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Quarterdeck's DiskClone Now Shipping to Retail Stores
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Tuesday April 7, 8:05 am Eastern Time
Company Press Release
Quarterdeck's DiskClone Now Shipping to Retail Stores
Ideal for Safe and Easy Migration to Windows 98 or New PCs
MARINA DEL REY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 7, 1998-- Quarterdeck Corp.
(Nasdaq:QDEK - news), the world's leading provider of PC helpware solutions, Tuesday
announced that DiskClone has shipped and is available for purchase.
As users upgrade to new operating systems such as Windows 98, or to new PCs, DiskClone is
the best way to transfer data as it saves every file, folder, partition and program setting and
duplicates it to the new PC.
According to industry research firm International Data Corp., 16 million to 18 million
computer users will upgrade from Windows 95 and 3.x to Windows 98 during its first year of
release, and the majority of these users will require new, larger hard drives to run their
systems at optimum levels. DiskClone is ideal for upgrades, as it copies an old hard drive to a
new one.
For Windows 98 and Windows NT workstation deployments, disk cloning is the fastest and
safest way to replicate and back-up PCs. Using DiskClone Extra Strength and DiskClone
Corporate, scheduled to ship at the end of May, for multiple upgrades can result in significant
time savings as one PC is configured and then used to replicate the image to multiple PCs.
''Our line of DiskClone products makes PC and operating system upgrades as fast and seamless
as possible by reducing the time and frustration associated with upgrades,'' said Sherry Katz,
senior product manager at Quarterdeck.
Pricing and Availability
DiskClone Regular Strength is currently available at an estimated street price of $39.95 before
applying an introductory special $10 mail-in rebate. DiskClone Extra Strength is scheduled to
ship at the end of May. Both versions will be available at major computer software retailers,
including CompUSA, Best Buy, Computer City and Fry's Electronics as well as through
Quarterdeck's on-line store at www.quarterdeck.com.
Quarterdeck will also offer DiskClone Corporate, which will include network support and
scripting for multiple installs, through VARs and corporate resellers at the end of May. Further
information on DiskClone Corporate can be obtained by calling 800/225-8148.
System Requirements
DiskClone minimum requirements include an IBM PC or compatible (80386 or higher), VGA
or higher resolution monitor, two internal hard drives (DiskClone Regular Strength), 350 KB
of free DOS RAM and 2 MB of memory beyond 640 K, 4 MB of RAM (16 MB for FAT 32
and NTFS). DiskClone supports Windows 98, 95, 3.1, NT, OS/2, Netware, UNIX and DOS.
About Quarterdeck
Quarterdeck is a global leader in the development and marketing of PC helpware -- software
designed to prevent and solve PC performance problems, especially those encountered in
networked -- Internet and intranet -- environments. The company's goal is to make personal
computing trouble-free for users and network administrators alike, while reducing the need for
live technical support.
Quarterdeck's current product line, which addresses storage management, system conflict
resolution, virus protection, system updating and enhanced access to networked information and
communications resources, is marketed to both end-users and businesses via retail distribution,
corporate resellers and OEMs, direct marketing channels and the Internet.
Quarterdeck's products are available in more than 14,000 outlets throughout the United States
and Canada, as well as in more than 29 countries worldwide. Incorporated in 1982 and traded
on Nasdaq under the symbol QDEK, Quarterdeck's worldwide headquarters are in Marina del
Rey, with its European operations based in Dublin, Ireland.
Further information may be obtained by calling 800/683-6696 toll-free or 573/443-3282, by
accessing Quarterdeck's Web site at quarterdeck.com, or by sending e-mail
requests to info@quarterdeck.com.
This news release contains forward-looking statements which are made pursuant to the
safe-harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Expressions of
future goals and similar expressions reflecting something other than historical fact are intended
to identify forward-looking statements, but are not the exclusive means of identifying such
statements. These forward-looking statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties,
including the timely development and market acceptance of products and technologies,
successful integration of acquisitions and divestitures of non-core assets, the ability to secure
additional sources of financing, the ability to reduce operating expenses and other factors
described in the company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The actual
results that the company achieves may differ materially from any forward-looking statements
due to such risks and uncertainties. The company undertakes no obligations to revise or update
any forward-looking statements in order to reflect events or circumstances that may arise after
the date of this release.
Note to Editors: If you would like more information on Quarterdeck Corp. and its products,
view the Quarterdeck Press Center at quarterdeck.com.
Quarterdeck is a registered trademark of Quarterdeck Corp. or its subsidiaries. DiskClone is a
trademark of Quarterdeck Corp. or its subsidiaries. All other brands and products referenced
herein are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
Contact:
Quarterdeck Corp., Marina del Rey
Elaine Smith, 310/309-3744
esmith@quarterdeck.com
or
Ana Thorne, 310/309-3767
athorne@quarterdeck.com
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