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A PUBLICATION OF SOFTARC INC., THE DEVELOPERS OF FIRSTCLASS E-MAIL AND COLLABORATION SOFTWARE

improvements for sites with Mac  Announcing servers. A Power Macintosh-native FirstClass 3.5 FirstClass Server delivers incredible speed increases with native Open Transport SoftArc has delivered a facelift and support. Backups have been dramatically exciting new features to FirstClass ., the simplified. And a new FirstClass Gateway latest version of its award-winning e-mail for ⁄, available for Mac , and collaboration software. allows FirstClass sites to connect to the easily and painlessly—for a surprisingly low price! With this new release, FirstClass continues to offer

11 high features and performance sim- ply not possible with Internet e-mail, or other e-mail and groupware products. SoftArc pays close attention to what organi- zations like yours need for internal and

FirstClass 3.5 allows you to create your own custom toolbars. external communication. FirstClass 3.5 is the latest result of listening carefully to you. FirstClass . makes electronic communication easier and more effective than ever. It introduces a spelling checker, offline replication of e-mail and conferences, drag-and- drop capabilities, user-defined tool- bars, exciting new development tools, and more. In addition to new clients and servers, new products join the FirstClass family. Now available are a FirstClass Client for Windows  and a FirstClass Client for . FirstClass . offers substantial A spelling checker was one of the most requested new features for FirstClass 3.5.

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FirstClass Client… for DOS! A new FirstClass Client for  lets users of s without enjoy the benefits of FirstClass e-mail and groupware. Working on a platform still important to many companies and schools around the SoftArc’s newest gateway marks a giant leap in Internet messaging. world,  users can now send e-mail and This new Mac -based Internet mail and collaborate with colleagues. The FirstClass news product is specifically optimized for Client for  is freely distributable, like FirstClass. It supports instant mail transmis- SoftArc’s other FirstClass Clients, and runs sion independent of news delivery, and uses on any  with   of  and   of Multipurpose Internet Mail Extension free hard disk space. () extensively. It also func- tions as a  client. The FirstClass Gateway for ⁄ can be used with FirstClass Servers of either plat- form. It can even be run on the

11 high 11 same computer as a FirstClass Server for Mac . The FirstClass Gateway for ⁄ is available for  .. Registered owners of SoftArc’s FirstClass  Internet Gateway can upgrade The new FirstClass Client for DOS puts a new face on a familiar platform. to the new product for  .. Prices To accept connections from  computers, through resellers may vary. Owners of FirstClass Servers, version . or earlier, must SoftArc’s Delphic ExpressNet/ be licensed with SoftArc’s previously avail- receive the product free of charge. able Command User Interface. Newer servers must be licensed with Text Services for FirstClass, which also allows connections More third-party from terminals and terminal emulators. products Binary High by Dream Weaver Communications transforms your FirstClass system into a digital community. FirstClass Gateway Many developers now produce add-on products that extend the functions of for SMTP/NNTP FirstClass for over five million FirstClass SoftArc’s FirstClass Gateway for ⁄ users at , sites worldwide.  marks the beginning of a new era of For schools: Dream Weaver Communica- reliability and ease of Internet messaging. tions’ Binary High and Virtual Classroom

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applications transform FirstClass into an exciting, graphical communication tool for FirstClass training children working in classrooms or partici- SoftArc offers a series of training courses pating in distance education. It’s an easy for both administrators and users of and fun way for kids to learn the writing FirstClass systems. and teamwork skills they need to succeed. Administration courses are offered at two For more information, contact Dream levels—basic and advanced—and are Weaver Communications at --. designed for system administrators or sup- Communication gateways: Businesses port personnel responsible for the installa- needing better communication with branch tion or maintenance of FirstClass. User offices and other companies can link their courses offer a hands-on workshop for new FirstClass systems to products such as users to experiment with FirstClass features cc:Mail, Lotus Notes, Microsoft Mail, and Novell GroupWise. TenFour’s  Gateway is a modular product that also connects FirstClass to  Mail and the Internet. Contact TenFour  at -- or --, TenFour Sweden at +   , or send e-mail to [email protected]. 11 high File transfer: Organizations that often transfer files using FirstClass should investigate Pine Island Soft- ware’s upload and download prod- ucts. These utilities monitor Last spring, Jane Jazrawy brought FirstClass training to Iqaluit, just 200 miles south of the Arctic Circle. FirstClass conferences and auto- and customize preferences and desktops. mate the transfer of both and SoftArc also offers a course on the files. Text can even be brought into other FirstClass Designer application for admin- applications through scripting. Pine Island istrators interested in making the most of Software can be reached at --. their e-mail and groupware system by cre- And more to come: SoftArc supports its ating customized forms and interfaces. growing number of partners through the Training courses are held monthly at SoftArc Development Partnership Program. SoftArc’s corporate head office in This program provides developers with ser- Markham, Ontario, Canada. Courses are vices and resources to help in the develop- also held periodically in the .. and ment and marketing process. For Europe, and at customer sites upon information on SoftArc’s Development Part- request. For course descriptions and price nership Program, contact SoftArc Developer information, contact SoftArc Training Relations at -- or over the at -- or send e-mail to Internet at [email protected]. [email protected].

