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ALADDIN SYSTEMS, INC. SHIPS SHRINKWRAP 3.0, DISK IMAGE UTILITY

New Version Expands Capabilities For Complete Disk Imaging Needs, Users Can Now Distribute Floppy Disks Over The Internet

Watsonville, CA -- August 29, 1997-- Aladdin Systems, Inc., developer of the worldwide Macintosh compression and installation standards StuffIt(r) and InstallerMaker(tm), has incorporated its award winning compression technology and electronic commerce capabilities in ShrinkWrap(tm) 3.0.

ShrinkWrap is a utility that can easily turn a disk into an electronically transmittable file (via the Internet, etc.) and then just as easily, return it to an exact disk image of the original source disk. ShrinkWrap 3.0 supports all commonly used image file formats, it provides StuffIt compression capabilities, and 40-bit encryption for international and domestic security.

Key Features and Benefits

Aladdin's StuffIt compression and decompression technology helps users save about 30% more space and is twice as fast as DiskCopy 6.1
Automatic BinHex encoding and standard 40-bit dynamic encryption allows for secure and timely Internet transmission
Double-click to mount new self-mounting image files as unlocked volumes without additional dialogs
Read/Write/Mount support for Apple's NDIF (New Disk Image Format) image files
Auto-launch installer feature eliminates writing of DiskScripts and creation of separate files, it finds and launches the installer on the disk image automatically
Adds 68k and PPC compression and encryption quickly and easily with the upgraded disk image mounting driver; plug in your choice of components
Caching to the hard drive during disk-to-disk duplication to minimize ejects
Asynchronous floppy support allows multitasking, ShrinkWrap works in the background allowing users to continue working on their Mac
Confirmation of data integrity is provided with CRC-32 and DiskCopy 4.2 checksums

Why use ShrinkWrap? ShrinkWrap sports an easy-to-use drag and drop interface that allows users to create exact duplicates of image files from disks. Features include recreating the exact icon placement, appearance of all windows, and the correct name of the disk. With these disk images, users have assurance that all files have been duplicated correctly and completely.

"ShrinkWrap disk images make transmitting all of the new OS 8 software on the Internet that much easier," said Pauline Shumake, ShrinkWrap Product Manager.

Disk images are frequently used for backing up original floppy disks to removable media, installing Apple's system updates and system software extensions, distributing multiple disk images on floppies, mounting floppies on Macs without a SuperDrive, creating "instant" RAM disks, distributing softwarecollections and archives on CD-ROM, and verifying the integrity of development builds. ShrinkWrap is the ideal method of distributing disk images over the Internet.

Requirements and Availability
ShrinkWrap is a commercial software product distributed electronically and carries a suggested retail price of $29.95. It is a System 7 and OS 8 application that contains both 68k and PowerPC native code, is AppleEvent aware, 32-bit clean, AV, '040 cache, and virtual memory compatible. ShrinkWrap is available throughout the US in all leading mail order and retail computer stores and is distributed by Ingram Micro, Merisel and The Douglas Stewart Company. ShrinkWrap is also available directly from Aladdin. Check Aladdin's web site for the international channel partners http://www.aladdinsys.com. For more information on ShrinkWrap go to http://www.aladdinsys.com/dev/shrinkwrap/index.html.

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(r), the Macintosh and Internet compression standard; Spring Cleaning(tm), the fastest and safest way to clean up your Mac; FlashBack(tm), the ultimate safety net for any Macintosh file; Private File(tm), The easiest cross-platform encryption software available; CyberFinder(tm), an Internet bookmark manager; and Aladdin Desktop Tools(tm), a utility that allows users to better organize their everyday desktop functions. Aladdin's Developer products include: 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 computers by making life easier.

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

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ShrinkWrap, StuffIt, InstallerMaker and the Aladdin Logo are trademarks of Aladdin Systems, Inc. All other product names are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective holders.

