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Intel Software Products Now Exclusively Available to Government Buyers Through Programmer's Paradise GSA Schedule

Business Wire, April 8, 2005

SHREWSBURY, N.J. -- Programmer's Paradise, Inc. (NASDAQ: PROG), a leading independent marketer of software tools for technology professionals, today announced today the exclusive availability of Intel Software products for direct purchase by government buyers on the Programmer's Paradise contract GS-35F-0316M.

Intel Software Development Products, including Intel Compilers, Intel VTune Performance Analyzers, Intel Performance Libraries, Intel Threading Tools, and Intel Cluster Tools allow software developers to create applications with maximized performance. The Intel tools fully harness Intel processor technologies to enable applications that deliver an optimal end-user experience. Intel Software Development Products provide support across Intel architectures and are compatible with industry-leading development environments, allowing software applications to be developed in a familiar framework and easily ported across platforms.

"We're delighted with the opportunity to add these valuable, performance enhancing tools to our GSA contract," said Vito Legrottaglie, Vice President of Information Systems. "We continue to aggregate the very best software development tools on our schedule, providing government developers with a single source to purchase the tools they need at optimum prices, quick delivery and solid service."

"We're excited to be working with Programmer's Paradise to better serve the U.S. government market," said Jonathan Khazam, vice president and general manager of Intel's Software Products Division. "Intel software tools will help government entities get full value and maximum performance from their investment in Intel Architecture platforms."

Intel software products are widely utilized by government agencies and contractors today including NASA, Maryland Procurement Office, Lockheed Martin, Social Security Administration, Naval Research Laboratory, and the Federal Reserve Board.

For more information about Intel's products and to buy directly from Programmer's Paradise, please visit: www.programmersparadise.com/intel.> About Programmer's Paradise, Inc:

Programmer's Paradise, Inc. (NASDAQ: PROG) was founded in 1982 and is an award-winning marketer of technical software and hardware. When it comes to software, Programmer's Paradise has it all. Programmer's Paradise is one of the most recognizable and memorable brands in developer marketing. Our experienced account executives are key in our strategy. We offer our customers customized extranets, consultancy services, and flexible financing, as well as same day shipping.

Programmer's Paradise is a registered trademark of Programmer's Paradise, Inc.

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