Connectix Announces Availability of CopyAgent; New Application Allows Users to Automate Backups for the Macintosh

Business Wire, July 19, 2000

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Connectix(R) Corporation, makers of the best-selling and award-winning Virtual PC(tm) (VPC) family of products, today announced the availability of Connectix CopyAgent, a software application for the Macintosh that automates and streamlines backups and copy jobs. Connectix CopyAgent can copy up to two times faster when performing a backup over a network. In addition to a multitude of personal data management capabilities, CopyAgent also includes TurboKeys, a utility that allows users to input commands using their keyboard instead of their mouse and allows user to assign key commands to automate repetitive tasks.

"Until now, backing up files was an overly time-consuming and complex procedure for Macintosh users," said Michael Loftus, vice president of product marketing at Connectix, "by providing an easy to configure user interface CopyAgent allows users to automate where, when and how their files are backed up."

"The Internet capabilities and incredible ease of use of the Macintosh platform make it well suited for small business," said Clent Richardson, Apple's vice president of Worldwide Developer Relations. "CopyAgent by Connectix is a simple and efficient utility that will be welcomed by Mac users everywhere."

CopyAgent

Connectix CopyAgent gives users a safe and automatic way to back up data, while making it easy to manage all of their backups within a single interface. CopyAgent's easy-to-use, made for the Macintosh interface allows users to modify and keep track of backups with just a few mouse clicks. With CopyAgent, users can choose from three different copying options:

- Normal backup - Copies all files from the source to the

destination.

- SmartReplace - Copies just the new or changed files from the

source

- Synchronize - Synchronizes a backup so the contents of the

source folder and destination folder match.

CopyAgent also includes a robust security feature that allows users to manage sensitive data with more confidence. With CopyAgent, users can erase sensitive data so that it can't be accessed using recovery software.

Turbo Keys

CopyAgent's TurboKeys utility enables users to access pull-down menus by typing simple key combinations on their keyboard. TurboKeys also allows users to use their keyboard to create shortcuts for frequently used operations, such as typing a string of text, opening a file, or launching an application.

System Requirements

- Macintosh PowerPC, G3, or G4

- Mac OS 8.5 or later

- 16 MB RAM

- CD-ROM Drive

Price and Availability

CopyAgent has an estimated street price of $39 and is available for download at www.connectix.com .

Connectix Corporation

Founded in 1988 and based in San Mateo, California, Connectix is a leader in low cost, high-performance compatibility software, originally entering the market with Virtual, a groundbreaking Macintosh-based product that provided virtual memory. The ever-popular RAM Doubler and Speed Doubler products were then launched in 1994 and 1995, respectively. In 1995, Connectix introduced the industry's first tethered digital camera, QuickCam, producing more than one million units before selling the hardware business to Logitech in September 1998. The company continues to develop innovative, award-winning products that allow computer users to use popular software and hardware products from a variety of different platforms. In 1999, Connectix again broke the platform barrier by launching Connectix Virtual Game Station which allows consumers to run many popular Sony(R) PlayStation(R) games on their personal computers. Connectix remains focused on new technologies and products that meet the demands of an emerging multi-platform, internet-driven business environment. For more information on Virtual PC and other Connectix products, please visit their web site at http://www.connectix.com/.

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