Lotus Announces the Word Pro Visionary CD-ROM

Allows Users to Evaluate Lotus Word Pro Today

NEW YORK, June 20, 1995 -- Lotus Development Corp. today announced the
Lotus Word Pro Visionary CD-ROM, allowing users to evaluate the beta of
Lotus Word Pro commencing today.

The Lotus Word Pro Visionary CD-ROM includes a beta of both Word Pro for
Windows 3.1 and Windows 95, 15 Lotus Word Pro ScreenCams, a 45-day trial
version of Lotus SmartSuite release 3.1, and additional informational
materials. Users can purchase the CD directly from Lotus for $30, with
Lotus refunding this $30 to all users who purchase the shipping product of
Lotus Word Pro for either Windows 3.1, Windows 95, or OS/2, future
versions of Lotus SmartSuite for Windows 3.1 or OS/2, or the first release
of Lotus SmartSuite for Windows 95. The Visionary CD will be distributed
for free to Lotus business and channel partners.

"The feedback we've received from our initial launch indicates that the
market is very excited about Lotus Word Pro. To satisfy this interest,
we've created the Visionary CD," said Freddy Mini, director of marketing
for Lotus' Word Processing Division. "With this program, we are giving
corporate and personal users, as well as our channel partners, the
opportunity to evaluate the new Lotus Word Pro before it officially
ships."

Lotus Word Pro, announced April 24, 1994, is a new word processor that
exemplifies Lotus' desktop strategy in providing best of breed products
which focus on team computing processes. Rewritten from the ground up,
Lotus Word Pro is the only word processor to provide technology for
document versioning and collaborative editing. Lotus Word Pro also
redefines basic word processing with Divider Tabs for the organization and
navigation of long documents, a next generation spell check which enables
users to spell check a document and edit at the same time, and the Lotus
Expert, an innovative, new help system which lets users pose personal
questions to get help on Lotus Word Pro.

Availability and System Requirements

The Lotus Word Pro Visionary CD is an English only program and will be
available in the U.S. June 20, 1995 through September 20, 1995. Users can
purchase the CD for $30.00 including shipping and handling by contacting
Lotus directly at 1-800-872-3387 ext. A870. As a special promotion, a
limited number will be distributed for free at the Lotus PC/Expo Booth
#5023.

Lotus Word Pro will be available for an estimated retail price of $105 with
a $20 rebate coupon available for all current Lotus product users. Lotus
Word Pro for Windows 3.1 will ship this summer, as early as July. Lotus
Word Pro for Windows 95 will be available shortly after the shipment of
Windows 95, with the OS/2 version to follow.

System requirements for the Lotus Word Pro Visionary CD-ROM are a minimum
386 IBM or compatible PC with 38MB hard disk space and 8MB RAM.

Lotus Development Corp. (NASDAQ: LOTS), founded in 1982, offers high
quality software products and support 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 allows information to be
accessed and communicated in ways never before possible, both within and
beyond organizational boundaries. The company now markets its products in
more than 80 countries worldwide and provides numerous support services,
both from its consulting division and its award-winning 24-hour support
center.

All prices and terms are for the U. S. only.

Lotus Development Corp
55 Cambridge Parkway
Cambridge, MA 02142
617-577-8500

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