FirstClass Client for Windows Released

TORONTO--May 1st, 1993--SoftArc Inc. of Toronto is now shipping a
Windows-based front end for its FirstClass E-mail, conferencing and remote
access software.

The freely-distributable FirstClass Client for Windows offers features and
functionality nearly identical to its companion FirstClass Macintosh
client, and permits users to connect to Mac-based FirstClass servers via
network or modem for E-mail and groupware conference access.

Clients on Macintosh or Windows may access the same, non-dedicated
FirstClass server without dedicated Novell file servers, routers or other
hardware. Network connections to the server from both machine types are
made over the same physical Ethernet cable. The FirstClass server accepts
logins over PC IPX AppleTalk and modem at the same time. Up to 250 users
of any mixture of connection types may be accommodated simultaneously. One
FirstClass server may accommodate more than 20 modems. Mail delivery
between platforms is instantanous and users of Macintosh and Windows
machines may even "chat" with each other in real time.

The FirstClass Windows client features the same asynchronous multiple file
transfer capability, powerful E-mail functionality and electronic
conferencing popular among users of the Macintosh graphical interface.

"There's been incredible demand for a FirstClass Windows interface. We're
delighted to make this announcement, and look forward to seeing FirstClass
solving communication problems in mixed-platform environments," said
SoftArc President Steve Asbury.

Owners of FirstClass systems require a plug-in software option to
accommodate Windows users via network or modem. The Windows option prices
at $295 (U.S.) for unlimited users. Users of the Windows interface require
a 386 or better running Microsoft Windows 3.1 or newer with a minimum of 4
MB of RAM.

SoftArc Inc
805 Middlefield Rd, Suite 102
Scarborough, Ontario, Canada M1V 2T9
416-299-4723;  fax: 416-754-1856;  BBS: 416-609-2250
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:Expert Home Design Golf for Windows
Expert Home Design Gold For Windows
The Next Generation In Home Design Programs

CORAL GABLES, Florida (April 16, 1993) - Expert Software, Inc. announces
the release of its second Gold Series design program, Expert Home Design
Gold for Windows. Recently, Expert Software shipped Expert Home Design
Gold for DOS. Expert Home Design Gold for Windows brings the power and
convenience of the Windows environment to the home planner at the low
price of $49.95.

Expert Home Design Gold for Windows enters uncharted territory in the home
design category by including two original features: real home plans and a
100 page booklet of design and decorating tips. For the first time in
design software users can edit document files containing representations
of these actual house plans from the popular home design magazine Home
Styles Publishing.

"Given the popularity of home improvement/building software, we decided to
broaden our horizons with the release of Expert Home Design Gold for
Windows," said Sue Currier, president of Expert Software, Inc. "Expert
Software now offers a user a simple to use design program (Expert Home
Design) and a more advanced model (Expert Home Design Gold) for Windows
and DOS for users who want the extra power to build an edition or design
an entire home."

Expert Home Design Gold for Windows is unlike hard to learn CAD (Computer
Aided Design) programs. It's as easy to use as a simple drawing program,
but provides the power of CAD without the headaches.

With Expert Home Design Gold for Windows, you can create your own furniture
drag 'n drop style, try different layouts with a single mouse movement,
and use the 100 page Design and Decorating guide as a reference for advice
and money saving tips.

Expert Home Design Gold for Windows makes it simple to design your own home
plans with drawing tools including special tools for doors and windows.
Expert Home Design Gold for Windows automatically measures as you draw in
feet or meters and easily calculates square footage. The programs scaling
controls and on-screen grids allow a user to be 100 percent accurate.

Expert Home Design Gold for Windows also includes the following additional
features:

* Drag 'n Drop - A method of copying and moving objects by simply dragging
them to their destination, only available in the Windows platform. 

* OLE - A specialized form of data exchange between programs. Users can
write a letter in a word processor, include a floor plan in it, and edit
the plan while working on the letter. 

* Over 125 realistic pieces, including home/office and specialized objects
such as saunas. 

* A costing program to help you track building and decorating expenses. It
even figures Adjustable Rate Mortgages.

