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Date: 13 Feb 90 18:16:51 GMT
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Joint 10-Month Collaboration Complete

    Robust New C Compiler Test Suite from HCR and ACE Offers
        Stress Tests, Conformance to New ANSI C Standard


     TORONTO, and Amsterdam, Jan. 16 -- HCR Corporation and ACE
Associated Experts bv of The Netherlands today jointly released
SuperTest, a robust, comprehensive new test suite for C
compilers, providing complete conformance testing against the new
ANSI standard for the C programming language, and for quality and
in-depth stress testing.

     SuperTest is a comprehensive test suite designed for
computer manufacturers, software developers, government
organizations and agencies that require C compilers that meet the
ANSI standard.  It is the result of a 10-month collaboration
between two companies on different sides of the Atlantic with
proven, in-depth, and well-recognized compiler development
experience.

     "Our joint collaboration has resulted in a product designed
to meet worldwide user demand," said Brian Eisenberg, HCR vice
president of sales and marketing.  "Our joint development teams
worked closely with the ANSI C working groups, so it reflects the
continuing commitment both companies have made to the ANSI
standards program."

     SuperTest verifies the conformance of a C compiler through
over 11,000 carefully constructed conformance tests and stresses
the compiler's capabilities and quality through more than 380,000
depth tests.

     SuperTest is available now in North America through
Toronto-based HCR and in Europe through Amsterdam-based ACE.  The
site license fee is U.S.$32,000.

     "SuperTest is the largest and most complete C test suite
available," said Martijn de Lange, managing director of ACE.
"Use of the suite will significantly improve the quality and
adherence to standards of compilers being used and shipped by our
customers."

     Eisenberg added there are other C compiler test suites
available, but none are as rigorous in stress and conformance
testing as SuperTest.

     Founded in 1976, HCR Corporation develops system software
for the expanding UNIX market.  HCR's products include both
custom and packaged software in the areas of UNIX operating
systems, development tools and networking.  The company has
provided products and services to clients such as IBM, Control
Data, Intel and Olivetti.  From its headquarters in Toronto,
Ontario, HCR serves a worldwide customer base of manufacturers,
developers and end users.

     ACE was founded in 1975 in Amsterdam.  It occupies a leading
position in UNIX, operating system research, compiler technology
and software development.  The ACE EXPERT compiler family and the
CADESE package are among the ACE products that are being marketed
worldwide.  ACE is a consultant to X/Open Company, and an active
participant in ISO and IEEE working groups.


SuperTest is a trademark of HCR Corporation and ACE Association
Experts bv.  UNIX is a registered trademark of AT&T.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:

Heather Grief, HCR Corporation (416) 922-1937
Dick Davies, IPRA (415) 777-4161