9/11/95 News Release Incat Systems Introduces First True 32-bit CD-ROM Recording Software Family for Windows 95 and Windows NT Industry Leader Adds Powerful New Offerings to Award-winning Easy-CD Pro Product Line Milpitas, Calif, - September 11, 1995 - Incat Systems, an Adaptec company, (NASDAQ:ADPT), today announced the addition of the first true 32-bit CD writing software programs for Windows 95 and Windows NT to its award-winning Easy-CD(r) line of products. Easy-CD 95 and Easy-CD 95 Pro allow the writing of data and audio to CD recorders for common disk formats. Both products are designed to exploit the full capabilities of Windows 95 and Windows NT. Easy-CD 95 Easy-CD 95 is an entry-level product that allows CD-ROM recording (CD-R) for personal archiving and general data storage. Users with the most basic experience level can record a set of data to CD without "baby-sitting" the process. Features such as incremental multisession data linking, automatic "overwrite" and an automated testing/writing process are designed to increase productivity among users and enhance data protection options in any environment. Easy- CD 95 is available now for $149.00 MSRP. Easy-CD Pro 95 This high-end CD-R offering provides for CD publishing in all common formats, including ISO 9660 CD-ROM, CD-ROM XA, audio, mixed-mode, and multisession. Easy-CD Pro 95 allows users to write data from a simple list, or use a virtual CD image to provide maximum control over file attributes and placement. Easy-CD Pro 95 will be available in October for an MSRP of $249.00 from dealers and distributors worldwide. Additional 32-bit Easy-CD products aimed at the professional CD and multimedia publishing markets are due out later this year. "Our 32-bit products offer users all the power and ease of use they have come to expectfrom our award-winning Easy-CD product lines, while fulfilling the promises of Windows 95 for advanced functionality," said Fabrizio Caffarelli, founder of Incat Systems. The Easy-CD family of 32-bit CD writing products is based on a new multiplatform 32-bit toolkit, which supports the Windows 95, Windows NT, DOS, UNIX, OS/2, Macintosh, and Novell operating systems. The development of these products as a family protects the customer's investment in training and support with an intuitive, familiar interface between versions. The toolkit is available under license to developers wishing to incorporate CD writing into their own software products. Easy-CD 95 is currently available from the following distributors: Consan Storage Solutions at (800) 229-3475 and Optical Laser at (800) 776-9215. The complete Easy-CD line of products includes the latest offerings announced today, as well as the Easy-CD Pro Windows 3.1 and Windows 3.1 Toolkit. All Easy-CD products support existing CD recorders, including the new Philips CDD-2000. Additional recorders will be supported as they become available. Incat Systems and Adaptec Incat Systems, an Adaptec company, is an industry leader in providing CD-R and Photo CDŽ software solutions in data and multimedia applications. The company has focused on developing innovative technology for the international and domestic CD-ROM market since 1986. Incat Systems was purchased by Adaptec in July, 1995. Adaptec, Inc. (NASDAQ:ADPT) designs, manufactures, and markets IOwareŽ solutions to eliminate performance bottlenecks between microcomputers, networks, and peripherals. Solutions range from simple connectivity products for single-user and small office desktops, to intelligent subsystem, high performance SCSI, RAID, and ATM products for enterprise-wide computing and networked environments. Adaptec I/O solutions are incorporated into the products of virtually all the major computer and peripheral manufacturers around the world. Founded in 1981, Adaptec is a recognized leader in high performance I/O technology. Adaptec currently employs approximately 1,800 people, and with its global distribution network, serves customers worldwide. Adaptec's World Wide Web home page address is http://www.adaptec.com.