Virginia Educator Wins VW Beetle

22 September 1998
Virginia Educator Wins VW Beetle in Software BuyLine Internet Sweepstakes
    Beetle Contest is the Latest Innovative Promotion From Online Software
                                   Retailer

    MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Sept. 22, -- Software BuyLine, a
leading Internet software retailer, today announced a Virginia technology
education specialist as the winner of its innovative "Win a 1998 VW Beetle"
sweepstakes. Tom Dunaway from Harrisonburg, Virginia, was selected from the
more than 120,000 entries that were received via the Internet from
participants across the country. During the two and a half month long
sweepstakes, participants visited the Software BuyLine Internet software store
located at http://www.softwarebuyline.com, and registered to win. No purchase was
required for eligibility. "As a software professional and part-time graduate
student, I use the Internet frequently to shop for the latest Web tools and
personal productivity programs. I never expected that a visit to an Internet
software store would result in a brand new car!" said Tom Dunaway, VW Beetle
Sweepstakes winner. "Not only was the store easy to use and the product
catalog extensive, but I wasn't required to purchase anything or add my name
to a mailing list to win."
    "Creating innovative promotions and contests such as the Beetle
Sweepstakes is just one of the ways in which the Software BuyLine store sets
itself apart from other online software retailers. We also offer our customers
one of the easiest and most user-friendly shopping experiences, a
comprehensive product catalog, and superior customer service and support,"
said Ed Lauing, president and CEO of Software BuyLine.
    Prior special promotions have included sweepstakes to win an Apple iMac
Personal Computer, 3Com Palm III's, Intel Create & Share Digital PC Cameras
and a special seasonal promotion during the Academy Awards for Titanic:
Adventure Out of Time, by Cyberfix Incorporated. Future store plans include
first-time buyer benefits and valuable informational content about software
products.
    Available at http://www.softwarebuyline.com, Software BuyLine offers consumers
the highest quality online shopping experience, including superior service and
support, patented electronic commerce technologies that allow shoppers to "try
before buy," and access to a comprehensive product catalog of the industry's
leading utilities, games, Web tools and productivity titles. Thousands of
software titles are available from such leading software publishers as
Microsoft, Symantec, Network Associates, Electronic Arts, The Learning
Company, GT Interactive, Broderbund, and Cendant Software. Shoppers can chose
to have the product delivered electronically through the Internet or have the
packaged software shipped directly to their home or office.

    About Software BuyLine Corporation
    Software BuyLine, formerly TestDrive Corporation, is a leading online
software retailer and services provider. The Software BuyLine store, located
at http://www.softwarebuyline.com, offers consumers the highest quality online
shopping experience, including superior service and support, with access to a
comprehensive product catalog of the industry's leading software titles. The
company's fast, flexible, and customizable online retail technology and
services enable leading Internet content sites and brand owners to offer their
customers the richest consumer shopping experience. The Software BuyLine store
and commerce services are based on the company's patented technology and
best-in-class online marketing practices.
    Software BuyLine is headquartered in Mountain View, CA, and can be reached
at 650-237-6700, or at their Web site at http://www.softwarebuyline.com.