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<p>QuicKeys 4.0 for Macintosh Public Preview Version Now Available New<br />
upgrade adds OS 8.5 compatibility, improved interface, 50 new<br />
features and performance boost for leading Macintosh automation<br />
software</p>
<p>West Des Moines, Iowa, March 3, 1999-CE Software, Inc. today<br />
announced that a free "preview" version of the new QuicKeys 4.0 is<br />
now available for download and evaluation from its Web site. The<br />
latest upgrade to CE Software's popular automation software, QuicKeys<br />
4.0 features compatibility with Mac OS 8.5, more than 50 new<br />
automation capabilities, an updated interface, completely revised<br />
documentation and several other improvements. QuicKeys 4.0 is<br />
scheduled to ship in the next 60 days.</p>
<p>"As a long-time QuicKeys addict, I'm looking forward to this next<br />
revision," said Sharon Steuer, QuicKeys expert and author of The<br />
Illustrator WOW! Book. "Whenever 'Actions' don't work in PhotoShop or<br />
Illustrator, I turn to QuicKeys. There are so many repetitive tasks<br />
that only it can do, and version 4.0's easier shortcut creation makes<br />
QuicKeys even more indispensable!"</p>
<p>Long the industry-leading productivity tool for the Macintosh,<br />
QuicKeys' new version 4.0 features the following improvements: --<br />
Compatibility with Mac OS 8.5. -- Ten new QuicKeys plug-ins that<br />
prime QuicKeys for use with the Web, Internet E-mail and the Mac<br />
desktop. -- New Setup Assistants for easier shortcut creation.<br />
-- Completely updated, non-modal Editor interface with type-to support.<br />
-- New contextual menus for creating shortcuts.<br />
-- Improved toolbars with drag-and-drop functionality for launching<br />
programs and documents.<br />
-- Full integration with Mac OS 8.5's Appearance Manager themes.<br />
-- Enhanced reliability and performance.<br />
-- All-new printed manual and continued free telephone technical support.<br />
-- Plus many additional improvements.</p>
<p>Fred Terry, QuicKeys expert and author of The Automatic Mac, said: "A<br />
new version of QuicKeys that makes it even easier to send E-mail,<br />
reformat text from messages, and retrieve Web pages and files will be<br />
welcome given the release of the Internet-centric iMac and System<br />
8.5. I can't wait for version 4.0."</p>
<p>Pricing and availability<br />
Scheduled to ship in the next 60 days, QuicKeys 4.0 for Macintosh<br />
will be available direct from CE Software at (800) 523-7638.<br />
Suggested retail price for the upgrade is $35.95 for registered users<br />
of QuicKeys 3.5 or later, $49.95 for registered users of QuicKeys<br />
3.0.1 or earlier, and $14.95 for registered users of QuicKeys<br />
PowerPak. Advance orders are being accepted now.</p>
<p>New copies of QuicKeys 4.0 will also be available for $99.95 from<br />
national distributors such as Ingram Micro, from leading mail-order<br />
catalogs such as MacConnection and MacWarehouse, from software<br />
resellers nationwide, and via the Internet at <a href="http://www.quickeys.com" title="www.quickeys.com">www.quickeys.com</a>. CE<br />
Software, Inc.</p>
<p>For more than a decade, CE Software, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary<br />
of CE SOFTWARE HOLDINGS, INC. (NASDAQ SC Symbol: CESH), has developed<br />
automation utilities and E-mail software that save time and effort<br />
for millions of Microsoft Windows 95/98, Windows NT and Mac OS users.<br />
For more information: (515) 221-1801 or <a href="http://www.cesoft.com" title="www.cesoft.com">www.cesoft.com</a></p>
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