Spider Island Software Adds Inter-Node Messaging, Chat Rooms, File Preview,
And Full-Text Formatting To  Award-Winning TeleFinder BBS Software

IRVINE, CA Q June 14, 1993 -- Spider Island Software, maker of TeleFinder,
announces it is now shipping Version 3.1 of its Group Edition Host
software. Incorporating substantial new features most frequently requested
by users, TeleFinder 3.1, runs on all Macintosh computers from the Plus to
the Quadras, is 32-bit clean, System 7 "Savvy," can be fully controlled
via AppleEvents for customized system integration, and includes full
Balloon Help. With a retail price of $425 for unlimited users and
available direct from Spider Island and through its authorized resellers,
TeleFinder Group Edition Version 3.1 includes the full suite of BBS host
program modules, user-access software with unlimited distribution license,
and full documentation.

With the addition of a Chat Server module, Spider Island now gives
TeleFinder BBS operators (sysops) the ability to offer callers real-time,
private messaging with other active modem or AppleTalk nodes on a system,
where the number of simultaneous one-to-one sessions is limited only by
the number of telephone lines supported by the Macintosh CPU. While
online, users are able to view a list of current callers available for
chat. Additionally, special chat rooms can be created where multiple
callers can hold live conferences via a Chat Window that clearly
identifies participants and displays a groupUs conversation, which can be
logged and saved for review. Sysops can easily restrict and regulate
access to any of these conference areas by assigning privileges according
to groups and or individuals.

In addition, version 3.1 of the client software allows users to preview
compressed, thumbnail PICT files and their captions online. This enables
users to view files, compressed using JPEG or any other ANPA file-standard
format, before they decide to download the file. Another important
addition allows sysops and users to format text in both the messaging and
conference areas. This new capability gives callers the ability to
customize their messages in a variety of ways: by adding color, or in
choosing any combination of font, size, and style commands. 

Capable of managing up to 32,000 users, TeleFinder was named the Best
Electronic Communications product for 1992 by MacWorld Australia. All of
Spider Island's products carry a 30-day money-back guarantee. The company
provides technical support to registered users by telephone and via its
own support BBS. Based in Irvine, California, the company can be reached
at (714) 669-9260. Editors and prospective customers can also use a modem
to reach the Spider Island Support BBS by dialing (714) 730-5785.

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