     Introductory Information on the Silver Xpress Off-Line Mail System
               (c) copyright 1988-1994 Santronics Software


Table of Contents

1) What is Silver Xpress?
2) How do use Silver Xpress and how will it benefit me?
3) How does Silver Xpress compare with other systems?
4) What kind of support is available for Silver Xpress?
5) Pricing and Registration Information
6) Press Releases
7) Feature List Highlights
8) Product Comments from Satisfied Customers
9) Product Distribution of Silver Xpress


1) What is Silver Xpress?

   Silver Xpress is a sophisticated electronic mail product designed
   for many  of today's  popular electronic  bulletin board  systems
   (BBS).  In BBS  terminology, Silver Xpress  is an "off-line  mail
   door" supporting the OPX and QWK mail packet formats.

   The Silver Xpress off-line mail door  will allow you to set up  a
   capability on your BBS  guaranteed to make  your BBS popular  and
   efficient, while  increasing the  number of  users on  your  BBS.
   With Silver Xpress your users will be able to download mail  from
   their preferred mail forums and read the mail, Off-line, on their
   PC.  By off-line, it  means the user is not connected to your  PC
   and is reading and creating mail using his own computer!

   This off-line processing  technology has  revolutionized the  BBS
   industry.  Today, BBSs  and users are  more efficient, and  users
   are saving  lots  of money  by  processing mail  in  an  off-line
   fashion.   Sysops save  money in  many ways  as well.   By  using
   Silver Xpress,  you  reduce the  need  to acquire  more  computer
   lines.  Users  quickly log  onto the  BBS, use  Silver Xpress  to
   collect the new mail and quickly  log off.  This opens the  lines
   for other users, and  if you having  a subscription system,  that
   spells addition income!  But more importantly, Silver Xpress will
   make your BBS  popular.  Today  users demand off-line  processing
   capabilities!  By installing Silver  Xpress, you are catering  to
   the users' demands and, thereby, making  your BBS that much  more
   attractive.

   There are many BBS packages in  the world and there is a  version
   of Silver  Xpress, all  working the  same, for  most popular  BBS
   packages.

   The suite  of  Silver Xpress  Mail  Doors directly  supports  the
   following bulletin boards:

      o All versions of Opus CBCS
      o All versions of QuickBBS
      o RBBS version 17.3, 17.4 including MABLE version
      o All versions of Remote Access including V2.0x JAM support
      o All versions of PCBoard including 15.x Support
      o SuperBBS
      o RoboBoard/FX
      o TAG 2.6
      o PROBoard
      o Maximus
      o Wildcat

   And indirectly supports, with conversion tools, the following BBS
   packages:

      o Fido version 11.0 12.x
      o Maximus 1.02
      o SearchLight (for FIDO interfacing)

   As you can see, Silver Xpress is, by far, the only off-line  mail
   door system supporting most bulletin boards, making it truly  the
   universal mail door!


2) How do use Silver Xpress and how will it benefit me?

   BBS usage  has been  growing at  an incredible  pace, and  Silver
   Xpress was designed to address the  growing needs of both  system
   operators and users  in their quest  to viably handle  electronic
   mail.

   Reading and replying to bulletin board mail is time consuming for
   both the user and the BBS.  If you find your users are reading  a
   lot of mail and spending a great deal of time on-line replying to
   and entering new mail, Silver Xpress is a great utility to  offer
   your users!  Since its inception, Silver Xpress sysops and  users
   have realized considerable  reductions in their  phone bills  and
   on-line charges.

   With Silver  Xpress, your users can capture mail in an  organized
   manner, for off-line reading  and replying.   Users do this  with
   any BBS offering Silver Xpress in the same consistent manner.  By
   offering Silver Xpress to your users, your BBS operations will be
   improved by increasing user turnaround time, and by enhancing the
   image of your BBS.  If  your BBS is subscription based, there  is
   no doubt  your  users and  your  BBS operation  will  benefit  by
   implementing Silver Xpress.

