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From: [e-mail] (Christopher Allen)
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Subject: Mac Groupware Product List
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Date: 20 Jul 92 23:20:56 GMT
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I will be speaking at a number of conferences this year on the subject
of Macintosh groupware. I moderated a session at Mactivity '92 last
week, at the last MacWorld, as well as speaking at Groupware '92 in
August.

As usual I will be passing out copies of my "Mac Groupware Yellow
Pages" during these sessions. I will also post an online version here
and in the Groupware SIG on America Online. The "Mac Groupware Yellow
Pages" is free. If you are in the US and would like a copy faxed to you
or a paper copy sent, mail or email me your fax number or address.
International people can send me US$1.00 for a copy.

This is from the "PRODUCTS" section from the latest edition of the "Mac
Groupware Yellow Pages". I limit this list to shipping products that
are commercially available to any buyer. It is missing a few of the
other meeting scheduling packages, I hope to have a better list of
these in the next edition. If you know of other Mac products that you
think should be on the list, let me know.

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MAC GROUPWARE PRODUCTS
Copyright (c)1992 Consensus Development--All Rights Reserved.
Permission is granted to reproduce as long this notice is included.

*Aspects (Version 1.03) Aspects allows up to 16 people to work together
interactively whether they are in the same room or spread around the
world. Members of a work-group can bring documents from their own
Macintosh into the conference, everyone can see those documents on
their screen, anyone can make changes to them, and those changes are
immediately visible to everyone in the conference. Aspects has a
complete set of word processing, drawing, and painting tools built in.
COST: $299 for a single user, $895 for 5 user pack. Group Technologies
[phone]; f(703)528-3296 AL: Group.Tech AO:ReidLewis

*FirstClass (Version 1.66) FirstClass is a graphical bulletin board
system (similar to America Online or AppleLink) that runs over both
AppleTalk networks and via modem. FirstClass provides electronic mail,
news/conferencing, and file downloads. Non-Macintosh users can access
via PC interface option. COST: 5 network users $295, 100 telecom users
$295, PC Interface Option $295, 2 additional modem ports $400. SoftArc
Inc. [phone]; f(416) 754-1856; BBS [phone] AL: CDA0674
AO: SoftArc

*Inforum (Version 1.0 ) Inforum assists office communications and the
decision making process.Unlike EMail, it facilitates the on-going
communication between members of the office by organizing, streamlining
and documenting the meeting process. With Inforum, people use their
computers to participate in on-going subjects from their desktop. It
enables them to participate when they want to and in the privacy of
their own office. COST: $495 for admin & 5 users, $245 for additional 5
users. MacVONK USA [phone]; f(215)668-4360 AL: MacVONK.USA

*In/Out (Version 1.01 ) An electronic in/out board which allows users
to instantly know who is in or out, where they are, when they're
returning, and why they're gone. In/Out can also be used to track the
availability of company vehicles, conference rooms and other company
resources. COST: $299.95/10 user pack, $199.95/5 user pack. CE
Software, Inc. [phone]; f(515)224-4534 AL: CESoftware AO:
CESoftware CS:76136,2137 GE: CE.Software MCI: CESoftware

*Instant Update (Version 1.0) Instant Update fills a gap between word
processing and electronic mail. The gap exists because static word
processing files can't keep up with evolving information, and
electronic mail is not built to consolidate replies. Instant Update
allows an exchange of information within the context of a document.
Everyone sees everyone else's additions and changes. Instant Update
eliminates many of the time-consuming steps as you struggle to turn
fast-changing information into group decisions and actions. With a live
document, you know you've got the latest version, whether you open it
at nine in the morning or five in the afternoon. COST: $495 per
two-user pack and $995 per five-user pack. ON Technology (617)
876-0900; f(617) 876-0391 AL: ON.Marketing AO: OnTech

*Marco Polo (Version 2.0) Marco Polo is a group document management
system for archiving, retrieving and sharing documents. Reduce paper
clutter and manage your documents better. Quickly find and display all
documents relating to a given topic--even if they were created by
different applications. Marco Polo compresses and indexes documents to
facilitate rapid search and retrieval. COST: $295 per user. Mainstay
[phone]; f(818) 991-4587 AL: D0397 CN: Mainstay CS: 76004,1525
GE: Mainstay MCI: 284-4985

*MarkUp (Version 2.0) MarkUp enables one or more people to
simultaneously comment on a document electronically--even if they don't
have the application that created it. Reviewers make their marks on an
overlay on each page in the document. When they are done, just merge
the their overlays to combine comments. MarkUp provides tools to
rewrite, annotate, highlite, strike out, correct, manage, and approve
documents, as well as editing tools for free-standing text, pop-up
notes, lines, arrows, ovals, rectangles, and polygons, and
proofreaders' marks. COST: $195 per user. Mainstay [phone];
f(818) 991-4587 AL: D0397 CN: Mainstay CS: 76004,1525 GE: Mainstay MCI:
284-4985

*Meeting Maker (Version 1.5 ) Meeting Maker is a network application
that helps you plan, schedule, and confirm meetings without leaving
your computer. You can schedule a time and date, select required
guests, reserve rooms and resources, and prepare agendas with
co-workers. If you're in a hurry, Meeting Maker's Auto-Pick feature
will find the first available time for all required attendees. The
Proxy feature allows you to designate other users to act on your
behalf. Calendars can now be exported to Sharp Wizard, Casio Boss, and
HP-95LX personal organizers. COST: $495 per five-user pack and $895 per
ten-user pack. ON Technology [phone]; f(617) 876-0391 AL:
On.Marketing AO: OnTech

*Now Up-to-Date (Version 1.0.1) Now Up-to-Date is a calendar
application that lets individuals coordinate calendar events with their
associates over the network. Calendars can be moade up of a combination
of both Private & Public (shared) Events. Public events are stored both
on the server and on your Mac so you can access your calendar even when
you're not connected to the network. COST: $99 per user. Now Software
Inc. [phone]; f(503)274-0670 AL: NowSoftware

*PacerForum (Version 1.01) This is a network conferencing product
similar to a BBS. PacerForum enables members of a group to easily share
ideas and coordinate activities. As a conferencing tool, PacerForum can
be used to plan a project or to brainstorm on a problem, reducing the
need for meetings. As a bulletin board, it can be used to build and
maintain collective lists or to distribute information and files. COST:
$549/5 user pack, $1995/25 user pack. Pacer Software Inc.
[phone]; f(508)366-1356 AL: PacerSupport AO: PacerSoft IN:
[e-mail]

*PersonToPerson (Version 1.0) PersonToPerson mirrors 'traditional'
office interactions. You can send voice messages across the network,
you can check an electronic In/Out board, and send "Post-it Notes" to
another persons screen. You can also tracking appointments, send files,
and electronically chat with other users. Person-to-Person does not
require a file server or network administrator, and when using a
PowerBook it will delay sending of messages until re-connected to a
network. COST: $149 for 2 user pack, $399 for 10 user pack, $699 for
zone pack. Asante Technologies, Inc. [phone]; [phone];
f(408)734-4864 AL: D2766 IN: [e-mail]

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