Institute for Global Communications -IGC- Selects Eudora Pro Software as Internet Communications Vehicle of Choice; IGC to Provide Eudora Pro Software to Members Such as Amnesty International and Sierra Club.SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 8, 1996--QUALCOMM Incorporated (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 :QCOM QCOM Qualcomm, Inc. (stock symbol) ), a leader in wireless communications and advanced electronic messaging solutions for the Internet, announced today that it has licensed Eudora Pro software to the Institute for Global Communications Institute for Global Communications - (IGC) Provider of computer networking tools for international communications and information exchange. The IGC Networks -- PeaceNet, EcoNet, ConflictNet and LaborNet -- comprise the world's only computer communications system dedicated solely (IGC). IGC is a non-profit organization which provides Internet services to its worldwide membership. IGC's members are internationally recognized organizations such as Amnesty International and Sierra Club which are dedicated to fighting progressive causes including human rights and preservation of the environment. The announcement marks the first agreement for distribution of Eudora Pro software with a worldwide non-profit organization. "We chose Eudora Pro software because we recognize it as the best product on the market for our users," said Steve Fram, technical director for IGC. "We service a large number of organizations, and it is important that the e-mail solution we offer is intuitive and feature rich. We felt Eudora Pro software was a logical choice because it is based on Internet standards and supports both Macintosh and Windows platforms." IGC estimates that 60% - 70% of its members will use Eudora Pro software. All new members will receive Eudora Pro software as part of IGC's Interact Internet Toolkit which provides e-mail, a web browser, conferencing capabilities and complete Internet connectivity. IGC recognizes the importance of Internet access and is committed to providing economical service to those in need. "QUALCOMM is proud to help non-profit organizations communicate more effectively on the Internet," said Ann Schrader, worldwide sales manager, QUALCOMM Enterprise Software Technologies (QUEST). "Together with IGC, we are unlocking the resources of the Internet to help organizations and individuals protecting the rights of people and the environment to communicate effectively and economically." About the Eudora Family QUALCOMM's award-winning Eudora Pro and Eudora Light software are Internet-based e-mail packages that deliver exceptional levels of functionality, ease-of-use and flexibility. Originally introduced in 1988, Eudora is the world's most popular Internet e-mail software with an estimated 10 million users worldwide. Available for the Microsoft Windows, Macintosh and Newton platforms, the Eudora family of software products delivers best-of-breed Internet e-mail capabilities. Eudora Pro software offers a wide range of features including, built-in spell checking, user-definable message filtering, native 32-bit support for the Microsoft Windows `95 and Windows NT operating systems, support for long file names File names that exceed the common eight plus three (8.3) character limitation used in DOS and Windows 3.1. Unix, Mac and Windows starting with Windows 95 support long file names. For compatibility with the 8. , MAPI (Mail API) A programming interface from Microsoft that enables a client application to send to and receive mail from Exchange Server or a Microsoft Mail (MS Mail) messaging system. Microsoft applications such as Outlook, the Exchange client and Microsoft Schedule use MAPI. support, color-coded message labeling and "hot link" web page capabilities allowing users to navigate the World Wide Web. For more information regarding the Eudora family of products, visit QUALCOMM on the World Wide Web at http://www.qualcomm.com/quest/. About IGC The Institute for Global Communications (IGC), founded in 1986, is an Internet access and online service provider dedicated to the needs of progressive individuals and organizations worldwide. IGC serves over 12,000 members working towards peace, human rights, social justice and environmental sustainability. IGC is home to PeaceNet, EcoNet, ConflictNet, LaborNet and WomensNet, providing members with e-mail, public and private discussion forums, World Wide Web and customer support. Organizations using IGC services include Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch, American Civil Liberties Union American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), nonpartisan organization devoted to the preservation and extension of the basic rights set forth in the U.S. Constitution. (ACLU ACLU: see American Civil Liberties Union. ), Rainforest Action Network Rainforest Action Network (RAN) is an environmental organization based in San Francisco, California, USA. The organization was founded by Randy "Hurricane" Hayes in 1985. and UNICEF UNICEF (y  `nĭsĕf'), the United Nations Children's Fund, an affiliated agency of the United Nations. . IGC is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization based in San Francisco, California “San Francisco” redirects here. For other uses, see San Francisco (disambiguation).The City and County of San Francisco (EN IPA: [sænfrənˈsɪskoʊ] . About QUALCOMM Headquartered in San Diego, QUALCOMM develops, manufactures, markets, licenses and operates advanced communications systems and products based on its proprietary digital wireless technologies. The Company's primary product areas are the OmniTRACS system (a geostationary satellite-based, mobile communications system providing two-way data and position reporting services), CDMA (Code Division Multiple Access) A method for transmitting simultaneous signals over a shared portion of the spectrum. The foremost application of CDMA is the digital cellular phone technology from QUALCOMM that operates in the 800 MHz band and 1.9 GHz PCS band. wireless communications systems and products and, in conjunction with others, the development of the Globalstar low-earth-orbit (LEO) satellite communications system. Other company products include the Eudora Pro electronic mail software, VLSI components, and communications equipment and systems for government and commercial customers worldwide. -0- Note to Editors: Eudora is a registered trademark of the University of Illinois University of Illinois may refer to:
CONTACT: QUALCOMM Inc./QUEST Marketing Communications Ed Knowlton, 619/658-2384 eknowlton@qualcomm.com or IGC Ron Pernick, 415/322-9069 rpernick@igc.org or The Benjamin Group Inc. Dawn Slusher, 408/559-6090 dslusher@sv.tbgi.com |
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