Time is Running Out for 75 Million Computer Clocks.

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 7, 1998--

PC users should immediately check not only their software,

but also their hardware clock to ensure their system is capable

of operating in the next century.

Dallas Semiconductor Corporation and Resource 800 announce the release of the DS12C887, a Year 2000 (Y2K) compliant plug-in Clock/CMOS RAM chip that enables personal computers to function in the next century. The DS12C887 replaces DS12- series Clock/CMOS RAM devices as well as those made by Odin, Benchmarq and Twinhead in an estimated 75 million desktop computers and file servers. The device is extremely cost-effective and easy to replace, even by users.

"If everyone waits until 1999, the result will be pure chaos," explains Barry A. Goldblatt, chief executive officer, Resource 800. "There simply are not enough of the replacement clock chips in the marketplace to handle the load if everyone waits until the last minute to do the changeover. Some users will be forced to do business manually until they can get replacement chips. That may be difficult because resellers and servicers typically do not stock Clock/CMOS RAM replacement chips."

The Year 2000 IT crisis strikes in less than two years and will impact millions of computer users throughout the world as their PC-based word processing, spreadsheet, database, checkbook, accounting and payroll systems fail to function properly with the change of the century. The problem is that computers and software programs that use only two digits to calculate and display the date will interpret January 1, 2000 as January 1, 1900. The resulting confusion will affect individual users and small and large businesses around the globe. Replacing the clock chip addresses this problem directly in personal computers and file servers.

Among those who have turned to Resource 800 and Dallas Semiconductor for a Year 2000 solution is the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). The NRC was seeking a cost- effective way of making their personal computer software and hardware Year 2000 compliant. They chose the new Dallas Semiconductor Clock/CMOS RAM chip from Resource 800 to provide their PC systems with an inexpensive Year 2000 solution.

About Resource 800

Resource 800, an industry innovator and worldwide program manager for computer energy products, provides free around the clock technical support via the Internet at http://www.resource800.com The site provides complete descriptions with pictures, manufacturer cross-references and links to other helpful sites, including one that provides a free testing program for desktops, laptops, and file servers. Specific information and technical support regarding the DS12C887 is also available via the Dallas Semiconductor Corporation Fast! program site at http://www.resource800.com/dfast.html. The company also maintains a voice response/FAX-retrieval system at (972) 867- 9240. To order toll-free, call 1-800-430-7030.

CONTACT: Resource 800

Barry A. Goldblatt

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LVA Communications

David M. Kulick

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