Dell Computer Features Software Publishing's Harvard ChartXL in New CD Software Suite; Software Suite to be Included on Dell Dimension Line of Computers

Business Wire, Oct 23, 1995

Publishing Corporation announced today that Harvard ChartXL 2.0 for Windows 95 will be featured as part of Dell Computer's Software Suite, a companion bundle of 32-bit Windows 95 utilities and applications.

A trial version of ASAP for Windows 95 will also be included when it becomes available. The Dell Software Suite, believed to be the first bundle of 32-bit software programs available from any major PC vendor, is factory-installed free on Dell Dimension computers ordered with the Microsoft Office Professional for Windows 95 CD.

"Dell's Software Suite gives consumers fast, easy access to the industry's top-rated software applications," said Matt Anthony, Dimension brand manager for Dell Computer Corporation. "We are pleased to include Software Publishing's Harvard ChartXL 2.0 because of its wide consumer appeal and excellence in performance and speed."

The Dell Software Suite will include Harvard ChartXL 2.0 for Windows 95, a charting application that gives users of spreadsheet software and other major Windows applications a solution for analyzing, viewing and presenting their data more effectively. The new version offers more than 300 unique two- and three-dimensional business, statistical, and technical chart types, coupled with powerful spreadsheet capabilities and "what if" analysis tools. Harvard ChartXL 2.0 was one of the first applications to receive Microsoft Office 95 certification.

"We're excited to be part of Dell's Software Suite, as this bundle gives consumers the convenience of having a select group of top applications on their desktops," said Brad Peppard, vice president of marketing for Software Publishing Corporation. "Software Publishing will continue to pursue strategic relationships with companies such as Dell, as we continue to develop products that address the needs of a broader consumer audience."

The Dell Software Suite will also include a trial version of ASAP for Windows 95 when it's available in early 1996. ASAP, introduced in August 1995, is Software Publishing Corporation's revolutionary new personal presentation application that allows even non-graphics users to create well-designed presentations in minutes. Built on a patent-pending technology called Intelligent Formatting, users can instantly convert text created in a word processing program or in ASAP's outliner into a polished presentation.

The Company

Software Publishing Corporation (Nasdaq:SPCO) is an international supplier of business productivity software for the IBM personal computer and compatibles. The company currently develops and markets visual communication solutions which enrich the user's ability to see, understand and communicate information to make more effective business decisions. The company's product line includes ASAP, Harvard Graphics, Harvard ChartXL, Harvard Spotlight, and Harvard Montage. For more information, users can contact the company's Customer Service Department at 800-336-8360. -0-

NOTE TO EDITORS: Harvard and Harvard Graphics are registered trademarks of Software Publishing Corporation. Harvard ChartXL, Harvard Montage, Harvard Spotlight, and ASAP are trademarks of Software Publishing Corporation.

The Harvard product line is a group of products from Software Publishing Corporation and has no connection with Harvard University. All trademarks referenced to herein are the property of their respective owners.

CONTACT: Software Publishing Corporation

Dorothy Meunier, 408/450-7637

dmeunier@spco.com

or

Dell Computer Corporation

Jill Shanks, 512/728-4100