ALADDIN SHIPS INSTALLERMAKER 6.5.2 FOR PUBLIC RELEASE, INSTALLATION AND
DATA DISTRIBUTION SOFTWARE OFFERS NEW USB SOFTWARE LOCATOR SUPPORT
StuffIt InstallerMaker 6.5.2 Supports The Installation Of USB Drivers On
Mac OS 9 Through Apple Software Locator
Watsonville, CA - June 7, 2000 - Aladdin Systems, Inc., a wholly owned
subsidiary of Aladdin Systems Holdings, Inc. (OTC NQB: ALHI) today
announced that the private release of StuffIt InstallerMaker(tm), version
6.5.2, is now available as golden master to the public at large. The latest
version of InstallerMaker takes advantage of the USB Software Locator in
Mac OS(9) 9 which provides for automatic installation of USB drivers.
Aladdin continues to work closely with Apple to ensure complete
compatibility with the much-anticipated Mac OS X. InstallerMaker will
support the creation of Mac OS X installers. A free, one-year license of
InstallerMare 6.5.2 is available to USB developers, as announced at Apple's
Worldwide Developer's Conference (WWDC).
InstallerMaker, the complete installation and data distribution standard,
provides the best solution for developers who want to create complex,
professional installers; demoware; trialware; and more; in less time and
with minimal effort.
"The debut of the beta release of InstallerMaker 6.5.2 earlier this month
was met with enthusiasm by leading-edge Macintosh software developers at
WWDC," said Pauline Shumake, InstallerMaker product manager. "In working
with Apple to provide easy use of the USB Software Locator, InstallerMaker
gives developers the superior technology they need to easily and
efficiently package and distribute their innovative software."
Shareware and Freeware developers can take advantage of the Aladdin
Shareware Program-
Member benefits include:
*Free one-year StuffIt InstallerMaker license for proven shareware
and freeware products
*Free technical support from Aladdin Systems
*Opportunity for worldwide distribution on Aladdin's commercial product CDs
To learn more and become a member go to
(http://www.aladdinsys.com/developers/installermaker/shareware.html)
Availability and Requirements
Software developers may download a free trial of InstallerMaker from the
Aladdin Web site:
(http://www.aladdinsys.com/developers/installermaker/index.html). For
custom pricing and licenses of InstallerMaker, contact Aladdin developer
sales at dev.sales@aladdinsys.com or (831) 761-6200. As announced by Apple
at WWDC, USB developers who received the beta version at WWDC 2000 may
upgrade now and redeem it for a free, one-year license of InstallerMaker
6.5.2 by contacting Aladdin Systems developer sales team:
(dev.sales@aladdinsys.com).
InstallerMaker 6.5.2 requires a Macintosh with a PowerPC processor, running
System 6.5.2.1 or newer, with at least 12 MB hard drive space and 8 MB
available memory (RAM). InstallerMaker 6.5.2 creates installers for Mac OS
8.1 or later. Technical support is free for licensed developers.
Aladdin Systems, Inc: Helping Transmit, Access and Organize Information(tm)
Aladdin Systems, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Aladdin Systems
Holdings, Inc. (OTC NQB: ALHI) was founded in 1988. Aladdin is a developer
and publisher of Windows and Macintosh software products that are designed
to assist users with the Transmission, Access and Organization (TAO) of
information. Aladdin's software offers a range of solutions to increase
user efficiency in the areas of information access, removal, recovery,
security and Internet distribution.
Aladdin is located at 165 Westridge Drive, Watsonville, CA 95076, USA;
telephone: (831)761-6200; Fax: (831)761-6206. For more information about
Aladdin, visit the company web site at: (http://www.aladdinsys.com) or
e-mail: (info@aladdinsys.com).
