Roxio Ships Over 30 Applications Compatible with Windows 7

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Mon Nov 2, 2009 6:30am EST

Enhances Windows 7 Experience with Many Added Features for Managing and
Enjoying Personal Digital Media and Premium Entertainment

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Nov. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Roxio®, a division of
Sonic Solutions® (Nasdaq: SNIC), today announced the availability of over 30
applications for Windows 7 users and PC OEMs who wish to complement and expand
the digital media functionality of Windows 7. The Roxio applications for
Windows 7 include Creator® 2010, Roxio's flagship digital media suite,
CinePlayer® BD for high-definition entertainment playback, the CinemaNow((TM))
service for on-demand movie access, PhotoShow® Touch, for creating and sharing
slideshows using simple finger gestures to directly manipulate objects on
screen, and others.

Roxio's latest applications extend the Windows 7 experience with many
additional features for digital media-savvy users who capture and enjoy
photos, videos, and premium content. A few examples:

    --  AVC HD support  -- Roxio Creator supports real-time editing of AVCHD,
        the most popular format for new HD cameras, and allows Windows 7 users
        to edit high-definition home movies and share them on Blu-ray Disc.


    --  Disc copying -- Roxio Creator and Roxio Burn allow Windows 7 users to
        create and burn a full disc image to any optical format, CD, DVD and
        Blu-ray. These products also support the efficient drag-and-drop
copying
        of discs and disc images and burning of files spanning multiple CDs,
        DVDs, or Blu-ray Discs.


    --  Moving media files among devices -- Roxio products provide Window 7
        users with the ability to organize and move media files across devices
        -- Windows Mobile phones, iPods®, Blackberry® handhelds, and other
        smart phones, mobile devices, PCs, etc. -- with high-speed seamless
file
        formatting.


    --  Playback of Blu-ray content -- Creator 2010 Pro Edition offers
playback
        of Blu-ray discs for Windows 7 users who wish to enjoy videos with the
        highest audio/video quality.


    --  PhotoShow( )Touch -- For multi-touch enabled Windows 7 systems,
        PhotoShow Touch enables users to compose and share slideshows using
        simple finger gestures to directly manipulate objects on screen.


    --  VHS to DVD -- Roxio Easy VHS to DVD, a combination of software and
        hardware that enables Windows 7 users to quickly and efficiently
        digitize analog recordings stored on VHS tapes.


    --  Hollywood movies -- Roxio's CinemaNow service for on-demand movie
access
        enables Windows 7 users to browse, rent, and purchase premium
        entertainment for PC viewing or accessing from a broad range of home
and
        mobile electronics.


As part of a co-marketing agreement with Microsoft, Roxio products were
showcased during the Windows 7 launch event in New York City, and were part of
Windows 7 House Party program.

"Windows 7 is a very exciting new operating system, and users will enjoy the
rich features of this new platform from Microsoft," said Matt DiMaria, general
manager, Roxio division of Sonic Solutions. "Whether it's creating and sharing
high-definition home movies or instantly enjoying Hollywood entertainment from
a connected Blu-ray Disc player, Roxio has a solution to help consumers make
the most of their experience with Windows 7."

"Software partners like Roxio continue to play a key role in enriching the
Windows experience," said Kim Akers, general manager for global partners,
Microsoft Corp. "Roxio's impressive range of digital media applications and
services embodies the Windows 7 philosophy by making a wide spectrum of
digital media tasks easier, faster and more enjoyable."

For more information on applications compatible with Windows 7 visit:
www.roxio.com.

About Roxio
Roxio enables consumers to easily manage, share, and enjoy personal digital
media content and, through Roxio CinemaNow((TM)), conveniently access premium
Hollywood entertainment from a broad range of connected devices. A wide array
of leading technology companies and developers rely on Roxio applications,
services and technologies to bring innovative digital media functionality to
next-generation devices and platforms.

Roxio is a division of Sonic Solutions (Nasdaq: SNIC), headquartered in
Novato, California.

Forward Looking Statements
This release may contain forward-looking statements that are based upon
current expectations, including the launch, distribution, and market
acceptance of Roxio software applications. Actual results could differ
materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result
of various risks and uncertainties, including those discussed in Sonic
Solutions' annual and quarterly reports on file with the Securities and
Exchange Commission. This press release should be read in conjunction with
Sonic Solutions' most recent annual report on Form 10-K, Form 10-Q and other
reports on file with the Securities and Exchange Commission, which contain a
more detailed discussion of the Company's business including risks and
uncertainties that may affect future results. Sonic Solutions does not
undertake to update any forward-looking statements.

Sonic, the Sonic logo, Sonic Solutions, Roxio, the Roxio logo, CinemaNow,
CinePlayer, PhotoShow and Creator are trademarks or registered trademarks
owned by Sonic Solutions in the United States and/or other countries. All
other company or product names are trademarks of their respective owners and,
in some cases, are used by Sonic Solutions under license. Specifications,
pricing and delivery schedules are subject to change without notice.

SOURCE  Roxio

Chris Taylor of Roxio, +1-408-367-5231, Chris.Taylor@roxio.com
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