Software Developers Unite to Bundle Next-Generation Productivity Suite; "Component Essentials" Brings Users Unprecedented Flexibility and Choice.

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 7, 1997--A team of charter OpenDoc developers today introduced Component Essentials, a collaborative effort to package and deliver interoperable productivity software as a single, compact suite.

Spearheaded by Adrenaline Software Inc. and Digital Harbor L.C. -- two of the first developers to create next-generation applications based on the OpenDoc component software architecture -- the suite will be made available first for Macintosh systems, and later for other popular operating systems such as Windows. The initiative was disclosed today in a press conference at MacWorld Expo, prior to the keynote address of Apple Computer CEO, Gilbert Amelio.

In its first version, Component Essentials will feature a collection of fundamental new OpenDoc applications that work alone, or together with other OpenDoc parts, to let users easily build custom solutions. The primary elements include: -0-

--  WAV:  Digital Harbor's Internet-enabled word-and-work processor;
--  Adrenaline:  Numbers & Charts -- fast, flexible spreadsheet and
    graphics software;
--  Cyberdog:  Apple's innovative Internet/Intranet management
    tools.

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Other functionality will be added to the suite by March, when it is expected to ship. Users will be able to purchase the bundle for less than U.S. $150 through retail outlets and mail order catalogs.

"It makes sense for Adrenaline and Digital Harbor to champion the first OpenDoc suite," said David Coursey, a prominent industry observer and editor of newsletter coursey.com. "When the market sees a clear, relevant path to new technology, success is far more likely. Why offer OpenDoc parts as random, isolated elements when users need to understand how closely-coupled component software can address their needs in a practical way?"

"The caliber of innovation represented in Component Essentials underscores OpenDoc's potential as one of the most significant software development breakthroughs in years," said Ellen Hancock, Apple Computer's executive vice president and chief technology officer. "At a time when traditional software suites have become too massive and complex for many users, Adrenaline and Digital Harbor are offering the market a compelling, easy-to-customize alternative that helps users take advantage of Internet services and content."

OpenDoc is a component software architecture that adds value to new and existing software applications, across multiple platforms. Within a consistent drag-and-drop environment, users can easily integrate OpenDoc, Netscape and Java components with various data types (e.g. text, graphics, video) to create multimedia-rich, Internet-savvy documents.

Already fully integrated into the latest version of the Macintosh operating system (Mac OS 7.6, scheduled to ship this month), OpenDoc also is expected to be available for Windows 95, Windows NT and AIX systems later this year.

Digital Harbor WAV is an Internet-enabled desktop word processor that improves the way people access, use and visually represent information. WAV combines a state-of-the-art word processor, instant Internet/Intranet access, and seamless interoperability with other components, enabling users to build living documents.

Featuring drag-and-drop support for import of files from Microsoft Word and WordPerfect, WAV helps users bridge the gap between traditional word processing and next-generation document processing. Founded by former executives of WordPerfect Corp. and Novell Inc., Digital Harbor is a private company located in Orem, Utah. The Digital Harbor home page is located on the World Wide Web at http://www.dharbor.com/

Adrenaline Numbers & Charts is a powerful, Microsoft Excel-compatible spreadsheet with easy-to-use charting capabilities. This compact application's advanced features let users quickly transform raw numerical data into stunning, high-impact 2D & 3D graphics.

Introduced today at MacWorld Expo, Numbers & Charts is the first in a family of component-driven, Internet-ready productivity applications from Adrenaline Software. The privately held company is based in Quebec, Canada. Adrenaline's home page is on the World Wide Web at http://www.adrenaline.ca/

Cyberdog is Apple Computer's full-featured suite of innovative, OpenDoc-based Internet/Intranet tools. Cyberdog's common look-and-feel is tightly integrated with the Mac OS, and features support for many data types, including GIF, JPEG and QuickTime movies. Apple's home page is located on the World Wide Web at http://www.apple.com/ -0-

Note To Editors: Adrenaline and Adrenaline Numbers & Charts are trademarks of Adrenaline Software Inc. Digital Harbor, Component 100, Living Documents and WAV are trademarks of Digital Harbor L.C.

Apple, the Apple logo, Mac OS, Macintosh, OpenDoc and QuickTime are registered trademarks, and Cyberdog is a trademark of Apple Computer Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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