StuffIt Standard 9.0, Featuring StuffIt Expander and DropStuff, Announced by Allume New Version Provides a Redesigned Interface, CD/DVD Burning, FTP Uploads and More WATSONVILLE, Calif., Sept. 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Allume Systems, Inc. (formerly Aladdin Systems, Inc.), an IMSI company (OTC:IMSI) (BULLETIN BOARD: IMSI) , today announced StuffIt Standard 9.0, the newest version of its industry-leading file compression and access software for Mac OS X. The new version provides a redesigned user interface that allows users to create StuffIt, StuffIt X, Zip, and Tar archives from a single convenient location. Users can now save archives directly to CDs and DVDs, and the new version also includes integrated FTP allowing files to be uploaded directly to remote servers. StuffIt Standard 9.0 features a number of performance enhancements that improve compression and decompression speed on any Mac, and also takes advantage of the latest dual-processor technology in the new Power Mac G5. StuffIt's best-in-class compression technology allows users to send files faster across the network or over the Internet, as well as easily access the files they receive from others. "The new features in this version of StuffIt Standard are designed to make it easier than ever to make archived copies of all your important files," said Matthew Covington, Senior Product Manager at Allume. "StuffIt not only compresses data so that more can be stored on a single CD or DVD, it can even automatically split apart larger archives so that they can be stored on multiple disks. And with the performance gains in this version, it all happens faster than ever." StuffIt Standard includes the StuffIt X file format. StuffIt X demonstrates Allume's leadership and innovation in the data compression industry by creating smaller archives and providing enhanced security features such as powerful 512-bit RC4 encryption and the ability to recover archives if they become corrupted. StuffIt X's archive technology provides a protective wrapper that safeguards files as they are being transferred over the network or the Internet. Key Features and Benefits: -- Redesigned DropStuff: A redesigned user interface for DropStuff, an easy-to-use drag and drop archive tool included with StuffIt Deluxe, allows users to create StuffIt, Zip, and .tar archives from a single convenient location. -- Faster Compression and Decompression: StuffIt Standard 9.0 includes a number of improvements to the core compression and decompression engine that adds up to the fastest StuffIt ever. Users of dual processor Macs, including the new line of Power Mac G5's, will benefit from multi-processor enhanced technology that provides additional performance benefits. -- Archive Directly to CD/DVD or FTP: DropStuff now allows users to save the archives they create directly to CDs, DVDs, and FTP servers. Built-in segmentation technology means that when archives are being saved to CD or DVD, they are automatically split across multiple disks as they are being created. These changes make it easier than ever for users to archive their iTunes music, iPhoto library, or any other type of file directly to CD. -- Enhanced "Restore" mode: StuffIt Expander's new "Merging" technology makes it easy for users to restore archived items back to their original location on the hard drive. -- Easy Archive Management: StuffIt Expander now features a new "File Mappings" preference that allows users to choose whether archives open with StuffIt Deluxe or StuffIt Expander. -- A Single Location for All Compression Needs: The new version of DropStuff now provides a single location from which users can access multiple compression choices. DropStuff now allows the creation of Zip and Tar archives in addition to the StuffIt formats. -- Enhanced Cross Platform Compatibility Options for Zip: StuffIt Deluxe is now able to create .Zip archives that preserve Macintosh-specific file attributes, such as the resource fork, while at the same time preserving 100% compatibility with Windows-based PCs. -- Includes FREE StuffIt Expander: StuffIt Standard Edition includes a free copy of StuffIt Expander. StuffIt Expander enables users to access more than 20 different archive, encoding, and compression file types. Pricing, Availability and Requirements StuffIt Standard 9.0 sells for $49.99. The software requires Mac OS X 10.3 or higher. Users of previous versions of StuffIt Standard can upgrade for just $19.99 or to StuffIt Deluxe for $29.99. A 30-day evaluation copy of StuffIt Standard is available for download directly from Allume's Web site: http://www.stuffit.com/ . The downloaded product is fully functioning for the 30 day evaluation period, after which time its CD/DVD burning, FTP upload, encryption, segmenting, and Self-Extracting archive features are disabled. Any disabled features are automatically re-enabled when the product is purchased. Expansion and basic compression will continue to function after the 30 day evaluation period has expired. Allume Systems, Inc: Everyday Solutions(TM) Founded in 1988, Allume Systems, Inc., an IMSI company, develops and publishes award-winning software solutions for Windows and Macintosh. Allume's leading brands are StuffIt(R), Internet Cleanup(TM) and Spring Cleaning(R). Formerly known as Aladdin Systems, Allume Systems enables people and businesses to communicate and manage their ideas and information. Allume's software offers a range of solutions, empowering users in the areas of information access, removal, recovery, security, and Internet distribution. Allume Systems is located at 245 Westridge Drive, Watsonville, CA 95076, USA; telephone: 831-761-6200; fax: 831-761-6206. Internet: http://www.allume.com/ . About IMSI Founded in 1982, IMSI's flagship product TurboCAD(R) and DesignCAD(TM)make it a leader in the precision design market. The company's online properties focus on the sale of content and services to the architectural, engineering and construction market through its stock house plans site at Houseplans.com, its CAD add-on store, Cadalog.com and the online CAD symbol site, CADsymbols.com. IMSI on the Net: http://www.imsisoft.com/ . Safe Harbor Statement This announcement contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Actual results could differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors including the ability of the IMSI or its subsidiaries to successfully commercialize its new technologies as well as risk factors set forth under "Factors Affecting Future Operating Results" in the IMSI annual report on Form 10-KSB for the year ended June 30, 2003, and such other risks detailed from time to time in the company's reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The company undertakes no obligation to publicly release the result of any revisions to these forward-looking statements, which may be made to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. NOTE: StuffIt, DropStuff, Expander, and the Allume logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Allume Systems, Inc. All other product names are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective owners. 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