   Silver Xpress operates  by offering users  the ability to  select
   desirable mail conferences or forums for the purpose of  scanning
   new mail.   When Silver Xpress  scans mail from  the user's  pre-
   selected message conferences, it will check for all new messages,
   and present a table summary of all new messages in each  selected
   mail conference.  The table summary will present not only all new
   messages, but will indicate if there  are any direct messages  or
   messages found using keywords pre-defined by the user.  The  user
   can determine how much mail he or she wants, or simply type  "GO"
   to take all the new messages available.

   This user "flexible" ability, to examine the amount of mail prior
   to packing, is one of the  unique features of Silver Xpress.   We
   call it the "Flex Select" Mail Bundling system!  An Xpress first!

   Silver Xpress packs  the new mail  into a  compressed format  for
   downloading to the user's PC.  The new compressed file is  called
   an Xpress mail  packet and will  have the extension  OPX or  QWK,
   depending on the mail format selected by the Xpress user.

   Once the user downloads the Xpress mail packet to his PC, he  can
   log off  the BBS  and use  the  powerful and  interactive  Silver
   Xpress Mail Reader to read and reply to mail.

   Imagine the time  savings offered to  the user  by providing  the
   ability to read his mail on  his own PC, thereby leaving an  open
   line for other users.

   Silver Xpress is a  wonderful product and  is guaranteed to  give
   your BBS benefits never imagined before!

   But Silver Xpress is not just a mail door!

   Silver Xpress was the first off-line mail system truly  dedicated
   to provided  intelligent  off-line  client/server  technology  to
   bulletin board systems.  Our  dedication to customer support  and
   needs allowed us to provide not just a mail door, but a true data
   gateway system!  No other mail  door in the market has the  power
   of Silver Xpress.

   Silver Xpress offers:

      o High Speed Internal Protocol,
      o RIP terminal graphical support,
      o Faxing capabilities,
      o Off-line data entry capabilities (Forms)
      o Door and Reader menu customization capabilities,
      o Mail event driven processes,
      o Built-in file scanner,
      o File requesting and attaching capabilities,

   And much more!

   With Silver Xpress, you can customize your application for any of
   your "groupware" communication needs.


3) How does Silver Xpress compare with other systems?

   The following table reveals the  features of three mail  products
   in the mail door  market.  It shows  features which are  directly
   supported, not using conversion utilities.

