Artisoft Announces Home Phone Line Network Starter Kit; i.Share KoJack Package Delivers Multi-PC Internet Sharing To Home Users Over Existing Phone Lines.TUCSON, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 9, 1999--Artisoft(R) (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on :ASFT ASFT Airport Surface Friction Tester ) today announced the i.Share KoJack home phone line network starter kit, a hardware and software package that allows home users to network two PCs through existing phone wires and share an Internet connection. The i.Share KoJack(tm) Starter Kit combines a two-user version of Artisoft's i.Share Internet sharing Internet sharing refers to accessing on unlimited dial up services on different telephone lines at different locations at the same time using the same account .The ISP usually sets a limit amount to reduce unauthorized use. It is not possible on broadband because it is only specific to that line. software with the hardware needed to link two PCs. Two home network adapter A printed circuit board that plugs into the bus of both user machines (clients) and servers in a local area network (LAN). Also commonly called a "network interface card" (NIC) or "LAN card," the network adapter transmits data onto the network and receives data from the network. cards, two 6-foot modular cables, i.Share software and easy-to-follow instructions are all included. "i.Share KoJack is truly a winner for customers who have more than one PC at home," said Scott S. Moule, vice president of Artisoft's Communications Software (communications, software) communications software - Application programs, operating system components, and probably firmware, forming part of a communication system. These different software components might be classified according to the functions within the Open Systems Group. "Combining our company's proven Internet sharing technology with a solution that allows home users to link their PCs by simply plugging each one into a phone jack makes perfect sense." In addition to Internet sharing capabilities, Artisoft's i.Share software offers i.Watch(tm) security features to block access to undesirable sites. With i.Watch, home users can password-protect access to the Internet and select which sites are permissible for viewing. i.Share's design also provides a protection against unauthorized access to a home PC logged onto the Internet. "Built-in" firewall protection for the PC acting as the i.Share server ensures that all PCs accessing the Internet are secure. i.Share Internet sharing software reduces Internet access See how to access the Internet. costs by allowing up to 32 users to browse different Web sites or use e-mail at the same time. Users on a Microsoft, Novell or Artisoft network share one Internet account, one Internet connection, one IP address, one phone line, one modem and one TCP/IP stack. Pricing and Availability The i.Share KoJack home phone line network starter kit is available for $179 and includes a 2-user version of i.Share, 2 PCI (1) (Payment Card Industry) See PCI DSS. (2) (Peripheral Component Interconnect) The most widely used I/O bus (peripheral bus). home network adapter cards, and two modular phone cords. About Artisoft, Inc. Artisoft, Inc. (NASDAQ:ASFT) of Cambridge, Mass., is a recognized leader in providing easy-to-use, affordable computer telephony and communications software solutions for small-to-medium-sized businesses. Artisoft's innovative software products have received more than 100 industry awards including "Product of the Year", "Best of Show" and "Editors' Choice" by PC Magazine, VARBusiness, CT Magazine and CTI (Computer Telephone Integration) Combining data with voice systems in order to enhance telephone services. For example, automatic number identification (ANI) allows a caller's records to be retrieved from the database while the call is routed to the appropriate party. Magazine among others. The company distributes its products in more than 100 countries around the world. For more information, please call Artisoft at 800-914-9985 or visit http://www.artisoft.com. "Safe Harbor Safe Harbor 1. A legal provision to reduce or eliminate liability as long as good faith is demonstrated. 2. A form of shark repellent implemented by a target company acquiring a business that is so poorly regulated that the target itself is less attractive. " Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (PSLRA) implemented several significant substantive changes affecting certain cases brought under the federal securities laws, including changes related to pleading, discovery, liability, class representation and awards fees and of 1995: This release may contain forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Among the important factors which could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements are the impact of competitive products and pricing, product demand and market acceptance risks, the presence of competitors with greater financial resources, product development and commercialization risks, costs associated with integration and administration of acquired operations, capacity and supply constraints or difficulties, the results of financing efforts and other factors detailed in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission including its recent filings on Forms 10-K and 10-Q. Artisoft and i.Share are registered trademarks of Artisoft, Inc. All other company and product names mentioned may be trademarks or registered trademarks of the respective companies with which they are associated. |
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