FRONTDOOR APX FRENCH VERSION!

Bangor, ME, February 1 -- Now available in French!

Online Communications, Inc. is pleased to introduce our French language
version of FrontDoor APX, the premier electronic mail system for points.
Our commitment to international standards, and to our international
customers continues with the release of our French language version of
FrontDoor APX.

This latest release compliments the popular English and Spanish versions of
APX. Intercontinental electronic communications have never been easier
than using APX for your communication needs.

FrontDoor APX (pronounced "APEX") is the first and only COMPLETE electronic
mail and file transfer system specially designed for points, requiring no
additional software, such as conference mail processors, compression
software, FOSSIL drivers or external utilities and will operate in a
minimum system environment of 400kb of disk space and 384k of RAM.

Electronic mail brings new dimensions of usefulness to the Personal
Computer. With FrontDoor APX, it is easy to set up new paths of
communications within an organization using equipment that in most cases
is already present. Requiring no more than a laptop or a PC, a telephone
line and a modem, FrontDoor APX transfers mail and files with a designated
server. If the final destination is somewhere other than the designated
server or another FrontDoor APX user not serviced by the same designated
server, the message and files will be transferred to the recipient's
designated server via your server.

Many companies are using modems and ordinary terminal programs to transfer
information. For example, a spreadsheet has to be transferred from a
branch office to the main office several times a week. With ordinary
terminal software, this requires two employees, one at each end to
initiate the transfer. It often takes several failed attempts before the
file goes through properly. In addition to the cost of having personnel
supervising something that two machines should be able to accomplish on
their own, it may also require hours of telephone time at unnecessarily
high phone rates.

In contrast, FrontDoor APX can accomplish the same task in a session that
automatically dials the server and negotiates a session with multiple
security check-points to ensure the protection of valuable information. It
will then transfer the files, along with any messages, to the server using
reliable file transfer protocols with advanced (32-bit CRC) error checking
to guarantee data integrity. Waiting messages and files are received
during the same session, and then FrontDoor APX automatically terminates
the completed session.

Reliable communication means that nothing is distorted or corrupted during
the transfer, even across extremely poor line conditions. If a FAX were to
be used to send a manuscript back and forth for repeated editing and
revisions, it would very soon be completely illegible. With FrontDoor APX,
the actual file can be sent back and forth an unlimited number of times
without ever losing a single character. An added advantage is that the
same software can be used to edit the document at both locations.

FrontDoor APX makes inter-connectivity a reality today!

With the easy installation, coupled with an extensive on-line help system
available at the touch of a key, FrontDoor APX can be installed and
configured in less than 15 minutes by most users. Anyone can configure and
use FrontDoor APX in minutes, experience in electronic mail systems is not
required.

Security comes naturally with FrontDoor APX, providing session and packet
password security. FrontDoor APX is designed to operate with a single
server, such as FrontDoor. All transactions are with the server system,
affording management control of all transfers. A network can be configured
to include as little as a single FrontDoor Server and a single FrontDoor
APX point, or it can include unlimited FrontDoor APX points operating
under multiple FrontDoor Servers. FrontDoor APX and FrontDoor can meet
your requirements, whatever they are.

FrontDoor APX is clearly the front runner in electronic mail systems for
networks utilizing the point concept. Combined with the power of a
FrontDoor server, an effective, secure and manageable electronic mail
network provides the ultimate in electronic communications.

Minimum hardware/software requirements:

- A PC, XT, AT, 386, 486, PS/2, or 100% BIOS compatible machine.
- 384kb of available RAM
- MS-DOS/PC-DOS 3.3 or above.
- Asynchronous modem utilizing the AT command set
- FrontDoor or another EMSI or FTS-6 ZedZap capable server
  (Zmodem only)

Features:

- Simple installation and operation, up and running in less than
  15 minutes
- On-line help system at the touch of a key, no manual required
- Secure sessions, utilizing session and packet password protection
- 200 message folders capable of:
    1 Private mail folder supporting:
        Name macros (with addresses)
        Message replying
        Reply comments
        Carbon copies
        Hidden carbon copies
        Blind carbon copies
    1 Trashcan folder for holding deleted messages until maintenance
    Up to 198 Conference folders supporting:
        Name macros (without addressing)
        Message replying in the same conference or via private mail
- Message base capable of:
    Up to 65000 messages
    Messages up to 16kb can be created/displayed
- Export/Import of messages to/from ASCII files.
- Macro manager allows up to 50 frequently used names and addresses
  to be configured for utilization with a simple macro command
- File requests/attaches
- Automated and manual conference maintenance
- Automatic detection and unpacking of mail archives in PKARC 3.6x,
  PAK 2.51 and PKZIP 1.1 x formats
- Full mouse support
- Full support for real reply threads
  (as opposed to 'subject linking')
- FSC-39 and full 4D addressing support.
- Automatic maintenance
- Can be command-line driven
- Supports DTE speeds of up to 115.2 kbps
- Supports the use of NS16550A[FN] FIFOs for high speed modems
- EMSI and FTS-6 support (Zmodem only).
- Does not utilize a nodelist.
- Available in English, German, Swedish, Spanish, and Slovene;
  with other languages to follow.

FrontDoor APX is now available at the introductory price of $79 (regular
$95), with quantity discounts available. For additional information on
FrontDoor APX and FrontDoor, contact: Online Communications, Inc. 22 State
Street, Bangor, Maine, 04401, (voice) 207-941 -1110, (bbs) 207-990-3511,
(fax) 207-990-2293, E-Mail: 1:132/300@fidonet and 255:2001/1@fdnet.

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