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    Feature Support                SilverXpress  QMAIL  BlueWave 
   ͵
    OPX SUPPORT                    YES           NO     NO       
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    QWK SUPPORT                    YES           YES    NO       
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    OPUS 1.03                      YES           NO     NO       
   Ĵ
    OPUS 1.10                      YES           NO     NO       
   Ĵ
    OPUS 1.7x                      YES           NO     YES      
   Ĵ
    FIDO                           YES           NO     NO       
   Ĵ
    RBBS                           YES           NO     NO       
   Ĵ
    MAX 1.02                       YES           NO     NO       
   Ĵ
    MAX 2.00                       YES           NO     YES      
   Ĵ
    QBBS                           YES           NO     YES      
   Ĵ
    REMOTE ACCESS                  YES           NO     YES      
   Ĵ
    SUPER BBS                      YES           NO     NO       
   Ĵ
    PROBOARD                       YES           NO     NO       
   Ĵ
    ROBOBOAD/FX                    YES           NO     NO       
   Ĵ
    TAG                            YES           NO     NO       
   Ĵ
    PCBOARD                        YES           YES    NO       
   Ĵ
    WILDCAT                        YES           NO     NO       
   Ĵ
    Bundling Commands              YES           NO     YES      
   Ĵ
    File Requesting                YES           NO     YES      
   Ĵ
    File Uploading                 YES           NO     NO       
   Ĵ
    Fascimile Interface            YES           NO     NO       
   Ĵ
    Forms Data Entry System        YES           NO     NO       
   Ĵ
    Off-line Service System        YES           NO     NO       
   Ĵ
    File Transfer System           YES           NO     NO       
   Ĵ
    Optional Bulletins             YES           YES    NO       
   Ĵ
    File Scanner                   YES           YES    YES      
   Ĵ
    Programmable script language   YES           NO     NO       
   Ĵ
    Door Menu Customization        YES           NO     NO       
   Ĵ
    Reader Menu Customization      YES           NO     NO       
   Ĵ
    Door Menu Macro System         YES           NO     NO       
   Ĵ
    Language File                  YES           YES    NO       
   Ĵ
    Mail Driven Events             YES           NO     NO       
   Ĵ
    MHS Support                    YES           NO     NO       
   Ĵ
    Password System                YES           NO     YES      
   Ĵ
    Vacation Saver                 YES           NO     NO       
   Ĵ
    Auto Download/Upload System    YES           YES    YES      
   Ĵ
    BBS command line Interface     YES           YES    No       
   Ĵ
    Internal Protocols             YES           NO     YES      
   Ĵ
    Batch File Transfer            YES           NO     NO       
   Ĵ
    GoodBye Option                 YES           YES    YES      
   Ĵ
    Interactive Help System        YES           NO     NO       
   Ĵ
    Answering Machine System       YES           NO     NO       
   Ĵ
    Group Mail System              YES           YES    NO       
   Ĵ
    Support YMS                    YES           NO     NO       
   Ĵ
    Faxing options                 YES           NO     NO       
   Ĵ
    Speech Friendly Configuration  YES           NO     NO       
   Ĵ
    Complete User Editor           YES           NO     NO       
   Ĵ
    Complete Default User Setup    YES           NO     NO       
   Ĵ
    SYSOP Controlled Areas         YES           NO     NO       
   Ĵ
    Compression Estimates          YES           NO     NO       
   Ĵ
    Pointer Resets By Number       YES           YES    YES      
   Ĵ
    Pointer Resets By Date         YES           NO     YES      
   Ĵ
    Keywords and Filters           YES           NO     YES      
   Ĵ
    Unlimited Keywords/Filters     YES           NO     NO       
   Ĵ
    Search Body of Messages        YES           NO     NO       
   Ĵ
    Seen-by Stripping              YES           NO     YES      
   Ĵ
    Complete offline Configuration YES           SEMI   SEMI     
   Ĵ
    QWK Network Sysop Support      YES           YES    NO       
   Ĵ
    FidoNet Support                YES           NO     YES      
   Ĵ
    Support for 48,000 Areas       YES           NO     NO       
   Ĵ
    Reply file Receipt File        YES           NO     NO       
   

   Silver Xpress is a trademark of Santronics Software. All other product
   names mentioned are trademarks of their respective companies.


4) What kind of support is available for Silver Xpress?

   Santronics Software is dedicated to the on-going evolution of off-line
   mail technology. We support the package with a passion. The following
   information summaries how Silver Xpress is supported:

   o 1 hour of toll free support for new customers.

   o Voice technical support hotline at 305-248-3204, 9-9 EST

   o CompuServe Support, we have a section on CompuServe to offering
     electronic mail support and library file updates. Type GO PCVENJ
     and look for the Santronics Section.

   o Xpress BBS Support Center at 305-248-7815, the Xpress BBS is available
     for electronic mail support or for picking up the latest versions of
     Silver Xpress.  You may also order Silver Xpress using our on-line
     ordering system.

   o FidoNet, if you are a member of the FidoNet electronic mail network,
     there are two conferences called XPRESS_SUPPORT and XPRESS_SYSOP.
     Posting your questions or comments will be addressed either by our own
     support staff or by Xpress customers who may have similar experiences
     using Xpress.   Sysops may send FidoNet Netmail to 1:135/382

   o RIME Network, if you are a member of the RIME electronic mail network,
     there is a forum caller Silver Xpress. Posting your questions or
     comments will be addressed either by our own support staff or by
     Xpress customers who may have similar experiences using Xpress.

   o Internet Network,  you may sent all questions and comments to
     SANTRONICS@AIBBS.COM


5) Pricing and Registration Information

   Note:  All prices and discounts are subject to change without notice.

   Registration of Silver Xpress includes:

      License to use this product as stipulated in the Single User License
       Agreement, Site License, or Group License Agreement.

      Latest version of Registered Silver Xpress Reader on diskette with
       bonus programs worth over $100.00 or more from Santronics Software.
       (Bonus files are for new orders only, not for upgrades.  Users who
       are upgrading can download bonus files from the Xpress Support Center
       BBS).

