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ALADDIN ANNOUNCES STUFFIT DELUXE 4.5 - OS 8 COMPATIBLE, NEW EMAIL SUPPORT, AND ADDED EXPANSION FORMATS

Aladdin Announces Special Offer To StuffIt Users- Free and Discounted Upgrade

Watsonville, CA - October 27, 1997 -- Aladdin Systems today announced that StuffIt(reg) Deluxe 4.5 is expected to ship October 31st. New upgrade includes Mac OS 8 compatibility, support for more expansion formats like MIME/Base64, encrypted ZIP, and LHA expansion, additional email program support and Private File encrypted file support.

New Features in StuffIt Deluxe 4.5, include:

OS 8 compatibility
Added format support for Base64/MIME decoding
OS 8 Contextual Menu Manager support
Browser greyscale appearance
Added Mailer support for AOL 3.0, Claris EMailer, and Lotus cc:Mail
LHA expansion
StuffIt Expander has added support for ShrinkWrap disk image files and Private File-encrypted files
Encrypted ZIP expansion

"The new features in StuffIt Deluxe 4.5 make Internet downloads a breeze. StuffIt covers all the common formats on the Internet, so it doesn't matter which platform you receive files from. Aladdin makes it easy to communicate," said Rakesh Chabra, StuffIt product manager.

True Finder Integration The True Finder Integration(tm) (TFI) control panel acts as a central location where users can tailor StuffIt's integration into the Mac OS8 Finder. The TFI control panel adds compression, expansion, and file translation with an extensible architecture including three TFI "extensions:" StuffIt Browser(tm), Magic Menu(tm), and Archive Via Rename(tm).

StuffIt Browser
StuffIt archives can be viewed and manipulated in the Finder through the StuffIt Browser. StuffIt Browser makes it easy to create, examine and modify archives - without leaving the Finder. StuffIt Browser is a convenient time-saver because users don't have to run the StuffIt Deluxe application to work with their archives.

StuffIt Browser also makes it easier for users to archive files on their hard drive using specific criteria. Using Apple's Find File utility, users can search their hard drive for files to archive based on file name, date modified, and then drag and drop files from Find File into a Browser window or onto a closed StuffIt archive.

Magic Menu
Magic Menu, a Finder menu of compression and utility functions supports Internet archiving, encoding file formats and expansion of segmented and multi-part UUencoded and BinHex files. Compression formats the Mac OS 8 compatible Magic Menu expands include: StuffIt (.sit), Compact Pro (.cpt), AppleLink (.pkg), ZIP (.zip), ARC (.arc), gzip (.gz), tar (.tar), Unix Compress (.Z), LHA (.lha), UUencode (.uu), BinHex (.hqx), MacBinary (.bin), Base64/MIME, and SpaceSaver-compressed files. Magic Menu also Stuffs files and joins StuffIt-segmented files.

Contextual Menus are now supported in StuffIt Deluxe 4.5. Clicking on a file or folder while holding down the Control key opens the Mac OS 8 contextual menu list with StuffIt's Magic Menu commands, making StuffIt's commands available from any file.

Archive Via Rename
Archive Via Rename extends file compression and expansion into the Mac OS8 Finder. Adding or deleting the ".sit" or ".sea" suffix to a file or folder name will instantly convert it into a StuffIt archive, self-extracting archive or expanded file.

Other improvements and features in StuffIt Deluxe 4.5:

Internet Support

Integration with mail (AOL 3.0, Claris EMailer, and Lotus cc:Mail) by simply selecting an item in the Finder and choosing "Stuff and Mail" from Magic Menu, the file or folder is Stuffed into an archive and attached to a newly-created e-mail message.
Support of UUencoded, BinHex and Base64/MIME-encoded files.

Faster Stuffing And Expansion

StuffIt Deluxe 4.5 is faster than previous versions. BinHex and UUcode expansion speed has improved significantly.
StuffIt Deluxe also includes DropStuff which creates StuffIt archives, self-extracting archives and can optionally BinHex-encode archives for distribution over the Internet.

Other features

Drag and drop applications (or "drop boxes") are included with StuffIt 4.5.
DropCompress, a drop box included in 4.5, allows users to quickly SpaceSaver-compress files for saving disk space.
DropSegment allows users to segment large files and StuffIt archives using a drag and drop interface. This feature allows users to fit large archives on portable media such as floppy disks and Zip or SyQuest drives which can be fully restored into a single file again.

"StuffIt Deluxe is such an easy product to use for compression and expansion on virtually any platform found on the Internet. With StuffIt's virtually transparent compression, you hardly notice you are using it, but it is such an essential utility," said Jonathan Kahn, vice president, Aladdin business line.