Expert Software is the developer of Windows, MS-DOS, and Macintosh titles
which have appeared on many of the industry's leading hot and best seller
lists. Expert Software is located at 800 Douglas Road, North Tower, Suite
355, Coral Gables. FL 33134-3128. For consumer product information
contact: 800-759-2562; 305-567-9990; fax: 305-443-0786
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:IMAGE IN and Desktop Imaging Studio Direct Link
Truvel Announces a Direct Link between IMAGE IN and the Desktop Imaging
Studio for the PC

March 30, 1993 -- Herndon, VA: Truvel, a division of Vidar Systems
Corporation, today announced the addition of a scanner plug-in for IMAGE
IN on the PC platform. According to George Patrick, Vidar's Vice President
of Sales, "The PC version of our Desktop Imaging Studio is greatly
enhanced by the ability to scan and manipulate images within IMAGE-IN
COLOR. This program provides total control of the image editing process.
Add this feature to the capabilities of the Imaging Studio and the result
is the most versatile imaging system available for publishers of
catalogues and promotional materials."

IMAGE IN COLOR is a 24-bit color image editing program that runs under
Microsoft Windows version 3.x in both standard and enhanced mode. Truvel
users can acquire and process images with the program, and have access to
advanced color scanning and manipulation capabilities. IMAGE IN COLOR
provides superior CMYK color separations as well as HSV and RGB color
selection. Users scan directly from within the program and output the
images through IMAGE IN to any of the popular page layout programs. Image
files may be output as TIFF, EPS, PICT and other standard file formats. An
upgrade to Image-In Professional, is avail able directly from Image In,
Incorporated at an attractive price.

The Desktop Imaging Studio offers the flexibility a designer needs to
retain control of the production process by eliminating the need for
outside services. The Imaging Studio is a feature rich system which
includes optical resolution from 75 to 900 dpi, the option to scan line
art with the proficiency of a stat camera, and the ability to capture high
resolution images of small objects for catalogs and manuals. With the
addition of the IMAGE-IN plug-in, the Desktop Imaging Studio is equally
versatile in both PC and Macintosh arenas.

Truvel, a division of Vidar Systems Corporation, has been manufacturing
scanners for the computer workplace since 1987.

Truvel, 520 Herndon Parkway, Herndon, VA 22070
Phone: 703/471-7070;   Fax: 703/471-1165
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:Microbus Single Slot 486 Computer
MICROBUS INTRODUCES TRUE SINGLE SLOT 486 COMPUTER

Houston, TX - Microbus, Inc. has introduced the MAT-724 PC-Compatible
Single Board Computer (SBC) for passive ISA backplane (PC/AT) systems.
This CPU is the only board of This kind to incorporate one of several
video options, Flash and Static RAM solid state disks, SCSI/2, and other
standard disk I/O controllers in a true ISA single slot form factor.

Supporting the full line of 486 processors (486DX @ 25,33,50MHz and 486DX2
@ 50,66MHz), this SBC may be populated with up to 32MB of RAM and an
optional 128KB external cache. On-board IDE and floppy disk controllers
are standard, as are one parallel and two serial ports, and ports for a
keyboard and PS/2 mouse. The option of a Future Domain 16 bit SCSI/2
controller allows OEMs the benefit of cost effective IDE disks and the
performance and flexibility of high capacity SCSI tape, disk, and optical
devices.

On-board video modules support flat panel displays (including TFT color
models), 256 color Super VGA, VGA, and monochrome/CGA monitors. A
GUI/Windows Accelerator is available with software drivers to increase the
speed of video-intensive operating system interfaces. Video options
provide an external connection via 9 or 15 pin D-type connectors and, on
VGA and flat panel models, provide the VGA feature connector.

The solid state disk module provides a compact package for diskless and
embedded applications. Based on TSOP packages, the type used in PC/MCIA
memory disk cards, this non-volatile MEM-DISK is configurable with up to
2MB of Flash EEPROM memory, up to 1MB of Static RAM, or up to 1MB of Flash
with .5MB of SRAM. Software is provided for programming Flash from a disk
or downloading to Flash via serial port.

Microbus specializes in the design and manufacture of custom and standard
single board computers for passive ISA backplane (PC/AT) systems, offering
a complete line of SBCs based on 286 through 486 microprocessors.

Microbus, 550 Julie Rivers Dr. Suite 140, Sugar Land, TX 77478
Phone: 800/688-4405 or 713/1240-0400;   FAX: 713/240-4405
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:Microbus Half Slot 486SLC/386SX SBC's
MICROBUS INTRODUCES HALF SLOT 486SLC/386SX SINGLE BOARD COMPUTER

Houston, TX - Microbus, Inc. has introduced the MAT-715 PC-Compatible
Single Board Computer (SBC) for passive ISA backplane (PC/AT) systems.
This CPU is the only board of its kind to incorporate one of several video
options, Flash and Static RAM solid state disks and other standard disk/IO
controllers in a true ISA half slot form factor. Supporting the Cyrix
486SLC (@25,33 MHz) and the Intel 386SX (16,25,33 MHz) processors, this
SBC may be populated with up to 8MB of RAM and features IDE and floppy
disk controllers, one parallel and two serial ports, and ports for a
keyboard and PS/2 mouse.

