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Aladdin Systems Updates Aladdin Desktop Tools Utility Software

Free Update Improves Desktop SpeedBoost and Desktop Makeover and Adds System 7.6 Compatibility

Watsonville, CA (April 11, 1997) -- Aladdin Systems, Inc., developer of the worldwide Macintosh compression standard, StuffIt(tm), today announced that Aladdin Desktop Tools(tm) 1.0.3, an update to the company's Macintosh utility software product, is now available as a free download for registered 1.0- 1.0.2 users.

The update to Aladdin Desktop Tools includes new versions of Desktop Makeover and Desktop SpeedBoost and full System 7.6 compatibility for improved stability and power.

Aladdin Desktop Tools is a set of seven System 7 utilities that gives 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.

The Aladdin Desktop Tools package is comprised of the following time-saving, Desktop-enhancement tools:

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 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. Also, Desktop Viewer can utilize XTND translators if they happen to be installed on the end user's system.
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.
Desktop Makeover(tm) adds 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?". Desktop Makeover users can add Command-key equivalents to Finder menu items and may have 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 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. Also, 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.

Additional Information

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 retail price of $89.95.

Availability and Pricing

Aladdin Desktop Tools 1.0.3 is available for immediate download on the Aladdin Systems, Inc. website (http://www.aladdinsys.com/adt/index.html). Aladdin is offering Aladdin Desktop Tools 1.0.3 free to registered users of Aladdin Desktop Tools 1.0- 1.0.2. New users can order Aladdin Desktop Tools for $49.95 directly from Aladdin and will receive a helpful user's manual with the product.

About Aladdin

Aladdin: Making data distribution and management transparent in the Internet era

Founded in 1988, Aladdin Systems, Inc. is the developer and publisher of award winning business and consumer products. Aladdin's Consumer Product Group includes StuffIt, the Macintosh and Internet compression standard; Spring Cleaning, the fastest and safest way to clean up your Mac; and CyberFinder, an Internet Bookmark Manager. Aladdin's Developer Technologies Group includes InstallerMaker, the Macintosh installation standard and ShrinkWrap, the quickest and easiest way to create and distribute disk images. Aladdin products are designed to help users take full advantage of their computer by making life easier.

Aladdin is located at 165 Westridge Drive, Watsonville, CA 95076, USA; telephone: (408)761-6200, web: http://www.aladdinsys.com, e-mail: info@aladdinsys.com.

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CyberFinder, StuffIt, InstallerMaker and the Aladdin Logo are trademarks of Aladdin Systems, Inc. Internet Explorer is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Navigator is a trademark of Netscape Communications. Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. All other product names are registered trademarks or 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 Updates Aladdin Desktop Tools Utility Software Free Update Improves Desktop SpeedBoost and Desktop Makeover and Adds System 7.6 Compatibility Watsonville, CA (April 11, 1997) -- Aladdin Systems, Inc., developer of the worldwide Macintosh compression standard, StuffIt(tm), today announced that Aladdin Desktop Tools(tm) 1.0.3, an update to the company's Macintosh utility software product, is now available as a free download for registered 1.0- 1.0.2 users. The update to Aladdin Desktop Tools includes new versions of Desktop Makeover and Desktop SpeedBoost and full System 7.6 compatibility for improved stability and power. Aladdin Desktop Tools is a set of seven System 7 utilities that gives 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. The Aladdin Desktop Tools package is comprised of the following time-saving, Desktop-enhancement tools: 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 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. Also, Desktop Viewer can utilize XTND translators if they happen to be installed on the end user's system. 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. Desktop Makeover(tm) adds 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?". Desktop Makeover users can add Command-key equivalents to Finder menu items and may have 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 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. Also, 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. Additional Information 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 retail price of $89.95. Availability and Pricing Aladdin Desktop Tools 1.0.3 is available for immediate download on the Aladdin Systems, Inc. website (http://www.aladdinsys.com/adt/index.html). Aladdin is offering Aladdin Desktop Tools 1.0.3 free to registered users of Aladdin Desktop Tools 1.0- 1.0.2. New users can order Aladdin Desktop Tools for $49.95 directly from Aladdin and will receive a helpful user's manual with the product. About Aladdin Aladdin: Making data distribution and management transparent in the Internet era Founded in 1988, Aladdin Systems, Inc. is the developer and publisher of award winning business and consumer products. Aladdin's Consumer Product Group includes StuffIt, the Macintosh and Internet compression standard; Spring Cleaning, the fastest and safest way to clean up your Mac; and CyberFinder, an Internet Bookmark Manager. Aladdin's Developer Technologies Group includes InstallerMaker, the Macintosh installation standard and ShrinkWrap, the quickest and easiest way to create and distribute disk images. Aladdin products are designed to help users take full advantage of their computer by making life easier. Aladdin is located at 165 Westridge Drive, Watsonville, CA 95076, USA; telephone: (408)761-6200, web: http://www.aladdinsys.com, e-mail: info@aladdinsys.com. ### CyberFinder, StuffIt, InstallerMaker and the Aladdin Logo are trademarks of Aladdin Systems, Inc. Internet Explorer is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Navigator is a trademark of Netscape Communications. Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. All other product names are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective holders. *CONTACT INFORMATION* Jennifer Lyng Aladdin Systems, Inc. (408) 761-6200 x251 pr@aladdinsys.com

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