SOFTWARE VENTURES' NEW MICROPHONE PRO FOR WINDOWS 
THE FIRST TO INTEGRATE FAX AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS 

Takes Advantage of Windows 3.1, Offers Multimedia Support

Berkeley, Calif.--Aug. 19, 1992--Software Ventures Corporation today began
demonstrating the new MicroPhone Pro for Windows, the first communications
package to integrate fax, multimedia support and interactive
telecommunications. MicroPhone Pro's powerful yet easy-to-master scripting
language, coupled with support for Windows 3.1, lets users send and fax
data anywhere simply by dragging and dropping.

MicroPhone Pro telecommunications software integrates WinFax LITE send and
receive fax software from Delrina Technology, Inc., allowing MicroPhone
scripting commands to entirely automate fax operations. What was once a
four- or five-step process--choose a fax program and driver, select a
document, select a destination, print to fax, etc.--becomes a one-step
drag and drop. Users simply drop files on customizable fax icons, set up
to broadcast faxes to one address or a 100-person distribution list,
instantly or at scheduled times. Received faxes can be viewed and printed
just as easily.

"There is no easier way to send fax anywhere in the world--this is a
communications breakthrough," said David Hindawi, president of Software
Ventures Corporation.

"Users have asked for integrated fax and telecommunications because they
complement each other. Now, one program gives you the best of both.
MicroPhone Pro lets you easily fax a message to a fax machine across town
and send it as e-mail to a CompuServe address."

Other new features, including an icon bar, dialing directory and
customizable status line make MicroPhone Pro the most advanced
telecommunications software available for the Windows environment. "I've
been using the new version of MicroPhone Pro for about a week now," said
beta tester Thomas Nelson, of Bell Atlantic Healthcare in Greenbrae,
Calif. "I am very impressed with the quality and functionality that
Software Ventures has built into the product--it is a full step above
[MicroPhone II version] 2.0."

Multimedia Support

By fully supporting the MPC standard for multimedia, MicroPhone Pro for
Windows can play sounds from various sources, including CD and MIDI files,
play multimedia movies, send multimedia files to remote computers, and,
through scripting, control a multimedia presentation. "Imagine attaching
an audio greeting with your electronic mail message and having the
recipient hear it automatically as he or she reads mail," Hindawi said.
"Or sending MIDI music files you've just created to a fellow musician
online. Or orchestrating a multimedia presentation through scripting. All
these actions are now possible with MicroPhone Pro for Windows."

Windows 3.1 and New Telecom Features

MicroPhone Pro for Windows takes advantage of Microsoft Windows 3.1
features such as drag and drop, TrueType fonts and multimedia support. In
addition, MicroPhone Pro for Windows includes these new features:

* Icon Bar. A field, below the MicroPhone Pro menu bar, that contains
user-customizable script buttons, which can be identified with text, color
icons or both. Clicking a button or dropping a document on it launches the
script it represents.

For example, a user might prepare a script that automatically uploads files
to an online service. Giving the script a button automatically places it
in the icon bar. Then, whenever a document is dragged and dropped on the
icon, it is automatically uploaded. 

* Status Line. A field at the bottom of the application window that
provides updates on modem status (even if the hardware is internal, error
messages, user-definable messages, and descriptions of menu functions. 

* Dialing Directory. An online phone book, which automates dialing,
redialing and logging on to services and bulletin boards.

ABOUT MICROPHONE TELECOM SOFTWARE

MicroPhone Pro is the flagship Windows product in the MicroPhone family of
interactive telecommunications software and internetworking solutions.
Also available is MicroPhone II 2.0, recipient of InfoWorld's 1992 Buyers
Assurance Seal. MicroPhone II 2.0 retails for $74.

Widely recognized as the most sophisticated interactive telecommunications
software for personal computers, MicroPhone products let users send
electronic mail, access and retrieve data from information services and
corporate databases, perform online research and conduct interoffice data
transfers. MicroPhone products make access to remote computers simple and
intuitive, through full-featured scripting and graphical user interface
design tools. MicroPhone Pro and MicroPhone 112.0 both make creating
scripts quick and easy, through a built-in script editor with more than
200 prewritten commands and functions to choose from, and Watch Me, an
automatic script recorder. Also featured are:

* Complete implementation of Dynamic Data Exchange (DDE),
  allowing MicroPhone to act as both DDE server and client.
* Multiple Document Interface support, allowing multiple 
  sessions to run simultaneously. 
* Multitasking, permitting several applications to run at 
  once, even during file transfers.
* ZMODEM protocol support, for the fastest and most reliable
  transfer speeds. 
* Network support, including Novell, NetBIOS, ComBIOS, DOS
  devices and others. 
* Pre-written log-on scripts to major information services.

MICROPHONE PRO PRICING, UPGRADING AND SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

MicroPhone Pro for Windows is scheduled to ship in September at a suggested
retail price of $195. Current MicroPhone II 2.0 owners will be able to
upgrade for $49.95. MicroPhone Pro requires Windows 3.1; DOS 3.1 or
higher; an IBM or compatible PC with a 286 or higher processor; 64OK
conventional memory with 256K extended memory recommended; to play
multimedia: CD-ROM, sound card, external speaker recommended; to send fax:
fax modem or fax card.

ABOUT SOFTWARE VENTURES CORPORATION

Founded in 1984 as a privately held corporation, Software Ventures
Corporation of Berkeley, Calif., is the leading developer and supplier of
interactive telecommunications software and internetworking solutions for
the most popular graphical environments. They include the Apple Macintosh,
IBM PCs and compatibles running Microsoft Windows, and the NeXT
workstation. Software Ventures also develops customized, private label
versions of its programs for corporate environments.

With a history of technological firsts, Software Ventures enjoys the
largest installed base of telecommunications software for the Macintosh.
MicroPhone II for the Macintosh has won consecutive (1990-1992) World
Class awards from Macworld and the first (1991) Target Award for
telecommunications excellence from MacWeek. In the United States and
Canada, Software Ventures markets MicroPhone products through Ingram
Micro, Kenfil, Tech Data and Merisel distributors, dealers, Value Added
Resellers and OEMs; worldwide distribution is through a network of
international distributors.

Software Ventures Corp, 2907 Claremont Ave, Berkeley CA 94705
(510) 644-3232    FAX: (510) 848-0885

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