Brian back on Board

GEOWORKS EXPANDS BOARD OF DIRECTORS BY ADDING BRIAN DOUGHERTY
Former Geoworks Founder Rejoins Board

ALAMEDA, Calif. (July 28, 1998) - Geoworks Corporation (NASDAQ National Market System: GWRX), a leading provider of smart phone solutions, announced that it has expanded its board of directors by adding Brian Dougherty of Wink Communications.

Dougherty, 41, is Chairman and Chief Technology Officer of Wink Communications. Wink offers a simple-to-use, low-cost enhanced television broadcasting system. Prior to founding Wink, Dougherty served as Geoworks' founder and Chairman from 1983 to 1997.

Dougherty is also a Director of NeoMagic (NASDAQ - NMGC) and several private technology companies including PlanetWeb, a developer of embedded Web browsers, Global PC, a low cost PC manufacturer, and New Deal, Inc., an educational software developer. Prior to founding Geoworks, Dougherty founded Imagic Corporation, an entertainment software company, where he served as Vice President of Engineering and a director from June 1981 to September 1983.

"We are very excited that Brian has rejoined the Geoworks Board," said David Thatcher, Geoworks' CEO and president. "Brian's appointment to the Board continues my goal of adding experienced and insightful representatives to the Geoworks Board of Directors. His solid experience and strong technology background make him an ideal addition."

"I am very pleased to contribute my experience and help Geoworks expand its role in the wireless communications industry," said Dougherty. "I strongly believe that Geoworks has the right technology to offer leading solutions to a wide range of customers. I look forward to working with the board to maximize Geoworks' potential."

Dougherty holds a B.S. in electrical engineering from the University of California at Berkeley.

About Geoworks
Based in Alameda, Calif. with international operations in the United Kingdom and Japan, Geoworks Corporation is a leading provider of end-to-end software solutions for the wireless communications industry. The Company creates operating system software, applications and actionable services for a variety of wireless devices, ranging from enhanced phones to high-end, all-in-one smart communicators. For additional information on Geoworks, contact the Company on the World Wide Web at http://www.geoworks.com.

In keeping with U.S. law, Geoworks notes that this press release includes forward-looking statements, including Geoworks' intention to continue to expand its board of directors and its participation in the wireless communications market. Additional information is available in the Risk Factors and Business discussions in the company's Forms 10-K and 10-Q and other filings available from the company or from the Securities and Exchange Commission.