/n software Releases IPWorks for Mac OS X.

San Francisco, CA, January 7th, 2003 - /n software inc. (www.nsoftware.com) - a leading provider of Internet Development Components, releases IPWorks V5 for Mac OS X, a special version of IPWorks built for native Mac OS X development. This release provides developers with more then 30 components that bring unprecedented new functionality in the hands Mac OS X developers facilitating the integration of Internet functionality within native Mac OS X applications.

Initially introduced in 1995 for the Microsoft Windows platform, IPWorks is actively used by most Fortune 500 and Global 2000 companies, as well as thousands of independent software developers worldwide. The product eliminates much of the complexity of developing connected applications, by providing easy-to-use programmable components that facilitate tasks such as sending email, transferring files, browsing the web, consuming web services, parsing XML documents, etc.

IPWorks Version 5 is currently available in more than 20 editions, targeting various Platforms, IDEs, and component technologies including Windows, Microsoft .NET, Java, Pocket PC, Linux, Solaris, and now Mac OS X. IPWorks provides a complete solution, and its excellent 5+ year track record means you get a robust enterprise-class toolset backed by professional technical support.

IPWorks V5 Mac OS X Edition is available immediately for download and purchase from the /n software website at www.nsoftware.com.