New DeskMan/2 v2.0 Delivers Enhanced Power, Flexibility and Security to
OS/2

Columbia, SC (April 24, 1996)- Development Technologies, Inc. (DevTech)
announces DeskMan/2 v2.0. OS/2 users have been eagerly anticipating
DevTech's latest release of the award-winning, multi-function desktop
enhancements for OS/2. DevTech has truly taken the next step in desktop
management by creating a feature-rich, easy to use software package that
enables users to customize, manage, enhance, protect and distribute the
OS/2 desktop environment to each user's exact requirements and
specifications.

LAN managers, administrators and executives need desktop management tools
to be powerful, flexible, and secure. DeskMan/2 v2.0 incorporates powerful
new and enhanced features, such as Workspaces, the MultiDesk Personal
Desktop Facility, Workplace Shell Extensions, live desktop
synchronization.

The new PM Image provides full access to the DM/2 Image component. The
Configuration Image Facility allows users to take a complete snapshot of
the OS/2 configuration. Snapshot definitions even include commands to run
automatically before making and/or after restoring the configuration.
"Customers are excited by the newest functionality as well as enhanced
ease of use," states Noel Bergman, President of Development Technologies,
Inc. The user interface has been refined to eliminate the necessity of
using a command line interface for functions other than automation.

The Workspace Facility, the expanded functionality of the virtual desktop
component VUEMan/2, gives customers the ability to define separate, named,
PM workspaces or "rooms," each with its own windows, task list, desktop,
context sensitive tools, and more! "One very large corporation came to us
with requirements for their corporate desktop and we were able to
accommodate their request by designing a customized Workspace tool,"
states Bergman. Logical, separate Workspaces allow for a much more
controlled and well-defined environment.

These Workspaces can be optimized for different tasks. Both a tool bar and
command line, each optional, have been added to the Window List to keep
often used applications and other tools easily accessible. "Users
configure their systems so that for each task, the necessary and
appropriate tools are instantly available," states Bergman. Additionally,
users can focus on one project at a time by filtering out the "noise"
created by other projects. Workspaces and accompanying tools provide users
with complete control to easily organize multi-tasking and save time.

The MultiDesk Personal Desktop Facility allows each user to have their own,
completely separate, personal Workplace Shell desktop while the enhanced
Workplace Shell Extensions give users complete fingertip control over all
operational characteristics, including object styles, menus, and IDs.

Live desktop synchronization allows for saving and restoring objects "on
the fly." Changes to an object are automatically saved when its folder is
closed and updated automatically the next time that folder is opened.

The new Access Control Facility addresses an area of increasing importance
to all computer users. Whether mobile or LAN-based, corporate or
home-based, users require a suitable means of access control. DevTech has
developed a modular, plug & play architecture that makes it possible to
deliver tailored access control for desktop resources that satisfies each
individual customer's specific requirements.

DevTech supports its entire product line with one of the best OS/2
technical and marketing teams in the industry. The company remains fully
committed to OS/2 and will continue to dramatically expand and increase
productivity for all of its customers through new and enhanced products,
such as the recently acquired DCF/2. The staff consistently receives
praise for consistent high levels of customer satisfaction. Developers are
able to satisfy custom requests and the business office is prepared to
discuss licensing needs, on-site training requirements and other services.
DeskMan/2 v2.0 will be available mid-second quarter through IBM Direct,
dealers, mail order resellers or direct, by calling DevTech at
215.739.4544.
 
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