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SITcomm ShipsALADDIN SYSTEMS' SITCOMM IS NOW AVAILABLEWatsonville, CA (October 29, 1993) -- Aladdin Systems today began shipping SITcomm(tm) -- Simply Intuitive Telecommunications -- a communications program which allows Macintosh users to easily connect to commercial online services, bulletin board services (BBS) and the Internet. SITcomm is an easy-to-use solution which offers unique features such as automated logons, auto-expansion of compressed files, built-in compression, translation of non-Macintosh files, and scripting with AppleScript or UserLand Frontier. SITcomm simplifies one of the most complicated tasks in communications: getting online. SITcomm can quickly be set up to perform the entire logon procedure automatically (without requiring any scripting). SITcomm automates logons through an Address Book that contains the user's settings for each service used. Each Address Book entry includes the service type, service phone number, user ID, password, and other necessary logon information. Logon procedures are included for commercial services (such as CompuServe, GEnie, MCI Mail, and Dow Jones), Internet feeds (such as Well and Netcom), and Macintosh or PC-based BBS systems. Once the essential information is in the Address Book, logons are as simple as point and click. quick access to the main features of the program. "Most users find that telecommunicating via their Macintosh opens vast worlds to them. The problem is once they want to move beyond user-friendly services such as America Online, they are forced to deal with the archaic services that have been with us since the 1960's. SITcomm is designed to remove these obstacles, providing all users with an easy, yet full-featured vehicle to access these services," said David Schargel, president of Aladdin Systems. SITcomm can instantly compress files and folders into StuffIt archives before sending them to save connection time. SITcomm will also automatically expand any StuffIt (.sit), Compact Pro (.cpt), or BinHex (.hqx) files that are received. The program will also translate many different file types including PC-based ZIP and ARC, and Unix-based tar, compress and uucode. By supporting all of these major compression formats, SITcomm becomes the first communications product on any platform to provide users with access to millions of files available online without any extra software. Once files are downloaded, users can also use built-in viewers included in SITcomm to view text and PICT files without having to run any other application. Although SITcomm provides an easy-to-use software solution for all users, advanced telecommunications users will find SITcomm meets all their needs too. Users who require scripting will find that they can automate all of their communication and compression tasks using a scripting system such as AppleScript or UserLand Frontier. Users can easily build scripts by employing a "Record" feature to record all actions within SITcomm. SITcomm can also be set up to use Apple Events to automatically check downloaded files for viruses. SITcomm also offers unique features for travelers and PowerBook users, including calling card dialing and power-saving enhancements. SITcomm makes it easy for users to dial with their long distance calling cards. The program handles both the calling card access number and the user's personal identification number (PIN). In addition, with SITcomm it is very easy to disable call waiting and to set up any special access numbers (#9 for an outside line, for example). To extend the battery life of the PowerBook, most of SITcomm's functions do not access the hard disk drive, thereby saving power. Based on the Macintosh Communications Toolbox, SITcomm handles most major serial and modem connections with TTY, VT52, and VT102 terminal emulations. XMODEM, YMODEM, YMODEM-G, ZMODEM, and Kermit transfer protocols are also supported. As the user's telecommunication needs grow, SITcomm can grow with them by simply adding new Communications Toolbox tools to support special modems, methods, connections, and file transfers. For example, users simply drop a file into their System Folder to support their ISDN card or their TCP/IP connections. SITcomm will run on any Macintosh series computer with 2Mb of RAM, a modem, and System 7 or later. The list price of SITcomm is $120. SITcomm and other Aladdin Systems' products are distributed in the U.S. and Canada by Ingram-Micro and Merisel. SITcomm is available from dealers worldwide and by mail order companies including MacConnection, Mac'sPlace, MacWarehouse, and MacZone. European distribution is handled by Iona Software (phone 353-1-366328). Founded in 1988, Aladdin Systems, Inc., is credited with creating the compression standard for applications and communications for the Macintosh platform. The company's product line includes StuffIt Deluxe and StuffIt SpaceSaver, award-winning products which offer comprehensive solutions for compression, translation, and archiving. Aladdin recently brought its technology to the DOS market with the introduction of UnStuff/PC. Aladdin is one of the few remaining pioneers committed to the shareware and freeware philosophy of software distribution and marketing. Their commitment has helped garner over 600,000 users worldwide. In addition, over 700 software developers such as Microsoft, Claris, and Apple have licensed Aladdin's data compression and installer technology. For more information about Aladdin Systems or its products contact the company at 165 Westridge Drive, Watsonville, CA 95076; (408) 761-6200. ### StuffIt, StuffIt Deluxe, SITcomm, Simply Intuitive Telecommunications and UnStuff/PC are trademarks of Aladdin Systems, Inc. All other products and brands are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
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