Symantec Ships Free Update to Successful Cafe for Macintosh Java
Development Environment

Update features Just-in-Time Compiler, Graphical Debugger, 68K Support, and
Apple Guide Tutorials for Java

CUPERTINO, CALIF. -- MAY 20, 1996 -- Following quickly on last month's
release of Cafe for Macintosh Java-compatible development environment,
Symantec Corporation (Nasdaq:SYMC) announced today the availability of a
significant update to the product providing the Symantec Just-in-Time
Compiler (JIT), a graphical Java-compatible source code debugger, 68K
support, and Apple Guide tutorials. Symantec Cafe is a full featured
development environment for Sun's Java programming language that runs on
both Macintosh and Windows platforms. Symantec Cafe for Macintosh includes
several features not available in any other Macintosh Java-compatible
development tool, including a native Java-compatible compiler that runs
several times faster than Sun's Java Compiler, an integrated graphical
class browser, tutorials and sample applets, and the Cafe Studio visual
development utility. With the addition of the JIT, debugger, 68k support,
and Apple Guide tutorials being provided today, Caf now offers a feature
set that is unrivaled in the Macintosh Java-compatible development tools
market.

"Release 1 of Cafe for Macintosh was a runaway success", said Mansour
Safai, general manager of the Symantec Development Tools Division. "With
this update we are following through on our commitment to providing
premiere Java development tools for Macintosh and giving our customers and
developers the opportunity to use a fully-developed Java development tool
which is the best one available for the Java Macintosh market."

The JIT provides significant performance improvements when running
Java-powered applets on the Macintosh. Applets run up to three times
faster when compared to using Sun's Java Virtual Machine for the
Macintosh. By using the JIT, customers can increase performance of applets
and dramatically reduce their development cycles. The graphical debugger
provides full source code debugging, allowing customers to quickly track
down bugs in their Java code. 68K support allows customers to develop,
debug, and run applets on non-PowerPC Macintosh computers. The Apple Guide
tutorials let both novices and professionals learn the Cafe environment in
a step-by-step, easy to navigate manner so they can quickly become
proficient programmers. Combined with the over 90 sample applets and an
"Intro to Java-based programming" book, Caf provides a comprehensive set
of materials for quickly creating powerful applets.

PRICING AND AVAILABILITY

Symantec Cafe for Macintosh customers can download the JIT, debugger, 68k
support, and Apple Guide tutorials free from Symantec's Cafe subscription
center at http://cafe.symantec.com. Symantec Cafe for Macintosh is
currently available from Symantec for a 90-day special introductory price
of $99.95 downloadable from the Symantec website at
http://cafe.symantec.com, with an estimated retail price of $299.95
thereafter.

Sun Microsystems Inc.'s Java is becoming the industry's platform for
network computing.

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.

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PRODUCT AND ORDERING INFORMATION:

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