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CD-ROM Publisher Seeks Marketing Partner MicroDataware is a specialty publisher of CD-ROM products targeted at analytical testing, R & D, and academic laboratories and libraries. We presently have one product in limited distribution and others in development. Our current product, The Particle Atlas Electronic Edition, has been received very well and has been the subject of outstanding reviews. However, the cost of developing the product has left the firm without sufficient resources to conduct an adequate marketing effort, consequently sales have been disappointing. The product, which sells for $1,500, has a realistic potential of selling 10,000 plus units worldwide over a lifetime of approximately five years. Annual updates during and after that time should generate a continuing revenue stream for many years to come. Further products, to build on the flagship product in the same market, should have comparable sales potential. MicroDataware is seeking a business association or partnership with a firm having expertise in marketing and sales of technical products and with the resources necessary to carry out a comprehensive campaign including advertising, trade show exhibitions, and telephone sales. Qualified potential associates should be prepared to invest a minimum of approximately $250K for the first year in the marketing and sales effort for this product. We are flexible in terms of the nature of the contracts or partnership arrangements and are realistic in our expectations of costs and revenue sharing with our new partner. If you have the requisite expertise and resources and are interested in an exciting opportunity to turn potential into profits, please contact me at the address below. Stephen A. Shaffer, President MicroDataware 2894 Tribune Avenue Hayward, CA 94542 1.510.582.6624 voice 1.510.582.8295 fax 72436,3407 CompuServe