Approach Software Corporation Introduces Approach 2.0 for Windows in
Europe; Is an Instant Bestseller in the UK

REDWOOD CITY, Calif., December 18, 1992--Approach Software Corporation
today announced availability of fully localized French and German versions
of Approach 2. Of or Windows. Approach Software has also released
international versions in Holland, Belgium, Norway and Denmark.

Meanwhile, the UK version, which shipped early last month, has already
matched the success of the domestic version of Approach for Windows, which
became bestseller in the U. S. In the UK, Approach for Windows achieved
the number one position for best-selling database in the Ingram Micro's
Bestseller List. In November 1992, Approach outsold Borland's dBASE and
Paradox in the UK.

"We are absolutely delighted with sales of Approach 2.0 for Windows" said
Alistair Handyside, Commercial Vice President at Ingram Micro. "It is very
exciting to have a newcomer enter the market which truly fulfills end user
requirements," he added.

"Our success in the UK indicates the explosive demand for a relational
database easy enough for even first-time users," said Kevin Harvey,
President of Approach Software. "We look forward to similar success
throughout Europe."

"Approach 2.0 for Windows has generated tremendous interest in Europe,"
said Jamie Rapperport, Approach Software's Managing Director for Europe,
"and we felt it was critical to develop top-quality, fully localized
versions of the product as quickly as possible. Accordingly, we have
invested aggressively in our European operations."

The localized and international versions of Approach 2.0 for Windows
include a host of features implemented for the global market, including
European date and number formatting options (including currency), metric
rulers, OEM to ANSI character conversions and support for local mailing
labels.

Approach 2.0 for Windows was released on October 12, 1992 in the United
States and Canada. The UK version of Approach shipped November 9, 1992 and
French and German versions shipped on November 30th.

Approach for Windows Background 

Approach for Windows is an end user database, designed to make managing and
reporting on information easy for even database novices. Because of its
breakthrough ease of use, Approach for Windows rocketed onto bestseller
lists shortly after shipping in March 1992. Easy, relational and very
fast, Approach for Windows is also 100% compatible with dBASE, Paradox,
FoxPro, Oracle SQL, SQL Server and DB2. Approach has won many prestigious
awards -- including "Best Software" at COMDEX/Spring 1992 from BYTE
Magazine.

Approach Software Corporation 

Approach Software Corporation headquartered in Redwood City, California,
was founded with the objective of making database power accessible to a
broad range of business professionals. Approach Software Corporation
European headquarters are located in Munich, Germany with an additional
office in London, England.

Approach Software, 311 Penobscot Dr, Redwood City, CA 94063
415-306-7890;  Fax: 415-368-5182

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