Mustang Software Inc. releases Wildcat! 4.2 DOS Bulletin Board System software; the world's most popular BBS package offers over 100 new features and enhancements for DOS-based users.BAKERSFIELD, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 7, 1996--Mustang Software Inc. (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 :MSTG MSTG Materiel Safety Task Group MSTG Material Safety Task Group ) announced the release of Wildcat! 4.2, an upgrade for their popular Wildcat 4-series Bulletin Board System (BBS (1) (Bulletin Board System) A computer system used as an information source and forum for a particular interest group. They were widely used in the U.S. ) software, which includes over 100 new enhancements for both system operators (sysops) and system users. The release of Wildcat! 4.2 continues Mustang's commitment to sysops who rely on DOS and OS/2 platforms for running their systems. Wildcat! is the industry leader, with over 50,000 Wildcat! systems sold worldwide. "We recognize that many online system operators have not yet made the move to Windows 95 and NT environments and require online systems for business, entertainment and hobby usage," stated Jim Harrer, president and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of Mustang. "As long as there is a continued demand for DOS-based online systems, Mustang will continue to create advancements and improvements to fill those needs with the Wildcat! 4 line." More than 100 New Features and Enhancements Added In this fifth upgrade for the Wildcat! 4 line, Mustang programmers have added a number of important changes that address issues of security, message and file handling, and system operation. Several new Wildcat! 4.2 features include: - The ability to handle encoded and standard .WCX WCX Working Certificate Excellent (performance certificate for hunting dog) WCX Word Excel Activex files, allowing the system to run current applications and author-encoded .WCX programs. Now, sysops can encrypt wcCODE programs to keep their applications secure. - The ability to scan message attachments for viruses. - A system security profile setting that will automatically expire a member's password after a set period of days, to force a password change. - The ability to add zip comments "on the fly" to files imported from CD-ROM CD-ROM: see compact disc. CD-ROM in full compact disc read-only memory Type of computer storage medium that is read optically (e.g., by a laser). , among others. - The ability to search for messages by file attachment See e-mail attachment. name. - Auto-logoff by users after downloading a file attachment. - An option to download wcMAIL QWK QWK Every Week (medicine dosage) QWK Offline Mail Reader Format packets with normal download queues. - An ANSI (American National Standards Institute, New York, www.ansi.org) A membership organization founded in 1918 that coordinates the development of U.S. voluntary national standards in both the private and public sectors. It is the U.S. member body to ISO and IEC. conference lister for even easier reading of conferences online. - The ability to log user activity, including protocol on file or attachment download. - Activity logging when a user either selects a questionnaire from the main menu, or selects or changes language. - Logging the time and date the system was shutdown. - Recognizing storage drive types larger than 2 gigabytes (which is a DOS limitation). - The ability for sysops to automatically subscribe to conferences by using wcNET, included with the new version. Wildcat! 4.2 is available in a Single Line configuration, supporting one dial-in and one local sysop node (MSRP MSRP Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price MSRP Message Session Relay Protocol MSRP Multi-Species Recovery Plan (US Fish & Wildlife Service) MSRP Member of the Society for Radiological Protection (UK) $129). A version supporting up to 10 concurrent users, the MultiLine 10, is available for an MSRP of $249. The MultiLine 48, supporting up to 48 concurrent users is available for an MSRP of $499 and the top of the line MultiLine Platinum, supporting up to 250 concurrent users is available for an MSRP of $799. The BBS Suite, including the MultiLine Platinum with wcPRO, wcGATE, and wcCODE options is available for $999 (MSRP). Optional support utilities including wcPRO, wcGATE, wcCODE, and wcBILLING, are available separately and range from $99-$149 each. Current subscribers to Mustang's Auto-Update Plan ($50/year) will receive the update free-of-charge and existing owners of Wildcat! v4.0 or newer may purchase the update direct from Mustang for $30. For owners of older versions of Wildcat! the update costs $50. Those wishing to test the 4.2 demo board personally can reach it at 805/873-2436 or telnet://wc4.mustang.com. Founded in 1986, Mustang designs, develops, markets, and supports online communications software with its headquarters located at 6200 Lake Ming Road, Bakersfield, Calif. 93306. Mustang Software can be reached by calling 805/873-2500 or 800/999-9619; via BBS 805/873-2400; and through the Internet at http://www.mustang.com (WEB) or bbs.mustang.com (Telnet). Note: visit Mustang Software's investor relations Investor relations The process by which the corporation communicates with its investors. site at http://www.businesswire.com/cnn CONTACT: Mustang Software Inc., Bakersfield Jim Hughes, 805/873-2500 x6012; fax: 805/873-2427; E-mail: jim.hughes@mustang.com; WWW WWW or W3: see World Wide Web. (World Wide Web) The common host name for a Web server. The "www-dot" prefix on Web addresses is widely used to provide a recognizable way of identifying a Web site. : http://www.mustang.com or Kelly Shakta, 805/873-2500 x6017; fax: 805/873-2427; E-mail: kelly.shakta@mustang.com; WWW: http://www.mustang.com or Pondel Parsons & Wilkinson, Los Angeles Ina McGuinness/Craig Parsons, 310/207-9300; fax: 310/207-5444; E-mail: investor@mustang.com |
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