VERITAS MyCDVERITAS MyCD

Brian Greene

Product Manager

Desktop and Mobile Business Unit

Announcement Date: June 27, 2000

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AgendaAgenda

Market Information MyCD Overview Benefits Features Pricing and Availability Summary

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CD-RW UsesCD-RW Uses

What do the users want to do with the technology?

• Make Audio CDsMake Audio CDs

• BackupBackup

• Archive/Transport DataArchive/Transport Data

• Make Data CDsMake Data CDs

• Copy GamesCopy Games

• Create Photo CDsCreate Photo CDs

• Store GraphicsStore Graphics

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CD-RW Market GrowthCD-RW Market Growth

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1999 2000 2001 2002

CD-RW Units (M)

Source: Santa Clara Consulting Group, 2000

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Current Market IssuesCurrent Market Issues

Need for dependable CD-recording software Buffer under-runs Non-consumer software

• ““All things to all people”All things to all people” Technical Jargon in User Interface

• Close vs. Open sessionsClose vs. Open sessions

• Source vs. DestinationSource vs. Destination

• Track at Once vs. Disc at OnceTrack at Once vs. Disc at Once

• Run write test?Run write test?

• Manually convert MP3 filesManually convert MP3 files

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What is MyCD?What is MyCD?

Hassle-free CD-recording software Gives consumers freedom to make

personalized music and data CDs Make a CD with as few as three mouse clicks

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Who is MyCD For?Who is MyCD For?

Specifically targeted at consumers:

• HomeHome

• Small Office/Home OfficeSmall Office/Home Office

• Non-technical users of CD-RW drivesNon-technical users of CD-RW drives

• Operating system supportOperating system support

• Windows 95/98Windows 95/98

• Windows NT Workstation 4.0Windows NT Workstation 4.0

• Windows Millennium EditionWindows Millennium Edition

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What Does MyCD Do?What Does MyCD Do?

Users can easily create:

• Verbatim copies of an existing CDVerbatim copies of an existing CD

• Data CDsData CDs

• Including digital photosIncluding digital photos

• Create audio CD compilationsCreate audio CD compilations

• From MP3 files or music CDsFrom MP3 files or music CDs

• Create CDs with your favorite musicCreate CDs with your favorite music

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User InterfaceUser Interface

Uses common language to describe tasks

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User InterfaceUser Interface

Guides the user through the CD creation process

Lists the steps involved from beginning to end

Current step is highlighted

Current action required is highlighted

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BenefitsBenefits

Built-in intelligence to make many decisions for the user

• Automatically:Automatically:

• Selects the source and target drivesSelects the source and target drives

• Performs Write Speed TestPerforms Write Speed Test

• Verifies data CDsVerifies data CDs

• Prepares CD to be read in other CD-ROM drivesPrepares CD to be read in other CD-ROM drives

• Limited UI options to eliminate confusionLimited UI options to eliminate confusion

• Default selection override availableDefault selection override available

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BenefitsBenefits

Reduced Buffer Under-runs

• Advanced recording technology in a consumer productAdvanced recording technology in a consumer product

• Optimized for recording to multiple CD recorders Optimized for recording to multiple CD recorders simultaneouslysimultaneously

• Displays dialog box explaining the buffer under-run issue Displays dialog box explaining the buffer under-run issue prior to writing a CDprior to writing a CD

• Performs write speed test to determine optimum Performs write speed test to determine optimum recording speedrecording speed

• Clean and efficient software engine designClean and efficient software engine design Online troubleshooting guide

• Glossary of termsGlossary of terms

• Usage/operation tipsUsage/operation tips

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FeaturesFeatures

Make a verbatim copy Make an audio CD

• From one or multiple music CDsFrom one or multiple music CDs

• From MP3 on the hard driveFrom MP3 on the hard drive

Make a data CD Writes CDs in disc at once format

• Get an “exact” copyGet an “exact” copy

• No gapsNo gaps

Supports CD text

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FeaturesFeatures

Automatically convert MP3 files to WAV

• Allows the CD to be played anywhereAllows the CD to be played anywhere

Customize song/track titles Automatically verify data CDs Auto eject tray for the drive we want to use

• Eliminates confusionEliminates confusion

Option to make multiple copies

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Pricing and AvailabilityPricing and Availability

$39 MSRP Available late July 2000

• 2-tier distribution channel2-tier distribution channel

• Retail outletsRetail outlets

• Direct via VERITAS Online StoreDirect via VERITAS Online Store

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SummarySummary

Makes your CD right the first time Consumer User Interface

• Guides user through the CD creation processGuides user through the CD creation process

• MyCD helps you get the CD you wantMyCD helps you get the CD you want

From the leader in Data Availability

• Award-winning Backup Exec Desktop EditionAward-winning Backup Exec Desktop Edition

Uses advanced professional technology in a consumer application

Users can make a CD within minutes of installation