Copy Protection WIBU-KEY Network functions enlarged: WIBU-KEY is now
available for Mac OS X (native) and Linux

Karlsruhe, 11-11-2002. The new software version 3.30 expands the network
functionality of the copy protection system WIBU-KEY and now offers
platform independent support on Windows, Macintosh and Linux. This makes
for a very flexible license management system. At COMDEX 2002, booth 821,
WIBU-SYSTEMS will present the new software version of the copy protection
system WIBU-KEY. The latest version 3.30 supports Mac OS X and Linux within
a network environment via a console application. The hardware WIBU-BOX/U
for the USB interface can be used cross platform with identical functions
for Windows, Macintosh and Linux. The server software will be started in a
shell extension on the Linux operating system. WIBU-KEY running on Linux
can be used for all common Linux distributions. The existing version
already allows copy protection and license management within a network
system for all variants of Windows and Mac OS 9. Therefore WIBU-KEY now
runs cross platform at both the server and client's site, as well as on
heterogeneous environments. The server process of the console application
controls the activation of licenses within a network system. This means,
for example, that the software manufacturer can program the WIBU-BOX/U for
single stations as well as for network systems. The "Remote-Programming"
feature allows programming from a distance and it is helpful for the
implementation of changes such as the number of licenses. Additional to
license management WIBU-KEY offers sales opportunities like Electronic
Software Distribution or Pay-Per-Use, running on Windows, Macintosh and
Linux. This means a high degree of flexibility for all software
manufacturers enabling them to meet different customer needs in a very
secure way. More information is available at +49-721-93172-0, via fax at
+49-721-93172-22 or per email info@wibu.com.

Abstract:
Network functions enlarged: WIBU-KEY is now available for Mac OS X (native)
and Linux The new software version 3.30 expands the network functionality
of the copy protection system WIBU-KEY and now offers platform independent
support on Windows, Macintosh and Linux. This makes for a very flexible
license management system. The hardware WIBU-BOX/U for the USB interface
can be used cross platform with identical functions for Windows, Macintosh
and Linux. WIBU-KEY running on Linux can be used for all common Linux
distributions. The server process of the console application controls the
activation of licenses within a network system. This means, for example,
that the software manufacturer can program the WIBU-BOX/U for single
stations as well as for network systems. More information about
WIBU-SYSTEMS is available on www.wibu.com.

WIBU-SYSTEMS AG
WIBU-SYSTEMS was founded in 1989 by Oliver Winzenried and Marcellus
Buchheit. The company's main focus is in the fields of Copy Protection,
License Management and Document Protection. The philosophy of WIBU-SYSTEMS
"To gain the confidence of our customers and maintain this each new day" is
an essential part of the daily work at the headquater in Karlsruhe as well
as in the WIBU-SYSTEMS offices in Seattle, USA, and in Shanghai, China. The
WIBU-KEY copy protection system is firmly established in the international
market and has been for several years. In addition to the protection of
software, WIBU-KEY offers options for e.g. license management, modular
software management and Electronic Software Distribution (ESD) to a very
high level of security. WIBU-KEY SmartShelter was launched in 2001. This
allows the protection of HTML documents and also the ability for companies
to market information on e.g. a subscription-based business model. The
authentication system SecuriKey allows a secure login process on Windows
2000 and Windows XP. WIBU-SYSTEMS is EN ISO9001 certified and is a member
of PCMCIA, USB Implementers Forum as well as of SIIA and others.
Distributors of WIBU-SYSTEMS are located in Belgium, Canada, Croatia,
Denmark, Egypt, Finland, France, Great Britain, Hungary, Japan, Jordan,
Korea, Lebanon, Netherlands, Portugal, Thailand and USA.
More information about WIBU-SYSTEMS is available on www.wibu.com.

WIBU-SYSTEMS AG
Rueppurrer Strasse 52-54
D-76137 Karlsruhe, Germany

Tel: +49-721-93172-11
Fax: +49-721-93172-22
Web: www.wibu.com