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. 


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