October 16, 1998- CSS to beta test host mode program for TimeWave/AEA TNCs

Press Release

CSS set to beta test Windows 95,
Windows 98 and Windows NT 32-bit host mode program
for Timewave/AEA™ TNCs

Muscle Shoals, Alabama , October 16, 1998: Creative Services Software announced today that its new 32-bit host mode program for the Timewave/AEA™ line of TNCs will go into beta test this week. The program takes advantage of the advanced features of Windows 95™ , Windows 95™ and Windows NT™ . It is set for release in December 1998.

Company President Rick Ruhl, N4GDO, said, "Windows 32 bit applications are the next step in Digital Radio for the ham. The new program acts like ‘Microsoft Word™ for the TNC’, with multiple connections running in multiple windows on the screen. Since we are using the advanced features of Windows, this product is compatible with the Microsoft Office™ line."

Product features include: support for all modes on all Timewave/AEA TNCs. Each stream has its own window and transmit buffer, support for the major callbooks on CD, user configurable colors and fonts, a ‘bottomless’ receive window, automated connections, binary file transfer, runs true 32-bit multitasking and multithreading and is easy to use with online help at your fingertips.

"The program is written in robust C++ ", Ruhl said. "Which allowed us to add features to the program that couldn’t be done in other languages."

Creative Services Software, Inc was incorporated in 1988. The Company also contracts with Microsoft for their internet online services, The Microsoft Network and created the 32-bit Terminal program for Kantronics TNCs called PacTerm ’98.

The web address for the company is http://www.cssincorp.com

* Microsoft Windows, Windows 95 and Windows NT are Registered Trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.