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From S&H Computer Systems, Inc.:

            S&H ANNOUNCES NEW, 32-BIT MULTI-LINE BBS SOFTWARE

             Product is the first BBS able to run non-stop
                Offers seamless Internet Connectivity

NASHVILLE, Sept. 22, 1994 -- S&H Computer Systems today announced TSX-BBS, 
a new, multi-line bulletin board system for IBM PCs, PS/2s and compatible 
computers. TSX-BBS is a DOS-compatible bulletin board system which 
interoperates with the Internet and other TCP/IP-compatible enterprise 
networks. Its non-stop features revolutionize the way BBS SysOps 
establish, maintain, enhance and expand their BBSs and the way users 
access the BBS. S&H has coined the phrase "The Non-stop BBS" to describe 
this feature of TSX-BBS.

   TSX-BBS is ideal for remote access connectivity needs ranging from 
those of a two-line entertainment BBS to those of an entire corporation. 
Through its native TCP/IP and Internet support, users on LANs and WANs can 
have full BBS access while remote BBS users on dial-up connections can 
have full access to the Internet and corporate LANs and WANs. TSX-BBS add-
ins can be standard DOS applications, DBMSs and tools, as well as standard 
BBS "door" programs. The product supports access by numerous remote users, 
and local development and maintenance by one or more SysOps concurrently. 
It is available configured for one SysOp and two, four, eight, 16 or 
multiples of 32 users on one PC. In addition to supporting the SysOp and 
up to 256 remote users on one PC, the product has the flexibility to 
support hundreds of users spread across a TCP/IP LAN or WAN of TSX-BBS 
users.

   Until now, SysOps had to exit the BBS software in order to make any 
changes to the BBS. As this required discontinuing service to remote 
users, SysOps often scheduled such "down-time" for the early morning 
hours. TSX-BBS eliminates this inconvenience to SysOps and users. It 
allows SysOps to install enhancements, fixes and updates to the BBS while 
the system is serving remote users, allowing the BBS to function non-stop. 
It provides SysOps up to 10 DOS-compatible sessions. SysOps can be 
downloading and screening files, modifying menu structures, and enhancing 
the BBS itself while TSX-BBS is simultaneously supporting remote users.

   Until now, standard DOS programs, DBMSs, tools and so on could not be 
run under BBS software as add-ins. SysOps had to purchase and use programs 
and databases written expressly for the BBS software they were using. TSX-
BBS eliminates this limitation. Now SysOps can enhance their "boards" with 
applications and databases from the thousands of DOS applications 
available on the market. TSX-BBS supports "door" programs too.

   Until now, BBS users have had to suspend their "chatting" and other 
interactive activities on the BBS in order to download or upload files. 
The TSX-Term communications product eliminates user idle time by 
transferring files in the background. Users remain online non-stop with 
TSX-Term, "chatting" or "browsing" while files are being transferred.

   TSX-BBS's advanced capabilities and high performance are due to its 
robust software platform, which features 32-bit architecture, patented 
multitasking technology, DOS-compatible APIs and TCP/IP networking. This 
platform has served mission-critical functions at thousands of sites for 
more than five years.

   TSX-BBS base configuration offers more built-in features than its 
competitors: QWK, RIP support, classified ads, voting, forums, mail, file 
librarian, call-back verification, dial-out, multilingual menus, drivers 
for intelligent multiplexers and SCSI disk controllers.

   BBS options include: Chat, the TPL<TM> programming language, FidoNet 
Mailer Interface, Usenet News Satellite Interface, and an Internet Connect 
Bundle. System options include: TSX-Term, TCP/IP peer-to-peer networking, 
Network Utilities, NFS Server, and Disk Shadowing (mirroring).


Pricing and Availability

   TSX-BBS pricing starts at a 2 line + SysOp system with a base price of 
$300 including 90 days of support. A 32 line + SysOp system has a base 
price of $1,550 including one year of support. Support includes unlimited 
telephone consultation, fixes and enhancements for the cost of media, 
documentation and shipping. All prices include media, documentation and 
domestic UPS ground shipping. TSX-BBS will be available in the 4th quarter 
of 1994.


S&H Computer Systems

   S&H Computer Systems licensed its first multiuser, multitasking 
operating system in 1976 and now has licensed over 20,000 sites with an 
estimated 200,000 users in more than 25 countries. TSX-BBS's unique 
capabilities result from S&H's 20 years' experience in systems-level and 
application software development and publishing.

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From Mustang Software, Inc.:

          QMODEMPRO FOR WINDOWS HONORED WITH 1994 DVORAK AWARD
             FOR OUTSTANDING TELECOMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY

ATLANTA, Sept. 20, 1994 -- QmodemPro for Windows, the first communications 
application to incorporate fax, data and Remote Imaging Protocol (RIP) 
graphics features in the same program, was today named the recipient of 
the 1994 Dvorak Telecommunications Award for Outstanding 
Telecommunications Technology.

   Citing QmodemPro's easy-to-use interface and support for launching both 
fax and data calls from a single dialing directory, John C. Dvorak 
presented Mustang Software, Inc. (MSI), with the Outstanding 
Telecommunications Technology award for 1994. Accepting the award for MSI 
was Rick Heming, vice president of operations for MSI.

   Mustang Software introduced QmodemPro for Windows in January 1994 and 
it has rapidly become one of the top-selling Windows communications 
packages on the market. "The combination of data and fax in one simple 
program and the support for RIP graphics have been the keys to QmodemPro's 
popularity," said Jim Harrer, president/CEO of MSI. "We are extremely 
proud of the Dvorak award. It affirms that it is still possible to write a 
great program and get recognition even if you don't have the marketing 
clout of a Microsoft, Borland or Lotus Development."

   The Dvorak Telecommunications Awards, presented each year in 
conjunction with the Online Networking Exposition and Bulletin Board 
System Convention (ONE BBSCON), were founded by John C. Dvorak. Dvorak is 
one of the nation's leading columnists on personal computing issues and he 
currently writes columns for PC Magazine, PC Computing, PC Week and 
numerous other computer publications.

   QmodemPro for Windows version 1.10 is currently available from MSI at a 
suggested retail price of $99, as well as via nationwide retail outlets 
including CompUSA, Software, Etc., and Software City.

   Mustang Software, Inc., is the premier single-source supplier of 
bulletin board systems (BBS) and related communications software, with 
more than 30,000 registered users of its Wildcat! BBS software and 100,000 
registered users of its QmodemPro for DOS and for Windows communications 
software. Formed in 1986, MSI is headquartered in Bakersfield, California. 
MSI can be reached at 6200 Lake Ming Road, Bakersfield, CA 93306, (805) 
873-2500.

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