Lotus and Sun Announce
Availability of eSuite
Workplace for the
JavastationTM NC

Powerful Network Computing Alliance Brings World
Class Productivity Solutions to NC Desktop.

CHICAGO, Illinois - July 15, 1998 - At Internet World
Summer `98, Lotus Development Corp. and Sun Microsystems,
Inc. today announced the availability of Lotus eSuite WorkPlace on
Sun Microsystems' JavaStation network computer. Java
technology-based, the eSuite WorkPlace provides JavaStation
users with an easy-to-navigate desktop environment including an
integrated Web browser,terminal emulator, file manager, e-mail
and a set of compact business productivity applets: word processor,
spreadsheet, calendar, address book and presentation graphics. The
availability of the eSuite WorkPlace for Sun's JavaStation NC is
part of a broader commitment from the two companies to provide
their mutual customers and business partners with open,
standards-based, network computing solutions.The two companies
also announced today an eSuite WorkPlace "Try and Buy" trial
offer and a special pricing program for Sun's NetraTM j server
software customers.

"eSuite WorkPlace is the first complete Java technology-based set
of business productivity applets built specifically for thin client
offerings such as Sun's JavaStation network computer," said Lynne
Capozzi, Lotus' vice president of marketing, Internet Applications
Division. "Lotus and Sun are combining forces to provide the
benefits of network computing solutions -- significantly lower cost
of ownership, greater productivity and simpler and faster software
upgrades -- to a broader range of users."

"Sun's relationship with vendors like Lotus reinforces our
commitment to provide customers with a complete network
computing solution based on Java," said Gene Banman, vice
president, Java Systems Group at Sun Microsystems. "Together,
we are providing JavaStation NC customers with a world-class
office productivity suite. Lotus' eSuite WorkPlace, created using
100% Pure JavaTM verified components, is an ideal program for
Sun's JavaStation NC."

Since 1989, Lotus and Sun have worked together to provide tight
integration and optimum performance between their respective
technologies. The availability of eSuite on Sun JavaStation NCs
and the eSuite "Try and Buy" bundling with Sun's Netra j server
software further expand the Lotus and Sun alliance,
complementing Sun's previously announced adoption of Lotus'
InfoBus technology as the standard information sharing model for
its JavaBeans components specification.

Lotus' eSuite

Lotus' eSuite family of products, which began shipping in the first
quarter of this year, is designed to reduce the cost of computing
while increasing productivity and speeding deployment of more
robust and interactive intranet and extranet applications. The two
eSuite product offerings are the eSuite WorkPlace and the eSuite
DevPack. The eSuite WorkPlace is an easy-to-navigate desktop
that offers users quick access to e-mail, Web browsing and a set of
compact, easy-to-use business productivity applications based on
Java.The eSuite DevPack, is a set of programmable Java
technology-based business productivity applets and development
tools that enable Web application developers to more quickly build
robust, interactive intranet and extranet applications.

"Try and Buy" Program Offers Free eSuite WorkPlace Trial The
two companies have also announced an eSuite WorkPlace "Try and
Buy" trial offer and special pricing program for Sun's network
computing customers. Through August 1999, Sun customers
worldwide who purchase the Netra j server software package to
enable and administer their JavaStation NCs will also receive a free
trial version of Lotus' eSuite WorkPlace software at no additional
cost.Existing Netra j customers can download the software from the
Lotus Web site at http://esuite.lotus.com.

With the trial software, JavaStation NC users will enjoy full use of
the eSuite WorkPlace product for a trial period of 120* days. The
package also includes access to a monitored electronic
administrator's forum and free software updates for the duration of
the trial period. This software will be supplied through Lotus, Sun
and their worldwide distributors.

"The eSuite/Netra j `Try & Buy' program advances the Lotus/Sun
channel alliance. Given Lotus' commitment to Java and Sun's focus
on interoperability, this trial offer should stimulate further reseller
and developer interest in promoting Java technology from end to
end within the enterprise. It's a win for Sun and Lotus, both at the
client and server levels, and should allow us to drive demand
within both the Lotus and Sun reseller bases," said Beth Wright,
vice president of marketing and business development, The
Merisel Open Computing Alliance.

"As a partner of both Lotus and Sun in the United States and
internationally, we are excited about this Java technology-based
offering, and look forward to growing our business, along with
Lotus and Sun, as eSuite and the JavaStation NC are deployed by
customers," said Mary Galvin, vice president of VAR sales for
Santa Ana, California-based Ingram Micro Inc., the world's leading
wholesale distributor of technology products and services, and a
Sun-authorized master reseller.

At the end of the trial period, customers in the US may purchase
eSuite WorkPlace at a discounted `Try and Buy' price of $49.00
per seat through Lotus Passport resellers Ingram Micro and
Merisel. eSuite will also be available for purchase through Lotus
Passport resellers and distributors worldwide. All eSuite licenses
sold through this program will include a subscription for free
software updates and access to the electronic administrator's forum
for one full year.

About Sun Microsystems

Since its inception in 1982, a singular vision, "The Network Is The
Computer"TM has propelled Sun Microsystems, Inc., (NASDAQ:
SUNW), to its position as a leading provider of high quality
hardware, software and services for establishing enterprise-wide
intranets and expanding the power of the Internet. With more than
$9 billion in annual revenues, Sun can be found in more than 150
countries and on the World Wide Web at http://www.sun.com.

About Lotus Development Corporation

Lotus Development Corporation, founded in 1982, is a subsidiary
of IBM Corporation. Lotus offers high quality software products
and services that reflect the company's unique understanding of the
new ways in which individuals and businesses must work together
to achieve success. Lotus' innovative approach is evident in a new
class of applications that allow users to access and communicate
information in ways never before possible, both within and beyond
organizational boundaries. Lotus now markets its products in more
than 80 countries worldwide and provides numerous professional
consulting, support and education services through the Lotus
Services Group.

*The 120 day trial offer consists of a 90 day trial period, plus an
additional 30 day grace period.
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