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Sensiva Launches New Internet Navigational Tool Using Symbols 

Sensiva, Inc. today announced three new versions to run on Windows, Apple
Macintosh and GNU/Linux

Mountain View, California, September 5, 2000 - Sensiva, Inc. has unveiled
a line of Internet navigational software that provides a consistent interface
across different applications, different platforms and different languages.
The software runs on three platforms-Windows, Apple Macintosh and GNU/Linux
to allow people to universally use software and Internet applications
by drawing symbols.

"As we move forward, we have an obligation to help people to take advantage
of this interconnected society," David Dupouy, Sensiva, Inc.'s chief executive
officer said. The different platforms were developed as part of the company's
strategy to allow users the option to choose their preferred platform
and language anywhere, any time. 

Sensiva officials said the new Windows version along with a two-week beta
version for Macintosh and GNU/Linux are available to be downloaded now
at www.sensiva.com. Sensiva is also featured in their Partner's world
leading products that were established over the past year. Some of Sensiva's
clients include Casio, world leader in consumer electronics; Wacom, market
leader in development and manufacture of graphic tablets; Synaptics, leader
in development and manufacture of touchpads for notebook computers; and
Kanitech International A/S in Denmark, original maker of a cordless pen
that comes in place of a mouse. 

"We're gradually making the software a de-facto standard in all Internet
and software applications," said Dupouy. A unique feature of Sensiva is
not only the ability to execute applications through symbols but also
the ability to link to Sensiva's Website from within the utility without
having to open a browser window. 

This is a big step forward in Sensiva's strategy that says, at some point
in the future (users) will be connected to the Internet all the time.
Its unique software will change the way of navigating and exploring the
Internet. 

Based on the latest version, Sensiva 2.5, the software is also at the
heart of the Sensiva strategy, through which the company aims to distribute
and pre-install the software via televisions, wireless phones and handheld
devices in addition to PCs with the same consistent interface. This is
unusual for software to be cross-platform compatible. 

The software will give users access to all of Sensiva's services on their
multi-language Website, including its popular Forums that will be available
to the public next week. The new Windows version along with a two-week
beta version for Macintosh and GNU/Linux will be distributed to Sensiva's
Partner's products and distribution channels, which include more than
 a million Sensiva users and almost 5,000 people a day who visit Sensiva's
Website for computer information.


 
About Sensiva, Inc.

Sensiva, Inc. is committed to providing a natural way for people to use
Internet and software applications anywhere. Its vision -- simpler interface,
unified applications, and extendable functionality -- reflects Sensiva's
strive to provide innovative products that meet our customer's evolving
needs. Sensiva, Inc. is headquartered in Mountain View, CA. For more
information, please visit www.sensiva.com


 
Editorial Contact

Sensiva, Inc.	
Joanna Chan 
joanna@sensiva.com
Tel: +1 (650) 938-6051
Fax: +1 (650) 938-5748	
www.sensiva.com