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                                                                    Exhibit 99.1

        American Software Reports First Quarter Fiscal Year 2005 Results

    Company Achieves Fourteen Consecutive Quarters of Profitability, Revenue
                   Increases 5% Compared to Prior Year Quarter

    ATLANTA, Aug. 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- American Software, Inc.
(Nasdaq: AMSWA) today reported its financial results for the first quarter of
fiscal year 2005, marking its fourteenth consecutive quarter of profitability.
    Total revenues for the first quarter were $13.7 million compared to
$13.1 million the same quarter last year.  Software license fees were
$2.6 million for both periods. Services and other revenues were $6.8 million
for the first quarter of fiscal year 2005 compared to $5.8 million for the
same period last year. Maintenance revenues were $4.4 million compared to
$4.6 million during the same period last year. Operating income was $565,000
for the first quarter of fiscal 2005 compared to $420,000 during the same
period last year. Net income for the first quarter was $1.2 million or
earnings per share (diluted) of $0.05, unchanged from the same quarter last
year.
    The overall financial condition of the Company remains strong, with cash
and investments of approximately $67.1 million and zero debt as of July 31,
2004. The Company's cash and investment position increased this quarter by
approximately $4.4 million when compared to July 31, 2003 and $768,000 when
compared to the previous quarter. During the quarter, the Company paid a $.06
per share quarterly dividend of approximately $1.4 million and announced an
increase in the quarterly dividend to $.07 per share commencing in August
2004.
    "We are pleased to achieve our fourteenth consecutive quarter of
profitability and positive cash flow. Despite the continued global economic
uncertainty and general market conditions impacting capital expenditures in
the technology sector, American Software delivered a 5% increase in revenue
and a 35% increase in operating income during the quarter," stated James C.
Edenfield, president and CEO of American Software. "We will use our financial
strength to reinvest in the Company as well as provide a tangible benefit to
our shareholders with a quarterly dividend."

    Highlights for the first quarter fiscal year 2005 include:

    Customers
     - Notable new and existing customers placing orders with the Company
       during the quarter include: Alamex Holdings, Broyhill Furniture
       Industries, Certified Grocers, Cytec Industries, Dow Chemical, Draka
       Elevator, Gold Toe, Laundau Uniformas, Newell Rubbermaid, Oakley,
       Polaris Industries, Rheem Air Conditioning, Robert Horne Paper, Rocky
       Shoes and Boots, Roka Apparel, Trelleborg Wheel Systems, Tyco Adhesives
       and VF Corporation.

     - During the quarter, the Company's wholly owned subsidiary, New
       Generation Computing Inc. (NGC) announced that Carhartt selected The
       Production Manager (TPM) shop-floor control and manufacturing execution
       software. The implementation has begun at Carhartt's North American
       cutting, sewing, finishing and distribution facilities, where the
       software will automate the company's production and payroll functions.
       Specifically, the software will enable Carhartt to better track
       employee performance, monitor work in progress, calculate gross pay and
       develop multiple management reports.

     - NGC announced that Stormy Leather selected NGC's Apparel Management
       Accounting System (AMAS) system to manage its operations in San
       Francisco and West Palm Beach, Fla. The software, which Stormy Leather
       installed in July, will enable the company to integrate multiple
       business processes - sales, distribution, finance, production planning,
       administration, accounting, electronic data interchange and other
       functions onto one easy-to-use, PC-based system.

     - Lululemon Athletica announced its selection of NGC's entire SQL Series,
       which consists of REDHORSE Enterprise ERP, e-PDM and e-SPS. In
       addition, Lululemon has selected NGC's TPM shop-floor control system.
       Lululemon will install the systems at its Vancouver, B.C., headquarters
       and factory. The systems will enable the company to integrate all of
       its product development, sourcing, manufacturing and wholesale
       distribution processes.

     - NGC announced that Creative Apparel Associates selected NGC's Apparel
       Management Accounting System (AMAS) and The Production Manager (TPM) to
       manage its operations in Belfast, Maine.

     - The Company's 86% owned subsidiary, Logility, Inc., announced that
       Komatsu Europe International (KEISA), a worldwide leader in the field
       of construction and mining equipment,  implemented Logility Voyager
       Solutions(TM) to improve forecasting accuracy, centralize supply chain
       planning and maintain consistent customer service levels across its
       distribution network. Logility is a key component in KEISA's efforts to
       continuously improve supply chain efficiencies, and has contributed to
       an inventory reduction of four million euros (5.8 million $US).

