FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Neil Ticktin MacTech Magazine 805-494-9797 marketing@mactech.com MacTech launches MacDev-1 Westlake Village, CA -- May 11, 1996 -- Xplain Corporation, publisher of MacTech(tm) Magazine, is proud to announce the launch of MacDev-1(tm) -- a new list server aimed squarely at the Mac(tm) OS Developer Community. MacDev-1 is a news and information list server with a focused charter. Sponsored by MacTech Magazine and DevDepot(tm), MacDev-1 will be the source of news, information, and occasionally special offers specifically for the Mac OS programmer and developer community. The charter of the MacDev-1 list is to make Mac developers more aware of available resources, and to provide an efficient channel through which Mac development tools vendors can spread the word about new product releases. To further this charter, list is open to press, developers, industry figures, and the general public. The list will be moderated by MacTech Magazine, through a newly appointed Contributing Editor for MacDev-1: Rich Siegel, the founder, president and CEO of Bare Bones Software, Inc. "MacDev-1 is a natural extension of MacTech Magazine's "NewsBits" section," said Siegel. "However, readers of the list will hear about the news as it happens. As moderators, our goal is to manage the list traffic, so that subscribers aren't overwhelmed." Users can subscribe to MacDev-1 by sending e-mail to macjordomo@listmail.xplain.com with "sub MacDev-1 yourname" in the body of the message. To a submit a posting to MacDev-1, send e-mail to MacDev-1@listmail.xplain.com. Corporate Background Xplain Corporation operates DevDepot(tm), publishes MacTech(tm) Magazine, the MacTech CD-ROM(tm) series, THINK Reference(tm), develops software for Mac OS(tm), and provides custom publishing services. Founded in 1984, the company has its offices in Westlake Village, California. MacTech Magazine was formerly called MacTutor and began publishing in November, 1984. For more information on Xplain Corporation or any of its products/services, call the main offices at 805-494-9797, fax at 805-494-9798, send an e-mail to info@xplain.com, or send snail mail to PO Box 5200, Westlake Village, CA 91359-5200, USA. MacTech Magazine is written exclusively for individuals who design and develop software for the Mac OS. MacTech strives to deliver the latest information to all developers and provide a forum where programmers and developers can exchange ideas, opinions, discoveries, and breakthroughs. Editorial balance comprises feature articles, news, product reviews and special reports. A broad editorial staff and board assures the community of hearing from the "movers and shakers". MacTech Magazine is read by approximately 30,000 Macintosh programmers and developers in 50+ countries. DevDepot comprises two complementary units: An extensive, full color catalog (also included at the back of MacTech Magazine) updated monthly, and a dedicated world wide web site (http://www.devdepot.com). Designed to provide the convenience of online automated shopping with the traditional feel of good old-fashioned catalog browsing, DevDepot also features: an new 800 number (800-MACDEV-1) for US and Canadian customers, customer satisfaction guaranteed, lowest price guaranteed, and world renowned customer service. For more information on this or any other issue, see our web sites at: * http://www.mactech.com/ * http://www.devdepot.com/ * http://www.xplain.com/ -30- All contents are Copyright 1984-1996 by Xplain Corporation. All rights reserved. MacDev-1, MacTech, MacTech Magazine, MacTech CD-ROM, MacTech Web, THINK Reference, DevDepot, Sprocket, JavaTech, WebTech, Developer Central, Virtual Developer Central and the MacTutorMan are trademarks of Xplain Corporation. Other trademarks and copyrights appearing in this printing or software remain the property of their respective holders.