Altiris Vision, Computer Classroom Teaching Software, Now Supports Windows XP; Vision Update Provides Distortion-Free Transmission of Sound, Picture and Video.

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SALT LAKE CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 28, 2002

Altiris Inc. (Nasdaq:ATRS), a leader in systems management solutions, today announced Altiris(R) Vision(TM) with support for Windows XP to address the growing number of Windows XP classroom environments.

Vision has been redesigned for Windows XP with a new, powerful GDI engine to deliver distortion free graphics and multimedia presentations over a network. The new Vision also incorporates cutting edge audio capabilities allowing classroom instructors to send targeted audio messages to an individual or to a multimedia presentation via headsets or speakers.

This powerful feature facilitates one-to-one, one-to-group and open group communication within the classroom.

Dr. James Kraushaar, University of Vermont School of Business associate professor, said, "I used Altiris Vision this summer in my Management Information Systems class and I don't think I will ever want to teach a class of students using laptops again unless Vision is installed and running on each one.

"Vision allows me to manage and control the computer classroom environment and I am now able to determine when students are using their laptops for class purposes or for other purposes.

"`Demo' mode helped me instruct the students, in preparation for quizzes at the end of class, by locking down computers and displaying only my screen. Then in `Supervision' mode I was able to monitor students' progress while they were taking the quizzes.

"During one class period, I accidentally locked down only half of the students and that half did markedly better than the other students who were most likely distracted by the Internet or e-mail."

"Many learning institutions are upgrading operating environments to Windows XP to take advantage of its new multimedia and networking features," said Tyler Smith, Altiris vice president of marketing.

"We believe this release of Vision will help fill the growing demand in education for software support of XP. New classroom collaboration features personalize instructor-student interaction while providing intuitive computer skills instruction."

Altiris Vision is a leading desktop supervision program used in academic environments. Vision allows instructors to share computer screens, remotely supervise computer activity, remote control a student's keyboard and/or mouse, and chat with their class online. Vision needs no additional hardware or projector to operate.

Vision features include:

-- Demo -- Display the instructor's screen content to all or selected students.

-- Supervision -- Monitor one or all of their students' computers on their own screen.

-- Remote Control -- Instructors can control any student's computer from their desk with the click of the mouse.

-- Blank Screen -- Prevent the lure of Web surfing and e-mail during class by darkening classroom computers during lessons and discussions.

-- Class Chat -- High performance communication between instructors and students.

-- Screen Shots -- Gives the instructor the ability to capture any student activity or presentation screen and keep them in a gallery for future reference. Also, allows the instructor to import and export graphics files to enhance lessons.

-- Highlighter -- A powerful selection of over 20 presentation tools permitting the instructor to highlight areas or text on a student's screen.

Licensing and Availability

The latest version of Vision is now available in a classroom license (up to 35 seats) for $870. Individual node, classroom and district pricing is also available. More information can be obtained by visiting www.altiris.com/products/education or by calling 801/226-8500.

About Altiris

Altiris Inc. offers a full line of Web-enabled solutions that empower organizations to easily manage desktops, notebooks, handhelds and servers throughout the IT lifecycle. Altiris provides fully integrated, complete systems management solutions including deployment and migration, software operations management, inventory and asset management, and help desk management.

Altiris' core technologies greatly reduce the cost and complexity of owning IT resources. For more information, visit www.altiris.com.

Note on Forward-Looking Statements:

This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, including the statement that this release of Vision will help fill the growing demand in education for software support of XP.

These forward-looking statements involve certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ, including, but not limited to, our failure to successfully market the product; reduced market demand or acceptance of Windows XP or our Vision products generally; the inaccurate assessment of the market opportunity; adverse changes in IT spending in the education market; increased competition; and such other risks as identified in our quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the period ended June 30, 2002, and from time to time in other reports filed by Altiris with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Altiris is a registered trademark of Altiris Inc. Vision is a trademark of Altiris Inc. The other company names or products mentioned are or may be trademarks of their respective owners.