ChatNetv2.1

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 9, 1998

CONTACT: Mitchell Martin (mailto:elstech@elsinc.com)

ChatNet v2.1 Adds Numerous IRC Enhancements

Gainesville, Fla. -- ELS, Inc. has announced the release of ChatNet v2.1
which features numerous Internet Relay Chat enhancements. ChatNet
enhancements include total compatibility with Mac OS 8.x, a simple
interface for sending and receiving WAV sounds, and display of all text
colors supported by IRC. Many new IRC preference options have been added
including the ability to enter and remember logoff, quit, finger, and
Userinfo messages. A new updated IRC Servers list is provided for easy
access to the most popular IRC networks. DCC file transfer problems have
been corrected.

Since ChatNet's initial release in 1995, there have been many Macintosh
IRC client competitors that have tried to enter this very popular market,
but ChatNet remains the simplest Macintosh interface to chat and send
files on the Internet or a Local Area Network. ChatNet is the only IRC
client with ChatGuardian(tm) and ChatWatcher(tm) built-in and the only
client that does not require a user to know any IRC commands.

ChatNet offers two modes for chat. The IRC Mode allows chat and file
transfer through an Internet Relay Chat (IRC) Server. ChatNet acts as a
client program providing a button oriented graphical interface for all
IRC functions. There is no need to know any IRC commands. The AppleTalk
Mode allows multiple Macintosh computers running ChatNet to chat or send
files on a Local Area Network, with or without a Server.

ChatNet's simple interface will be familiar to anyone who has used major
online services and quickly learned by those who haven't experienced
network communications. Users interact via public and private
conferences, send private messages, and transfer files to each other.

ChatNet provides security and control over the entire Chat environment to
address concerns about material unsuitable for children. ChatGuardian and
ChatWatcher preference settings give complete control over the ChatNet
environment from completely open to very restrictive. ChatGuardian gives
you control over channel access and message content by screening out
words and phrases that are preselected. ChatWatcher keeps a log of all
user activity. IRC Server access can also be controlled.

ChatNet is the perfect tool for homes, schools, businesses, and
departmental workgroups. Hold online group conferences or have one