For Immediate Release

Power On Puts Schedules and Contacts in the Palms of Users' Hands

Macworld Expo Release of Now Up-to-Date & Contact Enhances
Scheduling Options and Support for Handheld Devices

Columbus, Ohio - July 17, 2000 - Power On Software announced today that it
would introduce an upgrade to Now Up-to-Date & Contact at Macworld Expo
this week. Version 3.9.2 of the all-time best-selling contact manager and
calendaring software for the Macintosh will provide increased connectivity
capabilities. It adds a number of enhancements in its support for handheld
computers based upon the Palm Computing Operating System. In furthering its
leadership position as the most elegant and seamless solution for
portability of schedules and contacts, Power On has satisfied user requests
for better organizational capabilities.

Features of New Version

The new version of Now Up-to-Date & Contact provides the following new
functionality:

* Users now have the option to synchronize, to their Palm or Visor, only
those events that block free time, eliminating the need to clutter their
handheld computer with unnecessary events
* Enhanced field mapping for synchronization of phone and custom fields,
using Power On's exclusive Intelligent Mapping technology
* Color and font support has been added for users of DateBk4, making Now
Up-to-Date & Contact one of the first applications to substantially
leverage the color capabilities of the Palm IIIc
* Added visual cues, in the conduit synchronization window, that display
the name of the calendar and contact files to be synchronized, thereby
adding greater accuracy in selecting files and ensuring reliabiilty of
data.

Now Up-to-Date & Contact Top-Rated

Now Up to-Date & Contact is the leader in scheduling and contact management
for individuals and workgroups. It is Internet-savvy and permits users to
publish schedules on the Web. MacHome Magazine, in the current issue, has
called Now Up-to-Date & Contact " powerful, full-featured, and flexible".
Macworld's August issue states, " if you use a Palm OS device, version
3.9 is a must-have upgrade." Also, in its current issue, Macaddict awards
Now Up-to-Date & Contact a "Freakin' Awesome", its highest award, and
writes, "Power On has done a terrific job of making the package useful and
powerful while retaining its ease of use".

Pricing and Availabiility

Now Up-to-Date & Contact has a suggested list price of $99.95. Registered
users, who have purchased any version of Now Up-to-Date & Contact from
Power On after July 1, 1999 (as well as any Power On versions purchased
from Power On's authorized resellers after July 1, 1999), will be entitled
to download the new version at no charge. Upgrades on CD can be purchased
for $8.00, which includes shipping and handling for postal delivery in the
United States. Owners of other versions of Now Up-to-Date & Contact may
purchase electronic upgrades for $39.95. Orders can be securely placed
through Power On's web site at:

http://www.poweronsoftware.com/buysoftware

Power On Partners with Ingram Micro and Major Resellers

Now Up-to-Date & Contact is distributed by Ingram Micro and is available
from fine resellers everywhere, including Datavision, J & R, The Computer
Store, CompUSA, ComputerWare, and MicroCenter. It is also available from
Macwarehouse, ClubMac, MacMall, and MacZone and e-tailers such as
Outpost.com and Value America.

Background Information for Power On Software

Power On Software, Inc. was founded in 1993 and has established itself as
the leader in utility and business productivity software. The Now Software
product family, including the flagship products Now Up-to-Date &
Contact(TM) and Now Utilities(TM), has consistently garnered industry
accolades, including Product of the Year, multiple Editor's and Reader's
Choice honors, seven World Class Awards and back to back Eddy Award
nominations. Now Up-to-Date & Contact, acquired from Qualcomm Incorporated,
is the number one best-selling contact manager and calendar of all time on
the Macintosh platform. Power On is committed to providing the highest
quality productivity software, with an emphasis on total customer
satisfaction.

Editorial Contact: Ned Wir
Power On Software
Tel: (727) 944-5656
Fax: (727) 944-5757
www.poweronsoftware.com
Email: press@poweronsoftware.com