Citrix and Runaware to Provide Online Software Evaluation Service; ``Try Online'' Service Features Full Versions of Software Running on Citrix MetaFrame XP Servers.

Business Editors/High-Tech Writers

Citrix iForum 2001

ORLANDO, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 29, 2001

Citrix Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq:CTXS) and Runaware, Inc., the world's leading Evaluation Service Provider (ESP), today announced their collaboration to deliver online software evaluation services. The Web-based services, provided by Runaware using Citrix(R) MetaFrame XP(TM)e application server software, lets prospective customers "test drive" full versions of software from independent software vendors (ISVs) and resellers without requiring a download or installation. In addition to providing potential customers with the benefits of convenience and speed, online evaluation offers software vendors a means of providing software evaluations that eliminate the risk of piracy and the cost of sending out evaluation CDs.

"Customers are three to four times more likely to buy software that they've evaluated, and Runaware makes evaluation extremely easy," said Pelle Axeland, chief visionary officer for Runaware. "Citrix MetaFrame XPe is the key for Runaware to provide effective software evaluations using the Web."

In addition to the centralized application management and deployment capabilities of Citrix MetaFrame XPe software, Runaware also leverages Citrix NFuse(TM) application portal software to Web-enable Windows-based applications without the need for application rewrites. NFuse allows rapid integration and publishing of applications to a Web portal interface.

"The Internet is continuing to provide creative solutions for the software industry," said David Jones, senior vice president of corporate marketing and development for Citrix. "Runaware's service gives ISVs and resellers a promising new tool for marketing their products online. This solution is another proof point for the Citrix vision of a virtual workplace, where people can accomplish real work - such as evaluating products -- any time and anywhere, using a Web browser."

Citrix and Runaware will work together to offer Runaware's ESP model to Citrix ISV partners, as well as educate customers, ASPs and resellers, about the advantages of online software evaluation. More announcements are expected.

About Citrix

Citrix Systems, Inc. is a global leader in application serving and portal software and services that provide personalized access to any application or information source -- whether Windows(R), UNIX(R) or Web-based -- through any device, over any connection. Companies worldwide use Citrix technologies to integrate applications, content and business processes into a pervasive digital environment -- a virtual workplace -- offering seamless connectivity and a consistent user experience across the Internet, intranets, extranets, WANs, LANs and wireless networks. Citrix solutions drive cost efficiency, productivity and enhanced e-business opportunities by enabling companies to leverage existing IT resources and extend personalized information access to employees, partners, customers and suppliers.

Citrix products offer rapid, cost-effective deployment and include MetaFrame(R) application serving software, NFuse application portal software, XPS(TM) portal software, application management products, and Citrix Independent Computing Architecture (ICA(R)), a core application serving technology. The company markets its application serving products through a well-established reseller channel and sells its portal software products directly to customers to provide the level of customization they need. Citrix is traded on the Nasdaq Stock Market(SM) under the symbol CTXS, and is part of the Standard and Poor's 500 Index. Citrix is headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. For more information, please visit the Citrix Web site at http://www.citrix.com.

About Runaware

Runaware, the world's leading Evaluation Service Provider (ESP), offers a revolutionary way to instantly evaluate software online. Runaware's service enables Independent Software Vendors (ISVs) to provide their potential customers immediate online access to evaluate their software - with no download or installation required. Runaware also takes the guesswork out of buying software, providing free access to test and compare full versions of top software applications in real-time over the Internet. Runaware's customers include Corel, Peachtree, Macromedia, ACT!, Gear Software and Broderbund. Runaware also has partnerships with Citrix, Compaq, Software Spectrum and SIIA. The company has offices in North America and Europe. For more information about Runaware, visit http://business.runaware.com/.

For Citrix Investors

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