American Computer Foundation and Trellix Provide Web Development Software and Training to Local Technology Centers.

Business/Technology Editors

WALTHAM, Mass. and CONCORD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 6, 2000

Morse Institute Library to host training for Boston Public

Library, Morgan Memorial Goodwill Industries, STRIVE CareerPath, the

Charles River Public Internet Center and others

The American Computer Foundation (ACF), a non-profit foundation that addresses the digital divide, and Trellix(R) Corporation, the leading software and services provider for easy-to-create web sites, today announced that they will be offering free web site design software and training for trainers from Massachusetts community technology centers (CTC). Trellix will conduct the "train-the-trainer" course that will enable these CTCs to offer web site training courses for their constituencies, including the economically disadvantaged, the elderly and others who have not been able to participate in the digital revolution.

Organizations participating in the training include the Boston Public Library, the Charles River Public Internet Center, Holyoke Neighborhood Network Centers, Morgan Memorial Goodwill, and STRIVE CareerPath. The event will be hosted by the Morse Institute Library in Natick, Mass.

"While the Internet revolution has opened opportunities for many, others have been left behind without access to the skills and training that would allow them to participate," said Kathy Spirer, Executive Director of the ACF. "This program will start a chain that will give hundreds of people the knowledge to create web sites quickly and easily."

The program will use Trellix Web software, which enables consumers and small businesses to easily create professional, multi-page web sites without having to learn HTML. As part of the program, the teachers will receive free copies of the Trellix Web software for use by their host organizations.

"One of the most rewarding things in our business is seeing the delight that people feel when they are able to express their passions through their own web site," said Don Bulens, president and CEO, Trellix Corporation. "We're pleased to bring this sense of discovery to many more people through the excellent work of the ACF and community technology centers."

About the American Computer Foundation

The American Computer Foundation (ACF) is a public charity whose mission is to narrow the dramatic and growing gaps in computer knowledge, access and literacy in American society. Americans and American businesses depend on computers and Internet technology, but a large segment of the American population is being left behind in the computer revolution. The ACF seeks to bridge this "digital divide" by ensuring free, public access to computers, the Internet and affordable training.

The ACF collaborates with private and public sources to leverage support for a wide range of workforce development, public access and technology literacy initiatives. Applying a business model to its nonprofit mission, the ACF supports programs at new and existing community technology centers (CTCs) that are working to achieve sustainable, well-managed and measurable operations.

The ACF is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization based in Waltham, MA. More information can be found at http://www.acfdn.org/.

About Trellix Web

Trellix Web enables `mere mortals' to easily create, publish and enhance their own high-quality, multi-page Web sites, without having to learn HTML, FTP or graphic design. Trellix Web's innovative features include the Web Wizard, a step-by-step guide that lets you create a customized Web site in minutes; One-Step Publish(TM), which automates the entire publishing process; and Web Gems(TM), which make it effortless to add valuable features such as maps, site promotion, merchant affiliate links and secure e-commerce transactions. Trellix Web is available for Windows(R) 95/98/2000 and Windows NT(R) as part of the small business and consumer offerings of a growing number of Web services and products including PC's, printers, scanners, digital cameras and leading Web hosting services.

About Trellix Corporation

Founded in 1995 by software visionary Dan Bricklin, Trellix Corporation helps consumers and small businesses express their passions - both personal and entrepreneurial - through vibrant web sites. Trellix believes that web sites are valuable to everyone, and that any person should be able to easily create their own. Offering robust products, with strong usability and free support, Trellix seeks to delight its customers. The company's extensive OEM distribution - including 4 of the top 5 PC companies - reaches 35 million people this year. Trellix also helps major destination sites retain and monetize their members through its private label web site building service. Concord, Massachusetts-based Trellix is privately held, with world-class investors and strong partnerships with leading industry players. For more information, visit Trellix at http://www.trellix.com.

Trellix and Trellix Web are registered trademarks and One-Step Publish and Web Gem are trademarks of Trellix Corporation. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. All rights reserved.