PHOTO>Electronic Imaging Magazine To Be Distributed in Common Ground
Format

Belmont, CA--March 21, 1994--No Hands Software and Professional
Photographers of America, Inc. are working together to distribute 
electronic versions of PHOTO>Electronic Imaging magazine in Common Ground
format via on-line services. PHOTO>Electronic Imaging will be the first
nationally circulated magazine to be distributed in this manner.

Common Ground electronic document distribution software lets users convert
any document to a platform-independent, exact representation of the
original that can be viewed and printed by anyone--regardless of
application, computer or fonts. PHOTO>Electronic Imaging articles will be
posted with the Common Ground MiniViewer for both Macintosh and Windows,
so any Macintosh or Windows user can download and access the files.
Stand-alone Common Ground MiniViewers are also available on various
on-line services and freely distributable for non-commercial purposes.

To kick off this on-going project, in March 1994, selected articles from
PHOTO>Electronic Imaging will appear on on-line services such as
CompuServe and America On-line in their original printed page layout.
Because Common Ground maintains pixel-for-pixel fidelity to the original,
all technical diagrams and graphics will remain true to scale, and Common
Ground's built-in JPEG compression of color images will keep file sizes
small. In addition, PHOTO>Electronic Imaging can choose to let users copy
and paste all text and graphics, or use Common Ground's security features
to prevent copying.

"We chose Common Ground because it preserves the high quality of our
images, while still providing the most economical solution available,"
said Elmo Sapwater, executive editor at PHOTO>Electronic Imaging. "We like
being able to view a graphic along with the copy it is referring to, and
the ability to share documents between different operating systems."

Converting articles and graphics into Common Ground format is as easy as
printing any document. At PHOTO>Electronic Imaging, where editors are
using the Macintosh version of Common Ground, the user simply holds down
the option key and selects Print from the Macintosh File menu. At this
time the user could also select the option to include Macintosh and
Windows MiniViewers with the document, and it's ready to be posted. A
Windows version of Common Ground is also available.

"Photo Electronic Imaging caters to digital photography and imaging
professionals, therefore, the electronic versions they post on-line must
preserve the integrity of the original," said Tony Stayner, vice president
of marketing at No Hands Software. "The fact that they chose Common Ground
to do this is a big endorsement, and points out critical distinctions
between our product and our competitors'. Only Common Ground provides a
compact, inexpensive way to view platform-independent documents on Windows
PCs and Macintoshes while maintaining the exact look of the original."

Users can access and download PHOTO>Electronic Imaging articles on
CompuServe (Go Photofo), America On-line (Kodak and Graphics support
areas), AppleLink (DTP and electronic imaging sections), GEnie and the
Internet.

About Common 

Ground Common Ground provides a universal solution to electronic document
distribution. It is platform independent; works with any application that
prints; and supports all font types, including TrueType, PostScript, and
international characters sets. Common Ground lets users convert any
document to an exact representation of the original that can be viewed,
searched and printed by anyone regardless of application, computer and
fonts, and lets users copy and paste all text and graphics. And, because
Common Ground relies on the host imaging system to draw text and graphics,
its imaging speed is extremely fast.

In addition to posting publications on-line, Common Ground is used
primarily to send e-mail enclosures; post reference materials on file
servers and bulletin board services; exchange documents with colleagues
and clients; and publish documentation and other content on CD-ROM, disk
and on-line services. In each case, the user can be sure that any Windows
or Macintosh recipient will be able to view, fax, and print these
platform-independent files on demand--with graphics, formatting, fonts and
color intact.

Common Ground consists of two major components: a Maker and a Viewer. The
Common Ground Maker converts any document from any application to
DigitalPaper--Common Ground's portable document file format which is
designed to mimic the properties of paper. Like paper, DigitalPaper places
almost no requirements on the recipient who needs to read a document, and
documents appear the same to everyone. Common Ground's Maker features
print resolution at 300 dpi, and a free, embeddable MiniViewer so users
can send documents that anyone can open and print, even if they don't have
the Common Ground application.

The Common Ground Viewer features copy and paste options, text searching,
zoom capabilities, navigational tools, and on-line help. The MiniViewer
features viewing and printing only.

Common Ground 1.1 for Macintosh requires System 6.05 or later (6.08 if
working with compressed documents), with a minimum of 700K of free memory.
Common Ground runs under the minimum Macintosh configuration--2MB of
memory for System 6.05 and 3MB of memory for System 7.0. Common Ground 1.0
for Windows requires Windows 3.1, an 80386 microprocessor or faster, and
2MB of RAM (4MB recommended).

Common Ground 1.1 for Macintosh and Common Ground 1.0 for Windows both list
for $189.95 with substantial discounts for volume purchases. Common Ground
is distributed through Ingram Micro, Kenfil and international
distributors. For more information about Common Ground contact No Hands
Software at 415-802-5800 or 800-598-3821

About PHOTO>Electronic Imaging magazine

Published by Professional Photographers of America, Inc., and targeted for
commercial, corporate, government and freelance photographers,
PHOTO>Electronic Imaging magazine is read by more than 43,000 imaging
professionals every month. It is available by subscription or can be
purchased at newsstands nationwide. PHOTO>Electronic Imaging was the first
industry magazine to bridge the gap between conventional and digital
imaging and continues to be the most comprehensive, up-to-date resource
for professional imagers making the transition to electronics. For
information about PHOTO>Electronic Imaging, contact Professional
Photographers of America, 57 Forsyth Street N.W., Suite 1600, Atlanta, GA
30303, phone: (404) 522-8600

No Hands Software

No Hands Software is a leading developer and publisher of a new generation
of software products for electronic document distribution and information
consumption on personal computers and consumer computing devices. Common
Ground 1.0 began shipping in May 1993. No Hands' first product, the
agent-based Magnet 1.0, was introduced in August of 1992. Founded in 1991,
No Hands Software is based in Belmont, California.

No Hands Software Inc
1301 Shoreway Rd, Suite 220
Belmont, CA 94002
415-802-5800,  fax 415-593-6868,  CIS 74740,2142
Internet: nohands@netcom.com

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