      Updates via Bulletin Board Downloads (unless otherwise stipulated).

      1 hour of Toll-Free 800 number Technical Support in USA and Canada.

      Discounts for future products and 3rd party programs.

      Increased access to the Xpress Support BBS Center.

      Increased satisfaction of supporting a successful shareware product.

   Please fill out the enclosed order form and send it with your payment.


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                 SILVER XPRESS SALES AND SUPPORT SITES    
                

 Worldwide Headquarters Ŀ   Far East/Taiwan Sales & Support Ŀ
                                                                      
  Santronics Software                Laurence Tan                     
  Attn: Andrea Santos                Seng Yung Enterprise Co. LTD.    
  30034 S.W. 153 Court               Attn: Laurence Tan               
  Leisure City, Florida              219 Laung An St.,                
  33033                              33076 Taoyuan, Taiwan            
  TEL 305-248-3204                   TEL 886-03-360-3419              
  BBS 305-248-7815                   Fidonet: 6:723/302               
  FAX 305-242-1482                                                    
  FidoNet: 1:135/382                                                  
  

 France Sales/Support Ŀ   South America Sales/Support Ŀ
                                                                      
  Edmond Vandermeersch               Araken Salamene                  
  TLV Communication                  Avenue Moraes Sales              
  46 bis Route d'Armentieres         Campinas, San Paulo              
  F-59560 Comines                    Brazil  13010-002                
  France                             TEL 55-192-514766                
  TEL 33-30-63-12-60                 BBS 55-192-526522                
  BBS 33-20-63-12-62                 FAX 55-192-526547                
  FidoNet: 2:322/2                   Fidonet: 4:801/31                
  

 USA/Midwest Sales/Support Ŀ   United Kingdom Sales/SupportĿ
                                                                      
  Gary Petersen                      Alan Walker                      
  8441 Constance                     49 Marlborough Rd.               
  Lenexa, KS  66215                  Gloucester, England              
  BBS  913-894-8835                  GL4 9PD                          
  RIME 5482                          BBS 0452-384702                  
                                     Fidonet: 2:253/417               
  

 The Netherlands Sales and Support Site: Ŀ
                                                                        
  EasyBoard Venray                                                      
  Attn: Peter Janssens/XPreg                                            
  Patersstraat 48                                                       
  5801 AV  Venray                                                       
  The Netherlands                                                       
                                                                        
  Voice   : 31-4780-88454 (office hours only)                           
  Modem   : 31-4780-12484 (V32b/V42b)                                   
  Fax     : 31-4780-81278                                               
  Internet: pj@ezboard.iaf.nl                                           
  Fidonet : 2:512/1    (HST 16k8)                                       
            2:512/301  (ZYX 19k2)                                       
                                                                        



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               Optional Annual Xpress Priority Service Plans  
              

    Santronics Software is offering an annual priority service plan to
    better serve customers.  This optional plan is open to all new or old
    registered Xpress users.  The priority service lasts for a period of one
    year.

    Xpress User Priority Service    ..... add $75.00

       Priority support using 800 toll-free number
       Xpress Newsletter
       Printed Documentation
       Automatic diskette updates during the year when available
       800 number voice support (requires priority service number)
       Discount towards new products

    Participants of an Xpress Priority Service (XPS) plan will receive an
    XPS code for top priority service.  XPS customers must provide their XPS
    code when making all inquiries to Santronics Software.  This will ensure
    faster service.

 
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                      Silver Xpress Registration Notes  
                     

     Santronics Software telephone and home office location.

      Santronics Software
      30034 S.W. 153 Court
      Leisure City, Florida
      33033

      FAX            305-242-1482
      BBS            305-248-7815
      VOICE SUPPORT  305-248-3204
      SALES          800-845-6944  (ORDERS/SALES)

     Silver Xpress customers who registered a previous version after 1/1/93
      are eligible for a free upgrade (except for the PRO version).  Use the
      order form or call 305-248-3204 to obtain a new registration code.

     MAIL DOOR ONLY: PRO Editions are available for 4-10 node operations
      and unlimited node operations.

