Item    1055599                 93/07/15        09:11
 From:   CONRAD_GEIGER@NEXT.COM@INET#    Internet Gateway
 Subject: Microphone Pro for NEXTSTEP Promotion ($99)

 $99 DEAL ON SOFTWARE VENTURES' MICROPHONE PRO FOR NEXTSTEP
 EXTENDED THROUGH JULY 31, 1993 -- ALMOST $300 OFF $395 SRP

Berkeley, Calif., June 3, 1993   Software Ventures Corporation, developer of
the award-winning line of MicroPhone  communications software, today announced
that because NEXTSTEP communications users responded so favorably to a special
discount price offer on MicroPhone Pro 1.0 for NEXTSTEP it is extending the
offer through July 31, 1993.

Normally listed at $395, MicroPhone Pro is now just $99, when customers order
through NEXTConnection's mail order service (1-800-800-NEXT). The special
price began in April and was promoted during the recent NEXTWORLD Expo in May,
where NEXT, Inc. introduced its NEXTSTEP operating system for Intel computers.

"Our NeXT sales skyrocketed during the promotion," said Greg Ogarrio,
marketing communications manager for Software Ventures. "Ninety-nine looks
like a magical price point today, it grabs price-conscious users' attention.
With giants like Microsoft and Borland pricing their new products so
aggressively, they're conditioning everyone to expect lower prices, especially
on upgrades and limited-time promotions like ours."

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
powerful scripting that NeXTWorld magazine called "whiz-bang," MicroPhone Pro
for NEXTSTEP users can automate much of their communications, without having
to memorize log-in and navigation sequences.

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.

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