For Immediate Release

SOPHISTICATED CIRCUITS DEBUTS iDO SCRIPT SCHEDULER INSIDE MAC OS 8.6

-- Power of AppleScript Now Expanded to Automatically Run Unattended,
Any Time --

WOODINVILLE, Wash., May 18, 1999 -- Sophisticated Circuits, Inc.
today announced the debut of their new iDo Script Scheduler(tm) in
the newly released Mac(R) OS 8.6. Now any Mac OS 8.6 user can
schedule their AppleScripts(R) to run automatically -- any time, day
or night. Available now from (http://www.apple.com/applescript/), the
iDo Script Scheduler is an easy to use Control Panel that gives users
the ability to schedule their AppleScripts to run even when the
computer is unattended. First introduced at the Apple Worldwide
Developers Conference (WWDC), the new iDo Script Scheduler is
included as a "lite" version in the new Mac OS 8.6. A full version of
Sophisticated Circuits' iDo Script Scheduler is due for release in
June from Sophisticated Circuits.

"We're extremely pleased to include the iDo Script Scheduler from
Sophisticated Circuits in the new Mac OS 8.6," stated Sal Soghoian,
AppleScript product manager. "The iDo Script Scheduler really shows
off the abilities of AppleScript by allowing you to schedule
automated tasks on your computer."

"We're honored to have Apple include the iDo Script Scheduler in Mac
OS 8.6," said Amar Singh, president of Sophisticated Circuits.
"AppleScript is the most powerful, easiest to use tool for the
non-programmer to make their computer do exactly what they want. Now,
with the iDo Script Scheduler, it's easy to get your Mac to do
exactly what you want, when you want -- even if you're not there."

About Sophisticated Circuits
Founded in 1984, Sophisticated Circuits, Inc. is a privately held
corporation located in Woodinville, WA. Sophisticated Circuits, Inc.
develops elegant, highly integrated hardware/software tools which
make the lives of computer professionals easier by enhancing the
reliability, remote access and automation capabilities of servers and
personal computers. Further information on Sophisticated Circuits may
be obtained by accessing www.sophisticated.com, calling 800/769-3773,
or sending mailto:info@sophisticated.com. International inquiries can
also reach Sophisticated Circuits by calling +425/485-7979, or by
sending a fax to +425/485-7172.