TwinBridge Unveils Chinese/Japanese/Korean Partner 6.0 for Windows XP/2000; Software Enables Asian Text Processing on English Windows

TwinBridge releases the latest edition of its language-enabling system which allows Asian text processing on English Windows using programs such as those in Microsoft Office.

For Immediate Release

Contact: Henry Yu
TwinBridge Software Corporation
1055 Corporate Center Dr. #102
Monterey Park, CA 91754 USA
Tel: (323) 263-3926 ext. 268
Fax: (323) 263-8126
E-mail: tbsales@twinbridge.com

TwinBridge Unveils Chinese/Japanese/Korean Partner 6.0 for Windows XP/2000;
Software Enables Asian Text Processing on English Windows

Monterey Park, CA (September 25, 2002) -- Asian language software developer TwinBridge Software Corporation announced today the release of its CJK Partner Version 6.0 for Windows XP and 2000. Available in Chinese, Japanese, Korean and combined CJK editions, the latest version of TwinBridges multilingual series is specifically engineered to work seamlessly with applications in Windows XP and 2000.

With powerful features and intuitive interface, the software enables Chinese/Japanese/Korean input and display in all language versions of Windows environment. It is compatible with major applications on the market, such as those in Microsoft Office. Users can work with their familiar programs, enabled by the CJK Partners language support, to write articles, compose e-mail and prepare spread sheets -- in Chinese, Japanese or Korean.

Version 6.0 is the most extensive upgrade of the CJK Partner in recent years. Many features are further standardized to be in keeping with the Windows development trend and Unicode requirements. Chief among the improvements are:

•   Enhanced Stability and User-Friendliness: TwinBridges input method editor (IME) is now integrated with the Windows Language Bar, ensuring stable and convenient operation in Asian language input.

•   Automatic detection of cursor/IME mode: When typing a CJK/English mixed document, the user does not have to manually switch back and forth between CJK and English fonts; and there is no slippage" in cursor positioning.

•   Perfect Alignment and Hyphenation: Text will always be properly wrapped" and aligned in a Unicode document.

•   Supports Asian Language File Naming: File names can be saved in Chinese, Japanese, or Korean.

•   Extensive Built-in Help Contents: The Help section in the software has been streamlined and presented in Web view style for easy navigation; and the contents are expanded to meet every need of users.

The CJK Partner Version 6.0 supports the applications in Microsoft Office, which includes Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, FrontPage, and Access. Other applications compatible with the product include: WordPad, Notepad, Publisher 2002, PhotoShop 6.0, PageMaker 7.0, Sun StarOffice 6.0, MSN Messenger, etc. as well as such e-mail programs as Outlook Express, Eudora 5.0, and Netscape 6.x.

The new version is for Windows XP and 2000 only. Users of Windows Me/98 can contact TwinBridge for an appropriate version of the CJK Partner.

Retail prices for the Chinese Partner, Japanese Partner, Korean Partner and the CJK Combo Package are US$179, $179, $99 and $299 respectively. Substantial discounts are offered to existing registered users. Network solutions for multiple users are also available. The product can be purchased online at http://www.twinbridge.com or by contacting TwinBridge sales department at:

1055 Corporate Center Dr. Suite 102
Monterey Park, CA 91754 USA
Phone: (323) 263-3926; (888) 650-8899
Fax: (323) 263-8126
E-mail: tbsales@twinbridge.com

About TwinBridge Software Corporation

Headquartered in Southern California, TwinBridge Software Corporation has been engaged in the development of multilingual solutions for Windows applications since its inception in 1989. The companys Language Partner software enables the user to write and read Chinese, Japanese or Korean using their familiar Windows applications such those in Microsoft Office.

In additional to the Language Partner Series, TwinBridge offers a host of productivity enhancement tools, including applications for handwriting recognition, speech recognition, optical character recognition (OCR), text-to-speech, voice command and electronic dictionaries. The company also provides technical service and consulting for businesses in various industries.

In 2001, TwinBridge launched its eBook publishing and distribution operation and became the first company to create and distribute Chinese eBooks for Microsoft Reader, despite the fact that the current edition of the Reader software was not designed to support Asian languages. The companys eBook site (www.twinbook.com) provides downloadable English and Chinese electronic books for consumers as well as e-publishing services for authors and publishers.

While direct marketing by the companys sales staff mostly targets corporate and government accounts, TwinBridge also has a global network of distribution channels. With the ever-growing popularity of the Internet, more and more of TwinBridges products and services are distributed from its web sites.

For more information on TwinBridge, please contact:

TwinBridge Software Corporation
1055 Corporate Center Dr., Suite 102
Monterey Park, CA 91754 USA
E-mail: tbsales@twinbridge.com
Corporate site: www.twinbridge.com
eBook site: www.twinbook.com