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To: JPM who wrote (24534)	10/28/1997 1:10:00 PM
From: BillyG	Respond to of 50808

Thanks for the forecast. You get what you pay for in MPEG2 decoding................. Ligos Technology Introduces LSX-MPEG Player: Brings MPEG-1/MPEG-2 Video To The PC; Available For No Charge From The Ligos Web Site SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 28, 1997--Ligos Technology, a leading developer of 3-D and multimedia authoring software for the Internet, today announced the availability of LSX-MPEG Player, a freeware software program that allows users to view both MPEG-1 and MPEG-2 video on a PC without the need for special hardware. The software can be downloaded at no charge from the Ligos Web site at www.ligos.com . "This is a natural extension of our LSX-MPEG product line," said Peter Forman, chief executive officer of Ligos. "It allows PC users to easily view high-quality video on their desktop from a variety of sources, including CDs and the Internet." LSX-MPEG Player is designed to work with PCs running Windows 95 or Windows NT with a 486 or better microprocessor. In addition to LSX-MPEG Player, Ligos markets LSX-MPEG Encoder, a software encoder that provides video compression for both MPEG-1 and MPEG-2 video. technology and delivers the fastest, highest-quality software encoding while maintaining small file sizes and low data rates. LSX-MPEG Encoder also provides fully scaleable, video for cost-effective use in low-bandwidth applications. Its simple and intuitive interface allows it to be used by a wide variety of multimedia developers, from novices just entering the field to professional content providers. "The versatility of LSX makes it the best solution for MPEG-compliant, multimedia development, especially for content providers who want to integrate video into Web applications," said Forman. The LSX-MPEG Encoder allows for variable compression ratios, providing users with the ability to generate very low data rate files. This makes LSX-generated MPEG files excellent for transfer over the Internet. LSX-MPEG Encoder also allows users to custom tailor their applications by letting them choose video stream frame rate and data rate, as well as audio output in stereo, dual channel or joint stereo. Pricing and Availability LSX-MPEG Player is available at no charge and LSX-MPEG Encoder is available for only $99. Both can be found at the company's Web site at www.ligos.com . Technology Available for License LSX's extremely fast motion estimation algorithm is also available for licensing and can be applied to software and hardware (DSP or special processors) for videoconferencing, video encoding (MPEG and other video), image recognition and any other application that requires efficient motion estimation. For more information on licensing LSX's innovative technology, contact Ligos at mpeg@ligos.com or 415/437-6137. About Ligos Technology Ligos Technology was recently formed to bring advances in multimedia technology to both PCs and the Internet. Its innovations have led to powerful new software for Web-based 3-D authoring (Award-Winning V-Realm Builder 2.1) and video compression. The company's cutting-edge multimedia tools dramatically enhance the development and delivery of information on the Internet. Ligos, a wholly owned subsidiary of Integrated Data Systems of Savannah, Ga., is headquartered in San Francisco. Note to Editors: Product photography available upon request. For press review copies of LSX MPEG Encoder or Player contact Steve Sylvia in San Francisco at 415/928-8295 or sesylvia@aol.com . CONTACT: Sylvia Communic@tions Steve Sylvia, 415/928-8295 sesylvia@aol.com Nancy Reuscher, 415/331-7218 nrpr@aol.com or Ligos Technology Kristan Ruona, 415/437-6137 Ext. 101