FacetCorp Press Release: July 28, 1997

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FacetCorp Releases FacetWin Version 2

May 26, 1998
FacetCorp, (Plano, TX USA), announces the release of FacetWin Version 2, which includes a complete graphical administration utility, PC clock synchronization with UNIX, and enhanced NT domain compatibility. The new FacetWin administrator provides a Windows®95 and Windows NT® property sheet interface, allowing the administrator to control all aspects of the FacetWin environment from a single point (see attached feature summary for more details).

FacetWin provides a complete solution for Windows 95 and Windows NT to UNIX® integration, including transparent file & print services, terminal emulation, PC backup/restore, POP 3 email server, modem server and remote computing support. FacetWin includes an all-in-one feature set that allows users of Windows and Windows NT PCs to transparently access and use the UNIX network resources (such as files, disks, Windows applications, and printers).

Sequent Computer Systems Inc., a leading vendor of Intel-based data center systems has been beta-testing FacetWin Version 2. "The graphical administration tool with context sensitive help in Version 2 of FacetWin makes for easy management of our 1,100-user FacetWin environment," explained Chris LaFournaise, IS Operations Manager with Sequent. "FacetWin Version 2 makes the configuration of file and printer sharing a snap."

Rainmaker Systems Inc., the leading outsourcer of maintenance sales for software publishers has been beta-testing a 250+ user license of FacetWin Version 2. "FacetCorp has a history of providing top-notch products that address the needs of the UNIX world," said Michael Silton, CEO of Rainmaker Systems. "We know that the enhancements made to FacetWin in Version 2 will catch the attention of many networking professionals."

"FacetCorp learned long ago that in order to remain competitive today, we must be market-driven," remarked Jim Bryant, FacetCorp's President. "The graphical administration tool in FacetWin Version 2 is a direct response to the feature requests of our customers." Bryant continued, "In fact, the success of FacetCorp is owed to our customers and our ability to respond to their needs. This release shows FacetCorp's commitment to maintain FacetWin's reputation as a world-class solution within the UNIX community."

FacetWin has enjoyed substantial success since the product was first released with tens of thousands of users worldwide. The FacetWin customer list includes prestigious organizations such as: Adidas, Allstate Insurance, AT&T, Bayer Corporation, Borden Foods, Duracell, IBM Corporation, JP Morgan, Marriott International, Minolta, Mitsubishi, NASA, National Westminster Bank, Neiman Marcus, Office Max, Southwestern Bell, Western Electric.

FacetWin differs from existing connectivity alternatives in several ways. First, FacetCorp based the file and print services in FacetWin upon the Common Internet File System (CIFS) formerly known as SMB. This is the primary system that Microsoft Windows uses for networking PCs. Many other connectivity products use the UNIX-oriented Network File System (NFS) method of loading NFS software on the PC to enable it as a UNIX NFS client. Instead, FacetWin provides a UNIX CIFS server (that requires no additional software to be loaded on the PC) to get transparent file and print services. CIFS was chosen for FacetWin because it is very easy to install and administer (since FacetWin administration can take place from the UNIX server), and because of its good performance. The FacetWin terminal emulator was designed as a native 32-bit application for Windows 95 or NT 4.0. In creating the terminal emulator, FacetCorp was able to leverage the terminal emulation technology built into FacetTerm® (the company's award winning multi-session product).

FacetWin Version 2 is priced at $195 with discounts for multi-user licenses. FacetCorp offers free 30-day evaluation copies of the product from their World Wide Web site (www.facetcorp.com) and through their established channel of worldwide distributors.

New Version 2 Features

Graphical property sheet administration from Windows
- All FacetWin features administered from a single intuitive interface
- Provides a single point of administration for all FacetWin servers on the network
- FacetWin may still be administered by editing the text configuration files if desired. The graphical administrator preserves all comments in the configuration files
- Context sensitive help for every configuration setting allows the system administrator to quickly understand the rich set of options that are available
- Non-"root" users may run the administrator in read only mode in order to view the FacetWin settings without being able to make any changes to the configuration
- Configuration files are backed-up prior to committing changes so that the system administrator can easily determine what changes have been made to the configuration and when they were made
PC clock/time synchronization with UNIX
Multiple backup domain controllers supported for pass-through authentication
Provides CIFS "op-locks" for read only shares
24 hour web-based license registration

FacetWin FEATURE SUMMARY

File Services: FacetWin enables users to view, access and save files, as well as launch Windows applications located on a UNIX server, without the hassle of copying files back and forth. UNIX resources simply appear as available resources to the PC and are ready to use!

Print Services: FacetWin allows Windows users to access any UNIX printer directly from their Windows application. The product also lets UNIX users print to the PC printers.

Terminal Emulation: FacetWin includes support for the most widely used terminal emulation families including Digital's VT series, SCO/ANSI color console, Wyse, and IBM. Terminal emulation allows PC users to work with UNIX-based applications by emulating a UNIX work environment. The terminal emulation in FacetWin also includes the unique Window Watch™ and QuickLaunch™ features.

PC Backup: FacetWin allows system administrators to schedule and perform routine backups of networked PCs to a UNIX tape drive.

Email Server: FacetWin includes a POP3 server which allows email to be moved between UNIX and Windows mail systems. This means users can use any POP3 compliant mail client they prefer.

Remote Computing Support: All features included in FacetWin may also be utilized from a PC connected over a dial-in modem. This makes it possible for a user working at home or on the road to access and/or print files located anywhere on the network.

Modem Server: FacetWin Windows terminal emulation access a pool of modems connected to a UNIX host from anywhere on the network. The server effectively provides terminal emulation modem access to users without requiring them to be physically wired to a modem and phone line.

About FacetCorp:
A privately held company located in Plano, Texas, USA, FacetCorp develops software productivity applications that enable users of personal computers and low cost character terminals to take full advantage of powerful UNIX-based host/server systems.

FacetCorp has enjoyed strong growth and has been included in The Fast Tech 50 since 1995. The Fast Tech 50, sponsored by The Dallas Business Journal & Arthur Andersen, is a ranking list of the 50 fastest-growing high-tech companies in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area. FacetCorp can be found on the World Wide Web at http://www.facetcorp.com.

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FacetWin® and FacetTerm® are registered trademarks of FacetCorp. QuickLaunch and Window Watch are trademarks of FacetCorp. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are property of their respective owners.

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