's turnkey remote-banking solution, integrate their Web-based services into the Visa Interactive offering, or work directly with Microsoft if they choose. Regardless of the interface, with proper security, Visa members can utilize the highly reliable and cost-effective VISA ePay bill-payment service for their customers."

HOW OFC WORKS

Microsoft designed OFC with input from financial institutions that wanted to deliver online banking services directly to their customers. Beginning with the next release of Money, scheduled for late summer, banks will have the option to connect to customers via the OFC specification using either the Internet or a private dial-up connection. Money will implement the OFC specification by using standard Internet protocols (HTTP or TCP/IP) and standard Internet security protocols (PCT or SSL) to connect to the bank's server. Banks that choose initially to make the connection via a private dial-up network can switch to the Internet connection easily at a later date. The OFC specification is available to download at no cost from the World Wide Web at http://www.microsoft.com/industry/bank/ starting today. This new offering is part of a wide range of technology solutions from Microsoft to help banks build complete online offerings for their customers.

NEW TECHNOLOGY TO HELP BUILD WEB BROWSER-BASED HOME BANKING

Microsoft also briefed banks on the development of new technology that will enable customers to perform ATM-like functions within a bank's Web site. By year-end, when this browser-based home-banking technology is scheduled to be available, customers will be able to use popular Web browsers, including Microsoft Internet Explorer and NetScape Navigator, to access their bank's Web site and perform secure transactions, not just browse marketing information. This browser-based home banking will take advantage of OFC, so the bank's technology investment will support customers using browsers or Microsoft Money.

BENEFITS OF MICROSOFT'S INTERNET BANKING STRATEGY

The most significant benefits of Microsoft's Internet banking strategy to banks and consumers include the following:

 Financial institutions will find it easier to offer online services

 to consumers because banks will have more options to choose from

 and more control over their online strategies.

 As more banks go online, consumers will benefit because they will

 be more likely to find that the bank they currently do business

 with offers home banking.

 Browser-based home banking will provide immediate convenience to

 bank customers with basic needs who may later choose to have the

 additional capability provided by financial management software,

 such as Microsoft Money.

"The new direct OFC option is an exciting and radical departure from previous business models and will enable more banks than ever to offer online banking services," said Pete Higgins, group vice president of applications and content at Microsoft. "We expect it to drive growth in this market significantly by allowing more consumers easy access to the conveniences of home banking from their financial institution."

MICROSOFT FORMS DESKTOP FINANCE DIVISION

To underscore its commitment to online banking and future desktop finance initiatives, Microsoft recently formed the desktop finance division. The new division is headed by Microsoft General Manager Lewis Levin, formerly general manager of the Microsoft Excel group at Microsoft. The mission of the desktop finance division is to help meet a wide range of consumers' financial management needs and to help financial institutions move more rapidly to convenient online access for their customers. Levin reports to Pete Higgins and Nathan Myhrvold, group vice presidents of applications and content.

MICROSOFT OFFERS WIDE RANGE OF TECHNOLOGIES FOR HOME BANKING

Microsoft also offers a variety of Internet and server technologies that will help banks deliver online banking solutions. Key offerings include the Windows NTR Server network operating system and Microsoft Internet Information Server. Microsoft Internet Information Server is a powerful solution for publishing on the Internet, which incorporates significant session-level and transaction security.

Other products will also assist banks in developing Internet-based banking. When coupled with specific functionality from banking solution providers, the products will support as client applications "virtual branches" on the Internet, rich e-mail, proprietary applications and Microsoft Money. These products include the following:

 Microsoft SQL Server, a robust database management system

 that can be used for customer and product information. Microsoft

 SQL Server version 6.5, scheduled to be released in the second

 quarter of 1996, will include a Web assistant that lets banks

 automatically format data in hypertext markup language (HTML)

 and send it to a Web server.

 Microsoft Exchange Server, an electronic mail and messaging system

 that supports rich bank-customer communication

 SNA Server, a gateway for integrating mainframe information

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.

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CIS to Market Customized Netscape Navigator
COMPUSERVE TO MARKET CUSTOMIZED NETSCAPE NAVIGATOR TO CORPORATE CUSTOMERS

Joint Marketing Efforts Included in New Relationship

COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 11, 1996 -- As part of a recently announced relationship, CompuServe Incorporated will create custom versions of Netscape Communication Corporation's highly popular Netscape Navigator Internet client software for corporate customers. Additionally, CompuServe will market and distribute other software and high-end Netscape applications.

The agreement signed Friday between the two companies, announced today, enables CompuServe to deliver Netscape Navigator to its user at no extra charge. It also facilitates the worldwide growth of Netscape using the CompuServe's SPRYNET global information network as an Internet access provider inside and outside the U.S.

CompuServe and Netscape will be able to create customized client applications that meet the needs of CompuServe and its controlled subsidiaries, including adding unique logos and access to specific Web home pages. Advanced software services will complement CompuServe's existing corporate networking business, which boasts more than 950 customers worldwide.

"CompuServe is the leader in providing online and networking services to the corporate market," said Bob Massey, president and chief executive officer of CompuServe. "In conjunction with our earlier announcements, this relationship will strengthen our ability to provide solutions to corporations as they begin to embrace the World Wide Web."

CompuServe will participate in joint marketing of a variety of Netscape consumer and high-end applications.

"The corporate market segment is booming, as is evidenced by the excellent growth our Networking Services Division is experiencing," Massey said. "Netscape and CompuServe are the perfect team to create the software and networking solutions these users want."

Established in 1982, CompuServe Network Services, a division of CompuServe Incorporated, provides companies around the world with frame relay, remote LAN access, X.25 packet services, IBM connectivity services and private replication for Lotus Notes users. Complete Internet services include dial and dedicated access, security, software, private IP services and World Wide Web development and hosting.

Founded in 1969, CompuServe Incorporated is the world's most comprehensive consumer online service, business network provider and Internet access company. Through CompuServe, more than 4.5 million home and business users in 147 countries access the Internet and 3,000 plus online information, education and entertainment services and products. In addition, more than 950 corporate customers use CompuServe's value-added network solutions. Among its many uses, the CompuServe-owned network serves as the world's mailbox and check-out lane, hosting 40 million e-mail messages/month and more than one billion point-of-sale transactions/year. With world headquarters in Columbus, Ohio, CompuServe's 60 offices include European centers in Munich, London and Paris.


Manufacturing Moves to Microsoft Systems
MANUFACTURING CORPORATIONS MOVE RAPIDLY TO MICROSOFT SYSTEMS AS FOUNDATION FOR ENTERPRISEWIDE SOLUTIONS

Microsoft to Present Leonardo Medal for Technical Innovations in Manufacturing

CHICAGO - MARCH 18, 1996 - Solution Providers and their corporate customers are accelerating their implementation of manufacturing solutions based on the Microsoft Windows 95 and Windows NT operating systems and the Microsoft BackOffice family of integrated server software.

That trend is apparent at the National Manufacturing Week show this week, where leading Solution Providers are announcing or demonstrating Windows NT-based solutions. Microsoft Corp. will award the first annual Leonardo Medal for Technical Innovations in Manufacturing to a customer realizing benefits from Microsoft technology combined with a Solution Provider application. In addition, Microsoft and Digital Equipment Corp. are demonstrating complete design-to-manufacturing solutions as part of their alliance for enterprise systems.

"Improved design and manufacturing processes are at the heart of the business re-engineering that is sweeping the United States and world economies," said Pieter Knook, general manager of industry sales and marketing, organization customer unit at Microsoft. "The enthusiasm for Windows NT and Microsoft BackOffice at this show is the latest proof that manufacturers and their business partners are turning increasingly to Microsoft platforms. This is a clear indicator that Windows NT Server has the scalability to support both small job shops and the world's largest manufacturers, and the integration to support the entire process from design to manufacturing."

INCREASING MOMENTUM ACROSS THE MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY

Many leading application vendors are demonstrating their products for engineering design and manufacturing solutions in Microsoft's booth, No. 4226. These vendors are Base Ten, CMI-Competitive Solution Inc., Digital Equipment Corp., FocusSoft, Fourth Shift Corp., GE Fanuc, ICONICS, Intellution, Intergraph Corp., Intuitive Manufacturing Systems Inc., Intuitive Technology Corp., Made2Manage Systems Inc., Marcam, National Instruments, Opto 22, Rockwell Software Inc., Siemens Energy and Automation Inc., SolidWorks, TTW Inc., Wonderware Corp. and USDATA Corp.

In addition to these vendors,

more than 500 software developers offer approximately 800 Windows NT-based solutions for the entire range of the manufacturing market, including mechanical design and analysis, process control, data acquisition and instrumentation control, worker-machine interface, manufacturing execution systems, and enterprise resource planning.

"Nearly every manufacturing automation supplier has ported to Windows NT or is in the process of doing so," said Andy Chatha, president of Automation Research Corp. "Their customers - the manufacturing companies - now regard Windows NT as an excellent platform for all their enterprisewide applications. Windows NT provides excellent security, multitasking and scalability for manufacturing operations. As a result, we expect to see Windows NT become the top platform over the next few years for a wide range of industrial applications."

These vendors are moving to Microsoft operating systems for many reasons. Windows NT Server and Microsoft BackOffice deliver real-time access to information and integrate diverse manufacturing and business systems into a single, enterprisewide system. Moreover, the entire WindowsR family, from desktop to server, provides a single interface for access to that information.

A growing number of manufacturing and industrial companies have Microsoft-based solutions in full production mode.

"We run Windows NT Server, Microsoft SQL Server, custom Visual BasicR applications and SCADA software; this is the only system I know that offers mission-critical performance on an off-the-shelf PC. It's truly amazing," said Lawrence Youngblood, electrical engineer at Chevron USA. "We're impressed with the true security, fault tolerance, easy configuration, multitasking and remote access services. I can be on an oil platform that is 15 to 20 miles offshore and have full access to network data for decision making. And with Windows NT Workstation's multitasking, I can use a remote node as a word processor and a process control machine simultaneously."

MICROSOFT SPONSORS LEONARDO MEDAL FOR TECHNICAL INNOVATIONS IN MANUFACTURING

Microsoft is sponsoring the first annual Leonardo Medal for Technical Innovations in Manufacturing. The award, presented at Managing Automation's Automation Hall of Fame ceremony, will be based on the winning manufacturer's ability to use technology to improve a manufacturing or design process, enhance a product, or provide benefits to the user.

The Leonardo Medal selection committee consists of Tony Friscia, president, Advanced Manufacturing Research; Andy Chatha, president, Automation Research Corp.; Ted Rybeck, president, Benchmarking Partners; Gisela Wilson, CAD/CAM/CAE program manager, International Data Corp.; Matt Ragen, worldwide marketing manager, engineering, Microsoft Corp.; and Harry Tse, director, manufacturing technologies and practices, Yankee Group.

MICROSOFT AND DIGITAL SHOWCASE DESIGN-TO-MANUFACTURING SOLUTION

Also at the National Manufacturing Week show, Microsoft and Digital are displaying an Integrated Product Realization demonstration. The display shows how products and services from Microsoft, Digital and other applications vendors can help companies implement an integrated design-to-manufacturing strategy to prototype parts for high-volume manufacturing.

The demonstration shows the rapid prototyping of a part from the initial design through manufacturing. It showcases Microsoft Office Professional, Visual Basic 4.0, Enterprise Edition, Windows NT and Microsoft SQL Server. It runs on a Digital AlphaStation, Digital PCs and the Multia Multi-Client Desktop.

The demonstration also showcases Autodesk Inc. for product design, Algor Corp. for finite element modeling, Boothroyd & Dewhurst for design for manufacturing and assembly, and Light Machines Corp. for computer-aided manufacturing tool path generation to a milling machine. Altogether, the demonstration shows how these products help reduce product-design and manufacturing-cycle times.

Under the alliance, Microsoft is funding Digital's support and systems integration business focused on Microsoft solutions, and Digital is training at least 1,500 certified professionals. Microsoft is offering products on AlphaServer- and AlphaStation-based systems, and the two companies are cooperating on engineering and cross-licensing of patents. As part of the Microsoft-Digital alliance, the two companies are currently delivering the Integrated Product Realization demonstration and other client-server solutions across the United States.

The Windows NT Server Advantage for the Manufacturing Market

Windows NT Server provides a consistent way to manage information across manufacturing enterprises and to reduce support costs, while taking full advantage of widespread user familiarity with Microsoft operating systems on the desktop.

Windows NT Server combines the performance, security and reliability required by manufacturers, the lower costs of PC-based systems, and the flexibility and distributed power of client-server architecture.

Windows NT Server is completely compatible with the Microsoft BackOffice integrated suite of server applications. In addition to Windows NT Server, the Microsoft BackOffice suite of server applications provides a relational database (the Microsoft SQL Server client-server database management system); IBMR host connectivity (Microsoft SNA Server); networked PC, application management and remote diagnostics (Systems Management Server); and messaging (Microsoft Mail Server).

By using these products, manufacturers benefit from a consistent Windows interface and a technology infrastructure designed to streamline manufacturing processes while enhancing productivity.

"With Windows 95, Windows NT and Microsoft BackOffice, manufacturers achieve reliable, secure, and cost-effective information management from desktop systems to servers," said Brooke Banbury-Masland, worldwide manufacturing industry manager at Microsoft. "That's crucial in the transition toward integrated, customer-oriented supply chains that deliver real-time information throughout the enterprise."

Tomorrow at 3 p.m. at the conference, Banbury-Masland will deliver a paper that details the manufacturing industry paradigm shift, "A Practical Guide to the New Generation of Platforms in Manufacturing," with Beverly Ann Smith, vice president of marketing, and Mark Engman, corporate operations officer, both of Opto 22.

Additional information on Microsoft solutions for manufacturing can be found on Microsoft's home page on the World Wide Web at http://www.microsoft.com/industry/man/.

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.

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BROAD RANGE OF SOLUTIONS FOR WINDOWS NT SERVER

AT NATIONAL MANUFACTURING WEEK

Solution Provider Windows NT Server-based solutions being demonstrated or announced at the National Manufacturing Week show include these:

 BASE TEN'S THREE NEW ADDITIONS TO ITS SUITE OF MODULES for its

 PHARMASYST MES software: an Intelligent Forms Designer,

 Dispensing Module, and Inventory and Receiving Module. Base Ten's

 application gives total visibility to manufacturing. It has full

 MES/ERP functionality and uses flexible, industry-standard tools.

 CMI-COMPETITIVE SOLUTION INC.'S TRANS4M, being introduced at the

 show. TRANS4M, a client-server application for the Windows

 environment, is MRPII/ERP software for repetitive manufacturers.

 It was developed using Visual Basic 4.0 running on Windows 95.

 FOURTH SHIFT'S MANUFACTURING SOFTWARE SYSTEM (MSS) provides MRPII

 enterprise solutions for small to intermediate sites of manufacturing

 and distribution companies worldwide. The fully integrated

 manufacturing and financial system offers rapid implementation,

 usually within three to six months.

 FOCUSSOFT'S MILLENIA manufacturing and distribution solution for

 Windows NT and Microsoft SQL Server, supporting MES, MRPII and ERP.

 GE FANUC'S POWER MOTION BETA SERVO AND CIMPLICITYR Display

 Station products, integrated hardware and software solutions for

 MMI. The company also supports SCADA, MES and process control.

 ICONICS' GENESIS FOR WINDOWS MMI/SCADA and control software, a

 complete automation tool suite featuring independent modules for

 graphics, trending and data logging, alarm management, I/O interface,

 networking and control. The modular design lets customers purchase

 only the components they need.

 INTELLUTION'S FIX FAMILY of industrial automation software including

 FIX MMI, which provides operator display graphics and data

 acquisition capability, FIX to meet the needs of large SCAD

 applications, and FIX BOX to ensure efficient management of batch

 operations.

 INTERGRAPH CORP.'S SOLID EDGE, for computer-aided design, which

 takes advantage of Windows to offer a new level of ease of use,

 uses Windows OLE technology and Plug-and-Play interoperation

 with other software tools, and offers new assembly design

 capabilities.

 INTUITIVE MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS' MRP9000, a fully integrated

 MRPII system. Written in Microsoft Access with a Microsoft SQL

 Server version available, it features tools to assist with ISO9000

 certification. QuickData, an interactive voice-response

 data-collection system for the shop floor, will be presented at

 the show.

 INTUITIVE TECHNOLOGY CORP.'S @AGLANCE/IT VERSION 3.0, being announced

 at the show. It lets users of Windows 95 and Windows NT share

 real-time historical process data with networked desktop and plant

 floor PCs so they can access, explore and analyze their manufacturing

 process information.

 MADE2MANAGE SYSTEMS' MADE2MANAGE FOR WINDOWS, software for MRPII,

 ERP and MES being demonstrated for the first time at the show.

 The company is also demonstrating its new online support system,

 SmartLink.

 MARCAM'S PROTEAN PRODUCT LINE is an object-oriented ERP application

 suite engineered exclusively for Windows. Protean applications

 are designed to use Microsoft's complete enterprise solution

 including Windows 95, Windows NT Workstation, Windows NT Server

 and Microsoft SQL Server 6.0.

 NATIONAL INSTRUMENTS' COMPONENTWORKS data acquisition software

 for Visual Basic 4.0 is a collection of virtual instrumentation

 add-on controls and libraries that turns Visual Basic into a world-

 class virtual instrumentation development environment.

 OPTO 22'S FACTORYFLOOR, an integrated suite of 32-bit Windows-based

 industrial control solutions that offer customers total control

 of their manufacturing environments. The complete client-server

 solution uses the power of Windows 95, Windows NT Server and

 Microsoft BackOffice products.

 ROCKWELL SOFTWARE'S RSLOGIX 500 SOFTWARE, the first Windows

 95- and Windows NT-compatible software for programming programmable

 controllers. Rockwell also featured RSToolbox, the 16- and 32-bit

 ActiveX Control (formerly OLE Control) component software product

 for the industrial automation market.

 SIEMENS' SIMATIC WINCC IMMI AND SCADA SOFTWARE, for Windows NT

 Server and Windows 95, being announced at the show. The integrated

 MMI package offers connectivity to programmable controllers and

 an integrated user interface, and includes modules for graphics,

 messages and database management.

 SOLIDWORKS' SOLIDWORKS 95, the first production solid modeling

 system built specifically for Windows NT Server and Windows 95.

 It combines powerful part and assembly modeling, drawing generation,

 and OLE technology with an easy-to-use interface.

 TTW INC.'S WINMAN NT MANUFACTURING MANAGEMENT INFORMATION

 SYSTEM for Windows NT Server. The enterprise system offers a

 high-performance relational database and open system.

 USDATA CORP.'S FACTORYLINK ENTERPRISE CONTROL SYSTEM (ECS) is being

 announced at the show for production release. Factory Link ECS

 is used to quickly and easily develop MMI, SCADA and MES applications

 essential to the automation of mission-critical industrial processes.

 WONDERWARE'S WONDERWARE FACTORY SUITE of application software

 running on Microsoft BackOffice. Introduced at the show, it is

 part of a market development program targeting the industrial

 automation marketplace including discrete manufacturing, continuous

 process and batch production applications.


New Microsoft Tools Train Developers
NEW MICROSOFT TOOLS TRAIN DEVELOPERS ON LATEST TECHNOLOGIES

REDMOND, WASH. - MARCH 18, 1996 - Two new titles from the Microsoft Mastering Series will give developers the critical resources needed to train themselves and stay up to date on the latest technologies from Microsoft Corp. Mastering Visual C++ is available now, and Mastering Microsoft Access is scheduled to arrive in stores next week.

The Mastering Series helps developers maintain the skill sets they need to remain competitive in the job market while allowing them to begin building applications immediately with Microsoft's newest development tools. For IS managers, the Mastering Series is a cost-effective option for staff training. Each CD-ROM title contains more than 40 hours of materials designed to help the experienced developer get up to speed on the newest development tools from Microsoft.

With Mastering Visual C++, developers can enhance their expertise in programming with the Microsoft Foundation Classes Library while learning how to build ActiveX controls and containers. In Mastering Microsoft Access, developers are updated on the Visual Basic programming system, Applications edition, and the Active X Technologies programming model.

Two other titles also available are Mastering Visual Basic and Mastering Visual FoxPro. The Mastering Series offers developers a variety of ways to learn, depending on the individual style of the developer. Each Mastering Series title features demonstrations, interactive lab exercises, extensive sample code and expert video clips. A flexible searching tool allows developers to focus on specific topics necessary to the application they are currently building.

The entire Mastering Series will be available through traditional retail software channels and bookstores. The price of each title is approximately $99.95. Content from the Microsoft Mastering Series will also be included in instructional programs that content providers are making available on the Microsoft Online Institute.

Microsoft, Visual C++, ActiveX, Visual Basic and Visual FoxPro are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corp. in the United States and/or other countries.


Win95 IntelliPoint Bug Fix Available
INPUT DEVICE GROUP RESPONDS TO INTELLIPOINT BUG; PATCH AVAILABLE MARCH 25

REDMOND, WASH. - MARCH 18, 1996 - The input device group at Microsoft Corp. has identified a bug in IntelliPoint version 1.1 software for the Ready for Windows 95 versions of Microsoft Mouse and Home Mouse. This bug affects both domestic and international users of IntelliPoint 1.1.

The bug causes general protection faults (GPFs) in certain 16-bit applications operating under the Windows 95 operating system. In order to address consumers' immediate needs, a software patch is scheduled to be available March 25 that fixes a conflict between IntelliPoint and 16-bit applications known to be affected by the bug, including the latest version of Intuit Quicken. This patch, the first of two to be made available, may potentially disable some IntelliPoint 1.1 features, depending on the structure of the 16-bit application. Microsoft is currently working on a second solution that will eliminate GPFs in 16-bit applications and allow all IntelliPoint features to work as they should. All future versions of IntelliPoint software will contain these fixes.

The first software patch, along with more information, is scheduled to be available March 25 at no fee to registered users from Microsoft Support and online from the Microsoft home page at http://www.microsoft.com/. Users can call Microsoft Support at (206) 635-7040 to request the patch and should have their registration numbers ready. Microsoft will continue to test 16-bit applications to ensure the issue is addressed completely. The second fix is scheduled to be available in May. It will be mailed automatically to users who requested the first fix from Microsoft Support, and will also be downloadable from the Microsoft home page.


Internet Assistant for Excel Now Available
INTERNET ASSISTANT FOR MICROSOFT EXCEL NOW AVAILABLE

REDMOND, WASH. - MARCH 18, 1996 - Microsoft Corp. recently announced the cross-platform availability of Internet Assistant for Microsoft Excel. Users of Microsoft Excel can now convert their spreadsheets into hypertext markup language (HTML) easily and distribute them over the Internet or a corporate intranet. By posting Microsoft Excel documents to either the Internet or an intranet, users of Microsoft Excel provide simplified viewing access to their spreadsheets through many of the most popular browsers. The Internet Assistant for Microsoft Excel HTML authoring tool is available at no cost to users of Microsoft Excel for the Windows 95 operating system, Microsoft Excel 5.0 for the Macintosh, and Microsoft Excel 5.0 for the Windows 3.x or Windows NTR operating systems. Users can download this add-in product from the "free software" area of the Microsoft Excel home page at http://www.microsoft.com/msexcel/.

In addition to converting spreadsheets into HTML tables, the Internet Assistant for Microsoft Excel supports formatted text and background colors. This enhanced graphical capability allows users to create visually appealing spreadsheets. The Internet Assistant for Microsoft Excel will also let users easily update their Web pages by enabling them to insert a marker on the existing Web page to identify where a new HTML table should reside.

Internet Assistant for Microsoft Excel is currently highlighted on Microsoft's new Microsoft Small Business Resource World Wide Web site at http://www.microsoft.com/smallbiz/. Designed to help small businesses, this Web site provides a forum for interested users to learn more about evaluating and using technology for business advantage. The Small Business Resource Web site features information on ways businesses can use Internet Assistant for Microsoft Excel to enhance their marketing and sales efforts, and also contains case studies, fact sheets and links for downloading related Internet tools for Microsoft Office.


Microsoft Publisher CD Deluxe Best-of-Show
MICROSOFT PUBLISHER CD DELUXE FOR WINDOWS 95 AWARDED BEST-OF-SHOW HONOR AT STC AWARDS

REDMOND, WASH. - MARCH 18, 1996 - On Feb. 17, at the Puget Sound chapter of the Society for Technical Communications (STC) awards banquet, Microsoft Publisher for the Windows 95 operating system took home some of the most prestigious honors of the evening. In the online category, the Publisher Help system and wizards were honored as Best of Show from a field of more than 60 entries. Publisher also received a Distinguished award for the Help system and wizards, an Award of Excellence for the Publisher 95 Companion, and an award of merit for the demos.

The Society for Technical Communications is the world's largest professional organization dedicated to the needs of the technical communications profession. Currently, STC has more than 18,000 members and 144 chapters representing 36 countries. The diverse membership includes not only technical and scientific writers, editors, illustrators, managers, educators and students, but also professionals in allied fields, including interface designers, human factors engineers and software engineers.

Awards like the STC Best of Show indicate why Publisher achieved a 99 percent customer-satisfaction rate in a recently conducted customer survey. The product makes it easy for small businesses to create distinctive marketing materials quickly and affordably. The version for Windows 95 includes enhanced automation, customized designs and step-by-step instructions to help ensure that even people without graphics experience can produce professional-looking documents. Every aspect of the design process has been simplified, so users can get great-looking publications in just a few easy steps.

Microsoft Publisher CD Deluxe for Windows 95 is available in stores for approximately $79.95. Microsoft Publisher for Windows 95 is also available on diskette for the same price.

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.


NetManage Swift 2.0 Host Connectivity Swr
NETMANAGE ANNOUNCES INDUSTRY'S MOST COMPREHENSIVE HOST CONNECTIVITY

Solution for Corporate IntraNets, TCP/IP, SNA and Async Network Applications in a Single Package

CUPERTINO, CA - MARCH 19, 1996 - NetManage, the leading supplier of TCP/IP based IntraNet applications and Internet connectivity software for Windows, announced today the industry's most comprehensive host information access solution, Swift 2.0. Swift provides a company wide host access solution that includes a comprehensive set of host access services including terminal and printer emulation, e-mail and Web. Swift is a cost-effective, easy-to-use, easy-to-support, one-stop vendor solution for corporations needing to expand their information resources regardless of the protocol of choice.

Swift is based on NetManage's award-winning Chameleon Desktop host connectivity applications. Swift supports IBM mainframe, AS/400 and VMS/Unix host access from Microsoft Windows 95, Windows 3.1 and Windows NT desktops over TCP/IP, SNA, or Asynchronous connections in one comprehensive package. Swift supports a common multi-host interface, reliable host emulation services, multiprotocol support and includes NetManage's popular WebSurfer Web browser, industry standard SMTP e-mail, and the widely adopted NS/Router client software. Using these applications, a Swift user can communicate, collaborate and share information within an enterprise IntraNet or over the Internet.

"Our customers want a single vendor solution for building corporate IntraNets using TCP/IP and SNA. Swift provides the industry's most comprehensive terminal emulation solution that allows corporations to expand their enterprise network reach while protecting their existing investments regardless of the underlying network protocol," said Zvi Alon, president and CEO of NetManage. "Swift also provides a basis for easily expanding IntraNet services in a seamless and non-distruptive manner as highlighted by customers such as Paragon Cable."

"Paragon Cable needed a comprehensive and easy-to-use host access package that would allow us to quickly integrate existing software and multi-protocols. Swift is the only solution that matched our requirements and could seamlessly access our billing services and Time Warner from the same terminal. Swift has allowed us to increase our overall host connectivity efficiency and protect our existing assets," said Bob Thrasher, manager of information technology, Paragon Cable, a Division of Time Warner.

BUILDING INTRANETS WITH SWIFT

According to IDC Research, SNA client product shipments were up 22% in 1995 versus 1994. IDC confirms that corporations are leveraging from their existing network architecture to expand their enterprise. In most cases these companies are also using Internet based TCP/IP technology and other proprietary protocols that need to coexist. Swift provides a Windows-based multihost and multiprotocol enterprise- wide consistent interface solution that allows these corporations to extend and change their network infrastructure and protocols transparently.

Swift provides corporations with powerful applications to access IBM mainframe, AS/400, and VMS/UNIX hosts. The package supports 3270 terminal and printer emulation including TN3270E, a new standard for SNA display and printer functionality over TCP/IP. Swift also supports IBM AS/400 applications including full featured 5250 terminal and printer emulation, AS/400 SQL Transfer and NS/Folders. Swift includes the NetSoft's N/S Router as a standard feature and also supports popular AS/400 connectivity products such as the IBM PC Support Router or the IBM Client Access/400 Router. Swift also provides VMS/UNIX connectivity with Telnet and ASCII applications which emulate most popular ASCII terminal types including: DEC VT340 and VT420, TeleVideo 950/955, Wyse 50/60, SCO ANSI, AT386, ANSI, and TTY. Swift's robust Visual Basic-compliant scripting language and OLE Automation allows users to automate emulation tasks in TN3270, TN5250 or Telnet applications.

Included in the Swift package are robust SMTP, POP, Profs Mail and Web browser applications for accessing the information highway. Swift users can quickly go from a terminal emulation session to the Internet with a click of a button. Swift comes with NetManage's robust TCP/IP stack which includes important enterprise-level benefits not offered in free stacks, including support for 16 and 32 bit platforms; built-in network diagnostics and support for BOOTP and DHCP (dynamic host configuration protocol); and SLIP, CSLIP, PPP and native ISDN dialup support.

NetManage also offers an IntraNet package that provides companies everything they need for building their corporate IntraNets. The IntraNet package includes the "best of breed" Swift terminal emulation suite as well as key IntraNet applications including: Internet and client server applications such as FTP, Gopher, IRC, NewtNews, Archie Client, Talk, Who is, LPR/LPD, NFS Client and NFS Server.

PRICING AND AVAILABILITY

Swift 2.0 will be available in Q2 1996 and is priced at US $199.00 per single copy. Swift licenses purchased on or after March 19, 1996 can upgrade to Swift 2.0 free of charge through June 28, 1996. The IntraNet package, designed for enterprise customers, is available in a minimum quantity purchase of twenty copies at US $420 per copy. Competitive upgrades are also available.

ABOUT NETMANAGE

NetManage, Inc. (NASDAQ: NETM) develops, markets and supports an integrated set of TCP/IP based IntraNet applications, Internet connectivity software, servers and development tools for Microsoft Windows, Windows 95, Windows NT and Mac OS. NetManage software allows corporations to facilitate communication, sharing of information and collaboration between workgroups using Internet technology. The company's award winning products include Chameleon, Internet Chameleon and ECCO. NetManage also develops X Window System emulating software called XoftWare. Its products are sold world-wide by NetManage's direct sales force and authorized channel partners. Contact NetManage at http://www.netmanage.com or (408) 973-7171.


NetSoft NS/Router Technology Licensed
NETSOFT'S NS/ROUTER TECHNOLOGY LICENSED BY SEVEN ADDITIONAL SOFTWARE COMPANIES INCLUDING ANDREW, STARWARE AND ASNA.

Once Again, NetSoft's NS/Router is Selected as the Undisputed Industry Standard for AS/400 Connectivity from Windows, Windows NT and Windows 95.

IRVINE, CA, March 18, 1996 -- NetSoft, the worldwide technology leader in Windows-to-AS/400 client/server connectivity, announced today that seven additional software companies have now signed license agreements to incorporate NS/Router and other NetSoft software technology into their respective software solutions. The companies are:

  Andrew Network Products, Orland Park, IL.

  StarWare Inc., Berkeley, CA

  ASNA, San Antonio, TX.

  Micro-Integration Inc., Frostburg, MD.

  Better On-Line Systems, Scottsdale, AZ.

  Farabi Technology, Quebec, Canada.

  Imaging Technology Solutions, New Orleans, LA.

Andrew is incorporating NS/Router technology into its line of AS/400 communications software. Andrew is licensing NetSoft's 16-bit NS/Router for Windows 3.1 connectivity to IBM's AS/400 midrange computers, as well as the new 32-bit NS/Router for Windows NT and Windows 95 connectivity to the AS/400.

StarWare has licensed both the 16-bit and the 32-bit versions of NS/Router for AS/400 host access, as well as advanced NetSoft software technology for Windows, Windows NT and Windows 95 connectivity to IBM mainframe computers.

The seven companies join a long list of NS/Router licensees, including such industry leaders as Novell, Attachmate, NetManage, WRQ and Synapse.

"Thanks to rapidly growing sales through our affiliates combined with our own worldwide sales activities, NS/Router now has the largest installed base of any AS/400-related software product," said Bert Ott, NetSoft's Director of Reseller Channels. "By next year, we predict that NS/Router will reach a 2 million unit annual sales level."

NetSoft's easy-to-use, 16-bit "drag and drop" NS/Router is a native Windows 3.1-based software router that uses Advanced Program-to-Program Communications (APPC) to access up to 32 concurrent AS/400 midrange computers over all LAN and WAN connections.

The company's new 32-bit NS/Router has been designed to take full advantage of Microsoft's leading-edge Windows NT and Windows 95 operating systems. Incorporating multithreaded, native 32-bit Windows code, NS/Router offers object-oriented configuration and management, a convenient graphical toolbar, detailed connectivity statistics, diagnostics and a scrollable message view that documents LAN and WAN connection status.

Founded in 1980, NetSoft is a privately-held corporation that develops, markets and supports PC-to-midrange and PC-to-mainframe communications solutions for Windows, Windows 95, Windows NT, OS/2 and DOS. NetSoft's award-winning products are sold worldwide by a direct sales force and through authorized channel partners. They are headquartered at 31 Technology Drive, Irvine, California 92718, USA. Please contact NetSoft at (800) 463-8763, (888) NETSOFT or (714) 753-0800, or visit NetSoft's World Wide Web site at http://www.netsoft.com. Product information can also be accessed via NetSoft's Fax Back service at 714-450-0757.

For more information, contact Kimber Smith, Public Relations Manager at NetSoft: (714) 789-8052 or smithk@netsoft.com


NeXT Enterprise Objects Framework & Informix
NEXT SOFTWARE'S ENTERPRISE OBJECTS FRAMEWORK NOW SUPPORTS INFORMIX DATABASES

BRIDGING THE GAP BETWEEN OBJECTS AND RELATIONAL DATA TO BUILD APPLICATIONS FOR THE INTERNET, INTRANET, AND THE ENTERPRISE

REDWOOD CITY, CALIF.--MARCH 19, 1996--NeXT Software today announced that its award winning development software, Enterprise Objects Framework now supports Informix databases. In a move to address the growing Informix customer base, NeXT has partnered with Informix, the leading provider of parallel database technology, to seamlessly integrate objects and relational data for critical business applications. Enterprise Objects Framework now supports major relational databases from market leaders including; Informix, Oracle, Sybase, and others.

"Next has always been an innovator of object technology, and we are pleased to have them as a supporter of Informix databases," said Steve Sommer, vice president, marketing, Informix. "Enterprise Objects Framework will now allow developers to store their business objects in an Informix database and take advantage of our combined solutions for enterpise application development."

Using Enterprise Objects Framework, Informix developers are able to take advantage of NeXT's powerful object-oriented development tools and rapidly build robust, multi-tier client/server applications that leverage existing relational data and can be deployed to the Enterprise. Enterprise Objects Framework and its object-relational mapping capabilities are a vital component of NeXT's product suite including: OPENSTEP, enabling users to deploy multi-tier applications enterprise-wide and WebObjects, NeXT's solution for building interactive Web applications.

With Enterprise Objects Framework, developers construct reusable business objects that combine business logic with persistent storage in industry- standard relational databases. Developers save valuable time by creating business objects once and then reusing those objects to manage enterprise-wide operations. Enterprise Objects Framework is available on a number of client and server platforms including: Windows NT, Solaris, Sun OS, HP/UX, and Digital Unix, providing a flexible choice of object deployment strategies for optimal performance and scalability.

"We are pleased to partner with Informix," said Mitchell Mandich, vice president, worldwide sales, NeXT Software. "Together we can provide the best of all worlds to our customers, powerful object- oriented development tools from NeXT and leading relational database technology from Informix. By integrating our products, NeXT and Informix now have the unique ability to meet the growing demands of global organizations."

AVAILABILITY

Enterprise Objects Framework Version 1.2 which supports Oracle, Sybase, and Informix databases is available in a beta release now, and will ship in in Q2 1996.

INFORMIX SOFTWARE, INC.

Informix Software is the leading supplier of high performance, parallel processing database technology for open systems. The company's database servers are the number one choice of computer hardware manufacturers for publishing Transaction Processing Council (TPC) benchmarks for UNIX-based systems. Informix products also include application development tools for creating client/server production applications, decision support systems, and ad-hoc query interfaces, and connectivity software that allows information to be shared transparently from PCs to mainframes within the corporate computing environment. Informix's corporate headquarters is based in Menlo Park, California.

NEXT SOFTWARE, INC.

NeXT delivers an open development environment for building custom applications for both the World Wide Web and the Enterprise. NeXT's development software adds value to today's business by shortening the development cycle, working with an organization's existing technology, supporting current and emerging standards, and enabling organizations to grow and change with ease.

Providing its customers with a combination of award-winning software and professional services, NeXT delivers real-world solutions.

NeXT Software, Inc. is headquartered in Redwood City, California, and has offices in North America, London, Paris, Munich, and Tokyo.

For more information please visit NeXT's Web site at http://www.next.com or call 1-800-TRY-NeXT.


Novell Enhances NetWare as a Dev Platform
Novell Enhances NetWare as a Development Platform

Basic Scripting Lets NetWare Developers and Administrators Write Applications and Simplify Management

BRAINSHARE '96, Salt Lake City, Utah -- March 19, 1996 -- As part of its developer initiative, code-named Net2000, to deliver universal network access, Novell, Inc. announced it is enhancing NetWare" as a development platform by providing support for Basic scripting languages. Using popular Basic scripting languages including Visual Basic and NetBasic, developers and network administrators can create NetWare applications, NetWare Loadable Modules" (NLMs") and administration utilities and manage them across networks, including the Internet. As one of the Net2000 BrainShare '96 deliverables, Basic scripting helps Novell deliver on the promise of Net2000, an initiative that will provide developers and users with universal access to NetWare services.

"While Novell works to enable full client/network computing by distributing 'smart' objects and components across networks, we want to help NetWare developers and administrators improve management of their current NetWare services," said David Clare, Novell director of product management. "Our license of Sun's Java technology coupled with full Basic scripting on NetWare demonstrate our commitment to make NetWare a strong platform for Internet and intranet development. By providing common scripting capabilities, Novell lets developers use their current Basic expertise to create new NetWare applications and NLMs, as well as to simplify and automate NetWare server management across networks. Developers and administrators can even create scripts to manage NLMs across the Internet using standard Web browser software and Novell's NetWare Web Server."

For the first time, developers and network administrators can use popular Basic scripting languages to take advantage of Novell's industry- leading NetWare Directory Services" (NDS") and create NDS- enabled applications and administrative utilities. By giving developers access to NDS through scripting, Novell is delivering on its promise to ease access to NDS and to simplify application development.

Create New NetWare Applications

With Basic scripts, network administrators and developers can quickly build new networked applications and NLMs that reside on NetWare servers. For example, a network administrator could create a simple NLM to monitor NetWare server utilization and file usage. If utilization rises above a pre-set level, the NLM could page, fax and e-mail the administrator to highlight the potential utilization issue. Basic scripts can also be created to query a database, such as an Oracle SQL DB for specific information that can be returned to a user via an Internet browser or a Visual Basic application.

Manage and Automate NetWare Applications and NLMs

In addition to providing support for Basic development, Novell has enhanced the NetWare platform by licensing the Net2000 Network Management Extension (NMX) from HiTecSoft Corp. Net2000 NMX gives developers and administrators the capability to manage and automate script execution across all networks, including the Internet. With Net2000 NMX, network administrators and developers can create custom logic that leverages existing NLMs. Using the Net2000 NMX, an administrator can automate specific network tasks by writing Basic scripts to query databases, monitor network servers and load and unload NLMs, thus freeing up NetWare server memory and increasing performance. For example, a network administrator could build a script to query NDS and perform a specific backup service for a network user at a given time.

"The value of having a full Basic scripting language on NetWare allows administrators more flexibility to build applications, automate tasks and build new services," said Sean Moshir, president and chief executive officer of HiTecSoft Corp. "With our Internet NMX components, these applications and scripts can be accessible from any Web browser. NetBasic scripts generate dynamic HTML pages that provide real-time information, access to applications and NetWare services."

"By providing an Oracle NMX, Oracle, Novell and HiTecSoft are extending the power of the Oracle7 Server for NetWare to the wider developer community. Building client/server applications with Oracle7 on NetWare is now within the reach of all application developers," said Jerry Baker, senior vice president of Oracle's Product and Platform Technologies Division. "The Oracle NMX component also extends the scope of HTTP applications built using Web Servers on NetWare and allows full SQL access to Oracle databases from within HTML. Traditional client/server and Internet application development will be greatly eased by NetBasic and the NMX architecture, facilitating the deployment of NetWare solutions."

Extend the NetWare Web Server as a Development Platform

Through Net2000 NMX and the NetWare Web Server, developers and administrators can write Basic scripts to access NetWare directory services, databases and NLMs across the Internet. Developers can use any Web browser interface to access authorized NetWare servers to load, unload, update and manage NLMs and execute custom Basic scripts across the Internet. This capability simplifies remote site network management by taking advantage of the Internet's infrastructure.

Pricing and Availability

The Net2000 NMX component, HiTecSoft's NetBasic development tools and Novell sample application and management utility scripts are available now on the Net2000 JumpStart CD-ROM, distributed free of charge to all BrainShare '96 attendees. Developers can use this software on NetWare 3 and NetWare 4 platforms to begin building Basic scripts to automate NLM applications. The JumpStart CD-ROM also contains Net2000 technical information, including BrainShare '96 presentations and white papers, sample object custom controls, Basic scripts, Net2000 component interfaces and a full copy of the NetWare Web Server with a 45-day Web Server user license. Novell DeveloperNet" subscribers will also receive a copy of the JumpStart CD-ROM. For more information, developers should contact Novell DeveloperNet at 1-800-REDWORD or visit Novell's Net2000 World Wide Web site (http://developer.novell.com/net2000).

Novell, Inc. (NASDAQ: Novell), is the world's leading networking software provider. Novell software provides the infrastructure for a networked world, enabling our customers to connect with other people and the information they need, any time and any place. Novell partners with other technology and market leaders to help customers make networks a part of their everyday lives.


Novell Net2000 Developer Initiative
Novell Net2000 Developer Initiative Leverages NetWare Directory Services To Enable Client/Network Computing

Developers Can Create and Run Visual Basic and NetBasic Applications For Intranets and the Internet

BRAINSHARE '96, Salt Lake City, Utah -- March 19, 1996 -- During its annual technical development conference, Novell, Inc. today announced the first deliverables resulting from its developer initiative, code- named Net2000, that will extend desktop and network technologies and distribute them across enterprise networks:

 New Basic language scripting capabilities to let developers more

 easily build NetWare applications to manage servers across networks,

 including the Internet;

 NetWare" Directory Services" (NDS") components that

 expose directory functionality and move developers toward distributed

 computing; and

 Component management services to distribute Object Linking and

 Embedding (OLE) components and Sun Microsystems' Java applets

 across global networks.

Net2000 is Novell's initiative to provide development partners with a universal interface for creating networked applications, which become the building blocks for the Smart Global Network. Using these Net2000 technologies, developers can easily create NetWare applications using popular scripting and common objects, then find and share those applications and objects across networks, including intranets and the Internet. With this announcement, Novell builds on its plan to integrate Sun's Java technology with NetWare, enhancing NetWare as a development and execution platform.

The Net2000 technology announced today will help developers hasten the advent of client/network computing, an advanced computing paradigm that goes beyond desktop and client/server computing to give developers and users access to information components across global enterprise networks.

"Novell was founded on the idea of extending existing desktop functions across the network, so it's only natural that we're using Net2000 and our proven directory services to extend desktop OLE objects and components across networks in the same way," said Steve Markman, executive vice president and general manager for the Novell Products Group. "NetWare today is much more than file and print services, it's a solid platform for network services that provide powerful solutions to developers building distributed components and logic. Using NetWare and Net2000, developers can create fully distributed network applications in both the Novell and Microsoft environments."

Increased Value for the NetWare Platform: Full Visual Basic Scripting

Novell is committed to helping developers add functionality to their existing NetWare environments by enabling full Basic language scripting on NetWare for the first time. This will allow administrators and developers to use standard Basic scripting, including NetBasic and Visual Basic, to quickly manage and automate NetWare applications including NetWare Loadable Modules" (NLMs").

For example, using Basic scripting, administrators can automate the loading and unloading of a backup NLM to coincide with the network backup schedule, increasing overall server performance by freeing up memory. For more information about Basic scripting on NetWare, see the supporting press release entitled, "Novell Enhances NetWare as a Development Platform."

NDS Components Expose Directory Functionality

NDS is rapidly emerging as the de facto industry standard for distributed network directories -- a distributed database that presents all network users and resources as objects that can be named, viewed and managed from a single centralized location.

As part of Net2000, Novell is exposing its rich NDS functionality through OLE object custom controls, Visual Basic controls and Delphi controls to increase object developers' access to core directory services. By opening the NDS technology to a broader range of developers, the number of directory-enabled applications will increase, strengthening NetWare as the client/network platform.

Novell is providing a number of sample utilities written in Visual Basic that demonstrate how to access NDS from the Net2000 NDS browser control in order to simplify directory and resource management. One sample utility lets network administrators change multiple passwords at once, while others update user login scripts and change directory schema.

Discover and Access OLE Objects and Java Applets Across Networks

Through the Net2000 component management services based on NDS, security and licensing technology, Novell will help developers access, secure and manage distributed logic such as OLE objects, including Microsoft's ActiveX, and Java applets across networks. By registering components in the component management services, developers can easily share and publish logic across enterprise networks, including the Internet.

For example, a developer could create an object custom control to open a database and compile corporate sales figures. After registering the object custom control in NDS, other developers throughout the company could find that object in NDS and bind it to their own application, adding new functionality without having the object reside on their local workstations. Combining Net2000 and NDS to manage and access components, objects and applets across networks delivers on the promise of NDS by enabling developers to track and manage logic as easily as files and resources.

Pricing and Availability

Novell's JumpStart CD-ROM is available to all BrainShare '96 attendees free of charge. On the CD-ROM, developers will receive technical information about Net2000, including BrainShare '96 presentations and white papers, as well as sample object custom controls, Basic scripts and Net2000 component interfaces. The JumpStart CD-ROM also includes a full copy of the NetWare Web Server with a 45-day Web Server user license. Novell DeveloperNet" subscribers will receive a copy of the CD-ROM. For more information, developers should contact DeveloperNet at 1-800-REDWORD or visit the Net2000 World Wide Web site (http://developer.novell.com/net2000).

Novell, Inc. (NASDAQ: Novell), is the world's leading networking software provider. Novell software provides the infrastructure for a networked world, enabling our customers to connect with other people and the information they need, any time and any place. Novell partners with other technology and market leaders to help customers make networks a part of their everyday lives.


SmartSITE for SmartUTAH Intranet Unveiled
Novell CEO Frankenberg and Utah Governor Leavitt Unveil SmartSITE for SmartUTAH Intranet

Novell Internet/Intranet Technology Realizes Leavitt's Vision of Communities Connected to the Smart Global Network

BRAINSHARE '96, Salt Lake City, Utah -- March 18, 1996 -- Novell, Inc., in conjunction with U S WEST, Inc. and Uinta Business Systems, today announced the delivery of SmartSite, the technology cornerstone for the SmartUTAH Intranet . SmartSite is a turn-key hardware and software solution that lets governments, businesses, organizations and people work together over computer networks. Specifically, SmartSite is a cost-effective PC server that comes with workgroup services including e-mail, group scheduling and calendaring, document sharing and workflow management; a web server; and directory services that make SmartSite especially easy to install and use.

"Utah is delivering on the promise of the information age," said Michael O. Leavitt, governor of Utah. "Every organization, business and government agency will be able to buy affordable, easy to use servers that connect to SmartUTAH, enabling citizens to participate in government as they have never been able to before. The state will benefit from SmartUTAH through increased economic development. Small and medium sized businesses will be more competitive and new business will be attracted to the state."

"As a Utah-based company, Novell is especially pleased to participate in this ground breaking achievement to connect people, organizations and businesses, and with their government and each other," said Robert J. Frankenberg, Novell chairman and CEO. "Utah is applying the technology that has won Novell the leadership of the network software market: NetWare 4.1 with NetWare Directory Services (NDS); the NetWare Web Server and GroupWise with Web Access. These tools will help the state serve its citizens better while strengthening Utah's economic base."

Using the SmartUTAH Intranet, businesses will be able to respond to government bids quicker, people will be able to renew their drivers license without having to go to the Department of Motor Vehicles, and parents will be able to more conveniently communicate with their childrens' teachers.

The SmartUTAH Intranet is the result of the interconnected SmartSites. The SmartSites build on the Internet by delivering a fully commerce- enabled collaboration system. Due to their affordability and ease- of-use, SmartSites will be especially valuable for non-profit organizations, business associations, city and county governments and others who wish to collaborate over the Internet. Because the SmartSite platform is based on standards and is an open solution, solution providers will work with each customer to customize SmartSite to individual needs.

"U S WEST's role in building the SmartSite platform is providing the network connectivity," said Kevin B. Taylor, general manager for local markets in Utah. "This is the equivalent of giving democracy a dialtone." Beside providing network connectivity, U S WEST will sell SmartSite to selected markets.

"Uinta is the company bringing all the different components together, selling SmartSite, installing it and then providing support as necessary," said Joe Weis, president of Uinta Business Systems (UBS). UBS, the largest PC reseller in Utah, delivers system integration, training and support.

The SmartSite solution is available now. Novell is hosting the SmartCenter in its Salt Lake City office -- the facilities, equipment and staff used to create and manage the first SmartSite. SmartCenter is available online to provide information about implementing and registering SmartSites.

U S WEST Communications provides telecommunications services to more than 25 million customers in 14 western and midwestern states, including Utah. The company is one of two major groups that make up U S WEST. U S WEST is in the connections business, helping customers share information, entertainment and communications services in local markets worldwide. U S WEST's other major group, U S WEST Media Group, is invoved in domestic and international cable and wireless networks, directory publishing and interactive multimedia services.

Uinta Business Systems (UBS) is a technology management services company providing clients a single solution to their information technology needs. UBS procurement, integration and support service capabilities are offered on a regional basis to assist clients from the initial purchase of information and communications systems through the total life cycle of their technology assets.Novell (NASDAQ:NOVL) is the world's leading network software provider. Novell software provides the infrastructure for a networked world, enabling our customers to connect with other people and the information they need, anytime and anyplace. Novell partners with other technology and market leaders to help customers make networks a part of their everyday lives.


Java Platform to be Integrated in NetWare
Novell Completes Agreement with Sun Microsystems -- Java Platform to be integrated with World's Leading Network Operating System

Power of Java Accessible to all Novell application developers

BRAINSHARE '96, Salt Lake City, Utah -- March 18, 1996 -- Novell, Inc. today announced it has finalized an agreement with Sun Microsystems, Inc. to license its Java platform for use with NetWare, the industry-leading network operating system serving over 50 million users. As part of the agreement, Novell is authorized to offer its developers and customers access to the complete Java platform, including the core power of Java -- the Java Virtual Machine.

Novell will use the Sun technology to create an execution environment on NetWare servers for Java applications that can be accessed and distributed across business intranets and the global Internet, regardless of the client platform. This new environment will enable developers to leverage the installed base of more than 3 million NetWare servers and Novell's distributed network services to create a new generation of distributed applications for the Smart Global Network.

Sun has expanded its licensing model for Java to allow licensees the right to provide full Java functionality to third-party software application developers. Novell will embed the Java Virtual Machine into Novell's NetWare operating system. As a result of this, Novell can provide the functionality of Java to its third-party software developers who in turn can create Java applications in NetWare.

"We see Java as the catalyst in the paradigm shift from the old desktop-centric computing model to the vision of network computing," said Alan Baratz, president of JavaSoft, an operating company of Sun Microsystems, Inc. "To carry that shift through, Java must be freely available -- it must become ubiquitous. This agreement will make the power of Java accessible to a broad new group of users directly through Novell, long considered a visionary leader in networking.

"Java and NetWare make a powerful blend," said Drew Major, Novell's chief scientist. "NetWare and Java will provide developers with a complete foundation of network services on which to build distributed applications. Our ability to distribute the complete Java platform as an integrated part of the Novell Operations system will position us as the leader in offering exciting new options and opportunities to our developer community. Java will provide the next-generation application execution environment for NetWare, and NetWare will provide the next major application platform for Java."

"NetWare servers are everywhere, providing a high-performance network platform ideally suited for hosting Java applets," Major added. "Given NetWare's performance characteristics, we expect that Java running on NetWare will be a very hot performer."

By integrating the Java Virtual Machine and class libraries with NetWare, Novell becomes the source for Java Virtual Machine functionality for its developers and customers who are writing for NetWare.

Novell and Sun are exploring ways to extend Java class libraries, allowing application developers to include NetWare Directory Services (NDS), IPX and other Novell network services in their distributed applications. Novell plans to integrate Java applications with NDS to support a client-network architecture in which application components, or objects, can be distributed across intranets and the Internet and accessed transparently. Through its initiative, code-named Net2000, Novell will provide tools to allow NDS to access, store and manage Java objects, regardless of where they are located on the network.

"Novell's vision of Java applications hosted and accessed everywhere through NetWare servers is impressive," said Baratz. "With this agreement, Novell becomes one of the leaders in bringing the power of Java to business intranets."

Novell plans to incorporate Java in operating system and softwre development products during 1996.

Novell (NASDAQ:NOVL) is the world's leading network software provider. Novell software provides the infrastructure for a networked world, enabling our customers to connect with other people and the information they need, anytime and anyplace. Novell partners with other technology and market leaders to help customers make networks a part of their everyday lives.

JavaSoft, headquartered in Cupertino, Ca., is an operating company of SunMicrosystems Inc. The company's mission is to develop, market and support the Java technology and products based on it. Java supports networked applications and enables developers to write applications once that will run on any machine. JavaSoft develops applications, tools and systems platforms to further enhance Java as the programming standard for complex networks such as the Internet and corporate intranets.

With annual revenues of more than $6 billion, Sun Microsystems, Inc. provides products and services that enable customers to build and maintain open network computing environments. Widely recognized as a proponent of open standards, the company is involved in the design, manufacture and sale of products, technologies and services for commercial and technical computing. Sun's SPARC workstations, multiprocessing servers, SPARC microprocessors, Solaris operating software and ISO-certified service organization each rank No. 1 in the UNIX industry. Sun's Java platform-independent programming environment, provides a comprehensive solution to the challenge of programming for complex networks, including the Internet. Sun Microsystems was founded in 1982, and is headquartered in Mountain View, California.


Novell Licenses Open Market Technology
Novell Licenses Open Market Technology to Support Electronic Commerce on Intranets and the Internet

Leading Electronic Transaction Management Software to Run on NetWare in Business Networks

BRAINSHARE '96, Salt Lake City, Utah -- March 18, 1996 -- Novell, Inc. today announced that it has licensed leading technology from Open Market, Inc. to enable a new generation of electronic commerce solutions for intranets and the Internet. Novell will integrate Open Market's OM-SecureLink technology with NetWare to provide customers with a high-performance, cost-effective solution for establishing and maintaining online storefronts and managing electronic transactions on the World Wide Web. These commerce services will complement the complete foundation of network services provided by Novell to enable a Smart Global Network interconnecting today's private business networks and the Internet.

Novell will use OM-SecureLink technology to enable customers to connect their web server to Open Market's OM-Transact, the transaction management system for secure Internet commerce. These back-office services can be hosted by either a third-party provider or internally on the corporate intranet. The Open Market technology utilizes digital encryption technology to securely transmit "Digital Offers" from a customer's server to the back-office service provider. To ensure the integrity of the transactions, OM-Transact checks each "Digital Offer" using a secret key it shares with the customer.

"Together with Open Market, Novell is developing solutions to provide an important step in delivering secure financial transactions," said Robert J. Frankenberg, Novell chairman and CEO. "The installed base of 3 million NetWare Servers, and the power of NetWare Directory Services to secure and manage customer networks, will make online storefronts and electronic transaction management an integral part of how people do business."

"Partnering with a leading networking company like Novell is an important piece of our business strategy to make electronic commerce easy and readily available for companies who want to conduct business on the World Wide Web," said Gary Eichorn, CEO of Open Market. "By incorporating our technology with Novell's NetWare Web Server line, we've created a powerful combined solution for promoting Internet commerce."

NetWare is an optimal platform for electronic commerce due to the secure, managed, high- performance environment created by NetWare Directory Services (NDS). The integration of OM-SecureLink with NDS will allow IS managers a substantial level of control over electronic commerce security issues by ensuring that transactions are authorized correctly. In addition, Novell customers will be able to outsource some of the complexity and cost of hosting the transaction management system by subscribing to NetWare Connect Services (NCS).

The Novell and Open Market solutions will enable customers to support secure transactions while protecting existing investments in hardware and software. The solutions will improve cashflow for the customer, as electronic transactions can be processed and resolved faster than with all-paper mechanisms, and will enable cost reductions through outsourcing of the billing process. Businesses will also benefit from improved inventory management and processing of orders, an expanded ability to do business worldwide and 24-hours per day, and access to new customers and markets through the web.

Novell plans to ship the Open Market technology in an integrated web server product in late 1996.

Founded in 1994, Open Market, Inc. offers a full spectrum of high- performance business software products for the Internet. These products are revolutionary in their architecture, breadth, and functionality- -and enable companies to re-invent the way they do business in the information economy. Open Market's software products bring the full range of business capability to the Internet and make enterprise- wide applications, secure electronic commerce, and industry-specific solutions possible. The company, headquartered in Cambridge, MA, can be reached at (617) 621-9500 or on the World Wide Web at http://www.openmarket.com.

Novell (NASDAQ:NOVL) is the world's leading network software provider. Novell software provides the infrastructure for a networked world, enabling our customers to connect with other people and the information they need, anytime and anyplace. Novell partners with other technology and market leaders to help customers make networks a part of their everyday lives.


NetWare Connectivity Forum Established
NetWare Connectivity Forum To Define Standards for NetWare-based Communications

Novell initiative brings together industry leaders to focus on communications APIs

BRAINSHARE '96, SALT LAKE CITY, Utah -- March 19, 1996 -- Novell, Inc. today announced the establishment of the NetWare Connectivity Forum (NCF). For the first time, Novell will bring industry leaders together in an open forum to advance network communications services. The NCF is a consortium of technology leaders that will evaluate Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) and influence their direction as they relate to NetWare connectivity. The NCF represents an effort for the communications segment consistent with Novell's strategic initiative, code-named Net2000, to provide developers with open interfaces to network services. By defining a common set of APIs, the Forum will give developers the ability to easily integrate a variety of communications products and services with NetWare networks, regardless of platform. As a result, users will enjoy an expanded range of product offerings and greater interoperability among vendor products.

The NCF will comprise key industry leaders in the areas of internetworking, remote access, SNA connectivity and network applications. The group will also chart plans for managing communications information using NetWare Directory Services (NDS). The scope of the Forum is worldwide, according to Tom Steding, vice president and general manager of Novell's Communications Infrastructure Division. "This Forum is a key component in enabling Novell's vision of a Smart Global Network interconnecting today's private business networks with the Internet. It provides the leadership necessary for delivering the infrastructure and demonstrates Novell's continuing commitment to opening up NetWare-based services to create an intelligent network environment."

Bay Networks, Cisco Systems and U.S. Robotics Are Key Contributors

Bay Networks, Cisco Systems and U.S. Robotics are among the initial members of the NetWare Connectivity Forum. These companies, along with other members, see the opportunity to further enhance the benefits of their solutions for customers by integrating them more tightly with the NetWare communications environment.

Mick Scully, vice president of Bay Networks" Router Product Business Unit, said that the Forum will have a very focused agenda. "Our relationship with Novell and our joint efforts in this Forum will deliver a de facto standard that will provide more value-added networking solutions and broaden the scope of partner products," he said.

The Forum's initial focus will be to enhance APIs for NetWare communications. For its part, Novell will deliver the Net2000 Communications Engine (NCE), a comprehensive communications platform for opening up NetWare services to APIs defined by the Forum. The engine will consist of core communications technologies including routing and WAN services, and is the foundation of Novell's own communications products. Novell will provide a preview of the NCE architecture at BrainShare'96.

"With the introduction of NCF, Novell is taking the lead in moving NetWare-based communications forward," said David Gudmundson, division director, Access Business Unit, at Cisco Systems. "The NCF initiative will ultimately bring the collective strengths of Cisco and Novell together to provide more powerful end-to-end networking solutions for NetWare users."

Network Administrators, End Users Will Enjoy Expanded Choices, Easier Management

By helping developers integrate their products easily with NetWare, the NCF benefits both network administrators and end users. Expanded choices in the NetWare environment will enable administrators to customize systems with products that best support their business goals, without having to compromise due to platform limitations. Growing networks will be easier to manage, with products entering the market that enhance interoperability in heterogeneous computing environments. The NCF will expedite the delivery of communications products and services as Forum members develop to common specifications, enabling them to more efficiently meet rapidly changing customer needs.

NetWare Connectivity Forum Benefits Members

Members of the Forum will see broadened development opportunities arising from the NCF initiatives. Tighter integration with the NetWare environment will allow products to register within NDS. For example, an internetworking device from a variety of manufacturers could appear as an object in the NDS tree, much as a network user does today. The Forum will encourage innovative development of products and solutions for the NetWare market. NCF members will have access to Novell Labs" engineering development support as well as certification test support.

"By working jointly with Novell to expand the communications capabilities of NetWare, we'll ultimately provide the market with a stronger set of remote access solutions for any size application," said Ross Manire, senior vice president and general manager of U.S. Robotics Corporate/Systems Division.

The first meeting of the NCF will take place in Las Vegas at the NetWorld+Interop exhibition on April 1. Initial working groups will cover routing, WAN services and communications management with NDS, continuing the efforts of the IPX Advisory Council under a broadened routing workgroup. Additional workgroups will be defined throughout the year, largely based on customer and member input. The Forum is open to companies that have an interest in furthering communications technology to develop networking solutions for users.

More information about the NCF will be posted on Novell's home page at http:/iamg.novell.com/partners by April 1, 1996.

Novell (NASDAQ:NOVL) is the world's leading network software provider. Novell software provides the infrastructure for a networked world, enabling our customers to connect with other people and the information they need, anytime and anyplace. Novell partners with other technology and market leaders to help customers make networks a part of their everyday lives.


Novell Wins LAN Magazine Product of the Year
Novell Wins "Product of the Year" Awards From LAN Magazine

NEST and GroupWise Win Honors in Technology and E-Mail/Messaging Categories

OREM, Utah -- March 18, 1996 -- Novell, Inc.'s Novell Embedded Systems Technology (NEST) and GroupWise" were selected as the winners of the 1996 LAN Magazine Products of the Year award in the Technology and E-Mail/Messaging categories respectively.

The selection criteria was based on a product's overall innovation, originality and ability to drive networking technology into the next decade. Winners were selected by LAN Magazine editors who consulted with integrators, analysts, industry luminaries, as well as LAN Magazine readers, writers and product reviewers.

Melanie McMullen, LAN Magazine editor-in chief and a judge for the awards said, "NEST marks a significant advancement in networking technology. Since its launch in February of last year, NEST has dramatically extended the connectivity solutions that manufacturers can build into their products. With the recent addition of TCP/IP, NEST is positioned to become the leading technology for connecting information appliances to the Internet."

McMullen was also impressed with GroupWise. "This year, we believe GroupWise was the strongest in its category. GroupWise was selected as Product of the Year for its ease-of-use, advanced messaging, seamless integration into the network and office environment and for its Universal In Box. The products which earn our accolades truly distinguish themselves and represent themselves as leaders in their class," noted McMullen.

"We are excited to receive the 1996 Technology of the Year award from LAN Magazine and join a select group of past winners, including the Power PC and Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM)," said John Enslow, acting vice president and general manager of Novell's Extended Networks Division. "The rapid adoption of NEST by Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) demonstrates a powerful new paradigm for extending the network beyond traditional computing environments and connecting all types of information appliances to any type of network."

GroupWise customers also validate LAN Magazine's selection of GroupWise Product of the Year for its innovation and ability to drive networking technology. "With GroupWise, our physicians and practitioners now communicate almost instantaneously with each other and with four other Dallas-area hospitals," said Don Ramsey, information technology architect of the Dallas Children's Medical Center. "When implementing a cross-hospital initiative in which a group of people are involved, we simply use the calendar and scheduling features to reach multiple people in multiple places. Overall, GroupWise has enhanced our productivity and ability to collaborate more effectively, saving us time and money."

NEST -- Technology of the Year

Novell Embedded Systems Technology (NEST) gives Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and developers a flexible, compact, affordable solution for creating products that can be plugged directly into both private business networks and public global networks like the Internet. More than 75 OEMs, including office equipment giants Canon, Hewlett-Packard, Ricoh, and Xerox, have partnered with Novell to develop over 200 NEST-enabled products, with several now shipping and dozens more to ship this year.

"Productivity is driven by companies who provide users with efficient options, and we believe NEST will allow the user of Canon products to better do the jobs they perform day in and day out," said Ryoichi Bamba, Vice President and General Manager of Imaging Systems Marketing, Canon USA.

GroupWise -- E-Mail/Messaging Product of the Year

With five million users worldwide including Kinko's Copy Centers and NordicTrack, GroupWise was the first and remains the only enterprise-wide, advanced messaging system to integrate electronic mail, personal calendaring, group scheduling, task management, Internet messages and faxes into the Universal In Box. The GroupWise Universal In Box allows users to access and act on information in one place, eliminating the need to piece together information from separate applications or gather information from several different locations. Because of its messaging-based architecture, GroupWise is able to deliver and receive information immediately instead of making users wait for predetermined replication periods.

Novell (NASDAQ: NOVL) is the world's leading network software provider. Novell software provides the infrastructure for a networked world, enabling our customers to connect with other people and the information they need, anytime and anyplace. Novell partners with other technology and market leaders to help customers make networks a part of their everyday lives.


Novell NetWare MultiProtocol Router 3.1
Novell Announces NetWare MultiProtocol Router 3.1 Products-- Allow Users to Interconnect Business Networks and Connect to Internet

Novell's software-based router is a scalable communications server that provides flexible internetworking and branch office connectivity

OREM, Utah -- March 18, 1996 -- Novell, Inc. today announced the release of its NetWare MultiProtocol Router 3.1 products, a new release of its scalable communications server software that gives businesses a cost-effective way to make connections among business networks and to the global Internet. The products are a key link in the infrastructure for Novell's Smart Global Network, interconnecting private and public business networks into a single information resource.

The already robust LAN/WAN functions of NetWare MultiProtocol Router have been expanded to include support for ISDN and ATM, providing higher speed and more flexible media choices. NetWare MultiProtocol Router 3.1 includes NetWare Mobile IPX technology, which allows laptop users to maintain wireless LAN connections throughout a campus environment. And its new dynamic dial backup feature can establish a dial-up link when a primary wide area network (WAN) link goes down.

In combination with other Novell software, NetWare MultiProtocol Router 3.1 provides businesses with cost-effective solutions for a variety of needs, including:

* Connecting remote users to all the resources of their office networks--using NetWare MultiProtocol Router, NetWare Mobile and NetWare Connect.

* Connecting users to the Internet and publishing information on the Internet--using NetWare MultiProtocol Router, NetWare Web Server and NetWare NFS Services.

* Connecting remote users to information and applications on host computers or UNIX machines--using NetWare MultiProtocol Router with NetWare for SAA or NetWare NFS Services.

All of these Novell software products run on industry standard PCs. They can be added to an existing NetWare server or set up on a dedicated communications server. Either way, they minimize the user's investment in special-purpose hardware.

"Our customers need integrated wide area networking solutions that enable them to interconnect their organizations' global networks and that provide them with seamless connectivity between locations, to their partners and to outside resources such as the Internet," said Tom Steding, Vice President and General Manager of Novell's Communications Infrastructure Division.

NetWare MultiProtocol Router products * NetWare BranchLink Router 3.1 offers IPX, TCP/IP and AppleTalk routing and source route bridging. It supports two WAN connections and can scale from low-cost analog WANs up to two full T1 or E1 circuits.

* NetWare Enterprise Router 3.1 provides functionality similar to that of the NetWare BranchLink Router and supports up to 16 WAN ports. Multiple copies can be installed to provide up to 64 ports.

* WAN*Extensions 3.1 extends the functionality of both the NetWare BranchLink Router and the NetWare Enterprise Router products by offering connection services to ATM, Frame Relay and X.25 networks.

* SNA*Extensions 3.1 enhances the connectivity of IBM-related applications by offering industry-standard DLSw, SNA/NetBIOS translational bridging and multiprotocol routing across SNA backbones.

Pricing and availability

The NetWare MultiProtocol Router 3.1 products will be available by the end of March through Novell resellers. NetWare BranchLike Router 3.1 will be offered at the new price of US$895. NetWare Enterprise Router 3.1 will be available at a suggested retail price of $2,495. Both products include a runtime version of the NetWare network operating system. WAN*Extensions 3.1 and SNA*Extensions 3.1 have a suggested retail price of $495 each. Upgrade packages are available for owners of previous versions of the product. For pricing and other information outside the U.S. and Canada, customers should contact a local Authorized Novell Reseller.

Novell, Inc. (NASDAQ: NOVL) is the world's leading networking software provider. Novell software provides the infrastructure for a networked world, enabling our customers to connect with other people and the information they need, anytime, anyplace. Novell partners with other technology and market leaders to help customers make networks a part of their everyday lives.


Netscape Launches New Channel Partner Pgms
NETSCAPE LAUNCHES NEW CHANNEL PARTNER PROGRAMS TO ENABLE DELIVERY OF HIGH-QUALITY SOLUTIONS WORLDWIDE

PROGRAMS EXPAND MARKETING, TRAINING AND SUPPORT FOR RESELLERS, SYSTEMS INTEGRATORS AND EDUCATION PARTNERS

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. (March 19, 1996) - Netscape Communications Corporation (NASDAQ: NSCP) today announced three new marketing and support programs for its channel partners in more than 3,200 locations worldwide. The Netscape AffiliatePlus Partner program, the Netscape Commercial Application Partner program and the Netscape Education Partner program are aimed at strengthening Netscape's channel presence and helping its channel partners deliver high-quality solutions to customers and clients throughout the world.

Netscape also announced today the Netscape Alliance Logo program, a marketing program that allows Netscape's channel partners to use Netscape Alliance Logos in their marketing, promotional and corporate materials. The Netscape Alliance Logo program communicates to customers and prospects that Netscape partners deliver high-quality Internet and intranet solutions. Netscape plans to promote the Netscape Alliance Logo program button on its Internet site and in electronic and print advertising.

"Customers installing Internet and intranet solutions are demanding value-added services at an unprecedented rate," said John Hahn, vice president of worldwide channel sales at Netscape. "Our new programs provide our channel partners with the tools and skills needed to meet these growing demands and the ability to deliver solutions based on the Netscape platform worldwide."

The Netscape AffiliatePlus Partner program offers technical and marketing support for resellers of Netscape's software, including client, server and tools products. Netscape AffiliatePlus partners will get access to a private Internet site providing the latest information on how to sell and support Netscape products. Netscape expects thousands of its current channel partners around the world to join the program.

The Netscape Commercial Application Partner program is designed for resellers, systems integrators, and consultants who create complete Internet and intranet solutions for clients using Netscape Commercial Applications products. This program authorizes systems integrators to sell, install and service Netscape Commercial Applications, including the Netscape Publishing System, the Netscape Community System and the Netscape Merchant System. Netscape Commercial Application Partners will receive marketing and technical support material and will have access to Netscape's professional services organization.

The Netscape Education Partner program enables Netscape distributors, training organizations and individuals to be authorized to resell and conduct training on Netscape products. Netscape Education Partners will provide training to resellers, systems integrators and end users. Netscape plans to leverage its Education Partners in order to meet the growing demand for Netscape product training. Netscape Education Partners will receive ongoing technical and marketing support.

In order to qualify and become an authorized Netscape AffiliatePlus Partner, Netscape Commercial Application Partner or Netscape Education Partner, channel partners must attend Netscape developed training courses on Netscape products and demonstrate technical competence in the area of Internet and intranet hardware and software. Information and program fees on all three channel partner programs can be found on Netscape's Internet site at http://home.netscape.com/comprod/netscape_partner_programs/index.html.

Netscape Communications Corporation is a leading provider of open software for linking people and information over enterprise networks and the Internet. The company offers a full line of clients, servers, development tools and commercial applications to create a complete platform for next-generation, live online applications. Traded on NASDAQ under the symbol NSCP, Netscape Communications Corporation is based in Mountain View, California.

Additional information on Netscape Communications Corporation is available on the Internet at http://home.netscape.com, by sending email to info@netscape.com or by calling 415/528-2555 (corporate users) or 415/528-3777 (consumers).


NuIQ BBS Swr for Blind Parctical Pick
NuIQ's BBS Software For The Blind Earns SysNews.Com Practical Pick

Cheverly, Maryland, March 20, 1995 (T-N-S, Inc.)

SysNews.Com. .. The Journal of Online Products and Services has awarded Powerboard Speech BBS software its Practical Pick Award. The package, published by NuIQ Software, Inc., is a special version of Powerboard BBS Software engineered for blind, dyslexic, or otherwise visually impaired sysops.

NuIQ CEO Scott Brown said his company recognized that many disabled citizens are frequent, avid, and skilled users of online services. He said that Powerboard Speech BBS software was a result of his companies desire to make it easier for the visually impaired to become sysops of their own systems.

Powerboard Speech provides feedback and outputs command prompts to a speech synthesizer, eliminating the need for a video monitor. Other modifications, although minor, make life tremendously easier for a hard-of-seeing Sysop. For example, by using numbered file tags instead of uniform visual indicators, blind users can more easily select files for download operations.

John Altmeyer, a visually impaired sociologist who served as a co-director of the PBS project said, "These new features allow the disabled sysops complete flexibility, as those familiar with Powerboard might expect, coupled with unmatched ease of use."

"Powerboard Speech has been very important to NuIQ Software since it's original inception.", said Roland Baroni, NuIQ Executive Vice-President and General Manager, "As this product is continually improved, we are also making the BBS market even more accessible for those with disabilities."

Both Powerboard and Powerboard Speech are offered at $99 for a four-line system, and are available from NuIQ Software at 1-800-THINKCOM. A free test-drive version can be downloaded from NuIQ's World Headquarters BBS at 914-834-7830, or the Powerboard Speech Support BBS at 317-784-2422.

NuIQ Software, Inc. is located at 415-A Richbell Road, Larchmont, NY 10538. Tel: 914-833-3479. Fax: 914-833-3623. http://www.nuiq.com info@nuiq.com


ODS Fiber Distributed Data Interface Hub
ODS INTRODUCES NEW FIBER DISTRIBUTED DATA INTERFACE (FDDI) REMOTE SITE HUB

The ODS Micro-Infinity FDDI Hub provides extended distance modules, remote site management, and no single point-of-failure for FDDI networks

Richardson, Texas - March 18, 1996 - Optical Data Systems, Inc. (ODS), (NASDAQ-NMS:ODSI) today announced a new FDDI addition to the Micro-Infinity family of workgroup or remote site hubs. The new Micro-Infinity FDDI Hub is a cost-effective product that offers attractive extended distance and advanced management capabilities for FDDI local area, metropolitan and wide area networks. The Micro-Infinity allows network managers to build cost-effective, high-speed backbones and workgroups that can connect up to twelve 100-Mbps workstations, file servers or backbone connections per hub. For long distance computing requirements, the Micro-Infinity provides unique extended distance networking modules. The modules allow users to send FDDI packets over single-mode, fiber-optic cabling for distances of up to 124 miles, or 200 kilometers.

ODS MICRO-INFINITY FDDI MANAGEMENT

The Micro-Infinity provides a full suite of management features including Graceful Insertion, an Optical Bypass Switch, Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) proxy agents for Station Management Transport (SMT), and an easy-to-use graphical user interface (GUI) management tool that runs on Windows or Unix network management stations. The GUI interface, the ODS Infinity LanVision Hub Tool, runs on top of many popular enterprise management platforms such as HP OpenView, SunNet Manager and NetView 6000. The LanVision hub tool makes it easy for network managers to configure, manage and monitor all hubs, ports and data traffic on FDDI rings from a centralized network management workstation.

The Micro-Infinity FDDI Hub will be sold to telephone companies and other tariff-based LATA communication providers that want to build high-speed, 100-Mbps FDDI backbones to connect remote sites without having to lease the slower and more expensive T1 and T3 telephone lines. Utilizing the Micro-Infinity's extended distance capabilities, companies will also be able reach many different business units located far outside the regular distance of FDDI backbones. Instead of being limited to distances of two kilometers, companies can use this product to send and receive data at 100-Mbps to sites located over 100 miles away.

ODS MICRO-INFINITY FDDI EXTENDED DISTANCE MODULES

The Micro-Infinity FDDI Extended Distance Modules are ideal for sending data over cable runs that can span up to 124 miles, or 200 kilometers, using single-mode fiber optics. The Extended Distance modules use a combination Light Emitting Devices (LEDs) and lasers to produce multimode and single mode light signals that travel over fiber optic cable plants.

ODS MICRO-INFINITY FDDI HARDWARE

The Micro-Infinity FDDI hub is equipped with three slots that can be configured with one management module and up to two user modules, ranging from 2 to 6 ports per module. The hub has two backplanes a control backplane to provide power and Out-of-Band management, and an FDDI backplane that provides connection to the primary "B" and secondary "A" data path rings. Both rings support full standards-compliant SMT management and an aggregate bandwidth of 200-Mbps.

The primary ring can be set up as the production ring and the secondary ring can serve as the local ring. This configuration makes it possible to add hubs or modules using graceful and scheduled insertion. Instead of interrupting the main network's data path to insert a new FDDI device, a network manager can insert the new device into the local ring which automatically configures the device then schedules the device to be added to the primary ring at a timed interval that does not interfere with the primary ring's data traffic.

Another feature provided is the ability for every port to serve as a primary "B", secondary "A", or master "M" port. Serving as an A or B port allows for a high degree of fault tolerance and reliability. If a device on the primary ring causes a break in the ring, it allows the port or hub to automatically wrap data traffic to the secondary ring ensuring that the network will continue to function as normal. The port can also be configured as an "M" port. An "M" port is usually connected to the main ring, thus the name "master." When a device is attached as an "M" port it allows numerous devices to be attached or cascaded underneath it using a series of "S", or slave ports located on the network interface cards (NICs). A slave port basically signifies the lowest ring level in an FDDI network. The reason this is important is because it allows a network manager to build a flexible, high-bandwidth, fault-tolerant FDDI backbone over a very large geographical area. It also provides a very cost- effective way to connect small groups of "power users" in remote site locations who depend on an FDDI backbone and cannot afford any network downtime.

For extra reliability, the Micro-Infinity's management module has additional remote site management options. If a hub or module goes down, a network manager can Telnet across the network and utilize the Out-of-Band management data path located on the hub's control back plane to reconfigure any device connected to a module and bring it back on-line. If the network's data path has been severed, a workstation with a modem can be used to dial-up one of the two RS 232 ports on the management module and correct the problem using a Serial Line Interface Protocol (SLIP) interface over a regular telephone line.

OPTICAL BYPASS SWITCH

The Micro-Infinity also features an Optical Bypass Switch. The Optical Bypass Switch is a module that can be added to the hub that eliminates the need for external bypass units. With the internal Optical Bypass feature, network integrity is guaranteed in the event of a power or network component failure because the switch can detect the problems and bypass the downed local ring and maintain the rest of the network's integrity.

"With this innovative new FDDI design, ODS can accommodate the needs of our customers with the most efficient and cost-effective approach available" said Terry Gaston, ODS Vice President of Marketing. "ODS' Micro-Infinity FDDI modules allow each customer to configure FDDI media on a per-module basis which means that each FDDI hub can be tailored to meet the exact requirements of the customer's existing FDDI cabling structure," Gaston added.

PRODUCT AVAILABILITY AND PRICING

The Micro-Infinity FDDI Hub and modules are available immediately. They have been tested for interoperability with other company's products and compliance with all industry standards. List prices range from $17,330 for a two port configuration with a 1094-DA management module and up to $33,170 for up to 12 ports, a 1094-DA management module and an Optical Bypass Switch.

OPTICAL DATA SYSTEMS, INC. (ODS)

ODS sells a full range of intelligent switching hubs; high-speed multi-protocol routers, bridges, switches and sophisticated network management modules to large corporations that build very large and advanced enterprise-wide information internetworks including LANs, MANs and WANs. Its mainstay product, the ODS Infinity intelligent switching hub, supports all four of the industry standards Ethernet, Token Ring, Fiber Distributed Data Interface (FDDI) and Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM). The Infinity hub provides superior local and remote SNMP-based management that supports all groups of RMON for both Ethernet and Token Ring networks. ODS is ISO 9001 certified and may be reached at (214) 234-6400 or on the Internet at http://www.ods.com.

References in this publication to ODS products or services do not imply that ODS intends to make them available outside the United States.


Real-Time Eliminator for Word Macro Virus
ON Technology Announces Real-time Eliminator For Word Macro Virus Epidemic

CAMBRIDGE, MASS., MARCH 11, 1996 -- ON Technology Corporation (Nasdaq: ONTC) announced today an anti-virus software program that detects and removes the five known Word macro viruses and one significant trojan before the malicious programs corrupt a Word document or spread to other computer users.

The new ON Technology anti-virus scanning product, Macro VirusTrack 6.0, is now available. Macro VirusTrack 6.0 provides real-time background protection for today's most prevalent and fastest-growing threat to computer users and networks worldwide.

Since their appearance in July of 1995, Microsoft Word macro viruses have quickly become the most common type of viruses affecting computer users. Word macro viruses embed themselves in .DOC files and automatically do their damage whenever someone opens the document file. The Word macro viruses are at an epidemic stage because they are easily spread via documents attached to electronic mail sent over the Internet or a corporate intranet, or by sharing corrupt documents.

"The common practices of attaching documents to Internet mail or using the auto-launch feature in some e-mail products have provided new vehicles for spreading viruses," said Chris Risley, ON Technology's chief executive officer. "The way to prevent these new attacks from disrupting productivity or worse, destroying data, is constant, automatic scanning for all strains of the virus."

ON Technology's new Macro VirusTrack 6.0 is a sophisticated anti-virus program that provides full background protection by scanning every Microsoft Word document in one of two ways.

First, whenever the user attempts to open a Word document, Macro VirusTrack 6.0 checks for any of the five known Word macro viruses. If a virus is detected, the ON program notifies the user that the document is infected, prompts them to clean the virus from the document, and then restores the document to its unaffected state.

The ON Technology anti-virus program also can be configured to scan and clean documents on a user's workstation and network drives without the user having to open each one individually.

Macro VirusTrack 6.0 provides transparent protection without performance degradation at either the workstation or server. Macro VirusTrack 6.0 is compatible with other anti-virus products that users may have installed to detect the Michelangelo virus or other "boot sector" style viruses.

The Word macro viruses are new types of viruses that masquerade as legitimate Word macros -- miniature, time-saving programs intended to automate repetitive tasks, such as document formatting or global editing. Macro viruses, such as Concept, Nuclear, Hot, Rainbow and DMV (Demonstration Macro Virus), are designed to cause damage to the user's computer in a variety of ways, including deleting the Word document immediately, preventing normal "Save As" procedures or changing the user's screen colors.

Another type of malicious macro, similar to a virus but more correctly known as a "trojan" in industry parlance, erases every document and application on the user's computer within seconds. While viruses are able to replicate themselves from document to document, the "Format C:" and other trojans don't copy themselves but can be as damaging as any known Word macro virus.

The new Macro VirusTrack 6.0 covers all known viruses and the Format C: trojan, and customers will receive ongoing coverage as new attacks are launched.

Unlike the famed Michelangelo boot sector virus, which made its first appearance four years ago amid massive industry news coverage and a multitude of products to detect and remove it, the new Word macro viruses and trojan have effectively foiled removal methods until now.

For example, some current Word macro anti-virus methods available simply "cripple" the virus, leaving the corrupt document in place. Some current methods only cover certain viruses. Further, some methods also require that the user invoke the anti-virus scanner before opening any Word document, a manual and time-consuming process that even diligent users may forget.

AVAILABILITY, PRICING AND INFORMATION

Macro VirusTrack 6.0 is available immediately through ON Technology and leading software distributors and resellers. In North America, pricing in U.S. dollars ranges from $4.49 per user for 10,000 seats to $19.99 per user for 100 seats and includes access to ON Technology's Anti-Virus Hotline and Virus Maintenance Programs.

For availability and pricing outside North America, contact ON Technology for information on authorized distributors and resellers around the world.

To purchase Macro VirusTrack 6.0, call the ON Technology Anti-Virus Hotline at 800-636-9520 (North America) or 919-319-7142. To receive information about any of ON Technology's offerings, call 617-374-1400 or toll-free North America 800-767-6683, visit the ON Technology home page on the World Wide Web at http://www.on.com, or send inquires over the Internet to info@on.com.

ON Technology Corporation is a leading provider of multi-platform communications and network management software that helps people work together on LANs and across the Internet. ON Technology products operate on customer's NetWare, NTAS, LAN Manager, and Internet networks that include combinations on Windows, Win95, WinNT, Macintosh, DOS, OS/2, and Unix workstations using IP, IPX, NetBIOS and Appletalk protocols. A publicly held company trading under the symbol ONTC since Aug. 1, 1995, ON Technology Corporation is headquartered in Cambridge, Mass.


Packard Bell Sacramento School/Police Gift
MILLION DOLLAR GIFT DEMONSTRATES PACKARD BELL'S DEDICATION TO EDUCATION

SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- Recognizing the importance of computers to the future of children, Packard Bell Electronics, Inc. has given a gift of more than $1 million worth of new multimedia PCs to Sacramento school districts and police department.

"We hope this donation will serve as a model for America, giving every child equal access to the Internet," Beny Alagem, Packard Bell president and CEO, said. "The interactive educational environment that people predicted by the year 2000 will be available in Sacramento schools today."

Packard Bell presented Sacramento's Mayor Joe Serna, Jr. with its latest Pentium multimedia PCs for distribution to seven different school districts and the police department. Every computer will offer students access to the Internet, bringing a world of information and new opportunities into the classroom. The computers also will be used to help strengthen early literacy, improve reading and writing skills, and to track the progress of individual students and groups, enabling teachers to assess student growth.

"Packard Bell is offering a priceless educational opportunity to all our children," Mayor Serna said. "This unprecedented corporate, government and education partnership can serve as an example for all America."

The police department also will receive computers, bringing Sacramento's police force into the Information Age. With the new computers, the police department will be able to increase internal communication, share crime information and statistics, and expand community crime fighting through the Internet.

Based in Sacramento, Calif., Packard Bell designs, manufactures and markets a broad range of PC-compatible desktop computers. Packard Bell is the leading supplier of PCs in the U.S. retail channel, according to Audits and Surveys, a research firm that tracks sales in the retail market. Packard Bell is the fourth largest computer company worldwide in terms of shipments, according to International Data Corp., Framingham, Mass. The company's home page is located at http://www.packardbell.com.

For product service and support, contact: support@packardbell.com

Members of the press can contact: The Bohle Company PR@Bohle.com


New PowerCerv Commercial Client/Server Apps
PowerCerv Announces New Object Model for Commercial Client/Server Applications

Introduces "ADAPTlications" as a new archetype to "buy and adapt" commercial client/server applications. Use of industry standard environments and flexible object-oriented architecture address key IS concerns.

TAMPA, Florida, March 18, 1996 PowerCerv Corporation (NASDAQ: PCRV) announced today an open architecture and object-oriented software development model for customizing and upgrading commercially-bought client/server applications. Called the Object Extensible Architecture (OEA), it permits organizations to systematically and rapidly customize, implement, maintain, and upgrade to new releases any of PowerCerv's family of six enterprise-scale client/server applications.

These applications, which PowerCerv calls ADAPTlications, or adaptable applications, are easily extensible through the OEA to fit both rapidly changing business objectives in order to sustain competitive advantage and dynamic information technology (IT) requirements, including workflow, security, N-tier architectures, and application navigation.

Harnessing Object Technology

"We view the ADAPTlications/OEA initiative as a business issue, made possible by the way in which we've harnessed the power of object technology," said Roy Crippen, PowerCerv chief technology officer and cofounder. "Organizations can benefit from using objects to quickly deploy, customize, and upgrade client/server applications to match the pace and urgency of their rapidly changing business demands."

ABusiness Imperative for Sustaining Competitive Advantage

"ADAPTlications allow organizations to deploy applications that accommodate change and facilitate sustainable competitive advantage," said Larry DeBoever, president of DeBoever Architectures, a Concord, Mass.-based industry consultant. "Adaptable applications are the most critical ingredient in delivering effective information systems that can provide measurable ROI. These kinds of systems are the model for the rest of the decade and beyond."

PowerCerv's series of ADAPTlications includes Xceed, a sales force automation system; INTERGY, a suite of nine financial accounting applications; PowerMAN, an interactive manufacturing resource planning (MRPII) system; Response, a help desk/customer support system; PowerCOM, a customer order management system; and GrowthPlan, a sales and support management system combining the capabilities of Xceed and Response on an integrated database platform.

Solving IS Concerns Regarding Packaged Applications

As commercially available client/server applications become more attractive to organizations as legacy replacements, several critical information system concerns typically arise. First, the need for a simple and rapid method to customize the applications to meet unique corporate business requirements; and, second, the need to reduce the current complexity, cost, and development cycles required to deploy application upgrades. PowerCerv's OEA addresses these issues through its unique object inheritance and encapsulation architecture that gives ADAPTlication customers a clear advantage over other providers of packaged applications for extending system performance and distributing new versions.

OEA: A Breakthrough in Object Use and Software Components

The Object Extensible Architecture is a breakthrough in the way object technology and software components are used by organizations to buy, customize, modify and upgrade commercial client/server applications. It provides them with a unique object-oriented model for systematically and fluently using objects to extend the performance of their ADAPTlications, and to upgrade to new ADAPTlication versions.

The OEA consists of four components:

I. Software Component Layering

The OEA consists of seven object component layers, which are divided into those "owned" by PowerCerv and those owned by the customer. Layers include the foundation levels comprising Powersoft Corp.'s PowerBuilder and PowerCerv's PowerTOOL class library, both industry-leading development environments, and extend to Shared Cross- Application Objects layers and Application-Specific Objects layers.

The elegance of Software Component Layering is in the separation of object layers owned by PowerCerv and the customer. Not only does this allow organizations to quickly modify applications without having to rewrite, recompile, and redeploy the applications, it also allows them to easily transfer their "owned" object layers built in the latest version of the application into the empty user-owned layers of future versions. This saves considerable development and deployment time by preventing the customer from having to rewrite, recompile and redeploy their customized extensions of the application.

II. Object Encapsulation by Domain

The second component is the Object Encapsulation by Domain, which separates the Business logic domain of the application from the User Interface domain from the System Management domain. This permits organizations to easily identify and modify, if required, their dynamic business rules and functions without having to modify other elements of the application, such as the user interface or database interface domains.

III. Data-Driven Components: Workflow & Security

The third OEA component is Data Driven Components which are used for employing security, workflow, and application navigation information to the application. Customers store this information in the database, rather than hardcoding it into the application. In this way, organizations can update data driven changes in the application running on the client machine in realtime, without having to redeploy the application.

IV. OEA Management Kit

Each ADAPTlication is sent with the OEA Management Kit, which is comprised of "best-of-breed" client/server systems. In addition to full application source code, the kit includes PowerBuilder and PowerTOOL; SQA's Teamtest for automatically testing application scripts; Intersolv's PVCS source code management tool; and LogicWork's ERwin data modeling tool.

"OEA provides an open architecture for managing and sharing objects for any or all of PowerCerv's interoperable ADAPTlications," noted Crippen. "

It gives organizations a standard application development, deployment, and upgrade process for capitalizing on the object-oriented programming productivity features of object reuse, encapsulation, inheritance, and polymorphism. The result is a simplified, systematic means for rapidly modeling complex and dynamic business goals across a range of commercial business applications in a client/server computing environment."

Automated Packaging Systems, Inc. Benefits from Customizable ADAPTlications

Automated Packaging Systems, Inc., a $115 million multinational manufacturer of plastic rolls, chose four of PowerCerv's ADAPTlications precisely because of their extensible architecture. "We needed a mainstream client/server environment to replace our legacy manufacturing and order processing systems," noted Mark Lin, MIS director at APS. "Most of the packages we examined provided minimal flexibility to adapt. PowerCerv's OEA and standard development environment in PowerBuilder, however, allows us to easily modify and deploy the ADAPTlications to exactly meet our organization's competitive sales and manufacturing model."

"Build vs. Buy" -- The Best of Both

"ADAPTlications solve the 'Build vs. Buy' dilemma," said Crippen. "They provide the great fit, easy installation, and flexibility of in-house built applications with the quick start, lower risk/cost, and new technologies of commercial applications. ADAPTlications provide the best of both approaches and will, we believe, serve as a model for other vendors to follow to satisfy the next-generation of client/server application requirements."

Pricing and Availability

All of PowerCerv's ADAPTlications are available. Prices are contingent on system configurations. Xceed, Response, and INTERGY start at $20, 000; PowerMAN and PowerCOM start at $50,000. Each support Windows 3.x, Windows NT, Windows 95, and most ANSI-standard SQL-based relational database management systems (RDBMS), including those from Oracle, Sybase, Microsoft, and Watcom.

About PowerCerv

Founded in 1992, PowerCerv Corporation helps organizations deliver business solutions with client/server systems using object-oriented products and services consisting of tools, applications, and know-how. The company provides tools and business applications supported by training, consulting, and application development services to more than 2,000 customers who are focused on implementing enterprise client/server solutions. PowerCerv has offices in 19 major U.S. cities, and distributes its products in Canada, Latin America, South America, the United Kingdom, Europe, Australia, Japan and China through value added resellers.

Mary Ellen Collins (ext 143)

DWB / Duval Public Relations

Phone (617)241-8000

Fax (617)241-8110

E-mail: mcollins@duval.com


Distance Learning Models w/Videoconferencing
PictureTel and MIT Partner to Develop New Distance Learning Models with Videoconferencing

DISTANCE LEARNING PROVIDES INEXPENSIVE, CONVENIENT WAY TO ENRICH CURRICULUM AND REACH GREATER NUMBERS OF STUDENTS IN MANAGEMENT, ENGINEERING AND ARCHITECTURE

DANVERS, Mass. -- March 18, 1996 -- PictureTel Corporation (NASDAQ: PCTL) and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) are joining forces to develop new ways to teach, to learn and to collaborate at a distance. Together they are piloting new methods of enriching classroom based education, while also expanding the boundaries of the classroom to include corporate based students. While many institutions offer distance learning programs across the United States, MIT and PictureTel are revolutionizing distance learning programs by breaking down the geographic barriers that often inhibit continuing education. By turning corporate offices worldwide into virtual classrooms, MIT - one of the worlds leading educational institutions - can accommodate a growing number of professionals who opt to advance their education while simultaneously maintaining their role as executives and managers.

"Distance learning is a major strategic focus for us and videoconferencing allows us to move forward in our executive education strategy," said Professor Glen L. Urban, dean of the MIT Sloan School of Management." Our goal is to become a global virtual business school that provides the same quality of education at a distance that executives have traditionally received face to face. Through this partnership with PictureTel, were looking for the revolution in learning that technologies such as videoconferencing can create." "By partnering with one of the worlds leading educational institutions, PictureTel is enriching the learning experience for traditional students," said Norman Gaut, president and CEO of PictureTel Corporation. "With PictureTel technology, we also are helping executives and managers by bringing the campus experience to their worksite."

ENGINEERING COLLABORATION

Last fall, Sloan joined with MIT's School of Engineering to launch the Institute's first distance learning program, an innovative graduate degree program for a new breed of engineering leaders that allows students to complete most of their course requirements at their job sites. The System Design and Management (SDM) Program--now in its pilot phase--currently includes 11 students at eight corporate sites, and utilizes both group and desktop videoconferencing equipment.

In a product development course, for example, students receive lectures on videotapes to prepare for a weekly video conference call with other students and a professor. The videoconference also provides a forum to discuss project designs, to relate the lessons to the students' current working scenarios, and to collaborate remotely on the assigned product design project.

"The remote students need an opportunity to interact with one another to solidify the design of their product," said Dr. Steven Eppinger, professor of management science at Sloan. "Videoconferencing offers a rich exchange of ideas and visuals, ultimately enhancing the quality of education and improving the level of learning."

ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN

MITs School of Architecture students and faculty are developing new and more efficient ways to collaborate at a distance on the design of buildings and other structures by sharing drawings and ideas via videoconferencing.

Students located at MITs Cambridge, Mass. campus collaborating on a design project receive expert input on their work from leading architects throughout the country. In addition to viewing and critiquing student models, design files stored in PCs located at MIT can be viewed and changed remotely by the experts utilizing their PictureTel desktop system and PictureTels LiveShare data collaboration software.

The School of Architectures innovative uses of videoconferencing were recognized at the Telecon 95 trade show last October. The Most Significant Advance in Distance Learning Overall for 1995 went to MIT for its Design Studio of the Future.

PICTURETEL TECHNOLOGY AT MIT

PictureTel group video conferencing systems are located in two electronic classrooms equipped with overhead projectors, computers, slide projectors, a VCR, and connectivity to the Internet. The PictureTel systems use a document camera capability to display drawings and documents.

Additional PictureTel desktop videoconferencing systems are located across the MIT campus for use by professors, deans, administrators and students. Other uses of videoconferencing at MIT have included offering career planning sessions with Sloan School alumni based in New York City and conducting multipoint videoconferences with other institutions.

MIT is located in Cambridge, Mass., and today is recognized as one of the world's outstanding research universities, with distinguished education and research programs in science, engineering, architecture, economics, linguistics and management.

PictureTel Corporation is the world leader in developing, manufacturing and marketing a full range of visual telecommunications solutions that are Redefining the Way the World Meets. The company's products serve videoconferencing needs from the desktop to the boardroom. PictureTel also markets network products and a comprehensive portfolio of enterprise-wide services. Additional PictureTel information is available on the Internet at http://www.picturetel.com.


DataStore for Primavera Project Management
Primavera Unveils DataStore Linking Project Management to Oracle's RDBMS

DATASTORE ENABLES ENTERPRISE-WIDE INFORMATION MANAGEMENT

BALA CYNWYD, PA., MARCH 7, 1996 -- Primavera Systems, Inc., the leading developer of scalable project management software solutions, today unveiled DataStore for Primavera, a program that links Primavera Project Planner (P3R) and SureTrak Project Manager with enterprise-wide business processes through Oracle's relational database management system (RDBMS). By connecting project management and relational database technologies, Primavera is enabling its customers to manage information across the enterprise. DataStore is being shown for the first time at the Application Development Conference and Exposition -- booth #106 -- in New York City, New York on March 7-8, 1996.

This technology advance clearly signifies Primavera's move towards delivering project management solutions for the enterprise market," explained John Capobianco, vice president of marketing at Primavera. "Since our inception, we have been recognized for our commitment to delivering project managers an architecture that can support their intensive requirements for handling high volume transaction systems and large data sets. Today, our customers need cross-departmental data, while maintaining the integrity of our project management structure. Through DataStore, we are able to export our systems data to an Oracle data warehouse and extend our customer's project management capability throughout the enterprise, without limitations in cost, administration, and performance."

Colorado-based Merrick & Company, a highly diversified engineering and architectural firm, served as a DataStore beta site. Primavera's Concentric Project Management (P3 and SureTrak) is employed to manage virtually every project, small to large-scale. The company uses Earned Value Analysis to measure its stock performance on a quarterly basis.

"The information management needs of Merrick are enormous and diverse," explained David Foley, P.E., project systems manager at Merrick. "As we continue to align IT to business processes, it is essential that we access and utilize our project data throughout the enterprise. For example, we want to couple our P3 and SureTrak scheduled data with our cost processes and look at project performance 'concentrically' across our entire business structure."

"Primavera allows us to do just that with DataStore," said Foley. "Bringing together P3 and SureTrak with DataStore allows enterprise-wide movement of information and provides full audit trail capability as it populates the database tables. Project managers can then access the information, and at any point in time, we can perform Earned Value Analysis to evaluate our corporate performance."

Over the years, Primavera has delivered a reliable and sound architecture to meet the performance requirements of major engineering, construction, manufacturing, utilities, telecommunications, and IT projects. Today, the project management discipline is moving aggressively from department to department, fueling a growing need to share data and resources throughout the enterprise. By linking Oracle's RDBMS to Primavera data through DataStore, companies are enabled to use project data as an important measure of their ability to meet corporate goals

DataStore combines the extensibility of a relational database with the power and richness of its high-end project information to offer organizations the ability to:

CREATE NORMALIZED ORACLE TABLES CONTAINING A RELATIONAL PROJECT STRUCTURE FROM PRIMAVERA PROJECT DATA. ORACLE TABLES CAN BE POPULATED WITH DATA FROM P3, EASILY AND QUICKLY. THE RELATIONAL PROJECT STRUCTURE ACKNOWLEDGES THE RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN PROJECTS, TASKS, AND RESOURCES WHEN ADDING, UPDATING, OR DELETING RECORDS.

CONSOLIDATE MULTIPLE PROJECTS INTO A SET OF ORACLE TABLES THAT CONFORM TO THE NORMALIZED RELATIONAL STRUCTURE. ORACLE TABLES CAN BE LINKED TO OTHER ORACLE-BASED CORPORATE INFORMATION SYSTEMS, SUCH AS ACCOUNTING, COST CONTROL AND MEASUREMENT, EXECUTIVE INFORMATION SYSTEMS, AND DECISION SUPPORT.

SECURE MEANINGFUL DATA IN ORACLE TABLES. ORACLE'S RDBMS CAN BE USED AS A DATA REPOSITORY FOR A CONVENIENT AND EFFICIENT WAY TO MAINTAIN PROJECT BACKUPS OR DISTRIBUTE PROJECT DATA TO OTHER SERVERS.

DATASTORE INCLUDES TWENTY SAMPLE SQL SCRIPTS THAT ARE DESIGNED TO EXPEDITE DATA ACCESS, SUCH AS SHOWING HOW TO VIEW SUMMARY INFORMATION ACROSS MULTIPLE PROJECTS, HOW TO CREATE VIEWS SHOWING MASTER AND SUB-PROJECT INFORMATION, AND HOW TO EXTRACT INFORMATION FOR TASKS LIKE CALCULATING EARNED VALUE ANALYSIS.

DataStore for Primavera requires Oracle 7.1 or later database server, local or remote, accessible from workstations, and a Microsoft Windows connection to the Oracle server and SQL*Net1.x or 2.x. Supported protocols include IPX/SPX, DECNet. TCP/IP and Named Pipes.A 16-bit Oracle home directory, appearing in the DOS search path, is also needed. For 32-bit operating systems and 32-bit Oracle files, a separate directory for 16-bit Oracle files can be created. DataStore requires Primavera Project Planner (P3) for Windows, version 1.0 or 1.1; or SureTrak for Windows, versions 1.0 or 1.5

PRIMAVERA

Primavera's Concentric Project Management is the only enterprise- wide project management solution on the market. Seamlessly integrating two distinct project management products, P3 and SureTrak, Primavera designed Concentric to meet the full range of requirements of all intended users throughout the project life cycle, from occasional through professional project managers, across every project category, from small to large-scale, single to multi-project, and from project team to department to enterprise-wide.

Primavera Systems, Inc. is a leading provider of a full spectrum of PC-based project management software and services, including Primavera Project Planner (P3), SureTrak, Monte Carlo, and Expedition. The company helps businesses streamline the management process, control project performance, facilitate real-time communication and decision- making, and empower project team members for small to large-scale projects. The company's corporate headquarters is in Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania with international operations based in London, England. More information about Primavera and its products is available via the World Wide Web: http://www.primavera.com.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:

Susan Torzolini

Primavera Systems, Inc.

(610) 667-8600

storzo@primavera.com

Susan D'Elia

Press Relations

(415) 345-3180

103376.2005@compuserv.com


Entertainment Concers Select Quarterdeck
MAJOR ENTERTAINMENT CONCERNS SELECT QUARTERDECK TO PROVIDE NEW INTERNET SERVICES

Alliances with House of Blues and Capitol Records Add to Growing Internet Services Unit

MARINA DEL REY, CALIF., MARCH 19, 1996 -- Quarterdeck Corp.'S (NASDAQ: QDEK) INTERNET SERVICES BUSINESS UNIT TODAY ANNOUNCED ALLIANCES WITH TWO MAJOR PLAYERS IN THE ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY -- THE HOUSE OF BLUES AND CAPITOL RECORDS -- TO PROVIDE NEW, INNOVATIVE SERVICES TO CUSTOMERS USING THE INTERNET. THE ALLIANCES CHECK OFF TWO OF THE FASTEST GROWING AREAS OF NEW MEDIA DEVELOPMENT IN THE MUSIC INDUSTRY -- LIVE MUSIC ON THE INTERNET, AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF ENHANCED MUSIC CDS.

"Quarterdeck is carrying music lovers across the threshold of a radically new experience in the music world," said Steve Tropp, senior vice president and general manager for Quarterdeck's Internet Services Business Unit. "The marriage of Quarterdeck technology with the brightest talent in the music industry will enable listeners the world over to take the first steps into a truly interactive musical experience."

House of Blues

In the first of what will likely become a series of projects, Quarterdeck is working with the House of Blues as it brings the famous club and its blockbuster acts to the Internet. As a result of this relationship, House of Blues and Quarterdeck have joined forces with the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival to make the 27th annual event a virtual, high-tech experience. This marks the first time that the Festival has utilized cutting-edge software technology as a central component in promoting the show.

From a series of dedicated stations at the Festival, attendees will have the opportunity to connect with one another and participate in moderated Internet Relay Chat (IRC) sessions with performers using Quarterdeck's Global Chat, a multi-user text chat program. Attendees will also have the capability to browse a variety of exciting music-oriented Web sites, check message boards, see live digital photographs from the Festival, and peruse a Jazzfest photo and poster gallery using a specially-branded version of Quarterdeck Mosaic. Attendees as well as those unable to come to New Orleans will be able to talk directly to Internet-enabled friends and loved ones using WebTalk, Quarterdeck's phone for the World Wide Web.

In addition, both companies will also sponsor an online event with jazz artist Percy Sledge on March 30. Special versions of Global Chat are available from the House of Blues ( http://hob.com ) and Quarterdeck ( http://www.quarterdeck.com ) home pages.

"We're quite excited about the potential this agreement offers both attendees and people who are not able to visit the show," said Marc Schiller, senior vice president of The House of Blues New Media division. "Our plan is to bring this prominent event in American culture to more people by utilizing our dedication to American music combined with Quarterdeck's technology and Internet expertise."

Capitol Records

Quarterdeck has also partnered with Capitol Records to offer special versions of Quarterdeck software on enhanced music CDs. These CDs will have Quarterdeck's acclaimed Web browser, Quarterdeck Mosaic, allowing listeners to surf the Web while playing the disc on the computer's CD player. The browser will come with pointers to Capitol and Quarterdeck's home pages along with a collection of music-oriented Web sites. In addition, Capitol has set up an IRC server that it will use to host future online events with its artists.

"We're carving new ways for music lovers to get the best out of both the Internet and their music experience," said Liz Heller, senior vice president, New Media, Capitol Records. "Quarterdeck will be an essential partner for us and we look forward to working with Quarterdeck on future projects to bring new technologies to the music industry."

About House of Blues New Media

HOB Entertainment, Inc. formed House of Blues New Media in June, 1994, to spearhead the company's entree into interactive entertainment and electronic publishing driven by the new technologies. The Division reinforces the company's commitment to foster racial harmony and preserve the influence of the blues in American culture.

About Internet Services Business

Quarterdeck's recently-announced Internet Services business unit is dedicated to providing products and services to the increasing number of small- and medium-sized businesses interested in conducting commerce on the Internet. This unit, headed by Steve Tropp, senior vice president and general manager for Quarterdeck, is focusing on enabling transaction services for small businesses on the Web and content management and services for vertical markets. In addition to the Internet services for House of Blues and Capitol Records, future Quarterdeck initiatives will focus on search services based in part on the company's WebCompass technology, content-related services, including Infonautics Homework Helper, and the creation of an electronic marketplace for small businesses.

About Quarterdeck

Quarterdeck Corporation is a pioneer in the development of software products in four strategic business areas: Utilities, Internet Solutions, Internet Services, and Communications. The company has led the industry in bringing utilities solutions to the Windows and DOS environments with its award-winning QEMM memory management software. The company also offers an entire line of powerful, next-generation Internet tools for corporate, small business and individual users, including the award-winning WebCompass, and the company's first product in the Communications market, WebTalk.

Quarterdeck Corporation's headquarters are located at 13160 Mindanao Way, Marina del Rey, CA 90292

The Dublin, Ireland office serves as its European headquarters, with offices in England, France, Germany, and Australia. Further product availability and pricing information can be obtained by calling (310) 309-3700, by accessing Quarterdeck's Internet Web site at http://www.quarterdeck.com/ , or by sending an e-mail request to info@quarterdeck.com .

MEDIA CONTACTS:

Ellen Spooren

Quarterdeck Corporation

(310) 309-4261

ellen@quarterdeck.com

Kevin Bourke

Brodeur & Partners

(617) 622-2800

kbourke@brodeur.com


Jabra PC Bundled with WebTalk
QUARTERDECK AND JABRA ANNOUNCE STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP THAT INCLUDES BUNDLING JABRA PC WITH WEBTALK

Single Ear Piece Combines Microphone and Speaker; to be Bundled With Internet Voice Communications Package

LOS ANGELES, CALIF., MARCH 12, 1996 -- AT THE COMPUTER TELEPHONY EXPO -- Quarterdeck Corp. (NASDAQ: QDEK) AND JABRA CORP. TODAY ANNOUNCED A PLAN TO BUNDLE JABRA'S NEW JABRA PC EARPIECE/MICROPHONE COMBINATION WITH WEBTALK. THE COMBINATION OF THESE PRODUCTS WILL PROVIDE USERS WITH A COMFORTABLE, QUALITY AUDIO INTERNET SOLUTION THAT WILL SIMPLIFY AND ENHANCE THEIR COLLABORATIVE COMPUTING EXPERIENCE, SUCH AS IN DATA SHARING, IN THE NEAR FUTURE.

The JABRA PC offers unique all-in-the-ear technology that incorporates the speaker and microphone into a tiny ear piece. JABRA's earmolds provide comfort for extended periods of time and superior channeling of sound, to ensure a quality, secure, hands-free conversation. WebTalk is a high-quality communication tool that allows Windows and soon Macintosh users to talk in real time over the Internet. Its full duplex capability provides for natural, two-way voice conversations over the Internet. WebTalk works in the background, allowing users to talk and work together with other applications on their PCs. With the addition of the JABRA PC, this can now be done in a hands-free environment.

"The collaborative computing aspect of WebTalk is one of its key features," said Gaston Bastiaens, President and CEO of Quarterdeck. "By bundling JABRA PC with WebTalk, we can provide users with a cost-effective solution to work together easily and efficiently with a comfortable, hands-free solution. WebTalk is the first in our family of collaborative computing products, and this bundle gives us a strong foundation for building future products."

"We are very pleased to be working with Quarterdeck in providing the human auditory interface and a true "hands free" private solution for Internet users with our JABRA," said Randy Granovetter, President and CEO of JABRA. "With Quarterdeck's quality suite of products and the JABRA PC, users can call each other privately, over the Internet, anywhere, at any time. This is critical for executives from large corporations to those in the small office/home office (SOHO) market."

About JABRA

JABRA Corporation develops and markets the JABRA range of cellular, desktop, mobile, and wireless telecommunications hardware and software products that provide users the best human auditory interface for personal, private, comfortable, and hands-free communications. JABRA's offices are at 9191 Towne Centre Drive, Suite 330, San Diego, CA 92122

Further information is available by calling (619) 622-0764, JABRA's home page ( http://www.jabra.com ), or by sending an e-mail to info@jabra.com

About Quarterdeck

Quarterdeck Corporation is a pioneer in the development of software products in four strategic business areas: Utilities, Internet Solutions, Internet Services, and Communications. The company has led the industry in bringing utilities solutions to the Windows and DOS environments with its award-winning QEMM memory management software. The company also offers an entire line of powerful, next-generation Internet tools for corporate, small business and individual users, including the award-winning WebCompass, and the company's first product in the Communications market, WebTalk.

Quarterdeck Corporation's headquarters are located at 13160 Mindanao Way, Marina del Rey, CA 90292

The Dublin, Ireland office serves as its European headquarters, with offices in England, France, Germany, and Australia. Further product availability and pricing information can be obtained by calling (310) 309-3700, by accessing Quarterdeck's Internet Web site at http://www.quarterdeck.com/ , or by sending an e-mail request to info@quarterdeck.com .

MEDIA CONTACTS:

Ellen Spooren

Quarterdeck Corporation

(310) 309-4261

ellen@quarterdeck.com

Kevin Bourke

Brodeur & Partners

(617) 622-2800

kbourke@brodeur.com

Lisa Heller

JABRA Corporation

(619) 622-9814

lheller@jabbra.com


Global Village Licenses Quarterdeck Mosaic
GLOBAL VILLAGE LICENSES QUARTERDECK MOSAIC 2 FOR ITS FOCALPOINT COMMUNICATIONS SOFTWARE

Users Will be Able to Launch the Browser from Other FocalPoint Programs Through Hot Links

MARINA DEL REY, CALIF., MARCH 18, 1996 --- Quarterdeck Corp. (NASDAQ: QDEK) ANNOUNCED TODAY THAT ITS QUARTERDECK MOSAIC 2 WEB BROWSER WILL BE INTEGRATED INTO GLOBAL VILLAGE COMMUNICATION, INC.'S FOCALPOINT COMMUNICATIONS SOFTWARE FOR WINDOWS 95 AND WINDOWS 3.1. THE PRODUCT COMBINES FAX, DATA, E-MAIL, THE QUARTERDECK BROWSER FOR SURFING THE INTERNET, AND VOICE MAIL FOR VOICE MAIL-ENABLED MODEMS. THE AGREEMENT REPRESENTS AN IMPORTANT OEM SOFTWARE BUNDLE FOR QUARTERDECK CORPORATION AND UNDERSCORES THE COMPANY'S MARKET SHARE MOMENTUM BY HAVING ITS ACCLAIMED BROWSER PACKAGED WITH FOCALPOINT.

The mail system in FocalPoint will recognize Web addresses, and the user can automatically launch Quarterdeck Mosaic simply by highlighting the URLs and selecting launch from the program menu. FocalPoint has the capability of opening multiple URLs simultaneously if the user selects two or more URLs within mail, thus taking advantage of Quarterdeck Mosaic's ability to open multiple Web pages at the same time.

"This is an exciting deal for us, and not simply because of the bundling arrangement," said Gaston Bastiaens, President and CEO of Quarterdeck. "FocalPoint takes advantage of Quarterdeck Mosaic's strong points, such as the multiple window interface, which will show users the abilities of Quarterdeck Mosaic. FocalPoint has the potential to become major communications product in the industry, and we're glad to be a part of it."

"We are really excited about licensing Quarterdeck Mosaic from Quarterdeck for use in FocalPoint," said Andrew Watson, vice president and general manager of the Communications Software Division of Global Village. "The Software Developer's Kit for Mosaic provides us with the tools necessary to provide an even greater degree of integration between FocalPoint and Quarterdeck Mosaic. This winning combination will deliver a seamless solution with superior ease-of- use."

FocalPoint 4.0 is shipping to retailers in the U.S. and Canada today. The product is expected to sell at retail in the U.S. for approximately $99.

About Global Village

Global Village is a leading supplier of integrated communication products and services for personal computer users. The company's industry-acclaimed offerings include the GlobalCenter Internet service with the GlobalCenter Internet connection package for Windows and Macintosh networks; FocalPoint integrated communications software for Windows; the FaxWorks family of fax/voice/data software for Windows, OS/2, and DOS; GlobalFax software for Macintosh; TelePort fax/modems for Macintosh desktop computers; PowerPort fax/modems and PC cards for PowerBook notebook computers; and the OneWorld 100 series of fax, remote access and network modem servers for Macintosh networks.

About Quarterdeck

Quarterdeck Corporation is a pioneer in the development of software products in four strategic business areas: Utilities, Internet Solutions, Internet Services, and Communications. The company has led the industry in bringing utilities solutions to the Windows and DOS environments with its award-winning QEMM memory management software. The company also offers an entire line of powerful, next-generation Internet tools for corporate, small business and individual users, including the award-winning WebCompass, and the company's first product in the Communications market, WebTalk.

Quarterdeck Corporation's headquarters are located at 13160 Mindanao Way, Marina del Rey, CA 90292

The Dublin, Ireland office serves as its European headquarters, with offices in England, France, Germany, and Australia. Further product availability and pricing information can be obtained by calling (310) 309-3700, by accessing Quarterdeck's Internet Web site at http://www.quarterdeck.com/ , or by sending an e-mail request to info@quarterdeck.com .

MEDIA CONTACTS:

Ellen Spooren

Quarterdeck Corporation

(310) 309-4261

ellen@quarterdeck.com

Kevin Bourke

Brodeur & Partners

(617) 622-2800

kbourke@brodeur.com

Kim Uberti/Liz O'Donnell

The Bohle Company

(310) 785-0515

kim@bohle.com

liz@bohle.com


Shiva Enhances Win95 Dial-in Remote Access
SHIVA ENHANCES WINDOWS 95 DIAL-IN REMOTE ACCESS

DELIVERS SECURITY FEATURES TO EXTEND FUNCTIONALITY FOR DIAL-IN ACCESS TO CORPORATE LANS AND INTRANETS

BEDFORD, MASS., March 18, 1996 -- Shiva Corporation (NASDAQ: SHVA) today announced the availability of a security pack for Windows 95 dial-in users. Designed for Windows 95 users who need to dial in to corporate LANs and Intranets from remote locations, Shiva's Windows 95 Security Pack provides added features such as roaming dial-back and change password that make remote access easier and more secure. The security pack is another deliverable resulting from Shiva's strategic relationship with Microsoft which began in 1992 as a technical collaboration to provide seamless remote access capabilities for Windows for Workgroups users. The relationship was strengthened in 1994 when Microsoft chose Shiva as its joint development partner for the Dial-up Networking client in Windows 95. This announcement is the first in a series of enhancements designed to extend the remote access functionality in Windows 95.

"As the number of remote users dialing in to the corporate LAN via Windows 95 increases, organizations need to be confident that proprietary information is secure," said Woody Benson, senior vice president of sales and worldwide marketing, Shiva Corporation. "Shiva's Windows 95 Security Pack addresses this growing concern while providing seamless access to corporate LAN resources for authorized remote users."

ROBUST SECURITY FEATURES

The enhanced security features provide Windows 95 Dial-up Networking users with the robust functionality similar to which they have been accustomed with Shiva's Windows 3.1x remote client software. With this announcement, Shiva responds to customer needs by offering:

* ROAMING DIAL-BACK -- allows remote users to modify dial-back phone numbers as they move from location to location, providing added security and dial-back options that span the globe

* CHANGE PASSWORD -- allows the end user to modify a password as often as necessary, eliminating forced static authorization

* GRACE LOGIN NOTIFICATION -- notifies the end user prior to expiration date of the password and gives the user the option to change the password before getting locked out. This feature gives network managers more control over security as they define the length of time for which a password will remain active.

* SECURITY DIALOGS -- offers a simplified user interface for third party software and hardware security products when used in conjunction with Shiva remote access servers and the Windows 95 Dial-Up Networking client.

* SERVER ALERT MESSAGE -- allows warning message dialogs to be broadcast when users dial in to the corporate network, enabling network managers to remind end users of access privileges and update end users on the status of the remote access system

"Shiva's security pack has made our login process via the Windows 95 Dial-up Networking client more straightforward, making it easier for users to access critical information and complete tasks in a more timely fashion," said Michael Brown, systems analyst, Eli Lilly Corporation. "At the same time our advanced security authentication process is not compromised. Shiva's seamless integration with leading security vendors makes Shiva's Windows 95 Security Pack a natural solution for our corporate environment."

Alec Saunders, product manager, Desktop and Business Systems Division at Microsoft commented, "Shiva was a key contributor to the Dial- up Networking client in Windows 95. We are pleased with the collaboration between Shiva and Microsoft that continues to extended functionality for Windows 95 dial-in users."

AVAILABILITY

Shiva's Windows 95 Security Pack is available immediately from Shiva's home page at http://www.shiva.com. The security pack is also bundled with the 4.0 release of the Shiva operating system, ShivOS.

Founded in 1985, Shiva Corporation (Nasdaq:SHVA) is a global, full-line provider of remote access solutions, systems and services. Its products enable users and user sites at enterprises of all sizes to connect with corporate information resources, on-line services and the Internet. Shiva offers a full range of award-winning, analog and digital remote access and communications servers. With partnerships that include Hewlett-Packard, IBM, Microsoft, Netscape, Motorola and Nortel, Shiva hardware and software are marketed by many of the world's leading computer and communications equipment manufacturers and telecommunications companies. The company is based in Bedford, Mass., with offices worldwide and a corporate R&D and manufacturing center in Edinburgh, U.K.

EDITOR'S NOTE: ALL SHIVA NEWS RELEASES ARE AVAILABLE VIA THE SHIVA CORP. HOME PAGE AT HTTP://WWW.SHIVA.COM OR VIA COMPUSERVE (GO SHIVA). THE ELECTRONIC SERVICES PROVIDE AN EASY WAY TO FIND INFORMATION ABOUT ALL SHIVA PRODUCTS AND SERVICES. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, SHIVA CAN BE ACCESSED ELECTRONICALLY AT SALES @ SHIVA.COM.


Solomon IV Release 2.0 for Windows
Solomon Software Unveils Release 2.0 Of Solomon IV for Windows

SIGNIFICANT ENHANCEMENTS IN ALL CORE APPLICATION MODULES; NINE NEW FINANCIAL/OPERATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL MODULES BROADEN SOLOMON IV'S MARKET LEADERSHIP AND APPEAL

FINDLAY, OHIO (March 19, 1996) --Solomon Software, the leading provider of middle-market client/server financial accounting software, announced today that it is shipping Release 2.0 of its award-winning Solomon IV for Windows suite of client/server financial applications. The breath and depth of new features, enhancements and new module availability makes Release 2.0 of Solomon IV the most extensive and far-reaching new version release in Solomon Software's 15 year history, and represents Solomon's second generation of stable, adaptable, SQL-based client/server accounting solutions.

SOLOMON IV RELEASE 2.0 - THE BENEFITS OF SECOND GENERATION CLIENT/SERVER ACCOUNTING SOFTWARE

"Solomon IV Release 2.0 is proof that our product design objectives of using open architecture, industry-standard tools can produce flexible and adaptable accounting software solutions in a rapid development environment," said Gary Harpst, president of Solomon Software. "Release 2.0 is a major milestone for Solomon employees, channel partners and clients -- and for the accounting software industry as well. In just two years, we've successfully delivered 18 financial, operational and international modules for two distinct Solomon IV Editions (Client and Server Editions), added support for Windows 95 and Windows NT, while successfully bringing the unique benefits of client/server computing and SQL database technology to more than 2,000 middle-market client sites worldwide," said Harpst. Solomon IV is the only middle- market client/server accounting software to receive expert endorsements and awards from the accounting, computing and IS/developer communities.

SOLOMON IV RELEASE 2.0 FEATURES, ENHANCEMENTS & NEW MODULES - HIGHLIGHTS

Highlights of Solomon IV Release 2.0 include:

 Major enhancements and new features added to all core accounting

 applications and systems management modules:

   General Ledger

   Accounts Payable

   Accounts Receivable

   Purchasing

   Order Processing

   Inventory

   Customization Manager

   Basic Script Language

   Visual Basic Rapid Development Tool Kit

   R&R SQL Report Writer

   Systems Manager & Shared Information

 Significant new usability enhancements to the Solomon IV systems

 architecture:

   Cut/Copy/Paste

   Quick Notes

   Report Templating

   Import/Export Customizations

   Data Import

   Transaction Import

   Remote Computing Support

   Reference SolomonSource

 The release and availability of nine new financial, operational

 and international modules:

   Payroll

   Direct Deposit

   Cash Manager

   Currency Manager

   Bill of Materials

   Project Costing

   FRx Advanced Edition for Solomon IV

   FRx Drill-Down Viewer

   Bar Coding

 The embedding of FRx, the industry-standard financial reporting

 tool, with every Solomon IV General Ledger

EARLY RELEASE 2.0 CLIENTS APPLAUD SOLOMON IV'S NEW FEATURES, EASE- OF-USE, ADAPTABILITY

"The significance of Solomon IV Release 2.0 simply cannot be understated as 'just another version'", said Mark Granville, vice president of application development for Solomon Software. "Early use proves Release 2.0 is solid, well-tested, includes a significant number of the enhancements requested by clients, and has many new features that will make our clients' jobs easier.". "Accounting and IS staffs who have been using Solomon IV Release 2.0 speak very favorably about their preference and appreciation of the new features, enhancements and new module sets. The new modules, particularly Payroll and Currency Manager, will enable many of our clients to more effectively conduct accounting operations in multiple countries and foreign subsidiaries," says Granville.

SOLOMON IV EMBEDS 'BEST-OF-BREED' INDUSTRY-STANDARD TOOLS

"Release 2.0 of Solomon IV showcases our product design objective, which is to incorporate 'best-of-breed, industry-standard, non-proprietary' technologies into our Solomon IV product line to meet the needs of our customers," said Pat Fitzhenry, vice president of independent developer programs at Solomon Software. "We lead the accounting software market in terms of industry-standard 'technology adoption', and Solomon IV Release 2.0, which embeds FRx as the standard financial report writer in General Ledger, and Triton Technologies' Co-Session for Windows as a remote support option, are two more excellent examples," said Fitzhenry.  Solomon IV is written in Microsoft Visual Basic and uses Scalable SQL database technology from Btrieve Technologies, Inc.

SOLOMON IV RELEASE 2.0 MODULES, AVAILABILITY AND PRICING

Solomon IV Release 2.0 modules now shipping include:

 General Ledger with FRx

 Accounts Payable

 Accounts Receivable

 Payroll

 Purchasing

 Order Processing

 Inventory

 Customization Manager

 Basic Script Language

 Visual Basic Rapid Development Tool Kit

 Data Import

 Advanced FRx

 R&R SQL Report Writer

 System Manager & Shared Information

In late March, Bill of Materials, Cash Manager, Currency Manager and the Solomon IV Visual Basic Rapid Development Tool Kit will be released. In April, Direct Deposit and Transaction Import capabilities will be added as Release 2.0 facilities within Solomon IV. Project Costing and Bar Coding modules will also be available as Release 2.0 modules, shipping later this spring. Solomon IV (Client Edition) is priced from $495 per module for 1 user to $1,295 per module for 6 users. The Server Edition is priced from $1,295 per module for 3 users, to $13,995 per module for unlimited users.

Shipping since February 1994, Solomon IV for Windows serves more than 2,000 client sites worldwide. A detailed description of Solomon IV Release 2.0 features can be retrieved by calling the SolomonFAX fax-on-demand system at 419-424-5060 and requesting document 443. For more information about Solomon IV Release 2.0, call 1-800-4-SOLOMON, or 419-424-0422, or send email to sales@solomon.com, or visit Solomon on the World Wide Web at http://www.solomon.com/.


Specular Collage 2.0.2 Image Composition
Specular Releases Collage 2.0.2

Update Addresses Technical Support Issues

(Amherst, MA) -- 19 March, 1996 -- Specular released today a maintenance update to Collage, its image composition tool designed to work as a companion application with Photoshop. The new version, 2.0.2, is available in the form of a "patcher" that will convert Collage 2.0.1 to the current version. Collage users can download the patcher from the Specular Website.

Among the problems addressed are:

  Incompatiblites with the Laserwriter driver have been fixed.

  Collage no longer has a serial number conflict with the host

  machine.

  TIFF images in centimeters are correctly calculated.

  A problem regarding off-screen memory management has been fixed.

Specular Collage 2.0, released in August, 1994, brought to the desktop publisher a robust feature set that, when combined with the image processing power of Adobe Photoshop 3.0, provided powerful, fast, high-end compositing features to Macintosh users at a fraction of the price of dedicated "high-end" graphics programs. Among the features introduced were:

  CMYK Color Support

  CMYK Color Display Tables

  Support for Images up to 53" x 53"

  New Effects Floater

  Panning Tool

  Outline Dragging

  Interruptability

  New Block Image Buffering

  Progressive Screen Redraw

  Choose from Multiple Masks

  Switch Masks Command

  Image Previews

  Filter Editing List

  Other Interface Enhancements

For more information on Collage 2.0.2, or for pricing information, please call Specular Sales: 800-433-7732, sales@specular.com.

For more information on Specular, please contact Dorothy Eckel, Manager of Press Relations; Phone: 413-253-3100, E-Mail: dorothy@specular.com.


Power Disk Cartridge Media Standard
LEADING REMOVABLE STORAGE MANUFACTURERS CREATE MEDIA STANDARD: POWER DISK CARTRIDGE

HANNOVER, GERMANY (March 15, 1996) -- SyQuest Technology, the world leader in removable cartridge hard drive technology, together with Nomai, announced today at CeBIT a new standard for removable storage media: Power Disk Cartridge (PDC).  Based on the removable Winchester hard drive technology developed by SyQuest over the last 14 years, the PDC standard has been created for single disk, 3.5" hard drive cartridges. PDC defines a standard in compliance with the ECMA specifications for certification.  The Power Disk Cartridge standard will be regulated by the PDC committee, chaired by Chet Brown, Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing for SyQuest.

The Power Disk Cartridge standard provides a forward and backward compatibility path for the users of 135MB, 270MB and 540MB single disk, 3.5" removable hard drive cartridges, guaranteeing users a future of compatibility beyond 540MB. In addition, the standard makes the technology available to a broader base of suppliers. Companies currently qualified to market 3.5" hard drive cartridges incorporating the PDC standard symbol of qualification under their own brand include Kao Infosystems, Maxell, Polaroid and Xyratex.

Criteria for the standard include stringent quality tests relating to specifications like MTBF, size and robustness of design. The PDC standard committee will regulate qualification of new applicants to market the standard.

The Power Disk Cartridge combines the speed of a modern fixed disk drive with the data volume of a CD-ROM as well as the universal exchangeability previously known only with floppy disks. Offering high performance and flexibility, the PDC solves the incompatibility problems of legacy storage systems and assures user investment security. This user benefit has become particularly critical in the last year and a half as sales for removable cartridge products have exploded.

"With the Power Disk Cartridge, we have created an open standard," said Chet Brown. "SyQuest unit cartridge sales have risen rapidly over the last two years and analysts forecast that sales will continue to boom," he continues. "The founding of the PDC standard is a way to answer the ever-growing demand for removable disk technology. As market leader, SyQuest is happy to offer this additional security to all our users of today and those of tomorrow."

"We are proud to be part of the PDC standard," commented Marc Frouin, CEO, Nomai. "Like SyQuest, we believe that the market will be grown with the creation of the standard."

SyQuest - Founded in 1982, SyQuest has an installed base of over 2 million drives and 9 million cartridges. Headquartered in Fremont, California, SyQuest manufactures in Fremont, Singapore and Malaysia, with additional offices in Japan, Australia and the U.S. SyQuest offers removable Winchester technology solutions for Windows, Apple, Amiga, MS-DOS, OS/2, UNIX, SGI and SunOS platforms. SyQuest (SYQT) is publicly traded on NASDAQ's National Market System. SyQuest is on the World Wide Web at http://www.syquest.com.

Nomai is a company based in France. Nomai was founded to offer new and creative multimedia storage solutions. Since incorporation in 1992, the company has shipped several hundred thousand products and has established a sales network in more than 40 countries. Nomai has received ISO 9002 certification. Nomai has offices in France, United Kingdom, Singapore and the U.S. Nomai is listed on the French Market: NOMF.PA. Nomai is on the World Wide Web at http://www.nomai.cyceron.fr.

Kao Infosystems Company is a wholly owned subsidiary of Kao Corporation of Japan, an $8.9 billion conglomerate established in 1887. Kao develops, manufactures and markets personal care industrial, chemical and information products.

Maxell is a subsidiary of the Hitachi Group. From its origins in the 1960s as a producer of batteries and audio cassette tapes, the company has since added a wide variety of video cassette tapes, magnetic memory media, floppy disks, 4 and 8 mm cartridges, optical disks, CD-R and memory cards to its product range. In its market, Maxell is one of the world leaders.

Polaroid Corporation, with sales in excess of $2.3 billion, is the worldwide leader in instant imaging. The company's Electronic Imaging Systems group markets advanced digital imaging products and systems, including photographic- quality digital image input and output products, identification systems and solutions for industry and government worldwide.

Xyratex is a major manufacturer of information storage products which it markets under its own name and manufactures under contract for major computer companies.  Additionally, Xyratex produces networking equipment, test systems for the disk manufacturers and provides IT consultancy. Xyratex was established as an independent company in 1994 and is headquartered in Havent, England. It also has offices in San Jose and Irvine, California. Customers are further served by a worldwide marketing network covering Europe, the U.S. and the Far East.

Amy Reardon              Angela Hesse/Karen Campo

SyQuest Technology       Neale-May & Partners

(510)226-4000            (415)328-5555

European contacts:

Andreas Helios                        Aude Lemeilleur

SyQuest Technology                    Nomai

Tel:  011-49-711-90076-0              Tel:  011-33-33-89-16-34

Fax: 011-49-711-90076-29              Fax:  011-33-33-89-16-01

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Cartridge, manufacturers must apply to the PDC committee and submit single disk, 3.5" media for review.  Media must conform to PDC suggested quality assurance standards.  The following tests are performed against Power Disk Cartridge specifications:

VISUAL/MECHANICAL TESTS

Media is checked for mechanical accuracy, contamination, defects, runout, and problems with materials, identification and/or form factor, per PDC specifications.

THERMAL SHOCK AND STABILIZATION TESTS

Includes environmental tests and cartridge function tests.

VIBRATION TESTS

Conducted to PDC specifications.

CARTRIDGE FRAGILITY TESTS

Media is subjected to drop shock tests, to PDC specifications.

SEEK PERFORMANCE AND TRANSFER RATE TESTS

Media must meet PDC specifications.

CARTRIDGE INTERCHANGE TESTS

Media must meet PDC specifications.

FIRMWARE EVALUATIONS

Cartridge calibrations, lists, etc. must be accessible and correct.

DATA HANDLING TESTS

Long term testing is performed to determine Error Rate and Reliability per PDC  specifications.

DRIVE ORIENTATION TESTS

Cartridge must perform reliably in all orientations.

CARTRIDGE SEATING/LOAD-UNLOAD TESTS

Media is subjected to insertion testing cycles, head load/unload operations, and inspected for wear and contamination.


Tandy Sets New Computer Procurement Standard
TANDY SETS NEW STANDARD FOR COMPUTER PROCUREMENT

NEW DIVISION CREATES FULLY-AUTOMATED INVENTORY MANAGEMENT/DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM

Fort Worth, Texas -- Tandy Corporation, one of the nation's largest computer retailers, has re-engineered its computer product procurement process to reduce costs and improve its relationships with suppliers. The company also formed a new division, Tandy Procurement Alliances (TPA), to create a fully-automated inventory management and distribution system.

"We have implemented a highly-efficient procurement process that will raise service levels while driving down costs. This is more than order consolidation and centralized distribution. It involves sophisticated processes that electronically replenish inventory and electronically eliminate administrative paperwork such as invoices. It is a non-traditional approach for the computer industry that is a win-win solution for Tandy, our suppliers and our customers," said Tandy Chairman and Chief Executive Officer John V. Roach.

Tandy Procurement Alliances is responsible for forming alliances between suppliers and Tandy's divisions - RadioShack, Computer City, Incredible Universe and Tandy Retail Services. These alliances allow Tandy to combine volume orders from all of its retail formats to reduce costs, improve inventory turns, simplify shipping, and enhance communication between the company and its suppliers.

Payment procedures are fully automated and electronically funded to reduce excess paperwork.

Tandy also assumes full responsibility for shipping and distribution to its retail outlets, reducing additional or unnecessary freight charges. A central distribution center located in Fort Worth ships product directly to more than 6,900 stores and dealers throughout the nation as inventory needs are determined.

Tandy Procurement Alliances is the principal contact for supplier contracts, product price negotiations, new product proposals, purchasing, expediting and replenishment. Tandy's retail divisions continue to work with suppliers to determine which products will be carried, promoted and/or discontinued, and to negotiate event-specific merchandising and marketing funds. Tandy Retail Services negotiates with suppliers for service contracts.

The new TPA division is being managed by Senior Vice President Michael Gumbert. Gumbert joined Tandy in September 1995 after spending more than 12 years with Merisel, a leading computer distributor. He will report directly to Roach.

"We hope to set a new standard of professionalism and efficiency with our suppliers and our customers, and we believe the new procurement division is an important step toward achieving this objective," Roach said.

For More Information, Contact:

Fran McGehee

817-390-3487

TC-96-011


Netscape Acquires Equity Interest in Voxware
Voxware, Netscape Announce Strategic Investment

Netscape Acquires Equity Interest in Developer of Real-Time Voice and Internet Telephony Applications

SKILLMAN, N.J. (March 20, 1996) -- Voxware, Inc., announced today that Netscape Communications Corporation has acquired an equity position in Voxware, a privately held developer of advanced voice-processing software for Internet, multimedia computing and communications applications.

The investment follows the recent announcement that Netscape has licensed key elements of Voxware's digital voice technology--including the Voxware RT24 compressor/decompressor (codec) and ToolVox for the Web--for incorporation into the Netscape LiveMedia framework. Terms of the investment were not disclosed.

In addition, the companies announced that Rick Schell, vice president of product development at Netscape, will continue to serve on Voxware's board of directors. Prior to joining Netscape in 1994, Schell held senior positions at Symantec Corp., Sun Microsystems, Intel Corp. and Borland International.

"Our licensing agreement established RT24 as the Netscape-endorsed technology for low-bandwidth speech transmission with Netscape Navigator," said Voxware President and CEO Michael Goldstein. "Now, this investment will expand the resources available to Voxware and significantly enhance our ability to deliver a rich mix of voice-on-the-Web, LiveMedia-compatible applications to the marketplace."

"This investment in Voxware furthers our goal of including real-time voice applications in Netscape Navigator," said Eric Hahn, vice president of enterprise technologies at Netscape. "The introduction of the Netscape LiveMedia framework demonstrated our commitment to open Internet-supported protocols and content definitions that transcend any single vendor. Our new relationship with Voxware will support that direction."

Netscape LiveMedia is a standards-based framework for bringing real- time audio and video to the Netscape open software platform. Based on open standards and interfaces, it enables third-party real-time audio and video developers adopting LiveMedia Internet standards to offer products that interoperate with other LiveMedia-compatible products. Netscape will publish the LiveMedia framework on the Internet and work with the Internet standards bodies to facilitate adoption of this technology as a formal Internet standard.

Voxware's products include RT24, a patent-pending codec that provides unprecedented speech quality at 2400 bps and 53:1 compression of speech files; ToolVox for the Web, which enables users to embed, and listen to, high-quality voice on the World Wide Web; TeleVox, a full-duplex Internet telephone announced earlier this month; and ToolVox for Multimedia, a digital voice tool kit for multimedia developers.

Netscape Communications Corporation is a premier provider of open software for linking people and information over enterprise networks and the Internet. The company offers a full line of clients, servers, development tools, and commercial applications to create a complete platform for next-generation, live online applications. Traded on NASDAQ under the symbol "NSCP," Netscape Communications Corporation is based in Mountain View, Calif.

Voxware, Inc., is a developer and marketer of proprietary digital speech processing technologies that enable innovative and creative use of voice in computing, Internet and communications applications. The company's products are designed to meet the growing need for new technologies that support and extend voice applications for business, communications, education and entertainment. Founded in 1993, Voxware is privately held and based in Skillman, N.J.

Additional information on Voxware, Inc., is available on the Internet at http://www.voxware.com, by sending e-mail to 4982373@mcimail.com or by calling (203) 854-6761. Information on Netscape is available on the Internet at http://www.netscape.com, by sending e-mail to info@netscape.com, or by calling (415) 528-2555 (corporate customers) or (415) 528-3777 (consumer calls).


CU-SeeMe Videoconferencing Stds Strategy
White Pine Software Announces Standards-based Strategy for Enhanced CU-SeeMe Videoconferencing Technology

NASHUA, NEW HAMPSHIRE, USA (March 19, 1996) -- White Pine Software, Inc., today announced its plans to implement standards-based functionality such as T.120, H.323 and QuickTime' into the Enhanced CU-SeeMe client/server architecture. Last week White Pine joined Microsoft, Intel and a host of other industry leaders supporting standards-based implementation of voice, video and data over the Internet, and now it plans to include the new communications capabilities as part of its Enhanced CU-SeeMe videonconferencing technology in future releases.

Enhanced CU-SeeMe and the White Pine Reflector, a client/server technology, has the largest installed videoconferencing user-base worldwide. Enhanced CU-SeeMe provides person-to-person conferencing, group conferencing and live broadcasting ("cybercasting") using TCP/IP over POTS, ISDN, LAN and the Internet. It has quickly grown to be the most popular desktop videoconferencing software for the Internet. With the early adoption of CU-SeeMe by schools and universities through the Global Schoolhouse Program, and with wide use by NASA for broadcasting shuttle launches, interviewing astronauts, and conferencing with world leaders such as Vice President Al Gore and Nobel Prize winners, CU-SeeMe is already the standard for Internet videoconferencing, especially for users with low bandwidth requirements. The adoption of industry standards will bring this technology further into the corporate Intranet.

STANDARDS-BASED COMMUNICATIONS

The new standards-based communications implementation announced last week has drawn immediate, strong and broad industry support from major hardware and software vendors, Internet service providers, Internet multimedia companies, telecommunications carriers and network equipment suppliers. The communications implementation includes International Telecommunications Union (ITU) standards and Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) specifications, including the T.120 standard for data conferencing, the H.323 standard for audio and video conferencing, Apple's QuickTime conferencing and the RTP/RTCP and RSVP specifications.

"The widespread industry acceptance of international standards, such as the ITU's H.320 Video Conferencing standard, provides a new level of interoperability among products from multiple vendors," stated David O. Bundy, North American Vice President of Engineering for White Pine. "White Pine sees the evolution of T.120/T.130 and H.323 to RTP standards as the key building block for the Internet and Multimedia Communications. Enhanced CU-SeeMe already bridges the gap in Internet standards today to deliver such technology, and we are committed to help drive and adopt these emerging standards to assure stable and interoperable platforms for the future."

The H.323 specification is defining standards for equipment and services for multimedia communications over LANs communicating to systems connected to networks such as ISDN and the Internet. H.323 is a videoconferencing standard for LANs and is being developed by the ITU. This protocol will also establish how video calls connect from the LAN to the WAN so that calls, theoretically at least, can be originated and terminated at any location equipped with hardware observing the ITU protocol sets.

Because some corporations have already made investments in expensive, high-end conferencing systems, White Pine is committed to providing technology that can take advantage of some existing investments. With the addition of industry standards, Enhanced CU-SeeMe clients will feasibly be able to conference with other videoconferencing applications adhering to the same standards. In addition, the standard will give router vendors a protocol to use for upgrading their router software to better handle video and audio channels across LAN segments and into the WAN.

ENHANCED CU-SEEME VIDEOCONFERENCING SOFTWARE STRATEGY

White Pine will integrate industry standards into Enhanced CU-SeeMe, and therefore provide a key requirement for the business market. The inclusion of the collaborative utility "WhitePineBoard" provides document and information sharing for productive business videoconferencing. "We will be supporting RTP in our next major product release, and we will also add IP Multicast. When RSVP becomes available, we'll include that as well," affirms Forrest Milkowski, Director of Product Marketing. "White Pine sees Enhanced CU-SeeMe as the interface to desktop computing now and into the future, and will also support non TCP/IP-based standards."

Although White Pine's strategy will incorporate standards-based technology, Enhanced CU-SeeMe is already well positioned for the corporate LAN, due to its ability to reduce bandwidth consumption. The video and audio compression/decompression (codecs) can currently be scaled to utilize as little as 14.4K or as much as 500k. This gives organizations the ability to define the video and audio quality based on their network bandwidth availability. Corporations are adopting TCP/IP and the Internet as the "Business Environment" of choice for future growth and opportunity. Enhanced CU-SeeMe has the market lead in this environment with an installed base of over 500,000 users, more than all the other video conferencing applications combined.