     - ProcureNet, a provider of mission critical purchasing, distribution,
       and materials management services to government and commercial
       customers, announced its selection of Logility Voyager Solutions to
       improve customer service through better forecast accuracy, reduced
       inventory levels and increase inventory turns.

     - A. O. Smith Water Products Company extended its deployment of Logility
       Voyager Solutions to include collaboration for better internal and
       external communications and planning for optimizing inventory based on
       accurate forecasts and lead times.

     - Logility announced that Intertape Polymer Group Inc., a recognized
       leader in the development and manufacture of specialized polyolefin
       plastic and paper packaging products, selected Logility Voyager
       Solutions to enable collaborative planning and forecasting for improved
       supply chain performance.

     - Rheem Manufacturing's Air Conditioning Division, one of North America's
       leading producers of premium heating and cooling equipment, selected
       Logility Voyager Solutions to gain improved visibility of demand and
       inventory, reduce costs and increase customer service levels for
       service parts and finished goods. Rheem has used Logility Voyager
       WarehousePRO(R) in its parts operation to optimize receiving, picking,
       shipping and cross-docking functions since 2001.

    Products and Technology
     - NGC introduced the NGC SQL Series, a software suite designed to help
       retailers, manufacturers, brand managers and other companies involved
       with the design and production of sewn products increase speed to
       market, reduce costs, manage by exception and enhance workflow. The NGC
       SQL Series, which is built on Microsoft technology, including SQL
       Server, Word and Excel, consists of three products: e-PDM, e-SPS and
       REDHORSE(TM) Enterprise ERP. e-PDM and REDHORSE are new products
       released by NGC to complete the NGC SQL Series.

     - Logility announced the enhancement of Logility Voyager Solutions to
       further address the special requirements of the service parts industry,
       including gaining visibility of future customer demand; dynamically
       managing time-phased inventory and replenishment requirements; and
       optimizing distribution and inventory deployment to cost-effectively
       service customers. Logility estimates that manufacturers, distributors
       and utility companies worldwide are using Logility supply chain
       planning, warehouse and transportation management solutions to impact
       $53 billion in service parts revenue and optimize inventory investments
       valued at $8 billion.

     - Logility demonstrated its integrated transportation and warehouse
       management at the 2004 DC Expo conference, May 18-20, in Chicago, IL.
       Logility introduced the availability of the integration in 2002, and
       was one of the first supply chain solution companies to market a fully
       integrated transportation and warehouse management solution. Logility
       Voyager Transportation Planning & Management(TM) can help companies
       save time and labor costs by automating shipment planning, shipment
       execution and freight accounting. Logility Voyager WarehousePRO(R)
       helps increase shipping and inventory accuracy by optimizing the flow
       of materials and information through distribution centers, and helps to
       cut operating costs while improving productivity, order fill rates,
       space utilization and customer service. Used collectively, these
       Logility products make it possible for companies to increase control of
       the complete order fulfillment cycle as they move goods from production
       to distribution and on to their final destination.

     - Inbound Logistics magazine selected Logility as a 2004 Top 100
       Logistics IT Provider by for the seventh time, and Supply & Demand
       Chain Executive magazine named Logility to its third-annual listing of
       the "Supply & Demand Chain Executive 100."

    About American Software, Inc.
    Headquartered in Atlanta, American Software develops, markets and supports
one of the industry's most comprehensive offering of integrated business
applications, including enterprise-wide, supply chain management, Internet
commerce, financial, warehouse management and manufacturing packages.
e-Intelliprise(TM) is a total ERP/supply chain management suite, which
leverages Internet connectivity and includes multiple manufacturing
methodologies. American Software owns 86% of Logility, Inc. (Nasdaq: LGTY), a
leading supplier of collaborative solutions to optimize the supply chain.
Logility is proud to serve such customers as Bissell, ConAgra, Huhtamaki UK,
Mill's Pride, Pernod-Ricard, Sigma Aldrich, VF Corporation and xpedx. New
Generation Computing Inc. (NGC), a wholly-owned subsidiary of American
Software, is a global software company that has 25 years of experience
developing and marketing business applications for apparel manufacturers,
brand managers, retailers and importers.  Headquartered in Miami, NGC's
worldwide customers include Dick's Sporting Goods, Wilsons Leather, Kellwood,
Hugo Boss, Russell Corp., Ralph Lauren Childrenswear, Haggar Clothing Company,
Maidenform, William Carter and VF Corporation. For more information on the
Company, contact: American Software, 470 East Paces Ferry Rd., Atlanta, GA
30305; (800) 726-2946 or (404) 261-4381.  FAX: (404) 264-5206.
INTERNET:  http://www.amsoftware.com or E-mail: ask@amsoftware.com

