Graphix Zone and EarthLink Partner to Create All-In-One CD-ROM Internet Access Product Featuring EarthLink Network TotalAccess with Netscape Navigator 2.0; "ExpressNet Suite" also includes Internet Phone, Internet Coach, SurfWatch and a variety of cutting-edge multimedia plug-ins — all on one multi-platform CD-ROM

Business Wire, March 22, 1996

IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 22, 1996--Imagine getting everything you ever needed to get started on the Internet -- all on one CD-ROM: a powerful web browser, free Internet setup and seven days unlimited access, an Internet tutorial, parental control software and an Internet phone.

Graphix Zone (NASDAQ:GZON) and EarthLink Network, today announced that they have created the ultimate Internet soluton package -- EarthLink Network ExpressNet Suite with Netscape Navigator 2.0. Shipping now, ExpressNet Suite contains Netscape Navigator 2.0 software, the most popular and award-winning Internet Web browser. The multi-platform CD-ROM also includes free Internet setup from EarthLink Network, an Internet Coach Netscape tutorial by APTE, Internet Phone By VocalTec, SurfWatch parental control software and more. Valued at over $250, ExpressNet Suite will retail for $49.95.

"With free Internet account set up and seven free days of surfing, users can get hooked up, online and on the net -- quickly and easily," said Joanna Skrdlant, director of marketing for Graphix Zone who is also responsible for putting the project together. "ExpressNet Suite includes the best of everything -- all the best internet software on one CD-ROM -- all for one low price."

"EarthLink and Graphix Zone have created the ultimate Internet software suite," said William Widmaier, Earthlink vice president of market development. "ExpressNet Suite delivers the most comprehensive, easiest-to-use suite for both the novice and experienced user at a price that matches the cost of Netscape Navigator alone."

Features

ExpressNet Suite includes EarthLink Network TotalAccess with Netscape Navigator 2.0 and gives users free Internet set up (a $25 value) and seven days unlimited Internet access. After seven days, users can sign up for additional unlimited access for $19.95 per month. Using the number one selling web browser, Netscape Navigator 2.0 software users can get around the World Wide Web quickly and easily.

Praised for its simple, intelligible interface and recently awarded PC Magazine's Editor's Choice Award for "Best Internet Browser," it includes integrated e-mail, FTP file upload and download, integrated newsgroups, bookmarks and other tools to get users around the World Wide Web quickly and easily.

Internet Phone By VocalTec lets users participate in real-time, two-way Internet phone conversations with family and friends worldwide -- without the traditional long distance phone charges. ExpressNet Suite also includes a free PC microphone to facilitate Internet phone calls.

SurfWatch parental control software allows parents to block unwanted Internet access and restrict their children to un-approved Internet areas. SurfWatch provides a subscription service which maintains current lists of blocked Internet sites. With ExpressNet Suite, the first two updates are free.

The Internet Coach Netscape tutorial by APTE is an interactive tutorial and reference tool that teaches the Internet, World Wide Web and Netscape Navigator 2.0. It includes interactive Netscape simulations, lively animations and audio and video examples. With the tutorial included on ExpressNet Suite, users can get help instantly.

Netscape Multimedia Plug-ins are a variety of automatically installed Internet enhancements that allow users to fly through 3-D virtual reality scenes, access real-time audio, multimedia animations, slide shows and live video, while exploring the Internet. ExpressNet Suite includes VR Scout, RealAudio, Shockwave, ASAP WebShow, Acrobat Reader, VDOLive and QuickTime. ExpressNet Suite eliminates the hassle of searching for these plug-ins on the World Wide Web and the time consuming process of downloading them into the proper files.

Founded in 1989 and based in Irvine, Calif., Graphix Zone develops, publishes, markets and distributes interactive multimedia products. Graphix Zone recently signed a definitive merger agreement to merge with multimedia developer and publisher, StarPress. The merger is expected to be completed after the necessary approvals are obtained.

EarthLink Network is one of the largest national "pure Internet" access providers in North America. It provides local 28.8kb Internet access and business Internet services from more than 230 points of presence (POPs) in the U.S. and Canada -- with more cities being added weekly. In just over one year, the company has grown from two employees to more than 280. EarthLink Network's TotalAccess was recently rated "A" by The Net magazine. The easy-to-use software includes Netscape Navigator.

CONTACT: Graphix Zone

Tila Pacheco, 714/833-3838, ext. 156

tilagz@aol.com

or

EarthLink Network, Inc.

Vikki Holmes, 818/296-2467

vh@earthlink.net