CONTACT: Symantec Customer Service (800) 441-7234
cafe@symantec.com

VISUAL PAGE PREVIEW RELEASE 1 FOR MACINTOSH NOW AVAILABLE!

CUPERTINO, CA -- October 16, 1996 -- Keeping pace with developments in the
Macintosh, and current internet technologies, Symantec Corporation
(NASDAQ:SYMC) is pleased to make Visual Page Preview Release 1 for
Macintosh available for download. We value your input to help us provide
you with the best web page editing tool on the market. We are very
interested in your feedback in terms of the user interface of Visual Page,
as well as the base feature set. Please send any bug reports to
(bugs@devtools.symantec.com). Send feature, suggestions, comments etc. to
(support@devtools.symantec.com) and use the subject line "Visual Page for
Mac".

Visual Page Preview Release 1 includes:

o Support for Tables, Frames, Images, Links
o Source Code Editor
o Floating Images and Tables allow wrap around text
o Supports embedded Quicktime playback

As with all pre-release software, please realize that Visual Page PR1 is
still undergoing development efforts. We welcome all feedback but encourage
you to read all provided documentation for current limitations.

Symantec Corporation develops, markets and supports a complete line of
application and system software products designed to enhance individual and
workgroup productivity as well as manage networked computing environments.
Platforms supported include Apple Macintosh computers, IBM personal
computers and compatibles as well as all major network operating systems.
Founded in 1982, the company has offices in the United States, Canada,
Australia, Europe and Japan. Information on the company and its products
can be obtained by calling (800) 441-7234 toll free, or (541) 334-6054.

--

Apple, the Apple logo and Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple
Computer, Inc. Brands and products referenced herein are the trademarks or
registered trademarks of their respective holders.