On-board video modules support flat panel displays (including TFT color
models), Hi-Color Super VGA, VGA, and monochrome/CGA monitors. A
GUI/Windows Accelerator is available with software drivers to increase the
speed of video-intensive operating system interfaces. Video options
provide an external connection via 9 or 15 pin D-type connectors and, on
VGA and flat panel models, provide a VGA feature connector.

The solid state disk module provides a compact package for diskless and
embedded applications. Based on TSOP packages, the type used in PC/MCIA
memory disk cards, this non-volatile module is configurable with up to 2MB
of Flash EEPROM memory, up to 1MB of Static RAM, or up to 1MB of Flash
with .5MB of SRAM. Software is provided for programming Flash from a disk
or downloading to Flash via serial port.

Microbus specializes in the design and manufacture of custom and standard
single board computers for passive ISA backplane (PC/AT) systems, offering
a complete line of SBCs based on 286 through 486 microprocessors.

Microbus, 550 Julie Rivers Dr. Suite 140, Sugar Land, TX 77478
Phone: 800/688-4405 or 713/1240-0400;   FAX: 713/240-4405
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:Approach 1st Annual Awards of Distinction
Approach Software Announces Winners of First Annual Awards of Distinction

Winners include users from CIGNA, Chase Manhattan Bank and a California
Fire Department

Redwood City Calif., April 23, 1993--Approach Software Corporation today
announced the winners of its first annual Approach for Windows Awards of
Distinction.

The competition is designed to recognize user excellence in each of the
following categories:

* Best Example of Time/Money Saved Using Approach for Windows
* Best Application by a First-Time Database User
* Most Creative Use of Approach for Windows

All registered users of Approach 2.0 for Windows were eligible to enter.
The first place winners in each category are:

First Place for "Best Example of Time/Money Saved" is awarded to Thomas
Bullerman, Loss Control Manager in the Property and Casualty division of
the CIGNA Corporation. Bullerman projects an estimated $100,000 of annual
savings with an application that automatically matches Loss Control
Services (LCS) professionals with appropriate clients and tailors their
credentials to match specific needs. Focused, industry-specific marketing
is a critical competitive advantage in a division where each professional
handles about 500 cases per year.

For "Best Application by a First-Time Database User," the winner is Gregory
Johnson, a general business and desktop publishing consultant. Johnson,
who has never before used a database, designed his award winning business
automation system to include full product, invoice, vendor, inventory and
customer databases. According to client company President, Linda Jackson,
virtually the entire business is now run using Approach for Windows.

First Place for "Most Creative Use of Approach for Windows" is awarded to
Don Glor, with the City of San Mateo California Fire Department. Glor has
developed powerful applications for tracking toxic chemical exposure as
well as managing cost recovery from parties responsible for emitting toxic
chemicals. Glor has also built an innovative inventory management system
in which users are presented with a visual representation of a fire truck
and can click anywhere on the vehicle to access and update inventory
information for that particular section of the truck. Although Glor won in
the "Most Creative" category, he is also a first-time database user.

Second and third place winners included users from a variety of businesses
ranging from an application that manages scheduling for the Bankcard
Division of Chase Manhattan Bank to a relational database that manages a
fleet of 225 cars for a food broker business.

"We were delighted with the overwhelming number of applications
demonstrating the innovation and productivity of our users," said Kevin
Harvey, President of Approach Software Corporation. "The number of first
time database users who had developed powerful business applications was
especially gratifying," he added.

Approach for Windows Background 

Approach for Windows is an end user database designed to make managing and
reporting on information easy even for novices. Because of its outstanding
ease of use, Approach for Windows appeared on bestseller lists shortly
after it shipped in March 1992. Easy, relational and very fast, Approach
for Windows is also 100% compatible with dBASE, Paradox, FoxPro, Oracle
SQL, SQL Server and DB2.

More than 20 Awards and Accolades 

Approach has captured more than 20 awards and accolades in the past year,
including the prestigious "Best Software" award at COMDEX/Spring 1992 from
BYTE, the COMPUTE Choice Award for "Best Database Product of 1992," the
WindowsMagazine "Win 100" award and the BYTE "Award of Distinction."
Additionally, Approach was the only database named a "Top 50 Best Buy for
1993" by Corporate Computing and has received the Buyers Assurance Seal
from InfoWorld and the 1993 Windows Recommended Seal from
WindowsMagazine.

