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To: Francois Goelo who wrote (1252)	5/24/1999 9:51:00 AM
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wow Monday May 24, 9:05 am Eastern Time Company Press Release Softlink's Multimedia E-mail Software to be Marketed With Popular EarthLink's Internet Service SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 24, 1999--(OTC BB:SFLK - news) - Softlink announced today an agreement with leading Internet service provider EarthLink (NASDAQ: ELNK - news), to bundle and promote quality Internet connectivity to purchasers of Softlink's innovative E-Mail VOICELink and eMail inChorus multimedia e-mail software. Starting in May, Softlink will dedicate a portion of its year-long, nationwide VOICELink and inChorus direct marketing campaign to the promotion of EarthLink's Internet service that provides customers with access to more than 2,100 points of presence worldwide. Customers calling in response to Softlink's direct marketing campaign will be able to sign up for EarthLink's Internet access service over the phone. Those who purchase VOICELink and inChorus through the company's growing retail distribution network will also be able to take advantage of EarthLink Total Access® Internet access software, which includes the latest versions of Microsoft Internet Explorer and Eudora Light. ''We see a tremendous market for multimedia e-mail and consider Internet leader, EarthLink, to be among the best partners to market this new technology,'' said William Yuan, president of Softlink. ''We are at the beginning of what we hope will be a long and prosperous relationship.'' ''We have built EarthLink on world-class customer service and reliable, easy-to-use Internet access,'' said Julie Mantis, vice president of sales at EarthLink. ''This bundling agreement will provide purchasers of Softlink software the highest level of Internet connectivity, functionality and customer service on the net. Softlink's multimedia e-mail software will enhance the ability of individuals and businesses to communicate over the Internet.'' VOICELink enables e-mail users to record, send and receive voice messages over the Internet without incurring long-distance phone charges - adding audio capabilities to existing text-based e-mail. inChorus is a sophisticated e-mail application that allows for visual enhancement of e-mail incorporating graphics, animation, as well as voice annotations. Both VOICELink and inChorus are based on proprietary compression and composition technologies developed by Softlink. About Softlink, Inc. Founded in 1996, Softlink is an industry leader in the development of compression and composition technology. At Softlink, we: ''Bring Life to Online Communication through Multimedia.'' For more information about Softlink, or to see a demonstration of the software, visit the Company's web site at www.inchorus.com. You may also request further information via e-mail at info@inchorus.com, or contact Gerard D'Amaro at Market Solutions at (561) 367-0363. Certain matters discussed within this press release may be forward looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements are inherently uncertain, and actual results and activities may differ materially from those estimated or projected. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in any forward looking statements are based upon reasonable assumptions, it can give no assurances that its expectations will be attained. The Company has no obligation to update the statements contained in this report or to take action that is described herein or otherwise presently planned. Contact: Giavaneers Lauren deVries, 831/662-0669 ldevries@cruzio.com or Softlink Inc. William Yuan, 408/496-6668 yuan@inchorus.com