Item 0187444 93/04/07 21:29 From: CONRAD_GEIGER@NEXT.COM@INET# Internet Gateway Subject: Software Ventures Offers Microphone Pro for NEXTSTEP for 75% Discount SOFTWARE VENTURES OFFERS MICROPHONE PRO FOR NEXTSTEP FOR $99 ALMOST $300 OFF $395 SRP - UNTIL MAY 31 THROUGH NEXTCONNECTION Contact: Greg Ogarrio Software Ventures Corporation 2907 Claremont Ave. Berkeley, CA 94705 AppleLink: D0025@applelink.apple.com Phone: 1-800-800-NEXT (NeXTConnection) Berkeley, Calif., April 6, 1993 Software Ventures Corporation, developer of the award-winning line of MicroPhone communications software, today announced that it is offering MicroPhone Pro 1.0 for NeXTSTEP at a substantial discount price only $99, down from its regular $395 suggested retail price now through May 31, 1993, when customers order through NeXTConnection's mail order service. The special price coincides with NeXT Computer's planned roll out of the NeXTSTEP operating system for Intel computers, scheduled for late May. Customers can order MicroPhone Pro for NeXTSTEP by calling 1-800-800-NEXT. MicroPhone Pro for NeXTSTEP, introduced in September 1992, gives NeXT computer users a flexible set of tools to transfer data, communicate with remote computers, build custom scripts and design graphical interfaces. Using a built- in script editor and Watch Me script recorder, MicroPhone Pro for NeXTSTEP users can automate much of their communications, without having to memorize log-in and navigation sequences. MicroPhone Pro for NeXT supports key NeXTSTEP features. For example, with NeXT Services, users can designate MicroPhone Pro to send and receive information directly from other applications. With NeXTSTEP's Interface Builder and MicroPhone Pro's extensive script language, users have a complete set of tools to create custom front ends for communicating with remote computers. MicroPhone Pro for NeXTSTEP implements a comprehensive set of file transfer protocols to send text, graphics and sound files. Protocols supported include Text/ASCII, XMODEM, YMODEM, ZMODEM and Kermit. Terminal emulation includes TTY, VT100, VT102 and VT220. Full TCP/IP support allows users to connect directly to TCP/IP networks, such as the Internet. ABOUT SOFTWARE VENTURES CORPORATION Founded in 1985 as a privately held corporation, Software Ventures Corporation of Berkeley, Calif., is the leading developer and supplier of interactive communications software and internetworking solutions for the most popular graphical environments. They include the Apple Macintosh, IBM PCs and compatibles running Microsoft Windows, and the NeXT workstation. For more information about Software Ventures and its products, call (510) 644- 3232 or fax to (510) 848-0885. MicroPhone is a trademark of Software Ventures Corporation. All other product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.