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To: sPD who wrote (28)	4/7/2000 9:00:00 AM
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Data Becker to Deliver 4.5 Million Copies of ACDsee Software to German Market VICTORIA, BRITISH COLUMBIA-- April 6, 2000 -Leader in Digital Image Management and Leading German Software Publisher Distribute Flagship Product to Millions of Users ACD Systems International Inc. (CDNX: ASA), the Digital Image Management Company, today announced that DATA BECKER GmbH & Co. KG, a leading European publisher of computer software, books and magazines, will distribute 4.5 million shareware copies of ACDSee software this year. Consumers across Germany will receive ACDSee, the award-winning digital image management software, through DATA BECKER's established channels that include books, magazines, and special issues. "This agreement to distribute millions of copies of ACDSee is another example of ACD Systems aggressive growth strategy to increase our established user base and market penetration worldwide," said Kevin Hawe, Vice President Sales and Marketing. "By leveraging DATA BECKER's distribution channels, we can bring ACDSee to millions of German consumers through the magazines, books and software titles that Germans have come to know and trust." This provision of shareware copies of ACDSee is in keeping with DATA BECKER's commitment as Germany's leading computer book publisher and as a software publisher to provide its customers with excellent computer software at value prices. The global distribution of ACDSee and the progressive way in which ACD Systems is meeting international demand has made the company's software even more attractive to their international resellers, distributors, and publishers. About ACDSee ACD Systems' flagship product, ACDSee, is the leading software solution for viewing, browsing, and managing digital images for both high-end graphics professionals as well as home users. About DATA BECKER DATA BECKER GmbH & Co. KG, based in Dusseldorf, Germany, is one of the leading publishers of computer software, books and magazines throughout Europe. Together with DATA BECKER CORPORATION (www.databecker.com), a privately-held publisher of high-quality, value-priced computer software for the North American retail market, they form a worldwide publishing powerhouse with operations in every major consumer software market. About ACD Systems Ltd. Based in Victoria, British Columbia, ACD Systems International Inc. (CDNX: ASA) designs, develops and markets leading edge Digital Imaging and Network Communications Technologies. ACD has been actively developing quality software since 1993 and has enjoyed rapid growth and established significant market penetration through progressive Internet distribution and strategic partnerships. ACD products have an estimated 15 million users worldwide, and over 12,000 corporate customers that include many Fortune 500 companies. ACD Systems shares are listed for trading on the Canadian Venture Exchange under the symbol ASA. Further details available at our web site: www.acdsystems.com ACDSee is a registered trademark of ACD Systems Ltd. Other product and company names herein may be trademarks of their respective owners. -30- FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: ACD Systems International Inc. Martin Winstanley Vice President Corporate Affairs (250) 382-5828 E-mail: martin@acdsystems.com Website: www.acdsystems.com or Temple Scott Associates (TSA) Greg MacDonald (416) 360-6183 ext. 224 E-mail: greg.macdonald@tsa.ca THE CANADIAN VENTURE EXCHANGE NEITHER APPROVES NOR DISAPPROVES THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN.