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Aladdin Systems Announces the Shipment of StuffIt InstallerMaker 4.0 with Electronic Commerce Support and New Pricing

Aladdin's Complete Installation Solution can transform any product into trialware with no coding required

WWDC, San Jose, California (May 13, 1997) -- Aladdin Systems, Inc., developer and publisher of the worldwide Macintosh compression standard StuffIt(tm), today announced StuffIt InstallerMaker(tm) 4.0 will ship on June 2, 1997. Aladdin will be showing and distributing a developer release of InstallerMaker 4.0 at the conference and from its web site. InstallerMaker 4.0 will ship with support for electronic transaction processing. It can also automatically transform almost any product into trialware software (a time-locked demo) without any coding. End users can purchase this trialware version with the click of a button.

"The software industry is rapidly moving towards electronic distribution methods to help cut costs and increase the availability of software to their customers," said Brian Schussler, InstallerMaker Product Manager. "Integrating full trialware and electronic commerce capabilities into the best selling Mac installer creator is a real breakthrough. InstallerMaker 4.0 is another example of Aladdin's innovation in the software distribution tools market."

Single Step Solution

With InstallerMaker 4.0 developers can transform their software into trialware by making two simple menu selections setting the purchase price and demo period, and adding two graphics. Unlike other electronic commerce solutions that require extensive additional coding, InstallerMaker makes the creation of trialware with full featured electronic commerce a fast, simple extension of the installation creation process that developers are already required to do.

"InstallerMaker 4.0 was created as a direct response to developer requests for an easier way to sell software electronically," said Darryl Lovato, Chief Technical Officer. "Other schemes required developers to set up SHTTP web sites, or make engineering changes to their applications to support electronic transactions. With InstallerMaker 4.0 we've eliminated all of those headaches and time sinks."

Another new time saving feature of InstallerMaker 4.0 is the capability to use Aladdin's upcoming ShrinkWrap™ for creating disk images as part of the build process. Also new to 4.0 is a software license display mode during installation, a new update architecture that creates software updaters in one tenth the time and that are up to 60% smaller, support for building additional foreign language installers, a faster find, easier configuration of Macs to use the Internet with TCP/IP, the ability to display a banners and play sounds during the installation process as well as additional user interface enhancements.

Robust Electronic Commerce Solution

When InstallerMaker 4.0's trialware feature is enabled, end users are notified every time they run the software of the number of days or launches left in their demo period. They are also given the opportunity to purchase the product from within the application. The purchase can be made in real time using the Internet, modem connection or an 800 phone call, as well as by fax, or postal mail. Of course, once the demo period has expired users will not be able to continue using the software without a purchase even if you reinstall.

Creating Disk Images with ShrinkWrap

InstallerMaker has the capability to use ShrinkWrap to create disk images while building an installer. This eliminates a time consuming step in the SCM process and results in more reliable product builds. With Aladdin's ShrinkWrap technology InstallerMaker can now produce the master disk images for duplication automatically.

NEW Software License Dialog With Foreign Language Support

InstallerMaker 4.0 supports a separate software license dialog box during installation. Developers can add copies of their software license agreement in multiple languages to be displayed before installation. The end user must accept the terms of the license agreement before the installation will proceed.

Internet Configuration Support

New documentation and the Internet PrefSaver have been added to assist developers, especially ISPs, in configuring a Mac OS computer for Internet access. PrefSaver helps ensure user account name and password information is propagated across common Internet software packages such as Netscape Navigator, Eudora Lite, Internet Config, Microsoft Internet Explorer and many others through Internet Config.

"InstallerMaker has always been the best value on the market, delivering more features and introducing powerful new productivity enhancements like ShrinkWrap and point and click electronic commerce first. Now we've made 4.0 is a better value than ever for developers and information professionals" said Lori Prentiss, Developer Sales Manager. "We've revamped our pricing structure to give developers more for less."

Other Information
StuffIt InstallerMaker is distributed electronically through the World Wide Web at http://www.aladdinsys.com; AOL; and CompuServe. InstallerMaker is sold through license agreements directly from Aladdin. Current licensees can download a free upgrade of the new version. Contact the Developer Sales Group at dev.sales@aladdinsys.com for additional details.

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 publishes StuffIt, the Macintosh and Internet compression standard; Spring Cleaning(tm), the fastest and safest way to clean up your Mac; CyberFinder(tm), an Internet bookmark manager; and REV(tm), auto-revision control software. As well as InstallerMaker(tm), the Macintosh installation standard and ShrinkWrap(tm), 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: dev.sales@aladdinsys.com.

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Internet PrefSaver, ShrinkWrap, StuffIt, StuffIt Expander, StuffIt InstallerMaker, and the Aladdin Logo are trademarks of Aladdin Systems, Inc. Macintosh and is a registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. All other products or brands are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective holders.

