Symantec Announces Just-In-Time Compiler for Java

Free JIT available on Symantec Caf website to all Caf users

CUPERTINO, CALIF. -- APRIL 15, 1996 -- Symantec Corporation (Nasdaq:SYMC)
announced today the availability of the Symantec Just-in-Time Compiler for
Java, free to all Symantec Cafe customers. The Just-in-Time compiler turns
Java bytecodes into native processor instructions for faster execution on
32-bit Windows. The result of this process is a dramatic speed improvement
in the execution of Java web applets and standalone applications of up to
23 times*.

"While Java brings execution security and cross platform to programming,
its execution performance is severely penalized by interpretation," said
Mansour Safai, general manager of Symantec's Development Tools division.
"By providing the JIT, Symantec brings the execution speed of native C/C++
to web applets and standalone Java applications -- this will have a
dramatic impact on the rapid acceptance of Java for the development of
serious business applications on the web."

Availability

The Symantec Just-in-Time Compiler is available on the Symantec website
(http://cafe.symantec.com) free-of-charge to all initial Cafe customers.
The price for non-Cafe users is $19.95 and is also available for download
via the website. A version for the PowerMac will be available at the
second quarter of this year.

Java is a Sun Microsystems' branded programming language and development
technology 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.

* Benchmarks recorded using the Fibonacci benchmark. Results indicated an
average result of 23 times faster with the Symantec JIT versus the Sun JDK
1.0.

Symantec Corporation, 10201 Torre Avenue, Cupertino, CA 95014 USA
(800) 441-7234 or (541) 334-6054
 
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