Strydent Offering Free Software for Back-to-School

Strydent's product InkSaver™ fights the high-cost of inkjet printing

VANCOUVER, B.C. — August 29, 2002 — Strydent Software Inc. today announced that they will offer 1,000 free downloads of its award-winning software, InkSaver, in an effort to help students, parents and educators save money on the high cost of inkjet printing during the back-to-school season.

InkSaver is an innovative software product that makes inkjet cartridges last up to four times longer. By working seamlessly with a user's existing printer software and printer, InkSaver gives users control over the amount of ink they use, without compromising print quality.

The free offer is available to students, parents and educators interested in using InkSaver to save money on back-to-school costs. To participate, simply visit www.inksaver.com/backtoschool.

"Most reports and homework assignments turned in today are printed at home on an inkjet printer," said Bernie Crump, Pinetree Secondary School teacher. "Printer ink is expensive, so InkSaver is a great way to help families control the cost of school supplies."

While inkjet printer prices are at an all time low, the price of ink cartridges continues to rise. "A "low-cost" $49 printer can average over $600 in ink cartridge costs after a few years. InkSaver delivers an easy, affordable and innovative way to reduce long-term printing expenses," said Larry LaTarte, Product Manager of InkSaver at Strydent Software.

"In the next year alone, those who received free InkSaver software could save a combined total of $100,000 or more in ink expenditures," said LaTarte.

The free offer is limited to students, parents, and educators. Interested participants are asked to fill out a short eligibility form at www.inksaver.com/backtoschool.

InkSaver is available in North America and Europe from leading computer retailers, mail order & online resellers, as well as direct from Strydent Software at www.strydent.com or 1-800-663-6222 (outside North America +1-604-296-3600). Suggested retail price: $34.99 US.

About Strydent

Located in Vancouver, Canada, Strydent Software has been an award-winning leader in Printer Improvement Software since 1984. After 18 years of developing popular printer software products for the Macintosh® market, Strydent is now bringing its unique solutions to Windows® users. Strydent is a wholly owned subsidiary of Software 2000 Limited. Based in Oxford, UK, Software 2000 is the world's leading independent developer of printer software. [www.strydent.com]

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