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GTCO CalComp Announces New Version of InterWrite Software for MAC OS X

Increased functionality added for classroom environment

January 12, 2005 – GTCO CalComp announced today the release of InterWrite Software version 2.20 for MAC OSX®, for use with their InterWrite suites of products. The new release features significant functionality and ease-of-use improvements that result in an improved interactive learning environment. InterWrite Software 2.20 includes a reveal curtain to hide and reveal selected information on the screen; the ability to insert Audio Notes and Hyperlinks into an InterWrite page; new curriculum related clipart; as well as several new features that allow further individual customization of the software.

“With InterWrite 2.20, we have continued to provide our MAC customers the tools to assist teachers in creating exciting, interactive lessons,” says Rob Meissner, Vice President of Marketing. “Whether you want to use the new reveal curtain to focus the students attention on the critical part of a lesson or take advantage of the ability to imbed an audio note or hyperlink into an InterWrite page, InterWrite software provides the tools to help you teach the way you want to teach.”

Features of InterWrite Version 2.20 for MAC include:

	Reveal Curtain – hide and reveal information on the screen as desired
	User Stamps and Picture Gallery – for user customization
	Audio Note – insert audio notes for later playback
	Hyperlinks – add web information to InterWrite pages
	Export Entity – save selected items as PNG graphic files to easily populate galleries
	Keyboard Macros – assign keyboard macros to SchoolBoard and SchoolPad softkeys
	Softkey Import/Export Capabilities

InterWrite Software works with any computer application, allowing users to leverage their existing presentation, lesson or education software program to enhance the way they teach and present. It is available from GTCO CalComp or your local reseller.

Upgrades for existing users are available online to download free of charge at www.gtcocalcomp.com/supportinterwrite.htm. To learn more about the InterWrite Meeting Suite and InterWrite School Suite, visit www.gtcocalcomp.com.

About GTCO CalComp
Celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2005, GTCO CalComp is a leader in computer input peripherals, with over one million systems installed worldwide. Founded in 1975, GTCO CalComp pioneered the use of pen-based electromagnetic sensing technology currently utilized in the Company's Interactive Whiteboard and Digitizer product lines. In 2004, GTCO CalComp expanded its line of interactive products with introduction of InterWrite PRS, a classroom response system. GTCO CalComp Inc, a global company, is headquartered in Columbia, Maryland, with offices in Scottsdale, Arizona; and Munich, Germany. GTCO CalComp maintains distribution partners in over 90 countries, providing solutions to professionals in Education, Training, Presentation, GIS, Computer Aided Design, Construction Estimating and Graphic Arts. For more information on the brands and products offered, visit the GTCO CalComp website at www.gtcocalcomp.com.