Full line of low-cost software products under $50 available for small/home office and mobile PC users.

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 30, 1994--The End User Applications Division of Phoenix Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ:PTEC), the world's leading supplier of system-level firmware, Wednesday announced that every item in the company's line of consumer software utilities for Windows personal computer users is priced under $50 -- for a limited holiday promotion -- and is ready to ship in time for Christmas.

"Industry analysts say the number of small, home and portable office PC users in the U.S. today has reached more than 32 million and is growing rapidly," said Jessica Chipkin, manager of marketing at the End User Applications Division at Phoenix Technologies.

"But the problem is that most of these individuals working at home or on the road lack easy-to-use, low-cost software solutions to help them quickly access Internet, send and receive faxes, find missing files or fully utilize the benefits of Compact Disc (CD) technology directly on their PCs. What better way to say `Merry Christmas' this year than by giving a gift that will make the PC at home, in the office or on the road more functional and easier to use."

During 1994, Phoenix's End User Applications Division brought four software solution packages to market addressing each of these critical needs. Now this entire software product line is available at these low holiday promotional prices: Phoenix Internet Express ($29.95), Eclipse Fax ($49.95), Eclipse Find ($39.95), and CD Essentials ($29.95).

"What's even better, the consumer's purchase is 100% risk free and comes with the best guarantee in the industry (as well as free technical support for all registered users). If not satisfied for any reason, users can return these products within 60 days for a full refund -- with no questions asked," Chipkin added.

The Phoenix line of end user software is available at CompUSA, Egghead Software, Computer City, Electronics Boutique, Software Etc. and at other major consumer electronics stores. They can also be ordered directly from Phoenix using this toll-free number: 800/452-0120.

Phoenix Product Descriptions

Phoenix Internet Express: This software package provides Windows PC users with all the tools they need to navigate the Internet quickly and easily. Included are 10 free hours of full Internet access (on Delphi Internet), Internav Windows software, extensive customer support using over 850 local access numbers to connect affordably, and a variety of Internet Guidebooks. Full Internet access also provides users with E-Mail Telnet, File Transfer Protocol (FTP), Usenet Newsgroups, and Internet Relay Chat (IRC) as well as access to other search and navigation tools such as World-Wide Web, Archie, Veronica, WAIS and Finger.

Other on-line services include up-to-date news, weather and sports; on-line shopping and travel services; business and financial information; computer, personal and hobby special interest groups and much more. With no-hassle instant-hookup, and extensive online and personal assistance, Internet Express users are able to begin exploring the Internet in less than 10 minutes -- making this an exceptionally attractive package for both business and home users. The street price for this product is from $25 to $29.

Eclipse FIND: This text retrieval program makes it easy to locate any indexed file in less than three seconds based on the file's text, not just file name. Then, a double click will launch the file from within Eclipse FINDS -- even over a network. If a file name or text string isn't available, Eclipse FIND displays files in a weekly or monthly calendar format with each date slot listing all of the files that were created or modified on that day.

Eclipse FIND doesn't just find files, it is a complete file manager. Users can view fully formatted files and copy text to a clipboard without the original program, maximize hard disk organization, and archive and retrieve files using PK-ZIP technology. The Hard Drive Sweep feature helps users maintain maximum hard drive efficiency by identifying files users may no longer need -- such as outdated archive files, empty files, old program versions, duplicate files and more. The built-in PK-ZIP feature compresses files up to 80 percent and can also move files to the same directory archive from wherever the file resides. The street price for this product is from $35 to $40.

Eclipse Fax 6.0: This new version of the award-winning Windows fax software program allows Windows PC users to send, receive, manage, OCR and scan faxes directly on their PCs, as well as from inside any application. The program now also features FAX ASSISTANT technology giving users unprecedented convenience and control over how they manage their fax correspondence by automatically remembering what to do every time a fax is sent or received, thus avoiding repetitive steps.

This software also allows users to zoom in on small fonts, use ClearView to easily read fine fax print, use QuickRead to scan incoming faxes, view and print faxes in thumbnail mode, and allows users to cut and paste from the Windows clipboard (an exclusive Eclipse FAX feature). Users can automatically send faxes at night (during lower rate hours), compile lists of personalized fax directories, as well as develop and index the system, and mark-up faxes on the computer screen with special drawing tools.

Other options include the ability to convert faxes into usable text with fast, accurate OCR technology, and use powerful dialer options to simplify faxing for frequent travelers by entering multiple credit cards (one for each person in the phone book). The street price for this product is $49.

CD Essentials: Allows users to automatically access, install, play and manage CDs from Windows. This program is designed to automate the entire CD-ROM/multimedia experience for all levels of users (it's great for families with kids who use CDs) and all kinds of CDs -- eliminating the need to learn how to use different media players in order to browse through audio, video and image files.

CD Essentials instantly learns and remembers how users work with their CDs, and automates the steps needed to launch and play each CD. This program also includes an integrated CD database that organizes the user's CDs and helps the user create personal categories or use preset categories included in the program, such as artist, publisher, and recording year.

"Keyword" searches help users to quickly find the right CD. CD Essentials also has an electronic CD catalog enabling users to "QuickBrowse" through hundreds of CD title listings. The street price for this product is $29.

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Note to Editors: Phoenix Internet Express, Eclipse FAX, Eclipse FIND, CD Essentials, FAX ASSISTANT, ClearView, Quick Read, and Hard Drive Sweep are trademarks of Phoenix Technologies Ltd. Windows and Internav are trademarks of the Microsoft Corp. PK-ZIP is a trademark of PK Ware.

CONTACT: Phoenix Technologies Ltd.

              Jessica Chipkin, 312/541-0260
              The Benjamin Group Inc.
              Sharon Rummery/Gary Quackenbush, 408/559-6090