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ALADDIN SYSTEMS SHIPS NEW UTILITY

Aladdin Desktop Tools features background copying and other Finder improvements

Watsonville, CA (March 20, 1995) - Aladdin Systems, Inc. today began shipping Aladdin Desktop Tools(tm) 1.0, a new set of seven System 7 utilities that give users a better way to organize and manage their everyday desktop functions and chores. Aladdin Desktop Tools accelerates and streamlines basic file management and Finder activities such as trashing, printing, copying, opening, and saving.

"What's nice about Aladdin Desktop Tools, is that there's something in there for everybody," said Product Manager, JoAnn K. Butts. "Creative professionals will enjoy the power of Desktop Viewer; networked users will love Desktop Printer because they never have to deal with the Chooser again; and everybody will love Desktop SpeedBoost's background copying and Desktop Shortcut's convenience. Users will agree that after Aladdin Desktop Tools has been on their machine, they'll wonder how they ever got by without it."

The Aladdin Desktop Tools package is comprised of the following time-saving, Desktop-enhancement tools:
Desktop SpeedBoost(tm) eliminates the long wait during the three most basic chores: copying, duplicating, and trashing items. Desktop SpeedBoost accelerates all of these operations while giving users more flexibility. Users can copy multiple files, folders, or disks simultaneously, empty the trash while duplicating a file or folder, and copy files in the background while working in the Finder or any application. Desktop SpeedBoost is based on the popular SpeedyFinder7 shareware utility.

Desktop Secure Delete(tm) securely erases sensitive files. Since file recovery programs are very good at recovering trashed files, Desktop Secure Delete not only trashes them, but renders them unrecoverable from file recovery utilities.

Desktop Shortcut(tm) gives users the ability to find, open, and view the contents of files instantly. Desktop Shortcut gives users a direct route to priority files and folders by placing them together in one menu in each application's Open and Save dialog. Users can also search for lost files by name or revision date, even if they are located in StuffIt archives. Desktop Shortcut makes working with StuffIt archives even easier, by allowing users in an Open dialog to "walk" into a StuffIt archive as if it were a regular folder. Users can double-click a file in an archive to immediately UnStuff and open it. Desktop Shortcut is a newly-revised version of Aladdin's award-winning Shortcut utility.

Desktop Viewer(tm) allows users to view the contents of files without having to open (or even own) the application that created them. Desktop Viewer is able to view files in JPEG, PICT, Sound, and Text formats. StuffIt archives can also be viewed, and individual files can be unstuffed from within the viewer. A Programmer's Viewer is included to allow viewing of resource and data forks. Finally, Desktop Viewer can utilize XTND translators if they happen to be installed on the end user's system. For example, if a Microsoft Word XTND is installed, then Desktop Viewer will be able to view Microsoft Word documents. Users can print and copy information from within a viewer, and perform a Find to search for text.

Desktop Printer(tm) creates printer icons and allows users to switch printers instantly. This feature allows users to print to any output device in one step by dragging the document onto one or more printer icons. Users can also set the current printer by simply double clicking on the icon without ever going to the Chooser. Desktop Printer also supports fax modems, allowing users to fax documents by dragging and dropping them on a fax modem icon. Unlike System 7.5's Desktop Printer feature, Aladdin's Desktop Printer does not require the RAM-intensive QuickDraw GX to be installed.

Desktop Makeover(tm) makes the desktop more useful by adding a number of handy conveniences to the Finder. This utility eliminates the "application can't be found" alert and replaces it with "how do you want to open this document?". Users can also add Command-key equivalents to Finder menu items. In addition, diskette icons display the disk size and whether the disk is locked or not. Desktop Makeover also offers Balloon Help and alias management enhancements. Desktop Makeover is derived from the popular SpeedyFinder7 shareware utility.

Desktop Magic Tools(tm) adds a menu full of useful tools to the Finder. This utility provides users with the capability to copy or move a selection of files or folders into any destination folder without opening windows, get more information than the Finder's "Get Info" provides, and have new aliases automatically placed into specific locations. In addition, users can view the contents of files without opening the application that created them. Desktop Magic Tools is an extension to Magic Menu which is included in this package.

Pricing
New users can order Aladdin Desktop Tools for $49.95, discounts apply for users of other Aladdin products.