CONTACT INFORMATION
Lisa Rickert
Aladdin Systems, Inc.
(408) 761-6200 x229
dev.pr@aladdinsys.com

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		Aladdin Systems Announces the Shipment of StuffIt InstallerMaker 4.0 with Electronic Commerce Support and New Pricing Aladdin's Complete Installation Solution can transform any product into trialware with no coding required WWDC, San Jose, California (May 13, 1997) -- Aladdin Systems, Inc., developer and publisher of the worldwide Macintosh compression standard StuffIt(tm), today announced StuffIt InstallerMaker(tm) 4.0 will ship on June 2, 1997. Aladdin will be showing and distributing a developer release of InstallerMaker 4.0 at the conference and from its web site. InstallerMaker 4.0 will ship with support for electronic transaction processing. It can also automatically transform almost any product into trialware software (a time-locked demo) without any coding. End users can purchase this trialware version with the click of a button. "The software industry is rapidly moving towards electronic distribution methods to help cut costs and increase the availability of software to their customers," said Brian Schussler, InstallerMaker Product Manager. "Integrating full trialware and electronic commerce capabilities into the best selling Mac installer creator is a real breakthrough. InstallerMaker 4.0 is another example of Aladdin's innovation in the software distribution tools market." Single Step Solution With InstallerMaker 4.0 developers can transform their software into trialware by making two simple menu selections setting the purchase price and demo period, and adding two graphics. Unlike other electronic commerce solutions that require extensive additional coding, InstallerMaker makes the creation of trialware with full featured electronic commerce a fast, simple extension of the installation creation process that developers are already required to do. "InstallerMaker 4.0 was created as a direct response to developer requests for an easier way to sell software electronically," said Darryl Lovato, Chief Technical Officer. "Other schemes required developers to set up SHTTP web sites, or make engineering changes to their applications to support electronic transactions. With InstallerMaker 4.0 we've eliminated all of those headaches and time sinks." Another new time saving feature of InstallerMaker 4.0 is the capability to use Aladdin's upcoming ShrinkWrap™ for creating disk images as part of the build process. Also new to 4.0 is a software license display mode during installation, a new update architecture that creates software updaters in one tenth the time and that are up to 60% smaller, support for building additional foreign language installers, a faster find, easier configuration of Macs to use the Internet with TCP/IP, the ability to display a banners and play sounds during the installation process as well as additional user interface enhancements. Robust Electronic Commerce Solution When InstallerMaker 4.0's trialware feature is enabled, end users are notified every time they run the software of the number of days or launches left in their demo period. They are also given the opportunity to purchase the product from within the application. The purchase can be made in real time using the Internet, modem connection or an 800 phone call, as well as by fax, or postal mail. Of course, once the demo period has expired users will not be able to continue using the software without a purchase even if you reinstall. Creating Disk Images with ShrinkWrap InstallerMaker has the capability to use ShrinkWrap to create disk images while building an installer. This eliminates a time consuming step in the SCM process and results in more reliable product builds. With Aladdin's ShrinkWrap technology InstallerMaker can now produce the master disk images for duplication automatically. NEW Software License Dialog With Foreign Language Support InstallerMaker 4.0 supports a separate software license dialog box during installation. Developers can add copies of their software license agreement in multiple languages to be displayed before installation. The end user must accept the terms of the license agreement before the installation will proceed. Internet Configuration Support New documentation and the Internet PrefSaver have been added to assist developers, especially ISPs, in configuring a Mac OS computer for Internet access. PrefSaver helps ensure user account name and password information is propagated across common Internet software packages such as Netscape Navigator, Eudora Lite, Internet Config, Microsoft Internet Explorer and many others through Internet Config. "InstallerMaker has always been the best value on the market, delivering more features and introducing powerful new productivity enhancements like ShrinkWrap and point and click electronic commerce first. Now we've made 4.0 is a better value than ever for developers and information professionals" said Lori Prentiss, Developer Sales Manager. "We've revamped our pricing structure to give developers more for less." Other Information StuffIt InstallerMaker is distributed electronically through the World Wide Web at http://www.aladdinsys.com; AOL; and CompuServe. InstallerMaker is sold through license agreements directly from Aladdin. Current licensees can download a free upgrade of the new version. Contact the Developer Sales Group at dev.sales@aladdinsys.com for additional details. 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 publishes StuffIt, the Macintosh and Internet compression standard; Spring Cleaning(tm), the fastest and safest way to clean up your Mac; CyberFinder(tm), an Internet bookmark manager; and REV(tm), auto-revision control software. As well as InstallerMaker(tm), the Macintosh installation standard and ShrinkWrap(tm), 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: dev.sales@aladdinsys.com. ### Internet PrefSaver, ShrinkWrap, StuffIt, StuffIt Expander, StuffIt InstallerMaker, and the Aladdin Logo are trademarks of Aladdin Systems, Inc. Macintosh and is a registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. All other products or brands are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective holders. *CONTACT INFORMATION* Lisa Rickert Aladdin Systems, Inc. (408) 761-6200 x229 dev.pr@aladdinsys.com

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