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<p>CROSS-PLATFORM COMMUNICATION BREAKTHROUGH: ALADDIN DROPSTUFF CREATES<br />
STUFFIT AND ZIP COMPRESSED FILES TO MAKE WINDOWS TO MACINTOSH COMMUNICATION<br />
EFFORTLESS</p>
<p>Aladdin Systems' New Compression And Access Utility Eases Cross-Platform<br />
Woes And Delivers One Unique Solution To Windows Users</p>
<p>Watsonville, CA August 12, 1998- Aladdin Systems, Inc. today announced<br />
Aladdin DropStuff(tm) for Windows 1.0; it allows Windows users the ability<br />
to communicate with Macintosh users via the Internet with Aladdin's<br />
universal compression and access tools. Aladdin DropStuff and Aladdin<br />
Expander are the only Windows products that provide easy-to-use StuffIt<br />
compression, decompression of popular online formats, Mac to Windows<br />
segmenting and joining, and the option to automatically compress and attach<br />
files to email.</p>
<p>"Time and again, we have had cross-platform customers contact us asking for<br />
a compression program that allows them the flexibility of StuffIt with<br />
Aladdin's easy-to-use interface," said Marty McGillivray, director of<br />
customer satisfaction. "Aladdin DropStuff is the answer for these<br />
frustrated Windows users and is the next step toward transparent<br />
cross-platform communication."</p>
<p>Aladdin DropStuff and Aladdin Expander Features</p>
<p>*Easy Zip and StuffIt compression via a context menu and the DropStuff menus</p>
<p>*Translates Mac file info to Windows extension (.txt, .doc) for easy access<br />
to files</p>
<p>*The ability to automatically attach StuffIt-compressed files to new<br />
outgoing email messages</p>
<p>*Desktop shortcuts for simple compression and expansion</p>
<p>*Aladdin Expander, the complete and universal access tool for Windows users</p>
<p>*The ability to expand segmented StuffIt files</p>
<p>Aladdin DropStuff, a flexible space-saving utility, compresses files with<br />
either Windows or Macintosh-standard compression (.zip and .sit). Aladdin<br />
DropStuff will compress a file or folder into a compressed archive by a<br />
factor of as much as 98% (average 50%) of its original size; compression<br />
level varies depending on the file-type. Archives save disk space, speed up<br />
modem or network file transfers, use less bandwidth and make backups<br />
easier. Aladdin DropStuff allows Windows users to create StuffIt-compressed<br />
files for communication with Macintosh users. StuffIt is the worldwide<br />
standard for file compression and archiving on the Macintosh platform.</p>
<p>Aladdin Expander(tm) 2.0 freeware, enables access to the popular<br />
compression formats found on the Internet or online. Aladdin Expander joins<br />
files that were segmented by the Mac compression standard, StuffIt Deluxe,<br />
and also supports the decryption and expansion of Aladdin's commercial,<br />
cross-platform security software file format, Private File (.pf).</p>
<p>"The primary weakness of Zip technology is its inability to offer one<br />
Internet file access solution for both Windows and Macintosh users," said<br />
Jonathan Kahn, vice president of sales and business development. "Aladdin<br />
DropStuff is the only way for Windows users to communicate hassle-free<br />
allowing them a true choice of compression standards."</p>
<p>Customers of Aladdin DropStuff for Windows:</p>
<p>*Consumers who want to use the StuffIt format for working on either or both<br />
Windows and Macintosh computers- those working at 'cross-platform'<br />
companies and those in collaboration with companies operating Windows and<br />
Macintosh computers</p>
<p>*Users who need to use the Macintosh-standard StuffIt (.sit) format instead<br />
of Zip for working with graphics, pre-press, publishing, education or other<br />
cross-platform professions</p>
<p>*Users who want one easy and complete compression and expansion tool</p>
<p>*A computer user who wants an easy solution to transmit and join segmented<br />
Mac files and access them on a Windows machine</p>
<p>Availability, Pricing, and Requirements<br />
Aladdin DropStuff is downloadable copyrighted shareware and has a 15-day<br />
trial period. Users who decide to purchase Aladdin DropStuff after the<br />
trial period should contact Aladdin to pay the introductory registration<br />
fee of $20 (US). All Aladdin freeware and shareware is available direct<br />
from Aladdin's web site <a href="http://www.aladdinsys.com" title="http://www.aladdinsys.com">http://www.aladdinsys.com</a> and various online sites.<br />
To receive Aladdin DropStuff on diskette contact Aladdin's customer<br />
service. A $7.50 (US) shipping fee will apply.</p>
<p>To purchase Aladdin DropStuff, go to:<br />
<a href="http://www.aladdinsys.com/dropstuff/winindex.html" title="http://www.aladdinsys.com/dropstuff/winindex.html">http://www.aladdinsys.com/dropstuff/winindex.html</a> or contact Aladdin's<br />
customer service at <a href="mailto:sales@aladdinsys.com">sales@aladdinsys.com</a>, or (831)761-6200.</p>
<p>Aladdin DropStuff requires a PC running Windows 95, 98 or NT 4.0.</p>
<p>Aladdin Systems: Making Access Transparent - Founded in 1988, Aladdin<br />
Systems, Inc. is celebrating 10 years of developing and publishing<br />
award-winning business and consumer products. Aladdin publishes StuffIt,<br />
the worldwide compression standard; Private File(tm), the easiest<br />
cross-platform security software, and Aladdin FlashBack(tm), Instant access<br />
to any document version in any application. Aladdin products are designed<br />
to help users take full advantage of their computers by making life easier.</p>
<p>Aladdin is located at 165 Westridge Drive, Watsonville, CA 95076, USA;<br />
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