Howard Berke, President & CEO of White Pine said, "Running over all network and compression types is essential for complete convergence within the enterprise infrastructure, making endpoint interoperability transparent and ubiquitous. These deliverables have always been key requirements for large-scale deployment." Berke added White Pine is aggressively continuing engineering efforts to maintain its established technological leadership for desktop video, audio and data communications over the Internet and TCP/IP-based networks.

With Enhanced CU-SeeMe client/server technology, customers can expect to communicate in new and exciting ways over the Internet, regardless of their computer platform. White Pine Software is the leader in desktop videoconferencing over the Internet, and provides desktop connectivity solutions for Microsoft Windows, Macintosh and UNIX- based platforms. For more information visit http://www.cu-seeme.com, email info@wpine.com or call 603-886-9050.


Enhanced CU-SeeMe for Windows & Windows 95
White Pine Software Ships Enhanced CU-SeeMe for Windows and Windows 95

NASHUA, NEW HAMPSHIRE, USA (March 18, 1996) -- White Pine Software, Inc.,is now shipping the commercial version of its desktop videoconferencing software, Enhanced CU-SeeMe" for Windows. Enhanced CU-SeeMe and the White Pine Reflector, a client/server technology, has the largest installed videoconferencing user-base worldwide. Enhanced CU-SeeMe provides person to-person conferencing, group conferencing and live broadcasting ("cybercasting") using TCP/IP over POTS, ISDN, LAN and the Internet. With an initial freeware offering from Cornell University, and a successful Internet launch last month, CU-SeeMe has quickly grown to be the most popular desktop videoconferencing software for the Internet.

White Pine developed Enhanced CU-SeeMe for business, educational and personal applications. Priced at under $100, users can communicate globally without investing in expensive hardware. Real-time video and audio conferencing is achieved with as little bandwidth as a 28.8k modem, and it works effectively over a 14.4k modem for audio- only usage. It comes complete with the "WhitePineBoard" which enables remote users to share documents and graphics, sketch ideas and markup an electronic whiteboard.

Enhanced CU-SeeMe for Windows/Windows 95 features include:

 24-bit true color support

 WhitePineBoard for collaboration and data/graphics sharing

 Point-to-point and group conferencing - Broadcasting and Multicasting

 Mosaic browser support for direct launch from Web page

 High quality audio - 2.4k, 8.5k, 16k and 32k codecs for both high

 and low bandwidths

 Interoperability with Macintosh, PowerMacintosh and freeware versions

 Easy to use GUI with controls for audio, video, connection, picture

 and transmission

 Caller ID - Incoming Messaging Alert, Phone Book

 Security, Installation and Support

Howard Berke, CEO and President of White Pine acknowledges, "Enhanced CU-SeeMe is a strong addition to White Pine's line of enterprise- wide software, service and network solutions. White Pine recognizes the strategic importance of the Internet market and will continue to respond quickly to its needs with innovative technology and software."

White Pine Software is a leading provider of Microsoft Windows, Macintosh and UNIX software for desktop connectivity to host systems over LANs, WANs and the Internet. For additional product and pricing information, visit http://www.cu-seeme.com or call 603-886-9050.


XcelleNet RemoteWare 2.5 in French & German
XCELLENET TO SHIP REMOTEWARE 2.5-GLOBAL IN NATIVE FRENCH AND GERMAN LANGUAGES

XcelleNet's RemoteWare, which has Brought Competitive Edge to More than 100 of Europe's Biggest Companies, now adds French and German to its Vocabulary

ATLANTA (March 13, 1996)--XcelleNet, Inc. (Nasdaq-NM:XNET) announced today the addition of French and German languages to RemoteWare, the leading system software foundation for remote and mobile enterprise computing. The addition of these languages coincides with the establishment of sales offices in Paris and Munich. Backed by a European customer operations centre at High Wycombe in the UK, the two new offices are charged with pushing forward the European leg of an aggressive global expansion plan for the company.

XcelleNet's RemoteWare is a robust communications infrastructure for creating, deploying, and managing systems that deliver essential business information and provide controlled access to the Internet for remote and mobile users. With RemoteWare, users can exchange critical business information, such as pricing and inventory information, sales orders, service requests to field technicians, and e-mail via the Internet, in a single connection and at the same time they are replicating a Notes database or running a remote LAN access session.

European companies already using RemoteWare's unique capabilities include: British retail store group Woolworths; BP in France, Germany and the UK; Royal Bank of Scotland; and Editions ATLAS, a French company that edits books, videos, CD's and personal computer software.

XcelleNet's European general manager Peter George said the availability of RemoteWare in two major native languages was an important first for XcelleNet, and would inject further momentum into the European market. "RemoteWare has become the world's leading system foundation for mobile and remote computing in its original English language version." George continued, "The launch of native German and French versions underlines just how serious we are about the global market. Other localisations will follow as we continue to build our world-wide presence."

General availability of RemoteWare 2.5-Global is planned for April 1, 1996.

XcelleNet (Nasdaq-NM:XNET) is the worldwide leader in remote and mobile enterprise computing. XcelleNet develops and markets RemoteWare, a robust infrastructure for creating, deploying, and managing systems that deliver essential business information and relevant Internet content to remote and mobile users. More than 1,100 organizations worldwide have licensed RemoteWare enabling over 339,000 remote or mobile users in a variety of industries to easily and cost-effectively access critical business information on corporate intranets.


Zilog/Gulbransen Programmable DSP Audio Chip
ZILOG AND GULBRANSEN PARTNER TO OFFER WAVE SYNTHESIS SOLUTION FOR MULTIMEDIA PC MARKET

Campbell, Calif.--March 18, 1996-- Combining Zilog's DSP technology with Gulbransen's wave synthesis software, Zilog, Inc. (NYSE:ZLG) and Gulbransen today announced the Z89340, a programmable DSP audio chip solution, offering cost-effective, professional-level quality sound for PC mother boards, add-on cards, musical instruments, and general MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) sound modules.

"The Gulbransen wave synthesis technology produces a much richer quality sound of up to 128 simultaneous voices, compared to the 32 voice capability of the current FM synthesis technique," said Walter Croce, director for DSP products at Zilog. "It offers a greater range of effects such as downloadable samples, reverb, 3D localization and spatialization, chorus, flanging, echo, pan, tremolo and vibrato."

The Z89340, coupled with a stereo audio CODEC, is all the electronics required to design a complete card solution. The digital sound/audio generator chip integrates a mixer, wavetable sound synthesizer and FM emulator, resulting in reduced board space and component count. The device also features an ISA bus interface, a joystick controller, and a 64-channel DMA bus master.

"We were impressed with Zilog's manufacturing expertise," said Dave Starkey, Gulbransen's senior vice president of engineering. "Access to Zilog's fab and layout tools has allowed Gulbransen to utilize its twelve years of wavetable synthesis experience to produce amusical instrument synthesizer second to none."

The Z89340 device is optimized for wavetable synthesis, supporting 8- and 16-bit linear PCM samples and 4- and 8-bit ADPCM. The Z89340 solution is Sound Blaster and OPL register compatible so that the consumer can run existing applications. The chip includes agame port, CD-ROM interface, ISA bus interface, and a MPU401-compatible UART.

For fast system development, a hardware reference design is available which includes a board layout, software drivers and a bill of materials.

The Z89340 is available in 160-pin QFP and PLCC packages for $30.00 in 20K quantities.


Enterprise Planning Web-Based Prod Strategy
ENTERPRISE PLANNING SYSTEMS IMPLEMENTS A WEB-BASED PRODUCT STRATEGY

OTTAWA, ONTARIO, MARCH 19, 1996: Enterprise Planning Systems today announced that the software firm has adopted a product strategy that incorporates the tools and the technology of the exploding Internet and Web environments. These are being applied to both current and future products. Initially focused on the growth of Intranets, the advanced planning and scheduling software that Enterprise develops and markets is enabled to utilize the increasingly familiar browser technologies. These include Netscape Navigator and the new open-platform Java language from Sun Microsystems.

The company's strategy consists of three primary elements:

 apply BROWSER SOFTWARE TECHNOLOGIES and their navigation capabilities

 to simplify the user's operation of advanced planning systems

 enable MULTIPLE USERS TO ACCESS the capabilities of an advanced

 planning system through a company's INTRANET web server

 move the simulation capabilities to the SUPPLY CHAIN by providing

 planning tools that can truly be shared. This enables collaboration

 among a manufacturer's planners (over the Intranet), between plants

 or divisions (over Intra/Internet), and between a manufacturer

 and members of the supply chain (over the INTERNET)

Mr. Michael Ker, President and CEO of Enterprise, in announcing the strategy said, "We have been in the advanced planning and scheduling business for over 10 years and we believe that the time has come to aggressively offer these capabilities to thousands of firms who need them. We want these tools to be affordable from the smallest firm to the world's largest. And we think these tools must be accessible and usable over the Internet."

The company is launching these new products designed to be affordable and available to any manufacturer who is currently using material and capacity planning systems. For as little as $10,000, a manufacturer will be able to utilize advanced planning and simulation tools that were previously available only to the very largest of the world's manufacturers.

David Flood, the company's Director of Marketing, explained, "Everyone talks about change being a reality in manufacturing. The reality is that spikes in demand and disruptions in supply ultimately ripple through to other vendors and customers. The solution is to know how to respond to these realities through high-performance simulation planning for materials and capacity. Professional planners in an organization must be able to collaborate together to develop an optimal plan and to further that collaboration with their suppliers. These requirements, combined with the Internet as an information sharing and communications environment, allow vendor and customer relationships to become truly strategic."

Five new web-based products from Enterprise Planning Systems will be introduced at the National Manufacturing Week Conference in Chicago, Illinois on March 19, 1996.

Since 1995, Enterprise has incorporated web-based technologies such as HTML and Java in the company's products. They have developed Collaborative Planning capabilities for both APS:Universal and webPLAN to allow use of the company's products over the Internet. For more product information, or to download applications, visit the Enterprise website at HTTP://WWW.ENTERPRISE.ON.CA. Headquartered in Ottawa, Ontario and Chicago, Illinois, Enterprise also supports offices in San Francisco and Dallas. The company's products are distributed in the UK by The Parallax Group and in Singapore/Malaysia by ST Computer Systems. The company's high-profile customer base includes leading manufacturers such as Caterpillar, Compaq Computer, Deere & Company, GE, IBM, Pitney Bowes, Rockwell International, United Technologies, and Xerox.


Wired MPEG Multimedia Compression Card
Wired, Inc. introduces their second-generation low-cost real-time MPEG (Moving Pictures Expert Group) multimedia compression card for Apple's Power Macintosh

MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA -- Wired, Inc. introduces 'ButaneII their second-generation low-cost MPEG compression card. ButaneII real-time captures and compresses video and audio signals and stores this data into fully compatible MPEG1 or MPEG2 bitstreams.

ButaneII

ButaneII is a fully functioning MPEG1 and MPEG2 real-time video and audio encoder that creates a full range of MPEG compliant bitstreams. These MPEG streams can then be transmitted over a network, including the Internet and Intranet, for 'live network distributed TV'. The MPEG streams can be copied, distributed, and played on any MPEG playback compatible computer, including those desktop computers using the Intel Pentium, NEC VR-Series, IBM/Motorola PowerPC systems, and Apple Macintosh computers outfitted with the Mason line of Macintosh MPEG decompression boards also offered by Wired Inc.

"Previously, MPEG compressing a video for use within a multimedia product or corporate presentation required an outside video post-production shop at $100 per minute or expensive systems exceeding $20,000." says Mark Bain, president. "With Butane's innovative design coupled with it being optimized for the Apple Power Macintosh platform, MPEG compression can now be done easily and inexpensively on the desktop."

Real-time encoding

ButaneII captures and compresses video and audio in real-time; in other words 15 minutes of video is captured, MPEG compressed, and stored, in 15 minutes. This real-time operation of ButaneII gives the content producer immediate access to their MPEG files for quick incorporation into their multimedia project. This real-time operation is also crucial for any type of network movie distribution system since the video and audio must be encoded 'on the fly' with the data being sent immediately over a network. This make ButaneII perfect for live Internet and Intranet video transmissions.

Full Function MPEG encoding

ButaneII can real-time encode video into the smallest MPEG file format, incorporating Intra-coded (I), Predictive (P), and Bi-directional (B) frames. ButaneII can also encode into other MPEG file formats, including editable I-frame only files similar to the original Butane board released in 1995. Data rates for encoding are variable from 1.0 Mbits/sec to 40 Mbits/sec.

"The additional features of ButaneII give the user more data compression options", adds Michael Whittingham, Director of Engineering. "This allows a wider range of real-time video transmission applications, including live network video delivery."

Technology - IBM Microelectronics, Apple Computer

ButaneII uses newly developed technology from IBM Microelectronics to bring a higher degree of functionality at a considerably lower price than previously available products. ButaneII adds more features to their original real-time encoder Butane, and keeps the original ease of use that the Macintosh is known for. Incorporating the technology developed at Wired Inc. since their first Macintosh MPEG product in 1992 with their currently shipping MPEG products, and the recently announced IBM RISC technology MPEG encoder chipsets, Wired Inc. brings affordable real-time MPEG1 and MPEG2 compression to the desktop at fractions of the price of current market offerings.

MPEG

Multimedia, the combination of video images, audio sounds, and computer graphics, is now the focus of every new project undertaken by consumers and corporate personnel. Because of the large amount of data required for storing and delivering multimedia images, especially full-screen full-motion video, data compression and decompression is mandatory. The computer industry wide standard for compressing and delivering full-screen full-motion moving video images is MPEG. Because of the low data rate MPEG is capable of, MPEG is the only method of compressing full-screen full-motion video for playback from CDROMs. MPEG is also the video delivery standard being used by every television distribution company in the world, including cable, telephone, and satellite companies. (The RCA Direct Satellite System (DSS) is MPEG based).

Availability

ButaneII will be shipping May 1996. Suggested retail price is $4999. Discounts are available to qualified resellers and VARs. Visit the Wired Inc. web site at 'www.wiredinc.com' for detailed product information, including information on previously released Macintosh MPEG products (Butane MPEG encoders, Mason MPEG decoders).

Wired, Inc. - based in Mountain View, CA - founded in 1987 - is a product design corporation that engineers hardware and software products for the Macintosh computer platform. 1996 Wired, Inc. All rights reserved. Butane and Mason are trademarks of Wired Incorporated. Apple and Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. All other trademarks are rights of their respective owners.

Contact Mark Bain, Wired Incorporated

Voice: 415.969.9300

Email: mark@wiredinc.com


Utah Tech Watch 3/23
Utah Tech Watch - - by David Politis - - 3/23-25/96 Edition

Salt Lake City's Dahlin Smith White has finally tied the knot with Paris-based Euro RSCG. Following a courtship and engagement lasting more than six months, high-tech advertising agency DSW has agreed to sell controlling interest in its firm to the seventh largest advertising holding company in the world. According to industry reports, DSW will relinquish 70 percent of its firm to Euro RSCG for an undisclosed amount, but pegged at between $10 million to $15 million.

DSW got its start some 10 years ago when advertising colleagues John Dahlin and Jon White left Utah County-based Soter & Associates to join associate Darrell Smith and form DSW. After a strong initial four-year history servicing such clients as Novell, WordPerfect and GTE, DSW rocketed to national prominence when it surprised the advertising world in 1990 by landing the Intel advertising account. It was DSW that launched the now-ubiquitous "Intel Inside" branding campaign, turning the 386, 486, and Pentium microprocessors into de facto standards in the personal computer marketplace.

It was also DSW, with some help from George Lucas' Industrial Light & Magic, that first showcased a computer chip in television commercials. In the process, Intel's fortunes have increased several fold. And for that matter, so have DSW's.

Last year, DSW's annual billings rose to more than $128 million, up more than 600 percent since landing the Intel account. In addition to Intel, DSW today services such high-tech clients as Iomega, Netscape, and Sybase.

Novell's BrainShare

Networking giant Novell just competed BrainShare 96, its annual week-long lovefest for software developers, systems administrators and managers of information systems. In total, Novell hosted some 7,000 guests from around the globe at the University of Utah campus in Salt Lake City.

In addition to day-long events in the shadow of the Red Butte Gardens, NetWare developers were also feted virtually each night in activities ranging from "fun and games" at the 49th Street Galleria to a mini-trade show at a downtown hotel.

During BrainShare, attendees were treated to keynote addresses from a plethora of Novell executives, as well as hundreds of extremely technical classes and seminars on the intricacies of developing and implementing Novell networks.

Back on track?

Although none of the Novell executives I heard speak were dynamic enough to inspire an army to go to war, they continued to hammer away on Novell's strategy of "pervasive computing" and its goal of having one billion devices interconnected via NetWare by the year 2000.

Importantly for Novell, the message appears to be getting through. Novell's licensing agreements with Sun Microsystems and OpenMarket, announced on Monday, may prove to be watershed events as Novell moves toward the next millennium.

Novell has made a great step forward by promising Novell developers that it will follow the emerging Java programming standard for creating pieces of applications -- known as applets -- that can be used together to perform a task.

Similarly, by partnering with OpenMarket to use its products that easily allow secure financial transactions over the Internet and private Intranets, Novell has taken steps to fill a major gap in its product offerings.

When these actions are layered on top of NetWare's continued dominance -- it still commands a greater than 60 percent market share -- and Novell's emerging successes in groupware software with GroupWise, and its nascent efforts with NEST (to allow NetWare to communicate with computer chips embedded into electronic devices besides computers) and NCS (the use of NetWare over long-distance phone lines), it appears that Novell is finally getting its act together.

Not that Novell is without its challenges, such as the continued pressure from Microsoft's Windows NT.

In a similar vein, Novell still has many detractors and nay-sayers. Whether or not Novell is successful in delivering its strategic messages and implementing its sales/marketing plans, may take a year or more to determine. If it is, however, there should be at least one clear sign of Novell's success. "I look for our stock price to be double of what it is today," said Steve Markman, Novell executive vice president and general manager. That will mean we've been successful in getting our message out, he explained. It would also signal that Novell was back on track.

A marketing communications consultant that specializes in high-tech and life sciences clients, David Politis welcomes column ideas at 801-569-2592 or via the Internet at dpolitis@altatech.com.


SCRAMNet+ GIO Network Interface Card
SCRAMNet+ GIO Network Interface Card Now Available

Dayton, Ohio, March 18,1996 - SYSTRAN Corp., developer of the SCRAMNet real-time computer communications network, today unveiled a SCRAMNet+ network interface card for GIO-based computers. With this interface, real-time system designers can combine the performance of the SCRAMNet+ Network with the performance advantages of Silicon Graphics computers to develop a real-time network suitable for applications such as simulation, telemetry, data acquisition, instrumentation & control, and process control.

The SCRAMNet+ GIO network interface features:

* 16.7 MBytes/sec of data throughput.

* 250 nSec/node transport delay.

* Automatic retry on error for guaranteed transmission of

  accurate data.

* Field/user upgradeable memory modules. up to 8 MB.

* A custom ASIC chip which reduces the package to a single slot.

* Separate interrupts for status and memory interrupt events.

* Event counter/timer with global reset for self-diagnostics, network

  performance measurement, and

* synchronized global timer functions.

* Compatibility & interoperability with existing SCRAMNet nodes.

* Auto-initialization, configurable via EEPROM, minimizing the number

  of hardware switches.

* Coax or fiber optic media options.

The SCRAMNet+ interface for GIO-based computers is currently available with prices starting at $3,495 per node, depending on the configuration. SCRAMNet support is also available for VME3U, VME6U, VME9U, PCI, EISA, and Sbus. A Rehostable node is also available for special requirements.

The SCRAMNet+ Network is a real-time communication system based on a replicated, shared-memory concept. SCRAMNet+ is optimized for the high-speed transfer of data--150 Mbits/sec.--between computers that are solving portions of the same real-time problem. Its ring configuration achieves microsecond application-to-application performance with zero software overhead.

Located at 4126 Linden Avenue, Dayton, Ohio 45432-3068 USA, SYSTRAN Corp. specializes in real-time shared-memory networking, I/O IP modules, and defense-related hardware/software research and development. The company's SCRAMNet Network is a leading real-time network, with thousands of nodes used in diverse applications throughout the world.

Systran Corp

4126 Linden Ave

Dayton, OH 45432-3068

513-252-5601, 513-258-2729


The FAXGATE... Way, March 1996 (Teubner)
The FAXGATE... Way

March 1996

So many great things are happening with the product that we decided to provide the highlights in this issue.

* FAXGATE has introduced integration with HP OpenMail. OpenMail customers may now use FAXGATE to send and receive faxes with their e-mail system. OpenMail joins an already extensive list of supported e-mail including: VIM (Notes, cc:Mail), FFAPI (MS Mail, Exchange), MHS and SMTP based e-mail systems.

* FAXGATE's LAN Client now supports Windows 95.

* FAXGATE's LAN CLIENT supports PaperPort by Visioneer. The LAN Client is configurable to use the PaperPort software as a viewer. The next release of the LAN Client supports configurable viewers, and will come bundled with a much improved viewer from Metasoft.

* FAXGATE has experienced a significant increase in FAXGATE/2 systems sold for combined AS/400 and LAN environments. Simultaneous support for each as a native device has apparently proven valuable to the market.

* FAXGATE AFP support continues to be the only native, production AFP fax solution available. One customer reports faxing between 8,000 and 10,000 pages/day on a 12-line system. QA has been optimizing the standard configuration for performance and we are looking at larger AFP applications. This product is red hot!

* FAXGATE invites you to our Web Site: http://www.teubner.com (careful on the spelling)

Haven't received updated literature on FAXGATE in the last 90 days? Call us at 1.800.343.7070! If you know of someone who would like to receive future issues of "The FAXGATE... Way" please let us know.

Teubner & Associates Inc

Seventh & Main

PO Box 1994

Stillwater, OK 74076-1994


Spectrum DDR Module Set Radio Receiver
SPECTRUM SIGNAL PROCESSING PROVIDES THE HIGHEST DENSITY MULTI-CHANNEL RADIO RECEIVER AVAILABLE TODAY

Octal Digital Converter and Quad C44 DSP Provided in Single Slot Solution

Burnaby, BC, Canada - March 11, 1996 - Spectrum Signal Processing Inc. (NASDAQ NMS: SSPIF / TSE:SSY) today announced the DDR Module Set encompassing the MDC44DDC and MD70MAI. This new product provides Spectrum with an advantage over other DSP board-level companies by offering the design engineer a PC, VME, or VXI single slot solution, with higher density and a more flexible modular system design.

Spectrum's DDR module set is ideally suited for sophisticated Military and C3I (Command, Control, Communications and Intelligence) applications such as surveillance. For example, multiple modules can be used in conjunction with a carrier board to eavesdrop on numerous wireless transmissions. The modules are also well suited for advanced wireless communications applications. In this case, groups of down converters could be used to coherently process multiple signals from an antenna array.

With the addition of this new C44-based DDR, Spectrum enhances its well established Precidio Series of C4x-based products. With Spectrum's introduction of this high speed 10-bit 70 MS/s, or 12-bit 40 MS/s module set, a significant step has been taken towards moving from analog to digital radio receivers. This MDC40DDC module enables designers to construct an eight channel radio receiver from intermediate frequency (IF) through to audio frequency - in a single VME or PC card slot.

By digitizing signals closer to the antenna (either the entire 30MHz HF band, or a 30MHz IF portion of the band of interest), a traditionally fixed function analog stage of the radio receiver, is brought under software control. Such programmable soft radio designs require not only fewer MIPs of processing power than previous technology approaches but also provide flexible spectral, modulation and audio information in support of changing end-user needs.

The MDC44DDC module allows the simultaneous tuning of an unlimited number of narrow-band signals as the modules can be daisy-chained to make the input signal available to as many digital down converters (DDC) as the application requires. With input signals applied to each module, and with an on-module switch, it is easy to perform a comparison of signal inputs.

The Spectrum designed MDC44DDC and MD70MAI modules are fully supported by all of Spectrum's DSP software tools. The DDC's are supported on-module by fully "C" language and Assembler programmable Texas Instruments C44 Digital Signal Processors (DSP). Each 60 MFLOP C44 DSP controls and receives data from a pair of DDC's. These DSP's are integrated with Spectrum's PC and VME development toolsets allowing high-level parallel-processing code development using standard industry tools. Used in conjunction with Spectrum's line of C40-based TIM modules, various memory and processing configurations can match the system hardware to the level of interpretation required by a particular application such as wireless surveillance.

The MDC44DDC Narrow Band Receiver module is available from Spectrum immediately. The base price for this module in single quantities is US$7900. Discounts will be available for OEM quantities of this product. The MD70MAI Analog Input module is also available from Spectrum now. The base price for this module in single quantities is US$2900, with discounts for OEM volumes.

Spectrum Signal Processing Inc. is a specialist with broad DSP software and hardware experience in commercial, consumer and multimedia applications for customers such as Nortel, IBM and Lockheed Mardn. Spectrum has 150 employees dedicated to engineering and harnessing the potential of digital signal processing. Spectrum is publicly traded on the NASDAQ NMS under the symbol SSPIF and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol SSY. Spectrum Signal Processing is located at 1008525 Baxter Place, Burnaby, B.C., phone: (604) 421-5422; fax: (604) 421-1764.

Spectrum is ISO 9001 Quality Assurance Certified

Visit Spectrum on the Internet at http://www.spectrumsignal.com


PNY Memory Upgrades for Toshiba Notebooks
PNY SHIPPING MEMORY UPGRADES FOR TOSHIBA TECRA 700 CS, 700 CT, 710 CDT AND 720 CDT NOTEBOOK COMPUTERS

Moonachie, NJ (March 13, 1996) -- PNY Electronics, Inc., a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of memory modules for personal computers, printers, workstations and portable computers, is shipping memory upgrades for several Toshiba Tecra notebook models.

The Pentium-powered Tecra 700 CS and 700 CT notebooks utilize synchronous DRAM and usually come with either 8 MB or 16 MB of non-removable memory. They both have one expansion socket which allows them to be upgraded to either 40 MB or 48 MB maximum, depending on the original amount of memory installed by the manufacturer. PNY upgrades for the Tecra 700 CS and 700 CT notebooks are available in 8, 16, and 32 MB densities. Part numbers and suggested list prices are as follows:

PNY Memory For Toshiba Tecra 700 CS and 700 CT Notebooks

Density   PNY Part #   Suggested List Price

  8 MB    P-NW2035U    $  555.00

 16 MB    P-NW2036U    $1,065.00

 32 MB    P-NW2037U    $2,080.00

The newly-released Toshiba Tecra 710 CDT and 720 CDT notebooks are also Pentium-powered, but utilize extended data output (EDO) memory, which is generally 15% faster than conventional DRAM . EDO allows the memory controller to cut as much as 10 nanoseconds off the wait period between instructions. Since the processor gets data faster, applications run faster.

The 710 and 720 CDT come with 16 MB of soldered on the motherboard and are upgradable to 144 MB. PNY's compatible EDO upgrades are available in 8, 16 and 32 MB densities and allow expansion to 48 MB. PNY plans future upgrades that will bring the 710 and 720 CDT models to their maximum memory capacity of 144 MB. PNY part numbers and suggested retail list prices follow:

PNY Memory For Toshiba Tecra 710 CDT And 720 CDT Notebooks

Density   PNY Part #    Suggested List Price

  8 MB    P-NW2031U     $   475.00

 16 MB    P-NW2032U     $   900.00

 32 MB    P-NW2034U     $1, 775.00

PNY memory products are manufactured in its ISO-9001 registered headquarters in Moonachie, NJ, are 100% tested and come with a lifetime warranty.

PNY Electronics, Inc.

200 Anderson Avenue

Moonachie, NJ 07074

(201) 438-6300,  Fax (201) 438-9097


PCI-3100 Cable Fault Locator
New Product Monitors and Locates Cable Faults Quickly, Accurately

CM Technologies, an engineering firm located near Pittsburgh, PA, is pleased to introduce a powerful tool for testing any type of metallic cable, the PCI-3100. The PCI-3100 fits into a full-sized slot of any laptop or desktop computer, and can be used to detect even the most minute physical cable faults on your LAN system, or any other power or control cabling systems you may have in-house.

Testing is done quickly and accurately, using a time-proven method called time domain reflectometry, or "TDR". TDR operates on a theory similar to radar, as it determines the distance to a fault by transmitting a pulse of energy down any conductor cable. The pulse is reflected back when a fault is detected. The time it takes for the pulse to travel down and back is converted into a measure of distance, allowing you to very accurately pinpoint the exact location of the fault.

The PCI-3100 can detect such faults as opens, shorts, moisture intrusion, corrosion at connectors, installation damage, and even rodent damage.

Use the PCI-3100 as a QA/QC tool when installing new cabling. Find your particular cable type using the built-in library with over 200 entries; each lists the manufacturers' technical spec's and other relevant information. Once you've finished testing, the data can be stored either on a hard drive or diskette for a permanent archival record.

Use the PCI-3100 to periodically test cables to confirm their reliability (sometimes called "condition monitoring") and to observe trends in circuit performance/degradation. The software that accompanies the PCI-3100 allows you to retrieve old data, and compare it to data just acquired. By overlaying the waveforms on top of one another, you can instantly see if the condition of the cable has changed, and if so, where that fault is located.

Use the PCI-3100 as a troubleshooting tool; for example, when your system has gone down and the problem cannot be readily found. Again, using the software's overlay feature allows you to determine which cable is the troublesome one.

For accuracy, the PCI-3100 can't be beat: it has a range of up to 96,000 feet and can locate defects to within one inch. Software is offered in either DOS or windows, and even novices will find the system easy to use, thanks to its extensive on-screen help functions.

PC Instruments

1026 Fourth Ave

Coraopolis, PA 15108

412-262-0734,  fax 412-262-2250


Visual Vocie Pro v3.0 for WinNT/95
Artisoft Announces Visual Voice Pro v3.0 for Windows NT and Windows 95

New 32-bit OLE Controls for Windows Telephony from Stylus Product Group

(LOS ANGELES, CA-March 12, 1996)-Artisoft, Inc. (Nasdaq: ASFT) announced today the release of Visual Voice Pro Version 3.0 for Windows NT and Windows 95 from its Stylus Product Group. A 32-bit OLE control version of the award-winning Visual Voice telephony software toolkit, Visual Voice Pro 3.0 leverages the robust pre-emptive multi-tasking of Windows NT to support more than 72 simultaneous phone line connections per PC. Visual Voice Pro 3.0 turns any OLE control compatible environment, such as Microsoft Visual Basic 4.0, Microsoft Visual C++ 4.0, Powersoft PowerBuilder 5.0, and Borland Delphi 2.0, into a full-featured telephony application development toolkit. Visual Voice Pro 3.0 is available now starting at $495 for the Windows 95 version and $795 for the Windows NT version.

Using Visual Voice, developers can easily create a variety of applications including touch-tone data access, fax-on-demand, and voice mail. Due to the extensive third party and built-in support available for development environments that support OLE, applications developed with Visual Voice can interact with nearly every available data source and network. Business systems built with Visual Voice include 24-hour customer order services, benefits enrollment hotlines, and brochure fax-on-demand systems.

"Windows NT is the definitive platform for complex industrial strength telephony applications," said Mike Cassidy, general manager of the Stylus Product Group at Artisoft. "These include incoming client/server telephony applications and high volume call center systems that simultaneously route phone calls and send database information to an agent's workstation over a LAN."

In addition to full 32-bit support, Visual Voice Pro 3.0 includes several significant new features. The Voice Workbench has been enhanced to include a graphical voice prompt editor and support for indexed voice phrases. With the graphical prompt editor, developers can now fine-tune and enhance voice files to create professional quality voice recordings. In addition to the OLE control interface, Visual Voice Pro 3.0 provides a 32-bit DLL interface and a class library interface for Microsoft Visual C++. Now, Visual Voice Pro 3.0 can be used with Microsoft Visual C++ 4.0, Borland Delphi 2.0, or other multi-threaded development environments to build applications that manage multiple phones lines from a single executable program. Visual Voice Pro 3.0 includes numerous other enhancements, such as support for OLE methods, which increase developer productivity.

Robust Architecture for Telephony Development

At Medicon in Northbrook, Illinois, a Visual Voice application on Windows NT uses Automatic Number Identification/Dialed Number Identification Service (ANI/DNIS) to route all incoming calls to the appropriate service representative. According to Shane Boyett of Medicon, "Windows NT and Visual Voice provide an incredibly robust platform for telephony application development." Medicon is a leading medical resource management company which specializes in the administration of diagnostic imaging services for managed care organizations.

Visual Voice Pro 3.0 can also build Internet-based telephony applications such as unified messaging and intelligent call management systems. "Visual Voice allows us to very easily build applications that integrate telephony with the Internet," says David Farris, president of Norcross Research in Norcross, Georgia. "Our Internet Message Center gives users the option to retrieve voice mail messages via the World Wide Web." Norcross Research will soon enhance its Internet Message Center to include support for fax messages.

Industry Standard OLE Control Architecture

OLE controls are the next generation of custom controls or VBXs, made popular by Microsoft's Visual Basic. With OLE, Microsoft has defined an industry standard mechanism for extending the functionality of application development environments. All Microsoft tools support 32-bit OLE controls under Windows NT and Windows 95. Many other development tools, including Borland's Delphi 2.0 and Powersoft's PowerBuilder 5.0, also provide support for OLE controls. By embracing OLE, Visual Voice lets more developers easily add telephony to their Windows applications.

"Artisoft's Stylus Product Group recognizes the OLE technology is where the future lies," Tom Button, director of marketing for Microsoft's Internet Platform and Tools Division. "Visual Voice is a great example of a powerful component for building mission-critical applications such as telephony, and because it's an OLE control, it will work across many Microsoft platforms."

In addition to the OLE control interface, Visual Voice Pro 3.0 provides a 32-bit DLL interface. Accordingly, any 32-bit development environment that supports DLLs will be able to take advantage of the telephony features of Visual Voice.

Complete and Easy-to-Use Telephony Tool Suite

Visual Voice allows someone without telephony experience to develop sophisticated applications by providing a high-level interface to standard and advanced telephony features. The Visual Voice toolkit has a complete suite of graphical facilities to develop and administer computer telephony systems, including:

* The Visual Voice control, which provides a high-level interface for answering inbound calls, placing outbound calls, prompting for touch-tone input, playing and recording voice files, and integrating with a PBX to perform call control functions such as transferring and conferencing.

* The Voice Workbench, a graphical utility to define the telephony components of an application visually and to generate the corresponding application logic. The Voice Workbench is used to create and maintain all telephony objects including voice prompts, files, and phrases.

* The Virtual Phone, which allows applications to be developed and tested without the need for a conventional phone. The Virtual Phone simulates the operation of a conventional phone and works with any Windows sound device.

* The Voice Monitor, which centralizes the management and administration of multiple telephony applications running on the same machine.

Visual Voice also includes numerous sample applications that can be distributed "as is" or used as the starting point for further development. The samples include voice mail, fax-on-demand, IVR order status, and an outdialing application. The extensive documentation, on-line help, and step-by-step tutorial further simplify telephony application development.

Availability and Pricing

Visual Voice Pro v3.0 is available now for multi-line Dialogic voice boards. Software pricing starts at $495 MSRP for the Windows 95 version and $795 for the Windows NT version. Stylus Product Group also sells the entire line of Dialogic telephony hardware, There are no runtime fees.

Today, Visual Voice is used by more than 4000 developers worldwide on tens of thousands of successful systems. In Dataquest's 19941VR System Market Share and Forecast Report, Artisoft's Stylus Product Group ranked second in terms of the number of IVR systems shipped, just behind AT&T. Visual Voice users include more than 25% of the Fortune 500 companies.

Artisoft leads the industry in providing easy-to-use, affordable networking, communications and computer telephony solutions for business. Chosen by nearly eight million users worldwide to connect and share computer resources, Artisoft solutions include the award-winning LANtastic family of networking products, and the INSYNC family of remote communication products, including CoSession Remote and ModemShare. Dedicated to the development of easy-to-use tools and applications for Windows telephony, Artisoft's computer telephony solutions include Visual Voice, Visual Fax, and Otto. The company maintains nine offices outside the United States, and distributes its products in more than 100 countries.

For more information, contact Stylus Product Group at 201 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02139. Sales consultation 617/621-9545. Fax 617/621-7862. Email: sales@stylus.com. World Wide Web home page http://www.artisoft.com. Recent Artisoft press releases are available at no charge through PR Newswire's Company News On-Call fax-on-demand system; call 800-/758-5804 and enter company number 107158.


ODE Workbench Computational Software
New Computational Software Makes Solving Differential Equations Easy

Physics Academic Software Releases ODE WORKBENCH

February 23, 1996--ODE WORKBENCH IS a powerful computational tool that solves ordinary differential equations without all the difficult programming that is often necessary when using mathematical software. ODE WORKBENCH is designed to solve initial value problems for a single ordinary differential equation of arbitrary order n or a system of n first-order equations. It can also solve a large class of functional differential equations. In addition, the detailed 200-page user's manual that accompanies the software ensures a thorough mastery of all the program's capabilities.

Developed by Juan M. Aguirregabiria of the University of the Basque Country in Spain, ODE is not only a powerful professional tool to be used by engineers, physicists, and mathematicians, but also a pedagogical tool for learning about differential equations, nonlinear dynamical systems, deterministic chaos, and mechanics. Many of these topics, traditionally omitted because of their mathematical complexity, can now be introduced to students earlier in their studies and analyzed easily.

ODE WORKBENCH easily produces user-defined graphical output. This makes it simple to define a system or higher-order differential equation and immediately "see" a representation of the solution. 'We are only starting to explore the ways in which the wide availability of interactive numerical tools can change the teaching of physics. Even when the exact solution is known, it is often given in mathematical expressions that can be fully understood only by graphing the expressions," says Aguirregabiria. "Students gain a more intuitive comprehension of a problem by analyzing it in a numerical laboratory such as ODE WORKBENCH.

Reviewers are excited by ODE's potential in the classroom. Charles Misner of the University of Maryland describes the program as "flexible and powerful." He states, "The ability ODE provides to solve ordinary differential equations is fundamental in several areas of physics, especially in mechanics where most physics instruction begins.

ODE WORKBENCH IS published and distributed by Physics Academic Software, which is a project of the American Institute of Physics in cooperation with the American Physical Society and the American Association of Physics Teachers. It is part of a continuing series of educational software from PAS.

ODE WORKBENCH operates on a PC computer with at least 512K of memory. It requires DOS 3.3 or higher and Hercules, CGA, MCGA, EGA, or VGA color graphics. A math coprocessor and printer with graphics capability are highly recommended.

ODE WORKBENCH may be purchased from Physics Academic Software for $54.95 plus $3.50 for shipping and handling for the first package ($12.50 foreign air mail) and $.75 ($4.00 foreign) for each additional package. Lab Packs, which include ten copies of the software and one User's Manual, are available for $164.95. Physics Academic Software offers a no-risk guarantee by providing a full refund for packages returned within 30 days.

Orders and requests for the Physics Academic Software 1995- 1996 Catalog of Programs should be directed to Physics Academic Software, Campus Box 8202, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC 27695-8202. By telephone, call (800) 955-8275 or (919) 515-7447; Fax (919) 515-2682; E-mail: pas@aip.org. You can also order ODE WORKBENCH from the Physics Academic Software home page at the following address http://www.aip.org/pas/


TimeShift Radio Science & Math Discoveries
HEAR THE DRAMA OF DISCOVERY!

NEW CD-ROM SERIES TAKES STUDENTS BACK IN TIME TO EXPERIENCE KEY SCIENCE AND MATH DISCOVERIES

WATERTOWN, MA, March 13,1996 -- Tom Snyder Productions is proud to announce the release of TimeShift Radio, a revolutionary CD-ROM series for grades 5-8 which takes students back in time to explore key discoveries in science and math.

Combining the best of old-time radio drama and high-tech sound effects, TimeShift Radio engages students through the compelling power of audio. TimeShift Radio builds students' listening skills by having them listen to the drama rather than see it as they travel back in time to meet great inventors and "witness" their discoveries. There are three titles in the series: TimeShift Radio: Electricity & Communication, TimeShift Radio: The Mystery of Math, and TimeShift Radio: Microbes & Medicine. Each title is $249.95 and contains two CD-ROMs including audio and software, 30 Reporter's Journals, and a comprehensive teacher's guide. External speakers are required and can be purchased from Tom Snyder Productions for $34.95.

Here's how the program works: On Listening Day, students listen as Jennifer Tobine, a TimeShift Radio reporter, travels back in time to unlock the mystery of key scientific and mathematical breakthroughs. Students follow along in their journals, using illustrated time lines, biographies, and class discussion to understand the material. On Research Day, students listen as Jen's research assistant explains the concepts behind the discoveries. Follow-up activities include the use of metaphor as well as optional hands-on experiments and activities.

On Assessment Day, a method of alternative assessment is used to evaluate students' understanding of the material. Students take a short quiz but are graded as a class instead of on an individual basis. One quiz answer is selected for each question, and, depending on the accuracy and completeness of that student's answer, a class score is determined. This three-day process is used with each of the titles.

In TimeShift Radio: Electricity & Communication, students look at how breakthroughs in our understanding of electricity and electromagnetism led to powerful new forms of communication, such as the telegraph and radio. Highlights include key discoveries by inventors Galvani, Volta, and Joseph Henry. In TimeShift Radio: The Mystery of Math, students discover the ageless mysteries of math and how people like Pythagoras tried to solve them. They learn about the origins of numbers, zero, bases, fractions, pi, and proofs. TimeShift Radio: Microbes & Medicine shows students the radical effect microorganisms have had on medical practice, human life span, and culture. Students study viruses, bacteria, immunology, and famous microbe hunters such as Louis Pasteur, Edward Jenner, and Alexander Fleming.

Tom Snyder Productions is an award-winning publisher of high-quality educational software, CD-ROM, video, videodisc, and print materials, specializing in products that promote group learning. Tom Snyder Productions' highly praised product line spans the K-12 curriculum, including social studies, math, science, and language arts.

For a complimentary review copy of any of the TimeShift Radio titles, contact your representative listed below at (617) 926-6000. Please mention your code when you call.

Codes

PPRJOU    Journalists -- Lisa Heaney, x287

PPRAGT    Sales Agents -- Chris Benson, x243

FPRPRV    Preview Centers -- Jennifer Schulman, x239

FPRPC     Presenters' Club -- Wendy Warren-Brooks, x400 or

                              (303) 674-0067

Tom Snyder Productions

80 Coolidge Hill Rd

Watertown, MA 02172-2817

617-926-6000,  fax 617-926-6222


young@heart: Computing for Seniors
SENIORS STAY YOUNG WITH TECHNOLOGY

young@heart: Computing for Seniors -- First Book to Speak to Growing Senior Population

March 18, 1996, Berkeley, CA-Computer proficiency shouldn't be limited to baby boomers and generation Xers. Recognizing that people 55 and over are eager to participate in the ongoing computer and online revolution, Osborne/McGraw-Hill has just published young@heart: Computing for Seniors by Mary Furlong and Stefan B. Lipson. The first computer book to be targeted exclusively to this market, young@heart: Computing for Seniors takes the approach that, given the opportunity, seniors are enthusiastic about adopting new technologies, can easily learn how to use computers, and benefit greatly from the digital experience.

There are approximately 55 million Americans age 55 or older, and studies have shown that seniors are interested in trying new technologies and products. More than just an ordinary how-to book, young@heart: Computing for Seniors will inspire this age group to join the computer revolution. Intended as a companionable guide for older adults who want to learn about computer technology, it explores the basics of computers as they relate to a senior's life and targets the special social, economic, intellectual, and health-related interests of older adults. According to Horace Deets, the executive director of the American Association of Retired Persons, "This book may be the key breakthrough for many older persons who are interested in computers, but do not speak the jargon or know where to go for help."

Written in a straight-forward, friendly style, young@heart: Computing for Seniors demonstrates the many ways in which computers can enrich -- and simplify -- a senior's life. Stated editor Joanne Cuthbertson, "All of us at Osborne are gratified to help welcome seniors to the world of computers." The chapters guide seniors through purchase and setup, hardware basics and beyond, the world of software, getting online, email, and more. This book will also appeal to any person who wants to help guide the seniors in their lives into the digital age.

Co-author Mary Furlong, the founder and president of SeniorNet, a non-profit organization dedicated to educating seniors in computer technology, believes that the time is ripe for young@heart: Computing for Seniors. `'America's senior population is not only growing rapidly-it's growing rapidly more computer literate, said Furlong.

Furlong also notes that, "Older adults have proven to be excellent computer students, and with young@heart: Computing for Seniors, they now have a guide they can trust, a guide that is sensitive to their needs and concerns as they explore the world of computers."

young@heart: Computing for Seniors is softcover, 368 pages, and has illustrations and graphics throughout. Suggested retail price: $22.95. ISBN: 0-07-882178-9. For orders phone (800) 822-8158, or for volume purchases call (800) 227-0900.

Mary Furlong, Ed.D., is the founder and president of SeniorNet. She is the co-author of several educational software programs and has written extensively in the field of education and computing. She is a professor at the University of San Francisco School of Education and holds a White House Appointment by the commissioner of library and information technology.

Stefan B. Lipson is an author, consultant, and software developer living in the San Francisco Bay Area. He has written for numerous magazines, co-authored several software programs, and has worked on multimedia projects for Apple Computer, the Berklee College of Music, and The Fashion Institute of Technology. He holds a degree in electrical and computer engineering.

Osborne/McGraw-Hill, headquartered in Berkeley, California, is a leading publisher of computer books that include user and reference guides for people at all levels of computer and software proficiency. Known for its best-selling Internet titles-The Internet Complete Reference and The Internet Yellow Pages as well as its Busy People and Made Easy series, Osborne/McGraw-Hill also has established strategic publishing relationships with the Corel Corporation, the Oracle Corporation, Stream International, and several well-known McGraw-Hill magazines including LAN Times and BYTE. A division of The McGraw-Hill Companies, Osborne/McGraw-Hill is targeting consumer support, emerging technologies, and innovative applications for developing future computer books.

For review copies, author interviews, slides, photos, speaker requests, or excerpt permission, please contact Anne Ellingsen at (510) 549-6602, fax (510) 549-6603, email: aellings@mcgraw-hill.com or Susan Bergesen at (510) 549-6614, email: sbergese@mcgraw-hill.com.

Osborne/McGraw-Hill, 2600 Tenth St, Berkeley, CA 94710

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Executone INFOSTARPredictive Dialer
EXECUTONE ANNOUNCES WINDOWS-BASED PREDICTIVE DIALER CAPABILITY

INFOSTAR/Predictive Dialer Release 4.5

LOS ANGELES (Los Angeles Convention Center), March 12 - Executone Information Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:XTON) today announced the availability of its INFOSTAR/Predictive Dialer Release 4.5. Scheduled for release in the second quarter of 1996, this new release extends the system capability through a Windows-based Graphical User Interface that allows full support for DOS, Windows and Windows 95.

Delivering this GUI front-end backed by client/server architecture allows for a host of new features including Screen Builder and Query Builder, easy-to-use tools that allow nontechnical administrative users to maximize system capabilities. For telebusiness agents, Release 4.5 provides superior desktop performance in a simple to use format.

"Release 4.5 is aimed at empowering call center customers with the technology necessary to drive their operations," said Harry Bruner, president of Executone's call center division. "The engineering and design behind this new release is rock-solid. The intuitive Windows interface is designed to reduce training costs and increase agent efficiency."

Additional administrative features include real-time monitoring of inbound and outbound call distribution, automated data exchange and campaign preparation. The Windows-based user interface allows for dual keyboard navigation. The system can be completely keyboard-driven for expediency or piloted with a mouse. The choice belongs to the agent.

Release 4.5 is completely compatible with versions 4.0 and 3.0, and systems can be easily upgraded. The INFOSTAR/Predictive Dialer has a proven track record of providing comprehensive call center solutions, including Dynamic Inbound/Outbound call distribution, multiple campaign control, reporting, and controlled agency coverage.

Executone Information Systems, Inc. develops, markets and supports voice, data and video processing systems and health care communications systems. It sells telephone systems, voice mail and voice processing systems, inbound and outbound call center systems, videoconferencing products and services, cost-saving long distance telephone services and application consulting services. The company operates a worldwide network of direct and independent sales and service offices.

Executone Information Systems Inc

Tine Horne

203-882-6317


Executone TAPI Challenge
EXECUTONE ISSUES 'THE TAPI CHALLENGE'

Executone Seeks Innovative Applications for its CTI Portfolio

LOS ANGELES (Los Angeles Convention Center), March 12 - Executone Information Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:XTON) announced today that it is offering developers with innovative CTI solutions the opportunity to test their TAPI applications for compliance with Executone's IDS platform at the Computer Telephony show here, March 12-14, 1996.

"In the CTI arena, customers are inundated with technology, but limited in their choice of value-added solutions," said Michael Persky, Executone's director of corporate marketing. "The TAPI Challenge is designed to help developers gain exposure for their applications, thereby providing customers with greater choice. Executone's philosophy has always been to bring the best solution to the customer, regardless of whether it is designed by Executone or in partnership with other developers."

The TAPI Challenge is part of Executone's CTI Developer's Program. Developers who wish to test products after the CTI show are encouraged to call Executone at 800/815-1305 for further details.

Executone Information Systems, Inc. develops, markets and supports voice, data and video processing systems and health care communications systems. It sells telephone systems, voice mail and voice processing systems, inbound and outbound call center systems, videoconferencing products and services, cost-saving long distance telephone services and application consulting services. The company operates a worldwide network of direct and independent sales and service offices.

Executone Information Systems Inc

Tine Horne

203-882-6317


EXECUTONE DELIVERS TAPI PACKAGE

Bundled TAPI Telephone and Application Adds to Executone's CTI Portfolio

LOS ANGELES (Los Angeles Convention Center), March 12 - Executone Information Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:XTON) today introduced a comprehensive TAPI application package, consisting of its new TAPI-160 telephone and service provider software, and Intellect, a Personal Information Manager software application from Clearwave Communications.

"Executone's TAPI-160 telephone is designed to work with any TAPI-compliant application, including ACT, Goldmine and Lotus Organizer," said Steve Gillies, Executone's Platform Systems marketing director. "We've successfully tested nearly a dozen applications already. The TAPI-160 telephone is bundled with Clearwater's Intellect to let users who haven't yet made an application decision derive immediate benefit from their TAPI-160 phone."

The TAPI- 160 telephone is designed to support TAPI desktop applications when used with the firm's Integrated Digital System platform. The TAPI- 160 package is scheduled for release in April.

Executone Information Systems, Inc. develops, markets and supports voice, data and video processing systems and health care communications systems. It sells telephone systems, voice mail and voice processing systems, inbound and outbound call center systems, videoconferencing products and services, cost-saving long distance telephone services and application consulting services. The company operates a worldwide network of direct sales and service offices and independent distributors.

Executone Information Systems Inc

Tine Horne

203-882-6317


Embarcadero Ships DBArtisan 2.5
Embarcadero Technologies Ships DBArtisan 2.5

San Francisco, CA, March 15, 1996, Embarcadero Technologies today announced the general availability of DBArtisan Version 2.5, the latest release of its best-selling administration and migration tool for Sybase and Microsoft SQL Server databases. DBArtisan 2.5 delivers a substantial number of new features to support Sybase System 11 and Microsoft SQL Server 6.0 as well as improvements to its comprehensive database copy management facilities.

While exploiting the full power of Sybase and Microsoft SQL Server, DBArtisan shields users from needing to hand-code complex Transact-SQL and Bulk Copy scripts to perform administrative, development and migration tasks. DBArtisan provides complete server and database administration through its three major product components:

* Visual editors for performing object management;

* Powerful utilities to streamline administrative tasks, such as migrating databases, loading or unloading data, propagating schema changes, administering logins and permissions, or monitoring system activity; and

* A complete scripting environment for ad hoc SQL queries and data retrieval.

"As part of Embarcadero's mission to deliver products that address the full database development cycle, DBArtisan 2.5 represents a major step forward in power, functionality and ease-of-use for our Sybase and Microsoft users." said Nigel Myers, Vice President of Development at Embarcadero.

"For shops that plan to take advantage of the many new performance enhancements introduced in Sybase System 11, there is no other commercial tool available that makes setting up data caches and table partitioning as easy and fool-proof as DBArtisan 2.5."

New Sybase System 11 Support:

  Named Data Caches

  Data Partitioning

  User Log Cache

  Large l/O Size

  Adjustable Log l/O Size

  Advanced Server Configuration

  Multiple Network Engines

  Maximum Rows per Page

  Lock Escalation

New MS SQL Server 6.0 Support:

  Table Constraints

  Numeric and Decimal Datatypes

  Identity Columns

  New Server Configuration Parameters

  New Query Options

  New DBCC Commands

  Enhanced Dump/Load Facilities

Pricing/Availability:

DBArtisan 2.5 for Windows is priced at $799 per user. Discounts are available for 5-user, 10-user and 25-user configurations. For a limited time only, Embarcadero Technologies is offering a special bundle called SQL Ensemble priced at only $899 per user. SQL Ensemble contains DBArtisan, Rapid SQL (a server-side development environment) and Database Anthology (the Sybase manual set on-line). All three products for only $899 - that is 40% off list if purchased separately.

About Embarcadero Technologies, Inc.:

Embarcadero Technologies is a software products company specializing in tools to design, create, administer, query, program and monitor Oracle, Sybase, Microsoft, and Informix databases. Embarcadero offers a suite of products marketed to corporate customers and database professionals worldwide and has rapidly become the leading provider of database administration tools for Sybase and Microsoft SQL Server. Embarcadero's software has been recognized for excellence with outstanding independent product reviews conducted by PC Week, DBMS, Microsoft BackOffice Magazine and Databased Advisor.

Embarcadero Technologies

400 Montgomery St, Suite 300

San Francisco, CA 94104

415-834-3131,  fax 415-434-1721,  CIS: 72274,2173


Embarcadero Ships ER/1 Data Modeling Tool
Embarcadero Technologies Ships ER/1 Data Modeling Tool

San Francisco, CA, March 15, 1996, Embarcadero Technologies today announced the general availability of ER/1, a new visual, entity-relationship modeling tool. ER/1 supports all major SQL database platforms, including Oracle7, Sybase 11 and 10, Microsoft SQL Server 6, Informix, DB2, SQL Anywhere, Watcom and SQL Base.

ER/1 delivers a slew of features that promote high-quality, functionally correct data models as well as unparalleled power, ease-of use and value. Its highly customizable design allows you to create visually appealing diagrams with such tools as dockable toolbars, diagram zooming, and print scaling. Powerful inheritance logic is built into ER/1 providing referential integrity throughout your data model. In addition, ER/1 provides you with the following major features to facilitate the creation of both logical and physical designs:

Accurate and Quick Reverse Engineering

ER/1 x-rays your databases and extracts their structure into entity-relationship diagrams capturing the complete definition of your tables, including constraints, primary keys, foreign keys, indexes, table and column comments and all table dependencies.

Automatic Database Builds

ER/1 uses an ODBC connection to create a physical implementation of the logical database design you created in ER/1. This one-step process involves the creation of tables, indexes, triggers, stored procedures, views, defaults, rules and user datatypes and properly orders the creation of these objects to eliminate dependency errors.

Data Dictionary

This feature promotes code-reuse by providing a central repository to store rules, defaults, and user-defined datatypes. Once you establish a business rule as a Data Dictionary object, it is reusable throughout your diagram. In addition, the Data Dictionary supports global updates of these objects. Just make the change once in the dictionary and ER/1 automatically propagates these changes throughout your diagram.

Comprehensive Reports

ER/1 offers the most comprehensive reporting of any data modeling tool. It completely documents both your logical and physical designs and generates professionally formatted and structured reports at the summary or detail level.

Code Generation for Team Development

ER/1 can write SQL source code files ready for version control and team development. To facilitate team programming, you can generate separate source code files.

Pricing/Availability:

ER/1 for Windows 95 and Windows NT is priced at $1399 per user. Through April 30, 1996, Embarcadero Technologies is offering a special introductory price of only $899 per user.

About Embarcadero Technologies, Inc.:

Embarcadero Technologies is a software products company specializing in tools to design, create, administer, query, program and monitor Oracle, Sybase, Microsoft, and Informix databases. Embarcadero offers a suite of products marketed to corporate customers and database professionals worldwide and has rapidly become the leading provider of database administration tools for Sybase and Microsoft SQL Server. Embarcadero's software has been recognized for excellence with outstanding independent product reviews conducted by PC Week, DBMS, Microsoft BackOffice Magazine and Databased Advisor.

Embarcadero Technologies

400 Montgomery St, Suite 300

San Francisco, CA 94104

415-834-3131,  fax 415-434-1721,  CIS: 72274,2173


Tony La Russa Baseball3: 1996 Edition
Stormfront Studios Announces Tony La Russa Baseball 3: 1996 Edition

Update to Award-Winning CD-ROM Game Features Improved Interface, Latest Rosters and Stats

SAN RAFAEL, Calif.-March 14, 1996--Stormfront Studios today announced plans to deliver Tony L a Russa Baseball 3: 1996 Edition, an update to its popular multimedia baseball simulation for PC CD-ROM. With a faster, more responsive game interface and even more statistical categories, the new version sports enhancements for both arcade- and strategy-oriented fans of the game. In addition, Tony La Russa Baseball 3: 1996 Edition will be the first PC baseball simulation to reflect all significant roster moves through March I of spring training for the 1996 season. The product will ship shortly after opening day of the 1996 Major League Baseball season, which begins on April 1, and will be available at all major retail software outlets at a suggested retail price of $39.95.

"As the industry leaders in baseball software for the PC, we felt it was important that we provide current and prospective customers with the latest statistics and enhancements for our product line," said Don Daglow, president of Stormfront Studios. "As a baseball fanatic and a gamer myself, I know that when Opening Day rolls around, I want the latest players and stats to work with. So we're delivering the final l 995 season data, and the Spring 1996 rosters, as well as many unique head-to-head stats, in the new Tony La Russa Baseball 3: 1996 Edition."

New Features

Tony La Russa Baseball 3: 1996 Edition includes the following new features:

* improved User Interface: The response time of all input device options - mouse, keyboard, and joysticks - has been optimized to improve the reactions of the on-screen ballplayers. From pitching and hitting to running and fielding, gamers will now enjoy quicker, more responsive interaction when playing the game.

* Head-to-Head Batter/Pitcher Statistics: Exactly how does Frank Thomas perform against Roger Clemens? Greg Maddux against Tony Gwynn? Specific confrontations between each pitcher and loaner can now be simulated even more accurately, with an expanded database of stats reflecting each pitcher's and batter's tendencies versus any opponent they've faced during their careers.

* Improved Computer Announcers: In addition to providing detailed play-by-play and color commentary for each game in the "action (arcade) mode" as they did in Tony Ba Russa Baseball 3, the game's veteran announcers, Mel Allen, Lon Simmons and Hank Greenwald, supply more realism than ever by referring to each player by name when pitching, batting, fielding and baserunning.

* Up-To-Date Statistics: Two 'universes' of data - final 1995 season stats and 1996 Spring Training rosters - are available when simulating a single game, an entire season, or multiple future seasons in the 'General Manager Challenge' mode. Accurately re-create the 1995 regular or post-season, or replay any matchup from last year, and preview the 1996 season and its new team rosters.

* Situational Batting Statistics: New stat categories have been added, which help define each hitter's performance in specific situations, such as runners in scoring position; pinch-hitting appearances; and other critical circumstances such as close games in the late innings. Clutch performers like Wade Boggs, Mike Piazza, Barry Bonds and Don Mattingly are now portrayed more faithfully than ever before.

"The fact is that developers of computer baseball simulations have always had more statistics at their disposal than they've provided to the end user, due to memory limitations, speed issues, and the tremendous complexity of the underlying simulation," said Hudson Piehl, director of product development on Stormfront Studios' Tony La Russa Baseball 3: 1996 Edition. "This latest version of our 'flagship product' delivers more data on all active major league players than any other product on the market, and this is immediately evident when playing the new game."

System Requirements

Tony La Russa Baseball 3: 1996 Edition is compatible with both MS-DOS 5.0 and higher, and Windows 95. The game requires a 486/66 or faster IBM compatible computer with 8MB RAM, 11MB free hard drive space, a double-speed CD-ROM drive, and an SVGA graphics adapter. Optional sound devices supported: SoundBlaster, SoundBlaster Pro, SoundBlaster 16, and compatibles.

Pricing and Availability

Tony La Russa Baseball 3: 1996 Edition will be available April 1, 1996, through major retail software outlets nationwide. Tony La Russa Baseball 3: 1996 Edition carries a suggested retail price of $39.95 and will be distributed by Electronic Arts through its Affiliated Label division.

Current owners of Tony La Russa Baseball 3 can upgrade to the 1996 Edition for US$14.95 plus $5.00 shipping and handling, by sending a check for US$19.95 along with the back cover of their original product User's Guide to Stormfront Studios' Customer Service Department address. Please allow 2 - 4 weeks (from date of product availability) for delivery.

San Rafael, California-based Stormfront Studios designs, develops and publishes entertainment and edutainment titles for the multimedia, video game, home computer and interactive network markets. The company is privately held.


Web Marketplace '96 Set for April 9-11
Jupiter Conference to Examine Web Commerce, Advertising

WEB MARKETPLACE '96 SET FOR APRIL 9-11

March 19,1996 -- NEW YORK - With thousands of commercial Web sites sprouting over the Internet each day, companies are gambling hundreds of thousands of dollars in research and technology for a shot at a big digital payoff. Selling goods and services over the Internet has been challenging to this point to say the least. However, with a market potential extending to tens of millions of digitized consumers, companies are hanging in for the short and long term benefits of bringing their products to market over the online services and the Internet. Jupiter Communications' Web Marketplace '96, scheduled for April 9-11 at the Sheraton Hotel & Towers in Chicago, will bring together leaders in all major sectors of digital commerce to discuss the market as it exists now, and the outlook for the future. " Companies who are not positioning themselves to take full advantage of Web transactions now may be making a big mistake," said Jupiter vice president Adam Schoenfeld.

The industry', key executives will be out in full force at Web Marketplace '96. Keynoter Scott Kurnit, the recently departed president of the MCI/News Corp. Internet Venture and former executive with Prodigy will join a stellar roster of conference speakers, including:

* Scott Cook, Intuit

* Halsey Minor, c/net

* Gordon Bridge, Connect Inc.

* Ed Hogan, MasterCard

* Jerry Kaplan, Onsale

* Scott Sorokin, Grey Interactive

* Paul Harrison, Meca

* Paul Grand, NetCount

Of course, the conference will include several of Jupiter's infamous Roundtables, where industry leaders often engage in verbal combat that is often described as being both enlightening and thrilling. Of particular note is Jupiter's advertising Roundtable which will take place on the morning of April 11. It will address among other things the validity of the CPM model for the Internet and how Web sites will split the still limited ad revenue pie.

This year's pre-conference seminar on April 9, is titled Remote Banking: The Race to The Home. Key executives from financial institutions and technology companies will discuss critical issues including PC Banking, Security, Screen Phones and the online services.

The primary sponsors for Web Marketplace '96 are AT&T Business Network, CyberCash, Meca, Thomson MarketEdge and ZDNet.

To register for Web Marketplace '96, call Jupiter Communications at 800-488-4345.

Jupiter Communications

627 Broadway

New York, NY 10012


Nortel Rolls Out Wide Range of CTI Solutions
Northern Telecom (Nortel) Rolls Out Wide Range of CTI Solutions for its Norstar-PLUS Integrated Communications Systems

March 12, 1996 - LOS ANGELES - Northern Telecom (Nortel) announced, at the Computer Telephony Expo '96 Conference, Microsoft Telephony Application Programming Interface (TAPI) and Novell Telephony Server Application Programming Interface (TSAPI) capabilities for its Norstar-PLUS Integrated Communications Systems. The application programming, interfaces (APIs) enable a wide range of computer related applications to be integrated with the Norstar-PLUS Integrated Communications Systems.

With the announcement, powerful automated call distribution (ACO), desktop video conferencing, PC-based telephony control and other productivity-enhancing applications are available to Norstar digital key system users. In addition, developers will be able to offer their TAPI and TSAPI based applications to users of Norstar, the world's leading digital key telephone system designed specifically for small businesses and departments in larger enterprises.

One of the highlights of the Computer Telephony Expo's opening session was Nortel's unveiling of a true integrated wireless computer telephony integration (CTI) application. By capitalizing on CTI standards and the Norstar COMPANION wireless key system, the demonstration showcased critical business solutions that make the Norstar system one of the most attractive platforms available for CTI developers.

At the Expo, Nortel also demonstrated its VISIT Voice screen based telephone control software with PCs connected to the Norstar system and VISIT Video desktop video conferencing.

Nortel also showed its VISIT FastCall computer-telephony application for call centers and knowledge workers working on the Norstar system and also on Nortel's DMS-100 Digital Centrex and Meridian 1 private branch exchange system. VISIT Fastcall allows a call center with even a single agent to be an economic reality.

As the VISIT FastCall application demonstrated, all Nortel business communication systems, including the Meridian 1 private branch exchange and DMS-100 digital Centrex, can work with the same TAPI and TSAPI based applications. This greatly simplifies development and support efforts required for computer telephony applications.

Nortel also demonstrated its new Norstar-PLUS Voice Mail 2.0 with FAX mail capabilities on the Norstar-PLUS Applications Module. Norstar-PLUS Voice Mail provides business users with voice messaging, auto attendant and custom call routing features. Additionally, when connected to Norstar systems equipped with calling line identification capability, Voice Mail users can reply to messages by simply pressing one key. This unique integration of Calling Line ID information represents a powerful feature for customers to improve business performance.

Norstar-PLUS PRELUDE and CINPHONY ACD, developed by Cintech TeleManagement) Cincinnati, Ohio, were also exhibited. Designed to run on the new Norstar-PLUS Applications Module or a standard personal computer (486/33 MHz minimum), both interact seamlessly with Norstar key systems and extend their functionality.

Information on all Nortel products and their CTI capabilities is available by contacting 1-800-4NORTEL.

The wide range of Nortel CTI capabilities are a component of custom-designed enterprise networks provided by Nortel for businesses of all sizes around the world. Nortel had 1995 revenues of $US 10.7 billion and has approximately 59,000 employees worldwide.

For more information:

Brian D. Murphy

Nortel

214-684-8589

brian.murphy-pr@nt,com

Or visit Nortel's web-site at http://www.nortel.com


FastView Telecom Call-Center Agent
FastView and FastView+: Two New Northern Telecom (Nortel) Call-Center Agent

Productivity Tools Allow Higher Level of Customer Service

March 12, 1996 -- DALLAS - Northern Telecom (Nortel) today announced FastView and FastView+, two powerful call-center tools designed to improve agent productivity, enhance customer service and empower agents by integrating Nortel s advanced automatic call distribution (ACD) features and functionality with a wide array of Microsoft Windows compatible software.

The new applications empower agents with new capabilities such as on-screen display of the latest queue statistics, timed return of calls to queue after no answer, keystroke macros fox intelligent call-handling rules, single- or multi-line call answer and automated outbound call handling. In addition, agents can access all formal call center features and functionality from their keyboards, such as agent log-in, call supervisor and activity code displays.

The FastView+ software has all the advanced display-based telephony features of FastView with the added functionality of a broad set of "middleware" capabilities. Customers can create predefined intelligent call rules in any Microsoft Windows-based application that activate immediately upon presentation of a call. These actions are created by "training" the system using simple, user-defined keystroke macros.

Customers with more complex needs can use dynamic data exchange technology, which adds a higher level of flexibility and customization for more advanced telephony related information requirements. FastView+ also enables outbound preview dialing from multiple applications.

The FastView applications will be available in various packages with customer list price ranging from $299 to $1400 per agent workstation. Planned availability of FastView and FastView+ in North America is second quarter 1996. Additional information is available by calling 1-800-4NORTEL.

Hardware requirements include a recommended 486 PC with Microsoft Windows 3.1, Windows for Workgroups 3.11, Windows 95 or Windows NT. A minimum of 8Mb of RAM, a 320-Mb hard disk drive with at least 10 Mb available for FastView or FastView+ is required. A Nortel Meridian 1 private branch exchange (PBX) system with X11 Release 19, or higher software, and ACD Package C is also needed.

FastView is based on Nortel's VISIT FastCall application, a feature rich PC-based desktop solution for informal call centers. VISIT FastCall was the first TAPI compatible PBX product on the market, and FastView also takes advantage of TAPI functions. TAPI is the Microsoft Windows Telephony Application Programming Interface that allows Microsoft Windows applications to interact with telephone features and functions.

In addition to incorporating computer-telephony integration, Nortel call center solutions are embedded in custom designed enterprise networks. Nortel's call center portfolio includes a full range of call routing and networking, multimedia integration, reporting and management capabilities. Nortel is the recognized leading supplier of call center applications in North America.

Nortel works with customers worldwide to design, build, and integrate digital networks - for information, entertainment, education, and business - offering one of the broadest choices of network solutions in the industry. Nortel has shipped and installed more digital lines worldwide than any other company.

Nortel had 1995 revenues of $US 10.7 billion and has approximately 59,000 employees worldwide.

For more information:

Brian D. Murphy

Nortel

214-684-8589

brian.murphy-pr@nt.com

Or visit Nortel's web-site at http://www.nortel.com


First 10 Slot Rugged Portable PC
World's First Ten-Slot Rugged Portable PC

Massive ISA/PCI Expansion for Telecom, Military and Industrial Testing Applications

Fremont, CA, March 20, 1996 - Dolch Computer Systems introduced the MegaPAC (Massively Expandable Portable Add-in Computer), a compact fully-integrated portable instrumentation platform. Now, for the first time, there is a portable system for users that can never find enough room for expansion cards. MegaPAC offers the massive expansion of 10 full-size add-in slots combined with Dolch's field proven ruggedness. Utilizing its proprietary IsoGuard mounting system, Dolch crafted a suspended "chassis within a chassis" that isolates the internal structure from the harmful effects of shock and vibration. To protect the system from high temperatures, a high volume positive pressure cooling system drives filtered air directly past the CPU and add-in function boards. An integral fold-down/removable keyboard with an integrated "mouseless" pointing device lets MegaPAC operate stand-alone, without the need for a work surface.

Install up to 10 Full-size Add-in Cards

The unique form factor of the MegaPAC offers the massive expansion needed for high performance applications-six ISA, three PCI and one ISA/PCI slot. All expansion slots accommodate full-size cards. Available slot power comes from a range of universal AC and DC power supplies with capacities from 200 watts to 350 watts. Add-in boards, regardless of height or length are restrained by Dolch's patented card retention plate that offers individually positioned card hold-downs.

Crash Cart Ruggedness

Based on its experience in real-world application environments, Dolch developed a unique eight-point IsoGuard suspension system that insulates the internal chassis from harmful shock and vibration. MegaPAC's inner chassis is like a floating vault-protected up to 20 Gs from the bangs, bumps, and drops, common in portable field applications. Also, should shocks exceed specified limits, integrated overtravel snubbers bleed off excess energy protecting the suspension system from damage.

VariFlow Cooling Dissipates 350 Watts

Closely spaced add-in boards can generate vast amounts of heat-potentially damaging heat, that can shorten the life of costly components. Dolch's VariFlow thermostatically controlled cooling system counters the effects of waste heat by monitoring internal airflow and temperature, continuously adjusting three, high-capacity fans to keep internal temperatures within bounds An over temperature limit sets an alarm and shuts the system down should temperatures exceed specifications. Also, the fans continue to operate at maximum flow, bringing internal temperatures back to specifications. MegaPAC can operate in ambient temperatures up to 50 C without performance degradation, and in dusty, dirty environments it's protected by a two-stage instrumentation quality metal wool filter.

Uniquely Portable, Operates on its Back

The integrated rear standing feet allow MegaPAC to run on its back-with the keyboard automatically resting in the 180 position, ready to operate. An integrated nonslip carry handle simplifies transport and acts as a tilt stand with 15 incremental adjustments. The rear feet do double duty as a cord wrap and the industrial gauge 9' power cord assures a power outlet is never too far away. For users that require a rack solution, MegaPAC's rack-mount option converts it to a fully integrated systems controller offering 10 add-in slots for instrument and control cards.

Integrated Color TFT Screen, Keyboard and Pointer

Unique to the MegaPAC is its integrated design that combines a 10.4" full-color active matrix TFT (VGA or SVGA) resolution display, and a fold down/removable keyboard with integral pointing device. A complete stand-alone testing platform, the MegaPAC is able to operate without external input devices, peripherals or displays. The MegaPAC features a choice of Pentium CPUs to 150 MHz, memory configurations to 128 MB, hard drives to 9 GB and a choice of many 5.25" peripherals such as CD-ROM tape backup, and more.

About Dolch Computer Systems

Dolch Computer Systems manufactures and distributes high performance portable computers for power-users who require a high level of environmental protection, system adaptability and expandability. The company was founded by Volker Dolch, a pioneer in the development of microprocessor instrumentation. Dolch markets its products directly to a broad range of corporate industrial, military and aerospace users. Dolch is headquartered in Fremont, California with subsidiaries in Germany and the United Kingdom.

Price and Availability

The MegaPAC is now available with delivery from 4 to 6 weeks. Prices range from $6,995 for a Pentium based 10.4" full-color Active Matrix TFT VGA system to $7,495 for a 10.4" SVGA full-color Active Matrix TFT system.

DOLCH COMPUTER SYSTEMS

3178 LAURELVIEW COURT

FREMONT, CA 94538

510 661.2220,  Fax: 510.490.8345


Chaos Data Analyzer Professional Version
New Times Series Analysis Tool is Designed with the Serious Researcher in Mind

Physics Academic Software Releases Chaos Data Analyzer: The Professional Version

March 15, 1996-Chaos Data Analyzer: The Professional Version (CDA Pro) is geared toward the professional data analyst who needs to detect hidden determinism (chaos) in seemingly random data, analyze this behavior, and predict future occurrences. CDA Pro will serve researchers in biology, physiology, psychology, ecology, economics, engineering, and physics who are studying nonlinear dynamical systems. The program is an expanded version of Physic Academic Software's Chaos Data Analyzer. It boasts the same full range of features from the original program and many additions.

With CDA Pro, you can calculate Hurst Exponents, false nearest neighbors, entropy, BDS statistics, and algorithmic complexity. You can also calculate probability distributions, power spectra, Lyapunov exponents, phase-space plots, return maps, correlation functions, Poincare movies, and various measures of the fractal dimension. Display modes include stereoscopic three-dimensional views, IFS clumpiness, and wavelet transforms. In addition, over forty real-world sample data sets are included, as well as an on-line tutorial and comprehensive user's manual.

Developed by Julien C. Sprott of the University of Wisconsin-Madison and George Rowlands of the University of Warwick, CDA Pro includes an expanded menu of tests and sample data sets. It allows records of up to 32,000 points, which is over twice as many as the original program. Enhanced calculation speed gets the job done faster, and a new file handling system lets a user switch among data sets with a single mouse click. There are greatly improved tools for making predictions using four techniques including an artificial neural net. You will also be able to detrend data with a variety of methods and generate two kinds of surrogate data sets to determine the statistical significance of results. The software's simple user interface and automatic operation will help you stay focused on the task at hand.

Users of the original program gave it an overwhelming thumbs-up "What a difference this has made in my research," says Richard Bowher, Dana Professor of Biology, Alma College. "Worthwhile as an introduction to the phenomenology of chaos,', say Alexander Scheeline and Yeou-Teh Liu of the Center for Complex Systems Research, University of Illinois. A review of the professional version in Neurove$t Journal (Jan/Feb 1996) says "Provides a useful and powerful toolkit for the serious practioneer and applied researcher."

CDA Pro is published and distributed by Physics Academic Software, which is a project of the American Institute of Physics in cooperation with the American Physical Society and the American Association of Physics Teachers. It is part of a continuing series of educational software from PAS.

CDA Pro runs on a PC computer with at least 512K of memory and requires DOS 3.0 or higher.

CDA Pro may be purchased from Physics Academic Software for $299.95 plus $3.50 for shipping and handling for the first package ($12.50 foreign air mail) and $.75 ($4.00 foreign) for each additional package. Lab Packs, which include ten copies of the software and one User's Manual, are available for $899.95. Physics Academic Software offers a no-risk guarantee by providing a full refund for packages returned within 30 days.

Orders and requests for the Physics Academic Software 1995-1996 Catalog of Programs should be directed to Physics Academic Software, Campus Box 8202, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC 27695-8202. By telephone, call (800) 955-8275 or (919) 515-7447; Fax (919) 515-2682; E-mail pas@aip.org. You can also order CDA Pro from the Physics Academic Software home page at the following address http://www.aip.org/pas/


Racal Datacryptor 64F Frame Relay Encryptor
Send private information safely over a public frame relay network: Racal introduces secure data protection with Datacryptor 64F.

March 20, 1996 -- SUNRISE, FL -- Communications security over public frame relay networks on an "end-to-end" basis is now possible with the Racal-Datacom. Datacryptor 64F frame relay encryptor, introduced today. End-to-end encryption, using the Data Encryption Standard (DES) algorithm, protects data from the source to the destination by encrypting prior to transmission and decrypting after arriving at the final destination. Address and control information, however, remains unencrypted and "in the clear" for proper routing through the frame relay network.

The Datacryptor 64F addresses a growing market requirement. The increased popularity of frame relay, due to fewer networking delays, higher throughput and less expense, has increased the vulnerability of data to disclosure and attack.

"As the trend to switch from leased lines to public frame relay networks continues, information protection for the average corporate customer is becoming a real issue," said Sandy Epstein, Senior Director of Security Products at Racal-Datacom. The Datacryptor 64F frame relay encryptor is designed to provide an economical alternative to T1/E1 encryptors when used for the lower speed 56/64Kbps circuits that constitute the vast majority of frame relay connections.

Protection for information in an types of commercial and government applications.

Worldwide financial, government, insurance and manufacturing facilities can now reliably protect funds transfers and proprietary information from tampering and unauthorized access-with added features that enhance the manageability and flexibility of their networks. The Datacryptor 64F frame relay encryptor, designed to meet Federal Information Protection Standard (FIPS) 140-1 for government and commercial applications also meets the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) X9.17 Key Management Standard. Each individual virtual circuit is protected with a unique crypto-key for optimum security. Under user control, some connections can be encrypted while others are not, saving the cost of installing encryption devices at frame relay sites that do not require security.

The Racal Datacryptor Key Management Center provides centralized key management of an entire network of Datacryptor units. Keys are the random set of numbers used to scramble information. When used with the Key Center, a 3-key hierarchy is implemented for management. When used without the Key Center, a 2-key hierarchy is used. In both cases the customer is assured of secure key distribution and control. Key changes can be performed automatically without operator intervention. Cryptographic service messages are authenticated using a secure protocol ensuring information integrity.

For companies that require high volume data transfers, the Datacryptor 64F frame relay encryptor supports up to 992 Permanent Virtual Circuits-allowing networks to expand without constant upgrades or equipment replacement. For maximum flexibility, frame sizes up to 4096 bytes are supported. The DES algorithm used in the 8-bit cipher feedback mode of the Datacryptor 64F frame relay encryptor provides automatic re-synchronization of the system without operator intervention at speeds up to 128Kbps. "Both protected and unprotected information can be transmitted seamlessly over the same network," Epstein said.

Built-in features to maintain trouble-free operation.

Racal has designed the front panel of the Datacryptor 64F frame relay encryptor with an LCD screen and nine soft-touch controls to provide full configuration capabilities. "Just by pressing a few buttons and viewing the LCD, you can control key management, unit configuration, diagnostic testing, and operating mode selection," Epstein added. A 32-character display provides valuable information on equipment status, including operating mode, active alarms and the date and time of important network events. The Data Link Connection Identifiers (DLCI's), which identify secured and unsecured virtual connections, are programmed during the initial setup and then remain user-transparent thereafter.

A wide variety of diagnostic testing is easy to initiate with the Datacryptor 64F frame relay encryptor. Testing can begin automatically on powerup, be selected at the front panel or commence in response to Key Center commands at any time during operation. Available tests include ROM/RAM, S-box, key parity, cipher feedback, checkword and memory.

A full system of alarms alerts the user to system failures.

When failure or tampering occurs, the user is notified in a number of ways. A failure causes the front panel LED to light, sending an alarm message to the LCD which in turn activates the alarm relay contact on the rear panel. This contact can connect to a local alerting device or a remote network management system such as the Racal-Datacom Communications Management Series (CMS3). Alarms include: key parity error, expiration of keys, loss of memory due to tampering, encryption failure, lock failure and power failure. The user remains apprised of the status of information security at all times.

Physical security is as important as information encryption.

Housed in a wraparound metal enclosure, the Datacryptor 64F frame relay encryptor is designed to restrict unauthorized internal access. An anti-tamper switch activates if any unauthorized attempt is made to remove the cover. Upon activation, all stored cryptographic keys are automatically erased. Two pick-resistant locks are located on the front panel of the unit. When in the "lock-out" position, unauthorized personnel are prevented from viewing settings or changing any of the modes or parameters. An optional desk-top security mounting assembly prevents unauthorized personnel from removing the unit from its designated location.

The Datacryptor 64F will be available in March, 1996 and is priced at $3395. ($3445. with the optional desk-top security mounting assembly).

Other Racal encryption devices include link encryptors for low, medium or high speeds, packet encryptors for use on X.25 networks and industry-specific devices to protect government or financial information. In addition to data-encryption devices, Racal-Datacom provides managed network access products and services for branch office networks, remote corporate users, telecommuters and multimedia over fiber applications. The company offers a full line of network access products that successfully utilize existing and evolving telecommunications carrier services including ISDN, Frame Relay and ATM. All Racal products are supported by network management and a full array of services including network design, implementation, worldwide maintenance and support.

The global Racal Data Group offers customers the resources and knowledge required to successfully operate, manage and transition their networks.

Racal-Datacom, Inc.

1601 North Harrison Parkway

Sunrise, FL 33323-2899

Telephone (305) 846-1601

FAX (305) 846-3935

Mailing Address:

PO. Box 407044

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33340 7044


Adaptive Logic on the Internet

San Jose, Calif., March 15, 1996 - Adaptive Logic today announced availability of Internet access to Adaptive Logic information on the World Wide Web. Adaptive Logic's uniform resource locator (URL) address is: http://www.adaptivelogic.com

Internet users can access Adaptive Logic's information through one of many categories:

* About Adaptive Logic - provides corporate backgrounder

* What's New - provides access to press releases

* Product Information

  - AL220 PAIC (Programmable Analog IC)

  - application advantages, data sheet

  - INSiGHT IIe

  - data sheets

* Employment Opportunities

Adaptive Logic will frequently update information and will develop additional categories as other information needs are identified.

"We are committed to excellent customer support and Internet access is another example of that commitment", said Dwight Weese, designer of the web site. "Other systems that provide easy access and quick response include a well-staffed and responsive customer service and technical support staff, 800 numbers, rapid fax service and now Internet access",, said Chuck Bellavia, Vice President of Sales.

About Adaptive Logic

Adaptive Logic is the only supplier of dedicated, single-chip analog microcontrollers and other devices utilizing an innovative control logic technology. This technology is a powerful processing methodology, based on language, that incorporates intuitive human-like reasoning. It considers the degree to which something is true, not just whether it is true or false. Adaptive Logic was the first company to introduce, and remains the only supplier of semiconductor devices that perform these logic calculations directly in hardware.

The company's products which are unique in the market, provide significant advantages over conventional methods of solving control and pattern recognition problems. These advantages include lower system cost, greater performance, greater robustness and ease of use.

Adaptive Logic was founded in 1991 and is located in Silicon Valley at 800 Charcot Ave., Suite 112, San Jose, CA 95131. Product Contact: Kirk MacKenzie, Vice President of Marketing; Phone: 408-383-7218 or by fax at 408-383-7201.


NuMega BoundsChecker Supports ActiveX
BOUNDSCHECKER BY NUMEGA IS FIRST ERROR DETECTION TOOL TO SUPPORT MICROSOFT'S ACTIVEX TECHNOLOGIES

Enables Accelerated Deployment of High Quality Internet Applications

San Francisco, CA (March 12, 1996) -- In keeping with its tradition of immediately supporting new Microsoft platforms and architectures, NuMega Technologies, Inc., the worldwide leader in error detection and advanced debugging tools for the Windows operating system, today announced that its BoundsChecker product will provide error detection support for Microsoft's recently implemented ActiveX Technologies. With BoundsChecker, the wave of developers writing new Internet applications will have the ability to detect errors very early in the development process, when they are the most straight-forward to fix, costs to amend them are the lowest, and time-to-market specifications and quality are the least impacted. NuMega is the first company providing this level of error detection support for the types of errors unique to this entirely new class of applications.

"Millions of developers are facing customer demand to quickly produce new releases of their applications that embrace the Internet and operate reliably across the corporate intranet and the global Internet," said Doug Henrich, director of developer relations and publications at Microsoft. "We're pleased to see NuMega continue its long tradition of providing tools that support new Microsoft technologies."

"Since the introduction of BoundsChecker, NuMega has made a commitment to not only support Microsoft's vision for application development, but to work with the company at the earliest possible stage to ensure that NuMega's products inherently support Microsoft's newest technologies and applications," stated Frank Grossman, president of NuMega Technologies. "With BoundsChecker, developers using Microsoft's ActiveX technologies have a powerful error detection tool that helps ensure robust applications which meet demanding time-to-market requirements."

Thorough and Complete Error Detection Technology for Internet Developers

NuMega's BoundsChecker, which streamlines the error detection process with a host of new features to support OLE and Internet-enabled development, enables the developer to investigate errors in real time as they occur. BoundsChecker is the only error detection tool that can evaluate Internet APIs, interfaces and controls, including ActiveX Technologies, URLMON and HLINK, while also validating hundreds of new DLL functions. This includes the Internet's most popular programming interface, the WinSock API. BoundsChecker's new OLECheck feature detects OLE interface leaks and invalid parameters and return codes for over 70 OLE interfaces. BoundsChecker ensures that all interfaces are correct, execution is error free and the software is dependable. With the ability to identify more than 85 errors types in 8 categories by type, stack trace and exact location in source code, BoundsChecker is the most powerful error detection tool available to developers for Windows.

NuMega - the leader in Windows error detection and advanced debugging tools

NuMega Technologies, Inc., headquartered in Nashua, NH, is the pioneer and recognized leader in the development of automatic error detection and advanced Windows debugging tools. To date, the company has provided error detection solutions to more than 75,000 users in businesses, governments, and industries worldwide. NuMega's award-winning solutions substantially improve software quality and increase productivity for Windows developers.

NuMega's SoftICE, introduced in 1987, was the industry's first software-based alternative to ICE emulation hardware and is now available for MS-DOS, Windows 3.1 and Windows 95 operating systems. BoundsChecker, NuMega's automated error detection tool, is available in Professional and Standard Editions for the Windows 95, Windows NT, and Windows 3.1 operating systems. BoundsChecker Professional Edition, which recently received the '1995 Star Tech' award from Windows Tech Journal and the '1996 Readers Choice' award from Visual Basic Programmers Journal, is available now, and the list price is $999 with special introductory pricing of $499. BoundsChecker Standard Edition is available now, and the list price is $299. Upgrades for existing customers are available, as are corporate site license options. For further information, contact NuMega Technologies, Inc. at 1-800-4NUMEGA (1-800-468-6342); fax 603-889-1135; electronic mail: info@numega.com; or on the World Wide Web at http://www.numega.com.

NuMega Technologies Inc

9 Townsend West

Nashua, NH 03063


TriTeal Japanese Distribution Agreement
TriTeal Enters $5 Million Japanese Master Distribution Agreement with Ryoyo

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* Ryoyo Electro Corporation captures exclusive distribution rights

  to TriTeal's desktop, TED and its Internet/lntranet products

  throughout Japan

* Ryoyo creates dedicated business unit for TriTeal products,

  including sales, marketing and support personnel

* TED is fully localized for the Japanese market

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Carlsbad, CA -- March 18, 1996 -- TriTeal Corporation, a leading open systems enterprise desktop and system software provider, today announced an agreement in which Ryoyo Electro Corporation will have exclusive distribution rights to TriTeal desktop and Internet/Intranet products throughout Japan. This master distribution agreement is valued at over $5 million over the life of the contract.

Ryoyo is a leading information services company with 21 offices in Japan, and annual revenues in excess of $1 billion. Ryoyo is also represented in Hong Kong, Singapore, and San Jose (CA). "Ryoyo's position as a leading trading company in the Japanese market enables them to effectively sell and support our products within a broad range of distribution channels," said TriTeal CEO Jeff Witous. Ryoyo will also sell directly to large enterprise organizations.

There is a substantial, growing market in Japan for a unified desktop solution that includes integrated Internet and Intranet services. "We are seeing large Japanese companies start investing in corporate-wide implementations of Internet and client/server architecture," explained Yoshihito Sugiyama, general manager for the Internet Business Development department. "TriTeal's product line delivers a comprehensive answer to the customer's requirements." In order to capture this burgeoning market, Ryoyo has already created a dedicated business unit for TriTeal products which includes sales, marketing and support personnel.

TriTeal products include the TriTeal Enterprise Desktop (TED) and TEDserver - . TED is the leading multi-platform implementation of the Common Desktop Environment (CDE) specification. TED is CDE branded by X/Open Company Ltd. and includes several integrated features such as the TEDvision browser, TEDfax, and a graphical workspace manager. TEDserver is implemented as a high-performance, integrated personal and enterprise web server.

TED is now localized for the Japanese market; TED is available and supported throughout Japan in Japanese, English, and other language versions.

TriTeal Corporation TriTeal Corporation, headquartered in Carlsbad, California, develops, markets and supports open systems-based desktop software, system software, and integrated applications. TriTeal's products enable the enterprise to deploy a platform-independent, unified desktop environment which provides each user with access to legacy applications as well as client/server Internet/Intranet-based applications. The Company's flagship product is the TriTeal Enterprise Desktop (TED). TED delivers a common user environment across multiple hardware and operating system architectures commonly used in the enterprise segment. TriTeal customers include major corporations in the financial services and telecommunications industries, as well as the government sector.

Ryoyo Electro Corporation Ryoyo Electro Corporation's headquarters are in Tokyo, Japan. The company was established in 1961, and continues to supply the Japanese market with technology solutions through its nationwide offices. Its technology offerings include semiconductors, computer systems, and software. Ryoyo is listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, First Section.

TriTeal Corp

2011 Palomar Airport Rd, Ste 200

Carlsbad, CA 92009-1431

619-930-2077,  fax 619-930-2081

info@triteal.com


New Mastercam CAD/CAM Release at Eastec'96
New Mastercam CAD/CAM release showcased at Eastec '96

March 14, 1996 -- TOLLAND, CT -- CNC Software, Inc. will showcase Mastercam Version 6 at Eastec '96 in Booth #664 at the Eastern States Exposition Center, West Springfield, MA, May 21-23. This new CAD/CAM release offers dozens of new features to help speed part design and programming. Known for its power and simplicity, Mastercam is Windows-based CAD/CAM software for 2- through 5-axis milling, turning, 2- and 4-axis wire EDM, 3-D design, drafting and surface modeling.

Users have more flexibility than ever with new machining options such as multiple-surface radial cutting, which cuts a workpiece outward from a selected point like spokes on a wheel. Toolpaths can now be projected onto an unlimited number of surfaces, and gouge checking has been enhanced. Mastercam's pocketing functions have also been enhanced and now support multiple pockets and nested islands with a simple window selection.

A fully customizable icon bar makes frequently used functions instantly available. Greatly enhanced graphics speed provides smoother graphics, and shaded images can now be rotated, panned and zoomed for closer inspection. New on-line help gives users instant access to Mastercam tips and instructions.

New multi-surface manipulation tools let users trim and fillet any number of surfaces in one step, and Mastercam's new 3-fillet blend quickly creates a "blended corner" at the edge of three variable radius fillets. The release also includes a new utility for creating solid-type geometric primitives as surfaces.

Mastercam Version 6 includes dozens of additional new features designed to make both basic and complex programming tasks simpler. Examples are a new function for circle milling which allows users to contour unlimited circles in one easy step, and the ability to import TrueType fonts as machinable geometry. Mastercam's new batch processing allows multiple projects to be run overnight.

Mastercam Version 6 includes a new SAT translator that imports ACIS solids as surfaces for machining. Mastercam also provides built-in bi-directional translators including IGES, VDA, DXF, CADL, STL, and ASCII at no extra charge. An optional DWG translator is available for Version 6, allowing a direct transfer from Autocad to Mastercam.

CNC Software, Inc. is a privately-owned corporation founded in 1984. The U.S. based company has provided CAD/CAM solutions to more than 30,000 installations in 56 countries in industries including mold-making, prototyping, automotive and aerospace. Mastercam runs under Windows, Windows NT and Windows 95, and is compatible with all other CAD/CAM systems. For more information about CNC Software, Inc., and its Mastercam family of products, contact CNC Software, Inc., M - F, 8 AM - 6 PM EST at (800) 228-2877 or (860) 875-5006, 344 Merrow Road, Tolland, CT 06084. Or visit Mastercam's Web Site at http://www.mastercam.com.


DTC HardCopy RAID Disk Mirroring IDE Adapter
DTC Data Technology Corporation Introduces New RAID-1 Disk Mirroring IDE Adapter Backup System

SAN JOSE, Calif. February 26, 1996-- DTC Data Technology Corporation today introduced a "tapeless" data backup card, that uses affordable RAID technology to back-up data automatically and conveniently. The HardCopy leads the way in bringing the benefits of RAID to home-office users and small business by making it affordable and easy to use.

The DTC HardCopy is an EIDE card for PC's that uses RAID-1 technology to automatically write identical data to multiple drives simultaneously. In the event of a disk failure, the DTC HardCopy will automatically switch over to the good "mirrored" drive, providing uninterrupted access to data. HardCopy "disk mirroring" provides a "tapeless" alternative to standard tape back-up systems and can also be used with an existing external tape back-up system for added insurance.

HardCopy is shipping now and is priced at $225.00 (suggested retail), offering a RAID- 1 solution at least 50% below standard RAID solutions in the market today. HardCopy is also priced below traditional, more expensive SCSI tape back-up drives. HardCopy requires two EIDE hard drives for "disk mirroring".

DTC's HardCopy is particularly effective for all data-intensive businesses requiring maximum data back-up with little or no user intervention. "When users don't have a data back-up system, they are risking their businesses. Data back-up systems work as long as you use them. DTC has designed a convenient on-line backup solution that automatically does the back up for you and takes the worry out of losing data", said Neal Greenberg, director of sales and marketing.

HardCopy is very easy to install because the adapter is O.S. independent, supporting all major operating systems without the need for software drivers. The EIDE adapter is universally PC AT ISA compatible and simply plugs into the ISA slot. HardCopy's fast, high capacity writing mirror's both Master and Slave drives on the Primary Port to Master and Slave drives on the Mirrored Port in real time, resulting in no system down time. DTC offers a five year limited warranty on HardCopy.

HardCopy is widely distributed through DTC's distributor channel including, Ameriquest, D & H, Ingram Micro, Merisel Corporation, Tech Data and all other major distributors. Retailers include Fry's Electronics and Micro Center.

DTC Data Technology Corporation is a leading supplier of hard disk controllers for over 17 years and is developing one of the broadest range of products in the industry. Founded in 1979, DTC is a leader in advanced IDE and EIDE technology. DTC also provides a complete line of SCSI host adapters and is known as a value leader in ISA, VESA, and PCI buses. During 1995, DTC has made significant investments in R&D, resulting in many planned 1996 product introductions in RAID solutions, DSVD modems, ISDN adapters and video conferencing products.

For more information:

Bobbe Smirni

Breakthrough Marketing Communications

408-735-1819,  fax 408-735-1819


Mechancad Show - April 29 to May 1
MECHANCAD

April 29 - May 1, 1996

Fairmont Hotel

Dallas, Texas

MechanCAD is a technical conference for mechanical designers and engineers. The educational program focuses on both basic skills and new technologies for computer-aided mechanical design, including subjects such as document management and network integration. Now in its second year, MechanCAD is presented by Miller Freeman, Inc., one of the nation's largest trade show producers.

 Exhibitor Contact: Debra Gilbert

 Miller Freeman, Inc

 415/905-2476

 Attendee Contact: Yolanda King

 Miller Freeman, Inc

 415/905-4994

Miller Freeman, Inc.

600 Harrison St

San Francisco, CA 94107

415-905-2354,  fax 415-905-2220

FS COMMUNICATIONS, INC.

888 Vila St, Ste 410

MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA 94041

415/691-1488,  FAX: 415/960-0541


Copia FaxFacts Server
Serving Up Faxes

Wheaton, IL -- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- Copia International, the award-winning developer of enhanced fax solutions, presents a multi-tasking fax server that quietly streamlines all of your faxing needs. No other fax server on the market can manage so many fax options as easily and from any Windows workstation. With its eye on the bottom line, Copia continues to develop industrial-strength communications products to make offices run more efficiently.

The FaxFacts Server is a full-feature, easy-to-use fax server that runs on a dedicated work station or on Windows NT server. FaxFacts Server is completely expandable and its open design integrates easily with your other computer systems. The base program includes all of the fax utilities businesses need, like broadcast faxing, on-the-fly faxing, status reports, and graphical cover sheet attachments. Additional utilities that expand performance are also available.

FaxFacts Server operates in a client/server environment, consolidating maintenance and control at one or more "host," or fax server CPUs, and linking access to an unlimited number of "client" workstations. FaxFacts Server supports all networks and installs directly on the Windows NT server. Users can have incoming faxes directed to fax mailboxes, local printers, or e-mail. With FaxFacts Server, outbound faxes can be faxed to any number of recipients in seconds from a workstation. You can also personalize each of those documents using Copia's patent-pending mail merge to fax technology.

Adding fax capabilities to a local area network will save your company valuable time and money. You can dramatically reduce trips to the fax machine, as well as the accompanying office distractions. The frustration of waiting, resending, and requesting lost pages is gone because FaxFacts Server is performing all of those functions behind the scenes. Additional workstation hardware and phone lines are not required.

A Windows NT workstation or server can support up to 24 lines per CPU. FaxFacts Server supports Brooktrout, Dialogic, GammaFax, and PUREDATA, fax boards (2, 4, 6, 8, or 12 channels per board). Under DOS, run FaxFacts Server on a 486 66mhz CPU or better, with at least 4MB RAM to handle up to 8 lines per machine.

FaxFacts software prices start at $595 per phone line. A complete system including a Brooktrout TRUFAX fax board with FaxFacts software and a 4-user license is $1985. For more information on this product and its features, call Copia's Fax-on-Demand service at 708-924-3030 and download Document #8810 to your fax machine.

Copia International

800-689-8898


Innovative Paper Products for Color Ink Jets
LARGEST SELECTION OF INNOVATIVE PAPER PRODUCTS FOR COLOR INK JET PRINTERS

Wheeling, IL - Realizing that every three minutes a new color inkJet printer is sold, Micro Format, Inc, manufacturer of specialty paper products, has introduced the industry's largest selection of innovative paper products for Color Ink Jet Printers. Included is SUPER COLOR PLUS Ink Jet Paper, print brilliant colors with less ink on both sides of the sheet --

SUPER COLOR GLOSS, 25 bright white sheets, an affordable size package for photographic quality output --

HOT STUFF Color Change Paper, great for printing two sided greeting cards; hiding words and images on the surface of the paper --

3-D/VIRTUAL REALITY PAPER, words and images appear to float above the page when viewed through a red/blue viewer --

ASSORTMENT PACKAGE, a total of 35 sample sheets, five exciting color ink Jet paper products ..... PLUS

a DESIGNER GREETING CARD PAPER & ENVELOPE KIT, which includes 20 sheets of Color Change Paper, 20 Sheets of Pastel Hues, 20 Large (half-fold) Card Envelopes and 20 Small (quarter-fold) Card Envelopes.

This is a wide range product line, designed to help users get "the most" out of their color inkJet printers.

SUPER COLOR + Ink Jet Paper was developed for use exclusively in Color Ink Jet Printers. Print brilliant with less ink, thanks to the special surface on both sides of the sheet.

HOT STUFF Color Change Paper can be used in Laser, Black and Color Ink Jet Printers. This interactive paper is available in six colors, 50 sheets per package, plus an assortment package of 150 sheets. Grey to White, Blue to White, Teal to Yellow, Orange to Yellow, Purple to Pink, Green to Yellow

HOT STUFF PAPER changes color when touched or rubbed. When used in a Laser Printer, HOT STUFF Color Change Paper enters the printer with its original color. It arrives in the receiving tray in its changed state. As the paper cools, the original color returns before your eyes. Since Hot Stuff has color on one side and white on the other, this is a great paper for making Half-Fold Greeting Cards.

3-D/Virtual Reality Paper is designed for use in Laser, Black and Color Ink Jet Printers --- available in packages of 50 sheets plus 2 red/blue viewers. Write, Draw, Illustrate or Print on this unique paper. Then view through a red/blue viewer. The words and images appear to float above the page. To add another dimension, create and print a red and blue 3-D image using your color ink jet printer. When seen through the viewer, regular images will float at one level, the red/blue images will float at a different level.

Instructions and illustrations for hiding images on HOT STUFF Color Change Paper and creating 3-D images on 3-D/Virtual Reality Paper can be found on Micro Format's home page on the internet. http://www.sendit.com/mformat

"Customers are thrilled with our new package design," claims Steve Singer company President and spokesperson. "Because we offer the industry's largest selection of innovative papers for color ink let printers, we're seeing people create innovative flyers, greeting cards ... designs unlike anything we've seen in the past !"

Micro Format has a history of leadership in the specialty paper business. In 1987, Micro Format invented BANNER BAND, Pageless Computer Paper on Rolls. with no cross perforations for printing signs and banners. 1989 saw the introduction of LASERtificate, certificate paper for laser printers. In 1991 they were the first to introduce a non-clay coated paper for use in Color Ink Jet Printers, SUPER COLOR Ink Jet Paper.

Today, as the number of computer users printing graphics on color ink Jet printers increases," Singer continued, "Users are demanding more than plain white paper".

Micro Format manufactures specialty paper products for continuous dot matrix printers, laser printers, black and color ink Jet printers. For additional information, contact Micro Format, Inc., 830-3 Seton Court, Wheeling, IL 60090. 800-333-0549

e-mail: mformat@sashimi.wwa.com

web page: http://www.sendit.com/mformat


16 inch Industrial Flat-Panel Monitor
World's Largest (16.1") Industrial Flat-Panel Monitor

16.1 Inch Active Matrix Flat-Panel Monitor Provides 1280 X 1024 Resolution

Fremont, CA, March 20, 1996 - Today, Dolch Computer Systems introduced the 16.1" PanelMount, a fully integrated plug-and-play monitor with a 16.1" diagonal active matrix TFT display. This latest addition to the PanelMount line provides 1280 x 1024 resolution, 250,000 colors and direct analog input in a package that is only 3 inches deep. Dolch's line of PanelMount monitors are designed with durability and ease of use in mind. Flush mounting allows for easy integration into control panels and cabinets, while the analog input connects directly to your computer for a hassle free interface.

Image Quality

The 16.1" PanelMount offers crisp clear 1280 x 1024 resolution with 250,000 colors, so it can stand up to your most demanding software requirements. In addition, a contrast ratio of 100:1 and fast response time make the display vivid and easy to read. All of these qualities combined make an impressive display that must be seen to be believed.

NEMA 4 Protection

The 16.1" PanelMount, like the rest of the PanelMount line, is designed and constructed with durability in mind. A rugged steel housing and a sealed polycarbonate display shield allow the 16.1" PanelMount to stand-up to harsh conditions, such as those found in factory floor applications. The PanelMount line of industrial monitors are designed to meet NEMA 4 specifications, which means water, dirt, dust, and oil are not a problem.

Space Limited Applications

The 16.1" PanelMount boasts the largest viewing area of any flat-panel system currently available, providing brilliant color and clarity. However, having the largest viewing area available does not mean you pay a penalty for space. The 16.1" PanelMount measures only 3 inches deep, so now you can place the largest available active matrix monitor in a minimum amount of space.

About Dolch

Dolch OEM Products, designs and manufactures high performance industrial grade flat-panel monitors and computer systems for users who demand powerful operator interface terminals that are both compact and environmentally hardened. Founded by Volker Dolch, a pioneer in the development of microprocessor instrumentation, the company is privately held and headquartered in Fremont, California, with subsidiaries in Germany and the United Kingdom. Dolch markets its products to a broad range of industrial, medical, corporate, financial, military and aerospace users in North America, Europe, and the Pacific Rim.

Price and Availability

16.1" Panel mount is available now with delivery from 4 to 6 weeks. Consult factory for pricing.

DOLCH COMPUTER SYSTEMS

3178 LAURELVIEW COURT

FREMONT, CA 94538

510 661.2220,  Fax: 510.490.8345


Biggest SVGA Display on Industrial Portable
Biggest SVGA Display Ever on an Industrial Portable

12.1-inch Color Panel-56-Percent Increase in Pixel Count and 35-Percent in Viewing Area

Fremont, CA, March 20, 1996 -- Today, Dolch Computer Systems introduced the world's first industrial grade, multi-slot portable with a 12.1-inch Super VGA flat-panel display. Exhibited on the company's ruggedized PAC (Portable Add-in Computer) series, these large, high-resolution screens provide a level of video performance never before available for mobile applications in harsh field or factory-floor environments. In addition, Dolch announced a significant upgrade to the company's digital interface technology, extending the capability for directly inputting analog SVGA to the new high resolution flat-panel. Transparent to the user, this industry leading flat-panel video capability allows integration of the world's fastest PCI video controllers, and virtually any of the new video compression and overlay boards available in the general marketplace. Industrial users and field personnel can now take desktop performance into harsh environments for their graphics intensive applications.

High Resolution Graphics on the Factory Floor

Displaying 800 x 600 pixels over 70 square inches of display area, the PAC's dazzling SVGA color flat-panel increases information content (pixel count) by 56-percent and viewing area by a full 35-percent over the widely used and popular 10.4-inch color displays. Used in industrial applications whenever massive add-in capability is required, ruggedized PAC portables now bring high-end CRT performance into harsh factory and field environments for equipment maintenance, PLC programming, and instrumentation applications that demand large, crisp graphics displays. "The new SVGA display in a Dolch PAC provides for graphics and video applications never before possible on any ruggedized portable computer," according to Volker Dolch, company President.

Analog Video Performance on a Flat-Panel

Dolch Computer Systems, the industry leader in industrial portables, has been inventing and implementing flatpanel video technology since 1987. It was the first company ever to offer an active matrix color panel on a portable. The company is now the first ever to break completely free of the constraints previously dictated by the application specific controllers that have been necessary for flat-panel displays. By designing a transparent interface that allows the use of industry standard VGA cards, Dolch has opened up the portable to all of the video control products for high-end CRTs. The massively expandable PAC series provides the user with the choice of selecting from the industry's wide array of ISA, EISA, and PCI bus based graphics accelerators and video controllers. For example, the first PAC demonstrators were fitted with 64-bit PCI controllers with 2 MB of VRAM that achieved a performance rating of over 115 WinMarks. In addition, any of the popular JPEG and MPEG compression boards, and specialty CODEC boards for ordinary phone-line and ISDN distribution of video can be used as plug-and-play components in any of Dolch's PAC power portables.

PAC Power Portables

Since 1987, Dolch has pioneered a whole new concept in portable computers that differentiates the company's products from all others by much higher performance, greater expansion capability, a higher degree of ruggedness, and the best of flat-panel displays. The company's line of PAC portables feature Pentium, Dual Pentium and 486 CPUs, 2 to 7 open slots, and a choice of 16, 32, or 64-bit bus architecture. System memory is available to 64 MB, and hard drives are available to 9 GB. With a 4 drive capacity, the user can add a built-in CD-ROM, a backup tape drive, or a separate removable hard drive to the standard combination of hard and floppy drives. For the highest degree of system integrity, a unique card hold-down device keeps add-in boards firmly in place during transit. The PAC is designed to accept harsh treatment and still outperform most desktop systems. In addition, this hardy performer offers the industry's widest selection of color flat-panels.

About Dolch Computer Systems

Dolch Computer Systems manufactures and distributes high performance portable computers for power-users who require a high level of system adaptability and expandability. The company's products are marketed directly to a broad range of corporate industrial users. Founded by Volker Dolch, a pioneer in the development of microprocessor instrumentation, the company is privately held and headquartered in Fremont, California, with subsidiaries in Germany, and the United Kingdom.

Price and Availability

Complete PAC systems with the new SVGA flat-panel display begin at around $6,700. Availability is 2 to 4 weeks.

DOLCH COMPUTER SYSTEMS

3178 LAURELVIEW COURT

FREMONT, CA 94538

510 661.2220,  Fax: 510.490.8345


State Environmental Regulations on CD/Disk
State Environmental Regulations Available on CD-ROM or Diskette

New additions to industry-leading FastReg; software will simplify

environmental compliance.

Persons responsible for environmental compliance have had their jobs simplified with the release of State environmental regulations for ACHIEVE! Technology's FastRegs for Windows regulation management software. Regulations from all 50 states are available and can be purchased individually or in any combination.

The FastRegs software supplied with the regulations simplifies compliance by allowing the regulations to be searched by any word, phrase, or regulation number. In addition to searching, FastRegs allows access to the regulations via bookmarks and a Table of Contents. Once a regulation has been found, it can easily be printed out or even exported to another program, such as a word processor. The FastRegs software also simplifies compliance by providing an update service for the regulations. month, once-a-quarter, or once-a-year.

Customers can choose to have their regulations updated once-a month, once-a-quarter, or once-a-year.

Without the FastRegs program, persons responsible for environmental compliance had to wade through thousands of pages of regulations to find the information they needed. Even then, there was no guarantee that the information was up-do-date or that the topic they were looking for was not addressed elsewhere in the regulations.

The FastRegs software was developed in 1988 and was a pioneer in the field of regulation management software. Until the release of State environmental regulations, the FastRegs program provided only Federal safety and environmental regulations. Thousands of companies across the United States currently use FastRegs for simplifying compliance with these Federal regulations.

ACHIEVE! Technology of Amherst, NH (formerly OSHA-Soft, Inc.) specializes in software to help companies reduce the effort in complying with government regulations. The company was founded in 1984 and has been recognized by Inc. Magazine in its Inc. 500 list as one of the fastest growing privately held companies in the United States. In addition to FastRegs, the company offers software packages to facilitate EPA SARA Title III compliance and OSHA Hazard Communication compliance, and to track employee safety and environmental training.

For more information contact ACHIEVE! Technology, Inc., P.O. Box 668, Amherst. NH 030310668: phone: (800) 446-3427; fax: (603) 595-0088, e-mail: achieve@achieve-tech.com.


Major Upgrade of Aladdin's StuffIt Deluxe
Aladdin Systems Announces Major Upgrade of StuffIt Deluxe - Faster and More Internet Savvy

StuffIt Browser allows archives to be opened like folders in the Macintosh Finder

Watsonville, CA (March 25, 1996) - Aladdin Systems today announced StuffIt Deluxe 4.0, a major upgrade to the company's award-winning flagship product. Some of the significant enhancements of StuffIt Deluxe 4.0 include better integration with the Finder, more Internet support, improved e-mail support, increased speed for compression and expansion operations, SpaceSaver icon "tagging", and drag and drop segmentation.

"StuffIt Deluxe 4.0 represents an evolution in how users can work with StuffIt archives. Since archives in the Finder now behave much the same way as folders, it broadens the uses of archives beyond backups and reducing file transmission time, to include helping to organize files on hard drives and servers while saving disk space," said Marco A. Gonzalez, president of Aladdin Systems.

True Finder Integration

Aladdin has further developed its True Finder Integration by bringing more compression, expansion, and file translation features into the Finder. A new addition to StuffIt Deluxe is the True Finder Integration (TFI) control panel which acts as a central location where users can tailor all Aladdin technologies integrated into the Finder. The TFI control panel features an extensible architecture including three TFI "extensions": StuffIt Browser, Magic Menu, and Archive Via Rename.

StuffIt Browser

StuffIt archives can now be viewed and manipulated in the Finder because of StuffIt Browser. The StuffIt Browser makes it easy to create, examine and modify archives - without leaving the Finder. Double-clicking an archive instantly displays the contents of the archive in a new window. StuffIt Browser is a convenient time-saver because users don't have to wait for the StuffIt Deluxe application to open to work with their archives.

To UnStuff a file from a StuffIt archive, the user simply drags the file from an open archive onto the desktop. Conversely, a file can be Stuffed into a StuffIt archive by dragging it onto an open archive window. This function works under System 7 Pro (7.1.1) and higher.

The StuffIt Browser also makes it easier for users to archive files on their hard drive using specific criteria. Using Apple's Find File utility, users can search their hard drive for files to archive based on file name, date modified, etc., and then drag and drop files from Find File into a Browser window, or even onto a closed StuffIt archive.

Magic Menu

Magic Menu, a Finder menu of compression options, has appeared in previous StuffIt Deluxe versions, but its functionality has been improved in 4.0. The new Magic Menu supports more Internet archiving and encoding file formats including "tar" (from Unix systems) and segmented and multi-part UUencoded and BinHex files. The compression formats Magic Menu can now expand include: StuffIt (.sit), Compact Pro (.cpt), AppleLink (.pkg), ZIP (.zip), ARC (.arc), gzip (.gz), tar (.tar), Unix Compress (.Z), UUencode (.uu), BinHex (.hqx), MacBinary (.bin), and SpaceSaver-compressed files. Besides expanding compressed files, Magic Menu can Stuff files and join files segmented with a StuffIt product. Users of Qualcomm's Eudora (see "Internet Improvements", below), QuickMail (CE Software) and Microsoft Mail can easily send mail using Magic Menu's "Stuff and Mail" feature.

A user can still select a file that has been compressed in one of many compression formats found online and expand it by simply choosing "Expand" from Magic Menu.

Archive Via Rename

Another True Finder Integration feature which makes compression and expansion effortless is Archive Via Rename. A user simply adds ".sit" or ".sea" to a file or folder name and it will instantly be converted into a StuffIt archive or self-extracting archive. Conversely, by deleting the .sit or .sea from a file name, the file or folder will automatically expand. This feature has appeared in previous versions of StuffIt Deluxe, but it can now be configured from the True Finder Integration control panel.

Internet Improvements

StuffIt Deluxe 4.0 now allows users of Eudora to Stuff and mail a file or folder right from the Finder. By simply selecting an item in the Finder and choosing "Stuff and Mail" from Magic Menu, the file or folder is Stuffed into an archive and attached to a newly-created e-mail message. Other Internet improvements include better support of UUencoded and BinHex-encoded files in addition to expansion of tar archives from Unix systems. All of these features bring easy-to-use Internet tools right to users' desktops.

"The Internet has become a focus worldwide," continued Gonzalez, "We are making products that respond to this demand by creating better technology that everyone can use."

Faster Stuffing And Expansion

StuffIt Deluxe 3.5 (the previous version) included the introduction of features accelerated for Power Macintosh, but StuffIt Deluxe 4.0 is now even faster. On a Power Macintosh, Stuffing now occurs up to 20% faster than before. The expansion of many file formats is up to 50% faster, including StuffIt, BinHex, ZIP, and others.

New StuffIt SpaceSaver Tagging

StuffIt SpaceSaver, Aladdin's transparent compression component, now features a new "tag icon" feature that users have been asking for. A user can configure SpaceSaver to superimpose a small "tag" on file icons which have been compressed with SpaceSaver. This allows users to quickly discern which files on their disk have been SpaceSaver-compressed.

StuffIt SpaceSaver's transparent compression gives users an easy way to free disk space. When a file that has been compressed with SpaceSaver is opened, it is automatically expanded, and when the file is closed it can be automatically recompressed. Files may be SpaceSaver-compressed on-command by applying a user-defined label or keyword to files. A user may also choose to have SpaceSaver work during Idle Time (when there is no keyboard or mouse activity), SpaceSaver seeks files which have not been modified for a user-defined period of time, and compresses those files while the computer is idle. SpaceSaver thereby increases users' free disk space over time.

Additional Facts About StuffIt Deluxe 4.0

New and improved drag and drop applications (or "drop boxes") are included with StuffIt Deluxe 4.0. To use a drop box, a user just selects a file or folder and drags it over to the appropriate drop box until it is highlighted, then releases the mouse. Many users appreciate the one-step ease-of-use that the drag and drop applications provide.

DropSegment which allows users to segment files and StuffIt archives using a drag and drop interface, will ship with 4.0 . This feature allows users to fit a large archive on multiple floppy disks which can be restored from the floppies at any time. DropSegment can optionally create multi-disk self-extracting archives which anyone can UnStuff, even if they do not own a StuffIt product.

StuffIt Deluxe also includes DropStuff which creates StuffIt archives, self-extracting archives and can optionally BinHex-encode archives for distribution over the Internet. DropStuff now Stuffs up to 20% faster than previous versions. StuffIt Expander, which provides the easiest way of expanding compressed and encoded files found online, includes improved support of Internet encoding formats, including UUencode and BinHex, and now supports expansion of tar archives from Unix systems. Deluxe 4.0 is faster at all expansion operations. DropCompress, another drop box included in 4.0 lets users quickly SpaceSaver-compress files for saving disk space.

Other Information

StuffIt Deluxe retains other capabilities found in previous versions, including the ability to encrypt data contained in archives. The StuffIt Deluxe 4.0 package comes with two comprehensive manuals which include tutorials to guide the user through the entire product. StuffIt Deluxe 4.0 is commercial software distributed worldwide and is available through major mail order houses and retail stores for a suggested retail price of $129.95. StuffIt Deluxe 4.0 is expected to ship at the end of March 1996. Aladdin is extending a special upgrade offer to registered users of Aladdin products for $29.95 (offer good directly through Aladdin until July 1, 1996).

Founded in 1988, Aladdin Systems, Inc. is credited with creating the compression standard for applications and communications for the Macintosh platform. The company's product line includes the StuffIt Family of products, award-winning products which offer comprehensive solutions for compression, translation, and archiving. Aladdin has also entered into the Windows/DOS arena with StuffIt Expander for Windows, a de-compression tool for PC users receiving compressed and encoded files found online.

Aladdin is one of the few remaining pioneers committed to the shareware and freeware philosophy of software distribution and marketing. Its commitment has helped garner millions of users worldwide. In addition, over 3,000 software developers, including Adobe, Microsoft, Claris, and Apple, have licensed Aladdin's data compression and installation technology.

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:

Jennifer Lyng, Aladdin Systems

408/761-6200 x2 x251

Internet: pr@aladdinsys.com


OnTime Enterprise Macintosh Clients
OnTime Enterprise Macintosh Client Enhances Enterprise Scheduling for NetWare and VINES Environments

SOUTHFIELD, MI, MARCH 25, 1996 - Campbell Services is shipping new versions of the OnTime Enterprise Macintosh client v.1.6 for Novell NetWare and the new Macintosh client for Banyan VINES, as part of their strategy to cover all group scheduling platform bases. New features such as resource scheduling and additional security levels are included in both versions.

OnTime Enterprise, which supports Windows 3.x, Windows 95, Windows NTR, DOS, and now Macintosh clients for both Novell NetWare and Banyan VINES, targets organizations that have identified group scheduling as a mission critical task.

David Sweasey, System Manager for the Office of the President at Ohio State University is pleased with Campbell Services efforts to make OnTime a true cross-platform product. "In our office we only have about 15 Macintosh users," he states, "but their function is critical to the office activities. Before OnTime Macintosh client came around it was a big problem for us to communicate calendar data. OnTime has worked out well for us, and given our diverse computing environment we look forward to using future OnTime versions that support other platforms such as Windows NT," he concludes.

The OnTime Enterprise Macintosh client v. 1.6 for both Novell NetWare and Banyan VINES now supports all security levels included in OnTime 3.0, lets users print forms for Executive and Pocket size binders, and features resource scheduling. Features that enhance usability include support for VINES StreetTalk filters, which lets users view subsets of directories and, in the NetWare environment, support for NDS client login, by which users can log in with their NDS user id instead of through the NetWare bindery. This release also includes significant performance improvements.

Macintosh users will be able to take advantage of the basic OnTime calendar and group scheduling functions, including conflict checking, multi-user grids, RSVP and keyword search.

OnTime's client/server architecture enables real time scheduling that gives users more accurate data, and uses network resources more efficiently and cost-effectively, than E-mail based schedulers.

OnTime Enterprise Macintosh client requires users to have access to a NetWare or VINES server, a Macintosh computer running System 7, a 68020 or better processor, and 5MB of memory. At the server level, OnTime runs on Novell NetWare v3.12 and 4.x and Banyan VINES 4.11 or higher, and requires 2 MB system memory, 1MB of disk space for service executables, a minimum of 256K of disk space per user for client data, and a Btrieve NLM v6.1A or higher (NetWare only).

OnTime Enterprise Macintosh client is sold direct by Campbell Services' sales representatives. Pricing is the same as the other OnTime Enterprise clients, which currently ranges from $56/user for 100 users to $40/user for 5,000 users. Campbell Services offers maintenance agreements which cover technical support and upgrades.

Campbell Services markets a line of OnTime software which addresses both individual and enterprise-wide scheduling needs with technology that sets the company apart from, and ahead of, competitors. The company's success stems from its focus on meeting individuals' needs while giving organizations products that can be easily installed, managed and supported. Inc. Magazine has twice named Campbell Services one of the fastest growing privately owned companies.


Major Upgrade of Aladdin StuffIt Deluxe
Aladdin Systems Announces Major Upgrade of StuffIt Deluxe - Faster and More Internet Savvy

StuffIt Browser allows archives to be opened like folders in the Macintosh Finder

Watsonville, CA (March 25, 1996) - Aladdin Systems today announced StuffIt Deluxe 4.0, a major upgrade to the company's award-winning flagship product. Some of the significant enhancements of StuffIt Deluxe 4.0 include better integration with the Finder, more Internet support, improved e-mail support, increased speed for compression and expansion operations, SpaceSaver icon "tagging", and file segmentation via drag and drop.

"StuffIt Deluxe 4.0 represents an evolution in how users can work with StuffIt archives. Since archives in the Finder now behave much the same way as folders, it broadens the uses of archives beyond backups and reducing file transmission time, to include helping to organize files on hard drives and servers while saving disk space," said Marco A. Gonzalez, president of Aladdin Systems.

True Finder Integration

Aladdin has further developed its True Finder Integration by bringing more compression, expansion, and file translation features into the Finder. A new addition to StuffIt Deluxe is the True Finder Integration (TFI) control panel which acts as a central location where users can tailor all Aladdin technologies integrated into the Finder. The TFI control panel features an extensible architecture including three TFI "extensions": StuffIt Browser, Magic Menu, and Archive Via Rename.

StuffIt Browser

StuffIt archives can now be viewed and manipulated in the Finder because of StuffIt Browser. The StuffIt Browser makes it easy to create, examine and modify archives - without leaving the Finder. Double-clicking an archive instantly displays the contents of the archive in a new window. StuffIt Browser is a convenient time-saver because users don't have to wait for the StuffIt Deluxe application to open to work with their archives.

To UnStuff a file from a StuffIt archive, the user simply drags the file from an open archive onto the desktop. Conversely, a file can be Stuffed into a StuffIt archive by dragging it onto an open archive window. This function works under System 7 Pro (7.1.1) and higher.

The StuffIt Browser also makes it easier for users to archive files on their hard drive using specific criteria. Using Apple's Find File utility, users can search their hard drive for files to archive based on file name, date modified, etc., and then drag and drop files from Find File into a Browser window, or even onto a closed StuffIt archive.

Magic Menu

Magic Menu, a Finder menu of helpful compression and utility functions, has appeared in previous StuffIt Deluxe versions, but its functionality has been improved in 4.0. The new Magic Menu supports more Internet archiving and encoding file formats including "tar" (from Unix systems) and segmented and multi-part UUencoded and BinHex files. The compression formats Magic Menu can now expand include: StuffIt (.sit), Compact Pro (.cpt), AppleLink (.pkg), ZIP (.zip), ARC (.arc), gzip (.gz), tar (.tar), Unix Compress (.Z), UUencode (.uu), BinHex (.hqx), MacBinary (.bin), and SpaceSaver-compressed files. Besides expanding compressed files, Magic Menu can Stuff files and join files segmented with a StuffIt product. Users of Qualcomm's Eudora (see "Internet Improvements", below), QuickMail (CE Software) and Microsoft Mail can easily send mail using Magic Menu's "Stuff and Mail" feature.

A user can still select a file that has been compressed in one of many compression formats found online and expand it by simply choosing "Expand" from Magic Menu.

Archive Via Rename

Another True Finder Integration feature which makes compression and expansion effortless is Archive Via Rename. A user simply adds ".sit" or ".sea" to a file or folder name and it will instantly be converted into a StuffIt archive or self-extracting archive. Conversely, by deleting the .sit or .sea from a file name, the file or folder will automatically expand. This feature has appeared in previous versions of StuffIt Deluxe, but it can now be configured from the True Finder Integration control panel.

Internet Improvements

StuffIt Deluxe 4.0 now allows users of Eudora to Stuff and mail a file or folder right from the Finder. By simply selecting an item in the Finder and choosing "Stuff and Mail" from Magic Menu, the file or folder is Stuffed into an archive and attached to a newly-created e-mail message. Other Internet improvements include better support of UUencoded and BinHex-encoded files in addition to expansion of tar archives from Unix systems. All of these features bring easy-to-use Internet tools right to users' desktops.

"The Internet has become a focus worldwide," continued Gonzalez, "We are making products that respond to this demand by creating better technology that everyone can use."

Faster Stuffing And Expansion

StuffIt Deluxe 3.5 (the previous version) included the introduction of features accelerated for Power Macintosh, but StuffIt Deluxe 4.0 is now even faster. On a Power Macintosh, Stuffing now occurs up to 20% faster than before. The expansion of many file formats is up to 50% faster, including StuffIt, BinHex, ZIP, and others.

New StuffIt SpaceSaver Tagging

StuffIt SpaceSaver, Aladdin's transparent compression component, now features a new "tag icon" feature that users have been requesting. A user can configure SpaceSaver to superimpose a small "tag" on file icons which have been compressed with SpaceSaver. This allows users to quickly discern which files on their disk have been SpaceSaver-compressed.

StuffIt SpaceSaver's transparent compression gives users an easy way to free disk space. When a file that has been compressed with SpaceSaver is opened, it is automatically expanded, and when the file is closed it can be automatically recompressed. Files may be SpaceSaver-compressed on-command by applying a user-defined label or keyword to files.

A user may also choose to have SpaceSaver work during Idle Time (when there is no keyboard or mouse activity). SpaceSaver seeks files which have not been modified for a user-defined period of time, and compresses those files while the computer is idle. SpaceSaver thereby increases users' free disk space over time.

Additional Facts About StuffIt Deluxe 4.0

New and improved drag and drop applications (or "drop boxes") are included with StuffIt Deluxe 4.0. To use a drop box, a user just selects a file or folder and drags it over to the appropriate drop box until it is highlighted, then releases the mouse. Many users appreciate the one-step ease-of-use that the drag and drop applications provide.

DropSegment which allows users to segment any large files, including StuffIt archives, using a drag and drop interface, will ship with 4.0 . This feature allows users to fit a large archive on multiple floppy disks which can be restored from the floppies at any time. DropSegment can optionally create multi-disk self-extracting archives which anyone can UnStuff, even if they do not own a StuffIt product.

StuffIt Deluxe also includes DropStuff which creates StuffIt archives, self-extracting archives and can optionally BinHex-encode archives for distribution over the Internet. DropStuff now Stuffs up to 20% faster than previous versions. StuffIt Expander, which provides the easiest way of expanding compressed and encoded files found online, includes improved support of Internet encoding formats, including UUencode and BinHex, and now supports expansion of tar archives from Unix systems. Deluxe 4.0 is faster at all expansion operations. DropCompress, another drop box included in 4.0 lets users quickly SpaceSaver-compress files for saving disk space.

Other Information

StuffIt Deluxe retains other capabilities found in previous versions, including the ability to encrypt data contained in archives. The StuffIt Deluxe 4.0 package comes with two comprehensive manuals which include tutorials to guide the user through the entire product. StuffIt Deluxe 4.0 is commercial software distributed worldwide and is available through major mail order houses and retail stores for a suggested retail price of $129.95. StuffIt Deluxe 4.0 is expected to ship at the end of March 1996. Aladdin is extending a special upgrade offer to registered users of Aladdin products for $29.95 (offer good directly through Aladdin until July 1, 1996).

Founded in 1988, Aladdin Systems, Inc. is credited with creating the compression standard for applications and communications for the Macintosh platform. The company's product line includes the StuffIt Family, award-winning products which offer comprehensive solutions for compression, translation, and archiving. Aladdin has also entered into the Windows/DOS arena with StuffIt Expander for Windows, a de-compression tool for PC users who receive compressed and encoded files found online.

Aladdin is one of the few remaining pioneers committed to the shareware and freeware philosophy of software distribution and marketing. Its commitment has helped garner millions of users worldwide. In addition, over 3,000 software developers, including Adobe, Microsoft, Claris, and Apple, have licensed Aladdin's data compression and installation technology.


Raosoft Adds HTML Form Capacity to SURVEYWin
Raosoft, Inc. adds HTML form capacity to SURVEYWin, Ver. 3.0, for Internet data collection. SURVEYWin provides data analysis for instant results for interim use and for final collection reporting.

SEATTLE, March 25, 1996 -- A new Internet Module for Raosoft SURVEYWin, Vesion 3.0, lets firms insert data collection forms into existing Web pages, and then analyze the gathered data at any time with SURVEYWin's point-and-click statistics.

With the Internet Module, SURVEYWin will convert its electronic forms into HTML forms. Anyone with a forms-capable browser (suchas Lynx or Navigator) can fill out information on-line and send it back to a Web server. The Internet Module then interfaces with the server to save this information to a SURVEYWin database. SURVEYWin, which is a robust statistical database, lets users of all levels examine and report on the data gathered. The analyses include 3-D pie and bar graphs, which can be produced along with tables and explanatory text on the same page, for finished reporting.

Shipping begins April 10, 1996. The Internet Module is an ANSI-C program that can run on Win 3.1x, Win 95, Win NT, and will soon be available for OS/2. There is no charge for it when SURVEYWin is purchased ($495). The Internet Module will compile on any UNIX system so that even users who don't have direct access with the internet, such as dial-in accounts, can put forms on their Web pages and gather information. The forms can also be easily modified to include pictures, links or other information with any HTML editor.

The Internet Module keeps an archive of all the data that has been collected, and a temporary file that holds the most recent collection. The two files give the user backup safety for their database and at the same time easy access to the most recent data for interpretation. SURVEYWin will give instant analysis on either or both of these files whenever wanted.

An example can be found at http://www.raosoft.com/raosoft/

Raosoft, Inc.

6645 NE Windermere Road

Seattle, WA 98115-7942

eMAIL raosoft@raosoft.com

http://www.raosoft.com/raosoft

TEL (206) 525-4025

FAX (206) 525-4947

BBS (206) 325-7695


CHEM USA Boosts Notebook Power/Performance
CHEM USA BOOSTS POWER, PERFORMANCE OF NEW TOP OF THE LINE PENTIUM MULTIMEDIA NOTEBOOK

166MHz Pentium CPU, Windows 95 Keyboard, New BIOS, Power Management and Multimedia Features Make High Performance Notebook Choice of Business Traveler and Entertainment User

Hayward, CA -- March 25, 1996 -- CHEM USA Corp. today announced a new top-of-the-line Pentium-based ChemBook notebook computer with power and performance features that will leapfrog the model NB 5400P ahead of any comparably featured notebook computer or desktop PC on the market.

The unit features up to 166MHz performance and full multimedia capability including a new Systemsoft BIOS with plug and play capability and Wavetable Synthesis with 1MB (megabyte) Mask ROM support.

CHEM USA, a new notebook market star, has a full line of ChemBook (sold through distributors and retailers) and 5d-brand (available direct) high-performance, full-featured notebook computers.

The new ChemBook Model 5400P and 5d Model 4100P CD-ROM Pentium notebook computer is the ultimate multimedia machine featuring built-in 4x-speed CD-ROM drive, with up to 1.3GB (gigabyte) removable disk drive storage capacity, up to 32MB of RAM, large color screen, touchpad and built-in joystick. The unit's new power management system suspends DRAM and hard disk drive operation when not in use, preserving precious battery time.

"Multimedia demands processing power, and at 166MHz, this notebook has power to spare," says Richard Liu, CHEM USA's vice president of sales and marketing. "With a new Windows 95 keyboard, Wavetable Synthesis, and other new multimedia and power-management features, both the business and game user will want this top-of-the-line notebook as their primary system."

A Microsoft Sound System - and Soundblaster Pro-compatible 16-bit stereo sound system with built-in microphone and speaker come standard with the unit, along with up to 2MB VRAM, with a 32-bit PCI video bus and Windows accelerator for exceptional sound quality and fast sharp graphics on a 11.3-inch dual scan display; or 10.4- or 12.1-inch TFT active matrix screens. A TFT panel display with up to 16.7M of true color is now also standard.

The ChemBook and Sd notebooks feature a Pentium microprocessor with a choice of speeds from 75-, 90-, 100-, 120-, 133-, and 150MHz up to 166MHz, 256K L2 cache memory, 8-, 16- or 32MB of RAM, and removable 340-, 500-, 810MB, or 1.3GB hard drive. The unit includes a new Windows 95 keyboard, touchpad cursor control, along with a built-in joystick.

A 1.44MB floppy drive is removable (to exchange an MPEG-Plus video module), and a highspeed serial port for networking and modem capabilities is standard, plus PC Card slots. The unit is available now starting at $3,890 suggested retail price, depending on configuration.

The CD-ROM Pentium notebook computer is designed to support the capabilities of desktop PCs found in small or home offices, or to function as standalone multimedia PC for the business traveler, plus a mini-docking station adapter to make the unit like a full-function desktop PC. In addition, a built-in infrared interface (H-P IRDA compliant) is included for instant wireless connection to peripherals.

With one each Type II and Type III PC Card slots, the notebook provides additional on- or off-line data storage for small off cc/home office desktop PCs, or access to the wealth of applications available on PC Cards such as fax/modem software downloading, communications, and other memory-intensive applications.

The notebook includes efficient power management features, including a CPU and global standby mode, plus auto-suspend to DRAM and HDD, and auto power management support. In addition, an auto-switching AC adapter, NiMH battery and two-hour fast charge capabilities help the user to manage power when traveling.

ChemBook computers are sold nationwide through distributors and retailers, while 5d brand models are available direct from 5d Technology, a mail order division of CHEM USA. ChemBook computers can be shipped pre-loaded with software (optional) and are backed by a one year warranty, service and technical support. Sd Notebook computers are shipped preloaded with the Windows 95 operating system, and feature a 30-day money-back guarantee and one-year warranty. Express repair service and technical support for all products is available from CHEM USA Corp.'s Hayward facilities.

CHEM USA Corp. was established in 1991 to take advantage of the market opportunities for technically advanced, high-quality notebook computers created by the rapid shift in U.S. usage from desktop to mobile PCs. The company is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Chung-Hsin Electric & Machinery Co., Taipei, Taiwan, a $500 million, 40-year old publicly traded manufacturer of computer components and industrial equipment. CHEM USA Corp.'s administration, marketing and sales, plus service and shipping originate from operations located at 2368 W. Winton Avenue, Hayward, CA 94545, telephone 510/785-8080, Fax 510/785-1010.


AOL Enterprise Private Network Access/Apps
America Online Launches AOL Enterprise, Private Network Access and Applications for Select Businesses and Organizations

March 25, 1996, Vienna, VA -- America Online Enterprise, a new division of America Online, Inc., now provides versatile, powerful and private areas for use by businesses and organizations on the world's largest online service. These private AOLs are a unique hybrid of the best of electronic communication, offering ease of use and engaging content; the full capabilities of groupware; and access to the resources of the Internet.

Private AOLs take the unique interactive capabilities of AOL's consumer based services and extends them to select vertical markets and organizations. They allow authorized individuals -- inside and/or outside of companies -- to send electronic mail, conference with each other in real time, consult proprietary and internal databases, check current business news and reference databases, navigate to pertinent Internet home pages and more.

"America Online has put the world online, and we're making it work in a unique and productive way for select businesses and organizations in vertical markets such as real estate, entertainment, law and medicine, " said Mark Walsh, senior vice president of America Online Enterprise Group. "We are taking our expertise and building private company areas that get people involved, boost their productivity and let them profit from the power of connecting online."

With AOL Enterprise, businesses and organizations can build:

* Private networks for employees and/or customers, similar to groupware but with greater flexibility;

* Private networks accessible by suppliers, partners, franchisees and/or distributors, allowing quick delivery and receipt of critical information; and

* Private networks for affinity groups, associations and vertical markets. Each area is customized with features or applications chosen by the sponsor.

Private AOLs can integrate the best of AOL's business offerings, including current news and company research from leading providers like The New York Times, Business Week, and Investor's Business Daily, with features that companies find attractive including:

* Real-time conferencing and electronic mail, keeping people in touch whether they're at their desks or on the road.

* Private conference rooms for quick and productive collaboration.

* Integration of company databases, reference libraries and directories, as well as third party software applications.

Private AOLs can also selectively present relevant Internet sites or full Internet access (FTP, Newsgroups, Gopher, and World Wide Web access are built in), allow for transactions and more.

Among the greatest benefits of an America Online Enterprise area is its user friendly interface, which follows AOL's successful consumer model. Among its advantages are "point and click" accessibility, which allows individuals access to log on and become productive with virtually no learning curve. Additionally, the interactive nature of AOL provides the ability for people to create an online community where they share information and opinions. AOL also offers companies the largest 28.8 bps dial-up modem network in the country, and turnkey support in building each area. There are customized applications for registration, connection to the network, security features, billing and reporting services, as well as customer and technical support.

The first company to build a private area using the Enterprise group was MixStar-The Lender Connection, a mortgage information exchange. MixStar provides the latest information from the nation's top mortgage lenders on current pricing, loan programs, underwriting guidelines and much more. On MixStar, users can apply for and "lock in" loan rates electronically, as well as communicate with key providers in the industry. Since the advent of MixStar, The Harvard Business School and Cable News Network (CNN) and Century 21, among others, have built similar private areas on America Online Enterprise.

Businesses and organizations can obtain more information about America Online Enterprise by calling 1-888- AOL SALEs (265-7253), or online at screenname "Enterprise@aol.com". America Online, Inc., based in Vienna, Va., is the largest and fastest growing provider of online services in the world with more than 5 million subscribers. AOL offers its subscribers a wide variety of services including electronic mail, conferencing, software, computing support, interactive magazines and newspapers and online classes, as well as affordable access to services of the Internet. AOL has a global workforce consisting of 4,000 people. Founded in 1985, AOL has established strategic alliances with dozens of companies, including Capital Cities/ABC, Viacom, Bertelsmann, Hachette, IBM, Compaq and American Express.


How C&G Named New Mac Spreadsheet
How C&G named their new Macintosh Spreadsheet

(or - You can come down off the roof now, Laura)

Let's Keep it Simple Spreadsheets to be released April, 1996

Salinas, CA - Casady & Greene, Inc. (home of the hopelessly indecisive): Paramedics and police today were finally able to coax the C&G Marketing Dept down from the roof of the company building. The police report indicated that the life-threatening incident was touched off, according to C&G spokespersons, by the "lack of a damn name" for C&G's soon-to-be-released Macintosh spreadsheet.

Here is how the drama unfolded:

* In early 1995 the spreadsheet was given the working name of 'HyperSpace' by authors, Dave and Steve Wilson. They thought it sounded much better than the 'Dave and Steve Spreadsheet.'

* Then in late 1995 C&G joyfully chose to publish the innovative new spreadsheet and the Marketing Dept. was faced with choosing a name. 'Divisor' was the first choice, but it ran into problems almost immediately. The copy-writing department thought it made the product sound like it had something to do with Math - and since most people simply hate math - this was out!

* Then someone suggested the name 'Connections''. But the Internet department voiced it's objections. The name sounded like something they wished their server would do on a dependable basis.

* So, next came 'Results' - everyone liked this name. Unfortunately, it put the CEO to sleep.

* Then there was the big 'Name-the-Spreadsheet Contest.' Literally hundreds of suggestions poured into Marketing from viable sources. There were too many. No one could choose. But after all the hoopla, Marketing thought they finally had a solution. In fact, that's what they chose - 'C&G Solutions' was to be the truly, final name. No, honestly. Unfortunately, this name seemed to put the entire Macintosh world as we know it to sleep.

What followed were numerous box mock -ups, marketing tests, and endless meetings. The marketing department suffered stress-related leaves of absence, several employee turnovers, and mysterious viruses whose symptoms appeared whenever the word 'deadline' was mentioned. When the CEO demanded their name choice, they suggested hopefully, "How about the 'Dave and Steve Spreadsheet.'?" It was all just too much. They finally crumbled. The pressure culminated in the entire department scaling the back wall of the C&G building on a supposed day off, and threatening to jump if the rest of the company didn't "come up with the damn name themselves."

Poised to leap to her death, followed by her entire staff, Laura Kunysz, Executive Vice- President of Marketing, had one comment to make "I don't care anymore, name it after the next person who walks in the front door!"

The graphics department seized the inspiration and attempted to rescue their fellow workers. They quickly mocked up a new box with the name 'AlhambraWater Company - the Spreadsheet for the rest of us."

The police report then reflects that on Thursday of the same week, C&G's Human Resources Director, Lisa Greene, left the C&G building and stood on the sidewalk gazing thoughtfully up at the roof. The record does not tell what went through her mind as she suddenly began shouting up to the rebelling marketing department, "Just keep It simple, stupid! - I mean, Spreadsheet!" Her face suddenly beamed radiantly.

The Marketing Dept. along with other witnesses were struck dumb in that moment of sheer genius. A golden light surrounded the entire building and music was heard to play - reportedly, the theme song from the latest Excel video.

Rumor has it that Marketing was asked to stay on the roof until tests could be run on the new name. It was just as well. A small hitch was found. Unfortunately, the name K.I.S.S. was trade-marked in two different areas - Up the YingYang, and, alternately, Up the Wazoo.

Thus, the legal department suggested a quick change to 'Let's Keep It Simple Spreadsheet - My Alternative Spreadsheet'. From their perch, Marketing decided this was too 'technically accurate' and shortened it to 'Let's Keep It Simple Spreadsheet'.

Thankfully, it looked like a winner.

Upon descent from the roof, Laura Kunysz had this to say about the newly chosen name, "Get away from me before I hurt you".

And history was made.


CIS WOW! Ad Campaign Targest Families
WOW! FROM COMPUSERVE'S AD CAMPAIGN TARGETS FAMILIES, HOME USERS

COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 25, 1996 -- Sixteen-page inserts in Time and People and full-page ads in three national newspapers broke today to support the launch of WOW! from CompuServe, the new consumer online information service for home use. WOW!'s aggressive, family-oriented advertising/direct mail campaign kicked off last Friday with cable and spot TV buys in 28 markets.

The $20 million introductory campaign targets a new market segment -- the millions of personal computer owners who do not use an online service at home -- with creative that establishes WOW!'s family-friendly image and demonstrates how WOW! can enhance their everyday lives. All print materials and TV ads include an 800 number customers can call to order a one-month free trial membership.

"We're approaching a new market -- we call them the 'new enthusiasts' -- with a unique new online service created specifically with the home user in mind," said Scott Kauffman, CompuServe vice president of consumer markets and WOW! general manager. "We felt this called for groundbreaking creative combined with a very disciplined, targeted approach to media buying. Although cutting-edge technology makes WOW! possible, you won't see it touted in our ads. What you will see is regular people, both kids and grown-ups, engaged in everyday activities and lots of product shots that show how WOW! can entertain, inform and educate."

All print ads and direct mail pieces were created by Columbus-based Resource Marketing, which also played a key role in developing the look and feel of WOW!. Martin Direct of Richmond, Va. created the TV spots, while Martin/Williams of Minneapolis directed the media buys. Other partners include Porter/Novelli, New York, for public relations; Interbrand Schecter, New York, for brand identity; PDG, New York, for promotion; and DDB/Needham, Chicago, ad agency of record for CompuServe.

In addition to the Time and People inserts, full-page ads ran today in The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, The New York Times, the Columbus Dispatch and the Kansas City Star. A four-page, full-color advertorial will appear as a fifth section of USA Today on Friday and will be inserted in 37 major-market newspapers over the weekend. The advertorial will also appear as an insert in Advertising Age on April 8. Other magazine buys include two-page spreads in Newsweek, U.S. News & World Report and Sports Illustrated. A separate ad emphasizing WOW!'s child-safe environment will run next month in Parenting, Better Homes and Gardens and Family PC.

