June 19, 1996 - Chicago, IL USA

VISCORP VALUES THE AMIGA

System Improvements

In the months ahead, VIScorp will be making substantial improvements to the Amiga system architecture, including both the hardware design and the operating system software. These advanced new systems will be developed not only for our upcoming Set Top Boxes, but also for future Amiga Desk Top Computers. VIScorp is investing considerable resources into engineering these improvements.

One of the primary objectives of VIScorp's business plan is to develop, manufacture, market, and sell Amiga Desk Top Computer Systems.

Architecture Group

Many of the above improvements require an in-depth knowledge of specialty markets and technologies. Because of this, VIScorp made the decision in May 1996 to form an Architectural Design Group consisting of a small number of highly qualified Amiga experts. While this group is still in its early formation stage, we intend it to oversee and resolve the numerous suggestions and enhancements that must be addressed for the long term success of the Amiga.

Technology Licenses

As stated above, VIScorp will research and develop valuable enhancements to the architecture and technology of the Amiga, resulting in a wide range of next generation, price competitive computer products.

There are, however, situations in which it makes sense for VIScorp to license Amiga related technology to qualified companies whose business objectives are consistent with VIScorp's long range plan. Such agreements may include binary, ROM, and documentation licenses for the distribution of Amiga OS upgrades, hardware and software system licenses for specialty markets, and possibly source code co-development licenses to help expand the Amiga and its feature set into the next decade.

Property Rights Infringement

It has come to our attention that several companies plan to build their own "compatible" or "extended" versions of the Amiga without obtaining the proper licensing from VIScorp. These companies will be placing themselves at legal risk, because their systems will undoubtedly infringe on Amiga intellectual property rights, including copyrights, patents, and trade secrets.

In addition, we have recently become aware that versions of the Amiga System ROMs are being reproduced and distributed without proper licensing. This is a violation of international copyright law, and VIScorp will prosecute offenders to the full extent of the law.

Realize that VIScorp is purchasing Amiga Technologies at great expense for ownership of precisely the above property rights and considers them a fundamental asset of the company. As such, VIScorp intends to aggressively defend its position as the owner of the Amiga and its related technologies. Companies that choose to violate the law are well advised to consider the easier and less costly path of obtaining a license.

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