04/06/94  FreeMail information
See the '1st look' Review in the June 28th 1994 Issue of PC Magazine, Page 44

Saroff Design, a software development house in Missoula, Montana, has released version 3.1 of FreeMail, a unique and timely communication product. FreeMail is a Windows software package which allows stand-alone PCs to exchange unlimited and free e-mail with other PCs. FreeMail does not require a computer network; FreeMail uses regular telephone lines and standard modems and is easier to use than simple fax machines.  Unlike other e-mail packages, only one copy of FreeMail must be purchased: unlimited copies of 'FreeMail Children' can then be given away, allowing fast file and e-mail  transfers between the FreeMail 'Parent' and any 'Child.'

With FreeMail you can set up an  on-line support  and news center with just one phone line.  People are using  FreeMail for fast, free, distribution of newsletters,  price information,  catalogues, graphic files, tech-support answers, software updates, and e-mail. FreeMail  lets people who are working together on any  sort of project easily exchange their work files and notes. FreeMail is  used for automated transfer of daily  backup-files. FreeMail is the  perfect software package for exchanging personal letters without incurring the on-going costs and dependence on commercial on-line services. 

FreeMail is a client-server package, and all connections and exchanges are fully automatic, meaning that long-distance charges will be less than what the postage would have cost to send the same amount of mail -- much less than the cost of Faxing-- and that a single phone line can handle a tremendous amount of e-mail traffic.

FreeMail  uses 'software ring-detection' and 'logicAnswer,' which allows homes with a single phone line to be able to receive e-mail and files without interfering with answering or FAX machines which can be on the same phone line. This is done without having to use any sort of data switch box. 'logicAnswer,' is unique; no other communication product does what FreeMail  does.

FreeMail has built-in security, file and message encryption, as well as automatic site polling and restriction times for calls. (Site polling can be used to automatically exchange e-mail and files at set times during the day or the week.) Any kind of file can be exchanged with FreeMail. MHS and MAPI gateways for FreeMail  will be available the 3rd quarter of the year.

The list price for FreeMail  is $74.95 + $5.00 s/h (visa and mc accepted)
It is available directly from Saroff Design as well as from distributors.
Saroff Design     (406) 542-3867      SSaroff@aol.com     Fax: (406) 549-7457 
1901 Missoula Avenue
Missoula, Montana  59802