1 EXHIBIT 11. MUSTANG SOFTWARE, INC. COMPUTATION OF EARNINGS PER SHARE (In thousands, except earnings per share) (Unaudited) - - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Three Months Ended March 31, 2000 1999 - - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Weighted average common shares calculation - basic Weighted average number of common shares and common stock units outstanding 6,315 4,145 Common stock equivlents from outstanding stock options 0 0 - - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Average common and common stock equivalents outstanding 6,315 4,145 =============================================================================== Weighted average common and common equivalent share calculation - diluted: Weighted average number of common shares and common stocks units outstanding 6,315 4,145 Dilutive effect of outstanding common stock options 	 388 Assuming conversion of Preferred Stock 451 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Weighted average common and common equivalent shares - diluted 6,315 4,984 =============================================================================== Net Income (Loss) $(245) $ 10 =============================================================================== Net Earnings per share - Basic $(.04) $ .00 =============================================================================== Net Earnings per share - Diluted $(.04) $ .00 (1) (1) Fully diluted earnings per share have not been presented because the effects are not material. - - -----------------------------------------------------------------------------