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Definitive Guide is a Must Read for Every Network Administrator

Pompano Beach, FL – January 28, 2003 – ScriptLogic Corporation (www.scriptlogic.com), the leader in desktop administration software for Windows-based networks, and Realtimepublishers.com, Inc., the worldwide leader in corporate sponsored e-publishing, today announced the release of The Definitive Guide to Windows Desktop Administration. This new eBook, sponsored by ScriptLogic and authored by Bob Kelly, one of the industry’s top Windows management experts, provides valuable guidance and real-world examples for creating an efficient desktop administration plan.

“We are very excited to sponsor The Definitive Guide to Windows Desktop Administration,” said Jason Judge, CEO of ScriptLogic Corporation. “This eBook provides its readers with great, practical information about how to lower the total cost of ownership of their Windows-based networks-- something we know a lot about. The eBook complements our goal of helping customers reduce the time and money spent maintaining their networks.”

The Definitive Guide to Windows Desktop Administration examines the life cycle of Windows desktop administration from the initial OS deployment to change management through best practices. Topics included in this eBook will help readers learn how to do the following:

Reduce Help desk and administration costs and increase user productivity

Define and automate administration tasks using the latest tools and technologies

Manage security with Group Policy and desktop lockdown

Manage user profiles and map network resources

Embrace ‘best practices’ and script custom solutions

Exclusive to ScriptLogic, The Definitive Guide to Windows Desktop Administration will be published on a chapter-by-chapter basis, as it is written, providing an in-depth look at how to manage the Windows desktop. Registered readers will receive email notification when each chapter of the eBook is made available for download. Readers can register now for the eBook at www.scriptlogic.com/ebook.

“ScriptLogic is a well established leader in the Windows desktop administration arena and we are very excited to be partnering with them to make The Definitive Guide to Windows Desktop Administration available to our readers,” said Sean Daily, CEO of Realtimepublishers. “In these challenging economic times, it is even more important for enterprises to reduce TCO through efficient desktop administration and we know our readers will appreciate this free resource.”

The Definitive Guide Series

The Definitive Guide eBook series provides timely IT content written for technical professionals, including system administrators, senior IT personnel, advanced users, and consultants. The titles in this series provide a wealth of information that goes beyond whatÂ’s found in product manuals and white papers, and are written by expert authors who are veterans in their respective fields. The Definitive Guide series, like all RealtimepublishersÂ’ series, are high-quality eBooks that are free to readers on the Web sites of industry-leading, high-tech companies around the world.

About The Author

Bob Kelly is the founder of AppDeploy.com and author of an upcoming book about the KiXtart scripting language. Bob is recognized as an industry expert in the area of application and OS deployment—writing, speaking and consulting on these and other related topics. With 13 years of experience in engineering and support, he currently works as the principal consultant in the support of several enterprise networks providing scripting, repackaging, migration, and implementation services at Integrated Data Systems in Chantilly, VA

About ScriptLogic

ScriptLogic Corporation is the leader in desktop administration software for Microsoft Windows-based networks. ScriptLogic, its award-winning, patent-pending, flagship product is the first commercial software to combine logon scripting, group policies and user profile management – into an intuitive graphical management console supporting all 32-bit Windows platforms (95, 98, Me, NT, 2000 and XP). An innovative, multi-functional solution, ScriptLogic eliminates redundant tasks, repeated trips to each desktop, maintaining multiple batch files and many other time consuming, labor-intensive activities – leaving IT staff free to concentrate on more critical issues. With deployments ranging from 10 to over 40,000 seats, ScriptLogic offers significant benefits to any size network. ScriptLogic, a privately held company, is headquartered in Pompano Beach, Florida and can be reached at (954) 861-2300 and on the web at www.scriptlogic.com.

About Realtimepublishers.com

Realtimepublishers.com is the worldwide leader in corporate-sponsored e-publishing. The company is revolutionizing the publishing industry through its unique approach of creating high-quality titles and publishing them at no charge to readers on the Web sites of industry-leading companies around the world. Current Realtimepublishers eBook sponsors include Citrix Systems, Microsoft, NetIQ, New Moon Systems, Quest Software, Aelita, and more. For information about Realtimepublishers and available eBooks, please visit www.realtimepublishers.com.