Media Contact:
Jennifer Lyng or Kendra Howell
Aladdin Systems, Inc.
(408) 761-6200 x229
pr@aladdinsys.com

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		ALADDIN SYSTEMS, INC. SHIPS SHRINKWRAP 3.0, DISK IMAGE UTILITY New Version Expands Capabilities For Complete Disk Imaging Needs, Users Can Now Distribute Floppy Disks Over The Internet Watsonville, CA -- August 29, 1997-- Aladdin Systems, Inc., developer of the worldwide Macintosh compression and installation standards StuffIt(r) and InstallerMaker(tm), has incorporated its award winning compression technology and electronic commerce capabilities in ShrinkWrap(tm) 3.0. ShrinkWrap is a utility that can easily turn a disk into an electronically transmittable file (via the Internet, etc.) and then just as easily, return it to an exact disk image of the original source disk. ShrinkWrap 3.0 supports all commonly used image file formats, it provides StuffIt compression capabilities, and 40-bit encryption for international and domestic security. Key Features and Benefits Aladdin's StuffIt compression and decompression technology helps users save about 30% more space and is twice as fast as DiskCopy 6.1 Automatic BinHex encoding and standard 40-bit dynamic encryption allows for secure and timely Internet transmission Double-click to mount new self-mounting image files as unlocked volumes without additional dialogs Read/Write/Mount support for Apple's NDIF (New Disk Image Format) image files Auto-launch installer feature eliminates writing of DiskScripts and creation of separate files, it finds and launches the installer on the disk image automatically Adds 68k and PPC compression and encryption quickly and easily with the upgraded disk image mounting driver; plug in your choice of components Caching to the hard drive during disk-to-disk duplication to minimize ejects Asynchronous floppy support allows multitasking, ShrinkWrap works in the background allowing users to continue working on their Mac Confirmation of data integrity is provided with CRC-32 and DiskCopy 4.2 checksums Why use ShrinkWrap? ShrinkWrap sports an easy-to-use drag and drop interface that allows users to create exact duplicates of image files from disks. Features include recreating the exact icon placement, appearance of all windows, and the correct name of the disk. With these disk images, users have assurance that all files have been duplicated correctly and completely. "ShrinkWrap disk images make transmitting all of the new OS 8 software on the Internet that much easier," said Pauline Shumake, ShrinkWrap Product Manager. Disk images are frequently used for backing up original floppy disks to removable media, installing Apple's system updates and system software extensions, distributing multiple disk images on floppies, mounting floppies on Macs without a SuperDrive, creating "instant" RAM disks, distributing softwarecollections and archives on CD-ROM, and verifying the integrity of development builds. ShrinkWrap is the ideal method of distributing disk images over the Internet. Requirements and Availability ShrinkWrap is a commercial software product distributed electronically and carries a suggested retail price of $29.95. It is a System 7 and OS 8 application that contains both 68k and PowerPC native code, is AppleEvent aware, 32-bit clean, AV, '040 cache, and virtual memory compatible. ShrinkWrap is available throughout the US in all leading mail order and retail computer stores and is distributed by Ingram Micro, Merisel and The Douglas Stewart Company. ShrinkWrap is also available directly from Aladdin. Check Aladdin's web site for the international channel partners http://www.aladdinsys.com. For more information on ShrinkWrap go to http://www.aladdinsys.com/dev/shrinkwrap/index.html. *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(r), the Macintosh and Internet compression standard; Spring Cleaning(tm), the fastest and safest way to clean up your Mac; FlashBack(tm), the ultimate safety net for any Macintosh file; Private File(tm), The easiest cross-platform encryption software available; CyberFinder(tm), an Internet bookmark manager; and Aladdin Desktop Tools(tm), a utility that allows users to better organize their everyday desktop functions. Aladdin's Developer products include: 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 computers by making life easier. Aladdin is located at 165 Westridge Drive, Watsonville, CA 95076, USA; telephone: (408)761-6200; URL: http://www.aladdinsys.com; e-mail: info@aladdinsys.com ### ShrinkWrap, StuffIt, InstallerMaker and the Aladdin Logo are trademarks of Aladdin Systems, Inc. All other product names are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective holders. *Media Contact:* Jennifer Lyng or Kendra Howell Aladdin Systems, Inc. (408) 761-6200 x229 pr@aladdinsys.com

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