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SoftArc Coming soon to International the Internet… Nearly half of SoftArc’s sales of FirstClass SoftArc is putting the finishing touches on are made outside North America. FirstClass 4, the next generation of SoftArc International Limited, based in FirstClass. Combining the best of traditional Ireland, provides distribution and market- groupware and intranet features, FirstClass  ing services to FirstClass resellers outside will allow teams to work faster and smarter North America. In addition to filling orders, than ever before. New features such as calen- the office offers technical support, and trade FirstClass 4 will daring, application development, and multi- show and other marketing assistance for media e-mail will be combined with provide native distributors and international consultants. advanced Internet and Directory publishing. support for the This past year, SoftArc International Organizations will be able to fulfill all organized SoftArc’s participation in several following Internet their e-mail, collaboration, calendaring, trade fairs, including CeBIT Germany—the protocols: and publishing needs within FirstClass. A world’s biggest technology exposition. They single FirstClass Server, running on a single ■ SMTP also hosted a hugely successful conference computer, will support all existing for European distributors of FirstClass. ■ NNTP FirstClass features, and will integrate calen- The next twelve months will bring daring and Rapid Application Development expansion of the company’s international ■ POP3 11 high () development with native support for distribution network and the promotion several Internet protocols. ■ IMAP4 of the SoftArc Certified Consultant pro- FirstClass  will be issued as a series of gram throughout the world. ■ LDAP releases beginning in early . Details Companies interested in reselling are available on SoftArc’s corporate com- FirstClass outside North America are ■ Finger munication system, SoftArc Online, or on encouraged to contact SoftArc International SoftArc’s Web site at www.softarc.com. ■ HTTP/HTML at +--- for more information. Getting the most from FirstClass Are you using FirstClass for e-mail explore and use the full power of FirstClass. only? Or perhaps just for sending files s can configure FirstClass in creative back and forth? Do you have workflow or ways to help you solve business problems. database access needs? Are you anxious They can also streamline an existing to take advantage of the power features FirstClass installation, customize it to fit the of FirstClass .? way you work, and help your users under- A local SoftArc Certified Consultant stand the many features of FirstClass. () or other reseller can help you make SoftArc Certified Consultants are the most of your FirstClass investment. located worldwide. Call -- or SoftArc Certified Consultants are com- SoftArc International at +--- puting professionals qualified to help you for information on s in your area.

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How to get FirstClass 3.5 The new version of the FirstClass Client for Windows  and Mac  may download Telephone: 905-415-7000 may be obtained, free of charge, from the new version of the appropriate server Fax: 905-415-7151 SoftArc Online, SoftArc’s corporate application from the Product Updates con- SoftArc Online: 905-415-7070 FirstClass communication system. Use ference on SoftArc Online. Owners of Sales: 1-800-SOFTARC Internet: [email protected] or your current FirstClass Client to connect FirstClass Servers can also receive a - www.softarc.com over the Internet to fc.softarc.com, or by containing the latest software, and printed modem to --. Or download the copies of the associated documentation, by 100 Allstate Parkway new client from SoftArc’s Web site at purchasing an upgrade package for  .. Markham, Ontario www.softarc.com. Contact your local FirstClass reseller or CANADA, L3R 6H3 Registered owners of FirstClass Servers SoftArc to order. 1036 Union Road, #325 West Seneca, New York For the first time USA, 14224 on CD-ROM… SoftArc International Ltd., Block 1, Unit D In order to accommodate all the new Shannon Business Park features in FirstClass . and still provide Shannon, Co. Clare, Ireland the quick and easy installation that users Telephone: +353-61-472-877 all over the world have come to love, Fax: +353-61-472-388 FirstClass is now available on -.

11 high 11 FirstClass is a registered The new cross-platform FirstClass trademark of SoftArc Inc. - release includes: All other trade names ■ FirstClass Server and FirstClass Tools for referenced are the service both Windows  and Mac  marks, trademarks, or ■ FirstClass Client for Windows (-bit and registered trademarks of Work offline for half price! -bit versions), FirstClass Client for Mac  their respective companies. SoftArc offers two grades of Remote users will then be able user licenses: regular users and to access their e-mail and ( and Power Macintosh versions), and lower-priced remote users. favorite conferences offline, FirstClass Client for  Remote users can only connect just like regular users. ■ FirstClass Designer, used for customizing to your server remotely, by Until December 2, 1996, modem or over the Internet. the Remote Personal the FirstClass Client environment Regular users can connect Services license is available ■ FirstClass manuals and technical notes remotely, they can connect for a special introductory ■ international clients directly over your network, price of $495 U.S. After that, ■ and—now with FirstClass the price will increase to third-party product information 3.5—they can enjoy the bene- $995, effective until early ■ developer toolkits fits of FirstClass while discon- 1997, at which time this Diskette versions of FirstClass are avail- nected from your server. valuable license will no For a short time only, you longer be available. Prices able by special order directly from SoftArc. can provide your remote users through resellers may vary. The FirstClass Client will continue to be with the same great offline If your site has remote users available from SoftArc Online, the SoftArc features—simply by purchas- who would benefit from work- ing SoftArc’s new Remote ing offline, you need this Web page (www.softarc.com), and on the Personal Services license. upgrade today. Order now! FirstClass Evaluation System -.

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For more information on the complete line of FirstClass products, contact SoftArc Sales or your local FirstClass reseller. And ask for your copy of the FirstClass Evaluation System. This package contains all you need to decide that FirstClass can help you with the business of communication. . For a FirstClass demonstration call --

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