QUARTERDECK ANNOUNCES WEBCOMPASS PROFESSIONAL, AN UPDATED VERSION OF THE
AWARD-WINNING META SEARCH TOOL

Also Announced WebCompass for Workgroups, a Collaborative Version of the
Award-Winning Metasearch Tool

SAN JOSE, CALIF., APRIL 30, 1996 --- AT INTERNET WORLD -- Quarterdeck Corp.
(NASDAQ: QDEK) TODAY ANNOUNCED WEBCOMPASS PROFESSIONAL, AN IMPROVED AND
REPACKAGED VERSION OF ITS WEBCOMPASS INTERNET METASEARCH AND INFORMATION
DISCOVERY TOOL. THE UPDATED VERSION MAKES INSTALLATION MUCH EASIER, COMES
WITH STYLISH NEW PACKAGING, AND A NEW, COMPETITIVE ESTIMATED STREET PRICE
OF $79.95. AT THIS NEW PRICE, WEBCOMPASS PROFESSIONAL WILL BE AS
AFFORDABLE AS IT IS INVALUABLE TO BUSINESS USERS LOOKING TO ENHANCE
SEARCHES ON THE WORLD WIDE WEB.

WebCompass Professional has been redesigned so the installation process is
much shorter and simplified. The installation program now offers users the
option to pick the Web browser of their choice, such as Netscape Navigator
and Microsoft Internet Explorer. This makes WebCompass Professional a
browser-independent solution for searching the Web. WebCompass
Professional also has a new technology layer that simplifies installation
on a 16-bit TCP/IP stack.

In support of Quarterdeck's Web search engine partners, WebCompass
Professional will display one advertisement banner each from Yahoo, Lycos,
WebCrawler, and InfoSeek in addition to the search results. This insures
that the advertising from these search engines will reach users of
WebCompass Professional, who might otherwise not see the ads.

"WebCompass is unmatched in its power and versatility for searching the
Web. These improvements will make the process of searching the Web even
easier," said Emerick Woods, vice president and general manager of
Quarterdeck's Internet Solutions business unit. "The new price, improved
installation, and freedom to choose your own browser make WebCompass
Professional the perfect desktop solution for searching the Web."

Quarterdeck also announced plans for a beta program for WebCompass for
Workgroups, a network-oriented version of WebCompass. The Workgroups
product will allow several people to collaborate in gathering, organizing,
and sharing information from the Web. The beta program is set for a summer
launch. The Workgroups product is the latest in Quarterdeck's family of
powerful meta search tools which includes WebCompass Professional and
WebCompass Personal Edition, a consumer version of the meta search tool. A
beta version of Personal Edition is available for download from
Quarterdeck's home page (http://www.quarterdeck.com).

WebCompass Professional will be available through Quarterdeck's retail and
direct sales channels in early May for an estimated street price of
$79.95.

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 Professional, and the company's first product in the
Communications market, WebTalk. Quarterdeck recently acquired DATASTORM
TECHNOLOGIES, INC., developer of the award-winning communications program
PROCOMM PLUS 3.0.

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 .
 
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