Additional Information
Aladdin Desktop Tools enhances the functionality of other Aladdin products on the end user's system. For example, the viewers which come with Aladdin Desktop Tools will be available from within StuffIt Deluxe and SITcomm. Owners of these products can simply choose "View" from a menu and see the contents of their files.

One aspect of Aladdin Desktop Tools that sets it apart from existing utilities, is that it is designed to complement other system enhancement packages which might be installed on the end-user's computer. This way, the user can take advantage of indispensable features in Aladdin Desktop Tools, without giving up features they may use in other packages.

Aladdin Desktop Tools runs on any Macintosh series computer with 2MB of RAM and System 7 or later. Aladdin Desktop Tools is a commercial software product available directly from Aladdin and major mail order houses and carries a suggested list price of $89.95.

Founded in 1988, Aladdin Systems, Inc. is credited with creating the compression standard for applications and communications for the Macintosh platform. The company's product line includes the StuffIt Family of products including StuffIt Deluxe(tm) and StuffIt SpaceSaver(tm), award-winning products which offer comprehensive solutions for compression, translation, and archiving. Aladdin has branched out into the telecommunications arena with the introduction of SITcomm(tm), which was a finalist for the 1993 Award for Best Communications Product only three weeks after its debut. Aladdin's developer tool, StuffIt InstallerMaker(tm), is the installer of choice for leading software developers, network administrators, and MIS directors.

Aladdin is one of the few remaining pioneers committed to the shareware and freeware philosophy of software distribution and marketing. Their commitment has helped garner millions of users worldwide. In addition, over 2,1000 software developers, including Microsoft, Claris, and Apple, have licensed Aladdin's data compression and installation technology.

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StuffIt, Aladdin Desktop Tools, Desktop SpeedBoost, Desktop Shortcut, Desktop Makeover, Desktop Printer, Desktop Secure Delete, Desktop Viewer, Desktop Magic Tools, StuffIt Deluxe, StuffIt SpaceSaver, StuffIt InstallerMaker, Shortcut, and Magic Menu are trademarks of Aladdin Systems, Inc. All other products and brands are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

CONTACT INFORMATION
Jennifer Lyng
Aladdin Systems, Inc.
(408) 761-6200 x251
pr@aladdinsys.com