     To use Silver Xpress in a commercial organization or government
      agency, it is necessary to purchase a single user license or a site
      license if used by more than one person.

     Subscription-based bulletin board services must register the Silver
      Xpress Mail Door.  Significant discounts are available for the Silver
      Xpress Off-line Mail Reader to subscription-based BBS operations.
      Call for more information on bundling opportunities.

     Any VAR or System Integrator wishing to distribute Silver Xpress with
      their system is required to obtain a distribution license from
      Santronics Software.  Call for details.

     You may register this product using our BBS on-line credit card
      service with American Express, Mastercard or Visa.  BBS on-line credit
      card registration is the fastest way to register Silver Xpress.  Once
      your credit card is validated, you will be given registration and
      serial codes.

      The BBS telephone number is (305)-248-7815, 24hrs EST.

     FidoNet Sysops may netmail the registration form to FidoNet: 1:135/382.

     PC User or Network group discounts and commercial site purchase plans
      are available.  Please see the Group Discount and Site License Plans.

     Every effort will be made to respond to questions.  However, priority
      service members will receive the quickest response.  The Xpress
      international echo mail conferences, XPRESS_SYSOP and XPRESS_SUPPORT
      are also available on the Fidonet backbone.

     Allow 7 (seven) working days for registration processing upon receipt
      of order form.

     Foreign registrations should allow 4-6 weeks for processing
      registrations if ordered directly from Santronics Software.  If you are
      close to an official sales office, please register through the sales
      office convenient for you.

     Purchase Orders (PO) are allowed for orders of $100 US or more from
      pre-approved companies.  All orders are payable net 30 days.

     You can order PKWare's PKZIP file compression system from
      Santronics Software at a discount when registering Silver Xpress!

     You can order TeleGrafix's RipPaint Professional Design Editor from
      Santronics Software at a discount when registering Silver Xpress!


   CIS:    Silver Xpress Mail Door and Silver Xpress Mail Reader
                               Price Schedule
                              1/1/94 - 4/7/94

   Note:  All prices and discounts are subject to change without notice.

                      Please send this form with Order

      User and Sysop Purchase Plan

      ( ) Silver Xpress Mail Door 1-3 Nodes                      $36.00
      ( ) Silver Xpress Mail Door/PRO 4-10 Nodes                 $69.00
      ( ) Silver Xpress Mail Door/PRO Unlimited Nodes            $99.00
      ( ) Silver Xpress Reader                                   $36.00
      ( ) Silver Xpress Mail Door and Reader                add  $03.00
      ( ) Door Printed Documentation                             $15.00
      ( ) Reader Printed Documentation                           $15.00
      ( ) Door/Reader Printed Documentation                      $30.00

      Bulk Purchase of Reader (Dealer Discount Plan)

      ( ) 3 - 5   Silver Xpress Readers                          $33.00
      ( ) 6 - 10  Silver Xpress Readers                          $30.00
      ( ) over 10 Silver Xpress Readers                          $24.00
      ( ) Flat Fee Unlimited Site License                      $1440.00

      Special Discounts for Silver Xpress Reader

      ( ) Government Discounted Price                            $30.00
      ( ) Education Discounted Price                             $30.00
      ( ) Religious Discounted Price                             $30.00
      ( ) Visually Impaired Discounted Price                     $30.00

      Xpress Easy Payment Plan (0% Interest)

      You will be charged automatically for 3 consecutive months.  This is
      available to credit card holders only!

      ( ) Xpress Easy Payment Plan     Total Cost /3  ______     ______

      All documentation orders include Shipping and Handling charges.


  CIS:     Silver Xpress Mail Door Registration Order Form Version 5.0x
                (c) copyright 1988-1994 by Santronics Software

  Mail To:  Santronics Software, 30034 SW 153 Court, Leisure City, FL 33033

  Real Name         ________________________  Voice Phone  ________________
  Company Name      ________________________  Occupation   ________________
  Street Address    ________________________
  City              ________________________  State        ________________
  Zip Code          ________________________  Country      ________________
  Sysop Name        ________________________  BBS Type     ________________
  Your Board Name   ________________________  Fido Address ________________
  DataLine Number   ________________________  Private/Public? ( )YES ( )NO
  Mail Packet Name  ___________

  Where did you hear of or find the Silver Xpress Mail System?

