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MindVision Updates Fast, FREE, Flexible File Expander
Improved user interface and performance
10 days left to win the iBeetle (really! a free car!)

MindVision Updates Fast, FREE, Flexible File Expander
Download MindExpander for a chance to win the iBeetle

LINCOLN, NE -- January 21, 1998 -- MindVision Software announces an
updated preview release of MindExpander(tm), the FREE application
that automatically expands .sit, .sea, .bin and .hqx files. It is
available for downloading at (http://www.mindvision.com/consumer).

"At MacWorld we introduced a new choice for Internet file expansion.
Today we demonstrate our commitment to rapid turnaround," said
MindVision CEO Steve Kiene. "Since January 4, we've heard lots of
feedback from our users. In a matter of days, we've improved
performance, fixed bugs, and further streamlined the user interface.
We're committed to providing solutions as quickly as possible."

Not only is MindExpander FREE, so is the iBeetle! Throughout the
month of January, download and run MindExpander to register to win
MindVision's FREE Volkswagen iBeetle. Pictures of the iBeetle are
available at (http://www.mindvision.com/consumer). We will give away
the iBeetle in a drawing at the end of the month.

This release of MindExpander offers the following improvements:
- MindExpander 0.91 works well with proxy servers, including those
that require user authentication. This fixes self-updating and
registration troubles that some proxy server users were experiencing.

- MindExpander now uses less memory. Everything happens in 700K.

- Live links make it easy to send feedback and visit our web site.

- Fixed problems with handling encrypted files, identifying some
MacBinary files, and running from locked volumes.

MindExpander expands standard Internet files and helps users get to
the files they're downloading sooner with less hassle. MindExpander
is smaller, runs faster, and uses less memory than other
decompression programs. The first of a new family of consumer
utilities, MindExpander gives Mac users a new freedom of choice.

For downloading, registration details, and contest rules, visit
MindVision's web site at http://www.mindvision.com/consumer.

Founded in 1987, MindVision Software is a recognized industry leader
specializing in software delivery solutions for Macintosh and
Windows. Thousands of software companies, including Netscape, Intuit,
AOL, Corel, Microsoft, and Adobe trust MindVision's products to
install their products. Consumers already know MindVision by the
progress bar of their installers, and soon they'll know MindVision by
a new breed of utilities.

Consumers already know MindVision's consumer software. In 1993 the
company developed Stacker, which was acquired by Stac Electronics.
Nominated for many honors, MacUser awarded Stacker four mice. In 1995
MindVision coauthored the highly decorated SpeedDoubler with
Connectix Corporation.

For more information, contact:
press@mindvision.com (402) 477-3269