Mustang Software, Inc.
Bakersfield, CA  USA
Tel: 805-395-0223
Fax: 805-395-0713
BBS: 805-395-0650

Technique Computer Systems
Victoria, BC  CANADA

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        Bakersfield, CA  October 1, 1991 -- Mustang Software, Inc. (MSI),
developers of the WILDCAT! bulletin board system, joins with Technique
Computer Systems, developers of the TOMCAT! mail door, SLMR mail reader
and TNet Network message processor, in announcing the acquisition of
Technique by MSI. "The purchase of TOMCAT!, TNet and SLMR allows us to
move closer to our goal of becoming a single-source supplier for our
customers" said Jim Harrer, Mustang's President and CEO.

Based on an agreement this date, the principals of Technique will become
a part of the MSI programming team effective January 6, 1992. Development,
distribution and ownership of TOMCAT!, SLMR and TNet will be transferred
to MSI on that date. Both Scott Brynen and Greg Hewgill will be joining
the programming staff at MSI, an addition that is sure to result in even
further enhancement of Mustang's position as a leader in communication and
BBS software. "Besides purchasing the products, the addition of Scott
Brynen and Greg Hewgill adds additional strength to our development team,
allowing us to bring new and innovative products to market much quicker.
We're very pleased they've agreed to come on board as we believe it gives
us the most talented development team in the BBS community" Harrer said.

In an effort to keep customers of both companies informed, the following
specific product information is being released. It is designed to help
users make informed decisions regarding future purchases, and to limit
speculation and rumor about the future direction of the newly acquired
products.

  1.    TOMCAT!  - TOMCAT! is a mail door designed primarily for sysops
        operating a WILDCAT! BBS. It creates mail packets in the .QWK
        format for download by callers.

        This product has been available as a limited-function shareware
        program with a registration price of $50 through Technique. MSI
        intends to include it with the WILDCAT! BBS with the first minor
        update after January 6, 1992. In the interim, the current
        release of TOMCAT! for WILDCAT! Version 3 is being released as a
        FULLY FUNCTIONAL FREEWARE PROGRAM to allow all current or
        prospective WILDCAT! sysops to immediately take advantage of the
        changes scheduled for 1992. The freeware version of TOMCAT! will
        be available for download on 10/14/91 from the Mustang HQ BBS, and
        will be updated on the BBS as needed between now and its initial
        WILDCAT! release in 1992.

        Orders for TOMCAT! will no longer be accepted by Technique
        Computer Systems, however support will continue to be handled by
        them until it is assumed by MSI on January 6, 1992.

        Users who purchased TOMCAT! from Technique after 9/1/91 will
        receive a free subscription to the MSI Auto-update Plan ($50) to
        become effective on January 6, 1991. the Auto-Update Plan covers
        all minor updates to WILDCAT! and the PRO! Series released during
        the subscription period. Major updates are not included.

  2.    SLMR (Silly Little Mail Reader) - SLMR is a .QWK compatible
        message reader and reply program. It allows use of any ASCII
        editor to read and reply to messages downloaded by a user from any
        type BBS, including the TOMCAT! mail door.

        SLMR continues to be produced and marketed by Technique until
        January 6, 1992, at which time it will be taken over and
        re-released by MSI. Support for SLMR will continue to rest with
        Technique until it is assumed MSI on January 6, 1992.

  3.    TNet - TNet is an add-on to the TOMCAT! mail door that allows it
        to process .QWK packets for echoing WILDCAT! conferences on
        multiple BBS systems.

        TNet continues to be produced and marketed by Technique until
        January 6, 1992, at which time it will be taken over and
        re-released by MSI.  Support for TNet will continue to rest with
        Technique until it is assumed by MSI on January 6, 1992.

MSI is very excited about the addition of the new products and staff.
These changes are the first in a series of enhancements slated for the
five year old company. Harrer went on to say "Over the next few weeks we
will be unveiling and implementing additional plans to allow us to offer
even more alternatives and value to our customers".

Mustang Software will be exhibiting at COMDEX/Fall '91 in the Mirage booth
M-137. They are also sponsoring a Sysop party and Ping-Pong Tournament on
Wednesday night October 23, 1991 in Bally Casino resort, Metro 2 & 3.
Invitations will be available a their booth in the Mirage.