Lotus Announces SmartSuite 2.0 for OS/2

Suite Update Makes Working on the OS/2 Desktop Easier and More Productive

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., March 8, 1995 -- Lotus Development Corp. today announced
SmartSuite 2.0 for OS/2, available immediately in the U.S., with
International versions shipping within 90 days. Release 2.0 comprises the
new productivity tools pioneered in Value Pack for SmartSuite for OS/2 and
the latest versions of Lotus' four native 32-bit OS/2 applications: Ami
Pro Release 3.0b, 1-2-3 Release 2.1, Freelance Graphics Release 2.1 and a
cc:Mail Desktop 1.03 for OS/2 Workplace Shell single-user license and
software.

SmartSuite 2.0 for OS/2 Offers Improved Integration and Task Assistance
Featuring the innovative and well-received Lotus SmartCenter for OS/2,
Value Pack boosts users' day-to-day efficiency by tightening the
integration between SmartSuite applications and the Workplace Shell, as
well as among the SmartSuite applications themselves. SmartCenter for OS/2
provides a central location for launching and switching among SmartSuite
applications, other applications and desktop tools. It also exploits the
OS/2 Workplace Shell to deliver additional benefits, such as drag-and-drop
functionality for customization, and easy access to OS/2 tools such as
Find and Lockup.

Lotus' Commitment to OS/2:

Lotus is the only major vendor to offer a natively-written complete desktop
solution for OS/2. "By adding a set of productivity tools to SmartSuite,
we are demonstrating our commitment to meeting the needs of our OS/2
customers," said Ilene Lang, senior vice president, Desktop Business
Group, Lotus Development Corp. "Lotus continues to converge its 32-bit
application development for OS/2 and Windows. For corporations that want
to standardize across platforms, SmartSuite is an increasingly attractive
desktop solution."

"IBM and Lotus are working together to give OS/2 customers the tools they
need," said James J. Gant, vice president, Solution Developer Operations,
IBM Corporation. "SmartSuite 2.0 furthers the OS/2 momentum that started
with the outstanding response to our Warp release. European and U.S.
companies alike will benefit from a single offering containing four strong
applications and a comprehensive collection of productivity tools."

Additional Value Pack productivity enhancements now included in

SmartSuite 2.0 for OS/2 include:

*Fourteen Ami Pro Bonus Pack SmartIcons which automate the most frequently
performed cross-application tasks among Ami Pro, 1-2-3 and Freelance
Graphics, allowing users to focus on the task itself instead of how to get
the job done;

*1-2-3 and Freelance File Translators, making the exchange of files between
the OS/2 and Windows versions of these applications more fluid; *New
Freelance Graphics SmartMaster sets and business symbols to assist in the
creation of day to day, professional-looking business presentations; and

*REXXLink for 1-2-3, which enables spreadsheet users to create custom macro
commands and @ functions using the REXX language.

The Value Pack further demonstrates Lotus' ongoing commitment to OS/2 users
by delivering these productivity enhancements and adding greater value to
the SmartSuite for OS/2 applications:

*Lotus Ami Pro 3.0b -- Named by OS/2 Professional readers as their word
processor of choice, Ami Pro 3.0b is the most powerful, full-featured word
processor available for OS/2. This latest version includes enhancements
acknowledged by users and industry experts as significant improvements in
speed and overall performance.

*Lotus 1-2-3 Release 2.1 for OS/2 -- The OS/2 version of the world's most
popular spreadsheet offers the ease-of-use, power and programmability of
Lotus 1-2-3, while exploiting the 32-bit technology and graphical
environment of OS/2.

*Lotus Freelance Graphics Release 2.1 -- Freelance Graphics 2.1 for OS/2 is
the only major presentation graphics product optimized to take advantage
of the power of OS/2. Its SmartStart tutorial, fill-in-the-blanks approach
to creating presentations, and professionally designed SmartMaster
presentation templates make Freelance easy to learn and use for all types
of business communications.

*Lotus cc:Mail Desktop 1.03 for OS/2 Workplace Shell single-user license
cc:Mail is an object-oriented e-mail environment that makes sending,
receiving and organizing messages faster and more intuitive. With
SmartSuite for OS/2, a company can add a new cc:Mail Workgroup user to its
existing cc:Mail system, or buy ten (10) SmartSuites and get a free copy
of cc:Mail Desktop to start a new cc:Mail system. cc:Mail for OS/2 was
awarded OS/2 Magazine's Editors' Choice award.

Availability and System Requirements

Lotus SmartSuite 2.0 for OS/2 will be generally available in early March
for new purchases in the U.S. and Canada. International English, German,
French, Spanish, Italian, Danish, Swedish, Norwegian, Dutch and French
Canadian versions will be generally available in 90 days. Existing
SmartSuite Release 1.x for OS/2 users can obtain a SmartSuite 2.0 Value
Pack Update Kit for a $10 shipping and handling fee by calling
1-800-TRADE-UP, ext. 9779, or 1-800-GO-LOTUS in Canada.

Lotus SmartSuite 2.0 for OS/2 requires an Intel 386 SX-compatible or higher
PC, OS/2 2.1 or higher and a minimum of 12 MB RAM under OS/2 2.1 or a
minimum of 8 MB RAM under OS/2 Warp. cc:Mail requires cc:Mail Desktop for
OS/2 Workplace Shell, Release 1.03.

For information on pricing or to purchase SmartSuite 2.0 for OS/2 contact
your local IBM or Lotus Authorized Reseller or call 1-800-3IBM-OS2.

Lotus Development Corp. (NASDAQ: LOTS), founded in 1982, offers
high-quality software products and support services that reflect the
company's unique understanding of the new ways in which individuals and
businesses must work together to achieve success. Lotus' innovative
approach is evident in a new class of applications that allows information
to be accessed and communicated in ways never before possible, both within
and beyond organizational boundaries. The company now markets its products
in more than 80 countries worldwide and provides numerous support
services, both from its consulting division and its award-winning 24-hour
support center.

All prices and terms are for the U.S. only.

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