Approach Software Corporation Approach Software Corporation was founded in
1990 with the objective of making database power accessible to a broad
range of business professionals. Approach Software Corporation is
headquartered in Redwood City, California with European headquarters in
Munich, Germany.

Approach Software, 311 Penobscot Drive Redwood City, CA 94063
Tel: 415 306.7890;    Fax: 415.368.5182
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Approach for Windows Awards of Distinction 
1993 Winners and Their Applications 

Best Example of Time/Money Saved

1st Place: Thomas Bullerman, CIGNA Corporation. 
Relational database to market 500 Loss Control Services professionals to
clients in a uniquely targeted fashion

2nd Place: Kimberly Granato, Chase Manhattan Bank. 
Complex scheduling system for Bankcard agents.

3rd Place: Robert Faehnle, Auburn Career Center 
Database for managing and reporting on student grades, schedules and
district data.

Best Application By A First-Time Database User

1st Place: Gregory Johnson, Micro-Tek Support Services 
Invoicing, inventory, product, customer & vendor database system which has
automated entire business.

2nd Place: Nick Pandolfi, Enjay Equipment Sales Corporation
Complete graphical contact management system.

3rd Place: David Raab, American Builders 
Mobile laptop application which tracks mortgage clients and mortgage loan
status.

Most Creative Use of Approach for Windows

1st Place: Don Glor, City of San Mateo Fire Department 
Innovative graphical application to manage fire department inventory, toxic
chemicals and loss recovery status.

2nd Place: Larry Oster, Bromar Southern California 
Relational database to manage & track mileage, service, license plates,
personnel information and fleet credit card data for 255 cars used by food
broker sales force.

3rd Place: Jerri-Jo Idarius, Mercury Computing 
Complex relational database to track and report on natural remedies for
medical ailments, with information cross referenced to symptoms, source,
manufacturer and distributor.
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:Network Software Associates Now NetSoft
Network Software Associates Changes Name to NetSoft

LAGUNA HILLS, CA, April 19, 1993 -- Network Software Associates, Inc., an
industry pioneer in the field of PC-to-host communications software for
IBM Systems Network Architecture (SNA) environments, today announced that
it has officially changed its corporate name to NetSoft.

The name change signals NetSoft's emergence as a major participant in the
rapidly expanding PC connectivity marketplace. Over the past two years,
NetSoft increased annual sales by over 180%. The company, headquartered in
Southern California, has opened direct sales and support offices in major
cities throughout the United States, while simultaneously establishing
third-party distribution networks both domestically and internationally.
NetSoft recently expanded its traditional PC-to-mainframe software line
with a new family of products for PC-to-AS/400 midrange connectivity
called Elite/400.

"We feel that this new name more accurately reflects who we are today as a
corporation," said NetSoft CEO Isaac (Zak) Kong. "When we started Network
Software Associates, or NSA, back in 1980, we were a small group
specializing in SNA consulting. Today, we have grown to become a worldwide
supplier of PC based client-server solutions for multi-vendor,
heterogeneous networks. Our new name NetSoft is friendlier, more succinct,
and more memorable. We feel it is well suited to carry us to the next
plateau in the 1990s and beyond."

NetSoft's consistent, dramatic growth is a result of the company's wide
range of popular product offerings, plus important industry alliances with
marketplace leaders. Over the years, NetSoft has established strategic
partnerships with IBM, AT&T/NCR, Novell, McDATA, Sterling Software,
LEGENT, and many others. Last month the company announced a strategic
development agreement with Microsoft Corporation to supply a simplified
3270 communications emulator to be shipped with each and every copy of
Microsoft's new high-end Windows NT operating system.

NetSoft has gained a reputation for innovation and reliability based on a
long series of connectivity product breakthroughs. These include the first
LU6.2/APPC cooperative processing software for DOS (AdaptSNA APPC, 1986),
the first multiprotocol SNA solution for dial-up asynchronous connections
(AdaptAsync, 1988), the first 3770/RJE solution for OS/2 (AdaptSNA/2 RJE,
1988), the first APPC software implemented as a true Windows applications
(DynaComm/Elite APPC, 1 991), and the first Windows PC-to-AS/400 solution
that eliminates the need for IBM's PC Support /400 software (Elite/400,
1992).

NetSoft sells primarily to large SNA customers with heterogeneous,
multi-vendor network implementations. Customers include VISA, Avis, Bank
of America, Delta Airlines, Hartford Insurance, MasterCard, Wells Fargo,
American Honda, Mutual of Canada, American Express and others.

NetSoft is headquartered at 39 Argonaut, Laguna Hills, CA 92656. Phone:
(714) 768-4013 or (800) 352-3270.

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