TANDY INTRODUCES DESKMATE 3.0 INTEGRATED SOFTWARE
July 27, 1988

FORT WORTH, Texas--Tandy Corporation, the leading manufacturer of PC-
compatible computers, today unveiled DeskMate 3.0, a new version of Tandy's
popular, integrated productivity software for Tandy computers and other PC-
compatibles.

"This product represents the next step in making computers significantly
easier to use," said John V. Roach, chief executive officer, chairman of the
board and president of Tandy Corporation, "while at the same time reducing the
software cost of owning a PC."

First introduced in 1984, DeskMate has evolved into a graphically-oriented
user interface designed to bring a consistent look and feel of keyboard and
mouse commands to diverse applications. As a result, the learning time
required for each new softwa re package is significantly reduced.

This affordable interface is supplied with a wide array of practical
applications for low-cost personal computers in the home and business markets.
Software publishers who have licensed the DeskMate interface and have
committed to provide programs th at run under this environment include
Activision, Broderbund, Digital Learning Systems, Electronic Arts, Epyx, First
Byte, Intuit, The Learning Company, Sierra Online, Quantum Computer Systems,
Software Publishing Corporation, Star Software and Symantec.

In addition to the graphic interface, DeskMate 3.0 includes several basic
applications. TEXT is an easy-to-use text entry and editing system that
includes a 90,000 word spell checker, centering, headers, footers, boldface
and underline. Form letters created in TEXT can be personalized by merging
information from the ADDRESS application.

ADDRESS is a "card file" program which includes fields for name, address, work
phone number, home phone number, dates to remember and notes. Names in the
file may be designated as members of sub-lists, such as a Christmas card list
or PTA members, by simply entering the information in the "Member Of"
category. Up to 25 sub-lists may be specified by the user and accessed as if
they were separate address book files. The number of individual records is
limited only by the amount of disk space on the computer.

Additionally, phone numbers entered in ADDRESS are automatically added to the
PHONE list accessory in DeskMate so the user can easily look up and
automatically dial, through use of a modem, home or business phone numbers
from within any part of DeskMate.

An event-oriented CALENDAR graphically displays yearly, monthly, weekly and
daily events with the ability to include "Annual Occasions," such as birthdays
and anniversaries; "Reminders," which will appear each day until removed by
the user; and "Notes," which are attached to a particular day but with no
specific time.

DeskMate users can get immediate information regarding the day's events
without going into the CALENDAR by placing a THINGS TO DO box on the desktop.
Information from the CALENDAR, such as meetings, reminders and notes for the
current day, automatically appear in the THINGS TO DO box. As the user moves
in and out of DeskMate during the day, the list is updated and scheduled
events are automatically removed as their time passes.

A 16-color DRAW application allows the user to flip, rotate and zoom-in on
artwork or sections of it, as well as cut, copy and paste clip art into a TEXT
document.

The DeskMate desktop is fully configurable and any application not included
with DeskMate 3.0 may be added automatically using the AUTOCONFIG box on the
desktop. By simply placing the application diskette into the floppy drive and
pulling down the fi le menu to update the screen, the user can replace the
AUTOCONFIG box with the desired application. Anytime the application is placed
in the floppy drive, the AUTOCONFIG file will be read by the computer and the
application will automatically appear on the DeskMate desktop.

PC-LINKsm provides the needed software to access a new online communications
service designed for ease-of-use and to help owners of Tandy computers, and
other PC-compatibles, get the most from their PCs. It utilizes DeskMate's
graphical user interfac e while on line so the user can navigate easily using
a series of pull-down menus and pop-up dialogue boxes rather than typed
commands. This service provides unlimited usage from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. for the
low monthly rate of $9.95.

Other applications included with DeskMate are WORKSHEET, a 99-row by 99-column
spreadsheet; FILER and FORM SETUP, which allow the user to create personal
databases such as home inventory and recipes; and HELP, which contains a
"Quick Reference" guide listing several subject areas includin