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Manhattan Projects, ALLDATA Announce Strategic Alliance

20 November 2000

Manhattan Projects, ALLDATA Announce Strategic Alliance

   Alliance Will Develop Advanced Software Products for Automotive Service
                                   Industry

    TORRANCE, Calif., Nov. 20 Manhattan Projects LLC, a
leading software developer for the automotive retail industry, today announced
a strategic alliance with ALLDATA(R), the worldwide market leader in computer-
based auto repair information for professional service providers.
    As a strategic partner for future product development, Manhattan Projects
will work with ALLDATA to develop advanced software for ALLDATA and the
company's more than 30,000 professional auto shop customers.
    "Manhattan Projects is delighted to be allied with ALLDATA by cooperating
in the development of cutting-edge software for automotive service providers,"
said Mike Sage, President of Manhattan Projects.  "As a software developer
with a long relationship with the automotive service industry, we understand
the needs of ALLDATA and its customers."
    "We are pleased to be working with Manhattan Projects, a leader in
business management software development for the auto industry," said Walt
Samuelson, EVP & COO of ALLDATA.  "Our alliance with Manhattan Projects
continues our focus on providing our customers with products and services that
add value to their use of ALLDATA information within their business."