Mustang Software, Inc. Introduces QmodemPro BAKERSFIELD, Calif., October 13, 1992 -- Mustang Software, Inc. (MSI), has introduced QmodemPro, the first communications software program enabling electronic mail messages to be received and answered using one integrated program, regardless of the originating E-mail source. QmodemPro retrieves E-mail, bringing it in to one PC/compatible environment. The user no longer needs separate programs to handle MCI Mail, CompuServe E-mail, BBS messages and other E-mail systems. In addition, QmodemPro can redirect the user's replies to any bulletin board system (BBS), E-mail service or FAX machine -- not just the original message's source. QmodemPro represents a "rewrite from scratch" of the Qmodem program, according to Jim Harrer, president/CEO of MSI. The company acquired the original Qmodem program from The Forbin Project, Cedar Falls, Iowa, in October 1991. The product had attracted a large user following through its nearly seven years of availability as a shareware product. "Our goal for Qmodem has always been to produce an outstanding, mass-merchandized product that could compete on any retail shelf with the major generic communications programs," Harrer said. "In addition, QmodemPro works hand-in-glove with our other retail product line, the WILDCAT! BBS software." Enhanced Off-Line Xpress Mail Reader Heads New Features QmodemPro offers more than 75 new features compared to Qmodem Version 5, the first version of Qmodem sold under the MSI label, unveiled this past January. Heading the list of new features is an enhanced off-line mail reader. This capability allows users to download packets of mail and then read the contents off-line, significantly reducing expensive long-distance charges. The enhanced off-line mail reader OLX features full mouse support with pull-down menus and resizable windows. Other new features include: * Ability to open multiple packets and view multiple conferences at once. * No limitations to the size of packets, conferences or message size. * More efficient use of memory resources, including EMS and XMS. * An integrated message editor with spelling checker and 124,000 word dictionary. External editors also supported. * Full cut, copy and paste between messages, conferences and replies, even across packets. * Ability to save messages to folders for reading and action at a later time. * Internal address book with full links via QmodemPro to CIS, MCI, FAX and other services. * Advanced personal mail handling via an IN BOX with automatic archiving and configurable purging. Personal mail no longer disappears when a packet is deleted. * Redirection of replies and messages to any location, not just the original source system. Full mouse support and a pull-down menu interface have also been added throughout the QmodemPro program. Other key new features of the communications software include: * The dialing directory now supports up to 4,095 entries per telephone book, with an unlimited number of books. * Ideally suited for working with a BBS, the dialing directory now includes support for up to four alternate telephone numbers per entry. This allows the user to automatically try a different telephone number if the primary BBS number is busy. * Group-dialing support allows users to group-dial telephone book entries as one entry. When dialing multiple E-mail systems, QmodemPro will download mail from one system and automatically continue on to the next entry in the group. * Automatic linking between mail packets created in OLX and dialing directory entries. This allows sending all pending replies with a single keystroke. * QmodemPro includes send FAX ability, supporting both ASCII and .PCX files through any Class 1 or Class 2 FAX modem. FAX send integrates with OLX completely making it possible to create and send a FAX and custom cover sheet by simply typing the message to send. * MCI Mail and CompuServe E-mail gateway support, enabling users to retrieve or send messages on these popular E-mail accounts. * 125 pre-configured modem setups for fast installation. Xmodem and ASCII. Up to 10 external protocols can be added, including bi-directional protocols such as BIMODEM and HSLINK. * Five new terminal emulations have also been added, including WYSE 50, DEC VT 102, 220, 320 and TVI 925. Direct orders for QmodemPro are being taken effective 10/13/92. A specific release date cannot be announced since the manuals and packaging are still in production. The retail price for QmodemPro with Off-Line Xpress is $99, and it will be available in retail outlets in 6-8 weeks. Orders placed with MSI direct will be processed as soon as the packaging is complete. Allow 6-8 week for delivery for all orders. Orders will be shipped on a first-in first-out basis. There are several special offers available. Review the section below for details. Should an individual be eligible for more than one offer, we encourage you to order the one which gives the best pricing advantage. Only one special price offer is available per registration. * A special upgrade offer for only $35 + s/h is available to registered users of Qmodem v5.x, and to users of Qmodem 4.x purchased from the Forbin project. In order to take advantage of this upgrade offer your registration card must be on file with MSI or your name and registration information must be on file in the database of purchasers from the Forbin project. * A special offer is also being extended to registered WILDCAT! sysops for a limited time. Until December 31, 1992 any WILDCAT! sysop can purchase QmodemPro for only $50 + s/h, a discount of almost 50%. If you don't own WILDCAT! but want to get it, you can order WILDCAT! between now and December 31 and get QmodemPro at the discount. Because the new OLX v3 integrates so well with QmodemPro and has extra capabilities when used with QmodemPro (such as FAX, CIS, MCI etc.), we are also extending special offers to registered users of the OLX and SLMR products. * Registered users of OLX v2.2 will be receiving the new OLX v3 automatically, provided the registration card has been received at MSI. A special offer is also being extended to these OLX registered users to enable them to receive the full QmodemPro package (including OLX) for only $20 + s/h. To take advantage of this offer you must place your order by phone with MSI prior to November 1, 1992! This offer is not good after the free OLX update has been mailed. You must place your order prior to November 1 so that we can change our system records before we ship your package. After that date you can take a credit for $40 toward a purchase of QmodemPro (see last offer). * Registered users of the SLMR program from Technique Computer Systems can upgrade to OLX v3 for $20 + s/h. They may also purchase QmodemPro with OLX for $40 + s/h if desired. This offer expires on December 31, 1992. * Registered users of either OLX 2.2 or SLMR may upgrade to QmodemPro at any time by taking a credit of their purchase price ($40 for OLX 2.2 and $20 for SLMR) against the $99 QmodemPro price. Shipping and handling charges for all orders are as follows: Continental U.S. - $10 Hawaii, Alaska & Canada - $15 Overseas - $35 Add $5 for all COD orders. CODs must be paid by cashiers check or money order, no personal checks or cash. Orders are shipped exclusively by Federal Express. Orders can be placed as follows: * Call 1-800-999-9619 to order via VISA, MC, AMEX, Discover or COD. * Order via FAX by calling 805-395-0713. Please indicate your full shipping address, the name of the product desired, and registration information if taking advantage of an update discount. Also include a daytime phone number for use in the event we need to contact you about your order. * Mail your order information to us at P.O. Box 2264, Bakersfield, CA 93303. Please indicate your full shipping address, the name of the product desired, and registration information if taking advantage of an update discount. Also include a daytime phone number fo event we need to contact you about your order. * Order via our BBS by calling 805-395-0650 (non-registered lines) or 805-395-0250 (registered lines).