The TV commercials include two 60-second spots and nine 15-second spots which will run in pairs as 30s. The spot buys in many of the broadcast markets will appear during ABC's Barbara Walters special and the Academy Awards show, as well as on the late news, and will continue for four weeks.

In early April, a direct mail drop of 2 million WOW! CD-ROMs in self-mailers will target Windows 95 owners (WOW! currently runs only on computers with Windows 95, though a Macintosh version will be introduced later this year).

WOW! from CompuServe is a powerful new consumer online service created specifically for home use. The service offers each household member easy access to information, entertainment and communication -- including the Internet -- combined with the flexibility to customize and control the online experience. Its many features include distinct views for grown-ups and children, easy electronic mail, seamless Internet access and multimedia that enlivens the service with sound and motion.

Content providers on WOW! include AutoSite, Entertainment Drive, Entertainment Weekly, Hearst New Media & Technology, National Geographic, On Location Education, Charles Schwab, Sports Illustrated For Kids and Travelocity. To become a charter member of WOW! from CompuServe, call 1-800-9GETWOW. WOW! members pay $17.95 per month for unlimited access to WOW! and the Internet. Each account provides unique email addresses for up to six members of a household. Those signing on before June 30 will become charter members and are guaranteed this pricing for life.

CompuServe is an H&R Block company.

Founded in 1955, H&R Block is a diversified services company and the world's leader in tax preparation and online information services. H&R Block Tax Services handled almost one in every seven returns filed with the Internal Revenue Service in 1995, serving 17.1 million taxpayers in more than 9,500 offices worldwide. CompuServe operates the most comprehensive online network in the world, providing services to more than 950 corporate accounts and more than 4.7 million users in 185 countries.


WOW! From CIS Goves Live March 25th
WOW! FROM COMPUSERVE GOES LIVE TODAY

At-Home Computer Users Now Have Service Expressly For Them

COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 25, 1996 -- CompuServe today announced the availability of WOW!, its new online service built specifically for at-home computer users. WOW! offers each household member easy access to information, entertainment and communication combined with the flexibility to customize and control the online experience.  Each WOW! subscription supports six user accounts -- each with its own e-mail address -- for an unprecedented flat monthly rate of $17.95 for unlimited access to WOW! and easy access to the Internet.

"It's time for consumers to have an online service built expressly for them," said Robert J. Massey, president and chief executive officer of CompuServe Incorporated. "WOW! from CompuServe offers all the power the at-home user needs to surf the Internet, send and receive e-mail and make learning fun for kids, all for a price that is predictable."

WOW!'s many features include distinct online views for grown-ups and children, easy electronic mail, seamless Internet access (via a WOW!-branded version of Microsoft's Internet Explorer) and multimedia sound and motion. The kids view of WOW! incorporates strong parental controls for Internet access as well as mail delivery. The kids view does not provide chat rooms nor electronic shopping.

WOW! includes superior, 24-hour, toll-free customer care, available 365 days a year. Users also can get answers to their questions by going online and visiting the member service chat or message areas. In addition, the service offers an unprecedented, dedicated customer support staff for kids.

Distributed exclusively via CD-ROM, WOW! fully embraces and comprehensively integrates multimedia content and graphics. WOW! content providers include Entertainment Drive, Hearst HomeArts, National Geographic, Travelocity, On Location Education, Charles Schwab and Sports Illustrated For Kids. The current service operates on Windows 95; a Macintosh version will be available in the fall. To obtain a copy of WOW!, please call 1-800-9GETWOW.

CompuServe is an H&R Block (NYSE: HRB) company. Founded in 1955, H&R Block is a diversified services company and the world's leader in tax preparation and online information services. H&R Block Tax Services handled almost one in every seven returns filed with the Internal Revenue Service in 1995, serving 17.1 million taxpayers in more than 9,500 offices worldwide. CompuServe operates the most comprehensive online network in the world, providing services to more than 950 corporate accounts and more than 4.7 million users in more than 185 countries.


Entertainment Weekly Partners with WOW! CIS
ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY PARTNERS WITH WOW! FROM COMPUSERVE

COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 26, 1996 -- WOW! from CompuServe today announced its partnership with Entertainment Weekly, the nation's premiere entertainment publication. Effective immediately, Entertainment Weekly will provide coverage of entertainment news and events to WOW! members.

Heralded in the industry for delivering comprehensive information in all areas of current entertainment and popular culture, Entertainment Weekly will take the same approach on WOW! Information from the publication will be distributed throughout WOW! based on specific content areas, including movies, television, books, music and video. Entertainment Weekly editors will work closely with the WOW! editorial staff to incorporate the best new entertainment information into each WOW! entertainment community.

"We are excited about the opportunity to work with Entertainment Weekly in an approach that is radically different," said Scott Kauffman, CompuServe's vice president of consumer markets and general manager of WOW! "WOW! is organized to mirror the way today's consumers are used to getting their news and information -- through television, newspapers and especially publications like Entertainment Weekly. Our editorial structure enables us to deliver the information in a way that makes sense for consumers."

WOW! from CompuServe is a powerful new consumer online service created specifically for home use. The service offers each household member easy access to information, entertainment and communication -- including the Internet -- combined with the flexibility to customize and control the online experience. Its many features include distinct views for grown-ups and children, easy electronic mail, seamless Internet access and multimedia that enliven the service with sound and motion.

"We feel that the partnership between Entertainment Weekly and WOW! is a very synergistic one," said Michael J. Klingensmith, publisher of Entertainment Weekly. "The goal of both organizations is to address consumer entertainment interests in a way that is engaging, informative, comprehensive, easy and most of all, fun. WOW! enables us to do that very effectively in the online arena."

Entertainment Weekly will also work with WOW! to deliver live coverage of entertainment industry events, post digitized photos and arrange live chat opportunities with celebrities.

In addition, WOW! members interested in cover-to-cover news from Entertainment Weekly will find the publication on WOW!'s online newsstand.

Other content providers on WOW! include Entertainment Drive, Hearst HomeArts, National Geographic, Travelocity, On Location Education, Charles Schwab and Sports Illustrated For Kids. To become a charter member of WOW! from CompuServe, call 1-800-9GETWOW. WOW! members pay $17.95 per month for unlimited access to WOW! and the Internet. Each account provides unique email addresses for up to six members of a household. Those signing on before June 30 will become charter members and are guaranteed this pricing for life.

Entertainment Weekly is the only nationally distributed weekly consumer magazine covering all major areas of current entertainment and popular culture. The magazine is a wholly owned subsidiary of Time, Inc.

CompuServe is an H&R Block (NYSE: HRB) company.

Founded in 1955, H&R Block is a diversified services company and the world's leader in tax preparation and online information services. H&R Block Tax Services handled almost one in every seven returns with the Internal Revenue Service in 1995, serving 17.1 million taxpayers in more than 9,500 offices worldwide. CompuServe operates the most comprehensive online network in the world, providing services to more than 950 corporate accounts and more than 4.7 million users in more than 185 countries.


Deco Strategy/Arcade Game Released for Mac
"Deco" is released; a new strategy/arcade game for the Mac

Brookline, MA -- March 25, 1996

Okay, maybe this "Press Release" format is a little pretentious, coming from a small-fry shareware programmer like myself, but believe me, Deco is News. This may be the first time you've heard of this game, but it won't be the last. In the weeks and months ahead, friends, relations, and perfect strangers will be coming up to you and saying things like: "Have you seen that new game 'Deco'?", or: "Sorry, I can't talk now, I'm playing Deco.", or: "Hey cutey, wanna come up to my place an' play some Deco?" You'll be reading about Deco in magazines, seeing it on TV, hearing about it on the radio... Well, I may be exaggerating a little, but I honestly believe that Deco is going to be *BIG*.

What is Deco? Deco is a game based on a new, completely original concept; Deco is not a "clone" game, and you have never seen anything like it. In Deco you drop thin, rectangular, multicolored pieces onto a square board. The board, along with the pieces you've dropped so far, can be rotated 90 degrees. By dropping pieces onto a rotated board, you can make pieces cross each other. The goal is to make pieces of the same color cross, and avoid crossing pieces of different color. Deco is very simple, and takes only about a minute to learn.

But Deco is also very complex. Comparisons with Tetris(tm) are inevitable, but the comparison is one of contrast as well as similarity. Games of the Tetris genre essentially begin and end with your reaction time. The analytical thinking required never extends beyond "where's this piece gonna fit?", and maybe "should I gamble on waiting for a long piece?". Deco, on the other hand, rewards as much analytical thinking as you care to apply. As you play, you will develop a variety of strategies to increase your scores. You'll find yourself thinking about Deco when you're NOT playing. Because of this rich complexity, you'll continue to get better at Deco, continue to get higher and higher scores, continue to discover new things about it, for a very long time. So the game will stay fresh and interesting and rewarding for a very long time.

Here are a few comments from Deco's beta testers: "I really like Deco... the first few games were a real shock for me to get used to, just 'cause I haven't played anything like it before... wow!!" "It's a great concept and I wonder how you came on the idea." "I'm hooked! I think you have something here. I was expecting another Tetris but it certainly is not that..." "I was playing in under 2 minutes. Great work!" "A great game!"

Karl Bunker (sometimes called "me" or "I" for short) is the author of several pieces of popular, highly acclaimed, and award winning shareware and freeware for the Macintosh. His previous releases include Barney Blaster (After Dark module), MultiTimer, Snavely!, and FloorTiles.

Deco is shareware, and available for download in the libraries of AOL and CIS, and will be appearing on the major ftp sites. It can also be downloaded from my Web page at: http://users.aol.com/karlbunker/

Karl Bunker

119 Winthrop Rd.

Brookline MA 02146

KarlBunker@aol.com


devSoft IP*Works! TCP/IP Dev Toolkit
Research Triangle Park, NC - March 26, 1996 - devSoft Inc. announces the release of IP*Works!, a TCP/IP developer's toolkit for MS Windows, Windows 95, and Windows NT. The toolkit enables developers to build a wide range of Intranet and Internet applications using popular development environments such as Visual Basic, Visual C++, Delphi and others.

IP*Works! contains simple high level programmable components, such as interfaces to Internet Mail and Usenet News, as well as powerful TCP/IP programming tools used to build generic clients and servers. All controls have simple yet powerful interfaces that shield developers from the complexity of TCP/IP programming while giving them access to a wide spectrum of Winsock features. Corporate developers will find the features they need to quickly enable their applications to participate in a TCP/IP network without steep learning curves. Internet developers will find fast components with small footprints that provide excellent performance over dialup links.

IP*Works! runs on top of the industry standard Winsock API and implements standard protocols specified in Internet RFCs. The controls can be used with any Winsock 1.1 compliant TCP/IP stack. The suite contains 14 components that include a VBX, 16-bit OCX, and 32-bit OCX versions with identical programmatic interfaces providing instant portability across various Windows versions.

IP*Works! is available immediately for $195 Plus appropriate Shipping and Handling. Registered users may upgrade their V1.x controls for a special price and may also apply credits toward IP*Works! The custom controls are free of any runtime licenses. IP*Works! may be downloaded from devSoft's web site at http://www.dev-soft.com/ for free evaluation. Sample applications that demonstrate the capabilities of the controls are also available for free downloading with the package.

Below is a brief description of each control:

 IPPort Control V2.0 - A new version of our popular control. It may be

 used to build generic TCP clients. IPPort provides low level

 (down to the wire) Winsock programming. Very easy to use, even for

 those who have never heard of TCP/IP and Winsock before.

 IPDaemon Control V2.0 - TCP/IP server control. Although server

 programming is considered as 'black magic' by many, creating a server

 with IPDaemon can be as a single line of code!

 SMTP Control V2.0 - Internet Mail control. The interface provides

 various degrees of control to the programmer yet remains simple and

 easy to use.

 POP Control V2.0 - Internet Post Office control. Easy retrieval of

 mail stored in Internet POP server accounts and other POP account

 management.

 HTTP Control V2.0 - HTTP client control. Can be used to retrieve and

 post documents on the World Wide Web. Includes Authentication and

 Proxy support.

 FTP Control V2.0 - FTP client control. Used to transfer files using

 the FTP protocol. Easy to use with a 'plug and play' interface.

 Allows developers to incorporate FTP file transfer capability in

 their applications.

 NNTP Control V2.0 - USENET news access control. Can be used to

 retrieve and post news articles and files through an easy to use

 interface.

 UDPPort Control V2.0 - Easy interface to UDP packet communications.

 Can be used to build both clients and servers. UDP is the protocol of

 choice where speed is very important (such as video over LAN or

 interactive games).

 NetCode Control V2.0 - UUencode, Base64, and Quoted Printable

 encoding and decoding used to transfer binary data over networks.

 Operates on strings, files, and collections of files.

 ICMP Control V2.0 - Access to the IP control layer. Can be used to

 build network control applications such as the popular "ping".

 IPInfo Control V2.0 - A collection of DNS and other database

 functions. Used to resolve direct and reverse DNS queries through

 a fast and Windows-friendly asynchronous interface.

 Rshell Control V2.0 - Allows execution of commands remotely on a UNIX

 machine using the remote shell mechanism. Full support for the

 protocol, including error streams.

 Rexec Control V2.0 - Similar to Rshell, but uses the more secure

 rexec protocol.

 Telnet Control V2.0 - A programmer's interface to building a Telnet

 client. Facilitates handling of Telnet commands and Telnet

 negotiation.

devSoft Inc. develops tools for professional developer. You can reach the company via email at devsoft_sales@devlink.com, on the World Wide Web at www.dev-soft.com, or at P.O. Box 13821, Research Triangle Park, NC, USA, Phone/Fax (919)493-5805.


Visual MATRIX 2.5 Sales Automation Swr
MARKET POWER ANNOUNCES FEATURE-FILLED SOFTWARE UPDATE

Visual MATRIX 2.5 Offers Goal Management, Importer/Exporter Support for Mailhouses and Multi-Centric Database Management

NEVADA CITY, CA -- Market Power Inc., maker of high-end sales automation software, is pleased to announce the introduction of Visual MATRIX 2.5, the newest update of their highly popular sales automation system. This software package offers a variety of innovative new features including comprehensive Goal Management, Multi-Centric Database Management and Importer/Exporter Support for Mailhouses. New features introduced in version 2.5 go a step further in simplifying the sales automation process for large corporations.

"We've paid special attention to the desires of our clientele and responded by adding features they need to maximize profits and efficiency," said Rick Maltin, president and CEO of Market Power. "These new features are an extension of our open approach to sales force automation: provide the client with open technology and open support services so that Visual MATRIX can always be tailored to their unique organizational needs."

Visual MATRIX's new features include a comprehensive Goal Management System that simplifies sales management issues by providing a single, easy-to-use goal tracking system. Sales representatives can establish both monetary and activity goals. Dollar goals can be set to track different income sources and project earnings. Activity goals can be set to track a number of activities including cold calls, relationship-building calls and written proposals. Reports can be generated from the information in a variety of ways to project revenues and company-wide sales objectives. Both sales personnel and managerial staff can incorporate goal information into a sales "pipeline" that provides a "bird's eye view" of the entire sales process, making it easier to identify trouble spots and capitalize on successful tactics.

Another newly incorporated feature of Visual MATRIX 2.5 is the Multi-Centric Database Management System. With Multi-Centric Database Management, companies have the option of organizing the structure of their contact/management database according to the unique nature of their selling process. For example, an investment banking firm has far different contact-organization needs than a telemarketing firm. Multi-Centric Database Management allows companies to hierarchically organize prospect information according to the type of selling they are engaged in. Whether it's high volume marketing or consumer-end selling, companies now can easily organize their sales information in a way that reflects their unique clientele.

Other powerful new features available with Visual MATRIX 2.5 include Importer/Exporter Support for Mailhouses, Remote Mail Merge and Literature Fulfillment. With Importer/Exporter Support for Mailhouses, any staff member can create a maillist and then forward it to a central location via modem. Mailing lists can be generated and sent from individual prospect information or the company-wide database, resulting in far more effective direct mail operations. The Remote Mail Merge feature allows sales representatives to compile and sort mailings from a remote location. The Literature Fulfillment feature enables complex sales literature to be compiled and mailed automatically, cutting expenses and ensuring prompt lead inquiry and response.

The Visual MATRIX Solution

Visual MATRIX 2.5 was designed for companies who have unique requirements for automating sales forces. Envisioned to work with mixed and changing technological environments, Visual MATRIX 2.5 can be incorporated into a variety of networks, databases, applications, communications systems and legacy systems. Market Power calls this flexibility its "open application and technology strategy," and further supports its openess as a vendor by offering relationship options such as source code licensing and training packages.

The advantage of open technology is Visual MATRIX's ability to run on a variety of operating platforms and with various applications. Compatible operating systems and networks include Windows 3.1, Windows `95, Windows NT, IBM OS/2, Novell, Banyan and most client/server environments. In addition, the software can operate with different and mixed databases including SQL Server, Oracle, DB2/2, Watcom, Access and several others. Fully OLE compatible, the system provides a seamless interface to Microsoft Word, WordPerfect, Excel, PowerPoint, Lotus Notes, MS-Mail, cc:Mail, Crystal Report Writer and more. Visual MATRIX 2.5 also can provide front-end access to custom applications and legacy systems.

A key element of the Visual MATRIX 2.5 is Visual Linx an advanced data synchronization system which links databases between headquarters, branch offices and remote users. With Visual Linx, a laptop user has access to central database servers from the most remote geographic locations. The system is fully compatible with a wide variety of communications tools including MS-RAS, XcelleNet, cc:Mail, PCAnywhere and many more. In addition, Visual Linx enables the designated central office to assign accounts to remote users on an ad-hoc basis, making it possible to instantly realign territories and immediately implement strategic business decisions. Given that data synchronization is commonly the most difficult technical problem to overcome, Visual Linx will be a welcome sight to many in-house development staffs.

Market Power, a member of the Drake International group of companies, is a leading developer and pioneer of sales automation technology and has successfully produced several generations of sales automation systems. For additional information contact: Ron Cagle, Market Power Inc., 101 Providence Mine Road, Nevada City, CA 95959. Voice: (916) 265-5000. Fax: (916) 265-5171.

Contact: Tina Wilmott/Jim Rivas, The Terpin Group

Voice: 415-344-4944

Email: twilmott@terpin.com or jrivas@terpin.com


Utopia Partners with InterAct '96
UTOPIA PARTNERS WITH INTERACT '96 FOR FIRST ONLINE CONFERENCE FOR DISTRIBUTED COMPUTING

David Solomont to Deliver Keynote Address at the World's First Virtual Tradeshow

WALTHAM, MA -- Utopia Inc., a leading Internet consulting, design and technology firm, today announced it has signed with InterAct '96 (April 23-25, 1996), the world's first conference to be held exclusively on the World Wide Web, as a conference partner. Utopia joins other innovative technology leaders such as Cascade Communications, Digital Equipment Corporation and Isis Distributed Systems, Inc. at this historic event.

David Solomont, chief executive officer of Utopia, has also been selected to present the keynote address on the ever-growing phenomenon of the Internet. During his address, Solomont will make both a marketing and technical assessment of the Internet and evaluate whether or not the world is overreacting to it.

Utopia has based its services on providing the business community with new and innovative ways to leverage the power of the Internet, particularly the Web," said Solomont. "We are excited to be a part of a revolutionary event such as InterAct '96 and to team up with other industry leaders to display the unlimited potential of the Internet.

Utopia is playing a pivotal role in the production of the virtual trade show. The company is responsible for coordinating vendors that are supplying the technologies necessary to make up the show's infrastructure including six high-speed servers, dedicated Internet connections and an array of software.

Conference Without Boundaries

InterAct '96, a joint project of Stratus Computers, Inc., (NYSE:SRA) TIME Magazine and InfoWorld, will take place April 23-25, 1996 and can be attended by anyone with Internet access. The conference will provide exciting interactive access to a variety of activities including: online presentations, virtual demonstrations, meetings with vendor organizations, virtual press conferences and daily personal contact with industry leaders, presenters and other attendees. All presentations will be available at any time to conference attendees in both video, audio and text formats. Further information about the conference can be obtained through its Web site at http://www.interact96.com.

"We are extremely pleased to have Utopia join the growing number of industry leaders that have partnered with this premier event," said Francois Gossieaux, director of InterAct '96. "InterAct '96 promises to take tradeshows to an entirely new level and it is companies such as Utopia that have helped us add a new dimension to the tradeshow experience."

About Utopia

Founded in 1992, Utopia Inc. provides strategic consulting, project planning and Web site design, development and marketing services for its significant client base. Unlike other companies that focus on only one aspect of Internet initiatives Utopia offers the optimal combination of business strategy, marketing and Internet technology to meet each client's specific objectives. The company is headquartered in Waltham, Mass., with additional offices in New York, Chicago and San Francisco. More information about Utopia Inc. can be found at http://www.utopia.com/.

Contact: Jane Hiscock, Neva Group, Inc.

Voice: 617-441-4000, ext. 224

Email: jhiscock@neva.com

or

Contact: John Vincenzo, Utopia

Voice: 617-494-9500, ext. 228

Email: john_vincenzo@fitzcomm.com


Tales From the Crypt via WWW
See Java animation and Netscape frames, hear RealAudio, smell the aromatic burning of human flesh: Journey into the Tales from the Crypt Web site

LOS ANGELES, CA -- Silver Pictures and Presence Information Design (http://www.presence.com) have collaborated in developing a "bleeding-edge" Web site introducing to the Internet the Tales from the Crypt (http://www.cryptnet.com).

The Tales site incorporates many cutting-edge Web site features. One of these features, and tying together all other features like RealAudio, Java, real-time video, and Netscape enhancements, is Presence's Site Integration Language (called "SILver").

SILver incorporates HTML 3.0, the standard language used to describe Web pages, and Perl5, the most widely used language to augment Web pages, in a unique way that enables a multitude of possibilities not offered by each language singly.

The standard SILver options offer mechanisms to track a Web visitor's path through a site, allow site modifications depending on a visitor's Web browser, create an electronic "shopping cart" that stays with a visitor during their visit, and database access for easy retrieval of archived data. As an option, SILver can create a site generation map noting where a visitor is, where the visitor has been, and where the visitor hasn't been.

For those Web visitors that can support it, Netscape enhancements such as frames, which allow multiple "windows" within a single Web page, are used to create a unique user interface that allows the visitor to more easily navigate within the site.

The Tales site also incorporates a RealAudio "soundtrack" for every page, RealAudio versions of the CryptKeeper's Christmas CD, and clips from Tales television episodes and movies. RealAudio offers the playback of audio without the annoying download wait accompanied by other audio formats.

Sprinkled throughout the site are Java "applets" -- tiny programs written in Sun's Java programming language. The Java applets allow Web pages to come alive with animation, and immediate user feedback to actions and events. This is because applets run directly on the Web visitor's computer (i.e., the client), not on the server from where it came. Included on the site is a "squish the spiders" game, with artificial life-like actions by the "spiders."

Cryptnet offers much more than a standard promotional entertainment Web site. Cryptnet creates a virtual environment that dives deep into the mythology of the Crypt. Viewers will experience an interactive environment that includes all episodes dating back to 1985 with video clips, scripts, and biographies on actors and directors associated with each episode.

About Presence Information Design

Presence was founded as Altadena Instruments in 1987. As Altadena, the company designed imaging instrumentation for NASA interplanetary probes, the last of which will be launched later this year aboard the Mars Global Surveyor.

In early 1994, Presence switched the focus of the company to Web site design and technology development. Presence's first site, the critically acclaimed Hot Hot Hot site, was launched on September 29, 1994.

Presence, with more than 20 full-time employees, is now the second-largest Web site design firm in Southern California. Because all the key employees are Caltech alumni(ae), the company has maintained its focus on the technological aspects of Web site design.

This allows the company to enhance the user experience by creating advanced front-end user interfaces, and back-end relational and object-oriented databases. More specifically, Presence maintains a delicate balance between creating proprietary Java applets, and integrating Netscape Navigator and Microsoft Explorer plug-ins.

Key accounts include a former RBOC (Regional Bell Operating Company), Sony Pictures Entertainment, Disney Online, Paramount Digital Entertainment, Fox Interactive and Fujitsu. Other current accounts include Trader Joe's, Home/Savings of America and a Paul Allen venture.

Presence is working with a leading research laboratory to bring revolutionary technologies to the Web. "The research institute has developed the new laws of physics for the Web," said David Scott Lewis, Presence's CEO, "and we're developing much of the new industrial technology.

"It's like controlling steel making circa 1880. The new `industrial technology' is perfect for multi-player gaming, cybermall construction and distance learning. It's a very exciting partnership."

Presence is also in the process of spinning-off a Web whacking venture. The sponsorship model-based, advertising supported service, which will be free to registered subscribers, will notify subscribers of new and interesting Web sites matching their interests on a daily basis.

According to Lewis, "This is one of the most useful applications of agent technology and distributed artificial intelligence." The new service is tentatively scheduled for launch in June.

NOTE TO EDITORS: SILver is a trademark of Presence Information Design. All other trademarks are the properties of their respective owners.

Contact: David Scott Lewis, Presence Information Design

Voice: 818-405-9971

Email: david@presence.com


Black Sun Interactive Partners w/InterAct'96
BLACK SUN INTERACTIVE PARTNERS WITH INTERACT '96 IN FIRST ON-LINE CONFERENCE FOR DISTRIBUTED COMPUTING

Leading Cyberspace Technology Developer's Innovative Client/Server Products to Enable InterAct '96 Attendees to Communicate and Exchange Digital Business Cards

SAN FRANCISCO, CA and MARLBOROUGH, MA -- Black Sun Interactive, Inc., (NASDAQ: CMGI) an international leader in 3D multi-user interactive technology development, and InterAct '96, the world's first virtualconference, today announced a partnership to use Black Sun's products in the April 23 - 25 tradeshow. InterAct '96 will use Black Sun's CyberHub server product to add a simultaneous multi-user dimension to the conference, enabling real-time interaction between attendees.

CyberHub will enable users of Black Sun's free CyberGate multi-user client to navigate the virtual trade show floor in 3D as well as see other users as avatars, with whom they can interact. Interaction includes one-on-one chat, threaded discussion groups and exchanging CyberCards-- business or personal cards for reference after the event. Black Sun's products are based on VRML (Virtual Reality Modeling Language), the standard for 3D virtual worlds. CyberGate can be downloaded for free from Black Sun's website at http://www.blacksun.com. Attendees can also access the tradeshow through a text-only interface.

"In addition to PointWorld, the multi-user interactive Web review site we enable with Lycos, and ZD Net's ZD3D Terminal Reality, the 3D news site we provide with multi-user capabilities, working with InterAct '96 gives us the opportunity to provide yet another interactive forum," said Franz Buchenberger, president and CEO, Black Sun Interactive. "Our participation in InterAct '96 reinforces our international leadership in VRML technology and further demonstrates the truly unique capabilities of our products."

"Black Sun delivers the virtual reality technology to make InterAct '96 come alive. The event will showcase the CyberHub/CyberGate synergy, offering users a new perspective on virtual reality technology," said Francois Gossieaux, director of InterAct '96. "InterAct '96 promises to deliver to every attendee an entirely new trade show experience where they can be actively involved in product demonstrations, speaking forums and discussions -- made possible by Black Sun."

Conference Without Boundaries

Black Sun joins other innovative technology leaders such as Cascade Communications, Digital Equipment Corporation, VoxWare, LinkStar, VDOnet, and Isis Distributed Systems, Inc. at this unique event, the world's first conference to be staged exclusively on the World Wide Web. InterAct '96, a joint project of InfoWorld, Stratus Computers, Inc., (NYSE:SRA) and TIME Magazine will take place April 23-25, 1996 and can be attended by anyone with Internet access.

The conference will provide exciting interactive access to a wide variety of activities, including: on-line presentations, virtual demonstrations, meetings with vendor organizations, virtual press conference and daily personal contact with industry leaders, presenters and other attendees. All presentations will be available at any time to conference attendees in both video, audio and text formats. Additional information is available at http://www.interact96.com.

A New View of Interaction on the 'Net

Black Sun's CyberHub is multi-user interaction server software that supports the multi-user operation, administration and usage tracking of virtual worlds. CyberHub can enable any VRML 1.0 site with interactive capabilities. CyberGate is a client for 3D visualization and multi-user interaction with other users in real-time when supported by CyberHub. CyberGate is currently in beta for Windows 95/Windows NT and is slated to be commercially released this summer. CyberHub is also currently beta testing for commercial release this summer, for Windows 95/Windows NT, as well as various Unix systems. A third product in the suite is the CyberKit builder for designers of virtual worlds. CyberKit will be commercially released in the fall, and is presently available to selected partners.

Black Sun Interactive, with offices in San Francisco and Munich, is an international leader in cyberspace technology. Combining top talent from the US and Europe, Black Sun develops VRML-based client/server systems of unique scope and power: vehicles for shared virtual worlds. Black Sun's vision is of people everywhere, meeting to work and play as naturally in cyberspace as they do in the real world.

Black Sun Interactive is a subsidiary of CMG Information Services, Inc. (NASDAQ: CMGI). CMGI is a leading provider of direct marketing services and an innovator in the development of Internet, interactive media and database management technologies.

For information about InterAct '96: http://www.interact96.com or info@interact96.com. For more information on becoming a partner, please call 1-800-556-2589.

InterAct '96 is a trademark of Stratus Computer and InfoWorld. Stratus is a registered trademark and Stratus Radio is a trademark of Stratus Computer. Black Sun, CyberHub, CyberGate, CyberCards and CyberKit are trademarks of Black Sun Interactive.

Contact: Dia Cheney, Black Sun Interactive

Voice: 415-263-6836

Email: dia@blacksun.com

or

Contact: Jane Hiscock, Neva Group

Voice: 617-441-4000, ext. 224

Email: jhiscock@neva.com


EZmod CNC Pgm Update & Modification Swr
EZmod

CNC Program Update & Modification Software

Industrial Automation Solutions, Inc., Albany NY, has released "EZ mod" CNC Part Program Update & Modification Software. This new software product runs on PC Compatibles running Windows Version 3.1 or higher.

EZ mod is a User Configurable software product designed to allow CNC users the ability easily update and modify CNC programs and entire libararies of CNC programs. Users can create projects for modifying, updating & converting programs for a wide variety of CNC mills, lathes and other machines. This powerful software combines ease of windows operation with sophisticated interpretation of CNC code and high speed processing ability. It can modify multiple programs and a broad range of program elements in a single run. Users have the ability to create projects for program modification, maintenance, updating, and conversion, and customize each project with hundreds of parameter options and a powerful macro modification capability. Software automatically handles changes to G&M Codes, Register Field Sizes, G81-G89 Cycle Definitions, reformats between Non-Decimal and Decimal and all Circular IJK Calculation modes. It can automatically change programming between IPM/IPR, Inch/Metric, Incremental/ Absolute, and Radius/Diameter Programming. User can Invert/Mirror Axis, Change Axis Designations, Auto Update Speeds/Feeds, Rearrange Tool Pocket Assignments, Insert Automatic Tool Change Sequences, Change Tool Code Formats, Automatically adds User-defined Comment Blocks at any defined condition, Shift Any Axis, Compress File, suppress insignificant zeros, Auto insert Re-Start Sequences, Flag Motion Outside Limits, Reverse Axis Direction and much, much more.

Typical applications include updating programs for new tooling or set-up configuration, modifications due to changing shop conditions, code conversions to run on alternate CNC formats, standardizing tooling assignments, automatically documenting programs, developing more consistent program styles, making repetitive dimensional changes, adding standardized re-start sequences at each tool change, mirror program sections to create nested parts programs, Raising Z or R values to clear clamps or fixtures, changing Tool Pocket Programming to Tool Tip Programming, Changing Home Positions, Automatically upgrading speeds/feeds when purchasing faster tooling, Creating Family of Parts Programs, and much more.

Utilities include Full Screen Unlimited Length Editor, Resequencing Features, On-Line Help, Compressed and Tab Listing Outputs and Printed Output.

Developer is offering an introductory price starting at $395.00 and claims software can pay for itself in a single application.

For More Information contact Industrial Automation Solutions, Inc., 251 New Karner Rd, Albany, NY, 12205. Web Site: www.iasweb.com E-Mail:iasweb@logical.net Phone (518) 463-3010, Fax (518) 463-3020.


IONA & BellSouth Co-op on Orbix for MVS
IONA and BellSouth to co-operate on Orbix for MVS

Market leading CORBA implementation to integrate Windows, Unix and mainframe applications

Dublin, Ireland, March 26th, 1996: IONA Technologies Ltd., and BellSouth have teamed to provide IONA's CORBA implementation, Orbix, on the MVS Open Edition operating system (now integrated into OS/390).

Orbix is IONA's market leading implementation of the Object Management Group's CORBA (Common Object Request Broker Architecture) specification. With Orbix, programmers can rapidly develop distributed, object-oriented applications following a consistent and straightforward, standards-based model.

In collaborating to produce Orbix on MVS, BellSouth and IONA push distributed object technology and CORBA further up the enterprise ladder on to the mainframe. Orbix for MVS interoperates with Orbix on 20 other platforms enabling programmers to bring mainframe applications in the client/server frame.

"Through the use of internally developed middleware, MVS has held a central position in the BellSouth distributed systems environment for several years," says Tom Walton, director of BellSouth's Advanced Technology Group. "As we explore the potential of standards-based distributed objects within our computing environment, it is extremely important that MVS be able to play its role as a scaleable host."

Carol Burt, BellSouth Technical Director (and BellSouth's representative in the OMG) is the program manager for Distributed Systems Development within the Advanced Technology Group and the BellSouth technical lead in the joint development with IONA. "We realize that it is time to address distributed objects and that proprietary ORB and Object Services are not the best solution," says Burt. "Our relationship with IONA offers us the opportunity to ensure that commercially available object software will meet our needs, enabling us to reap the benefits of standards based development."

"This joint development effort with BellSouth underlines IONA's commitment to Enterprise computing," says Annrai O'Toole, chief technical officer at IONA Technologies, "Orbix is already supporting desktop and large workgroup applications, this is an excellent opportunity to get into the Enterprise market. Work is well underway. The initial release will provide Orbix on MVS OpenEdition and with BellSouth's help, we plan to support earlier releases of MVS, COBOL and integrations with CICS and IMS/TM."

"We are pleased with BellSouth and IONA's support for distributed object technology on OS/390," said Barbara McDuffie, program director of IBM's System/390 Solutions Provider Programs. "Orbix on MVS will allow our customers to develop enterprise client/server applications that not only realize the benefits of objects, but also reap the classic mainframe strengths of scalability and reliability. This announcment further illustrates the rapid transformation of the mainframe into an open, large scale server for enterprise computing."

A significant amount of the world's information--estimated at up to 70 per cent--is held on mainframe systems. The collaboration between BellSouth and IONA is the first step towards IONA's enterprise solution strategy. Scalability, security, and reliability are important issues for any system, but given the size of any implementation in BellSouth, these issues become key considerations. BellSouth deals with these issues everyday and access to its existing technology and experience will ensure IONA fully understands the requirements for Orbix on MVS.

Based in Dublin, Ireland and Boston, MA., IONA Technologies is the world's leading provider of CORBA conforming solutions. Its principal product, Orbix was launched in June 1993 as the first full and complete implementation of the Object Management Group's (OMG's) Common Object Request Broker Architecture (CORBA) standard. With Orbix, programmers can develop distributed, object-oriented applications following a consistent and straightforward, standards-based model.

BellSouth provides telecommunications services in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee. With headquarters in Atlanta, BellSouth serves approximately 21 million local telephone lines and provides local exchange and intraLATA long distance service over one of the most modern telecommunications networks in the world.

Orbix currently runs on 20 operating systems from a single code base. Platforms include: Windows 3.1x, Windows NT, Windows 95, OS/2, Macintosh System 7.5, twelve different UNIX systems, OpenVMS AXP and the real-time operating systems VxWorks and QNX. The product is also language independent with implementations for C++, Java, Ada95 and SmallTalk. Orbix for Windows includes powerful integration allowing full two-way communication between CORBA objects and OLE-enabled applications such as programmes written in Visual Basic.

IONA has integrated Orbix with ODI's ObjectStore and Versant Object Technology's Versant object-oriented databases and Isis Distributed Systems' reliable distributed computing technology together with a variety of third-party middleware and tools. IONA is partly owned by Sun Microsystems subsidiary, SunSoft, Inc.

Availability:

Beta release - Q2 1996. Shipping - Q3 1996

For further information contact: Tom Golden.

IONA Technologies, Inc.         IONA Technologies Ltd.,

201 Broadway, Floor 3           8-10 Pembroke St.,

Cambridge, MA., 02139           Dublin 2, Ireland

tel: (617) 679 0900             +353 1 6686522

fax: (617) 679 0910             +353 1 6686573

free phone: 1-800-orbix4u (1-800-672 4948)

email: info@iona.com

www: http://www.iona.com


Java Chat Server Opens in Switzerland
A Java Chat Server just opened in Switzerland. Come and visit :

      http://www.vptt.ch/java/chat.html

You will need Netscape 2.0 on UNIX or Win32 (MacJava2.0B1 still crashes) to run this Java communication applet.

See you there !!!

   Gabriel Sigrist              e-mail : sigristg@vptt.ch

   Swiss TELECOM PTT            phone  : +41 31 338 40 57

   Ostermundigen Str 93         fax    : +41 31 338 39 62

   3000 Bern 29, Switzerland

   http://www.vptt.ch/


MKS Adds Perl to Popular MKS Toolkit
MKS to add Perl to Popular MKS Toolkit

Pre-release of powerful programming language for web development

Waterloo - Mortice Kern Systems Inc. (MKS), responding to overwhelming requests from customers, announced today it will update the popular MKS Toolkit with Web development language Perl. The pre-release Perl is available immediately from the MKS website for any current user of MKS Toolkit 5.1 on the Intel platform.

More than 400,000 users worldwide use MKS Toolkit. It is a comprehensive toolset of commands and utilities for developers with UNIX experience who must work in a PC or PC/UNIX environment. MKS Toolkit supplies key UNIX utilities to PC platforms, and unlike PC-supplied utilities, leverages existing training and skill sets while providing the powerful capabilities of robust UNIX tools.  Many MKS Toolkit users are now WebMasters seeking to leverage the toolset onto their new platform.

Perl is a powerful interpreted language optimized for scanning arbitrary text files, extracting the information they contain, and printing reports based on that information. It is a favorite tool for World Wide Web developers. They use Perl to construct cgi-bin scripts, commonly used for database integration, forms and other web site information services.

Pricing and Availability

A pre-release version of Perl for MKS Toolkit 5.1 Intel is available free to current MKS Toolkit 5.1 customers from the MKS website at http://www.mks.com/solution/tk/beta/ . MKS Toolkit v. 5.1 is available for Windows NT 3.5+ and Windows 95 and is shipping at a suggested retail price of US $349. An upgrade version from Version 4.4 for Windows NT and Win95 is available for a suggested retail price of US $99. An upgrade from other versions of MKS Toolkit is available for US$174.50.

Customers requiring further information about MKS and its products can call 1-800-265-2797, email sales@mks.com, or visit our World Wide Web site at http://www.mks.com.

Ellyn Winters-Robinson

Manager, Public Relations

Mortice Kern Systems Inc.

519-883-4346 tel

519-884-8861 fax

ellyn@mks.com


New Titles from Peachpit Press - March 1996
New Book Titles from Peachpit Press:  March 1996!

For PC:

Clip Art Crazy-Catalog of top-of-the-line clip art vendors plus follow-along projects.

The Little PC Book, 2nd Edition-Larry Magid's expertise introduces you to computing and Windows 95.

Excel for Windows 95: Visual QuickStart Guide-Get up and running with Excel in no time.

PageMaker 6 for Windows: Visual QuickStart Guide-Revised to cover essential aspects of version 6.

Photoshop 3 for Windows: Visual QuickStart Guide-Covers the latest version for new Photoshop users.

For Macintosh:

Beyond the mac is not a typewriter-Robin Williams takes beginning typography one step further.

The Macintosh Bible Guide to Games-The definitive guide to games on the Mac with a CD-ROM.

Real World FreeHand 5.0/5.5-This popular tome is completely revised for versions 5.0 and 5.5.

HyperCard in a Hurry-Learn HyperCard multimedia authoring in only a few hours.

Director 4: Training on CD-130 movies introduce and explain the features of Director.

PageMill: Training on CD-PageMill is to the Web what PageMaker is to paper. Learn it here!

The Macintosh Bible Guide to ClarisWorks 4-Everything you ever wanted to know about ClarisWorks 4

Painter 3.1: Visual QuickStart Guide-The Wow! of the Visual QuickStart Guides. 16 color pages.

HTML for the World Wide Web: Visual QuickStart Guide-Clear, concise guide to HTML in a hurry.

ClarisWorks 4: Visual QuickStart Guide-For beginning to intermediate users of ClarisWorks 4.

PageMaker 6 for Macintosh: Visual QuickStart Guide-Covers essential aspects of PageMaker 6 for Macusers.

Cross Platform:

The Painter Wow! Book-The latest addition to the Wow! series. Beautiful and enlightening.

Photoshop in 4 Colors-Updated version of Four Colors/One Image.

Real World Photoshop 3-Industrial strength photoshop techniques. Covers situations encountered in day-to-day production.

Photographer's Digital Studio-Shows photographers how to turn their Mac or PC into a "digital darkroom."

Designing Multimedia- If you're interested in being part of the booming field of multimedia, this beautifully-illustrated volume shows you how.

Editors can contact: Trish Booth for further information or review copies

    e-mail: trish@peachpit.com

    phone: 800-283-9444

    fax: 510-548-5991

    web: http://www.peachpit.com


RUSSIAN LIFE WEB PAGE INAUGURATED

MONTPELIER, VT (3/25/96) -- Russian Information Services, the publisher of Russian Life magazine, announced here today that the 40-year-old magazine of Russian culture, history, travel and business has inaugurated its unique site on the World Wide Web.

The magazine's site features samples of cover stories, samples of the magazine's popular departments: Practical Traveler, Survival Russian, Travel Journal and Russian Cuisine, and a unique search engine which allows users to search text of the magazine by keyword, to find items of interest.

The search engine also encompases the publisher's on-line catalog, Access Russia & Central Europe, which contains over 200 books, maps and products relating to travel and doing business in the region, all of which can be ordered online.

Within two weeks the site will add an events database which users can add information to and/or use to search for Russia-related events in their area or sphere of interest.

The site resides on the Friends & Partners server at the University of Tennessee, arguably the most important main WWW site for persons with an interest in travel to or business in Russia.

Russian Life magazine can be found at:

http://www.friends-partners.org/rispubs/rispubs.html


$7.53 Billion N.A. PC Applic Swr Sales
Personal Computer Application Software Sales Reach $7.53 Billion in North America in 1995

Fourth Quarter Closes Another Record Sales Year

March 25, 1996, Washington, D.C. - The Software Publishers Association (SPA) announced today the combined sales of personal computer application software in the United States and Canada reached $7.53 billion in 1995, a 12 percent increase from a revised $6.7 billion in 1994. Fourth quarter 1995 (Q4 95) sales were $2.07 billion, down 8.8 percent from the record Q4 94, where sales were $2.27 billion. For the year, unit sales in North America increased 60 percent and were up 35 percent for Q4 95 over the same period in 1994. Worldwide unit sales increased 37 percent for Q4 95 and 71 percent for the year as a whole.

Windows applications accounted for 82 percent of application software sold in the United States and Canada in 1995, with sales of $5.7 billion. In the six months since its introduction, Windows 95 has grown to the second largest selling format, with 12.4 percent of all sales for the year. (SPA does not yet have sufficient numbers of firms reporting in every category to report Windows 95 platform applications sales separately but plans on reporting these numbers soon.)

DOS and Macintosh applications split most of the balance, with sales of $717 million and $1.05 billion, respectively. For the year, Windows application sales increased 27.3 percent, DOS sales fell 36.7 percent and Macintosh applications were down 13.9 percent. These declines in Macintosh applications are the result of Macintosh sales now only representing 11.2 percent of the application software market, a decline from 17 percent in 1994. Meanwhile, DOS slipped to only a 5 percent share, also down from 17 percent in 1994.

Unit sales of Windows products rose 28 percent in Q4 95, while average prices per unit declined considerably from the same period last year when Q4 95 Windows application revenue was 3.4 percent lower than in Q4 94. SPA reports all forms of product shipments, including software bundled with new PCs, publishers' direct sales and corporate licenses, as well as sales to retail channels. Changes in the mix of these distribution arrangements can have dramatic impact on revenues.

Macintosh application sales continued their slide begun in the second quarter, falling 15.2 percent from Q4 94 to $361 million. In the final quarter of the year, DOS sales declined another 35.3 percent to $212 million. The entertainment segment was the only segment in which DOS sales increased over year-ago figures.

"Innovation continues to be a vital characteristic of packaged software publishing, as shown in the growth of software for new platforms such as the Internet and Windows 95. The industry continues to expand with a healthy diversity in virtually all categories," said Ken Wasch, SPA president.

Additional quarterly data tables are available on SPA's Web site, www.spa.org.

SPA's focus is on companies developing and publishing software applications and interactive content. SPA is the leading trade association of the desktop software industry, representing the leading publishers as well as many start-up firms in the business, consumer and education markets. Its 1,200 members account for 90 percent of the sales of the U.S. packaged software industry. SPA is an international organization with offices both in the United States and Europe. SPA press releases are available through CompuServe (GO:SPAFORUM), on SPA's Web site at http://www.spa.org or through Fax-on-Demand at (800) 637-6823.

Software Publishers Association

1730 M St, Northwest, Suite 700, Washington, D.C. 20036

202-452-1600,  Fax: 202-223-8756


SystemSoft PC Card Swr for Zoomed Video
SYSTEMSOFT LEADS MARKET WITH FIRST COMMERCIAL DELIVERY OF PC CARD SOFTWARE FOR ZOOMED VIDEO

Toshiba America's Tecra 720CDT To Feature Only Available PC Card Software with Zoomed Video Support

NATICK, Mass. -- March 12, 1996 -- SystemSoft Corporation (NASDAQ: SYSF), the world's leading supplier of PC Card software, today announced the industry's first and only commercial shipment of PC Card software that supports the new Zoomed Video standard. The software will be bundled in the Tecra 720CDT high-performance notebook computer from Toshiba America Information Systems (TAIS).

SystemSoft's breakthrough support for Zoomed Video is available now to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) in its market-leading CardSoft&#153; and CardWorksR enabling software for PC Cards. Through SystemSoft's support for Zoomed Video, computer OEMs can provide full-screen, full-motion video capabilities to laptop users at an attractive price/performance point. PC Card slots using SystemSoft's optimized software will continue to support all traditional PC Cards in the same slots.

"SystemSoft continues to deliver the most advanced PC Card software for Toshiba notebooks," said Jeffrey Friederichs, vice president, Product Marketing - Computer Systems Division, Toshiba America Information Systems.

"We believe that Zoomed Video will provide our customers with compelling opportunities to provide low-cost, high-performance multimedia capabilities on notebook computers," said Stephen Harper, chairman of the PCMCIA and SystemSoft's vice president - PC Card Products Division. "We made an extensive commitment to this standard early and, once again, we are the first software company to deliver. When OEMs want the fastest time to market with new standards and functionality, they continue to embrace our engineering solutions."

Zoomed Video was adopted March 8 by the PCMCIA as an industry standard for accelerating multimedia performance on mobile platforms. Zoomed Video capitalizes on the universal adoption of PC Card sockets on notebook computers as the preferred method for system expansion and peripheral connection. It provides constant, high-resolution video display and delivers high-quality stereo output. By enabling data to bypass the system bus, Zoomed Video drastically reduces CPU and bus conflicts and improves overall system performance.

SystemSoft is a leading supplier of PCMCIA and other system-level software to the rapidly growing market for mobile computers, comprised of laptops, notebooks, sub-notebooks, and personal computing devices. SystemSoft's system-level software products include PC Card software products, Plug-and-Play software, power-management software, and BIOS. SystemSoft licenses its software primarily to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), including manufacturers of PCs and PC Cards. SystemSoft has licensed its PC Card or system-level software to more than 100 PC manufacturers and more than 50 PC Card manufacturers. Based in Natick, Mass., SystemSoft employs more than 150 at its headquarters and in offices in Santa Clara, Calif., Oxnard, Calif., and Taipei, Taiwan.

For more information on SystemSoft, please visit the company's home page at www.systemsoft.com.

For more information, contact:

 Paul Sereiko               Tim Hurley/Jon Bornstein

 SystemSoft                 Copithorne & Bellows

 508/647-2818               617/252-0606


SystemSoft CardWizard Pro for Win95 PCMCIA
SYSTEMSOFT CORPORATION BEGINS SHIPPING CARDWIZARD PRO FOR WINDOWS 95 PCMCIA SOFTWARE

Agreements Signed with National And Regional Retail Outlets

NATICK, Mass., March 11, 1996 -- SystemSoft Corp. (NASDAQ: SYSF), the world's leading provider of PCMCIA software, today announced the immediate availability of CardWizard PRO for Windows 95, its packaged PCMCIA software for end-users and MIS managers. CardWizard PRO is now available at retail outlets including CompUSA, Mobile Planet, and PCs Compleat and directly from SystemSoft. The company also announced an agreement with Micro Central, Inc. to distribute CardWizard PRO for Windows 95 to resellers nationwide.

Like its predecessor, CardWizard PRO for Windows 3.1, CardWizard PRO for Windows 95 is an intelligent PCMCIA software system that automatically diagnoses and resolves PC Card and computer system configuration problems. It extends the PCMCIA capabilities of Microsoft Windows 95 by determining if a PC Card can be configured using the operating system's built-in PCMCIA support. If so, those drivers are used; if not, CardWizard PRO configures the card using SystemSoft's proprietary CardSoft drivers. This diagnostic ability gives users the broadest array of PC Card support without sacrificing the benefits of Windows 95 Plug and Play capabilities.

"By delivering CardWizard PRO through proven PC software distribution channels, SystemSoft will continue to provide intelligent, off-the- shelf PCMCIA configuration solutions to the mass market," said Paul Sereiko, vice president of worldwide marketing for SystemSoft Corp. "The combination of mainstream retail outlets and traditional OEM channels will strengthen SystemSoft's position as the leading provider of system-level software products. End-users and MIS managers using Windows 95 now have easy access to the industry's most comprehensive PCMCIA support."

"The increased call for plug and play solutions from our resellers makes CardWizard PRO an ideal addition to our product line," said David Levine, director of marketing for Micro Central. "As the portable computing market expands, SystemSoft's PCMCIA technology leadership becomes increasingly important to us. It is our job to provide quality solutions to our dealers for them to answer the needs of their customers. SystemSoft's product line allows us to continue to fulfill our mission."

Incorporated within CardWizard PRO for Windows 95 are SystemSoft's leading products: CardWorksR, CardWizard, and CardSoft. CardWorks is a Windows 95 PCMCIA companion product that extends Windows 95 Plug and Play support to PC Card Standard and legacy PCMCIA cards. CardWizard is SystemSoft's innovative trouble-shooting product, which allows end-users to automatically resolve PC Card configuration problems. CardSoft, the company's Card & Socket Services software, provides the core technology required to recognize and configure PC Cards.

"Although Windows 95 has come a long way, Plug and Play for PCMCIA can still be tricky for the average end-user. CardWizard PRO offers an ideal solution for installation and configuration issues," according to Jerry Duro of Roman Marketing, marketing representative for the product. "CardWizard PRO for Windows 95 eliminates the hassle and makes Plug and Play a reality."

CardWizard PRO for Windows 95 Features

CardWizard PRO for Windows 95 offers compatibility with all major models of notebook computers and more than 500 PCMCIA cards currently available, including PCMCIA 2.0/2.1 compliant cards, multi-function cards and the soon-to-be announced cards offering multi-voltage and Direct Memory Access (DMA) capabilities. For example, if a user purchases a new PC Card Standard multi-function modem/LAN card and it is not recognized under Windows 95, CardWizard PRO automatically configures the card with the click of a mouse button. CardWizard PRO for Windows 95 also enables MIS managers to upgrade the PCMCIA software on a fleet of notebook computers, ensuring universal card support in all systems, regardless of manufacturer.

CardWizard PRO for Windows 95 includes a PCMCIA expert system that automatically solves configuration problems and functions as a computer- based technical support specialist. The expert system guides users through dialog boxes to diagnose and resolve many common PCMCIA compatibility problems, such as missing PC Card software drivers, improperly installed software, IRQ, and I/O port resource conflicts and incorrect allocation of memory windows. Once CardWizard PRO for Windows 95 identifies and resolves the configuration problem, it will automatically configure the card each time it is inserted.

Additional features include a "hot" icon which dynamically displays the card type(s) inserted and an automatic program launch upon card insertion (such as communications software for modem cards). CardWizard PRO for Windows 95 also provides an extensive glossary of common PCMCIA industry terms.

Pricing and Availability

CardWizard PRO for Windows 95 is available immediately from SystemSoft's resellers for $69.95 (suggested retail price). Customers can also order CardWizard PRO directly from SystemSoft at 800-449-7973.

SystemSoft will continue to offer CardWizard PRO for Windows 3.1 through direct and reseller channels. Announced in April 1995, the software offers end-users and MIS managers advanced PC Card compatibility and trouble-shooting capabilities under Windows 3.1.

About SystemSoft

SystemSoft Corporation is a leading supplier of PCMCIA and other system-level software to the rapidly growing market for mobile computers, comprised of laptops, notebooks, sub-notebooks, and personal computing devices. SystemSoft's system-level software products include PCMCIA software products, Plug and Play software, power management software and BIOS. SystemSoft licenses its software primarily to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), including manufacturer of PCs and PCMCIA cards. SystemSoft has licensed its PCMCIA or system-level software to more than 100 PC manufacturers and has licensed its PCMCIA software or provided services to over 80 PC card manufacturers. Its customers include Acer, Apple Computer, AST, Compaq Computer Corp., Dell Computer Corporation, Digital Equipment Corporation, Gateway 2000, Hewlett-Packard Co., IBM, Intel, Microsoft, Motorola, Toshiba, and NEC. Based in Natick, Mass., SystemSoft employs over 150 people at its headquarters and in offices in Santa Clara, Calif.; Oxnard, Calif.; and Taipei, Taiwan.

For more information, contact:

 Paul Sereiko                      Jon Bornstein/Tim Hurley

 SystemSoft Corporation            Copithorne & Bellows

 (508) 647-2818                    (617) 252-0606


Quality Fine Art Prints Avail on Internet
Quality Fine Art Prints Available on the Internet

Using the convenience of the Internet, you can now easily locate a variety of art reproductions. Once you take advantage of World Wide Art's low quality service and special offers, you will find it difficult to pay buy art elsewhere.

Browse and shop in the privacy and comfort of your home or office, 24 hours a day through the Internet. Using our databases, search listings by artist, subject, or print title. Each listing includes information about the artist and price of the print. You can view any print in which you are interested or, by using our exclusive Slide Show feature, you can examine an assortment of works.

Find World Wide Art on the Internet at http://www.world-wide-art.com or E-mail us at questions@world-wide-art.com. Our customer service representatives will be happy to assist you with any questions or special order requests you may have; call 1-800-518-8453. We offer free shipping and most orders are shipped within 48 hours.

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World Wide Art - Purveyors of Fine Art on the Internet

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3Com Fast Ethernet for Category 3 and 4 UTP
3Com Expands Fast Ethernet Solution To Support Category 3 and Category 4 UTP Cabling

T4/TX Integration: Another First for 3Com's Industry Leading LinkBuilder FMS 100 SuperStack hub

March 25, 1996 -- SANTA CLARA, CALIF., -- The worldwide leader in Fast Ethernet connectivity, 3Com Corporation (NASDAQ:COMS) today announced the LinkBuilder FMS 100 T4 hub and the Fast EtherLink 10/100BASE-T4 PCI network interface card. 3Com also announced Transcend Network Management software support for the LinkBuilder FMS 100 Management Unit, the first device to provide SNMP management for 100BASE-T workgroups.

The LinkBuilder FMS 100 T4 hub offers 12 dedicated 100BASE-T4 Fast Ethernet ports with an optional 100BASE-TX or 100BASE-FX port. Part of 3Com's industry-leading SuperStack family of products, the LinkBuilder FMS 100 T4 is stackable up to eight units. The first and only stackable Fast Ethernet hub to provide interconnection between 100BASE-TX connections and 100BASE-T4 connections, the LinkBuilder FMS 100 TX and LinkBuilder FMS 100 T4 hubs stack together to form a single logical repeater. With support for a 100BASE-FX downlink, the LinkBuilder FMS 100 integrates all types of Fast Ethernet connections into a single robust and manageable system. Available in June, the hub is priced as low as $199 per port (U.S. list).

With 73 percent market share (IDC) in the stackable Fast Ethernet hub market in 1995, the LinkBuilder FMS 100 hub has set the pace for Fast Ethernet hubs. It was the first standards-compliant stackable 100BASE-T hub, the first manageable 100BASE-T hub, and now is the first to allow for seamless integration of TX and T4 in a single stackable architecture.

The Fast EtherLink 10/100BASE-T4 PCI adapter supports Fast Ethernet connections across Category 3, 4, or 5 UTP cable on four pairs of wire, and 10BASE-T Ethernet connections to any compatible UTP cable plant. Similar to its 100BASE-TX predecessors, the new Fast EtherLink adapter is built on 3Com's patented Parallel Tasking technology for optimal performance. The first standards-based 100BASE-T4 adapter on the market, it provides both auto-sensing between 10Mbps and 100Mbps connections and bus mastering. AutoLink support provides automatic installation of the NetWare ODI client driver, and major network operating system drivers are included. Available now, the Fast EtherLink 10/100BASE-T4 PCI adapter is priced as low as $159 (U.S. list).

Network Management for 100Mbps Networks

Network managers can now use the graphically-based Transcend network management software to manage their Fast Ethernet workgroups. In conjunction with the LinkBuilder FMS 100 Management Unit capable of managing up to seven 3Com Fast Ethernet hubs, Transcend network management software provides powerful, graphical SNMP management of the stack, enabling integration with the rest of the network management infrastructure. The unit provides RMON support for enhanced troubleshooting, and traffic analysis. UNIX support is available this month, with Microsoft Windows support to follow in May.

"3Com provides the most comprehensive and integrated enterprise- wide Fast Ethernet solution available today," said Doug Spreng, executive vice president and general manager of 3Com's Personal Connectivity Operations. "With the addition of our T4 adapter and hub, 3Com is enabling 100Mbps connections across all types of UTP cable. We believe broader availability of high-performance networking will grow the Fast Ethernet market more quickly, and will make high- speed connections more viable -- and affordable -- for our customers."

100BASE-T4 products from 3Com enable full 100Mbps connectivity across all major types of Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) cabling, including Category 3 and 4 "Voice-Grade" UTP found in older cable installations. 3Com's Fast EtherLink PCI T4 adapter and LinkBuilder FMS 100 T4 hub combine the industry's highest performance 10/100BASE-T solutions with robust digital adaptive equalization technology to enable 100Mbps connections at up to 100 meters in length. 3Com 100BASE-T4 products are fully compliant with all applicable IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T and 100BASE-T standards.

Enterprise-Wide Fast Ethernet Solutions

The Fast EtherLink 10/100BASE-T4 PCI adapter and LinkBuilder FMS 100 T4 hub integrate into 3Com's enterprise-wide Fast Ethernet solution currently shipping. These products include: Fast EtherLink 10/100BASE-TX PCI and EISA network interface cards, LinkBuilder FMS 100 TX Fast Ethernet hub and Management Unit, LinkSwitch 1000 and LinkSwitch 3000 Fast Ethernet switches, LANplex 2500 100BASE-TX interface, and Fast Ethernet modules for the NETBuilder II router. 3Com is the worldwide leader in Fast Ethernet connectivity according to International Data Corporation, Dataquest, and the Dell'Oro Group.

3Com Corporation has helped more than 25 million people gain access to critical information through high-speed networks. Designed to serve large enterprises, small offices and homes, 3Com products provide a scalable architecture to meet the connectivity needs of today's users. With research and development on three continents, 3Com is one of the data networking industry's largest and fastest growing companies. 3Com's innovative manufacturing, marketing, sales and support simplify communication, optimize network reliability and protect customer investments.


3Com & COM21 Dev Next Generation Cable Modem
3Com and COM21 Jointly Develop Next Generation Data Over Cable Systems Based on Open Standards

Leading networking vendor partners with cable technology innovator to offer standards-based, end-to-end data over cable solutions

Marhc 25, 1996 -- SANTA CLARA, CALIF.-- Global data networking leader, 3Com Corporation (Nasdaq: COMS) and cable technology innovator Com21, Inc. today announced plans to develop next generation data over cable systems based on open standards. The partnership will leverage 3Com's data networking expertise and Com21's advanced broadband cable technology to offer customers a comprehensive end-to-end systems solution, from the subscriber to the cable system control center, that will be scalable, affordable and manageable from the cable plant to the desktop.

With this partnership, 3Com is licensing Com21 cable modem technology to develop and manufacture next generation cable modems. Com21 will receive 3Com's assistance in architectural design and quality assurance, and will become 3Com's cable headend controller supplier. Next generation data over cable systems are expected to begin shipping by the end of 1996.

In addition to the technology partnership, 3Com will take an equity position, for an undisclosed amount, in Com21. 3Com will also receive a board seat.

"These are exciting times for a networking leader," said Eric Benhamou, 3Com chairman and chief executive officer. "In this emerging era of pervasive networking, it is our charter to continuously develop new technologies and stimulate new markets. Data over cable systems will offer a broad array of new and existing customers simple access to an increasing number of high-speed applications including videoconferencing, Internet access, education and telecommuting."

The 3Com-Com21 solution will enable data communications for residential, educational and commercial markets over all existing coax cable delivery systems and advanced hybrid fiber/coax (HFC) networks. Furthermore, the system will take advantage of 3Com's complete line of "best-of-breed" networking infrastructure products, including the company's industry leading Ethernet network interface card, advanced technology cable modems and headend controllers, market leading ATM and LAN switches, routers and comprehensive suite of network management software.

Both companies will apply their Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM) expertise to transform existing coaxial and HFC cable facilities into a fully distributed metropolitan telecommunications network. As with its first generation of cable modem systems, Com21's next generation cable modem systems are based on ATM technology. Com21's first generation cable modems, currently in technology trials, were the industry's first ATM-based cable modem systems. In contrast to currently available competitive offerings, the Com21 system allows cable operators to maximize revenue and preserve bandwidth by offering guaranteed bandwidth on demand. The solution facilitates easy migration to a wide variety of broadband services, including telephony and desktop video.

Together, 3Com and Com21's commitment to provide customers with reliable solutions built to industry standards form the basis for their drive for the development of open, standards-based data over cable specifications. Other partnerships dedicated to the development of open standards-based data over cable specifications will be announced.

"Our ongoing work with cable industry leaders has enabled us to define an architecture that we believe will be rapidly adopted by the industry and truly stimulate the market," said Pete Fenner, president and chief executive of Com21. "It is our objective to continue working with standards bodies, the cable industry and technology leaders to promote an open standard for transmitting data over cable. 3Com's success at providing open standards-based solutions will expedite and enhance our efforts."

"The 3Com-Com21 partnership is great news for the cable industry," said Mario Vecchi, senior vice president, chief technical officer, Excalibur Group, Time Warner. "This is a very positive development that will lead to open and common standards."

3Com Corporation has helped more than 25 million people gain access to critical information through high speed networks. Designed to serve large enterprises, small offices and homes, 3Com products provide a scalable architecture to meet the immediate and long term connectivity needs of today's user. With research and development on three continents, 3Com is one of the data networking industry's largest and fastest growing companies. The company's innovative manufacturing, engineering, marketing, sales and support simplify communication, optimize network reliability and protect customer investments.

Com21, Inc. designs, manufacturers and markets communication products utilizing a cable modem ATM-based platform, which will deliver high speed data networking applications (i.e, Internet, on-line services, telecommuting), telephony, and desktop video into residential, educational and commercial use via the cable TV network. For further information, visit Com21's World Wide Web site. The company corporate headquarters are located in Mt. View, California.


Monty Python & the Quest for the Holy Grail
7TH LEVEL WISHES TO MAKE KNOWN THE ARRIVAL OF MONTY PYTHON AND THE QUEST FOR THE HOLY GRAIL VOTED BEST GAME OF 932 A.D.

(Game, which is based on the film of the same name, basically rips off the funniest bits from the film, switches them around, takes credit for coming up with them in the first place, then does the unthinkable by including, as an extra bonus, the film's top-secret, never-before performed scenes, "King Brian the Wild.")

Dallas, Texas (March 26, 1996) -- It's England, 932 A.D. and God Himself has charged King Arthur with a sacred task the "Quest for the Holy Grail." What follows is the most breathtaking and significant strategic mission in the history of Western civilization. And now, in this thrilling CD-ROM game from 7th Level, Inc. (NASDAQ: SEVL), you are in command!

That's right. It's up to you to find the Grail! And to find the Grail you've got to use your wits. Because Monty Python and the Holy Grail is a strategy game a devilishly delightful assortment of logic puzzles, games and clues, all of them linked together, and cleverly hidden throughout an off-kilter hodgepodge of medieval scenarios out of which you, the player, must make some sense.

Those hardy enough to complete their quest will be rewarded with the original film script's top-secret "King Brian the Wild" scene, which has never been seen performed anywhere else in the world, and which contains a feast of top-secret, original animation, likewise never performed anywhere else in the world.

Thrill to the sound of clopping coconuts as you ride with Arthur and his trusty servant Patsy through fifteen brilliantly-rendered scenes, chock-full of interactivity, rounding up Lancelot, Galahad, and all the other knights of the Round Table whose names nobody can ever remember. Then together blaze a trail across the seductively forbidding landscape of Arthurian England and unravel the spellbinding mysteries that lurk at the heart of your perilous quest for the elusive Holy Grail.

But don't let yourself become so busy looking for the Grail that you miss the comedy because it too is everywhere. You don't have to play the strategy game to enjoy foul pestilence, rude Frenchmen, lavish song and dance routines, and many wonderful chances to suffer a vile, painful death, as you actually become a player in all of your favorite bits from the film.

What will you do when you stumble upon temptation and the beautiful, SEX-STARVED LADIES OF CASTLE ANTHRAX? Press onward in search of the Grail? Or stick around for a lively game of SPANK THE VIRGIN? Perhaps you'd rather unlock the Deep, Dark Secrets of the BLACK KNIGHT, history's original troubled loner. Then enter the world of virtual combat and slice the poor sod to pieces.

Of course, let's not forget the world premiere of everyone's soon-to-be favorite arcade games, DROP DEAD, CATCH THE COW and BURN THE WITCH. And no interactive experience could ever be complete without first testing your wits against the wily Bridgekeeper at the infamous Bridge of Death.

Believe it or not, Monty Python and the Quest for the Holy Grail is such a good game that even one of 7th Level's top executives has gone out on a limb to praise it. "What excites me most about this game is how we've managed to take an extremely innovative, popular, classic comedy film and convert it into an experience that is totally interactive, yet which still manages to keep the feel of the original film entirely intact," said Bob Ezrin, president of 7th Level.

Backgrounds and characters alike consist of dazzling, vivid imagery taken directly from the film, as well as a breathtaking smorgasbord of newly-created artwork, and the signature, quaintly grotesque creations of original Python artist Terry Gilliam -- all of which combine for a look and feel that can only be described as "more or less quintessentially Pythonesque."

What's more, 7th Level's Monty Python and the Quest for the Holy Grail features newly recorded voice material performed by Python members Eric Idle, Terry Gilliam, Michael Palin and Terry Jones. Idle also serves as the game's executive co-producer.

Says Idle of the entire experience, "Blimey blimey I'm an Englishman! Let us take some tea and scones and watch a game of cricket!" Idle went on to add, "I see once again 7th Level has hired some incompetent, second-rate bastard to write quotes for me."

7th Level produced Monty Python's first interactive CD-ROM game -- Monty Python's Complete Waste of Time. Reviewers and game-players alike went crazy over it. Well now they're doing it again. Only of course, this game will be totally different. So, maybe they're not quite exactly doing it all over again. Yes, that's right. Rest assured that this will be a brand new, totally unique experience.

Monty Python and the Quest for the Holy Grail will be available in June for $49.99. For more Monty Python madness, visit 7th Level on the internet at www.7thlevel.com or on AOL and CompuServe at "SEVENTH."

7th Level, Inc. blends Hollywood creative artistry, proprietary production techniques and world-class animators and producers to deliver state-of-the-art multimedia products. 7th Level's award-winning titles include The Great Word Adventure and TuneLand starring Howie Mandel, Arcade America, Battle Beast, Monty Python's Complete Waste of Time and Take Your Best Shot. Coming this summer is ACE VENTURA: PET DETECTIVE.

For more information regarding 7th Level, Inc. and its products, please contact Mary Crisp at 7th Level, Inc., (214) 498-8184, maryc@7thlevel.com; or Jenny Rosas at Bender, Goldman & Helper, (310) 473-4147, jenny_rosas@bgh.com.


ACC Congo Voice Router Announced
ACC ANNOUNCES CONGO -- THE WORLD'S FIRST VOICE ROUTER

Configuring Congo Voice Router is as easy as 1-2-3 with Web Wizard, a revolutionary new configuration/installation tool

Santa Barbara, Calif. (March 25, 1996) -- Advanced Computer Communications, Inc. (ACC), the leading provider of network access solutions for the home, office, and enterprise, will introduce at Networld+Interop '96, Congo Voice Router, the ideal multimedia remote access solution that integrates voice, data, fax, and modem traffic over one cost- effective ISDN BRI line for communications and information access.

Congo Voice Router is a high speed access device that lets users access the power of ISDN for all their small office or home office communications. With two analog POTS (Plain Old Telephone Service) ports, users can connect any two analog devices to the Congo Voice Router. Transmit and receive data on the computer, talk on the phone, or send and receive faxes all at the same time -- over a single ISDN basic rate line.

Smaller than most modems, Congo Voice Router is perfect for desktop operation. It has a 10BaseT Ethernet, a Basic Rate ISDN connection, and two RJ11 interfaces. The software supports 802.1D bridging and TCP/IP routing plus a suite of features including PAP and CHAP authentication, Calling Line ID, standards-based Multilink PPP, and intelligent contention and routing of audio calls to the two analog phone ports. Congo Voice Router is also SNMP and Telnet manageable. An optional IP/IPX model -- the only single unit solution of its kind on the market today -- supports IPX/SPX Spoofing and Demand IPX RIP/SAP.

"Small office/home office telecommuting is sweeping the country and ACC is leading the way with the Congo Voice Router," said Bert Whyte, ACC's president and CEO. "Communications is the most important factor when working at home -- as a telecommuter or a small home business owner. Having the Congo Voice Router with its two fully operating phone ports will give users the competitive edge leading to increased productivity and unparalleled ease of use."

Web Wizard Sets a New Standard in the Internetworking Industry

The key to expanding ISDN access past the branch office and into the small office or home is ease of use. And with ACC's unique configuration interface, Web Wizard (see the press release entitled "ACC Unveils Web Wizard, a Magical Installation/Configuration Tool"), it has never been easier. Users of all levels -- from the home Internet surfer to the sophisticated small office professional -- can easily configure Congo Voice Router in a matter of minutes for fast ISDN access from their PC.

Running on the user's PC, Web Wizard is an independent platform using a World Wide Web Browser interface. Drawings and photographs guide the user through complete router installation, configuration, and connection to the ISDN network. In addition, Web Wizard provides optional tutorials on ISDN technology as well as, "How to Order your ISDN Service from your Service Provider." The entire process can be accomplished within minutes from the user's PC -- all without opening a manual. On-line help is provided through hot links.

Bandwidth Optimization Provides Maximum Performance

Congo Voice Router supports ACC's exclusive Bandwidth Optimization features at no additional charge. These features include Data Compression, Express QueuingTM, and advanced dialing techniques. Data Compression increases the amount of information sent over the ISDN link by a factor of 4:1. This means faster data transfers and faster Internet Web access, all resulting in less connect time. Express Queuing provides automatic dynamic allocation of available bandwidth on a per session basis, yielding predictable network response times. Dial on Demand initiates calls only when there is actual data to be transferred. And Dial on Congestion allows the second ISDN B channel to be used dynamically to handle peaks in demand. Most importantly, these Bandwidth Optimization features can be used together to provide maximum performance when accessing corporate databases or surfing the Internet while achieving maximum savings.

Designed for the Small or Home Office

The smallest unit in ACC's line of internetworking products, Congo Voice Router measures only 8 1/2 by 6 inches and weighs only 1.3 pounds. Designed specifically for the small office or home where physical space is at a premium, Congo Voice Router is made for the desktop. It is also fully compatible with other ACC bridge/routers and those from other vendors making it a true multivendor internetwork solution.

Availability

Congo Voice Router will be available in six flavors: Bridging only with S/T or U interface; IP with S/T or U interface; and IP/IPX with S/T or U interface. It begins shipping in the second quarter.

About ACC

ACC is a leading manufacturer of network access products that provide cost-effective solutions for the home, office, and enterprise. ACC leads the industry in the development of Bandwidth Optimization technologies to maximize the utilization of leased lines and switched services. ACC's products are sold worldwide through 80 leading international VARs and OEMs serving corporate and business customers, educational institutions, health care, retail establishments, governments, and PTTs.

ADVANCED COMPUTER COMMUNICATIONS

340 STORKE ROAD

SANTA BARBARA, CA 93117

TOLL FREE: 1-800-444-7854

CUSTOMER SERVICE: 1-800-666-7308

PHONE: 1-805-685-4455

FAX: 1-805-685-4465

E-MAIL: info@acc.com


ACC Web Wizard for Congo Voice Router
ACC UNVEILS WEB WIZARD

A MAGICAL INSTALLATION/CONFIGURATION TOOL

Configuring ACC's Congo Voice Router is as easy as 1-2-3 with Web Wizard, a revolutionary new configuration/installation tool

Santa Barbara, Calif. (March 25, 1996) -- Advanced Computer Communications, Inc. (ACC), the leading provider of network access solutions for the home, office, and enterprise, will introduce at Networld+Interop '96, Web Wizard, an extraordinary application that allows users to quickly and easily install and configure ACC's Congo Voice Router (also being introduced at Interop), through a Web browser running on their personal computer. Web Wizard is the only browser-like configuration tool on the market today.

Coupled with the Congo Voice Router (see the press release entitled "ACC Announces Congo, the World's First Voice Router"), Web Wizard sets a new standard for ease of use in the internetworking industry. Web Wizard is a PC-based installation/configuration application that helps even the most unsophisticated user install and configure the Congo Voice Router and get connected to the ISDN network within minutes of unpacking the router from its box. The entire process is accomplished through the user's PC with a Web browser such as Netscape's Navigator or NCSA's Mosaic. Web Wizard is included free of charge with every Congo SOHO router or Congo Voice Router.

The key to expanding ISDN access past the branch office and into the small office or home is ease of use. With Web Wizard, configuring a sophisticated internetworking device is now as easy and intuitive as surfing the Web! Users of all levels -- from the home Internet surfer to the sophisticated small office professional -- can easily configure Congo Voice Router in a matter of minutes for fast ISDN access from their PC.

"Web Wizard takes all the mystery out of the once complex process of configuring and monitoring an ISDN device," said Lisa Aviani, ACC's product marketing manager. "It includes everything that users at all levels need to know to get up and running within minutes. It really is that simple. And this simplicity sets a new standard for ease of use in the internetworking industry."

Web Wizard is an independent platform using HTML (HyperText Markup Language) and HTTP (HyperText Transport Protocol), the programming language and transport protocol of the World Wide Web. Web Wizard's graphical interface has the look and feel of a typical Web page, complete with on-line help provided through hot links. Drawings and photographs guide the user through complete router installation, configuration, and connection to the ISDN network. In addition, Web Wizard provides optional tutorials on ISDN technology as well as, "How to Order your ISDN Service from your Service Provider."

Pricing and Availability

Web Wizard comes standard with the Congo SOHO router (announced last quarter) and the Congo Voice Router. Congo Voice Router begins shipment in the second quarter.

About ACC

ACC is a leading manufacturer of network access products that provide cost-effective solutions for the home, office, and enterprise. ACC leads the industry in the development of Bandwidth Optimization technologies to maximize the utilization of leased lines and switched services. ACC's products are sold worldwide through 80 leading international VARs and OEMs serving corporate and business customers, educational institutions, health care, retail establishments, governments, and PTTs.

ADVANCED COMPUTER COMMUNICATIONS

340 STORKE ROAD

SANTA BARBARA, CA 93117

TOLL FREE: 1-800-444-7854

CUSTOMER SERVICE: 1-800-666-7308

PHONE: 1-805-685-4455

FAX: 1-805-685-4465

E-MAIL: info@acc.com


Agile Adds Fast Ethernet to Switch Family
AGILE ADDS FAST ETHERNET TO ITS INTELLIGENT SWITCH FAMILY

New ATMizer Connectivity Option for Department and Workgroup Servers

BOXBOROUGH, Mass., March 25 -- Agile Networks, Inc., the leading provider of intelligent switch-based networks, today announced it has expanded its Ethernet and ATM product line to include support for Fast Ethernet.

With the addition of a new 100Base-TX module for the ATMizer 125 switch, network managers now have the option of using 10 Mbps Ethernet, 155 Mbps ATM, and now 100 Mbps Ethernet for connecting desktops, servers, routers, and workgroup switches to their high performance ATM local backbone network.

The new 100Base-TX port module fits into existing 155 Mbps ATM I/O slots on the ATMizer 125, allowing each switch to support any combination of Fast Ethernet, 155 Mbps ATM ports, in addition to 12 Ethernet ports. The 100Base-TX module provides direct, high performance access to an ATM backbone network by featuring an onboard SAR facility (segmentation and reassembly) that converts frames to ATM cells.

"By adding Fast Ethernet to the ATMizer, we're giving network managers more options for building high speed networks," said Bob Olsen, Agile Vice President, Marketing. "We see Fast Ethernet and 155 Mbps ATM as complementary technologies in local backbone networks. Fast Ethernet is excellent for connecting workgroup switches and departmental servers to local ATM backbones while 155 Mbps ATM is ideal for connections between backbone switches and to multi-department servers."

SUPPORT WITH AUTOMATED VIRTUAL LANS

The new 100Base-TX port module is fully supported by Agile's automated virtual LAN technology. Automated virtual LANs are self- learned and self-configured VLANs that simplify administration, improve network performance and security, and enable deployment of new applications on switch-based networks.

PRICING AND AVAILABILITY

Priced at $2,500, the 100Base-TX port module for the ATMizer will be available in May.

Founded in November 1991, Agile Networks is the leading provider of intelligent switched networks that automatically adapt existing networks to meet changing business needs. Agile is the only vendor today that offers automated layer-3 based virtual LANs that leverage an organization's existing network infrastructure to overcome the complexity and performance limitations of today's router- based backbones.


Apple Stregthens Service Provider Support
Apple Strengthens Support to Service Providers Through Expanded AppleParts Programs

CAMPBELL, Calif.--March 26, 1996--In response to requests from its authorized service providers, Apple Computer, Inc. has significantly expanded its AppleParts program. The newly enhanced service program, initiated by the Apple Americas Customer Services Division, features a new pricing structure, improved availability of parts, and extended ordering hours.

"This expanded program represents a renewed commitment to our Apple Authorized Service Providers," said Doug Radcliff, Apple's Service Program Manager. "We've looked at every aspect of the way we do business with our service providers in the last year to ensure that we completely understand their requirements. We believe that our efforts will make doing business with Apple easier, faster, more efficient and cost- effective for service providers throughout the United States, Canada, and Latin America."

AppleParts programs include the following:

* NEW, LOWER PRICES: Apple has reduced the cost of more than 2,000 Apple parts, making the AppleParts program a more competitive option for service providers. Prices on some parts, such as certain hard drive assemblies and logic boards, have been reduced by as much as 50 percent.

* IMPROVED PARTS AVAILABILITY: Parts availability for service providers has been improved. Apple currently maintains a 95 percent or greater availability of all service parts.

* APPLEPARTS IVR: The AppleParts IVR, or Interactive Voice Response system, enables service providers to use their touch-tone telephones to dial in the parts they need and get an instant voicemail message about current pricing and availability. To receive an IVR quote, service providers can call 1-800-919-2775 any time of the day or night for information about parts availability and pricing.

* APPLEORDER ONLINE PARTS ORDER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM: The AppleOrder online parts order management system gives Apple Authorized Service Providers instant access to the most recent parts and pricing information and maintains a purchase history of accounts to track repeat business. The AppleOrder online system, including software, network charges and technical support, is available free of charge to all Apple Authorized Service Providers. In addition, service providers receive a 10 percent discount on all service repair and stocking orders placed through AppleOrder. AppleOrder is available 24 hours, seven days a week.

* EXTENDED ORDERING HOURS: As of April 1, 1996, ordering hours will be extended to 5 p.m. Pacific Time. Parts in stock will be delivered to service providers within the next business day.

"We've made significant changes across the board because we want our service providers to know that we are serious about winning their business--and keeping it," Apple's Radcliff added. "With programs such as AppleOrder, we're offering our service providers the ability to communicate directly with Apple's order processing system, thereby reducing their administrative processing time. AppleOrder is just one example of the many advantages we offer our customers over other parts providers."

To raise awareness of the newly enhanced AppleParts program, the company is running a series of print advertisements--the first time that Apple has advertised its parts business--in trade publications through March and April. In addition, the company is also offering a video to service providers that covers information that service providers need to know about AppleParts and service. The 15-minute video overview summarizes the basics of Apple's service programs, tools and resources, and is designed for viewing by administrators, technicians, and managers. All subscribers of service tools will receive one copy of the video. Additional copies may be ordered through Apple's Service Price Pages.

Apple Computer, Inc., a recognized innovator in the information industry and leader in multimedia technologies, creates powerful solutions based on easy-to-use personal computers, servers, peripherals, software, online services, and personal digital assistants. Headquartered in Cupertino, California, Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) develops, manufactures, licenses and markets solutions, products, technologies and services for business, education, consumer, entertainment, scientific and engineering and government customers in more than 140 countries.

If you are considering the purchase of an Apple product and would like to have product information faxed to you, please call 1-800-462-4396 in the U.S. or (415) 598- 4329 in Canada. If you do not have a fax machine or would like to locate an Apple authorized reseller near you, please call 1-800- 538-9696. Customers outside the U.S. should contact their local Apple representatives for information.

Apple's home page on the World Wide Web: http://www.apple.com/


Apple Awarded Lifetime Achievement Award
Apple Computer Awarded Lifetime Achievement Award for Technology by Pacific Design Center

CUPERTINO, California--March 26, 1996--As evidence of its commitment to and impact on the design industry, Apple Computer was honored as one of "The Stars of Design" and was awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award for Technology by the Pacific Design Center, California's largest resource for the design and architecture professions. Apple became the first and only technology company thus far to receive a prestigious Lifetime Award which honors individuals or companies that have made significant contributions to the design profession.

"We're delighted to present Apple Computer with a Lifetime Achievement Award for Technology commemorating 20 years of innovative technology and industrial design excellence," said Andy Wolf, president of the Pacific Design Center. "There's no better computing platform than the Macintosh to empower designers to do their best work."

In addition to the Lifetime Achievement Award for Technology, Apple Computer has recently received the following design-related awards:

* PowerBook 500 Series - ID Magazine Award, Silver Award -

  IDEA/Business Week Awards, '95 Design Innovation Award,

  '95 SMAU Prize (Italy), JIPDO Good Design Award (Japan),

  Chicago Athenaeum 1995 Good Design Award

* QuickTake 100 Digital Camera - Best of Category,

  Industie Forum (Germany)

* Newton MessagePad 110 - '95 Design Innovation Award

* Apple Design Powered Speakers I - Chicago Athenaeum 1995 Good

  Design Award

* Apple Design Powered Speakers II - ID Magazine Award, Best of

  Category, Industie Forum (Germany)

* Macintosh Quadra 605 - Best of Category, Industie Forum (Germany),

  Chicago Athenaeum 1995 Good Design Award

* Performa 5200  - Top Ten Design of the Year, Industie Forum

  (Germany), Chicago Athenaeum 1995 Good Design Award

* Color StyleWriter 2400 - Silver Award - IDEA/Business Week Awards,

  Best of Category, Industie Forum (Germany)

* Shared Conceptual Model Process (Research exploration) - Best of

* Category ID Magazine, Gold Award IDEA/Business Week Awards

* Personal LaserWriter 320 - Chicago Athenaeum 1995 Good Design Award

* Performa 630, Chicago Athenaeum 1995 Good Design Award

* AudioVision 14" Display - Chicago Athenaeum 1995 Good Design Award

* Adjustable Keyboard - Chicago Athenaeum 1995 Good Design Award

Apple Computer, Inc., a recognized innovator in the information industry and leader in multimedia technologies, creates powerful solutions based on easy-to-use personal computers, servers, peripherals, software, online services, and personal digital assistants. Headquartered in Cupertino, California, Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) develops, manufactures, licenses and markets solutions, products, technologies and services for business, education, consumer, entertainment, scientific and engineering and government customers in over 140 countries.

If you are considering the purchase of an Apple product and would like to have product information faxed to you, please call 1-800-462-4396 in the U.S. or 1-800-263- 3394 in Canada. If you do not have a fax machine or would like to locate an Apple authorized reseller near you, please call 1-800- 538-9696. Customers outside the U.S. should contact their local Apple representatives for information.

Apple's home page on the World Wide Web: http://www.apple.com/


Apple Contest for Mac OS Developers
Apple Announces New Contest for Mac OS Developers

"HIDE" Awards to Recognize Innovation, Elegance, Look and Feel and Overall Superior Design

CUPERTINO, California--March 25, 1996-- Apple Computer, Inc. today announced the first annual Human Interface Design Excellence Award (HIDE Award) contest for Mac OS developers. The HIDE awards will be given for the year's best designs and will be evaluated in the areas of Innovation, Elegance, Look and Feel and Overall Design. The HIDE awards illustrate Apple's continued support for the Mac OS developer community and marks the first wave of activities leading up to Apple's World Wide Developers Conference in San Jose, California on May 16, 1996.

"Apple is deeply committed to recognizing the contributions of developers to the superiority and innovation of the Macintosh platform," said Heidi Roizen, Apple vice president of developer relations. "HIDE was created to acknowledge these contributions and reward developers who consistently make the Mac easier and more enjoyable to use."

Four winners and eight finalists will be announced at the Apple World Wide Developers Conference and will receive the right to use the associated HIDE prize sticker to market their products for one year. HIDE entrants will be judged in the following four categories:

1. INNOVATION: Interface design that stretches the current state of the art in order to meet its users' needs.

2. ELEGANCE: Design that works with grace, simplicity, and transparency to meet a user need.

3. LOOK & FEEL: Interface design that best embodies the principles and guidelines of its platform.

4. OVERALL: Design that achieves the best balance of innovation, look and feel and elegance.

The HIDE Official Contest Rules, along with the entry forms, are available on the World Wide Web at http://dev.info.apple.com/developer services.html. This contest is open to most forms of software written for the Mac OS and the deadline for entry is April 19, 1996.

Apple Computer, Inc., a recognized innovator in the information industry and leader in multimedia technologies, creates powerful solutions based on easy-to-use personal computers, servers, peripherals, software, online services, and personal digital assistants. Headquartered in Cupertino, California, Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) develops, manufactures, licenses and markets solutions, products, technologies and services for business, education, consumer, entertainment, scientific & engineering and government customers in over 140 countries.

If you are considering the purchase of an Apple product and would like to have product information faxed to you, please call 1-800-462-4396 in the U.S. or 1-800-263-3394 in Canada. If you do not have a fax machine or would like to locate an Apple authorized reseller near you, please call 1-800-538-9696. Customers outside the U.S. should contact their local Apple representatives for information.

Apple's home page on the World Wide Web: http://www.apple.com/


MessagePad 130 Ideal for Mobile Health Care
New Apple MessagePad 130 With Backlighting Is The Ideal Solution For Mobile Health Care Workers

CUPERTINO, California--March 25, 1996--Apple Computer, Inc., today announced the release of the next version of the Apple MessagePad -- the MessagePad 130. Based on Newton 2.0, the latest Newton operating system, the MessagePad 130 is the first Personal Digital Assistant (PDA) to offer user-controllable backlighting for on-demand use and a new durable, non-glare screen for viewing and entering information in any lighting condition. Coupled with additional system memory for improved multitasking support and the improved communications capabilities of Newton 2.0, the MessagePad 130 is expected to reinforce the adoption of the MessagePad as the PDA of choice for mobile computing applications in health care.

In the past year, the Apple MessagePad has garnered wide acceptance from individual physicians to large health-care-information companies.

"As pioneers in the PDA market, we're listening closely to the market to ensure that we deliver products that meet our customers' needs," said Sandy Benett, acting vice president of Apple's Newton Systems Group. "The MessagePad 130 enhancements are a direct result of this feedback and will help health care professionals be more productive in a variety of care settings."

According to Teri Dahlbeck, manager, systems integrators/VAR relations for Apple's Newton Systems Group, "Health care presents diverse technological challenges and backlighting is an essential capability for the long-term success of a PDA in this market. Being one of the first PDAs with backlighting gives us an edge in the industry as well as a key feature for our customers."

Health care professionals will find that the MessagePad 130's enhanced screen technology and Newton 2.0's improved communications capabilities improve their ability to access and collect clinical information at the point-of-care. These enhancements have applicability in many care settings. For example, home health care providers work in diverse lighting conditions and frequently use a modem and land line to download/upload patient schedules and records.

With over a half dozen custom home health care systems currently based on Apple MessagePad technology, the home health care industry has begun to embrace the Apple MessagePad as their platform of choice. The trend is due largely to the price/performance, pen input capability, light weight, small size, and long battery life of the MessagePad, as compared to other handheld alternatives.

Health care professionals in other care settings will also benefit from the new features in the MessagePad 130. Ambulatory and acute- care work environments can range from high-glare, bright-sunlight conditions in a hospital or examining room, to very dark conditions in radiology viewing rooms. Clinicians on call will now be able to review a patient record on their MessagePad 130, look up a referring physician's telephone number, or check for drug interactions in any lighting condition, night or day, at work, at home or on the road.

Adoption of the Apple MessagePad in health care is growing, with over fifty health care specific software applications developed for the MessagePad to date. Advances in MessagePad and Newton technology, coupled with Apple's commitment to the platform, have encouraged health care information technology companies like PHAMIS, Inc. and First DataBank, Inc. to invest in MessagePad based health care systems or start significant development programs, further strengthening Apple's lead in PDA-based systems for health care.

MessagePad 130 Features

Key features in the MessagePad 130 include:

 New transflective LCD with EL backlight for on-demand use in any

 lighting condition

 Non-glare more durable writing surface for easier viewing and a

 more robust mobile forms/data capture tool

 512K additional system memory for better performance with new

 IP-based communications applications and improved multi-tasking

 8MB ROM, 2.5MB RAM (1,361K nonvolatile user RAM)

The Newton 2.0 Operating System

The MessagePad 130 is powered by the Newton 2.0 operating system. Introduced in the fall of 1995, Newton 2.0 offers overall improvements in speed, performance and system management. Newton 2.0 was bestowed a 1995 "Best of COMDEX" award in the operating system category and was also named "Best OS" at the annual Mobile Insights Conference, held in Phoenix, February 1996. Newton 2.0 supports a range of communications capabilities including: fax send and receive, email send and receive (through third party software applications), built-in support for a range of land-line modems and support for third party paging and cellular communication solutions.

Pricing and Availability

The Apple MessagePad 130 is expected to be available worldwide beginning in April through Apple authorized resellers, VARs and SIs at a price of U.S. $799.00.

Apple Computer, Inc., a recognized innovator in the information industry and leader in multimedia technologies, creates powerful solutions based on easy-to-use personal computers, servers, peripherals, software, online services, and personal digital assistants. Headquartered in Cupertino, California, Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) develops, manufactures, licenses and markets products, technologies and services for the business, education, consumer, entertainment, scientific & engineering and government customers in over 140 countries.

If you are considering the purchase of an Apple product and would like to have product information faxed to you, please call 1-800-462-4396 in the U.S. or 1-800-263-3394 in Canada. If you do not have a fax machine or would like to locate an Apple authorized reseller near you, please call 1-800-538-9696. Customers outside the U.S. should contact their local Apple representatives for information.

Apple's home page on the World Wide Web: http://www.apple.com/

Newton home page on the World Wide Web: http://www.info.apple.com/newton


Apple Mkting Efforts Spotlight BMW Web Site
Apple's New Marketing Efforts Spotlight BMW Web Site

BMW's Hot New World Wide Web Site Showcases Apple Solutions for Webmasters, Webcasters and Websurfers

CUPERTINO, California--March 21, 1996--Apple Computer, Inc., today announced it is working with BMW of North America to spotlight their site on the World Wide Web as the first subject in a series of aggressive marketing efforts with high-profile companies and organizations. Apple's new initiatives are designed to build on the strength and leadership Apple has in the area of the Internet and multimedia while reinforcing the positive attributes of Apple's brand.

The cooperative effort between Apple and BMW will feature BMW's World Wide Web site as the subject of a new television spot that underscores Apple's position as one of the leading providers of Internet authoring, Webcasting and Websurfing technologies.

"Because both Apple and BMW are known worldwide as cutting-edge, creative and innovative companies, the choice to work together was a simple one," said Satjiv S. Chahil, Apple senior vice president of corporate marketing. "Apple is providing the best solutions for Webmasters, Webcasters and Websurfers and together with BMW can offer people the unique opportunity to move from the Autobahn to the Infobahn."

Jim McDowell, vice president of marketing for BMW of North America, confirmed that Apple products played an integral role in the design of BMW's Web site. "We had to ensure that our site would perform with the same excellence as BMW products perform. We wanted customers to have fun during their visit, so it had to be intuitive, fast and in keeping with the personality of the BMW brand. It was important to us that the site be content-rich and communicate our technology leadership. In Apple, we found the tools that allowed us to create a site that delivers our messages effectively and efficiently. That is very important to BMW," McDowell said.

BMW's site offers interactive experiences on its full line of automobiles, and using Apple's QuickTime VR (short for Virtual Reality) technology, can offer Websurfers self-guided tours of the interior and exterior of BMW's hot new Z3 Roadster. In addition to the tour, BMW's site uses movies, sound and interactive tools that give consumers the ability to take a virtual "test drive." BMW has transformed their World Wide Web site into an immersive, real world experience for consumers. Apple's interactive technology is giving companies such as BMW a new way to engage people on the Internet.

The BMW site at: http://bmwusa.com/, has been an integral part of BMW's marketing initiative since it was launched last October. The site was created and is managed by BMW's advertising agency, Minneapolis-based Fallon McElligott. To find out more information on Apple QuickTime VR, or other Apple technologies,interested parties can visit the Apple Web site at: http://www.apple.com. Apple and BMW are creating hyperlinks between their sites.

Apple and BMW have produced a television spot in a cooperative effort between their advertising agencies, BBDO/LA and Fallon McElligott, respectively. The spot is expected to begin airing next week in major U.S. and selected international markets including running nationally during the Academy Awards broadcast. A print advertising component and other initiatives are also in progress.

Apple Computer, Inc., a recognized innovator in the information industry and leader in multimedia technologies, creates powerful solutions based on easy-to-use personal computers, servers, peripherals, software, online services, and personal digital assistants. Headquartered in Cupertino, California, Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) develops, manufactures, licenses and markets solutions, products, technologies and services for business, education, consumer, entertainment, scientific and engineering and government customers in over 140 countries.

If you are considering the purchase of an Apple product and would like to have product information faxed to you, please call 1-800-462-4396 in the U.S. or (415) 598- 4329 in Canada. If you do not have a fax machine or would like to locate an Apple authorized reseller near you, please call 1-800-538-9696. Customers outside the U.S. should contact their local Apple representatives for information.

Apple's home page on the World Wide Web: http://www.apple.com/


Apple Helps Launch Youth Central Web Site
Kids & Teens Build A Place They Can Call Their Own in Cyberspace

Apple Computer helps launch Youth Central, a New Web Site Created By Kids--For Kids

SANTA MONICA, California--March 21, 1996--From the Kids & Interactive Media Conference in Santa Monica, Calif., Apple Computer, Inc. helped cut the virtual ribbon on the most promising electronic clubhouse for kids and teens on the 'Net today--Youth Central. The Youth Central Web site, expected to go live on Monday, is making new strides for the youth market on the World Wide Web, with its highly participatory nature, original kid- produced content and colorful, tight-knit community. The brainchild of 14-year-old Alex Hempton of San Diego, Calif., Youth Central distinguishes itself as a kid created, kid approved and kid run clubhouse on the 'Net (http://www.youthcentral.apple.com/).

Youth Central goes beyond the "vanity" pages (Web sites focusing on a person's photograph and biography) or the product marketing sites generated by large corporations, that heavily populate the youth Web arena to date. With its interactive chat rooms, message boards and surveys, Youth Central is designed to take uncommon advantage of the participatory communication possibilities on the Web. Youth Central also anticipates "wowing" kids from around the world with its artfully designed neighborhood interface, fun databases and special contests.

Youth Central offers a special community for young people, generally aged 10-17, with lots of ways for them to stay in touch, learn from each other and be heard. The "Birthday Calendar" is one way the site achieves a tight community--making it a snap to send electronic wishes on someone's special day. The "Centralian Directory" also inspires friendships; entries include kids' names, locations, favorite books, foods, sports, and dreams. The calendar and directory are expected to be available in the coming weeks. Kids can also visit one of the numerous message boards where pen pals can be found and popular topics are discussed, like: Alanis Morissette, The Simpsons, Shakespeare, basketball or even Jonathan Taylor Thomas. Here, and in the chat rooms, kids help other kids tackle life's tricks and treasures, ranging from: "why do guys act weird on the phone?" to "should I feel okay about getting paid for my poetry?".

"I have been online since I was 12 and I never imagined I could one day help create something as awesome as Youth Central on the Internet," said Hempton. "Today when my friends and I open the site to the world that we've worked so hard on and kids from everywhere come to visit, it will be like a total dream to me. It feels incredible having our own place where people are cool and fun to be with."

Youth Central joins SALON, an acclaimed literary and modern culture Web page, as sites sponsored by Apple (http://www.salon1999.com/). This represents Apple's commitment toward working with third-party talent to bring quality sites to the Web, in markets where Apple does best, such as home, education and multimedia. "The Internet just became a better place for young people to hang out," said Steve Franzese, senior director of new media, entertainment and Internet for Apple Computer. "Alex and his colleagues inspire us all with their creativity and fresh way of looking at the Internet. We're thrilled to help make the Internet a more comfortable and meaningful place for kids far and near."

Youth Central is a collaborative effort by kids and teens who not only like to surf the 'Net, but also indulge in various off-line activities like: rollerblading, running, Kung Fu, listening to music, playing soccer, making jewelry and speaking Spanish. Beyond Hempton, the volunteer staff includes: Brian Dunaway, 15, of Texas; Jonathan Edwards, 15, of Washington; Colin Larson, 12, of Illinois; Seth Mattinen, 15, of Nevada; Kris Nyberg, 18, of California; Billy Davis, 13, of Pennsylvania; Vicki Winter, 14, of Missouri; Kate Baker, 13, of New Jersey; and Sean McKnew, 13, of California. Most of these teens met on Apple's online service eWorld where an earlier incarnation of the Youth Central site was born in 1994. To access Youth Central on the Web, point your browser to http://www.youthcentral.apple.com/

Apple Computer, Inc., a recognized innovator in the information industry and leader in multimedia technologies, creates powerful solutions based on easy-to-use personal computers, servers, peripherals, software, online services, and personal digital assistants. Headquartered in Cupertino, California, Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) develops, manufactures, licenses and markets solutions, products, technologies and services for business, education, consumer, entertainment, scientific and engineering and government customers in over 140 countries.

If you are considering the purchase of an Apple product and would like to have product information faxed to you, please call 1-800- 462-4396 in the U.S. or 1-800-263- 3394 in Canada. If you do not have a fax machine or would like to locate an Apple authorized reseller near you, please call 1-800- 538-9696. Customers outside the U.S. should contact their local Apple representatives for information.

Apple's home page on the World Wide Web: http://www.apple.com/


Ascend Acquires Morning Star Technologies
ASCEND ACQUIRES MORNING STAR TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

ALAMEDA, CA, MARCH 21, 1996 -- Ascend Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: ASND) today announced that it has acquired Morning Star Technologies, Inc. in a transaction to be accounted for as a pooling of interests. Based in Columbus, Ohio, Morning Star manufactures standards-based, high performance networking products, including network routing software and advanced network security products. Morning Star's SecureConnect product provides the leading security software for Internet access, the implementation of virtual private networks, and Intranet applications. SecureConnect provides network designers with the total solution for establishing a secure network, including a perimeter firewall, encryption software, and an advanced authentication server. Secure Connect supports the majority of token-based security cards and many authentication protocols.

Ascend issued approximately 440,000 shares of its stock to Morning Star shareholders in exchange for all outstanding Morning Star shares. The operations of Morning Star will remain in Columbus, Ohio, operating as the Ascend Network Security Business Unit. Dave Dawson, chief executive officer of Morning Star, has joined Ascend as general manager of the new business unit.

Commenting on the acquisition, Mory Ejabat, chief executive officer of Ascend, said "We are very pleased that Morning Star has decided to join forces with us. The acquisition of Morning Star provides technology that we will incorporate into our MAX and Pipeline product families to further enhance our market-leading product capabilities. Security is becoming increasingly vital as more and more companies begin to utilize the Internet for building virtual private networks and Intranet applications. The addition of the Morning Star technology will help us to maintain our leadership in the expanding arena of Remote Networking applications."

Ascend Communications, Inc. is a leading, worldwide provider of remote networking solutions for corporate central sites, Internet service provider points of presence, remote offices, mobile workers and telecommuters. Ascend develops , manufactures, markets, sells and supports products which utilize bandwidth on demand to extend existing corporate networks for applications such as remote LAN access, Internet access, telecommuting, SOHO connectivity and videoconferencing/multimedia access.

Detailed information on Ascend products, news announcements, seminars, service and support is available on Ascend's World Wide Web site: http://www.ascend.com.


Atria Swr ISV Cooperative Tech/Mktging Pgm
Atria Software Launches ISV Cooperative Technical and Marketing Program

ASTRAL Program To Extend SCM and CRM Support Throughout the Enterprise

Lexington, MA, March 26, 1996 -- Atria Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: ATSW) today announced the ASTRAL Program, a joint marketing and technology integration program between Atria and other leading independent software vendors. The ASTRAL Program's goals are to provide development teams with integrated solutions for managing the lifecycle of their software and to extend the use of software configuration management (SCM) and change request management (SCM) tools and practices to all phases of software development.

The ASTRAL Program will promote integrations of Atria's SCM and CRM tools with other leading software development products, allowing development teams to assemble "best-of-breed" solutions and to leverage their investments in existing tools. Participating vendors will benefit from a variety of joint technical, marketing and sales programs. Specific programs include product integration support, software exchanges, seminars, collateral development, cooperative mailings, sales lead sharing, and joint sales account programs.

Over 15 leading vendors are currently in the process of joining the ASTRAL Program. Each has software development technologies and products that complement Atria's SCM and CRM products. Product areas to be covered include back-up tools, call tracking, databases, deployment, development tools, embedded systems, GUIs, IDEs, network tools, porting tools and testing tools. New product areas may be added as vendors that have -- or are developing -- complementary or emerging technologies join the program.

Vendors currently applying for membership in the ASTRAL Program include Auspex Systems, CenterLine Software, FTP Software, Integrated Computer Solutions, Interactive Development Environments, Mercury Interactive, Network Appliance, Novadigm, PDC, Pure Software, Scopus Technology, Segue Software, Software Emancipation Technology, TakeFive Software, TeleLOGIC, Thomson Software Products, Visix Software and Wind River Systems.

"The ASTRAL Program responds to a growing trend we've seen of development teams using SCM and CRM to gain control over all areas of software development," said Elizabeth Darragh, alliance program manager for Atria Software. "Working together, Atria and the ASTRAL Program members can offer customers a broad range of integrated solutions tailored to meet their individual needs."

How to Join

Independent software vendors interested in joining the ASTRAL Program should contact Elizabeth Darragh at (617) 676-2571 or via email at astral@atria.com.

Founded in 1990, Atria Software, Inc. develops, markets and supports software and services that facilitate the management of complex software development, enhancement and maintenance. Professional software engineering teams use Atria's products to control the software development process, simplify maintenance, improve software quality and shorten time-to-market. Atria products are available for a wide range of Windows and UNIX systems. Approximately 29,500 licenses are installed at over 700 customers worldwide. Internet users can contact Atria via e-mail at info@atria.com, or visit Atria's World-Wide Web site at <http://www.atria.com/>.

 Contact: Kirsten Armstrong    John Giddings / Sheila Mellen

          Public Relations     Public Relations

          Atria Software       Technology Solutions, Inc.

          (617) 676-2551       (617) 928-3021

          kirsten@atria.com    jgiddings@tsipr


AT&T to Offer Netscape Products to Europe
AT&T to offer Netscape products to European business customers

MARCH 26, 1996 -- PARIS -- AT&T and Netscape announced today that they have signed an agreement that allows AT&T to integrate Netscape's Internet software products into its value added services offerings for European business customers.

The agreement, which enables AT&T to license and resell Netscape's software products, covers Netscape's complete product line of server software, Commercial Applications and Netscape Navigator client software. AT&T is now positioned to propose to European business customers a complete Internet solutions package, ranging from building a company's presence on the world wide web to the deployment of complete on-line services applications as well as Intranet applications.

"Having access to these internationally renowned products will greatly benefit our customers in Europe", said Sergio Giacoletto, president of AT&T's value added services for Europe, Middle East and Africa. "However, the key aspect of this agreement is that it allows AT&T to fully integrate these products with the clients' applications. Netscape is a leader in Internet software technology and has demonstrated continuing openness and innovation in its approach to the Internet. By combining our networking and integration skills and Netscape's software products, together we will quickly provide the best value to our customers in Europe."

"This agreement with AT&T is another step toward our goal of establishing Netscape technology as the premier open software platform for information exchange and business on global networks," said Didier Benchimol, vice president of European sales for Netscape. "AT&T and Netscape share a common vision of the Internet. Our coming together means that many more companies will be able to integrate the Internet into their business by using the same easy-to-use, open, secure software products that are already in use today for online services and internal applications."

AT&T has been working with a number of European customers in a controlled introduction of the new capabilities.

The agreement is non-exclusive and fully supports AT&T's strategy of offering services based on open Internet standards.

Netscape's line of open software includes three families of products:

Netscape Navigator client software, Netscape server software, and Netscape Commercial Applications. The products deliver secure communications, advanced performance and click and point simplicity to companies and individuals who want to access information on the Internet or private TCP/IP networks.

AT&T, a global communications company, operates the world's largest and most advanced long distance network and provides communications services and products, as well as network equipment and computer systems, to 10 million businesses, 80 million consumers and numerous telecommunications service providers and government agencies.

To get more information, customers should contact:

Giorgio Heiman - AT&T Internet Solutions

+41-22-929-9916 (voice)

+41-22-929-9992 (fax)

gheiman@attmail.com

For more information, reporters may contact:

Phil Coathup - AT&T

+44-1527-493549

pcoathup@attmail.com

Willem Zevenbergen - AT&T

+1-201-564-3262

wzevenb@attmail.com

Sophie Callies - Netscape Communications Europe

+33-1-41-97-55-05


AT&T NetWare Connect Service Sales Channel
AT&T NetWare Connect Service gains new sales channel

MARCH 26, 1996 -- BRIDGEWATER, N.J. -- AT&T said today that it has implemented an indirect sales channel for AT&T NetWare Connect Service, and that more than 80 specially trained sales agents are now selling the service. The new sales agents, who underwent rigorous selection and training prior to selling AT&T NetWare Connect Service, are select Novell, Inc. Gold and Platinum resellers. By year-end their numbers are expected to grow to more than 350.

AT&T NetWare Connect Service allows businesses to expand their reach by extending local area network (LAN) services and applications beyond their traditional bounds. It combines AT&T's Worldwide Intelligent Network and several Novell technologies to enable businesses to tie LANs together into a wide area network (WAN), makes LAN resources available to remote and mobile users, and extends a business' LAN applications and information beyond the immediate enterprise to partners, suppliers, and customers.

Using AT&T NetWare Connect Service, businesses can minimize capital investment needed to build WANs, leverage investment in existing LANs and LAN applications, and avoid the burden of managing WANs by outsourcing their network management and complexity.

The indirect sales channel complements AT&T's direct sales force for AT&T NetWare Connect Service. Each channel focuses on the market segments for which it is best-suited, but both work together when appropriate opportunities arise.

"This represents a new approach for AT&T," said Michael Keith, AT&T vice president for Middle Market, Business Markets Division. "The relationship between the indirect channel and the AT&T direct sales force adds proven sales experience in local area networks and systems integration expertise. It also will help us grow the market for new services like this one and will provide customers with added levels of service and expertise."

Keith pointed out that the agents possess extensive expertise in local area networks (LANs) and LAN applications, and already have formed close relationships with their customers. Under the AT&T indirect channel program they function as agents rather than resellers. The agents are extensions of the AT&T sales force and the customers they serve are AT&T customers. Selling AT&T NetWare Connect Service differentiates them from their competitors and is synergistic with their sales of other products. In addition, their customers enjoy AT&T's worldclass customer care and network support, and pricing advantages resulting from AT&T's economies of scale.

"The development of this channel brings AT&T proven sales experience in local area networking and systems integration expertise," said Erik Grimmelmann, marketing vice president, AT&T Gateway Services. "This relationship with AT&T allows selected Gold and Platinum channel partners to offer their customers a new class of network service that combines Novell's leadership in networking software with AT&T's communications infrastructure."

Prospective agents are identified by either the Novell field sales organization or the AT&T field organization from among Novell's Gold and Platinum channel partners who have met specific criteria, including completion of the Infrastructure and Advanced Access training curriculum. The Novell-designated channel partners are recommended to AT&T field organizations for training and authorization, and AT&T selects those companies best-qualified to represent it in the sale of AT&T NetWare Connect Service. The agents benefit in three ways:

 They extend their sales of other products such as NetWare 4.

 They have professional services opportunities to extend their

 relationship with their customers.

 Agents of AT&T NetWare Connect Service receive a residual

 corresponding to the customer usage of the network.

"Novell's resellers have been instrumental in helping the more than 50 million NetWare users build their local area networks," said Tom Arthur, general manager of Business Internet Services at Novell. "These resllers represent the networking industry's premier roster of integrators, developers of customized applications and information technology salespeople, and will be an invaluable resource for our customers as they move to take advantage of new business-class internetworking and intranetworking through AT&T NetWare Connect Service."

New AT&T NetWare Connect Service Agents

Computing Ability, Inc., an Englewood, New Jersey systems and network integrator specializing in client/server computing solutions, offers AT&T NetWare Connect Service to its customers in lieu of having them build their own wide-area network infrastructure. Jonathan Cohen, vice president of sales with Computing Ability, believes the service is a strategically important offer for both his company and his customers.

"AT&T NetWare Connect Service provides the ideal method of connecting our customers because it provides a scaleable and manageable wide-area network with enhanced security features and a single point of access to all network resources," says Cohen.

Alpine Computer, Systems, Inc., a Holliston, Massachusetts-based systems integration and professional engineering services company, uses AT&T NetWare Connect Service as the underlying wide-area network transport service for the company's Alpine Remote Management Services (ARMS) -- services that enable network professionals at Alpine offices to remotely diagnose and manage network systems at Alpine customer locations.

"AT&T NetWare Connect Service is the low-cost, high-reliability, high-security wide-area network service for providing efficient and cost-effective inter-company communication," says Robert Willis, president and CEO of Alpine. "ARMS, combined with AT&T NetWare Connect Service, enables us to offer medium-sized companies with networks of 100 to 1,000 nodes, an affordable way to reliably manage their systems and avoid the high costs associated with acquiring the personnel and developing the infrastructure to maintain the networks in-house," added Willis.

Gracon Services, based in Okemos, Michigan, is an advanced network communications provider and integrator that provides data communication network design, custom protocol solutions for small, medium, and large companies.

"AT&T NetWare Connect Service affords systems integrators and network integrators significant opportunities for opening new doors and increasing their service revenues," says Mike Grady, president of Gracon. "AT&T NetWare Connect Service is a natural fit for our business strategy that includes offering customers advanced wide-area network technology."

For more information, reporters may contact:

Chris Pfaff - AT&T

908-658-5804

cpfaff@attmail.com

Cheryl Hall - Novell

408-577-7299

chall@novell.com

Mike Miller - AT&T

201-331-4141

michaeld2@attmail.com

For more information about AT&T NetWare Connect Service, or to be put in touch with a local authorized agent, customers should Call 1-800-243-5288


Attachmate Remote LAN Node 4.1
ATTACHMATE LETS USERS "HIT THE ROAD" WITH SEAMLESS MOBILE ACCESS TO CORPORATE INTRANETS

Remote LAN Node 4.1 (RLN) allows users to remain productive wherever they are through a transparent mobile LAN extension

BELLEVUE, WASH. -- Attachmate - The Intranet Company - is now shipping Remote LAN Node 4.1 (RLN) and RLN Access Server 4.1. These products allow companies to extend their corporate intranets to remote users regardless of location or mobility. Through RLN, mobile users gain remote access to all enterprise applications and services as if in the office. With this release, Attachmate Corporation has significantly increased the ease-of-use and manageability of RLN while maintaining all the powerful capabilities customers have come to rely on. RLN 4.1 also includes streamlined server and client installations, enhanced management through the RLN Manager, and the addition of internal modem support.

"The RLN 4.1 client for Windows 95 is the easiest software I've ever installed," said Milton Roberts, network administrator at Rheem Manufacturing Company Water Heater Division in Montgomery, Alabama. "Through RLN, our MIS staff performs after-hours support and diagnostics from home, rather than coming into the office every time they are paged. Our nationwide sales managers also use RLN to access E-mail and sales systems. With these non-technical users deployed nationwide, RLN 4.1's ease of installation and maintenance is very important to us."

"This release of Remote LAN Node allows companies to extend the scope of their corporate intranets beyond the confines of the local corporate campus with an easy to use and manage solution," said Paul Rodwick, executive vice president of products at Attachmate. "Companies can now offer full intranet and enterprise services to users anywhere - on campus, remote, mobile, or even wireless. Users remain productive, even on the road, because they are never without the applications and data they need to do their job."

Not only is RLN 4.1 the most scaleable, flexible, and open remote access solution available, it now includes simplified installation and management. RLN 4.1 provides a streamlined client installation which has been expanded to include additional environments. The RLN Server and RLN Manager installation and configurations have also been enhanced. For example, the RLN Manager now auto-discovers all RLN Servers on the network via IP and IPX.

"As remote access products mature into enterprise-ready solutions, ease of use in installation and management are an absolute necessity," commented Kevin Tolly, president and CEO of The Tolly Group, a strategic consulting and independent testing organization. "Our tests of RLN 4.1 show that the product is easy to install and has the intuitive administrative and user interfaces that network managers require."

"Because of its scaleability and open support of many LAN and WAN environments, RLN has always provided a good solution for enterprise remote access," said Pete Nicoletti, principal consultant at Data Transit International. "With this new version, RLN continues to provide unique multi-server scaleability and enterprise support capabilities, with the added benefits of an easier installation and streamlined management."

Version 4.1 includes the RLN Client for Windows 95, a 32-bit VXD client that allows full use of standard Windows 95 interfaces such as TAPI and UNIMODEM. TAPI support makes RLN one of the first solutions to provide full ISDN connection support for Windows 95. Additionally, RLN 4.1 is fully compatible with the native Windows 95 dialer and other PPP clients. This compatibility allows companies that have standardized on the native dialer in Windows 95 to capitalize on the power and openness of RLN.

The RLN Server now offers optional routing of IP and IPX, as well as DHCP server functionality for dynamic IP addressing of remote clients and roaming dial-back support. The RLN Server also now includes internal modem support which increases convenience by eliminating the need for external racks. RLN will continue to support over 150 types of external modems, ISDN (Basic Rate and Primary Rate), and X.25 managed service networks.

"Remote access deployed on an enterprise-wide basis requires the use of high-performance internal modems on the server to avoid the clutter and footprint common to external modem racks," said Bill Rosenberger, vice president and general manager at Xircom. "Our use of a shared memory architecture allows our multiport modems to transfer large blocks of data as opposed to the conventional character at a time. This results in significantly higher performance in high port density configurations. We're very pleased that a leading provider of remote access solutions such as Attachmate has chosen Xircom's MPM-4 and MPM-8 multiport modems for inclusion in both the RLN Server software kits and RLN Access Server pre-configured hardware."

In addition to new features, RLN 4.1 continues to offer the industry's most powerful and open remote access solution. RLN is totally LAN-transparent, providing simultaneous remote access to applications on any combination of interconnected networks. Because it is compatible with all LAN environments, RLN protects a company's network investment while providing plenty of room for growth.

Attachmate will also offer a free add-on module to all RLN 4.1 customers. The add-on module will include an advanced Windows 3.1 comm port redirector for the RLN dial-out client. With the new comm port redirector, operations such as fax-out and dial-out that previously required a dedicated modem for each user, now run transparently through the RLN Server. The add-on module also includes Attachmate's Advanced RLN Call Accounting. This utility extracts RLN 4.1 session log information into a Microsoft Access database for reporting and tracking. Detailed utilization reports are provided with the utility and custom reports can be created easily by the customer.

"The new detailed logging, Call Accounting and DHCP capabilities in RLN 4.1

are very important to us," said Richard Lenz, project manager at a worldwide manufacturer of heavy equipment. "Assigning (and audit logging) TCP/IP addresses to DHCP clients directly from the RLN Server is much cleaner than placing a DHCP Service somewhere else in the network. And, as our remote access user base grows to more than 500 users within the next year, RLN's advanced logging capabilities will help us satisfy increased demand with proper capacity. The new Call Accounting facility will also allow us to provide detailed charge-back reports to our individual departments."

The server for RLN 4.1 is available as a software or hardware/software solution. The software solution (RLN Server) includes all the communications cards and software necessary to convert a 486 or Pentium-class PC into a high-performance remote access server. The hardware/software solution (RLN Access Server) is a plug-and play Pentium-based server pre-installed with RLN in configurations ranging from 4 to 32 remote access ports.

PRICING AND AVAILABILITY

Both Remote LAN Node 4.1 and RLN Access Server 4.1 are now available from Attachmate and through Attachmate's RLN Remote Access Medallion Program (RAMP) certified resellers. Pricing for the RLN 4.1 software starts at $995 US. The RLN software solution is available worldwide, while the hardware/software combination is available only in North America. The RLN add-on module is available free of charge to all RLN 4.1 customers when they register the product with Attachmate.

ATTACHMATE - THE INTRANET COMPANY

Attachmate is a leading provider of high quality universal information access software and services that help organizations build secure Intranets. The company's object-oriented client, server, authoring tool and management software safely link enterprise systems, Internet systems and people. These solutions allow desktop and mobile users to transparently access, manage and share any business information inside or outside the organization. The Company leverages its 14 years of corporate expertise in enterprise and Internet technologies by providing comprehensive and knowledgeable customer consulting and support services in more than 30 countries to help organizations build high-performance and secure Intranet client/server systems. Attachmate is ranked as the sixth largest PC software company in the world according to Softletter. The company employs over 2,000 people worldwide.

For more information about Attachmate's products, contact Attachmate's headquarters in Bellevue, Wash. at (206) 644-4010 or toll free (800) 426-6283. Attachmate's World Wide Web address is http://www.attachmate.com.


NetWizard 3.0 Enterprise Swr Mgmt System
ATTACHMATE'S NETWIZARD MAKES COMPANY-WIDE WINDOWS 95 MIGRATIONS SIMPLE, FAST, AND PAINLESS.

Attachmate's NetWizard 3.0 gives companies powerful 32-bit enterprise-wide software distribution, license metering, and hardware and software inventory capabilities.

BELLEVUE, WASH. -- Attachmate - The Intranet Company - today announced NetWizard 3.0, the latest version of Attachmate's award-winning enterprise software management system. Version 3.0 expands NetWizard's capabilities to embrace Windows 95 and Windows NT client and server platforms. With NetWizard, companies gain full control of workstation software and applications throughout the enterprise. NetWizard's powerful software distribution, application metering, management, and inventory capabilities give companies all the tools necessary to manage and automate the migration of enterprise workstations to Windows 95.

"Organizations around the globe are migrating to Windows 95 and Windows NTW," said Brad Chase, general manager, Personal Systems Division at Microsoft. "We are very pleased that Attachmate's NetWizard product now supports the automated deployment of Windows 95 thereby reducing the time, effort, and cost of this migration."

"We use NetWizard to manage purchased and homegrown application software on 1,200 workstations, nearly half of which are in remote locations or completely mobile, " said Doug Albro at Brown and Williamson. "We realize significant cost savings by using NetWizard to distribute all new or upgraded applications throughout our enterprise. We also plan to use NetWizard to automate our migration from Windows 3.1 to Windows 95, from planning through roll-out."

"As companies build corporate Intranets and migrate to Windows 95, they need powerful, far-reaching software distribution and management capabilities," said Paul Rodwick, executive vice president in charge of products at Attachmate. "NetWizard 3.0 is the only product that gives companies software distribution, metering, and management across the entire Intranet, including full compatibility with Windows 95 and Windows NT. Through NetWizard, companies can distribute Windows 95, 32-bit applications, TCP/IP or other protocol stacks, or any other application to every workstation on the corporate Intranet - local and remote."

As companies migrate to new platforms and applications, they need powerful tools to help them manage and automate the process. Attachmate has identified five critical steps in a successful Windows 95 migration. These steps are:

 1. Establish control of existing hardware and software resources

 2. Determine hardware upgrade needs

 3. Determine application software needs

 4. Replace existing Windows or DOS operating systems with Windows 95

 5. Migrate existing applications and deploy new 32-bit applications

NetWizard automates all of these tasks. For companies that must migrate hundreds or thousands of workstations, NetWizard 3.0 increases the ease and reliability of the migration while reducing the time and cost involved.

NetWizard 3.0 provides a powerful suite of management capabilities, including full 32-bit application support, Windows 95 and Windows NT support for long file names and Registry management. With NetWizard companies can:

 inventory hardware and software installed on all desktops throughout

 the enterprise;

 automatically distribute software to local and remote DOS, Windows,

 Windows 95, Windows NT, and Macintosh workstations;

 automatically update remote and grouped workstations through simple

 drag-and-drop functionality;

 automatically meter application usage;

 limit the time allowed in certain applications. For example, limiting

 Web browsing to one hour per day for certain groups of users;

 easily monitor and enforce software licenses to ensure enterprise-

 wide legal compliance;

 remotely view and edit files (including drag-and-drop edits to

 the Windows 95 Registry), restart Windows, reboot, or execute

 programs on end user desktops.

NetWizard's unique peer-to-peer architecture provides the flexibility and power to manage distributed software environments of any size or type. Other advantages of NetWizard 3.0 include concurrent multi-protocol support and compatibility with any ODBC database. NetWizard also offers powerful check-point restart, recovery and back-out capabilities as well as streamlined distribution through branch management support.

Because of its broad support of multiple platforms and environments, NetWizard is included with other Attachmate products such as EXTRA! Personal Client - Attachmate's flagship solution that provides connectivity from virtually any workstation to any host.

"Our customers deploying EXTRA! Personal Client generally canvas hundreds to thousands of workstations across the entire enterprise, " said Rodwick. "Based on feedback from these customers and their need to ease the strain of deployments to large workstation communities, we developed NetWizard and include it with our other products such as EXTRA! Personal Client. Through NetWizard, deploying an application to many workstations can literally be as easy as installing it on one."

NetWizard has become one of the fastest-growing software management products on the market. Sales of NetWizard grew by 300% in the past year, and Attachmate now has more than 500,000 NetWizard-capable desktops deployed worldwide. Individual customer implementations of NetWizard range from 40-50 workstations to over 10,000 workstations.

PRICING AND AVAILABILITY

NetWizard 3.0 is available now through Attachmate Premier Partners and resellers in the Remote Access Medallion Program. The product is sold in packs incremented to provide companies with everything necessary to manage a specific number of desktops. US pricing is as follows (international pricing is the foreign currency equivalent of these prices):

 NetWizard   10-Pack  $   595

 NetWizard   50-Pack  $ 2,675

 NetWizard  100-Pack  $ 4,815

 NetWizard  500-Pack  $21,665

 NetWizard 1000-Pack  $38,995

ATTACHMATE - THE INTRANET COMPANY

Attachmate is a leading provider of high quality universal information access software and services that help organizations build secure Intranets. The company's object-oriented client, server, authoring tool and management software safely link enterprise systems, Internet systems, and people. These solutions allow desktop and mobile users to transparently access, manage and share any business information inside or outside the organization. The Company leverages its 14 years of corporate expertise in enterprise and Internet technologies by providing comprehensive and knowledgeable customer consulting and support services in more than 30 countries to help organizations build high-performance and secure Intranet client/server systems. Attachmate employs over 2,000 people and is ranked the sixth largest PC software company in the world by Softletter.

For more information about Attachmate's products, contact Attachmate's headquarters in Bellevue, Wash. at (206) 644-4010 or toll free (800) 426-6283. Attachmate's World Wide Web address is http://www.attachmate.com.


Autodesk Gains Momentum in Mechanical Design
AUTODESK GAINS MOMENTUM IN MECHANICAL DESIGN MARKET

NEW ALLIANCES POSITION AUTODESK AS LEADING TECHNICAL CONTENT PROVIDER; KEY PARTNERS OFFER INTEGRATED SOLUTIONS ON AUTODESK MECHANICAL DESKTOP PLATFORM

CHICAGO, Ill., NDES, March 18, 1996 -- Autodesk swept the National Design and Engineering show here with a series of announcements that strengthen Autodesk's position in the MCAD market. Autodesk shipped the Autodesk Mechanical Desktop, made two major strategic alliances that will facilitate electronic purchase of manufactured parts, and announced that key partners are ready with integrated products for the Autodesk Mechanical Desktop.

"With these announcements, we are showing our commitment to delivering leading mechanical design solutions today and paving the way for the MCAD industry to design and create products for the 21st century," said Dominic Gallello, vice president of Autodesk's mechanical group. "The trends we see are the use of electronic commerce to speed design and manufacturing, the importance of uniting 2D and 3D design and assembly capability, and of course the importance of business-to-business alliances that make such dramatic change possible."

Autodesk also announced that the Autodesk Data Publishing Group will publish a new CD-ROM title, PlantSpec, disclosed that it is planning to add new partners to its Mechanical Applications Initiative (MAI) within 30 days, and launched a new nationwide advertising campaign focusing on the Autodesk Mechanical Desktop's ability to unite 2D and 3D mechanical design in a single solution. In addition, Autodesk President, Chairman and CEO, Carol Bartz, is delivering the opening day keynote address at the Industry Week Magazine conference, "Managing for Innovation," held in conjunction with NDES.

The Autodesk booth, #806, features the Autodesk Mechanical Desktop, AutoCAD LT, the Autodesk Mechanical Library, Autodesk WorkCenter, Autodesk View and several MAI partner applications. This year marks Autodesk's 12th anniversary at NDES and its strongest commitment ever to supporting the needs of mechanical designers.

ALLIANCES FOR ELECTRONIC COMMERCE

Autodesk Data Publishing's separate agreements with Thomas Publishing Company and Industry.Net will allow engineers and designers to easily incorporate commercially available parts into their designs, and will enable them to electronically purchase those parts. The first effort of the Thomas/ADP alliance will be to link the Thomas Register, the defacto standard of Industrial Buying Guides, to ADP on the Internet. This will provide Autodesk's three million users with access to Thomas Register's on-line catalogs and information on over 150,000 companies under 52,000 product headings. Industry.Net - the leader in on-line service for manufacturing content - has agreed to work with Autodesk to facilitate electronic commerce, for the first time, for the parts manufacturing industry.

AUTODESK MECHANICAL DESKTOP SHIPS

Autodesk Mechanical Desktop, the advanced mechanical design application that began shipping last week, is quickly gaining favor among engineers and designers, who are attracted by its ability to unite 2D design and drafting capability with advanced 3D solid and surface modeling and the total solutions made possible through Autodesk's strategic partnerships, according to Dominic Gallello, vice president of the Autodesk Mechanical Market Group.

"Customers like the fact that they don't have to choose between 2D and 3D. The Mechanical Desktop gives them the best of both worlds," Gallello said.

Mechanical Applications Initiative Partners Integrate their Products with Mechanical Desktop Industry-leading partners ready with Mechanical Desktop applications include:

* OPEN MIND announced a fully integrated NC solution in its hyperMILL product, which includes 2 through 4 axis solutions for production NC machining as well as 3-axis milling and Z-level roughing for surface and solids. Additional features include rest milling, pencil milling and Z level finishing.

* CIMLOGIC, Inc. is ready with full integration with its Toolbox Professional, which enhances the Mechanical Desktop's feature-based mechanical design capabilities with features such as holes, rectangles, shafts and ACIS-based standard hardware. It also includes drafting annotation tools and a graphical block manager allows the user to create, store and graphically retrieve user-defined libraries of commonly used entities.

* ANSYS Inc. showed a preview of ANSYS/AutoFEA 3D, its new 3D design analysis product for the Mechanical Desktop.

Additional offerings are expected shortly from the other partners in Autodesk's Mechanical Applications Initiative (MAI). The MAI partners, each leaders in their particular fields, provided their input and expertise throughout the development of the Mechanical Desktop and plan to deliver fully integrated products under a common Autodesk user interface that offers a complete solution from analysis through manufacturing.

Within 30 days, Autodesk plans to add a major supplier of sheet-metal related software applications to its list of MAI partners. Current partners (both within and outside the US) include:

  ANSYS, Inc.

  ICEM Technologies

  Open Mind Software Technologies

  MacNeal-Schwendler Corp.

  CIMLOGIC, Inc.

  Mechanical Dynamics Inc.

  Design Technology International

  Moldflow Pty. Ltd.

  Genius, GmbH

  NC Microproducts Inc.

  Hitachi Zosen Systems International

The Autodesk Mechanical Desktop facilitates feature-based, parametric solid and surface modeling, comprehensive assembly modeling, 2D design/drafting and bi-directional associative drafting.

Available immediately in the US with a suggested retail price of $6,250, it also includes AutoCAD Release 13 and the AutoCAD IGES Translator. Autodesk's award-winning Mechanical Library will be included in US versions. The Mechanical Desktop has a multi-platform license that includes Microsoft's DOS, Windows NT, Windows 3.1 and Windows 95.  Autodesk will ship the Mechanical Desktop in Chinese, French, German, Korean, Japanese and Spanish in April.

The Mechanical Desktop's compatibility with the DEC AlphaStation, which is expected to be announced in the near future, will give mechanical designers an additional element of choice, joining the flexibility and broad function of the Mechanical Desktop with the speed and power of the DEC AlphaStation.

NEW DATA PUBLISHING TITLE - PLANTSPEC

Autodesk today announced that its Data Publishing Group will publish PlantSpec, a new CD-ROM title that is expected to be available this summer. PlantSpec will provide purchased-parts content for the process manufacturing industry in the industry-standard AutoCAD .DWG format. The first company to work with Autodesk on the new title will Baldor Electric, the Fort Smith, Arkansas manufacturer of electric motors and drives. Baldor will market its 4,200 parts on PlantSpec.  Users will be able to search for parts using several criteria, including manufacturer, part number, product line or performance requirements. Once a part is located, PlantSpec displays a vector drawing that can be inserted directly into an AutoCAD .DWG file.

NEW NATIONWIDE ADVERTISING CAMPAIGN

Uniting 2D and 3D design is the theme of a new nationwide Mechanical Desktop advertising campaign, which Autodesk is launching at NDES with advertisements in the show program and in several major industry publications.  Autodesk's commitment to both 2D and 3D design is based on company research that shows that a significant number of engineers who create 2D designs want the ability to design in 3D as well.

For more information on Autodesk, please call 415-507-5000, type GO ADESK on CompuServe, or log-in with a World Wide Web browser at http://www.autodesk.com.

Except for the historical information contained herein, the matters discussed in this news release are forward looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected, including the timely development and acceptance of new products, the impact of competitive products and pricing, and the other risks detailed from time to time in the Company's SEC reports, including the report on Form 10-Q filed in December 1, 1995.

Autodesk is the world's leading supplier of PC and UNIX-based design software and PC multimedia tools. The company's 2D and 3D products and data management tools are used in many industries for architectural design, mechanical design, film-making, videography and geographic information systems. The fourth largest PC software company in the world, Autodesk has three million customers in 129 countries.  Autodesk products are sold through Autodesk Systems Centers, Dealers and Distributors worldwide.


Autodesk Data Publishing Alliances Ready
AUTODESK DATA PUBLISHING ALLIANCES READY FOR ELECTRONIC COMMERCE

CHICAGO, IL --National Design and Engineering Show -- March 18, 1996 -- Autodesk Data Publishing (ADP) capped a year of successes by announcing strategic alliances with Thomas Publishing Company and Industry.Net, solidifying Autodesk's position as the world's leading technical content provider and enhancing the value of the content and services currently offered by Industry.Net and Thomas. Ultimately, these alliances will pave the way for electronic commerce between buyers and sellers of manufactured parts.

ADP also announced that it will publish a new CD-ROM title, PlantSpec, in response to the demand for purchased parts information in the process manufacturing industry. Like the group's PartSpec title, PlantSpec will include graphical and textual information in a standard format, including .DWG blocks, for thousands of parts from multiple manufacturers.

"Our achievements over the past year, topped by our agreements with Thomas and Industry.Net, have further confirmed the wisdom of Autodesk diversifying into the content publishing market," said Blair LaCorte, general manager of Autodesk Data Publishing. "Unique among publishers, we provide graphical technical data from which users can see quantifiable productivity gains; as a result they are willing to pay for the data."

These announcements are the latest in a series of successes for ADP that include widespread product acceptance, national awards, and a $1.25 million investment in engineering education. Details on ADP's first year follow.

STRATEGIC ALLIANCES

Industry.Net is the world's largest Internet Marketing and Electronic Commerce company serving business and industry. In its on-line Marketplace, Industry.Net has established the standard for on-line news and information services in the manufacturing sector, and has built the premier model for electronic commerce.

The on-line Marketplace is used by over 180,000 registered buyers and specifiers at over 36,000 company locations who look for up-to- date product information from over 250,000 suppliers around the country. This in-depth network generates over three million "hits" per month, most of whom are professionals looking for the data needed to make buying decisions.

To begin with, Industry.Net and Autodesk Data Publishing will build links into and cross-promote their respective Internet-based on-line services and CD-ROM products. Eventually, they plan to provide a complete electronic commerce solution that will let users of both companies search for, select, download and transact products and services directly from the designer's desktop.

Thomas Publishing Company is the leading information provider to industry worldwide through its range of directories, magazines and other information services. Thomas and ADP have agreed to form a joint-marketing alliance under which the companies will bundle products, create links between each other's on-line content and services, and investigate other ways to work together.

The first effort of the Thomas/ADP alliance will be to link the Thomas Register, the defacto standard of Industrial Buying Guides, to ADP on the Internet. This will provide Autodesk's three million users with access to Thomas Register's on-line catalogs and information on over 150,000 companies under 52,000 product headings. Other Thomas content linkages to ADP under consideration include a detailed industrial product database, in-depth application information and Thomas Regional Directories' local distribution contact listings.

By working with both firms, ADP will bring a far broader selection of standard, formatted parts data to engineers and designers. Working on-line, these professionals can use and reuse this information as precise models, thereby increasing their productivity. The alliance lets Autodesk provide more information more easily to its three million customers worldwide, who represent the heart of purchasing in the global manufacturing industry. Productivity gains have been measured at 20 percent among persons using ADP's Autodesk Mechanical Library CD-ROM product, according to a fall 1995 survey. "Those numbers will increase significantly when the content becomes available on the Internet," LaCorte said.

NEW TITLE, PLANTSPEC

Baldor Electric, the Fort Smith, Arkansas manufacturer of electric motors and drives, is the first company to work with Autodesk on the new PlantSpec title. Baldor, which markets its own electronic catalog, chose to market its 4,200 parts on PlantSpec. PlantSpec is expected to be available this summer. PlantSpec is being developed using the same technology as ADP's other titles, MaterialSpec and PartSpec (collectively known as the Autodesk Mechanical Library). It will operate with the leading PC design platforms, DOS, Microsoft Windows 3.1, Windows NT, and Windows 95.

Users will be able to search for parts using several criteria, including manufacturer, part number, product line, or performance requirements. Once a part is located, PlantSpec displays a vector drawing, which can be inserted with a single mouse-click directly into an AutoCAD .DWG drawing.

RECOGNITION, AND DONATIONS

ADP started as a six-person product team within Autodesk's Data Management market group. Today, it has nearly 40 employees. More significantly, ADP has a circulation of over 30,000 copies of its first two CD-ROM titles, and an additional 10,000 copies have been circulated in the education channel. This represents the highest number of intelligent graphic titles ever sold to a technical audience in a single year. These titles, PartSpec and MaterialSpec ( subscription-based CD-ROM's of 350,000 parts and 25,000 materials from nearly 400 manufacturers respectively), will also now be shipping as part of the recently announced Autodesk Mechanical Desktop suite of products.

This week, ADP's Mechanical Library was recognized by the 200,000-plus readers of NASA Tech Briefs, a magazine published for specifying and design engineers, as its 1995 Product of the Year. The Autodesk Mechanical Library was also recognized by numerous trade publications as the "product of the month" during 1995. Just last month, Business Marketing magazine, which focuses on the effective use of business-to-business marketing, selected ADP as one of the Top 10 Business Marketers of 1995. Some of the other companies recognized were IBM, AT&T, and Netscape Communications.

In its continuing support of education, ADP donated $1.25 million worth of Autodesk Mechanical Library CD-ROM's to the Education Foundation of the Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME). The volumes will be distributed to manufacturing engineering and technology members of SME student chapters.

For more information on Autodesk, please call 415-507-5000, type GO ADESK on CompuServe, or log-in with a World Wide Web browser at http://www.autodesk.com. Autodesk is the world's leading supplier of PC and UNIX-based design software and PC multimedia tools. The company's 2D and 3D products and data management tools are used in many industries for architectural design, mechanical design, film-making, videography and geographic information systems. The fourth largest PC software company in the world, Autodesk has three million customers in 129 countries. Autodesk products are sold through Autodesk Systems Centers, Dealers and distributors worldwide.

Except for the historical information contained herein, the matters discussed in this news release are forward looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected. These include the timely development and acceptance of new products, the impact of competitive products and pricing, and the other risks detailed from time to time in the Company's SEC reports, including the report on Form 10-Q filed in December 1995.


Blizzard Warcraft II Goes Gold
BLIZZARD ENTERTAINMENT'S WARCRAFT II GOES GOLD

1995's Game of the Year passes the 500,000 sales mark and continues to shatter sales records worldwide

IRVINE, Calif., March 18, 1996 -- Blizzard Entertainment's Warcraft II: Tides of Darkness has sold half a million copies worldwide, according to information from PC Data and key domestic and international retail accounts. The blockbuster fantasy- strategy game reached the 500,000 milestone in just three months and continues to sell record numbers worldwide.

"The popularity of entertainment software has exploded in the past year -- top-notch computer games like Warcraft II are now selling as many copies as hit records," says Allen Adham, president and founder of Blizzard Entertainment. "Warcraft II's success demonstrates the unlimited potential that exists for high-quality titles which combine the latest technology with addictive game play."

Since shipping in December, the game has enjoyed record sales around the world and continues to be one of the best-selling titles in many countries, including the U.S., France, Germany and Canada. According to PC Data's January report, Warcraft II is the best-selling new release.

Said, Chuck Whitaker, NeoStar Divisional Merchandise Manager for 850 Software Etc. and Babbages stores, "Ever since Warcraft II began selling in my stores, it has been one of the best sellers that I have seen in the last five years. Its sales momentum and incredible popularity are phenomenal. Warcraft II continues to be one of our top five sellers and shows no signs of letting up."

Additionally, Warcraft II has received numerous accolades from industry press. The product recently won Game of the Year and Best Multiplayer Game from PC Gamer. The game has also earned high ratings and praise from leading gaming magazines including Computer Gaming World, Computer Game Review, PC Entertainment and Computer Games Strategy Plus.

Warcraft II is available immediately in DOS CD-ROM (Windows 3.1 and Windows 95 compatible) format at most computer and software retail chains nationwide for approximately $50. The game is also offered directly from Blizzard at (800) 953-SNOW.

A DOS expansion set entitled Warcraft II: Beyond the Dark Portal is due out in April, and a Macintosh version of the full retail version is scheduled for release this fall.

Blizzard Entertainment is a premier publisher of next-generation entertainment software. The company's blockbuster hits Warcraft and Warcraft II have earned top industry honors including Game of the Year and Best Multiplayer Game, as well as high ratings and rave reviews from numerous gaming magazines. Soon to be released titles include Diablo, a role-playing game, and Pax Imperia 2, a galactic empire simulator. Blizzard is a division of Davidson & Associates, Inc., a leading multimedia studio for educational and entertainment software.


Blizzard Plans for Warcraft II Expansion Set
BLIZZARD ENTERTAINMENT ANNOUNCES PLANS FOR WARCRAFT II EXPANSION SET

Add-on disk offers gamers all new Orc and Human campaigns, setting and cinematics -- plus 50 of Blizzard's favorite map files

IRVINE, Calif., March 15, 1996 -- Gamers just can't get enough of the 1995 Game of the Year, Warcraft II: Tides of Darkness, so today, Blizzard Entertainment answered customers' pleas for more by announcing Warcraft II: Beyond the Dark Portal, an expansion CD-ROM. The add-on disk provides an all-new Warcraft II experience with new Orc and Human campaigns and 50 new custom maps.

After destroying the mystic gate into Azeroth, the Humans discover that the rift which allows the Orcs passage into their world still exists. Human forces must now venture beyond the Dark Portal into Orcish lands to put an end to the threat of yet another invasion by the hordes.

In Warcraft II: Beyond the Dark Portal, players encounter 24 new do-or-die missions. The expansion set offers exciting game play set in Orcish swamplands, all new cinematics and 50 custom maps. Using the full version of the game, players can compete in head-to-head battles against as many as eight players.

"We have been overwhelmed by the tremendous success of Warcraft II, and since the game's release, we have been flooded with requests for an add-on disk," said Allen Adham, president and founder of Blizzard Entertainment. "With the expansion disk, players can extend their Warcraft experience as they delve into the Orcs homeland for the first time to experience a entirely new set of challenges."

The expansion set is expected to be available this spring in DOS CD-ROM format at most computer retails stores and mass merchants nationwide for approximately $30.

An original Warcraft II: Tides of Darkness CD-ROM is needed to use the features offered in the expansion set. Customers can call (800) 953-SNOW to order the expansion set or to obtain additional information.

Blizzard Entertainment is a premier publisher of next-generation entertainment software. The company's blockbuster hits Warcraft and Warcraft II have earned top industry honors including Game of the Year and Best Multiplayer Game as well as high ratings and rave reviews from numerous gaming magazines. Soon to be released titles include Diablo, a role-playing game, and Pax Imperia 2, a galactic empire simulator.

Blizzard is a division of Davidson & Associates, Inc., a leading multimedia studio for educational and entertainment software.


Borland Aligns Marketing/Sales Organizations
BORLAND ALIGNS MARKETING AND SALES ORGANIZATIONS WITH TARGETED CUSTOMER SEGMENTS

NEW ORGANIZATION DESIGNED TO BETTER MEET THE NEEDS OF DESKTOP AND LAN, CLIENT/SERVER AND INTERNET SOFTWARE DEVELOPERS

SCOTTS VALLEY, Calif. -- March 18, 1996 -- Borland International Inc. today announced a realignment of its marketing and sales operations to better meet the needs of its customers. Borland has formed two market-segment focused organizations: the Desktop and LAN Development Tools Group and the Client/Server Development Tools Group. In line with its commitment to delivering products and services that radically improve the software development process, Borland designed these two new organizations to create the focus needed to provide Desktop, LAN, Internet, and client/server developers with continued product innovations, as well as superior service and support.

"As part of our strategic planning process, we identified two distinct customer sets: Desktop and LAN Developers and Client/Server Developers," said Borland President and CEO Gary Wetsel. "We recognize that these two sets of customers have different product, sales and support requirements. Through this new organization, we are creating focused teams dedicated to understanding and delivering the individual requirements of each customer segment."

The two new organizations are headed by general managers reporting to Wetsel. Research and Development, headed by Senior Vice President Paul Gross, remains a functional organization. International operations will continue to report to David McGlaughlin, vice president of International Sales and Marketing. The new market segment groups, however, will be responsible for leveraging marketing and sales programs worldwide.