    Forward Looking Statements
    This press release contains forward-looking statements that are subject to
substantial risks and uncertainties.  There are a number of factors that could
cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated by statements
made herein.  These factors include, but are not limited to, changes in
general economic conditions, technology and the market for the Company's
products and services, including economic conditions within the e-commerce
markets; the timely availability and market acceptance of these products and
services; the effect of competitive products and pricing; the uncertainty of
the viability and effectiveness of strategic alliances; and the irregular
pattern of the Company's revenues.  For further information about risks the
Company could experience as well as other information, please refer to the
Company's Form 10-K for the year ended April 30, 2004 and other reports and
documents subsequently filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.  For
more information, contact:  Vincent C. Klinges, Chief Financial Officer,
American Software, Inc., (404) 264-5477 or fax:  (404) 237-8868.
    e-Intelliprise is a trademark of American Software, Logility Voyager
Solutions is a trademark of Logility and REDHORSE is a trademark of New
Generation Computing. Other products mentioned in this document are
registered, trademarked or service marked by their respective owners.


                           AMERICAN SOFTWARE, INC.
                    Consolidated Statements of Operations
                    (In thousands, except per share data)
                                 (Unaudited)

                                                First Quarter Ended
                                                     July 31,
                                                                       Pct
                                               2004        2003        Chg.
    Revenues:
      License                                 $2,557      $2,640       (3%)
      Services & other                         6,779       5,846       16%
      Maintenance                              4,369       4,604       (5%)
         Total Revenues                       13,705      13,090        5%

    Cost of Revenues:
      License                                    903       1,032      (13%)
      Services & other                         4,719       3,993       18%
      Maintenance                              1,158       1,245       (7%)
         Total Cost of Revenues                6,780       6,270        8%

    Gross Margin                               6,925       6,820        2%

    Operating expenses:
      Research and development                 1,812       2,000       (9%)
      Less: capitalized development             (670)       (833)     (20%)
      Sales and marketing                      2,895       2,976       (3%)
      General and administrative               2,286       2,169        5%
      Provision for doubtful accounts             37          88      (58%)

         Total operating expenses              6,360       6,400       (1%)

    Operating income                             565         420       35%

      Interest income & Other, net               633         758      (16%)
      Minority interest                          (48)        (50)      (4%)
    Income from continuing operations
     before income taxes                       1,150       1,128        2%

         Income taxes                            -           -            -

    Net Earnings                              $1,150      $1,128        2%

    Earnings per common share:

        Basic:                                 $0.05       $0.05        0%

        Diluted:                               $0.05       $0.05        0%

    Weighted average common shares
     outstanding

         Basic                                23,563      22,346
         Diluted                              25,058      24,291

    nm- not meaningful


                    Consolidated Balance Sheet Information
                                (in thousands)
                                 (Unaudited)
                                                           July 31,
                                                    2004              2003
    Cash and Short & Long term investments         $67,134           $62,730
    Accounts Receivable:
       Billed                                        5,546             6,630
       Unbilled                                      3,069             2,864
    Total Accounts Receivable, net                   8,615             9,494
    Prepaids & Other                                   629               600
    Non-current Assets                              20,370            21,766
         Total Assets                              $96,748           $94,590

    Accounts Payable                                  $836              $635
    Other Current Liabilities                        5,140             5,874
    Deferred Revenues                                9,987            10,493
    Minority Interest                                4,412             4,179
    Shareholders' Equity                            76,373            73,409
      Total Liabilities & Shareholders' Equity     $96,748           $94,590

SOURCE  American Software
    -0-                             08/18/2004
    /CONTACT:  Vincent C. Klinges, Chief Financial Officer of American
Software, Inc., +1-404-264-5477/
    /Company News On-Call:  http://www.prnewswire.com/comp/048263.html /
    /Web site:  http://www.amsoftware.com/
    (AMSWA LGTY)

CO:  American Software
ST:  Georgia
IN:  CPR MLM STW
SU:  ERN


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