The following Press Release is for immediate distribution and is
available for download as MSI_FPI.TXT
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Mustang Software, Inc.
Bakersfield, CA  USA
Tel: 805-395-0223
Fax: 805-395-0713
BBS: 805-395-0650

The Forbin Project, Inc.
Cedar Falls, IA
Tel: 319-266-0543
Fax: 319-266-1203
BBS: 319-266-0540

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        Bakersfield, CA  October 13, 1991 -- Mustang Software, Inc. (MSI),
developers of the WILDCAT! bulletin board system, joins with The Forbin
Project and John Friel, developers of the PC telecommunications program
QMODEM, in announcing the acquisition of QMODEM by MSI. "The QMODEM
purchase is the second major step in our goal of becoming a single-source
supplier for our customers," said Jim Harrer, Mustang's President and CEO.

Based on agreements made over the past few weeks, QMODEM's author and
developer, John Friel, joins the MSI programming team and has already begun
work on the next major update of the program.  Development, distribution
and ownership of QMODEM will be transferred to MSI on January 6, 1992, at
which time a new major update will be released to the 70,000-plus registered
QMODEM users by MSI.

"Acquiring QMODEM as a complementary product for our WILDCAT! BBS offers
many exciting possibilities for users of both programs," Harrer said.
"Our development team is very excited about the opportunity to work
with John Friel on new ways to incorporate features that complement both
products. We are indeed fortunate to have John join our staff. His talents
give us what I believe is the best development team in the telecommunications
industry."

Friel was also excited about the opportunity to move QMODEM into the retail
channel. "I've worked on and off with Mustang for more than 5 years on various
projects, and I'm pleased to accept the position of Vice President of R&D
for MSI," Friel said. "It's a very positive move for the product and the
installed base."

In an effort to keep customers of both companies informed, the following
product information is being released. It is designed to help users make
informed decisions regarding future purchases, and to limit speculation
and rumor about the future direction of the newly acquired product:

QMODEM v4.3  - The current release is 4.3 and remains available from the
Forbin Project, while quantities last for $30. This version includes
Qmodem Registration, Disks and Manual.  Support for QMODEM will
remain with The Forbin Project until 1/6/92, at which time it will be
assumed by Mustang Software, Inc. The shareware version of QMODEM will
not be updated by The Forbin Project beyond v4.3, and effective 1/6/92
The Forbin Project will forward all sales and support requests for QMODEM
to MSI.

QMODEM v5 - MSI will release QMODEM v5 on January 6, 1992. It will be
available through retail channels including all 255 Software Etc stores
nationwide. The new QMODEM v5 will incorporate many new features and will
be priced at $99. Current QMODEM owners will be able to upgrade to
QMODEM v5 for $35 until March 1, 1992.

MSI intends to continue its tradition of offering a Test-Drive of its
products and will be releasing an evaluation version of QMODEM shortly
after the release of QMODEM v5.

Mustang is very excited about the addition of the new product and staff.
This is the second in a series of enhancements slated for the five year
old company. Just two weeks ago Mustang announced the acquisition of
Technique Computer Systems, developers of the TOMCAT! mail door, SLMR
mail reader and TNet Network message processor. In addition to the
product technology gains, MSI also added the talents of Scott Brynen and
Greg Hewgill to its development team.

The combined impact of these back-to-back mergers positions MSI as the
major player in the integration of telecommunications products. Together
with their recent announcement of gateway products for the company's
WILDCAT! BBSfor MCI, MHS and CompuServe (CIS), MSI is positioned to
offer something to nearly everyone with any type of telecommunication
needs.

Mustang Software will be exhibiting at COMDEX/Fall '91 in the Mirage Hotel,
booth M-137. The company is also sponsoring a Sysop party and Ping-Pong
Tournament on Wednesday night October 23, 1991 in Bally's Casino resort,
Metro 2 & 3. Invitations will be available at their booth in the Mirage.


