TOUCHSTONE & DIAMOND MULTIMEDIA BUNDLE NETOPTIMIZER WITH MODEMS.

TouchStone Software Corp. (Nasdaq NMS: TSSW) has agreed to bundle NetOptimizer with Diamond Multimedia's complete line of Supra-branded PC analog modems.

This unique partnership will pair TouchStone's NetOptimizer with Diamond Multimedia modems in an effort to provide customers with a complete solution for speedier Internet performance.

Award-winning CheckIt NetOptimizer enhances and troubleshoots users' Internet connections and modems for maximum possible performance. NetOptimizer uses its unique technology to fine-tune the user's Internet configuration, maximizing connection speeds and accelerating everything users do on the Internet.

In addition, NetOptimizer diagnoses and corrects modem problems and by using the same powerful diagnostic engine that is included in TouchStone's flagship CheckIt 98 product. NetOptimizer also automatically enables users the ability to monitor both download and connection speeds, providing an alert when these connections are below average speeds.

"The pairing of CheckIt NetOptimizer with Diamond Multimedia modems offers an unsurpassed opportunity to anyone who wants to maximize the overall speed and performance of their Internet experience," said Pierre A. Narath, president and chief executive officer of TouchStone Software Corp. "Nothing is more frustrating to the Internet user than a slow or improper connection. We take the guesswork out of troubleshooting, allowing the user to speed up Internet surfing, downloading, gaming and chatting. Furthermore, this bundling exemplifies TouchStone's renewed commitment towards aggressively marketing its quality family of products."

Pricing and Availability

CheckIt NetOptimizer is available at major retail chains, through TouchStone directly, and is available for download through TouchStone's Web site at www.touchstonesoftware.com for $39.95.

About TouchStone Software

TouchStone Software Corp. is a developer of innovative software designed to help people use complex technologies. The company's products, which include CheckIt 98, CheckIt Diagnostic Suite, CheckIt NetOptimizer and FastMove! are distributed worldwide through the retail, VAR, distributor, direct and OEM sales channels. TouchStone's executive offices are located at 1538 Turnpike Street, North Andover, Mass., 01845, with a branch office in Munich, Germany. Additional information about TouchStone Software is available at www.touchstonesoftware.com.

On March 10, 1999, TouchStone announced its acquisition of Unicore Software Inc., a provider of system management software, which includes BIOS upgrades, PC Diagnostics and Year 2000 Solutions. Unicore's customers consist of a majority of Fortune 500 corporations, government agencies, and major educational/financial institutions. Information on Unicore Software and all of their products is available at www.unicore.com.

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