February 1, 2000 - Vertigo Announces Plans to Energize 3D on Linux Vancouver, B.C. - (February 1, 2000) - Vertigo Software Corp. (CDN:VSWR) today announced plans to develop its world class 3D solutions for the Linux operating system. With Beta testing expected to begin in early Fall of 2000, the planned development brings a high end 3D graphics application to the Linux community just as professional workstation graphics standards are being introduced. Recent announcements surrounding graphics sub-system development will allow Vertigo to accelerate its application development for the Linux platform. A hallmark of Vertigo's technology is its unique ability to create powerful yet easy to use 3D applications. Vertigo products have been designed to empower the user, allowing for quick integration into the work environment. "This is a unique opportunity for Vertigo to continue developing its 3D technology on a new, robust operating system in Linux," said Don Sheldon, President of Vertigo Software, "We have the chance to redefine 3D on a revolutionary new platform". Vancouver-based Vertigo is a world-leading developer of high performance 3D software for the Silicon Graphics, Windows and Apple Macintosh platforms. Used by creative professionals in the new media, film, entertainment, broadcast, content and animation industries, Vertigo users include Time Warner Interactive, Walt Disney Studios, MTV, BBC, Electronic Arts and CNN. Vertigo's mission is to become the leading supplier of cutting edge, affordable 3D animation and visualization software products. For more information, please contact Chris Corman at 604-684-2113 or mail to: chris@vertigo3d.com.