The following Press Release is for immediate distribution and is
available for download as MSI_TECH.TXT
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Mustang Software, Inc.
Bakersfield, CA  USA
Tel: 805-395-0223
Fax: 805-395-0713
BBS: 805-395-0650

Technique Computer Systems
Victoria, BC  CANADA


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        Bakersfield, CA  October 1, 1991 -- Mustang Software, Inc. (MSI),
developers of the WILDCAT! bulletin board system, joins with Technique
Computer Systems, developers of the TOMCAT! mail door, SLMR mail reader
and TNet Network message processor, in announcing the acquisition of
Technique by MSI. "The purchase of TOMCAT!, TNet and SLMR allows us to
move closer to our goal of becoming a single-source supplier for our
customers" said Jim Harrer, Mustang's President and CEO.

Based on an agreement this date, the principals of Technique will become
a part of the MSI programming team effective January 6, 1992. Development,
distribution and ownership of TOMCAT!, SLMR and TNet will be transferred
to MSI on that date. Both Scott Brynen and Greg Hewgill will be joining
the programming staff at MSI, an addition that is sure to result in even
further enhancement of Mustang's position as a leader in communication and
BBS software. "Besides purchasing the products, the addition of Scott
Brynen and Greg Hewgill adds additional strength to our development team,
allowing us to bring new and innovative products to market much quicker.
We're very pleased they've agreed to come on board as we believe it gives
us the most talented development team in the BBS community" Harrer said.

In an effort to keep customers of both companies informed, the following
specific product information is being released. It is designed to help
users make informed decisions regarding future purchases, and to limit
speculation and rumor about the future direction of the newly acquired
products.

   1.   TOMCAT! - TOMCAT! is a mail door designed primarily for sysops
        operating a WILDCAT! BBS. It creates mail packets in the .QWK
        format for download by callers.

        This product has been available as a limited-function shareware
        program with a registration price of $50 through Technique. MSI
        intends to include it with the WILDCAT! BBS with the first minor
        update after January 6, 1992. In the interim, the current
        release of TOMCAT! for WILDCAT! Version 3 is being released as a
        FULLY FUNCTIONAL FREEWARE PROGRAM to allow all current or
        prospective WILDCAT! sysops to immediately take advantage of the
        changes scheduled for 1992. The freeware version of TOMCAT! will
        be available for download on 10/14/91 from the Mustang HQ BBS, and
        will be updated on the BBS as needed between now and its initial
        WILDCAT! release in 1992.

        Orders for TOMCAT! will no longer be accepted by Technique
        Computer Systems, however support will continue to be handled by
        them until it is assumed by MSI on January 6, 1992.
        Users who purchased TOMCAT! from Technique after 9/1/91 will
        receive a free subscription to the MSI Auto-update Plan ($50) to
        become effective on January 6, 1991. the Auto-Update Plan covers
        all minor updates to WILDCAT! and the PRO! Series released during
        the subscription period. Major updates are not included.

   2.   SLMR (Silly Little Mail Reader) - SLMR is a .QWK compatible
        message reader and reply program. It allows use of any ASCII
        editor to read and reply to messages downloaded by a user from any
        type BBS, including the TOMCAT! mail door.

        SLMR continues to be produced and marketed by Technique until
        January 6, 1992, at which time it will be taken over and
        re-released by MSI. Support for SLMR will continue to rest with
        Technique until it is assumed MSI on January 6, 1992.

   3.   TNet - TNet is an add-on to the TOMCAT! mail door that allows it
        to process .QWK packets for echoing WILDCAT! conferences on
        multiple BBS systems.

        TNet continues to be produced and marketed by Technique until
        January 6, 1992, at which time it will be taken over and
        re-released by MSI.  Support for TNet will continue to rest with
        Technique until it is assumed by MSI on January 6, 1992.

MSI is very excited about the addition of the new products and staff.
These changes are the first in a series of enhancements slated for the
five year old company. Harrer went on to say "Over the next few weeks we
will be unveiling and implementing additional plans to allow us to offer
even more alternatives and value to our customers".

Mustang Software will be exhibiting at COMDEX/Fall '91 in the Mirage booth
M-137. They are also sponsoring a Sysop party and Ping-Pong Tournament on
Wednesday night October 23, 1991 in Bally Casino resort, Metro 2 & 3.
Invitations will be available a their booth in the Mirage.