DESKTOP AND LAN DEVELOPMENT TOOLS GROUP

The Desktop and LAN Development Tools Group will be headed by Vice President and General Manager Frank Vaculin. Vaculin was formerly Borland's vice president of U.S. Sales. This group is chartered with marketing and selling development tools and services to Desktop and LAN developers. Products in this group include Delphi Desktop, Delphi Developer, Borland C++, Visual dBASE, and Paradox, as well as a number of companion products. This group will also be responsible for marketing and sales of Internet-enabled versions of existing products and future Internet-specific tools targeted at Desktop and LAN developers.

The Desktop and LAN Development Tools Group will be responsible for leveraging Borland's core strengths in channel sales, marketing and direct mail. The group will also include a Developer Relations group specifically focused on programs and services designed for Desktop and LAN developers.

"The Desktop and LAN developer market is Borland's foundation, representing the majority of our revenue today," said Vaculin. "It is critical that we continue to provide innovative products and services that help our customers be more productive. This new organization allows our group to focus on the unique needs of the Desktop and LAN developer."

CLIENT/SERVER DEVELOPMENT TOOLS GROUP

The focus of the Client/Server Development Tools Group is to accelerate the growth of Borland's client/server business. This group will be headed by Vice President and General Manager Michael Greenbaum, who joins Borland from Bell Atlantic Corporation to assume this new role.

The Client/Server Development Tools Group will be responsible for product management, sales and marketing of Borland's client/server product line, which includes Delphi Client/Server Suite, InterBase and ReportSmith. The group will include teams focused on sales, consulting and training. In addition, the organization will be responsible for channel marketing programs focused on client/server VARs, Systems Integrators and ISVs. Borland's recently announced Value Added Partner Program will reside in this organization.

Over the past year, Borland's client/server business has expanded from less than five percent of revenue to over 15 percent. Most of this growth has come as a result of the success of Delphi Client/Server and the residual effect it has had on Borland's other client/server products -- InterBase and ReportSmith. Most of these new customers come from divisional/departmental IT organizations looking for the fastest way to build robust client/server applications.

In addition, Borland recently announced it is developing a visual development tool code-named Latte, for Sun Microsystems's Java Internet programming language. Borland believes the advent of Java and the delivery of world-class development tools will make the Internet an attractive platform for distributed application development. Within the Client/Server Development Tools Group will be an Intranet Products Group exclusively focused on this opportunity and establishing Borland as a leader in this growing market.

"With the success of Delphi, Borland has expanded is customer base to include new client/server developers," said Greenbaum. "In order to continue this success, we need to recognize and address these customers' need for a different level of sales, service and support. The Client/Server Development Tools Group will be focused on building and partnering to create new programs and services to meet these requirements."

BORLAND: MAKING DEVELOPMENT EASIER

Borland International Inc. (NASDAQ:BORL) is a leading provider of products and services targeted to software developers. Borland is distinguished for its high quality software development tools, which include Delphi, Delphi Client/Server, Borland C++, Visual dBASE, Paradox and InterBase. Borland's award-winning products are supported through comprehensive programs for small- and large-sized software developers, corporate developers, value added resellers and systems integrators. Founded in 1983, Borland is headquartered in Scotts Valley California.


3 New Versions of Delphi 2.0 for Win95/NT
BORLAND ANNOUNCES AVAILABILITY OF THREE NEW VERSIONS OF DELPHI 2.0 FOR MICROSOFT WINDOWS 95 AND NT

CUSTOMERS LOOK TO DELPHI 2.0 TO GAIN A COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE

SCOTTS VALLEY, Calif. -- March 4, 1996 -- Borland International Inc. today announced the immediate availability of the new Delphi 2.0 product line, the company's second release of the performance-leading, client/server development tool. Delphi 2.0 provides customers a competitive advantage through rapid application development (RAD) tools that dramatically reduce development time and increase the speed and power of finished applications by 15 to 50 times, compared to competing tools.

The Delphi 2.0 product line includes three versions for specific types of developers: Delphi Client/Server Suite 2.0 for developers needing high-performance client and scalable server technology in one package; Delphi Developer 2.0 for professional developers doing local and LAN-based development; and Delphi Desktop 2.0 for individual programmers.

"Borland has enjoyed seeing customers worldwide build powerful and innovative applications with Delphi that result in greater returns on IT investments and significant competitive advantages," said Richard Gorman, vice president of Product Marketing and Product Management for Borland. "The new Delphi 2.0 further accelerates the time it takes to build robust, flexible and high-performance applications. Early adopters of Delphi 2.0 are reporting that this new version offers unmatched functionality for improving business processes and leveraging existing IT investments."

NEW DELPHI 2.0 DELIVERS FASTEST 32-BIT PERFORMANCE; EXTENDS OOP CAPABILITIES

The three versions of Delphi 2.0 fully support all of the new operating system features of Windows 95 and Windows NT. Delphi offers customers a high-performance 32-bit, native-code compiler, scalable database programming tools, and a library of drag-and-drop visual components in a robust object-oriented programming (OOP) development environment. The new 32-bit optimized native code compiler provides a 300 to 400 percent increase in performance, and developers can reuse existing code with Delphi's native code compiler that is now 15 to 50 times faster than P-code interpreters in competing products. New object-oriented capabilities for supporting sophisticated client/server development include a centralized Object Repository and new Visual Form Inheritance.

HIGH-PERFORMANCE 32-BIT NATIVE-CODE COMPILER Delphi 2.0's new native code, 32-bit compiler is the world's fastest optimizing native code compiler, compiling at over 350,000 lines per minute. Customers benefit from quick turnaround on application development and the fastest applications for improving end-user productivity.

ENHANCED OBJECT-ORIENTED PROGRAMMING TOOLS New visual OOP tools in Delphi 2.0 shorten development time and produce easy-to-maintain code. Developers can take advantage of existing work through reusing pre-tested and debugged components.

SCALABLE DATABASE PROGRAMMING TOOLS With Delphi's native code compiler, applications scale easily and won't slow down in the runtime environment. Organizations can easily increase data volume and the number of users without making changes in the base code.

CUSTOMERS LAUD DELPHI 2.0 AS A COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE

Beta testers comprised of corporations and government organizations are citing Delphi 2.0 as a strategic tool for enabling greater returns on IT investments and delivering significant competitive advantages. Since the product's initial release one year ago, companies such as BMW Finance Australia, Compaq Computer, Coopers & Lybrand, DHL, First National Bank of Chicago, Standard & Poor's, Sara Lee Knit Products and Union Bank have reported substantial returns on their IT investments by using Delphi for their application development environment.

"Delphi 2.0 is not only better than 'best of breed', it defines a whole new standard for development tools," said Art Hill, vice president of Cash Management Systems at First National Bank of Chicago. "Delphi 2.0 is fast, powerful, and flexible--everything you need to get the job done so that you can stay ahead of the competition."

"We're very excited about the new Delphi 2.0," said Eric Wilson, senior programmer analyst at Union Bank in California. "The Visual Form Inheritance is one feature that's an absolute standout. Not only can we reuse and modify existing forms, but changes made in an original form 'trickle down' to the inherited forms. Additionally, the PVCS support will help us to easily manage our code, and the OCX compatibility will speed up our development time."

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, ADD-ON TOOLS AND BOOKS SUPPORT DELPHI 2.0 CUSTOMERS

Delphi continues to foster growing support from a wide variety of third party solution providers. Borland's recently announced Premier Value Added Partner Program provides major corporations and government clients with applications, consulting and training services for Delphi Client/Server Suite 2.0, as well as for Borland's other client/server software products (InterBase and ReportSmith). Partners supporting Delphi 2.0 include: Arthur Andersen Business Consulting; ANATEC; Grant Thornton LLP; Financial Dynamics; LINC Systems Corporation; Decision Consultants Inc.; Computer Generated Solutions; Client/Servers; Adams and Reynolds; Dunn Systems; Erudite Software; Compuware; Integrated Systems Consulting Group; Mastech Corporation; Interlink Group Inc.; and Raymond James Consulting.

Over 1300 components, such as OLE Controls (OCXs) and Delphi Visual Component Library (VCL) controls, will support Delphi, as well as a variety of automated testing, CASE/data modeling, team development, data warehousing, OLAP, and distributed computing and transactional middleware tools. Over 130 training centers are supporting Borland products, and a majority of these centers are adding Delphi 2.0 courseware and instruction to their training programs. Additionally, more than 25 Delphi-related books will help developers get up-to-speed on Delphi 2.0.

PRICING

The following prices for each version are in U.S. dollars and apply to the U.S. and Canada only. Dealer prices may vary.

DELPHI DESKTOP 2.0 The Competitive Upgrade for Delphi Desktop 2.0 is available for an estimated street price of $199.95, and the New User license for $499.95. Through a $50 rebate, existing Delphi customers may upgrade to Delphi 2.0 for $149.95.

DELPHI DEVELOPER 2.0 The Competitive Upgrade for Delphi Developer 2.0 is available for an estimated street price of $299.95, and the New User license for $799.95. Existing Delphi customers may use the $50 rebate to upgrade to Delphi 2.0 for $249.95.

DELPHI CLIENT/SERVER SUITE 2.0 The New User license is available for an estimated street price of $1,999.95. Existing Delphi Client/Server customers may upgrade to Delphi Client/Server Suite 2.0 for an estimated street price of $999.95, and Delphi 1.0 customers may upgrade for $1,699.95. Delphi Client/Server Suite 2.0 is free to customers in the Delphi Client/Server Team Solutions maintenance program.

For more information or to place orders, please call 1-800-233-2444, extension 1350.

BORLAND: MAKING DEVELOPMENT EASIER

Borland International Inc. (NASDAQ:BORL) is a leading provider of products and services targeted to software developers. Borland is distinguished for its high-quality software development tools, which include, Delphi, Delphi Client/Server, Borland C++, Visual dBASE, Paradox and InterBase. Borland's award-winning products are supported through comprehensive programs for small- and large-sized software developers, corporate developers, value added resellers and systems integrators. Founded in 1983, Borland is headquartered in Scotts Valley, California.


BRIO TECHNOLOGY RECOGNIZED AS OLAP INNOVATOR

BrioQuery Enterprise Gains Market Acceptance As First Desktop OLAP Product

MOUNTAIN VIEW, CALIF. - MARCH 25, 1996 - Brio Technology, Inc., the first provider of desktop OLAP decision support solutions, today responded to Business Objects' entry to the OLAP market. Since 1991, Brio Technology has delivered desktop OLAP solutions that are being used in more than 1500 sites world-wide. The company's flagship product, BrioQuery Enterprise combines query, reporting and interactive multidimensional analysis functions into one complete and easy-to-use product. No other desktop decision support solution on the market offers the elegant and powerful analysis capabilities of BrioQuery Enterprise. "As the provider of the industry's first desktop OLAP query tool, we believe that Business Objects' announcement validates the message we've been delivering for more than five years," said Katherine Glassey, Brio Technology's executive vice president of products and marketing. "Our customers have been telling us for some time that our complete desktop OLAP solution is key to the success of their data warehouse because it empowers decision makers and analysts so effectively. Naturally, we've been expecting more competitors to follow our lead into this market."

"Brio Technology was the first query tool company to introduce OLAP concepts in an interactive desktop analysis tool when it launched DataPivot in 1991," said Wayne Eckerson, an analyst with the Patricia Seybold Group. "BrioQuery Enterprise now combines desktop OLAP and query/reporting functions in a complete product."

Many large customers are equipping users across the enterprise with the power of Brio Technology's desktop OLAP solution. "We have been using BrioQuery's desktop OLAP functionality for over four years, " said Carlos Abreu, manager of systems architecture and technology for Avis Rent-a-Car. "Its ability to drill down and perform analysis puts the power of information in the hands of our users. Recent enhancements let our users easily create graphical reports with the intuitiveness historically found in Brio's products."

"As data warehouses become the essential backbone of decision support systems, organizations need tools that are designed to help decision-makers move from asking 'what?' to discovering 'why?'. Our product provides the ability to perform insightful analysis and reporting right from the desktop," continued Katherine Glassey. "BrioQuery Enterprise addresses the needs of today's businesses by fulfilling the criteria of a successful data warehouse access and analysis tool."

ALL-IN-ONE SOLUTION: End users are too busy to learn complicated tools with many modules. The best end user query solution will combine query, OLAP, interactive charting and reporting functions in a powerful and easy-to-use package. BrioQuery Enterprise is a complete solution, unlike other tools in which "integration" means merely linked modules. It includes everything needed for immediate deployment wrapped in a unified, elegant and intuitive user interface that provides powerful features that are extraordinarily easy to learn and use.

PERFORM COMPLEX ANALYSIS OFF-LINE: In our hectic and increasingly mobile society, users need to analyze data wherever they are - at home, traveling or at a desk. BrioQuery Enterprise provides Anytime Anywhere Analysis to enable user productivity even when disconnected from the database server. BrioQuery's Enterprise distinctive architecture, based on a local database cache and dynamic datacubes, makes this process fast, efficient and optimized for multidimensional analysis. An innovative analytic charting facility and the original "Pivot" functionality enables true ad hoc multidimensional OLAP. Users interactively add dimensions, pivot rows or columns, drill-down and aggregate to gain new perspectives on the information in their data.

ELIMINATE DEPENDENCE ON PROPRIETARY METADATA: Enterprises today are increasingly concerned about the proliferation of proprietary metadata. BrioQuery does not require the creation of proprietary metadata, unlike all other OLAP solutions on the market. BrioQuery's unique Open MetaData Interpreter reads and uses metadata from external sources including industry standards, RDBMS-specific and corporate created metadata. Only BrioQuery Enterprise allows IT to leverage their metadata investment and thus actually reduces the resources required to administer a data warehouse.

LOW COST DEPLOYMENT AND ADMINISTRATION: IT managers are looking to increase their productivity while controlling costs. Therefore, organizations need end user tools to reduce the burden on IT, not increase the workload. BrioQuery Enterprise provides significant features that make deployment and maintenance virtually hassle-free. Automated Distributed Refresh (ADR) and a database server repository allows centralized administration of customized user models, standard reports and common queries. User views of the database are instantly synchronized with the physical database structures without damaging user-built reports. And built-in auditing enables IT to monitor and track end user database activity.

SUPPORT A VARIETY OF PLATFORMS: Only Brio Technology releases the same version of the product with the full feature set on nine distinct platforms concurrently. Other vendors offer different versions of their products on different operating system platforms. BrioQuery Enterprise v 4.0 is available today on Windows 95 and Windows NT 32-bit native, Windows 3.X, MacOS, PowerMac and UNIX Motif: Solaris-SPARC, Solaris Intel x86, SunOS and IBM/AIX.

ABOUT BRIO TECHNOLOGY Based in Mountain View, CA., Brio Technology, Inc. provides desktop decision support solutions for managers and sales, marketing and technical professionals who need to make knowledge based business decisions. The company's products are based on a patented desktop OLAP architecture that is open, scalable and robust and requires virtually no change to existing IT platforms. A technology innovator since 1990, Brio Technology pioneered both the first graphical "drag and drop" query tool and the first desktop OLAP product. The company's products and services are sold directly and through a world-wide network of distributors, system integrators and VARs. Sales offices are located in Mountain View, Boston, Chicago, Cincinnati, Indianapolis, New York, Orlando, Raleigh, Washington DC and the United Kingdom. Brio Technology is a privately held, venture-backed corporation whose investors include Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers and Novus Ventures.

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONTACT:

Kathy Waite

Brio Technology, Inc.

415-961-4110

kwaite@brio.com

Bonnie Snow

The Horn Group

415-579-6400

news@horngroup.com


Oracle Support for BusinessObjects 4.0
ORACLE ANNOUNCES SUPPORT FOR BUSINESSOBJECTS 4.0

Charter Warehouse Technology Initiative (WTI) Member Provides New Data Analysis Capabilities for Relational Data in Oracle7

REDWOOD SHORES, CALIF., MARCH 25 -- Oracle (Nasdaq: ORCL) and Business Objects (Nasdaq-NNM: BOBJY) customers now have new, powerful multidimensional data analysis capabilities with the announcement of BusinessObjects 4.0, Business Objects' new integrated query, reporting and multidimensional analysis tool capable of accessing relational data in Oracle7 -- the world's leading relational database for data warehousing.

This announcement results from Business Objects' charter membership in the Oracle Warehouse Technology Initiative (WTI), an alliance program formed in June 1995 as part of Oracle Warehouse -- the industry's most comprehensive solution of products, services and partners for data warehousing. Oracle Warehouse offers customers a choice of Oracle tools or others -- including BusinessObjects 4.0 -- for their data analysis needs.

"Building and deploying a successful data warehouse requires the combination of many technology components and the experience to make it all work together," said Neil Mendelson, senior director of Data Warehousing at Oracle. "We are pleased that Business Objects continues to be an active participant in Oracle's Warehouse Technology Initiative. In the future, we look forward to Business Objects extending their support to Oracle Express Server, Oracle's solution for On-Line Analytical Processing (OLAP)."

"The availability of BusinessObjects 4.0 with Oracle7 reaffirms the joint commitment by Business Objects and Oracle to deliver effective decision support and data warehouse solutions to our mutual customers," said David Kellogg, vice president of worldwide product marketing for Business Objects. "With its integrated multidimensional capabilities, Business Objects 4.0 allows users to view multidimensional representations of business-critical data, while leveraging the openness and high-performance of Oracle7."

Oracle Corp.

Oracle Corp. is the world's leading supplier of software for information management, and the world's second largest software company. With annual revenues of approximately $3.5 billion, the company offers its database, tools and application products, along with related consulting, education, and support services, in more than 90 countries around the world.

For more information about Oracle, please call (415) 506-7000. Oracle's World Wide Web address is http://www.oracle.com/.


Sybase Support for BusinessObjects 4.0
Sybase Announces Support for BusinessObjects 4.0

Product Provides Querying Power to Newly Announced Sybase IQ

EMERYVILLE, CALIF., MARCH 25 -- Sybase, Inc. (Nasdaq: SYBS), The Enterprise Client/Server Company, today announced support for Business Objects' BusinessObjects 4.0. Business Objects is a leading provider of client/server decision support systems (DSS) and BusinessObjects 4.0 is the next generation of the company's leading query and reporting technology. Integrated with Sybase's interactive data warehouse server, Sybase IQ&#153;, BusinessObjects 4.0 enables companies to perform fast ad-hoc queries, that access and analyze information stored in their data warehouses. The products work together to provide organizations with efficient analysis of vast quantities of information, resulting in intelligent business decisions and a competitive advantage in the marketplace.

Together, Sybase and Business Objects provide mutual customers a powerful data warehousing solution with advanced on-line analytical processing (OLAP) functionality. Sybase IQ is an advanced relational query engine designed for extremely fast, flexible interactive analysis and ad-hoc queries. It is intended to provide business executives with immediate access to and analysis of complex data at speeds of up to 100 times faster than standard relational database management systems (RDBMSs). Sybase IQ, a member of Sybase's System 11&#153; product family and a leading-edge product in the emerging interactive data warehouse market, is an open solution that will work with any traditional RDBMS.

"With the new release of BusinessObjects 4.0, mutual Business Objects and Sybase customers will be able to access and analyze complex data faster than ever before," said Josh Bersin, Sybase group director, Data Warehouse Solutions. "The integration of Sybase IQ's interactive data warehouse performance combined with BusinessObjects 4.0's analysis, reporting and query capabilities provide mutual customers with the flexibility, ease-of-use, and fast information access necessary for making critical business decisions."

Business Objects is a leading ISV partner, a four year member of Sybase's Open Solutions&#153; Partner Program and a strategic partner in Sybase's Warehouse WORKS&#153; Alliance Program. These programs were developed to create a strong relationship between Sybase and its business partners and to provide support for open systems development.

"Our long lasting partnership with Sybase has been extremely successful," said Bernard Liautaud, president and CEO of Business Objects. "Sybase IQ provides the most powerful back-end data warehousing solution optimized for interactive analysis and ad-hoc queries. Combined with BusinessObjects 4.0's front-end query and reporting capabilities, mutual customers are able to access and analyze corporate data quickly and efficiently."

Sybase, Inc.

Sybase, Inc. is a worldwide leader in client/server software. Sybase and its Powersoft division are focused on four major market segments: on-line transaction processing, data warehousing, mass deployment and electronic commerce. Sybase's software products -- database, middleware and tools-- provide customers with desktop to enterprise solutions. The company's mission is to provide its customers with an open, adaptable information systems architecture that enables them to develop and deliver complete information systems solutions to facilitate rapid business change. Headquartered in Emeryville, CA, Sybase is the sixth largest independent software company in the world. The company's Internet addresses are www.sybase.com and www.powersoft.com.

About Business Objects

Business Objects (NASDAQ: BOBJY) is a leading provider of enterprise decision support tools that delivers access to data stored in corporate databases, data warehouses, and packaged applications. The company pioneered the market for business-intelligent decision support tools in 1990 with the introduction of its flagship product, BusinessObjects, the first decision support tool to use a "semantic layer" to map complex database schemas to a business representation understandable by mainstream business users. Business Objects generated over $60M in revenue in 1995, concluding its fifth consecutive year of more than 100% revenue growth. BusinessObjects has been licensed in more than 40 countries to over 2,600 customer sites and 130,000 users worldwide. Business Objects partners with more than 350 leading third- party vendors including Arbor Software, Hewlett-Packard, IBM, Informix, Microsoft, Oracle, PeopleSoft, Prism, Red Brick, Sun, and Sybase. Strategic resellers include Bull, Digital, Fujitsu, NCR, Price Waterhouse, Sequent, SHL, Siemens Nixdorf, Toshiba, and Unisys. More information on Business Objects can be found on the World Wide Web at http://www.businessobjects.com.


BusinessObjects for Sybase IQ Data Warehouse
Business Objects Announces Support for Sybase IQ Data Warehouse Server

CUPERTINO, CA, MARCH 26, 1996 --Business Objects, a leading provider of client/server decision support tools, today announced that BusinessObjects' will run on Sybase IQ' to provide users a powerful solution for accessing and analyzing the information stored in their data warehouses. BusinessObjects 4.0 is the industry's leading integrated query, reporting, and online analytical processing (OLAP) tool. Sybase IQ is a standalone data warehouse server that enables customers to access and analyze data at speeds of up to 100 times faster than a standard relational database.

Together, BusinessObjects and Sybase IQ provide customers the ability to access data quickly and use it in new ways for more effective decision making. BusinessObjects provides the industry's leading front-end solution by integrating powerful query and reporting capabilities with advanced OLAP functionality, including the ability to "slice and dice" and "drill down" on data. At the back end, the Sybase IQ data warehouse server is uniquely positioned to deliver high-performance processing of both planned and unplanned queries on structured and unstructured data types.

Business Objects has long been a member of the Sybase Open Solutions program, and it is certified for the Sybase" Warehouse WORKS Alliance Program, the industry's largest data warehousing alliance. Mutual Business Objects and Sybase customers include Advocate Healthcare Systems, Battelle Labs, Coastal Corporation, Fidelity Investments, Hughes Space and Communications (a Hughes Aircraft Company), and National Semiconductor. Additionally, Sybase uses BusinessObjects internally as its decision support solution.

"Sybase is a key partner for Business Objects in supporting the needs of data warehousing customers," said Bernard Liautaud, president and CEO of Business Objects. "The unique integration of query, reporting, and analysis in BusinessObjects combined with the fast query performance of Sybase IQ provides customers the flexibility, ease-of-use, and fast response they need to make critical decisions about their business."

"In today's competitive business environment, managers require fast access to information about their customers," said Bruce Armstrong, Sybase vice president of server products. "Sybase IQ is optimized to provide businesses with a powerful database engine that puts interactive analysis at users' fingertips. BusinessObjects complements Sybase IQ by giving these users an advanced, integrated tool for viewing, analyzing, and reporting on the information that Sybase IQ delivers."

About Business Objects

Business Objects (NASDAQ: BOBJY) is a leading provider of enterprise decision support tools that delivers access to data stored in corporate databases, data warehouses, and packaged applications. The company pioneered the market for business-intelligent decision support tools in 1990 with the introduction of its flagship product, BusinessObjects, the first decision support tool to use a "semantic layer" to map complex database schemas to a business representation understandable by mainstream business users. Business Objects generated over $60M in revenue in 1995, concluding its fifth consecutive year of more than 100% revenue growth. BusinessObjects has been licensed in more than 40 countries to over 2,600 customer sites and 130,000 users worldwide. Business Objects partners with more than 350 leading third- party vendors including Arbor Software, Hewlett-Packard, IBM, Informix, Microsoft, Oracle, PeopleSoft, Prism, Red Brick, Sun, and Sybase. Strategic resellers include Bull, Digital, Fujitsu, NCR, Price Waterhouse, Sequent, SHL, Siemens Nixdorf, Toshiba, and Unisys. More information on Business Objects can be found on the World Wide Web at http://www.businessobjects.com.

About Sybase, Inc.

Sybase, Inc. is a worldwide leader in client/server software. Sybase and its Powersoft division are focused on four major market segments: on-line transaction processing, data warehousing, mass deployment and electronic commerce. Sybase's software products -- database, middleware and tools-- provide customers with desktop to enterprise solutions. The company's mission is to provide its customers with an open, adaptable information systems architecture that enables them to develop and deliver complete information systems solutions to facilitate rapid business change. Headquartered in Emeryville, CA, Sybase is the sixth largest independent software company in the world. The company's Internet addresses are www.sybase.com and www.powersoft.com.


BusinessObjects 4.0 Announced
BUSINESS OBJECTS ANNOUNCES BUSINESSOBJECTS 4.0

The industry's leading integrated query, reporting, and online analytical processing tool

Puts advanced OLAP functionality into the hands of the mainstream user

CUPERTINO, CALIF. -- MARCH 25, 1996 -- Business Objects, a leading provider of enterprise decision support tools, today announced BusinessObjects 4.0, the industry's first integrated query, reporting, and online analytical processing (OLAP) tool. By providing advanced OLAP functionality integrated with powerful query and reporting, BusinessObjects 4.0 delivers a set of functionality into the hands of the mainstream business user that has never been possible before.

BusinessObjects 4.0 brings the following advancements to both end users and the IS professionals who support them:

* A new integrated OLAP component, known as the BusinessObjects Explorer, that allows end users to "slice and dice" and "drill anywhere" on relational, OLAP server, and even flat file/personal data.

* A new, optional administration module, the BusinessObjects Supervisor, that provides a graphical environment for IS to perform user and security management, and that has been designed to support customer deployment environments in excess of 10,000 users.

* A new agent component, the BusinessObjects Document Agent, that provides a middle, third tier for the server-based scheduling, processing, and distribution of reports.

* Major enhancements to the industry's most popular business-intelligent query and reporting tool, the BusinessObjects Reporter, that improve both power and ease of use.

* Major enhancements to the design module, the BusinessObjects Designer, that provides IS with a graphical and automated way to setup the BusinessObjects "semantic layer," the software mapping that provides end users with a business representation of data stored in corporate databases and data warehouses.

"We have always wanted to provide our users with one common interface for querying, reporting, and analysis. BusinessObjects 4.0 will allow us to do just that," Kumar Kannankutty, project manager, Medtronic, Inc.

BusinessObjects 4.0 is the result of the company's "Mercury" project, a more than two-year effort involving over 100 person-years of design and development, and what the company believes to be the most ambitious development project ever attempted in the client/server decision support tools arena. Currently in the final stages of its comprehensive Beta program, where the product was tested actively at over 90 Beta sites around the world, BusinessObjects 4.0 will ship in production at the end of March 1996.

"When we pioneered the market for business-intelligent decision support tools in 1990, BusinessObjects set industry standards in areas like power and ease of use," said Bernard Liautaud, president and CEO of Business Objects. "Today, with BusinessObjects 4.0, we're setting standards again -- we believe no other product can touch BusinessObjects 4.0 in critical areas like integration, power, deployability, and ease of use."

Meets The Requirements of Enterprise Decision Support

BusinessObjects 4.0 meets the five key requirements for delivering decision support to mainstream users throughout today's enterprise.

* POWERFUL. BusinessObjects 4.0 features a new 32 bit architecture, enhanced reporting features, and a new dynamic microcube engine that automatically generates both complex SQL queries and local, dynamic hypercubes, without IS intervention.

* OPEN. BusinessObjects 4.0 provides the industry's broadest platform support and will ship on Windows 3.1, Windows 95, Windows NT, Macintosh/PowerPC, and UNIX. In addition, the product will work on both relational and OLAP server databases. It also supports the broadest range of database schemas from complex packaged application schemas, to normalized production schemas, to denormalized star/snowflake data warehouse schemas.

* DEPLOYABLE. BusinessObjects 4.0 provides graphical Designer and Supervisor modules, a relational repository of shared information, and a Document Agent to provide the industry's leading solution for IS to setup, deploy, and administer the decision support environment.

* INTEGRATED. BusinessObjects 4.0 provides an industry-unique, integrated architecture that streamlines user workflow, makes the product easier for end users to use, and provides less setup and administrative work for IS.

* EASY TO USE. Featuring a Microsoft Office style interface, wizards, a scripting language to provide automated push-button EIS interfaces, and a configurable architecture that enables IS to customize the product to meet the specific needs of given users, BusinessObjects 4.0 is a product that is at the same time powerful and easy to use for a broad spectrum of different users.

"We believe that BusinessObjects is the clear leader in enterprise decision support at both a technology and market level," said Denis Payre, chief operating officer of Business Objects. "We recently signed very large agreements with major corporations in the industry -- with deployments in excess of 10,000 seats. When you're working with that kind of volume, you develop unique expertise in deploying DSS for the entire enterprise."

This announcement comes on the heels of the company having announced the completion of its most successful year ever: bringing in over $60M in revenue; completing its fifth consecutive year of over 100% revenue growth; shattering the 100,000 user milestone (to over 130, 000 users); selling its 25,000th copy of BusinessQuery; becoming the first client/server DSS tools vendor to pass U.S. $100 million in cumulative revenue; and having company founders Bernard Liautaud and Denis Payre honored by BusinessWeek as among the Top 10 entrepreneurs of 1995.

About Business Objects

Business Objects (NASDAQ: BOBJY) is a leading provider of enterprise decision support tools that delivers access to data stored in corporate databases, data warehouses, and packaged applications. The company pioneered the market for business-intelligent decision support tools in 1990 with the introduction of its flagship product, BusinessObjects, the first decision support tool to use a "semantic layer" to map complex database schemas to a business representation understandable by mainstream business users. Business Objects generated over $60M in revenue in 1995, concluding its fifth consecutive year of more than 100% revenue growth. BusinessObjects has been licensed in more than 40 countries to over 2,600 customer sites and 130,000 users worldwide. Business Objects partners with more than 350 leading third-party vendors including Arbor Software, Hewlett-Packard, IBM, Informix, Microsoft, Oracle, PeopleSoft, Prism, Red Brick, Sun, and Sybase. Strategic resellers include Bull, Digital, Fujitsu, NCR, Price Waterhouse, Sequent, SHL, Siemens Nixdorf, Toshiba, and Unisys. More information on Business Objects can be found on the World Wide Web at http://www.businessobjects.com.

BusinessObjects Product Inquiries can be sent to Business Objects at 800/527-0580 or on the World Wide Web at http://www.businessobjects.com.


BusinessObjects 4.0 User Module
BUSINESS OBJECTS ANNOUNCES BUSINESSOBJECTS 4.0 USER MODULE

Advanced, component-based architecture provides the ultimate integration of query, reporting, and OLAP

Enables mainstream users to surf through all data in corporate databases and data warehouses

CUPERTINO, CALIF. -- MARCH 25, 1996 -- Business Objects, a leading provider of enterprise decision support tools, today announced version 4.0 of the BusinessObjects User Module, the single, integrated tool that provides mainstream business end users with query, reporting, and advanced online analytical processing (OLAP) capabilities on top of relational, OLAP server, and flat file/personal databases.

A key part of the overall BusinessObjects 4.0 announcement, the new User Module provides an industry-unique, component-based architecture; the introduction of two new product components (Explorer and Document Agent); and major enhancements to its popular core query and reporting component (Reporter).

Component-Based Architecture Provides Integration

BusinessObjects 4.0 is built around an industry-unique, component-based architecture that integrates all major DSS functions into a single tool. Rather than building the solution as a series of separate products that must be integrated later, BusinessObjects 4.0 is built as a single tool, using a single executable and single user interface, that is composed of a series of components that can either be enabled or disabled according to the needs and skills of various types of users.

This makes the product easy to use and easy to learn for end users, eliminates the need for complicated and cumbersome hypercube transformation utilities, and provides a basis for supporting the object-based operating systems of the future.

"Integration between query, reporting, and multidimensional analysis is very important because it maps directly to how end users want to work, " said Teresa Wingfield, senior industry analyst at Giga Information Group, a leading information technology and consulting firm in Cambridge, Mass. "Users want to be able to perform slice and dice and drill analysis directly on reports, and distribute those reports to others, without having to involve IS every step of the way. BUSINESSOBJECTS 4.0 is a new breed of decision suppor tool that will dramatically affect the marketplace. "

Explorer Component Delivers Integrated OLAP

The BusinessObjects 4.0 Explorer component is a new product that delivers OLAP functionality to mainstream business users, including both "slice and dice" and "drill anywhere." Explorer enables users to perform on-report analysis, meaning that users can simply toggle a BusinessObjects report to "drill mode," and then drill down through dimension hierarchies to get greater detail, drill across hierarchies to look for new dependencies, or drill up to get a summarized view of data. To maximize ease of use, Explorer relies on unique "navigation tooltips"to lead the user through the analysis process.

The Explorer is an invaluable tool both because it lets users see "the numbers behind the numbers" as well as letting users easily shift their view on database information.

Dynamic Microcube Enables Local OLAP

The enabler for these OLAP functions is an innovative technology known as the dynamic microcube. A microcube is a local multidimensional data structure that acts as a dynamic, persistent cache. Microcubes can integrate data from one or more data sources, and reduce network traffic by keeping a store of data on the user's PC. Microcubes enable mobile computing because users may analyze data in their local microcube regardless of whether they are connected to their corporate network. In addition, microcubes deliver high-performance OLAP by providing a local, desktop-resident hypercube, eliminating the need to generate network traffic on drill down.

Microcubes are dynamic, meaning that they can be either refreshed or reshaped at any time by the user, through a simple user interface. Dynamic refresh ensures that users are always making business decisions based on the latest available data. Dynamic reshape means that users can easily "data surf" through all of the information in an organization's databases and data warehouses without having to master complicated and cumbersome hypercube transformation utilities, or bother IS to run such utilities on their behalf.

"We believe BusinessObjects' unique dynamic microcube technology and query technique will offer us the OLAP capabilities we need to drill down from our reports and analyze data -- while running directly against our datawarehouse," Vince Benenati, Simon and Schuster.

Document Agent Component Provides A Third Processing Tier

The BusinessObjects 4.0 Document Agent component is a new product that provides server-based report processing, scheduling, and distribution. Using Document Agent, end users can specify that reports be automatically run periodically at certain times, and that the resulting report (and its microcube) be automatically distributed to a predefined distribution list through the BusinessObjects document exchange facility or through a standard mail interface.

Acting in this capacity, the Document Agent provides an additional tier where reports can be processed (and microcubes generated) on either the backend database server or a middle-tier application server. This three-tier architecture enables users to offload complex reports to dedicated, powerful servers. In addition, it reduces network traffic between the database server and the client application. Finally, it provides the performance benefits of precomputed hypercubes, which can then be used by end users directly or dynamically reshaped and refreshed as users see fit.

Reporter Component Delivers Industry-Leading Query and Reporting

BusinessObjects 4.0 brings an extended set of enhancements to the industry's most popular business-intelligent query and reporting tool, the BusinessObjectsReporter. These enhancements include:

* New, fully upward compatible, section-and-block reporting metaphor that enables new types of powerful reports, such as master/multidetail reports, and that provides a metaphor uniquely suited to multidimensional reporting and analysis.

* Enhancements to the industry's most advanced query generator, which lets users answer even their most complex inquiries. The new query generator now supports a wide range of schemas, including packaged application schemas, normalized product schemas, denormalized star/snowflake schemas, and even complex denormalized multistar schemas. The query generator now can generate multiSQL queries -- those queries that require multiple SQL statements to be properly expressed. And it also now understands "aggregate awareness," and can generate queries that utilize database-resident precalcuated aggregates to improve performance by up to a factor of 100 times.

* A refined user interface that enhances ease of use, relying on technologies such as wizards, drag and drop, WYSIWYG, and planned compatibility and logo certification with the Microsoft Office interface.

* A new scripting language, ReportScript, that enables the development of push-button executive information system (EIS) interfaces to meet the needs of the EIS user.

* The ability to meet a broad spectrum of user needs. Thanks to the scripting language, configurability provided by the BusinessObjects Supervisor module, and the Microsoft Excel add-in BUSINESSQUERY module, BusinessObjects is uniquely positioned to meet the needs of a broad spectrum of DSS users from the spreadsheet user to the push-button EIS user to the query and reporting user to the full query, reporting, and analysis user.

* Full support for Microsoft's OLE2, where BusinessObjects can act as both an OLE2 client and OLE2 server, as well as the use of OLE component file format for the storage of BusinessObjects documents.

"Our customers are telling us that BusinessObjects 4.0 is the first enterprise decision support product that will meet the needs of mainstream users," said David Kellogg, vice president of worldwide product marketing for Business Objects. "They will now be able to easily ask 'why' questions, as well as find out 'what' is happening in their corporate databases and data warehouses. BusinessObjects 4.0 offers users unprecedented functionality in an integrated, open, deployable, and easy to use way."

Pricing and Availability

Quantity-one pricing for the Reporter component is $595, for the Explorer component is $695, and for the Document Agent component is $150. Volume discounts are available. BusinessObjects 4.0 will ship in production at the end of March 1996.

About Business Objects

Business Objects (NASDAQ: BOBJY) is a leading provider of enterprise decision support tools that delivers access to data stored in corporate databases, data warehouses, and packaged applications. The company pioneered the market for business-intelligent decision support tools in 1990 with the introduction of its flagship product, BusinessObjects, the first decision support tool to use a "semantic layer" to map complex database schemas to a business representation understandable by mainstream business users. Business Objects generated over $60M in revenue in 1995, concluding its fifth consecutive year of more than 100% revenue growth. BusinessObjects has been licensed in more than 40 countries to over 2,600 customer sites and 130,000 users worldwide. Business Objects partners with more than 350 leading third- party vendors including Arbor Software, Hewlett-Packard, IBM, Informix, Microsoft, Oracle, PeopleSoft, Prism, Red Brick, Sun, and Sybase. Strategic resellers include Bull, Digital, Fujitsu, NCR, Price Waterhouse, Sequent, SHL, Siemens Nixdorf, Toshiba, and Unisys. More information on Business Objects can be found on the World Wide Web at http://www.businessobjects.com.

BusinessObjects Product Inquiries can be sent to Business Objects at 800/527-0580 or on the World Wide Web at http://www.businessobjects.com.


BusinessObjects 4.0 Supervisor & Designer
BUSINESS OBJECTS ANNOUNCES BUSINESSOBJECTS 4.0 SUPERVISOR AND DESIGNER MODULES

New Supervisor Module Provides IS with Graphical User and Security Administration; New Designer Module Streamlines Setup

CUPERTINO, CALIF. -- MARCH 25, 1996 -- Business Objects, a leading provider of enterprise decision support tools, today announced version 4.0 of its BusinessObjects Supervisor and BusinessObjects Designer modules.

A major part of the overall BusinessObjects 4.0 announcement, the Supervisor Module is an entirely new product designed to facilitate the mass deployment of BusinessObjects. The Designer Module contains a number of major enhancements that greatly streamline the setup of the BusinessObjects environment.

"Easy setup and deployment is critical for delivering enterprise decision support solutions to the masses," said David Folger, program director, Workgroup Computing Strategies, Meta Group. "BusinessObjects 4.0 Designer Module offers rapid setup, and the Supervisor will help companies manage the security critical to enterprise-wide deployment. BusinessObjects 4.0 will allow IS groups to rapidly deploy a DSS solution across the enterprise, while maintaining the necessary controls."

New Supervisor Module Delivers Graphical Administration

As penetration of BusinessObjects continues into customer deployments of ever-increasing size -- represented by some customers with more than 10,000 seats -- BusinessObjects administrators need an environment to manage and administer the mass deployment of BusinessObjects throughout an enterprise. Towards that end, the new Supervisor module provides a number of powerful features that complement the existing features in BusinessObjects to support large-scale deployment. Key Supervisor features include:

* A graphical interface that makes user administration easy.

* A powerful, object-based security model that allows IS to assign and modify the rights granted to users and groups thereof. Nested groups and inheritance streamline the management of large numbers of users structured in large numbers of groups.

* A rich security model that applies not only to information access (BusinessObjects universes and documents), but also to system resource consumption (e.g., the maximum number of rows returnable from a query), and even to product functionality, with virtually every function in BusinessObjects being fully configurable by the administrator using the Supervisor module.

* Support for multiple administrators working in tandem to support massive user installations.

* Support for remote client/server management.

The Supervisor provides the ability to setup and manage the BusinessObjects Repository, an open, portable repository that provides a central point of control for IS. Together, the Supervisor and the Repository provide administrators with the industry's richest environment for supporting the deployment of a decision support solution.

New Designer Module Streamlines Setup Process

The BusinessObjects 4.0 Designer module presents a new, and greatly enhanced, way for IS professionals to setup the BusinessObjects environment. Major new features include:

* A new graphical interface for creating classes and objects that populate a BusinessObjects universe, and provide end users with a business representation of a corporate database or data warehouse. This new interface is easy to use, featuring extensive use of drag and drop and WYSIWYG. To support more complex universes, the interface features zoom in/out and split pane display.

* Automated universe creation. Designer includes a new Quick Design Wizard that, in six simple steps, fully automates the process of creating a BusinessObjects universe. This means that IS staff can have fully operational universes functioning within minutes of installing BusinessObjects.

* Powerful semantics. More than a drawing tool, the Designer can detect loops in database schemas and offer both contexts and aliases to resolve them. In addition, the Designer can perform detailed integrity checks on universes to ensure that all aspects -- from join cardinalities to table references to SQL definitions -- are correct. These features ensure the accuracy of information presented to users of the universe.

* Aggregate awareness. The Designer now includes the ability to define aggregate-aware objects that can rely on precalculated, database-resident aggregates to improve runtime query processing performance by up to a factor of 100 times.

* Workgroup development. At large-scale sites, several universe developers often work in tandem to develop universes. Designer now supports this workgroup development with check in/check out concurrency control to ensure consistency and delta versioning to minimize the storage requirements and maximize the performance of workgroup development.

* Universe derivation. This feature supports large-scale sites by allowing them to create a set of central shared universe definitions and then derive specific universes from them. In this way, IS can develop a core set of classes and objects that are shared among multiple universes, without having to copy and maintain those objects in multiple, different universes.

* Metadata bridging. The BusinessObjects Designer supports an open interface for importing metadata from other tools. This speeds setup by letting IS take maximum advantage of the metadata they have already developed for use with other tools.

"I am really impressed with the new Designer module. It makes it easier than ever to build new universes, so that we can respond quickly to requests by our end users. I also like the new security features, which allow BusinessObjects to fit in with our corporate security standards," said Marie MacDonald, Baxter Healthcare.

"We've worked very closely with our customers in defining BusinessObjects 4.0," said Alexander Dayon, vice president of corporate technologies for Business Objects. "The new Supervisor module and virtually all of the Designer module's new features came directly from iterative discussions with customers where we sought to answer the question, 'How can we make BusinessObjects the easiest product to setup and deploy on the market?' Based on feedback from our Beta sites, together we think we have reached that goal."

Pricing and Availability

Quantity-one pricing for the Supervisor module is $1995, and for the Designer module is $1995. Volume discounts are available. Customers who purchased the BusinessObjects 3.1 Manager Module will receive one copy of both Supervisor and Designer as part of their regular maintenance agreements. BusinessObjects 4.0 will ship in production at the end of March 1996.

About Business Objects

Business Objects (NASDAQ: BOBJY) is a leading provider of enterprise decision support tools that delivers access to data stored in corporate databases, data warehouses, and packaged applications. The company pioneered the market for business-intelligent decision support tools in 1990 with the introduction of its flagship product, BusinessObjects, the first decision support tool to use a "semantic layer" to map complex database schemas to a business representation understandable by mainstream business users. Business Objects generated over $60M in revenue in 1995, concluding its fifth consecutive year of more than 100% revenue growth. BusinessObjects has been licensed in more than 40 countries to over 2,600 customer sites and 130,000 users worldwide. Business Objects partners with more than 350 leading third-party vendors including Arbor Software, Hewlett-Packard, IBM, Informix, Microsoft, Oracle, PeopleSoft, Prism, Red Brick, Sun, and Sybase. Strategic resellers include Bull, Digital, Fujitsu, NCR, Price Waterhouse, Sequent, SHL, Siemens Nixdorf, Toshiba, and Unisys. More information on Business Objects can be found on the World Wide Web at http://www.businessobjects.com.

BusinessObjects Product Inquiries can be sent to Business Objects at 800/527-0580 or on the World Wide Web at http://www.businessobjects.com.


Cadence & Mentor Graphics Sign Pact
CADENCE, MENTOR GRAPHICS SIGN UNPRECEDENTED PACT TO PROVIDE MUTUAL ACCESS TO EACH OTHER'S TOOLS

Deal Sets New Course For Openness In EDA; Expedites Flow Integration

SAN JOSE, CALIF./WILSONVILLE, ORE., MARCH 28, 1996 -- Cadence Design Systems, Inc., and Mentor Graphics Corporation, in an effort to solve the complex integration requirements in customers' multi-vendor design environments, today announced they hav e signed a first-of-its-kind pact providing them reciprocal access to one another's software tools.

The deal between the EDA industry's two largest companies covers the complete range of Cadence's and Mentor Graphics' products. It also provides for access, training and integration by both companies' development and professional services organizations. The non-exclusive pact is aimed at improving the productivity of Cadence's and Mentor Graphics' mutual customers by developing more efficient design flows and enhancing the expertise of each other's design consultant professionals. The companies ini tiated the agreement in response to their mutual customers' critical need for tool integration and consulting services supporting multi-vendor design environments.

"This represents a major step forward in the 'new world order' of EDA and a new era of trust and maturity," said Wally Rhines, Mentor Graphics' president and CEO. "In order for us, as vendors, to be of sufficient value to our customers, there needs to be a fundamental understanding that, while we may be first and foremost competitors, there are also many situations where we are partners and even customers of each other."

"The EDA industry is probably one of the only businesses where competitors can't buy or educate themselves on each other's products. Yet, our customers' success is extremely dependent on the tools' ability to work together," said Joe Costello, president and CEO of Cadence. "This agreement takes our companies' pioneering efforts with our Connections and OpenDoor third-party software programs to the next level in delivering productivity-oriented solutions to customers."

CUSTOMER-SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS AND GENERAL TOOL INTEGRATION

Among the terms of the pact are provisions for the exchange of production and pre-release software to fulfill the needs of specific consulting services contracts. The agreement also provides the companies access to tools by each other's engineering organizations to develop more tightly integrated general design flows.

Two of the initial projects to be addressed under terms of the agreement include a specific customer contract being supported by Cadence's design services organization and the development of a tightly integrated Verilog&#174 HDL-based design flow.

As part of Cadence's design outsourcing agreement with Unisys Corporation, Cadence design service professionals require access to Mentor Graphics' tools. The two companies have agreed to allow the Cadence personnel engaged with the Unisys contract to be trained and to use the Mentor Graphics tools under standard confidentiality provisions. Similarly, Cadence has agreed to allow Mentor Graphics' consulting professionals to use Cadence tools in specified customer situations.

"The most important objective for Unisys in both buying EDA tools and engaging in consulting contracts is to get our new products designed, tested and to our customers faster," said Fred DeSantis, vice president of engineering, Unisys Corporation, which is a customer of both Cadence and Mentor Graphics. "We can't afford to let EDA vendor issues stand in the way of what we are trying to achieve, and I am extremely pleased to see the sense of concern for our needs that Cadence and Mentor Graphics are displaying with this agreement. I would hope that other vendors would look to these two leaders as examples of how business can be conducted to the benefit of everyone, including the client."

The two companies already have been working together on a flow testing program focused on developing a complete Verilog HDL-based design flow using a combination of Mentor Graphics and Cadence products. Specifically, they have integrated a flow including Mentor Graphics' AutoLogic II for next-generation synthesis and DFTAdvisor and BSDArchitect for high-level test synthesis with Cadence's Verilog-XL simulator. Designs based on these flows will be usable with more than 200 certif ied Verilog-XL-based ASIC design kits. In fact, the flow already is in place at San Jose, Calif.- based Cisco Systems, the leading provider of internetworking solutions.

"In the past, debugging ATPG vectors through Verilog-XL has been difficult because of lack of cooperation between vendors. It is important that vendors cooperate closely because it directly affects my productivity," said Guy Harriman, a senior ASIC designer at Cisco. "The integration of FastScan and Verilog-XL has been easy to use and straightforward. It really facilitates my back-end development process. In fact, the interface between FastScan and Verilog-XL both in the test synthesis and test vector debug has worked flawlessly in the last three ASICs I have done. I'm very happy to see this cooperation between Mentor Graphics and Cadence. I know it will be very helpful to all the ASIC designers using this flow."

Mentor Graphics and Cadence will continue to investigate other synergistic product areas for further tool interoperability.

Established in 1981, Mentor Graphics Corporation (NASDAQ:MENT) designs, manufactures, markets and distributes electronic design automation (EDA) software and provides professional services supporting its customers' complete design environments. The company is a leader in worldwide EDA sales, with revenues of $384,461,000 over the last reported 12 months. Mentor Graphics is the first EDA vendor to twice receive the STAR (Software Technical Assistance Recognition) award given annually by the Software Support Professionals Association (SSPA) for service excellence. The company currently employs approximately 2,000 people worldwide. In addition to its corporate offices, Mentor Graphics has sales, support, software development and professional services o ffices worldwide. The company's headquarters are located at 8005 S.W. Boeckman Road, Wilsonville, Oregon 97070-7777.

Cadence Design Systems, Inc., provides comprehensive services and technology for the product development requirements of the world's leading electronics companies. Cadence is the largest supplier of software tools and professional services used to accelerate and manage the design of semiconductors, computer systems, networking and telecommunication equipment, consumer electronics, and a variety of other electronic- based products. With nearly 3,000 employees and annual sales of more than a half-billion dollars, Cadence has sales offices and research facilities around the world. The company is headquartered is San Jose, Calif., and traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol CDN.

For more information, contact:

Laura Barber

Mentor Graphics Corp.

KVO, Inc.

(503) 685-18092

laura_barber@mentorg.com

Eileen Drake

KVO Inc.

(503) 221-2366

eileen_drake@kvo.com

Mike Sottak

Cadence Design Systems, Inc.

(408) 428-5036

sottak@cadence.com


Bachman & Cadre Launch Cayenne Software
BACHMAN AND CADRE LAUNCH CAYENNE SOFTWARE

Companies Ink Purchase and Sale Agreement; Unveil First Enterprise Object-Oriented Modeling Solution for Java, Powerbuilder and Visual Basic Developers

BOSTON, Mass., and SAN FRANCISCO, CA, March 26, 1996 -- This week at Database and Client/Server World and Software Development West, Bachman Information Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: BACH) and Cadre Technologies, Inc. will launch Cayenne Software, Inc., the newly named company to be formed upon the merger of the two companies. Cayenne will be a leading global supplier of modeling, database design and development solutions for commercial and technical applications. Cayenne, which will be headquartered in Burlington, Massachusetts, will be among the top 50 software vendors in North America, with combined revenues of more than $70 million from the companies' most recent fiscal years. With the final purchase and sale agreement executed, BACHMAN and Cadre expect the merger to be completed upon obtaining regulatory and corporate approvals.

Also this week, Bachman and Cadre will unveil the first new product to be delivered by Cayenne Software -- ObjectTeam Enterprise -- the first object-oriented enterprise modeling solution for Java, Powerbuilder, Visual Basic and CORBA IDL developers. ObjectTeam Enterprise is the newest version of ObjectTeam, Cadre's market leading object-oriented modeling solution, previously available on UNIX platforms. The new product enables software development teams to rapidly create blueprints of their client/server, Internet and intranet applications. These blueprints accurately reflect business requirements, ensure the integrity of corporate-wide data and manage the process by which information is captured, transformed and delivered to users throughout an organization.

ObjectTeam Enterprise, scheduled for commercial release in the second quarter of calendar 1996, will be available on Windows 95, Windows NT, and UNIX client and server platforms.

"Cayenne's name represents the hot technology and seasoned staff we've combined to leverage our knowledge of the needs of software developers for both commercial and technical applications." said BACHMAN president and CEO Peter J. Boni, who will serve in the same position with Cayenne Software. "Cayenne will have the critical mass and expanded distribution channels to effectively provide software teams with a suite of powerful solutions for object-oriented, data-driven and structured development approaches."

Mr. Boni concluded, "Cayenne will provide software teams with a scalable, workgroup-to-enterprise family of products for building applications, data warehouses and Year 2000 solutions that improve the quality of the software development process, lower costs and reduce overall development time."

Commenting on the launch of Cayenne, Peggy Ledvina, vice president of Application Development Strategies at META Group, Inc., said "As early market leaders of modeling and database design solutions, Bachman and Cadre each developed large and loyal customer bases who valued the strength of the technology. Combined, the two companies' ability to offer software teams a choice of development solutions will position Cayenne as a leader in the analysis and design market, playing a major role in providing scalable solutions to software development teams building workgroup-to-enterprise-level applications and databases, including data warehouses."

Cayenne Product Strategy

Cayenne will leverage the core competencies of its two founding companies -- modeling, database design and objects and components -- to provide practical solutions for the design and development needs of software development teams. Cayenne will be the leading software vendor to offer structured, data-driven and object-oriented solutions to software developers in the commercial and technical applications. Cayenne will also have a vertical focus on developers in the telecommunications, manufacturing, military/aerospace and service industries. Cayenne's product lines will include solutions for: model-driven object-oriented application generation; model-driven data modeling; database design and implementation; component-based application assembly and reuse; model-driven 4GL application generation; structured analysis and design for real-time embedded applications; C reverse engineering; and performance engineering.

Cadre Technologies Inc. is the marketshare leader in object-oriented analysis and design solutions worldwide. The company's products and award-winning services help automate and manage the entire software development life cycle. Its comprehensive solutions support both object-oriented and structured method approaches to software development. Its products are available for workstations running SunOS, Solaris, OSF/1, AIX, HP-UX, IRIX, VMS, and Microsoft Windows operating systems. Headquartered in Providence, R.I. with sales and support offices throughout the United States and Europe, and with distributor sales offices internationally, Cadre has more than 45,000 installations worldwide and a customer base that includes General Motors, Kodak, Motorola, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, NASDAQ, AT&T, Deutsche Post AG, News International, and Electricite de France.

Headquartered in Burlington, Mass., Bachman Information Systems, Inc. is a worldwide leader in database design and modeling solutions. It provides products and services to enterprises worldwide for the development of platform-independent, software development, from concept through production and maintenance. BACHMAN has more than 12,000 installations worldwide and a customer base that includes Mobil, Proctor & Gamble, Prudential, Martin Marietta, Sara Lee, UPS, Chase Manhattan, Allmerica and Barclays Bank. BACHMAN's solutions enable its customers to profitably manage the changes in their business environment while leveraging their technology investments.


CA Adds Bar Code Support to CA-Warehouse
CA ADDS SUPPORT FOR SYMBOL'S 2D BAR CODE TECHNOLOGY INTO CLIENT/SERVER APPLICATION SOFTWARE FOR THE ENTERPRISE

Integration of PDF417 Streamlines Business Processes For CA-Warehouse Boss, CA-MANMAN/X, CA-PRMS and CA-Masterpiece/2000 Clients

ISLANDIA, N.Y., March 25, 1996--Computer Associates is adding support for Symbol Technologies, Inc.'s two-dimensional bar code technology into its client/server distribution and financial management applications. The move will allow CA clients to streamline business processes and incorporate database information directly into product bar codes.

Integration of the PDF417 portable data file technology into CA-Warehouse Boss, CA-PRMS, CAMANMAN/X and CA-Masterpiece/2000 is being done in cooperation with Symbol, a CA strategic alliance partner and the world's largest manufacturer of bar code scanning equipment.

PDF417 --with 100 times the capacity of similar-sized traditional, linear bar codes-- carries up to 1.1 kilobytes of machine-readable data in a space no larger than a standard bar code. Recognized by leading organizations worldwide as the standard among two-dimensional symbologies, it answers the need to capture, store and transfer large amounts of data inexpensively. Data, text, graphics, biometrics and voice records are immediately applied to the application by simply scanning the symbol.

"With this exciting advance from Symbol, our clients can automatically capture data such as inventory location, pricing and contact information directly into their systems without manual intervention," said Steve Mann, CA director of product strategy. "This provides tremendous strides in customer service, streamlines business processes and empowers end users with timely information. We are pleased to once again team with Symbol to provide additional competitive advantage for our clients."

Among the benefits to CA clients from Symbol's 2D bar code technology:

* Automating capture of shipping label information produced by CA- Warehouse Boss. This includes customer and product information, quantities, packaging and handling characteristics, carrier information, freight classifications, loading and unloading instructions and shipment status.

* Helping create a paperless environment by providing electronic work instructions generated by CA-MANMAN/X and CA-PRMS for describing manufacturing processes, material handling characteristics and work flow.

* Streamlining cash payment procedures by including accounts receivable invoicing information printed by CA-Masterpiece/2000 directly in the bar code symbols.

All required data elements can be re-captured automatically at point of receipt, eliminating the need for manual key entry. Because all required information can be stored directly in the high capacity PDF417 symbol, data can be entered without the need to access any remote database, resulting in superior system robustness and performance.

"We see the portable data file capability as a key differentiator for our client/server application software products," said Mann. "It's like putting customer and product information on a postage stamp."

Computer Associates International, Inc. (NYSE: CA), with headquarters in Islandia, N.Y., is the world leader in mission-critical business software. The company develops, licenses and supports more than 500 integrated products that include systems and database management, application development, manufacturing and financial applications. CA has 9,000 people in 130 offices in 36 countries and had revenue of $3.2 billion in calendar year 1995. CA can be reached by visiting http://www.cai.com on the World Wide Web or emailing info@cai.com.

Based in Holtsville, N.Y., Symbol Technologies (NYSE: SBL) is the world leader in bar code-driven data transaction systems with more than three million scanners and hand-held computers installed. The company designs, manufactures and markets bar code reading equipment, application-specific hand-held computers and radio frequency data communications products that are used as strategic building blocks in solutions in retailing, package and parcel delivery, manufacturing, warehousing and distribution, health care and other industries. Customer information is available from Symbol at 1-800-SCAN-234 and at http://www.symbol.com.


CE Software SMTP Gateway for QuickMail
CE SOFTWARE ANNOUNCES SMTP GATEWAY FOR QUICKMAIL

QM-Internet Gateway Delivers QuickMail Users Direct Connection To Internet

West Des Moines, Iowa, March 26, 1996 - CE Software, Inc., today announced the availability of QM-Internet Gateway, a Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP) gateway which connects QuickMail, the leading MacOS E-mail system, to the Internet. Available March 31, QM-Internet provides users a cost-effective, seamless means to provide messaging connectivity.

"There's no better way to enhance an organization's communication than by combining the ease of use of QuickMail with the power of the Internet," said Duane Varnum, director of product marketing for CE Software, Inc. "Whether it's a small to medium size business, a non-profit organization, or an educational institution, QM-Internet Gateway enables users to communicate with people a world away as easily as their colleagues down the hall."

SEAMLESS INTERNET CONNECTIVITY

CE Software's QM-Internet Gateway is a simple, cost-effective means for QuickMail networks to send and receive electronic mail messages via the Internet using SMTP. Using the gateway is transparent for the user. They simply send and receive E-mail messages via the Internet using QuickMail's easy-to-use graphical interface. QM-Internet then automates the process of accessing the SMTP host, and exchanging mail between the user's entire QuickMail network and the Internet. No UNIX system is required. The gateway even runs on the same Macintosh as the QuickMail Server.

QM-Internet supports the following features:

 SMTP support, as well as Post Office Protocol version 3 (POP3)

 account monitoring

 Multipurpose Internet Mail Extension (MIME) compliance

 Recognition of non-MIME character sets and content encoding

 Automatic character set detection and enclosure encoding and decoding

 when sending and replying to mail messages

 Support for file enclosures (text, graphics, binary files, etc.)

 Destination encoding, targeting exact encoding protocols at specific

 sites

 Recognition of 16 international character sets for sending and

 receiving messages world wide

 Aliasing, enabling users to receive messages in one mailbox addressed

 to accounts with user name variations (i.e., bob_smith@abc.com

 or rob_smith@abc.com)

 Group addressing, for building simple Internet mailing lists which

 include addresses from both inside and outside the company

 QM Forms tunneling, enabling the font, message and graphics of

 a QuickMail form to be preserved when sent over the Internet to

 another QM-Internet Gateway

 Customized, user defined QuickMail forms for outgoing Internet

 messages

 Binary, AppleSingle, AppleDouble, BinHex and uuencode enclosure

 formats

PRICING AND AVAILABILITY

QM-Internet will be available direct from CE Software. QM-Internet for an unlimited number of users will be available until May 31 at a special introductory price of $1,995. After that the suggested retail price will be $2,495. The gateway will also be available at $495 for 10 users, $895 for 20 users, and $1,795 for 50 users within 45 days from the release of the unlimited version.

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

The QM-Internet Gateway requires a Macintosh 68020, 68030, 68040 or PowerPC processor with a hard drive, running System 7.0 or 7.5, with Thread Manager 2.0, MacTCP 2.0.4 or later, and a dedicated server running QuickMail version 2.6 or later.

CE SOFTWARE, INC.

Established in 1981, CE Software, Inc., a subsidiary of CE Software Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ/NM Symbol CESH) develops and markets electronic mail, scheduling and workgroup applications software for Macintosh, Windows and DOS computing environments. With over 3.1 million users worldwide, CE Software is a leading provider of LAN-based software applications for workgroups. For more information contact, CE Software, Inc., 1801 Industrial Circle, West Des Moines, Iowa 50265. Phone 800-523-7638 inside the United States. Outside the United States call 515-221-1801.


3DO & Cirrus Logic - Advanced 3D Technology
3DO and Cirrus Logic Team to Deliver Advanced 3-D Technology and Entertainment to PC Marketplace

TECHNOLOGY ACCORD RAISES BAR FOR 3-D REALISM ON PCS

FREMONT AND REDWOOD CITY, CALIF. -- MARCH 26, 1996 -- Cirrus Logic Inc. (NASDAQ: CRUS) and The 3DO Company (NASDAQ: THDO) today announced an agreement to develop 3-D graphics and video technology that will enable the PC to deliver arcade-class performance, raising the bar for entertainment on the PC. The technology accord will combine 3DO's cutting-edge M2 3-D technology and software expertise with Cirrus Logic's world leadership in video graphics controllers to give millions of PC users the ability to experience the most advanced 3-D realism on their desktops.

Under the agreement, Cirrus Logic will license the 3-D portion of 3DO's M2 technology, which has already been validated in silicon. The companies will collaborate to integrate the M2 3-D engine with Cirrus Logic's video graphics controller technology and other PC technologies to develop next-generation 3-D accelerators. These high-performance graphics chips will be optimized for accelerating 3-D games written for Microsoft's recently announced Direct3D standard, the new Windows 95 API for 3-D applications. Cirrus Logic will manufacture, market and sell the accelerators, and will work with software providers to create content for this new level of 3-D performance.

"Cirrus Logic's partnership with 3DO adds an important technology and a new level of performance to our aggressive 3-D product roadmap," said Douglas J. Bartek, president of Cirrus Logic's Visual and Systems Interface Company. "The combination of our technologies provides a unique synergy that will enable us to deliver unsurpassed 3-D reality to the power gamer."

"Today's announcement marks our first major move into the PC marketplace and underscores our commitment to diversify the business into areas including consumer, software publishing, Internet and DVD," said Hugh Martin, president of The 3DO Company. "Cirrus Logic provides us with a large distribution base, leading-edge manufacturing and strong OEM partners to drive our technology and software into the PC arena."

3DO's 64-bit 3-D set-up engine is capable of processing more than one half million polygons per second peak, supporting complex photorealistic 3-D worlds. In addition, the rendering engine generates more than 100 million pixels per second, giving users more than 640 x 480 resolution and greater graphics detail, bringing the arcade experience to the PC. According to Dr. John Latta, president, 4th Wave, Inc., "This architecture will let software developers create titles that provide a whole new level of realism for the PC platform."

The 3-D graphics market is expected to be one of the fastest growing segments in the computer industry, with entertainment fueling most of the growth. Market research firm Jon Peddie Associates projects an installed base of up to 27 million 3-D units by the end of 1997 and 56 million 3-D units by 1998.

Headquartered in Fremont, Calif., Cirrus Logic Inc. is a leading manufacturer of advanced integrated circuits for the desktop and portable computing, telecommunications, and consumer electronics markets. The Company applies its system-level expertise in analog and digital design to innovate highly integrated, software-rich solutions. Additional information about Cirrus Logic and its subsidiaries can be accessed on the World Wide Web at http://www.cirrus.com/ or via fax-on-demand at 800-359-6414 (dial 510-249-4200 from outside the United States).

The 3DO Company, headquartered in Redwood City, Calif., designs, integrates and sells interactive technology and applications for the mass market. With offices in North America and Europe, the company licenses technologies and creates entertainment software for 32-bit and 64-bit video game platforms, the personal computer market and the Internet. Additional company information is available on the World Wide Web (http://www.3DO.com) and on America Online (keyword: 3DO).

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Industry Support for the Cirrus Logic / 3DO Technology Agreement

Eric Engstrom, Direct X program manager, Microsoft Corporation, said, "We expect the partnership between Cirrus Logic and 3DO to provide products that will significantly boost 3-D applications running Microsoft's Direct3D. The combined effort should produce the processing and acceleration capabilities required to support a new class of sophisticated Internet, games, education, and business applications, giving users a quantum leap forward in their computing experience."

According to John Davies, director of Consumer Desktop Platform Marketing at Intel Corp., "The combination of 3-D geometry processing by high- performance Intel microprocessors and 3-D rendering by high-performance graphics accelerators, like those planned by Cirrus Logic, will make the PC the most compelling platform for next-generation 3-D graphics."

Paul Neurath, president of Looking Glass added, "Games designed to take advantage of Microsoft's Direct3D, Cirrus Logic's graphics technology and 3DO's advanced 3-D rendering engine will elevate game playing to a new dimension."


CompuServe Names New President
COMPUSERVE NAMES NEW PRESIDENT, INTERNATIONAL

Steven Stanbrook Joins CompuServe to Fill Newly Created Position

COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 28, 1996 -- To leverage CompuServe's current leadership position throughout Europe and lead an aggressive global expansion campaign, CompuServe today announced the appointment of Steven P. Stanbrook to the newly created position of President, International. Stanbrook will provide strategic direction and general management of all international offices, including affiliate relationships worldwide. European General Manager Andrew Gray will report to him.

Stanbrook, a British national, joins CompuServe from Sara Lee Corporation, the $20 billion global consumer products company, where he was most recently president and CEO of Sara Lee Bakery headquartered in Chicago. His prior management experience includes leading consumer product organizations in the United Kingdom, the United States, Europe and Canada. Stanbrook initially will be stationed in CompuServe's Reading, UK office, with a new international headquarters to be established in central London. Stanbrook will report directly to CompuServe President and CEO Bob Massey.

"Success in the information age demands a global perspective. CompuServe was the first international commercial online service and will continue to grow by maintaining global leadership," Massey said. "Steve brings an exceptional international background, facility in several languages and outstanding experience in leading successful global organizations."

"With European membership exceeding 650,000, multilingual content, local support and local-currency billing throughout Europe, CompuServe has earned its place of international dominance," said Stanbrook. "By continuing to develop infrastructure and a prestigious roster of international content partners, as well as affiliates throughout Latin America and the Pacific Rim, CompuServe will be well positioned to succeed as we move toward the new century. I look forward to being a part of this success."

CompuServe is an H&R Block (NYSE:HRB) company.

Founded in 1955, H&R Block is a diversified services company and the world's leader in tax preparation and online information services. H&R Block Tax Services handled almost one in every seven returns with the Internal Revenue Service in 1995, serving 17.1 million taxpayers in more than 9,500 offices worldwide. CompuServe operates the most comprehensive online network in the world, providing services to more than 950 corporate accounts and more than 4.7 million users in more than 185 countries.


WOW! Partners with Publishers Depot
WOW! FROM COMPUSERVE PARTNERS WITH PUBLISHERS DEPOT FOR NEW ONLINE SERVICE'S DESIGN ELEMENTS

Publishers Depot To Be One of WOW!'s Primary Sources for Photography, Illustrations, Works of Art and Other Graphic Images

COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 28, 1996 -- WOW! from CompuServe, the new consumer online information service for home use, today announced its partnership with Picture Network International, Ltd. (PNI) creator of Publishers Depot. WOW! named Publishers Depot, the world's largest digital content superstore on the World Wide Web, as a primary supplier of component image content to accompany its original editorial for children and grown-ups.

"With its photographs appearing as design elements on many WOW! screen pages, Publishers Depot is an important contributor to the distinctive look and feel of WOW!," said John Edwards, WOW! senior product manager.

So far, WOW! creators have incorporated several hundred digital content elements from Publishers Depot for the CD-ROM on which WOW! is shipped and the WOW! online service. The images appear throughout many areas of WOW! and are woven seamlessly into the content. Because the WOW! CD-ROM will be updated regularly and the online service will frequently change in editorial and content, WOW! expects to incorporate many more content elements from Publishers Depot as it moves forward.

Currently, Publishers Depot contains 400,000 content elements including photos, illustrations, works of art, background textures and maps. In 1996, PNI will be expanding its database, which can be accessed at http://www.publishersdepot.com, to offer sound and video and provide customers entry to a "virtual design studio" on the Web.

"Our online access enables customers to immediately register, license, purchase and download content in high-resolution files to support editorial content," stated William Albright, chief executive officer at Picture Network International. "WOW! can use Publishers Depot to reach a vast library of design elements at one online site, which lowers costs, decreases production time and expedites the  creative process."

WOW! from CompuServe is a powerful new consumer online service created specifically for home use. The service offers each household member easy access to information, entertainment and communication -- including the Internet -- combined with the flexibility to customize and control the online experience. Its many features include distinct views for grown-ups and children, easy electronic mail, seamless Internet access and multimedia that enlivens the service with sound and motion.

Picture Network International, Ltd., is the creator of Publishers Depot, the largest full-service digital content superstore on the World Wide Web. Publishers Depot provides the creative professional access to the world's best photographers, artists, musicians, font masters, sound engineers and critical digital resources from an online database of more than 400,000 elements from more than 60 leading companies. Customers can register, license, purchase and download directly from the Web site at http://www.publishersdepot.com.

Tribune Ventures is the majority shareholder of Picture Network International, Ltd. Tribune Ventures is a strategic investment unit of Tribune Company, the diversified media company with significant publishing, broadcasting, entertainment and education businesses. For more information, review http://www.tribune.com/ventures.

CompuServe is an H&R Block (NYSE:HRB) company.

Founded in 1955, H&R Block is a diversified services company and the world's leader in tax preparation and online information services. H&R Block Tax Services handled almost one in every seven returns with the Internal Revenue Service in 1995, serving 17.1 million taxpayers in more than 9,500 offices worldwide. CompuServe operates the most comprehensive online network in the world, providing services to more than 950 corporate accounts and more than 4.7 million users in more than 185 countries.


Comdial Completes Acquisitions
COMDIAL COMPLETES ACQUISITIONS OF KEY VOICE TECHNOLOGIES AND AURORA SYSTEMS

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (March 21, 1996) . . . Comdial Corporation (Nasdaq NM:CMDL) announced today that it has completed the previously announced acquisitions of two privately-held companies that develop and market software products for the Computer Telephony Integration (CTI) market: Sarasota, FL-based Key Voice Technologies, Inc., and Aurora Systems, Inc., of Acton MA. Key Voice Technologies is a profitable and fast-growing developer and marketer of price-competitive and feature-rich voice processing systems. Aurora Systems is recognized as a leading developer of off-the-shelf CTI "middleware" and applications software products under the FastCall brand name. The combined annualized revenues of the two acquired companies at the end of 1995 was approximately $7 million. Both companies have become wholly-owned Comdial subsidiaries, and the combination of the two acquisitions is expected to increase Comdial revenues in 1996 and make a contribution to profit and cash for the year.

Comdial announced on February 13 of this year that it had entered into a letter of intent to acquire Key Voice Technologies, and the Company announced on February 16 that it had signed a definitive agreement to acquire Aurora Systems.

Key Voice Technologies' revenues and profits have more than doubled each year from 1993 through 1995, and Aurora Systems currently has distribution agreements with noted telecommunications companies such as AT&T, Harris, Fujitsu, Mitel and Nortel.

The acquisitions are being accounted for under the purchase method of accounting. The $18.3 million purchase price for Key Voice Technologies was paid in a combination of cash, notes and restricted Comdial common stock, and the $2.8 million purchase price for Aurora systems was paid partially in cash and partially in restricted Comdial common stock. Further terms were not disclosed.

Comdial President and CEO William G. Mustain, commented, "We are pleased that Key Voice and Aurora are now part of the Comdial team. With the closing of these acquisitions, we have taken another important step in our strategy to enhance our leadership position in the rapidly expanding CTI market and to become the industry's foremost single point of contact for CTI solutions. We now provide platform hardware and switches, CTI-enabling terminals, enterprise links, development toolkits, middleware, horizontal as well as vertical-niche applications software, and a CTI product with high-volume potential for the mass market."

Key Voice Technologies founding executives, Nick Branica, President, and Eoin Heaney, Vice President, will continue to direct its operations, and Aurora Systems will continue to be led by its co-founders Paul M. Gasparro, Chairman, and Maryann P. Walsh, President. Key Voice Technologies will operate from its current headquarters in Sarasota, and Aurora Systems will operate from its current facilities in Acton.

Comdial Corporation is a leading designer, manufacturer and supplier of a broad range of advanced business communications products and computer-telephony integration solutions based on computer-telephony integration.


Commax SmartBook Vpro Multimedia Notebook
COMMAX TECHNOLOGIES Introduces The SmartBook Vpro - Multimedia Notebook

06/20/95 -- Commax Technologies, Inc., of San Jose CA, is proud to present to dealers, distributors and systems integrators the long awaited SmartBook Vpro - multimedia notebook computer, featuring 486 and Pentium technology. The SmartBook Vpro is different from its predecessors for several of the following reasons:

 *  486 and Pentium CPUs

 *  Built in 2x - 5.25" CD-ROM (optional 4x CD-ROM coming Fall 1995)

 *  Removable HDD & FDD

 *  Glide Point Technology

 *  64 Bit PCI Technology

 *  Type III PCMCIA

 *  Infrared File Transfer Capability

 *  11.3" SVGA Display

 *  16 Bit Stereo Sound with Microphone and 2 Speakers

 *  Built in Joystick

Henry Chen, Commax President and CEO says "unlike any notebook to date the SmartBook Vpro will establish itself as the undisputed leader in new notebook technology. This notebook offers several powerful options which will help you zoom through almost any application." The built in CD-ROM, and removable HDD & FDDs give you the flexibility you need everyday. Eight megabytes of RAM and 256K of cache are standard on the Pentium model and 4MB of RAM are standard on the 486. RAM is expandable to 40 MB on the Pentium model and 32MB on the 486 model. A choice of 10.3 dual scan or 9.4"/10.4" active color display is available. External monitors support up to 256 colors and 1280 x 1024 resolution.

The Smartbook Vpro is available bare bone or fully configured to customer requirements. A 32 bit VESA local bus and 1 MB of video DRAM are included to support a powerful video and graphic applications. A built in microphone, two speakers and 16 bit stereo sound, make the Smartbook Vpro an impressive multi-media machine.

Users concerned about data security will appreciate the removable hard drive with local bus IDE interface providing the fastest possible data transfer rate. The detachable A4 size keyboard has an inverted "T" cursor arrangement. A built in Glide Point tracking device is located at the bottom of the front panel. Type III PCMCIA technology is included with a 200 pin VESA local bus docking station interface. Options include an AC adapter, car adapter and docking station.


Commax SmartBook III Pentium Notebook
COMMAX TECHNOLOGIES Introduces The SmartBook III - Pentium Notebook

06/20/95 -- Commax Technologies, Inc., of San Jose CA, is pleased to offer dealers, distributors and systems integrators the Smartbook III - Pentium notebook computer, featuring a 75, 90 or 100 MHz, 3.3 volt Intel Pentium processor. This Pentium is different from its predecessors for the following reasons:

 *  100 MHz Pentium CPU

 *  2 Serial Ports

 *  64 Bit System Memory

 *  Type IV PCMCIA

 *  256K Cache memory

Henry Chen, Commax President and CEO says "unlike earlier Pentium notebooks, the 100MHz, 3.3 volt processor in the SmartBook III - Pentium offers longer battery life, more speed and cooler running for improved system reliability." Eight megabytes of RAM and 256K of cache are standard. RAM is expandable to 40 MB. A choice of 10.3 dual scan or 9.5"/10.4" active color display is available. External monitors support up to 256 colors and 1280 x 1024 resolution.

The Smartbook III - Pentium is available bare bone or fully configured to customer requirements. A 32 bit VESA local bus and 1 MB of video DRAM are included to support a powerful video and graphic applications. A built in microphone, speaker and 16 bit stereo sound, make the Smartbook III -Pentium an impressive multi-media machine.

Users concerned about data security will appreciate the removable hard drive with local bus IDE interface providing the fastest possible data transfer rate. The 86-key membrane keyboard has an inverted "T" cursor arrangement and a built in 25mm trackball. A type IV PCMCIA is included plus a 200 pin VESA local bus docking station interface. Options include an AC adapter, car adapter and docking station. Weight is 6.6 pounds with the batteries and dimensions are approximately 11" x 8.67" x 2.12".


Compaq Price Cuts on LTE 5000 Notebooks
Compaq Announces Price Cuts Up to $1,500 on LTE 5000 Notebook Family

Compaq PCMCIA SpeedPaq and Fax Modems Reduced Up to 34 Percent

HOUSTON, March 18, 1995 -- Further strengthening its price and performance position among major notebook PC vendors, Compaq Computer Corporation (NYSE: CPQ) today announced price reductions of up to 28 percent on its flagship family of notebook personal computers. The company also announced price reductions by as much as 34 percent on selected modems. Price cuts are effective immediately.

"Even first-time, value-conscious buyers who thought owning a high-performance notebook was out of reach can afford the LTE 5000," said Ross Cooley, senior vice president and general manager, Compaq North America. "Compaq will continue to push the price/performance envelope to provide customers with solid value, and today's announcement lays the foundation for delivering on that promise."

In its March 1996 issue, PC LapTop described the LTE 5000 as "a well-designed, meticulously manufactured machine that boasts truly cutting edge features." The publication also advised its readers "if you're looking for a world-class portable that can replace your desktop, the LTE 5000 is a compelling choice."

COMPAQ LTE 5000 PRICE REDUCTIONS

The company reduced prices on the LTE 5000 up to 28 percent, with prices starting as low as $2,9991. For example, an LTE 5000, Model 510, with a 75-Mhz Pentium microprocessor, a 10.4-inch color STN display, 8 MB of memory and a 510 MB hard drive was reduced $1,000, and now begins at $2,999. At the top of the line, the LTE 5200, Model 1350, with a 120-Mhz Pentium microprocessor, a 10.4-inch active-matrix color display, 8 MB of memory and a 1.35 GB hard drive, was reduced by $1,500, a savings of 23 percent.

The LTE 5000 provides customers a high-performance family of Pentium processor-based notebooks that feature a usefully innovative, modular design which offers breakthroughs in flexibility for the mobile and desktop user, true 64-bit architecture, and memory expandable to 72 MB. The LTE 5000 provides customers with up to 2.7 GB internal storage or up to 5.4 GB using its innovative Multi-Bay Expansion Base.

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MODEL                               NEW PRICE   OLD PRICE   %SAVINGS

LTE 5000, Model 510 CSTN              $2,999      $3,999       25%

LTE 5000, Model 810 CSTN 800x600       3,399       4,699       28%

LTE 5000, Model 810 CTFT               3,799       4,999       24%

LTE 5100, Model 810 CTFT 800x600       4,199       5,599       25%

LTE 5100, Model 810 CD CTFT 800x600    4,599       5,899       22%

LTE 5200, Model 1350 CTFT 800x600      4,999       6,499       23%

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LOWER PRICES ON PCMCIA FAX MODEMS

Compaq today also announced price reductions of up to 34 percent on the powerful SpeedPaq 192 and Compaq 192 PCMCIA fax modems. Customers now can purchase the SpeedPaq 192 Cellular-Ready Fax Modem, formerly priced at $199, for only $149.

According to Cellular Business Magazine, Compaq's SpeedPaq 19.2 "shatters all false views of cellular data usage" and recommended it as a must buy. "From its easy installation to its robust performance, the SpeedPaq should be in every mobile professional's laptop."

The company also announced price reductions on the Compaq 192 fax modem. Previously priced at $149 and now available for $99, the Compaq 192 is designed exclusively for Compaq notebooks using Windows environments. With its special power-saving features, and Compaq's easy-to-use Modem Advisor Software, the Compaq 192 PCMCIA fax modem provides one of the best values in the industry.

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MODEL                      NEW PRICE   OLD PRICE   %SAVINGS

19.2 SpeedPaq PCMCIA         $ 149       $ 199        25%

19.2 Compaq PCMCIA              99         149        34%

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COMPANY BACKGROUND

Compaq Computer Corporation is the world's largest supplier of personal computers, offering desktop PCs, portable PCs, servers and options. Compaq products are sold and supported in more than 100 countries throughout the world. Compaq also sells directly to customers through Compaq Direct Plus at 1-800-888-5858. Compaq provides 24-hour customer service support and can be reached through the Compaq forums on America On-line, CompuServe, Internet (http://www.compaq.com), and Prodigy, or by calling 1-800-345-1518.

(1) All prices are estimated selling prices. Reseller prices may vary.


Compaq Enhances ProLiant 4500 Server Value
Compaq Enhances ProLiant 4500 Server Value with Additional Processor and Pentium Pro Upgrade Offers -- Customers Can Increase Pentium Processing Power At No Additional Cost While Ensuring a Protected Transition to Pentium Pro Technology

HOUSTON, March 19, 1996 -- Continuing to enhance the value of its ProLiant line of servers and provide industry-leading investment protection for its customers, Compaq Computer Corporation (NYSE:CPQ) today announced it will include an additional processor board -- approximately a $5,000 value1 -- at no extra cost with all Compaq ProLiant 4500 100 MHz and 133 MHz Pentium models purchased in the United States between March 1 and June 30, 1996.

Compaq also introduced a premium-free, Pentium Pro upgrade offer for ProLiant 4500 rack-mounted servers purchased in the United States between March 1 and June 30, 1996. Under this program, customers can buy any ProLiant 4500 rack-mountable server and still receive a premium-free, Pentium Pro upgrade kit2 should they choose to transition to Pentium Pro technology later. The premium-free upgrade assures customers that the total cost of buying a server now, and upgrading it to Pentium Pro technology later, won't exceed the cost of a comparable Pentium Pro server when it becomes available from Compaq. ProLiant 4500 rack-mounted servers covered by this program can be upgraded to Pentium Pro technology between January 1 and June 30, 1997. Compaq is also offering customers a low-cost Pentium Pro trade-in program for ProLiant 4500 tower systems purchased between March 1 and June 30, 1996.3

"Compaq is dedicated to providing its customers the highest price/performance value in the marketplace and a smooth, protected transition to Pentium Pro technology," said Mike Lambert, vice president, major account business unit, Compaq North America. "With the additional processor board and Pentium Pro upgrade offers, our customers can acquire the processing power they need today -- and augment it for free -- knowing their investment will be protected."

The Compaq ProLiant 4500 and 1500 models deliver the functionality and industry leading price/performance customers demand for line- of-business applications. Compaq's systems strategy is to provide high-performance, fault tolerant, and scaleable industry-standard platforms for distributed enterprise computing, and bring added value to its customers through the seamless integration and management of its platforms with leading operating systems, databases, and applications.

COMPANY BACKGROUND

Compaq Computer Corporation is the world's largest supplier of personal computers, offering desktop PCs, portable PCs, servers, and options. Founded in 1982, the company reported 1995 worldwide sales of $14.8 billion. Compaq products are sold and supported in more than 100 countries through Compaq marketing partners and sold directly to customers through Compaq Direct Plus at 1-800-888-5858. Compaq provides 24-hour customer support and can be reached through the Compaq forums on America Online, CompuServe, Internet (http://www.compaq.com), and Prodigy, or by calling 1-800-OK-COMPAQ. Product information and reseller locations can be obtained by calling 1-800-345-1518.

(1) Estimated street price. Actual price will vary.

(2) Limit of one upgrade kit per unit, certain restrictions and exclusions apply, subject to availability.

(3) Trade-in offer must be exercised between January 1 and June 30, 1997.


Compaq Maintains Server Value Leadership
Compaq Maintains Value Leadership in Mainstream Server Market, Lowers Prices on Selected Models -- World's Leading Server Vendor Delivers New Levels of Price/Performance on Compaq ProSignia 500 and Compaq ProLiant 1500 Servers

HOUSTON, March 19, 1996 - Continuing its drive to deliver leadership products that combine unmatched price/performance and superior customer value, Compaq Computer Corporation (NYSE:CPQ) today announced that it reduced prices, by as much as 10 percent, on selected models in its Compaq ProLiant 1500 and Compaq ProSignia 500 mainstream server families. Effective in the United States on March 18, 1996, these price reductions establish a new level of value for customers looking to deploy Compaq platforms in department, workgroup, or remote office environments. As part of its enhanced value proposition to customers, the company today also announced two promotional offers for its midrange-class Compaq ProLiant 4500 servers. These offers allow customers to increase their Pentium server processing power at no additional cost while ensuring a protected transition to Pentium Pro technology.

"We intend to remain the market leader in servers by offering our customers unmatched value across our entire product line," said Ross Cooley, senior vice president and general manager, Compaq North America. "Today's price reductions reaffirm our commitment to be the undisputed price/performance leader in the server market."

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MODEL                            NEW PRICE   OLD PRICE   REDUCTION

COMPAQ PROLIANT 1500 5/166        $7,589      $7,249        4%

COMPAQ PROLIANT 1500 5/133        $6,790      $6,229        8%

COMPAQ PROSIGNIA 500 5/150        $4,439      $3,999       10%

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Compaq's enhanced value proposition to customers includes shipping the following software as standard on all servers:

* Compaq SmartStart, the Compaq integration tool that optimizes platform configurations and simplifies the installation of tested and reliable servers;

* Compaq Insight Manager, Compaq's comprehensive server management tool for monitoring and controlling the operation of Compaq servers and desktop PCs;

* Leading Internet server software applications: Microsoft Internet Information Server, Netscape Commerce Server, and Novell NetWare Web Server.

COMPANY BACKGROUND

Compaq Computer Corporation is the world's largest supplier of personal computers, offering desktop PCs, portable PCs, servers, and options. Founded in 1982, the company reported 1995 worldwide sales of $14.8 billion. Compaq products are sold and supported in more than 100 countries through Compaq marketing partners and sold directly to customers through Compaq Direct Plus at 1-800-888-5858. Compaq provides 24-hour customer support and can be reached through the Compaq forums on America Online, CompuServe, Internet (http://www.compaq.com), and Prodigy, or by calling 1-800-OK-COMPAQ. Product information and reseller locations can be obtained by calling 1-800-345-1518.

(1) All pricing in this table is based on standard configuration; any options, added memory, and added storage would increase the quoted prices. Prices are estimated selling prices. Reseller prices may vary.


Compaq Netelligent Networking Product Line
Compaq Launches Netelligent Networking Product Line, Reduces the Cost and Complexity of Networking -- New Networking Products Work in Heterogeneous Network Environments and Make Complete Client/Server Solutions Available From Compaq

HOUSTON, March 26, 1996 -- Compaq Computer Corp. (NYSE: CPQ), the world's leading supplier of PCs and servers, today introduced the Compaq Netelligent networking product line - a broad family of high-performance products targeted for use in branch and remote offices, workgroups, departments and small-to-medium businesses. The Netelligent product line represents the successful integration of technology and expertise obtained from Thomas-Conrad and NetWorth when Compaq acquired the two companies in 1995. The Netelligent line consists of more than 100 individual networking products designed for industry-leading price/performance and ease-of-use in heterogeneous networking environments. Heterogeneous environments are comprised of client, server and networking products from multiple vendors.

With today's announcement, Compaq now offers portables, desktops, servers, network interface controllers, repeaters, switches and management software. This extensive line of client/server products and tools offers customers a single source for purchasing, support and service of complete, end-to-end client/server solutions based on industry standards.

Netelligent products include managed and unmanaged switches and repeaters, which support both Ethernet and Fast Ethernet technologies and come in stackable and stand-alone formats. The Netelligent line also includes Ethernet and Token Ring controllers designed for use in a wide variety of industry-standard clients and servers.

Today's introduction of the Netelligent line in North America and Latin America includes four products being announced to the market as well as the re-branding of Thomas-Conrad and NetWorth products currently on the market. The four Netelligent products being announced to the market include a 100/100 Fast Ethernet switch and three network interface controllers (NICs) for 10Base-T, 10/100Base-TX and Token Ring. These new products will be showcased at Networld+Interop in Las Vegas (April 2 - 4) at the Compaq booth #3627.

"Customers can now purchase high-performance, high-quality networking products with industry-leading price/performance value from Compaq," said Gary Stimac, senior vice president and general manager, Compaq Systems Division. "Our Netelligent products can be deployed in heterogeneous networking environments or as part of a total, client/server solution based on Compaq products. Either way, customers can now install and grow complex, client/server networks for a lower, total cost of ownership and they can do it easier than ever before."

Stimac continued, "Every Compaq Netelligent product has been tested individually and in conjunction with Compaq clients and servers to assure maximum network performance and reliability. In addition to testing, we're using the industry-leading integration expertise we developed in our server business to make Netelligent products easier to install, easier to configure and easier to manage. In fact, in the near future every Compaq client/server product, including Netelligent products, will be manageable from one Compaq management platform, Compaq Insight ManagerTM. Insight Manager is SNMP-based and works with other SNMP-based network management products such as Microsoft Systems Management Server, HP OpenView and Sun NetManager."

The Netelligent line, introduced in North America and Latin America today, will be launched within Compaq's Europe, Middle East and Africa region within the next 30 days, followed later by Compaq's Asia/Pacific region.

NETELLIGENT 5506 100BASE-T SWITCH

Compaq Fast Ethernet switching products provide cost-effective, reliable, high-performance solutions that meet customers' growing demand for additional bandwidth and desktop to backbone integration. The Compaq Netelligent 5506 100Base-T Switch allows customers to benefit from Fast Ethernet connectivity and performance throughout a network without jeopardizing initial investments or requiring a network redesign. The Netelligent 5506 100Base-T Switch is an ideal solution for high-speed workstations, server farm connectivity and for linking workgroups together over a Fast Ethernet connection.

The 5506 100Base-T Switch can be easily integrated into networks utilizing key technologies such as 10Base-T, 100Base-TX, and FDDI. This product provides Fast Ethernet networks with connectivity for up to six different 100Base-T hubs, hub stacks, or dedicated desktop applications -- such as servers or workstations -- and offers 100Base-TX, FX (ST), and FX (SC) interfaces. The 5506 100Base-T Switch comes in three configurations:

 Six fixed 100Base-TX RJ-45 ports

 Five 100Base-TX ports and one 100Base-FX port, with a single pair

 of ST fiber connectors

 Five 100Base-TX ports and one 100Base-FX port, with an SC fiber

 connector

The Netelligent 5506 100Base-T Switch also ensures continuous network operation through its modular power supply feature. Standard with each unit is a hot-swappable power supply module that is easily removed and replaced. An optional second power supply module can be added to provide dual-redundant power back-up for maximum network reliability. The 5506 100Base-T Switch is the only product currently available to feature an easily removable modular power supply.

"Fast Ethernet has proven to be a superior technology for building networks that are more efficient, cost-effective and easier to manage," said Doug Pushard, vice president, Internetworking Products Group, Compaq Systems Division. "For organizations seeking long-term bandwidth availability and cost-effective network expansion, Compaq now offers the most complete line of Fast Ethernet products on the market."

The Netelligent 5506 100Base-T Switch supports up to 6000 Media Address Control (MAC) addresses per port. Each port contains 256K of memory buffer capacity to balance traffic loads and guarantee data delivery and is capable of operating at either half or full duplex data rates. When operating at full duplex, the port simultaneously transmits and receives data over the wire and provides twice the bandwidth of common Fast Ethernet.

The Compaq Netelligent 5506 100Base-T Switch performs with full wire speed forwarding, providing optimum performance regardless of data packet size. It also includes Congestion Management Control (patent pending) which enhances performance on busy networks. These features provide users with the performance required on today's fast networks without compromising the quality and reliability of data communications.

NETELLIGENT 10BASE-T AND 10/100BASE-TX NICS

Compaq Netelligent 10 T PCI and 10/100TX PCI network interface controllers (NICs) are low-cost, high-performance products designed and tested to perform equally well in a variety of PCI-based clients and servers. These are the first PCI-based controllers offered by Compaq to be sold for and supported in third-party platforms. Both of these products are now price leaders in their respective categories.

Compaq Netelligent 10 T PCI and 10/100 TX PCI NICs are SNMP-manageable. They can also be managed via Compaq's Insight Manager v2.0, providing users easy set-up, use, and management on existing networks. The new NICs support a broad array of network and client operating systems. Driver support includes Microsoft Windows NT, Microsoft Windows 95, Microsoft Windows for Workgroups, Novell NetWare, IBM OS/2, SCO Unix, Microsoft Lan Manager, and IBM Lan Manager.

The design of the Netelligent 10/100 TX Ethernet PCI controller, which supports a common driver set, reduces the cost of owning and maintaining a high-performance adapter and offers an easy migration from 10Mbps to 100Mbps transfer rates. These dynamic auto-negotiating drivers allow the card to detect and automatically configure itself to 10 or 100Mbps network connections through its single RJ-45 connector. Plug and Play features of the controller enable automatic configuration of memory and interrupt settings for enhanced ease-of-use and installation.

The 10/100 TX PCI NIC utilizes 32-bit bus-mastering technology to maximize system performance. In addition, it supports full-duplex capability, allowing two-way transmission between nodes and providing increased bandwidth of up to 200Mbps. These high-performance features provide users with faster data communications across the network and more available system performance during data communication sessions.

The Netelligent 10 T PCI NIC is a low cost, high-performance adapter supported on a broad array of industry-standard clients and servers. This network interface controller shares many of the features of the Netelligent 10/100 TX PCI NICs: a common driver set; 32-bit bus mastering technology; a single RJ-45 connector; plug and play features for ease of installation and use; SNMP manageability through software such as Compaq's Insight Manager v2.0 and broad support for network and client operating systems. The Netelligent 10 T PCI NIC also offers full-duplex capability allowing two-way data transmission at an aggregate rate of 20Mbps.

NETELLIGENT TOKEN RING PCI NETWORK INTERFACE CONTROLLER

The Compaq Netelligent 4/16 TR PCI IBM UTP/STP network interface controller is an ideal, high-performance server controller where 100% IBM compatibility is required. This product can also be used as a 100% IBM-compatible client controller in environments where performance is the most important criteria. The Netelligent 4/16 Token Ring controller is supported in a wide variety of third-party platforms.

Like other Netelligent networking products, this PCI-based NIC is easy to install and use and offers broad client and network operating system support. Driver support includes Novell ODI DOS and OS/2, NetWare 4.x Server, NDIS 2 DOS and OS/2, and NetBIOS interface.

The Netelligent 4/16 Token Ring PCI NIC offers Plug and Play features for automatic configuration of memory and interrupt settings on system start-up. This controller also supports auto-speed sensing, enabling the card to automatically detect whether it should operate at 4 or 16Mbps. Full-duplex ready, the Netelligent 4/16 Token Ring PCI NIC allows two-way transmission for up to 32Mbps aggregate bandwidth through its single RJ-45 connector. This controller also supports 32-bit bus-mastering technology for significantly improved throughput and low CPU utilization. In addition, the Netelligent 4/16 Token Ring PCI NIC includes a built-in Remote Program Load (RPL) capability acting as a boot ROM that lets a diskless workstation attach to a network using files the computer receives from the LAN server.

PRICING AND AVAILABILITY

The following prices are estimated selling prices. Reseller prices may vary. The Netelligent 5506 100Base-T Switch is priced at $5,567 and will be available in volume in June 1996. The Netelligent 10/100 TX PCI NIC is priced at $159 and will be available in volume in April 1996. The Netelligent 10 T PCI NIC is priced starting at $119 and will be available in volume in May 1996. The Netelligent 4/16 Token Ring PCI NIC is priced at $441 and will be available in volume in May.

SERVICE, WARRANTY AND DISTRIBUTION

Netelligent products can be purchased from resellers and VARs and are supported by a three-year, limited warranty. Technical support will be provided through Compaq Technical Support Centers (TSCs) worldwide. Service will be provided through resellers and VARs on a local, regional or global basis. Global service requirements will be met by the reseller in conjunction with Compaq's global service and support provider, Digital Equipment Multivendor Customer Services.

COMPANY BACKGROUND

Compaq Computer Corporation is the world's largest supplier of personal computers, offering desktop PCs, portable PCs, servers and options. Founded in 1982, the company reported 1995 worldwide sales of $14.8 billion. Compaq products are sold and supported in more than 100 countries through Compaq marketing partners and sold directly to customers through Compaq Direct Plus at 1-800-888-5858. Compaq provides 24-hour customer support and can be reached through the Compaq forums on America Online, CompuServe, Internet (http://www.compaq.com), and Prodigy, or by calling 1-800-OK-COMPAQ. Product information and reseller locations can be obtained by calling 1-800-345-1518.


Aggressive Pricing for Compaq Network Prod's
Compaq Launches Aggressive Pricing Strategy for Networking Products

Sets The Pace For Industry-Leading Price/Performance

HOUSTON, March 26, 1996 - In a move that clearly indicates its strategy for achieving price/performance leadership in the internetworking marketplace, Compaq Computer Corp. (NYSE: CPQ) today announced price reductions ranging from 10-51% across the Compaq Netelligent family of networking products. The price reductions announced today are effective in North America and Latin America only and pertain to products currently on the market and previously sold under the Thomas-Conrad and NetWorth brands. Similar price reductions will be taken as Compaq rolls out the Netelligent product line around the world. The price of Netelligent products announced to the market today reflects the aggressive pricing strategy represented by the North America price reductions.

Prices on Netelligent repeaters were reduced an average of 32%. Netelligent Fast Ethernet repeaters and switches, the fastest growing product segments of the internetworking market, were reduced an average 35%. These price reductions, which are effective immediately, position Compaq Netelligent products at a 5-20% price advantage over comparable competitive products.

"Setting a new price/performance standard across the spectrum of products in the internetworking marketplace is a key Compaq objective," said Doug Pushard, vice president, Internetworking Products Group, Compaq Systems Division. "We are committed to setting this standard because it helps customers lower their total cost of network deployment and operation. We're also committed to delivering this new price/performance standard while maintaining and enhancing our product quality, manageability, ease-of-use, performance, service and distribution."

PRICE REDUCTIONS

Prices listed in the table below are estimated selling prices. Reseller prices may vary. This table includes a representative sample of today's price reductions.

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                            OLD Estimated    NEW Estimated    Percent PRODUCTS                    Selling Price    Selling Price   Reduction

NETELLIGENT 1000 10BASET REPEATERS

 1008 10BaseT Repeater         $263              $189          28%

 1016 10BaseT Repeater         $508              $427          16%

NETELLIGENT 1000 100BASE-TX REPEATERS

 1108 100BaseTX Class 2        $1,529            $1,024        33%

 1124 100BaseTX Class 2        $3,757            $3,081        18%

NETELLIGENT 2000 10BASET REPEATERS2

 2016 10BaseT Repeater         $1,018             $753         26%

NETELLIGENT 3000 10BASE-TX REPEATERS3

 3024 10BaseT Repeater         $1,391             $946         32%

 3124 10BaseT Repeater         $2,344             $1,219       48%

NETELLIGENT 5000 10BASE/100BASET SWITCH4

 5012 10Base/100BaseT          $6,493             $3,896       40%

 5000 10Base/100BaseT          $5,556             $3,896       30%

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COMPANY BACKGROUND

Compaq Computer Corporation is the world's largest supplier of personal computers, offering desktop PCs, portable PCs, servers and options. The company reported 1995 worldwide sales of $14.8 billion.  Compaq products are sold and supported in more than 100 countries through Compaq marketing partners and sold directly to customers through Compaq Direct Plus at 1-800-888-5858.  Compaq provides 24-hour customer support and can be reached through the Compaq forums on America Online, CompuServe, Internet (http://www.compaq.com), and Prodigy, or by calling 1-800-OK-COMPAQ.  Product information and reseller locations can be obtained by calling 1-800-345-1518.


NetManage & WRQ License Netsoft Technology
NETMANAGE AND WRQ LICENSE NETSOFT TECHNOLOGY FOR WINDOWS-TO-AS/400 CONNECTIVITY.

NETSOFT'S 16-BIT AND 32-BIT NS/ROUTER CONTINUES TO SET THE INDUSTRY STANDARD. PRODUCT SHIPMENTS PREDICTED TO REACH 2 MILLION COPIES PER YEAR BY 1997.

IRVINE, CA, March 12, 1996 -- NetSoft, the worldwide technology leader in Windows-to-AS/400 client/server connectivity, announced today that NetManage Inc. of Cupertino, CA, and Walker Richer & Quinn, Inc. (WRQ) of Seattle, WA, have licensed their 16-bit and 32-bit connectivity technology.

NetManage has licensed several NetSoft products which they will incorporate into the Swift product line for TCP/IP communications over SNA networks. The licensed products include NetSoft's 16-bit NS/Router for native Windows 3.1 connectivity to IBM's AS/400 family of business computers, their 16-bit NS/Folders software for Windows 3.1 access to the AS/400 Shared Folders facility, and their recently-announced 32-bit NS/Router for Windows NT and Windows 95 connectivity to the AS/400.

WRQ has licensed the 16-bit and the 32-bit versions of NS/Router, as well as NS/Folders. WRQ is incorporating the software into their Reflection product family for AS/400 connectivity.

NS/Router is a native Windows router that uses Advanced Program-to- Program Communications (APPC) to access AS/400 hosts over all LAN and WAN connections. NS/Router has the largest installed base of any AS/400-related software product. NS/Router is also licensed by Novell, Attachmate, Synapse and many other leading software suppliers. In addition, it provides the industry-standard link to over 200 client/server applications offered by affiliated Independent Software Vendors (ISVs).

"We're very pleased to welcome NetManage and WRQ to the NS/Router family," said Martin Smith, NetSoft's Midrange Product Manager. "The unprecedented success of our 16-bit NS/Router, not to mention the market enthusiasm for our new 32-bit NS/Router, has created a de facto standard in the AS/400 marketplace. We are predicting that we will be shipping upwards of 2 million copies of NS/Router per year by 1997."

NS/Folders is a high-performance Windows application that allows users to access an AS/400 host as a file server. It includes virtual device drivers and DLLs to facilitate the exchange of documents and files between AS/400 Shared Folders and the PC or LAN file system. NS/Folders has the added advantage of coexisting with all network operating systems.

NS/Router and NS/Folders are key components of NetSoft's award-winning NS/Midrange Client Services family of connectivity products.

Founded in 1980, NetSoft is a privately-held corporation that develops, markets and supports PC-to-midrange and PC-to-mainframe communications solutions for Windows, Windows 95, Windows NT, OS/2 and DOS. NetSoft's award-winning products are sold worldwide by a direct sales force and through authorized channel partners. The company is headquartered at 31 Technology Drive, Irvine, California 92718, USA. Please contact NetSoft at (888) NETSOFT (638-7638) or (714) 753-0800, or visit NetSoft's World Wide Web site at http://www.netsoft.com. Product information can also be accessed via NetSoft's Fax Back service at 714-450-0757.


Davidson Swr Gift to Los Angeles Schools
DAVIDSON & ASSOCIATES, INC. ANNOUNCES $1 MILLION GIFT OF SOFTWARE TO LOS ANGELES COUNTY SCHOOLS

JOINED BY EDWARD JAMES OLMOS, EDUCATIONAL SOFTWARE LEADER ANNOUNCES PLANS TO PREPARE 1.5 MILLION LOS ANGELES COUNTY STUDENTS FOR THE 21ST CENTURY

EL SEGUNDO, CALIF., MARCH 27, 1996 -- Davidson & Associates, Inc. (Nasdaq: DAVD) will donate $1 million of its award-winning educational software to the Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE) to benefit the County's 1.5 million students, announced the Torrance, Calif.-based multimedia software leader at a press conference today, hosted by actor and community leader Edward James Olmos.

Davidson's donation was presented to LACOE's newly formed Technology for Learning initiative. This countywide effort among business, community and educational leaders was formed under the leadership of Los Angeles County Schools Superintendent Donald W. Ingwerson to prepare County students for the 21st century.

Davidson will donate $1 million of its top-selling educational software tools -- The Multimedia Workshop, The Cruncher, Kid Works Deluxe, Kid Phonics, Kid CAD and Kid Keys -- over the next three years, beginning in April 1996. The company's donation also includes extensive teacher materials -- such as lesson plans and student activity sheets -- and toll-free, unlimited technical support.

Jan Davidson, president and founder of Davidson & Associates, Inc., says, "Our nation's future depends on preparing our students for today's Information Age. There is so much for students to learn as information doubles every year. I strongly believe that technology presents powerful opportunities to advance learning.

"Like other business leaders, we know that workers today and in the future must be able to use technology -- word processors, databases, spreadsheets, the Internet -- for success in their careers. Our donation to Los Angeles County schools is a wonderful way to give students the tools for this success, along with exciting new opportunities to learn and grow. It is also important in integrating technology into everyday classroom use."

Adds Edward James Olmos, actor and community leader who served as master of ceremonies at today's press conference, "It's exciting to see Los Angeles businesses -- such as Davidson & Associates -- accelerate the use of technology in our schools. This donation is a model for other businesses and communities nationwide to unite their resources and prepare our kids for the skills they'll need for success."

TRAINING TO MAXIMIZE SOFTWARE USE IN THE CLASSROOM

To encourage the widespread use of the Davidson software in Los Angeles County schools, LACOE will provide extensive teacher training to the software donation recipients. Multiple teacher training sessions have been designed to help teachers understand how the software works, maximize its usefulness in the classroom, and integrate it into the curriculum.

Says Ingwerson, "It's not merely enough to place technology in our schools. The key to its successful use is in the training -- helping teachers feel confident with technology and understand how they can use these tools. Students respond to their teachers' confidence and enthusiasm, encouraging them to discover unlimited learning opportunities."

Adds Jan Davidson, "The real test of success is what happens in the classroom -- seeing children write their first sentences as they sing along with phonetic melodies, watching historical events come alive via multimedia, or using spreadsheets to connect math with daily life. Training empowers teachers to discover these opportunities so that their students get excited about learning."

DONATION RECIPIENTS

The Davidson software will be distributed to Los Angeles County schools at LACOE-sponsored teacher training sessions, beginning next month. School selection will be based on technology readiness in each of the County 1,600 schools, which is determined by a comprehensive district technology survey conducted by LACOE.

Davidson's software will be distributed to schools that have technology plans and are equipped to run the Davidson software. Schools that do not have the hardware needed for the Davidson software will undergo LACOE programs designed to help them quickly develop and implement technology plans, procure hardware and design ongoing technology programs. As they develop technology plans and obtain the necessary hardware, the Davidson software will be made available to them.

The software will be distributed to a geographical cross-section of Los Angeles County schools. The first school districts to receive the Davidson software include:

 Alhambra

 Antelope Valley

 Baldwin Park

 Bellflower

 Charter Oak

 Claremont

 Covina-Valley

 Culver City

 East Whittier City

 El Segundo

 Garvey

 Glendale

 Hacienda La Puente

 Lancaster

 Montebello

 Pomona

 Rosemead

 San Gabriel

 Saugus Union

 Sulphur Springs

 Torrance

DAVIDSON EDUCATIONAL MULTIMEDIA SOFTWARE

Davidson has been a leader in developing, publishing and distributing multimedia software since 1982. In 1995, the company doubled its market share in the educational software category and shipped a record number of new titles.

Davidson offers over 40 award-winning titles, including the software selected for the Los Angeles County donation: The Multimedia Workshop, a multimedia presentation program; The Cruncher, a spreadsheet and graphing tool; Kid Works Deluxe, a multimedia creativity kit; Kid Phonics, an early reading program; Kid CAD, a 3-D building kit; and Kid Keys, a beginning typing program. These titles, which are available for both the Macintosh and Windows platforms, and in CD-ROM and floppy formats, are some of Davidson's newest products.

Says Bob Davidson, chairman and CEO of Davidson & Associates, Inc., "We are excited to donate our latest and most popular software tools to Los Angeles schools. These products incorporate solid educational content with high-quality multimedia such as Internet capabilities, 3-D art, animation, video and original music. This combination of audio and visual components results in versatile tools for students to learn important skills -- as well as to develop inquisitive minds and a thirst for learning -- that they will take with them into the workplace."

Davidson & Associates, Inc. is a leading publisher and distributor of multimedia educational and entertainment software for both the home and school markets. The company is internationally renowned for its best-selling education and entertainment titles. Based in Torrance, Calif., Davidson & Associates was founded in 1982 by educator Dr. Jan Davidson.


Dayna 10/100 & 100/100 BlueStreak Bridges
DAYNA EASES INTEGRATION TO FAST ETHERNET BY SHIPPING ITS 10/100 AND 100/100 BLUESTREAK BRIDGES

SALT LAKE CITY, MARCH 25, 1996 - Dayna Communications, Inc. announced today that it is shipping its stand-alone BlueStreak 10/100 Bridge and 100/100 Bridge. The 10/100 Bridge provides 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet users with access to all services on their existing 10 Mbps Ethernet LAN. The 100/100 Bridge is the industry's first product which allows users to bridge two 100 Mbps segments and extend their Fast Ethernet network beyond the collision-domain limitation of 205 meters.

BLUESTREAK 10/100 BRIDGE

Dayna's BlueStreak 10/100 Bridge provides 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet users with access to printing, electronic mail, applications, and other services on their existing 10 Mbps Ethernet LAN. This two-port bridge supports up to 2,048 addresses on both the 10 Mbps and the 100 Mbps ports, and provides source address filtering for increased network performance.

"Given the expected growth in shipments of 10 Mbps Ethernet cards, routers, switches, and hubs over the next several years, the ease with which users are able to blend 100 Mbps Ethernet in lower-speed Ethernet environments will be a primary determinant of success for users wishing to bring their Ethernet networks forward, and will determine the success of 100 Mbps Ethernet technology itself," said Mark Leary, director of LAN research at IDC. "Dayna's 10/100 bridging technology takes direct aim at easing 10/100 Mbps Ethernet integration....from the standpoints of pricing, configuration, and operations."

The BlueStreak 10/100 Bridge includes auto configuration at startup, link status, and error detection LEDs, and supports AUI and RJ-45 connections on the 10 Mbps port. The BlueStreak 10/100 Bridge has a street price of $950 and is available now.

BLUESTREAK 100/100 BRIDGE

The BlueStreak 100/100 Bridge is the only product that eliminates the Fast Ethernet hub-to-hub limit of five meters by extending the range between each hub on a Fast Ethernet segment to 200 meters through automatic segmentation of the network into two separate collision domains. This allows users to segment their network in the same manner as 10BASE-T Ethernet, increasing network performance. An address-filtering function automatically learns source addresses of nodes on both segments; as traffic is sent and received on the network, the 100/100 Bridge filters local traffic, reducing the network's utilization. The product is optimized for minimal latency, filtering, and forwarding at 148,000 packets per second.

The BlueStreak 100/100 Bridge supports segments of up to 2,048 Ethernet addresses on either segment and is protocol-independent, supporting TCP/IP, IPX, AppleTalk, and other Ethernet-based protocols and network operating systems. The 100/100 Bridge has two front-mounted RJ-45 ports, supporting two-pair Category 5 cabling and includes diagnostic LEDs which communicate link status, network errors, and network traffic on each segment. The BlueStreak 100/100 Bridge is rack-mountable through an optional kit and is available now. It has a street price of $1,250.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

Editors should contact Suzanne Kimball

Voice/fax: (801) 567-1895

AOL: Suzkimball

Internet: skimball@dayna.com

For all other inquires, contact Dayna Communications, Inc., (801) 269-7200, FAX: (801) 269-7363, or visit our site on the Internet at: www.dayna.com.

Founded in 1984, Dayna Communications, Inc., based in Salt Lake City, Utah, is a privately held company specializing in networking connectivity and communications products for wired and wireless local area networks. Dayna's products are distributed nationally by Ingram Micro, Merisel, Tech Data, MicroAge, and regional resellers, and are available worldwide through a network of authorized international distributors.


DayStar Lowers Price on Turbo 601 Upgrade
66 MHz PowerPC Upgrades Now Under $500

DayStar Lowers Price On Turbo 601 Upgrade

Flowery Branch, Georgia - March 26, 1996 - DayStar Digital, the only company to offer high-performance PowerPC upgrades for current Macintosh platforms, announced today new lower pricing on its industry-leading Turbo 601 upgrade. Effective immediately the 66 MHz Turbo 601 will be available at a new price of $499, a 45% reduction. This upgrade boosts existing Mac performance for significantly less than the cost of a new machine. DayStar's new aggressive pricing provides users with the most cost-effective solution for getting PowerPC performance.

NEW LOWER PRICES FOR 66 MHZ TURBO 601

The Turbo 601 upgrades the Macintosh 68030 CPU to 66 MHz PowerPC performance. Turbo 601 users can expect quite an improvement in speed. This upgrade allows users to run older software up to twice as fast and runs native software seven to eleven times faster than the stock machine. This upgrade card makes full use of existing memory and PowerPC compatible hardware. The Turbo 601 is a compelling purchase for users who have large investments in RAM and NuBus and who need the flexibility to run in 030 mode.

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Turbo 601 Model                    Old Price       New Price

66 MHZ Turbo 601 - IIci              $899            $499

66 MHZ Turbo 601 - IIsi              $899            $499

66 MHZ Turbo 601 - IIvi, IIvx,

                   Performa 600      $899            $499

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ABOUT DAYSTAR DIGITAL

DayStar Digital, Inc. develops, manufactures and markets high performance Mac OS-based workstations for professionals engaged in media-publishing. Additionally, DayStar offers a full line of performance upgrade products for Apple Macintosh computers. DayStar Digital, Inc., is headquartered in Flowery Branch, Georgia, 40 minutes north of Atlanta.

DayStar maintains a Home Page on the World Wide Web at: http://daystar.com/. Contact DayStar Marketing via email at: marketing@daystar.com. DayStar currently manufactures Genesis MP, a four processor Mac OS system, and upgrades for Mac OS systems including PowerPro 601, PowerCard 601, Turbo 601, Universal Turbo 040, and Universal PowerCache families of products.


New Genesis MP Conversion Options for PwrMac
DayStar Provides New Ways To Get Four Processor Performance at $10,000

Four Processor Mac OS System For Publishing

Flowery Branch, Georgia - March 18, 1996 - DayStar today announced new Genesis MP Conversion options, delivering reduced prices for Genesis MP Systems. These conversions allow color professionals to convert their existing Power Macintosh system to the blazing speed of a Genesis MP and pay less than the cost of a new system. It also allows resellers to provide "off the shelf" 3-slot systems under $10,000. Additionally DayStar has lowered pricing for its existing six slot 528 MHz and 600 MHz multiprocessing systems.

GENESIS MP FOR UNDER $10,000 WITH NEW CONVERSIONS

Customers now have multiple options for achieving Genesis MP productivity. With the introduction of Conversions, DayStar is now able to convert standard Power Macintosh 7500, 8500 or 9500 systems to complete four processor Genesis MP 528 workstations.

FOR NEW POWER MACINTOSH SYSTEMS - For professionals needing the speed of a Genesis MP but not the expansion or memory capabilities, they can purchase converted Power Macintoshes at a lower price. Most DayStar Authorized Resellers will offer complete conversion 3-slot systems as low as $10,000, resulting in lower prices for entry level Genesis MP.

FOR SYSTEMS ALREADY PURCHASED - Professionals who already own a Power Macintosh, can convert their system to a Genesis MP 528. Resellers can do the conversions on-site or customers can work directly with DayStar, sending their complete Power Mac to DayStar and getting back a Genesis MP 528. Customer conversion pricing is as follows.

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Genesis MP Conversions                            Customer Price

Genesis MP 528 Conversion for 7500/8500               $7,499

Genesis MP 528 Conversion for 9500                    $8,499

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NEW  LOWER PRICES FOR STANDARD SIX-SLOT 528 MHZ AND 600 MHZ SYSTEMS

DayStar is also passing on lower manufacturing costs for the existing Genesis MP Systems. Customer pricing for the new Genesis MP 600 and Genesis MP 528 are up to 10% lower. The Genesis MP is designed for high-end Media Publishers, costing thousands less than other high- end workstations. Now with the new lower pricing, the Genesis MP exemplifies even greater productivity and quicker ROI.

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GENESIS MP SYSTEM     RAM      HD       OLD PRICE     NEW PRICE

 Genesis MP 600

  Four PowerPC

  604 @ 150 MHz      32 MB    2 GB       $19,999       $17,499

 Genesis MP 528

  Four PowerPC

  604 @ 132 MHz      16 MB    1 GB       $14,999       $13,499

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ABOUT DAYSTAR DIGITAL

DayStar Digital, Inc. develops, manufactures and markets high performance Mac OS-based workstations for professionals engaged in media-publishing. Additionally, DayStar offers a full line of performance upgrade products for Apple Macintosh computers. DayStar Digital, Inc., is headquartered in Flowery Branch, Georgia, 40 minutes north of Atlanta.

DayStar maintains a Home Page on the World Wide Web at: http://daystar.com/. Contact DayStar Marketing via email at: marketing@daystar.com. DayStar currently manufactures Genesis MP, a four processor Mac OS system, and upgrades for Mac OS systems including PowerPro 601, PowerCard 601, Turbo 601, Universal Turbo 040, and Universal PowerCache families of products.


DELL RECEIVES XEROX CERTIFIED SUPPLIER AWARD

FIRST PERSONAL COMPUTER COMPANY TO MEET XEROX'S STRINGENT QUALITY REQUIREMENTS

AUSTIN, TEXAS, MARCH 26, 1996 -- Xerox Corp. today presented Dell Computer Corp. (Nasdaq: DELL) with its 1995 Xerox Certified Supplier Award, recognizing Dell's commitment to quality products and services. The prestigious award, which was presented at Dell's headquarters in Austin, is only given to those suppliers in various industries who meet Xerox's stringent standards for quality -- standards that helped Xerox recently win the acclaimed Malcolm Baldrige award.

"Excellence is no accident. The winners of the Certified Supplier Award achieved remarkable levels of performance by focusing intently on satisfying customer requirements," said Theresa Maziarz, Xerox's manager, 3rd party arrangements. "Dell works very closely with its customers and it's clear the company shares Xerox's belief that continuous involvement between customers and suppliers is the best way to achieve the highest quality."

In accepting the award on Dell's behalf, Mort Topfer, Dell's vice chairman, said "Several years ago, we began a journey toward ensuring excellence in everything we do. We always look for continuous improvement, and work to ensure we satisfy our customers. This award means a great deal to Dell."

Other recipients of the 1995 Certified Supplier Award include Intel Corporation, Fab 9, High Performance Microprocessors; Motorola, Incorporated, Ceramic Products Components Division; Seagate Technology; The Dow Chemical Company - polystyrene, and Siemens AG Bremer Werk.

A Fortune 500 company, Dell Computer Corporation is the world's leading direct marketer of computer systems and one of the largest computer system manufacturers in the world, based on annual revenues of $5.3 billion. Dell designs and customizes products and services to end-user requirements, and offers an extensive selection of peripherals and software through the DellWare program. Information on Dell and its products can be obtained through its toll-free number, 1-800-BUY-DELL (1-800-289-3355) or by accessing the Dell World Wide Web server at http://www.dell.com/.


Dialogic Ships VPRO on Antares
Dialogic Ships First Production Version Of VPRO On Antares

Developers Gain Sophisticated and Flexible Automatic Speech Response Tools for Landline and Cellular Environments

PARSIPPANY, NJ -- March 22, 1996 -- Dialogic Corporation (NASDAQ:DLGC), the world's leading manufacturer of standards-based computer telephony (CT) components, today began shipping the first version of Voice Processing Corporation's VPro Speech Recognition technology for MS-DOS on its Antares platform. This combination offers developers highly sophisticated tools for telephony speech recognition applications in both landline and cellular environments.

With VPpro's innovative automatic speech recognition (ASR) functionality built on the strength of Dialogic's Antares hardware platform, software developers can create voice-driven applications for the call center, voice mail, interactive voice response (IVR) and cellular and landline voice-activated dialing markets, among others. End users will benefit from forthcoming voice recognition capabilities, such as voice activated dialing from cellular phones, especially practical when calling from a car, and the ability to interrupt prompts during voice mail to more quickly navigate through messages.

COMBINATION OF TECHNOLOGIES EMPOWER END USERS

"The VPro product is clearly one of the leading telephony ASR packages available today," said Jeff Hill, product marketing manager in Dialogic's high density business unit. "With Dialogic's Antares platform as the core for this technology, developers can create the kind of leading-edge voice-driven applications that end users need to be more productive."

"Antares is an excellent vehicle for delivering the market leading VPro speech recognition technology to Dialogic developers worldwide," said Canby Dautel, director of sales for Voice Processing Corporation. "VPro and Antares combined offer customers the most simultaneous continuous channels of speech recognition for the most widely distributed platform."

ANTARES CORE PLATFORM FOR VPRO

Antares is an open, Signal Computing System Architecture (SCSA) -based SCbus-based hardware platform with the embedded SPOX operating system, designed for high-density telecommunications technologies such as VPro. The ASR SCbusSA provides an open architecture that enables developers to use products from multiple vendors to build a unified call processing solution. The Antares 2000/33 platform will act as the core of VPC's VPro automatic speech recognition product line. An Antares board processes up to 32 channels of digitized voice and digital telephony information received from a network interface board, enabling text-to speech as well as automatic speech recognition.

VPro technology provides eight continuous channels of speech recognition, along with cellular recognition technology currently deployed in several cellular voice-activated dialing applications in over 35 sites around the country. Word-spotting and Talkover( technology allow callers to quickly navigate through an application.

AVAILABILITY

The VPro/Antares - MS-DOS version is available now from Dialogic. The UNIX version will be available in the second quarter of 1996. For more information, call 1-800-775-4444 or visit Dialogic Products.

Voice Processing Corporation is a leading developer of telephone speech recognition technology for the development of telecommunications, cellular, and personal computer speech applications. The company's VPro product line consists of field--proven speaker-independent and speaker-dependent continuous and discrete speech recognition hardware and software. These products allow original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), value-added resellers (VARs), system integrators and application developers to develop voice mail, voice-activated dialing, interactive voice response, computer-telephony integration and PC command and control applications. Headquartered in Cambridge, Mass., VPC's end- users include Hewlett-Packard Co., NYNEX, Southwestern Bell Mobility, and the US Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Dialogic Corporation is the world's leading manufacturer of high performance, standards-based computer telephony (CT) components. Computer telephony systems built with Dialogic products manage more than one third of all telephone, facsimile, and multi-media calls answered by computers over wireless and wired networks worldwide. Dialogic products are used in voice, fax, data, voice recognition, speech synthesis and call center management CT applications . The company is headquartered in Parsippany, New Jersey, with regional headquarters in Tokyo, Japan, Brussels, Belgium and sales offices worldwide.


ENI-25p 25.6 Mbps ATM Adapter
Efficient Networks Announces Availability of 25.6 Mbps ATM

ENI-25p offers leading edge ABR capability based on custom silicon

Dallas, TX -- March 25, 1996 -- Efficient Networks, Inc. announced today the addition of the ENI-25p to its current line of standards based, leading edge ATM adapter solutions. This 25.6 Mbps ATM adapter is the first 25.6 network interface card (NIC) to ship as "ABR ready", providing available bit rate (ABR) traffic management capability in hardware per the ATM Forum's Traffic Management 4.0 specification, due for final ballot in April.

Priced at just $249 U.S. list, the ENI-25p is the ATM market's price and functionality leader; offering users a competitive networking alternative to traditional token-ring or ethernet technologies and a cost effective migration path to ATM.

The ENI-25p is designed using Efficient's custom application specific integrated circuit (ASIC) technology. This custom ASIC, called the Lanai(TM), includes a PCI 2.1 compliant interface, a high-performance segmentation and reassembly (SAR) engine and a 25.6 physical layer. In addition, the ENI-25p provides the user with a socketed option for ABR capability through the addition of the AfterBurneR(TM), Efficient's custom ASIC for ABR. This ABR ready architecture eliminates the need for costly upgrades to next generation ATM technologies and standards.

In addition to ABR, the ENI-25p also supports other ATM Forum compliant traffic categories such as CBR, UBR and VBR. Each of these are supported on a per VC basis, allowing up to 1,024 simultaneous open VCs concurrently segmenting and/or reassembling.

"AfterBurneR allows users to invest in ATM endstation technology today, providing them the confidence that their hardware won't be obsolete tomorrow," stated Dave Chiswell, director of technical marketing for Efficient. "The ENI-25p introduces a new cost point for ATM at the desktop and with the future of WinSock 2 compliant APIs, this adapter will enable users to begin developing ATM aware applications, as well as, begin utilizing high performance multimedia desktops."

Furthermore, the ENI-25p features include ATM Forum compliant signalling (UNI 3.0/UNI 3.1), LAN Emulation Client (LEC) v1.0, multiple ELAN support (multiple LECs), ethernet and token ring LAN emulation, ILMI, RFC1577/1755 (Classical IP over ATM) and diagnostics. The initial offering will support Windows NT and Windows95 with future support for Windows for Workgroups and Novell Client 32.

In keeping with its reputation for interoperable, standards compliant products, Efficient will be conducting on-going interoperability tests to ensure interoperability with products from the major 25.6 internetworking vendors such as ATM Limited, First Virtual, Madge and Whitetree.

The ENI-25p provides Efficient and its customers a cost competitive ATM solution for the large installed base of users on UTP-3, UTP- 4 and UTP-5 nodes in enterprise networks today and will be available through Efficient's worldwide distributors and OEM customers. The ENI-25p is scheduled to begin shipments in June 1996 and the ABR capable AfterBurneR will be available at the end of the year.

"IDC sees the 25.6 switch market expanding significantly by 1997," stated Esmeralda Silva, analyst, local area networks for International Data Corporation. "Efficient's innovative strategy for supporting ABR provides users a solid, migratable solution and their aggressive pricing finally gives users something to think about when deciding between ATM and competing technologies such as fast ethernet."

Efficient's ATM 25.6 product can be seen at the Networld+Interop show to be held at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada during the week of April 1, 1996. Efficient Networks will be located in South Hall A, Booth #2298.

Efficient Networks, Inc., based in Dallas, is a leading developer, manufacturer and marketer of high-quality, high-performance ATM hardware and software. As a recognized leader in ATM technology, Efficient Networks is a principal member of the ATM Forum and a founding member of the ATM25 Desktop Alliance.

Note: Information contained in this document is subject to change without notice.


EA Ships NBA Live 96 for PlayStation
ELECTRONIC ARTS SHIPS NBA LIVE 96 FOR THE PLAYSTATION

New Basketball Title Hits The Hardwood As The Season Heats-Up For The NBA Playoffs & Finals

SAN MATEO, CALIF., MARCH 27, 1996 -- Electronic Arts (Nasdaq:ERTS), a leading global interactive entertainment software company, EA SPORTS division today announced the shipment of NBA LIVE 96 for the PlayStation. NBA LIVE 96 is the thirteenth PlayStation title shipped by Electronic Arts this year. This new title, the most realistic five-on-five NBA basketball game to hit the market, will be available in stores on March 29, 1996, at a suggested retail price of $59.95.

NBA LIVE 96 features more than 300 real NBA players as well as 29 NBA teams. To give consumers the most authentic basketball simulation, each player is accurately rated and performs based on his actual NBA statistics. A complete statistic tracking system keeps individual game and season stats for every team and player, which gives basketball aficionados the game depth they demand. Also featured are player photos and actual court logos of every team, including the colorful new court of the back-to-back World Champion Houston Rockets and newcomers Vancouver Grizzlies and Toronto Raptors. NBA LIVE 96 is so real that even Dennis Rodman's hair color changes throughout the season.

NBA LIVE 96 delivers unmatched gameplay allowing players to select a high- energy, fast action-oriented game or slow down the pace so they can play strategic ball utilizing a new on-the-fly playcalling feature that includes authentic NBA plays. Different modes allow players to choose exhibition, regular season or playoffs.

As stated in Game Player's Magazine, a leading interactive entertainment industry publication, NBA LIVE 96 is the best 32-bit basketball simulation available. It delivers a gameplay experience that is unequaled and provides consumers with the realism and excitement of actual NBA action they're looking for. The depth of the game, including statistics tracking, updated player ratings and the total dedication to hoops are what sets NBA LIVE 96 apart from the pack. This game will keep you up late at night.

Don Transeth, vice president of EA SPORTS marketing, commented, NBA LIVE 96 for PlayStation upholds EA SPORTS tradition of releasing top-notch titles for successful new hardware platforms. The combination of 3-D animation and the exploitation of the NBA license, such as inclusion of all teams, players and statistics, clearly positions NBA LIVE as the premier basketball title that will satisfy the appetite of die-hard hoops fans. NBA LIVE was the top- ranked cartridge basketball title in 1995 and EA SPORTS looks forward to claiming the same status on PC and the 32-bit systems this year.

Before the action begins, game players are introduced to NBA LIVE 96 through a dynamic 3D-rendered 360 degree opening sequence using Electronic Arts Virtual Stadium technology. Virtual Stadium takes players on a journey from the top of the stadium for an aerial view of the court followed by a sweep through the chanting crowd then ultimately to center court for tip- off.

Throughout gameplay, Virtual Stadium allows players to get even further immersed into the realism of the game through NBA LIVE 96'S 15 camera angles, including a full court look from the press box called Press Cam along with views from NBA arena catwalks. This exclusive technology combined with a CD- quality soundtrack, video footage of NBA stars slam dunking, dishing no-look passes and launching sweet outside jumpers makes NBA LIVE 96 an absolutely outrageous hoops experience.

NBA LIVE 96 also has its own web site featuring quick-time videos of PlayStation game highlights of a variety of NBA stars, multiple screen shots and an invaluable player strategy guide. It can be found on the Internet at http://www.ea.com/easports/easports/html. NBA LIVE 96 is currently available on the PC CD-ROM, Sega Genesis and Super Nintendo Entertainment System.

EA SPORTSis the leading interactive sports software brand in the world. Its top-selling titles include John Madden Football, NHL Hockey, NBA LIVE Basketball, PGA TOUR Golf, Triple Play Baseball, FIFA Soccer, College Football USA and Coach K College Basketball.

Electronic Arts, headquartered in San Mateo, California, is a leading interactive entertainment software company. Founded in 1982, EA has an annual sales rate of over $520 million. The company develops, publishes and distributes software worldwide for advanced entertainment systems such as The PlayStation, Sega Saturn, and 3DO Interactive Multiplayer, as well as IBM-compatible PCs, Macintosh computers, and major dedicated video game systems. Electronic Arts markets its products worldwide under five brand names: EA SPORTS, Electronic Arts Studio, Origin Systems Inc., Bullfrog Productions Ltd. and Jane's Combat Simulations. EA has subsidiaries in Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Japan, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, the United Kingdom, and Austin, Texas. More information about EA's products and full text of press releases can be found on the Internet at http://www.ea.com.


Farallon Netopia ISDN Modem Ships
Farallon Ships Netopia ISDN Modem; Most Complete Internet Solution for Individuals

ALAMEDA, Calif., March 25, 1996 -- Farallon Computing, Inc., today announced the availability of the Netopia ISDN Modem, a unique high-speed Internet access solution for individuals, SOHO and telecommuters. With this announcement, Farallon is the first vendor to provide a complete high-speed Internet solution for individuals and workgroups, and also the first vendor to simplify the process of obtaining ISDN and Internet connection services. Individuals and workgroups can now select the Netopia Internet solution that best meets their needs from among Farallon's line of Netopia workgroup ISDN routers and personal ISDN modems, Internet connectivity software, and unique Internet support services.

Farallon's support services provide one-stop shopping and assist individuals, workgroups, businesses and schools who would like high-speed Internet access but are intimidated by the complexities involved. For individuals who don't have access to corporate support staff, these complexities involve getting the ISDN line provisioned with the telephone company, obtaining Internet service from an Internet service provider (ISP), and configuring the hardware. With its one-of-a-kind Up & Running, Guaranteed! program - Farallon handles it all.

According to Netopia ISDN Modem customer Mark Hadfield, president of Bold Internet Solutions Ltd. in Toronto, "I received the package, took it out of the box, hooked it up, didn't read the documentation, but had the box up and running in a matter of minutes." Hadfield's company is an ISP and Internet solutions developer that will be offering the Netopia ISDN Modem to its customers because added Hadfield, "It is simple and straightforward and without connection headaches." "Our mission is to mainstream the Internet," said Alan Lefkof, president and CEO. "With the Netopia family, we are providing the most complete, cost-effective and hassle-free way to connect to the Internet with the productivity gains of high-speed ISDN."

High-Speed, Cost-Effective Internet Access

Farallon will offer two versions of the Netopia ISDN Modem for individuals: one targeted at PC/Windows users and one designed for Macintosh users, cumulatively supporting MacOS, DOS, Windows, and Windows 95. Using Multilink PPP (128K), the Netopia ISDN Modem performs more than four times the speed of analog modems so that individuals can download large files and multimedia content from the World Wide Web. Farallon's solution combines voice, fax and data transmission functionality (digital and POTS) into a single ISDN line with two B channels, giving users the flexibility to use their existing analog telephone equipment. Further, Farallon delivers the easiest and most cost-effective Internet access solution for individuals by offering: Netopia with built-in ISDN NT1 "U" interface, ISDN order codes, easy-to-use configuration software, bundled Internet connection software, and 30-day toll-free technical support.

The product supports both V.120 protocol and Asynch-Synch PPP conversion, ensuring compatibility with ISPs and corporations. It also supports AT command set for compatibility with a wide variety of communications programs. In addition, it provides password authentication protocol (PAP), challenge handshake authentication protocol (CHAP) and Farallon reliability.

Internet Connectivity Software

So that users can become productive immediately, Farallon has bundled with the Netopia ISDN Modem the Internet Valet suite of Internet applications from InterCon, a subsidiary of PSINet. The software starter kit includes an IP client, a PPP client, Enhanced Mosaic, Eudora Lite, news reader, ftp client, Gopher, MicroPhone Telnet, and a 14-day free trial account with PSINet. Because the software is self-configuring, users are able to gain Internet access in minutes. Farallon has also added the Microsoft Internet Jumpstart Kit for Windows 95 users, which includes the Microsoft Internet Explorer web browser.

Netopia Services Eliminate Connection Hassles

Farallon's first-of-its-kind Internet support program, Up & Running, Guaranteed!, is offered as an option to Netopia ISDN Modem customers at a price of $99. Through the program, individuals will be guaranteed end-to-end Internet connection services, from ordering and provisioning the ISDN line, to connecting to an Internet service provider and helping configure the Netopia ISDN Modem. The program also includes a free 30-day trial of Farallon's popular Timbuktu Pro remote control software for Windows and MacOS. The Up & Running, Guaranteed! program eliminates the hassles of coordinating and configuring equipment, ISDN phone lines and Internet service - Farallon handles it all.

Ideal Internet Access Solution for Individuals

The Netopia ISDN Modem is the ideal solution for home users, small businesses operated out of the home or office, telecommuters, and graphic artists. Home users and small businesses will use the product for high-speed Internet access. Telecommuters will use the high-speed ISDN line to connect to a corporate remote access server to work from home. Because of its interoperability with the Netopia Internet Router, telecommuters can also use the Netopia ISDN modem to dial in to the Netopia router on the corporate network and share the company's Internet service. Finally, graphic artists, pre-press shops, multimedia developers, and other graphics-focused individuals will use the product for point-to-point, high-speed file transfers, eliminating the need for Syquest disks, and overnight and same-day delivery services. This in turn enables these deadline-driven users to receive and transfer information in real time and be more productive.

Netopia Channel Programs

Farallon designed a unique North American channel program around the Netopia family for network VARs and Internet service providers (ISPs). The Netopia Internet Solution Provider Program (NISPP) program recognizes ISPs as a key distribution channel by providing them with opportunities to resell Netopia products. The program includes product discounts, demo units, leasing opportunities, and special support features. Farallon also works with its LAN specialists, StarResellers and Smart Plug and Play Network resellers, for the Netopia Internet family.

Pricing and Availability The Netopia ISDN Modem will be available initially in North America with specific versions to be available later for international markets. The PC/Windows version (model #611) is available today at a U.S. estimated street price of $399 and the Macintosh version (model #411) will be available next month at a U.S. estimated street price of $429.

Farallon

Founded in 1986, Farallon Computing, Inc. is an industry-leading developer of networking products that enable Internet and Intranet users to increase their productivity. With over 30 percent of the schools in the United States networked with Farallon's products, the company is again taking a leadership position by contributing its knowledge and expertise of the Internet to students and teachers.

For more information on Farallon's new Internet access routers or the company's broad line of hardware and software networking products, contact your nearest Farallon reseller or Farallon Customer Service at telephone (510) 814-5000, fax (510) 814-5023 or Internet info@farallon.com. A list of Farallon distributors worldwide is available on the company's Internet World Wide Web server at http://www.farallon.com or from Farallon Customer Service. Farallon is headquartered in Alameda, Calif. and has European offices in Paris and London.

FOR GENERAL AND PRODUCT INFORMATION, CONTACT:

 CUSTOMER SERVICE

 Farallon Computing

 (510) 814-5000

 info@farallon.com

FOR PRESS INFORMATION ONLY, CONTACT:

 AMAL ABED

 Farallon Computing

 (510) 814-5307

 amal@farallon.com

 KRISTIN KNUDSEN

 Thomas Associates

 (415) 325-6236

 kristin@thomaspr.com


Store & Retrieve Objects Via Web Browsers
NOW FOR THE VERY FIRST TIME WWW USERS CAN STORE & RETRIEVE MILLIONS OF OBJECTS VIA THEIR WEB BROWSERS

FEITH DOCUMENT DATABASE OFFERS INDUSTRIAL-STRENGTH DOCUMENT MANAGEMENT THRU THE Web

FREE TEST DRIVE OFFER STARTING MID-APRIL. SELECT WEBFDD FROM OUR HOMEPAGE TO GET AN ACCOUNT.

FORT WASHINGTON, PA., APRIL 1, 1996 -- FEITH SYSTEMS AND SOFTWARE, INC. demonstrates 2-way Document Management through the Web, at AIIM '96 IN CHICAGO, (April 1-3).

AT A PRESS CONFERENCE ON MONDAY, APRIL 1 (12 NOON-1P.M.) AT AIIM, DON FEITH, PRESIDENT OF FEITH SYSTEMS WILL DISCUSS TRUE TWO-WAY DOCUMENT MANAGEMENT THROUGH THE WEB WITH WEBFDD.

The WEBFDD toolkit allows you to STORE and RETRIEVE millions of objects via your web browser. It is built on the solid foundation of FEITH DOCUMENT DATABASE, a complete, industrial-strength Document Management, Imaging, COLD (Computer Output to Laser Disk), and Workflow system. WEBFDD software license is FREE with the purchase of Feith Document Database.

Companies, government, institutions, etc., can make their vast collections of objects (documents and files) available to a rapidly growing audience on the Web by storing them in Feith Document Database File Cabinets.

Feith Document Database uses EASYJUKE the large optical mass storage server to store millions of objects that are uploaded via your Web browser. Two powerful search engines are utilized to retrieve your objects. The SQL database (Oracle, Informix or Sybase), does keyword index searches and TREE (Text REtrieval Engine), carries out Full Text searches.

The strength of FEITH DOCUMENT DATABASE is that it indexes THE CONTENT in your objects. These objects include: legacy ASCII, spreadsheets, word processing documents, scanned/faxed images, Windows, UNIX, Macintosh, E-mail & USENET News files.

The Full Text Indexing capability enables you, as well others to whom you have given access permission, to retrieve your objects simply by keyword and full text search. Objects are retrieved in their original format.

WEBFDD is easy to support. Users only need frame compliant Web browser software, such as Netscape 2.0. Feith software is not required at the client end. What's more, you don't need the assistance of a WebMaster to add, retrieve or delete objects.

FEITH DOCUMENT DATABASE and WEBFDD can be implemented to your INTRANET for secured business needs, or the INTERNET for publishing your information collections to the world. Just test drive FEITH DOCUMENT DATABASE and explore the opportunities it has to offer your organization.

TO TEST DRIVE FEITH DOCUMENT DATABASE FREE! (Starting Mid-April)

Select WEBFDD from the homepage to get an account. This allows you to upload a file from your computer into the Feith Document Database. (THIS'LL PROBABLY BE THE FIRST TIME YOU'VE EVER UPLOADED VIA YOUR WEB BROWSER!).

If you wish to make your information available to others, FEITH DOCUMENT DATABASE allows you to create your own 'groups'. Access to these groups can be restricted or made public.

All uploaded objects are checked into a File Cabinet and automatically Full Text Indexed for easy retrieval. Since the content in your file or document is indexed, FEITH DOCUMENT DATABASE allows easy and efficient retrieval of that object at any time via standard word-search techniques.

FEITH DOCUMENT DATABASE goes beyond just allowing you to store and retrieve objects. It safeguards your files and document collections. Full security allows individual and group permissions on File Cabinets and Documents.

Besides, WEBFDD, other Feith Document Database options include: Network Printing, Network Fax (Bi-directional), IVR--Interactive Voice Response system, OCR, Bar code, ICR and BTR (Binary Text Recognition), COLD and Object COLD (great for importing millions of images from old imaging systems!).

Founded in 1979, Feith Systems has earned an international reputation for FEITH DOCUMENT DATABASE, a complete document imaging, storage, retrieval and management system. Now, theWEBFDD server brings the power of FEITH DOCUMENT DATABASE to and through your web browser.


FORE Launches NA Channels Partner Pgm
AT THE FOREFRONT OF ATM NETWORKING FORE SYSTEMS LAUNCHES NORTH AMERICAN CHANNELS PARTNER PROGRAM FOR SELLING ATM NETWORK PRODUCTS

ATM LEADER KICKS OFF PROGRAM AT NETWORLD + INTEROP

Pittsburgh, PA - March 26, 1996 - FORE Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: FORE), a worldwide leader in networking products based on asynchronous transfer mode (ATM) technology, has announced a new multi-tiered channel program, allowing a variety of North American resale organizations to bring industry leading ATM networking solutions to their customers today.

In addition to detailing the program, FORE today announced a new channel partnership with Ingram Micro Inc., Santa Ana, California to distribute FORE's Ethernet and Fast Ethernet switching products as well as ATM adapters.

Mike Green, FORE's vice president of sales, marketing and customer service, said," Distributors, VARs, system and network integrators and carriers have an exciting opportunity to be part of the first wave of FORE's North American Channel Partners with the proven leader in ATM." According to the most recent report from Dataquest, San Jose, California, FORE Systems has the majority of the ATM LAN switch market worldwide, with a 65 percent share, and the top position in the ATM network adapter market as well, with a 70 percent share.

FORE is no stranger to channel distribution, with more than 200 channel partners worldwide. Roughly 70 percent of our worldwide product sales currently go through indirect distribution channels. So, our experience comes from a longtime history with FORE's international partners, domestic federal system integrators, OEM partners and extends to the partners now aboard as a result of our recently completed merger with ALANTEC, said Green.

Green said many of FORE's existing channel partners have expressed interest in carrying a broader range of networking products, including the FORE ATM products, the PowerHub LAN switching products, and the CellPath WAN access products. We have already begun the necessary product training to cross-authorize our channel partners who were with FORE and ALANTEC prior to the merger. The completion of this training will allow them to offer complete ATM switching solutions across the LAN and WAN, spanning traditional LAN technologies such as Ethernet, Fast Ethernet and FDDI, and existing WAN applications including voice, video and data, he said.

