California Software Corp. Names New Controller.

Business Editors and High-Tech Writers

IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 29, 2000

California Software Corp. (OTCBB:CAWC), a leader in IBM Midrange migration products and developer of the award-winning BABY product line, Wednesday announced the appointment of Laurence Hauck to the position of controller.

"We are extremely pleased to have someone of Larry Hauck's caliber join our team," said Larry Jagiello, CFO for California Software. "His experience and financial skills will be a tremendous asset to the company."

Prior to his appointment at California Software, Hauck was with Rockwell International for more than 30 years. Hauck held various positions within the corporate accounting department at Rockwell with increasing areas of responsibility. Most recently, Hauck was manager of special projects for corporate accounting.

Hauck holds a bachelor's degree from Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, where he majored in finance. Noted Carol Conway, president of California Software, "Larry Hauck's experience and solid reputation in his field provide him exceptional ability to fill the role of controller at California Software Corp."

About California Software Corp.

California Software is the worldwide leader in IBM Midrange migration software solutions. The company's products, marketed under the brand name BABY, support the migration of IBM AS/400 screens and applications to Windows and the Web.

This news release contains forward-looking statements relating to future events or future financial performance that involve risks and uncertainties. Such statements can usually, but not always, be identified by terminology such as "may," "will," "should," "expects," "plans," "anticipates," "believes," "estimates," "predicts," "potential," "intends" or the negative of such terms or comparable terms. These statements are only predictions and actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in these statements based upon a number of factors including those identified in the company's filings with the SEC. Investors are cautioned that all forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties of the industry in which the company operates and/or proposes to operate, including without limitation, uncertainties of product sales and product development, market acceptance of the company's products, the impact of competitive products and technological innovation, product returns and defects, product obsolescence, availability of qualified personnel, dependence on third-party suppliers, success or failure of strategic business alliances, acquisitions or other business combinations, new or amended laws and regulations applicable to the company, general market conditions, and other risks. These forward-looking statements are made in reliance on the "safe-harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended.