Mustang ships wcPPP for Wildcat! Interactive NetServer; new add-on for WIN Server promotes...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 12, 1997--Mustang Software Inc. (NASDAQ:MSTG), Wednesday announced a new add-on for its award-winning Wildcat! Interactive Net Server (WIN Server) that will make it easy for anyone to offer Internet access through their personal computer and dial-up

When combining the WIN Server-Business Edition and the new wcPPP add-on module, system administrators can provide concurrent access to as many as 16 people -- enough connectivity to meet the needs of most small to medium-sized companies.

"It is time to address the needs of the Local Web," said Jim Harrer, president/CEO of Mustang Software. "Local Webs are sites which are more concerned with serving members locally, than a worldwide audience.

"A local merchant is a perfect example of a Local Web. Its primary purpose is to serve local customers while offering additional rich content by linking to other sites. Other examples of Local Webs are schools, real estate offices, churches, banks, clubs and non-profit organizations."

The WIN Server is designed so the Webmaster can offer dial-up access to its Web site. By adding modems to its NT Server and freely distributing the Wildcat! Navigator Dial-up Client, the caller doesn't need to first get on the Internet to access the site. Users call into the site and, with proper access, can browse out to the Internet.

The wcPPP add-on allows callers to use any TCP/IP dialer when accessing the WIN Server, no longer requiring them to first obtain Mustang's Wildcat! Navigator. "It doesn't make sense for people to first pay to access the Internet if all they want to do is view the listings a real estate agent has for sale. Parents want to be able to e-mail their kid's teacher, but don't want to spend $20 a month for the privilege," said Harrer.

In addition, the WIN Server can be configured so only approved links are accessible by the dial-up callers. Control is given to the Webmaster to block unacceptable sites, giving callers as much or as little access as the user deserves. This is an ideal way for allowing school and church administrators to block adult sites to minors.

As the business develops, users expand by adding additional bandwidth and hardware to accommodate the demand. The beauty of this model is it doesn't require a large capital expenditure to get an ISP business going. With ISDN becoming more readily available in many areas of the United States, Mustang has created a package to empower an entrepreneur to become a mini ISP with a small investment in software and hardware.

In addition to offering a standard Web access to users, the WIN Server enhances their on-line experience by adding threaded message discussion groups, file libraries, real time chat and real time games to create a true on-line community.

Elizabeth Barrie, IS Director of Cyber City Interactive Net Services of Spruce Grove, Alberta, said, "The addition of true PPP access will allow a one-stop shop for Internet services. This new service will enhance our true multimedia adventure in the on-line community."

"Most of our 1,300 members don't want to pay for Internet access," stated Kenny Souers, senior pastor of Westbrook Chapel of Bakersfield. "Many of our members have a computer and modem but don't want to expose their families to the entire Internet. They don't think the Internet is always a good thing.

"However, after surveying our members, the results showed that they would love to provide their families with access to the church Web site via direct dial-up, so they could glance at the calendar and chat with other Christians that share similar values and beliefs.

"WIN Server coupled with the wcPPP feature, enables our church to provide our members with access to select sites without opening the floodgates of the Internet. In fact, in less than one month, we've had over 2,000 hits to our Web site through Telnet alone."

Earl Borah, computer support specialist of Chemeketa Community College in Salem, Ore., said: "We're using WIN Server to offer college courses on-line. Until recently, we've had to tell our students who are Mac users to purchase an account from an ISP, if they wanted to view the Web pages on our system. Now, thanks to wcPPP, we offer dial-up Internet access to all our on-line students including Mac users, so we don't have to direct them elsewhere.

"Plus, our existing WIN Server user database and modem pool handles all the PPP connections, so there's no need for additional hardware or user databases. And with the ability to offer full Internet connections, we're now exploring the possibilities of adding video conferencing technologies to some of our on-line classrooms."

In addition to the WIN Server and wcPPP add-on, the user needs a Pentium-based computer running Microsoft's NT, multiport serial card, 16 modems or modem rack and a full time ISDN connection to a local POP or ISP with a dedicated IP address.

Mustang Software's Solution Department is trained to assist end users in determining what they need, or can refer them to a Certified Wildcat! Reseller for turn-key solutions.

Price and Availability

WIN Server Business Edition retails for $1,495, wcPPP add-on is an additional $799. For more information, contact Mustang at 805/873-2500 or visit its Web site at http://www.mustang.com .

Mustang Software designs, develops, markets and supports on-line platforms, Net servers and communications software. Founded in 1986, Mustang is a publicly held company with its stock traded on the NASDAQ national market under the symbol "MSTG". It has headquarters at 6200 Lake Ming Road, Bakersfield, Calif. 93306. The company can be reached by telephone at 805/873-2500; toll-free at 800/999-9619; fax 805/873-2400; and through the Internet at http://mustang.com (Web) or bbs.mustang.com (Telnet). -0- NOTE: "Except for the historical information contained herein, matters discussed in this release are forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, and actual results may be materially different.

Factors that could cause actual results to differ include: business conditions in the computer software industry, competitive factors such as the entry of large, well-capitalized companies; price cutting pressures; and the possible introduction of new technologies and other risk factors listed in the company's SEC reports, including the fiscal year ended Dec. 31, 1996 10-KSB."

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