CHANNELS PARTNERS CONFERENCE AT INTEROP

FORE's North American Channel Partners Program is being implemented in a phased approach, with additional program elements to be released over the next six months. FORE has scheduled a North American Channel Partners Conference on April 2, 1996 at Networld + Interop, Las Vegas to bring together current channel partners and detail the program to new and prospective partners. FORE is targeting the needs of different resellers with this program including network integrators, system integrators, telcos, LAN VARs, and distributors.

Our program is intended to maintain maximum flexibility for customers buying from resellers, allowing them to purchase FORE networking products from their value-added sales organization of choice, said Gordon Smith, FORE's director of channel programs.

THREE-TIERED PROGRAM

The program includes three tiers of channel partners:

ENTERPRISE PARTNERS - Sales partners with the expertise and capability to provide complete solutions encompassing the entire FORE product line, across LAN and WAN, ATM and frame-based LANs, from the desktop to the enterprise.

PREMIER PARTNERS- Resellers which deliver integrated switching solutions for frame-based and ATM-based networks, including the complete PowerHubR line and the ForeRunnerR line of ATM switches and network adapters.

SOLUTIONS PARTNERS - Organizations which will focus on selling FORE's workgroup and desktop switches for Ethernet and Fast Ethernet, with ATM uplinks, including FORE's PowerHub 4000, 4100, and ES-3810 and ATM adapters.

Partners at all levels will undergo certification training and testing in order to become an authorized reseller of FORE products. FORE channel partners may purchase products direct from FORE Systems or through two-tier distribution via Ingram Micro.

Our channel partners are essential to providing customers with complete solutions and the smoothest path to ATM, said FORE's Smith. The three-tiered program allows our partners to train and become authorized for FORE products in a phased fashion, based on their own strategy, needs and resources. This approach will allow partners to selectively add product lines at a time most appropriate for their business.

RESELLER BENEFITS

Channel Partners receive a comprehensive set of sales, marketing and service/support tools from FORE including:

MARKET DEVELOPMENT FUNDS to jointly fund demand generation activities through proactive marketing communications.

COMPREHENSIVE TECHNICAL SUPPORT for 24X7 technical support, pre-sales design assistance, extended hardware warranty, access to spare parts, software subscription service, and access to technical information.

TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION, a comprehensive set of product training programs leading to authorization to resell FORE products.

PROMOTIONS, including sales incentives, provided by FORE to stimulate new business activity.

ELECTRONIC ACCESS to sales, marketing and technical information via the web and CD-ROM.

DEMO AND EVALUATION UNITS - provided at substantial discounts.

Steve Munroe, president of Triumph Technologies of Burlington, Massachusetts, is pleased to see his firm's product portfolio grow to include both FORE ATM ForeRunner products and the PowerHub LAN switching equipment. We have successfully sold high-end LAN switching products with the PowerHubR series and now, with FORE's ATM product offering being one of the hottest lines on the market, this is a fabulous opportunity for us to provide completely new networking solutions to new and current customers. Also, with FORE's reputation as the vendor with the longest track record of delivering production ATM networks, we can offer ATM solutions with great confidence.


Ingram to Distribute FORE LAN Switches
AT THE FOREFRONT OF ATM NETWORKING FORE SYSTEMS SIGNS DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT WITH INGRAM MICRO INC. INGRAM WILL DISTRIBUTE FORE DESKTOP AND WORKGROUP LAN SWITCHES TO VARS

Pittsburgh, PA - March 26, 1996 - FORE Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: FORE), a worldwide leader in networking products based on asynchronous transfer mode (ATM) technology, has announced a distribution agreement with Ingram Micro, Inc. of Santa Ana, California, to distribute FORE's Ethernet and Fast Ethernet local-area network (LAN) switching products and FORE's ATM adapters to its extensive value-added reseller (VAR) base. The relationship marks FORE's first two-tier distribution arrangement in North America.

Ingram Micro is initially stocking FORE's line of PowerHub Ethernet and Fast Ethernet switching products, soon to be available with OC-3 ATM uplinks. Additional FORE ATM products will soon be part of the distribution relationship, including FORE's ATM network adapters. The partnership provides authorized VARs with immediate access to FORE's ES-3810 Ethernet LAN workgroup/desktop switch and the PowerHub series of workgroup switches including the PowerHub 4000 and 4100, delivering multi-layer and multi-protocol Ethernet and Fast Ethernet switching including options for high performance connections to the corporate backbone.

Mike Green, FORE's vice president of sales, marketing and customer service, said VARs can immediately benefit from the opportunity to sell high performance switching solutions, and look forward to additional FORE ATM products to be distributed by Ingram Micro. Ingram Micro is now carrying FORE's ES-3810 and PowerHub 4000 and 4100 switch products. Resellers can take advantage of offering their customers high performance products that feature a complementary set of Ethernet and Fast Ethernet switches. In the very near future, Ingram Micro resellers will also offer FORE's network adapters, taking advantage of the fast growing ATM market and FORE's undisputed leadership in ATM, he said. According to the most recent report from Dataquest, San Jose, California, FORE Systems holds the majority of the worldwide ATM network adapter card market with a 70 percent share.

Green said FORE selected Ingram Micro as part of its initial U.S. launch because of Ingram's deep channel penetration, commitment to the VAR market and support of its resellers.

FORE is recognized as one of the premier players in high-performance switching technology and a leader in ATM, said Mike Terrell, vice-president, purchasing for Ingram Micro. The PowerHubR series offers a full range of price points and functionality for resellers. We are excited about our partnership with FORE and the opportunities this agreement brings to our VARs.

According to the terms of the agreement, FORE will be certifying and training the value-added resellers in order to authorize them to resell FORE products. The first line of technical support will be provided by Ingram Micro and the company will have marketing and support staff dedicated to the FORE product line. To facilitate the training of Ingram Micro resellers, computer-based training (CBT) and video training will be extensively used to supplement live training, in order to accelerate the training process. Additionally, FORE is launching an advertising campaign this month that emphasizes workgroup and desktop switching solutions. Direct mail campaigns for lead generation will follow.

ABOUT FORE SYSTEMS

FORE Systems is a worldwide leader in the design, development, manufacture, and sale of high-performance networking products based on ATM (asynchronous transfer mode) technology. FORE offers the most comprehensive ATM product line available today including ForeRunner ATM switches and adapter cards, PowerHub LAN switches, CellPath WAN access products, ForeThought Internetworking Software, and ForeView Network Management Software. FORE has delivered ATM and LAN switching solutions to over 1,500 customers including Fortune 500 companies, telecommunications service providers, government agencies, research institutions, and universities. FORE Systems' headquarters are located at 174 Thorn Hill Road, Warrendale, Pennsylvania 15086. FORE Systems can be reached by telephone at (412) 772-6600, by fax at (412) 772-6500, and via the Internet at http://www.fore.com or info@fore.com.

ABOUT INGRAM MICRO

Ingram Micro Inc., headquartered in Santa Ana, California, is the world's largest wholesale distributor of microcomputer products, with 1995 sales of $8.588 billion. The company's inventory includes 38,000 products from more than 1,000 of the world's leading hardware and software companies. Subsidiaries in Belgium, Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Mexico, the Netherlands, Norway, Singapore, Spain, Sweden and the United Kingdom sell to 108,000 resellers in 120 countries. Servicing additional worldwide locations through export offices in Santa Ana, Miami, and Brussels, the company's international division fulfills orders from exporters and foreign customers in Europe, Asia Pacific, and Latin America. Ingram Micro is the leading provider of advanced value-added services including technical support, technical education, field services, configuration, and fulfillment.


FORE CellPath ATM Access Multiplexer Family
AT THE FOREFRONT OF ATM NETWORKING FORE SYSTEMS ANNOUNCES COMPLETE LINE OF ATM WIDE-AREA NETWORK ACCESS PRODUCTS

CELLPATH ATM ACCESS MULTIPLEXER FAMILY EXTENDS ATM TO REMOTE SITES; SAVES MONEY BY INTEGRATING ATM WITH REMOTE LEGACY DATA, VOICE AND VIDEO

Pittsburgh, PA - March 25, 1996 - FORE Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: FORE), a worldwide leader in networking products based on asynchronous transfer mode (ATM) technology, has debuted its ATM wide-area network (WAN) access product line, the CellPath TM family of ATM access multiplexers. The CellPath line offers customers scalabale and flexible solutions for migrating existing voice, video and data applications to ATM-based networks.

"The benefits of ATM networking extend well beyond workgroups and campus networks," said Eric Cooper, chairman and CEO. "Our customers are asking for solutions that extend ATM into their enterprise-wide networks, between corporate divisions, manufacturing sites, healthcare facilities and branch offices. "

"With service providers continuing to roll out and expand ATM services, customers have a lot to look forward to," said Cooper. "The flexibility and scalability of the CellPath products allows customers to migrate almost any application they have to ATM. This announcement reaffirms our commitment to offer the most comprehensive end-to-end ATM solutions in the industry."

THE CELLPATH ATM ACCESS MULTIPLEXERS

The CellPath product line complements FORE's industry leading ForeRunner ATM switches and adapter cards and the PowerHub line of LAN switches, which provide ATM access for legacy Ethernet and FDDI LAN applications. The CellPath products provide ATM access for existing WAN applications including voice, video and data.

FORE is targeting both corporate customers and service providers with the CellPath product family. Customers can use CellPath 90 products to connect branch offices or sites to ATM backbones via T1/E1 ATM services. The CellPath 200 and CellPath 300 can be used by organizations at locations with a larger concentration of data, voice, and video networks and higher bandwidth requirements.

Carriers can use the CellPath products to upgrade their infrastructure to ATM while preserving their existing service offerings. CellPath products can be deployed at the carrier site or on the customer premises.

PRODUCT DETAILS

FORE's CellPath family includes the CellPath 90 and 90E, the CellPath 200, and the CellPath 300.

CellPath 90 and 90E-These price/performance leading ATM multiplexer products are ideal for branch office connectivity. They support two or four application ports and one ATM T1 network port. Application ports include two serial RS-530/V.35/X.21 interfaces, one channelized T1/E1 interface and an Ethernet port. The CellPath 90 and 90E support data interworking (ATM DXI or Frame Relay), remote bridging and circuit emulation services for telephone, PBX trunking and videoconferencing applications. The CellPath 90 features a T1 network interface with a built-in ESF Channel Service Unit (CSU). The CellPath 90E is the European equivalent providing an E1 interface in place of the T1 interface.

The combination of integrated applications support and integrated network access make the CellPath 90 an excellent platform for extending ATM networks to smaller locations. CellPath 200- The CellPath 200 is a mid-range ATM access multiplexer that has the capacity to adapt and aggregate over 50 voice, video and data applications onto a single ATM DS3/E3 or OC-3/STM-1 facility. It offers a variety of interfaces supporting connections to a wide range of applications, including analog and digital PBX's, low speed data equipment and Nx56/64 kbps videoconferencing equipment.

The CellPath 200's modular design and options for power and controller redundancy make it an excellent fit for telco and end- user environments requiring support for legacy applications. CellPath 300-The CellPath 300 is at the high end of the CellPath product family. It is an 8-slot modular system supporting a variety of ATM and non-ATM interfaces. The product has a throughput capacity of 524 Mbps and offers a full range of ATM interfaces including: T1/E1, T3/E3, OC-3/STM-1 single mode and OC-3/STM-1 multimode. As with the other CellPath products, the CellPath 300 supports packet data networking and circuit emulation services for legacy applications.

The CellPath 300 is suited for environments requiring support for a large number of legacy and data circuit applications. Network applications requiring dual homing, meshed topologies and ATM concentration are also good candidates for the CellPath 300.

UNIFIED NETWORK MANAGEMENT BY FOREVIEW

The CellPath products will be supported by FORE's ForeView Network Management System. ForeView serves as the unifying management tool, providing centralized control for all of FORE's product lines. ForeView uses a graphical, front panel interface to monitor and configure all aspects of the LAN/WAN, including configuration of virtual channels and paths, collection of network usage information and management of virtual LANs (VLANs).

"Customers are discovering the performance benefits and strategic advantages of extending ATM throughout their networks," said Glenn Gabriel Ben-Yosef, president of Clear Thinking Research, Boston, Massachusetts. "With FORE's recent acquisitions, their partnerships and this new product line, they have all the necessary elements to implement ATM throughout the enterprise."

Bob Schiff, FORE's director of marketing for WAN access products said that FORE offers a "best of breed" approach to providing end-to-end LAN and WAN ATM solutions. "While FORE's initial customers deployed ATM networks to improve performance in the LAN environment, we are now seeing a demand for extending these networks into the wide area, and for these networks to support voice, video and data applications," said Schiff. "The CellPath product line allows customers to build end-to-end ATM networks that not only support today's applications, but have the capacity to handle tomorrow's growth. These new WAN access additions to the FORE product line reinforce FORE's view that all roads lead to ATMTM."

PRICING AND AVAILABILITY

Orders are now being accepted for the CellPath 90 and CellPath 300. The CellPath 90E and CellPath 200 are slated for a summer release. (International prices may be obtained by reaching any of the contacts listed at the beginning of the release or by contacting FORE's regional sales and support offices and channel partners around the world.)


Frontier Offers Free Homepages on WWW
Frontier Technologies Offers Free Company and Personal Homepages On The World Wide Web And Exploration Of Intranet Implementation

Mequon, WI -- March 18, 1996 -- Frontier Technologies today announced that, for a limited time, it will offer Internet users a free downloadable trial version of its SuperWeb Server client including WebDesigner to create World Wide Web homepages and to explore Intranet implementation. Every week, Frontier Technologies will recognize the "Top Ten Unhomeless People" based upon the best ten Intranets or homepages submitted.

Those interested in creating a homepage without the requirement of HTML expertise, may go to http://www.frontiertech.com to download the free tools and to access a step by step tutorial to aid them in using Frontier Technologies' WebDesigner, which works like a word processor to easily create Web pages for Internet or Intranet networks.

Frontier Technologies' SuperWeb Server is an all-inclusive Windows NT-based Internet/Intranet server which provides remote administration, built-in HTML and image map editors, and Web page access in 14 different languages. SuperWeb Server's WebDesigner authoring tool allows even non-technical users to create and maintain their own web pages. With remote administration, Web pages may be accessed and updated from any location. The free demo of SuperWeb Server will expire in thirty days. SuperWeb Server is priced at $795.

Intranet Discussion Group

In addition to the free creation of personal homepages for the Internet or Intranet, Frontier Technologies now offers an Intranet discussion group. The new discussion group provides an opportunity for those interested in Intranets to gain valuable insights from others currently implementing or planning to implement Intranets within their organizations. Users may also share ideas, questions, experiences, etc. about Intranets. To join, an email message may be sent to ww-sub@frontiertech.com and put "Subscribe" in the subject field.

Intranet Tutorial

Frontier Technologies' new Intranet tutorial provides real-life examples and benefits of Intranets. The new tutorial is available at http://www.frontiertech.com.

Frontier Technologies Corporation

10201 North Port Washington Road

Mequon, WI 53092

Sales: 800-929-3054

FAX: (414) 241-7084

Email: Info@Frontiertech.com

WWW: www.frontiertech.com


FTP Software to Acquire Campbell Services
FTP Software to Acquire Campbell Services, Inc.

Calendaring and Scheduling Software Expands Collaboration Product Offerings

ANDOVER, MASS., MARCH 28, 1996 - In a move to further expand its portfolio of network collaboration software products, FTP Software, Inc. has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Campbell Services, Inc. the Southfield, Michigan-based developer of OnTime, a leading client/server solution for group scheduling. The acquisition is expected to be consummated in early April, 1996 for approximately $15 million in cash.

Campbell will operate as a separate business unit of FTP Software and continue to be managed by its current executive team. OnTime handles scheduling for both individual users and entire enterprises, and is accessible either from network client PCs or remote computers. OnTime will be sold by FTP's direct sales and worldwide distributor networks, as well as Campbell's own direct sales force.

"Campbell's technology, products and personnel are a solid fit in FTP Software's strategy to provide its customers with a full range of collaborative offerings. The addition of OnTime to our product line extends FTP's commitment to provide our customers with a broad array of desktop networking, productivity and information management applications," stated David H. Zirkle, president and chief executive officer at FTP Software. "This acquisition complements FTP's earlier acquisitions of HyperDesk, our GroupWorks team collaboration application, and KEYview, our document viewing and conversion product and further enhances FTP's ability to deliver industry-leading solutions for workgroup and departmental collaboration."

FTP Software to Acquire Campbell

OnTime Enterprise is a client and server application for group and personal scheduling that supports TCP/IP, Novell NetWare and Banyan VINES networks and works on DOS, MacIntosh, and Microsoft Windows 3.1, Windows 95 and Windows NT desktops. Campbell recently announced the OnTime Web Edition which enables anyone with a Web browser to access their OnTime calendar information from anywhere they have Internet access, making OnTime users' calendar information more accessible, particularly when working away from the office. All calendar data is accessed in real time, providing users access to reliable scheduling information.

About Campbell Services, Inc

Privately-held Campbell Services provides software solutions which enable customers to make better use of their time, and to work smarter not harder. The company launched OnTime in 1990, and currently has over one million OnTime users, with customers that include EDS, US Postal Service, Compaq and AT&T. Their product line includes scheduling solutions for single users, local area networks (LANs) and wide area network (WAN) environments. Campbell Services continually explores emerging technologies to enhance OnTime's scheduling capabilities.

About FTP Software, Inc.

FTP Software, Inc. is the leading independent supplier of networking software solutions that enable millions of PC users worldwide to access resources across LANs, enterprise networks and the global Internet. The publicly held company (Nasdaq: FTPS) is a pioneering developer of TCP/IP and interconnectivity applications and is committed to providing technically superior products for sharing information across disparate computing platforms and networks. Both its Networking Products Business Unit and New Ventures Business Unit are targeting and investing in emerging markets and developing new technologies to carry the company's vision into the 21st century. FTP Software markets its products and services worldwide through an international distributor network, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and direct sales.

Information on FTP Software, Inc., including this press release, is available electronically via FTP Software, Inc.'s World Wide Web home page (http://www.ftp.com). Information on Campbell Services, Inc. is available electronically via Campbell's World Wide Web home page (http://www.ontime.com).


Fulcrum FIND! for Microsoft Exchange Server
FULCRUM LAUNCHES FULCRUM FIND! FOR MICROSOFT EXCHANGE SERVER

FULCRUM'S FIRST "SHRINK-WRAPPED" PRODUCT ALLOWS INSTANTANEOUS SEARCHING OF PUBLIC FOLDERS, GREATLY INCREASES PRODUCTIVITY OF MICROSOFT EXCHANGE SERVER-BASED APPLICATIONS

OTTAWA, CANADA, MARCH 25, 1996 -- Fulcrum Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ: FULCF; TSE: FUL), a leading provider of information-retrieval software for the entire enterprise, today announced Fulcrum FIND!; for Microsoft Exchange Server. Fulcrum FIND! allows users to search quickly through huge volumes of Microsoft Exchange Server information - including files, discussion items, attachments and form data - to find useful information. Seamlessly integrated with Microsoft Corp.'s product, both on the user's desktop and on the Microsoft Exchange Server, Fulcrum FIND! is simple and natural for users of Microsoft Exchange Server to work with, and it is straightforward for administrators to install and maintain. Fulcrum will be demonstrating Fulcrum FIND! in the Microsoft pavilion at Networld + Interop (booth 2012) in Las Vegas from April 2 to 4.

"Fulcrum FIND! is designed to increase individual and team productivity for users of Microsoft Exchange Server, by making it easier for them to find the information that is essential to their success on the job, and making it easier for workgroups to share knowledge effectively," said Peter Eddison, Fulcrum's vice president of marketing. "We have always believed that, in order to be truly effective, information-retrieval software must fit into the environment where it is going to be used. With Fulcrum FIND! for Microsoft Exchange Server, we think we have achieved this fit in an exceptional way."

"Based on our own internal use of Fulcrum FIND! at Microsoft, it is clear that Fulcrum has a compelling product to offer," said Rob Shurtleff, general manager of Microsoft Exchange Server connectivity at Microsoft. "Fulcrum FIND!'s ability to simultaneously search multiple public folders quickly really builds on the power of Microsoft Exchange Server as a medium for sharing information. And Fulcrum's attention to detail in providing a tight integration is apparent - users and administrators alike will find this product a natural extension of the Microsoft Exchange Server environment."

KEY BENEFITS

EASE OF USE - Fulcrum FIND! is seamlessly integrated with the Microsoft Exchange Server environment, accessed from the Tools menu or from the toolbar of the Microsoft Exchange client. As users conduct and refine searches for relevant information, they can use familiar menu commands or right-button mouse commands of Microsoft Exchange Server to reply to, forward or move items retrieved by searches. Fulcrum's user interface has been designed expressly to be consistent with the Microsoft Exchange Server user interface.

EASE OF ADMINISTRATION - Fulcrum FIND! is managed completely from within the Microsoft Exchange Server Administrator, making Fulcrum FIND! a natural companion product which can be remotely administered from anywhere on the network. Fulcrum uses familiar Microsoft Exchange- based permissions to control access to Fulcrum FIND! administration. Full compliance with the Microsoft BackOffice; family greatly eases administrative overhead.

FULL-FEATURED INFORMATION RETRIEVAL - Users are able to search through multiple public folders - through files, discussion items and their attachments, including most common document, spreadsheet, and presentation files - to find relevant information. As with Fulcrum's other information retrieval products, users can employ Fulcrum's exclusive Intuitive Searching;, a way for users to ask the software to "bring me more documents similar to this one." Results are sorted by their relevance to the user's query, and files can be displayed, with search-term highlighting, without users having to open a separate application.

FULL ONLINE HELP - Complete context-sensitive online help is provided, with an interface consistent with the online Help in Microsoft WindowsR and Microsoft Exchange Server.

SEARCHSERVER; INSIDE - Like all Fulcrum products, at the core of Fulcrum FIND! is Fulcrum SearchServer - advanced information-retrieval software for the entire enterprise, built on industry standards. Fulcrum FIND! also takes advantage of new linguistic tools in SearchServer that provide easier and more effective natural-language searching. Based on Intelliscope; technology licensed from Inso Corporation, these linguistic tools extend the powerful statistical analysis inherent in Fulcrum's product with thesaurus and word analysis capabilities. For many users, this means that the results of searches will better reflect the meaning of key words in their queries. Fulcrum's proven, powerful software allows users throughout an organization to benefit from high-speed searches that use server-based indexes.

PRICING, PLATFORMS AND AVAILABILITY

Fulcrum FIND! will be available through a network of independent Microsoft Solution Providers worldwide. The English version will be available by May 1996, and German and French versions will be available before the end of the year. Estimated retail pricing for the United States starts at US$39 for each client and at US$1495 for the Fulcrum FIND! server. Volume pricing is available. The Fulcrum FIND! client runs on the Microsoft WindowsR 95, Microsoft Windows NTR, and Microsoft Windows 3.1 operating systems. The Fulcrum FIND! server runs on Microsoft Windows NT Server operating system.

FULCRUM provides information-retrieval software that bridges the islands of information across an enterprise. This software can be used on computer networks, on CD-ROMs and on Internet and World Wide Web sites. Fulcrum counts major corporations and industry leaders like Microsoft, Compaq, CompuServe, and Novell among its customers. Headquartered in Ottawa, Canada, Fulcrum has offices in Atlanta, Boston, Brookfield (CT), Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, Toronto and Washington; European offices in France, Germany, Italy and the United Kingdom; and an office in Sydney, Australia. Fulcrum is publicly traded on the NASDAQ National Market ("FULCF") and on the Toronto Stock Exchange ("FUL").

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON FULCRUM'S PRODUCTS, INCLUDING FULCRUM FIND! PLEASE CONTACT US:

1-800-FULCRUM

INFO@FULCRUM.COM

MICROSOFT SOLUTION PROVIDERS MAY CONTACT:

1-800-FULCRUM

PARTNER@FULCRUM.COM

MEDIA MAY CONTACT:

Gillian Brouse, FULCRUM

(613) 238-1761

e-mail: pr@fulcrum.com

Alana Gentle, ROURKE &AMP; CO.

(617) 267-0042

e-mail: agentle@rourke.com


Fulcrum SearchBuilder Express Info-Retrieval
FULCRUM DEBUTS FULCRUM SEARCHBUILDER EXPRESS

"Ready-To-Ware" Desktop Product Completes Fulcrum's Tools Strategy, Puts The Power Of Information Retrieval Into The Hands Of Corporate End Users, Introduces Reusable Queries

OTTAWA, CANADA, MARCH 25, 1996 -- Fulcrum Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ: FULCF; TSE: FUL), a leading provider of information-retrieval software for the Internet and for the entire enterprise, today announced Fulcrum SearchBuilder EXPRESS, a product that makes it easier than ever to deploy custom information-retrieval solutions that increase productivity throughout the workplace. Designed to work with Fulcrum's proven SearchServer information-retrieval software, SearchBuilder EXPRESS allows corporate IT departments and end users to build and deploy custom information-retrieval solutions in minutes, without having to tap into professional programming resources. SearchBuilder EXPRESS is the first product to introduce to the SearchServer family the ability for users and administrators to create saved, reusable queries, called Fulcrum SearchObjects. SearchBuilder EXPRESS completes Fulcrum's family of SearchBuilder development toolkits, a product family that includes products for Visual Basic, PowerBuilder, and Visual C++. Fulcrum will be demonstrating SearchBuilder EXPRESS at AIIM in Chicago from April 1 to 3 (booth 2242).

"Our leadership in providing the industry's best information-retrieval development tools has long been recognized," said Peter Eddison, vice president of marketing at Fulcrum. "With SearchBuilder EXPRESS, we go a step farther; we provide an easy-to-use tool for IT departments and end users that have no development expertise. SearchBuilder EXPRESS fulfills our vision -- to provide information-retrieval for the entire enterprise -- in two ways. By reducing the time and resources required to get an information-retrieval solution off the ground, it lowers or removes barriers to entry. It also lets organizations leverage the investments they have already made in developing custom, Fulcrum-based solutions. They can use SearchBuilder EXPRESS to give a broader community of users access to the strategic information in these line-of-business applications."

KEY BENEFITS

SUPPORT FOR REUSABLE SEARCHOBJECTS -- SearchBuilder EXPRESS is the first product to introduce to the SearchServer family the notion of saved, reusable queries, called Fulcrum SearchObjects. Administrators can use SearchBuilder EXPRESS to create Fulcrum SearchObjects, and store them on the server for public use, which allows administrators to hide the details of complex queries from novice users and which allows important queries to be repeated. End users can also create and customize SearchObjects with SearchBuilder EXPRESS, and save them locally for reuse. SearchObjects can be saved in a directory of useful queries, as icons on the Windows desktop to facilitate regular or frequent use, and they can be distributed by e-mail, so that users can more easily share relevant information.

FULL-FEATURED INFORMATION RETRIEVAL -- SearchBuilder EXPRESS offers comprehensive search capabilities, including full support for Boolean operators, phrase searching, date ranges and wild cards. It also takes advantage of the advanced linguistic tools provided with SearchServer 3.0, including enhanced thesaurus support, and root-word stemming. Based on Intelliscope technology licensed from Inso Corporation, these linguistic tools extend the powerful statistical analysis inherent in Fulcrum's product. Search results can be ranked by relevance to the user's query, or by user-defined criteria.

EASE OF USE -- SearchBuilder EXPRESS allows novice users to conduct natural-language searches and freeform queries. Fulcrum's exclusive Intuitive Searching, provides a natural way for users to ask the software to "bring me more documents similar to this one." They can also automatically view and scroll through the list of words indexed in a particular field, so that they can quickly determine the scope of the document collection and identify key search-terms.

EASE OF IMPLEMENTATION -- Fulcrum SearchBuilder EXPRESS allows corporate IT departments to implement SearchServer solutions without the need to invest in professional development resources, and it allows organizations that have invested in custom, line-of-business applications, to extend the reach of these Fulcrum-based solutions. Query screens can be easily configured in a matter of seconds, by administrators and by users, to reflect the contents of documents and relevant "fields" in the files being searched. For systems integrators, the product has been designed with an open back-end which allows for further customization and integration with other software products, like document management systems or call-tracking software.

RAPID PROTOTYPING -- SearchBuilder EXPRESS is an ideal prototyping tool because it allows IT departments to implement a solution and simultaneously solicit user feedback without investing significant time or energy in custom application development.

MULTI-OBJECT VIEWER -- SearchBuilder EXPRESS employs a multi-object viewer, based on leading Outside In viewer technology licensed from Inso Corporation. Documents -- including the common word-processing packages and most popular office formats, like Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel files and text in common database formats -- can be viewed fully rendered, and with search-term highlighting and forward and backward hit-term navigation. Users are also able to launch the native authoring tool, or to download documents from the result list for local use and editing.

SEARCHSERVER INSIDE -- Like all Fulcrum products, at the core of SearchBuilder EXPRESS is Fulcrum SearchServer -- advanced information-retrieval software for the entire enterprise, built on industry standards. Fulcrum's proven, powerful software allows users throughout an organization to benefit from high-speed searches that use server-based indexes. Compliance to standards means that SearchServer can be employed in information-retrieval applications that combine seamlessly with customers' existing information systems. As companion products, Fulcrum provides SearchBuilder development toolkits, and Fulcrum Surfboard, a product that search-enables Internet and Intranet sites.

PRICING, PLATFORMS AND AVAILABILITY

North American pricing for SearchBuilder EXPRESS starts at US$2995, a one-time fee that allows administrators to deploy SearchBuilder EXPRESS applications to an unlimited number of SearchServer-licensed users. SearchBuilder EXPRESS will be available for Microsoft Windows 3.1 and Microsoft Windows 95 clients by April 1996. German and French versions will follow later in the year. North American pricing for SearchServer (English-language functionality) begins at US$5000 per server and US$295 per user. Volume discounting is available.

FULCRUM provides information-retrieval software that bridges the islands of information across an enterprise. This software can be used on computer networks, on CD-ROMs and on Internet and World Wide Web sites. Fulcrum counts major corporations and industry leaders like Microsoft, Compaq, CompuServe, and Novell among its customers. Headquartered in Ottawa, Canada, Fulcrum has offices throughout the United States, Europe, and in Sydney, Australia. Fulcrum is publicly traded on the NASDAQ National Market ("FULCF") and on the Toronto Stock Exchange ("FUL").

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON FULCRUM'S PRODUCTS, PLEASE CONTACT US:

1-800-FULCRUM

INFO@FULCRUM.COM

VISIT FULCRUM'S HOME PAGE ON THE WEB: http://www.fulcrum.com

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

Gillian Brouse, FULCRUM

(613) 238-1761

e-mail: pr@fulcrum.com

Alana Gentle, ROURKE & CO.

(617) 267-0042

e-mail: agentle@rourke.com


Fulcrum SurfBoard 2.0 Info-Retrieval Swr
FULCRUM UNVEILS FULCRUM SURFBOARD 2.0, NEXT GENERATION SOFTWARE TO SEARCH-ENABLE INTERNET, INTRANET SERVERS

Version 2.0 For Microsoft Windows NT Gains Strong Database Support, Administration Tools, Tight Integration With Web Server Software, Support For Reusable Searches

OTTAWA, CANADA, MARCH 25, 1996 -- Fulcrum Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ: FULCF; TSE: FUL), a leading provider of information-retrieval software for the Internet and for the entire enterprise, today unveiled Fulcrum Surfboard 2.0, the next generation of its information-retrieval software optimized for Internet and Intranet servers. A key new feature in Surfboard 2.0 is support for saved, reusable queries, Fulcrum SearchObjects, that can be created by individual users for personal use or by administrators for public use. In addition, strong support for distributed searching, a key requirement for the corporate Intranet, remains a key feature for version 2.0. Fulcrum has leveraged the fit with the Microsoft Windows NT platform to greatly simplify installation and administration. Surfboard 2.0 also gains significant new search functionality, like configurable HTML-based templates for results lists, and enhanced support for HTML and Adobe PDF file formats. Fulcrum will be demonstrating Surfboard 2.0 in the Microsoft pavilion at Networld + Interop (booth 2012) in Las Vegas from April 2 to 4, and at Interop DotCom, which runs simultaneously at the Las Vegas Hilton Center (Conrad Room , booth 335H).

"We launched Surfboard as our first Internet product a year ago," said Peter Eddison, vice president of marketing at Fulcrum. "It has been a strategic and successful addition to our product family. With this new version, we believe we provide the optimal architecture for the corporate Intranet, especially with our support for ODBC and distributed searching. The new functionality and administrative tools make Surfboard the clear choice for enterprise-wide deployment."

Unlike products that rely on perpetual Web crawlers and centralized indexes, Surfboard's unique distributed search architecture allows indexes to be stored on local servers. This guarantees users the most current information in response to their queries, and it minimizes the impact of the search software on internal network resources and performance.

"Fulcrum's commitment to accepted industry standards is working in our favor again," said Dave Haskins, vice president of product development at Fulcrum.  "Products and technologies on the Web are now moving rapidly toward the mainstream standards -- in embracing Microsoft ODBC and in the move to Microsoft Windows NT as an operating system. Our long-standing support for these and other mainstream corporate standards lets us take advantage of the emerging technological direction of the Internet to expose more of the inherent power that lies at the core of our product."

KEY BENEFITS

ON-THE-FLY DOCUMENT CONVERSION -- When a user conducts a search, and then double-clicks on an item in the result list, Surfboard provides automatic, on-the-fly translation to HTML, so that any document indexed by Surfboard may be viewed by common Web-based clients or browsers. This provides users access to large document repositories without requiring that the documents be converted to HTML, or to any other format. Users can choose to view search results in multiple ways: as HTML text with search-term highlighting and navigation, as straight text, or by launching the application used to author the file. This eliminates the need to convert large document collections to HTML, and also provides users with a way to view or save the original file locally.

SUPPORT FOR REUSABLE SEARCHOBJECTS -- Surfboard 2.0 is the first version of Fulcrum's Internet product to allow users and administrators to create saved, reusable queries, called Fulcrum SearchObjects. Users who have executed a successful search simply use their Web browser to save a bookmark at the results lists. Invoking this bookmark in the future automatically reruns the search, finding new information that meets the same search criteria. In addition, administrators can store predefined, named queries on the server, for public use. This hides the details of complex queries from novice users and allows important queries to be repeated.

EASE OF ADMINISTRATION -- Fulcrum Surfboard 2.0 has been designed to tightly integrate with Microsoft Windows NT, to take advantage of graphical wizards that provide administrators a simple way to install Surfboard, to create Surfboard databases, and to generate query forms.

FULL-FEATURED INFORMATION RETRIEVAL -- Surfboard 2.0 brings much more of the power of Fulcrum SearchServer to Internet solutions. Surfboard allows for natural-language searches and freeform queries, suitable for novice users. For power users, Surfboard provides full support for Boolean operators, phrase searching, date ranges and wild cards. Surfboard takes advantage of the enhanced linguistic tools, based on Intelliscope technology licensed from Inso Corporation, provided with SearchServer 3.0, including enhanced thesaurus support and root-word stemming. Surfboard provides forward and backward hit-term navigation in retrieved documents, and also adds enriched support for HTML files and support for Adobe PDF files.

OPEN, STANDARDS-COMPLIANT SOFTWARE -- The openness of Fulcrum's product, and Fulcrum's long-standing compliance to industry standards, gives Surfboard unique strengths. Support of the ISO Z39.50 standard means that Surfboard allows distributed searching of both Fulcrum and non-Fulcrum databases, through Fulcrum's multi-database Web gateway. Surfboard will support the Microsoft Internet Server API and the Netscape Server API, and it continues to support CGI Bin, so that it integrates tightly with the most popular Web server software available. Compliance with the Microsoft ODBC standard means that Surfboard can also take advantage of the data connectors -- like the Microsoft Internet Data Connector (IDC) provided with Microsoft Internet Information Server -- to expose the power of Fulcrum's core search engine.

SEARCHSERVER INSIDE -- Like all Fulcrum products, at the core of Surfboard is Fulcrum SearchServer -- advanced information-retrieval software for the entire enterprise, built on industry standards. Fulcrum's proven, powerful software allows users throughout an organization to benefit from high-speed searches that use server-based indexes. Compliance to standards means that SearchServer can be employed in information-retrieval applications that combine seamlessly with customers' existing information systems. As companion products, Fulcrum provides SearchBuilder development toolkits, and Fulcrum Surfboard.

PRICING, PLATFORMS AND AVAILABILITY

Fulcrum Surfboard will be available at the end of April 1996. North American pricing starts at US$6250 per server on Windows NT. Surfboard runs on Microsoft Windows NT and with the Microsoft Internet Information Server and other popular Web server software.  Support for key UNIX platforms will follow over the next few months.

FULCRUM provides information-retrieval software that bridges the islands of information across an enterprise. This software can be used on computer networks, on CD-ROMs and on Internet and Web sites. Fulcrum counts major corporations and industry leaders like Microsoft, Compaq, CompuServe, and Novell among its customers. Headquartered in Ottawa, Canada, Fulcrum has offices throughout the United States, Europe, and an office in Sydney, Australia. Fulcrum is publicly traded on the NASDAQ National Market ("FULCF") and on the Toronto Stock Exchange ("FUL").

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON FULCRUM'S PRODUCTS, INCLUDING SURFBOARD, PLEASE CONTACT US:

1-800-FULCRUM

INFO@FULCRUM.COM

VISIT FULCRUM'S HOME PAGE ON THE WEB: http://www.fulcrum.com

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

Gillian Brouse, FULCRUM

(613) 238-1761

e-mail: pr@fulcrum.com

Alana Gentle, ROURKE & CO.

(617) 267-0042

e-mail: agentle@rourke.com


Gateway 2000 Destination Big Screen PC
Gateway 2000 launches Destination big screen PC featuring 31-inch monitor

New breakthrough system changes how people will use computers

NEW YORK CITY, March 21, 1996 - Gateway 2000 today introduced the Destination big screen PC, which for the first time combines the impact of high-quality, big-screen television with the intelligence of a computer to create a breakthrough entertainment and communications device that one financial analyst said may "replace the television."

Destination by Gateway 2000 is the first convergence product that combines the best elements of a state-of-the-art multimedia computer with the visual drama of home theater systems. Gateway holds and is applying for more than 20 patents on the Destination big screen PC. The system was developed in partnership with several companies over the last two years.

The system, which offers video images superior to those of television, was unveiled in New York City by Gateway chairman and CEO Ted Waitt.

"Destination brings the interactive power of computers to the world of consumer electronics, giving consumers more options for home entertainment, education and communications. Because it is based on state-of-the art computer technology, Destination offers consumers more flexibility and sharper images than traditional single-function consumer electronic devices, and can be upgraded as technology changes," said Waitt. "The system allows users to easily watch television, surf the Internet, shop at home and play games. The Destination big screen PC also gives businesses a dramatic new way to make presentations and schools a cost-effective tool to provide interactive instruction.

"This system introduces a category of technology that will revolutionize the way people use computers," he said. "The Destination system is more useful than traditional computers because it is designed to meet the real needs of people - at home and at work, as they learn and play."

The Destination system was developed following extensive research to determine what consumers want from technology. The research showed that consumers want technology that allows people to share the experience.

Megan Robertson, a technology analyst at Smith Barney, called Destination "impressive" and said, "The device is likely to COMPLEMENT the PC in the home ... (but) we think it is likely that Destination could REPLACE the television." [Emphasis Robertson's]

Unlike current personal computers, which require people to huddle around a small monitor, the Pentium processor-based Destination system is designed to let users spread out 10 to 15 feet from its 31-inch screen. The computer and television functions are controlled through a touchpad-equipped wireless keyboard and a wireless Field MouseTM remote control/mouse.

The system is compatible with consumer electronics components such as VCRs, stereo systems, and laser disc players. Destination can take video feeds from cable television systems, traditional antennas or other video devices. Audio signals from the Destination system can be channeled through home stereo systems to offer surround sound capability.

To make the system easy to use, Destination comes with Microsoft" Windows" 95 and Harman Interactive SmartTVTM software, which includes the electronic TV Guide that enables people to easily review and select television programs.

"The TV Guide database available on the Gateway 2000 Destination system uses the power and flexibility of the PC, allowing the user to easily navigate thousands of TV program listings, selecting TV programs by topic, title or actor," said Paul Carlucci, CEO, News America Publishing, Inc.

Patty Stonesifer, senior vice president of the interactive media division at Microsoft, said the unit's ability to bring multimedia applications to life will make consumers want to buy the system.

"Since the Destination system was designed to be used in a living room environment, it can be enjoyed by the entire family," she said. "Microsoft applications really come alive when viewed on Destination's 31-inch monitor."

The system also offers an optional Harman Kardon surround sound system. Dr. Sidney Harman, chairman Harman International, said, "The integration of the PC and the consumer electronics industries is much talked about in today's business and news journals. Many have predicted a war between the two giant industries. The relationship between Gateway and Harman speaks beautifully, and peacefully, to the benefits of collaboration."

Mike Aymar, vice president and general manager of the desktop products group at Intel Corporation, said, "Destination by Gateway 2000 represents an important milestone in the PC's evolution into a new medium for work, learning and play. Destination is a great, new form factor for Pentium processor-based systems that will enable end-users to interact in new ways."

BUILD-TO-ORDER

Prices for the Destination big screen PC will range from $3,499 to $4,699, depending on configuration. Customers can place orders for the system beginning Monday, April 8, by calling (800) 846-2000.

The Gateway 2000 build-to-order capability lets customers specify what they want on their systems. Gateway offers a wide selection of software, service and hardware upgrades, including faster processors, additional memory, larger hard drives, and faster CD-ROM drives.

They can also get more information from the Gateway 2000 Internet site at http://www.gw2k.com/destination.

ABOUT GATEWAY 2000

Gateway 2000, a Fortune 500 company founded in 1985 and based in North Sioux City, S.D., sells more PC-compatible systems through the direct market channel in the U.S. than any other PC manufacturer. Gateway products and services consistently win top awards from leading industry publications, and independent surveys show that Gateway customers are among the most satisfied and brand-loyal PC buyers. The company's 1995 sales were $3.7 billion. Gateway 2000 is listed on the NASDAQ market as GATE.

GATEWAY 2000 ON THE INTERNET: http://www.gw2k.com


BusinessObjects 4.0 Endorsed by Leaders
BUSINESSOBJECTS 4.0 ENDORSED BY INDUSTRY LEADERS

Business Objects Partners Support Industry's Leading Integrated Query, Reporting, and Online Analytical Processing Tool

CUPERTINO, CALIF., -- MARCH 25, 1996  Business Objects, a leading provider of enterprise decision support tools, today announced support from key industry-leading information technology providers for its latest product offering, BusinessObjects 4.0. Announced today, BusinessObjects 4.0 is the industry's leading integrated query, reporting, and online analytical processing (OLAP) tool.

Business Objects partners announcing support include industry-leading hardware companies, software vendors, data warehouse companies, systems integrators, independent software vendors (ISVs), and value-added resellers (VARs). These partners are commited to working with Business Objects to deliver advanced decision support solutions with robust multidimensional analysis capabilities, enabling joint customers to better leverage their technology investments.

Key partners endorsing BusinessObjects 4.0 today are:

 Arbor Software

 Computer Professionals, Inc.

 Corporate Systems

 Digital Equipment Corporation

 Hewlett Packard

 IBM

 Informix

 NCR (formerly AT&T GIS)

 Oracle Corp.

 Prism Solutions

 Pyramid Technologies

 Red Brick Systems

 Silicon Graphics, Inc.

 Sybase

 Tandem Computers Inc.

 Unisys

 Vantive

"The show of support for BusinessObjects 4.0 from top industry solutions providers reflects the growing customer need to fully leverage decision support investments, such as a data warehousing," said Bernard Liautaud, President and CEO of Business Objects. "By delivering a new level of analysis capabilities to the mainstream business user, we are raising the bar for decision support software."

"We are committed to making our partners successful with BusinessObjects 4.0 by providing them with the most advanced integrated query, reporting and analysis technology available today," said Denis Payre, chief operating officer for Business Objects. "We will continue to work closely with our partners to deliver comprehensive decision support solutions to our mutual customers."

About Business Objects

Business Objects (NASDAQ: BOBJY) is a leading provider of enterprise decision support tools that delivers access to data stored in corporate databases, data warehouses, and packaged applications. The company pioneered the market for business-intelligent decision support tools in 1990 with the introduction of its flagship product, BusinessObjects, the first decision support tool to use a "semantic layer" to map complex database schemas to a business representation understandable by mainstream business users. Business Objects generated over $60M in revenue in 1995, concluding its fifth consecutive year of more than 100% revenue growth. BusinessObjects has been licensed in more than 40 countries to over 2,600 customer sites and 130,000 users worldwide. Business Objects partners with more than 350 leading third-party vendors including Arbor Software, Hewlett-Packard, IBM, Informix, Microsoft, Oracle, PeopleSoft, Prism, Red Brick, Sun, and Sybase. Strategic resellers include Bull, Digital, Fujitsu, NCR, Price Waterhouse, Sequent, SHL, Siemens Nixdorf, Toshiba, and Unisys. More information on Business Objects can be found on the World Wide Web at http://www.businessobjects.com.

BusinessObjects Product Inquiries can be sent to Business Objects at 800/527-0580 or on the World Wide Web at http://www.businessobjects.com.


InterAct'96 Signs Yankee Group as Partner
InterAct '96 Signs The Yankee Group as Partner in First On-Line Conference for Distributed Computing

International Market Research Firm Joins Growing Roster of Vendors for the World's First Virtual Tradeshow Event, April 23-25

MARLBOROUGH, MA -- InterAct '96, the world's first virtual conference, today signed the Yankee Group as a conference partner. The Yankee Group joins other innovative technology leaders such as Cascade Communications, Digital Equipment Corporation, VDOnet, LinkStar, VoxWare, and Isis Distributed Systems, Inc. at this unique event, the world's first conference to be staged exclusively on the World Wide Web. InterAct '96 will open its virtual doors on April 23-25.

Drawing on over 25 years of communications analysis and research, the Yankee Group will be offering InterAct '96 attendees on-line consultation and insight into emerging Internet markets. Howard Anderson, Managing Director of the Yankee Group, and noted Internet pundit, will deliver a keynote address on how the Internet devours existing business models. Stephen Franco, Program Manager of Yankee's Interactive Commerce Planning Service, will present findings of a recently completed primary research project on enterprise security. Copies of recent Yankee Group research from the firm's Interactive Commerce practice will also be made available.

"InterAct '96 is an extremely important event, both as a proof of concept for the capabilities of Web-based technologies and as a virtual melding of some of the best minds in the industry," said Stephen Franco. "The Yankee Group has advised many leading companies as they have crafted their Internet strategies and we are pleased to offer our analysis to the InterAct '96 attendees."

Conference Without Boundaries

InterAct '96, where minds meet, a joint project of InfoWorld, Stratus Computers, Inc., (NYSE:SRA) and, TIME Magazine will take place April 23-25, 1996 and can be attended by anyone with Internet access. The conference will provide exciting interactive access to a wide variety of activities, including: on-line presentations, virtual demonstrations, meetings with vendor organizations, virtual press conference and daily personal contact with industry leaders, presenters and other attendees. All presentations will be available at any time to conference attendees in both video, audio and text formats.

"The Yankee Group will provide a unique perspective on issues of Web security and Internet commerce as well as expert advise on the emergence of business on the Internet," said Francois Gossieaux, director of InterAct '96. "With the addition of the Yankee Group, InterAct '96 showcases a diverse group of partners who offer attendees the opportunity to experience the newest and hottest technologies available on the Internet, and enables them to interact with leading experts in the computer industry."

InterAct '96, the world's first virtual conference, will welcome thousands of attendees and companies on-line on April 23. Partners, vendors, attendees, press and analysts can access additional information at http://www.interact96.com or info@interact96.com. For more information on becoming a partner, please call 1-800-556-2589.

The Yankee Group is one of the world's leading technology research and consulting firms. With headquarters in Boston, and international headquarters in London, Tokyo, and Sydney, the Yankee Group is a global team of highly skilled technology and market experts that serves more than 450 clients worldwide. The firm's Interactive Commerce Planning Service focuses on advising strategic marketers and business developers as they attempt to leverage the capabilities of new interactive technologies.

Contacts: Francois Gossieaux, InterAct '96

Voice: 508-460-2715

Email: francois_gossieaux@stratus.com

or

Contact: Jane Hiscock, Neva Group

Voice: 617-441-4000, ext. 224

Email: jhiscock@neva.com


Vampire Diaries from Her Interactive
"The Vampire Diaries" to be Next CD-ROM Title from Her Interactive

Albuquerque, NM -- The Vampire Diaries, a mystery adventure CD-ROM based on the best-selling series of romatic thriller novels for young adults, will debut this fall from publisher Her Interactive. The game is a 3-D graphic adventure in which players assume the role of heroine Elena, a teenage girl whose quest is to defeat the evil force preying on her town -- even as she falls in love with a vampire.

Players will pursue the quest by exploring the mysterious world of Fells Church, Virginia, interacting with game characters and navigating through town, collecting clues and solving puzzles for the information and objects needed to vanquish an evil vampire. Character interactions will incorporate blue-screen motion picture sequences within the game's 3-D rendered graphics.

"Teen girls told us they like spooky, scary stories, rich in character but without the gore found in many games, " said Patricia Flanigan, Executive Director of Her Interactive. "We anticipate Vampire Diaries will appeal to girls, women and men, really to anyone who enjoys a good suspenseful story."

The Vampire Diaries will be native to the Windows 95 environment, Her Interactive's first title to be so programmed. The new Microsoft game software development kit will be utilized to deliver leading-edge multimedia crafted with the kind of gameplay that girls love.

In addition to 360 freedom of movement within settings, players will be able to "look" up and down within scenes as well. Three-dimensional sound, music and effects will give players directional cues and set the mood, from romantic to scary.

Other features include an internal game-time clock, tied to real time, which will cause scenes to go from day to night settings. This is important to game play because certain actions can only be accomplished during the day or at night. An option for closed captioning will supplement all dialogue with text transcripts on screen. Players will also have the option to "step back" to critical junctions in the story if they get into a game-ending scenario before reaching the final climactic scene.

The Vampire Diaries CD-ROM, based on the HarperPaperbacks books by L.J. Smith, is scheduled for PC Windows 95 release in October, 1996 and will retail for $59.95.

"The 2,000 girls we surveyed told us they prefer games with dynamic characters, and that they would definitely enjoy games based on favorite characters from books," noted Flanigan, adding, "We'll be announcing additional CD-ROMs based on literary licenses in the near future."

The Vampire Diaries will be Her Interactive's second product. The company's first title was McKenzie & Co.(TM), a comedy adventure about life in high school. The five-disc game for Windows and Mac is proving popular with girls 10 to 15 years old.

Her Interactive's mission is to create a multimedia world for young women -- a world inhabited by savvy girls with Sure She Can!(TM) attitudes. By providing entertainment, education, information and a comprehensive on-line service using state-of-the-art technologies, Her Interactive will inspire girls to explore the wonders and power of computers.

At the beginning of the year, Her Interactive launched Her Online, a web site with content geared to pre-teen and teenage girls. The web address is http://www.her-online.com. In addition to other upcoming entertainment titles, Her Interactive will also produce Sure She Can!, a not-for-profit initiative to profile real-life girls who are doing remarkable things. A portion of the proceeds from all Her Interactive titles are donated to support breast cancer awareness.

Her Interactive was established as a new division of American Laser Games, Inc. in November, 1994. The company is based in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

McKenzie & Co. and Sure She Can! are registered trademarks of Her Interactive, a division of American Laser Games, Inc.

Contact: Gail Rubin

Voice: 505-837-5406

Email: 74213.3237@compuserve.com


Hummingbird Expands Canadian Operations

Canada's Fastest Growing Software Company Expands Headquarters to Accommodate On-Going Growth

NORTH YORK, ONTARIO, CANADA, MARCH 22, 1996 - Hummingbird Communications Ltd., the worldwide technology and marketshare leader in PC X server software, has officially inaugurated its new 30,000 square foot addition to its North York, Ontario headquarters. The company's home office expansion, which more than doubles the size of the premises, comes on the heals of a number of new announcements that have propelled the company into the broader PC internetworking marketplace, such as the introduction of its NFS Maestro product line and the announcement of the first Intranet desktop software, Columbus.

Hummingbird Communications has experienced an average growth rate over the past five years of 132% in terms of revenue. The company's employee base, which in 1991 totaled 18, has grown to a total of 250 people today, in eight offices worldwide.

Said Fred Sorkin, Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer at Hummingbird, "We are proud of the company's strong growth, especially within Hummingbird headquarters, which is the major centre of activity. Most recently, we have significantly expanded our important research and development and customer support departments. The new wing is designed to house projected growth for the foreseeable future, and, with the expansion of our headquarters now complete, we are able to provide an attractive work environment for our valued employees."

For the past two years, Hummingbird Communications has been named by Profit Magazine as one of the top ranking fastest-growing companies in Canada, and the fastest growing software company in the country.

Hummingbird Communications Ltd. specializes in the development of PC to enterprise internetworking software products that provide seamless integration within corporate networks. The Company offers its award-winning Exceed line of PC X servers, the high performance NFS Maestro line, and has announced an Intranet desktop software product that integrates portable electronic document technology. Hummingbird products are sold and supported internationally by authorized resellers in more than 40 countries. The company is headquartered in North York, Ontario, Canada, with offices in Mountain View, Calif., Washington, D.C., and Raleigh, N.C. in the United States; Geneva, Switzerland; Munich, Germany; Paris, France; and Maidenhead in the United Kingdom in Europe.

CORPORATE PRESS RELATIONS:

Lorraine Neal

Public Relations Officer, ph. (416) 496-2200

INVESTOR RELATIONS:

Inder P.S. Duggal

Chief Financial Officer and Chief Controller, ph. (416) 496-2200


HyperChem Lite Now Shipping
HyperChem Lite is now shipping

New Orleans, LA : Hypercube, Inc. today announced that it is now shipping its new product, HyperChem Lite, Release 1.0 for Windows. This new product is being presented at the ACS Spring '96 Meeting in New Orleans, March 24-27, 1996. HyperChem Lite is mainly a lower-cost subset of Hypercube's popular molecular modeling package, HyperChem, although it contains certain new features that will not appear in HyperChem until Release 5.0. "It is something completely new. HyperChem Lite brings a research level molecular modeling tool to the PC desktop at a new level of affordability," said Dr. Neil S. Ostlund, the President and CEO of Hypercube, Inc. "No other high quality PC Molecular Modeling tool is available at such a low cost, especially for students."

The new HyperChem Lite Release 1.0 contains new features not yet present in Hyperchem. For example, it has ball and stick renderings of molecules, as well as flat CPK rendering, plus 3D renderings of molecular orbitals and charge densities, previously available only in ChemPlus, a professional set of extensions to HyperChem. Other improvements have been made so that HyperChem Lite users can explore the structures and properties of molecular systems including all the elements from the periodic table. "HyperChem Lite is being introduced with the possibility of upgrading to our advanced package, HyperChem," said Dr. Dragan Lj. Vuckovic, International Marketing Manager at Hypercube, "It's so easy to use that even students of all ages and backgrounds can now explore the structures and properties of molecular systems."

HyperChem Lite continues Hypercube's practice of introducing a new release or product every 12 months or less, with a simple, inexpensive upgrade policy. HyperChem has become a standard for easy-to-use advanced molecular modeling. However, it contains features that the novice molecular modeler or student may not require. "HyperChem Lite provides a simpler and more affordable entry into the world of molecular modeling," said Dr. Joel E. Polowin, Manager of Scientific Support at Hypercube, "High school students can create and visualize simple atomic and molecular systems, and researchers can use it to calculate new molecular properties."

HyperChem Lite contains a flexible user interface that allows easy building, manipulation, and displaying molecules in many different ways. Its model builder converts rough sketches immediately into 3D structures. It can even handle highly coordinated metal complexes. Renderings include sticks, ball and sticks, discs, and CPK spheres, with the possibility of defining stick thickness or to make the spheres shaded or flat. Stereo viewing is available, and orbitals and electronic properties can be displayed as wire-mesh or shaded solid surfaces, or as contour plots. Powerful computational programs allow the user to carry out many different kinds of simulations. HyperChem Lite includes two fully integrated "computational back ends". Semi-empirical quantum mechanics, at the Extended Huckel level, provides the capability of calculating electronic properties and orbitals of molecules, while geometry optimization is done using molecular mechanics with the MM+ force field. It has molecular dynamics at the playback level, to analyze chemical reactions and the trajectories of colliding molecules.

The list prices for HyperChem Lite are $595.00 US (commercial) and $495.00 (academic). The price of HyperChem Lite for a registered student is only $149.00 US, and possibly even less for large volumes, such as recommended courses, etc. It runs on 386 or better PC's, under the Windows interface, and is available on CD-ROM only.

Background

Hypercube is a privately held scientific software company incorporated in 1985 and headquartered in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. Its principal product is HyperChem for Intel-based PCs running Microsoft Windows. Other products include ChemPlus, a set of extensions to HyperChem, and HyperNMR, a package that performs 'a priori' quantum mechanical simulation of NMR spectra. A Windows NT version of HyperChem is also available for the Digital Equipment Corporation Alpha PC, as are client-server versions of HyperChem that use UNIX computational servers from Silicon Graphics, Digital Equipment Corporation, and IBM. HyperChem is also available for Silicon Graphics workstations.

HyperChem is a molecular modeling software product noted for its ease of use. It is a comprehensive desktop productivity tool for visualizing, analyzing and communicating information about molecular structures as well as for performing the calculations of computational chemistry. It is the most widely-used molecular modeling software for the Microsoft Windows environment of IBM-compatible PCs.


OS/2 Selected Product of the Year
OS/2 Selected as Overall Readers' Choice Product of the Year by InfoWorld Readers For Fourth Consecutive Year

ZD Net Survey Also Reveals Strong OS/2 Results

AUSTIN, Texas, March 26, 1996...InfoWorld yesterday announced that its readers have selected IBM's OS/2 as the Overall Readers' Choice Product of the Year for an unprecedented fourth consecutive year. OS/2 Warp Connect also took the prize for best client product of the year, topping Microsoft Windows 95 and Windows NT Workstation.

"OS/2 is the only product in the history of our Product of the Year Awards to win four consecutive years," said Stephen Moylan, vice president and publisher of InfoWorld, a leading IS newsweekly that focuses on editorial coverage of client/server products used in corporate enterprises. "This is an extremely competitive category and OS/2's continued domination of the top spot year after year is truly amazing."

In related news, results from a ZD Net open Windows 95 "report card" survey reveal that about one-third of the respondents expect IBM's OS/2 to be their primary desktop operating system in 12 months. By comparison, only 18 percent believe they will use Microsoft Windows NT while another third think they will stick with Win 95. The results can be found on the World Wide Web at http://www.zdnet.com/zdi/win95/results2.html.

"What this news tells me is that Windows 95 is far less successful than Microsoft led everyone to believe and that OS/2 is doing much better than most folks thought," said William F. Zachmann, president of Canopus Research. "With the recent surge in sales -- nearly five million copies sold in '95 alone -- and new product introductions like OS/2 Warp Server and Merlin, this information is another example of OS/2's real strength in the marketplace."

The ZD Net survey also reveals that more than two-thirds of the respondents who are not currently using Windows 95 don't see themselves ever installing and using it.

"We are thrilled to receive this award from InfoWorld readers for a fourth consecutive year. The award and survey results are further proof that computer users have had the opportunity to finally compare Windows 95 to OS/2, the 32-bit standard by which other operating systems are measured, and have found that OS/2 is the premier solution," said Wally Casey, director of marketing for IBM Personal Software Products. "Once customers experience the flexibility and reliability of OS/2, they have no reason to look elsewhere."

Las Vegas attorney Doug Mitchell is one such customer. His law firm recently installed OS/2 Warp Server with OS/2 Warp Connect running on all of its 20 client machines to perform a variety of tasks, including database management, word processing, scheduling meetings and updating calendars using Lotus Organizer, researching on LEXIS/NEXIS and dialing into the Internet all at the same time. Mitchell's firm also runs a Lotus Notes server on top of OS/2 Warp Server.

"We initially considered Windows 95, but we soon realized that OS/2 Warp Connect was the better choice because it is so much better suited to handle all of the things we do day in and day out," said Mitchell. "Plus, OS/2 Warp Server gives us a great platform to maintain and administer our network. We are very impressed with its ease of use, simple installation, remote access features and integration of tools such as system management and backup."

Customers are not the only ones realizing the benefits of OS/2 over Windows 95. Solution Developers, even in the home market, are finding that there is a large demand for OS/2 software. Stardock Systems is on the verge of selling its one-millionth OS/2 game. And game developer Neural Override decided to postpone development of a Windows 95 version of its new action game LightRider after receiving more than a thousand requests for an OS/2 version.

"The positive response from the large OS/2 community made our development choice very easy," said Scott Moore, Neural Override president. "With OS/2's incredible user loyalty, and large global market base, any developer not seriously considering OS/2 is missing an excellent opportunity."

About OS/2

Providing solutions for customers ranging from the connected consumer to the enterprise, IBM's OS/2 is the base for a broad family of products, including OS/2 Warp, OS/2 Warp Connect, OS/2 Warp Server, Directory & Security Server and the set of IBM Software Servers, for which OS/2 is the reference platform. Later this year IBM will release the next version of OS/2 Warp, code-named Merlin, with improved networking and Internet capabilities, an enhanced user interface and new ease-of-use features.

About the InfoWorld Product of the Year Awards

Earlier this year 100,000 ballots were sent to qualified InfoWorld readers who were asked to vote for their favorite products in Client, Server, Networking, Internet, and Overall Product of the Year categories. The ballot was also available on InfoWorld Electric, the online version of InfoWorld.

About the ZD Net Windows 95 Report Card Poll

The ZD Net Windows 95 "Report Card" survey results are based on 7, 763 responses from ZD Net users between December 18, 1995 and January 23, 1996. The numbers strictly represent the answers submitted by the set of respondents who participated and should not be projected across any population. All participation was self-selected and wasn't incentivized.

Cambridge, Mass.-based ZD Net, which is now part of Ziff-Davis Publishing's new Interactive Media and Development group, is the creator and developer of the award-winning ZD Net brand, a source of computing news, buying information and services on the World Wide Web and all leading commercial on-line services.

For Internet users, IBM offers complete information about the company, its products, services and technology on the World Wide Web. The IBM home page is at http://www.ibm.com. The fastest, easiest way to find any information about IBM software is to go to the IBM Software home page at http://www.software.ibm.com. The IBM Fax Information Service allows you to receive facsimiles of prior IBM product press releases. Dial 1-800-IBM-4FAX and enter "99" at the voice menu.

Please Note: Questions about the content or currency of this press release should be directed to your local IBM representative.


IBM & Cascade Create Alliance
IBM and Cascade Create a Business and Technology Alliance to Build on the Networking Strengths of Both Companies

Research Triangle Park, N.C., and Westford, Mass., March 26

 . . IBM and Cascade Communications Corp. (NASDAQ:CSCC) announced today a business and technology alliance to market and develop wide area networking (WAN) Frame Relay and Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM) products for the rapidly growing networking industry. The two companies will immediately form a joint development organization that will provide enhancements to the companies' advanced switching technologies. IBM will have manufacturing rights to Cascade's base and successor products as enhanced by the new organization.

Cascade's industry leading multiservice WAN switches will be added today to IBM's existing multiservice WAN product line called Nways, and IBM will begin to market them immediately on a world-wide basis. Cascade, the leader in Frame Relay switches, was selected by IBM for its carrier-class products and their proven high reliability and performance. The Nways product series now enables IBM to offer its customers high-performance wide area connectivity using these leading-edge communications technologies: Switched Multimegabit Data Services (SMDS) and Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN), in addition to Frame Relay and ATM. IBM is also announcing enhancements to its current Nways 2220 WAN products today. ATM switching and voice compression will be available in the IBM 2220 Nways products in June of this year.

Support for the Cascade product line is now available from IBM world-wide. IBM already provides maintenance services for Cascade devices -- now education and training are also available from IBM.

"With this announcement, we are taking another large step in providing our customers with support for all their data traffic and assisting them in participating in the fast growing Intranet/Internet space. I am confident that our joint development and manufacturing relationship will provide industry-leading solutions for both private and public networks," said Lutz Hahne, general manager, IBM Networking Hardware Division.

Cascade CEO and President Daniel E. Smith said, "It's hard to imagine a better alliance than Cascade and IBM. We share a common vision of switched-based network architectures and endorse IBM's Switched Virtual Networking model. I know that networking customers throughout the world will be excited to hear that our two companies are working so closely together to bring them the best Frame Relay and ATM networking solutions in the industry."

The IBM and Cascade switches enable businesses to easily and cost-effectively create resilient wide area networks using Frame Relay and ATM technologies. These highly scalable networks will accommodate growing communications traffic and an ever increasing number of users, as well as facilitate the rapid deployment of sophisticated, new high-bandwidth applications such as multimedia and image transfer. The requirements of application integration -- such as client/server and legacy data -- can also be met.

Businesses are now creating their own Intranets, networks which combine the best features of both internal and external networks and make the rich possibilities offered by networked computing a reality today. The capabilities of the two companies will enable businesses to address the explosive growth in their networks for current applications and will also enable them to offer new and exciting Internet applications. Each of these forms of networking can benefit from these high-powered switching products with their ability to rapidly send information all over the world to people who need it.

One of the fastest growing data communications companies and price/performance leader in Frame Relay, Cascade (NASDAQ:CSCC) of Westford, Mass., is a global provider of wide area networking products for the enterprise and public carrier network markets. The pioneer of multiservice WAN switches, Cascade delivers multiservice switches and network management solutions that enable customers to seamlessly integrate existing technologies with ATM for cost-effective network expansion and investment protection. Cascade's B-STDX multiservice WAN switches and the Cascade 500 ATM switch have the highest scalability and network capacity in the industry. Worldwide, private and public networks such as BellSouth, Bridge Information Systems, GTE, Pacific Bell, US West, LDDS WorldComm, and BT rely on Cascade products for their unparalleled quality of service and high-performance WAN services.

IBM, the world's largest computer company, creates, develops and manufactures the industry's most advanced information technologies, including networking systems, software, computing systems, storage devices, and microelectronics. IBM's Networking Hardware Division, headquartered in Research Triangle Park, N.C., is a leading supplier of networking solutions for both public and private networks.

IBM news releases are available on the Internet, via the IBM Home Page at http://www.ibm.com or the Networking Home Page: http://www.raleigh.com. The IBM Fax Information Service also allows people to receive product press releases by dialing 1-800-IBM-4FAX and entering "99" at the voice menu.

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IBM Launches IBM Software Servers
IBM Software Servers Provide Open, Integrated Solutions

Easy to buy, install and use

NEW YORK, NY, March 27, 1996 . . . IBM today launched the IBM Software Servers, an integrated series of leading IBM and Lotus software solutions for Internet access, data management, collaborative computing and more.

The IBM Software Servers are a set of software services designed to help customers and partners develop applications easier and more efficiently, reducing costs and time to market and improving reliability and service. Previously known under the code name "Project Eagle", the IBM Software Servers bring together more than 50 proven IBM and Lotus software products for workstation and LAN environments into seven integrated offerings, providing streamlined packaging and pricing, and simplified installation and administration -- making it easy for customers, partners, resellers and corporate developers to buy and use IBM software.

IBM Software Server developer kits and support such as IBM's new SmoothStart Services further strengthen the offering.

  The seven servers are:

  Lotus Notes

  IBM Internet Connection Server

  IBM Database Server

  IBM Communications Server

  IBM Directory & Security Server

  IBM Systems Management Server

  IBM Transaction Server

More flexible and comprehensive than competitive offerings and available for a variety of operating environments, IBM Software Servers allow users to purchase each server individually, so they can buy what they need and add what they want . . . when they want it. Pre-integration and testing ensure that the functions within servers are fully compatible and that the seven servers work together -- providing common client support and smooth information sharing.

Because most organizations operate in multi-platform environments, the seven servers will be available for OS/2, AIX and Windows NT platforms. They support industry standards through IBM's Open Blueprint and have open application programming interfaces (APIs) for linking to other vendors' products. The IBM Software Servers also run with third-party products that support industry standards.

"Our customers and partners tell us they want full-function software that adds the latest technologies and will help them implement client/server and network computing," said John M. Thompson, IBM senior vice president and group executive, Software Group. "They also want software that will allow them to build applications faster, work with what they have today and take them where they want to go tomorrow. IBM Software Servers are designed to meet these needs."

The Line-Up

The IBM Software Servers are:

Lotus Notes

The latest version of the industry's most popular messaging and groupware application -- Lotus Notes Release 4 -- allows users to communicate with colleagues, collaborate on projects and coordinate strategic business processes such as sales force automation, customer service, and product development. It provides a central access point for users to find, organize, and share information -- whether it's in a relational database, a transaction system, an e-mail message, a desktop application or on the Internet. Notes provides a secure, reliable and scalable environment to leverage and exploit the information stored on many of the IBM Software Servers, such as the Internet Connection, Database or Transaction Server.

As part of the IBM and Lotus Internet strategy, products like the InterNotes Web Publisher allow customers to publish Notes-based information directly onto the Web. Lotus Notes also provides complete Internet integration to allow users to easily locate and share Internet information through the InterNotes Web Navigator. Combined with an HTTP server, such as the IBM Internet Connection Server, Notes today provides a best-of-breed environment for developing, managing, and hosting collaborative business applications on the Web.

By the third quarter of 1996, Notes will natively support all key WWW protocols, such as HTTP, HTML, Java and JavaScript. In addition, Lotus will deliver business application frameworks designed specifically to leverage the power of Notes with the unprecedented reach of the World Wide Web. These frameworks can be customized by Lotus Business Partners and customers.

Internet Connection Server

The Internet Connection Server gives companies the foundation they need to access information on the Web more easily, conduct on-line business with confidence and build a presence on the Net -- allowing them to reach new customers and markets, provide better service, and improve competitiveness.

The Internet Connection Server is available in two versions, a base server that can be downloaded free of charge from the Internet and a secure server. The base Internet Connection Server helps companies create and post home pages, get browser access to remote sites, and link into their existing applications and environments such as DB2 or CICS via standard APIs. The secure version includes security technologies like encryption and authentication to help manage transactions over the Web.

Database Server

Based on DB2, IBM's industry-leading relational database management software, along with additional IBM database tools, this server provides a database management system that helps workgroups or enterprises create, update and control their data environments -- and share high-quality data.

With the nature and size of data constantly evolving, this server is designed to support traditional data as well as multimedia and objects, provide World Wide Web support, and scale from kilobytes to terabytes of data.

Communications Server

Fundamental to today's client/server and network computing environments, the Communications Server provides the communications and networking management features to build global, heterogeneous networks -- spanning from PCs to mainframes.

Built on IBM's Communications Manager and AnyNet products, the Communications Server is a powerful gateway for connecting diverse applications and networks, providing flexibility while reducing network complexity and cost.

Support for SNA and TCP/IP as well as industry-based APIs allows companies running large networks with multiple protocols to add and connect new applications without impacting users or existing technologies. High-speed network support and advanced routing technology ensure a solid growth path to network-intensive applications like multimedia and collaborative computing.

Directory & Security Server

The IBM Directory & Security Server enables users to simplify the development, deployment and maintenance of applications across local and wide-area networks.

This server lets system administrators securely manage all their users and resources from one place -- simplifying administration and increasing productivity and efficiency. The Directory & Security Server is also designed to be an open offering through support for the Open Software Foundation's Distributed Computing Environment (DCE), a leading networking standard.

Systems Management Server

This server is designed to automate management functions for the desktop through the network, system, database and application components of multi-vendor distributed computing environments. Because it is a packaged version of a full enterprise-capable management system, Systems Management Server will bring commercial-quality management capabilities to enterprises large and small.

IBM's SystemView for AIX will comprise the initial implementation of this server. Tivoli Systems, IBM's new systems management business unit, will soon announce enhanced management offerings as members of the IBM Software Server family. These offerings will take advantage of IBM's enterprise management strengths and Tivoli Systems' leading-edge distributed management technologies.

Transaction Server

Companies rely on IBM's market-leading CICS and Encina transaction processing products to take care of business. The Transaction Server combines these technologies to provide a secure and robust infrastructure for developing and deploying business-critical applications.

Users can depend on support for thousands of transactions per second, high response and availability rates and scalability from PCs to mainframes. Support for standard protocols and gateways to Notes and the Internet ensure that customers can link their transaction environment to key applications for groupware and database management as well as leverage electronic commerce opportunities.

IBM Software Servers in Action

The power of the individual IBM Software Servers is maximized when they play together. For example, a retailer could improve customer service by using the Database Server and Lotus Notes to store vital customer information and make it readily available to service representatives, while an Internet Connection Server can be used to create and operate an on-line catalog service. Order processing and fulfillment are streamlined using Transaction Server.

An example of a customer leveraging the power of many of the technologies in IBM Software Servers today is Cartier, Inc. With over 21 stores throughout the US and Canada, Cartier is looking to the IBM solution to help process orders, handle customer inquiries and communicate with its employees.

"For Cartier the new IBM Software Servers provide us with all the tools we need including Database, Internet access, Lotus Notes, Directory & Security, and Transaction processing," said Tom Zingarella, director of technical services at Cartier, Inc. "It's all tightly integrated, and incredibly easy to install."

Teaming with Partners

IBM and Lotus are working closely with their business partners and the software developer community to bring IBM Software Servers to the marketplace.

"The IBM Software Server family will allow business partners and developers to quickly and easily implement solutions that incorporate client/server and network computing concepts," said Bill Reedy, vice president, integrated solutions marketing, IBM Software Group. "Its multi-platform design allows for rapid development of application solutions that can be used by a wide range of customers, regardless of the operating system they choose."

In addition to providing channel partners with simplified pricing, ordering, installation, and enhanced product training and support, IBM is instituting significant marketing efforts designed to generate qualified leads for channel partners. IBM is also opening up new services opportunities through training, certification and resource assistance for partners who sell, install or implement IBM Software Servers.

Software Spectrum, a global corporate reseller, appreciates the streamlined features of the IBM Software Servers and recognizes the potential benefit to customers. "The greatly reduced number of stock-keeping units (SKUs), simplified, modular portfolio and ease of integration will save time and help to increase customer satisfaction," said Roger King, vice president of sales and marketing. "By integrating and simplifying all these products, IBM is opening up great opportunities for us."

To help its channel partners take full advantage of opportunities, IBM's Business Enterprise Solutions Team (BESTeam), an award-winning worldwide program, enables VARs, systems integrators, network integrators and consultants to support IBM desktop and workstation software solutions.

Solution developers will find the IBM Software Servers provide a modular set of application services that help build extended solutions or add the power of new technologies to current applications. And since the Software Servers support today's tools, like IBM's VisualAge, as well as other vendors tools, solution development can start immediately.

IBM also announced it is providing IBM Software Server developer kits for OS/2, AIX and NT -- expanding market opportunities for software providers and making it easier and more cost effective to create, port, test and maintain applications for multi-vendor environments.

International Availability, Services

Available today are all seven servers for AIX, five servers for OS/2 -- Lotus Notes, Communications, Database, Internet and Transaction -- and the Notes and Internet Connection servers for NT.

The Systems Management and Directory & Security Servers for OS/2 and the Database Server for NT will be available in the first half of 1996. The remaining NT servers will be available by early 1997.

Availability of IBM Software Servers will include support for major European languages, Japanese, Korean and Chinese.

IBM's SmoothStart Services provide a complementary set of installation and training start-up services that accelerate the productive use of the IBM Software Servers. These multi-vendor support services include project management, planning, installation, configuration and skills transfer.

For More Information

For Internet users, IBM also offers complete information about the company, its products, services and technology on the World Wide Web. The IBM home page is at http://www.ibm.com. The fastest, easiest way to get information about IBM software is to go to the IBM Software home page at http://www.software.ibm.com, with IBM Software Servers information available at http://www.software.ibm.com/is/sw-servers/.

IBM, the world's largest software provider, creates, develops and manufactures the industry's most advanced information technologies, including computer systems, software, networking systems, storage devices and microelectronics.

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IBM SOFTWARE SERVER PRICING

                       OS/2 or NT Platform          AIX Platform

                      Server  Client Access     Server  Client Access

Communications Server   $699          0/$49       $849            $69

Database Server         $999           $149       $999           $149

Internet Server/Base   0/$99                     0/$99

Lotus Notes             $495     $55/69/275       $495     $55/69/275

Lotus Notes MP        $2,295     $55/69/275     $2,295     $55/69/275

Transaction Server      $699           $299     $2,999           $299

Directory/Security

Server                    NA             NA     $4,700-             0

                                               $17,350

Systems Management        NA             NA

Server

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>    Communications Server -- No access charge, buy the client

     emulator of your choice.  Optional distributed feature (network

     transport) charge ($49) is shown.

>    Directory & Security Server for AIX -- Price varies based on

     processor size.

>    Internet Server/Base -- No charge to download from the WWW,

     $99 charge if full shrinkwrap/documentation is ordered.

>    Lotus Notes -- $55 client charge for cc Mail client, $69

     client charge for full Notes desktop license, $275 full Notes.

>    Systems Management Server -- Pricing depends upon which features

     are ordered.

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Home Banking via Microsoft Money Interface
EDIFY CORPORATION TO SUPPORT MICROSOFT OPEN FINANCIAL CONNECTIVITY SPECIFICATION

Allows Banks To Quickly Deploy Home Banking Via Microsoft Money Interface

SANTA CLARA, CA-- MARCH 26, 1996-- Edify Corporation today became the first provider of interactive service software to support Microsoft Corp.'s Open Financial Connectivity (OFC) specification. OFC support will enable banks to use Edify's Electronic Workforce software to quickly deploy fully branded electronic banking information and services to users of Microsoft Money. Edify will include OFC compatibility in custom applications of its Electronic Workforce software, which is currently deployed at over 100 financial service institutions across the United States.

"Today's leading financial institutions want to offer their customers anytime, anywhere access to a broad range of banking services," said William A. Soward, director, applications marketing, Edify Corp. "Our proven service delivery platform provides banks with a fast, adaptable way to offer automated services through the World Wide Web, telephones, electronic mail and fax. Today's announcement extends these capabilities to reach users of personal-finance software, such as Microsoft Money."

The Open Financial Connectivity specification, announced by Microsoft last week, provides the means to transmit electronic banking information via direct dial-in or Internet connection to users of the next version of Microsoft Money personal-finance software (available in late summer). To take advantage of the specification, banks must develop custom applications that bridge the gap between internal banking systems and the new Microsoft interface. Edify's support of the OFC specification gives banks a means to utilize the capabilities of Edifys Electronic Workforce to achieve this integration in less time.

"We are delighted to have Edify support our new OFC specification," said Matt Cone, business development manager, Microsoft. "Edify's unique software provides banks the means to quickly deploy a complete end-to-end solution, thereby accelerating the availability of electronic banking services to users of Microsoft Money. Edify's approach will be especially attractive to banks who want to deliver home banking and bill payment services directly to their customers without involving third party processors."

Edify's Electronic Workforce

The Electronic Workforce is an interactive service software platform used by Fortune 1000 companies to create and deliver self-service applications. These applications provide employees and customers direct access to corporate information services through readily available, easy-to-use interfaces. Using the Electronic Workforce, financial institutions can allow their customers to bank from home, offering such services as account balance inquiry, bill payment, and funds transfer. Additionally, banks can leverage the power of the Electronic Workforce to provide innovative new services including proactive notification via fax, electronic mail or pager and integrated Web-telephony.


IBM High Performance Routing Support
IBM Announces Industry's Widest Range of High Performance Routing Support

Additional platform support offers desktop-to-mainframe solution

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., March 26, 1996--IBM today is broadening the reach of High Performance Routing (HPR) by announcing support for additional network hardware platforms, for the latest version of IBM's popular Communications Server software and for a new release of a software tool for designing, analyzing and optimizing HPR networks.

The hardware platforms are IBM's 2217 Nways Concentrator and 3172 Nways Interconnect controller (which will support HPR via IBM's new HPR Channel Connectivity Program software). The new software release is Network Design and Analysis/2 (NetDA/2) software tool, Version 1.4, and the network software platform is Communications Server for OS/2 Warp, Version 4 - the newest member of IBM's Communications Server family of products.

"Now users can enjoy the benefits of HPR from the desktop to the mainframe," said Alex Kauer, General Manager, Technology and Manufacturing, IBM Networking Hardware Division. "This announcement is great for users running mission-critical SNA applications across the wide area. HPR also gives these users an excellent transport for integrating network protocols, builds on SNA prioritization, dependability, reliability and class of service, and provides an easy upgrade path to ATM through IBM's Switched Virtual Networking strategy."

The 2217 provides multiprotocol routing for mission-critical SNA/Advanced Peer to Peer Networking (APPN) traffic and TCP/IP, IPX and NetBIOS traffic between geographically dispersed LANs. The 3172 provides LAN or WAN access to TCP/IP, VTAM or client/server applications. NetDA/2 lets users design, analyze and optimize APPN/HPR, SNA subarea, SNA APPN, NCP Version 6 and Version 7 Frame Relay networks. It now also supports VTAM Version 4.3 which offers HPR capabilities.

The IBM Communications Server for OS/2 Warp, Version 4, provides a powerful multiprotocol gateway and LAN and WAN communications services. Communications Server enables OS/2, Windows and DOS-based PCs to communicate with S/390 and AS/400 hosts and other PCs. It allows SNA and Sockets (TCP/IP)-based applications to run unchanged over both SNA and TCP/IP networks. The Communications Server provides APPN network node and end-node support, including HPR capabilities over local area networks. Customers also can use the optional OS/2 Access Feature to provide APPN end node and HPR support for clients running APPC, CPI-C and LUA applications.

The IBM Personal Communication AS/400 and 3270 for OS/2, Version 4.1, provides communication client support that includes 3270 and 5250 terminal emulation, APPN end node and HPR support, 32-bit application programming interfaces for APPC, CPI-C and LUA, LAN and WAN connectivity. Personal Communications is a multiprotocol product that runs in SNA and TCP/IP networks. It will work with the Communications Server or directly with IBM's hardware connectivity solutions.

The new support announced today expands on the support already available on 6611 routers, VTAM mainframes, NCP on 3745 controllers and 3174 controllers. IBM also has previewed HPR on its 2210 branch router and 3746 Nways Communications controller models 900/950.

HPR, a wide area network technology based on open industry standards, combines the best attributes of SNA, TCP/IP and Frame Relay networks and runs on existing hardware and works with current SNA and APPN products. HPR also provides an easy path to ATM that requires no changes to SNA hardware beyond the addition of ATM adapters.

HPR is based on three high-powered technologies; Rapid Transport Protocol (RTP), Automatic Network Routing (ANR) and Adaptive Rate- Based (ARB) congestion control.

RTP manages setup and routing information, mapping the end-to-end data path, dynamically re-routing information if interruptions occur and automatically maintaining data integrity during network failures. ANR strips routing information off data packets at intermediate nodes to improve performance as the packets travel across the wide area. ARB controls congestion by monitoring and adjusting data flow between endpoints. By moving data in measured amounts rather than uncontrolled bursts, ARB eliminates endpoint overload.

"HPR is essential in creating the level of network performance stability that will be demanded by new applications, and for assuring that performance of existing applications remain stable during the transition from point-to-point networking to peer, switching and ATM networking," said Tom Nolle, a networking analyst at CIMI Corp.

Pricing and availability

The IBM 2217 Nways Multi protocol Concentrator family will add HPR support beginning April 26, 1996. The 2217 is priced from $3,995. The HPR Channel Connectivity Program Version 1 software, which will ship June 28, 1996, is priced at $3,695. It also can be ordered as a 3172 preload option at no additional charge. NetDA/2 Version 1.4 software, priced at $950 for a Monthly License Charge and $700 per month for a Distributed Site License Option, is shipping this week. Customers also can purchase NetDA/2 1.4 for a One Time Charge. Communications Server is now shipping at a base price of $699. Additional licenses are $669 each. The 3172 HPR support will become available at a later date.

IBM, the world's largest computer company, creates, develops and manufactures the industry's most advanced information technologies including networking systems, software, computing systems, storage devices and microelectronics.

For Internet users, IBM offers complete information about the company, its products, services and technology on the World Wide Web. The IBM home page is at http://www.ibm.com. The fastest, easiest way to get information about IBM HPR products is to go to the IBM Networking home page at http://www.raleigh.ibm.com.

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Internet Connection Servers Downloaded Free
IBM Makes Getting Connected Easier: Download Internet Connection Servers for AIX, OS/2 Warp and Windows NT at No Cost

New York, March 25, 1996 . . . Continuing to demonstrate its commitment to networked computing, and to help businesses and individuals establish a presence on the Internet, IBM today announced that it will make the IBM Internet Connection Servers Version 4 for AIX and OS/2 Warp available at no cost immediately. IBM also announced a Windows NT version as the latest addition to its IBM Internet Connection Servers. It will become available at no cost on March 29, 1996.

To access the free software, simply visit the IBM Internet Connection Server site at http://www.ics.raleigh.ibm.com, register, and download the servers.

Leveraging IBM's proven expertise in developing Internet solutions, the Internet Connection Servers provide the necessary features to get Web pages on the Internet, including:

- tools and templates for building home pages using

  Hypertext Markup Language (HTML);

- CICS and DB2 Web gateways for AIX and OS/2 Warp;

- quick and easy installation and easy-to-use configuration tools;

- the ability to handle server requests from a Web browser (client);

- application interfaces using a Common Gateway Interface (CGI); and,

- provides Proxy support and Proxy caching.

The servers are provided 'as is' without support or program services. Users who prefer a complete support and service package may order it for a fee.

IBM offers hardware, software, consulting and services to help customers take advantage of the potential of the Internet and the benefits of networked computing. Whether addressing an individual need or creating a total enterprise solution, IBM provides the expertise required to plan, design, implement and operate an Internet solution.

The IBM Fax Information Service allows you to receive facsimiles of prior IBM product press releases. Simply dial 1-800-IBM-4FAX and enter "99" at the voice menu.

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IBM Internet Security, News & Publishing
IBM Announces Internet Security, News and Publishing Services, and Free Software

IBM Brings More to the Internet

NEW YORK CITY, March 25, 1996 (Expocon, Booth #600). . . IBM further broadened its Internet presence today with new security offerings, Internet information management services, the Internet Connection Server for Windows NT, and free server software.

Addressing growing concerns about security on the Internet, IBM now offers Emergency Response Service as part of its SecureWay family of information technology security products and services. Emergency Response Service includes incident management, periodic electronic verification, tailored alerts, and workshops to provide full-time intrusion detection expertise. IBM is the first company to offer fee-based emergency response for corporations that want to securely connect to the Internet.

To protect companies' critical Internet- and intranet-based applications when storms or other disasters occur, IBM now offers services to recover their World Wide Web applications. These services are the first commercial solutions for Internet/intranet application recovery, are processor-independent and support a wide range of platforms and servers, ranging from personal computers to mainframes.

IBM also announced a 15-day "Cryptolope Countdown" to introduce the IBM infoMarket Cryptolope technology. Cryptolope technology provides secure containers that wrap around digitized content such as software and audio files, to protect intellectual property during distribution over networks.

From April 15 to April 30, participants in the Cryptolope Countdown will open a new Cryptolope container each day both to uncover mystery information and see how publishers of digital content are protected when distributing their content online.

IBM's SecureWay line of security products, services and consulting for the Internet and the enterprise are based on work performed at IBM's research centers and builds on the expertise of Watson researchers, who are world renowned in the field of network security and encryption technology.

IBM announced that its Internet Connection Servers for AIX and OS/2 Warp are now offered at no cost for customers who download them from the World Wide Web. Also announced is the Windows NT server, the latest addition to IBM's server offerings, available March 29. It also can be downloaded from the World Wide Web at no cost. IBM's Internet Connection servers provide all the necessary features to set up sites on the World Wide Web.

At the show, IBM will demonstrate the IBM infoSage online news and information delivery service. In beta test, infoSage gives subscribers personally tailored news, business, entertainment and sports information. Using leading-edge topic profiling technologies and drawing from a comprehensive array of content providers, IBM infoSage provides up to 30 stories twice each business day. This information is delivered either to the user's personalized World Wide Web page on the IBM infoSage Web site or to their Internet E-mail address. Also demonstrated at the show are IBM infoMarket, IBM SecureWay firewalls, Olympics ticketing system and the merchant server.

The largest software company in the world, IBM offers a comprehensive range of hardware, software, consulting and services to help companies do business securely over the Internet. One of the original developers of the Internet, IBM is a leader in open, networked computing worldwide. Visit http://www.ibm.com for more information about how IBM and its customers are using networked computing for competitive advantage.

Visit http://www.ibm.com/internet for information about IBM's Internet offerings, http://www.software.ibm.com for servers, http://www.infosage.ibm.com for infoSage, http://www.infomkt.ibm.com for infoMarket, http://www.ibm.com/Security and http://www.ibm.com/globalnetwork for information about IBM's extensive worldwide Internet access network.

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OMG Names OpenDoc Industry Standard
OMG Names OpenDoc Industry Standard; IBM Announces OpenDoc for Windows Delivery Schedules

Justsystem Corp. Joins Growing Movement to OpenDoc

BURLINGAME, CA, March 21, 1996 . . . At a press conference today, the Object Management Group (OMG) announced the adoption of OpenDoc technology as an industry standard, laying the groundwork for an open, extensible marketplace for component software. IBM, one of the companies that has led the multiplatform development of OpenDoc, detailed delivery plans for OpenDoc for Windows NT and Windows 95. IBM also announced that Justsystem Corporation, Japan's leading producer of Japanese-language desktop software, will port its office automation software to OpenDoc for Windows.

OpenDoc, OMG's new distributed document component facility (DDCF), is a robust architecture for creating component software that can be shared and customized across heterogeneous environments. OpenDoc's component-based integrated structure allows developers and end-users to build higher quality applications faster, with reduced costs. OpenDoc components can support and interoperate with Microsoft's Object Linking and Embedding (OLE) objects, while providing full cross-platform and distribution capabilities to component software.

"OMG's adoption of OpenDoc as a standard will bring industry uniformity to building distributed software components and give more developers the ability to tap into the power of OpenDoc," said Steve Mills, general manager, IBM Software Solutions Division. "For IBM, it represents a major step toward our vision of genuinely transparent network computing."

OpenDoc for Windows Broadens Platform Choices

IBM will begin shipping beta versions of OpenDoc for Windows NT and Windows 95 in June 1996, and general availability will follow in the fourth quarter. The first phase of the OpenDoc for Windows delivery schedule has begun with the distribution of alpha-level developer toolkits to more than 600 developers.

In addition to the new Windows versions, IBM has made OpenDoc for OS/2 Warp Version 3.0 generally available and is shipping beta versions of OpenDoc for AIX. General availability of OpenDoc for AIX is planned for the third quarter of this year. OpenDoc's highly efficient facility for distributing objects, the System Object Model (SOM), is also available on IBM's MVS enterprise operating system and is in beta on the OS/400 system, providing OpenDoc resources to enterprise customers. OpenDoc for Mac OS is also generally available from Apple Computer, Inc.

Through a demonstration of commerce on the Internet, IBM showed OpenDoc's power and flexibility in building collaborative applications that link customers and suppliers in cross-platform environments. The demonstration illustrated pre-built JAVA applets obtained from the Internet seamlessly integrated into an OpenDoc application collaborating across OS/2, AIX, and Windows NT operating systems.

Justsystem Corp. Joins Growing ISV Momentum

Justsystem, Japan's largest software vendor and the developer of Ichitaro, the world's leading Japanese-language word processor, announced plans to port its office automation software to OpenDoc for Windows. "With OpenDoc, we can deliver office automation functions to our customers with a uniquely 'Just' flavor," said Kazunori Ukigawa, president and chief executive officer, Justsystem Corporation. "OpenDoc will be a key technology in our future products."

With worldwide momentum growing, a number of independent software vendors (ISVs) who have adopted OpenDoc in their development efforts were on hand at the OMG event, including:

 o   Bear River Associates

 o   Cirrus Technology

 o   ClearSoft AG

 o   DST Systems, Inc.

 o   MicroRim

 o   Peripheral Vision

 o   Secant Technologies

 o   SSG

 o   SunDial Systems

 o   TruSpectra

 o   Voice Pilot Technology

Club OpenDoc, the online resource for code developed by IBM, news, tips and information on OpenDoc, has more than 1800 members enrolled worldwide. OpenDoc code can be obtained free of charge through Club OpenDoc at http://www.software.ibm.com/clubopendoc.

More About IBM

IBM, the world's largest software provider, creates, develops and manufactures the industry's most advanced information technologies, including computer systems, software, networking systems, storage devices and microelectronics. IBM's Software Solutions Division provides data management, application development and workgroup solutions for mission-critical applications on personal computers, workstations, LANs and host systems.

For additional information regarding IBM software, visit the IBM Software home page at http://www.software.ibm.com.

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Web Site Live for 1996 Nat'l Educ Summit
Web Site Goes Live for 1996 National Education Summit

PALISADES, N.Y., March 22, 1996 . . . IBM and the National Governors' Association today announced that live coverage of the 1996 National Education Summit will be available on the World Wide Web.

Available today at http://www.summit96.ibm.com, the Web site will provide live coverage of the Summit, which is designed to refocus and recharge efforts to improve K-12 public education in the U.S. The nation's governors, chief executives of many of America's top corporations, and leading educators will attend the Summit on March 26-27 at the IBM Executive Conference Center in Palisades, N.Y.

The Summit will be hosted by IBM Chairman and CEO Louis V. Gerstner, Jr.; Wisconsin Gov. Tommy G. Thompson, chairman of both the National Governors' Association and the Education Commission of the States; and Nevada Gov. Bob Miller, vice-chairman of the National Governors' Association. The Web site is co-sponsored by IBM and the National Governors' Association, and was built by IBM.

The goal of the Summit is to gain a commitment from participants for prompt actions that will help states and communities build consensus, develop and implement high academic standards, assessments and accountability.

The Web site will be used to broaden participation in the Summit by making conference materials available to educators, policy makers, students, media and the general public. There also will be information on the technical demonstrations to be showcased at the conference, often with links to on-line versions of the demonstrations. Visitors to the site will be able to read historical perspectives on standards and education and to participate in on-line discussions.

The Web site will have a life beyond the Summit, serving as a source for updates, education resources and reports on progress toward Summit-inspired goals.

Please Note: Questions about the content or currency of this press release should be directed to your local IBM representative.


DynoTech Software Newsletter - April 1996
D y n o T e c h   S o f t w a r e   N e w s l e t t e r

Association of Shareware Professionals - Author Member

April 1996 - Issue # 3

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What's This?

This newsletter is to inform you of upcoming software releases from DynoTech Software and other items of interest.

WORDS:

WORDS is here! WORDS is a 100% Windows 95 game which challenges the player to spell words using falling combinations of letters. It may sound familiar to other word spelling games, but WORDS is very different than any other game. First, you can't just spell any words you like. You must spell a word the game gives to you. Second, the game drops more than letters. You'll have to contend with GLASS BOXES, LAVA BLOBS, PHOTON BOMBS and many other problems.

Each volume of WORDS (two volumes available) comes on four jam-packed disks, full of graphics, sound, and music. When we say graphics . . . we mean lots and lots! Each volume is unique--Volume II is "more of the same" for those who "want it ALL. Purchase each volume for $20 or get BOTH volumes for only $30.

If you order WORDS BEFORE MAY 1, 1996 and mention this newletter, I'll personally pay your shipping costs [save $4.00]. Order BEFORE MAY 1, 1996 and mention this newsletter or no deal, its that simple. Due to the response we get from deals like this we might have a busy phone line. If you can't get through on our 800 line <1-800-DynoTech (800-396-6832)>, simply mail, fax, or E-Mail us.

PLEASE keep in mind, before ordering, that WORDS was developed and tested using Windows 95. WORDS is a 32-bit program. You must have Windows 95 to run it.

At the time of this writting, there is no shareware version of WORDS available. What do you think? Should we make a shareware version?

Dino Tiles:

Rex and Derik are back, and they brought their friends along too! Get your children stuck to the computer screen with this dino filled game that challenges the memory. Rex and Derik are at it again. Rex is making Derik memorize tiles and is actually competing against him as well! Who will win in this 256-color game? Beautifully digitized graphics make this game fun and challenging for children. Dino Tiles is DynoTech Software's first 256 color dino game involving digitized graphics, sound and music! For the first time your child can choose to be Derik or Della the Dinosaur! Your child even can choose to compete against Rex or Mrs. Rex! Dino Tiles sells for $20 ($4 shipping) and is not available in shareware format as of this writting.

BOXES III: What's Ahead?

DynoTech Software is close to completing work on our biggest project to date.

Many of our customers have been waiting for the release of BOXES III. BOXES III is almost complete! It is not yet known if it will be a commercial or shareware release. We will try to keep our customers informed of any major events concerning BOXES III. PLEASE do not contact DynoTech with questions concerning BOXES III. We'll let you know when it it available.

BOXES III is one packed game -- so far, it takes seven disks to hold it all.

Digitized music, graphics and sound make up nearly 15 megabytes of the game.

BOXES III will ship with 200 levels. But, if that's not enough for you, BOXES III also will include a level designer. You can create and save your own game levels!

There are many new pitfalls and features in BOXES III too! Now you can change how the game pieces look. You even can customize your levels by turning pitfalls on and off as you wish--All with a click of the mouse!

Other features include new game pieces such as Steel Boxes, Replicators, Ghosts, Mega Bombs, and even a Thermol Nuclear Bomb! But there are more surprises than that in store for you. BOXES III is so customizable that you don't have to be a veteran player of BOXES I or BOXES II to play. All you have to do is setup each level the way you want it for your level of experience and you're off!

On the INTERNET:

If you are a web surfer, stop by for a visit. Here are a few places you will find DynoTech information and games.

    1)  http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/dynotech/

        [DynoTech Home Page]

    2)  http://home.aol.com/DTGames/

    3)  http://www.ttp.co.uk  [DynoTech's U.K. Distributor]

    4)  http://www.pht.com   [Vote for your favorite DynoTech game]

    5)  http://coyote.csusm.edu/cwis/winworld/winworld.html

    6)  http://vsl.cnet.com

    7)  http://www.shareware.com

    8)  http://www.asp-shareware.org

You can find many more sites by using your favorite Internet search service and look for "DynoTech." Download our shareware games directly from many Internet sites; as well as CompuServe, America Online, Microsoft Network, and Prodigy. DynoTech Software products are available from SimTel, CICA, and major ftp sites. Use Archie to search for "boxes52.zip" or "boxes60.zip" to find more locations. If you have a favorite ftp site which does not have our games, let us know. We'll try to post them there for you.

Keep in Touch:

If you like, please drop me a line at: [DTGames@aol.com]. I would like to hear your comments about our games...good or bad. We work for you. What would you like, BOSS?

James L. Lindly, Vice President

DynoTech Software

PO Box 4188

Waynesville, MO 65583 USA

Technical Support: (573) 336-3390

Orders: (800) 396-6832 -or- (573) 774-5001

Fax: (573) 774-3052

Email: DTGames@aol.com


Imperial Swr Builds Java Strategy
IMPERIAL SOFTWARE TECHNOLOGY BUILDS JAVA STRATEGY

New Products Address Critical Market

SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT WEST '96, SAN FRANCISCO, CA, MARCH 26, 1996 -- Imperial Software Technology today announced its Java product strategy at Software Development '96 in San Francisco with the introduction of two new products, XD/Java and JavaDesigner.

XD/JAVA XD/Java is a Java code generation option for X-Designer. XD/Java extends the capabilities of X-Designer, the company's leading GUI builder for Motif and Microsoft Windows, to include Java code generation.

Derek Lambert, President and CEO of IST said:

"XD/Java solves the Java 'thin-client' problem for Motif application builders. Now Motif developers need not concern themselves with whether they may need to move applications to Java -- they have this capability by using X-Designer. Better still, XD/Java will be available as part of the standard maintenance deal with X-Designer, there's no additional cost."

Even Motif interfaces that were not produced using X-Designer can be moved to Java using XD/Java. By using IST's XD/Capture technology there is a path through X-Designer to Java for all Motif interfaces, regardless of how they were produced. Even hand-coded Motif interfaces can be XD/Captured by X-Designer and modified to become Java interfaces by way of XD/Java.

X-Designer is also shipped by SunSoft as SPARCworks/Visual on Sun systems and as Proworks/Visual with the Solaris Intel Platform Edition, and has won a number of industry awards.

IST JAVADESIGNER

IST has also introduced JavaDesigner, a full-function Visual Java application builder. JavaDesigner makes Java accessible by providing an intuitive visual interface to the world of Java classes, applets, and applications.

JavaDesigner provides a Project View of Java applications, with an integrated GUI builder, Class Browser, and property editors. Multiple views are offered of the Java hierarchy, for example, both horizontal and vertical. JavaDesigner has an extensible mechanism that enables appropriate editors to be invoked to manipulate Java classes. Knowledge of Java classes is built into JavaDesigner, but users can also extend this knowledge by scanning additional Java classes.

"JavaDesigner has been created by the team that built X-Designer. The group that made the world's best Motif builder has taken that knowledge and applied it to Java. This is another winner." said Derek Lambert, IST's President.

JavaDesigner integrates with the major Java development environments, including SunSoft's Java WorkShop. It will be available first on the SunSoft Solaris, Hewlett-Packard HP-UX and Silicon Graphics IRIX platforms, and later on Microsoft Windows and on the Apple Macintosh.

"With these exciting new products, Imperial Software Technology is moving decisively into the Java/Internet space by playing to its strengths as a leading visual software tool provider and protecting its customers' investment in existing tools and applications" Lambert stated.

PRICE AND AVAILABILITY

X-Designer, with XD/Java, will remain at its current list price. Existing users of X-Designer with a current support contract will receive both X-Designer 4.5 and XD/Java without further charge.  XD/Java will be available during Q2/96.

JavaDesigner will be available in Q3/96. Pricing is not yet available.

IMPERIAL SOFTWARE TECHNOLOGY

Founded in 1982 by members of the University of London Imperial College, IST is a software engineering company recognized internationally for its exceptional technology. Its flagship product, the GUI builder X-Designer, is installed at leading corporations throughout the world, including Motorola which uses X-Designer through a worldwide corporate license, and AT&T Global Information Services, which holds multiple site licenses. IST also provides workbench technology to OEMs and is a leader in the application of formal software engineering methods to high-integrity and safety-critical systems. The company is headquartered in Reading, with branches in Cambridge U.K. and in Palo Alto, California.


In Focus Expands Worldwide Dist with Ingram
IN FOCUS SYSTEMS EXPANDS WORLDWIDE DISTRIBUTION WITH INGRAM MICRO PARTNERSHIP

Distribution Contract with Ingram Micro Marks In Focus Systems' Continued Expansion in Global Multimedia Projection Market

WILSONVILLE, ORE. - March 22, 1996 - In Focus Systems, the worldwide leader in multimedia projection products, today announced it has signed a distribution agreement with Ingram Micro, Inc., the world's largest wholesale distributor of microcomputer products. The partnership will address the explosive demand for In Focus Systems' multimedia projection products by making the company's broad product line widely available through computer resellers in North America. In Focus Systems' products project computer graphics, video and audio for collaborative meetings, presentations, computer training, and classroom education.

"Our partnership with Ingram Micro is part of the company's continuing strategy to aggressively broaden its channels of distribution and deepen market access worldwide," said Mark Reed, vice president of sales, marketing and service at In Focus Systems. "We will continue to partner with market leading companies, such as Ingram Micro, to bring the highest quality products with the very best service to our end-user customers wherever they want to buy them."

Ingram Micro, Inc. is the leading provider of advanced value-added services including technical support, technical education, field services, configuration, and fulfillment. Headquartered in Santa Ana, Calif., Ingram Micro is the world's largest wholesale distributor of microcomputer products, with 1995 sales in excess of $8.588 billion. Acknowledged by Computer Reseller News as the No. 1 U.S. distributor of choice for the third consecutive year, Ingram Micro sells to 108,000 resellers in 120 countries.

"The multimedia projection market has broken through the billion-dollar barrier and is expected to reach $3 billion by 1999," said Amy Hoffman, vice president of product marketing, Ingram Micro, Inc. "As the proven leader in developing, manufacturing and marketing multimedia projection products, In Focus Systems is the obvious choice to help us respond to this rapidly growing market."

To strengthen its market access and address rapidly growing markets in Europe and Canada, In Focus Systems also signed distribution agreements with Globelle Corporation, Canada's leading software and hardware computer products distributor, and Computer 2000, the largest European distributor of PC products. In Focus Systems will be the first multimedia projection manufacturer to offer products through Globelle which serves more than 7,000 leading computer dealers and value-added resellers throughout Canada. Computer 2000 is In Focus Systems' first pan-European distribution agreement. Computer 2000's partnership allows In Focus Systems to reach large-volume business and institutional customers throughout Europe.

Under the terms of the agreement, Ingram Micro, Globelle and Computer 2000 will distribute In Focus Systems' LitePro multimedia projection systems and PowerView, SmartView, and PanelBook projection panels.

In Focus Systems' products are distributed by a comprehensive network of audio-visual, computer, and office product resellers in more than 80 countries. In North America, products are sold through distribution partners and more than 100 authorized audiovisual and presentation products value-added resellers. Distributor and dealer sales are supported by the company's worldwide sales force.

In Focus Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:INFS) is helping customers revolutionize the effectiveness of their group communications by improving the way information is shared in business and sales presentations, software demonstrations, education and training, and interactive workgroup meetings. Named one of the 200 Best Small Companies by Forbes magazine in 1995, the company develops, manufactures and markets multimedia projection products and services to present video, audio, graphics and data from personal computers and other electronic devices. In Focus Systems reported nearly $203 million in sales in 1995. The company's headquarters are located at 27700B SW Parkway Avenue, Wilsonville, Oregon 97070-9215. Call (800) 294-6400 or (503) 685-8888. In Focus Systems' fax number is (503) 685-8631. Visit the In Focus Systems Web site at http://www.infs.com.


Insignia Signs Windows 95 License Agreement
Insignia Solutions Signs Microsoft Windows 95 License Agreement

SANTA CLARA, CA, MARCH 27, 1996 -- Insignia Solutions (Nasdaq: INSGY) announced today that it has signed a Windows 95 operating system license agreement with Microsoft Corporation. As a result of the agreement, Insignia is including Windows 95 in its new SoftWindows 95 for Power Macintosh product, cross-platform compatibility software that allows users to run Windows 95 applications on Power Macintosh desktops.

"Insignia Solutions builds a bridge that enables Power Macintosh and UNIX customers to explore the world of Windows," said Dr. Robert P. Lee, president and CEO of Insignia Solutions. "This Windows 95 license agreement puts Windows 95 on even more desktops by opening them up to this powerful operating system."

"Our agreement with Insignia Solutions helps us deliver Windows 95 to computer users who would otherwise be unable access it," said Steve Madigan, director, desktop and business systems program management, Microsoft Corporation.

In addition to this Windows 95 license agreement, Insignia Solutions has similar agreements for Windows 3.1 and MS-DOS for its other SoftWindows products.

INSIGNIA SOLUTIONS PROTECTS YOUR INVESTMENT

SoftWindows links Power Macintosh and UNIX customers to the Windows environment, delivering access to all the Windows 3.x and DOS applications on the market. Users are no longer limited to the applications available only for their Power Macintosh and UNIX platforms. With the Windows 95 license agreement, Insignia takes its Power Macintosh customers to the next level by enabling them to run their Windows 95 applications too, via SoftWindows 95.

INSIGNIA SOLUTIONS

Insignia Solutions is a leading developer of PC compatibility solutions for Macintosh computers, UNIX workstations and X Windows-capable desktops. The publicly-held company develops, markets and sells solutions that provide Microsoft Windows and MS-DOS applications to the individual desktop (SoftWindows). The company also delivers Windows and DOS applications via a Windows NT server to a variety of enterprise desktops (NTRIGUE). Insignia Solutions' products support Macintosh computers as well as Digital, Hewlett-Packard, IBM, Motorola, NeXT, Silicon Graphics and Sun/SPARC workstations and all X Windows-capable desktops.

With its headquarters in Santa Clara, California, the company maintains research and development facilities in High Wycombe, England and in Santa Clara. The company's sales and marketing departments are located in Santa Clara; Andover, Massachusetts; and High Wycombe. Additional information about Insignia Solutions and its products can be obtained by calling Insignia Solutions at 800/848-7677 or by visiting the company's web site at http://www.insignia.com.


SoftWindows 95 w/TurboStart for Power Mac
Insignia Solutions Ships SoftWindows 95 with TurboStart for Power Macintosh

Only comprehensive Windows 95 solution for Power Mac offers improved networking, printer and sound functionality; SCSI support

- Only comprehensive Windows 95 solution for the Power Macintosh

- TurboStart for instant Windows 95 launch

- Most cost-effective cross-platform compatibility solution for the

  Power Macintosh

- Comprehensive support for Mac and PC SCSI devices

- Enhanced printer, networking and sound support

- Complete integration with the Mac OS, including Apple Guide and

  AppleScript

SANTA CLARA, CA, MARCH 25, 1996 -- Insignia Solutions (Nasdaq: INSGY) is now shipping SoftWindows 95 for Power Macintosh, the industry's only comprehensive cross- platform Windows 95 compatibility solution that lets Power Macintosh customers run all Windows 95 applications on their Power Mac computers. SoftWindows 95 is the only cross-platform solution available today that includes Windows 95. The new product also offers new features including support for Mac and PC SCSI devices and enhanced printer, networking and sound functionality, as well as improved performance.

Windows 95 Preinstalled

SoftWindows 95 includes a complete, preinstalled copy of Insignia Solutions' optimized version of Microsoft Windows 95. Insignia Solutions has optimized the Windows 95 source code for maximum integration with the Mac OS. Insignia's one-click installation enables customers to install SoftWindows 95 with Windows 95 in minutes. In addition, SoftWindows 95 features TurboStart, breakthrough technology that allows the user to start Windows 95 in a matter of seconds, compared to the several minutes it takes on a hardware PC.

"We promised to deliver a Windows 95 solution in the first quarter of 1996, and we are thrilled to announce that we are doing so with SoftWindows 95," said Robert P. Lee, Insignia Solutions' president and CEO. "We have delivered a complete solution that enables our customers to run all of their Windows 95 applications, and included our innovative TurboStart technology which enables the Power Mac to launch Windows 95 in mere seconds -- much faster than on a PC. In addition, we've added support for SCSI devices, faster networking, support for a full range of printers, and enhanced sound support, to make this the most fully-featured SoftWindows ever. "The combination of these exciting new features with our low street price makes SoftWindows 95 the most cost-effective cross-platform compatibility solution for Power Macintosh owners needing Windows 95 functionality."

Support for a Full Range of Macintosh and PC SCSI Devices

SoftWindows 95 includes an ASPI driver which supports access to the full range of Macintosh and PC SCSI devices, including scanners, hard disks, CDs, magneto-optical drives, tape drives, ZIP drives and SyQuest drives. The ASPI driver may also be used to bypass the Apple CD-ROM driver (which is unable to read the dual-format used by many Windows CDs) when using the internal Macintosh CD-ROM drive. This allows customers to use their Power Mac to read Windows CDs that they could not previously read.

Improved Networking with Native Open Transport Support

SoftWindows 95 utilizes the native networking code in Apple's Open Transport. Open Transport is standard on PCI-based Power Macintosh computers, and can be installed on non-PCI-based machines. SoftWindows 95 supports all major networking protocols, allowing customers to access NetWare, LAN Manager, Banyan VINES, DEC PATHWORKS and TCP/IP servers. SoftWindows 95 supports simultaneous Mac and PC IPX connections, and simultaneous Mac and PC TCP/IP connections for both WinSock and non-WinSock applications when running Open Transport. SoftWindows 95 also supports simultaneous Mac and PC TCP/IP connections for WinSock applications for users not running Open Transport.

SoundBlaster-Equivalent Sound for Windows Applications

SoftWindows 95 includes a Windows MIDI driver and a mixer driver, as well as support for compressed sound files (e.g., ADPCM). This makes SoftWindows SoundBlaster-compatible, providing customers with the complete functionality of a SoundBlaster card when running Windows applications. SoftWindows 95 does not support sound for DOS games.

Enhanced Printer Support

SoftWindows 95 includes a Windows printer driver to support any printer selected in the Mac Chooser, making the full capabilities of any selected printer, including color and higher-resolution models, available to Windows applications. Previous versions of SoftWindows supported Postscript printing and emulation of an Epson LQ2500 dot matrix printer.

Complete Integration with the Mac OS

SoftWindows 95 is fully integrated with the Macintosh OS, providing bi-directional cut and paste of text and graphics between Mac and PC applications; support for AppleScript to automate tasks in Windows; and integration with Apple Guide to help familiarize users with Windows 95. Insignia Solutions' SoftWindows product line is the only cross-platform compatibility solution for the Power Macintosh that provides this tight integration between the PC and Macintosh environments.

Pricing, Support and Availability

SoftWindows 95 is available for immediate delivery directly from Insignia Solutions, and through major distributors and resellers for an expected U.S. street price of $349 to $379. SoftWindows 95 carries a 30-day, money-back guarantee and includes 30 days of free technical support. Customers can purchase additional technical support for a nominal fee. Upgrade pricing is available by calling Insignia Solutions at 800-848-7677.

Insignia Solutions

Insignia Solutions is a leading developer of PC compatibility solutions for Macintosh computers, UNIX workstations and X Windows-capable desktops. The publicly-held company develops, markets and sells solutions that provide Microsoft Windows and MS- DOS applications on the desktop (SoftWindows), and via a Windows NT server to a variety of enterprise desktops (NTRIGUE). Insignia Solutions' products support Digital, Hewlett-Packard, IBM, Motorola, NeXT, Silicon Graphics and Sun/SPARC workstations and Macintosh computers; as well as all X Windows-capable desktops. With its headquarters in Santa Clara, California, the company maintains research and development facilities in High Wycombe, England and in Santa Clara. The company's sales and marketing departments are located in Santa Clara; Andover, Massachusetts; and High Wycombe. Additional information about Insignia Solutions and its products can be obtained by calling Insignia Solutions at 800-848-7677 and visiting the company's web site at http://www.insignia.com.


Fast SoftWindows 3.0 for Power Mac Ships
Insignia Solutions Ships 35% Faster SoftWindows 3.0 for Power Macintosh

New version features improved networking, printer and sound functionality, plus support for SCSI devices

- 35% faster than previous version

- Most cost-effective cross-platform compatibility solution

  for the Power Macintosh

- Windows 95-ready, includes MS-DOS 6.22 and fully-optimized

  Windows 3.11, pre-installed

- Complete integration with the Mac OS, including Apple Guide

  and AppleScript

- Comprehensive support for Mac and PC SCSI devices

- Enhanced printer, networking and sound support

SANTA CLARA, CA, MARCH 25, 1996 -- Insignia Solutions (Nasdaq: INSGY) is now shipping SoftWindows 3.0 for Power Macintosh, an enhanced version of its cost-effective SoftWindows product line that enables Power Macintosh customers to run Windows and DOS applications on their Power Mac computers. Version 3.0 boasts improved performance of more than 35% over that of version 2.0, as well as new features including support for Mac and PC SCSI devices and enhanced printer, networking and sound functionality. Tightly integrated with the Mac OS, SoftWindows 3.0 includes MS-DOS 6.22 and Insignia Solutions' optimized version of Microsoft Windows 3.11, pre-installed. SoftWindows 3.0 is Windows 95-ready, giving customers who want to continue using Windows 3.11 the ability to do so while providing them with the option to move to Windows 95.

Best Value, Great Performance

With an anticipated street price of $299, and the inclusion of MS-DOS 6.22 and Windows 3.11, SoftWindows 3.0 offers Power Mac users the most comprehensive and cost-effective cross-platform compatibility solution on the market. Using the industry-standard Winstone 95 benchmarks, SoftWindows 3.0 delivers a performance increase of more than 35% compared to version 2.0.

"Customer feedback indicates that while our customers are curious about Windows 95, many of them aren't ready to move away from Windows 3.11 just yet," said Robert P. Lee, Insignia Solutions' president and CEO. "In developing a Windows 95 solution, our talented engineers were able to achieve a remarkable performance boost to apply to Windows 3.11 running on SoftWindows. The result is a product that is much faster than the previous version, and includes additional features to meet our customers' requirements. For those customers continuing to use Windows 3.11, SoftWindows 3.0 offers a feature- packed solution that delivers strong performance at an unbeatable price."

Windows 95-Ready

SoftWindows 3.0 is Windows 95-ready, so users who want to move to Windows 95 can do so by purchasing the Microsoft Windows 95 upgrade CD from their local dealer. Once the upgrade installation is complete, the customer gets all the same Windows 95 features included in Insignia Solutions' other new product, SoftWindows 95. This includes TurboStart, breakthrough technology that allows users to start Windows 95 in a matter of seconds, compared to the several minutes it takes on a hardware PC.

Support for a Full Range of Macintosh and PC SCSI Devices

SoftWindows 3.0 includes an ASPI driver which supports access to the full range of Macintosh and PC SCSI devices, including scanners, hard disks, CDs, magneto-optical drives, tape drives, ZIP drives and SyQuest drives. The ASPI driver may also be used to bypass the Apple CD-ROM driver (which is unable to read the dual-format used by many Windows CDs) when using the internal Macintosh CD-ROM drive. This allows customers to use their Power Mac to read Windows CDs that they could not previously read.

Improved Networking with Native Open Transport Support

Version 3.0 utilizes the native networking code in Apple's Open Transport, which is standard on PCI-based Power Macintosh computers, and can be installed on non-PCI-based machines. SoftWindows 3.0 supports all major networking protocols, allowing customers to access NetWare, LAN Manager, Banyan VINES, DEC PATHWORKS and TCP/IP servers. SoftWindows 3.0 supports simultaneous Mac and PC IPX connections, and simultaneous Mac and PC TCP/IP connections for both WinSock and non-WinSock applications when running Open Transport. SoftWindows 3.0 also supports simultaneous Mac and PC TCP/IP connections for WinSock applications for users not running Open Transport.

SoundBlaster-Equivalent Sound for Windows Applications

SoftWindows 3.0 includes a Windows MIDI driver and a mixer driver, as well as support for compressed sound files (e.g., ADPCM). This makes SoftWindows SoundBlaster-compatible, providing customers with the complete functionality of a SoundBlaster card when running Windows applications. DOS applications continue to utilize emulated PC speaker sound.

Enhanced Printer Support

SoftWindows 3.0 includes a Windows printer driver to support any printer selected in the Mac Chooser, making the full capabilities of the selected printer, including color and higher-resolution models, available to Windows applications. Previous versions of SoftWindows supported PostScript printing and emulation of an Epson LQ2500 dot matrix printer.

Complete Integration with the MacOS

SoftWindows 3.0 is fully integrated with the Macintosh OS, providing bi-directional cut and paste of text and graphics between Mac and PC applications; support for AppleScript to automate tasks in Windows; and integration with Apple Guide to help familiarize users with DOS and Windows. Insignia Solutions' SoftWindows product line is the only cross- platform compatibility solution for the Power Macintosh that provides this tight integration between the PC and Macintosh environments.

Pricing, Support and Availability

SoftWindows 3.0 is available for immediate delivery directly from Insignia Solutions, and through major distributors and resellers for an expected U.S. street price of $299 to $349. SoftWindows 3.0 carries a 30-day, money-back guarantee and includes 30 days of free technical support. Customers can purchase additional technical support for a nominal fee. Upgrade pricing is available by calling Insignia Solutions at 800-848-7677.

Insignia Solutions

Insignia Solutions is a leading developer of PC compatibility solutions for Macintosh computers, UNIX workstations and X Windows-capable desktops. The publicly-held company develops, markets and sells solutions that provide Microsoft Windows and MS-DOS applications on the desktop (SoftWindows), and via a Windows NT server to a variety of enterprise desktops (NTRIGUE). Insignia Solutions' products support Digital, Hewlett-Packard, IBM, Motorola, NeXT, Silicon Graphics and Sun/SPARC workstations and Macintosh computers; as well as all X Windows-capable desktops. With its headquarters in Santa Clara, California, the company maintains research and development facilities in High Wycombe, England and in Santa Clara. The company's sales and marketing departments are located in Santa Clara; Andover, Massachusetts; and High Wycombe. Additional information about Insignia Solutions and its products can be obtained by calling Insignia Solutions at 800-848-7677 and by visiting the company's web site at http://www.insignia.com.


NTRIGUE for WinFrame Access from X Desktop
Insignia Solutions Ships NTRIGUE for WinFrame to Allow WinFrame Access from Any X Desktop

Adds support for X terminals, UNIX workstations, Macintosh computers and PCs with X display software

- NTRIGUE for WinFrame installs as an add-on to WinFrame servers

- Extends WinFrame to support all X-capable desktops at minimal

  incremental cost

SANTA CLARA, CA, MARCH 25, 1996 -- Insignia Solutions (Nasdaq: INSGY) is now shipping NTRIGUE for WinFrame, a specially-designed version of the company's NTRIGUE product that is installed as an add-on to WinFrame from Citrix Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq:CTXS). WinFrame allows PC users to run Windows applications remotely over the Internet or across their corporate Intranet. Where WinFrame supports access from PCs, NTRIGUE for WinFrame adds support for all X-capable desktops, including UNIX workstations, X terminals and PCs and Macintosh computers with X server software.

Support for Heterogeneous Environments at Minimal Incremental Cost

NTRIGUE for WinFrame is an ideal solution for WinFrame customers who are primarily PC-based but also have a number of other X-capable desktops. NTRIGUE for WinFrame serves as an add-on to the WinFrame server to extend its capabilities to all X-capable desktops, allowing WinFrame users to add support for a few X-capable desktops for a minimal incremental cost.

Extends the Performance of WinFrame Beyond the PC

NTRIGUE for WinFrame extends the benefits of the WinFrame server beyond the realm of the PC. It provides the same stability, security and central administration to all users. In addition, system administrators can continue to use the WinFrame administration tools, so very little additional training is required.

Changing Market

While the PC market is moving towards NT and application developers continue to migrate to Windows and Windows NT as their primary or sole development platform, UNIX and Macintosh customers remain loyal. As a result, heterogeneous computing environments are likely to remain the rule rather than the exception.

"Citrix has been extremely successful with WinFrame in the PC world," said Robert P. Lee, Insignia Solutions' president and CEO. "Now their customers and value-added resellers (VARs) are requesting support for UNIX and Macintosh desktops. NTRIGUE for WinFrame offers a complete solution for today's heterogeneous enterprise, expanding the already comprehensive functionality of WinFrame to allow companies to add support for a few UNIX and X-capable desktops at an incremental price."

"NTRIGUE for WinFrame complements our WinFrame product by extending access to UNIX workstations, X terminals and Macintosh desktops running X Windows," said Mark Templeton, Citrix Systems' vice president of marketing. "It is ideal for customers with Citrix WinFrame servers who need to provide users of UNIX and X-capable desktops with access to run Windows applications on an existing WinFrame server."

Performance

NTRIGUE for WinFrame is based on the industry-standard X Window System and takes full advantage of performance facilities within X to deliver unmatched performance to network users. NTRIGUE for WinFrame allows X to maximize the benefits of the X desktop hardware, such as additional memory and graphics board accelerators, to enhance performance even more.

Open Solution

Because it is based on the X Window System standard, an open solution for distributed graphics display, NTRIGUE for WinFrame works with any desktop that is X11R5 or X11R6 compliant. NTRIGUE for WinFrame eliminates the need for proprietary software on the X desktop to provide access to WinFrame. New X desktops added to an existing network can immediately access the WinFrame server. NTRIGUE for WinFrame supports all X terminals, UNIX workstations, and Macintosh computers and PCs with X display software.

Unparalleled Color Support

NTRIGUE for WinFrame takes full advantage of the X desktop and supports a full spectrum of colors with no reduction in resolution. From 16 to 256 colors, up to 16 million colors and down to monochrome, NTRIGUE for WinFrame provides unparalleled compatibility. NTRIGUE for WinFrame provides full support for applications such as Photoshop, which cannot run in operating environments that do not support at least 256 colors.

Pricing and Availability

NTRIGUE for WinFrame is available for immediate delivery directly from Insignia Solutions or through its extensive network of authorized distributors and partners. Special introductory pricing is $1000 for a five-user license. For additional information, contact Insignia Solutions at 508/682-7600 or 1-800/848-7677.

Citrix Systems, Inc.

Citrix Systems, Inc. produces multi-user application server software, developed under license and strategic agreement with Microsoft. The company's flagship product, WinFrame, enables the high-performance, enterprise-wide deployment of Windows applications without regard to location or type of client hardware platform. Founded in 1989, Citrix is located in Coral Springs, FL, and has regional sales offices throughout North America and an office in England.

Insignia Solutions

Insignia Solutions is a leading developer of PC compatibility solutions for UNIX workstations, X Windows-capable desktops and Macintosh computers. The publicly-held company develops, markets and sells solutions that provide Microsoft Windows and MS- DOS applications on the desktop (SoftWindows), and via a Windows NT server to a variety of enterprise desktops (NTRIGUE). Insignia Solutions' products support Macintosh computers as well as Digital, Hewlett-Packard, IBM, Motorola, NeXT, Silicon Graphics and Sun/SPARC workstations and all X Windows-capable desktops. With its headquarters in Santa Clara, California, the company maintains research and development facilities in High Wycombe, England and in Santa Clara. The company's sales and marketing departments are located in Santa Clara; Andover, Massachusetts; and High Wycombe. Additional information about Insignia Solutions and its products can be obtained by calling Insignia Solutions at 800/848-7677 or by visiting the company's web site at http://www.insignia.com.


Complete Platform Solutions for Low-Pwr 486
INTEL OFFERS COMPLETE PLATFORM SOLUTIONS FOR THE ULTRA LOW-POWER INTEL486 PROCESSOR

Production Volumes Available Worldwide

CHANDLER, Ariz. -- March 25, 1996 -- Intel Corporation today announced the worldwide availability of a complete platform solution supporting the Ultra Low-Power Intel486 processor. In addition to the Intel486 SX/GX microprocessors, Intel's platform solution includes an evaluation board for low-power system development, chipsets, system BIOS and tools solutions. The Ultra Low Power Intel486 SX/GX microprocessor delivers 32-bit processor performance within the power and size constraints of today's smallest handheld and portable embedded systems.

"The Ultra Low-Power Intel486 processor offers the right combination of performance, software base compatibility, compact size and low power requirements that our customers need to fulfill the mobile computing vision of versatility, portability and long battery life," said Doug Davis, general manager of Intel's Embedded Computing Operation.

The Ultra Low-Power Intel486 SX processor incorporates architectural enhancements which allow for automatic on-chip clock control. These enhancements perform real time clock stopping for inactive circuits during normal CPU operation and are transparent to the function and performance of the CPU. These improvements can achieve up to a 50 percent power reduction for the Ultra Low-Power Intel486 SX processor when compared to the SL technology-based Intel486 SX processors.

For optimum system design flexibility, the Ultra Low-Power Intel486 processor is available in two external bus configurations: a 32-bit version that features 25 or 33 MHz operating frequencies; and a 16-bit external data bus version with operating frequencies ranging from 16 to 33 MHz. The new processor operates with dual power supplies of standard 3.3V for normal operation while the core power supply can range from 3.3V to as low as 2.0V, depending on speed and external bus configurations, for maximum power savings. To enable extremely compact systems, the processors are housed in a 176-pin thin quad flat pack (TQFP) package or available in die form as an Intel SmartDie product.

Evaluation Board

Intel co-developed the Ultra Low-Power Intel486 processor evaluation board with RadiSys Corporation, a leading supplier of custom board-level products for embedded applications. System designers can use the platform to evaluate their initial designs in such areas as personal digital assistants (PDAs), handheld embedded computing and communications devices. The board utilizes a chipset from PicoPower and BIOS support from Phoenix Technologies.

Flash Memory

The evaluation board incorporates several Intel flash memory implementations for design engineering assessment. A range of high-density, low-voltage flash devices support the low-power requirements of small form-factor products. In this application, flash memory is versatile and can be used for ROM OS storage and execution, BIOS upgrades and SIMMs for easy, non-volatile, solid state memory expansion. Two forms of storage methods can be evaluated: Resident Flash Array for on-board solid state disk or the flash PC Card format for removable mass storage. Both flash storage solutions are FTL-supported.

Chipsets

Chipsets are now available specifically designed to support the Ultra Low-Power Intel486SX/GX processor, as well as existing PC chipsets that support the original Intel486 architecture.

Tools Solutions

There is currently a wide range of tools to support the design process of the Ultra Low-Power Intel486 processors. These include BIOS software from Phoenix Technologies; BIOS and operating systems from General Software, Inc.; operating systems from QNX Software Systems and Datalight Inc.; and emulators from Kontron Elektronic, Microtec Research, and Microtek International. Please refer to the attached list for specific product support.

"In today's embedded segment, OEMs benefit from standard operating systems and existing software because of the time-to-market advantages, " said Davis. "For example, by designing a new embedded system based on a microprocessor architecture like the Intel486 processor, coupled with either the familiar PC desktop operating systems or a wide variety of embedded operating systems, OEMs can take advantage of existing development tools and application software to bring an entirely new device to market with minimum development time and cost."

Applications

Several PDA manufacturers based in Japan have already adopted the Ultra Low-Power Intel486 SX processor into their designs with end user products targeted for first half 1996 introductions. For example, Panasonic Fujitsu Unlimited (PFU) is designing the ultra low-power Intel486 processor into a PC-card which is a fully compatible PC-AT computer in a PCMCIA Type-2 package. The PFU-PD2100 offers a maintenance-free solution for point-of-sale, factory automation, PDA and many other applications requiring an embedded controller with a minimal form factor.

In the United States, Dialogic, a leading supplier of computer telephony products, has used the Ultra Low-Power Intel486 GX processor in its DualSpan voice processing system product line. Babu Rajaram, director of engineering for Dialogic states, "The Ultra Low-Power Intel486 GX processor was ideal for our stringent space and thermal requirements and provided our design with the high performance and cost efficiency we needed. The small form factor of the GX processor allowed our design to include 60 channels of voice processing and two digital level 1 telephony interfaces in one ISA card. We have also been very pleased with Intel's high level of customer support."

Pricing/Availability

Full production volumes of both the 33 MHz, 32-bit 80486SXSF and the 16-bit 80486GXSF are available now with the SX version priced at $45.00 (U.S.) and the GX priced at $40.00 (U.S.) in 1K unit quantities. Both the SX and GX are also available in a

SmartDie product version at the same price as the packaged parts. The Ultra Low-Power Intel486 processor evaluation board is available through your local Intel distributor; ask for order code EV486ULP.

For additional information about the Ultra Low-Power Intel 486SX/GX microprocessors, visit Intel's site on the World Wide Web at URL http://www.intel.com/. For additional information call 1-800-628-8686 or the literature center at 1-800-468-8118 ext. 349 (in the U.S. and Canada), or write for a Intel Literature packet #E8120, P.O. Box 7641, Mt. Prospect, IL 60056-7641.


PCI Hot Docking Chipset from Intel
INTEL CORPORATION PROVIDES COMPLETE MOBILE COMPUTING SOLUTION WITH INDUSTRY'S FIRST PCI HOT DOCKING CHIPSET

FOLSOM, Calif., March 25, 1996 -- Intel Corporation today introduced the newest component member of its mobile PCI chip set family -- the Intel 380 Dock Set. Combined with the Intel 82430MX Mobile PCIset and a Pentium" processor such as the recently announced 133-MHz mobile processor, (refer to specific version), the new 380 Dock Set completes Intel's mobile platform. This complete solution allows OEMs to design and manufacture Pentium processor-based notebook PCs that provide greater performance than previously achieved as well as hot docking capability.

The 380 Dock Set is the first PCI chip set to enable hot docking. Hot docking refers to the ability to dock and undock a notebook which is powered on, powered off or in suspended mode, making notebooks much easier to use.

"With the 82430MX Mobile PCIset, Intel brought the full performance benefits of the Pentium processor and PCI to notebooks. With the 380 Dock Set, we are now bringing a new level of convenience and flexibility to mobile users." said Ronald J. Smith, vice president and general manager of Intel's PCI Components Division. "There is a growing demand for hot docking capability from notebook users, and we expect it to become a major platform sell factor for OEMs later this year. The components of Intel's mobile platform solution were designed to work together thereby simplifying the design process for OEMs. Additionally, we will provide OEMs with PCI layout guidelines for docking," said Smith.

Intel 380 Dock Set Architecture

The Intel 380 Dock Set consists of two components: the 82380PB in a 208-pin Quad Flat Package (QFP) and the 82380AB in a 160-pin QFP. Both desktop (A/C powered) and mobile (battery powered) docking stations are supported by the 380, and the same docking station can be used with 5V and 3.3V notebooks. Additionally, the 380 Dock Set meets the docking requirements of Windows 95*.

The 82380PB provides a true PCI-to-PCI bridge, full docking support and power management. The PCI-to-PCI bridge supports the Windows95 dynamic configuration of system resources when a notebook is docked or undocked. Therefore, the operating system does not need to reset the system after configuration. It also supports a 5V desktop PCI interface for up to four bus master PCI add-in card slots.

To achieve full hot docking, the 82380PB employs several architectural innovations. A nonvolatile memory interface stores docking identification and notebook configuration information to speed dynamic configuration of the notebook and docking station. Once a notebook is docked, its operating system reconfigures the notebook for the new docking resources. The notebook can then either suspend itself or execute some pre-programmed user sequence such as uploading and downloading electronic mail, synchronizing files or sending faxes.

The 380's undocking mechanism guarantees safe removal of a notebook, and undocking can be either software-assisted or hardware-only. In the software-assisted model, the docking station informs system software that the user has requested the system to undock and all applications that are using resources are shut down. In the hardware-assisted model, the docking station does not have a locking or eject mechanism. The user simply removes the notebook from the docking station.

The 82380AB provides a PCI-to-ISA bridge for a 5V ISA desktop style add-in bus. This bridge allows a docking station to have three additional ISA slots which support the use of legacy ISA devices.

The Intel PCIset Advantage

Intel's PCI Components Division is responsible for the advanced architecture of its PCI chipsets for the Pentium processor and Pentium Pro processor. Intel has taken a leadership role in promoting PCI standards throughout the industry and has invested heavily in the design evolution and development of PCI chipsets. Intel also invests in its own fabrication, assembly, testing and finishing capacity to assure an adequate supply of its PCIsets. Extensive pre-silicon simulation and post-silicon validation are performed as part of Intel's PCIset testing.

Sampling and Availability

Samples and production quantities of the 380 Dock Set are now available. In 1,000-unit quantities, the 380 Dock Set is priced at $31.00 (U.S.). For pricing and availability outside the United States, contact the Intel sales office in that region. For additional information about Intel's PCIsets, call a local sales office or the Literature Center at (800) 548-4725 in the U.S. and Canada.


Interplay Pictures Formed
INTERPLAY, MEDIAFOUR, HERVEY FORM INTERPLAY PICTURES

March 27, 1996 -- Irvine, California -- In a move designed to expand their position as a developer of content for all media, Interplay Productions, one of the largest independent creators, producers, publishers and distributors of entertainment and educational software and video games in the industry, has formed a partnership with MediaFour and actor/producer Jason Hervey to form Interplay Pictures.

The announcement was made today by MediaFour and Brian Fargo, founder and CEO of Interplay Productions. Interplay Pictures, a new production division of Interplay (the fourth leading publisher of CD-ROM entertainment software) will develop feature films and television programs drawn from a diverse and award-winning catalogue of over 250 Interplay titles as well as from new and original material. Interplay is coming off of its most successful year in its 13-year history with a string of hit CD-ROMs including Descent, Virtual Pool, Battle Chess, and Stonekeep, as well as the Sony Playstation hit Loaded and the irreverent video game Boogerman. In 1995, Interplay acquired Shiny Entertainment, makers of the world-wide hit video game Earthworm Jim. The game was a #1-selling video game in 1995 and the animated television based on its characters debuted as the #1 show on the WB Kids Network. "I've always considered Interplay to be a media company," noted Fargo, "and we feel that now is the time to take a pro-active approach to developing both our titles and new and original content for film and television. This new relationship represents an alliance with the experienced principals of MediaFour and Jason Hervey, a very creative actor/producer entrepreneur in his own right, and it will be their combined credibility and experience that will complement our strengths."

MediaFour is the film/television production and talent management company formed in September of 1995 by former Columbia Pictures Television President Scott Siegler, producer/manager Steve Sauer, former CAA agent Pam Prince and former Executive Vice President, Corporate Communications for Sony Pictures Entertainment, Don DeMesquita. The company represents a burgeoning roster of film and television actors, directors, and writers, and is developing programming in all day-parts for network, cable and first-run syndication in addition to providing content for emerging entertainment technologies and motion pictures. "We're delighted to be at the forefront of the conversion process as extremely popular CD-ROM titles and characters are formatted into motion picture properties and television programs," stated Sauer. "The franchise potential of desk top publishing today is reminiscent of the successes enjoyed by comic books and other conventional forms of publishing over the past 50 years." "Interplay's inventory of award-winning entertainment and educational software represents one of the most desirable un-exploited assets in the marketplace." Founded in 1983, Interplay Productions is a company dedicated to manufacturing and distributing a wide range of award-winning entertainment and educational software designed by gamers, for gamers. Interplay releases products through its Interplay, MacPlay, VR Sports and Shiny Entertainment divisions and its affiliated labels for personal computers as well as leading console game platforms. In addition, the company's OEM division represents a wide variety of publishers' software to the OEM community for hardware bundling.


IQ/Objects & IQ/SmartServer for Sybase IQ
IQ SOFTWARE ANNOUNCES THE AVAILABILITY OF IQ/OBJECTS AND IQ/SMARTSERVER FOR SYBASE IQ

Atlanta (March 26, 1996) - IQ Software (NASDAQ: IQSW), a leading supplier of client/server decision support tools, today announced the immediate availability of its flagship products IQ/Objects and IQ/SmartServer for Sybase IQ, a high performance data warehouse server. Using IQ Software's decision support product family coupled with Sybase IQ, business users can get immediate access to large and complex databases at unprecedented speed.

"Global competitive pressures are leading to increased demand by business users to analyze ever-expanding corporate databases," according to Jay Chaudhry, Senior Vice President of IQ Software. "Optimized for flexibility and performance, Sybase IQ along with IQ Software's best-of-breed data access and reporting tools offer an ideal solution for end user decision support and data warehousing."

"Sybase's Warehouse WORKS Alliance Program, the industry's largest data warehousing initiative brings together leading technology companies to offer our customers access to complementary solutions from reliable, experienced data warehouse providers," said Bruce Armstrong, Vice President of Server Products at Sybase. "We are delighted to work with IQ Software, a company recognized as a leader in this area. IQ Software's comprehensive suite of end-user decision support tools, combined with Sybase's leading database technology, provides the scaleability and manageability required to support enterprise-wide deployments."

IQ Software's powerful line of client/server based solutions include:

 IQ/Objects- the industry's first family of true object-oriented

 query and reporting tools that recently earned BYTE Magazine's

 Editors' Choice Award.

 IQ/SmartServer- the first implementation of three-tier architecture

 for query and reporting that eliminates the "fat-client"

 syndrome and reduces network traffic.

The Sybase Warehouse WORKS Alliance Program is an important IQ Software partnership and is designed to provide comprehensive solutions that facilitate large-scale deployment of data access, analysis and reporting.

ABOUT SYBASE, INC.

Sybase, Inc., is a worldwide leader in client/server software. Sybase and its Powersoft division are focused on four major market segments: on-line transaction processing, data warehousing, mass deployment and electronic commerce. Sybase's software products-- database, middleware, and tools-- provide customers with desktop to enterprise solutions. The company's mission is to provide its customers with an open, adaptable information systems architecture that enables them to develop and deliver complete information systems solutions to facilitate rapid business change. Headquartered in Emeryville, California, Sybase is the sixth largest independent software company in the world. The company's Internet addresses are www.sybase.com and www.powersoft.com.

ABOUT IQ SOFTWARE

Founded in 1984 in Norcross, Georgia, IQ Software is the market leader in providing client/server data access and analysis solutions that deliver business intelligence to business users. IQ Software solutions are used worldwide by more than 1.5 million users to retrieve timely and accurate information to make better business decisions. IQ Software offers a complete software suite for end-user data access and reporting that includes IQ/Objects, IQ/SmartServer, Intelligent Query, and IQ Access. Its products are sold by a direct sales force in North America and Europe, complemented by more than 900 software application developers and vertical market resellers. International distribution is handled by over 50 distributors and by their international subsidiaries. For more information, IQ Software can be reached at: 3295 River Exchange Drive, Suite 550, Norcross, GA 30092, 1-800-458-0386, info@iqsc.com or on the World Wide Web at http://www.iqsc.com.


ISOCOR N-PLEX Intranet/Interner Server Swr
ISOCOR Releases N-PLEX Intranet/Internet Server Software

High-Performance backbone software for managed Intranet applications and access to the Internet

Santa Monica, March 25, 1996 - ISOCOR, a leading provider of backbone software solutions for electronic information exchange, today announced the release of its new high-performance N-PLEX server software for managed Intranet applications and secure access to the Internet.

Designed for use by corporations, government agencies and service providers, N-PLEX's integrated applications include a robust Internet mail system and message store, a high-performance web server and a centralized management center. N-PLEX options include Internet directory services, X.400 MTA, gateway and message store, accounting and APIs for programmatic access. The server software natively supports SMTP/MIME, POP3, IMAP4, HTTP and SSL. Additional options enable seamless message exchange between different Internet users and X.400 users (P1 and P7). The Internet Directory Services option interfaces with Domain Name Servers (DNS) and World Wide Web (WWW) servers. N-PLEX is optimized for a scalable, multi-threaded Windows NT/Intel architecture, providing unprecedented performance.

"The launch of ISOCOR's new N-PLEX server software demonstrates our commitment to providing industrial-strength corporate Intranet solutions," notes William Wolfe, ISOCOR Vice President of Business Development and Marketing. "With N-PLEX, customers can implement any standards-based electronic information exchange strategy of their choice - Internet Mail, Web Services, X.400 Messaging and Management all work together."

N-PLEX's flexible and modular design easily adapts to the network infrastructure of the customer. Additional servers, gateways, clients, and software components can be added and updated as necessary. Application programmatic interfaces are available separately from ISOCOR to cover messaging and directory applications. High-performance is offered through the product's multi-threaded and scalable architecture, designed to take advantage of powerful multi-processor servers.

N-PLEX is available for immediate delivery including all options except the Internet Directory Services and the accounting option. These options are scheduled for release during the second quarter of 1996.

N-PLEX end-user quantity one pricing ranges from $3,250 to $50,000 depending upon machine classes and options.

About ISOCOR

ISOCOR (NASDAQ: ICOR) is a leading international provider of backbone server software for electronic information exchange utilizing Internet protocols, EDI, X.400, X.500 and related technologies. ISOCOR products are supported by ISOCOR worldwide through more than 120 resellers and systems integrators. ISOCOR's corporate headquarters are located in Santa Monica, California.

Contact Information

You can contact your local ISOCOR sales office or:

ISOCOR

Mary Hall, Manager of Marketing/Communications

3420 Ocean Park Boulevard

Santa Monica, California 90405-3306 USA

E-Mail: Sales.Info@ISOCOR.com

Phone: (310) 581-8100

Fax: (310) 581-8111


Intergraph Dominates GIS Market on Win NT
Dataquest: Intergraph Dominates GIS Market on Windows NT Operating System

HUNTSVILLE, ALA., MARCH 25, 1996 -- Computer industry analyst Dataquest this week reported that Intergraph Software Solutions commanded a dominant lead in the Microsoft Windows NT-based Geographic Information Systems market.

"Windows NT-based GIS systems grew a whopping 350 percent in 1995 reaching 16 percent of the GIS market worldwide," said Dataquest analyst Kathey Hale. "Intergraph led the pack, and now has 80 percent of the Windows NT-based GIS market."

Sales of GIS applications on UNIX remained flat in 1995, Dataquest reported.

Intergraph made the early decision in 1992 to move its application development off the proprietary UNIX operating system and onto open WindowsR-based environments.

"We see the most recent Dataquest numbers as extremely good news, given that analysts see Windows NT as the fastest growing platform for technical software applications for years to come," said Tommy Steele, president of Intergraph Software Solutions. "End users want open systems and the numbers for Windows NT prove it."

"We've believed all along that Windows NT would be the platform of choice for technical users," said Megan Bliss, group product manager for Windows NT, Microsoft Corp. "When we see growth such as this with Intergraph's GIS products, we can let the numbers do the talking."

In a recent related report, Dataquest forecast a 149 percent compound annual growth rate through 1998 for Windows NT-based software applications. That same report, "Sizing the Worldwide Packaged Software Market, " forecast virtually no growth (5 percent) for UNIX-based software through 1998.

