GT Interactive Software to Release Internet the Easy Way(SM); The Most Comprehensive and Affordable Software Package Available To Master and Access the Internet; Package Combines a Series of Interactive Software Tutorials With Internet Access Software and Tools, and One Month's Free Internet Access.

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 10, 1995-- You've heard about all the fascinating capabilities and unlimited information that the Internet has to offer but were too intimidated to log on. Or, you've surfed the 'net before-hoping to be privy to its infinite wisdom-but had trouble finding what you needed in its tangled web.

GT Interactive Software (GTIS), The Saratoga Group and Performance Systems International (PSINet(R)), Inc. today announced a way for consumers to surf smoothly through the rough Internet waters. In an exclusive agreement, GTIS will publish Internet the Easy Way, a software package which transforms consumers into savvy Internet users. This comprehensive package combines a series of graphical and intuitive software tutorials from The Saratoga Group with Internet access software and tools from PSINet's Pipeline USA(SM)-the easiest and most economical gateway to the Internet. Internet the Easy Way will be released as a multimedia CD-ROM and on floppy disk at retail stores this summer for approximately $29.95, and includes one month's free membership to Pipeline USA.

"We are constantly reviewing new computer software titles and Internet the Easy Way stood out as the best program for understanding and accessing the Internet," said Ron Chaimowitz, CEO and president of GT Interactive Software. "And with the addition of Pipeline USA, Internet the Easy Way is an affordable one-stop Internet shop."

"We're excited to work with GT Interactive, a company with a tremendous track record in marketing, publishing and distributing interactive software titles," said Skip Vaccarello, president of The Saratoga Group. "With GT's muscle behind Internet the Easy Way, we are able to aggressively target the rapidly growing number of people who want to learn the ins and outs of the Internet."

In a straight-forward, hands-on manner, Internet the Easy Way allows users to master and access the Internet. Unlike lengthy reference manuals and time-consuming classes, Internet the Easy Way makes learning about the Internet fun and quick through The Saratoga Group's CyberWISE(TM) interactive and graphical computer software tutorials. These programs simulate the Internet's environment, giving users examples and visuals to familiarize themselves with the look and feel of the Internet before they actually log on. Internet the Easy Way provides an A-Z tour, including an Internet overview, a World Wide Web tutorial, Internet search tools, e-mail capabilities, a complete glossary of terms, a listing of interesting sites, an encyclopedia of topics, and much more.

Internet the Easy Way also comes with Pipeline USA, the national "online Internet" service from PSINet which brings together the company's award-winning Pipeline(TM) Internet software with its nationwide ATM based telecommunications network. Pipeline USA boasts a full range of Internet capabilities, including access to the World Wide Web, use of FTP and Telnet and an individual e-mail address. Its uncomplicated point-and-click user interface appeals to both novices and experienced Internet users. Ongoing use of Pipeline USA is available for a flat rate of $19.95 a month and provides users with unlimited Internet access.

Headquartered in New York, GT Interactive Software, through alliances with major software publishers, merchandises, markets and distributes software titles for computer and gaming platforms via mass merchandisers and specialty retail chains. In addition, through strategic partnerships with developers and rights holders, GTIS publishes select computer software titles.

The Saratoga Group, founded in 1989 and located in Saratoga, CA, is a privately held company that designs, produces and markets computer-based interactive learning software for the Internet and other technical subjects.

PSINet is a leading provider of commercial access to the Internet and internetworking services for organizations and individual users of electronic information. PSINet services range from direct personal connections to full turnkey integration solutions for local area networks in the PSINet wide are network system and the Internet. With Pipeline USA, PSINet continues its commitment to providing customer-oriented and user-friendly products for both home and commercial use.

All brands, products and service names mentioned are trademarks or registered service marks of their respective owners.

CONTACT: For GT Interactive Software

Audrey Mann, Laurie Rubenstein

Technology Solutions Inc./PR

[phone] or [e-mail]

or

For The Saratoga Group

Vincent (Skip) Vaccarello, President

The Saratoga Group

[phone] or [e-mail]

or

For PSINet

Aggie Nteta

Pipeline USA

[phone] ext. 1356 or [e-mail]