Cygnus Introduces Code Fusion - Highest Performance Linux Integrated Development Environment for Intel Pentium and Xeon Processors.

Industry Leader in Software Development Tools Combines Latest

Open Source GNU Tools with Powerful IDE Interface

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 21, 1999--

Cygnus Solutions, the leader in open-source software, today unveiled Cygnus Code Fusion(TM) for Linux, the industry's highest performance(1), most complete Integrated Development Environment (IDE) for Linux developers. Code Fusion IDE makes it possible for developers familiar with programming on Windows platforms to quickly become productive in developing for Linux.

The Code Fusion IDE is optimized for the Intel(2) Architecture to provide developers the tools required for building the fastest applications possible. This complete Linux IDE tightly integrates C, C++, and Java(3) programming languages with a robust graphical user interface (GUI) toC, C++, and Java tools project manager, editor, graphical browsers and the Cygnus Insight(TM) debugger interface, is being demonstrated for the first time at PC Expo in the Linux Pavilion at the Cygnus Booth, 1525-27.

"Code Fusion is another example of Cygnus' leadership role in driving innovations in Linux and open-source software," said Alex Daly, president and CEO, Cygnus Solutions. "Code Fusion also marks a commitment by Cygnus to provide all developers innovative software tools and support for the rapid and successful development of Linux applications for the Linux operating system."

Driving Linux Innovation

Cygnus is an industry leader in software development tools for Linux, including Cygnus GNUPro Toolkit and Cygnus Source-Navigator. Cygnus drives innovation in Linux by providing Linux solutions (featuring Cygnus GNUPro -- the only commercially viable Linux software development toolsuite for writing software applications for the Linux operating system) to industry leaders such as Intel, Alpha Processor, Inc., Compaq, Corel, Dell, Hewlett-Packard, and Oracle.

Cygnus has a record of delivering innovation with its Linux development tools, support, and engineering expertise. Code Fusion IDE meets the requirements of Linux applications developers, who want platform independent tools, ease of installation, and flexibility in choice of programming languages. Code Fusion also positions Cygnus to drive the Linux applications that are required to make Linux a viable option for enterprise computing.

An Industry First

Code Fusion represents the industry's first open-source compatible and fully supported graphical IDE that combines the latest, open-source software development infrastructure (compilers, debuggers, etc.) with a Cygnus designed IDE and browsing environment.

"Code Fusion promises to be an exciting new development tool for Linux developers and the open-source community," said Joe Barr, software consultant, Cornerstone Retail Solutions. "Code Fusion provides a way for open-source developers to build projects outside the IDE, so their projects are compatible with any open-source license. This means developers can take full advantage of Code Fusion's productivity benefits and the powerful open-source community model."

"The momentum for Linux is increasing the requirements for commercial-quality software development tools," said Tracy Robbins, Merisel's vice president of software. "Code Fusion delivers the same quality of tools previously only available on other platforms, making developers more efficient using Linux as an applications development platform."

Features and Benefits

-- Optimized for Intel Pentium II and Xeon family of processors -
   Provides developers the tools they need to build the highest
   performance applications possible on PII and Xeon processor-based
   machines, while backwardly-compatible in the delivery of software
   for basic x86 systems;

-- Full support for C, C++, Java compiling, and source level debugging
   of compiled Java applications - Provides developers freedom of
   choice when selecting a programming language;

-- Complete graphical solution, including debugger, build managers,
   source editor - Intuitive, easy to use tools shorten learning time,
   and make developers more productive, more quickly;

-- Built on top of GNUPro - the de facto compiler for Linux - Industry
   standard GNU tools ensure applications feature latest innovations
   and are certified to work on the latest Linux distributions;

-- Supports Caldera, Pacific HiTech, Red Hat, and SuSE distributions -
   Qualified and released to all Linux developers independent of
   operating system chosen;

-- Superior source-code browsing (class structure, cross-reference and
   include relationships) - Allows development teams to understand
   existing code more quickly, understand the contextual relationships
   within their projects or teams;

-- Open API for customizing IDE, writing plug-in tools, etc. - Code
   Fusion is customizable for developers that want to extend the reach
   of their software development tools;

-- Access to Cygnus' industry leading GNUPro support organization -
   Cygnus backs GNUPro tools and Code Fusion to provide peace of mind.

Pricing and Availability

Cygnus Code Fusion for Linux will be shipped in July 1999 and is priced at $299. Code Fusion IDE features a simple installation of all necessary tools to develop software on Linux, including printed and on-line documentation and 30-day installation support upon registration. Code Fusion will be available for purchase online at www.cygnus.com/linux and through the Cygnus Partner Program. See www.cygnus.com/partner for a complete listing of Cygnus partners, resellers, and distributors. Details on upgrades for current Cygnus Linux tools customers will be available in July.

For more information about Linux software from Cygnus, contact Cygnus corporate headquarters in Sunnyvale, Calif. at 1-408-542-9600, 1-800-CYGNUS-1, or visit the Web site at www.cygnus.com/linux.

Cygnus Solutions

Cygnus Solutions, the leader in open-source software and an innovating force in Internet software infrastructure, offers development tools and operating systems based on an open source model. From GNUPro Toolkit and Code Fusion Integrated Development Environment (IDE) to eCos(TM), the Embedded Cygnus Operating System, Cygnus' open source and royalty-free software benefits Linux, Windows NT/95, and UNIX systems developers in a wide variety of market segments, including consumer electronics, Internet, telecommunications, office automation, networking, aerospace and automotive. Cygnus' products, custom engineering services, and developer support services enable customers to bring products to market faster at reduced system development costs.

Founded in 1989, with headquarters in Sunnyvale, California, Cygnus has sales and engineering offices throughout North America, Japan, and the United Kingdom.

(1) Code Fusion produces code that is 85 percent faster than the current Net GNU release, 20 percent faster than the Microsoft Visual C++ 6.0, and equivalent to Intel's Proton compiler. These results are based on the Integer Index performance in the byte benchmark. (2) Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks, and Celeron and Xeon are trademarks of Intel Corporation. (3) Java and all Java-based marks are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc. in the United States and other countries. Cygnus Solutions is independent of Sun Microsystems, Inc.

Note to Editors: Cygnus and GNUPro are registered trademarks, and Code Fusion, Insight, Sourceware, and eCos are trademarks of Cygnus Solutions. All other company and product names are trademarks of their respective owners.