  O Friend   O CompuServe  O Genie  O America Online  O BIX   O Prodigy
  O Computer Club  _____________________   O BBS   ______________________
  O Magazine       _____________________   O Other ______________________

                                                               Check Item
  Door Upgrade (1-3 Nodes)...................       $15.00       ( )
  Door/PRO Upgrade (4-10 Nodes)..............       $30.00       ( )
  Door/PRO Upgrade (Unlimited Nodes).........       $60.00       ( )
  New Door Purchase (1-3 Nodes)..............       $36.00       ( )
  New Door/PRO Purchase (4-10 Nodes).........       $69.00       ( )
  New Door/PRO Purchase (Unlimited Nodes)....       $99.00       ( )
  Reader Upgrade.............................       $15.00       ( )
  New Reader Purchase........................       $36.00       ( )
  New Door/Reader Combo Special.............. add   $03.00       ( )
  Door Printed Documentation................. add   $15.00+SH    ( )
  Reader Printed Documentation............... add   $15.00+SH    ( )
  Xpress User Priority Service (Annual)...... add   $75.00+SH    ( )
  PKZIP Package from PKWARE..................       $42.00+SH    ( )
  RipPaint Professional Design Editor........      $165.00+SH    ( )
  First Class Priority....................... add   $03.50       ( )
  UPS Blue-2nd Day........................... add   $10.00       ( )
  Abroad First Class (Europe)................ add   $10.00       ( )
  Abroad First Class (Asia, Australia)....... add   $15.00       ( )
  Abroad UPS Blue (2nd Day).................. add   $30.00       ( )

  Group discounts and Special Commercial site licenses are available.
  For details, call 305-248-3204, EST 9am-7pm.

  METHOD OF PAYMENT    ( ) Cash  ( ) Check   ( ) Money Order  ( ) PO
                       ( ) Amex  ( ) Visa    ( ) Master Card
                       Make Check/MO/PO payable to Santronics Software

  Credit Card Number/Purchase Order Number ____________________________
  Signature ___________________________    Expiration Date ____________

  Subtotal.................................................. ____________
  (FL residents add %6.5 sales tax) ........................ ____________
  Foreign Checks        .................................... + $ 5.00
  Total Purchase Amount .................................... ____________


  CIS:     Silver Xpress Reader Registration Order Form Version 4.0x
                (c) copyright 1988-1994 by Santronics Software

  Mail To:  Santronics Software         For Fastest Registration
            30034 SW 153 Court          Call 800-845-6944 Voice Order
            Leisure City, FL 33033      Call 305-248-7815 Online Order

  Real Name ___________________________ BBS Login Name  _________________

  Company   ___________________________ Voice Phone #   _________________

  Address   ___________________________ Occupation      _________________

            ___________________________ Age (optional)  ______

            ___________________________

  Where did you hear of or find the Silver Xpress Mail System?

  O Friend   O CompuServe  O Genie  O America Online  O BIX   O Prodigy

  O Computer Club  _____________________   O BBS   ______________________

  O Magazine       _____________________   O Other ______________________

                                                               Check Item
  Upgrade User Cost (registered before 1/1/93)      $15.00       ( )
  Single User Cost   ........................       $36.00       ( )
  Printed Documentation/Latest Version....... add   $15.00+SH    ( )
  Xpress User Priority Service (XPS) ........ add   $75.00+SH    ( )
  PKZIP Package from PKWARE.................. add   $42.00+SH    ( )
  First Class Priority....................... add   $03.50       ( )
  UPS Blue-2nd Day........................... add   $10.00       ( )
  Abroad First Class (Europe)................ add   $10.00       ( )
  Abroad First Class (Asia, Australia)....... add   $15.00       ( )
  Abroad UPS Blue (2nd Day).................. add   $30.00       ( )

  Group discounts and Special Commercial site licenses are available.
  For details, call 305-248-3204, EST 9am-7pm.

