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LOTUS ANNOUNCES AMI PRO 3.0A FOR OS/2
February 14, 1994
Update to Native, 32-bit OS/2 Word Processor Addresses Customer
Requirements
________________________________________________________________________
Lotus Development Corporation issued the following press release to
promote the availability of anticipated enhancements to Ami Pro 3.0 for
OS/2.
Users who purchased Ami Pro 3.0 for OS/2 from Lotus or the SmartSuite
for OS/2 from IBM or Lotus may obtain the Ami Pro update kit by calling
1-800-TRADE-UP ext. 9477 or in Canada 1-800-GO-LOTUS. Lotus will be
fulfilling all update kit requests via this toll-free number.
IBM and Lotus Development will update the Lotus SmartSuite for OS/2 to
include the Ami Pro 3.0a enhancements. Copies of the updated Suite will
be generally available on March 11, 1994.
__________________________________________________________________________
ATLANTA, Feb. 9, 1994. Lotus Development Corp. today announced Lotus
Ami Pro 3.0a for OS/2, an update to Ami Pro 3.0 for OS/2 which shipped
in November 1993. Release 3.0a includes enhancements in response to
customer input. Lotus also announced SmartSuite 1.0a for OS/2, which
includes the new Ami Pro.
Ami Pro 3.0a for OS/2 will ship in volume in the U.S. during the week
of Feb. 14, 1994, with Lotus SmartSuite 1.0a for OS/2 to follow within
two weeks. An update kit will be available for registered users of Ami
Pro 3.0 for OS/2 and SmartSuite 1.0 for OS/2. The update will preserve
users' data and macros. This kit can be obtained free of charge by
calling Lotus at 1-800-TRADE-UP Ext. 9477 or in Canada 1-800-GO-LOTUS.
International versions of Ami Pro 3.0a for OS/2 will be available
shortly.
"This release underscores Lotus commitment to OS/2," said Bill Jones,
director of product management for Lotus Word Processing Division.
Release 3.0a addresses our customers needs and incorporates many of
their suggestions. We will continue to aggressively enhance Ami Pros
functionality and performance to ensure that it is the highest caliber
OS/2 word processor on the market."
Ami Pro 3.0a for OS/2 features enhancements to all text file filters and
includes a .CGM file filter. Lotus also focused on improving Ami Pro 3.0
for OS/2s performance. While the performance gains do not affect every
feature in the product, they do impact important user-intensive areas.
Based on internal Lotus performance benchmarks run on a 386 40-MHz
system with 16MB RAM, the 3.0a release achieves significant speed
enhancements, including:
*A 160% improvement in File New,
*An 80% improvement in File Open,
*An 80% improvement in File Save,
*A 78% improvement in Import ASCII, and
*A 320% improvement in Import .BMP.
"We are delighted with Lotus continuing commitment to enhance their OS/2
based applications to satisfy the requirements of our mutual customers,"
said John A. Soyring, director of strategic relations, IBM Personal
Software Products. "Our customers have expressed a very strong interest
in Ami Pro for OS/2 and these enhancements in release 3.0a should help
drive even greater market acceptance."
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Lotus Ami Pro 3.0a for OS/2 requires an IBM PC or compatible computer
386 or higher, OS/2 2.0 or 2.1, 8 MB RAM, 7-15MB hard disk space, a VGA
or better, and a mouse. Lotus SmartSuite 1.0a for OS/2 requires an IBM
PC or compatible computer 386 or higher, OS/2 2.0 or 2.1, 12MB RAM,
23-35 MB hard disk space, a VGA or better monitor, high density disk
drive, and a mouse.
Lotus Development Corp. (NASDAQ: LOTS), founded in 1982, provides
software products and support services that meet the business needs of
individuals, workgroups and enterprises. Lotus extensive range of
products form the foundation for the company's Working Together
strategy, which focuses on integrating applications, platforms and
people. The company's first product, 1-2-3, is the most popular
personal computer software application in the world, with more than 20
million users. Lotus markets its products in more than 80 countries
worldwide and provides numerous support services, both from its consul-
ting division and its award-winning 24-hour support center.
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All prices and terms are for the U.S. only. Lotus, 1-2-3, SmartIcons,
Working Together, Ami Pro, Freelance Graphics and Lotus Notes are
registered trademarks of Lotus Development Corporation. cc:Mail is a
trademark of cc:Mail, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Lotus Develop-
ment Corporation. Windows is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
OS/2 is a registered trademark of International Business Machines
Corporation. All other trademarks are owned by their respective
companies.
For questions regarding this notice, contact:
Gordon Lingle, Program Manager, TL 678-4800 or 1-512-838-4800
Joyce Keith, Program Manager, TL 793-1650 or 1-512-823-1650