Comdex Spring 2000 Booth #960 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Greg Haerr CEO, Century Software (801) 268-3088 x103 Century Software Introduces Host Access Connectivity for Embedded Linux; Allowing New Accessibility Between Enterprise Systems and Network Appliances CHICAGO, IL --April 17, 2000--Century Software, Inc., a leading manufacturer of desktop networking products, introduced HostML and ViewML, its new XML-based host access and rendering technologies today at Spring Comdex 2000. The HostML Application Server performs capture and translation of large and complex Unix and IBM application data to the XML format that is then re-rendered using ViewML on a range of systems, including handhelds and palmtops running Linux, Microsoft's Windows CE, Palm, Java and ActiveX. Century Software is the first company to offer host application data re-rendering across these dissimilar hardware and software platforms using a common interface. "HostML and ViewML provide two key components for delivering mission critical information to palmtop, handheld and embedded systems," said Greg Haerr, CEO of Century Software. "Using XML and ViewML allows combining of data from a variety of sources for display on network appliances. This opens up a whole new world of possibilities for embedded and handheld systems." HostML uses Century's time-tested terminal emulation technology, in use since 1985, for capturing host data on Unix and IBM mainframes. Once captured and translated to XML, the host data can be stored in documents or re-rendered on smaller form factor devices using the ViewML technology. ViewML allows various XML DTD (document type description) definitions to be associated with user interface objects, permitting content-driven rendering customized for smaller devices. ViewML is based on an open source project known as Microwindows, which provides a small graphical windowing system for embedded Linux and other platforms. "These products are a natural progression of our commitment to provide our customers with comprehensive host access. This means delivering products that display host data on palmtop, handheld and similar embedded Linux devices," stated Cameron V Francis, Director of Product Marketing at Century Software. "We believe that these devices will continue to grow in prominence as effective business tools." HostML and ViewML have been developed to run on such embedded Linux products as Applied Data System's Graphics Client, a single board application ready system using StrongARM processors for handheld and portable applications. "The ability to bring data from various sources to a single point of access is becoming an increasing priority," said Robert Olsen, president of Applied Data Systems (www.flatpanels.com ). "Century Software has introduced a strong solution for the corporate IT director." Century Software's HostML and ViewML will be demonstrated on Applied Data Systems' Graphics Client at the Comdex Show. For more information, contact Century Software at www.centurysoftware.com, or 801 268-3088. About Century Software Century Software is a leading provider of host access solutions in the emerging embedded Linux marketplace, as well as an established supplier of connectivity solutions for Windows to UNIX and IBM integration. The company's TERM and TinyTERM product suite provides high-end terminal emulation, file transfer, and script engine capabilities for customized host access integration. Based in Salt Lake City, Century Software was founded in 1985 and is privately held. Century Software solutions are sold through two-tier distribution in the United States and signed distributors in more than 40 countries worldwide. Century Software's CEO, Greg Haerr, is the founder and chief maintainer of the Microwindows Project, at www.microwindows.org. About Applied Data Systems Applied Data Systems (ADS) is a leading developer of RISC-based embedded solutions, employing Intel's StrongARM processor and microprocessor core technology and supporting a wide range of operating systems, including Linux, WindowsCE and VxWorks. ADS's solutions are ideally suited for mobile and Internet-enabled applications requiring wireless connectivity. ADS solutions enable numerous applications including process control, GPS, fleet management, and POS/kiosk. Headquartered in Columbia, Maryland, ADS has been a leading provider of SBC technology for the embedded systems market since 1984. For information about ADS, visit the ADS website at www.flatpanels.com or call 301/490-4007. - 1 -