Availability, Pricing, and Requirements
Aladdin is extending a special upgrade offer to new owners of StuffIt Deluxe 4.0 (purchased after July 26, 1997) to upgrade to 4.5 for free. They will be able to order the 4.5 upgrade for free (plus $9.95 shipping) direct from Aladdin with proof of purchase.

Customers can purchase upgrades direct from Aladdin's Customer Service or from national retailers and catalogs selling specially stickered boxes of StuffIt Deluxe 4.5. Registered StuffIt Deluxe owners (any version) will be offered StuffIt Deluxe 4.5 for $29.95 (plus tax and shipping), while retail purchases will be at regular price (estimated street price $79.95) with a $50 rebate for customers with proof of ownership of any previous version of StuffIt Deluxe. Also, starting Monday 11/3, registered users will also be able to order upgrades directly off the web from: http://mars.he.net/~aladdin/products/stuffit/deluxe/order.html

Direct upgrade offers are the same for international customers except the shipping fee (US $19.95). Retail upgrade offers vary by country. This offer expires December 31, 1997. Contact Aladdin's Customer Service for ordering information at sales@aladdinsys.com, (408)761-6200, or Aladdin's international partners at intl@aladdinsys.com or http://www.aladdinsys.com/store/international.html

StuffIt Deluxe 4.5 is a commercial software product that carries a suggested retail price of $129.95 US. StuffIt Deluxe is available throughout the US and all leading mail order and retail computer stores and is distributed by Ingram Micro, Merisel and The Douglas Stewart Company. StuffIt Deluxe is also available directly from Aladdin. Check Aladdin's web site for the international channel partners: http://www.aladdinsys.com/store/international.html. For more information on StuffIt Deluxe go to http://www.aladdinsys.com/deluxe/index.html.

StuffIt Deluxe is compatible with any Macintosh computer with 4MB of RAM and System 7.1.1 or higher and Mac OS 8.

