Expert Software Acquired By Management

Subsidiary of public company to become wholly owned private company

CORAL GABLES, Florida (November 2, 1992) - The founders and current
management of Expert Software announced that they have acquired the
company from BLOC Development Corporation. The company will be called
Expert Software, Inc. and becomes a privately-held firm. Respected equity
investment firms TA Associates and Geocapital Partners were the lead
investors in the transaction which closed October 23,1992.

Expert Software's eagerness to control its own destiny and BLOC
Development's corporate restructuring were the main factors contributing
to the sale of the multimillion dollar software company, known for its
value-oriented home, small business, and productivity software programs.

"We have grown leaps and bounds since we were acquired by BLOC Development
in 1990," said Ken Currier, CEO of Expert Software, Inc. "We want to be
able to move on to the next level of growth. Given our strong financial
backing from high quality investors, we expect to expand our company at a
more substantial rate."

Expert Software's rapid growth is due in part to the popularity of its high
quality yet low cost software geared to the new generation of computer
users. Expert Software specializes in developing simple-to-use software
for the small business, home, and hobby consumer segments, which have seen
high growth due to the availability of low cost hardware.

According to Currier, this market is showing no signs of weakening. "With
the proliferation of inexpensive computers on the market, we will see an
increase in the number of Expert Software users," added Currier. "This
group will be looking to purchase inexpensive software and since our
prices range from $14.95 to $49.95, we will continue to be right in thick
of things."

Expert Software packages are designed to enhance the PC users experience by
providing a simple to learn yet very useful product. For example, Expert
Home Design enables users to fully layout rooms or even design an entire
house, simply by placing and moving walls, furniture, or other objects on
screen. Expert Software's newest title, Expert Pet Care, offers a pet
owner all the necessary information he or she may need to raise a dog or
cat such as advice on nutrition, exercise, emergency care, behavioral
problems, training and medication.

Expert Software programs are often seen on industry Best Seller and Hot
Lists. Many of its titles have also been certified "gold," by the Software
Publishers Association for selling over 100,000 units each and some
products have sold over 300,000 units.

TA Associates, the lead investment group, based in Boston, was founded in
1968. It is among the largest equity investment firms with over $700
million of committed capital under management. TA Associate's history of
success in the software investment industry includes the backing of the
following software companies: BMC Software, cc: Mail, Fifth Generation,
McCormack & Dodge, Micrografx, and Merisel.

Geocapital Partners is the venture capital arm of Broadview Associates, a
leading investment banker which focuses on the software and information
services industries.

Expert Software, Inc. will remain at its corporate headquarters located at
800 Douglas Road, North Tower, Suite 355, Coral Gables, Florida,
33134-3128. Its phone number has been changed to (305) 567-9990 and fax
number to (305) 443-0786. Expert Software's Applelink ID is EXPERT.

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