In the latest Windows NT GIS market share report, Dataquest said Intergraph's 80 percent share led with $110.5 million in 1995 software sales. ESRI ranked second with an 8 percent market share and Bentley Systems was third with 6 percent.

INTERGRAPH BACKGROUND INFORMATION

A member of the Fortune 1000, Intergraph Corp. is the world's largest company dedicated to supplying interactive computer graphics systems. Products range from point solutions, meeting individual and departmental needs, to integrated, enterprisewide systems. The company's common stock trades on The Nasdaq Stock Market under the symbol INGR.

Intergraph Software Solutions (ISS) develops and markets integrated software for the Technical Desktop the combination of compatible technical applications personal productivity tools in a single desktop computer. Technical applications include computer-aided design, engineering, analysis, manufacturing, publishing and earth sciences. ISS also provides core system software, high-end applications, and training, consulting, and implementation services.


First Commercial Java Components
First Commercial Java Components Announced

New table functionality for Web Pages features power and flexibility

(Toronto, Ont. -- March 26, 1996) KL Group Inc., the leader in Motif GUI components, today announced two new products, JCLASS TABLE and JCLASS TABLE APPLET, that combine their award winning XRT/table functionality with advanced Java technology. JClass Table helps Java developers build large, sophisticated tables and forms, with hundreds of features such as multi-font, multi-color cells, cells containing images or other controls, spanning cells, custom user-interactions and on-demand cell data.

"Until now, tables in HTML pages have been limited to displaying small amounts of static information, with no opportunity for end-users to scroll, search or resize tables," stated Greg Kiessling, president of KL Group. "At a $99 price point, the JClass Table Applet is something that every Web page developer can use to improve the limited facilities in HTML tables."

KL Group will be demonstrating a beta version of JClass Table at the Software Development West Trade Show, in San Francisco's Moscone Center on March 26th, 27th and 28th. JClass Table can be seen at KL Group's corporate booth (#634) and in the Web Developers Pavilion.

Bob Garron, president, Access3000 Inc., stated "We have used XRT/table successfully in a wide variety of applications over the past five years, with excellent results. We are very excited to have access to similar technology in the new Internet/Intranet applications we are building with Java."

Product:    JClass Table Applet

Audience:   Anyone building HTML pages

What it is: Table Applet lets you add sophisticated scrolling

            tables to your pages with:

            - efficient in-place scrolling

            - user adjustable cells

            - built-in search/sort

Price:      $99

Available:  June '96

Product:    JClass Table

Audience:   Java Developers

What it is: The Table class library lets you build interactive

            AWT-based applications with:

            - editable cells

            - forms

            - huge scrolling tables

Price:      $999

Available:  June '96

JClass Table and JClass Table Applet will both be available in June 1996 and will be distributed through KL Group's web site located at http://www.klg.com. Interested parties with an internet e-mail account can register for future JClass announcements by sending an email to jclass-request@klg.com.

About the Company

KL GROUP develops and markets the award-winning XRT family of GUI components and Olectra Chart, the ultimate charting OLE control as well as JClass components for Java. KL Group was founded in 1989 and has maintained growing profitability for more than 20 consecutive quarters. XRT and Olectra products are sold and supported from KL Group's corporate headquarters in Toronto, and through a worldwide network of qualified resellers. For more information telephone (416) 594-1026 or info@klg.com. Visit KL Group on the world wide web at http://www.klg.com.


Lexmark Optra N - 24 ppm Network Laser
Lexmark's 24 ppm Network Laser Delivers Highest Performance and Best Print Quality in its Class with i960 50MHz Processor

Optra N offers flexible paper handling on up to 11 x 17-inch media

LEXINGTON, KY., MARCH 25, 1996 . . . Lexmark International Inc. today announced Optra N, a 24-page-per-minute (ppm) monochrome laser printer that provides department and large workgroup users with the highest throughput, finest print quality and most advanced management and connectivity support of any similar printer in the market today. New with Optra N is the 50 MHz Intel i960 processor, which enables the printer to perform up to 40 percent better in PCL and up to 70 percent better in PostScript than its competitors, giving it the fastest throughput of any printer in its class and the ability to print virtually every job at rated speed.Continuing the Optra tradition for outstanding print quality, Optra N introduces Image Enhancement Technology (IET). IET builds on Lexmark's earlier innovations, PictureGrade and continuous-tone color, to provide 256 shades of gray in either PostScript Level 2 or enhanced PCL 5 emulations for sharper, richer monochrome image printing. With these enhancements, analysts agree that Optra N features the best 600 x 600 dot-per-inch (dpi) print quality of any printer in its performance class.

COMPREHENSIVE CONNECTIVITY: NEW MARKVISION SUPPORT

Optra N uses the same MarkNet internal network adapters (INA) and external network adapters (ENA) as the rest of the Optra printer line. Concurrent with the launch of Optra N, Lexmark is also raises the bar for network connectivity with the introduction of new enhancements to the MarkVision print management utility. The new printer inventory feature in MarkVision can automatically capture and report the full detail of the printers' serial numbers and installed options.

In addition, MarkVision provides more alternatives for queue management than any other print management alternative. And MarkVision offers resource management features that make it easy to manage resources stored in the printer's flash memory or optional hard drive. With today's announcements, users can integrate MarkVision with additional key management applications including Hewlett-Packard's OpenView for Windows, IBM's SystemView for OS/2 and NetFinity and IBM's SystemView for AIX. MarkVision and MarkNet support allow Optra N to operate in a myriad of network environments, making it easy for users to integrate Optra N with the network hardware and software they already have.Also included in this announcement is the new IBM 3270 Coax and IBM 5250 Twinax internal interfaces for the Lexmark Optra, Optra plus, Optra C, Optra N and LaserPrinter 4039 plus laser printers. The new interfaces are available as either SCS/DSC or IPDS models, providing customers the choice of either a low-cost IBM S/390 or AS/400 connection or Advanced function presentation (AFP) support through IBM's IPDS datastream.

PERFORMANCE

Lexmark is the first printer vendor to implement the new HD version of the i960 processor from Intel in one of its products.

"We are very pleased that Lexmark selected our high-performance i960 processor for the Optra N network printer to bring its enterprise customers higher printer throughput rates and the quality they need for printed materials," said Peter Green, general manager of Intel's Computing Enhancement Division.

FLEXIBLE PAPER HANDLING

For paper handling, Optra N includes support for paper up to 11 x 17 inches. It offers two 500-sheet input trays, one of which can handle up to A3 or 11 x 17-inch format, as well as a 100-sheet multipurpose input tray for all sizes of paper. The printer comes standard with a 500-sheet output bin. As options, Optra N can include a 2000-sheet input drawer (for letter, A3, A4 or 11 x 17-inch format), a duplex option and an envelope feeder. Lexmark also intends to announce a 2000-sheet high-capacity three-bin finisher that will staple documents later this year.

Optra N helps reduce paper consumption with the duplex option and the ability to print multiple reduced pages on a single sheet, up to sixteen to a page.

AVAILABILITY

Optra N will be available within 45 days through Lexmark authorized and registered resellers. Pricing for Optra N printers and options has not yet been announced, but they will be competitively priced.

For more information about Lexmark printer products, call (800) 891- 0331. Product information and press releases can be found on the Lexmark home page at http://www.lexmark.com, the Lexmark bulletin board service at (606) 232-5238 and Lexmark's CompuServe forum, "Go Lexmark."

Lexmark International is a global developer, manufacturer and supplier of laser, inkjet and dot matrix printers and associated consumable supplies for the office and home markets. Sales in 1995 were $2.2 billion. The company's executive offices are in Greenwich, Connecticut. Manufacturing facilities are in Lexington, Kentucky; Boulder, Colorado; Orleans, France; Sydney, Australia; Rosyth, Scotland and Juarez, Mexico.


Ernst & Young Selects Lotus Notes Release 4
Ernst & Young Selects Lotus Notes Release 4 for Global Messaging Plans Rollout to 66,000 Personnel Worldwide

NEW YORK CITY/CAMBRIDGE, Mass., March 25, 1996 -- Ernst & Young, a leading international professional services organization, has chosen Lotus Notes Release 4 to provide global electronic messaging, after an extensive evaluation by E&Y professionals from around the world.

"The key factors in our decision were the tight integration of electronic mail, groupware, workflow and scheduling services that Lotus Notes offers, and the support it provides for remote and mobile professionals," said G. Hilton Dean, vice chairman of finance and technology for Ernst & Young LPP.

Ernst & Young's worldwide organization will migrate to Lotus Notes Release 4 from a variety of local-area network-based electronic mail products.

"Sharing knowledge among our professionals worldwide is essential to providing maximum value to all of our clients, but particularly to our multinational clients," said Philip A. Laskawy, chairman. "We see Notes Release 4 as a key enabler of this process."

Ernst & Young already has more than 25,000 Lotus Notes users, and replicates knowledge bases worldwide over its EY/Link global network.

Dean cited the use of agent technology in Notes as a significant advantage, allowing E&Y professionals to be notified whenever items are added to knowlegebases of interest. And, Lotus' InterNotes product is an important element of the firm's Internet strategy.

"This is testimony that Notes is not only world-class messaging, but the best enterprise-ready, proven infrastructure for messaging, groupware and Internet applications," said Mike Zisman, Lotus executive vice-president and chief executive officer.

The Ernst & Young organization has over 66,000 people in more than 685 locations around the world, providing audit, tax, and consulting services to clients. Ernst & Young is the leading auditor of Business Week Global 1000 companies, and serves more of the Fortune Global 500 companies than any other professional services organization. Worldwide FY95 revenues were US$6.87 billion.

In the U.S., Ernst & Young LPP has 21,000 people in 93 locations. The firm audits more of the Fortune 500 largest U.S. corporations (110) than any other firm. It is one of the fastest growing major professional services firms in the U.S. and last year was first in revenue growth percentage among the Big Six. FY95 revenues were $2.97 billion.

Lotus Notes provides an ideal communications infrastructure by combining enterprise-ready, client/server messaging and the global access and distribution of the World Wide Web, together with a platform for rapidly developing and deploying strategic groupware applications. This helps users communicate, collaborate and coordinate within and beyond their organizational boundaries to achieve improved business results.

More than 8,000 companies and 4.5 million people use Notes to improve key business processes such as customer service, sales and account management, and product development. Lotus Notes supports all major operating systems: IBM OS/2 Warp, Apple Mac OS, UNIX platforms including IBM AIX, Sun Solaris, HP-UX, and SCO OpenServer, and Microsoft Windows and Windows NT. Notes is also available as a NetWare loadable module for the Novell environment.

Lotus Development Corp., a subsidiary of IBM Corp., offers high quality software products and support services that reflect the company's unique understanding of the new ways in which individuals and businesses must work together to achieve success. Lotus' innovative approach is evident in a new class of applications that allows information to be accessed and communicated in ways never before possible, both within and beyond organizational boundaries. The company also provides numerous support services, both from its consulting division and its award-winning 24-hour support center.

All prices and terms are for the U.S. only.

EDITOR'S NOTE: All Lotus news releases are available on the Internet, via the Lotus Development Corp. Home Page at http://www.Lotus.com. The Lotus Home Page is an easy way to find information about Lotus and its business partners' products and services.

A copy of this release and other company information is also available via fax by dialing 1-800-57-LOTUS within the U.S. and Canada or 201-946-2336 outside the U.S. and Canada. Questions concerning the service should be directed to Lotus' corporate communications department at 617-693-5625.

Please Note: Questions about the content or currency of this press release should be directed to your local IBM representative.


Lotus InterNotes Web Publisher 4.0
Lotus Announces InterNotes Web Publisher 4.0

Leverages Full Lotus Notes R4 Functionality to Create and Maintain Interactive Web Sites; Extends the Reach of Core Business Processes to the Web

New York, NY, March 25, 1996 -- Lotus Development Corp. today announced InterNotes Web Publisher 4.0, which enables businesses to create, manage and administer their internal Intranet and public Web sites using Lotus Notes Release 4. Businesses can use the proven application development facilities in Notes to easily build and host mission- critical applications on the Web. New InterNotes Web Publisher 4.0 features include leveraging Notes R4 for better Web content design and management, support for client and server-based imagemap creation, drag and drop building of Web views, improved search performance to Web clients and platform support for AIX, Sun Solaris and Windows 95 in addition to OS/2 and Windows NT.

InterNotes Web Publisher Release 4.0 automatically publishes Notes documents, views and forms to the Web, translating them into HTML. Businesses can take advantage of Notes' collaborative authoring environment and workflow capabilities to automate the process of creating, approving, and consolidating Web content from multiple departments, ensuring a constant flow of up-to-date information to the Web site. In addition, Web content managed in the Notes document database is easy for Web browsers to navigate via Notes Views and is searchable using Notes' full-text search engine.

"Notes Release 4 delivers the most complete and cost-effective platform for building Web applications that link together people and information systems," said Mike Zisman, Lotus executive vice president and CEO. "Notes is part and parcel of the Web, and the InterNotes Web Publisher promises to give customers another source for building collaborative applications that link the Web directly to companies' bottom-line objectives."

Using InterNotes Web Publisher, any Web browser can participate in any Notes application (e.g., lead generation, order taking, customer service, etc.) by entering information into forms. Once the Web browser submits a form, InterNotes Web Publisher captures the information in a Notes database, enabling it to easily be incorporated into business process applications and core information systems.

For example, using InterNotes Web Publisher, businesses can easily create applications that enable Web browsers to request additional product information, or a call from a salesperson. The Web browser simply fills out a form and submits it. The information in the form is captured in a Notes database where it can then be automatically routed for fulfillment purposes, or added to existing information systems for later use.

Pricing, availability and system requirements

InterNotes Web Publisher 4.0 will be freely available for download March 29 from the InterNotes Web Publisher Site, www.internotes.lotus.com. It will also be included in the Notes Release 4.1 Server Retail and Maintenance Release slated for late April. InterNotes Web Publisher 4.0 requires a Notes Release 4.x Server and any HTTP server with a TCP/IP connection. Platform support includes AIX, Sun Solaris, Windows 95, OS/2 and Windows NT. Additionally, InterNotes Web Publisher 2.1 (for use with Notes 3.x servers) is shipping and available on OS/2 and Windows NT platforms.

Lotus Notes is the leading client-server platform for developing and deploying strategic groupware applications that help organizations communicate, collaborate and coordinate strategic business processes within and beyond their organizational boundaries to achieve improved business results. More than 8,000 companies and 4.5 million people use Notes to improve key business processes such as customer service, sales and account management, and product development. Lotus Notes supports all major operating systems including IBM OS/2 Warp, Apple Mac OS, UNIX platforms including IBM AIX, Sun Solaris, HP-UX, and SCO OpenServer, and Microsoft Windows and Windows NT. Notes is also available as a NetWare loadable module for the Novell environment.

Lotus Development Corp., a subsidiary of IBM Corp., offers high quality software products and support services that reflect the company's unique understanding of the new ways in which individuals and businesses must work together to achieve success. Lotus' innovative approach is evident in a new class of applications that allows information to be accessed and communicated in ways never before possible, both within and beyond organizational boundaries. The company also provides numerous support services, both from its consulting division and its award-winning 24-hour support center.

All prices and terms are for the U.S. only.

EDITOR'S NOTE: All Lotus news releases are available on the Internet, via the Lotus Development Corp. Home Page at http://www.Lotus.com. The Lotus Home Page is an easy way to find information about Lotus and its business partners' products and services.

A copy of this release and other company information is also available via fax by dialing 1-800-57-LOTUS within the U.S. and Canada or 201-946-2336 outside the U.S. and Canada. Questions concerning the service should be directed to Lotus' corporate communications department at 617-693-5625.

Please Note: Questions about the content or currency of this press release should be directed to your local IBM representative.


MapInfo & Informix-NewEra Partnership
MapInfo and Informix Partner to Bring Enhanced Spatial Data Analysis to Market

TROY, N.Y., March 25, 1996--MapInfo Corporation (NASDAQ:MAPS), the recognized leader in desktop mapping software for nearly a decade, today announced a strategic partnership with Informix Corporation.(NADSAQ:IFMX), the leading provider of parallel processing database technology, to provide geographic and visualization capabilities to the Informix-NewEra client/server development environment.

The combination of MapInfo and Informix New-Era will allow corporate end-users at all levels new ways to access, analyze, visualize and share data across the enterprise. Users will now be able to send complex spatial queries to Informix databases and see the results geographically in MapInfo.

For example, a long distance telephone service provider looking to grow its customer base would be able to conduct in-depth spatial queries of its data located in an Informix database to facilitate effective marketing and business development decisions. By plotting its existing equipment and cable network onto a digital map, and overlaying key information such as population and economic growth forecasts, its competitors market share, and demographic information for specific geographic regions, the phone company would receive a clear understanding of the specific market trends and expansion opportunities, as well as discover new ways to better serve their existing customers.

"Tapping into valuable corporate data through client/server technology will bring the power of desktop mapping to hundreds of thousands of users worldwide," said MapInfo president and CEO Brian D. Owen. "Our strategic partnership with industry leaders like Informix will unleash data in legacy systems for spatial data analysis that bring competitive advantage to organizations."

"Corporations today require high-performance client/server-based database applications to dramatically improve business results," said Phil White, chairman and CEO, Informix. "By integrating the leading mapping technology from MapInfo, NewEra's development environment makes possible new applications that integrate vast amounts of corporate data into a single view on a map. The commitment to the reseller channel of both MapInfo and Informix will bring our technology to a wide range of business markets, meeting specific corporate requirements for database solutions."

Under the technology partnership, developers will be able to build NewEra industry-specific applications that leverage MapInfo's desktop mapping capabilities through the use of a MapInfo class library. Class libraries are the primary building blocks of any NewEra application, enabling developers to add new functionality into existing applications without having to code from scratch, overhaul the application or re-write legacy code. Instead, they can simply plug a class library into their modular application architecture and the new functionality is ready to implement.

Informix is currently conducting a series of NewEra seminars across the United States. MapInfo will be demonstrating the capabilities and functionality being provided through the partnership at a select number of the seminars. For further information, call (800) 647-6522.

ABOUT INFORMIX

Informix Software, Inc., the operating subsidiary of Informix Corporation, is the leading supplier of high performance, parallel processing database technology for open systems. Informix products also include application development tools for creating client/server production applications, decision support systems, and ad-hoc query interfaces, and connectivity software that allows information to be shared transparently from PCs to mainframes within the corporate computing environment. Informix's corporate headquarters is based in Menlo Park, California. More information about Informix is available via the World Wide Web: http://www.informix.com.

ABOUT MAPINFO

MapInfo Corporation (Troy, NY) is the worldwide leader in desktop mapping solutions with products in use by 150,000 customers in virtually every industry, to organize, manage and analyze information in a highly visual way. The company's products are available in 58 countries and 16 languages and are sold through multi-channel distribution involving direct sales, resellers and distributors. MapInfo's software runs on Windows 95, Windows NT, Windows 3.1.x, Power Macintosh, Macintosh, Sun and Hewlett-Packard platforms. MapInfo Corporation is on the World Wide Web at http://www.mapinfo.com.


Interoperability Tests for Data Conferencing
INDUSTRY LEADERS CONDUCT INTEROPERABILITY TESTS FOR DATA CONFERENCING

Twenty-Five Companies Demonstrate Commitment to T.120 Standard

SANTA CLARA, Calif., March 27, 1996 -- Intel Corporation and Microsoft Corporation, in cooperation with the International Multimedia Teleconferencing Consortium, Inc. (IMTC), today announced the results of Event-120, a three-day T.120 interoperability testing event with participation by 25 leading providers of data conferencing products and services. Interoperability testing spanned all protocol layers of the T.120 standard, including connection, conference management, and applications. Testing was done over analog and digital phone lines (POTS and ISDN), local enterprise networks and the Internet, for both point-to-point and multipoint connections. Of the 140 test sessions comprising 6000 test sequences, more than 95% were successful, demonstrating substantial progress in conferencing infrastructure interoperability.

Event-120 is an important milestone in linking people, places and information interactively in real-time. With interoperable products, organizations and individuals can enjoy the benefits of shared data, documents and applications. For example, desktop conferencing users can join an international meeting linked via a multipoint bridge and participate in a brainstorming session, then help create and edit the material being developed from their office two continents away. Or, members of a manufacturing team located across the country can review process improvements after working through manufacturing calculations together from a shared spreadsheet.

The goals of Event-120, held March 25-27, 1996, in Santa Clara, CA, were to demonstrate participants' commitment to interoperability via the T.120 standard, the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) standard for multipoint data conferencing ratified in 1995; cooperation across the conferencing industry to achieve interoperability; and tangible progress in developing interoperable conferencing products and services.

Companies who participated in Event-120 included; Apple Computer, AT&T, British Telecom, CLI, ConferTech, DataBeam, Deutsche Telekom, Epilog, France Tlcom, Future Labs, Intel, LiveWorks (a Xerox company), Lucent Technologies, Matsushita, MCI, Microsoft, Outreach Technologies, PictureTel, Polycom, SAT, Sprint, TELES, VideoServer, VTEL and Zydacron.

The majority of the testing was done to verify infrastructure interoperability. The implementations tested included desktop data and videoconferencing solutions, group data and video conferencing systems, network devices such as multipoint control units, and conferencing services. Over 85% of the testing concentrated on the interworking of point-to- point and multipoint connections among multiple vendor implementations. In addition, early implementations of data conferencing applications were successfully tested. Applications will be the focus of future interoperability testing. More than 95 engineers, utilizing 100 ISDN digital phone connections, 75 standard phone lines, and 80 LAN and Internet connections verified the interoperability of the T.120 conferencing infrastructure.

"Event-120 represents a milestone for the industry, in that this is the first time broad interoperability testing has been conducted preceding the volume deployment of data conferencing products," said Neil Starkey, president of IMTC. "I was impressed by the enthusiasm of the engineers from competing companies who worked side-by-side for three days to get interoperable solutions ready for the market".

To advance the adoption of industry standards, the IMTC is planning to conduct a series of interoperability activities; Event-120, co- sponsored by Intel and Microsoft, is the first event in that series. Future interoperability activities are planned for additional T.120 testing, as well as for H.320, H.324 and H.323, the standards for audio/video conferencing over digital and analog phone lines and computer networks, including the Internet.

"Intel is excited about the level of participation at this event; it reflects the growing realization within the industry that interoperability is critical to market growth," said Pat Gelsinger, vice president of Intel Internet and Communications Group. "We look forward to contributing to the accelerated development of interoperability testing under the auspices of the IMTC, particularly the H.324 and H.323 activities later this year."

"The companies participating in Event-120 are working to ensure their products work seamlessly together," said John Ludwig, vice president of the Internet Platform and Tools division at Microsoft. "This event is a great step forward in providing customers with multi-vendor interoperable data conferencing solutions."

Intel, the world's largest chip maker, is also a leading manufacturer of personal computer, networking and communications products.

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.

The International Multimedia Teleconferencing Consortium, Inc. is a non-profit corporation formed to promote, encourage and facilitate interoperable multimedia teleconferencing solutions based on open international standards worldwide. The 85 Members and 120 Observers of the IMTC represent companies based in 18 countries, and a broad cross-section of vendors from the conferencing, communications and desktop computing industries. The IMTC welcomes dialogue with all parties interested in accelerating the deployment of interoperable, multi-vendor conferencing solutions. More information about the IMTC may be obtained by visiting the group's World Wide Web site at http://www.imtc.org/imtc, or by calling +1.510.743.4451.


Internet World Magazine Industry Awards
Mecklermedia's INTERNET WORLD Magazine Industry Awards

March 25, 1996, Westport, CT--Mecklermedia Corporation (Nasdaq: MECK), the leading source for information about the Internet, will recognize the leaders of the Internet and the World Wide Web at Spring Internet World '96, the largest trade show devoted to the Internet and World Wide Web.

"This year's awards follows the tradition of honoring those that have contributed to the shaping of this exciting and fast-paced industry," said Alan Meckler, Chairman and CEO of Mecklermedia. "Be a part of the excitement by nominating your favorite individual, product or service at Mecklermedia's iWORLD. You can't win unless you're nominated."

INTERNET WORLD Magazine's Internet Industry Awards will honor products, companies and individuals for outstanding contributions to the Internet on Tuesday, April 30th before the first keynote sessions of Spring Internet World Conference and Exhibition.

Nominations for the awards presented annually are currently being accepted on Mecklermedia's iWORLD.

Nominations can be submitted for one or all of the following categories: Outstanding Hardware Product, Outstanding Service (including, but not limited to, Internet sites, mailing lists, World Wide Web pages, gopher servers and access providers), Excellence in Promotion (for the individual or organization that has done the most to promote the Internet as a tool for communication, education or business), and Individual Achievement (for the person or group of people who have contributed the most to the growth and flourishment of the online community).

All nominations will be reviewed by the Awards Committee, chaired by Michael Neubarth, Editor-in-Chief, INTERNET WORLD magazine. From one of the winners of the other five categories a winner for Best of the Internet will be chosen. Individuals, products and services will not be considered unless nominated.

Last year's Internet Industry Award winners included: Outstanding Software Product: Netscape Communications Corp.'s Netscape Navigator 1.1; Outstanding Hardware Product: IBM's SOHO Assistant; Outstanding Service: Jerry Yang & David Filo's Yahoo Web Server; Excellence in Promotion: Mike Godwin, Esq. staff council for the Electronic Frontier Foundation; Individual Achievement: Philip Zimmermann for Pretty Good Privacy (PGP) encryption package; and Best of the Internet: Jerry Yang & David Filo's Yahoo Web Server

Mecklermedia Corporation, based in Westport, Connecticut, is the leading provider of Internet information through its publications INTERNET WORLD, WEB WEEK, WEB DEVELOPER, and its Internet World Trade Shows, Web Developer Seminars, and iWORLD Web site, http://www.iworld.com.


Utimaco Safeware & Mergent Int'l Merger
The World's Two Leading Information Security Software Providers Unite to Provide Focused Information Security Solutions and Services Worldwide

ROCKY HILL, CONN. (MARCH 25, 1996)-- Utimaco Safeware Group today announced its merger with Mergent International, Inc., a union which reflects the ongoing commitment of the two companies to provide comprehensive information security and management solutions that meet the evolving needs of today's Global 2000 organizations. With the merger, which positions Mergent International as a company of Utimaco Safeware Group, the combined companies immediately realize the benefits of an increased market share, outstanding customer base, and strengthened technical and support expertise.

"It's a pure synergistic match," says Horst Goertz, Chairman and founder of Utimaco Safeware Group. "We bring together two organizations who have built their reputation on customer service and an exclusive focus on providing information security solutions that uniquely suit each client's needs. Together, our focus sharpens even as our product offerings expand. From local access control through network security products including smart card technology to Internet and intranet firewall protection, our combined solution set spans the enterprise--and the global market."

The merger creates a combined product suite that answers the information security and security management needs of organizations using the most advanced computing technologies available today. Award-winning security enforcement products support Windows 95, Windows NT, OS/2 Warp, Unix and legacy DOS/Windows systems. All popular network operating systems are supported, including LAN Server, LAN Manager, Novel NetWare, Banyan Vines, and NT Advanced Server. The most conservative--and therefore powerful-- Internet and intranet firewall protection is included. Proven products and tools for single sign-on authentication, smart card technology, electronic signature, and encryption are all now available from a single source and expert implementation consulting and support is offered worldwide.

"This merger brings two acknowledged industry leaders together, combining North American and European talent to better inform and serve the information security community," says Roland Heer, newly appointed President of Mergent International and former Vice President of International Sales for Utimaco. "Our expanded customer base will perceive the merger as business as usual for the company. We are, however, very excited to offer a broader set of information security solutions. In fact, clients will benefit from the increased product line, with even more solutions and services available today to effectively meet their information security challenges."

Mergent's organizational changes include the appointment of Roland Heer to the position of president, and the promotion of Barry Borden to chairman of the board from his previous position as board member.

Mergent International, a company of Utimaco Safeware Group, is located in Rocky Hill, CT, USA, with additional offices in Canada and the United Kingdom. Corporate headquarters for the privately held Utimaco Safeware Group is located in Oberursel, near Frankfurt, Germany. Utimaco has additional subsidiaries and distributors in Europe, North America, and Australia. The combined customer base includes government agencies, banks, financial institutions, manufacturing organizations and healthcare providers. Sales for fiscal year 1996 are projected at $30 million.


MKS Integrity Engine & Netscape Ent Server
MKS Delivers for Microsoft Internet Server

Now leading change management system spans favorite platforms

MARCH 26, 1996 -- WATERLOO -- MORTICE KERN SYSTEMS INC. (MKS) ANNOUNCED TODAY THE AVAILABILITY OF INTEGRITY ENGINE 1.0 FOR MICROSOFT INTERNET INFORMATION SERVER, BRINGING THE LEADING CHANGE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM TO THE TWO MOST DOMINANT PLAYERS IN THE INTRANET MARKETPLACE-NETSCAPE AND MICROSOFT. MKS INTEGRITY ENGINE 1.0 IS FOR WEB MASTERS AND INTERNET AND INTRANET PROJECT MANAGERS WHO MUST MANAGE CHANGE AND ENABLE TEAM DEVELOPMENT ON THE WEB. IT AUTOMATES CHANGE MANAGEMENT AND REDUCES BOTTLENECKS IN THE DEVELOPMENT AND PUBLISHING PROCESS.

At the recent Netscape Developer's Conference, Netscape Communications Corporation and MKS announced a technology partnership agreement to bundle MKS Integrity Engine with the Netscape Communications Enterprise Server providing team development access to web content providers and developers. MKS Source Integrity, a comprehensive change management tool for client/server and power Web developers, fully integrates with MKS Integrity Engine creating a complete range of change management functionality for client/server and web environments.

MKS Delivers for Microsoft Internet Server

A large challenge in managing a Web site is allowing team members to freely contribute applications and content to the site. Currently, changes to content and new contributions to a Web site must go through a Web master. With the Integrity Engine, authorized users can access detailed audit trails of development, check files in and out for editing, and retrieve past versions of files. Additionally, users are given file locking capabilities to ensure that only one user at a time has access to a file for editing and to prevent overwriting of changes. Team members send information directly to the Web site, easing the burden for Web masters.

Microsoft Internet Information Server is the newest addition to Microsoft's BackOffice suite of server products. It allows Microsoft customers the ability to develop and host Internet and internal Intranets.

"MKS provides the only change management solution that helps corporations transition from client/server to Intranet development," says Tobi Moriarty, MKS Director of Marketing. "Spanning both Netscape and Microsoft server platforms gives corporations the flexibility needed for the whole development team-from content provider to Java developer." "MKS has positioned itself ahead of other SCM providers in providing change management tools to manage both client/server and web development," says Peggy Ledvina, Vice President, META Group. "Their announcement with Netscape closely followed by the announcement of Integrity Engine's availability for Microsoft's web server truly establishes MKS's market dominance."

Pricing and Availability

A pre-release version of MKS Integrity Engine 1.0 for Microsoft Internet Information Server is available free from the MKS web site at HTTP://WWW.MKS.COM.

About MKS

Mortice Kern Systems Inc. (MKS) is the leader in SCM solutions for web and client/server development with more than 450,000 users worldwide. The company offers a full suite of Integrity products, services and training to help users maximize productivity and better manage the software development process across multiple platforms. Headquartered in Waterloo, Canada, MKS can be reached via the world wide web at HTTP://WWW.MKS.COM.

Customers requiring further information about MKS and its products can call 1-800-265-2797, email sales@mks.com, or visit our World Wide Web site at http://www.mks.com.


Microsoft SNA Server Saves on AS/400 Connect
MICROSOFT SNA SERVER PROVEN TO SAVE COSTS IN CONNECTING DESKTOPS WITH IBM AS/400S

Audited tests show SNA Server saves up to 18% of AS/400 CPU and improves response times by up to 47% over alternate methods of connecting PC desktops to the AS/400 via TCP/IP

REDMOND, WASH. - MARCH 26, 1996 - Microsoft Corp. today announced the results of a performance study that compared three methods of connecting PC desktops over TCP/IP networks to IBM AS/400's: direct TN5250, IBM AnyNet and Microsoft SNA Server. The testing was audited by the Tolly Group, a Manasquan, NJ based testing organization, and was based on the latest OS/400 operating system update, V3R1. The results show that SNA Server can reduce AS/400 actual CPU utilization by up to 18%, improve response times by up to 33%, and generate 32% less wide area network traffic when compared to direct TN5250 or IBM AnyNet connections in an interactive 5250 transaction test. In an ODBC query test, SNA Server saved up to 10% of AS/400 CPU and provided response times up to 47% better than IBM AnyNet connections.

This efficiency can easily be translated into tangible business benefits: customers may be able to postpone or eliminate an expensive AS/400 upgrade, improve the productivity of their users, and save costs on wide area links.

"Performance is always a top consideration as we evaluate new products for our AS/400 environment", said Kevin Mishler, network consultant at John Deere Industrial Equipment Company. "We are extremely pleased with the performance of SNA Server, as it enables us to add new users to our environment without requiring an expensive upgrade to the AS/400."

"These performance results are consistent with the overall architectural deficiencies of the AnyNet protocol", said David Passmore, president of Decisys, a Sterling, VA based consultancy. "An SNA gateway such as Microsoft SNA Server is clearly the most efficient way to integrate TCP/IP networks with SNA applications running on IBM hosts."

"SNA Server is recognized as a product that can simplify customers' connectivity environment, while providing performance benefits compared to direct AS/400 connections from each desktop", said Vesa Suomalainen, general manager of the SNA Server product unit at Microsoft. "These test results prove that, as organizations with AS/400s migrate to TCP/IP networks, SNA Server can provide significant cost savings over alternate methods by allowing the AS/400 to stay untouched running the native SNA protocols."

PERFORMANCE TEST DETAILS AND AS/400 CONNECTIVITY BACKGROUND

A full test summary document, written by the Tolly Group, can be obtained from the Microsoft web site at http://www.microsoft.com/sna. The same web location contains the following documents that provide useful background to overall AS/400 connectivity issues:

 A Microsoft response to an IBM marketing document titled "AS/400

 Direct Attach vs. Microsoft's SNA Server: Point - Counterpoint".

 "TCP/IP Connectivity in an AS/400 Environment", an independent

 white paper that discusses the options for connecting TCP/IP LANs

 to the AS/400, written by Duke Communications, the publisher of

 NEWS/400, a leading AS/400 magazine. A specific section is assigned

 to each of the three available options: direct TCP/IP (TN5250,

 FTP, LPR/LPD), IBM AnyNet, and TCP/IP-to-SNA gateway, such as

 SNA Server.

 "Microsoft SNA Server 2.11 and WindowsR Connectivity

 to the AS/400", another white paper written by Duke Communications

 that discusses the overall issues and benefits in connecting desktops

 running the Windows operating system to the AS/400 via Microsoft

 SNA Server.

 January 29, 1996 issue of "Client/Server Advisor", an

 independent newsletter for AS/400 managers published by United

 Communications Group of Rockville, MD. This issue reports the

 results of an independent user survey on the use of SNA gateways

 in an AS/400 environment, specifically comparing customer experiences

 with NovellR NetWareR for SAA and Microsoft SNA Server.

 Case studies of customers using SNA Server in AS/400 environments:

 Abarta, American Standard, Callahan Enterprises, Davis Wire,

 Deaconess Health Systems and Holy Cross Medical Center.

 "Integrating PCs and AS/400 Systems", a white paper written

 by Microsoft for the AS/400 business managers, outlining the

 challenges confronting them, and how Microsoft products can

 integrate to enhance the overall environment.

SNA SERVER BACKGROUND

Using advanced client-server architecture, Microsoft SNA Server offloads the communications processing from host computers and desktop PCs. Each PC uses a standard LAN protocol, such as TCP/IP, IPX/SPX, NetBEUI, Banyan VINES IP, or AppleTalk to connect to one or more SNA Servers. SNA Server then connects to IBM mainframes and AS/400s using SNA protocols. SNA Server supports up to 2,000 clients and 10,000 host sessions, offers hot backup and load balancing, and comes with advanced tools for easy system setup and centralized graphical administration. A key component of the Microsoft BackOffice family of products, SNA Server takes full advantage of the Windows NTR Server operating system to deliver the power, scalability, and security of this robust foundation. Combined with industry-standard SNA APIs, this foundation makes SNA Server the most reliable platform for integrating PC and IBM host environments.

SNA Server has won several recent reviews and awards, including PC Week's Analyst's Choice (December, 1994), PC Magazine's Editor's Choice (August, 1995), Internetwork Magazine's Standards Achievement Award (October, 1995), and LAN Magazine's Host Connectivity Product of the Year Award (March, 1996).

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.


Charles Petzold's Programming Windows 95
MICROSOFT PRESS ANNOUNCES CHARLES PETZOLD'S PROGRAMMING WINDOWS 95

Best-Known, Most Widely Used How-To Programming Book Now Covers Windows 95

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF. - MARCH 26, 1996 - Microsoft Press announced today the availability of PROGRAMMING WINDOWS 95, the long awaited revision of Charles Petzold's classic guide to writing applications for the Microsoft Windows operating system.

Since its initial publication in 1987, leading computer industry publications have hailed Petzold's international bestseller as the guide that belongs on every programmer's bookshelf. Dr. Dobb's Journal called it "the definitive book on Windows programming." IEEE Micro called it the "serious programmer's guide." And Byte magazine said simply that it is "a must for anyone serious about Windows."

Now this new edition has been thoroughly updated for a 32-bit world. It's written with the same wit and clarity that have won Petzold critical acclaim. It's packed with the author's keen insights and tried-and-true programming techniques, augmented by key contributions from programming expert Paul Yao. The book covers 32-bit programming for Windows 95 with topics such as:

 Multithreading

 GDI and OLE fundamentals

 Preemptive multitasking

 Printing and memory

 The new Windows 95 user interface

The companion CD contains source code and EXE files for all the book's programs, including useful utilities that let readers explore and understand Windows use of keyboard, mouse, memory, graphics, color, and fonts. New code samples show how to implement OLE support and Windows 95 common controls. A comprehensive index helps readers quickly find information about any programming topic for Windows, as does the expanded table of contents.

ABOUT THE AUTHORS

Charles Petzold's words have set the standard for a generation of C programmers. His articles as longtime contributing editor for PC Magazine and Microsoft Systems Journal have won him the admiration of programmers everywhere. His Programming Windowsfirst published in 1987-has over 400,000 copies in print worldwide. In 1994 he was honored with the Windows Pioneer Award, presented by Microsoft chairman Bill Gates and Windows Magazine, for his unique contribution to programming for Windows.

Paul Yao is the president of The Paul Yao Company, a Seattle-based firm specializing in programmer training for Windows. This is the fifth book has coauthored on programming for Windows.

AVAILABILITY AND PRICING

The1120-page PROGRAMMING WINDOWS 95 (ISBN 1-55615-676-6) is available in book and software stores and directly from Microsoft Press at 1-800-MSPRESS. In Canada, 1-800-667-1115. The suggested retail price is $49.95 ($67.95 in Canada).

Microsoft Press is the independent publishing division of Microsoft Corporation and the leading source of up-to-date information about Microsoft products and related technologies. More than 15 million users rely on a complete line of world-class Microsoft PressR computer books and multimedia training and reference tools. Titles ranging from self-paced tutorials for first-time computer users to advanced technical references and programming guides for computer professionals are distributed through book and software retailers worldwide. Consumers in the United States can also order directly from the publisher at 1-800-MSPRESS and through the CompuServe Electronic Mall (GO MSP). Visit Microsoft Press Online on MSN, The Microsoft Network (Go To MSPRESS), and our Website at http://www.microsoft.com/mspress/ for more information and news on Microsoft Press products.

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MSN Hits 1 Million Member Mark
MSN HITS 1 MILLION-MEMBER MARK

MSN Exceeds Projections and Continues Focus on Internet

REDMOND, WASH. - MARCH 25, 1996 - Microsoft Corp. today announced that MSN, The Microsoft Network, has enrolled more than 1 million members in its first seven months of service, making MSN the fastest-starting Internet online service in history. MSN is already one of the world's largest Internet online services, offering valuable content as well as high-speed Internet access at a competitive price. MSN has members in more than 190 countries and access points in 50, making it a truly worldwide Internet online service.

"We are very excited with our strong growth rate and the fact that we've exceeded the 1 million-member milestone within seven months of service," said Russell Siegelman, vice president of The Microsoft Network. "Our goal is to continue to make MSN the best way for people to get on the Internet and to provide the best content and community for our members. Most important, we continue to receive very positive feedback from our members."

"MSN's milestone of 1 million subscribers is an achievement in and of itself in a time of great turbulence surrounding the commercial online marketplace," said Allen Weiner, director and principal analyst at Dataquest. "But of greater significance is the strategy MSN has laid out for its future, a future that will see the service evolve from a proprietary-based service to one rooted in the open architecture of the Internet's World Wide Web. MSN was the first to see this change in the online paradigm, and being the first, the service will be poised to take advantage of a unique market positioning with content providers and others ready to offer unique products and services via the Web."

Through strategic content alliances and the creation of best-of-breed content, MSN continues to expand its content offerings as well as improve its integration with the Internet. For example, MSN has recently launched the World Wide Web's most extensive coverage of the 1996 election with the Decision 96 site (http://www.decision96.msn.com/), developed with NBC News as part of the MSNBC joint venture formed by Microsoft and NBC earlier this year. Additionally, in February Microsoft announced it had launched a joint venture with Black Entertainment Television (BET) to form a new company to deliver compelling interactive entertainment and information on the Internet. MSN is also working with content providers internationally. Recent international providers include the Australian Broadcasting Corp., Barclay's Bank PLC in the United Kingdom, Deutsche Verlag-Anstalt GmbH in Germany, JCI Technologies Inc. in Canada, La Tribune Desfosses SARL in France and Nippon Telephone & Telegraph Corp. in Japan.

MSN's Web site (http://www.msn.com/) includes one of the Internet's most popular features, MSN Personal Start Page. This allows users to create their own versions of MSN that include up-to-the-minute content such as stock quotes, news, sports scores and even localized weather, movie times and TV listings selected from a list of popular Internet Web sites. MSN on the Internet also includes powerful search tools and an Internet tutorial for new users. Anyone with Internet access can view this content at no charge. Development of international versions of msn.com is under way.

Microsoft is committed to broadening access to its content by embracing Internet standards and opening membership to all online users, regardless of their access provider. Furthermore, MSN continues to expand its high-speed access points, now at more than 250, of which over 200 support ISDN access at no extra charge for single channel access. This makes MSN one of the largest ISDN access providers in the United States

MSN, The Microsoft Network, is one of the world's leading Internet service providers, offering integrated Internet access including an e-mail account, full World Wide Web access (where available) with seamlessly integrated links to popular Web sites, and thousands of Internet newsgroups. MSN also offers hundreds of special-interest bulletin boards and unique multimedia content such as encyclopedias, dictionaries, home-repair titles, car-buying guides, and up-to-date news and information from the service's news package, MSN News. MSN has content relationships with numerous companies including NBC, Paramount, USA Today, United Airlines, Starwave Corp., Dun and Bradstreet, and Individual Inc. The Microsoft Network is available in 50 countries, and access software is localized into 26 languages.

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Boeing Moves Users to MS Exchange Server
BOEING MOVES 65,000 USERS TO MICROSOFT EXCHANGE SERVER

REDMOND, WASH. - MARCH 25, 1996 - Microsoft Corp. today announced that The Boeing Company has selected Microsoft Exchange Server for the Windows NT operating system as the primary messaging and workgroup server solution for 65,000 of its employees at locations around the world.

Boeing, one of the nation's largest companies and the world leader in designing and building commercial jet airplanes, will use Microsoft Exchange Server to replace more than seven current electronic mail systems across its enterprise. The company is already running Microsoft Exchange Server in production with more than 300 employees as part of Microsoft's Early Adopter program. Boeing expects the full rollout of Microsoft Exchange Server to be completed in 1997.

"Microsoft Exchange Server gives us state-of-the-art functionality; it is economical to support and is well-integrated with the standard desktop productivity tools already in place at Boeing," said Ed Edwards, electronic commerce manager at Boeing. "We operate as an integrated company sharing knowledge and resources with employees, customers and suppliers. Microsoft Exchange will enable us to keep costs down and quality up and deliver on our long-term objectives."

"Boeing's embrace of Microsoft Exchange Server confirms the quality and reliability built into the product, an integrated messaging and workgroup solution available nowhere else," said Jim Allchin, senior vice president of the desktop and business systems division at Microsoft. "We share Boeing's excitement over its proposed use of Microsoft Exchange from the manufacturing floor to the executive suite, and over the LAN, WAN and Internet."

Microsoft Exchange Server is the most reliable, scalable messaging server with built-in groupware to enable group scheduling, discussion databases and document sharing across local area networks, the Internet and an organization's intranets. In addition, it enables system administrators to manage, monitor and troubleshoot a corporation's entire messaging system - including Internet connections and usage - from a single location. It enhances the Microsoft BackOffice&#153; family of server applications for distributed intranet and Internet communications.

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.


Monotype to Exhibit at Windows World 96
MONOTYPE WILL EXHIBIT AT WINDOWS WORLD 96 IN HOME TOWN OF CHICAGO

29 March 1996 -- Chicago, IL -- Monotype Typography will be among the exhibitors at the Spring Comdex/Windows World in Chicago, June 3-6, 1996. This is a first time appearance for Monotype. Monotype, a leading font and typographic resource, provided the fonts that ship in Windows 3.1 and Windows 95. The company will feature additional TrueType fonts for use in Windows applications, as well as new Windows software products. There will be special information available for resellers and OEM customers.

Monotype has six font packs, containing between 15 and 57 different fonts, available to Windows users; many of these font packs feature scalable art fonts. Other TrueType fonts available from Monotype include their new Enhanced Screen Quality (ESQ) fonts: TrueType fonts that have been fine tuned for optimal screen resolution. These fonts are particularly well-suited for web pages and on-line or CD ROM applications where screen quality is imperative. Sassoon is the newest ESQ font. It was designed by Dr. Rosemary Sassoon, who has researced which letterforms are most legile. Sasoon is an excellent typeface for on-screen reading. All Monotype ESQ fonts are available for OEM licensing.

The Monotype Maker Series is a group of single-task software products that let the customer create high quality material from their personal printer. All Windows-compatible inkjet and laser printers that accept sheet fed card stock are supported. GreetingCardMaker creates and prints greeting cards which have a store-bought appearance; it includes a selection of 20 colourful card styles. There are over 650 professionally-written verses, which can be edited and personalized by the user. Monotype CertificateMaker allows users to create any type of certificate, which makes this a great product for any school, business, or organization that wants to produce personalized certificates easily and affordably. The product ships with 36 high quality certificate papers, including award and gift certificate stock.

Monotypes booth number is 2161 in the Windows World Pavilion at McCormick Place in Chicago. All members of the sales team will be working at the booth during the show. Additionally technical support representatives will be scheduled at specific times to answer technical questions about Monotypes font and software products.

Monotype Typography, founded in 1897, has offices in Surrey, England, Chicago, California, and Hong Kong. The company is privately held, after a management-led buyout in February, 1993. The Monotype Typeface Library, with over 4100 typefaces, is one of the finest, most comprehensive typeface collections in the world and includes such well-known and widely used typefaces as Arial, Bembo, Gill Sans, and Times New Roman -- the original "Times" typeface. The library also includes more than 150 non-Latin typefaces. The company develops and markets font software for use in communications and publishing environments on both computer and printer systems.


Microsoft Anti-Piracy Campaign in NE
MICROSOFT LAUNCHES ANTI-PIRACY CAMPAIGN IN THE NORTHEAST

Program Aims to Benefit Legitimate Resellers of Microsoft Software Products

REDMOND, WASH. - MARCH 21, 1996 -- Microsoft Corporation today announced that the company has launched an anti-piracy initiative in New York and New Jersey aimed at curbing illegal distribution of Microsoft system software, including MS DOS and the Microsoft Windows family.

Microsoft targeted 44 computer resellers that it identified as engaging in an illegal practice known as "hard disk loading," in which pirated software is installed on computers sold to end users.

Microsoft has filed copyright infringement litigation in federal court against two of the resellers, Comlab Computers, Inc. of Elmsford, New York, and Wincom Enterprises in New York City, after repeated attempts to terminate the alleged software piracy, without litigation, failed. The remaining resellers either stopped their infringing activity after being contacted by Microsoft, or reached a negotiated settlement.

This initiative is part of a North American anti-piracy campaign the company has undertaken to address the problem of "hard disk loading" of pirated software in the reseller channel. This campaign helps to support legitimate resellers of Microsoft. products and decrease unfair competition by pirate dealers. While Microsoft continues to work closely with others in the industry to fight applications software piracy through the Business Software Alliance (BSA), this effort is aimed specifically at hard disk loading of systems software such as MS DOS and the Microsoft Windows family.

The primary goal of this anti-piracy campaign is to curtail illegal hard disk loading of software in the North American reseller channel through education and one-on-one meetings with vendors. "This form of piracy competes directly with legitimate software resellers," said Joachim Kempin, senior vice president of OEM Sales at Microsoft. "Our goal is to level the playing field by reducing piracy and supporting the efforts of honest resellers who distribute genuine Microsoft products."

Microsoft's investigation of computer resellers suspected of software piracy in the New York and New Jersey area was based on leads obtained from a variety of sources, including the Microsoft Anti-Piracy Hotline. The company has also deployed 'mystery shoppers' across North America to monitor resellers suspected of hard disk loading, including periodic revisits to resellers who have been through this program.

The first wave of this anti-piracy campaign occurred in the Silicon Valley area, where Microsoft conducted a six-month long investigation of 54 computer resellers suspected of software piracy. The company is currently conducting investigations of suspected pirate resellers in other areas of North America.

Customers or resellers with questions about the legitimacy of Microsoft products should contact the Microsoft Anti-Piracy Hotline toll-free at 1-800-RU-LEGIT (785-3448) or send email to piracy@microsoft.com.

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MetaTools Ships Bryce 2 Landscape Generator
MetaTools, The Visual Computing Software Company, Ships Bryce 2

Next Generation Application Offers Incredible New Real-Time 3D Tools For Generating Photo-Realistic or Supernatural Scenery and Materials

CARPINTERIA, CALIF., MARCH 25, 1996--MetaTools, Inc. (NASDAQ: MTLS) today announced that it is shipping Bryce 2, the next generation of its highly-acclaimed, award-winning 3D landscape and terrain generator. Reinvented from the ground up, Bryce 2 takes 3D environmental design to an unprecedented level. Bryce 2 delivers visually stunning worldly scenes and materials that can be used for beautiful backgrounds and digital artwork for CD-ROM content, World Wide Web page design, game development, multimedia design and printed materials.

Paramount to Bryce 2 is its next generation user interface, designed by MetaTools' Senior Science and Design Officer, Kai Krause. The new interface gives users real-time feedback on every aspect of their scene, whether they want to preview rendered effects or the entire scene, or preview all or a portion of their wireframe model. Multiple render modes, including flat shading, preview rendering and patch rendering, and easier-to-use editing controls, such as automatic bounding boxes around objects that give users direct resizing and rotation controls, provide incredible imaging capabilities. The dynamic user interface is customizable in a number of ways. The industry's first multi-resolution interface can be sized to the aspect ratio of the image or monitor, depending on the view users need.

"Creating a program that has a high ratio of easy, playful and pleasing interface options, in an almost gamelike flow, that allows anyone, including children, to create scenes of unprecedented complexity while hiding the process underneath was a great challenge to us," said Kai Krause. "I believe the entire look, from anti-aliased vectors with shadows, to real-time sculpting and user interface objects set in 3D scenes with lighting, defines a whole new level of what software can be. Bryce 2 is engaging to the novice, deeply addicting, even for the casual user, and a true powerhouse for the professional designer. I'm especially pleased that with hundreds of new features and details it can still produce landscapes."

"Bryce 2 is power-packed with advanced tools and a surprisingly powerful new terrain editor," said Robert Bailey and Jackson Ting of Art Effect. "The beautifully executed user interface makes working in Bryce 2 a breeze. It exploits your creativity in a magical way! Bryce 2.0 is a must have for the 3-D artist."

Bryce 2 includes the following new features:

 New primitives which includes a wide variety of shapes and

 symmetrical lattices.

 Rock generation capabilities.

 Mulitple light sources such as spot lights, radial diffusion lights

 and slide projection of PICT images.

 3D modeling compatibility allowing users to import DXF files from

 other modeling programs and render them with the Bryce 2 texture

 and raytracing engine.

 Boolean rendering so that users can create sophisticated objects

 by subtracting the shape of one object from another, or defining

 the shape at the intersection of two objects.

Bryce 2 is available through MetaTools dealers and distributors worldwide for a $299 suggested retail price in the United States. Registered users of Bryce 1 may upgrade to the new version for $99, plus appropriate shipping charges.

System requirements include a Macintosh Quadra with a floating point unit or a Power Macintosh and a minimum of 8 Mb RAM. A 24-bit color display and 16 Mb RAM are recommended.

MetaTools, the visual computing software company, designs, develops, publishes, markets and supports software tools for creating, editing and manipulating computer graphic images, digital art and Internet/online content for Windows, Macintosh and other computing systems. The Company is located in Santa Barbara County at 6303 Carpinteria Ave., Carpinteria, CA 93013; Tel: 805-566-6200; Fax: 805-566-6385; World Wide Web server: http://www.metatools.com.


MetaTools Final Effects AP (Special Effects)
MetaTools Ships Final Effects AP

Gives Adobe Premier Users Professional Video Special Effects on a Macintosh

CARPINTERIA, CALIF., MARCH 25, 1996--MetaTools, Inc. (NASDQ: MTLS) today announced that it is shipping Final Effects AP, a set of 16 powerful video and animation special effects plug-in applications for Adobe Premiere for the Macintosh. A windows version is in development and is expected to ship during the second quarter of 1996. Final Effects AP offers video, film and multimedia producers; animators; CD-ROM and game developers; training, interactive tutorial and interactive sales and marketing kiosk developers; and digital video hobbyists, workstation-quality video special effects on their personal computers.

"Final Effects AP provides Adobe Premiere users with a variety of compelling special effects," said Joyce Chung, Premiere product manager for Adobe Systems, Inc. "With Final Effects AP, Adobe Premiere users can easily create custom elements such as stars, snow, rain and other particle and special effects that would normally require very specialized skills or more expensive applications and hardware."

Final Effects AP particle system, distortion and stylistic effects, transitions, and color controls allow hobbyists and serious video professionals to produce stunning effects like those seen on network television and major motion pictures without the need for big budgets or costly workstations. With the advanced particle system generator users can create simple raindrops or a summer downpour; floating snowflakes or cascading hail storms; hazy smoke or raging fire storms. The creative possibilities are endless.

"We use Final Effects AP for network TV on a daily basis," said Todd LeValley and Gary Reisman of NBC-2000. "It is an indispensable professional tool. Final Effects AP is blazing fast and features a friendly interface(you don't have to be a physicist to create spectacular particle animations. Final Effects AP adds a whole new dimension to Adobe Premiere, and is an incredible bargain for the amount of horsepower it delivers."

Final Effects AP empowers users to discover their own custom special effects. It offers an unlimited number of dynamic combinations, with interactive control over even subtle compositing details. Fast previews eliminate costly mistakes, such as unnecessary renderings. The Final Effects AP interface is a natural extension of Premiere enabling even beginners to build new creations from the start.

The suggested retail price for Final Effects AP in the United States is $199 and is available through Adobe Premiere resellers and MetaTools. Minimum system requirements include a Macintosh 68030 or greater with math coprocessor; 2MB RAM (sharing host program's memory allocation); 8-bit video; MacOS 7.1 or later; applications that support 100% Adobe Premiere plug-ins. A Power Macintosh with 16 MB RAM and 24-bit video is recommended.

MetaTools, the visual computing software company, designs, develops, publishes, markets and supports software tools for creating, editing and manipulating computer graphic images, digital art and Internet/online content for Windows, Macintosh and other computing systems. The Company is located in Santa Barbara County at 6303 Carpinteria Ave., Carpinteria, CA 93013; Tel: 805-566-6200; Fax: 805-566-6385; World Wide Web server: http://www.metatools.com.

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Addendum

Final Effects AP gives Adobe Premiere users unprecedented special effects capabilities for their video productions. These plug-in extensions offer workstation-level video effects and new effects never before available. The following is a brief description of the Final Effects AP capabilities.

PLUG-INS

FE Flo Motion--produces a vortex distortion, like a black hole pulling

   in or ejecting an object.

FE Lens--produces inward or outward lens distortion effects.

FE Color Offset--allows users to rotate the value of each color channel.

FE Ball Action--transforms an image into balls with controls over

   rotation and axis point.

FE Bubbles--creates a bubble effect on the selected layer.

FE Particle Systems II--creates an infinite number of different particle

   animations, ranging from simple explosions to massive smoke screens.

FE Pixel Polly--creates an effect similar to a pane of glass shattering

   and flying apart.

FE Rain--creates rain-like effects with controls over amount, speed,

   angle, drop size, source depth and opacity.

FE Snow--creates snow-like effects with controls over amount, speed,

   amplitude, frequency, flake size, source depth and opacity.

FE Star Burst--breaks an image into stars and spreads them through

   space.

FE Sphere--converts an image into a sphere with controls over rotation,

   lights, surface properties, reflections and shadows.

FE Kaleida--creates a kaleidoscope effect on a layer.

TRANSITIONS

FE Radial Scale Wipe--creates a radial wipe where the edges fold

   with controls over the center of the transition.

FE Scale Wipe--stretches a layer on or off the screen by moving the

   scale center.

FE Twister--twists the source into a layer that appears to be the

   back side of the source.

FE Page Turn--folds back one layer of a composition to reveal an

   underlying layer, similar to turning a page of a book to show

   the next page.

FINAL EFFECTS PRODUCT LINE

MetaTools now offers two versions of Final Effects which have been created for two different markets. Final Effects AP is compatible with Adobe Premiere for use by video professionals and hobbyists and Final Effects is compatible with Adobe After Effects for use by film and video professionals who require a somewhat higher-end application.


MetaTools Awarded CeBIT Best Software
MetaTools Awarded "CeBIT Highlight 1996, Best Software" by CHIP Magazine for Real-Time Liquid Image Software at CeBIT Germany

CARPINTERIA, CALIF., MARCH 22, 1996-- MetaTools, Inc. (NASDAQ: MTLS) announced today it was awarded "CeBIT Highlight 1996, Best Software" by CHIP Magazine for its industry leading real-time liquid software at CeBIT in Hannover, Germany on March 15, 1996.

MetaTools was selected for the award at CeBIT Germany by CHIP magazine, the country's leading technology magazine, for its, as yet, unreleased software code named "Funny Face." CeBIT, the largest technology trade show in the world, was the venue for MetaTools' sneak preview of this innovative new product scheduled to ship during the second quarter of this year. The "CeBIT Highlight 1996, Best Software" award has been characterized as the "European Trade Show Oscar Award" and is presented for the product which "provides new direction for the computer industry."

"We are extremely pleased to have been selected for this award at CeBIT," said John Wilczak, founder and CEO of MetaTools, Inc. "We are honored to be recognized as industry leaders and look forward to providing consumers with incredibly easy to use, yet powerful real-time liquid rendering capabilities. This product is fun!"

MetaTools, the visual computing software company, designs, develops, publishes, markets and supports software tools for creating, editing and manipulating computer graphic images, digital art and Internet/online content for Windows, Macintosh and other computing systems. The Company is located in Santa Barbara County at 6303 Carpinteria Ave., Carpinteria, CA 93013; Tel: 805-566-6200; Fax: 805-566-6385; World Wide Web server: http://www.metatools.com.


NEC Support for Intel GTL+ Design
NEC Electronics Inc. Announces Support For Intel's GTL+ Design: GTL+ Bus Interface Required For Pentium Pro Systems

Mountain View, California (March 25, 1995) -- NEC Electronics Inc. today announced support for the Intel Pentium Pro bus interface, GTL+.  A modified version of GTL (Gunning Transceiver Logic), GTL+ was licensed by NEC during the development of the Pentium Pro 82450Kx chipset, debuted at ISSCC in May 1995. Currently supplied to Intel as an ASIC product, the chipset was developed using NEC's 0.5-micron CMOS-8L family. GTL+ was proven and verified in the 0.5-micron CMOS-8L family and will be supported in NEC's new 0.5 micron and 0.35 micron families.

"The availability of GTL+ as part of NEC's ASIC libraries means NEC's customers can expect full compatibility when designing Pentium Pro systems," said Christina Smith, senior product marketing manager for NEC Electronics Inc. "NEC's partnership with Intel in the development of the 82450Kx chipset has enabled NEC to develop and verify all of the features needed in Pentium Pro level system logic design. NEC's expertise in ASIC technology and design has allowed us to quickly build parts that include all of those critical components."

"Intel strives to provide support products that enable customers to easily integrate our processors into their systems design," said Mike Fister, general manager of Intel's microprocessor division. "As a result, it is necessary for Intel to partner with ASIC vendors, such as NEC, who can supply chip sets based on the same advanced technology used to manufacture our devices."

About GTL+

GTL+ is an interface developed by Intel for the Pentium Pro processor bus and is based on the original GTL design developed by Xerox. The GTL+ design improves noise margin by increasing the termination voltage from 1.2 Volts (V) to 1.5V and the input receiver reference voltage from 0.8V to 1.0V. Intel is specifying the new bus at 66 Megahertz (MHz) for systems with up to eight devices, including four processors.1

"The availability of NEC's 0.5-micron ASIC process in 1993, far ahead of other ASIC vendors, enabled the company's strategic customers to gain access to advanced product performance and maintain a leadership position in their individual marketplaces," said Handel Jones, research analyst for International Business Strategies. "NEC's dedication to customer service was exemplified in their dedication to work with industry leaders and optimize libraries for specific applications. This forward-thinking, market-driven approach lead to success in building the GTL+ I/O buffer that enables systems vendors to deliver high-performance solutions to the desktop and server markets."

Required ASIC Features For Pentium Pro Systems

In addition to GTL+, several other features are required for designs for Pentium Pro processor systems. These include features necessary to maximize data transfer speed and minimize clock skew, such as PLLs, PCI buffers, and low skew clock trees. Design tools which minimize design cycle time for systems with strict time-to-market requirements include NEC's floorplanner and table lookup delay calculator.

Digital Phase-Locked Loops (DPLLs) are used to synchronize the reference clock with the on-chip clock, and are important for designs operating at system speeds of 66 MHz or more. NEC's PLL macros are incorporated with the clock tree, compensating for clock tree skew distribution to reduce the overall system clock skew.

As well, the availability of PCI I/O buffers is critical to Pentium Pro system design. NEC supports all PCI standards (as defined in the PCI specification, revision 2.1), including 5 V and 3.3V PCI, 66 MHz PCI and Universal PCI. Universal PCI allows one I/O cell to act as either 5V or 3.3V PCI. NEC has incorporated the ability for 5V PCI buffers to withstand the specified 11V peak voltage on the PCI bus, in the 3.3V 0.5- and 0.35-micron design technologies.

Design System Features

NEC's ASIC products are supported by a complete set of sophisticated design tools offered with the company's OpenCAD Design System, which combines popular third party tools from vendors like Cadence and Synopsys, with proprietary tools such as NEC's floorplanner.

The floorplanner allows designers to define an efficient hierarchy of cell placement, thus decreasing average wire length in a design and enabling more accurate estimation of wire lengths. This tool is critical because in the 0.5 and 0.35 micron technologies used for Pentium Pro design, critical path delay is mainly a function of wire length.

NEC also employs a highly accurate delay calculation methodology, called Table Look-up, specifically designed to ensure consistent delay information throughout the entire design flow. The Table Look- up delay calculator was developed by NEC and Synopsys, improving simulation accuracy and reducing the number of iterations required to verify critical timing paths.

Clock Tree Synthesis is used for clock skew management and has improved the performance of hundreds of designs since its introduction with the 0.8 micron generation of ASIC products. Together with the DPLL macros, Clock Tree Synthesis manages clock skew through the insertion of a balanced buffer tree, allowing devices to achieve very high performance levels.

About NEC

NEC Electronics Inc., headquartered in Mountain View, Calif., manufactures and markets an extensive line of electronic products including ASICs, microprocessors and microcontrollers, digital signal processors (DSPs), memories and components including flat-panel displays. In 1995, the company ranked fourth in semiconductor sales in the U.S. The company operates a 676,000 square-foot manufacturing facility in Roseville, Calif. NEC Electronics Inc. is an affiliate of NEC Corporation (NIPNY), a $43 billion international manufacturer of computer, communications and semiconductor products.

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NS/Print Server 2.0 for Windows NT
NetSoft Announces NS/Print Server 2.0, the First Mainframe-to-LAN Print Server for Microsoft SNA Server.

NEW VERSION OFFERS EIGHT-FOLD INCREASE IN HOST SESSION SUPPORT, POWERFUL REMOTE CONFIGURATION AND ADMINISTRATION CAPABILITIES, ENHANCED INTERFACE, AND MORE.

IRVINE, CA, March 25, 1996 -- NetSoft, the innovation leader in PC-to-IBM host connectivity software and a Microsoft Solutions Provider, today announced version 2.0 of NS/Print Server for Windows NT, the industry's only Mainframe-to-LAN print server for use with Microsoft SNA Server. Powerful new features include an increase in concurrent host session support from 32 to 254, remote configuration and administration with new levels of security, print-to-disk capabilities, an enhanced user interface, and improved print job status display.

"NetSoft has revolutionized mainframe-to-LAN printing by centralizing host print jobs, sending jobs directly to the LAN printers, and reducing SNA and LAN traffic for increased productivity and efficiency," said Al Konopka, NetSoft's director of marketing. "This new version builds on these strengths and the strengths of Microsoft's Windows NT and SNA Server, while provided greatly expanded capabilities."

NS/Print Server version 2.0 saves time and money by allowing a local or remote LAN administrator to centrally configure, monitor and control all the mainframe-to-LAN printing activities. Administrators can work from their own offices without having to travel to different sites. NS/Print Server installs easily and operates within Windows NT's resources and security. Only system administrators can start and stop the NS/Print Server Windows NT service, which assures enhanced security and control.

NS/Print Server's user interface has been enhanced and redesigned with the same look and feel as Microsoft SNA Server. "Administrators already familiar with SNA Server will enjoy a very short learning curve with NS/Print Server," said Michelle Kimura, NetSoft's mainframe product evangelist.

The new software supports both SNA Logical Unit (LU) type 1 and LU type 3 mainframe print data streams, mapping Microsoft SNA Server printer LUs to Windows NT printers. The job monitor function provides printing visibility, including session status, host application identification and SNA Server host session identification.

Available for immediate delivery from NetSoft and authorized resellers, NS/Print Server version 2.0 for Windows NT is priced at $795 for 16 sessions, $1,495 for 32 sessions, $2,795 for 64 sessions, $5,295 for 128 sessions and $9,895 for 254 sessions. Upgrade pricing from version 1.0 is available.

Founded in 1980, NetSoft is a privately-held company that develops, markets and supports PC-to-mainframe and PC-to- midrange connectivity solutions to facilitate communication, collaboration and sharing of information between corporate networks. NetSoft's award-winning products are sold worldwide by a direct sales force and authorized channel partners. NetSoft is headquartered at 31 Technology Drive, Irvine, California. Phone: (714) 753-0800 or toll free (888) NETSOFT. NetSoft is available electronically at http://www.netsoft.com or sales@netsoft.com. A fax-back service is available at (714) 450-0757.


Novell Affirms GroupWise DMS Certification
Novell Affirms Commitment to Make GroupWise DMS Certified

DMS Certification Will Place GroupWise on the Department of Defense's Approved Product List

OREM, Utah -- March 28, 1996 -- Novell, Inc. today announced that GroupWise, Novell's advanced messaging system, will undergo Defense Messaging System (DMS) certification testing in accordance with the Department of Defense certification process. Department of Defense policy makers have established a "dual track" acquisition strategy for DMS products -- products included in the Loral Acquisition Contract, as well as products that are not a part of the Acquisition Contract, such as GroupWise, are eligible for DMS certification and approval for purchase by government agencies within the Department of Defense.

"Any messaging product that is certified as DMS compliant by government approved testing will qualify for DMS use," said Emmett Paige, assistant secretary of defense for command, control, communications and intelligence. "Further, it is not mandatory for messaging products to be part of the Loral contract in order to be considered for purchase by the Department of Defense. The Loral team will be the first products to be tested, providing they maintain their schedule, but others will follow them closely and we expect that the Novell GroupWise product will be one of them."

"DMS compliancy requires a rigorous battery of testing which ensures upgraded security processes, improved interoperability, and enhanced X.400 capabilities and X.500 directory services. Once GroupWise has been tested and certified to be DMS compliant, it will be completely accessible to federal agencies for purchase," said Tom Clarke, program manager for DMS within the Department of Defense.

GroupWise has won support from a number of government agencies including divisions of the Air Force, Navy, Army, FBI, the House of Representatives and the Department of Justice. Mel Stanley, Novell master license agreement manager, of Hill Air Force Base said, "Our agency chose GroupWise for its ease-of-use, advanced messaging, seamless integration into the network and office environment and for its Universal In Box. Once GroupWise becomes DMS compliant, we look forward to military messaging and DMS access."

Another primary goal of DMS, as deemed by the Department of Defense, is to foster the use of flexible, advanced messaging solutions that leverage existing network investments. Once GroupWise is DMS certified, Novell will be in a unique position. Since there are approximately one million Novell NetWare users in the Department of Defense, GroupWise with DMS certification will present the Department of Defense and other government agencies with a key messaging solution and DMS messaging strategy, that preserves their current network investment.

Once DMS certification is established, GroupWise will integrate command and control messaging, offer DMS secured E-mail, FORTEZZA security, DMS access and military messaging in formats required by DMS. Additional features of GroupWise that DMS users will benefit from include integrated E-mail, calendaring, scheduling, faxing, Internet messaging, task management and the Universal In Box. The Universal In Box enables users to access information in a single user environment. For more information on GroupWise and DMS, government agencies can call (703) 713-3500.

Novell (NASDAQ: NOVL) is the world's leading network software provider. Novell software provides the infrastructure for a networked world, enabling our customers to connect with other people and the information they need, anytime and anyplace. Novell partners with other technology and market leaders to help customers make networks a part of their everyday lives.

Press Contacts:

Anne Scharpf

Brodeur & Partners for Novell

Phone: (617) 622-2861

Internet: ascharpf@brodeur.com

Brian Chapman

Novell, Inc.

Phone: (801) 228-5126

Internet: bchapman@novell.com


Novell Equips Channel Partners with Library
Novell Equips Channel Partners with Free Product Library

New CD-ROMs Provide Current Products for Partner Demos

OREM, Utah -- March 26, 1996 -- Responding to requests from its channel partners, Novell, Inc. today announced it has begun shipping the first comprehensive CD library that provides one-stop, instant access to current versions of Novell's most popular products for demonstration purposes. The CD-ROM library, called Novell Software Connection, is available immediately at no charge to Novell Platinum and Gold partners, distributors, consulting groups and OEM partners worldwide. More than 15,000 copies of the library are being shipped to Novell partners this week.

Novell Software Connection ensures that these sales partners have current product releases enabling them to demonstrate the latest versions of Novell products to their customers. The products included in the Novell Software Connection have a retail value of $20,000 and are intended for internal business use, product demonstrations and training purposes. Future releases of the Novell Software Connection will be shipped approximately once every quarter and will also include beta versions of new Novell products.

USConnect, Inc., one of the country's leading network systems integrators, is eagerly awaiting the Novell Software Connection. "Once again, Novell has done an excellent job supporting its channel partners with the right tools and programs," said Brad Winney, chief operating officer for USConnect in New York. "This CD library allows us to train our teams faster and have access to current products all in one place--making us better prepared to support customer needs and convert sales."

Products included in the first edition of Novell Software Connection are:

  NetWare 3.12 and NetWare 4.1 (in German, French, Spanish, Italian,

  Portuguese and English language versions)

  NetWare Client (DOS, Windows 3.1, Windows 95, Macintosh)

  GroupWise 4.1 (including InForms and SoftSolutions)

  ManageWise 2.0

  NetWare Web Server 2.1

  NetWare IP 2.1

  LAN WorkPlace 5

  LAN WorkGroup 5

  NetWare Connect 2.0

  NetWare ConnectView 2.0

  NetWare Mobile 1.0

  NetWare MultiProtocol Router 3.0

  NetWare SAA 2.0

  NetWare Telephony 2.21

Novell Platinum and Gold partners, distributors, consulting groups and OEM partners can purchase an additional copy of the library for US$495. Novell Authorized resellers can purchase the Software Connection library for US$595.

To order the Novell Software Connection library or for more information, call 800-395-7135 from the U.S. and Canada, and from Latin America call 510-463-7391 or fax to 510-657-0182. For more information about Novell products or sales programs, visit Novell's World Wide Web site at http://www.novell.com.

Novell (NASDAQ: NOVL) is the world's leading network software provider. Novell software provides the infrastructure for a networked world, enabling our customers to connect with other people and the information they need, anytime and anyplace. Novell partners with other technology and market leaders to help customers make networks a part of their everyday lives.

Press Contacts:

Terri Tindall

Novell, Inc.

Phone (408) 577-7887

Internet: ttindall@novell.com

Cheri Goodman

Novell, Inc.

Phone (408) 577-8388

Internet: cheri@novell.com


AT&T NetWare Connect Service Indirect Sales
AT&T NetWare Connect Services Gets Boost from New Indirect Sales Channel

BRIDGEWATER, N.J. -- March 26, 1996 -- AT&T said today that it has implemented an indirect sales channel for AT&T NetWare Connect Service, and that more than 80 specially trained sales agents are now selling the service. The new sales agents, who underwent rigorous selection and training prior to selling AT&T NetWare Connect Service, are select Novell, Inc. Gold and Platinum resellers. By year-end their numbers are expected to grow to more than 350.

AT&T NetWare Connect Service allows businesses to expand their reach by extending local-area network (LAN) services and applications beyond their traditional bounds. It combines AT&T's Worldwide Intelligent Network and several Novell technologies to enable businesses to tie LANs together into a wide-area network (WAN), makes LAN resources available to remote and mobile users, and extends a business' LAN applications and information beyond the immediate enterprise to partners, suppliers, and customers.

Using AT&T NetWare Connect Service, businesses can minimize capital investment needed to build WANs, leverage investment in existing LANs and LAN applications, and avoid the burden of managing WANs by outsourcing their network management and complexity.

The indirect sales channel complements AT&T's direct sales force for AT&T NetWare Connect Service. Each channel focuses on the market segments for which it is best-suited, but both work together when appropriate opportunities arise.

"This represents a new approach for AT&T," said Michael Keith, AT&T vice president for Middle Market, Business Markets Division. "The relationship between the indirect channel and the AT&T direct sales force adds proven sales experience in local-area networks and systems integration expertise. It also will help us grow the market for new services like this one and will provide customers with added levels of service and expertise."

Keith pointed out that the agents possess extensive expertise in local area networks (LANs) and LAN applications, and already have formed close relationships with their customers. Under the AT&T indirect channel program they function as agents rather than resellers. The agents are extensions of the AT&T sales force and the customers they serve are AT&T customers. Selling AT&T NetWare Connect Service differentiates them from their competitors and is synergistic with their sales of other products. In addition, their customers enjoy AT&T's worldclass customer care and network support, and pricing advantages resulting from AT&T's economies of scale.

"The development of this channel brings AT&T proven sales experience in local-area networking and systems integration expertise," said Erik Grimmelmann, marketing vice president, AT&T Gateway Services. "This relationship with AT&T allows selected Gold and Platinum channel partners to offer their customers a new class of network service that combines Novell's leadership in networking software with AT&T's communications infrastructure."

Prospective agents are identified by either the Novell field sales organization or the AT&T field organization from among Novell's Gold and Platinum channel partners who have met specific criteria, including completion of the Infrastructure and Advanced Access training curriculum. The Novell-designated channel partners are recommended to AT&T field organizations for training and authorization, and AT&T selects those companies best-qualified to represent it in the sale of AT&T NetWare Connect Service. The agents benefit in three ways: * They extend their sales of other products such as NetWare 4. * They have professional services opportunities to extend their relationship with their customers. * Agents of AT&T NetWare Connect Service receive a residual corresponding to the customer usage of the network.

"Novell's resellers have been instrumental in helping the more than 50 million NetWare users build their local-area networks," said Tom Arthur, general manager of Business Internet Services at Novell. "These resllers represent the networking industry's premier roster of integrators, developers of customized applications and information technology salespeople, and will be an invaluable resource for our customers as they move to take advantage of new business-class internetworking and intranetworking through AT&T NetWare Connect Service."

New AT&T NetWare Connect Service Agents

Computing Ability, Inc., an Englewood, New Jersey systems and network integrator specializing in client/server computing solutions, offers AT&T NetWare Connect Service to its customers in lieu of having them build their own wide-area network infrastructure. Jonathan Cohen, vice president of sales with Computing Ability, believes the service is a strategically important offer for both his company and his customers.

"AT&T NetWare Connect Service provides the ideal method of connecting our customers because it provides a scaleable and manageable wide-area network with enhanced security features and a single point of access to all network resources," says Cohen.

Alpine Computer, Systems, Inc., a Holliston, Massachusetts-based systems integration and professional engineering services company, uses AT&T NetWare Connect Service as the underlying wide-area network transport service for the company's Alpine Remote Management Services (ARMS) -- services that enable network professionals at Alpine offices to remotely diagnose and manage network systems at Alpine customer locations.

"AT&T NetWare Connect Service is the low-cost, high-reliability, high-security wide-area network service for providing efficient and cost-effective inter-company communication," says Robert Willis, president and CEO of Alpine. "ARMS, combined with AT&T NetWare Connect Service, enables us to offer medium-sized companies with networks of 100 to 1,000 nodes, an affordable way to reliably manage their systems and avoid the high costs associated with acquiring the personnel and developing the infrastructure to maintain the networks in-house," added Willis.

Gracon Services, based in Okemos, Michigan, is an advanced network communications provider and integrator that provides data communication network design, custom protocol solutions for small, medium, and large companies.

"AT&T NetWare Connect Service affords systems integrators and network integrators significant opportunities for opening new doors and increasing their service revenues," says Mike Grady, president of Gracon. "AT&T NetWare Connect Service is a natural fit for our business strategy that includes offering customers advanced wide-area network technology."

For more information on AT&T NetWare Connect Service, or to be put in touch with a local authorized agent, customers can call 800-243- 5288 or visit the AT&T NetWare Connect Service home page at www.att.com/wan_connect. on the World Wide Web.

Press Contacts:

Chris Pfaff

AT&T

908-658-5804 (office)

212-866-1643 (home)

cpfaff@attmail.com

Mike Miller

AT&T

201-331-4141 (office)

980-879-4212 (home)

michaeld2@attmail.com

Cheryl Hall

Novell, Inc.

408-577-7299 (office)

chall@novell.com


Novell & Trident Int'l Settle Lawsuit
Novell and Trident International Settle Lawsuit

OREM, Utah -- March 26, 1996 -- Novell, Inc. and Trident International, Inc. announced they have settled a civil action suit filed October 13, 1995 in U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts. The lawsuit arose from charges that Trident was selling counterfeit versions of the NetWare" network operating system into Europe and the Middle East from the United States.

In the settlement Novell agreed to drop any monetary damages against Trident International, Inc. while Trident agreed to continue aiding Novell in its ongoing investigation. Trident has already provided Novell with assistance which helped Novell obtain information critical in their recent filing of lawsuits against 17 California based companies.

Ed Morin, Manager of Novell's anti-piracy program, said "Novell appreciates the straightforward way Trident has cooperated in this investigation. We now know that Trident unknowingly purchased tampered NetWare from companies that are defrauding Novell's upgrade policies."

Harold S. Sauer, President and CEO of Trident International, Inc. said "Trident operated in good faith and cooperated with Novell once we realized there was a problem. We recognize Novell as an industry leader in their fight against software piracy and will continue to assist their efforts."

Novell is a member of the Business Software Alliance (BSA) as well as the Software Publisher's Association (SPA), organizations devoted to fighting software piracy while promoting the growth of the software industry. Last year alone, the BSA estimated that software publishers lost over $15.2 billion as a result of software piracy.

Novell has established an anti-piracy group and telephone hotline for reporting illegal use of Novell software or making related inquiries. Call 1-800 PIRATES (800-747-2837) or send e-mail to pirates@novell.com.

Novell, Inc. (NASDAQ: Novell), is the world's leading networking software provider. Novell software provides the infrastructure for a networked world, enabling our customers to connect with other people and the information they need, any time and any place. Novell partners with other technology and market leaders to help customers make networks a part of their everyday lives.

Press Contacts:

Ron Barker

Novell, Inc.

(801) 228-8844

Fax (801) 228-8875

rbarker@novell.com

Harold Sauer

Trident International

(508) 650-9200

Fax (508) 651-1576


Novell - Spin Your Own Web Contest
Media Alert Monday, March 25, 1996

Novell Announces 'Spin Your Own Web' Contest

What:

Novell's "Spin Your Own Web" contest rewards designers who use NetWare Web Server. There are two contests: "Cool Web Page" and "Get Spotted," both at http://www.novell.com or http://webnlm.novell.com/spinweb/.

When:

The contest runs from February 15 through July 26, 1996. Winners will be announced every Thursday.

Goal:

To demonstrate how easy it is for NetWare 4 users to install NetWare Web Server and create a web page.

Prizes:

The weekly winners will receive either a T-shirt or watch. The names and URL address of the "Cool Web Page" contest will be posted on the Novell's Winners' Circle Web page. Additionally, all participants will receive a Webmaster gift pack and participating resellers will receive a banner.

Highlights of Rules:

Participants must have a web page on a Novell NetWare Web Server to enter either contest.

For the "Cool Web Page" contest, entrants need to: Create a web page and place the NetWare Web Server banner on it. Register the URL of the web page with Novell. The web pages will be judged on the basis of originality, artistic appeal, technique and scripting abilities.

Participants may enter the "Cool Web Page" contest unlimited times, but each entry must be for a different web page.

For the "Get Spotted" contest, entrants need to: Place the Novell banner that says "Powered by NetWare Web Server" (.gif file) on an existing web page. Register the URL of the web page with Novell.

One prize will be awarded weekly by a random drawing from all the entries. All non-winning entries will be carried over each week until they win or the contest ends.

Participants can enter both contests if desired. For both contests, winners will be notified by e-mail.

NetWare Web Server:

NetWare Web Server turns NetWare 4.x servers into World Wide Web sites. Users can install and configure the software and create a web page in less than 10 minutes. NetWare Web Servers also lets the user to publish docum ents on both the Internet and Intranet, without learning UNIX or complex web authoring tools.

For more information about NetWare Web Server and the complete rules for the "Spin Your Own Web" contest, visit Novell's home page at http://www.novell.com or http://webnlm.novell.com/spinweb/.

Novell:

Novell, Inc. (NASDAQ:NOVL), is the world's leading networking software provider. Novell software provides the infrastructure for networked world, enabling our customers to connect with other people and they information they need, anytime and anyplace. Novell partners with other technology and market leaders to help customers make networks a part of their everyday lives.

Press Contact:

Kay Paumier

Communications Plus

Voice: (510) 656-8512

Fax: (510) 656-0237

Internet: kay@surf.com

Mark Griffiths

Novell, Inc.

Voice: (408) 577-7440

Fax: (408) 577-4429

Internet: mark_griffiths@novell.com


Novell NetWare 4.1 Momentum Continues
Novell's NetWare 4.1 Momentum Continues -- NetWare 4 Now World's Best-Selling Network Operating System

NetWare 4 Connections Increased More Than 400 percent in 1995; Customers Turning to Novell Directory Services for Ease of Use, Ease of Administration, Return on Investment

OREM, Utah -- March 21, 1996 -- Novell today announced that according to soon to be released findings from a leading market research firm, International Data Corporation (IDC), NetWare remains the overwhelming leader in both the network operating system market and the larger market for all server operating systems. According to the IDC Report, expected to be released in April, Novell shipped in 1995 more NetWare connections (51 percent) than all other server operating systems in the world combined -- including those from Microsoft, IBM, Sun, Hewlett-Packard, Banyan, SCO, and all other Unix and NOS systems. NetWare 4 connections, or nodes, sales increased more than 400 percent in 1995, making NetWare 4 the world's best-selling server operating system. In the network operating system category NetWare maintains an overwhelming 63 percent market share.

"Novell is clearly the market share leader in the server and network operating system markets," said Lee Doyle, NOS Analyst at IDC. "Novell has led the LAN OS industry for the past 12 years, and IDC predicts continued strong growth for NetWare through the end of the century. Customers are finding that Novell Directory Services, a central component of NetWare 4.1, enables them to handle the management of countless resources on heterogeneous systems spread around the globe. As a result, a recent IDC survey shows that NetWare 4 customers are planning to expand their installations by 258 percent."

Customers Turning to NetWare 4 for Advanced Directory Services

Businesses of all sizes are turning to NetWare 4.1 for the network reliability, ease of administration, and return on investment offered through Novell Directory Services, the directory that is built-in to NetWare 4.1. NDS has now emerged as the de facto industry standard for distributed network directories, providing easier access and easier management of network resources.

"Customers have told us that they require the true, global directory service provided by NetWare 4 and NDS over the workgroup-based domains offered by Microsoft Windows NT Server and OS/2 Warp Server," said Steve Markman, executive vice president for the Novell Products Group. "NDS not only greatly lowers the cost of network ownership today, it provides the foundation for Client-Network Computing which will enable organizations of all sizes to conduct business over the Intranets and Internet."

INTELSAT, the world's leading provider of international satellite telecommunications, recently made the decision to replace 62 Microsoft NT Server and LAN Manager servers with NetWare 4.1. "We were having enormous difficulty with our NT and LAN Manager network -- servers were locking up daily, domains were an administrative nightmare, and we were having to manage too many servers," said Jet Guilaran, LAN Analyst with INTELSAT. "NetWare 4.1 offered what NT and LAN Manager couldn't -- a hierarchical directory service that provides a single, central point of network administration as well as disk management and file ownership that has saved our company considerable time and money. And because of NetWare's performance and capacity, we were able to consolidate our 62 Microsoft servers down to just 16 NetWare 4.1 servers."

In addition, customers are turning to NetWare 4.1 for its superior Windows desktop integration, led by the recent release of the Client 32 for Windows 95. It is estimated that more than a half-million customers have downloaded the new client from Novell's WWW site (http://www.novell.com), CompuServe and replicated ftp sites worldwide over the last 30 days.

NetWare Infrastructure Ensures NetWare Support Anytime, Anywhere

More network professionals sell, support and develop solutions for NetWare than for any other network operating system in the world, and Novell is the worldwide leader in network education and support. More than 200,000 certified professionals support NetWare worldwide, with 125,000 candidates in the certification process. Microsoft, in contrast, has 4,400 certified professionals supporting Microsoft Windows NT. At the 1,450 Novell Authorized Education Centers (NAECs) more than three-quarters of a million people are being trained in NetWare technology this year alone. Additionally, more than 20,000 reseller partners around the globe sell NetWare. Over 6,000 applications have been written for the NetWare platform, with more than 160 of those integrated with NDS, allowing customers the freedom to select the solutions to best fit their business needs. In the last six months more than 2,000 developers have joined DeveloperNet, Novell's subscription service for Novell developers, with 100 new developers joining each week.

Novell (NASDAQ:NOVL) is the world's leading network software provider. Novell software provides the infrastructure for a networked world, enabling our customers to connect with other people and the information they need, anytime and anyplace. Novell partners with other technology and market leaders to help customers make networks a part of their everyday lives.

Press Contacts:

Bob Ingols

Novell, Inc.

Phone: (408) 577-8381

Fax: (408) 577-5104

Internet: robert_ingols@novell.com

Brian Johnson

Alexander Communications

Phone: (415) 923-1660

Fax: (415) 923-9863

Internet: bjohnson@alexander-pr.com

Trudy Edelson

Cunningham Communication, Inc.

Phone: (408) 764-0749

Fax: (408) 982-0403

Internet: trudy@ccipr.com


NuMega SoftIce for Windows NT
NUMEGA ANNOUNCES SOFTICE FOR WINDOWS NT

Provides Visibility, Control And Advanced Debugging Support For Windows NT

Summary: SoftICE for Windows NT Allows Developers to Penetrate the Windows NT System Barriers and Debug Faults On-Demand

Nashua, NH (March 26, 1996) -- Responding to the growing number of software developers selecting Windows NT as their development platform, NuMega Technologies, Inc., the worldwide leader in error detection and advanced debugging for the Windows operating systems, today announced SoftICE/I, the Advanced Windows Debugger for Windows NT.

SoftICE for Windows NT is a tool that gives developers unmatched debugging power, control and visibility into the depths of the Windows NT operating system. As the only solution that enables kernel-mode debugging on one machine, SoftICE allows developers to control the whole Windows NT system and debug all application and system modules, solving difficult problems that would otherwise degrade software quality or prevent on-time shipment.

"Most of the Windows software we develop involves high-performance code that needs to cooperate elegantly with the operating system," stated Douglas Whiting, VP of Technology, Stac Electronics. "Windows NT protection features and system barriers have put many obstacles in our development path. With SoftICE/I, our developers can now penetrate the Windows NT system barriers and access critical areas that are simply inaccessible to conventional tools. This is remarkable - Windows NT is no longer a 'black box'. SoftICE for Windows NT is just what the software development community needs to take the locks off of Windows NT development."

In a separate press release today, NuMega also announced BoundsChecker 4.0, the first error detection tool to support Microsoft's ActiveX Technologies. It features Smart Debugging - the integration of BoundsChecker into the Visual C++ debugger which allows developers to immediately fix errors that have been detected.

SoftICE for Windows NT - The Advanced Windows Debugger

SoftICE for Windows NT is designed for expert Windows developers who need to penetrate the surface and probe the depths of Windows NT. SoftICE blasts through the Windows NT system barriers and takes developers into the depths to help them understand and solve difficult problems.

"SoftICEis the perfect debugger because it stays out of the way until it is needed, then jumps to the rescue the moment it is called upon," stated Steve Gibson, President of Gibson Research Corporation. "It helps me to understand what is going on in systems I did not design, and to find the problems with the ones I did. I've used it exclusively for the development of my commercial SpinRite and ChromaZone products, and I am using it today during work on a third. I can't imagine having a better partner than SoftICE."

SoftICE provides developers with powerful, system-wide object search, identification and event monitoring capabilities and can debug applications directly on the retail version of Windows NT. SoftICE delivers On Demand Debugging by installing as a Windows NT boot device driver or system device driver, and monitors events system wide. When a program causes a fault or exception, Windows NT stops only the errant process and allows the rest of the system to continue running. With On Demand Debugging, SoftICE freezes the entire system when a fault or exception occurs, thus preserving the valuable system state information that would otherwise be lost. This feature is invaluable when debugging complex software interaction problems such as thread deadlocks and timing anomalies.

SoftICE for Window NT debugs all Win32 and Win16 applications and DLLs, all Windows NT boot and system device drivers, as well as all DOS programs, including DOS extender applications. Developers can also perform remote debugging over a dial-up connection. SoftICE for Windows NT is also the first commercially available development tool to support Intel's new MMX technology.

"The release of SoftICE for Windows NT is an exciting event," stated Ed Dekker, of Eclectic Engineering - an NT device driver consulting firm. "Based on past NuMega products, this will be a big win for the NT developer."

SoftICE for Windows NT is available for $699. Special pricing for existing customers is available, as are corporate site license options. For further information, contact NuMega Technologies, Inc. at (603) 889-2386, fax (603) 889-1135, electronic mail: info@numega.com or on the World Wide Web at http://www.numega.com/.

NuMega - The Leader In Error Detection And Advanced Debugging Tools

NuMega Technologies, Inc., headquartered in Nashua, New Hampshire, is the pioneer and recognized leader in the development of automatic error detection and advanced Windows debugging tools. To date, the company has provided error detection solutions to more than 75,000 users in businesses, governments and industries worldwide. NuMega's award-winning solutions substantially improve software quality and increase productivity for Windows developers.

NuMega's SoftICE, introduced in 1987, was the industry's first software-based alternative to ICE emulation hardware, and is now available for Windows NT, Windows 95, Windows 3.1 and MS-DOS. BoundsChecker 4.0 is available in Professional and Standard Editions for the Windows 95 and Windows NT operating systems. BoundsChecker Professional Edition, which recently received the '1995 Star Tech' award from Windows Tech Journal and the '1996 Readers Choice' award from Visual Basic Programmers Journal, is available now. The list price is $999 with special introductory pricing of $499. BoundsChecker Standard Edition is available now, and the list price is $299. Upgrades for existing customers are available, as are corporate site license options. For further information, contact NuMega Technologies, Inc. at 1-800-4NUMEGA (1-800-468-6342); fax 603-889-1135; email: info@numega.com; or on the World Wide Web at www.numega.com.


NuMega BoundsChecker 4.0 Error Detect Tool
NUMEGA ANNOUNCES BOUNDSCHECKER 4.0

The First Error Detection Tool To Provide Internet Application Debugging And Total Integration With The Microsoft Visual C++ Developer Studio

Summary: BoundsChecker 4.0 includes a host of new features including support for Microsoft's ActiveX Technology, OLE support, Smart Debugging, user-extensible API validations and Delphi 2.0 support.

Nashua, NH (March 26, 1996) -- NuMega Technologies, Inc., the worldwide leader in error detection and advanced debugging tools for Windows operating systems, today announced the second quarter availability of BoundsChecker 4.0, featuring enhancements that widen BoundsChecker's lead over competing error detection solutions. The newest version of BoundsChecker is the first error detection tool to support Microsoft's ActiveX Technologies and features Smart Debugging - background error detection that is available continuously during development. Smart Debugging is enhanced by the integration of BoundsChecker with the Visual C++ debugger which enables developers to detect and fix many more errors per debugging session with no additional effort.

In a separate press release today, NuMega also announced SoftICE for Windows NT, an advanced Windows debugger for Windows NT, that allows absolute visibility and control into Windows NT.

Smart Debugging - The Most Productive Way To Detect And Fix Errors

"NuMega has always led the pack, and with Smart Debugging they have outdone themselves," stated Denis Gilbert, General Manager of Microsoft's Visual Languages Business Unit. "The integration of BoundsChecker with the Visual C++ debugger is both unique and powerful, and will help developers build high quality applications faster."

BoundsChecker 4.0 is completely integrated into the Microsoft Visual C++ Developer Studio debugger. This allows BoundsChecker to detect hidden errors as the developer steps through the code using the Visual C++ debugger.  The developer never has to leave the Developer Studio to locate, evaluate or correct errors. The result is that errors are detected and fixed quicker, significantly increasing developer productivity.

"The integration of BoundsChecker into the Visual C++ debugger is a dream come true," stated Bill Cummings of Weather Central, Inc. "It makes debugging so much easier and productive. Now I can stay in the Developer Studio all of the time."

BoundsChecker 4.0 - More Than Just Memory Corruption And Leak Detection

BoundsChecker 4.0, the most comprehensive automatic error detection product available for Windows developers, streamlines the error detection process with new features to support ActiveX and OLE development. BoundsChecker is the only error detection tool that can evaluate Internet APIs, interfaces and controls, including URLMON and HLINK, while also validating hundreds of new DLL functions. This includes the Internet's most popular programming interface, the WinSock API. BoundsChecker's new OLECheck features detect OLE Interface leaks and invalid parameters and return codes for over 70 OLE interfaces. BoundsChecker ensures that all interfaces are correct, execution is error free and the software is dependable. BoundsChecker 4.0 also offers support for Delphi 2.0 and ApiGen, a utility for the validation of user-extensible API calls.

"BoundsChecker is one of our key development tools - we use it regularly on all of our development projects," stated Philippe Richard, Vice President of Object Arts. "We are developing our Info Sleuth product as an ActiveX component and with BoundsChecker's support for ActiveX and OLE, it will become an even more important part of our development process."

With the ability to identify more than 85 errors in 8 categories by type, stack trace and exact location in source code, BoundsChecker is the Windows developer's most powerful error detection tool.

NuMega - The Leader In Error Detection And Advanced Debugging Tools

NuMega Technologies, Inc., headquartered in Nashua, New Hampshire, is the pioneer and recognized leader in the development of automatic error detection and advanced Windows debugging tools. To date, the company has provided error detection solutions to more than 75,000 users in businesses, governments and industries worldwide. NuMega's award-winning solutions substantially improve software quality and increase productivity for Windows developers.

NuMega's SoftICE, introduced in 1987, was the industry's first software-based alternative to ICE emulation hardware, and is now available for Windows NT, Windows 95, Windows 3.1 and MS-DOS. BoundsChecker 4.0 is available in Professional and Standard Editions for the Windows 95 and Windows NT operating systems. BoundsChecker Professional Edition, which recently received the '1995 Star Tech' award from Windows Tech Journal and the '1996 Readers Choice' award from Visual Basic Programmers Journal, is available now. The list price is $999 with special introductory pricing of $499. BoundsChecker Standard Edition is available now, and the list price is $299. Upgrades for existing customers are available, as are corporate site license options. For further information, contact NuMega Technologies, Inc. at 1-800-4NUMEGA (1-800-468-6342); fax 603-889-1135; email: info@numega.com; or on the World Wide Web at www.numega.com.


Mustang Ships Wildcat! 5 for Win 95/NT
MUSTANG SOFTWARE SHIPS WILDCAT! 5 FOR WINDOWS 95 AND NT

Versatile 32-bit Interactive Web Server "Levels The Playing Field" For Business And Consumers; Intranet, Internet Solution Available In Retail Channel.

Bakersfield, California, March 25, 1996: Mustang Software, Inc. (Nasdaq: MSTG) today announced it has shipped its Wildcat! 5 BBS/Web Server for Windows 95/NT to retail outlets nationwide. Wildcat! 5 offers a unique combination of Web server functionality with the interactive bulletin board messaging features found on online services such as America Online and Prodigy. Manufacturer's suggested retail prices for the 2, 16, and 32 user versions are: $149, $349, and $699 respectively. Add-ons, such as the Internet Connectivity Pack (ICP), 8- and 32-line upgrade packs, wcExchange (for placing BBS messages in Microsoft Exchange), wcCODE (for developing custom applications), wcReports (for compiling and exporting data and usage statistics), and the Custom Connector (a store-front customization package), will be sold directly, through dealers and through system integrators at prices ranging from $149-$799.

"Wildcat! 5 is designed to fully utilize the 32-bit operating system in Windows NT and Windows 95. With the breadth of its features and functionality, including customization, interactivity and multimedia capabililities, we expect Wildcat! 5 to capture a healthy share of the online communications market," said Jim Harrer, Mustang President and CEO. "We've also leveled the playing field for individuals, groups, small office/home office users and corporations competing to create Internet and Intranet solutions because Wildcat! 5 reduces the need for major investments in software, hardware and support. Now users need only a Windows 95-based 486-66 computer and a phone line, LAN, or Internet connection to get a presence up and running."

Harrer noted that users are currently buying the ICP add-on (MSRP $249) at an impressive 50 percent rate: the ICP turns the Wildcat! 5 platform into a Web server, supporting inbound and outbound telnet, FTP and UUCP, offering seamless Internet compatibility. "Now users have an alternative to other Windows NT Web servers, such as Microsoft's Internet Information Server (IIS)", continued Harrer. "Wildcat! offers a true interactive, multimedia environment for a myriad of uses - from Web or FTP site, to building an online community."

Additionally, Wildcat! 5 includes the freely-distributable Wildcat! Navigator graphical Windows front end, which enables easy, point and click access to powerful message features, chat conference areas, file libraries, instant paging and outbound browsing to Web sites. The Wildcat! Navigator offers the navigational ease of the most popular Web browsers; the optional Custom Connector will allow companies and groups to add their logo directly to the browser, creating a powerful branded tool for their site.

Mustang Software will be demonstrating its next-generation Wildcat! 5 technology at FOSE, in Washington DC, April 2-4, and Internet World, in San Jose, April 29 - May 3. Wildcat! Navigator can be downloaded for free from http://www.mustang.com, by telnetting to bbs.mustang.com, or via direct dial modem at 805/873-2400.

Wildcat! 5 is distributed by Ingram Micro, Merisel and DistribuPro. Resellers include CompUSA, Egghead, Computer City, Software Etc., Babbages, Best Buy, Micro Center, Media Play, Fry's Electronics and Office Max. The Wildcat! product line is a leader with an active install base of more than 50,000 sites.

Mustang Software can be reached by calling 805/873-2500, or 800/999-9619; or via BBS 805/873-2400; and Web http://www.mustang.com. Mustang designs, develops, markets and supports online communications software including the Wildcat!, QmodemPro, and Off-Line Xpress product lines. Founded in September 1986, Mustang is a publicly traded company (Nasdaq: MSTG) and its headquarters are located at 6200 Lake Ming Road, Bakersfield, California, 93306.


ODS Massively Parallel ATM Matrix Arch
OPTICAL DATA SYSTEMS ANNOUNCES NEW LAN SWITCH

Massively Parallel ATM Matrix Architecture With 41 Gigabit Backplane Capacity

Richardson, TX, March 25, 1996 -- Optical Data Systems, Inc. (ODS), (NASDAQ-NMS:ODSI), announced a major new family of switching products based on a new Massively Parallel ATM Matrix Architecture. Parallel packet processing is utilized to feed this 41Gb/s high speed fabric. The 41 Gb fabric is a standards compliant ATM implementation, which is a departure from proprietary internal buses in competitors' products. ODS' new Massively Parallel ATM Matrix Architecture breaks the mold of traditional bus design by implementing a crosspoint matrix multipoint-to-multipoint architecture whose capacity is far greater than conventional bus types, is immune to single point-of-failure, and scales to accommodate future needs. This revolutionary design allows multiple chassis to function as a single switching fabric, marking the first time that a chassis' native backplane speeds may span multiple chassis over large distances (150 Km). Also unique is the fact that this Massively Parallel ATM Matrix Architecture is fully industry standards compliant, marking the first time that a chassis' internal backplane embraces non-proprietary industry standards. ODS plans to begin shipping modules in April 1996 which can access the new Massively Parallel ATM Matrix backplane.

Utilizing a distributed processing approach, each ATM module in the switching system provides ATM Forum compliant LANE, classical IP, and support for network wide VLANs. Using this approach, ODS has eliminated the packet processing bottlenecks which will continue to plague shared bus architecture with a single packet processing engine. ODS' design provides a 100% non-blocking capability on each module as well as between all modules - local to the chassis and remote to other chassis. This is a critical design issue in all networks where the servers and users are not connected to a single box.

"ODS' new design will allow us to simultaneously support full bandwidth switched 10BaseT Ethernet, 100BaseT Ethernet, ATM 25, ATM 155 (OC3), ATM 622 (OC12), as well as switched Token Ring and FDDI or any other type of communication protocol over the multipoint-to-multipoint backplane architecture," said Joe Head, ODS' Senior Vice President. "Competitor's current designs don't make sense to me. Why base the heart of a switched network on a shared proprietary bus running at speeds from .6 to 2 Gb/s? Just a dozen fast Ethernet ports will exhaust the fastest shared bus solutions. Our Massively Parallel ATM Matrix solution will provide pure ATM scaleability to deliver bandwidth from client to server with no performance penalty. Buses seldom achieve their claimed speed, cost a fortune, are prone to failure, and are not scaleable without hardware replacement. Our new design breaks through the bandwidth barrier created by a bus type architecture, while completely eliminating the multiple-point-of-failure aspect of bus designs," Head continued.

ODS' new Massively Parallel ATM Matrix Backplane technology is the standard in all new Infinity Switching products as well as available as an upgrade in existing Infinity hubs. As a departure from competitive solutions, our innovations do not require existing customers to obsolete their installed base of equipment to take advantage of this breakthrough technology.

"The Massively Parallel ATM Matrix backplane with our new generation of Ethernet , Fast Ethernet, Token Ring, FDDI and ATM switching modules will provide unparalleled non-blocking networking solutions" said Ward Paxton, ODS' President and CEO. " These products, which have been under development at ODS for the past two years, will provide ODS with a competitive edge in the marketplace with our new-generation switching capabilities. In our initial implementations, we have provided more processing power and backplane capacity than is required to support 100% non-blocking throughput. This will allow subsequent releases of much higher density switching solutions, which will reduce price-per-port, increase port density, and maintain unmatched performance," continued Paxton.

ODS also announced three new Ethernet Switch modules which will support up to 32 switched Ethernet ports per module and have a list price per-port beginning at $300. "These new Ethernet Switch modules bring to the table a performance and price that will provide a cost-effective alternative to shared Ethernet solutions," said Joe Head. "We plan for the per-port price of our Switched Ethernet products to be cost-competitive with shared Ethernet solutions and these modules are our first examples of this plan," continued Head.

Solving the bandwidth bottleneck and reliability problems of previous switching solutions without adequate network management would be a mistake. Our switching solutions comprehend the need for ISO Layer 3 network management in order to verify proper Virtual LAN (VLAN) group boundaries, pinpoint server bottlenecks, and diagnose any performance bottlenecks which will occur in servers and user workstations when the network is no longer the dominant bandwidth bottleneck. In upcoming announcements, ODS will build on its substantial expertise in RMON-1 and RMON-2 in order to provide more extensive session analysis and remote packet capture with 7 layer protocol decoding of switched traffic. In an ATM Forum LAN Emulated (Lane) world, where routing is accomplished by the ATM cloud, RMON-2 session analysis becomes an important tool to analyze traffic flow and install faster links as user flow patterns grow. An upgrade to switched technology should not leave you with zero RMON network management capability. Many competitive switches are too primitive for modern managed networks. With higher speeds and network security concerns on the rise, network management becomes much more important every day.

By supporting multiple VLANs per-port, multiple VLANs per device (by protocol), and allowing single VLANs to exist worldwide - configuration flexibility prevails over built-in obsolescence. This allows a single server to be a member of multiple VLANs, dramatically reducing server counts and costs. User definable policy management provides a level of configuration control that makes these products superior to other "me to" products with minimum capabilities. The ability to accommodate Ethernet, Token Ring, FDDI, 100BaseT and various ATM technologies to the server or desktop is an important element for meeting present and future networking needs.

ODS' advanced VLAN capabilities will allow devices to be automatically recognized as they move around the network, freeing the network administrator from this time consuming task. ODS VLAN-Vision&#153; will automatically maintain devices on the correct virtual LAN segment as the devices are moved around on the network. A virtual LAN can include any combination of media access control (MAC) types and can consist of a mix of Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Token Ring, FDDI and ATM connected devices.

There are security benefits within the ODS VLAN implementation that are more secure than competitive products. Policy based VLAN configurations with advanced management tools provide a method to increase security in locations that may not require encryption. VLAN configurations should not be limited by subnets or physical ports. They should allow users to partition traffic based on predetermined profiles and user defined parameters. The effective implementation of VLANs requires the accommodation of multiple LAN types and the avoidance of unnecessary packet fragmentation. This includes both internal firewalls to isolate directed attack as well as detection of attempted attacks in progress. The availability of Layer three (protocol based) VLANS is just one of five different implementations of VLAN policy available. The ODS standards based philosophy ensures that all products will interoperate and add significant value in any environment.

As a simple example of one implementation, a single Infinity switching system could contain multiple modules with 100BaseT and 10BaseT switched user connections, internally redundant OC3 connections via the Matrix backplane to redundant non-blocking ATM switching engines, providing 4.4 Gb/s of actual data throughput while only using a tiny fraction of the Massively Parallel ATM Matrix's bandwidth. "The beauty of this design is that it provides a massively parallel bus architecture, low cost, wire speed performance, and room to expand within the same standards compliant internal architecture. This is in sharp contrast to competitive products which are not yet fully developed, but based on shared proprietary buses which will never deliver adequate throughput to deserve to be called switches," said Joe Head.

The ODS fabric allows new levels of total network integration. The migration to fully interconnected, non-blocking, parallel resources is the beginning of total computing and communications transparency. The fault tolerance and flexibility of distributed intelligence and processing on a systems level has significant implications for management and applications support.

Layer three VLAN functionality allows for the graceful migration from router centric to switched networks. The statistical analysis of VLAN traffic internally and to remote locations will allow intelligent segmentation and architecture to be a proactive and objective process. The performance gained through massively parallel network connectivity and processing will reduce the topology and design analysis needed to accommodate new requirements and technology migration.

"These new switching products allow ODS to break free from the performance bottlenecks of shared LAN designs and provide our customers with unparalleled solutions which perform beyond their expectations and at a price that makes sense" concluded Head.

OPTICAL DATA SYSTEMS, INC. (ODS)

ODS sells a full range of intelligent switches and hubs, high-speed multi-protocol routers, bridges, and sophisticated network management modules to large corporations and government agencies that build very large and advanced enterprise-wide information internetworks including LANs, MANs and WANs. Its mainstay product, the ODS Infinity, supports switching of all four of the industry standards -- Ethernet, Token Ring, Fiber Distributed Data Interface (FDDI) and Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM). The Infinity Switch and hub provide superior local and remote SNMP-based management that supports all groups of RMON for both Ethernet and Token Ring networks. ODS is ISO 9001 certified and may be reached at (214) 234-6400 or on the Internet at http://www.ods.com.

Availability and Pricing

The Infinity Massively Parallel ATM Backplane will begin shipping in April 1996. Model number and pricing information are listed below:

1095S-41G-BP -- $3,300 -- 41 Gb/s Massively Parallel ATM Matrix backplane

ETHERNET SWITCHING MODULES

ODS' new Ethernet & Fast Ethernet switching modules provide wire speed switching capabilities in a high-density, cost-effective design with connections to ODS' new Massively Parallel ATM Matrix backplane. A one slot Ethernet module will provide high speed switching between Ethernet and Fast Ethernet to our Massively Parallel ATM Matrix backplane.

With up to 32 Ethernet or 12 Fast Ethernet ports per module, each Infinity Switching hub can initially support up to 320 or 120 ports respectively. Another switch module will support 24 10BaseT and 2 100BaseT Ethernet ports.

Availability and Pricing

The new Ethernet switch modules will begin shipping in April, 1996. Model number, pricing information, and availability are listed below:

1094-41G-12BT -- $11,995 -- 12 Port Switched 10BaseT module with ATM Matrix Connection, available in April, 1996

1094-41G-32BT -- $9,600 -- 32 port 10BaseT Switching module, available in June, 1996

1094-41G-24BT2TX -- $9,100 -- 24 port 10BaseT, 2 port 100BaseT Switching module, available in June, 1996

1094-41G-12TX -- $7,200 -- 12 port 100BaseT full duplex Switch, available in June 1996

ATM25 MODULES

Other user modules available for the Massively Parallel ATM Matrix will be ATM25 AnyCell&#153; desktop switching modules which will provide low cost, high speed ATM solutions. The new 1094-41G-12ATM25 one slot ATM25 switch module supports 12 ports and includes an OC3 Matrix connection. The new 1094-41G-32ATM25 one slot switch module will support 32 ATM25 ports and will include an OC3 Matrix connection.

Availability and Pricing

The new AnyCell ATM 25 product will begin shipping in April 1996. Model number, pricing information and availability are listed below:

1094-41G-12ATM25 -- $11,995 -- 12 ATM 25 ports (RJ45), 1 OC3 connection, available in April, 1996

1094-41G-32ATM25 -- $15,995 -- 32 ATM 25 ports (RJ45), 1 OC3 connection, available in Oct, 1996

TOKEN RING SWITCHING MODULES

ODS' Token Ring switching module supports six switched Token Ring ports on STP/UTP connections.

Availability and Pricing

The new Token Ring switch module will begin shipping in April, 1996. Model number and pricing information are listed below:

1094-WT-6 -- $13,275 -- 6 Port STP/UTP Token Ring Switching Interface

FDDI SWITCHING MODULES

ODS' FDDI switching modules support 1 to 8 switched FDDI connections on RJ45 or MIC connectors.

Availability and Pricing

The new FDDI switch modules will begin shipping in April, 1996. Model number and pricing information are listed below:

1094-WF-1FM -- $11,925 -- 1 Port FDDI DAS Multimode Switching Interface, MIC connectors

1094-WF-2FM -- $16,425 -- 2 Port FDDI DAS Multimode Switching Interface, MIC connectors

1094-WF-4U1R -- $11,925 -- 4 Port UTP-FDDI Switching Interface, One Ring, RJ45 connectors

1094-WF-8U2R -- $16,425 -- 8 Port UTP-FDDI Switching Interface, Two Rings, RJ45 connectors

ATM OC3/OC12 MODULES

ODS' 1094-41G-ATM155 module is designed to provide ATM cell switching for the Massively Parallel ATM Matrix Backplane. The two slot module includes 10 ATM 155 MBPS connections to the Massively Parallel ATM Matrix backplane for a backplane connectivity capacity of 3.1 Gigabits (Gbps) per module. In addition to the 10 backplane connections, two ATM 155Mbps UTP shielded RJ45 and 4 ATM OC3 fiber-optic ports are included. Two of these units may be used to double throughput and achieve 100% redundancy.

ODS' 1094-41G-ATM622 module supports ATM OC3 and ATM OC12. The two slot module includes 10 ATM 155Mbps connections to the Massively Parallel ATM Matrix backplane for a backplane connectivity capacity of 3.1 Gigabits (Gbps) per module. In addition to the 10 OC3 backplane connections, two ATM 155Mbps UTP shielded RJ45 and 1 ATM OC12 fiber optic port is included.

Availability and Pricing

The new OC3/OC12 switch module will begin shipping in April 1996. Model number and pricing information are listed below:

1094-41G-ATM155 -- $45,700 -- ATM switch, includes 10 ATM 155Mbps backplane connections, 2 ATM OC3 RJ45 and 4 ATM OC3 fiber optic ports, 2 slots

1094-41G-ATM622 -- $57,700 -- ATM switch, includes 10 ATM 155Mbps backplane connections, 2 ATM OC3 RJ45 and 1 ATM OC12 fiber optic port, 2 slots


Olicom Intros 2nd Gen Ethernet PCI Adapter
Olicom Introduces Its Second Generation Ethernet PCI Adapter

Offers Broadest Ethernet Adapter Range In The Industry

MARCH 25, 1996, COPENHAGEN, DENMARK -- Olicom (NASDAQ: OLCMF), a leading supplier of high-performance networking solutions, today strengthened its position in the rapidly growing Ethernet PCI market with the introduction of the Ethernet PCI/II 10 adapter.

By adding this adapter to its range, Olicom offers managers of classical Ethernet and Fast Ethernet networks a single source for all PC bus architectures. With this complete Ethernet adapter range, including the industry's only MCA adapter for Fast Ethernet, Olicom fulfills a key requirement for network managers looking to reduce the cost of LAN ownership by strategically partnering with a single adapter vendor.

"Our Ethernet range is targeted at Fortune 1000 corporations that have over the years acquired a variety of PC bus architectures. As these corporations adopt newer technologies like PCI, switched Ethernet, and Fast Ethernet, we're ideally positioned to meet all their adapter needs -- even for their installed base of MCA bus PCs," said Erik Johannsen, Director of Product Marketing at Olicom. "The new Ethernet PCI/II 10 adapter, with its industry leading performance, not only lets Olicom more squarely address the high-growth Ethernet PCI market, but it also supports key features like Auto Negotiation, which translate into investment protection for Ethernet network managers," Johannsen added.

The Ethernet PCI/II 10 adapter provides a fast, reliable PCI solution for servers and clients running CPU-intensive applications such as those integrating voice and video. In switched Ethernet environments, the adapter's Auto Negotiation feature automatically detects and runs full duplex (simultaneous send and receive) operation -- a key feature for servers and high-demand workstations.

The new Ethernet PCI/II 10 adapter is one of the few Ethernet adapters available today that supports Adaptive Performance Optimization -- a new technology that greatly improves performance by providing automatic, on-the-fly performance adjusting based on the load on the PC's PCI bus. The result is extremely low CPU utilization and higher overall performance.

To deliver low cost-of-ownership, the adapter provides Plug and Play installation and is fully compliant with all relevant industry standards, including the latest version of the PCI Local Bus Specification (revision 2.1), Ethernet IEEE 802.2/802.3. Support of the Desktop Management Interface (DMI) standard is provided, as well as an SNMP desktop agent.

Device driver support is available for all major network operating systems including Novell NetWare, IBM LAN Server and Windows NT Advanced Server. It supports client systems based on DOS, OS/2, Windows for Workgroups, Windows NT and Windows 95. All Olicom Ethernet adapters support a wide range of network operating systems including Novell NetWare, Microsoft LAN Manager, Windows for Workgroups, Windows 95, Windows NT and IBM LAN Server.

Pricing and Availability

All Olicom Ethernet adapters carry a life time warranty. The Ethernet PCI/II 10 comes in two versions: the OC-2183 supports AUI, Coax, UTP connectors and carries a suggested retail price of US $119; the OC-2185 supports a UTP connector and carries a suggested retail price of US $99. Both versions of the Ethernet PCI/II 10 will be shipping in volume in May.

Company Background

Olicom develops and markets Token-Ring, Ethernet/Fast Ethernet and ATM local area network products. In the Token-Ring market, Olicom is established as one of the world's leading suppliers. Olicom products, known for high performance and competitive prices, are distributed worldwide by a network of strategic partners and resellers. The company was founded in 1985 and is listed on the NASDAQ National Market (symbol: OLCMF).

For further information please contact:

EUROPE, ASIA-PACIFIC AND AFRICA:

OLICOM A/S

Even Claussen

Tel: (+45) 45 27 00 00

Fax: (+45) 45 27 01 01

E-mail: egc@olicom.dk

AMERICAS:

OLICOM USA, INC.

Kevin Kohleriter

Tel: (+1) 214 423 7560

Fax: (+1) 214 423 7261

E-mail: kevink@olicom.com


Cisco & Olicom Token-Ring Switch Joint Dev
Cisco and Olicom Forge Long-Term, Strategic Token-Ring Alliance

Includes joint development of Token-Ring switch products

MARCH 26, 1996, COPENHAGEN, DENMARK AND RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. -- Olicom (NASDAQ: OLCMF), a leading supplier of high-performance networking solutions, and Cisco Systems Inc. today announced a long-term agreement to jointly develop Token-Ring technology for router and switching products.

Under the terms of the agreement, Cisco and Olicom will jointly develop the future generation of Token-Ring switch products to provide cost-effective, dedicated Token-Ring connectivity to the desktop. Cisco will provide the switching technology and system software. In turn, Olicom will provide Token-Ring Media Access Control (MAC) technology, custom ASIC designs, and Olicom core Token-Ring technology to Cisco, including the company's high-performance PowerMACH" software. The resulting products will be marketed by each company.

Token-Ring switching products resulting from the Olicom agreement will complement other Token-Ring capabilities Cisco offers in the LAN switching market as part of its CiscoBlue product roadmap.

The agreement will strengthen Olicom's position and broaden its product offering in the fast growing LAN switching marketplace. The products resulting from the Cisco alliance will complement Olicom's industry-leading Token-Ring connectivity product family.

"Cisco is extremely pleased to have Olicom as a partner, since it is a leader in pioneering Token-Ring switching solutions recognized for high quality, superior performance, and interoperability," said Cliff Meltzer, vice president and general manager of the Cisco Interworks Business Unit responsible for the IBM internetworking market. "Olicom has more than 10 years of experience in internetworking technology and operates a business model similar to Cisco's, with a strong reliance on strategic partnering. With this alliance, Cisco will have the capability to compete even more effectively in Token-Ring LAN switching, a major developing market opportunity," Meltzer said.

"We see this long-term alliance as a way of significantly strengthening Olicom's position as a supplier of high-quality LAN switch solutions and, at the same time, as an opportunity to advance Cisco's position as the world's leader in internetworking solutions," said Lars Stig Nielsen, president and CEO of Olicom. "Token-Ring switching has spurred the growth of Token-Ring and extended its viability. With these new switch products in our range, Olicom will be positioned to further capitalize on this growth. We look forward to a long, fruitful relationship with Cisco," said Nielsen.

Olicom develops and markets a broad range of Token Ring, Ethernet/Fast Ethernet, and ATM local area network products. In the Token-Ring market, Olicom is established as one of the world's leading suppliers. Olicom products, known for high quality, high performance and competitive prices, are distributed worldwide by a network of strategic partners and resellers. Founded in 1985, the company's stock is traded on NASDAQ's National Market System under the symbol OLCMF. More information on Olicom is available from the company's SEC filing or by contacting the company directly. Olicom news and product/service information are available at World Wide Web site http://www.olicom.com. Olicom is headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark.

Cisco Systems Inc. (NASDAQ: CSCO) is the leading global supplier of internetworking solutions, including routers, LAN and ATM switches, dial-up access servers and network management software. These products, integrated by the Cisco IOS" software, link geographically dispersed LANs, WANs and IBM networks. Cisco news and product/service information is available at World Wide Web site: www.cisco.com. Cisco is headquartered in San Jose, California.


FaxMail Network for Windows 1.00
FaxMail Network for Windows, n1.00, fax_n100.zip, ShareWare.

Author: Jon Krahmer, a member of the Association of Shareware Professionals (ASP).

If you can print, you can fax. All the Fax Machines in the world are your printers with FaxMail Network for Windows.

For single computer or Networks. 32 bit.

Description: FaxMail includes a choice of four different installations which support Microsoft Windows 95, Windows 3.1 with Win32, Windows for Workgroups 3.11 and Windows NT. Supports most FaxModems, Group 3 CLASS 1, CLASS 2 and CLASS 2.0. FaxMail Network for Windows will add a <FaxBar> to your Windows Programs, giving you access to all the Fax /Modems and Fax/Machines in the world, making them become your printers. FaxMail attaching itself to and becomes a part of the actual Microsoft Windows environment, thereby adding its features to all Windows Applications. FaxMail has hundreds of useful features such as Dynamic View/Edit Cover Page, FaxBook Import/Export, Windows Dynamic All Class FaxModem Driver, and Technical Support. You can import up to 1000 name and phone numbers into each FaxBook (Phone Book) at a time from any xBase data base program, and you can have as many FaxBooks as you want. FaxMail gives you laser quality fax output, making it a great tool to send an occasional fax or large numbers of high quality faxes from the background while you work on other tasks. FaxMail bundles the most useful fax features, and it is fast! The simplicity of information transfer via FaxMail Network for Windows is unequaled. It is a faxmail management system, integrating FaxModem technologies into computer document generation. You can create very short and/or long fax.

Features: *select number rings until the FaxModem answers *number of re-dials *length of time between re-dials *set modem volume *"Scale to printer" or "Print actual FAX size" *view and move fax from Windows File Manager *Immediate or scheduled fax sends *broadcast queue holds 32,000 fax *option to auto-print incoming faxes in the background *send/receive fax in the background while you work in the foreground *easy fax management *GOOD help system *very fast fax viewer *log all sent and future fax events *quick notes with variable merge from FaxBook fields *fax any document you can print (send amazingly clean resumes) *event monitor *received fax notification *fax rescheduling *up to 1000 entries per FaxBook *easily create custom cover pages *background printing *supports "Silent-Answer" *FaxMail Convert to Fax driver *supports many paper sizes, in PORTRAIT and LANDSCAPE, including Letter 8.5x11, Legal 8.5x14, A4 210x297mm, A5 182x257mm, and is user definable down to a fraction of an inch *Enhanced Windows Dynamic All Class FaxModem Driver *FaxBook merge into Cover Page *Automatically switches from Fax to Printer Mode *Supports Microsoft Word for Windows, Windows Write, and all other programs with the abilities to print *Full-support for COM1-COM4.

Extras when you register: *OCR (Optical Character Recognition), *Fax to PCX BreakUp and *Zoom/Edit Fax. The OCR will convert fax into text that can be read by all editors and Word Processors, yet retains the original fax, unchanged. BreakUp will break a multiple page DCX fax file into individual one page PCX files that can be easily imported into most Windows programs. Edit Outgoing and Incoming Fax. Before printing to a fax machine or upon receiving a fax, you may want to use Zoom/Edit to add graphics, text (any font, any size), or use your mouse to sign the fax. *FaxBook Import/Export. *Build Fax form other faxes.

Includes: FaxModem Wizard COM-Port/FaxModem Tester. FaxModem Wizard not only tell you what kind of UART is present on each of your four COM-Ports but what IRQ it is using. Great tool for finding COM-IRQ conflicts.

Requirements: Microsoft Windows v3.1 with Win32, Windows for Workgroups v3.11, Windows NT, Windows 95, and a Modem. Almost all modems are CLASS 1, CLASS 2 or CLASS 2.0. FaxMail supports all three CLASSES.

Upgrade History: Improved Flow Control. Improved the page changing while sending / receiving faxes. Upgraded Fax Viewer for improved viewing with high resolution monitors. Set date format to MM/DD/YY - USA, DD.MM.YY - UK or DD-MM-YY - WORLD. Take selected page(s) form Faxes and build another Fax. Supports Microsoft Windows 95, Windows 3.1 with Win32, Windows for Workgroups 3.11, Windows NT. Windows Dynamic FaxModem Driver now supports almost all FaxModems including USRobotics. Convert to Fax now converts colored images to varying shads of gray patterns. Upgraded Events Log, Future Send Queue. Fax Viewer now supports SVGA. New updated help system. The Manual.txt is included. Convert to Fax driver, now, supports black, white, and all shades of gray. It supports many paper sizes, PORTRAIT and LANDSCAPE. You can create very short and/or long fax including Letter 8.5x11, Legal 8.5x14mm, A4 210x297mm, A5 182x257mm, and is user definable down to a fraction of an inch. View and move fax from Windows File Manager. Enhanced Windows Dynamic All Class FaxModem Driver. View Cover Page. Edit Cover Page. Edit Cover Page Logo. Cover Page Help. Includes the "FaxModem Wizard" tools that not only tell you what kind of UART is present on each of your four COM-Ports but what IRQ it is using. Addition of the FaxMail Network for Windows Dynamic All Class FaxModem Driver. No TSR, DOS, or real-time Drivers required. Major upgrade of the FaxModem Drivers. Many improvements to the FaxBook (Phone-Books) program including Import/Export. Improved operation with Microsoft Word for Windows and Windows Write.

Regards,

Jon Krahmer, ElectraSoft

Contact:

  Internet: jonk@blkbox.com

       FAX: 1-713-499-8423

     Voice: 1-713-261-0307

Snail Mail: 3207 Carmel Valley Dr.

            Missouri City, TX  77459-3068

FaxMail for Windows:

       and

FaxMail Networ for Windows:

       WWW: http://www.blkbox.com/~jonk/

       FTP: ftp://garbo.uwasa.fi/windows/comm/

       BBS: 1-713-499-5939

       CIS: GO PCFF, Search FaxMail

       AOL: GO keyword: Software, Library Search: FaxMail


Symantec pcANYWHERE32 Leads Remote Comm Mkt
Symantec Continues to Lead Remote Communications Market with Channel & Online Promotions for Award-Winning pcANYWHERE32

CUPERTINO, CALIF. - MARCH 25, 1996 - Symantec Corporation (Nasdaq:SYMC), the worldwide leader in desktop communications software, today announced a "trade-up" and a 30-day online trial program for its industry-leading pcANYWHERE32, the only product of its kind to offer remote control, file transfer and general communications with modem, cable and LAN, and Internet connections across Windows 95 and Windows NTall in one box. Effective immediately, registered users of pervious versions of pcANYWHERE or competitive products such as LapLink, Carbon Copy and ReachOut, can purchase pcANYWHERE32 for approximately $89, including a free parallel cable. The program is normally available at an estimated street price of $149.

In an effort to make it as easy as possible to "try before you buy" the new pcANYWHERE32, Symantec is also making available a free 30-day trial version of the 32-bit product on its website at www.symantec.com effective April 1, 1996, and at the Beverly Hills Software Windows NT Resource Center at www.bhs.com .

"This product was released in December of 1995 and has quickly taken the number one position in the remote control market," said Christopher Calisi, General Manager of remote access products at Symantec Delrina Group. "Our initial success underscores the need users have for the fastest, most reliable and secure remote control solution for both Windows 95 and Windows NT. These programs are designed to continue this momentum by bringing more users in touch with our product."

pcANYWHERE32 is ideally suited for secure use between home and office, working at off-site locations, helpdesk support and mobile computing. As a true 32-bit product, it lets users take full advantage of Windows 95 and Windows NT including TAPI/Unimodem that makes set-up a snap with the widest range of modems, Plug-and-Play to simplify system changes, and OLE 2.0 that allows users to drag a Host directory entry directly onto their Windows desktop for execution later. pcANYWHERE32 is also backward compatible with versions for Windows and DOS. The product provides login and password protection, data encryption to prevent data from being intercepted during a remote session, and file transfer rights that can be limited by the caller. Host control/audit of calls also prevents unauthorized access to the Host. pcANYWHERE increases productivity and minimizes telephone costs with the fastest remote sessions and file transfer speeds by using a unique SpeedSend feature which transfers only the changed parts of a file.

Since its introduction pcANYWHERE32 has received numerous awards from industry publications including PCWeek Labs Analyst's Choice and Comdex Fall Best of Show from BYTE Magazine.

Symantec Corporation develops, markets, and supports a complete line of application and system software products designed to enhance individual and workgroup productivity as well as manage networked computing environments. Platforms supported include IBM personal computers and compatibles, Apple Macintosh computers as well as all major networking operating systems. Founded in 1982, the company's global operations span North America, Europe and several fast growing markets throughout Asia Pacific and Latin America. Information on the company and its products can be obtained by calling (800) 441-7234 or (541) 334-6054 or through the Internet at www.symantec.com.

PRODUCT AND ORDERING INFORMATION:

Symantec Corporation

10201 Torre Avenue

Cupertino, CA 95014 USA

Tel: 1-800-441-7234 or (541) 334-6054


ParcPlace-Digitalk VisualWave Server
PARCPLACE-DIGITALK ANNOUNCES AVAILABILITY OF VISUALWAVE SERVER AND TRAINING

First Complete Solution for Client/Server/Web Applications

New York- March 25, 1996 - At the Internet and Electronic Commerce Exposition today, ParcPlace-Digitalk (Nasdaq: PARQ) announced the shipment of its VisualWave Server, the first internet application server for deploying client/server/web applications. Applications created with the VisualWave Development Environment can be instantly deployed across the enterprise in a client/server environment or to the Worldwide Web. ParcPlace-Digitalk also announced availability of its VisualWave training course which teaches developers how to build enterprise client/server applications for deployment on the Web.

"A new category called 'client/server/web tools' is emerging which enables customers to build their next-generation applications and deploy them across the enterprise and on the Web," said Bill Lyons, president and CEO of ParcPlace-Digitalk. "ParcPlace-Digitalk is the first company to make available a complete solution - development environment, server capability, and training - for client/server/web application development and deployment."

The VisualWave Server enables high performance, robust deployment of mission critical applications to the Web. It provides reliable management of Web applications including a fully dynamic environment, application management, configuration and performance tuning, session management, and support for standard Web servers. In addition, it is a fully dynamic application server with the means to update live applications without interrupting service.

"The availability of the VisualWave Server completes ParcPlace-Digitalk's promise of the first fully integrated application development and deployment environment for the Web," said Hugh Bowie, Bell South Project Manager. "The ability to now deploy complex, object-oriented applications on the Web will differentiate us and create a competitive advantage for Bell South."

VisualWave Server Features Fully Dynamic Environment

With the VisualWave Server, applications can be loaded or unloaded dynamically, enabling installation or updates without an interruption of service. Applications are dynamically compiled using fast just- in-time compilation technology.

Application Management

Applications may be grouped together based on common purpose or by user. Access is then restricted either by limiting the knowledge of a group's location or by registering a group with a specific port. Uniform Resource Locators (URL's) can also be customized to interact with an application.

Configuration and Performance Tuning

The VisualWave Server provides a wide variety of configuration options. VisualWave Server's easy-to-use configuration management allows optimum performance for all users accessing VisualWave applications. Thresholds can be set and actions are assigned as each is crossed. These actions include setting memory limits, shutting out new users to maintain a specific performance level, load balancing, or deferring Web transactions when busy.

Session Management

Most Web sites offer static read-only pages or single page forms to capture information from a user. VisualWave's session management provides live multi-screen applications the added dimension of state. This means that applications have the ability to maintain session information that is unique for each user over many page interactions.

Support for Standard Web Servers

VisualWave gives users the freedom to configure their deployment environment according to their specific needs. Users have the flexibility to choose where the application server and the Web server reside - and make changes to that configuration as the business needs change. Multiple VisualWave Servers can interface with one Web server or multiple Web servers can interface with one or more VisualWave Servers.

Platforms and Portability

The VisualWave Server is available for many platforms, including Windows NT, SunOS, Solaris, HP-UX, AIX, and Digital UNIX. VisualWave applications are portable and can be loaded without change into VisualWave Servers running on any of the above platforms.

VisualWave Training

The new three day course, Creating Web Applications with VisualWave gives developers the opportunity to master three important areas of client/server/web development-how to design a GUI for a Web application, how to architect a client/server application and partition it for the Web, and building industrial-strength Web applications.

Pricing and Availability

The VisualWave Server is available now for US $4,995. The three day Creating Web Applications with VisualWave course is offered now by our training centers in Sunnyvale, CA; Portland, OR; Chicago, IL; and New York, NY at US$1,275 for each attendee. The VisualWave Development Environment is available now starting at US$4,995.

ParcPlace-Digitalk, Inc.

ParcPlace-Digitalk is a leader in client/server/web application development. The company's mission is to become the distributed object partner of choice for computing in the enterprise. ParcPlace-Digitalk's products support open computing, portability and industry standards for multi-tier and Web-based enterprise computing. ParcPlace-Digitalk intends for its Smalltalk development products including VisualWorks and Visual Smalltalk Enterprise to be compliant with the current draft of the ANSI standard for Smalltalk proposed by the X3J20 committee. The company also provides a comprehensive range of services, including customer support, training, on-site assistance and consulting. In many international locations, distributors provide the aforementioned services. With headquarters in Sunnyvale, California the company maintains offices across the United States and internationally with subsidiaries in Germany, the United Kingdom, France and a network of distributors throughout the world. For more information, visit our Web site at www.parcplace.com or call 1-800-759-7272.

Michael Fried

Public Relations Manager

ParcPlace-Digitalk, Inc.

408-773-7463

FAX 408-481-0214

mfried@parcplace.com


Packard Bell Unveils New Interactive Demo
No. 1 Home Computer Supplier Unveils New Interactive Demo

PACKARD BELL PROVIDES RETAILERS "VIRTUAL SALESPERSON"

SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- Packard Bell Electronics, Inc. now offers a fast-paced, seven minute in-store computer demo for retailers, designed to mesmerize the eyes and ears of computer shoppers while showing off the latest features in Packard Bell's new line of PCs. The new interactive demo will serve as a virtual salesperson for the retailer.

Installed from a CD-ROM in just minutes, Packard Bell's new demo gives viewers a full-scale multimedia extravaganza through exciting video images accented by hypnotic background music. Crashing waves, exploding fireworks, galloping horses and rockets traveling through space are a few of the colorful sights and sounds consumers experience in full-motion video and advanced stereo sound.

With the click of a mouse, the demonstration becomes interactive, allowing shoppers to quickly learn more about Packard Bell's computers and their features. A friendly voice highlights key aspects of Packard Bell's systems. The demo is broken into categories, including:

* Connect - the fast and easy process of installing a computer with color-coded ports and wires and the use of Packard Bell's friendly Navigator interface * Speed - the power of Intel" Pentium" processors, increased memory and high speed CD-ROM drives, shown by an intense display of fast-moving images accompanied by driving music

* Enhance - a taste of software programs bundled with every Packard Bell PC with video clips running simultaneously from more than 40 software titles

* Communicate - telecommunications capabilities displayed through images of users sending faxes and email, using the built-in answering machine or purchasing products and services such as airline tickets, flowers and hotel reservations with Packard Bell's advanced voice over data technology

* Support - the fast, friendly service and support consumers will receive from technicians 24 hours a day if they have questions

"Packard Bell is dedicated to developing new point-of-purchase marketing techniques to assist its retailers in selling PCs," says Mal Ransom, vice president of marketing, Packard Bell. "We designed our new in-store demo to be entertaining and informative, but we also want retailers to feel like they've added a virtual salesperson to their showroom. This demo gives our computers the power to help sell themselves."

Based in Sacramento, Calif., Packard Bell designs, manufactures and markets a broad range of PC-compatible desktop computers. Packard Bell is the leading supplier of PCs in the U.S. mass retail channel, according to Audits and Surveys, a research firm that tracks the retail market. Packard Bell is the fourth largest computer company worldwide in terms of shipments, according to International Data Corp., Framingham, Mass. The company maintains a home page on the World Wide Web at http://www.packardbell.com, featuring product information, news releases, technical support contacts and links to interesting websites.


Platinum Leading MS SQL Server/Sybase Tools
PLATINUM TECHNOLOGY SECURES POSITION AS LEADING MICROSOFT SQL SERVER, SYBASE TOOLS PROVIDER; PLATINUM ANNOUNCES FAMILY OF TOOLS FOR MICROSOFT SQL SERVER, SYBASE

OAKBROOK TERRACE, IL, MARCH 27, 1996. . . Extending its technical and market leadership in delivering solutions for managing client/server databases, PLATINUM technology, inc., today announced four new tools for Microsoft SQL Server and Sybase. PLATINUM is demonstrating some of the new tools this week at Database & Client/Server World in Boston.

With the addition of these tools, PLATINUM now offers over 25 software products for Microsoft SQL Server and Sybase -- more than any other third-party database management product vendor. PLATINUM provides Microsoft SQL Server and Sybase users products for database management, data warehousing, and database application development.

PLATINUM's four new tools are:

* PLATINUM SQL-Archive for Sybase and Microsoft SQL Server, a tool that increases database administrators' productivity by automating both logical and physical backups;

* PLATINUM Fast Unload for Sybase and Microsoft SQL Server, a utility that speeds data unloading to minimize the time data is unavailable to users;

* PLATINUM Fast Load for Sybase and Microsoft SQL Server, a utility that performs data loading up to six times faster than bcp (bulk copy program), a utility available from both Sybase and Microsoft; and

* PLATINUM TSreorg for Sybase, the first tool for Sybase users that reorganizes database tables, indexes, and devices to maximize database performance.

While each tool is available individually, together the tools provide Microsoft SQL Server and Sybase users with a comprehensive solution for automating and speeding mundane administrative tasks, and tuning database performance.

"PLATINUM is committed to being the preferred supplier of tools for managing each major RDBMS type, whether it be Sybase, Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, Informix, or DB2," said Scott Kane, senior vice president of database management for PLATINUM. "Through both aggressive technology acquisition and internal development, PLATINUM now offers a line of client/server database management tools unmatched in its breadth and depth."

"PLATINUM works closely with Sybase to provide a host of tools that help maximize use of Sybase SQL Server, System 10, and System 11," said Leith Anderson, vice president of Sybase's partner and industry marketing. "As a result, PLATINUM has become an excellent choice for many Sybase users requiring database management tool solutions."

"By providing a range of powerful database management tools, PLATINUM is emerging as an important choice for Microsoft SQL Server customers," said Rich Tong, division marketing manager for Microsoft's desktop and business systems division. "We are pleased that PLATINUM is supporting the rapidly growing Microsoft BackOffice platform."

PLATINUM SQL-ARCHIVE

SQL-Archive allows database administrators (DBAs) to schedule, execute, monitor, and verify backups for multiple Microsoft SQL Server and Sybase databases from a single GUI-based console. It provides three key features not available in competing products:

* the ability to manage backup tasks from any network node, providing DBAs with greater flexibility in managing backups across an enterprise;

* off-line verification of backup integrity, virtually eliminating any impact on normal processing; and

* a graphical interface that allows DBAs to perform all backup management tasks with the ease of point-and-click computing, increasing user productivity.

With SQL-Archive, DBAs can perform either logical or physical backups. Logical backups are ideal for data archiving because they allow data to be used in the future with different Microsoft SQL Server and Sybase versions, or on different hardware platforms. Physical backups are ideal for securing data on a day-to-day basis.

To speed-up the backup and recovery processes, SQL-Archive allows DBAs to compress data and select only partial tables for backup and recovery.

PLATINUM FAST LOAD, PLATINUM FAST UNLOAD

Since data is unavailable to users during data load and unload processes, it is important to have utilities that reduce this window of data inaccessibility. Fast Load quickly and efficiently loads large amounts of data into database tables. Fast Unload speeds the unloading of data from database tables.

PLATINUM TSREORG FOR SYBASE

TSreorg improves the speed and efficiency of databases by restructuring objects that have become disorganized, providing DBAs with an efficient and reliable alternative to rebuilding databases to reorganize objects. To maximize data availability, TSreorg can perform reorgs while a Sybase database is online. TSreorg is the only reorg tool available for Sybase users. It has been available for Oracle since 1994.

TSreorg includes these key features:

* fully automated operations ( in addition to a manual control option (that allows database reorganizations to be performed once pre-defined database events are reached;

* physical structure maintenance facilities, including compression and partitioning, column shrinking, row ordering, table migration and other functions to optimize physical structures;

* failure prediction and recovery facilities, providing for safe and efficient reorganizations; and

* distributed architecture, consisting of both a console (client) component and agent (server) components, that minimizes use of network resources and maximizes scalability.

PLATINUM'S STRATEGY AND INTEGRATION PLANS

SQL-Archive, Fast Load, Fast Unload, and TSreorg are part of PLATINUM's product strategy to bring best-of-breed data and systems management to the open enterprise environment (OEE) ( the networked, heterogeneous computing environment that includes MVS-, UNIX-, and Windows-based platforms and may contain MVS, AS/400, and OS/2 systems.

AVAILABILITY, PLATFORM SUPPORT AND PRICING

SQL-Archive is scheduled to be generally available in April 1996. It supports Sun Solaris V2.3 or above, IBM AIX V3.2 or above, and HP-UX V9.0 or above. SQL-Archive is compatible with Sybase SQL Server V4.2 to System 11, and Microsoft SQL Server V4.2 and V6.0. Prices start at $1,500 per server.

Both Fast Load and Fast Unload support Windows NT, and UNIX platforms such as Sun Solaris V2.3 or above, IBM AIX V3.2 or above, and HP- UX V9.0 or above. Both utilities are compatible with Sybase SQL Server V4.2 and System 10, and Microsoft SQL Server V4.2 and V6.0. Fast Unload is also compatible with Sybase System 11. Both utilities are scheduled to be generally available in April 1996. For Fast Unload and Fast Load pricing, please contact Rich Dobinski of PLATINUM technology at 708-620-5000, ext. 1990.

TSreorg for Sybase is scheduled to be generally available in June 1996. It supports UNIX platforms, including Sun Solaris V2.3 or above, IBM AIX V3.2 or above, and HP-UX V9.0 or above. TSreorg for Sybase is compatible with Sybase System 10. PLATINUM is currently developing TSreorg for Microsoft SQL Server. Prices start at $2, 000 for a TSreorg console (client); and $4,500 for each agent (server).

PLATINUM technology, inc., delivers the payoff on information technology (IT) investments by providing tools that enable organizations to efficiently manage next-generation computing solutions while leveraging existing and legacy systems. The company provides application development, business intelligence, database administration, data warehousing, and systems management software solutions for the Open Enterprise Environment (OEE) -- the networked computing environment that incorporates mainframe, desktop, and open systems.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE E-MAIL US AT INFO@PLATINUM.COM

or call: 800-442-6861


Platinum Paradigm Plus OO Analysis/Design
PLATINUM TECHNOLOGY'S PARADIGM PLUS BRINGS OBJECT-ORIENTED BENEFITS TO POWERBUILDER APPLICATIONS; DEVELOPERS CAN ENJOY SCALABILITY AND RE-USE OF COMPONENTS FOR ENTERPRISE APPLICATIONS

OAKBROOK TERRACE, IL, MARCH 26, 1996 . . . At the Software Development Conference and Database and Client/Server World, PLATINUM technology, inc., today announced that Paradigm Plus brings the benefits of object-oriented analysis and design to PowerBuilder developers. With the round-trip engineering and modeling capabilities of Paradigm Plus, PowerBuilder developers can enjoy scalability and re-use of components for enterprise applications.

"RAD-driven client/server applications are not developed with design in mind, and therefore, hit the wall when it comes to enterprise scalable performance," said Peggy Ledvina, vice president at the META group. PLATINUM's Paradigm Plus allows IT organizations to overcome this limitation through model reuse and extensibility.

Paradigm Plus automates the round-trip engineering process. Developers invoke the file import PowerBuilder command which reverse engineers existing PowerBuilder applications into Paradigm Plus's distributed object repository. Once there, class diagrams can be automatically generated by the populate diagram menu selection. Using this diagram, developers can visualize and refine the model which is then automatically forward engineered into PowerBuilder. Throughout the process, models and source code are synchronized to enable iterative development.

