BSQUARE Now Offers Official Windows CE Training Course For Developers of Intelligent Computing Devices.

BELLEVUE, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 7, 1999--

Intensive training course will empower attendees

to begin Windows CE-based device development immediately

BSQUARE Corporation (Nasdaq:BSQR) announced today that beginning in January, 2000, it will offer the official Microsoft Windows CE training course, "Developing Embedded Solutions for Microsoft Windows CE," for developers of intelligent computing devices.

BSQUARE's expert, authorized trainers will teach the five-day interactive course at both its Bellevue headquarters and its Tokyo office. Attendees will leave the session with detailed knowledge and hands-on experience to speed the development of devices based on the Windows CE operating system.

"With Windows CE being increasingly incorporated into intelligent computing devices of all types, the demand for training is escalating," said David Bialer, general manager of BSQUARE Corporation. "This course will enhance any developer's understanding of Windows CE, and through the hands-on labs, provide them with the essential foundation of knowledge they need to create cutting-edge intelligent computing devices."

"BSQUARE is among a select group of companies that qualify to offer our official Windows CE training course," said Tony Barbagallo, group product manager at Microsoft Corp. "As an experienced associate, BSQUARE offers great course materials and a high level of expertise."

Windows CE Training Program Provides Complete Fundamentals for

Device Development

The five-day course concentrates on the basic knowledge needed by developers in creating a Windows CE-based device. Topics covered include:

-- Overview of the Windows CE operating system architecture -- Overview of the essential building block for development, the

Microsoft Platform Builder -- Customizing Windows CE for a specific device -- Debugging a Windows CE image -- Implementing an OEM adaptation layer -- Implementing a device driver -- Implementing a boot loader -- Implementing a shell

In addition to lecture and discussion, trainees will also receive hands-on development experience on Windows NT workstations running Platform Builder 2.12 and attached to Windows CE target devices. While there are no official prerequisites, prior knowledge of Windows programming principles is highly recommended.

First Course Begins in January

BSQUARE will offer the courses several times per year, with five sessions currently scheduled in the U.S. for the first seven months of 2000. The first course in Bellevue is scheduled for January 24-28, and in Tokyo February 14-18.

Seats in training are priced at $3,000 for a single seat, or $5,000 for two seats purchased by a single company. In addition to the scheduled training sessions, BSQUARE will provide group training at a customer site on a case-by-case basis.

Through January 31, 2000, BSQUARE is providing a free training seat in its CE Go! quick start program. BSQUARE's new CE Go! program will offer a free package of products and training worth $3,495 to customers who purchase Microsoft's Platform Builder version 2.12 Standard Edition. Platform Builder Standard Edition includes 250 runtime licenses for Windows CE and is priced at $11,800.

About BSQUARE

BSQUARE (Nasdaq:BSQR) is a dynamic software company working with Fortune 500 companies to enable the age of intelligent computing devices. Specializing in Windows CE and Windows NT, BSQUARE supplies software products and services for the development and use of PC Companions, Internet appliances, industrial automation devices, Windows-based terminals, and other intelligent computing devices. BSQUARE's expertise in embedded Windows is derived from years of contributing to the development of the Windows CE operating system, from serving as a Microsoft preferred provider of Visual Tools for Windows CE, and from in-depth experience with Windows NT. BSQUARE is a Microsoft-sanctioned systems integrator and distributor.

For more information, visit BSQUARE at http://www.bsquare.com, call 888/820-4500 or send an e-mail to [e-mail].

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