  METHOD OF PAYMENT    ( ) Cash  ( ) Check   ( ) Money Order  ( ) PO
                       ( ) Amex  ( ) Visa    ( ) Master Card
                       Make Check/MO/PO payable to Santronics Software

  Credit Card #/PO # _______________________ Expiration Date ____________

  Signature ___________________________

  Subtotal.................................................. ____________
  (FL residents add %6.5 sales tax) ........................ ____________
  Foreign Checks        .................................... + $ 5.00

  Total Purchase Amount .................................... ____________

6) Press Releases

Andrea Santos, Marketing and Sales
Santronics Software
Tel. 305-248-3204
BBS. 305-248-7815
FAX. 305-242-1482
                                                   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

                        SANTRONICS SOFTWARE
                             ANNOUNCES
             THE SILVER XPRESS QWK OFF-LINE MAIL READER
                            VERSION 4.00

Santronics Software, Leisure City, FL, a 6-year old firm specializing in
the development of advanced mail systems and add-on mail utilities,
announces Version 4.00 of the Silver Xpress Off-Line Mail Reader, with
enhanced QWK support, including an Interactive Hypertext Help System, and
new Internet Addressing capabilities.

The QWK mail processing features in the Silver Xpress Mail Reader extend
far beyond standard QWK support.  The package includes an Interactive Help
System which is available from any point in the program to assist in the
usage of the Reader, unlimited keyword search, Crash Call option to
interface with communication programs, Speech Friendly Interface for the
visually impaired, dynamically defined archiver detection for defining up
to 20 different archivers, reply headers, and Xpress Tokens<tm> to
customize Silver Xpress Pick List Files.

Silver Xpress is the first Off-Line Mail Reader with Internet addressing
capabilities.  Users can create Internet mail messages, using the Xpress
Forms System, and forward their Internet mail through the Fidonet Gateways.
A short list of Internet addresses is included with the package.  Plug in
any Internet mail address and the message will be sent with the next mail
packet upload to its proper destination.  Save your Internet addresses in
a customized pick list file.

In addition to QWK support, Silver Xpress includes an advanced mail format
called OPX, which solves all wide area networking issues associated with
the QWK format including all Fidonet capabilities, and the ability to
create long strings for the TO, FROM and SUBJECT fields.  The OPX mail
format makes Silver Xpress the most powerful Off-Line Mail Reader available
today.  Choose from either Real or Protected Mode Versions.

The Silver Xpress Mail Reader will be available for a limited time at the
introductory price of $45.00.  1 hour toll-free support and printed
documentation are included in the price.  Shareware copies are available
for evaluation.

Santronics Software is located at 30034 SW 153 Ct., Leisure City, FL 33033.
For further information, call 305-248-3204.  For an On-Line Demonstration,
call the Xpress Support Center BBS at 305-248-7815, 24hrs. To order Silver
Xpress, call 800-845-6944, 9am-7pm EST.


Andrea Santos, Marketing and Sales
Santronics Software
Tel. 305-248-3204
BBS. 305-248-7815
FAX. 305-242-1482
                                                FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

                         SANTRONICS SOFTWARE
                              ANNOUNCES
               THE SILVER XPRESS QWK OFF-LINE MAIL, FAX
           AND DATA ENTRY SYSTEM WITH BUILT-IN RIP Support
                             VERSION 5.00
                         
Santronics Software, Leisure City, FL, a 6-year old firm specializing
in the development of advanced mail systems and add-on mail utilities,
announces Version 5.00 of the Silver Xpress Mail Door with enhanced QWK
support, and support for the GUI Remote Imaging Protocol, RIP.

Silver Xpress is the first Off-Line Mail Door with built-in RIP support.
The Version 5.00 package includes intelligent menu and screen designs
completely eliminating the tedious process of sysop RIP screen design.
Silver Xpress is RIP-ready right out of the BOX!

With the Silver Xpress QWK Mail Door, QWK mail processing is taken to a new
level.  The package includes intelligent mail scanning, searching and
filtering capabilities, file requesting, fax services, file attachments,
direct Fidonet and UUCP Internet interfaces, built-in file transfer
protocols, built-in forms processing cabilities, an advanced mail-driven
event/gateway system which allows for any 3rd party application to
interface with routed mail, and much more.