"Software development is driven today by organizations' increasing needs to scale up departmental applications," said Ed Miller, vice president of PLATINUM technology's Application Lifecycle business unit. "By enabling developers to visualize and model program requirements, Paradigm Plus extends the functionality of existing 4GL environments, like PowerBuilder. This means that organizations can expand the scope of existing applications. Development effort is maximized while overall costs are reduced."

PARADIGM PLUS 3.0

Paradigm Plus is a powerful object-oriented analysis and design tool that supports Enterprise Component Modeling (ECM), code generation, and reverse engineering. With Paradigm Plus companies create "components" that divide information systems into manageable sections. Components are stored in the Paradigm Plus object repository where they are organized and synchronized with source code and documentation. The tool's graphical environment fully automates all leading object-oriented methods and notations, including OMT, Booch, Fusion, Martin/Odell, Coad/Yourdon, Shlaer/Mellor, and others extended to support Jacobson's Use Case modeling while also allowing developers to customize methods based on business requirements.

Paradigm Plus generates code in C, C++, Ada, Smalltalk, PowerBuilder, JAVA, and Forte, as well as RDBMS and ODBMS schema definitions. It also reverse engineers C, C++, Smalltalk and Forte code. The forward and reverse engineering capabilities of Paradigm Plus enable iterative development and "round-trip" engineering. Utilizing an advanced object repository and open architecture, Paradigm Plus optimizes reuse by allowing access to all stored objects and relationships in a multi-user environment. Paradigm Plus components can be published to the Web as HTML documents where they can be viewed, downloaded and reused.

ENTERPRISE COMPONENT MODELING

Enterprise Component Modeling, or ECM, is an iterative model-driven software development strategy which supports the delivery of multi-tiered enterprise-scalable applications. ECM enables users to:

* Manage Complexity of Mission-Critical Applications through the use of object technology and component-based development techniques which enable modeling, design, construction, and testing of robust, well-defined components.

* Decrease Software Development and Maintenance Costs by delivering components which can be shared and reused across multiple projects

* Adapt to Changing Requirements by providing seamless traceability between business process models and application software models, resulting in quicker time to market.

* Maintain OO Method Notation Independence since any of the leading OO notations can be used to construct the deliverable models.

PARADIGM PLUS PRICING AND AVAILABILITY

Paradigm Plus 3.0 is available now on Windows 3.1, Windows NT, Solaris. Additional platforms, including SunOS, HP-UX, OS/2 Warp, Windows 95, and IRIX will be available in April. PowerBuilder round-trip engineering is being demonstrated at the Software Development Conference and Database and Client/Server World this week and will be generally available in April.

For pricing and availability, call PLATINUM technology at 1-800-442-6861 or 1-708-620-5000; or send email to info@platinum.com.

APPLICATION LIFECYCLE SOLUTIONS (ALS)

PLATINUM's Application Lifecycle Solutions (ALS) comprise the most comprehensive and flexible set of tools for enterprise software application development. ALS products address every stage of an application's lifecycle - from project and process management, through analysis and design, construction, testing, configuration and change management, and maintenance. Consultancy services combine both technical and industry expertise. Product and service offerings are designed to yield maximum IT payoff on software development. PLATINUM's Application Lifecycle Solutions are part of the company's POEMS architecture, along with business intelligence, database management, data warehousing and systems management.

PLATINUM technology, inc., delivers the payoff on information technology (IT) investments by providing tools that enable organizations to efficiently manage next-generation computing solutions while leveraging existing and legacy systems. The company provides application development, business intelligence, database administration, data warehousing, and systems management software solutions for the Open Enterprise Environment (OEE) -- the networked computing environment that incorporates mainframe, desktop, and open systems.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE E-MAIL US AT INFO@PLATINUM.COM

or Call: 800-442-6861


Platinum InfoBeacon Support for Sybase IQ
PLATINUM TECHNOLOGY ANNOUNCES INFOBEACON'S SUPPORT FOR SYBASE IQ; INFOBEACON AND SYBASE IQ PROVIDE HIGH-PERFORMANCE, OPEN ROLAP SOLUTION

OAKBROOK TERRACE, IL, MARCH 26, 1996. . . PLATINUM technology, inc., today announced that InfoBeacon, its advanced relational on-line analytical processing (ROLAP) product, will support Sybase, Inc.'s Sybase IQ, a new high-speed data warehouse server designed for flexible, interactive analysis and ad-hoc queries. InfoBeacon, one of the first ROLAP products to support Sybase IQ, provides both rapid response and enterprise scalability to the data warehouse environment. The integration of Sybase IQ with InfoBeacon provides business executives with immediate access to, and analysis of, complex data at speeds up to 100 times faster than traditional RDBMS systems.

InfoBeacon is based on a three-tier client/server architecture. The three tiers of the product's architecture are an industry standard relational database, which acts as the data store; the InfoBeacon application server, which performs the analytical processing functions and interacts directly with the relational database; and the InfoBeacon client, which includes tools for analysis, reporting, and administration. In addition to advanced analytical processing, InfoBeacon provides proactive agents that analyze warehouse information, notify users of problems and opportunities and take appropriate action -- in essence effecting decision support workflow.

"Sybase IQ is a powerful decision support access engine that is optimized for the high-speed, sophisticated analysis that InfoBeacon provides," said Larry Barbetta, vice president and general manager of the PLATINUM Prodea Lab. "Together InfoBeacon and Sybase IQ deliver enterprise-wide, high-performance analytical processing."

"Sybase IQ is specifically architected for performance and scalability," said Bruce Armstrong, Sybase vice president of server products. "Fast access to business critical questions is extremely important in today's competitive business environment. Sybase and PLATINUM's partnership in Sybase's Warehouse WORKS Alliance Program offers the performance and scalability necessary for enterprise-wide decision support."

PLATINUM'S BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE STRATEGY

PLATINUM's Business Intelligence operation offers an integrated toolset that enables organizations to better leverage their corporate data investments. Business intelligence enables end users to derive value and insight from corporate information by facilitating the access, analysis, reporting and delivery of enterprise data.

PLATINUM's business intelligence tools address the entire spectrum of data access, reporting and delivery needs. Each product offers powerful capabilities that can be used separately to meet specific needs or as a part of an integrated business intelligence solution. In addition to InfoBeacon, PLATINUM business intelligence solutions include InfoQuery, a powerful ad hoc query builder; InfoReports, an ad hoc query and reporting tool; Forest & Trees, an EIS/Interactive analysis tool; and PLATINUM Report Facility, a mainframe-based reporting tool.

PLATINUM's business intelligence operation is a critical component of the company's Open Enterprise Management System (POEMS). POEMS is an integrated, multi-tiered solution that encompasses business intelligence, data warehousing, data management, systems management and application development across the scope of the entire enterprise.

ABOUT SYBASE

Sybase, Inc. is a worldwide leader in client/server software. Sybase and its Powersoft division are focused on four major market segments: on-line transaction processing, data warehousing, mass deployment and electronic commerce. Sybase's software products--database, middleware and tools--provide customers with desktop to enterprise solutions. The company's mission is to provide its customers with an open, adaptable information systems architecture that enables them to develop and deliver complete information systems solutions to facilitate rapid business change. Headquartered in Emeryville, CA, Sybase is the sixth largest independent software company in the world. The company's internet addresses are www.sybase.com and www.powersoft.com.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE E-MAIL US AT INFO@PLATINUM.COM

or Call: 800-442-6861


Prism Solutions Launches WWW Home Page
Prism Solutions Launches Home Page on the World Wide Web

PRISM WEB SITE TO SERVE AS A LEADING RESOURCE FOR DATA WAREHOUSING INFORMATION

SUNNYVALE, Calif. -- March 21, 1996 -- Prism Solutions, Inc., a leader in data warehouse management software, today announced the launch of its home page on the World Wide Web at

HTTP://WWW.PRISMSOLUTIONS.COM.

"The Prism Solutions Web site provides a wealth of information about the value of data warehousing and the competitive advantages it provides to companies in a variety of industries," said Cynthia Schmidt, Prism's vice president, marketing. "In designing our Web site, Prism's mission was to establish it as the primary resource for valuable, creative and timely information about data warehousing solutions. We are excited to offer our customers, prospects, partners, press, analysts, investors and the business community at large an easy method of reaching us for information, no matter where they are located around the world."

Prism's home page was designed to be visually exciting, easy to navigate and informative, providing visitors with a convenient way to communicate with the company and to learn what data warehousing is all about. In mid-1996 Prism will add an interactive capability to its Web site that permits visitors to register for seminars, ask questions and participate in data warehousing "chat" forums.

"The World Wide Web has become an important medium for delivering corporate information to the business and financial communities," said Jim Ashbrook, president of Prism Solutions. "As companies continue to make substantial investments in data warehouse management software, they will turn to the Web for quick and easy access to a broad range of product information that will facilitate their purchasing decisions. Prism's leadership in the data warehousing market can be substantiated by the many customer applications and references highlighted on its Web site."

PRISM WEB SITE SERVES AS A RESOURCE FOR DATA WAREHOUSE INFORMATION Visitors to the Prism home page can easily navigate their way through a variety of topics for information about data warehousing and Prism Solutions:

* Corporate Information -- describes the company's position in the data warehouse market and the industry recognition Prism has received, and lists the management team, worldwide offices and current job openings. In addition, there is a section profiling Prism's 30 data warehousing white papers, called "Tech Topics," written by Prism co-founder Bill Inmon and other industry experts. Designed to provide education on data warehouse strategies and techniques, the Tech Topics can be purchased using the Web site order form.

* Value of a Data Warehouse -- discusses what a data warehouse is and how it enables better information management, analysis and decision making. Observations on the business benefits of data warehousing by industry analysts from Aberdeen Group, Gartner Group, IDC and META Group are included. There are also examples of customers' business applications in different vertical industries and their testimonials about the return on investment provided by Prism products.

* What's New -- includes the full text of press announcements made since the beginning of 1996, allowing users to find the latest news about the company, future products, services and partnerships.

* Events -- contains details about upcoming data warehouse seminars, conferences and trade shows in which Prism will be participating, along with information about the 1996 Prism User Conference.

* Products -- provides an overview of Prism's entire product line, including: Prism Warehouse Manager, which automates the extraction, integration and mapping of legacy and operational data to a data warehouse; Prism Directory Manager, which integrates business and technical meta data into an information directory for the warehouse; the Inmon Generic Data Models, which provide templates for data warehouse design; and Prism's extensive consulting services.

* Services -- describes Prism's comprehensive consulting services for data warehouse implementation -- including its data warehouse methodology and readiness assessment program -- as well as educational offerings and training courses.

* Alliances -- profiles Prism's business partners and describes how their products and services complement the Prism product line to provide complete data warehousing solutions for customers.

* Bill Inmon -- a special section with information about Bill Inmon and his role in the data warehouse market, upcoming seminars where he will be speaking, and a list of his books that are available for purchase from Prism.

* For More Information -- lists Prism's offices worldwide, along with an 800 number to call for more information.

ABOUT PRISM SOLUTIONS

Founded in 1991, Prism Solutions is a leader in data warehouse management software for building, maintaining and navigating data warehouses. Prism Solutions' products and services enable a variety of projects, such as building decision-support systems, implementing client/server architectures, migrating and converting data between different computing platforms, and reengineering legacy applications and business processes. Prism Solutions' customers include leading companies in the finance, health care, insurance, manufacturing, public utilities, retail, telecommunications, transportation and technology industries. In addition to its corporate headquarters located in Sunnyvale, California, Prism Solutions has regional offices in seven U.S. cities and international offices in Canada, France, Germany, Spain and the United Kingdom. More information about Prism Solutions can be found by visiting the company's Web site at http://www.prismsolutions.com.


Process Swr Ships Purveyor Envrypt Webserver
PROCESS SOFTWARE SHIPS NEW PURVEYOR ENCRYPT WEBSERVER

Provides Encryption Services Supporting SSL Industry Standards for business to business transactions

FRAMINGHAM, MA, APRIL, 1996 -- As part of its continued leadership initiatives in the fast-growing markets for Internet presence and Web technology-based "Intranet" applications, Process Software Corporation -- a top-tier provider of World Wide Web and TCP/IP internetworking solutions -- released its first version of the Purveyor Encrypt WebServer for Windows NT, as part of the company's acclaimed line of Purveyor WebServers.

"The new Purveyor Encrypt WebServer presents a powerful package for Web developers," said president and chief executive officer Philip Denzer. "To ensure that users of the new encryption software do not sacrifice functionality for security, the base technology for the Purveyor Encrypt WebServer was assembled on the current features of the Purveyor WebServer for Windows NT, ver. 1.2 -- features which were designed to simplify the integration of Web technology with backoffice databases, such as Access or SQL Server." Denzer pointed to NT WebServer ver. 1.2 features such as proxy servers, ODBC data wizards, log viewers, virtual servers, and remote server management facilities as key utilities for backoffice integration.

"The Purveyor Encrypt WebServer allows users to integrate other network applications -- such as e-mail and database information - - into a secure environment, using standard technologies," Denzer continued. "By layering industry-standard encryption services to the robust Purveyor NT server, we have created an ideal platform for VARs, Systems Integrators and corporate MIS personnel engaged in the development of Web-based applications deployed behind the corporate firewall for secure, business to business or intra-business transactions."

Denzer also noted that Process Software offers sophisticated proxy server features for HTTP, Gopher and FTP requests -- allowing MIS executives to cost-effectively reduce their corporations' overall communications costs via page caching and by restricting users' global Web access.

The Purveyor Encrypt WebServer supports the Secure Sockets Layer encryption standard -- a widely accepted, open implementation of technology ensuring the security of specific HTML pages and for all server traffic. The adoption of this standard within the new, Purveyor- branded encryption servers will allow for easy, secure interaction with the many available Web browsers.

The Purveyor Encrypt WebServer also supports Key Management Facilities -- the public and private "keys" used in data encryption and access authentication -- via an intuitive Graphical User Interface. "The inclusion of RSA BSAFE 3.0 in Purveyor Encrypt provides users with the the most widely accepted and robust encryption library available," said Process Software vice president of product marketing David Rosenlund. Rosenlund added that Purveyor users will benefit greatly from this high performance encryption resource.

Lastly, Rosenlund noted that all Purveyor WebServers allow users to set Access Control Lists for resources on the server by specifying the encryption action of pre-identified pages. This facility is integrated with the Windows File Manager, allowing administrators to quickly apply access restrictions to specific pages, while maintaining the overall security level of the server.

Offering a representative application for the Purveyor Encrypt WebServer, Rosenlund suggested that public companies in the midst of drafting the annual report to shareholders could securely relay revisions of sensitive financial and operational data between departments and/or corporate executives, across disparate national locations -- employing the inherent ease-of-use and graphic display capabilities of the World Wide Web.

"As we look ahead in 1996, Process Software will continue to focus its new product solutions on the growing demand for Web-based internal applications and Internet presence support," Denzer concluded. "Our customers can expect an on-going integration of innovative security and development applications within the Purveyor WebServer family."

The Purveyor Encrypt WebServer is available for a suggested U.S. list price of $895.

Customer questions or inquiries can be directed to the World Wide Web: www.process.com; via e-mail: info@process.com; or, by phone, 800-722-7770.

Established in 1984, Process Software Corporation designs, develops and markets World Wide Web and TCP/IP-based networking software solutions worldwide, and backs all of them with one of the most comprehensive service and support programs in the industry. Process Software's complete line of TCP/IP product and service offerings include solutions for the Windows NT, Windows, and OpenVMS platforms.


Powersoft Intros Optima++ Developer
Powersoft Introduces Optima++ Developer, Professional and Enterprise Products

Optima++ Developer Available for $199, Includes Coupon Worth $200 Off Purchase of Professional or Enterprise Products

SAN FRANCISCO, CA, MARCH 25, 1996 -- Powersoft today announced pricing and packaging for the Powersoft Optima++ product line, a family of rapid application development (RAD) tools that dramatically simplifies the use of C++ and Java languages to build client/server and Web-enabled applications for Windows 95, Windows NT and Windows 3.1. The Powersoft Optima++ product line consists of Optima++ Developer, Optima++ Professional and Optima++ Enterprise. Optima++ will be demonstrated in Booth # 716 at the Software Development '96 show being held here this week.

Optima++ Developer is currently scheduled to ship in May, and will be offered at an introductory price of $199*. For a limited time, Optima++ Developer will include a rebate coupon worth $200 off the purchase of Optima++ Professional or Optima++ Enterprise.**

Powersoft Optima++ is based on a component-centric architecture that will allow developers to leverage OLE and native component technology to quickly build custom applications. All versions of Optima++ feature an innovative drag and drop programming approach that enables developers to "walk up and use" Optima++ and create state-of-the-art, native 32-bit C++ applications. Key defining features of Optima++ include:

* COMPONENT-CENTRIC RAD - Optima++ will enable developers to leverage pre-built, reusable OLE controls, OLE automation servers and native components. Optima++ automatically integrates OLE controls from any vendor, which will allow users to immediately access their capabilities with drag-and-drop programming, dynamically generated wizards and on-line reference information.

* INDUSTRY-STANDARD, OBJECT-ORIENTED C++ LANGUAGE - Optima++ will allow developers to exploit the full capabilities of a robust, object-oriented language, C++, and take advantage of a vast array of third-party tools and C++ libraries.

* INTERNET DEVELOPMENT MEANS JAVA AND MORE - Optima++ supports development of whole Web applications providing a comprehensive solution for both client-side and server-side application development. Optima++ developers will be able to exploit drag-and-drop programming and wizards to rapidly build Java applets. In addition, Optima++ developers will be able to build server-side applications for both Microsoft and Netscape Web servers.

* INTEROPERABILITY WITH POWERBUILDER&REG; - PowerBuilder developers and Optima++ developers will be able to share PowerBuilder DataWindows, OLE components and reports, enabling a cohesive IS strategy with maximum leverage.

* RIGHT-SIZE CLIENT/SERVER - To meet the spectrum of needs for client/server development, Optima++ supports both data-aware bound controls and the PowerBuilder DataWindow that provides sophisticated data access, presentation and analysis capabilities.

* SYBASE SQL ANYWHERE- Optima++ includes a copy of this full-featured SQL database that can be transparently deployed and easily managed, addressing needs from mobile computing to high-performance client/server applications.

* FAST EXECUTABLES - Optima++ exploits the Watcom C/C++ advanced optimizing compiler technology to deliver fast, native 32-bit executables. Applications can be deployed as a standalone EXE or as a compact EXE with runtime DLLs. Executables run on Windows 95, Windows NT and Windows 3.1 using Win32s.

"Optima++ cuts through the developer's information overload, making it radically easier to build C++ and Java applications," said Ian McPhee, vice president and general manager of the Powersoft Languages Division.  "It flattens the learning curve, enabling developers to immediately exploit the capabilities of new, sophisticated components."

"Optima++ is the most impressive new tool that I have seen in some time," said Derek Ball, director of technology for Visionary Solutions, a leading client/server consulting group. "Its melding of visual programming with solid C++ development is fantastic. Optima++ meets or exceeds all my needs today for sophisticated application development projects while including support for key technologies such as OLE, Internet, multithreading and multimedia."

Powersoft Optima++ Developer

Powersoft Optima++ Developer enables new and experienced C++ developers to create powerful and efficient client/server applications. In addition to a comprehensive set of visual and non-visual components for Windows development, Optima++ Developer includes a standalone Sybase SQL Anywhere, data-aware bound-control support and a SQL query editor that allows developers to build queries incrementally without needing to know SQL. Optima++ applications have a small memory footprint and deliver peak ODBC performance by directly connecting to ODBC drivers. Optima++ includes ODBC drivers for Sybase SQL Anywhere and flat-file desktop databases. In addition, applications built with Optima++ can be deployed against enterprise servers using ODBC drivers from other vendors.

Powersoft Optima++ Professional

Powersoft Optima++ Professional delivers the tools developers require to develop Internet applications, build components, develop robust client/server applications, and will include other professional features such as team programming. For Internet application development, Optima++ Professional supports integrated development of Java applets allowing developers to exploit the seamless Optima++ development environment, including the reference card, debugger and editor. Optima++ developers can also build custom application servers using CGI, NSAPI and ISAPI.

For client/server development, Optima++ Professional incorporates proven PowerBuilder technology including the powerful DataWindow data access, analysis and presentation component, the DataPipeline data migration utility and the InfoMaker query and reporting tool. In addition, Optima++ Professional includes a three-user Sybase SQL Anywhere relational database that allows developers to build and test true multi-user applications.

Powersoft Optima++ Enterprise

Powersoft Optima++ Enterprise maximizes the productivity of development teams creating enterprise-level client/server applications. Optima++ Enterprise adds high-performance native drivers for Sybase SQL Server, Oracle, Informix, Microsoft SQL Server and IBM DB2. Also included is Object Cycle, Powersoft's powerful server-based object management repository that provides versioning, labeling and reporting functions to assist development teams doing rapid application development in a workgroup setting.

Pricing and Availability

Optima++ Developer is currently priced at a special introductory price of $199, with a suggested retail price of $499, and is currently scheduled to ship in May. Optima++ Professional and Optima++ Enterprise are priced at $999 and $1,999, respectively, and both are currently scheduled to ship in the third quarter of 1996. For a limited time, Optima++ Developer includes a rebate coupon worth $200 off the purchase of Optima++ Professional or Optima++ Enterprise.

Sybase, Inc. is a worldwide leader in client/server software. Sybase and its Powersoft division are focused on four major market segments: on-line transaction processing, data warehousing, mass deployment and electronic commerce. Sybase's software products -- database, middleware and tools -- provide customers with desktop to enterprise solutions. The company's mission is to provide its customers with an open, adaptable information systems architecture that enables them to develop and deliver complete information systems solutions to facilitate rapid business change. Headquartered in Emeryville, CA, Sybase is the sixth largest independent software company in the world. The company's Internet addresses are www.sybase.com and www.powersoft.com.

*All prices listed are North American commercial list price in U.S. dollars.

**Rebate coupon offer terms may vary outside North America.


Quarterdeck Acquires Datastorm Technologies
QUARTERDECK ACQUIRES DATASTORM TECHNOLOGIES, DEVELOPER OF LEADING COMMUNICATIONS PACKAGE PROCOMM PLUS

Combination of Technologies From Quarterdeck, DATASTORM And The Intended Acquisition of Future Labs Inc. Will Offer a Powerful Platform for Collaboration and Communications on the Internet and Intranet

MARINA DEL REY, CALIF., MARCH 28, 1996 -- Quarterdeck Corp . TODAY ANNOUNCED IT HAS ACQUIRED DATASTORM TECHNOLOGIES INC. IN A STOCK- FOR-STOCK MERGER TO BE TREATED AS A "POOLING OF INTEREST" FOR ACCOUNTING PURPOSES. QUARTERDECK WILL ISSUE APPROXIMATELY 5.2 MILLION SHARES IN CONNECTION WITH THE MERGER.

The acquisition of DATASTORM is a significant step in Quarterdeck's collaborative computing and communications strategy. DATASTORM is the developer and publisher of Procomm Plus, the industry's leading data communications package. It recently shipped Procomm Plus 3.0 which runs on Windows 95 and 3.1, which includes an integrated FAX package, a Winsock-compliant TCP/IP stack, and a complete set of graphical applications for accessing the Internet, including a Web browser, telnet, FTP, and a news and mail reader.

Privately-held DATASTORM will remain in its Columbia, Missouri headquarters. The company's revenues for calendar 1995 were about $39 million with a level of profit before taxes of approximately 20%. The acquisition of DATASTORM is expected to be accretive to Quarterdeck's earnings per share.

In addition to the DATASTORM acquisition, Quarterdeck announced it signed a memorandum of understanding to acquire Future Labs Inc. Future Labs develops TALKShow, a whiteboarding and collaboration technology that allows two or more people to work together in the same application from remote locations.

"The combination of DATASTORM's communication technology with our advanced Internet solutions will give us a unique position in the collaborative computing environment," said Gaston Bastiaens, President and CEO of Quarterdeck. "Adding Future Labs technology on top of this will push Quarterdeck to the forefront of collaborative computing and communications technologies."

"Partnering with Quarterdeck will allow us to take our technologies to the next level quickly," said Tom Smith, Executive Vice President and co-founder of DATASTORM. "Plus, Quarterdeck's world-wide marketing and distribution muscle is among the most extensive in the industry, and this will enable us to make Procomm Plus available to a much larger potential audience, particularly in Europe and the Far East."

"Quarterdeck and DATASTORM are two highly recognized and respected names in the software industry," said Bruce Barkelew, President and co-founder of DATASTORM. "By combining the brand name equity and technology of both companies, we will have an industry-leading marketing, technology, and mindshare combination now and into the future."

Added Stephen Monaco, Vice President and co-owner of DATASTORM, "Quarterdeck's powerful retail marketing organization will provide an additional sales channel for Procomm into the SOHO and international markets. This will help preserve and even expand our lead as the top broad communications software developer in the industry."

Tom Smith has been appointed Senior Vice President of the Communications business unit of Quarterdeck Corp., of which DATASTORM is an integral part. Mr. Monaco and Mr. Barkelew will stay on as consultants to Quarterdeck.

About DATASTORM

World headquarters are located in Columbia, Missouri, with a European office in Cambridge, England. DATASTORM TECHNOLOGIES INC. and DATASTORM TECHNOLOGIES, LTD. are privately-held corporations employing around 350 people internationally. DATASTORM markets their Procomm brand of communications software products world-wide. Procomm Plus and Procomm Plus for Windows consistently rank in the top ten best-selling software products.

About Quarterdeck

Quarterdeck Corporation is a pioneer in the development of software products in four strategic business areas: Utilities, Internet Solutions, Internet Services, and Communications. The company has led the industry in bringing utilities solutions to the Windows and DOS environments with its award-winning QEMM memory management software. The company also offers an entire line of powerful, next-generation Internet tools for corporate, small business and individual users, including the award-winning WebCompass, and the company's first product in the Communications market, WebTalk.

Quarterdeck Corporation's headquarters are located at 13160 Mindanao Way, Marina del Rey, CA 90292

The Dublin, Ireland office serves as its European headquarters, with offices in England, France, Germany, and Australia. Further product availability and pricing information can be obtained by calling (310) 309-3700, by accessing Quarterdeck's Internet Web site at http://www.quarterdeck.com/, or by sending an e-mail request to info@quarterdeck.com .


Quarterdeck to Acquire Future Labs
QUARTERDECK STRENGTHENS ITS PUSH INTO COLLABORATIVE COMPUTING TECHNOLOGY WITH AN AGREEMENT IN PRINCIPLE TO ACQUIRE FUTURE LABS, INC.

Acquisition Will Provide Quarterdeck With Real-time Collaboration and Virtual Conferencing Technology for the Internet

MARINA DEL REY, CALIF., MARCH 28, 1996 --- Quarterdeck Corp . (NASDAQ: QDEK) TODAY ANNOUNCED IT HAS REACHED AN AGREEMENT IN PRINCIPLE TO ACQUIRE FUTURE LABS, INC. A DEVELOPER OF REAL-TIME COLLABORATIVE TECHNOLOGY THAT ALLOWS TWO OR MORE PEOPLE TO WORK TOGETHER ON AN APPLICATION OR DOCUMENT. THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION WOULD OFFER QUARTERDECK A SPRINGBOARD INTO THE GROWING COLLABORATIVE COMPUTING MARKET AND WILL GREATLY ENHANCE THE COLLABORATIVE ABILITIES OF WEBTALK, QUARTERDECK'S WEB PHONE PRODUCT THAT ALLOWS VOICE COMMUNICATION OVER THE INTERNET, LAN, OR WAN. THE COMBINED TECHNOLOGY WILL GIVE QUARTERDECK THE FIRST FULL-FEATURED, STAND-ALONE, COMPLETE COLLABORATION SUITE FOR THE INTERNET. THE TRANSACTION IS SUBJECT TO CERTAIN CONDITIONS, BUT IS EXPECTED TO CLOSE IN APRIL 1996.

Future Labs develops TALKShow, a third-generation document conferencing product that allows two or more people in remote locations to work collaboratively in real time by sharing desktop applications or viewing live presentations remotely over a network. Future Labs has just launched Virtual Conference Center, a service on the Internet that integrates services combining their flagship TALKShow product and mature telcom applications, such as multiparty audio bridging, and additional Internet utilities that bring enhanced value to the virtual conferencing experience.

"The addition of Future Labs technology and talent will be invaluable in giving Quarterdeck a boost in the collaborative computing market," said Gaston Bastiaens, President and CEO of Quarterdeck. "We are in the era of the home or virtual office, and remote technologies are a vital piece of working efficiently at a distance. TALKShow compliments what we have on the market and what we are developing, and is a major piece in providing corporate users with a complete, robust technology system for working together from a remote location."

John Chua, President & CEO and co-founder of Future Labs, added "Our new position with Quarterdeck will provide us with all of the core business components for success along with the great technology of the combined companies. This combination brings immediate value to our recently announced Virtual Conference Center and its mission to provide an integrated service model to meet the needs of the remote business conferencing market."

Quarterdeck will issue 750,000 shares to acquire Future Labs. The acquisition will be accounted for as a pooling of interests. The company and its 22 employees will remain in their Los Altos, Calif. office. Chua will remain at the helm of the company, in charge of the Future Labs activities.

About Future Labs

Future Labs, Inc., is a pioneer in the network-based collaboration software marketplace. The company's award-winning TALKShow document conferencing software is used for a range of applications, including training, education, and workgroup collaboration. Internet TALKShow is available for download from Future Labs' Web site, http://www.futurelabs.com. TALKShow and other Future Labs products are also available through OEMs and select resellers. The company is located at 5150-E21 El Camino Real, Los Altos, California, 94022 and can be reached at (415) 254-9000.

About Quarterdeck

Quarterdeck Corporation is a pioneer in the development of software products in four strategic business areas: Utilities, Internet Solutions, Internet Services, and Communications. The company has led the industry in bringing utilities solutions to the Windows and DOS environments with its award-winning QEMM memory management software. The company also offers an entire line of powerful, next-generation Internet tools for corporate, small business and individual users, including the award-winning WebCompass, and the company's first product in the Communications market, WebTalk.

Quarterdeck Corporation's headquarters are located at 13160 Mindanao Way, Marina del Rey, CA 90292

The Dublin, Ireland office serves as its European headquarters, with offices in England, France, Germany, and Australia. Further product availability and pricing information can be obtained by calling (310) 309-3700, by accessing Quarterdeck's Internet Web site at http://www.quarterdeck.com/, or by sending an e-mail request to info@quarterdeck.com .


Quarterdeck SpeedyROM CD-ROM Accelerator
QUARTERDECK RELEASES SPEEDYROM, A POWERFUL CD-ROM ACCELERATOR THAT CAN REDUCE CD ACCESS TIME

Automatic 32-bit CD Turbocharger Reduces Time and Frustration Associated with Slow, Choppy CD Performance

MARINA DEL REY, CALIF., MARCH 25, 1996 --- Quarterdeck Corp. (NASDAQ: QDEK) TODAY ANNOUNCED THE RELEASE OF SPEEDYROM, A 32-BIT TURBOCHARGER THAT INSTANTLY INCREASES THE SPEED AND PERFORMANCE OF CD-ROMS. SPEEDYROM IS A CD-ROM TURBOCHARGER WHICH INCORPORATES A UNIQUE CACHING TECHNOLOGY TO INTELLIGENTLY DETERMINE THE MOST FREQUENTLY USED INFORMATION FROM CDS AND SPEEDS-UP ACCESS AND PERFORMANCE WITH EACH SUBSEQUENT USE.

CD-ROM reference, gaming and multimedia enthusiasts will appreciate SpeedyROM's ability to smooth out graphics and audio in their favorite applications. Quarterdeck benchmarks show gains ranging from 11% to 92% for the second and subsequent passes on a CD-ROM with SpeedyROM active. With these gains, users will be able to enjoy faster performance from any CD-ROM drive.

"This will be a big help for all CD-ROM users," said Alex Eckelberry, vice president and general manager of the utilities business unit at Quarterdeck. "Even with the recent improvements in CD performance, CD access time remains a weak spot in multimedia. SpeedyROM will allow users to speed-up any CD application for far better performance without having to purchase a new drive."

SpeedyROM's "PERSISTENT CACHING TECHNOLOGY" stores frequently-accessed CD ROM information directly to a user's hard drive. In addition, it utilizes a "LOOKBACK" or "HISTORY" cache that maintains performance-enhancing information on multiple CD-ROMs. SpeedyROM is the only product of this type to support compressed drives, including Stacker and DriveSpace.

As the product is a true Windows 95 application, it will accept user changes without requiring a machine reboot and will also recognize a user's installation of a new CD drive automatically. "These unique features allows users to speed up any CD-ROM application without frustration and wasted time," said Elissa Murphy, senior product manager for general utilities.

In addition to speeding up searches of commonly used reference information, including encyclopedias, directories, and clip-art files, SpeedyROM boosts responsiveness of interactive games and multimedia application, and can reduce the "choppiness" of CD-ROM based games.

SpeedyROM installs in two minutes and supports Windows 95 applications as well as Windows 3.1 or DOS CD programs if run inside of Windows 95. SpeedyROM requirements include: IBM PC or 100% compatible; Windows 95; 386sx (486sx recommended); 4MB RAM (8MB recommended); 2 MB hard disk space (20 MB recommended); and a 32-bit CD ROM driver. SpeedyROM will be available in all of Quarterdeck's retail channels this week for an estimated street price of $39.95.

About Quarterdeck

Quarterdeck Corporation is a pioneer in the development of software products in four strategic business areas: Utilities, Internet Solutions, Internet Services, and Communications. The company has led the industry in bringing utilities solutions to the Windows and DOS environments with its award-winning QEMM memory management software. The company also offers an entire line of powerful, next-generation Internet tools for corporate, small business and individual users, including the award-winning WebCompass, and the company's first product in the Communications market, WebTalk.

Quarterdeck Corporation's headquarters are located at 13160 Mindanao Way, Marina del Rey, CA 90292

The Dublin, Ireland office serves as its European headquarters, with offices in England, France, Germany, and Australia. Further product availability and pricing information can be obtained by calling (310) 309-3700, by accessing Quarterdeck's Internet Web site at http://www.quarterdeck.com/ , or by sending an e-mail request to info@quarterdeck.com .


QMS to Utilize Xeros TextBridge OCR API
QMS to Utilize Xerox' TextBridge OCR API in CrownImage Document Imaging Products

OCR Scanning Capability Increases Flexibility, Functionality of CrownImage System

MARCH 18, 1996 - MOBILE, AL - The Image Management Solutions Business Unit of QMS, Inc. (NYSE:AQM) today announced it will utilize Xerox' TextBridge Application Programmer Interface (API) to add optical character recognition (OCR) capabilities to its QMS CrownImage document imaging system. OCR capabilities will be integrated into the Image Arranger component of QMS CrownImage, which enables users to capture, edit and store images.

"As more and more companies integrate their legacy paper files with their electronic documents, the imaging industry is rapidly moving to encompass the technologies necessary to process and catalog both images and text," said Don Parker, chief technical officer of QMS. "This relationship with Xerox is allowing us to enhance the document services of CrownImage in order to meet our customers' needs as they accelerate the integration process."

The OCR capabilities that CrownImage offers enable users to acquire and process both text based and image-rich documents. Through Image Arranger, users will be able to OCR scanned documents or previously saved files, and then output them to either the Windows Clipboard or to one of the 30 file formats supported by TextBridge. Image Arranger OCR will recognize detailed aspects of text documents, including columns, rows, headers, footers and photo captions.

"TextBridge was the logical choice for QMS. It's unparalleled OCR processing speeds and high document recognition accuracy allowed us to exponentially increase the power of our CrownImage products," said Perry Hockaday, director of QMS' Image Management Solutions business unit. "The benefit of this partnership is increased productivity for end users, who will be able to quickly and easily convert faxes, photocopies or legacy documents to electronic files, unlocking the valuable information these documents hold."

"Xerox is delighted that QMS has chosen TextBridge to be a significant part of the CrownImage system," said Steve Ricketts, director of product management for Xerox DDS software products. "The partnership between Xerox and QMS will enable users to easily and accurately scan, recognize and edit captured images and text, eliminating the need to retype documents."

CROWNIMAGE PRODUCTS

Together with image-enabled laser printers such as the QMS ImageServer-based products and other peripheral devices, the CrownImage suite of software applications form a complete, high-capacity, cost effective, digital imaging system with capabilities beyond those of existing, higher cost, proprietary systems.

The CrownImage application suite consists of several distinct application packages, including the QMS CrownImage Arranger, CrownImage Browser, CrownImage Copier digital copier control, CrownImage On Demand print utility and peripheral support drivers, each with a comprehensive, easy-to-use interface.

CrownImage applications are also Microsoft Exchange compliant. Exchange-based applications seamlessly integrate e-mail (over the LAN or Internet), scheduling, information exchange, electronic forms, business applications (such as customer tracking), and centralized system monitoring and administration.

QMS CROWN PRINT SYSTEMS

QMS offers a complete range of monochrome laser print systems with 10 to 45 page-per-minute (ppm) speeds, and color laser printers offering 3-6 ppm in color and 12 ppm in monochrome. QMS laser printers are based on QMS Crown and CrownNet technologies. Crown multitasking technology delivers fast document print throughput, software loadable upgradability, automatic compatibility with popular printing languages, and seamless connectivity to virtually any network environment. QMS CrownNet provides simultaneous network protocol support for multiple users and CrownAdmin advanced remote printer management capabilities. QMS laser printers incorporate SLS (Software Loadable System) technology for easy and cost-effective addition of system upgrades and enhancements via the network or host PC.

PRICING AND AVAILABILITY

Windows NT and Windows '95 versions of CrownImage are available today. While pricing is dependent on configuration, the cost of a minimum CrownImage system including CrownImage software, a high-performance scanner and a Windows NT CrownImage server start at approximately $25,000. Contact any QMS sales office for information, demos and pricing.

QMS Crown ImageServer print systems, with print speeds from 10 to 45 ppm, range in price from $3,000 to $60,000.

QMS, INC.

QMS, Inc. is a leading producer of monochrome and color network capable print systems. The company's print systems fit seamlessly into a wide variety of computer networks, and include color and monochrome laser printers used for electronic publishing, graphic design, office automation, advanced imaging and automatic identification applications. QMS, Inc. is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol AQM.

All prices are in U.S. dollars. For Canadian pricing, contact your local QMS sales office.

 QMS, Inc.

 One Magnum Pass

 Mobile, AL 36618

 (800) 523-2696 or (334) 633-4300

 http://www.qms.com

 QMS, Inc. Canada

 2600 Skymark Avenue, Building 5

 Mississauga, Ontario L4W 5B2

 (905) 206-0848


Qualitas MAX 8.01 Memory/Resource Manager
QUALITAS SHIPS QUALITAS MAX 8.01

QUALITAS CONSOLIDATES BLUEMAX FEATURES INTO QUALITAS MAX 8

BETHESDA, MD -- March 25, 1996 -- Qualitas, Inc. is releasing an update to Qualitas MAX 8, the complete memory and Windows resource manager for Windows 95, Windows 3.1x and DOS.Version 8.01 incorporates the award-winning features of Qualitas's BlueMAX product to provide a single memory management solution for all environments.

Qualitas MAX 8.01 offers both traditional memory management and new management techniques specific to Windows.While many of the new "RAM doubling" packages claim to open more Windows through RAM compression, Qualitas MAX 8 takes a simpler approach. "Products using compression techniques may allow users to open larger applications," said Bob Smith, co-founder of Qualitas, Inc., "however, they do nothing to help open more applications at once. Only a product like Qualitas MAX 8.01 using DOS resource management can help."

New to Qualitas MAX 8.01 is BIOS Compression support for PS/2 Micro Channel machines. This support was previously exclusive to Qualitas's BlueMAX product. Now users with IBM PS/2 Micro Channel machines can get up to 88 KB additional high DOS memory for loading resident software.Now owners of all types of machine architectures--from Pentium PCIs with new Plug 'n Play support to EISAs, 486s, 386s and Micro Channel--can solve all their Windows and DOS memory needs with one product, Qualitas MAX 8.

The decision to consolidate the BlueMAX and Qualitas MAX 8 products was an easy one. "We offer a total memory solution with Qualitas MAX 8. To emphasize this solution, BlueMAX features have been added to Qualitas MAX 8," stated Mary Stanley, President of Qualitas."Not only does this make it easier for home and corporate users to pick the appropriate product, but folks needing BIOS Compression support get a real bargain since BlueMAX previously retailed at a higher price than Qualitas MAX 8."

Also included in the Qualitas MAX 8.01 update are maintenance changes and support for the Windows 95 DOSSTART structure. Windows 95 loads a file called DOSSTART.BAT when entering MS-DOS mode. Qualitas's Maximize program will offer to optimize this batch file as well as system start up files to provide the maximum possible memory inside DOS windows.

The package is available through retail outlets, mail order and directly from Qualitas. The 8.01 update will be available on Qualitas's on-line services and free updates are available on-line. Owners of previous versions of 386MAX or BlueMAX may purchase an update to Qualitas MAX 8 directly from Qualitas for $29.95.

Qualitas, Inc.was founded in 1983 and develops, markets and supports Qualitas MAX, 386MAX and BlueMAX, memory managers for 386, 486 and Pentium-based systems; Qualitas Dispatch, the document distribution utility for Windows; and RAMexam, the Qualitas memory tester. Qualitas products are available from Merisel and Ingram Micro in the United States and from distributors throughout the world. Qualitas maintains corporate headquarters at 7101 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 1024, Bethesda, MD 20814.The company can be reached at 301-907-6700 or by fax at 301-907- 0905.E-mail addresses are info@qualitas.com, MCI 491-1490 and CompuServe 75300,1107. Visit the Qualitas web site at http://www.qualitas.com.


Connect-ME SNADS Connector for MS Exchnage
Announcing Connect-ME SNADS Connector for Microsoft Exchange Server

March 27th 1996, New Canaan CT. - ReSoft International LLC and TBS Software Inc announce Connect-ME, a Windows NT-based connector that provides seamless, bi-directional message interchange between Microsoft Exchange Server and SNADS-based systems such as:

   - IBM OfficeVision/MVS and OfficeVision/400

   - Lotus/Soft*Switch Central and LMS

   - Advantis/IBM Mail Exchange

   - Fischer EMC2/TAO

   - Verimation MEMO

   - Computer Associates CA-eMAIL+

As organizations deploy Microsoft Exchange Server in their electronic messaging networks, Connect-ME provides their users interoperability with legacy mainframe and mid-range messaging systems.

Connect-ME provides the following features:

Maximum Ease of Use With Virtually No Learning Curve

- hides the differences between SNADS and Microsoft Exchange Server addressing formats, so users can send messages to each other using their system's local address format

- users can reply to messages without worrying about the system on which these messages originated

Automatic Message Conversion

- automatically converts messages between Microsoft Exchange Server and SNADS formats, ensuring that users can read and reply to messages and attachments

- the Connect-ME administrator can specify which of several conversions to perform for both inbound and outbound messages

Encapsulation

- full encapsulation of messages using Transport Neutral Encoding Format (TNEF), allowing Microsoft Exchange Server users to send rich-text and multimedia messages across a SNADS backbone without loss of message fidelity

Confirmation of Delivery and Read Status

- automatically maps confirmation of delivery and read status between SNADS and Microsoft Exchange Server formats, so that users can be confident that their messages have been received and read

Ease of Installation and Administration

- runs entirely on Windows NT and can be installed on the same computer as Microsoft Exchange Server

- nothing to install on the host systems

- uses standard Windows NT administration and configuration services, allowing for integrated installation, management and monitoring

Flexible, Scalable Network Configuration

- supports a wide variety of network configurations, ranging from a single node to a full enterprise network with thousands of users

- multiple Microsoft Exchange Server systems can be connected through an existing SNADS backbone infrastructure, protecting investments in legacy e-mail infrastructure

Adherence to Standards

- developed in cooperation with Microsoft to ensure compliance with messaging interfaces such as MAPI and TNEF

- integrates tightly with standard Microsoft Exchange Server and Windows NT system administration functions, as well as with other Microsoft Exchange Server connectors

Pricing

Pricing starts at $12,000 for a single connector.

Availability

Connect-ME will be available within 30 days of the general availability of Microsoft Exchange Server.

Operating Environment

- requires Microsoft Windows NT, SNA Server, and Microsoft Exchange Server

- SNA connectivity via SDLC and Token Ring

- works with any SNADS-compliant e-mail system

ReSoft International provides value-add tools to the larger users of messaging systems to enable them to become more effective in the provision of the service to their users. These tools address the issues of downsizing from and co-existing between mainframe 'legacy' systems and the newer LAN/Client-Server systems. ReSoft International is an authorized Sales and Marketing Agent for Connect-ME.

TBS Software develops, markets and supports software products that solve administrative problems confronted by organizations with large numbers of electronic mail users. Established in 1986, TBS Software has achieved a worldwide reputation for quality products and support services. In addition, TBS Software is the North American distributor for the products of Icom Solutions Ltd (formerly IMI Computing) of Birmingham, United Kingdom.


RNS Distribution Agreement with PSINet
RNS ANNOUNCES DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT WITH PSINET

Santa Barbara, Calif. (March 26, 1996) - RNS, a division of Meret Communications, Inc., today announced an agreement with PSINet Inc. (NASDAQ: PSIX), a leading Internet Service Provider (ISP), for distribution of the award-winning NetHopper family of remote access router products.

Effective last week, the distribution agreement focuses on NetHopper remote access devices which provide analog connections using embedded Rockwell V.34 modems and up to four ISDN BRI B channels. By offering both analog and ISDN devices, PSI customers can begin with inexpensive dial-up Internet services and progress from 28.8 to 256Kbps-a tenfold increase.

"RNS is pleased to be working with PSINet, a truly innovative company that serves more than 8,200 corporations and more than 100,000 professional and consumer customers," said Frank Roys, RNS director of marketing. "Their international growth and recently announced Internet security services give them tremendous appeal for both the home user and Fortune 500 companies. This relationship will benefit all of their customers."

"Our customers are demanding faster access and the ability to utilize more bandwidth-hungry graphical data from the Internet-especially the World Wide Web. As their demand grows, they want the performance of ISDN without having to buy new equipment," said Sally Wigley, director of corporate services for PSINet.  "The NetHopper provides a reliable and affordable solution for our customers who anticipate growth."

RNS markets its family of NetHopper remote access products in the U.S., Western Europe, South Africa, Australia and the Middle East. The NetHopper NH-RAS series includes one or five embedded V.34 modems and can be used for LAN-to-LAN or Client-to-LAN data communications over common telephone connections. The NetHopper NH-BRI 600 Series products feature Basic Rate ISDN ports, with options for connections to terminal adapters or straight to a U-interface connection.

All NetHoppers transport IP and native IPX/SPX packets, allowing users of the most popular Ethernet LAN operating systems from Novell, Microsoft or Sun, or any UNIX system, to use the NetHopper to connect to large corporate routers, the Internet, or other small offices.

RNS is a leading supplier of high-performance, standards-based LAN and remote access hardware and software to distributors, OEMs, systems integrators and value-added resellers worldwide. RNS is located at 7402 Hollister Ave., Santa Barbara, Calif. 93117. Phone: 805/968-4262, 800/262-8023. Fax: 805/968-6478. URL: http://www.rns.com. Meret is a diversified, high-technology company holding leadership market positions in video broadcast and control technology, with industry firsts in video multiplexing, video dialtone and wireless video broadcast systems used by cable TV, telephony carriers and major corporations. Meret is based in Santa Monica, California.

PSINet is a leading provider of Internet access and services to both organizations and individuals throughout the U.S. and abroad. The company's PSINet network offers access to the Internet from more than 305 points-of-presence (POPs) worldwide. Internet access options range from high speed modem dial-up and ISDN for telecommuters and small office LANs to dedicated high speed circuits for corporate connectivity.

The company has its headquarters in Herndon, Va., with sales and service offices across the U.S.; Cambridge, England; Toronto and Tokyo. Further product availability and pricing information can be obtained by calling 703/904-4100, through PSINet's Web site at http://www.psi.net or by sending email to info@psi.com.

For more information about our products and services please email SALES@RNS.COM or call 1-800-262-8023 (INTERNATIONAL 805-562-3173).


Laurels from BYTE for Siemens Nixdorf Swr
Laurels from "Byte" for software from Siemens Nixdorf

HANOVER. THE US COMPUTER MAGAZINE "BYTE" HAS AWARDED PRIZES TO TWO SIEMENS NIXDORF PRODUCTS, "COMUNITY" AND "SMARTASSIST", IN A COMPETITION TO FIND THE MOST INNOVATIVE EXHIBITS AT CEBIT. SIEMENS NIXDORF WON THE FIRST PRIZE FOR COMUNITY IN THE "BEST DEVELOPMENT SOFTWARE" CATEGORY, WHILE SMARTASSIST WAS RANKED AS ONE OF THE TOP THREE "BEST APPLICATIONS". OF THE MORE THAN 6000 EXHIBITORS AT HANOVER, SIEMENS NIXDORF WAS THE ONLY COMPANY TO WIN A TOP RANKING IN TWO "BEST AWARD" CATEGORIES.

The "Byte" jury confirmed that with ComUnity, Siemens Nixdorf has set new standards for the development of application software. Siemens Nixdorf uses ComUnity as the architecture and technology framework for the development of in-house software products and customized solutions. A worldwide network of partners also employs ComUnity when creating their own solutions. ComUnity was developed in close cooperation with Microsoft. ComUnity architecture is designed to provide a "construction kit" of solution components and services that can be flexibly combined to form individual solutions. ComUnity aims to provide "user-centered" integration of applications at the workplace. The ComUnity framework is based on the Microsoft Windows 95 and NT operating systems and the Microsoft OLE (Object Linking and Embedding) technology.

In voting for SmartAssist the jurors have selected a "software agent" that relegates complex routine PC tasks to a thing of the past. The product allows separate activities to be combined into task-oriented processes which can be executed automatically. SmartAssist integrates standard Windows applications such as MS-Office, communication software such as E-mail clients, Internet browsers and telephone applications as well as commercial applications such as ALX-Comet or R/3. All data and the process intelligence are always stored in the process itself, thus allowing this to be passed on to the next colleague in the work group. SmartAssist stands out as an easy-to-use program: the user can build processes simply by collecting activities with drag and drop, and can also freely define a process with specially-prepared model activities or by modifying similar, existing processes.

The computer magazine "Byte", published by the American McGraw Hill Publishing Company, claims to reach more than a million readers, and thereby ranks as one of the most widely-read technical magazines in the computer industry. The "Best Award" prize for innovative products in 11 categories was awarded for the second time this year. When this competition was launched at CeBIT 95, Siemens Nixdorf won an award in the "Best System" category with its Scenic Media PC.


SPA & Singapore Police Raid Vans
SPA, Singapore Police Force and AACT Raid Vans Carrying Pirated Software

SINGAPORE, March 27, 1996 -- Police seized 5,800 CD-ROMs, valued at over US$700,000, from two vans on Monday. The seizure is believed to be the largest for pirated programs in Singapore and is the result of several months of independent investigation and surveillance by the Software Publishers Association (SPA) and the Alliance Against CD-ROM Theft (AACT). The Singapore Police Force arrested the two van drivers, who will be charged in court on Wednesday. The police also raided three outlets in two Singapore shopping centers reputed to contain heavy concentrations of pirate retailers.

Led by SPA and AACT investigators, the police struck just as the van drivers returned to their vehicles after delivering software programs to a computer retail outlet. In the past, retailers of pirated programs stored the infringing copies within their premises. However, due to the number of raids conducted separately by SPA on retail outlets, infringers have become more wary and have taken to using moving stores such as the vans.

This action is the beginning of expanded anti-piracy activities by SPA in the Asia/Pacific region. SPA plans to expand its anti-piracy program, including education and enforcement activities, to 12 Pacific rim countries by the end of 1996.

To find out more about software piracy, order educational materials or report suspected software piracy, call SPA's U.S. hotline at (800) 388-7478 or the Singapore helpline number at (800) 337-6400.

SPA's focus is on companies developing and publishing software applications and interactive content. SPA is the leading trade association of the desktop software industry, representing the leading publishers as well as many start-up firms in the business, consumer and education markets. Its 1,200 members account for 90 percent of the sales of the U.S. packaged software industry. SPA is an international organization with offices both in the United States and Europe. SPA press releases are available on SPA's Web site at http://www.spa.org or through Fax-on-Demand at (800) 637-6823.


Correction to SPA Market Share Info
SPA correction to Q495 release 3/29/96

The text below highlights corrected data for the market share information in the Software Publishers Association annual software sales press release, issued Monday 3/25.  Corrected numbers are shown in [brackets]. SPA regrets any inconvenience this error may have caused.

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Windows applications accounted for [75] percent of application software sold in the United States and Canada in 1995, with sales of $5.7 billion.  In the six months since its introduction, Windows 95 has grown to the second largest selling format, with 12.4 percent of all sales for the year.  (SPA does not yet have sufficient numbers of firms reporting in every category to report Windows 95 platform applications sales separately but plans on reporting these numbers soon.)

DOS and Macintosh applications split most of the balance, with sales of $717 million and $1.05 billion, respectively.  For the year, Windows application sales increased 27.3 percent, DOS sales fell 36.7 percent and Macintosh applications were down 13.9 percent.  These declines in Macintosh applications result in Macintosh sales now representing [14] percent of the application software market, a decline from [18] percent in 1994.  Meanwhile, DOS slipped to only a [9.5] percent share, down from 17 percent in 1994.


Superscape 3D Viewer for the Internet
TODAY THE WORLD WIDE WEB WENT 3-D

SUPERSCAPE GOES LIVE WITH WORLD'S FASTEST 3-D VIEWER FOR THE INTERNET --- VIRTUAL REALITY COMPANY LAUNCHES NETSCAPE PLUG-IN

March 25, 1996 - Palo Alto, CA -- Available now for free download from the leading developer of software tools for creating interactive three-dimensional virtual worlds on personal computers is Superscape 3-D viewer, the first interactive 3-D Viewer to effectively demonstrate the power of virtual reality software on the Internet.

The Superscape 3-D Viewer is a fully compatible plug-in application to Netscape Navigator, the most popular browser for navigating the Internet.

After downloading the viewer free from the Superscape Web site, users can immediately explore SuperCity, a rich 3-D version of the company's World Wide Web site that also features interactive virtual worlds from such companies as Intel, Infoseek, Northern Telecom and Tandem Computers.

SuperCity, which was created using VRT 4.0, Superscape's virtual reality authoring tool, demonstrates the use of "intelligent" objects and behaviors -- motion, rotation, gravity, weight and sound -- and highlights actual virtual reality applications that demonstrate how the technology will transform business, training, communications, data analysis and entertainment on the Internet.

"The use of virtual reality or real-time, interactive 3-D software provides a more natural way to interact with data on computers and extends the user's experience by capturing the user's imagination," said Mark Olson, manager, Corporate Demo Group, Intel Corporation. "Now, with the rise of the Internet and the increased power of Pentium processors, this powerful interactive virtual reality is available to anyone on a desktop PC at work and at home." Fastest 3-D Visualization on the Net

Leveraging its experience of nearly 10 years as the oldest company worldwide focused exclusively on products and technologies for PC- based virtual reality, Superscape was able to make Superscape 3- D Viewer work faster than other 3-D Internet tools, commonly known as VRML (Virtual Reality Modeling Language) browsers. The speed of 3-D viewers or browsers is determined by the rate at which virtual "scenes" change on-screen based on the actions or changes in the viewpoint of the user.

Combining the speed of the Superscape 3-D viewer and rich, interactive worlds built using Superscape's authoring tools, Internet users will now be able to navigate in real-time through the most realistic and useful virtual worlds ever developed for the PC.

"Superscape 3-D Viewer lets PC users experience a new level of man- machine interface." said Robert Lowe, president and chief executive officer of Superscape Inc. "More importantly, the 3-D Viewer demonstrates why Superscape customers worldwide have built more powerful and useful PC-based virtual reality business applications using Superscape authoring tools than using any other product. The Internet will help expand the acceptance and use of virtual reality software around the world."

"Tandem believes that 3-D interfaces combined with powerful multimedia content servers utilizing ServerNet technology will provide a variety of services enabling robust, secure online business transactions," said Tim Wild, vice president of Tandem's Electronic Commerce Division. "Destinations such as SuperCity can take advantage of Tandem's technology, leading to thousands of Internet communities worldwide."

Visitors to SuperCity can view and interact with actual virtual reality business applications. For example, visitors can see how technical support can be taken to new heights by navigating through a 3-D model of a PC, viewing the inner workings of the computer from all angles and controlling the installation of a graphics card in real-time.

Also part of SuperCity is a virtual reality application developed by Northern Telecom (Nortel) to train customers and technicians to assemble and use Nortel's Meridian 1 phone system. "The major advantages of virtual reality training have already been proven on the desktop," said Sue Wade, Nortel's vice president Multimedia Communication Systems Product Training and Documentation. " The Internet will significantly expand the usefulness of virtual reality training programs."

Superscape 3-D Viewer offers an easy point and click control panel for consistent navigation through virtual worlds and for controlling the behavior of intelligent objects such as calculators, clocks and cars. The interface also allows for easy hyperlinking to virtual worlds located on the Internet sites of Superscape partners, customers and others.

Superscape 3-D Viewer currently works with Netscape Navigator operating on Intel-based personal computers with a minimum 486 processor running standard Windows platforms including Windows 3.1, Windows 95 and Windows NT. Superscape plans to develop versions of its 3-D Viewer for use with other major Internet browsers such as Microsoft Explorer. Currently, Superscape 3-D Viewer can view worlds created using the company's VRT authoring suite. The company plans to support the emerging Internet 3-D standards as they evolve. Extending 3-D Internet Capabilities to the Masses

The Superscape 3-D Viewer 3-D interactive viewer and SuperCity are based on Superscape's powerful VRT authoring tools, which have a 10-year heritage as the standard software for PC-based virtual reality modeling and application development. By incorporating virtual reality, graphics, sound and animation capabilities into one package, VRT offers the most robust, fast and flexible PC-based virtual reality authoring environment available.

Superscape continues to improve upon its own technology by regularly updating and adding features such as the world's only Virtual Clip Art library featuring 3-D objects with built-in intelligence and behaviors for faster and richer 3-D world creation.

"I've built hundreds of real-time 3-D worlds for clients using Superscape products and nothing's faster and more flexible," said Gerald O'Connor of Summit Graphics. "The proven development tools, wide range of file support, suite of image and sound editors and outstanding customer support make Superscape authoring tools the best choice for corporations and Web developers building virtual worlds."

Superscape software is presently distributed in over 26 countries and used for applications that include marketing and sales, product design, training, medicine, video game development and entertainment. The Superscape customer list includes multinational companies such as IBM, Nortel (Northern Telecom), Motorola, Cisco, Hewlett-Packard, Nabisco, American Express, Land Rover and Rolls Royce. New Virtual Reality Products For Consumers

In addition to the Superscape 3-D Viewer 3-D interactive viewer and VRT 4.0, Superscape plans to ship a consumer 3-D Web page construction kit in the second half of 1996. The kit will contain templates to allow consumers to easily create 3-D Web pages at home. In addition, the company plans to ship a new Windows-based authoring tool customized for high-end professional 3-D Web site development.

The Superscape product portfolio includes VRT 4.0, the company's third-generation suite of virtual reality authoring tools; Networks, which enables up to 25 users to be in the same virtual world at the same time; Superscape Developers Kit for advance interface building; and Visualiser, a powerful platform for desktop virtual reality viewing. All products run on an Intel i486(tm) microprocessor, Pentium processor, or Pentium Pro processor-based computer with 8 MB of RAM. An SVGA monitor, keyboard and a mouse complete the virtual reality system. Superscape tools work with a wide variety of head-mounted displays (HMDs) for immersive applications.

Founded in 1983 by Ian Andrew, Superscape's US headquarters are located in Palo Alto, CA. The company introduced the first PC-based virtual reality software product and currently employs 100 people. Superscape is a public company traded on the London Stock Exchange. For more information or to download at no cost, Superscape 3-D Viewer, the company's desktop virtual reality viewer for the Internet, as well as dozens of virtual worlds, contact the Superscape World Wide Web home page at: http://www.superscape.com.


Symantec Native Java Virus Scanner
Symantec Announces First Native Java Virus Scanner and Leading Edge Virus Analysis Technology

Protection from new types of viruses and an intelligent automated virus analysis and repair system

CUPERTINO, CALIF. -- MARCH 27, 1996 -- Symantec Corporation (Nasdaq:SYMC), a leading supplier of utilities software products, today announced the development of new technology that lays the foundation for delivery of leading edge antivirus solutions. The Symantec AntiVirus Research Center (SARC) has developed the first native-Java virus scanner for Java applets sent over the Internet. In addition, SARC has also designed an in-house automation technology that can be used to analyze, replicate, detect and define a large subset of the most common computer viruses.

As the market leader providing technically superior products across all popular platforms -- Macintosh, DOS, Windows, Windows 95, Windows NT, NetWare -- Symantec is committed to taking care of its customers in the future as well as today. Every new development and advance in the software industry brings with it new issues and uncertainties, as well as the potential for new problems. As a visionary company, Symantec is ready with a solution for its customers if/when a threat becomes a reality. Developing solutions in advance prepares and protects users from problems before they happen.

"The creation of SARC has allowed us to be on the leading edge of virus research and to fulfill the promise to our customers to protect them against the threat of viruses," said Mary Engstrom, general manager of Symantec's security business unit. "The latest developments from SARC represent exciting technical advances that translate into worry-free computing for our users."

Java Technology

One of the fastest growing development environments is Java. While no current Java virus threats exist, there is a possibility that a virus could be written. In addition, due to Java's inherent portability, a virus of this type could spread over a wide variety of platforms. To address this possibility, SARC has produced a Java class file scanner extension for NAV. This will enable NAV to provide real-time protection and monitor for Java virus activity within Netscape or any other Java supported web browser.

The current AutoProtect capability in Norton AntiVirus (NAV) is configured to scan Java applets sent over the Internet in .CLASS files, and can detect a potential type of Java (Java Type I) virus that can be propagated by modifying HTML pages.

The new Java scanner technology can detect another more complex, type of Java virus (Java Type II) that parasitically infects .CLASS files. The Java .CLASS file scanner provides a much faster and more efficient scan than that achieved with conventional brute-force scanning technology and represents the best scanning technology available today for the Java environment. At the first sign of a Java virus threat, Symantec will make this technology available to customers via an immediate virus definition update.

SARA Technology

SARA -- Symantec AntiVirus Research Automation -- is an automated tool designed with artificial intelligence to analyze a virus sample, replicate it, write a memory detection and definition for that virus. At the completion of that process, SARA performs an unbiased check of its own work and will either pass or fail the results based on a rigorous set of standards. SARA eliminates a number of mundane tasks, allowing our engineers to concentrate on more difficult virus threats, and can process up to 150 virus samples in 24 hours. This technology is used to routinely pre-process the thousands of virus samples received by Symantec researchers. With this tool, Symantec has the upper hand in the fight against computer viruses and our customers benefit from the increased level of responsiveness.

Java is a programming language developed by Sun Microsystems for developing cross-platform applications across the public Internet and corporate intranets.

Symantec Corporation develops, markets, and supports a complete line of application and system software products designed to enhance individual and workgroup productivity as well as manage networked computing environments. Platforms supported include IBM personal computers and compatibles, Apple Macintosh computers as well as all major network operating systems. Founded in 1982, the company's global operations span North America, Europe and several fast growing markets throughout Asia Pacific and Latin America. Information on the company and its products can be obtained by calling (800) 441-7234 toll free or (541) 334-6054.

NOTE TO EDITORS: If you would like additional information on Symantec Corporation and its products, please view the Symantec Press Center at http://www.symantec.com/PressCenter/ on Symantec's Website.

PRODUCT AND ORDERING INFORMATION:

Symantec Corporation

10201 Torre Avenue

Cupertino, CA 95014 USA

Tel: 1-800-441-7234 or (541) 334-6054


Symantec Announces Norton NT Tools
Symantec Announces Norton NT Tools To Enhance Your Investment In Windows NT

An essential set of proven tools to scan and repair viruses, manage files and monitor and view key system information

CUPERTINO, CALIF. - MARCH 25, 1996 - Symantec Corporation (Nasdaq:SYMC), a leading supplier of utilities software products, today expanded its comprehensive cross-platform utilities support to the Microsoft Windows NT operating system with the introduction of Norton NT Tools. Norton NT Tools is the only set of utilities that combines anti-virus protection, powerful file management and the ability to monitor key system resources under the Windows NT operating system.

"Delivering products such as this new utility for Windows NT-based systems is a big benefit to users of Windows NT Workstation," said Megan Bliss, group product manager, Windows and Business Systems division, Microsoft Corporation. "Symantec continues to provide easy to use products that complement Microsoft's entire family of 32-bit operating systems, including Windows 95, Windows NT Workstation and Windows NT Server."

Symantec is the technological and market leader in providing utilities across platforms - the Macintosh, MS-DOS, Windows, and Windows 95 operating systems. Now the superior technology of Norton AntiVirus, Norton Navigator and Norton Utilities components is available to users of Windows NT. The proven technology, intuitive interface and powerful features from the Norton family of products provide an award-winning set of tools that optimize system performance in the complex Windows NT computing environment.

"Symantec is fully committed to developing top quality, high value products for the Windows NT platform," said Karen Black, vice president of the advanced utilities business unit. "Norton NT Tools is the first Symantec utilities product developed to enhance the investment users and the companies they work for have made to this powerful operating system."

Scans And Eliminates Viruses

The Norton NT Tools virus scanner provides virus detection, elimination and repair, including fast, unobtrusive, transparent scanning and an easy-to-use update system to maintain the highest level of antivirus protection for Windows NT. Automatic virus update notification is fast and easy and because of the compact virus definition file and online access to virus definitions. Used with Norton System Doctor, the Norton NT Tools virus scanner will alert users when their definition set should be updated.

New definition sets, updated monthly, can be downloaded from the following online sites:

Symantec BBS                    541-484-6669  (300 - 28,000 baud)

Symantec's FTP Site             ftp.symantec.com

Symantec's  anti-virus Web site www.symantec.com/avcenter

CompuServe                      GO SYMANTEC

America Online                  SYMANTEC

The Microsoft Network           SYM-NAV95

Windows NT is not immune to virus infections. In many instances, Windows NT will prevent viruses from spreading where MS-DOS or Windows will not, but there are a number of common viruses that can cause significant damage to Windows NT programs, data, even the operating system itself. For example, the Word Macro viruses can infect a Windows NT-based system just as they do all other Word platforms.

Because Windows NT is frequently a file server for MS-DOS, Windows and Windows 95 workstations, the Norton NT Tools anti- virus component is specifically designed to scan for viruses that can infect any of these systems. It will also repair boot sector and file virus infections on Windows NT-based systems.

Norton NT Tools virus scanner scans for more than 7,500 known PC viruses and allows users to easily customize their virus protection installation. Users can scan an entire disk or set of disks, a particular folder and all its files, or a specific file for virus infection. Scanning can be performed on demand or scheduled to regularly run at a predetermined time and frequency.

Powerful File Management

The Norton NT File Manager dramatically reduces the effort needed to perform typical file management and manipulation tasks during everyday use of Windows NT. File manager lets users browse unmapped network resources, format and copy DMF floppy disks, drag and drop to and from FTP sites directly from within the Norton File Manager, quickly find files and programs, configure their systems for maximum productivity, and more.

Network File Management

With UNC browsing, users can quickly and easily browse through network drives and perform file operations on them without having to map them, just like Network Neighborhood in Windows 95. Network file operations like copying and deleting no longer require mapping the selected drive. Users can also save time by configuring network resources from one central location, from within the Norton File Manager. The Norton File Manager enables connecting, adding, sharing and changing ownership of both mapped and unmapped network resources.

Internet FTP Mapping and File Transfer

Use the FTP site feature to transfer files to and from any FTP site by simply dragging and dropping the files between the user's system and the FTP site. With the Norton File Manager, users can treat FTP sites as if they were just another drive on their systems. The Norton File Manager also provides Norton UUencode/UUdecode to encode and decode files sent and received over the Internet.

Copy and Format Disks

The Norton File Manager lets users format and copy, or make images of floppy disks using the extended Distribution Media Format (DMF). This allows users to create backup copies of Microsoft program disks. In addition, this extended format can be used to store greater amounts of data which can later be read by the Windows NT operating system.

Norton FastFind

Norton FastFind provides powerful, fast file searches on name, date, size, attributes and text within files.

Norton Zip/Unzip and NTFS Compression Compatibility

With Norton Zip/Unzip, users can reduce the size of files sent over the Internet, compress and decompress files on the fly, and save valuable disk space. Using drag-and-drop, users can zip/unzip any file in a fraction of the time it takes to use a separate application. The Norton File Manager is compatible with PKZip V1.x (unzipping only) and V2.x, ARC, LHZ (LHA 2.1x), and Zip self-extracting archives. The Norton File Manager also supports NTFS compression, handling NTFS compressed files as if they were standard, non-compressed files.

Norton Folder Synchronization

The Synchronize Folders feature displays the contents of two folders on a dual pane interface so that users can quickly and easily compare and synchronize the folders' contents. The differences in the contents of two folders can be compared using the Folder Compare feature.

Fully Customizable

Users can customize the Toolbar, Shortcut keys and Tree Views, configuring the Norton File Manager to work according to user-specified preferences. Several default configurations and an XTree Gold Mode, with compatible keystrokes, are also available.

Other File Management Functions

Users can change file associations; compare files; copy and make image files of floppy disks; encrypt/decrypt files; and set up custom ViewTabs for displaying a user-defined file manager virus.

Continuous System Monitoring

Norton System Doctor

Norton System Doctor (NSD) and System Information (SI) let users easily and continuously monitor and view key information about their Windows NT-based workstation. With easy-to-set thresholds for system resource management, NSD runs in the background and notifies the user when the system is reaching critical levels. Norton System Doctor monitors the PC's performance to keep it problem-free and running at peak efficiency. The intuitive interface displays information that is easy to read and understand, including the status of another Windows NT-based system on the network, saving users time. Norton System Doctor is completely customizable and users can specify what conditions NSD monitors and control what happens when problems are detected. Sensors in NSD monitor nearly every aspect of a user's system including the disks, memory, CPU and network. Most sensors include an alarm that can be set to trigger when the condition being monitored reaches a critical value. The alarm can alert users to the condition by displaying a message that suggests corrective action.

System Information

System Information (SI) gives the user quick, one-stop access to both basic and detailed information on memory, disks, network connections and multimedia devices. It provides more information than the Windows NT Control Panel, giving technical details about the user's system, including the attached peripheral devices, such as the keyboard, mouse, display monitor and printer. Detailed reports from System Information are helpful when installing new software or hardware, upon completion of an upgrade, when cleaning up a hard disk to see how much space is used, when troubleshooting system problems, or any time a user needs details about drive or memory usage.

Norton Control Center

To set options quickly, the user can take advantage of the graphical interface in the Norton Control Center (NCC). NCC offers a convenient method to set options associated with both Norton AntiVirus Scanner for Windows NT and Norton System Doctor.

Pricing And Availability

Norton NT Tools is now available on CD-ROM at a suggested special introductory price of $49.95. Customers may exchange their CD-ROM for diskettes via the disk exchange coupon located in the product manual. Norton NT Tools requires an Intel 80386/33 or higher (Uniprocessor and Multiprocessor machines); EGA, VGA, SVGA, Monographics Video; 16MB of RAM required; 8.5MB free hard disk space required; Windows NT workstation version 3.5.1 or later; and Windows NT Server version 3.5.1 or later.

Symantec Corporation develops, markets, and supports a complete line of application and system software products designed to enhance individual and workgroup productivity as well as manage networked computing environments. Platforms supported include IBM personal computers and compatibles, Apple Macintosh computers as well as all major network operating systems. Founded in 1982, the company's global operations span North America, Europe and several fast growing markets throughout Asia Pacific and Latin America. Information on the company and its products can be obtained by calling (800) 441-7234 toll free or (541) 334-6054.

NOTE TO EDITORS: If you would like additional information on Symantec Corporation and its products, please view the Symantec Press Center at http://www.symantec.com/PressCenter/ on Symantec's Website.

PRODUCT AND ORDERING INFORMATION:

Symantec Corporation

10201 Torre Avenue

Cupertino, CA 95014 USA

Tel: 1-800-441-7234 or (541) 334-6054


SyQuest Lowers Prices & Launches Promo
SYQUEST LOWERS PRICES AND LAUNCHES AGGRESSIVE END-USER PROMOTION FOR THREE LEADING REMOVABLE CARTRIDGE HARD DRIVE SYSTEMS.

Designed to Appeal to Broad Base of SyQuest Users, Program Offers Free Additional Cartridge with Every Drive Purchased.

FREMONT, CA (March 25, 1996) -- SyQuest Technology (SYQT-NASDAQ), world leader in removable cartridge hard drives, today announced price reductions and a 4-month, free cartridge promotion on the company's leading removable cartridge hard drives: the 135-megabyte EZ135 SCSI drive system for both Macintosh and PC, the SyQuest 200MB SCSI subsystem for Macintosh, and the SyQuest 270MB SCSI subsystem for Macintosh and PC.

"SyQuest developed removable Winchester hard drive technology, and more than 9 million of our cartridges have been sold in the 14 years since that development," said Chet Brown, executive vice president of sales and marketing at SyQuest.

"This promotional activity," he continued, coupled with our recent announcement of a Power Disk Cartridge standard for the industry, underlines our efforts to assure a future of cartridge compatibility as the capacity of our drives and cartridges increases to meet their needs."

With the new pricing structure, the SyQuest EZ135 SCSI removable cartridge hard drive system will sell for an estimated street price of under U.S. $199 - more than a 15 percent reduction in price. Reduced in price by about 20 percent, both the SyQuest 200MB SCSI subsystem (for Macintosh) and the SyQuest 270MB SCSI subsystems (for Macintosh and PC) will sell for an estimated street price of U.S. $399 or less.

In addition, purchasers of one of these SyQuest removable cartridge hard drive systems may obtain an additional free cartridge by submitting a rebate coupon, along with the original sales receipt, the registration card included with the drive, and a $5.00 check for shipping and handling. The value of the free cartridge ranges from U.S. $20 to U.S. $60, depending on capacity. Also, the company is offering consumers the opportunity to purchase a carrying case for the EZ135 SCSI drive at half price (U.S. $15.00), plus $5.00 for shipping and handling.

Proof of purchase materials should be sent to: SyQuest Technology, 535 Brennan Street, San Jose, CA, 95131-1202. Fax: (408)428-6460. Please allow 4 to 5 weeks for delivery. For further information or questions on the program, SyQuest users may call 1-800-245-7334. This offer ends July 31, 1996.

SyQuest Technology is the world standard in removable cartridge hard drives. Founded in 1982, the company has an installed base of more than 2 million removable cartridge hard drive systems and more than 9 million cartridges. SyQuest is headquartered in Fremont, California, and maintains manufacturing facilities in Fremont, Penang (Malaysia) and Singapore with additional facilities in Colorado, Japan and Europe. The company offers removable Winchester hard drive technology solutions for Windows, Windows 95, Windows NT, Apple, MS-DOS, UNIX, SGI, SunOS and Novell platforms. SyQuest is publicly traded on NASDAQ's National Market System. See SyQuest on the World Wide Web at http://www.syquest.com.


Major Swr Enhancements to NetBlazer Routers
TELEBIT ANNOUNCES MAJOR ENHANCEMENTS TO REMOTE ACCESS SOFTWARE FOR NETBLAZER FAMILY

NEW FEATURES INCLUDE ISDN PRIMARY RATE INTERFACE, ISDN COMPRESSION COPROCESSOR, IMPROVED SECURITY, NEW PPP CLIENT SOFTWARE

Chelmsford, MA -- March 27 , 1996 -- Telebit Corporation (NASDAQ:TBIT), today announced major software enhancements to the company's family of NetBlazer routers. The new features included in release 3.1 significantly expand the flexibility, performance and security of your networking environment.

"As the remote access market continues to expand with mobile workers and telecommuters, Telebit is committed to supporting enterprises of all sizes by providing access when and where they need it," said James D. Norrod, president and CEO of Telebit. "The enhancements to our NetBlazer products will significantly improve reliability, scalability, and protocol support."

NETBLAZER PRI CARD

ISDN is becoming the remote access technology of choice. Telebit's NetBlazer PRI card provides a central site ISDN Primary Rate Interface adapter to efficiently aggregate up to 30 ISDN B channel calls per PRI. The NetBlazer PRI card provides a built-in ISDN primary rate terminal adapter that is the ideal solution for the central sites supplying high-speed, on-demand network access to remote sites. In addition, the NetBlazer PRI card includes support for several switch types for domestic and international use.

INCREASED SECURITY WITH RADIUS

Remote Authentication Dial In User Service, (RADIUS), is an industry standard user authentication methodology used commonly in multiple remote access server environments. The NetBlazer operates as a client and is responsible for passing user information to a designated RADIUS server. RADIUS servers are responsible for regulating user connections, authenticating the user, then returning all the configuration information necessary for the NetBlazer to deliver service to the user. Distributed security separates user authentication and authorization from the communications process and creates a single, central location for user authentication data.

NETBLAZER COMPRESSION COPROCESSOR

Given the relatively low bandwidth, low speed networks available for remote computing today, remote access solutions need to be very efficient about managing data traffic. Efficiency is achieved by compressing the data that is transmitted over the connections at the remote access server. The newly introduced Compression Coprocessor card (NICC) provides a hardware assisted compression of the data using the STAC protocol for interoperability. In addition, using a hardware solution greatly enhances performance over previously available software solutions by freeing the NetBlazer's CPU from the need to do compression tasks.

FUNK PPP CLIENT SOFTWARE

The Funk PPP client software allows a remote PC user to dial in to a remote access server over standard phone lines to establish an IPX connection to the LAN. The client software uses the standard PPP protocol. Once connected, the remote user becomes a node on the network - - gaining access to network resources such a file servers, printers and email. Users will enjoy the Windows-based GUI for ease of use and network administrators can safely and easily implement this addition to their remote access solution.

PRICING & AVAILABILITY

The NetBlazer family of products range in price from $899 to $11, 198 depending on configuration and are available March 29, 1996. All NetBlazers include one Ethernet interface and are available in configurations to suit your network. Earlier versions of the NetBlazer family can be upgraded for $249 to $499 depending on the specific unit.

For more information about Telebit's remote access products and services, contact our Direct Marketing Representatives at 1.800.835.3248, or outside the U.S. by dialing 508.656.9400.

The statements in this release that relate to future plans, events or performance are forward-looking statements that involve risk and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially due to a variety of risk factors. Information about certain of these factors is contained in our most recently filed Report on Form 10-Q and 10-K. Copies of these Forms are available from Telebit by contacting the Investor Relations Department.

Telebit Corporation is an innovator in developing remote access solutions for computer networks. Telebit's products are used worldwide in commercial applications. The company has offices in the United States, Europe and Asia. Telebit markets its products worldwide through value-added resellers, wholesale distributors and OEMs.

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:

Nora McGuinness

Telebit Corporation

Phone: 508.656.9497

nmcguinn@telebit.com


ANS Deploys More than 40,000 Ports
U.S. Robotics provides 40,000 Total Control Enterprise Network Hub Ports to ANS for ANSnet expansion, supporting America Online access, Intranet and other services; U.S. Robotics' remote access server equipment handles thousands of connections each day for ANSnet

SKOKIE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 26, 1996--U.S. Robotics (NASDAQ: USRX) today announced that ANS, an America Online Company (NASDAQ: AMER), has deployed more than 40,000 ports of U.S. Robotics' Total Control Enterprise Network Hub remote access servers for V.34 dial access to its international network, ANSnet.

This leading edge dial network is used by ANS to provide AOLnet services for America Online (AOL) and is the foundation for Intranet integration services to be provided to corporate customers.   The successful deployment of 40,000 Enterprise Network Hub V.34 ports to date makes ANS' dial network one of the largest high-speed dial networks in existence. With access already in more than 140 cities in the United States and Canada, ANS will continue to aggressively expand its dial access network to support local access in more than 180 cities by June 1996. A 50 percent increase in the total number of modem ports is planned to support the additional points of presence.

Key Applications: America Online Access, Intranet and other Dial Services  ANS deployed this high-speed (28.8 Kbps) dial network using U.S. Robotics' remote access server technology to meet the rapidly evolving demands for high performance, reliability, redundancy, and security expressed both by parent company AOL and its enterprise customers.

"AOL uses ANS' high-speed dial services as part of AOLnet to offer its growing membership the fastest, most reliable access to AOL services," said Mike Connors, president of AOL Technologies. AOL Technologies is responsible for delivering research and development, network/data center operations and member support to the other AOL divisions, AOL technology licensees and joint venture partners.

"With more than five million subscribers, AOL is the nation's largest online services provider; thousands of callers nationwide access AOL each day through U.S. Robotics' Enterprise Network Hubs."

"ANS will also offer services using this dial infrastructure to other corporate customers," said Jordan Becker, ANS vice president of Network Services. "Key considerations for ANS in selecting a remote access vendor were U.S. Robotics' management capabilities, flexible upgrade path and integrated design."

U.S. Robotics' Total Control Enterprise Network Hub supports high- speed, high-volume dial access which is an important component of the Managed Intranet Solutions (MIS) service being jointly marketed by ANS and Hewlett-Packard. For customers who want to employ Internet- based applications such as the World Wide Web, e-mail, news, file transfer and online conferencing for internal enterprise use, Intranets are a cost-effective way to disseminate information both internally and to other audiences.

"The dial access network incorporates high-speed, nationwide remote access -- for traveling executives, field personnel and large networks of satellite offices -- as part of a complete Intranet solution," said Carl Showalter, Intranet Services project manager, ANS. "And the U.S. Robotics equipment captures detailed usage and accounting information which add value to our Managed Intranet Solutions."

Enterprise Network Hub Connects to ANS' TCP/IP Backbone  At the core of all ANS services is its nationwide, 45 Mbps TCP/IP backbone network. Total Control Enterprise Network Hubs purchased by ANS include U.S. Robotics' integrated NETServer remote access server, for access to the backbone. The NETServer combines with U.S. Robotics' V.Everything technology for dial access to the network at the highest speed possible.

ANS has also purchased support services from U.S. Robotics, which include integration and installation services, spare equipment and other custom services.

"We're very pleased to be working with ANS and America Online to help them provide high-speed service to the millions of people now accessing online services and the Internet," said Ross Manire, U.S. Robotics' general manager and senior vice president.

"And we plan to continue helping ANS now and into the future, including the addition of ISDN, higher-density platforms, PPTP (Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol), and higher-speed access methods that will integrate directly into the product ANS has today."

ANSnet is recognized as one of the largest and fastest public data networks, and it is a principal backbone network of the Internet. In addition to providing Internet connectivity and security services, ANS is a recognized expert in designing, developing and operating high-performance wide area data networks for businesses.

U.S. Robotics is one of the world's leading suppliers of products and systems that provide access to information. The company designs, manufactures, markets and supports remote access servers, enterprise communications systems, desktop/mobile client products and modems and telephony products that connect computers and other equipment over analog, digital and switched cellular networks, enabling users to gain access to, manage and share data, fax and voice information. Its customers include Internet service providers, regional Bell operating companies, inter-exchange carriers and a wide range of other large and small businesses, institutions and individuals. The company's 1995 sales were $889.3 million; sales for the first quarter of fiscal 1996 were $364.8 million.


ENI-155p ATM PCI Adapter Award Nominee
Network Computing Names Efficient Networks' ENI-155p ATM PCI Adapter 1996 Well-Connected Award Nominee

Dallas, TX -- March 22, 1996 -- Efficient Networks, Inc. today announced that the ENI-155p, their 155 megabit per second (Mbps) ATM PCI adapter, has been selected by Network Computing as a nominee of a 1996 Well-Connected Award in the category of Best ATM Network Interface Card (NIC). The ENI-155p was chosen for its innovative design utilizing Efficient's custom application specific integrated circuit (ASIC) technology and for its traffic shaping ability of defining how cells are presented to the network. Efficient's Midway ASIC provides segmentation and reassembly (SAR) and direct memory access (DMA) functions and their Tonga ASIC provides a high-performance PCI 2.1 compliant interface.

"Efficient Networks' strategy has always been to provide a fully integrated hardware and software solution, based on and tested to industry standards", stated Mark Floyd, president and CEO of Efficient Networks. "The nomination by Network Computing of our ENI-155p PCI adapter lends evidence to the fact that we have made great strides in the ATM market through our hardware and software technology ownership which allows us to provide our customers with a highly interoperable and superior performing, standards- based product."

The ENI-155p was chosen as a Well-Connected nominee and will find out if it has won a Well-Connected award at a gala event at the Las Vegas Hilton on April 2, 1996 during Networld+Interop 96 Las Vegas. All nominees will be highlighted in the April 1 issue of Network Computing and on Network Computing Online at http://techweb.cmp.com/nwc.

The ENI-155p is a 155 Mbps half-length PCI bus ATM adapter for platforms such as IBM PowerPCs, Intel Pentium machines and similar platforms and includes complete software support for Windows NT and Novell NetWare. Physical interfaces available for the ENI-155p are full duplex multimode fiber (MMF) or unshielded twisted pair category-5 (UTP-5) at the SONET and SDH 155.52 Mbps rate.

The product supports up to 1,024 virtual channel identifiers (VCIs) and features peak cell rate (PCR) traffic shaping values that are user selectable for each of the 1,024 virtual channels. In addition, the architecture also supports loopback OAM cells. The product supports UNI 3.0/UNI 3.1 signalling, LAN Emulation Client (LEC) v1.0, multiple ELAN support (multiple LECs), ethernet and token ring LAN emulation, ILMI, RFC 1577/1755 (Classical IP over ATM) and diagnostics. In addition, the ENI-155p has been proven interoperable with switch products from all major internetworking vendors.

"Our Network Computing editors worked at length to research and test the best products in the networking arena," said Patricia Schnaidt, editor-in-chief of Network Computing. "They selected products in more than 40 different categories, including messaging, remote access, operating systems, switches, hubs, middleware, and high-speed networks." According to Schnaidt, the Well-Connected Awards are different from other magazines' awards. They are not a measure of popularity, but rather have been tested over a networked enterprise first-hand by our editors themselves. So we know that the ENI-155p by Efficient Networks is truly an innovative solution.

Efficient Networks, Inc., based in Dallas, is a leading developer, manufacturer and marketer of high-quality, high-performance ATM hardware and software. As a recognized leader in ATM technology, Efficient Networks is a principal member of the ATM Forum and a founding member of the ATM25 Desktop Alliance.


Wang Zone, Tempets & Secure Systems
WANG INTRODUCES NEW SERIES OF ZONE, TEMPEST AND SECURE SYSTEMS

PENTIUM-LEVEL SECURE SYSTEMS FOR GOVERNMENT AND COMMERCIAL MARKETS PROVIDE PEACETIME SOLUTIONS FOR INFORMATION WARFARE

McLean, VA -- (March 25, 1996) -- Wang Federal announced today the introduction of seven new systems in the ZONE, TEMPEST and Secure Systems family of products. The new products include Pentium-based computer systems, secure wireless LANs, Fax controllers, LaserJet printers and scanners.

Wang Federal is one of the world's leading providers of information security solutions. Wang has supported and has helped direct the U.S. government information security standards by providing security products for the U.S. government intelligence agencies, Wang's primary security customer. Wang is now ideally positioned to aggressively market these security solutions to the Department of Defense, civilian agencies and commercial organizations.

"The number of computer-related crimes and threats to confidential information have kept pace with the exponential growth of computer users and networks. Corporations now share many of the same security threats and concerns that the U.S. government has faced for many years," said Don Gangemi, Wang Federal's vice president of Secure Programs. "Our Secure Systems products are designed to meet the large and growing need of government and business to protect sensitive information vital to our national security and commercial economy," Gangemi added. The new Wang Secure Systems products include the following:

WANG SECURE PENTIUM DESKTOP COMPUTERS

Both ZONE and TEMPEST desktop computers are equipped with security features to safeguard system integrity

ZONE PENTIUM: Available in 75, 100, 120, 133 Mhz desktop configurations.

TEMPEST PENTIUM: Available with 75, 100, 120 and 133 Mhz Intel Pentium CPU's, and three pre-configured desktop models: diskless, 1.44MB single-drive, and full configuration. PCMCIA reader interfaces and new removable Disk Drives are also now available.

WANG SECURE FAX CONTROLLERS ZONE FAX CONTROLLER: Protects the integrity of data against theft or manipulation during transmission of sensitive information in a classified or sensitive environment.

TEMPEST FAX CONTROLLER: Transforms desktop computers into user-friendly secure communications devices through a Secure Telephone Unit (STU III) connection that allows communication with local and remote secure facsimile units and terminals.

WANG SECURE LASERJET PRINTER AND UPGRADE

ZONE AND AMSG788-CERTIFIED LASERJET 4+ PRINTERS: Feature 12 page per minute print speed and 600 x 600 DPI. Protects the integrity of information at the desktop or network level.

LASERJET PRINTER UPGRADE is available for converting commercial printers to a ZONE or AMSG788 printer.

WANG SECURE WIRELESS LAN SYSTEMS

Supports IEEE 8002.3-compatible communications using spread-spectrum radio technology. Wireless components can be supported using Wang compatible encryption units to create complete security over the Wireless LAN.

WANG TEMPEST SECURE 600 DPI COLOR SCANNER

High-resolution color and monochrome flatbed scanner with optional automatic document feeder using a single-pass, 24-bit recognition color scanner process. Includes scanning, image capture and image-editing software, and is supported on Wang Secure Systems Desktop and Deskside products with SCSI controller.

Both ZONE and TEMPEST products protect information from being radiated electronically and therefore provide protection from unauthorized access. ZONE and TEMPEST products can also reduce the susceptibility to other radiated attacks such as High Energy Radio Frequency (HERF).

Listed ZONE products are unmodified commercial systems tested to U. S. government specifications and available for sale in all markets. ZONE products were developed to provide a cost-effective alternative to full TEMPEST implementation and also provide industry with broader security alternatives.

TEMPEST products are commercial products designed and modified to meet rigorous U.S. government specifications. All Wang TEMPEST products are developed and tested in National Security Agency (NSA) certified environments, and guaranteed to meet or surpass the requirements of the U.S. government's NSTIISSAM TEMPEST 1-92 specification when maintained by Wang TEMPEST-Certified customer engineers.

Recent statistics support the growing market for information security products:

 According to a 1993 study conducted by Ernst & Young, computer

 crime in the U.S. cost the economy between $3 - $5 billion annually.

 Based on the same study, hacker attacks on U.S. computers increased

 102% from 1989 to 1991.

 Fifty percent of North American companies have lost valuable data

 in the past two years. (Ernst & Young/Information Week Security

 Survey, USA Today, January 30, 1996.)

Wang Federal, headquartered in McLean, Virginia is the Wang business unit dedicated to meeting the software and service needs of the U.S. government and its contractors. Wang Federal is the recognized leader in the production and sales of ZONE and TEMPEST products and is the only company that has products listed in each of the categories on the (NSA) Evaluated Products List: COMSEC, COMPUSEC, ZONE and TEMPEST. Visit our web site (www.wangfed.com) for more details on our products.

Wang is a recognized worldwide leader in enterprise work management solutions that incorporate workflow, integrated imaging, document management and related support services for client/server open systems, and a major worldwide provider of integration and support services for networks.

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT WANG, PLEASE SEND E-MAIL TO INFO@WANG.COM.


NH Schools Videoconference with CU-SeeMe Swr
Enhanced CU-SeeMe to be Used by Every School in New Hampshire

White Pine Software Teams with Microsoft, Digital and NYNEX for Educational Initiative

New Hampshire Schools to Videoconference with Enhanced CU-SeeMe Software

CONCORD, NEW HAMPSHIRE, USA (MARCH 25, 1996) -- In a press conference today at the Christa McAuliffe Planetarium, White Pine Software announced its participation in a venture to be known as the New Hampshire Technology in Education Initiative (NH T.I.E.). The Initiative is designed to network every New Hampshire school, administrative office and the Department of Education via the Internet. Microsoft, Digital Equipment Corporation and NYNEX are some of the other companies, who along with White Pine will collaborate to ensure the entire New Hampshire Public School system is on-line with leading-edge technology.

White Pine will make Enhanced CU-SeeMe" videoconferencing software available to every school. In doing so, each school will be able to conduct point-to-point conferences, group conferences and LIVE broadcasts over the Internet and any TCP/IP-based network. Howard Berke, President and CEO at White Pine commented, "As a partner in the New Hampshire Technology in Education Initiative, White Pine will provide a copy of Enhanced CU-SeeMe videoconferencing software to every school in New Hampshire. Students and teachers alike will be able to both learn and use the Internet by meeting people all over the world and introducing other cultures, teaching methods and current events in this high-tech, global economy. The schools in New Hampshire will get a 'head start' with cutting edge software such as Enhanced CU-SeeMe."

Ovid Lamontagne, Chairman of The New Hampshire Board of Education, stated "The vision is to provide access to the Internet through a common platform for all of New Hampshire's public school students and staff. The many benefits of the Initiative include the ability to participate in worldwide videoconferencing, on-line classes, development of school web pages and newsletters and navigating the Internet. This provides students with knowledge and hands-on experience that will help them succeed well into the 21st Century."

This venture is a first of many in which White Pine Software will make Enhanced CU-SeeMe available to schools nation-wide. White Pine Software is a leading provider of Microsoft Windows, Macintosh and UNIX-based software for audio/video conferencing and broadcasting, as well as desktop connectivity to host systems over LANs, WANs and the Internet. For additional information or to download a demo of Enhanced CU-SeeMe, visit http://www.cu-seeme.com.

CONTACT:

Tracy Specht

Public Relations Manager

603-886-0903 x333

tspecht@wpine.com


WUGNET CD Sampler for Windows 95 V1.1 Avail
One Stop Showroom to Test Drive the Hottest Windows 95 Applications

MEDIA, Pa., Mar 24 -- WUGNET, the Windows Users Group Network, today announced the availability of version 1.1 of the WUGNET CD Sampler for Windows 95, containing more than 140 applications including 70 commercial trial versions of the most popular and exciting software designed for Windows 95.

The CD provides a way to test drive the software industry's leading trialware for Windows 95. Priced at $29.95 for a two CD-ROM collection loaded with over 1gigabyte of the hottest commercial titles now available for Windows 95, the CD Sampler for Windows 95 helps the undecided try out solutions from commercial and shareware publishers. Software categories included on the CD Sampler include for Internet, productivity, training, remote control and file transfer, general communications, virus scanning, performance and system utilities, tape backup, games, and graphics and page layout.

This is the third CD that Windows 95 users should put in their CD- ROM drive -- right after they install Windows 95 and PLUS!," said Howard Sobel, Executive Director, WUGNET. "The CD Sampler for Windows 95 is the best way to quickly explore the power and fun of using software designed for Windows 95 and to quickly make intelligent decisions about buying them".

Some of the hottest Windows 95 titles are found on the CD. "The CD Sampler for Windows 95 is a great way to examine outstanding software titles," said Philippe Kahn, chairman and co-founder of Starfish Software, Inc. "We are delighted to have trial versions of our award- winning Sidekick 95 and Dashboard 95 on the CD."

"This CD is an excellent offering for all serious computer users looking for the best Windows 95 products on the market, and we're happy to be a part of it," said Gaston Bastiaens, President and CEO of Quarterdeck. "It is a must-have for Windows 95 users, looking for native Windows 95 applications to replace their Windows 3.1 applications."

The WUGNET Sampler is the MOST comprehensive sampler I have seen. It is the first true place an end user can actually "test" an enormous variety of software BEFORE actually purchasing it The Interface is intuitive and extremely well written and installation is a snap. The extensive help files are clear and concise and novices to "power users" should find something they will love. Richard Duff : Independent Consultant , Owner Duff Consulting

Among the commercial software vendors participating with trial versions on the CD Sampler for Windows 95 are:

   3D/Eye Inc. - TriSpectives

   7th Level - Arcade America, Battle Beast, and

               The Great Word Adventure

   Activision - Pitfall

   Adobe Systems Incorporated - Adobe PageMaker 6.0 Tryout

   AEC Software - FastTrack Schedule 4.0

   AlphaBlox Corporation - OfficeBlox 95

   Avalan Technology - Remotely Possible 32 v1.1b

   Black Ice Software - Image SDK Plus for Win32 v5.10,

                        TIFF SDK for Win32 v6.10 and FAX C++ v3.27

   BonAmi - Performance 95

   BookMaker Corporation - ClickBook v2

   Century Software - TERM Communications v7.0.5

   Claris Corporation - ClarisImpact 2.0, ClarisWorks 4.0,

                        Claris FileMaker Pro 3.0, and Claris Draw

   Computer Software Manufaktur - Alibaba Web Server for Windows NT

   Corel Corporation - CorelDRAW! 6

   Digital Directory Assistance - Phone Disc v2.1.1

   Felsina Software, Inc.- A-Talk for Win95 v2.0 (beta)

   FreeMail, Inc. - FreeMail for Windows95 v4.0

   FTP Software - InterDrive 95

   Hamilton Laboratories - C shell

   Hilgraeve - HyperTerminal Private Edition Version 1.0

   Ipswitch, Inc.- IFTP Version 3.0

   Janna Systems Inc. - Contact 95

   KIDASA Software - Milestones, Etc. 4.5, Milestones Simplicity 1.0

   LANSource Technologies Inc. - Lansource Faxport & Lansource Winport

   Lead Technologies - Imagehandler v5.0

   Metz Software - METZ Phones v5.61

   Mindscape Inc. - Al Unser Jr. Arcade Racing and CyberSpeed

   NCD Software - Mariner v1.0 32-bit Beta 1

   NovaStor Corporation - NovaBack QIC v4.03 and NovaBack SCSI  v4.51

   Odyssey Computing Inc. - Financial Tune-Up v1.0

   Omnitrend Software, Inc - PageMaster v1.7

   O'Reilly & Associates Inc. - WebSite 1.1

   Panther Software - Office Central 96 v1.1,

                      PF. Magic Dogz - Your Computer Petz

   Pacific Gold Coast Corp. - Turbo Browser for Windows 95 v5.0

   Parallel Technologies, Inc - Windows 95 DirectParallel

                                Connection Monitor v2.00

   Personal Training Systems - Windows 95 Made Easy

   Peter Norton - Qualitype Font Handler Font Sentry "SE"

   QuarterDeck - Cleansweep 95 Demo 2.02

   Rocket Science Games - Pressure Drop

                          Under Pressure - S.S.I-SU-27 Flanker

   Serif, Inc - PagePlus Intro 95

   Software Builders Int'l - NetZip Special Edition v3.0

   Starfish Software, Inc. - Dashboard 95 and Sidekick 95

   InstallShield Corporation - DemoShield v4.0 (Beta) and

                               InstallShield v.08

   Symantec Corporation - Norton Navigator for Windows 95

                          File Manage Trial Eition

   Tapedisk - TapeDisk For Windows 95 v6.5.3

   TeacherSoft Corp - InterGO v1.0

   The VALIS Group - Flo v2.04, ThunderBYTE

                     ThunderBYTE Anti-Virus for Win95 v7.00

   Visio Corporation - Visio 4.0 and Visio Technical 4.0

   Webster's Lexxicon - Rabbit Help

   Witch Desk Inc. - WitchDesk

   Zombie Virtual Reality Entertainment - Ice & Fire and Locus

In addition to the commercial trial versions, the CD contains over 70 full featured shareware applications specifically designed for Windows 95. The WUGNET CD Sampler for Windows 95 is a great opportunity for shareware authors writing for Windows 95 to showcase their applications said, Nico Mak, author of one of the hottest shareware utilities available for Windows 95. It was important for us to have Winzip included in the utilites category. WinZip won the 1996 Windows Magazine Win100 Award, was a finalist for the 1995 PC Computing MVP Awards, and was voted "Best Utility" at the 1994 annual Shareware Industry Awards.

CD Sampler for Windows 95 is immediately available for $29.95 U.S., plus shipping and handling (s/h: $4 in the United States and Canada, $7 Overseas). Orders can be placed by calling 1-800-WINUSER, by ordering direct from CompuServe's Windows 95 support center (GO WIN95), via electronic mail request to 70631.324@compuserve.com, via the world-wide web at http://www.wugnet.com.

WUGNET is the premier independent online support organization for the Microsoft Windows environment and related products and technology. Launched officially on CompuServe in 1989, WUGNET is the oldest and largest independent online organization supporting the Microsoft Windows environment. WUGNET operates 14 forums on CompuServe including, WINSHARE, the Windows shareware forum and Microsoft's WINNEWS forum. It provides services and resources for the Windows User communities through its CompuServe based support forums.  WUGNET hosts real time chats and conferences and also maintains special interest group message/library areas for all areas of Windows computing on CompuServe. WUGNET's Internet site, www.wugnet.com, features news and resources for Windows 95. Other WUGNET resources include: publications, books, software and Cds.

Press Contact - Howard Sobel, 610 565-1861 internet:howards@wugnet.com

Reseller Inquiries George Papadapalous, 610 565 1861 Inernet: georgep@wugnet.com


RemoteWare Improves Lotus Notes Replication
XCELLENET EXTENDS REMOTEWARE TO SIGNIFICANTLY ENHANCE LOTUS NOTES

RemoteWare Improves the Replication Performance of Lotus Notes and Cuts Dial-In Costs for Organizations with Large Numbers of Remote or Mobile Users

ATLANTA (March 25, 1996)--XcelleNet, Inc. (Nasdaq-NM:XNET) today announced significant new capabilities for its RemoteWare product that will boost the performance and reduce the operating costs of Lotus Notes systems supporting large numbers of dial-in users. XcelleNet's RemoteWare Agent for Lotus Notes Replication promises to reduce the duration of dial-in replication sessions by 50% or more while adding powerful system management options for Notes administrators.

Organizations that use the RemoteWare Agent for Lotus Notes Replication also gain the ability to service the messaging and data transfer needs of non-Notes applications during the same dial-in session. This also reduces overall connection times and simplifies the use's working environment.

Regarding this announcement, Gartner Group research director Karen Scherberger commented, "Mobile workers require a store and forward communications platform that supports single session access to the full range of enterprise and third party resources including text, data, Lotus Notes, E-mail and the Internet.&quot

"RemoteWare's Queued Event Architecture restructures the replication process, making the dial-in communication process much more efficient," commented Dennis Crumpler, Chairman and CEO of XcelleNet. "Our early test results show telecom savings with Notes 4.0 may reach 75% to 80% in some instances. These savings mean that many more organizations may now find Lotus Notes more affordable and scalable for their mobile operations."

The RemoteWare Agent for Lotus Notes Replication delivers many system management benefits for Notes systems administrators, including:

* Cost-effective scalability for Notes implementation through

 reduced server hardware requirements

* Reduced training costs for novice Notes users

* Ability to "force" replication to Notes clients

* Ability to launch outbound as well as inbound sessions, including

  wireless mail delivery

* Centralized delivery and management of Notes database applications

  as well as other general software updates

RemoteWare can also simultaneously service the communication needs of other mobile applications in its event queues, such as mail messages, database queries, and software updates. And like all applications serviced by the RemoteWare infrastructure, the Notes Agent features data compression, sophisticated audit logging, and check-point restart from the last successfully transmitted packet.

"The key value that the RemoteWare Agent for Lotus Notes Replication provides our clients is a seamless, efficient dial-in gateway to Notes data as well as other production systems," said Paul Grudnitski, president of InfoCal, a client/server consulting firm for Notes and RemoteWare in Torrance, California. "This has been a real issue in the market. With the combination of RemoteWare and Lotus Notes, our customers can now provide their field users truly manageable access to both Notes and other essential information systems."

The RemoteWare Agent for Lotus Notes will be available for shipment during Q2 1996. The product is available as an option for all RemoteWare systems, with North American prices starting at $2,500. Introductory information and training for the RemoteWare Agent for Lotus Notes Replication will be available during the 1996 North American RemoteWare Developers Conference May 9 -10 in Atlanta, GA. To register for the conference, call 1-800-833-8377 or register online.

About XcelleNet

XcelleNet (Nasdaq-NM:XNET) is the worldwide leader in remote and mobile enterprise computing. XcelleNet develops and markets RemoteWare, a robust infrastructure for creating, deploying, and managing systems that deliver essential business information and relevant Internet content to remote and mobile users. More than 1,100 organizations worldwide have licensed RemoteWare enabling over 339,000 remote or mobile users in a variety of industries to easily and cost-effectively access critical business information on corporate intranets.


Microsoft & Zenith Launch Co-Op Program
Microsoft And Zenith Data Systems Launch Ground-Breaking Co-Op Program With Universities To Solve Critical Technology Needs

University of Michigan and Carnegie Mellon Are First to Evaluate Campus Z-Station Program, the Next Step in Creating Connected Learning Community REDMOND, WASH./BUFFALO GROVE, ILL. (March 25, 1996) -- Microsoft Corporation and Zenith Data Systems (ZDS) today announced the next step in developing the Connected Learning Community on America's university campuses by launching a ground-breaking program that answers higher education's four greatest needs in using technology for learning. The new Campus Z-Station program is designed to increase student ownership of high-quality computers, optimize connectivity to campus networks and the Internet, offer an easy-to-support PC standard and provide powerful, easy-to-use software applications.

The companies also announced that the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, and Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, are the first universities to evaluate this unprecedented initiative to not only deliver high-value, Windows-based PCs to students, but also to provide special support for universities and a customizable campus merchandising component. The companies' goal is to establish the Campus Z-Station program across higher education, initially targeting 150 universities with plans to expand the program as quickly as possible.

From visiting campuses across the country and speaking with more than 350 academic deans, chief information officers and campus resellers, Microsoft and ZDS report that universities want a comprehensive, cooperative program with the PC industry. Top technology priorities are reducing the total cost of student PC ownership and the university support costs to connect them to campus networks.

"Universities tell us it's critical to equip students for a Connected Learning Community, in which all students and educators have access to the tools they need to use information effectively," said Steve Ballmer, Microsoft executive vice president, worldwide sales and support. "The Campus Z-Station program is the perfect expression of Microsoft and ZDS' mutual commitment to meet the information technology needs of higher education."

"PCs have become fundamental to communicating and learning in higher education. But with growing student enrollments and increasing dependence on PCs across all disciplines, it's tough for universities to provide sufficient access to computers," said Cliff Jenks, chief operating officer, ZDS. "Working with Microsoft enables us to deliver a comprehensive solution that universities have been seeking."

While universities are leading users of technology, Carole Cotton, CCA Consulting, Wellesley, Mass., reports that more than half of all students on campus don't have their own computer. And computers in student labs are available less than one hour a day per student, according to Kenneth C. Green, 1995 Campus Computing Survey, Claremont Graduate School, Claremont, Calif.

UNBEATABLE VALUE FOR STUDENTS

Recognizing that students have a range of computing needs, Microsoft and ZDS have designed a program tailored to different student needs and budgets. The Campus Z-Station program offers: Six full-featured, PentiumR-based hardware configurations - from notebooks to multimedia desktops -- with special student pricing. Desktops include MicrosoftR Natural KeyboardR and Microsoft Mouse.

Powerful, compelling software, including Microsoft WindowsR 95 operating system; Microsoft Office Professional with BookshelfR for Windows 95 or Microsoft Office Standard for Windows 95; Microsoft EncartaR 96 Multimedia Encyclopedia; Microsoft Plus!, the Microsoft Game Sampler and Windows 95 Starts Here interactive training CD from Microsoft Press.

Easy Internet access with Microsoft Internet Explorer 2.0, as well as Internet extensions to Microsoft Office, such as the Microsoft Word Internet Assistant for easy Internet publishing.

Generous ZDS warranty options with the first year of service provided on-site, next business day if needed. Campus staff also can become trained ZDS service and warranty providers.

Technical support directly from a ZDS toll-free phone number or a ZDS-supported campus helpdesk.

COMPREHENSIVE OFFERING FOR CAMPUSES, RESELLERS

To deliver the campus network compatibility and the no-hassle support that are cornerstones of the Campus Z-Station program, universities have access to a special toll-free hardware/software support hotline and can participate in Campus Connect. Campus Connect helps technical staffs develop campus-specific, plug-and-play network configurations. It includes training, technical support and optional use of a secure, Internet site for point-and-click downloading by students of Campus Z-Station network configuration files that customize the Campus Z- Station to each individual campus network.

Campus Z-Station pricing and merchandising are designed to encourage students to make their PC purchases through their universities. A full line of merchandising materials and promotions, including campus advertising and collaterals, will customize Campus Z-Station promotions to individual campuses. Campus Z-Stations will be available through on-campus resellers or through a toll-free order line on campuses without an on-campus reseller.

UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN AND CARNEGIE MELLON ARE FIRST TO EVALUATE CAMPUS Z-STATION

The University of Michigan, one of the nation's largest and most respected public universities, and Carnegie Mellon University, a private institution renowned for its computer science and engineering programs, are the first universities to evaluate the Campus Z-Station program. The interest of these two prestigious and diverse institutions demonstrates the program's broad appeal and flexibility. The University of Michigan supports a network for an academic community of 80,000 and is noted for its aggressive support of network computing and its use in providing lifelong learning. Carnegie Mellon's campuswide network extends to every office and dormitory room, connecting its 10,000-member community through thousands of personal computers and advanced workstations. The two universities expect the Campus Z- Station program to provide key elements in developing truly connected learning communities - high-quality, affordable computers that increase overall access to technology on campus; a standard, compatible architecture that allows the technology to work together; and an easy-to-use system that also is easy to install.

"It's important that all the people in the University of Michigan community be able to share information and work together," said Doug Van Houweling, vice provost for academic outreach and information technology. "The Campus Z-Station program promises to offer the kind of comprehensive program we have needed for some time. Our students and information technology support staff will be very interested in the standardized, plug-and-play capability this program provides." "We are interested in this program because we want to remove barriers for students, who should be able to set up their computers easily and connect them to our campus network," said Alex Hills, vice provost and chief information officer, Carnegie Mellon. "We want both students and their parents to know that technology is integral to the education they will receive here and that we are working to provide the best technology available at affordable costs." Campus Z-Stations will be available on campuses in April. A key goal of the program also is to anticipate the computer needs of incoming students by working with universities to offer Campus Z-Stations to new students before they arrive on campus. For more information about the Microsoft and ZDS Campus Z-Station program, contact ZDS at campusz@zds.com.

ABOUT MICROSOFT AND ZDS

The Campus Z-Station program is part of Microsoft and ZDS' shared commitment to help create a Connected Learning Community in which all students and educators have access to a PC and to information online with the tools and skills to use information effectively today and for a lifetime. Microsoft believes the most important use of information technology is to improve education and is committed to providing educators and students with the high-quality software and services needed to help them make the best use of technology. ZDS' 15-year history in the education market demonstrates its commitment to supporting learning on campus and at home with networking technologies that reduce costs and affordable notebook, desktop and multimedia systems.

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 power of personal computing every day.

Zenith Data Systems offers a full line of personal computer products ranging from high-performance servers and desktops to its award-winning line of notebook computers and wireless mobile products. With sales locations in more than 30 countries, ZDS markets its products to business, education and government. The company is headquartered in Buffalo Grove, Ill., with engineering facilities in Santa Clara, Calif., Billerica, Mass., and Buffalo Grove; and manufacturing facilities in St. Joseph, Mich.

If you are interested in viewing additional information on Microsoft, please visit the Microsoft home page at http://www.microsoft.com/corpinfo. To receive Microsoft press releases by fax, please call 800-859-5915 in the United States or 201-333-0314 internationally.

Zenith Data Systems, 2150 E. Lake Cook Rd., Buffalo Grove, IL; 847-808-5000; Fax 847-808-4434; Internet http://www.zds.com/. Please direct reader inquiries to 800-533-0331.


Beginner's Guide to Access 95
PUSH PAST SPREADSHEETS INTO DATABASES WITH ACCESS 95!

Wrox Press announces "The Beginner's Guide to Access 95," by Alex Homer. This guide is perfect for the beginning office developer or anyone facing the task of building their first Windows database. It takes Access 95 users by the hand, with detailed explanations, loads of screen shots and easy to follow Try-It-Outs! to test your skills after each lesson. The book begins with an introduction to spreadsheets, starting on familiar ground, then explains why a database is the best choice for any serious application development. It then follows a rapid trajectory through the major features of Access 95, including tables, queries, reports and forms. Later sections involve the creation of a large sample application, plus such advanced features as macros, SQL, replication, administration, and customization of toolbars and menus. Source code and example programs are included on disk. ISBN: 1-874416-82-6 "The Beginner's Guide to Access 95" costs $34.95 For more information, contact Wrox Press, 2710 W Touhy Ave, Chicago, IL 60645, tel (800) 814-4527 or (312) 465-3559, fax (312) 465-4063. Wrox Press Developer's Reference on the Web: (http://www.wrox.com/)


DFlex PC/104 Multiport Adapter
DFLEX PC/104 MULTIPORT ADAPTER JOINS THE CONNECT TECH PRODUCT LINE

Connect Tech Inc. of Guelph, Ontario, a leading designer and manufacturer of PC-based communications hardware and software, announced the addition of the DFlex-4/104, a non-intelligent multiport PC/104 serial adapter to its product line. The DFlex4/104 allows multiple serial devices such as printers, terminals, modems, POS terminals, barcode readers, scientific instrumentation, etc., to be connected to an embedded PC/104 compatible computer.

The DFlex-4/104 utilizes SLIM technology to provide different electrical interfaces such as RS-232, RS-485/422, and 20mA current loop, on the same board. As hardware requirements change, the user may field upgrade the board with the proper Serial Line Interface Module (SLIM).

For greater flexibility and performance, the user can even design a custom SLIM interface for the application. Since SLIMs are relatively inexpensive, the DFlex-4/104 provides a cost effective solution to the user's I/O needs.

The DFlex-4/104 offers the following features:

* Four RS-232 and/or RS-485/422 and/or 20mA current loop asynchronous communication ports.

* The RS-232 and RS-485/422 electrical interfaces are on Serial Line Interface Modules (SLIM). The SLIMs are field upgradeable allowing the user to configure the DFlex-4/104 with a combination of electrical interfaces. This feature also allows the user to change the combination of electrical interfaces at any time.

* Each port is controlled by its own 16550 UART.

* Data transfer rates range from 50 bps to 115 kbps.

* IRQ lines are jumper selectable.

* PC104 form factor (3.775" x 4.350")

* Supports most popular operating systems and communication software.

* Easy to install, comes with comprehensive manual.

The DFlex-4/104 is a perfect communications platform for developers designing high performance custom applications. It is also an ideal choice for VARs, system integrators requiring multi-user, multi-channel serial communications for factory automation, process control and monitoring, point of sale and scientific instrumentation applications.

The DFlex-4/104 will ship January 1996 and the suggested list price for the DFlex-4/104 is $250.00(USD). The DFlex-4/104 comes with a one year warranty

Connect Tech Inc. is a leading manufacturer of advanced communication products for the PC since 1985. These products provide superior functionality and reliability to meet the need for efficient, cost effective communications. For more information please call Michael Powers, Connect Tech Inc., 727 Speedvale Ave. West, Guelph, Ontario, Canada, 519-836-1291 (voice); 519-836-4878 (facsimile); sales@connecttech.com (email); and www.connecttech.com (HTTP).


Revolutionary Guide to Office 95 Development
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WITH MICROSOFT OFFICE 95

Wrox Press announces "The Revolutionary Guide to Office 95 Development," by Stephen Wynkoop. This guide takes an in-depth look at the components of Microsoft's 32-bit Office 95: Word, Excel, and Access; and at using the built-in 'glue' of OLE, ODBC and DDE to integrate them into more useful applications. Aimed at office developers who need to harness MS Office, "Revolutionary Office" starts with an overview of the MS Office applications, and overs user interface design, email, back-end servers, using Visual Basic for Applications, OLE Automation, Jet data sources, and the components of MS BackOffice: SQL Server, Exchange, Windows NT Server, and SNA Server. Finally, all new skills are put together into production-ready applications, including a sample app developed through the course of the book. Includes a CD-ROM with source code plus a hypertext version of the book! ISBN: 1-87441669-9 "The Revolutionary Guide to Office 95 Development" costs $49.95 For more information, contact Wrox Press, 2710 W Touhy Ave, Chicago, IL 60645, tel (800) 814-4527 or (312) 465-3559, fax (312) 465-4063. Wrox Press Developers' Reference on the Web: (http://www.wrox.com/)


Mystic River Software Launches Home Page

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. -- (March 22, 1996) -- Mystic River Software, Inc. today announced that it has launched its own home page on the World Wide Web.

The URL of the new home page is http://www.mysticriver.com.

Mystic River Software is best known for SBL, a multi-platform, VBA-compatible scripting language which Software developers embed in their Software applications to provide their customers with an integrated programming capability.

In addition to learning about Mystic River and SBL, visitors to the new home page may order a SBL evaluation kit by completing an on-line form and e-mailing it to Mystic River.

SBL, currently contained in dozens of application packages utilized by millions of end users, will be included in new Software shipments in 1996 with a combined global market value of $1 billion, according to the company.

Mystic River Software is a privately held company specializing in scripting languages and tools for Internet, multi-platform, and client/server applications. Since 1991 it has provided SBL to companies that create communications, control, reporting, accounting, database, testing, multimedia, and other application Software packages used by corporations and individuals worldwide.

Mystic River Software Inc

125 Cambridge Park Drive

Cambridge, MA 02140

617-497-1585,  fax 617-497-0749

info@mysticriver.com


Beginning Access 95 VBA Programming
TAKE YOUR ACCESS DATABASE TO THE NEXT LEVEL

Wrox Press announces "Beginning Access 95 VBA Programming," for database developers who understand all the essentials of Access tables, queries, forms and reports but want to take their applications to a higher level using Visual Basic for Applications. The book follows Wrox Press' proven format of visual tutorial, with plenty of examples and screenshots, plus Try it Out!s to test your knowledge at each step. It starts with the transition from Macros to Visual Basic, then explains event-driven programming. Coverage includes data handling with reference to recordsets and querydefs, multi-user environment management, and OLE and DDE for communication with the outside world. Each feature of the language is covered extensively, including debugging, multiuser situations and optimization issues in depth. Source code and example programs are included on disk. ISBN 1-874416-64-8. "Beginning Access 95 VBA Programming" costs $36.95 For more information, contact Wrox Press, 2710 W Touhy Ave, Chicago, IL 60645, tel (800) 814-4527 or (312) 465-3559, fax (312) 465-4063. Wrox Press Developer's Reference on the Web: (http://www.wrox.com/)


SIGS Magazines to be Published on CD-ROM
CD Solutions to Publish SIGS Magazines on CD-ROM

Smalltalk Solutions '96 Conference Proceedings to Be Distributed in April

FRAMINGHAM, Mass. -- (March 22, 1996) -- CD Solutions, Inc. today announced that it has signed an agreement with SIGS Publications to produce a comprehensive library of five SIGS magazines on CD-ROM.

The first SIGS title of the new CD series, Journal of Object-Oriented Programming, will be published next month and will provide content dating back to 1991, with updates planned annually.

Other SIGS titles to be published on CD-ROM this spring include C++ Report, Object Magazine, Report on Object Analysis & Design, and The Smalltalk Report.

The CD-ROM version of each publication will contain approximately five years of editorial content and will faithfully reproduce it as it originally appeared. Text will be searchable by keyword, date, and subject.

"Authoritative, timely information has always been the hallmark of our publications," said Don Jackson, editorial director at SIGS Books and Multimedia. "Now, by making these first five publications available on disc, we're increasing their reference value for a growing number of our readers."

Journal of Object-Oriented Programming, read worldwide, is written by and for programmers and application developers. Jackson said the publication's full range of peer-reviewed articles, including how-to advice columns, detailed analyses written by internationally recognized experts, language updates, and book and product reviews, will be included on the CD-ROM version.

CD Solutions will also publish a CD-ROM containing complete proceedings of the SIGS SmalltaLk Solutions '96 conference held in New York earlier this month. That disc is also scheduled for release in April.

"CD-ROMs provide an excellent way for SIGS to extend the value of their publications and conferences," said Paul Earl, president of CD Solutions. "Readers want quicker ways to research and cross reference detailed information, which makes CD-ROM technology the logical and efficient solution for them and for SIGS."

SIGS publications on CD-ROM are the latest of an extensive set of discs which CD Solutions has developed and marketed since 1992 in partnership with publishers, conference organizers, advertisers, and other content providers.

Earl noted that CD-ROM technology is becoming an attractive alternative distribution method for high-volume content producers like SIGS, adding that "CD-ROM technology lets people tell their stories and present information in an interactive, complete way."

Each SIGS disc will sell for $75, and can be ordered directly from the SIGS home page on the World Wide Web at http://www.sigs.com or by calling 800-871-7447.

In addition to magazines and conferences, SIGS, based in New York, produces books and multimedia reference material, all of which provide authoritative information on object-oriented and X Window System technologies.

CD Solutions, Inc., an operating company of the International Data Group, also publishes The CD Solutions Library, an education and reference set of CD-ROMs for the business market to help users make the best use of their technology investment to grow their business and manage their use of information. To date, CD Solutions has also published more than 40 custom CDROMs to help businesses distribute information and market themselves. CD Solutions is on the World Wide Web at http://www.cdsolutions.com/cdsolutions/

CD Solutions Inc

111 Speen St, Suite 202

Framingham, MA 01701-9107

508-879-0006,  fax 508-820-4396

info@cdsolutions.com


National Instruments Opens Office in Israel
National Instruments Opens Branch Office in Israel

Company Now Has Direct Offices in 21 Countries

Austin, Texas - March 25, 1996 - National Instruments - The Virtual Instrumentation Company announced today that the company has opened a new office in Israel, with Yechiel Peled as Manager. This new office gives scientists and engineers in Israel a local office to provide sales and technical support. With this addition, the company now has direct offices in Australia, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Israel, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands, Norway, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, and the U.K. The company works with distributors in more than 40 additional countries.

Biography and Contact Information

As Manager of National Instruments Israel, Ltd., Yechiel Peled is responsible for overseeing sales, marketing, and technical support efforts in that country. He joined National Instruments in 1995. He previously worked for New Technology R.K. Ltd. in sales, marketing, and technical support of lasers, electro-optics, and microelectronic systems. He holds a B.Sc.EE from Ben Gurion University of the Negev. The Israeli branch office can be reached at P.O. Box 184, Givatayim 53101, Israel, tel 972 3 5734815, fax 972 3 5734816.

About National Instruments

National Instruments, headquartered in Austin, Texas, manufactures software and hardware products for PCs and workstations that scientists and engineers worldwide use to build virtual instrumentation systems. These systems are used for research and industrial applications, such as automated testing, laboratory automation, advanced research, industrial control, factory automation, physiological monitoring, numerical analysis, and data visualization.

For More Information

For more information, contact National Instruments, 6504 Bridge Point Parkway, Austin, Texas 78730-5039, (512) 794-0100. Or call toll free in the U.S. and Canada at (800) 433-3488, fax (512) 794-8411, e-mail info@natinst.com. Readers can also access information through the company's InstrumentationWeb at http://www.natinst.com/


National Instruments Acquires Georgetown Sys
National Instruments to Acquire Georgetown Systems, Inc.

Austin, Texas - Feb. 22, 1996 - National Instruments (NASDAQ: NATI) of Austin, Texas, announced today that it has agreed to acquire Georgetown Systems, Inc. (Georgetown, Texas). Georgetown Systems is the privately held manufacturer of Lookout, an industrial automation software package for Windows PCs. The terms of the acquisition include an unspecified amount of cash and National Instruments stock. It is anticipated that Georgetown Systems employees will become National Instruments employees upon closing. Lookout development efforts will continue at the Georgetown Systems office.

"Like National Instruments, Georgetown Systems has fostered the innovative, entrepreneurial culture needed to develop world-class software," said Dr. James Truchard, President and CEO of National Instruments. "In addition, Lookout complements our existing software technology nicely. Joining our family of software for data acquisition, measurement and instrumentation, Lookout gives us a man-machine interface (MMI) software product designed specifically for the industrial automation market. Although our LabVIEW and LabWindows software are used in automation applications today, Lookout extends our coverage to compete with existing MMI software."

"Our employees are excited to join National Instruments because of their proven record of growth and technology leadership. Plus, with their worldwide operations, they will help us deliver and support our technology to a global customer base," said Perry Steger, President and CEO of Georgetown Systems, Inc. "Lookout fits nicely with the National Instruments software offering. Lookout is a high performance, object-oriented MMI software package with sophisticated I/O drivers and the powerful CITADEL historical database, which has been successfully used by companies such as Abbott Labs and Chevron Chemical."

The statements herein regarding future performance are forward-looking statements of National Instruments that involve a number of risks and uncertainties. In addition to the risk of not consummating the definitive agreement and the transition risks inherent in any acquisition, the following are among other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially: competitive factors such as market acceptance, alternative products, and price pressures; and risks associated with delays occurring in the integration of Lookout with National Instruments' software offering.

About National Instruments

National Instruments, headquartered in Austin, Texas, manufactures software and hardware products for PCs and workstations that scientists and engineers worldwide use to build virtual instrumentation systems. These systems are used for research and industrial applications, such as automated testing, laboratory automation, advanced research, industrial control, factory automation, physiological monitoring, numerical analysis, and data visualization.

National Instruments stock is traded on the NASDAQ National Market System under the symbol NATI. Further information on National Instruments may be obtained from the company's SEC filings or by directly contacting the company's Investor Relations Department at (512) 349-5090.

For More Information

For more information about National Instruments and the industrial automation market, contact the company at 6504 Bridge Point Parkway, Austin, Texas 78730-5039, (512) 794-0100. Or call toll free in the U.S. and Canada at (800) 433-3488, fax (512) 794-8411, e-mail info@natinst.com. Readers can also access information through the company's InstrumentationWeb at http://www.natinst.com/


ACM/Flex16 RISC-based Async Comm Module
CONNECT TECH NOW OFFERS FLEXIBLE RISC I/O

Connect Tech Inc. of Guelph, Ontario, a leading designer and manufacturer of PC-based communications hardware and software, announces the addition of the ACM/Flex16 to it's Intellicon-NT960 intelligent multi-port serial subsystem.

The ACM/Flex16 is a RISC based external Asynchronous Communications Module that provides 16 RS-232 and/or RS-485/422 and/or 20mA current loop asynchronous serial ports. A unique feature of the ACM/Flex16 is its capability to provide multiple electrical interfaces through the use of field upgradeable Serial Line Interface Modules (SLIM). SLIM interfaces modules are available for RS-232, RS-485/422 and 20mA current loop. These modules are field upgradeable allowing the user to configure, at any time, their ACM/Flex16 module with different combinations of electrical interfaces.

You can connect up to eight ACM/Flex16 modules to an Intellicon-NT960 Host adapter to provide 16 to 128 ports from one ISA slot. For large applications, you can add four Intellicon-NT960 Host Adapters to the system to provide a total of 512 ports per system. The ACM/Flex16 external module features:

* Sixteen RS-232 and/or RS-485/422 and/or 20mA current loop asynchronous serial ports in an external module.

* The RS-232 and RS-485/422 and 20mA current loop electrical interfaces are on Serial Line Interface Modules (SLIM). The SLIMs are field upgradeable allowing the user to configure the ACM/Flex16 with a combination of electrical interfaces. This feature also allows the user to change the combination of electrical interfaces at any time.

* Four onboard Cirrus Logic CD1400 RISC based quad WARTS.

* The quad WARTS provide data transmission up to 115 Kbaud on each port

* LEDs on the ACM/Flex16 front panel indicate the type of electrical interface in use on specific ports.

* Up to eight ACM/Flex16 modules can be connected together to provide 16 to 128 ports from one ISA slot. You can also connect ACM/Flex16 modules to other ACM/16 modules in a current Intellicon-NT960 subsystem.

The Intellicon-NT960 subsystem includes the Intellicon-NT960 host adapter, the Intellicon-NT960 ACM/16 or ACM/Flex16 (external Asynchronous Communications Modules), software drivers and manuals. The Intellicon-NT960 product family features:

* An onboard Intel i960 32 bit RISC processor to off-load the task of managing communications from the main CPU.

* Up to 2MB of onboard RAM for data storage

* Up to 256KB of onboard dual-ported RAM and 512KB Flash EEPROM for data storage and custom applications

* 16 to 128 asynchronous serial ports from one slot

* Can accommodate large multi-user applications with up to 512 serial ports with 4 host adapters in a system

* You can download custom software to the onboard Flash EEPROM to support specialised protocols. Third party development tools are available for custom software development

* You can configure an optional real-time clock to provide the OS "ticks" and time of day/month/year information for activity triggering and date/time stamping of data

* an optional lithium battery backs up the time in the real-time clock and the data in the dual ported RAM

* Supports industry standard 8/16 bit ISA and EISA bus architecture

* Software support for UNIX, QNX, DOS

The Intellicon-NT960 product family is the ideal answer for users requiring high speed communications and greater serial port concentration from one PC slot. The Intellicon-NT960 is a perfect communications platform for developers designing high performance custom applications. It is also an ideal choice for VARs, system integrators and resellers requiring multi-user, multi-channel serial communications for office automation, data communications, factory automation, process control and monitoring, point of sale and scientific instrumentation applications.

The ACM/Flex16 will ship November 1995 and the suggested list prices are:

* ACM/Flex-16 external module     $595.00(USD)

* ACM/Flex-16 RS-232 SLIM         $ 25.00(USD)

* ACM/Flex-16 RS-485 SLIM         $ 75.00(USD)

* ACM/Flex-16 20mA SLIM           $100.00(USD)

Connect Tech Inc. is a leading manufacturer of advanced communication products for the PC since 1985. These products provide superior functionality and reliability to meet the need for efficient, cost effective communications. For more information please call Michael Powers, Connect Tech Inc., 727 Speedvale Ave. West, Guelph, Ontario, Canada, 519-836-1291 (voice); 519-836-4878 (facsimile); sales@connecttech.com (email); and www.connecttech.com (HTTP).


Connect Tech DFlex with 16650/16750 UARTs
CONNECT TECH ANNOUNCES 16650 and 16750 SUPPORT FOR DFLEX MULTIPORT SERIAL ADAPTERS

Connect Tech Inc. of Guelph, Ontario, a leading designer and manufacturer of PC-based communications hardware and software, announced today performance enhancements to their DFlex-2, DFlex-4 and DFlex-8 standard multi-port serial adapters. You can now order all DFlex adapters with 16650 and 16750 UARTs. The 16650 and 16750 UARTs offer the following features:

* The 16650 UART contains 32 byte TxD and RxD FIFO (First In First Out) buffers. The FIFO buffers have selectable TxD and RxD interrupt trigger levels.

* The 16750 UART contains 64 byte TxD and RxD FIFO (First In First

  Out) buffers. The FIFO buffers have selectable TxD and RxD interrupt

  trigger levels.

* The 16650 and 16750 UARTs include automatic RTS/CTS flow control.

* Full compatibility with 16450 and 16550 UARTs.

The FIFO buffers on the 16650 and 16750 UARTs provide the following benefits for your application:

* Helps eliminate receiver data overruns.

* Minimize interrupt overhead on the host CPU.

* Improves overall system throughput.

The DFlex-2, DFlex-4 and DFlex-8 are standard two, four and eight port asynchronous communications adapters that allow multiple serial devices to be connected to an industry standard ISA and EISA bus compatible computer. A unique feature of the DFlex-2, DFlex-4 and DFlex-8 is their capability to provide multiple electrical interfaces on the same board through the use of SLIM technology. Serial Line Interface Modules are available for RS-232, RS-422/485 and 20mA Current Loop. The DFlex-2, DFlex-4 and DFlex-8 offer such features as:

* Two, four or eight asynchronous serial ports

* 16450, 16550, 16650 and 16750 UARTs

* Rapid data transfer rates up to 115K baud.

* Port addresses and IRQ lines that are DIP switch and jumper

  selectable.

* Multiple boards may reside in a PC to accommodate large multi-user

  systems.

* DFlex products come with board, cable assembly (not required for

  DFlex-2) and manuals.

* Software support for UNIX, XENIX QNX, DOS, Windows95, WindowsNT,

  Windows v.3.1 (third party driver support), and OS/2 (third party

  driver support).

DFlex adapters with 16650 and 16750 WARTS will ship November 1995. Please contact Connect Tech for DFlex 16650 and 16750 pricing.

Connect Tech Inc. is a leading manufacturer of advanced communication products for the PC since 1985. These products provide superior functionality and reliability to meet the need for efficient, cost effective communications. For more information please call Michael Powers, Connect Tech Inc., 727 Speedvale Ave. West, Guelph, Ontario, Canada N1K 1E6, Tel: 519-836-1291, Fax: 519-836-4878, Email: sales@connecttech.com, HTTP: //www.connecttech.com


ProMotions for New Horizon 64 Video Board
ALLIANCE ProMotions ACCELERATOR SELECTED BY STB SYSTEMS FOR NEW HORIZON 64 VIDEO BOARD

Advanced Multimedia Acceleration Engine Provides Fast 64-bit Graphics and Smooth Video Playback

San Jose, CA-March 18, 1996 -- Alliance Semiconductor Corporation said today that STB Systems, Inc. of Richardson, Texas, has chosen Alliance's ProMotion video graphics accelerator for STB's new HORIZON 64 Video, a 64-bit PCI local bus display adapter for home, entertainment and office use on PCs running Windows 95 and Windows 3.x. STB Systems (Nasdaq:STBI) is a leading supplier of graphics adapters to companies such as Dell Computer Corp. and Gateway 2000.

The Alliance ProMotion-6422 Multimedia User Interface (MMUI) allows the HORIZON 64 Video to display graphics and full-screen, full-motion video using MPEG-1 and other formats. Optimized 64-bit graphics and game acceleration, high resolution, and accurate color make the HORIZON 64 Video an excellent value in a Windows 95 display adapter.

Gary Kellar, STB's director of video product marketing, said, "Users want great graphics and video at the right price. For HORIZON 64 Video we standardized on the ProMotion controller, which sets a new performance level for motion video playback and fast graphics due to unique acceleration hardware."

"The Alliance ProMotion architecture is optimized for fast graphics and high-quality, full-motion, full-screen video playback. Leading-edge graphics companies such as STB benefit from ProMotion's features, performance, and cost, which enables the video feature to be included as a standard feature in all new systems from now onward," said Sid Agrawal, vice president of marketing at Alliance.

ProMotion-6422 Graphics Video Accelerator

Alliance's ProMotion-6422 is a high-performance, 64-bit integrated Windows accelerator with built-in hardware acceleration for MPEG-1 motion video playback and scaling. It is a fully software-compatible member of Alliance's ProMotion family of graphics and video accelerators. ProMotion controllers are designed to seamlessly accelerate graphics and multimedia applications under Windows 95, Windows 3.x and other operating environments.

ProMotion-6422 accelerates Windows displays up to 1280x1024 resolution at 8 bits per pixel, and up to 800x600 resolution at 24 bits per pixel truecolor, for displays up to 16.7 million colors. It features a 64-bit internal graphics engine, PCI local bus host interface, and support for 1 to 4 megabytes of DRAM memory. Even with only 1 megabyte of display memory, it can accelerate full-screen, 1024x768x8-bit or 800x600x16-bit graphics and motion video playback.

STB Systems, Inc. develops and sells graphic adapters used primarily in IBM-compatible desktop personal computers. STB is one of the largest independent suppliers of graphic adapters worldwide. Founded in 1981 and headquartered in Richardson, Texas, STB Systems, Inc., has established a tradition of designing award-winning graphics controllers and writing specialized video drivers which provide maximum software performance and compatibility.

Alliance Semiconductor Corporation, based in San Jose, California, is a leading supplier of high-performance memory products and memory-intensive logic products. The company designs, develops, and manufactures its products using advanced 0.5 micron and below CMOS technology. Alliance markets these products to the desktop and portable computing, networking, telecommunications and instrumentation markets. The company's common stock is listed on Nasdaq under the symbol ALSC.

Alliance Semiconductor

3099 North First St

San Jose, CA 95134

408-383-4900,  fax 408-383-4999


Delphi Nuts & Bolts for Experienced Pgmrs
DELPHI ESSENTIALS DISTILLED IN NEW BOOK FOR SERIOUS PROGRAMMERS

Second Edition Covers Both 32-Bit and 16-Bit Versions of Delphi

Berkeley, CA, March 25, 1996-Programmers of all backgrounds are moving to Delphi, Borland's powerful tool for developing lightning-fast Windows applications. With the recent introduction of Delphi's exciting 32-bit version, the need for straightforward, to-the-point information has never been greater. Delphi Nuts and Bolts for Experienced Programmers, Second Edition by Gary Cornell, just published by Osborne/McGraw-Hill, fills this information gap quickly and efficiently.

Written for experienced programmers who are migrating to Delphi from other languages, Delphi Nuts and Bolts for Experienced Programmers, Second Edition's focused, comprehensive coverage of Delphi allows programmers to take full advantage of the program in record time. Unlike other programming texts, this book does not have remedial information or lengthy tutorials and does not teach skills that most experienced developers already know, but rather features the essentials to quickly get on the fast track to programming with both versions of Delphi.

After reading Delphi Nuts and Bolts for Experienced Programmers, Second Edition, users will be able to:

* Program like an expert in both versions of Delphi-no matter

  what language their background is in.

* Develop applications using the new user interface features in

  Windows 95.

* Exploit Delphi 32's new OLE-compliant controls and new language

  features.

* Discover how to make user-friendly applications using both

  components and event procedures.

* Learn Delphi's object Pascal language in both 16-bit and 32-bit.

Delphi Nuts and Bolts for Experienced Programmers, Second Edition teaches how to make Delphi an active and important part of a programming tool chest. Ideal for every experienced programmer, this guide's no-nonsense format makes it easy to find what is needed, read it quickly, and then move on to the next step without rehashing familiar programming concepts.

Delphi Nuts and Bolts for Experienced Programmers, Second Edition is soft cover, 336 pages, and has illustrations throughout. Suggested retail price: $24.95. ISBN: 0-07-882203-3. For orders only, phone (800) 227-0900, ext. 654, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Pacific Time.

Gary Cornell is a computer programmer and professor at the University of Connecticut and holds a Ph.D. in mathematics from Brown University. He has written and co-authored several acclaimed books on computers, including The Visual Basic 4 for Windows 95 Handbook, Fourth Edition, which was recently awarded the prestigious Visual Basic Programming Journal's Reader's Choice award, and the first edition of Delphi Nuts and Bolts for Experienced Programmers. He can be reached via CompuServe at 75720,1524 or through the Internet at 75720,1524@compuserve.com.

Osborne/McGraw-Hill, headquartered in Berkeley, California, is a leading publisher of computer books that include user and reference guides for people at all levels of computer and software proficiency. Known for its best-selling Internet titles-The Internet Complete Reference and The Internet Yellow Pages-as well as its Busy People and Made Easy series, Osborne/McGraw-Hill also has established strategic publishing relationships with the Corel Corporation, the Oracle Corporation, Stream International, and several well-known McGraw-Hill magazines including LAN Times and BYTE. A division of The McGraw-Hill Companies, Osborne/McGraw-Hill is targeting consumer support, emerging technologies, and innovative applications for developing future computer books.

Osborne/McGraw-Hill, 2600 Tenth St, Berkeley, CA 94710

510-549-6600,  Fax: 510-549-6603,   orders: 800-227-0900


Prism Solutions Launches Home Page on WWW
PRISM SOLUTIONS LAUNCHES HOME PAGE ON THE WORLD WIDE WEB

Prism Web Site to Serve as a Leading Resource for Data Warehousing Information

SUNNYVALE, Calif.-March 21, 1996-Prism Solutions, Inc., a leader in data warehouse management software, today announced the launch of its home page on the World Wide Web at http://www.prismsolutions.com.

"The Prism Solutions Web site provides a wealth of information about the value of data warehousing and the competitive advantages it provides to companies in a variety of industries," said Cynthia Schmidt, Prism's vice president, marketing. "In designing our Web site, Prism's mission was to establish it as the primary resource for valuable, creative and timely information about data warehousing solutions. We are excited to offer our customers, prospects, partners, press, analysts, investors and the business community at large an easy method of reaching us for information, no matter where they are located around the world."

Prism's home page was designed to be visually exciting, easy to navigate and informative, providing visitors with a convenient way to communicate with the company and to learn what data warehousing is all about. In mid-1996 Prism will add an interactive capability to its Web site that permits visitors to register for seminars, ask questions and participate in data warehousing "chat" forums.

"The World Wide Web has become an important medium for delivering corporate information to the business and financial communities," said Jim Ashbrook, president of Prism Solutions. "As companies continue to make substantial investments in data warehouse management software, they will turn to the Web for quick and easy access to a broad range of product information that will facilitate their purchasing decisions. Prism's leadership in the data warehousing market can be substantiated by the many customer applications and references highlighted on its Web site."

Prism Web Site Serves as a Resource for Data Warehouse Information

Visitors to the Prism home page can easily navigate their way through a variety of topics for information about data warehousing and Prism Solutions:

* Corporate Information-describes the company's position in the data warehouse market and the industry recognition Prism has received, and lists the management team, worldwide offices and current job openings. In addition, there is a section profiling Prism's 30 data warehousing white papers, called "Tech Topics," written by Prism co-founder Bill Inmon and other industry experts. Designed to provide education on data warehouse strategies and techniques, the Tech Topics can be purchased using the Web site order form.

* Value of a Data Warehouse-discusses what a data warehouse is and how it enables better information management, analysis and decision making. Observations on the business benefits of data warehousing by industry analysts from Aberdeen Group, Gartner Group, IDC and META Group are included. There are also examples of customers' business applications in different vertical industries and their testimonials about the return on investment provided by Prism products.

* What's New-includes the full text of press announcements made since the beginning of 1996, allowing users to find the latest news about the company, future products, services and partnerships.

* Events-contains details about upcoming data warehouse seminars, conferences and trade shows in which Prism will be participating, along with information about the 1996 Prism User Conference.

* Products-provides an overview of Prism's entire product line, including: Prism Warehouse Manager, which automates the extraction, integration and mapping of legacy and operational data to a data warehouse; Prism Directory Manager - , which integrates business and technical mete data into an information directory for the warehouse; them Inmon Generic Data Models, which provide templates for data warehouse design; and Prism's extensive consulting services.

* Services-describes Prism's comprehensive consulting services for data warehouse implementation-including its data warehouse methodology and readiness assessment program-as well as educational offerings and training courses.

* Alliances-profiles Prism's business partners and describes how their products and services complement the Prism product line to provide complete data warehousing solutions for customers.

* Bill Inmon-a special section with information about Bill Inmon and his role in the data warehouse market, upcoming seminars where he will be speaking, and a list of his books that are available for purchase from Prism.

* For More Information-lists Prism's offices worldwide, along with an 800 number to call for more information.

About Prism Solutions

Founded in 1991, Prism Solutions is a leader in data warehouse management software for building, maintaining and navigating data warehouses. Prism Solutions' products and services enable a variety of projects, such as building decision-support systems, implementing client/server architectures, migrating and converting data between different computing platforms, and reengineering legacy applications and business processes. Prism Solutions' customers include leading companies in the finance, health care, insurance, manufacturing, public utilities, retail, telecommunications, transportation and technology industries. In addition to its corporate headquarters located in Sunnyvale, California, Prism Solutions has regional offices in seven U.S. cities and international offices in Canada, France, Germany, Spain and the United Kingdom. More information about Prism Solutions can be found by visiting the company's Web site at http://www.prismsolutions.com.

Prism Solutions Inc

1000 Hamlin Court

Sunnyvale, CA 94089

408-752-1888,  fax 408-752-1875


Hi-Freq Data Acq Expedites Validation
HIGH FREQUENCY DATA ACQUISITION EXPEDITES VALIDATION

System Designed to Enhance Closed Loop Engineering

DETROIT -- An innovative data acquisition system that greatly enhances the accuracy of instrument panel (IP) finite element analysis (FEA) simulations and significantly reduces time to successful validation has been developed by ARCO Chemical Company (NYSE:RCM) in conjunction with V I Engineering (Farmington Hills, Mich.). PC-based data acquisition hardware and LabVIEW graphical instrumentation software from National Instruments (Austin, Texas) form the base system. Designed to increase the efficiencies of concurrent or "closed loop" engineering methods, the system facilitates concurrent system/component engineering and systems validation.

According to Susan E. Blackson, engineering manager for ARCO Chemical, development of the system is an example of the value- added engineering support the company brings to its customers in the automotive industry. "Reducing vehicle development cycles is a high priority for OEMs. As a supplier to this industry, we are committed to leveraging our expertise to assist our customers in achieving this goal."

High frequency data acquisition works to greatly expand the scope of the data captured in high speed events such as airbag deployments and knee intrusions, which previously generated only crash test dummy and head impact data. The new system generates actual component pressure, stress and strain data during test execution, which is then used to correlate to FEA simulations of the test . Once a successful correlation is made, the simulations can be used to optimize the system with a high degree of confidence in the results.

