Starfish Software Announces Internet Utilities 97 Designed for Netscape Navigator and Microsoft Internet Explorer Customers; Protects Bookmarks, Pinpoints Internet Connection Problems Instantly

Business Wire, Feb 25, 1997

SCOTTS VALLEY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 25, 1997--Two of the most pressing issues for active Internet users are bookmarks and bandwidth.

Starfish Software's Internet Utilities 97, announced today and available immediately, addresses those problems with powerful tools for managing and safeguarding bookmarks regardless of browser, and instantly pinpointing where Internet performance problems reside.

The No. 1 Internet Survival Kit

Internet Utilities 97 was specifically designed and developed to meet the demands of those Internet and Intranet users spending more than three hours a week online. From the program's sleek, retractable Control Center, users can access QuickMarks, InternetMeter, InternetClock, QuickZip and InternetTools, which provide enhanced bookmark management tools, seamlessly integrated compression technology and monitors that graphically display the status of Internet connections, all in a browser independent solution.

"As an Internet Service Provider, SSI Micro needs to be able to instantly pinpoint any communication problems," Maciej Sokulski, head of service, said. "Starfish Software's InternetMeter and QuickRoute are the best programs I've found to graphically show the speed and path of our data connections."

Philippe Kahn, co-founder and chairman of Starfish Software, explained: "In talking to many of the thousands of Internet Utilities customers, we have found that the browser they use is not nearly as important as the collection of bookmarks they've developed over time. Without protection, these collections can be wiped out in seconds. Internet Utilities 97 provides a single, secure location to store these valuable bookmarks."

Internet Utilities 97 Features and Benefits

In addition to the capabilities mentioned above, QuickMarks works with any 32-bit browser and has two-way synchronization with Netscape (NASDAQ:NSCP) Navigator and Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) Internet Explorer for those users who frequently switch browsers. QuickMarks also can point to specific files on an FTP site and download files with a single click.

InternetMeter allows users to track individual or company-wide Internet connection time using Network-Based Call Log Management. It graphically displays the quality of the Internet connection, enabling users to precisely identify system bottlenecks. Users can print reports for specific periods to analyze their Internet activity by time, day, week or month.

QuickZip is an essential utility for Web exploration and one of the best compression/decompression programs available. QuickZip allows users to increase file transfer time and conserve disk space. QuickZip is 100 percent compatible with PKZip and WinZip.

InternetTools includes the News Decoder binary file reader; the QuickRoute utility that graphically traces the route data packets travel; Ping, which helps diagnose network connectivity and performance problems; and Finger/WhoIs for information on servers, domains and specific users.

InternetClock automatically synchronizes users' clocks with ultra-accurate Internet time servers. Users can view clocks displaying up to four different time zones, and set reminders and alarms in multiple time zones.

Pricing & Availability

Internet Utilities 97 is available now and has an estimated retail price of $29.95 US. Customers can purchase directly from Starfish Software at 1-888-STARFISH, place an order at the Starfish World Wide Web store at www.starfishsoftware.com or see their local reseller. An upgrade from the original Starfish Internet Utilities is available for $19.95 US. Starfish will also make available a high-quality freeware version of Internet Utilities 97 on the company's Web site for those who wish to try it.

About Starfish Software

Starfish Software, Inc. was founded in 1994. From its inception, the company's development efforts have been focused on the Internet, wireless communications and computer telephony. Its mission is to provide organizations and individuals who use the Internet, heterogeneous intranets and network computers with innovative high-quality solutions, based on open industry standards. Additional information can be found at http://www.starfishsoftware.com .

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