REAL SOFTWARE, INC. RELEASES REALBASIC 2.1.

Free update offers improved Windows compilation support, faster code
execution, and over 20 new features.

Austin, TX April 17, 2000 REAL Software, Inc. today released REALbasic 2.1,
the latest version of their award-winning, visual, object-oriented BASIC
development environment for Macintosh. This update will be free for
registered users of REALbasic 2.0. REALbasic 2.1 is available for download
now at
http://www.realbasic.com/realbasic/

REALbasic allows you to use your Macintosh to quickly and easily create
applications that run on both Macintosh and Windows. It is easy enough for
beginners and powerful enough for professionals to use.

“REALbasic was an invaluable tool in the development of Internet Explorer 5
Macintosh Edition. REALbasic is a phenomenal application-modeling tool that
allows even non-technical designers to quickly prototype complex features
and interface elements. The seamless integration of Apple technologies and
the rapid development capabilities of REALbasic have made it a winner at
Microsoft,” said Jimmy Grewal, Internet Explorer Macintosh Program Manager.

REALbasic 2.1 adds vastly improved support for creating applications that
run on Windows, improved database access, faster code execution, improved
reliability, and more than 20 other new features. Visit
www.realbasic.com/realbasic to view a detailed list of improvements and new
features.

“We’re sure that our current and future customers will find REALbasic 2.1
an invaluable tool in their work and play. I’m proud of all the new
capabilities in this release,” said Geoff Perlman, President and CEO of
REAL Software, Inc.

Apple Computer gave REALbasic the 1999 Best New Product award and REALbasic
has received high marks from every publication that has reviewed it,
scoring no less than 4 out of 5. REALbasic also enjoys a strong, committed,
and growing user base.

REALbasic 2.1 is available now, direct from REAL Software and from our
international distributors. New customers can choose between the Standard
Edition for US$149.95 and Professional Edition for US$349.95. The
Professional Edition adds support for SQL and 4GL database access, and
compiling for Windows. REAL Software, Inc. also offers Academic and volume
pricing.

REAL Software, Inc. was founded in 1996 and is based in Austin, Texas. For
more information visit www.realbasic.com or call 512.263.1233.

REAL Software, Inc.
PMB 220
3300 Bee Caves Road, Suite 650
Austin, Texas 78746
http://www.realsoftware.com
512.263.1233
Fax: 512.263.1441