Steps leading up to use of high frequency data acquisition include generation of finite element models for the IP system, with special attention paid to load transfer mechanisms. Once the IP system has been modeled and contact surfaces and constraints to body in white have been defined, the loading profile of the system is generated.

High speed data acquisition is then used during the structural prototype vehicle preliminary crash test to capture time and special dependent loading profile and resulting component performance. Micro-device pressure, load and accelerometer transducers are used as the sensing elements, allowing for measurement of airbag pressure on reaction surfaces, component accelerations, load transfers through attachments and resulting component strains. Miniature sensing devices were used to minimize the impact of the sensors on the event being measured.

V I Engineering worked with ARCO Chemical's design engineering team to develop and integrate the high frequency data acquisition with the company's finite element modeling and analysis system. The engineering firm wrote the application using LabVIEW graphical instrumentation software that allows for the high speed acquisition, creating an application generic enough to set up any number of incoming signals as well as an almost infinite number of sampling rates. V I Engineering developed a trigger conditioning circuit which is compatible with any type of triggering signal used to initiate deployment. Post-processing capabilities were incorporated that allow the data to be exported to an ASCII file that can in turn be imported into finite element models.

Plug-in data acquisition boards, also from National Instruments, coupled with a portable, Pentium-based computer, provide the flexibility and bandwidth required to measure these high frequency events. With the addition of National Instruments' SCXI signal conditioning line, channel counts of up to 40 can be accommodated while maintaining a minimum sampling rate of 0.5 millisecond.

Once generated, the actual test data loading profile is employed with non-linear, dynamic finite element analysis to deter mine the interaction of components within the system, as well as to highlight the relationship of specific component features to system performance. Blackson notes that during t he baseline correlation effort,, which relates the analytical performance simulation with the actual dynamic behavior, special attention to material property models is required to achieve good analytical to test correlation.

Over forty percent of ARCO Chemical's sales ultimately end up in automobiles. Its offering to the industry includes DYLARK engineering resins, used in more than seventy percent of all soft instrument panels on the road today as well as for a variety of interior trim applications; HYPERLITE molded urethane foam technology, the material of choice for automotive seating; and DYLITE expandable polystyrene, used for a range of occupant-protecting components.

ARCO Chemical Company is a leading worldwide manufacturer and marketer of propylene oxide and derivatives, other intermediate chemicals, and engineering foams and resins. Its products are used in a wide range of consumer products including automotive components, foam cushioning, paints and coatings, protective packaging, antifreeze and reformulated gasoline.


Fujitsu Intros Fastest Color Tablet PC
FUJITSU INTRODUCES INDUSTRY'S FASTEST COLOR TABLET PC

Compatible with Microsoft Windows 95 Operating System, Stylistic 1000 Features Color Screen Option and 100 MHz 486 DX4 CPU for Powerful Decision Support

SANTA CLARA, Calif., March 18, 1996 -- Affirming its leadership position in the handheld mobile computing market, Fujitsu Personal Systems, Inc. today introduced the Stylistic 1000, the world's most powerful color tablet PC.

The Fujitsu Stylistic 1000 is powered by a 100 MHz 486 DX4-class microprocessor, the fastest ever designed into a tablet computer. The 3.4-pound handheld PC delivers longer battery life, more screen options -- including DSTN color -and more connectivity capabilities than any other tablet PC. In addition, the Stylistic 1000, which is qualified for the "Designed for Microsoft Windows(D 95" logo, ships with Windows 95 and Microsoft's Pen Services 2.0. This combination of features allows the Stylistic 1000 to meet the latest mobile computing requirements of productivity-centric decision support applications found in industries such as sales automation, insurance, healthcare and utilities.

"Unmatched in speed, battery life, screen options and connectivity, the Stylistic 1000 sets a new benchmark for industrial-strength mobile computing in a tablet-size package," said Lou Panetta, chief operating officer, Fujitsu Personal Systems. "No longer is the mobile computing market defined simply by size and weight. Today, our customers expect that mobile computing solutions integrate the performance of a desktop PC with the flexibility of a system that can easily be used in virtually any mobile decision support environment. The Stylistic 1000 is the first system to exceed that expectation."

"The Stylistic 1000 is a breakthrough product for Fujitsu Personal Systems," said Dr. J. Gerry Purdy, Editor-in-Chief of Mobile Letter. "It provides tablet computer users with true desktop functionality under Windows 95. Furthermore, it's a solid platform for Fujitsu's VARs to develop vertical market applications."

The Stylistic 1000 offers three display options: a 7.8-inch DSTN color display, a 7.9-inch transmissive monochrome display, and a 7.9-inch transflective monochrome display. Other features of the Stylistic 1000 include:

- 8MB of DRAM (expandable to 24MB)

- 260MB or 340MB hard disk drives

- Li-Ion battery pack for 4 to 6 hours of operation

- Advanced power management (APM 1.1 )

- Rugged stylus

- Standard peripheral ports

- Port replicator

- Two stacked Type II PCMCIA slots and one Type III ATA slot

- IrDA infrared wireless adapter

Peripheral ports, including floppy disk drive and standard parallel, serial, keyboard and VGA monitor ports, are aligned on a single edge for improved cable management. A port replicator connector on the bottom of the Stylistic 1000 enables one-step, snap-on attachment to a wide range of peripherals. A folding desk stand adapter can be added to create desktop-like functionality.

The Stylistic 1000 features a built-in, point-and-shoot IrDA-compliant infrared adapter, enabling industry-standard wireless connectivity to printers and desktop PCs for on-the-go file transfer. In addition, the system's display interface includes two new "Hot Pads" -- "Reverse Video" and a VAR-programmable, application-specific pad. Two new status indicators enable automated monitoring of peripherals in both PCMCIA slots.

The Stylistic 1000 supports Windows 95, Pen Services 2.0, Phoenix PowerPanel and CIC HRS 5.0. Pen Services 2.0 is Microsoft's improved pen driver system that allows VAR or systems integrators to design application-specific stylus functionality. Other system software includes a VAR BIOS configuration utility and application developers' libraries.

Measuring just 7.3" x 11" x 1.6", the Stylistic 1000 tablet computer weighs 3.4 pounds with the Li-Ion battery pack installed. Fujitsu also offers an extensive list of accessories and peripherals for the Stylistic 1000, including DRAM modules, HDDs, spare battery pack, battery charger, AC adapter, auto adapter, screen protector, low-power keyboard, floppy disk drive, slip case, harsh environment case, stylus kit, port replicator, folding desk stand and bar code wand.

Three-Year Warranty

The Stylistic 1000 is covered by Fujitsu's three-year warranty. Fujitsu also offers an optional No-Fault Display Plan, an unmatched warranty for system displays which covers the LCL) for damage of any type, regardless of cause, for up to three years.

Pricing and Availability

The Fujitsu Stylistic 1000 tablet computer will be available within 30 days. The expected volume price for a Stylistic 1000 with transmissive screen, 260MB hard drive, 8MB DRAM and Windows 95 is $2,895. The same configuration with transflective screen is $2,995, and with color screen is $3,495.

Fujitsu Personal Systems, Inc. is a leading provider of highly integrated mobile computing solutions for vertical market-specific decision-support applications. The company's industry-standard tablet PCs feature advanced CPU performance, extensive connectivity options and long battery life in compact, light weight form factors. A wholly owned subsidiary of Fujitsu, Ltd., Fujitsu Personal Systems (408-982-9500) has headquarters in Santa Clara, Calif. and offices throughout North America and Europe. Product information is available at 800-831 -3183.

Fujitsu Personal Systems Inc

5200 Patrick Henry Drive

Santa Clara, CA 95054

408-982-9500,  fax 408-496-0575


Multimedia & CD-ROM Directory on CD-ROM
CD-ROM Titles Grow by Over 80% Worldwide!

March 22, 1996 -- TFPL Multimedia's (New York, NY) latest research shows that the number of commercially available CD-ROM and multimedia CDs has increased worldwide by approximately 83% in the last year. This growth is reflected in TFPL's brand-new Multimedia and CD-ROM Directory 1996 on CD-ROM which catalogs virtually all commercially available products in the medium, including CD-i and video CD. "The big numbers", says TFPL's publishing manager Peter Kibby "are still in the technical areas - CD-ROM is first choice for reference products - and although some titles in the entertainment and education sectors may be achieving noteworthy sales figures, they represent only a small part of the total output by publishers in this medium."

The Multimedia and CD-ROM Directory 1996 contains in-depth information on more than 13,000 commercially available CD-ROM and multimedia products, as well as 11,000 companies involved in all aspects of multimedia production, including publishers, developers, hardware producers, mastering and replicating companies, packagers, and more. The CD-ROM uses powerful Optiware retrieval software, enabling the user to search the database easily and quickly in a number of ways. For example, when searching for titles, you can search by price, subject, platform, publisher, or retrieval software, as well as perform customized searches.

The information is continuously updated from offices in New York and London, and published in CDROM format every six months. The list price of the CD-ROM is $199.00, and includes one free update.

The database is available in print as well: The CD-ROM Directory: The Complete Guide to CD-ROM and Multimedia Titles, the most established directory in the field, now in its 15th edition, and The Multimedia Yearbook: The Complete Guide to the CD-ROM and Multimedia Marketplace, which, in addition to its 11,000 company profiles, includes in-depth analysis and interviews with leading players in the industry. The 1996 editions of the books, which are published annually, are now available at a list price of $155.00 each.

TFPL Multimedia

345 Park Ave South

New York, NY 10010-1707

212-689-9200,  fax 212-689-9711

Email: grove@grovestocktn.com


Notion 1.5 List Manager for Newton 2.0
Notion 1.5 Adds Connection to Desktop

February 19, 1996 -- PORTLAND, OR. PelicanWare, Inc. today shipped Notion 1.5, the latest version of Notion: The High-Performance List Manager, for PDA devices running Newton 2.0. Notion 1.5 is a powerful, easy to use tool that helps the mobile professional manage all the lists necessary to organize, integrate and communicate vital information.

Notion 1.5 is PelicanWare's first revision since taking over the development and marketing of Notion. Version 1.5 has been enhanced to take advantage of Newton 2.0, and is faster and requires fewer system resources than previous versions.

Version 1.5 includes all the features that made Notion the easy-to-use organizer: editable diamond lists, sorting, key word searching, and sticky notes. In addition, list items may be hidden or archived. Notion lists may be shared with others through support for printing, faxing, beaming, and mailing.

Direct data exchange with desktop applications is now available through Notion Connect, a new Notion Extra. Notion Connect supports import and export of tab-delimited text, a format read by most desktop databases and information managers.

Other new features in Notion 1.5 include:

* Smart name fields which integrate with Newton's built-in Names file.

* Integration with Newton's Dates and alarms.

* Notion List Designer.

* Drag-and-Drop text import.

* Adjustable list font size.

* Online help.

Included with Notion are over 100 ready-to-use list templates. Existing templates can be modified or new templates created from 12 different field types by using Notion List Designer, a built-in graphical template editor.

Notion 1.5 is available from most Newton resellers, or may be ordered directly from PelicanWare for $59.95 plus shipping and handling ($3 US and Canada, $7 elsewhere). Upgrades for owners of previous versions of Notion are $25.00 plus shipping and handling.

PelicanWare, Inc. is a leading developer and publisher of applications software for handheld computing devices.

Contact: Bette A. Shuh

PelicanWare, Inc.

Voice: (503) 221-1148

Fax: (503) 221-8709

E-Mail: bettes@teleport.com

http://www.pelicanware.com/~bettes/

ftp://ftp.teleport.com/pub/vendors/donv


MechanCAD Keynote on Tools & Techniques
RAPID PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT CRITICAL TO U.S. COMPETITIVENESS, TOP CONSULTANT WILL DETAIL TECHNIQUES AT MECHANCAD

Innovative Tools, Techniques, And Management Strategies Will Be Focus Of Keynote Address And Technical Sessions At Annual Conference For Mechanical Designers Using AutoCAD

San Francisco -- March 26, 1996 -- Rapid product development is essential to the success of any company involved in manufacturing, but implementation means dramatic changes in the way that people work, according to Terry Wohlers, president of Wohlers Associates. Wohlers will deliver the keynote speech at MechanCAD, the AutoCAD Mechanical Design Conference, running from April 29 - May 1, 1996 at the Fairmont Hotel in Dallas, Texas. In his speech. Wohlers will give specifics on the new technologies and strategies that progressive companies are using to shorten development cycles.

To kick off the keynote speech -- on Monday, April 29 at 5:00 p.m. -- Dominic Gallelo, vice president of the Autodesk Mechanical Market Group, will discuss Autodesk's plans for an integrated mechanical desktop product. He'll give a preview of the new products that are evolving from Autodesk's MAI (Mechanical Applications Initiative), a cooperative effort with key developers in mechanical engineering and manufacturing, and he will introduce Terry Wohlers.

Wohlers, a consultant to many major U.S. corporations, believes that American industry must redesign itself in order to excel. In his talk, he will discuss rapid prototyping and other innovative tools, techniques, and management strategies that make companies more competitive by shaving weeks, or even months, from product development cycles. He also will evaluate and demystify the countless products available for reverse engineering, 3D digitizing, and CAD/CAM/CAE systems.

"If companies in the U.S. hope to remain competitive in the world market, they have no choice but to consider new approaches to design, modeling, prototyping, and tooling," says Wohlers. "MechanCAD offers engineers and designers the opportunity to update and enhance their skills, and to share questions and ideas with industry innovators."

According to Wohlers, mastery of CAD/CAM/CAE, including the use of 3D design tools, is critical to rapid product development. To further this kind of expertise, the second annual MechanCAD conference presents a comprehensive program of 53 different technical courses for mechanical engineers and designers to keep pace with technical advances. Classes cover subjects such as increasing AutoCAD productivity, setting standards for a mechanical design department, and finite element analysis. A special certificate program in 3D computer-aided design skills is also offered.

Wohlers, founder of the Rapid Prototyping Association (RPA) of the Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME), will teach a class on rapid prototyping as part of the 3D program. Wohlers reports that an estimated 1,500 rapid prototyping systems are in operation worldwide. He will discuss these new processes and the materials that have developed out of this technology.

For attendees interested in more detail on the latest products and services for the mechanical design market, a select group of hardware and software vendors will display their products following the Monday evening keynote speech and again on Tuesday afternoon.

Additionally, throughout the conference, attendees can experiment with the Intergraph-sponsored test-drive center, equipped with Intergraph TDZ workstations running Autodesk Mechanical software products. '

MechanCAD is designed specifically for AutoCAD users, to address the important changes occurring in the mechanical design industry. The conference is produced by Miller Freeman, Inc., one of the nation's largest trade show producers, and publisher of CADENCE, AUTOCAD TECH JOURNAL, and 3D DESIGN magazines. Other shows presented by Miller Freeman include: Autodesk University, the 3D Design Conference, the Embedded System Conferences, Surface Mount International: Advanced Electronics Manufacturing Technologies, Software Development, Communication Design Engineering Conference, and the PCB Design Conferences.

Exhibitor Contact:

Debra Gilbert

Miller Freeman, Inc.

415/905-2476

Attendee Contact:

Yolanda White King

Miller Freeman, Inc.

415/905-4994

Press Registration:

FS Communications

415-691-1488

Miller Freeman, Inc.

600 Harrison St

San Francisco, CA 94107

415-905-2354,  fax 415-905-2220


Brooktree ATM Design & Development Platform
Brooktree Backs Up ATM Silicon with Complete ATM Design

Toolkit and Full-Scale RISC-based Development Platform

Brooktree is one of the first ATM silicon suppliers to provide a full-scale design and development platform for customers using its ATMSegmentation and Reassembly Controller (SRC) and other supporting chips. Goal is to speed OEM time-to-market while helping designers navigate seismic changes in key ATM industry standards

SAN DIEGO -- Mar. 19, 1996-- Brooktree Corp. (NASDAQ: BTRE) today announced the availability of one of the industry's most comprehensive development platforms for taking ATM silicon all the way from initial functional evaluation into full ATM embedded-system design. Brooktree's ATM Development Platform provides a robust environment for evaluating existing Brooktree ATM chips, moving current system designs to future Brooktree silicon, and managing complex system design and prototyping challenges as key ATM technical specifications migrate to radically different new industry standards.

Brooktree's ATM Development Platform will be demonstrated at the Networld+Interop Conference, April 2-4, 1996, in Booth # 3433 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Ideal for developers of ATM network edge equipment, it goes well beyond merely exercising basic features of the company's Bt8230 ATM SRC chip and future ATM silicon, and is the first of its kind to actually provide the hardware and software performance for Brooktree customers to launch a complete architectural ATM system design. The horsepower of Brooktree's ATM Development Platform makes it ideal for effectively managing the migration to future Brooktree products that support rapidly evolving new industry standards.

The Brooktree ATM Development Platform includes a complete 8230-based ATM User Network Interface (UNI) PCI module, residing on a RISC-based multitasking host processor board with dual PCI buses. This provides ample flexibility for pursuing a variety of different evaluation modes and ATM applications. This configuration provides a highly effective environment for fully exploring the Bt8230's powerful per-connection scheduling capabilities i.. anticipation of the ATM Forum's forthcoming Available Bit Rate (ABR) traffic-management specifications. The Bt8230's scheduler allows each connection to operate at an independent bit rate of up to 155 Mbit/s per channel on each of as many as 16,000 simultaneous virtual channels, all under programmable control.

Rounding out the platform is Brooktree's Bt8222 ATM Receiver/Transmitter for executing an extensive multi-rate interface, plus all necessary ATM signaling and protocol software in support of both The ATM Forum's existing UNI 3.1 and more recent ABR traffic-management specifications. Brooktree's platform features WindRiver's VxWorks real-time operating system, which will be offered free to Brooktree OEM customers for a 30-day period (after which it can optionally be upgraded to a full seat license).

A modular low-level software interface called the Brooktree Hardware Programming Interface (BtHPI) is also included with Brooktree's development platform to make it easy for customers to port their ATM application software. It also helps to isolate the ATM software development effort from the inevitable silicon changes that will accompany ongoing ATM standards evolution. The BtHPI includes source code and a royalty-free license.

"In today's ATM market, product development has moved well beyond basic silicon issues into some fairly complex overall system design and prototyping challenges, and we think our new ATM Development Platform can knock valuable man-months off the typical ATM OEM design cycle," said Tracy Earles, ATM Product Manager for Brooktree.

"Of course, complicating the ATM product-development challenge are the radical changes in critical industry standards for traffic management and other key ATM specifications that are soon to be finalized," Earles added. "Even in this area, though, we believe we can make the transition significantly easier by providing all the necessary tools to accelerate near-term product development schedules even as our customers prepare their migration strategies for new products and standards. For instance, customers can use the platform with our current silicon right now, to design ATM solutions that support both today's ATM Forum specifications and the proposed ABR specifications due this quarter -- even before we begin sampling the final version of next-generation silicon for this important new ABR specification."

Anticipating Development Requirements for Upcoming Traffic-Management Standards

Brooktree's Bt8230 SRC chip, introduced in early 1995, was the first to implement per-connection management in a rate-based hardware scheme. Because the Bt8230's powerful scheduling mechanism is completely host-independent, it yields better overall performance than seemingly faster SRC parts as measured in raw throughput. Brooktree's new ATM Development Platform is tailored to fully exploit the Bt8230's programmable, per-connection scheduling capabilities in anticipation of the new traffic-management specifications.

"The very nature of ABR-ready ATM silicon solutions demands a more robust development environment," Earles said.

To further support ATM development efforts, Brooktree provides a comprehensive user's guide as part of its total reference design package. Other key components include schematics, gerber files, a materials list and PLD equations. Additionally, customers can download C source code via the Internet. The Brooktree ATM Development Platform is available immediately and priced at $9500 per unit in single-unit quantities.

This press release may make forward-looking statements concerning Brooktree products or potential market performance and actual results could vary depending on issues related to ATM industry standards, the performance of corporate partners providing components of Brooktree's ATM Development Platform, and product development schedules. We refer you to the documents the company files from time to time with the SEC, specifically the company's Form 10-Q filed in February 1996 and Form 10-K filed in December 1995, which detail certain risk factors.

Brooktree Corp. designs and markets high-performance digital and mixed-signal integrated circuits for computer graphics, imaging, multimedia and communications applications. The company, which has its headquarters in San Diego, employs more than 625 people worldwide. Brooktree stock is traded on the NASDAQ National Market System under the symbol BTRE.

Customers interested in more information about Brooktree products should contact the Applications Hotline at 1-800-2BT-APPS. More information on Brooktree Corp. is available from the company's SEC filings, or by contacting the company directly. Information about Brooktree is also available on the company's World Wide Web site, http://www.brooktree.com.

Brooktree Corp

9868 Scranton Rd

San Diego, CA 92121-3707

619-452-7580,  fax 619-452-1249

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KEY FEATURES OF BROOKTREE'S ATM DEVELOPMENT PLATFORM

* Tests the full range of SAR functionality - Includes full support for terminating ATM protocol traffic at 155 Mbit/s. Is initially configured to support 2500 active VCCs but can support up to 1 OK when populated with sufficient memory. Also features: full-duplex segmentation and reassembly; HEC generation and checking; and transmission statistics measurement for AAL0, AAL3/4 and AAL5 cell types.

* Is based on a full-featured Intel i960-based processor platform with two four-slot PCI buses Initially configured with 4 megabytes of fast page-mode interleaved DRAM, and 1 megabyte of flash memory, it is expandable to 128 megabytes and 4 megabytes, respectively. The availability of two PCI buses lets the designer plug in additional cards; i.e., Ethernet, token ring or multimedia add-in cards depending on ATM system architecture requirements.

* Includes a UNI 3.1-compliant PCI-based network adapter card with local i960 processor This processor can be used to run signaling, OAM and other "overhead" functions, offloading the host processor and minimizing PCI bus transactions. The adapter also provides an initial 500 kbytes of SRAM (expandable to 2 megabytes for maximum flexibility), the Bt8222 PHY device, an OC3 optical interface, and a serial terminal interface.

* Provides a test application and signaling demo version of Harris & Jeffries' Soft-ATM software subsystem products, which include: LAN Emulation Client, ILMI, IP Over A TM, and Signaling -- These advanced software products eliminate the need for OEMs to develop the applications themselves, further reducing their time to market.

* Includes a powerful real-time operating system - The VxWorks real-time operating system from Windriver Systems is provided free to Brooktree OEM customers for a 30-day period, after which they can optionally upgrade to a full seat license.

* Employs a modular low-level software interface - Customer software resides on top of Brooktree's well-defined BtHPI interface, which allows users to easily port their applications to Brooktree's platform and helps to isolate them from silicon changes as traffic-management specifications evolve. The user-definable BtHPI also can reside anywhere between the host and the local processor, allowing designers to optimize hardware and software performance for their applications and begin their design process even without an actual physical device. Key Features of Brooktree's A TM Development Platform

* Can act as the foundation for a reference design or even a first-generation product when differentiated by software - For instance, the system board with its eight PCI slots, up to 4Mbytes of flash memory and up to 128 Mbytes of fast page-mode interleaved DRAM can serve as an excellent development platform for embedded communications applications.

* Includes full documentation support - the total reference design package includes a comprehensive user's guide, schematics, gerber files, a materials list and PLD equations. Additionally, customers can download C source code via the Internet.


BtV MediaStream in Gateway Destination PC
Brooktree's BtV MediaStream Chipset Will Deliver Multimedia for Gateway 2000's Destination Big Screen PC

SAN DIEGO -- March 21, 1996 -- Advanced video and multimedia accelerator technology from Brooktree Corp. (NASDAQ: BTRE) has been tapped to deliver life-like multimedia on a big-screen TV display in Gateway 2000 Inc.'s new Destination big screen PC -- the first computer designed for group use in the family living room or a large-room environment. The Destination system will be available in the spring of 1996.

Brooktree's BtV MediaStream chipset and high-quality video input technology will provide Gateway's Destination system with a state-of-the-art multimedia solution capable of bringing full-screen full-motion video and big-screen TV display to life. The BtV MediaStream's unique architecture will also provide Intel Intercast receiver technology, and delivers unprecedented multimedia quality and interactivity. BtV helps to make the Gateway Destination system ideal for surfing the Internet, playing games, or viewing TV broadcasts or video on a big-screen monitor. As one of the first complete multimedia accelerators to support all of Microsoft's new Windows 95 game APIs, the BtV chipset delivers the performance gaming fanatics crave.

"BtV provides the core multimedia technology for the Destination big screen PC to run multimedia applications like you've never seen them before," said Rob Cheng, vice president of marketing, Gateway Americas group. "Really, it is the next logical step for multimedia."

"We're excited to be a part of this new revolution in computing," said James Bixby, Brooktree's president and CEO. "With Gateway's Destination big screen PC system families will realize the computer's true potential in their everyday lives. Computing is no longer just something for a single individual -- it can now be a group or family activity."

Brooktree's complete BtV chipset includes a high-quality video decoder that has been optimized for crisp, big-screen display, and delivers a tightly integrated multimedia solution for optimum quality video, graphics and sound. It achieves its high level of multimedia quality and interactivity through the company's unique MediaPacket architecture that converts sound, graphics and video data types into easy-to-handle, easy-to-intermix data packets. The data packets are integrated all the way down at the silicon level on one chipset, which eliminates the need for multiple add-in cards and provides a much more efficient, reliable and highly interactive multimedia platform.

Brooktree Corp. designs and markets high-performance digital and mixed-signal integrated circuits for computer graphics, imaging, multimedia and communications applications. The company, which has its headquarters in San Diego, employs more than 625 people worldwide. Brooktree stock is traded on the NASDAQ National Market System under the symbol BTRE.

Customers interested in more information about Brooktree products should contact the Applications Hotline at 1-800-2BT-APPS. More information on Brooktree Corp. is available from the company's SEC filings, or by contacting the company directly. Information about Brooktree is also available on the company's World Wide Web site, http://www.brooktree.com.

About Gateway 2000

Gateway 2000, a Fortune 500 company founded in 1985, sells more personal computer systems in the U.S. through the direct market channel than any other PC manufacturer. In 1995, the company reported revenues of nearly $3.7 billion. Headquartered in North Sioux City, South Dakota, the company has more than 8,000 employees worldwide.

Brooktree Corp

9868 Scranton Rd

San Diego, CA 92121-3707

619-452-7580,  fax 619-452-1249


Instant C Programming
GET UP TO SPEED QUICKLY WITH THE REAL WORLD OF C

Wrox Press announces "Instant C Programming," designed for BASIC or Pascal programmers who want to switch to professional level C programming. It teaches both C concepts and good C style, with full coverage of the C language, and shows how to apply these techniques in professional practice. Author Ivor Horton emphasizes a hands-on approach, featuring well-structured examples, figures and friendly explanations. Includes a guide to writing clean and efficient C code, liberally complemented by key developers' tips and essential code concepts. Plus, a quick reference section packed with code and even more real-world examples. All source code available on the Internet. ISBN: 1-874416-24-9 "Instant C Programming" costs $24.95 For more information, contact Wrox Press, 2710 W Touhy Ave, Chicago, IL 60645, tel (800) USE - WROX [(800) 873-9769] or (312) 4653559, fax (312) 465-4063. Wrox Press Developers' Reference on the Web: (http://www.wrox.com/)


DDS Object Report Writer for Financials
Design Data Systems Announces 'Object' Report Writer for Financials

New Report Writer supports Drag-and-Drop relationship building, Powerful Drill Downs and Internet's Paperless Office

LARGO, FL (March 27, 1996) -- Design Data Systems Corp., a provider of client/server business applications for Oracle. is announcing the upcoming availability of its client/server Financials applications integrated with Denver-based FRx Software Corp.'s state-of-the-art report writer, the Financial Reporting Extender. The combination of an object driven report writer with a powerful Oracle-based set of Windows accounting software presents managers with a scaleable and fully integrated client/server Financial System that requires NO programming to produce custom financial reports. The Design Data and FRx union will be announced March 27, 1996, at Database & Client Server World in Boston.

Design Data will be one of the first software developers to integrate the advanced edition of FRx's report writer, which is optimized for enterprise client/server systems. Design Data has joined with Oracle Corp. to demonstrate these Financials in a 12-city seminar tour starting March 26 in Boston. The new software, which uses Oracle's latest Developer / 2000 series of Windows-based tools, supports all of the following:

* Creation of reports independent of GL: Design Data's Chart of Accounts and General Ledger Account structure are flexible and user-defined. Once set up, the financial report writer allows separation of management and financial reports from the general ledger so that users can change reports easily without modifying the formal accounting structure.

* Links to external spreadsheets: The new report writer expands the financial reporting capabilities by importing/exporting data to Microsoft Excel or Lotus 1-2-3 spreadsheets and combining it with data from the general ledger. Imported budget figures can be compared to actuals with just the click of a mouse.

* Drill Downs: Design Data's Financials are scaleable from the desktop (Personal Oracle7, Oracle Workgroup Server) to the enterprise (Oracle7). Whether running reports at the branch, corporate or departmental level, information can be drilled down to line item detail instantly. Supporting account detail can even be e-mailed to remote users for validation or approval without sacrificing proprietary information.

* Drag-and-Drop objects: Similar to Oracle's Power Objects, Design Data's Financials now allow users to change reporting relationships by simply dragging the reporting unit, or object, and dropping it under a new area. Managers and supervisors can create custom financial reports without ever writing an SQL statement. Security features prevent unauthorized users from editing or restructuring corporate's chart of accounts.

* Side-by-side comparisons: A particularly important feature of the software is the side-by-side comparisons columns within the same report. Users can compare revenue and expense figures for different departments or companies, current vs. year-to-date figures, or even U.S. totals vs. foreign currency totals -- all within a single report. Design Data's Financials support full multinational and multicurrency reporting requirements.

* E-mail/Internet: Consistent with Design Data's commitment to the Internet and "virtual" accounting practices, users can electronically distribute financial reports or portions of reports to remote locations using the drill down viewer and advanced OLE2 technology. Receivers of those reports can manipulate them accordingly because all of the object attributes are inherited in the report.

"I believe any company looking for financial software would be ecstatic about this product," said Don Murray, Director of Business Development for Design Data System. "No longer will MIS managers or accounting supervisors be dependent on a vendor, subcontractor or their internal MIS department to produce custom financial reports."

Murray added: "The software is consistent with our current graphical interface which uses Oracle's Developer 2000 toolset."

Availability, Pricing and System Requirements

Design Data is scheduled to release its Financials with the new financial report writer by end of second quarter 1996. Report writer pricing ranges from $5,000-$15,00O, depending on the number of users and the platform. The applications run in all major Windows environments.

About the Company

Design Data Systems Corp., recognized as one of the fastest growing high-tech companies in the country, was founded in 1988 and specializes in client/server business applications for Oracle. Design Data's Windows products use only native Oracle technologies. The company offers a full suite of applications, including Financials, Distribution, Project Management and Sales Force Automation modules. Its product line features the latest technologies, including Workflow, OLAP, Objects and HTML support.

Design Data licenses its product through its Tampa Bay headquarters and regional offices in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Dallas, Chicago and New York.

Design Data Systems

11701 South Belcher Rd, Suite 105

Largo, FL 34643

813-539-1077,  800-655-6598

http://www.designdatasys.com


Beginning Visual C++ 4
A COMPREHENSIVE INTRODUCTION TO MFC PROGRAMMING

Wrox Press announces "Beginning Visual C++ 4," by Ivor Horton. This book is great for programmers new to C++ and Windows 95 programming who want to learn both with the Visual C++ compiler. Visual Basic and Delphi programmers will learn to add extensions to their programming environments.

The book is a visual tutorial, with plenty of examples and screenshots, plus Try it Out!s to test your knowledge at each step. Example programs develop a fully working application throughout the book, showing the capabilities of the MFC combined in a practical context. Coverage includes C++ fundamentals, the basic structure of a Windows program and the tools used in Visual C++, and the MFC and AppWizard in detail. Plus, the book discusses RAD tool extensions for VB or Delphi programmers. ISBN: 1-874416-59-1

"Beginning Visual C++ 4" costs $36.95 For more information, contact Wrox Press, 2710 W Touhy Ave, Chicago, IL 60645, tel (800) USE-WROX or (312) 465-3559, fax (312) 465-4063. Wrox Press Developer's Reference on the Web: http://www.wrox.com/)


Revolutionary Guide to MFC 4 Programming
SECRETS OF MFC FROM MIKE BLASZCZAK

Wrox Press announces "The Revolutionary Guide to MFC 4 Programming using Visual C++," by Microsoft's Mike Blaszczak. This book is for professional developers who are comfortable with the Visual C++ 4.0 environment and want to get under the cover of the MFC and find out why things are implemented the way they are.

Coverage includes: the Wizards, the application architecture, threads, the Document/View architecture, dialogs and controls, splitter windows and exception handling. Find out about all these plus DLL's, OLE servers, containers and controls, and writing applications specifically for Windows 95. Includes a CD-ROM with source code and a hypertext version of the book. ISBN 1-874416-92-3

"The Revolutionary Guide to MFC 4 Programming using Visual C++ 4" costs $49.95 For more information, contact Wrox Press, 2710 W Touhy Ave, Chicago, IL 60645, tel (800) 873-9769 or (312) 465-3559, fax (312) 465-4063. Wrox Press Developer's Reference on the Web: (http://www.wrox.com/)

(Revised and updated from previous edition, "The Revolutionary Guide to Win32 Programming using Visual C++")


Beginner's Guide to Visual Basic 4.0
STEP BY STEP INTO VISUAL BASIC 4.0

Wrox Press announces "The Beginner's Guide to Visual Basic 4.0," by Peter Wright. This guide follows the same format as the previous edition (for VB3): detailed explanations, fully illustrated with loads of screen shots and even more example programs than the first edition. Easy to follow Try-It-Out!s test your skills after each lesson. Take advantage of VB's new objected-oriented capabilities while learning multimedia and database access. Updated coverage of graphics, advanced controls, data access, debugging, writing large applications, and more. Source code and example programs included on disk. ISBN: 1-874416-55-9 "The Beginner's Guide to Visual Basic 4.0" costs $34.95 For more information, contact Wrox Press, 2710 W Touhy Ave, Chicago, IL 60645, tel (800) USE-WROX or (312) 465-3559, fax (312) 465-4063. Wrox Press Developers' Reference on the Web: (http://www.wrox.com/)


Revolutionary Guide to Visual Basic 4 Prof
LEARN THE SECRETS OF VISUAL BASIC 4 FROM A PRO!

Wrox Press announces "The Revolutionary Guide to Visual Basic 4 Professional," for developers who have learned Visual Basic 4 and want to develop real applications. Author Larry Roof shares his knowledge collected over 20 years of creating software solutions, explaining techniques that have been proven on large-scale VB applications. The emphasis is on what works in today's corporate environment, not on games or exercises. The book covers how Windows and VB interact, the API, OLE, databases, client/server systems, multimedia and communications. Also discusses general programming techniques in a VB context, including all aspects of application development, from design through the creation of on-line help to distribution, plus a chapter on OLE automation of Netscape Navigator. Includes CD-ROM with source code and a hypertext version of the book! ISBN 1-874416-37-0. "The Revolutionary Guide to Visual Basic 4 Pro Edition" costs $44.95 For more information, contact Wrox Press, 2710 W Touhy Ave, Chicago, IL 60645, tel (800) 814-4527 or (312) 465-3559, fax (312) 465-4063. Wrox Press Developers' Reference on the Web: (http://www.wrox.com/)


Beginning Delphi 2
STEP BY STEP INTO GREAT APPLICATIONS WITH DELPHI

Wrox Press announces "Beginning Delphi 2," by Peter Wright. This step-by-step tutorial is a truly visual guide to the features of the newest version of Delphi, loads of screen shots, detailed explanations, and plenty of example programs. Easy to follow Try-It-Outs! test your skills after each lesson. The book begins with quick tour of the programming environment before moving into the topics of Object Pascal, the Borland Database Engine, multimedia, the Windows 95 API, component design and OLE. Source code and example programs are included on disk. ISBN: 1-874416-74-5 "Beginning Delphi 2" costs $36.95 For more information, contact Wrox Press, 2710 W Touhy Ave, Chicago, IL 60645, tel (800) USE-WROX or (312) 465-3559, fax (312) 465-4063. Wrox Press Developer's Reference on the Web: (http://www.wrox.com/)


Revolutionary Guide to Delphi 2
SECRETS OF DELPHI FROM THE EXPERTS

Wrox Press announces "The Revolutionary Guide to Delphi 2," a Windows programming 'bible' for serious developers who want to use Delphi 2 to the fullest. Written by a group of experts drawn from Borland R&D, professional programming and international speaking, this book assumes a working knowledge of Delphi and covers its advanced features including database applications, Object-Oriented Design, the Tools API, the BDE API, DDE/OLE connectivity, the VCL, the 32-bit integrated debugger, and many undocumented features. Plus, coverage of the Windows 95 API, multithreading and inline assembly addresses potential problems of recompiling 16-bit applications. Includes a CDROM with source code and a hypertext version of the book! ISBN 1-874416-67-2. "The Revolutionary Guide to Delphi 2" costs $44.95 For more information, contact Wrox Press, 2710 W Touhy Ave, Chicago, IL 60645, tel (800) 873-9769 or (312) 465-3559, fax (312) 465-4063. Wrox Press Developer's Reference on the Web: (http://www.wrox.com/)


Artisoft Creates Product Groups For Focus

Remote Communications, Computer Telephony, and Networking Groups Formed; New Senior Vice Presidents Named

(TUCSON, AZ-March 19, 1996)-Artisoft, Inc. (Nasdaq: ASFT) announced today the creation of three product groups within the company and the promotion of three individuals to manage the groups. Olivier Zitoun has been named senior vice president and general manager of the Networking Product Group; David Saphier has been named senior vice president and general manager of the Remote Communications Product Group; and Michael Cassidy has been named senior vice president and general manager of the Computer Telephony Product Group. Artisoft also promoted Gordon Grover to vice president of Operations.

"Artisoft now has a much broader product portfolio, increasing from one to three technology engines. To optimize our overall strategy, we have organized our business to meet the specific requirements of each market," said Artisoft president and chief operating officer Joel J. Kocher.

Contributing to the decision to create the product groups was Artisoft's recent acquisition of three companies. Synergy Solutions, Inc., a leading provider of modem and phone line sharing software, was acquired in late November 1995. Triton Technologies, Inc., a leading developer of remote access technology, was acquired in late December 1995. Stylus Innovation Incorporated, a leading developer of computer telephony software tools and applications, was acquired in mid- February 1996. "With these technology acquisitions Artisoft will be able to provide open solutions that link distributed data and voice at the desktop and over the network," Kocher said.

The newly appointed product group leaders will manage product planning, product marketing, engineering and business development. Prior to their promotions, Zitoun had been vice president of sales and marketing for Europe; Saphier had been president of Triton Technologies; and Cassidy had been president of Stylus Innovation. Grover had been senior director of Operations at Artisoft since May 1994.

Artisoft leads the industry in providing easy-to-use, affordable networking, remote communications and computer telephony solutions for business. Chosen by nearly eight million users worldwide to connect and share computer resources, Artisoft solutions include the award-winning LANtastic family of networking products, and the INSYNC family of remote communication products, including CoSession Remote and ModemShare . Dedicated to the development of easy-to-use tools and applications for Windows telephony, Artisoft's computer telephony solutions include Visual Voice, Visual Fax, and Otto . The company maintains nine offices outside the United States, and distributes its products in more than 100 countries.

For more information, contact Artisoft, Inc. at 2202 N. Forbes Blvd., Tucson, AZ 85745. Sales Consultation Center 800/233-5564. Corporate 520/670-7100. Fax 520/670-7101. World Wide Web home page http://www.artisoft.com. Recent Artisoft press releases are available at no charge through PR Newswire's Company News OnCall fax-on-demand system; call 800/758-5804 and enter company number 107158.


NIWeek - Virtual Instrumentation Conference
NIWeek 96 - The International Virtual Instrumentation Conference

Austin, Texas - March 25, 1996 - National Instruments announced today plans for its second annual international conference on virtual instrumentation. NIWeek 96 - Tap the Power of Virtual Instrumentation - will be held Aug. 6-8, 1996 at the Stouffer-Renaissance Hotel in Austin, Texas. NIWeek is designed for engineers and scientists involved in test, measurement, and industrial automation; third-party developers who are members of the National Instruments Alliance Program; and instrument manufacturers and strategic partners. Attendees will learn about virtual instrumentation, have the opportunity to gain insights from top management and key engineering personnel at National Instruments, attend in-depth technical training, and share ideas and experiences with expert users.

About NIWeek 96

The first day of the conference focuses on the needs of National Instruments Alliance Program members, including developers, consultants, and system integrators. The remainder of NIWeek 96 is packed with technical sessions covering a wide span of topics related to virtual instrumentation, including:

- National Instruments strategies and directions

- Latest versions of LabVIEW and LabWindows/CVI software

- New software for Visual Basic, C/C++, and Excel users

- Fundamental and advanced programming

- Innovations in DAQ, GPIB, VXI, and Fieldbus

- Test executives and instrument driver standards

- Test performance optimization

- Connections to industrial I/O servers

- Building data acquisition and signal conditioning systems

- Creating SCADA/MMI applications

- Computer warfare (Window 95 vs Windows NT vs Macintosh)

- Processor warfare (Pentium vs. PowerPC)

- Product development sessions

Application Contest- Call for Papers

National Instruments invites users to participate in the NIWeek 96 Application Contest. An anonymous judging panel comprised of editors of technical publications as well as various National Instruments technical experts will identify the best applications of virtual instrumentation. Contest winners will be recognized for their achievement, receive free registration to NIWeek 96, and present their applications to attendees. Deadline for receipt of abstracts is March 29, 1996.

About National Instruments

National Instruments, headquartered in Austin, Texas, manufactures software and hardware products for PCs and workstations that scientists and engineers worldwide use to build virtual instrumentation systems. These systems are used for research and industrial applications, such as automated testing, laboratory automation, advanced research, industrial control, factory automation, physiological monitoring, numerical analysis, and data visualization.

National Instruments stock is traded on the NASDAQ National Market System under the symbol NATI. Further information on National Instruments may be obtained from the company's SEC filings or by directly contacting the company's Investor Relations Department at (512) 349-5090.

For More Information

For more information about NIWeek 96, contact National Instruments, 6504 Bridge Point Parkway, Austin, Texas 78730-5039, (512) 794-0100. Or call toll free in the U.S. and Canada at (800) 433-3488, fax (512) 794-8411, e-mail info@natinst.com. Readers can also access information through the company's InstrumentationWeb at http://www.natinst.com/

SPECIAL INVITATION TO EDITORS

Editors interested in attending NIWeek 96 to meet end-users and learn more about virtual instrumentation and customer applications, or who would like to serve on committees to vote on awards for best applications or papers, should contact Tad Druart at (512) 794-5662 or email tad.druart@natinst.com


Kane Security Analyst for Windows NT
INTRUSION DETECTION SHIPS THE KANE SECURITY ANALYST (KSA) FOR MICROSOFT WINDOWS NT

NEW YORK, New York, February 29, 1996 -- Intrusion Detection Inc. announces the shipment of Kane Security Analyst (KSA) for Microsoft Windows NT. The Kane Security Analyst (KSA) is an enterprise-wide network security vulnerability scanning tool previously available for Novell's NetWare 4.x and 3.x networks and now Windows NT. The KSA's built-in expert knowledge base contains an exhaustive list of known NT security vulnerabilities.

The KSA built-in expertise of seasoned security specialists greatly streamlines the analysis process. The Kane Security Analyst provides LAN administrators, corporate security officers and auditors with easy-to-understand security reports on their enterprise-wide Windows NT networks. This is important since organizations migrating to NT have had difficulty understanding NT security. The KSA addresses both the complexity of NT and the lack of tools to assess its security.

The KSA compares the security attributes of the network with a set of security industry "best practices" established through Intrusion Detection's security consulting practice. In addition, the KSA's built-in expert knowledge base contains an exhaustive list of known NT security vulnerabilities. The KSA thoroughly assesses the overall security status of a Windows NT domain, server and/or workstation and reports security in six areas: password strength, access control, user account restrictions, system monitoring, data integrity and data confidentiality.

KSA For NT security analysis features include:

 C2 Security               . Trust Relationships

 Scripted Passwords        . Audit Policy Compliance

 Excessive Rights          . Registry Security Settings

 Login Violations          . Domain Security

 Security Logs             . User and Group Permissions Across Domains

 Password Strength         . Event Logs

 Non Secure Partitions     . UPS Status

 Security Report Cards     . Guest ID Configuration

 NT Services               . Domains That Cant Be Administered

                           . Down Level Authentication

The KSA for NT has the same look and feel as the KSA for NetWare. Nearly every U.S. Big Six accounting consulting company has standardized on the KSA for network security reviews and thousands of companies already use the KSA for Novell. These include American Express, Deere and Co., Pillsbury, AMP, Federal Reserve Bank, IRS, ITT, United Health Care, Coopers & Lybrand and  Arthur Anderson.

Pricing and Availability

The KSA for NT started shipping February 29, 1996 at $495 per server. It is available direct from Intrusion Detection and leading data security distributors including U. S. Data Security.

Intrusion Detection, the leaders in NT and Novell security specialize in network security software development. This company is privately held and located in New York City.

For more information, contact:

Daniel Dorr

(212) 348-8900

Internet: 75162.452@compuserve.com

The following corporate customers, security experts and industry analysts are familiar with the Kane Security Analyst and can discuss its features in the context of security issues:

AMP Incorporated

Scott Sattler

Information Security Analyst

717-540-2345

Coopers & Lybrand

Michael Compton

Manager

313-396-6823

Ernst & Young

Paul Young

Senior Manager

212-773-1796

First National Bank Of Maryland

Ken Casperzak

Partner

212 348-8900

KPMG Peat Marwick

Frank Dezort

Senior manager

216-622-9547

ICED

Jim Hadfield

Chief Information Officer

713-373-9142

American United Life

Jean Harris

Manager of Audit

317-263-1474

Peak Security Consulting

Robert Campbell

Partner

703-730-6689

US Data Security

Jim Walker

Partner

212 348-8900


Effective AWK Programming

Specialized Systems Consultants, Inc. (SSC) announces publication of Effective AWK Programming by Arnold D. Robbins.

February 26, 1996 -- The Awk programming language was originally written as a simple reporting language based on the concepts of two Unix tools: grep and sed. Since then, awk has grown into a more sophisticated language that includes user defined functions, dynamic regular expressions, and more. Today, Awk is defined in the POSIX Command Language and Utilities standard and is available for many platforms including MS-DOS and VMS as well as most Unix platforms.

Effective AWK Programming is a user's guide for Awk. Information is presented in a tutorial format with practical tips, presented in a clear and concise manner. The appendices include a complete language summary, installation information and a glossary.

This book is the ideal learning tool for this sophisticated language yet it is comprehensive enough that the long-time Awk user also will find it worthwhile.

ISBN: 0-916151-88-3. Retail Price: $27.00. Available March 21, 1996.

SSC (Specialized Systems Consultants, Inc.)

P.O. Box 55549

Seattle, WA 98155-0549

E-mail: sales@ssc.com

URL: http://www.ssc.com/

Phone: 206-782-7733

Fax: 206-782-7191


Utah Tech Watch (March 30)
UTAH TECH WATCH - - by David Politis - - 3/30-31/96 to 4/1/96 Edition

A great sign that executives are confident in the future success of their company is when they purchase the firm from its current owners. Such an event happened earlier this week when Dayna Communications announced that its existing senior management had acquired a controlling financial interest in the company.

Historically, the Salt Lake City firm has focused on providing networking and connectivity products in the Macintosh marketplace. One major exception to the Mac-only thrust was its early MacCharlie, which allowed swapping of computer files between a PC and a Macintosh. And although the company hasn't formally announced an expansion of its product offerings into the PC arena, Dayna President and CEO Brad Romney did admit that many of its newer products are finding their way into PC environments.

More Dayna facts

Joining Romney in the buyout of the 12-year-old firm are Mark Seethaler, chief financial officer, Tom Hogan, vice president of sales and marketing, Mark Davenport, vice president of development, and Mike Masters, vice president of manufacturing.

Specific details of the agreement were not released, but the purchase included both cash and notes for a majority of the firm. Additionally, sources put last year's sales figures at more than $20 million, and the company currently employs more than 60. The change in ownership is effective immediately and will not affect the employment or operations of the company. The one exception, of course, is with the revised make-up of the board of directors, which is now comprised of Romney, Seethaler, Hogan, Davenport and Masters.

New testing lab formed

What do you do if your company manufactures products that run on a network or over the Internet and you want to test them out before you begin shipping?

Generally, high-tech companies do two things. One, they test the products internally. And two, they send out pre-release versions of products to valued customers for their personal testing and evaluation. This time honored tradition of "beta testing" works particularly well with many software programs due to the low overhead costs associated with reproducing software. The more technical the product, however, the greater the likelihood that products in beta won't be fully tested. That's why a former Novell executive has joined with several former Novell colleagues to establish an independent testing laboratory.

KeyLabs: A network test organization

According to Jan Newman, president and CEO of Provo-based KeyLabs, the company's goal is to establish itself as the premier network test organization.

The KeyLabs test facility utilizes more than 250 computer workstations, that are all networked with dedicated 10Megabit lines and connected via 100Megabit uplinks to a wide variety of network servers, he said. The testing lab also supports various networking communications protocols, including Ethernet, token ring and FDDI.

As a result, the KeyLabs setup can be reconfigured within hours to meet the specific testing needs or emulate virtually any setting a company might require.

"Having been involved in test methodology and design for many years, we recognized the need to provide a professional, open systems lab dedicated to testing and evaluating network systems," Newman said.

Funding for KeyLabs was provided by a $2.5 million private investment.

Key personnel joining Newman at KeyLabs are J.D. Brisk as vice president of operations, Kevin Turpin as chief engineer, and Matt Mace as manager of test process and methodology.

The company also intends to hold an open house on April 9th where it can show off its facility and capabilities.

A marketing communications consultant that specializes in high-tech and life sciences clients, David Politis welcomes column ideas at 801-569-2592 or via the Internet at dpolitis@altatech.com.


Revolutionary Guide to QBasic
THE WORLD'S FIRST QBASIC DEVELOPER'S GUIDE

Wrox Press announces "The Revolutionary Guide to QBasic," the first book to cover QBasic from an advanced perspective. Based on the experience of four lifetimes spent in research, producing books and writing over 600 publications, this guide covers QBasic techniques for graphics programming, file management, user interface design and more. Plus, the book includes a variety of useful sample applications including a spreadsheet program and database manager. If you've ever wondered how to incorporate machine code, how to write fast arcade games, how to program the Sound Blaster, or how to manipulate the mouse, all using QBasic, this is the book that will give you what you need. ISBN: 1-874416-20-6 "The Revolutionary Guide to QBasic" costs $34.95. For more information, contact Wrox Press, 2710 W Touhy Ave, Chicago, IL 60645, tel (800) USE - WROX [(800) 873-9769] or (312) 465-3559, fax (312) 465-4063. Wrox Press Developers' Reference on the Web: (http://www.wrox.com/)


ANGOSS & Sequent Strategic Partnership
ANGOSS AND SEQUENT ANNOUNCE STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP

Toronto, Ont. (February 27, 1996)-- ANGOSS Software International and Sequent Computer Systems Inc. announced today the signing of a world-wide strategic partnership. This agreement will see ANGOSS KnowledgeSEEKER the world's leading Knowledge Discovery tool, ported immediately to Sequent's symmetrical multi-processing operating system, DYNIX/ptx. The two companies have also agreed to engage in various joint marketing activities.

ANGOSS KnowledgeSEEKER is an artificially intelligent data analysis tool for Knowledge Discovery and Data Mining. KnowledgeSEEKER is applicable to all areas of business including marketing and sales, human resources, fraud detection, risk management, research and process control. KnowledgeSEEKER excels not only in an analytical capacity but also can be used as an exceptionally accurate predictive tool. American Demographics Magazine recently recognized KnowledgeSEEKER as a leading edge analysis tool and named ANGOSS Software one of the "100 Best Sources for Marketing information for 1995".

Lynne Stethern, President of ANGOSS Software, commented "The significant growth in Sequent's Decision Support business, coupled with their commitment to further expanding their market share, makes Sequent an excellent partner for ANGOSS's leading edge Knowledge Discovery technology."

Ross Summers, Sequent's Vice President of Marketing said "Sequent is a dominant force in large scale Decision Support Systems. By partnering with ANGOSS Software we are ensuring that both new and existing Sequent customers have access to a leading edge technology in Know-ledge Discovery/Data Mining. The combination of Sequent and KnowledgeSEEKER will provide today's decision makers with unequaled power, speed and ease of use."

ANGOSS Software is headquartered in Toronto Canada with subsidiaries in the United States and Europe. Its shares (ANC) trade on the Alberta Stock Exchange. For further information on ANGOSS visit http://www.angoss.com.

Sequent Computer Systems (NASDAQ: SQNT) is a leading architect and provider of open client/server systems for business computing. Sequent provides professional consulting, educational and support services, and develops scalable multiprocessing computer systems for decision support, on-line transaction processing and business communications. For further information on Sequent visit http://www.sequent.com.

ANGOSS Software International

Suite 201, 430 King Street West

Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5V 1J5

416-593-1122,  fax 416-593-5077


Janna Contact Licenses KnowledgeSEEKER
ANGOSS Software International

GREAT CONTACTS

Toronto, Ont.(February 26,1996)--ANGOSS Software International Ltd. and Janna Systems Inc. announced today that the two companies have signed a royalty-based, object code technology licensing agreement. This agreement will allow Janna Systems to include the functionality of ANGOSS KnowledgeSEEKER Light within new advanced versions of Janna's award winning contact management system "Janna Contact". KnowledgeSEEKER will provide both novice and advanced users of these new Janna products with the most powerful technology for Knowledge Discovery/Decision Support. The users will simply select a field in their Janna data and KnowledgeSEEKER will identify all significant relationships. In effect, KnowledgeSEEKER will perform a complete context-sensitive analysis. This combination of ANGOSS and Janna will provide the user with the information to make better and faster decisions.

Andrew Burans, Vice President Sales and Marketing ANGOSS Software, commented that "Today's sales and marketing professionals realize the importance of treating customer information, especially contact information, as an important corporate asset. The inclusion of KnowledgeSEEKER's functionality in Janna's leading edge contact management system will provide unequaled power to Janna's users."

"Janna Contact has a tremendous ability to let our users track whatever information they want about the people they know. The KnowledgeSEEKER product will help our users determine what their information means. This analytical capability will help our users turn their contact data into information for competitive advantage", said Bill Tatham, President and CEO of Janna Systems Inc.

ANGOSS Software is a publicly traded international company (Alberta Stock Exchange traded under the symbol ANC) with offices in North America, and subsidiaries in the United Kingdom and Europe. American Demographics magazine recognized KnowledgeSEEKER as a leading edge tool, and in 1995 named ANGOSS one of the "100 best sources for Marketing Information".

Janna Systems Inc. is a an integrated product and services company headquartered in Toronto, Ontario with U.S. based sales and marketing out of Los Gatos California. The company's flagship product is Janna Contact, winner of the 1993 Microsoft Solution Providers Challenge and the 1996 Windows Magazine Win 100 Award. In addition to developing and marketing award-winning software products Janna also provides management consulting services in process re-engineering, product customization, implementation and change management services.

ANGOSS Software International

Suite 201, 430 King Street West

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416-593-1122,  fax 416-593-5077


Sequent & ANGOSS Strategic Partnership
Sequent and ANGOSS Announce Strategic Partnership

BEAVERTON, ORE. -- FEB. 27, 1996 -- Sequent Computer Systems and ANGOSS Software International announced today the signing of a worldwide strategic partnership. This agreement will see ANGOSS KnowledgeSEEKER, the world's leading Knowledge Discovery tool, ported immediately to Sequent's symmetrical multi-processing operating system, DYNIX/ptx. The two companies have also agreed to engage in various joint marketing activities.

ANGOSS KnowledgeSEEKER is an artificially intelligent data analysis tool for Knowledge Discovery and Data Mining. KnowledgeSEEKER is applicable to all areas of business including marketing and sales, human resources, fraud detection, risk management, research and process control. KnowledgeSEEKER excels not only in an analytical capacity but also can be used as an exceptionally accurate predictive tool. American Demographics Magazine recently recognized KnowledgeSEEKER as a leading edge analysis tool and named ANGOSS Software one of the "100 Best Sources for Marketing Information for 1995".

Ross Summers, Sequent's Vice President of Marketing, said "Sequent is a dominant force in large scale Decision Support Systems. By partnering with ANGOSS Software we are ensuring that both new and existing Sequent customers have access to a leading edge technology in Knowledge Discovery/Data Mining. The combination of Sequent and KnowledgeSEEKER will provide today's decision makers with unequaled power, speed and ease of use."

Lynne Stethem, President of ANGOSS Software, commented "The significant growth in Sequent's Decision Support business, coupled with their commitment to further expanding their market share, makes Sequent an excellent partner for ANGOSS's leading edge Knowledge Discovery technology."

ANGOSS Software, one of Canada's hundred fastest growing companies for the last two years, is headquartered in Toronto, Canada with subsidiaries in the United States and Europe. Its shares (ANC) trade on the Alberta Stock Exchange. For further information on ANGOSS visit http://www.angoss.com.

Sequent Computer Systems (NASDAQ: SQNT) is a leading architect and provider of open client/server systems for business computing. Sequent provides professional consulting, educational and support services, and develops scalable multiprocessing computer systems for decision support, on-line transaction processing and business communications. For further information on Sequent visit http://www.sequent.com.


Opcode & Apple Integrate QuickTime & OMS
Opcode and Apple Announce Integration of QuickTime & OMS

New OMS 2.1 and QuickTime 2.2 Offer Significant Multimedia Enhancements

Opcode Provides Serial Port Fix With OMS 2.1 Enables Full Use of Both Serial and Printer Ports for Power Macs

FRANKFURT, GERMANY * MUSIKMESSE * MARCH 13, 1996 --Opcode Systems, Inc. and Apple Computer, Inc., today announced significant updates to their multimedia software product lines with the release of OMS (Open Music System) version 2.1 and QuickTime version 2.2. Most importantly, the two companies have revealed that Apple's QuickTime 2.2 will include integrated support for OMS, allowing QuickTime music tracks to be easily directed to any MIDI-compatible device attached to the computer.

QuickTime is Apple's multi-platform software and hardware architecture for editing, storing, and playing synchronized media such as video, audio, MIDI, and text. OMS provides flexible music studio management and routing of MIDI data. By integrating support for Opcode's industry-standard, MIDI-management software into QuickTime 2.2, Apple increases the power and flexibility of the QuickTime Music Architecture (QTMA) and brings multimedia development on the Mac to a new level. The seamless integration of these two technologies reaffirms the Macintosh as the premiere multimedia authoring and delivery platform. Multimedia software tool vendors and content creators use these technologies to store, edit and play synchronized graphics, sound, video, text and music in multimedia applications and on the Internet.

"OMS is the primary industry standard supported by almost every major music software developer," said CHRIS HALABY, OPCODE'S PRESIDENT. "So we're pleased that Apple incorporated direct OMS support in QuickTime 2.2. The power inherent in QuickTime 2.2 with OMS provides an integrated system when used with Opcode's award-winning Vision, Studio Vision Pro and Overture composition software, putting professional-quality music on the desktop for multimedia developers, musicians and music educators. Because the Macintosh and OMS are the standards for many of these customers, developers can now easily utilize external, high quality sound modules and keyboards to compose and perform MIDI content synchronized with QuickTime media. Given QuickTime's dominance in the multimedia authoring and delivery market, Opcode has built in support for QuickTime music creation and playback in nearly all of Opcode's applications."

"This announcement is another tangible demonstration of Apple's commitment to supporting the needs of professional content creators," said JONATHAN KNOWLES, APPLE'S QUICKTIME PRODUCT MANAGER. "By embracing Opcode's Open Music System, Apple enables professional composers and musicians to take advantage of the benefits of QuickTime in music production as well as in delivery of content to consumers on the Internet and in multimedia titles."

Together, OMS and QuickTime simplify the creative process for multimedia developers and music composers by intuitively routing QuickTime-created music tracks to external MIDI devices, including keyboards, synthesizers, effects processors and drum machines. OMS handles the communication with MIDI hardware via a standard serial port connection, and also provides professional quality timing services for tight synchronization of multimedia events. Apple's enhancements to QuickTime 2.2 allow music and synthesizer developers to deliver custom musical instruments, libraries of instruments, and even their own custom software synthesizers through QuickTime. With OMS coordinating MIDI communication with QuickTime, title developers can more easily create multimedia content with music and create a distinctive musical identity for their media.

OMS 2.1 SERIAL PORT FIX

In addition to the advantages offered by integration with Apple's Quicktime, OMS version 2.1 also offers an important MIDI reliability improvement. Some people using Power Macintosh and A/V Macintosh experienced problems when doing high bandwidth MIDI input data simultaneously on both the serial and printer port. These users will now enjoy robust MIDI input performance thanks to OMS 2.1's incorporation of Apple's "serial DMA extension."

OMS 2.1 is bundled with all Opcode software and is available free of charge to all registered users. OMS is currently supported by more than 100 developers, including OPCODE, DIGIDESIGN, STEINBERG, EMAGIC, CODA, PASSPORT, INVISION, ROLAND, LEXICON, MACKIE, MACROMEDIA, AND PG MUSIC. With this important rewrite of OMS, Opcode continues its quest to provide open system solutions of software and hardware that empower musicians to realize their creative goals. OMS 2.1 will soon be available free on Opcode's World Wide Web site: http://www.opcode.com/ in the "FTP" download section.

QUICKTIME 2.2 RELEASE

QuickTime 2.2 is expected to be available in Spring 1996. Developer seeding is already in progress. Developers can license QuickTime software free of charge for redistribution with applications, multimedia titles and media clip libraries through Apple Software Licensing. The QuickTime 2.2 Software Developers Kit will be available through APDA shortly after the software release. QuickTime 2.2 is expected to be available to end users in Spring 1996, free of charge through Apple's home page on the World Wide Web and in future systems software updates.

Apple Computer, Inc., a recognized innovator in the information industry and leader in multimedia technologies, creates powerful solutions based on easy-to-use personal computers, servers, peripherals, software, on-line services, and personal digital assistants. Headquartered in Cupertino, California, Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) develops, manufactures, licenses and markets products, technologies and services for business, education, consumer, entertainment, scientific & engineering and government customers in over 140 countries.

Founded in 1985, Opcode is a leading worldwide supplier of computer software and hardware for the composition, performance, editing and recording of music by professional, semiprofessional and aspiring musicians. The company is dedicated to expanding the number of people who create, teach and use music with the aid of computer technology. Opcode's award winning products are used by many prominent musicians, music educators, composers, multimedia developers and consumers.

For more information about Opcode call 415-856-3333 or fax 415-856-0777


Bay Networks Acquires Armon Networking
Bay Networks To Acquire RMON Technology Leader Armon Networking

Strategic Acquisition Expands Enterprise-wide Network Management Capabilities with Award-winning Products and New StackProbe Product Line

SANTA CLARA, Calif., February 26, 1996 -- Bay Networks, Inc. (Nasdaq: BNET) today announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Tel Aviv-based Armon Networking, Ltd., a worldwide provider of RMON-based distributed analysis tools and multi-segment LAN probes. The acquisition of privately held Armon Networking strengthens Bay Networks' network management leadership with client/server analysis expertise, including RMON and RMON2 technology which Bay Networks will leverage across its entire product line.

Under terms of the agreement, which is subject to Israeli government approval, Bay Networks will purchase Armon Networking for approximately $33 million in cash. The transaction is expected to close at the end of the current quarter, at which time Bay Networks expects to incur a one-time charge for purchased in-process engineering equal to a very significant portion of the total purchase price and related transaction costs.

As a result of the acquisition, Armon Networking will be integrated into Bay Networks' network management group, under the name of Bay Networks Israel, Ltd. Armon Networking President and CEO Yigal Jacoby will join Bay Networks as a vice president spearheading the company's development efforts targeting open network management and the remote monitoring market.

Armon Networking's RMON technology will allow Bay Networks to extend the openness of its Optivity" network management application suite in the area of end-to-end monitoring for multivendor environments. Bay Networks and Armon Networking have partnered in joint development efforts over the past year, successfully delivering a full suite of integrated RMON design and analysis applications in Optivity. This acquisition will enable Bay Networks to build on its existing embedded and stackable probe technology to deliver an integrated suite of next-generation RMON2-based applications. These new applications will include client/server application monitoring, response time analysis, network accounting and enterprise design tools.

Leveraging Armon Networking's multi-segment probe line - which supports Ethernet, Token Ring, Fast Ethernet and FDDI technologies - Bay Networks will introduce a new powerful class of stackable probe management solutions. Bay Networks' new StackProbe product line will integrate full RMON and RMON2 functionality into current switched environments in a modular and cost-effective manner. The StackProbe will include industry-first PassThru ports that provide continuous monitoring of critical server attachments and uplinks while simplifying wiring. The StackProbe also achieves tight management integration through an awareness of the local topology and an ability to unite probe and switch device statistics. Bay Networks will provide complete product information on the new StackProbe in the next 60 days.

"Today's network professionals managing a mix of LAN technologies, multiple protocols and client/server applications within a constantly evolving infrastructure have a critical need for a comprehensive and proactive management approach," said Bay Networks President and CEO Andy Ludwick. "Armon Networking's expertise in advanced RMON and RMON2 agents and applications is a tremendous complement to our current network management capabilities. Additionally, Armon Networking extends Bay Networks' embedded RMON leadership into the new stackable probe market, enabling us to provide our customers and channel partners with fully integrated and open enterprise management."

Bay Networks has already established itself as the market leader in embedded RMON. International Data Corporation (IDC), a leading computer industry research firm, in January named Bay Networks as the 1995 worldwide market leader in embedded RMON. Bay Networks captured 41 percent worldwide market share, nearly twice that of it nearest competitors.

"By joining Bay Networks, we will be able to capitalize on our strengths in RMON applications and multi-segment probes to provide a comprehensive and market-leading enterprise network management solution," stated Yigal Jacoby, Armon Networking's President and CEO. "This acquisition will also enable Bay Networks to benefit from Israel's strong technology talent base. We look forward to working as part of Bay Networks to deliver the critical network management capabilities and worldwide support services required by customers implementing and operating enterprise-wide switched internetworks."

Armon Networking's RMON technology leadership includes the award- winning OnSite product family consisting of the standalone OnSite Probe for Ethernet, Token Ring and FDDI networks and the OnSite Manager application suite. Together, these products provide detailed analysis and monitoring expertise for LAN/WAN environments.

Armon Networking's OnSite product family has earned top product awards, including the 1995 "Tester's Choice Award" from Data Communications. OnSite also scored first in the February 1995 Network Computing "Probing the Depths of RMON" product comparison.

Armon Networking is a leading worldwide manufacturer of distributed LAN monitoring and analysis network management products. Armon Networking's leading-edge RMON approach is supported through its award-winning OnSite Manager software. Its newest applications, NetReporter (for long-term, unattended traffic collection and reporting) and EyeNet (for enterprise monitoring of end-to-end conversations), complement its existing OnSite product line. OnSite includes single and multi-segment RISC-based probes for Ethernet, Token Ring and FDDI networks, and graphic management applications that integrate with SunConnection SunNet Manager, HP Openview and IBM NetView/6000. All products are based on the SNMP/RMON Remote MONitoring standard. Armon Networking markets its products through a worldwide network of highly qualified resellers.

Bay Networks, Inc. is a worldwide leader in the internetworking market, providing a full line of products that serve enterprises, small offices and mobile workers. The company offers market-leading LAN and ATM switches, hubs, routers, remote access software and network management applications, unified by the BaySIS architecture. With revenue of $1.7 billion over the past four fiscal quarters, Bay Networks markets and supports its products from 121 offices around the world, providing 7x24 support coverage. Bay Networks' World Wide Web address is: http://www.baynetworks.com.


Cabletron Ranked #240 In Business Week 1000

ROCHESTER, NH -- MARCH 25, 1996 -- -- Cabletron Systems (NYSE:CS), a leading intranet provider and one of the nation's fastest growing companies, has jumped to #240 in the annual Business Week 1000, up from #347 one year ago.

The list, appearing in the March 25, 1996 edition of Business Week magazine, ranks the largest public companies in the United States by market value - share price multiplied by common shares outstanding - as of February 29, 1996.

According to Business Week, Cabletron's 1995 market value was $5.4 billion, an increase of 91% over the previous year. In comparison, the average growth of all Business Week 1000 companies was 35%. Business Week also reported Cabletron's 1995 sales totaled $999 million, up 33% from the previous year, while profits grew 35% to $202.5 million.

"Cabletron is indeed one of America's most valuable companies," said Cabletron President and Chief Executive Officer Bob Levine. "And with our technology coupled with the explosive growth in intranets, or corporate-wide computer networks, we're positioned for continued strong growth."

Cabletron Systems is the recognized leader in providing high-performance intranetworking solutions, including LAN and ATM switches and advanced network and systems management software. Under its Synthesis product framework, Cabletron markets products throughout the world for linking and managing enterprise-wide networks.

With corporate headquarters in Rochester, NH, Cabletron employs over 5,700 people worldwide. A component of the S&P 500 index, Cabletron's common stock is traded over the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol CS. Over the last four quarters the company has reported record revenue of approximately $1.1 billion. http://www.cabletron.com/News/News-


Coriolis Group Titles by Internet Experts
The Coriolis Group Gets Down to Business with New Titles by Internet Business Experts

Every year, thousands of companies take their business to the Internet, utilizing the Net's vast resources, and making millions of dollars. If you want to take your business online and make it famous, get tons of valuable business resources for free, or discover the easy way to get the job you really want, The Coriolis Group has what you need to achieve success. Full of expert advice and inside information, these upcoming books give you in-depth information you won't find anywhere else.

How to Get Your Dream Job Using the Internet

Throw away the classifieds, and harness the power of the Internet and Web to get the job you've been looking for. This informative and no-nonsense book is the first that links you directly to real job openings worldwide.

In an easy-to-understand style, How to Get Your Dream Job Using the

Internet tells you why you need to take your job search online, reveals critical "Mistakes to Avoid," provided directly by top recruiters around the globe, tells you how to create your own "Job Hunter's" Web page, find hidden job opportunities, and more. You'll discover the most innovative job-hunting techniques, tools, and tips you can use to make yourself stand out in the crowd.

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* Includes an Internet Crash Course and information on getting

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  banks, professional associations, and online trade magazines.

The companion CD-ROM is packed with tools, including instant Web page creation software, interview simulators, resume builders, career planning programs, and more.

About the Authors

Shannon Bounds is an Internet job-hunting expert. From her years as a public relations specialist, she knows the best way for people to position themselves in the highly competitive job market. Arthur Karl is an online and computing expert who has been training and managing personnel for more than six years. Together, they are the Online Career Correspondents for the national radio show Log On U.S.A.

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Get 'Em! How to Promote and Market Your Web Site

If you've created your Web site, you may already be on the road to Internet success. But who's going to stop by your site if no one knows about it? In his new book, Get 'Em! How to Promote and Market Your Web Site, Web promotion guru Vince Gelormine gives you the inside scoop on how to use marketing, advertising, and promotion to make your site one of the most popular on the Web.

From determining if your site has the essential ingredients of success, to selling your products or services in Cybermalls, Get 'Em! is the only book available that provides in-depth, step-by-step instructions on generating traffic to a Web site, that even a Net-novice can understand and use.

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  to create incredible Web traffic.

* Shows you how to make your site easily recognized by having it

  listed at the top of Internet search engine lists, directories,

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* Discusses important techniques for tracking hits to your site and

  gathering demographic information you can use later.

* Features tips on finding and using the best of over 6,000 Internet

  mailing lists and 10,000 USENET newsgroups to successfully promote

  your Web site.

About the Author

Vince Gelormine is President of LinkStar, an Internet directory and software company. He is the author of the Internet Marketing BlackBook (self-published) and lectures regularly on Internet marketing. Vince has more than 12 years experience online and has a Master's degree in Engineering.

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A combination of the amazing knowledge of bestselling authors and online gurus Vince Emery (How to Grow Your Business on the Internet) and Patrick Vincent (FREE $TUFF from the Internet), FREE Business $TUFF from the Internet shows you how to get hundreds of dollars worth of incredible, yet practical business free stuff you can't live without. In their hours upon hours of research time, Vincent and Emery have rummaged through thousands of business freebies and screened out the useless garbage to bring you the best, most thoroughly tested resources available.

Not just another Internet directory, this book explains each resource in detail . . . and in plain English. No matter what kind of business you're involved in or how much computer experience you have, this is the guide you've been looking for.

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Microsoft & HP Worldwide Demo Tour
MICROSOFT AND HEWLETT-PACKARD ANNOUNCE WORLDWIDE TOUR TO DEMONSTRATE INTRANET AND INTERNET SOLUTIONS FOR CUSTOMERS

Focus Is on Microsoft BackOffice Server Applications, HP Interconnected Workgroup Products

REDMOND, WASH. - MARCH 18, 1996 - Responding to the growing global interest in the Internet, Microsoft Corp. and Hewlett-Packard Co. today announced a 32-city worldwide tour featuring Internet and intranet solutions that organizations can put to use today.

Beginning April 2, Microsoft and HP will showcase case studies and demonstrations that explain how the Microsoft BackOffice suite of integrated server applications, including Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft Internet Information Server (IIS) and Microsoft Exchange Server, can work with HP's Interconnected Workgroup products as a platform for Internet and intranet use.

The tour is expected to reach more than 32,000 customers and channel companies via one- and two-day sessions throughout the United States, Europe, Asia and Latin America.

"Companies of all sizes now realize they can and must make the best use of messaging, publishing and database solutions - especially over the Internet - to keep their competitive edge," said Rich Tong, director of marketing for the business systems division at Microsoft. "They have asked us for a program that skips the sales pitch and focuses on concrete discussions of available technologies with clear examples of their uses and benefits. That's what the Hewlett-Packard Microsoft BackOffice Worldwide Tour 96 is all about."

"There's tremendous synergy between Microsoft and HPR products for the Internet and intranets," said Maureen Mellon, marketing manager for the network server division of HP. "Our products are priced and designed to give businesses full access to the richness of the Internet for highly productive and profitable business computing."

The worldwide tour includes information on Microsoft business systems strategy; customer and channel solutions for Internet and intranet applications; product presentations on Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft Exchange Server and Microsoft Internet Information Server; and information on Specialist Programs for the Internet and Microsoft Exchange.

The presentations include an Enthusiast Fair, designed to spotlight the capabilities of IIS, Microsoft SQL Server and Microsoft Exchange Server.

The schedule for the Hewlett-Packard Microsoft BackOffice Worldwide Tour 96 is as follows: April 2 and 3, Washington, D.C.; April 9, Minneapolis; April 11, Boston; April 15, Atlanta; April 16, Toronto; April 18, Miami; April 19, Ottawa; April 22, New York City; April 25, Denver; April 29, Detroit; May 2, Chicago and St. Louis; May 6, Pittsburgh and Cleveland; May 9, Cincinnati and Las Vegas; May 13, Albuquerque and Houston; May 16, Phoenix and Dallas; May 20, Kansas City, Mo., and San Jose, Calif.; May 23, Los Angeles and Philadelphia; May 30, Portland, Ore., and Salt Lake City; and June 4, Seattle. Dates for London, Paris, Madrid, Milan, Munich, Nice, Stockholm, Seoul, Tokyo, Hong Kong, Auckland, Sydney, Singapore, Johannesburg, Mexico City, Bogota, Buenos Aires and Sao Paolo will be announced soon.

Those interested in attending should contact their local Microsoft sales offices.

The Microsoft BackOffice applications for the Windows NTR Server network operating system provide the market's only single platform for seamless integration of electronic messaging, groupware, Internet and database applications. They enable a powerful new generation of solutions that allow businesses to make optimal use of real-time information reliably and securely among employees, customers, suppliers and others for greater profitability.

The Hewlett-Packard NetServers are designed specifically for the growing interconnected workgroup market. The LC NetServer Series are ideal for small to medium-sized workgroups or remote offices for file, print and workgroup applications. The LH NetServer Series are designed from the ground up to meet the increasing demands of today's complex network environments.

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.

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HP Bundles DocuMagix PaperMaster w/ScanJet
HEWLETT-PACKARD/EUROPE BUNDLES DOCUMAGIX PAPERMASTER WITH LEADING SHEETFED SCANNER

Number One Personal Paper Management Software Chosen by HP/Europe

San Jose, CA (March 1, 1996) - DocuMagix, Inc., the leader in personal document management software, today announced a strategic agreement with Hewlett-Packard to bundle in Europe a special edition of PaperMaster with the ScanJet 4s, HP's smallest personal desktop scanner. These two products provide corporate individuals and SOHO professionals with an easy, affordable scanning solution and a powerful approach to sharing paper- and electronic- based information. This promotional bundle will be available in several European countries from March through June in localized languages (French, Italian, German and Spanish).

The new PaperMaster for HP software from DocuMagix enhances the standard software in HP's ScanJet 4s sheetfed scanner even more. Through PaperMaster's intuitive file cabinet metaphor interface, users can now file and find a variety of business and personal documents - electronic or paper-based - including newspaper and magazine clippings, competitive information, expense reports, invoices and marketing brochures.

"DocuMagix PaperMaster with HP's ScanJet 4s was a logical choice to provide even greater versatility and value for money," said Kathy Jooss, European program manager for ScanJets at Hewlett-Packard. "The new PaperMaster for HP software from DocuMagix offers additional functionality and flexibility of the HP ScanJet 4s. It's perfect for the general office user responsible for managing and distributing lots of paper-based information."

"Increasingly, users are demanding an intelligent filing system which eliminates paper and saves them time, and PaperMaster for HP provides the ideal means to achieve this," said Al Sisto, president at DocuMagix, Inc. "This bundle is the perfect solution for desktop users to scan, edit and file paper and electronic information. In addition, HP's European customers will benefit from DocuMagix established customer support centers." PAPERMASTER FOR HP:

The new PaperMaster for HP software from DocuMagix is based on the latest version of DocuMagix PaperMaster 2.0. PaperMaster intuitively files scanned documents, electronic messages and faxes into "folders" and "drawers," which can be personalized with icons, colors and long file names.

Documents can be visually located and instantly retrieved or searched for by their title or annotations. In addition, PaperMaster features the revolutionary AutoFiling proprietary technology that recognizes similar documents and automatically files them in the proper folder. The software is easy to install and comes with a ten page reference guide.

HEWLETT-PACKARD SCANJET 4S

The HP ScanJet 4s ships with HP PaperPort software as standard, enabling plug-and-play capability, and the ability to link with any software application. This sheetfed, personal scanner plugs into the serial port on the computer for easy installation.

The HP ScanJet 4s/PaperMaster promotional bundle will be offered through Hewlett-Packard's European distribution channels and retail outlets.

Hewlett-Packard is the world's leading supplier of hardcopy products that set the standard for technology, performance and reliability. Hewlett-Packard company is a leading global manufacturer of computing, communication and measurement products and services recognized for excellence in quality and support. HP has 102,300 employees and had a revenue of $31.5 billion in its 1995 fiscal year.

Headquartered in San Jose, California, DocuMagix, Inc. was founded in May 1993 with a charter to be the leading supplier of personal document management software using intelligent document understanding technology. PaperMaster recently won Imaging Magazine's 1995 Product of the Year and Editor's Choice awards for its intuitive interface and ease-of-use. DocuMagix has numerous business partnerships and strategic alliances with companies worldwide, including Hewlett-Packard, Logitech, Delrina, Esselte AB, Visioneer, Pentax, Relisys and Scanpaq. Further company information can be found at http://www.documagix.com/.


Netscape SuiteSpot Bundles Informix Database
Netscape To Bundle Informix Database With Netscape SuiteSpot Offerings

INFORMIX-ONLINE WORKGROUP SERVER INTEGRATED AS DEVELOPMENT AND DEPLOYMENT DATABASE FOR LIVEWIRE PRO APPLICATIONS

MENLO PARK, CALIF. (MARCH 5, 1996) -- Informix Software, Inc., (NASDAQ: IFMX) the leading provider of parallel processing database technology, today announced that Netscape Communications Corporation will include INFORMIX-OnLine Workgroup Server with Netscape LiveWire Pro as the product's development and deployment database. Netscape LiveWire Pro is a key component of Netscape SuiteSpot, the company's new, integrated suite of cross-platform server software. Through their agreement, Netscape and Informix are delivering a high performance Java/JavaScript integration of Web server and DBMS technology for the Intranet and Internet.

Netscape LiveWire Pro is the visual development environment for Netscape SuiteSpot, with built-in database connectivity for building live on-line applications. OnLine Workgroup Server, based on Informix's Dynamic Scalable Architecture (DSA), provides a powerful database on which LiveWire Pro applications can grow and expand into the enterprise, on both Microsoft Windows NT and UNIX platforms.

Netscape LiveWire Pro and OnLine Workgroup Server will deliver a rich development platform for creating, managing and deploying full- scale enterprise applications. The combination of Netscape LiveWire Pro and OnLine Workgroup Server will also enable developers to create applications that allow users to easily navigate, search, and update data stored in relational databases.

"Informix's database is central to dynamic creation and delivery of compelling applications for the Intranet," said Mike Homer, vice president of marketing for Netscape. "OnLine Workgroup Server is ideally suited for Web applications because it combines ease-of-use features with the performance and scalability of Informix's Dynamic Scalable Architecture. In the future, the extensible technology from Illustra being integrated into the next-generation INFORMIX- Universal Server, will provide a database solution to manage the rich content introduced with next generation Web sites."

"This agreement is the next step in Informix and Netscape's successful relationship and a key component of Informix's Internet solutions strategy," said Steve Sommer, vice president of marketing for Informix. "Informix will resell Netscape SuiteSpot and LiveWire Pro to our customers to provide them with the tools to build Web-enabled enterprise applications. For our customers who would like to deploy enterprise-wide applications that use the full capability of our scalable database and tools products, Informix will deliver upgrade solutions which will complement Netscape's SuiteSpot offering. We will integrate Netscape's products with our database and INFORMIX- NewEra, to enable our customers to develop and deploy full-scale enterprise applications for Intranet applications."

COMPANIES CONTINUE COMMITMENT TO INTEGRATE MUTUAL PRODUCTS

Informix and Netscape have had a strong collaborative development and marketing relationship to provide their customers with the earliest access to leading edge technology for Web applications. Netscape is currently working to include Informix's database technology in a number of Netscape products including Netscape's Commercial Applications such as the Netscape Publishing System .

Informix has licensed Netscape Navigator&trade; client software and Netscape Navigator Gold client software, which includes an Internet publishing tool, as well as Netscape's complete new server software line and Netscape LiveWire Pro to distribute and integrate with Informix's database and tools products. In addition, Informix has adopted Netscape's Web technology and servers internally to build Intranet applications which enable enterprisewide information management.

ABOUT NETSCAPE AND NETSCAPE SUITESPOT

Netscape SuiteSpot is an integrated suite of cross-platform server software that brings the open standards of the Internet to users on internal corporate networks or "Intranets". Netscape SuiteSpot enables live content publishing, collaboration and application customization by corporate users. In conjunction with Netscape Navigator 2.0 client software, Netscape SuiteSpot extends the open application platform based on the Java and JavaScript programming languages for creating, managing and deploying enterprise content applications.

Netscape Communications Corporation is a premier provider of open software for linking people and information over enterprise networks and the Internet. The company offers a full line of Netscape Navigator clients, servers, development tools, and Commercial Applications to create a complete platform for next-generation, live online applications. Traded on NASDAQ under the symbol "NSCP," Netscape Communications Corporation is based in Mountain View, California.

ABOUT INFORMIX

Informix Software is the leading supplier of high performance, parallel processing database technology for open systems. Informix products also include application development tools for creating client/server production applications, decision support systems, and ad-hoc query interfaces, and connectivity software that allows information to be shared transparently from PCs to mainframes within the corporate computing environment. Informix's corporate headquarters is based in Menlo Park, California.


Informix 1996 Worldwide User Conf 7/9-7/12
Informix Announces 1996 Worldwide User Conference

FIFTH-ANNUAL CONFERENCE TO FEATURE KEYNOTE ADDRESS FROM PAUL SAFFO

MENLO PARK, CALIF. (FEB. 26, 1996) -- Informix Software, Inc., (NASDAQ:IFMX) the leading provider of parallel processing database technology, today announced its fifth-annual worldwide user conference and exhibition to be held July 9-12 at the Navy Pier Convention Center in Chicago, Illinois.

This year's conference, entitled "Extend Your Horizons," will feature a keynote address by Paul Saffo, director at the Institute for the Future, a management consulting foundation that provides long-term planning and forecasting services to Fortune 100 companies and government agencies. Saffo specializes in long-term social and commercial impacts of new information technologies and is recognized as a leading futurist.

The conference will also offer plenary sessions featuring members of Informix's "Dream Team" of database visionaries including Dr. Michael Stonebraker, co-founder and chief technology officer, Illustra, and Gary Kelley, vice president of product development, Informix Software, Inc. Each will share his perspective on the future of IT in these special plenary sessions that are new to the conference this year.

Informix will also host a panel of three leading analysts--- Gene De Rose, president, Jupiter Communications; John McCarthy, director of research, new customer connection, Forrester Research; and J. Neil Weintraut, managing director of technology research, Hambrecht & Quist, who will address the future of the Internet in a roundtable discussion.

"We are extremely excited about this year's conference. With our recent acquisition of Illustra Information Technologies, Inc., we are able to extend our proven core technology with non-traditional data types while maintaining our scalability and high performance," said Phil White, Informix chairman and CEO. "We will demonstrate these enabling technologies and the solutions provided by our strategic partners, as well as how our customers are benefiting from them today and their plans to grow with Informix in the future."

The conference will feature more than 100 conference sessions, tutorials, and other breakouts designed to help Informix's customers and partners effectively use Informix database technology now and into the future. In-depth tutorials will focus on specific how-to training requested most by IT professionals. Attendees will be able to choose from five conference tracks: Trends in Technology, Industry Spotlights; Business Management; Advanced technology for Application Developers and Advanced Technology for DBAs. Key topics to be covered include interactive media, data warehousing, world wide web and the Internet, mobile computing, business process re-engineering, OLTP and systems management.

The conference will also feature a 100,000 square-foot-exhibition hall where over 110 Informix hardware partners, independent software vendors, and application providers, will showcase Informix-based solutions. Demonstrations of Informix's latest products, solutions and services, including the company's newly-acquired technologies in multimedia content management and data warehousing, will be featured at the Informix booth during the exhibition. More information about the conference is available by contacting (800) 784-6580 in the U.S., (617) 736-1779 outside the U.S. or on-line at http//www.informix.com.

ABOUT INFORMIX

Informix Software is the leading supplier of high performance, parallel processing database technology for open systems. Informix products also include application development tools for creating client/server production applications, decision support systems, and ad-hoc query interfaces, and connectivity software that allows information to be shared transparently from PCs to mainframes within the corporate computing environment. Informix's corporate headquarters is based in Menlo Park, California.


PLATINUM Paradigm Plus Generates JAVA Code
PLATINUM TECHNOLOGY'S PARADIGM PLUS IS THE FIRST OO ANALYSIS AND DESIGN TOOL TO GENERATE JAVA CODE; OTHER PLATINUM INITIATIVES TO SUPPORT THE INTERNET / WORLD WIDE WEB PLATFORM INCLUDE APPLICATION TESTING, HELP DESK, AND SOFTWARE DISTRIBUTION

OAKBROOK TERRACE, IL, MARCH 5, 1996 . . . PLATINUM technology, inc., today announced a major component in its program to aggressively support the Internet / World Wide Web as a fast-growing computing platform with its announcement that PLATINUM Paradigm Plus now provides generation of JAVA code. Paradigm Plus is a powerful object-oriented analysis and design tool that supports Enterprise Component Modeling (ECM), reverse engineering, and code generation.

"Until now, developers working with JAVA have been building applications without the benefit of analysis and design capabilities," said Ed Miller, vice president of PLATINUM technology's Application Lifecycle business unit. "Paradigm Plus enables JAVA developers to build better applications by visualizing their classes, attributes, and operations in their diagrams. Paradigm Plus helps users more effectively plan and construct their JAVA applications and thus increase developer productivity, maximize development efforts, and reduce costs."

Paradigm Plus now generates JAVA class definitions with its attributes and member functions. This is then compiled in a JAVA environment. Additionally, Paradigm Plus designs which have been developed for deployment in other environments such as C++ can be re-deployed as JAVA applications simply by generating JAVA class definitions. JAVA has emerged as the de facto standard language for the development of World Wide Web applications.

PARADIGM PLUS SUPPORTS DISTRIBUTION OF DIAGRAMS IN HTML FORMAT

Paradigm Plus also offers developers a unique way to gather feedback from users via the Web. Developers can take a Paradigm Plus component and publish it on a Web page. This is done by going into Paradigm Plus, opening the component the developer wants to distribute, and executing a 'file export to HTML' command. This action produces an HTML file which is then placed on a Web page, providing a detailed description of the entire component (complete with hypertext links). All diagrams, descriptions, and other repository information is available immediately on the Web page with the click of a button.

This is a major advantage when a project is being worked on by several people in several different geographic locations. Any authorized developer in any location can view the "latest and greatest" component specifications, models and other design information from the Web -- even if they do not have Paradigm Plus on their computer.

PARADIGM SUPPORTS INTERNET / WWW ACROSS PRODUCTS

"PLATINUM technology recognizes the dynamic nature of the revolution occurring in computing with the addition of the Internet and Web as practical computing platforms which can reach millions of users in an instant," said Andrew J. Filipowski, CEO of PLATINUM. "We are expanding our product capabilities in two directions to meet this need. Our Application Lifecycle development tools will provide the productivity organizations need to build the robust applications needed for the Web and we will enable all of our products in Business Intelligence, Data Warehousing, Database, and Systems Management where appropriate to service Web deployments."

PLATINUM development tools for the Internet include Paradigm Plus and:

Final Exam Internet Test. PLATINUM's recently announced Final Exam Internet Test fully supports HTML objects, providing an automatic capture/replay process to ensure thorough testing of applications that use Web browsers, such as Netscape. Final Exam Internet Load Test is an advanced system tool which analyzes the performance of clients and servers in Internet applications in response to various Web-user load levels. Together, these testing tools ensure robust, fully-verified Internet applications that perform with high reliability and predictable performance under normal and extreme load conditions. They also extend the functionality of PLATINUM's new Final Exam Test Suite which includes Final Exam Client/Server-Test, Memory Advisor, and Test Advisor. The Final Exam Test Suite demonstrates an underlying technical flexibility which enables robust operation across an Open Enterprise Environment.

PLATINUM Web-enabled products include:

Apriori Hands-Free. Apriori Hands-Free is a companion product to the Apriori problem resolution software which allows self-service problem solving via the Internet. Hands-Free is designed to enable 24-hours-per-day, 7-days-per-week user self service directly from acompany's World Wide Web home page or via e-mail. By allowing users to access answers to questions or problems themselves, Hands-Free can significantly reduce the call load in corporate help desk, technical support, and customer support environments. AutoXfer Software Distribution. PLATINUM AutoXfer is a software tool that brings order and control to distributed heterogeneous networks by managing the distribution, configuration, installation, and upgrading of software. AutoXfer follows industry standards and offers enhanced functions to support WAN environments, Internet, Intranet, and World Wide Web. By managing these processes more efficiently, AutoXfer reduces overall software deployment costs. Unlike other distribution solutions, AutoXfer is the only one that supports heterogeneous client/server networks. It operates on TCP/IP networks and can distribute software to various platforms including UNIX, Windows, DOS, and OS/2.

ABOUT PLATINUM PARADIGM PLUS 3.0

Paradigm Plus is a powerful object-oriented analysis and design tool that supports Enterprise Component Modeling (ECM), code generation, and reverse engineering. ECM is a powerful technique for companies to define, organize, and manage increasingly complex enterprise-wide software systems. Using Paradigm Plus, companies create "components" that divide information systems into manageable sections. Components are stored in the Paradigm Plus object repository where they are organized and synchronized with source code and documentation. Its graphical environment automates all leading methodologies and notations, including OMT, Booch, Fusion, Martin-Odell, Coad/Yourdon and Schlaer/Mellor, and other extensions to support Jacobson's Use CASE and modeling, while also allowing developers to customize methods based on business requirements. Paradigm Plus generates code in C, C++, Ada, Smalltalk, PowerBuilder, Forte and JAVA, as well as RDBMS and ODBMS schema definitions. It also reverse engineers C, C++, Smalltalk and SQL code. The forward and reverse engineering capabilities of Paradigm Plus enable iterative development and "round-trip" engineering. Utilizing an advanced object repository and open architecture, Paradigm Plus optimizes reuse by allowing access to all stored objects and relationships in a multi-user environment.

PARADIGM PLUS PRICING AND AVAILABILITY

Paradigm Plus with JAVA code generation is currently in beta test and is expected to be available in the second quarter of 1996. Paradigm Plus 3.0 is available now for the Microsoft Windows platforms beginning at $4000 and on UNIX platforms beginning at $7700. For more information, call PLATINUM at 1-800-442-6861 or 1-708-720-5000.

PLATINUM technology, inc., delivers the payoff on information technology (IT) investments by providing tools that enable organizations to efficiently manage next-generation computing solutions while leveraging existing and legacy systems. The company provides application development, business intelligence, database administration, data warehousing, and systems management software solutions for the Open Enterprise Environment (OEE) -- the networked computing environment that incorporates mainframe, desktop, and open systems.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE E-MAIL US AT INFO@PLATINUM.COM

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Fulcrum Announces New Help Desk Partners
FULCRUM ANNOUNCES NEW PARTNERS IN HELP DESK SPACE

PROAMERICA SYSTEMS, QUINTUS CORPORATION, AND SOFTWARE ARTISTRY JOIN GROWING LIST OF LEADING RESELLERS EMBEDDING FULCRUM IN CUSTOMER SUPPORT SOLUTIONS

RENO, NEVADA, MARCH 11, 1996 -- Fulcrum Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ: FULCF; TSE: FUL), a leading provider of information-retrieval software for the Internet and for the entire enterprise, today announced new partnerships with leading customer support solution providers, including ProAmerica Systems, Inc., Quintus Corporation, and Software Artistry, Inc. The new customers join the list of leading help desk vendors that have adopted Fulcrum SearchServer to provide full featured information retrieval in their customer support offerings. Fulcrum already has technology partnerships with Astea International Inc., Clarify Inc. and Platinum Technology, Inc. Fulcrum is showcasing its partners this week at the Support Services Conference & Expo (HDI) in Reno, Nevada, March 11-14 at booth 454-456.

"We are working with the leaders in this fast-growing industry," said Mike Laginski, Fulcrum's chief operating officer. "These companies make a business of providing solutions for one of the most pressing needs facing organizations today: in an increasingly competitive world, the battle for customer loyalty is often fought and won with effective customer support. It is an incredible endorsement of our product strategy. We are proud that the leaders in this industry have recognized the strength of our information retrieval tools in providing their customers with effective solutions."

"We chose Fulcrum as part of our overall solution after looking long and hard at the options," said Gary Lemke, a vice president at Software Artistry. "Expert Advisor is a comprehensive call resolution system, and we need to ensure that it is built on industry standards. With its strong support for Microsoft Open Database Connectivity, Fulcrum emerged as a clear leader."

"Quintus is committed to delivering comprehensive solutions with superior flexibility, scaleability, and integration," said Alan Anderson, president and CEO at Quintus. Fulcrum's integration with our next version of CustomerQ will offer our customers a proven tool to help them better serve their own customers."

"Service Call Management is ideally suited for companies that require robust customer support functionality," said Joe Longoria, president, ProAmerica Systems, Inc.  "Our partnership with Fulcrum Technologies will allow us to provide high-performance searching of information that can be absolutely critical in effective call resolution and customer support."

FULCRUM provides information-retrieval software that bridges the islands of information across an enterprise. This software can be used on computer networks, on CD-ROMs and on Internet and World Wide Web sites. Fulcrum counts major corporations and industry leaders like Microsoft, Compaq, CompuServe, and Novell among its customers. Headquartered in Ottawa, Canada, Fulcrum has offices in Atlanta, Boston, Brookfield (CT), Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, Toronto and Washington; European offices in France, Germany, Italy and the United Kingdom; and an office in Sydney, Australia. Fulcrum is publicly traded on the NASDAQ National Market ("FULCF") and on the Toronto Stock Exchange ("FUL").

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON FULCRUM'S PRODUCTS OR THE FULCRUM ALLIANCE PARTNER PROGRAM, PLEASE CONTACT US:

1-800-FULCRUM

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Pyramid & Siemens Support BusinessObjects
PYRAMID AND SIEMENS NIXDORF ANNOUNCE SUPPORT FOR BUSINESSOBJECTS 4.0

New Offering from Long-Standing Partner Offers New Functionality to Smart Warehouse Customers

SAN JOSE, Calif., March 25, 1996-- Pyramid Technology and parent company, Siemens Nixdorf Informationssysteme AG (SNI), leaders in open enterprise systems, today announced support for BusinessObjects 4.0, the next generation of Business Objects' leading decision support tool. BusinessObjects 4.0 combines leading-edge query and reporting technology with on-line analytical processing (OLAP) capabilities to deliver the first fully-integrated query, reporting and OLAP tool solution.

Business Objects is a partner in Pyramid and Siemens Nixdorf's Smart Warehouse program which provides a unique open approach to enterprise data warehouse deployment and is designed to meet the growing requirements in markets such as telecommunications, financial services, retail, healthcare and government, for operations-critical data warehousing systems capable of providing dramatic improvements and business value. Business Objects provides Smart Warehouse customers with a query and reporting tool with the multidimensional analysis and drill-down capabilities needed for decision support applications.

"Pyramid and Siemens Nixdorf have a long-standing global working relationship with Business Objects. They were one of the first companies to partner with us in the Smart Warehouse program," said Boyd Pearce, Pyramid's vice president of marketing. "With its increased functionality and integration, BusinessObjects 4.0 offers Smart Warehouse customers one of the most powerful decision support tools available today."

"We find that BusinessObjects is increasingly being used as the query and reporting tool of choice for data warehousing solutions," said Bernard Liautaud, Business Objects' president and chief executive officer. "Our partnership with Pyramid and Siemens Nixdorf in the Smart Warehouse program has allowed us to provide our joint customers with high-end data warehousing solutions. The introduction of our new powerful 4.0 version of BusinessObjects, along with Pyramid's recently announced next generation clustering technology in the Reliant" RM1000 Cluster Server, offers our customers unparalleled levels of performance and scalability."

BusinessObjects 4.0

BusinessObjects 4.0 features a new 32-bit architecture, the industry's most powerful reporting capability and a new dynamic microcube engine that automatically generates both complex SQL queries and local, dynamic hypercubes without information services intervention. Version 4.0 has broad platform support, shipping on UNIX, Windows NT, Windows 95, Windows 3.1 and Macintosh/Power PC. In addition, the product will work on both relational and OLAP server databases, and will support a broad range of database schemas from complex packaged application schemas to normalized production schemas, to denormalized star/snowflake data warehouse schemas.

Other key features include an industry-unique, integrated architecture that enables customization of Version 4.0 to meet the specific needs of customers and streamline user work flow.

About Pyramid Technology

Pyramid Technology -- A Siemens Nixdorf Company -- is a leading provider of scalable enterprise servers delivering the industry's most complete range of UNIX solutions from the desktop to the data center. Together with parent company, Siemens Nixdorf Information Systems, Inc., the companies have a presence in 58 countries and more than 130,000 UNIX system installations worldwide. Pyramid and Siemens Nixdorf's combined mid-range systems operations represent over $1.9 billion in sales worldwide and make the combined company one of the largest providers of systems in the commercial UNIX server market. Pyramid provides premier strategic services for business-critical environments complemented by a full suite of professional programs and support tools that help customers successfully implement scalable enterprise computing. Additional information is available on Pyramid's World Wide Web site at http://www.pyramid.com/.

About Siemens Nixdorf

Siemens Nixdorf Informationssysteme AG, Paderborn, Germany, is a systems partner with universal expertise in the field of information technology. With operations in 58 countries worldwide, $8.8 billion in revenues and approximately 37,000 employees, it is the largest European computer firm and ranks among the world's leading information technology specialists. Siemens Nixdorf is part of the Siemens family of companies, which in the latest fiscal year had $61.6 billion in combined revenue and 373,000 employees in more than 120 countries. Additional information is available on Siemens Nixdorf's World Wide Web site at http://www.sni.de/.

About Business Objects

Business Objects (NASDAQ: BOBJY) is a leading provider of enterprise decision support tools that deliver access to data stored in corporate databases, data warehouses, and packaged applications. The company pioneered the market for business-intelligent decision support tools in 1990 with the introduction of its flagship product, BusinessObjects, the first decision support tool to use a "semantic layer" to map complex database schemas to a business representation understandable by mainstream business users. Business Objects generated over $60M in revenue in 1995, concluding its fifth consecutive year of more than 100 percent revenue growth. BusinessObjects has been licensed in more than 20 countries to over 2,500 customer sites and 130,000 users worldwide.


Seybold Seminars Host 19,000+ Professionals
THE 16TH ANNUAL SEYBOLD SEMINARS HOSTS OVER 19,345 PUBLISHING PROFESSIONALS

INTERNET AND TRADITIONAL PUBLISHING TECHNOLOGIES AND ISSUES ARE ADDRESSED

FOSTER CITY, CA (March 18, 1996)-Seybold Seminars Boston-the only Conference and Exposition where attendees can learn about both traditional and electronic publishing trends, techniques and technologies-was host to more than 19,500 attendees at its Conference and Exposition, held February 27-March 1. Printing, publishing and graphics professionals visited over 250 exhibitors and experienced a variety of interactive and educational events.

Exposition Features New Products and Technologies

Exhibitors showcased their latest developments in Internet and online publishing, networking, color management, digital photography, short-run/digital presses, imagesetters and output devices, data storage and retrieval workflow systems, on-demand printing and digital delivery systems. Overall, there were 30 exhibitor press conferences held at the Hynes Convention Center and more than 150 new product/technology announcements at the show.

Among the many announcements made was 3M Corporation's Rainbow Professional Series of color printers which provide high quality digital contact proofs for in-house and remote proofing applications. AGFA, a division of Bayer, debuted its new "lossless," on-the-fly font compression and decompression technology targeted at bringing high quality font scaling solutions to the Internet and the World Wide Web. Apple Computer showcased new high-end network and workgroup servers that offer faster and more reliable networking. Adobe Systems announced a new, high-end printing architecture called Supra based on PDF, the Acrobat portable document format, rather than on PostScript.

Conference Features Technology Education

As a gathering place for printing and publishing professionals who come together to work out the issues that will carry the industry forward, key Internet and traditional publishing issues were discussed throughout the Conference. Moderated by Jonathan Seybold, Founder of Seybold Seminars, keynotes were presented by industry influencers Dr. Gilbert Amelio, recently named CEO and President of Apple Computer and James Clark, Chairman of Netscape Communications Corporation. They agreed that paper will not go away, but stressed that the Internet is the most important element in the publishing industry today.

As part of the discussion, Dr. Amelio addressed the challenges on the road ahead for Apple Computer from a global perspective. Amelio, in his first domestic appearance as Apple's CEO, stated that Apple "...wants to go back to the roots of making sure that Macs are fun." He sees the company's success in the future depending on the simplification and strengthening of the organization, improving time-to-market and building on Apple's key markets such as the publishing industry.

"The Future of Publishing" keynote session featured chief executives from J. Walter Thompson Interactive Enterprise, ECRM, Adobe Systems Incorporated and MIT Media Laboratory. Dr. Hunter Madsen of J. Walter Thompson Interactive Enterprise discussed advertising on the Internet. He projected Internet-based ad revenue would be close to $5 billion in five years, while print revenue would plateau at $61 billion. The audience and panelists agreed on the Internet's potential in the publishing industry but noted that change will be slow.

Seybold Seminars Boston -- where the web press meets the World-Wide Web -- is the world's largest and most comprehensive event for the electronic, publishing, printing and graphics industries. Now in its 16th year, Seybold's visionary leadership and authoritative education have earned its reputation as the essential gathering showcase for publishing, printing and new media for today and tomorrow.

Seybold Seminars' world-wide 1996 schedule includes Seybold San Francisco, September 9-13 at the Moscone Convention Center; Seybold Seminars Frankfurt, November 19-21 at the Frankfurt Fairgrounds; and Seybold Seminars Tokyo, December 2-5 at the Tokyo International Exhibition Center.

SOFTBANK Expos, the world's largest Internet conference & trade show company, presents 21st century technology events. Its shows include NetWorld+Interop, Interop DotCom, Seybold Seminars, Windows Solutions, ComputerMania, Interactive 96, Support Services and Computer Training & Support. The events begin with the best available educational conferences which attract the brightest professionals in the technology community. The interactive trade show floor is a professionally enriching experience for the qualified attendees who visit the exhibitors year-round with online events and a collection of focused newsletters.

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SOFTBANK Expos Launches New Internet Shows

INTEROP DOTCOM GROWS FROM BEING A "SHOW-NEXT-TO-A-SHOW"

FOSTER CITY, CA (MARCH 27, 1996)-SOFTBANK Exposition and Conference Company, the leading producer of information and Internet-related technology events, today announced that its new Internet/intranet business applications and services event, Interop DotCo m, will be debuting as a standalone event in New York City, October 21-23, 1996 at the New York Coliseum. A second Interop DotCom standalone event will be launched in San Jose, CA, March 24-26, 1997 in the San Jose Convention Center.

Initially planned to run as a "show-next-to-a-show" with NetWorld+Interop events, Interop DotCom has generated such a successful response for its inaugural event at NetWorld+Interop Las Vegas, that it will now become SOFTBANK's newest stand-alone Internet event. Interop DotCom will continue to have parallel events with the 1996 NetWorld+Interop World Tour.

"Professional business users of the Internet have demands and requirements that differ greatly from those of 'net enthusiasts and casual users," said William Lohse, President of SOFTBANK Expos. "Internet business professionals need to maximize Internet utilization as a competitive imperative. We have expanded the reach and frequency of Interop DotCom to address the needs of Internet business professionals as they build solutions for today and develop plans for the future."

Interop DotCom serves an audience of Internet business managers, entrepreneurs, developers and IS professionals and focuses on the tools, technologies and applications needed for Internet- and intranet-based business solutions. Interop DotCom will deliver conferences and other educational opportunities, as well as exhibits from the leading vendors of Internet-related products, to its highly qualified audience.

"The Internet is creating a revolution in computing. As the world's leading networking educational conferences, NetWorld+Interop and Interop DotCom are focused on developing relevant and timely educational information to professionals looking to the Internet and intranet technologies as critical components of their strategies," said Mike Millikin, Senior Vice President of NetWorld+Interop. "We're excited to be part of this Internet revolution and will continue to be the information leader."

NEW EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP FOR INTEROP

With the growth of Interop DotCom, SOFTBANK's Interop group will be expanding. Mike Edelhart has been brought on board as vice president in charge of content, education and new business development. He will be working with Mike Millikin, senior vice president of NetWorld+Interop, who will remain in charge of the sales, marketing and event organization for Interop.

"Interop has been among the strongest forces in the Internet community since its earliest days," said Edelhart. "Today, as the Internet is exploding in importance to business, it is only natural that Interop lead the way in education through events, teaching programs, research and net-based training. I'm looking forward to the challenge of helping businesses get the most from the Internet."

Edelhart was formerly vice president of SOFTBANK Expos' consumer division and the ComputerMania show. Edelhart joined SOFTBANK from Ziff-Davis, where he was most recently Senior Vice President, New Media. During his 13 years at Ziff-Davis, Edelhart filled numerous key roles, including: Executive Vice President, Consumer Publications; Executive Vice President, Central Operations; and Executive Vice President, Controlled Circulation Publications. He also served as Editor in Chief/Publisher of PC/Computing, Editor in Chief of PC Week and Executive Editor of PC Magazine.

SOFTBANK Expos, the world's largest Internet conference & trade show company, presents 21st century technology events. Its shows and conferences include NetWorld+Interop, Interop DotCom, JavaOne, Seybold Seminars, Windows Solutions, ComputerMania, Interactive 96, Support Services and Computer Training & Support. The events begin with the best available educational conferences which attract the brightest professionals in the technology community. The interactive trade show floor is a professionally enriching experience for the qualified attendees who visit the exhibitors year-round with on-line events and a collection of focused newsletters.

SOFTBANK Expos, 303 Vintage Park Drive, Foster City, CA 94404

1-800-4-SBEXPOS, 415-578-6900, http://www.sbexpos.com


Networld+Interop TV Coverage via Web Site
NETWORLD+INTEROP N+I TV COVERAGE TO BE BROADCAST VIA NEW WEB SITE INTEROP.COM

SOFTBANK EXPOS ANNOUNCES N+I TV COVERAGE OF NETWORLD+INTEROP 96 LAS VEGAS AVAILABLE ON THE WORLD WIDE WEB

FOSTER CITY, CA (MARCH 20, 1996) -- SOFTBANK Expos, and the company's conference NetWorld+Interop, today announced they will have on-line coverage of NetWorld+Interop 96 Las Vegas, via N+I TV on the World Wide Web at their new Web site, INTEROP.COM (http://www.interop.com). INTEROP.COM will provide coverage of N+I TV throughout the conference (April 1-5) both for those on the show floor who access a PC as well as those who are remote and cannot attend.

SOFTBANK Expos, with the help of Visitel Network, producers of N+I TV, will broadcast coverage of events at the trade show over the Internet, including all five keynotes, Data Communications/LAN Times Best of Show awards ceremony, interviews with industry luminaries, and news reported from the show in Las Vegas. Users will be able to schedule their time to view events using an on-line "N+I TV guide" which will appear on the Web site.

THE RIGHT STUFF

The broadcast of N+I TV on the INTEROP.COM Web site is made possible using technology provided by Xing (Arroyo Grande, CA), encoding hardware by Array Microsystems (Los Gatos, CA), and servers and Internet connections provided by Netcom (San Jose, CA).

IF YOU MISS IT REAL-TIME, DOWNLOAD

NetWorld+Interop shows are packed full of educational tracks, events, sessions, and presentations. Among the biggest draws at these shows, however, are the important keynote addresses, and this year's Las Vegas show is no different, except that now audience members can choose to be at the keynote presentation, or they can view it over the Internet. During the show, highlights from keynotes will be aired on N+I TV, both on monitors and through the Web site INTEROP.COM.

In addition, text for each keynotes will be available in its entirety, and interested parties can still download the text file after the presentation has been made. And finally, SOFTBANK will provide downloadable full audio files and partial video clips of highlights from each keynote on the INTEROP.COM Web site, starting two weeks after the close of NetWorld+Interop 96 Las Vegas. Those interested in particular keynotes, but not able to view N+I TV in person or "virtually" over the Internet, can go to the special Keynote button within INTEROP.COM and download full text, or audio and video files (highlights only) of the keynotes.

INTEROP.COM WEB SITE AND HOW TO GET THERE

On March 6, SOFTBANK announced the creation of the innovative new Web site on the World Wide Web, Interop.com (Web site opens March 25). The new Web site is a comprehensive Internet resource for IS professionals, networking engineers and LAN managers who require the latest news and information to help them make the best possible purchasing and strategy decisions.

Internet users can visit the Web site at http://www.interop.com beginning March 25, 1996, and live coverage on N+I TV begins April 1. Users will click a button specifically for N+I TV to view live broadcast coverage. N+I TV hotlinks will be in place from both the Microsoft (www.microsoft.com) and Ziff-Davis (www.zdnet.com) Web sites.

Vendors are invited to advertise on Interop.com to expand their reach to the many networking professionals who will be visiting the site. For more information on advertising on Interop.com, vendors should call (800) 722-8619.

NetWorld+Interop is a comprehensive networking event that offers a combination of conferences, tutorials, workshops, exhibits and interactive technology demonstrations. Launched in Las Vegas in 1994, NetWorld+Interop also produces events in London, Sydney, Frankfurt, Tokyo, Atlanta, Paris and, in 1997, Singapore. Recognized as The Networking Summit, these events address the business, engineering and product application issues of the Internet and the networking industry. They are the industry's premier events - where attendees come to experience new and emerging networking technologies before making critical purchasing decisions. At the NetWorld+Interop web site (http://www.interop.com), attendees can research the latest in exhibitor product information, technology conference offerings, show events and year-round NetWorld+Interop information.

SOFTBANK Expos, the world's largest Internet conference and trade show company, presents 21st century technology events. Its shows include NetWorld+Interop, Interop DotCom, Seybold Seminars, Windows Solutions, ComputerMania, Interactive 96, Support Services and Computer Training & Support. The events begin with the best available educational conferences which attract the brightest professionals in the technology community. The interactive trade show floor is a professionally enriching experience for the qualified attendees who visit the exhibitors year-round with on-line events and a collection of focused newsletters.

SOFTBANK Expos, 303 Vintage Park Drive, Foster City, CA 94404

1-800-4-SBEXPOS, 415-578-6900, http://www.sbexpos.com


Access the Web Through the Telephone
Accessing the Web Through The Telephone

Spyglass Technology Added to SmartServ Online Solution Which Accesses Internet Through Phone, Other Devices

Spyglass Driving New Trend; Web-Enabled Devices -- Phones, Kiosks, Other Consumer Appliances -- Are First Step in Tapping Burgeoning New Market of Non-Web Surfers

Naperville, Ill. -- Wednesday, March 27, 1996 -- Spyglass Inc. (NASDAQ: SPYG) has begun tapping telecommunications, financial and consumer markets for its technology through an arrangement with SmartServ Online (NASDAQ: SSOL), a provider of information services that are delivered through screen-based telephones, personal computers and other devices. The two companies signed an agreement whereby SmartServ will license Spyglass Web client technology to Web-enable the SmartServ Online services.

According to Steve Francesco, SmartServ president and COO, users of SmartServ Online will be able to access SmartServ Online's Web site using a Spyglass Web client on a PC, a personal digital assistant (PDA) or the phone. Once there, they can access SmartServ's content, which includes stock quotations, financial market data and other information designed for the financial community. The system offers email, search tools, data retrieval and other features corporate clients need in highly competitive markets such as the brokerage, banking or telecommunications industries.

"We've had great response to our products and services," Francesco said. "Now, with the proliferation of the Web, we're Web enabling them to make them even more appealing to our present customers and prospects. Spyglass technology was the best choice for us because we needed the ability to embed the software in our product. Spyglass' ability to be customized, reshaped and otherwise designed for our products was the only answer. We are truly excited about this new relationship."

SmartServ Online is licensed under private label to a number of financial and telecommunications organizations including Bear Stearns & Co., Dun & Bradstreet Information Services, Global Financial Traders and Southern New England Telecommunications. Companies either brand the online service themselves, such as Dun & Bradstreet does, or distribute the SmartServ service to their customers such as Northern Telecom does. These companies then resell the service to end-users such as consumers, brokers and small business/home service office users.

Specific terms of the agreement were not announced, but typically Spyglass receives royalties based on the distribution of products and services in which the technology is included.

Spyglass President and CEO Douglas Colbeth views the agreement with SmartServ as another step in the evolution of the Web. "Companies want to put the Web inside their existing products and services," he said. "Web-enabled phones, kiosks, ATMs represent the future for Web technology. This is not to suggest that Web browsers will go away. Computer-based Web browsers will be around as long as there are people willing to buy the hardware and go to the trouble to browse the Web, but there an additional 230 million people in this country alone who can benefit from Web-enabled devices who may never use browsers. That holds significant potential for our technology from companies such as SmartServ."

To illustrate his point, Colbeth cited last month's announcement by Spyglass of an agreement with Boston-based MicroTouch Systems Inc., supplier of touch-screen kiosks. MicroTouch will use Spyglass technology to Web-enable touch-screen kiosk systems for companies offering consumer products and services. By Web-enabling the kiosk, companies use the Web as their "network" for accessing information on their products and services. The technology gives the companies' customers quicker access to up-to-date information, one-to-one communication and cost cutting by reducing overhead needed for a dedicated, custom private network.

According to Colbeth, these agreements signal an important trend for the Web. "Clearly, companies we are in discussions with want their own branded online solutions," he said. "These companies want Web browsing capabilities embedded in their products and services. They do not want another branded browser coming between their customers and them." Francesco sees the SmartServ application for the Web as having great potential in a number of markets. In particular, SmartServ sees the phone working very well for consumer applications. "Those applications that need to use the phone for voice in tandem with Web communications are ideal for SmartServ," he said. "Stock traders can easily pull up stock market data from the phone, PC or PDA. Banking institutions could access financial data in real-time are also applicable. A Web-smart telephone or PDA breaks down a lot of phobias to the Web people have because these devices are existing paradigms they can understand."

About SmartServ Online Inc.

SmartServ Online, Inc., (NASDAQ: SSOL) located in Stamford, Conn., provides customized packages of information services, which can be private-labeled to enhance a company's corporate identity, to be delivered through multiple devices to customers of corporate partners. SmartServ offers telephone companies, financial and other business institutions a turnkey approach to providing not only their core information, but a bundled array of valued services. SmartServ Online, via its third party wholesale arrangements, provides incremental income by sharing fee-based transactions and monthly service revenues. SmartServ encourages firms to private-label, bundle and price the offering to meet their specific market niches.

About Spyglass Inc.

Spyglass Inc. (NASDAQ: SPYG) offers World-Wide Web component client and server technologies which are designed to be embedded in a variety of Web-enabled applications and services. Among Spyglass' licensees are AT&T, Digital Equipment Corp., IBM, Microsoft, Oracle and TriTeal. Spyglass technology has been licensed by 56 companies for use in over 145 Internet-based products and services.

Spyglass' headquarters are located at 1230 E. Diehl Road, Naperville, Ill. 60563, with research and development facilities in Champaign, Ill., and Cambridge, Mass. and regional sales offices in Cambridge, Mass., Morristown N.J. and San Ramon, Calif. (Headquarters: telephone - - 708.505.1010, ext. 504; fax: 708.505.4944; press email inquiries: Randy Pitzer; Web server, Internet: www.spyglass.com.


HP Omnibook 5500 Hot Docking MobilePro Swr
HP OMNIBOOK 5500 NOTEBOOK PC SUPPORTS HOT DOCKING WITH SYSTEMSOFT'S MOBILEPRO SOFTWARE SUITE

System-level Software Enables Complete PCI-Based Windows 95 Plug and Play and Supports Quad-speed CD-ROM

NATICK, Mass. - March 4, 1996 - SystemSoft Corporation (NASDAQ: SYSF) today announced that its MobilePRO system-level software suite will be shipping with the HP OmniBook 5500CT 5/133, a new 133 MHz Pentium-based notebook PC announced today by Hewlett-Packard Company. In addition to MobilePRO, the OmniBook 5500 also features SystemSoft's Plug and Play (PnP) BIOS, CardWizard and CardSoft PCMCIA software and MAXIMIZER power management software which, combined with Windows 95, provides a complete Plug and Play solution.

"The HP 5500 builds on the leading OmniBook product line by offering multimedia and wireless networking capabilities, which when added to hot docking and a quad-speed CD-ROM, provide end-users and mobile professionals powerful desktop-like functionality in a portable design, " said Jonathan Joseph, senior vice president, SystemSoft. "In developing this system, SystemSoft has continued its tradition of working closely with HP engineers to develop a platform that offers unparalleled functionality and ease-of-use. We are pleased to provide the core system-level software to enable hot docking, Plug and Play and hot swapping on the OmniBook 5500."

The OmniBook 5500 features a 133MHz Mobile Pentium processor, quad-speed CD-ROM drive, 4 Mbps infrared port and a 12.1 inch viewable image color display. The system includes two Type II PCMCIA slots that also will accept one Type III card, and ships standard with Windows 95.

The HP OmniBook 5500 CT will ship with the following SystemSoft products and features:

* MobilePRO Hot Docking -- MobilePRO includes a comprehensive, modular suite of BIOS and system control software specifically designed to meet and complement the rigorous demands of Microsoft's Windows 95 operating system. The software enables hot docking -- the switching or disconnecting of a powered-up mobile computer from its docking station -- and hot swapping -- the removal and replacement of a peripheral from a powered-up mobile computer, such as an optional second battery, built-in CD-ROM or floppy drive.

* MAXIMIZER Power Management Software -- helps the OmniBook 5500 meet HP's stringent power management requirements, and offers end-users extended battery life. MAXIMIZER reduces and controls power consumption for PC systems and peripherals. It extends battery life by shutting down various system components such as the CPU, PCMCIA cards, video, disk drives, and communications ports when they are not in use. In addition, MAXIMIZER is APM 1.1 compliant under Windows 95. It extends features such as suspend/resume to include audio and DMA, which allows multimedia applications to halt and restart gracefully.

* Plug and Play BIOS -- which enables fast, easy and automatic system configuration of add-in devices, such as an integrated CD-ROM drive or floppy drive. The Plug and Play BIOS enhances the functionality of the HP OmniBook 5500 by sensing changes in system configurations and dynamically allocating system resources during the boot process.

* CardSoft and CardWizard PC Card Software -- The OmniBook 5500 offers end-users the highest levels of PC Card compatibility and ease-of-use with SystemSoft's industry-leading card and socket services and configuration software products. CardSoft enables hot swapping of cards, and includes the building blocks to enable 32-bit functions through socket services, card services and card identification. CardWizard supports more than 500 PC Cards currently available through a PCMCIA expert system that allows end-users to automatically trouble-shoot card configuration problems, resolve resource conflicts, receive notification of card activity and launch PC applications upon card insertion. The expert system assumes the role of a computer-based technical support specialist, guiding the user through dialog boxes to diagnose and resolve many common PCMCIA compatibility problems.

ABOUT SYSTEMSOFT

SystemSoft Corporation is a leading supplier of PCMCIA and other system-level software to the rapidly growing market for mobile computers, comprised of laptops, notebooks, sub-notebooks and personal computing devices. SystemSoft's system-level software products include PCMCIA software products, Plug and Play software, power management software and BIOS. SystemSoft licenses its software primarily to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), including manufacturer of PCs and PCMCIA cards. SystemSoft has licensed its PCMCIA or system-level software to more than 100 PC manufacturers and has licensed its PCMCIA software or provided services to over 80 PC card manufacturers. Its customers include Acer, Apple Computer, AST, Compaq Computer Corp., Dell Computer Corporation, Digital Equipment Corporation, Gateway 2000, Hewlett-Packard Co., IBM, Intel, Microsoft, Motorola, Toshiba, and NEC.

Based in Natick, Mass., SystemSoft employs over 150 people at its headquarters and in offices in Santa Clara, Calif.; Oxnard, Calif.; and Taipei, Taiwan.

Notice to Editors: Access SystemSoft press releases and company materials through the SystemSoft home page on the World Wide Web. Address: http://www.systemsoft.com

For more information, contact:

 Paul Sereiko                      Jon Bornstein/Tim Hurley

 SystemSoft Corporation            Copithorne & Bellows

 (508) 647-2818                    (617) 252-0606


intermediaWORLD - Major Ind. Announcements
intermediaWORLD '96 WAS THE SITE FOR MAJOR INDUSTRY ANNOUNCEMENTS IN INTERACTIVE DIGITAL AND WEB TECHNOLOGIES

Industry leaders Macromedia, Intel, Starlight, Microsoft, Philips and Toshiba announced latest innovations

SAN FRANCISCO, CA-- Reed Exhibition Companies (REC) revealed the major announcements that took place at intermediaWORLD '96, held March 4-7 at the San Francisco Moscone Center. Featuring the latest technologies in 3D and multimedia, the 15,000+ registrants at intermediaWORLD shared in the launch of new technology coming from exhibitors such as Starlight Networks, Microsoft, Intel, Macromedia, Philips and Toshiba. Developers, publishers, web designers and digital artists learned first hand what tools would become available for professionals looking to enhance their developing skills and reshape the way industries conduct business on the World Wide Web.

"intermediaWORLD is the primary venue for tools and technologies that will shape and create interactive Web sites and interactive media," explains Kerry Gumas, senior vice president at REC. "Over the three days at the event, close to 1/4 of a million people accessed intermediaWORLD through the efforts of the Broadcast Production Group's WWW site. The fact that so many leading-industry companies chose this event for a launch pad to demo or announce their new technology generated an enormous amount of live interactive excitement."

Unveiling New Technology & Vision

Many companies used this year's intermediaWORLD as the forum for major industry product and development announcements. A sample of some of the key breakthrough technologies included:

* Macromedia Changes the Face of the Web -- Macromedia's new Director 5.0 unveiled at intermediaWORLD allows people to take their web-sites to a new level by integrating even faster 3D graphics, professional quality sound, video and new special effects. Offering the use of "Shockwave" for Director free to all Internet users, more than 100,000 net-surfers have already downloaded the software.

* Intel's New Media Technology -- In a keynote address, Intel Fellow Fred Pollack revealed to developers the details about the long awaited multimedia extensions (MMXes). This new microprocessor technology will lead to new enhancements and capabilities in multimedia, communications, and Internet applications. Microsoft confirmed it would support Intel's chip-based MMX specifications in its software-based DirectX multimedia extensions to Windows '95.

Microsoft Announces ActiveMovie and Next Generation of 3D Technology -- The next generation of cross-platform digital video technology for the desktop and the Internet has arrived in the form of Microsoft's ActiveMovie. Many companies have announced support for this technology that delivers stunning titles on multiple platforms with crisp synchronized audio, video and special effects. Direct 3D will allow software developers the ability to create "virtual worlds," 3D computer games and business applications that will redefine the look and experience of the Internet. Direct 3D will allow Internet users virtual access all over the world, taking people on room-to-room tours of museums, landmarks, etc.

* New Technology Provides a Glimpse at the Future of Home Entertainment -- As developers of the DVD-ROM technology, Philips and Toshiba displayed their prototypes at intermediaWORLD, and marked the beginning of the next era of home entertainment. Being the exact same size as CD-ROMs, this DVD technology will provide 3 times sharper image than VHS tape. Providing surround sound capability, DVD will allow for more interactive viewing by providing various language tracks, 4 1/2 hour straight through play, parental rating control and the ability to change viewing camera angles.

Starlight's intermediaWORLD Intranet

Starlight's Intermedia middleware gave attendees at intermediaWORLD a look at what happens when multimedia and the Internet collide. Sponsored by Starlight Networks, Hewlett-Packard, Cisco Systems and INFORMIX, the intermediaWORLD Intranet delivers interactive multimedia from the World Wide Web immediately to the desktop as it is meant to be experienced with high-quality, full-frame MPEG video and audio. Every intermediaWORLD exhibitor had a Web-site on the Intranet, many with full-motion video that took advantage of its mixed media capabilities.

"To offer this service to both the exhibit and conference attendees at intermediaWORLD was one more way to demonstrate the future of the interactive digital technologies and the fast-growing Intranet," added Gumas. "This was one of the most interesting and talked about displays at intermediaWORLD this year."

Conference Attracts Industry Leaders

intermediaWORLD featured an unprecedented line up of conference speakers including:

John (Bud) Colligan,

President & CEO, Macromedia

Mike Slade,

President & CEO, Starwave

Howard Stringer,

Chairman & CEO of Tele-TV, Former President of CBS

Bob Stein,

President, The Voyager Company

Stewart McBride,

President, United Digital Artists

John Doerr,

Partner at Kleiner, Perkins, Caufield and Byers

John Markoff,

West Coast Correspondent - New York Times

Stuart Ganes,

President of Books That Work

Non-Profits Recognized

United Digital Artists and Reed Exhibition Companies announced on Tuesday the winners of the Third Annual Pioneer Awards at intermediaWORLD.

The 1996 winners included:

* Plugged In -- The company provides computer training for low income families looking to succeed in today's workforce, and after school programs for under privileged children in East Palo Alto, CA.

* Computers & You -- Based in San Francisco's Glide Memorial Church, this program geared to help train homeless adults and inner-city kids in the area has graduated more than 7,000 individuals, 71% who have received jobs.

* Starbright Foundation -- Created for seriously ill children, Starbright Entertainment Intervention is a product technology that focuses on how entertainment and high-tech can intervene in a specific medical challenge. Supported by Steven Spielberg, this organization brings together pediatric health care with technological innovation. About Reed Exhibition Companies

intermediaWORLD is produced and managed by Reed Exhibition Companies (REC). REC, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc., is the world's leading organizer of trade and public shows with a current portfolio of approximately 300 events serving more than 40 industries. More than 60,000 exhibiting companies take advantage of REC's events, which attract nearly 7.5 million people globally.

intermediaWORLD '97 will be held at the San Jose Convention Center. For information about exhibiting at intermediaWORLD '97, call customer service at (203) 840-5834, or write Reed Exhibition Companies, 383 Main Avenue, Norwalk, CT 06851.

Contact: Amy Riemer, Reed Exhibition Companies

Voice: 203-840-5484

Email: ariemer@reedexpo.com

Or

Contact: Mark Nardone, PAN Communications

Voice: 508-474-0055


Toshiba Slimline 6X CD-ROM Drive
Toshiba Introduces First Slimline 6X CD-ROM Drive, New Drive Targeted to Notebook Computer Manufacturers

IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 28, 1996 -- Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc., Disk First Six-Speed Slimline CD-Products Division (TAIS DPD) today introduced the industry's fastest slimline CD Notebook Computers ROM drive. Toshiba's new XM-1402B offers leading six-speed performance in a slimline format measuring only 17mm (H) x 128mm (W) x 136.4mm (D) and weighing only 380 grams.

New Drive Features Fast Six-Speed Performance

The new six-speed XM-1402B internal CD-ROM drive boasts a 900KB/sec transfer rate and a fast 160ms random seek and 190ms average access. The drive's performance is attributable to its high rotation speed, which was accomplished by accelerating the processing speed of the digital signal processor used in error correction and by improving the pick-up motor to support higher speed data accessing.

New Drive Features Low Power Consumption

Designed for notebook computers, the drive has a low 3.7W average power consumption. The drive incorporates a power-saving function that cuts consumption to 85 milliwatts when the drive is in a wait state. The drive operates with a 5V power supply.

Small Drive Boasts High Performance and High Reliability

"This new drive packs tremendous performance into a very small package," said Jerry Higgins, vice president of CD-ROM marketing, TAIS DPD. "With this new drive, OEMs can now design fast six-speed performance plus proven Toshiba CD ROM reliability into their notebook computers."

Reliability Ensured

"It is critical when developing a drive for the notebook computer market that you do not sacrifice reliability," said Higgins. To that end, Toshiba designed the new XM-1402B drive in a fully-sealed enclosure to prevent contamination and ensure reliability. Through these efforts, the drive has a 60,000 hour MTBF.

Fully MPC-3 Compliant

While engineering the XM-1402B to meet minimal size requirements, Toshiba developed the drive to support multimedia; the drive fully meets MPC-3 specifications while supporting Kodak multi-session Photo CD and CD EXTRA.

Variable Speed Playback and Digital Servo Control Defined

Toshiba designed the drive for optimum performance using Toshiba's proven variable speed playback system and digital servo control. The variable speed playback system allows the drive to read data before the disc rotational speed reaches any of 1, 4 or 6 times standard rotational speeds. The digital servo control, which offers greater precision in tracking and head positioning, further contributes to performance and reliability.

Drawer Loading System

The XM-1402B features a drawer-type disk loading system. The drawer holds an inserted disk firmly and securely, allowing disks to be left in a PC when it is being carried, or even if the PC is stood on end.

Easy Integration Through ATAPI Interface

The new XM-1402B is designed for use in notebook computers and features an ATAPI interface that eases integration.

Price and Availability

Toshiba's XM-1402B internal CD-ROM is priced from $140 in OEM quantities and samples are now available.

For More Information

Headquartered in Irvine, Calif., TAIS is comprised of seven divisions which manufacture and market a wide range of business and information-oriented products in the United States. Products include portable computers, disk drives, CD-ROM drives, plain paper copiers, facsimile systems, digital key telephones and PBX systems, voice mail systems and toner products.

TAIS is an independent operating company, owned by Toshiba America Inc., a subsidiary of the $53.8 billion Toshiba Corp., the second largest computer and office equipment manufacturer and the world's 20th largest corporation in terms of sales. Toshiba Corp. is a world leader in high technology products with 134 major consolidated subsidiaries worldwide.

The TAIS Disk Products Division markets a wide range of industry-standard Winchester and CD-ROM drives in the United States. For additional product information, contact Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc., Disk Products Division, 9740 Irvine Blvd., Irvine, CA 92713; telephone (714) 457-0777.


Toshiba Strata DK TAPI Developer Program
Toshiba Announces Strata DK TAPI Developer's Program

IRVINE, Calif., March 25, 1996 -- Confirming its commitment to Computer Telephone Integration (CTI), Toshiba America Information Systems Inc., Telecommunication Systems Division (TAIS, TSD) today announced its Strata DK TAPI Developer's Program.

Targeted to independent software vendors and authorized Toshiba dealers, Toshiba's TAPI Developer's Program provides product and support to drive the development of TAPI-based computer telephony applications for Toshiba's popular Strata DK business telephone systems.

"We're focusing on the TAPI platform for our initial developer's program because of the demands of our customer base," said John Brady, manager, product management, TAIS TSD. According to Brady, an increasing number of Toshiba's customers have expressed interest in Windows based CTI applications. "And, contrary to popular belief, these applications can be used in a network environment, so we're not limiting applications for our Strata DK telephone systems to stand-alone applications, " added Brady.

Toshiba's Strata DK TAPI Developer's Program gives independent software developers and Toshiba dealers access to Toshiba's TAPI Developer's Kit which was designed to help developers create TAPI compatible applications. Toshiba's TAPI Developer's Kit contains all software and documentation necessary to begin TAPI application development. Toshiba's Strata DK telephone system can be purchased separately.

Also included in the Developer's Program is up to four hours of engineering support, access to a developer's lab for product testing and Toshiba Strata DK Functionality Certification.

Independent software vendors and authorized Toshiba dealers wanting to enroll or requiring more information on Toshiba's Strata DK TAPI Developer's Program can contact a Toshiba TAPI Developer Customer Service Representative at 714583-3700.

TAIS is headquartered in Irvine, Calif., with annual sales of approximately $2.6 billion. TAIS is comprised of seven divisions which manufacture and market a wide range of business and information-oriented products in the United States. Products include laptop computers, disk drives, plain-paper copiers, facsimile systems, digital business telephone systems and PBX systems, voice mail and toner products. TAIS is an independent operating company, owned by Toshiba America, Inc., a subsidiary of the $53.8 billion Toshiba Corp., a world leader in high-technology products with 103 major subsidiaries worldwide.

The TAIS Telecommunication Systems Division markets the Strata family of digital business telephone systems, the Perception exp digital PBX system, the Perception 4000 midrange digital PBX system, and Toshiba Stratagy and VP voice processing systems. For additional product information contact Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc., Telecommunication Systems Division, 9740 Irvine Blvd., P.O. Box 19724, Irvine, CA 92713-9724. Telephone: 800-222-5805.


US Robotics ConferenceLink Speakerphone
U.S. Robotics Unveils PC-Adaptable Conference Speakerphone

SKOKIE, Ill.--March 14, 1996--U.S. Robotics (NASDAQ:USRX) today announced its first PC-adaptable tabletop conference speakerphone, the ConferenceLink CS1500.

In addition to traditional audioconferencing over an analog phone line, users can connect ConferenceLink CS1500 to their computer to use as a speakerphone peripheral in videoconferencing and Internet telephony applications. The new phone is second in the series of U.S. Robotics' ConferenceLink telephony products.

"The ConferenceLink CS1500 converges the enhanced performance of a full-duplex speakerphone and the power of the computer so people have smoother, more natural, two-way conversations in a PC environment," said John Zhao, vice president of telephony products in U.S. Robotics' Personal Communications Division. "We will continue to expand our telephony product line to provide small office and home-based professionals affordable, high-performance information access products."

Software applications for ConferenceLink CS1500 are being planned. ConferenceLink CS1500 features three built-in microphones, integrated keypad, mute and redial keys, status lights and any-key answer. The product is expected to list at $499.95 and ship later this year.

U.S. Robotics is one of the world's leading suppliers of products and systems that provide access to information. The company designs, manufactures, markets and supports remote access servers, enterprise communications systems, desktop/mobile client products, modems and telephony products that connect computers and other equipment over analog, digital and switched cellular networks, enabling users to gain access to, manage and share data, fax and voice information. Its customers include Internet service providers, regional Bell operating companies, inter-exchange carriers and a wide range of other large and small businesses, institutions and individuals. The company's 1995 sales were $889.3 million; sales for the first quarter of fiscal 1996 were $364.8 million.

U.S. Robotics, 8100 North McCormick Blvd, Skokie, IL 60076

800-949-6757;  708-982-5010


FREE Voxware TeleVox Internet Phone Swr
Voxware Announces Free TeleVox

Internet Telephone Beta Software

SKILLMAN, NJ (March 5, 1996) -- Voxware, Inc., a developer of advanced voice-processing software for multimedia computing, Internet, and communications applications, announced today that a free beta version of its new TeleVox Internet telephone software is now available for download from the company's site on the World Wide Web (http://www.voxware.com).

TeleVox enables users to make real-time Internet-based "phone calls" to other TeleVox users anywhere in the world, for the price of a local Internet connection. TeleVox is a server-based Internet phone system that supports full-duplex audio, file transfers and text-based chat.

Unlike other commercial Web phone products, the free TeleVox software has no time expiration limits. "Free speech on the Internet shouldn't carry a price tag," said Voxware President and CEO Michael Goldstein. "That's why Voxware is offering a free Internet telephone that, we believe, provides a better user experience than anything else on the market today. When other products falter due to network congestion, Voxware's revolutionary compression technology delivers stable connections with less delay and `jitter'."

As a key technology provider to Netscape Corporation's LiveMedia framework, Goldstein said, Voxware will provide a free upgrade path that ensures LiveMedia compatibility, so that TeleVox users will have ongoing connectivity with the largest possible community of Internet telephone users.

The current free version of TeleVox runs on the Windows 95 operating system. Windows 3.x and Macintosh versions will be available in coming months.

TeleVox delivers high-quality voice over typical Internet bandwidth connections through use of Voxware's RT24 compressor/decompressor (codec). Voxware's RT24 codec has an extremely efficient coding algorithm that enables it to code high-quality speech to very low bit rates (2400 bps), while maintaining low computational complexity.

This enables TeleVox users to speak to each other through their PCs with unprecedented robustness, clarity and fidelity, even when using low-speed modems. Users can also take advantage of the product's voice-effects capabilities, including demonstration VoiceFonts, which use Voxware's unique voice-transformation technology. VoiceFonts allow users to apply character "transformations" to their own voices during TeleVox conversations, adding a new dimension to the Internet telephony experience.

Voxware has incorporated a variety of enhanced features into the TeleVox product, including hands-free operation (even in half-duplex mode), caller ID, call blocking, automated login/logout, and user- defined address groups. When used in conjunction with Netscape Navigator, it provides an interface to Web pages associated with an announcement area that appears on the screen.

Netscape Communications Corporation has licensed elements of Voxware's ToolVox technology to plug into the Netscape LiveMedia framework. The agreement establishes ToolVox as the Netscape- endorsed technology for low-bandwidth speech transmission with Netscape Navigator. TeleVox represents the first Internet telephony application to be introduced within this framework.

"We believe that TeleVox will emerge as the first truly practical Internet telephone product," Goldstein said. "The combination of our high-quality/low-bandwidth voice technology, the user-friendly interface and features, and the fact that TeleVox is available for free downloads, will bring advanced Internet telephony within reach of millions of potential users around the world."

Voxware, Inc., is a developer and marketer of proprietary digital speech processing technologies that enable innovative and creative use of voice in computing, Internet and communications applications. The company's products are designed to meet the growing need for new technologies that support and extend voice applications for business, communications, education and entertainment. Founded in 1993, Voxware is privately held and based in Skillman, N.J.

Additional information on Voxware, Inc., is available on the Internet at http://www.voxware.com, by sending e-mail to 4982373@mcimail.com or by calling (203) 854-6761.


VXIplug&play Systems Alliance VISA 1.0 Spec
VXIplug&play Systems Alliance Delivers VISA

AUSTIN, TEXAS -- FEB. 27, 1996 -- The VXIplug&play Systems Alliance announced today at NEPCON West the completion of a major milestone - the approval of the VISA 1.0 specification and the delivery of VISA products from key controller vendors.

VISA (Virtual Instrument Software Architecture) is the alliance's multivendor I/O software standard. It provides a common foundation for the development, delivery, and interoperability of high-level multivendor system software components, such as instrument drivers, soft front panels, and application software.

According to Ron Wolfe, Chairman of the Alliance and Test & Measurement Marketing Manager at National Instruments, "On behalf of more than 50 alliance member companies, I'm very pleased to tell the test and measurement industry we have delivered on the promise we made more than two years ago for an industry standard I/O foundation. When we formed the alliance in September 1993, we had a vision for VISA and its benefits, but we knew it would take a lot of hard work to deliver and gain industry acceptance. Users have really supported what we're doing, and the unprecedented cooperation within the alliance, and in particular between National Instruments and Hewlett-Packard, has allowed us to make VISA a reality."

According to Chris Van Woerkom, Product Marketing Manager of Hewlett-Packard's Measurement Systems Division, "The benefits that VISA delivers to end-users are tremendous in the areas of ease-of-use and open systems. Our common focus on these benefits allowed Hewlett-Packard, National Instruments, and the other alliance members to work closely together on the VISA definition and implementation. VISA is our common foundation for the future, but we were also able to deliver on another very important alliance promise - to protect the installed base." Hewlett-Packard's VISA products include support for HP SICL, so that software written using SICL can coexist alongside VISA software in the same systems. Likewise, National Instruments' VISA products include support for NI-488.2 and NI-VXI so that software written using these interfaces can coexist alongside VISA software in the same systems.

VISA AVAILABLE IN Q1 1996

Each vendor of a VXIplug&play-compliant controller must provide a VISA 1.0 software product with their controller as described in VXIplug&play specifications. National Instruments has announced that its VISA 1.0 products will be available in Q1 1996 for its VXI and GPIB controller products, including support for the Windows 3.x, Windows 95, Windows NT, Sun/Solaris, HP-UX, and Macintosh operating systems as well as integrated support of VISA within LabVIEW and LabWindows/CVI. Hewlett- Packard has announced that its VISA 1.0 products will be available in Q1 1996 for its VXI and GPIB controller products, including Windows 3.x, Windows 95, Windows NT, with integrated support within HP VEE. HP-UX support will be available in Q2 1996.

TRANSITION STRATEGY KEY TO VISA SUCCESS

The VISA Transition Library (VTL) was a key factor in the alliance's progress toward VISA. VTL, which was a limited, binary-compatible subset of VISA, underwent three revisions over the past year in the alliance's migration to full VISA, each of which added additional incremental functionality as needed by users. VTL gave controller vendors easy incremental steps toward VISA, while allowing developers to write and deliver VISA-compliant instrument drivers, soft front panels and application software more than a year ago.

According to Wolfe, "Our transition strategy was key in making the transition to VISA a smooth one. Software developed over the past year with VTL runs on VISA 1.0 with no modifications, so we hit the ground running with more than 100 VISA-compliant VXIplug&play instrument drivers and soft front panels, and compatibility already shipping in today's most popular application software packages, including LabWindows/CVI, LabVIEW, and HP VEE, as well as standard languages such as C++ and Visual Basic. In addition, end-users who have written software written to VTL over the past year can also run their software unmodified on VISA 1.0."

ABOUT THE COMPANIES

National Instruments, headquartered in Austin, Texas, manufactures software and hardware products for PCs and workstations that scientists and engineers worldwide use to build virtual instrumentation systems. These systems are used for research and industrial applications, such as automated testing, laboratory automation, advanced research, industrial control, factory automation, physiological monitoring, numerical analysis, and data visualization.

Hewlett-Packard is a leading global manufacturer of computing, communications, and measurement products and services recognized for excellence in quality and support. HP has 102,300 employees and had revenue of $31.5 billion in its 1995 fiscal year.

PRICING AND AVAILABILITY

VISA 1.0 will be available in Q1 1996 for VXI and GPIB controller products from National Instruments and Hewlett-Packard. Users can contact these companies for information on how to upgrade. The VXIplug&play specifications are available from the VXIplug&play Systems Alliance. For copies, contact the VXIplug&play Systems Alliance at 6504 Bridge Point Parkway, Austin, Texas 78730-5039. Users can also download the specifications in native HTML format or as Microsoft Word documents from the alliance web site at http://www.natinst.com/vxipnp/

FOR MORE INFORMATION

For more information, contact the VXIplug&play Systems Alliance, 6504 Bridge Point Parkway, Austin, Texas 78730-5039, (512) 794-5469, fax (512) 794-5569, email vxipnp@natinst.com.

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