Solana Beach, CA August 23, 1999--Nisus(R) Software Inc. is pleased to
begin its new Competitive Upgrade Program for all WordPerfect(R) Macintosh
users, designed to make it extremely affordable to move up to the latest
version, Nisus Writer 5.1.3. This offer consists of Nisus Writer 5.1.3
(download or CD) and manual for $59.95, $40.00 off the regular retail price!

According to Jerzy Lewak, CEO of Nisus Software "We want to make sure that
Macintosh users, moving from WordPerfect, can choose Nisus Writer as a
compelling alternative. Nisus Software is committed to the continued
support of Nisus Writer and the development of other, soon to be announced,
innovative software products."

To take advantage of this offer, customers can visit this link to order online:

http://www.nisus.com/nw/comp_upgrade.asp

Customers can also call us at 800-922-2993 or fax us at 619-481- 7485.

Business, corporate and institutional users interested in upgrading to a
Site License for Nisus Writer should contact us directly at 800-890-3030 or
email us at sales@nisus.com for special pricing.

Starting with the first version, originally released in January, 1989,
Nisus Writer is highly rated by users and industry experts. Don Crabb,
columnist for the Chicago Sun-Times and ZDNet says "I've turned to Nisus
Writer as my primary word processor, and I'm encouraging my Mac users to do
the same." and Mac Addict says "For those living in a Microsoft-free zone
(or attempting to), who need a powerful word processor, Nisus Writer is a
great choice." Nisus Writer has received awards from MacUser U.K., Byte,
BMUG, MacAddict, and Apple Pacific. Users include Dow Jones, The Principal
Financial Group, Stanford University, The Orange County Register, Warner
Brothers, Reuben H. Donnelly, Harvard University, and the United Nations
NGO Women's Forum.

The writer tools start where ordinary word processors give up. Nisus Writer
5.1.3 handles written documents both large and small with the features you
expect to find in any major word processor. But no other word processor
gives you this much power and flexibility over your words!

Nisus Writer is recognized for innumerable features, including powerful
multilingual text editing and manipulation, especially its find & replace
("if you can describe it, you can find it"); enhanced graphics (color,
nudge, snap to grid) including desktop publishing features (page within
page etc.); an uncluttered, user-friendly interface with optional floating
tool bars; extensive on-line help; smart style sheets; automatic indexing,
table and equation tools.

Nisus Writer also includes unlimited undos, noncontiguous and rectangular
selection, and customizable keyboard menu equivalents. In addition, users
can employ two powerful scripting dialects to write their own features
accessed through custom menu commands.

For more information on Nisus Writer, visit our web site:

http://www.nisus.com/nw

For more information contact:
Nisus Software Inc.
PO Box 1300
Solana Beach, CA 92075
(800)890-3030
(619)481-1477
(619)481-6154 fax
e-mail: info@nisus.com
http://www.nisus.com