SmartSketch Windows 95 Ready

SAN DIEGO, August 24, 1995 - FutureWave Software, Inc. today shipped SmartSketch 95 for Windows 95 or Windows NT 3.51 or later. SmartSketch 1.0 is a refreshingly simple precision drawing package which was first introduced to the Windows 3.1 market on October 17, 1994. The product seamlessly blends the precision of drawing with the flexibility and fun of paint, putting the product literally in a class by itself.

Some new features have been incorporated into Windows 95 that are not available in previous versions. The differences between SmartSketch 95 and SmartSketch 1.0 for Windows 3.1 include:

The program ships with a library of more than 500 high-quality drag & drop EasyArt™ images, eight interactive on-screen lessons, and extensive Microsoft Office product compatibility (including OLE 2.0 support). SmartSketch supports any Pen for Windows or WINTAB compatible pen tablet device.

SmartSketch 95 will be available for $79.95 (MSRP) from Egghead Software on August 24, 1995. SmartSketch for Windows 3.1 is included with the Windows 95 version. SmartSketch for Macintosh is also available. A thirty-day full working version of SmartSketch 95 will be available direct through FutureWave for $5.95. Interested parties can call 1-800-619-6193 for additional information. Lab Packs are provided to non-profit academic institutions at significant discounts. Japanese versions of SmartSketch will be available through SEIWA Systems in Japan starting September 1995.

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FutureWave Software is a developer and publisher of graphics software for business, education, and home. FutureWave is committed to providing solutions to the customer with a focus on innovative, easy-to-use technology. The company is a privately held corporation, based in San Diego, California.

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EasyArt, FutureWave, the FutureWave logo, and SmartSketch are trademarks of FutureWave Software, Inc. Microsoft is a registered trademark, and Windows is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. All other marks are the property of their respective holders.