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		ALADDIN SYSTEMS SHIPS NEW UTILITY Aladdin Desktop Tools features background copying and other Finder improvements Watsonville, CA (March 20, 1995) - Aladdin Systems, Inc. today began shipping Aladdin Desktop Tools(tm) 1.0, a new set of seven System 7 utilities that give users a better way to organize and manage their everyday desktop functions and chores. Aladdin Desktop Tools accelerates and streamlines basic file management and Finder activities such as trashing, printing, copying, opening, and saving. "What's nice about Aladdin Desktop Tools, is that there's something in there for everybody," said Product Manager, JoAnn K. Butts. "Creative professionals will enjoy the power of Desktop Viewer; networked users will love Desktop Printer because they never have to deal with the Chooser again; and everybody will love Desktop SpeedBoost's background copying and Desktop Shortcut's convenience. Users will agree that after Aladdin Desktop Tools has been on their machine, they'll wonder how they ever got by without it." The Aladdin Desktop Tools package is comprised of the following time-saving, Desktop-enhancement tools: Desktop SpeedBoost(tm) eliminates the long wait during the three most basic chores: copying, duplicating, and trashing items. Desktop SpeedBoost accelerates all of these operations while giving users more flexibility. Users can copy multiple files, folders, or disks simultaneously, empty the trash while duplicating a file or folder, and copy files in the background while working in the Finder or any application. Desktop SpeedBoost is based on the popular SpeedyFinder7 shareware utility. Desktop Secure Delete(tm) securely erases sensitive files. Since file recovery programs are very good at recovering trashed files, Desktop Secure Delete not only trashes them, but renders them unrecoverable from file recovery utilities. Desktop Shortcut(tm) gives users the ability to find, open, and view the contents of files instantly. Desktop Shortcut gives users a direct route to priority files and folders by placing them together in one menu in each application's Open and Save dialog. Users can also search for lost files by name or revision date, even if they are located in StuffIt archives. Desktop Shortcut makes working with StuffIt archives even easier, by allowing users in an Open dialog to "walk" into a StuffIt archive as if it were a regular folder. Users can double-click a file in an archive to immediately UnStuff and open it. Desktop Shortcut is a newly-revised version of Aladdin's award-winning Shortcut utility. Desktop Viewer(tm) allows users to view the contents of files without having to open (or even own) the application that created them. Desktop Viewer is able to view files in JPEG, PICT, Sound, and Text formats. StuffIt archives can also be viewed, and individual files can be unstuffed from within the viewer. A Programmer's Viewer is included to allow viewing of resource and data forks. Finally, Desktop Viewer can utilize XTND translators if they happen to be installed on the end user's system. For example, if a Microsoft Word XTND is installed, then Desktop Viewer will be able to view Microsoft Word documents. Users can print and copy information from within a viewer, and perform a Find to search for text. Desktop Printer(tm) creates printer icons and allows users to switch printers instantly. This feature allows users to print to any output device in one step by dragging the document onto one or more printer icons. Users can also set the current printer by simply double clicking on the icon without ever going to the Chooser. Desktop Printer also supports fax modems, allowing users to fax documents by dragging and dropping them on a fax modem icon. Unlike System 7.5's Desktop Printer feature, Aladdin's Desktop Printer does not require the RAM-intensive QuickDraw GX to be installed. Desktop Makeover(tm) makes the desktop more useful by adding a number of handy conveniences to the Finder. This utility eliminates the "application can't be found" alert and replaces it with "how do you want to open this document?". Users can also add Command-key equivalents to Finder menu items. In addition, diskette icons display the disk size and whether the disk is locked or not. Desktop Makeover also offers Balloon Help and alias management enhancements. Desktop Makeover is derived from the popular SpeedyFinder7 shareware utility. Desktop Magic Tools(tm) adds a menu full of useful tools to the Finder. This utility provides users with the capability to copy or move a selection of files or folders into any destination folder without opening windows, get more information than the Finder's "Get Info" provides, and have new aliases automatically placed into specific locations. In addition, users can view the contents of files without opening the application that created them. Desktop Magic Tools is an extension to Magic Menu which is included in this package. Pricing New users can order Aladdin Desktop Tools for $49.95, discounts apply for users of other Aladdin products. Additional Information Aladdin Desktop Tools enhances the functionality of other Aladdin products on the end user's system. For example, the viewers which come with Aladdin Desktop Tools will be available from within StuffIt Deluxe and SITcomm. Owners of these products can simply choose "View" from a menu and see the contents of their files. One aspect of Aladdin Desktop Tools that sets it apart from existing utilities, is that it is designed to complement other system enhancement packages which might be installed on the end-user's computer. This way, the user can take advantage of indispensable features in Aladdin Desktop Tools, without giving up features they may use in other packages. Aladdin Desktop Tools runs on any Macintosh series computer with 2MB of RAM and System 7 or later. Aladdin Desktop Tools is a commercial software product available directly from Aladdin and major mail order houses and carries a suggested list price of $89.95. Founded in 1988, Aladdin Systems, Inc. is credited with creating the compression standard for applications and communications for the Macintosh platform. The company's product line includes the StuffIt Family of products including StuffIt Deluxe(tm) and StuffIt SpaceSaver(tm), award-winning products which offer comprehensive solutions for compression, translation, and archiving. Aladdin has branched out into the telecommunications arena with the introduction of SITcomm(tm), which was a finalist for the 1993 Award for Best Communications Product only three weeks after its debut. Aladdin's developer tool, StuffIt InstallerMaker(tm), is the installer of choice for leading software developers, network administrators, and MIS directors. Aladdin is one of the few remaining pioneers committed to the shareware and freeware philosophy of software distribution and marketing. Their commitment has helped garner millions of users worldwide. In addition, over 2,1000 software developers, including Microsoft, Claris, and Apple, have licensed Aladdin's data compression and installation technology. ### StuffIt, Aladdin Desktop Tools, Desktop SpeedBoost, Desktop Shortcut, Desktop Makeover, Desktop Printer, Desktop Secure Delete, Desktop Viewer, Desktop Magic Tools, StuffIt Deluxe, StuffIt SpaceSaver, StuffIt InstallerMaker, Shortcut, and Magic Menu are trademarks of Aladdin Systems, Inc. All other products and brands are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. *CONTACT INFORMATION* Jennifer Lyng Aladdin Systems, Inc. (408) 761-6200 x251 pr@aladdinsys.com

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