ENHANCED CU-SEEME FOR MACINTOSH AND POWERMACINTOSH NOW AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE!NASHUA, N.H.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 4, 1996--White Pine Software, Inc., today announced the availability of Enhanced CU-SeeMe videoconferencing software for Mac/PowerMac. Macintosh users worldwide are encouraged to download the software at White Pine's CU-SeeMe web site, www.cu-seeme.com. CU-SeeMe has quickly become the leading videoconferencing software for the Internet. Enhanced CU-SeeMe provides person-to-person conferencing, group conferencing and live broadcasting ("cybercasting") using TCP/IP TCP/IP in full Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol Standard Internet communications protocols that allow digital computers to communicate over long distances. over POTS, ISDN ISDN in full Integrated Services Digital Network Digital telecommunications network that operates over standard copper telephone wires or other media. , LAN (Local Area Network) A communications network that serves users within a confined geographical area. The "clients" are the user's workstations typically running Windows, although Mac and Linux clients are also used. and the Internet. Enhanced CU-SeeMe for Macintosh/PowerMac is now available for purchase. This release is fully compatible with Open Transport, and WhitePinePPP software is included free with purchase. White Pine developed Enhanced CU-SeeMe for business, educational and personal applications. Priced at under $100, users can communicate globally across the Internet or any TCP/IP network. Users can enjoy real-time audio and video, complete with the "WhitePineBoard" which enables remote users to share documents and graphics, sketch ideas and markup a communal, virtual whiteboard. Enhanced CU-SeeMe for Macintosh/PowerMacintosh features include: o 24-bit true color (1) Specifically, refers to 16,777,216 colors (24-bit color). See high color. (2) Generically, refers to photo-realistic color (typically requires 24-bit color as a minimum). support o WhitePineBoard for collaboration and data/graphics sharing o Point-to-point and group conferencing - Broadcasting and Multicasting o Browser support for direct launch from Web page o Interoperability with Windows, Windows 95 and freeware versions o Easy to use GUI (Graphical User Interface) A graphics-based user interface that incorporates movable windows, icons and a mouse. The ability to resize application windows and change style and size of fonts are the significant advantages of a GUI vs. a character-based interface. with controls for audio, video, connection, picture and transmission o Caller ID A telephone company service that sends the caller's telephone number between the first and second ring of the call. If the calling number is not blocked, the calling number is displayed on the handset or base station of the called party. - Incoming Messaging Alert, Phone Book o Security, Installation and Support Forrest Milkowski, Director of Product Marketing for White Pine states, "White Pine is committed to cross platform development and interoperability. Enhanced CU-SeeMe for Macintosh will be a strong addition to White Pine's Internet product line. With over 25% of Internet users using the Macintosh platform, we recognize the importance of the Macintosh market and will continue to respond to its needs with innovative and interoperable technology." White Pine Software continues to pioneer real-time desktop video and audio conferencing See audioconferencing. over the Internet. White Pine is a leading provider of Microsoft Windows, Macintosh and UNIX UNIX Operating system for digital computers, developed by Ken Thompson of Bell Laboratories in 1969. It was initially designed for a single user (the name was a pun on the earlier operating system Multics). software for IP-based desktop connectivity over LANs, WANs and the Internet. For additional product and pricing information, visit http://www.cu-seeme.com or call 603-886-9050. -0- All trademarks recognized CONTACT: Tracy Specht White Pine Software, Inc. 603-886-0903 x333 tspecht@wpine.com |
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