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(tm), the worldwide compression standard; Spring Cleaning(tm), the fastest and safest way to clean up your Mac; FlashBack(tm), the ultimate safety net for any file; Private File(tm), the easiest cross-platform encryption software. Other Aladdin 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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StuffIt Deluxe, StuffIt SpaceSaver, StuffIt Expander, StuffIt InstallerMaker, StuffIt Browser and True Finder Integration are trademarks of Aladdin Systems, Inc. All other products or brands 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 ANNOUNCES STUFFIT DELUXE 4.5 - OS 8 COMPATIBLE, NEW EMAIL SUPPORT, AND ADDED EXPANSION FORMATS Aladdin Announces Special Offer To StuffIt Users- Free and Discounted Upgrade Watsonville, CA - October 27, 1997 -- Aladdin Systems today announced that StuffIt(reg) Deluxe 4.5 is expected to ship October 31st. New upgrade includes Mac OS 8 compatibility, support for more expansion formats like MIME/Base64, encrypted ZIP, and LHA expansion, additional email program support and Private File encrypted file support. New Features in StuffIt Deluxe 4.5, include: OS 8 compatibility Added format support for Base64/MIME decoding OS 8 Contextual Menu Manager support Browser greyscale appearance Added Mailer support for AOL 3.0, Claris EMailer, and Lotus cc:Mail LHA expansion StuffIt Expander has added support for ShrinkWrap disk image files and Private File-encrypted files Encrypted ZIP expansion "The new features in StuffIt Deluxe 4.5 make Internet downloads a breeze. StuffIt covers all the common formats on the Internet, so it doesn't matter which platform you receive files from. Aladdin makes it easy to communicate," said Rakesh Chabra, StuffIt product manager. True Finder Integration The True Finder Integration(tm) (TFI) control panel acts as a central location where users can tailor StuffIt's integration into the Mac OS8 Finder. The TFI control panel adds compression, expansion, and file translation with an extensible architecture including three TFI "extensions:" StuffIt Browser(tm), Magic Menu(tm), and Archive Via Rename(tm). StuffIt Browser StuffIt archives can be viewed and manipulated in the Finder through the StuffIt Browser. StuffIt Browser makes it easy to create, examine and modify archives - without leaving the Finder. StuffIt Browser is a convenient time-saver because users don't have to run the StuffIt Deluxe application to work with their archives. StuffIt Browser also makes it easier for users to archive files on their hard drive using specific criteria. Using Apple's Find File utility, users can search their hard drive for files to archive based on file name, date modified, and then drag and drop files from Find File into a Browser window or onto a closed StuffIt archive. Magic Menu Magic Menu, a Finder menu of compression and utility functions supports Internet archiving, encoding file formats and expansion of segmented and multi-part UUencoded and BinHex files. Compression formats the Mac OS 8 compatible Magic Menu expands include: StuffIt (.sit), Compact Pro (.cpt), AppleLink (.pkg), ZIP (.zip), ARC (.arc), gzip (.gz), tar (.tar), Unix Compress (.Z), LHA (.lha), UUencode (.uu), BinHex (.hqx), MacBinary (.bin), Base64/MIME, and SpaceSaver-compressed files. Magic Menu also Stuffs files and joins StuffIt-segmented files. Contextual Menus are now supported in StuffIt Deluxe 4.5. Clicking on a file or folder while holding down the Control key opens the Mac OS 8 contextual menu list with StuffIt's Magic Menu commands, making StuffIt's commands available from any file. Archive Via Rename Archive Via Rename extends file compression and expansion into the Mac OS8 Finder. Adding or deleting the ".sit" or ".sea" suffix to a file or folder name will instantly convert it into a StuffIt archive, self-extracting archive or expanded file. Other improvements and features in StuffIt Deluxe 4.5: Internet Support Integration with mail (AOL 3.0, Claris EMailer, and Lotus cc:Mail) by simply selecting an item in the Finder and choosing "Stuff and Mail" from Magic Menu, the file or folder is Stuffed into an archive and attached to a newly-created e-mail message. Support of UUencoded, BinHex and Base64/MIME-encoded files. Faster Stuffing And Expansion StuffIt Deluxe 4.5 is faster than previous versions. BinHex and UUcode expansion speed has improved significantly. StuffIt Deluxe also includes DropStuff which creates StuffIt archives, self-extracting archives and can optionally BinHex-encode archives for distribution over the Internet. Other features Drag and drop applications (or "drop boxes") are included with StuffIt 4.5. DropCompress, a drop box included in 4.5, allows users to quickly SpaceSaver-compress files for saving disk space. DropSegment allows users to segment large files and StuffIt archives using a drag and drop interface. This feature allows users to fit large archives on portable media such as floppy disks and Zip or SyQuest drives which can be fully restored into a single file again. "StuffIt Deluxe is such an easy product to use for compression and expansion on virtually any platform found on the Internet. With StuffIt's virtually transparent compression, you hardly notice you are using it, but it is such an essential utility," said Jonathan Kahn, vice president, Aladdin business line. Availability, Pricing, and Requirements Aladdin is extending a special upgrade offer to new owners of StuffIt Deluxe 4.0 (purchased after July 26, 1997) to upgrade to 4.5 for free. They will be able to order the 4.5 upgrade for free (plus $9.95 shipping) direct from Aladdin with proof of purchase. Customers can purchase upgrades direct from Aladdin's Customer Service or from national retailers and catalogs selling specially stickered boxes of StuffIt Deluxe 4.5. Registered StuffIt Deluxe owners (any version) will be offered StuffIt Deluxe 4.5 for $29.95 (plus tax and shipping), while retail purchases will be at regular price (estimated street price $79.95) with a $50 rebate for customers with proof of ownership of any previous version of StuffIt Deluxe. Also, starting Monday 11/3, registered users will also be able to order upgrades directly off the web from: http://mars.he.net/~aladdin/products/stuffit/deluxe/order.html Direct upgrade offers are the same for international customers except the shipping fee (US $19.95). Retail upgrade offers vary by country. This offer expires December 31, 1997. Contact Aladdin's Customer Service for ordering information at sales@aladdinsys.com, (408)761-6200, or Aladdin's international partners at intl@aladdinsys.com or http://www.aladdinsys.com/store/international.html StuffIt Deluxe 4.5 is a commercial software product that carries a suggested retail price of $129.95 US. StuffIt Deluxe is available throughout the US and all leading mail order and retail computer stores and is distributed by Ingram Micro, Merisel and The Douglas Stewart Company. StuffIt Deluxe is also available directly from Aladdin. Check Aladdin's web site for the international channel partners: http://www.aladdinsys.com/store/international.html. For more information on StuffIt Deluxe go to http://www.aladdinsys.com/deluxe/index.html. StuffIt Deluxe is compatible with any Macintosh computer with 4MB of RAM and System 7.1.1 or higher and Mac OS 8. *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(tm), the worldwide compression standard; Spring Cleaning(tm), the fastest and safest way to clean up your Mac; FlashBack(tm), the ultimate safety net for any file; Private File(tm), the easiest cross-platform encryption software. Other Aladdin 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 ### StuffIt Deluxe, StuffIt SpaceSaver, StuffIt Expander, StuffIt InstallerMaker, StuffIt Browser and True Finder Integration are trademarks of Aladdin Systems, Inc. All other products or brands 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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