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Metrowerks Launches CodeWarriorU.com - The First Free Institute for Online Programming Study

New Site Offers Free Web-based Programming Instruction Taught by Experts; Course Topics Include Java, C++ and Programming in C for MacOS and Windows

AUSTIN, Texas - January 5, 2000 - Metrowerks launches CodeWarriorU.com, the first web site to offer a full suite of free, online programming courses taught by expert instructors and geared toward developers of all skill levels.

The site, located at www.codewarrioru.com, opened for registration January 5, 2000. Initial course offerings include introductory courses on Java and C++. Advanced courses on these topics will be offered in the future, as well as courses on programming for embedded systems.

Courses begin February 2 and last six to eight weeks. To enroll in CodeWarriorU and register for courses, simply visit www.codewarrioru.com or www.metrowerks.com.

David Perkins, president and CEO, Metrowerks: "The broad-based course offerings should appeal to a wide range of people - from programming novices - to high school and college students -- to experts looking to freshen their skills or widen their knowledge base."

Courses are instructor-led but can be accessed any time of the day most convenient to the student. Interactive sessions with instructors and fellow students are also available and courses feature self-assessment and study materials. Courses are free of charge, though optional course materials may be purchased directly from the CodeWarriorU site. Enrollees qualify to purchase CodeWarrior products at reduced prices.

Programmers who complete CodeWarriorU courses will be able to apply their new skills to any number of desktop and embedded platforms supported by CodeWarrior. CodeWarrior is used by more than 200,000 programmers and taught at more than 1,100 schools and universities worldwide.

About Metrowerks
Founded in 1985, Metrowerks develops, markets and supports CodeWarrior software development solutions for a number of operating systems and the most popular microprocessors. In September of 1999, Metrowerks became an independently operating subsidiary of Motorola's Semiconductor Products Sector.

CodeWarrior's cross-platform compilers support C, C++, Java and assembly programming languages and are used for both embedded systems development and desktop applications. CodeWarrior allows programmers to build applications from one unique integrated development environment (IDE). Metrowerks' CodeWarrior products are used by more than 200,000 developers in 80 countries. For more information, please visit the Metrowerks web site at www.metrowerks.com.

Metrowerks, the Metrowerks logo and CodeWarrior are registered trademarks of Metrowerks Inc. All other company and product names may be registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective companies/holders, and are hereby recognized. Statements in this press release are forward looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, including successful and timely development of the product and customer acceptance of the product.

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