Wildcat! 5 voted best new Internet product at FOSE '96; Mustang Interactive Web platform wins award over products from Netscape, Caldera, MCI and askSam

Business Wire, April 4, 1996

WASHINGTON D.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 4, 1996--Mustang Software Inc.'s (Nasdaq:MSTG) Wildcat! 5 has been selected as "Best New Internet Product" in judging at the 1996 Federal Operating Systems Exposition (FOSE) held through Thursday at the Washington Convention Center.

Wildcat! 5, which shipped on March 25 and is just beginning to reach retail shelves, is a dual purpose Internet and Intranet platform designed to fill government, business and consumer needs for online interactive Web presence and internal Intranet applications.

Award nominees were judged for FOSE '96 by the editors of Government Computer News. Internet Software category runner-ups included: Netscape Navigator Gold 2.0, Netscape Communications Inc.; The Caldera Network Desktop, Caldera Inc.; SafeNet, MCI Communications Corp.; askSam 3.0/ Professional and askSam Web Publisher, askSam Systems Inc.; and ISYS Web, ISYS/Odyssey Development.

FOSE is the largest federal information technology trade show nationwide. Traditionally focused on microcomputer products, the annual show has recently expanded its focus to include workstations; client/server computing/key enabling technologies; and other technology solutions within the Federal Government market. FOSE attendees are composed of buyers and sellers of information technology products, including government end-users, IRM professionals, technical staff, program managers, systems integrators, 8(a)'s resellers, and VARs.

"We're honored that Wildcat! 5 has been named as Best New Internet Product against such competition," stated Jim Harrer, president and CEO of Mustang Software. "Wildcat! 5 is breakthrough technology that offers business and consumers the opportunity to build powerful online Web sites and online communities with exceptional interactive messaging versatility. Wildcat! 5 also gives business and government a flexible and robust Intranet solution, with the ability to give users access to Internet-published documents and resources." Access to a Wildcat! 5 system can be through Internet, direct dial or company LAN.

Wildcat! 5 uses graphical, easy-to-navigate HTML pages offering users full interactive and threaded messaging, real-time teleconferencing, local e-mail, and access to file library areas. The system also offers the ability to link to the Internet (with the optional Internet Connectivity Package) allowing Wildcat! system users to receive Internet e-mail, access relevant Usenet newsgroups, and utilize outbound browsing for research on the net. Wildcat! 5 also allows system managers to set security levels for controlled access to various system message and file areas.

One of the Wildcat! 5 features receiving attention is the Wildcat! Navigator, a Windows-based program which callers use to access Wildcat! 5 interactive features. "Only a small percentage of computer users have direct access to the Internet, so Wildcat! 5 offers a solution," said Harrer.

"Federal agencies and business need the ability to freely distribute a single program to any computer user without worrying about installing TCP/IP. The Wildcat! Navigator has solved this issue by allowing any user with Windows and a modem to access the Internet simply by connecting to Wildcat! 5. The Wildcat! Navigator addresses the needs of the very basic consumer, while Internet-savvy consumers have the ability to access the Wildcat! 5 site with their favorite browser."

Wildcat! 5 is included on the GSA Schedule 1996/99. Wildcat! 5 is distributed by Ingram Micro, Merisel and DistribuPro. Resellers include CompUSA, Egghead, Computer City, Software Etc., Babbages, Best Buy, Micro Center, Media Play, Fry's Electronics and Office Max. The Wildcat! product line is a leader with an active install base of more than 50,000 sites.

Mustang Software can be reached by calling 805/873-2500 or 800/999-9619; or via BBS 805/873-2400; and Web http://www.mustang.com. Government-specific inquiries should be directed to John Drake, vice president of government programs, at 703/589-1119 (voice) or 540/338-7662 (fax).

Mustang designs, develops, markets and supports online communications software including the Wildcat! QmodemPro and Off-Line Xpress product lines. Founded in September 1986, Mustang has headquarters at 6200 Lake Ming Road, Bakersfield, Calif. 93306.

Note to editors: Wildcat! 5 is now available for review. Additionally, interviews can be scheduled with Wildcat! 5 beta and gamma team members in regional areas or nationally. Contact Jim Hughes for more information.

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