Optical Systems, Inc. Adds New Director

HOUSTON, TX, Jan 22 (MARKET WIRE) --
Optical Systems, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: OPSY), a leader in front office
software for automotive dealerships, is pleased to announce the addition of
Keith Orr to the company's Board of Directors.

Keith Orr is a veteran of the automobile industry. His leadership and
business acumen are clearly demonstrated by his success as CEO and
majorityowner of the esteemed Orr Automotive Group, which comprises eighteen new
vehicle dealerships with twenty-three franchises in Texas and Louisiana. Mr.
Orr's
leadership experience encompasses an array of disciplines, including sales,
marketing,
product development, and dealership management.

"We are absolutely thrilled that Keith Orr has accepted a seat on our
Boardof Directors," B.J. Grisaffi, Optical Systems CEO and Chairman of the
Boardof Directors, said. "With his strong background in the automotive
industry,we are very confident that his experience, insight, and vision will
help
ensure a promising future for Optical Systems."

Mr. Orr received a bachelor's degree in business management from the
University of Texas at Arlington in 1986. He and his wife, Pam, live in
Texarkana with their four children.

Optical Systems, Inc., through its wholly owned operating subsidiary,
Automotive
Software Designers, Inc., provides front office software for automotive
dealerships that significantly improves dealership efficiency by automating
workflow within a dealership, eliminating manual forms, and reducing the time
to desk and finance a deal. For the most complete integrated software solution
available log onto www.saveadeal.net.

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futureresults of operations, and as these estimates are based on many elements
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such difference may be material.

Although Optical Systems, Inc. believes the assumptions underlying the
forward-looking statements contained herein are reasonable, any assumption could
be
inaccurate, and therefore, there can be no assurance that the forward-looking
statements included in this press release will prove to be accurate. In
light of the significant uncertainties inherent in the forward-looking
statements included herein, the inclusion should not be regarded as a
representation by Optical Systems, Inc. or any other person that the objective
and plans of Optical Systems, Inc. will be achieved.

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