Broderbund Expands Desktop Publishing With the Print Shop 15 Line.

Business Editors/High-Tech Writers

NOVATO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 5, 2002

Three New Products Take Advantage of Latest Technologies

- New Ways to Create, Share and Print Projects

Broderbund(TM), a leading publisher of home productivity and digital media software today announced the release of The Print Shop(R) 15 line: The Print Shop(R) Deluxe 15, The Print Shop(R) for Broadband 15 and The Print Shop(R) Pro Publisher(TM) Deluxe 15. Utilizing cutting edge technologies, such as advanced photo editing, robust video editing and revolutionary project sharing, users are able to easily create professional-looking projects. In addition to major feature enhancements and a whole new look, The Print Shop line has been extended. It now offers the first desktop publishing software in a version for broadband. Also new, is the expansion of The Print Shop Pro Publisher Deluxe 15 product, which has been designed to target small businesses with a 70% business-related content upgrade.

The Print Shop, best known for its quality and ease of use, has sold more than 17 million units since its introduction in 1984. The Print Shop has always made it easy for users of all levels to create and personalize simple projects such as greeting cards and banners. The Print Shop 15 line offers all of the tools, templates and tutorials to allow users to easily create more sophisticated projects such as family photo albums, business newsletters, personal websites and much more.

"As technology grows, so does The Print Shop. What was once left to the professionals is now easily accessible for consumers," says Joe Roberts, president of Broderbund. "We are very excited about The Print Shop 15 line -- for the first time we are able to offer consumers video editing, the ability to save projects as a PDF file and many more features that make creating print and electronic projects fun and easy."

The Print Shop Deluxe 15

The Print Shop Deluxe 15 is targeted to the home computer user who appreciates the ease with which they can create sophisticated print and electronic projects -- whether it's personalizing a quick start photo greeting card, editing a home video or creating stationary for the home office. The Print Shop Deluxe 15 offers many new, useful features such as:

-- Video Editing - Turn digital home video clips into movie magic with MovieShop(TM) Express. This powerful and easy video editing program lets users add transitions, titles, music and more.

-- Share Projects - New one-click viewer (self executable file) allows users to electronically share projects with friends and family who don't have The Print Shop.

-- Print at a Copy Center - Save projects as a PDF file and deliver to the local digital copy center for picture-perfect printing.

-- Media Manager - Organize photos, video clips, music files, and graphic images in one easy-to-access, fully searchable location. Simply drag and drop files directly into projects.

-- Enhanced Photo Editing - Versatile brush effects to paint away flaws or add an artistic touch. Make subtle adjustments to mid-tones with sophisticated gamma correction tools.

The Print Shop Deluxe 15 has a suggested retail price of $49.99.

The Print Shop Deluxe for Broadband 15

The Print Shop Deluxe for Broadband 15 has all of the art and templates found in The Print Shop Deluxe 15 plus features created specifically for taking advantage of high-speed Internet connections. This version offers flexibility and convenience in downloading all art and templates. Since all of the content resides online, there is no disk swapping. Also included are added project collections such as Patriotic Project Collection, Birthday Project Collection, Special Moments Project Collection and Anniversary Project Collection (available online for a fee for The Print Shop Deluxe 15 users). The Print Shop Deluxe for Broadband 15 has a suggested retail price of $49.99.

The Print Shop Pro Publisher Deluxe 15

Designed with the small business user in mind, The Print Shop Pro Publisher Deluxe 15 offers a robust desktop publishing product with business content. This product has the same features as The Print Shop Deluxe 15 plus customized project types such as 4-page brochures, menus and customizable forms. The Print Shop Pro Publisher Deluxe 15 is available in multi-packs and seat licenses. The Print Shop Pro Publisher Deluxe 15 has a suggested retail price of $99.99.

System Requirements 

The Print Shop line requires Windows(R) 98/2000/Me or Windows NT(R) 4 sp6, 200MHz Pentium(R) processor or faster, 64 MB RAM, Windows(R) XP, Pentium(R) II 300MHz processor or faster, 128 MB RAM, Minimum 850 MB hard-disk space (Minimum 820 MB hard-disk space for Pro Publisher Deluxe 15) 4x CD ROM drive or faster, 800x600 display, 16-bit high color (True Color 32 bit recommended), Microsoft Internet Explorer 5 or higher, Windows compatible sound card and speakers, works with most popular printers (monochrome and color) supported by Windows, 33.6 kbps modem or faster and Internet service provider account required for Internet access -- The Print Shop for Broadband 15 requires high-speed Internet access (DSL, Cable, T1/T3).

About Broderbund

Broderbund LLC, recently acquired by Riverdeep Group plc, is the leading publisher of home productivity and digital media software products. Its brands, including The Print Shop, PrintMaster, Family Tree Maker and 3D Home Architect, are category leaders. Broderbund's flagship brand, The Print Shop, has sold more than 17 million units since its introduction in 1984. The company has more than 40 million+ customers in homes, businesses and schools worldwide.

Broderbund operates broderbund.com, the company's award-winning website, which is visited by more than one million people every month. It offers greetings, photo albums, more than one million graphics and other products and services.

About Riverdeep Group plc

Riverdeep provides highly motivating, dynamic, curriculum-based Internet and CD-ROM learning experiences for the K-12 home and school markets. Riverdeep's products feature interactive problem-solving approaches and real-world applications that contribute to the depth of children's conceptual understanding. The Company also offers extensive online tools including support and professional development offerings via riverdeep.net, helping educators integrate technology with curriculum to assess and improve student performance. Riverdeep's science, math, and language arts learning activities are correlated to national and state curriculum standards. Riverdeep's award-winning products, including Destination Math, Science Explorer, Science Gateways, and Tangible MATH, are accessible via riverdeep.net and are available on CD-ROM for all major operating platforms. Riverdeep's product offerings also include EdVantage's language arts courses, Edmark's early learning software, the Learning Company's offerings, which include Reader Rabbit, Carmen Sandiego, ClueFinders, and Oregon Trail, and Broderbund's home productivity and digital media software, including The Print Shop, PrintMaster and Family Tree Maker.

Riverdeep Group plc was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, with U.S. headquarters in Cambridge, Massachusetts. For more information, write to Riverdeep, Inc., 125 CambridgePark Drive, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 02140; call toll free to 800/564-2587; visit www.riverdeep.net; or send a note to [e-mail].

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