In addition to QWK mail format support, Silver Xpress includes an advanced
mail format called OPX, which solves all wide area networking issues
normally found under the QWK format.  The OPX format supports all Fidonet
capabilities, and allows long strings for the TO, FROM and SUBJECT fields.
The Silver Xpress OPX format option, combined with the advanced Silver
Xpress OPX/QWK mail reader, offers one of the most powerful Off-Line Mail
Door and Reader combination available today.

Any BBS in search of a FIDO or QWKnet gateway for QWK or OPX mail can use
Silver Xpress.  Version 5.00 includes direct support for 14 Bulletin Board
Systems including PCBoard, Wildcat, RoboBoard, Remote Access, QuickBBS,
Maximus, RBBS, TAG, Opus, Fido, ProBoard and SuperBBS.

The Silver Xpress QWK/OPX Mail Door and Mail Reader are priced at $51.00
each.  For a limited time, both Silver Xpress Mail Door and Reader can be
purchased for $66.00 for first time BBS sysop customers. 1 hour toll free
support and printed documentation included in price. Shareware copies are
available for evaluation.

Santronics Software is located at 30034 SW 153 Ct., Leisure City, FL 33033.
For further information, call 305-248-3204.  For an On-Line Demonstration,
call 305-248-7815, 24hrs.  To order Silver Xpress, call 800-845-6944,
9am-7pm EST.

Andrea Santos, Marketing and Sales
Santronics Software
Tel. 305-248-3204
BBS. 305-248-7815
FAX. 305-242-1482
                                                FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

                           SANTRONICS SOFTWARE
                                ANNOUNCES
             THE SILVER XPRESS QWK/OPX OFF-LINE MAIL SYSTEM
               FOR WILDCAT AND ROBOBOARD/FX, VERSION 5.01
                         
Santronics Software, Leisure City, FL, a 7-year old firm specializing in
the development of advanced mail systems and add-on mail utilities,
announces Version 5.01 of the popular Silver Xpress Off-Line Mail Door for
WildCat 3.9 and RoboBoard/FX 1.02.

The new additions of ROBO/FX and Wildcat represent the 15th and 16th
Bulletin Board Systems directly supported by the Silver Xpress Mail System,
thus making Silver Xpress the most universal Off-Line Mail Door in
existence.  All BBS mail features are supported in Silver Xpress, including
WildCat's CC Mail, File Attachments, Mail Splitting, Return Receipts and
Fido Netmail capabilities.

With Silver Xpress, QWK mail processing is taken to a new level.  The
package includes intelligent mail scanning, searching and filtering
capabilities, file requesting, fax services, file attachments, direct
Fidonet and UUCP Internet interfaces.  Silver Xpress's advanced OPX mail
format solves all wide area networking issues normally found under the QWK
format.  The Silver Xpress OPX format option, combined with the advanced
Silver Xpress OPX/QWK mail reader, offers the most powerful Off- Line Mail
Door and Off-Line Reader combination available today.

Silver Xpress's built-in fax and forms processing capabilities, and its
advanced mail-driven event/gateway system, allow for any 3rd party
applications to interface with Silver Xpress.

The Built-in RIP support in Silver Xpress includes intelligent menu and
screen designs, completely eliminating the tedious process of sysop RIP
screen design.  Silver Xpress is RIP-ready right out of the BOX!

The Silver Xpress QWK/OPX Mail Door for Wildcat and ROBO/FX Systems will be
available February 1st.  Advance orders are being taken now at
800-845-6944.

The Silver Xpress QWK/OPX Mail Door and Silver Xpress Mail Reader are
priced at $51.00 each.  For first time BBS sysop customers, both the Silver
Xpress Mail Door and Reader can be purchased for $69.00.  1 hour of
toll-free support and printed documentation are included in price.

Santronics Software is located at 30034 SW 153 Ct., Leisure City, FL
33033.  For further information, call 305-248-3204.  For an On-Line
Demonstration, call 305-248-7815, 24hrs.  To order Silver Xpress,
call 800-845-6944, 9am-7pm EST.


7) Feature List Highlights

          *-*-*-* Silver Xpress Mail System Feature List *-*-*-*
              (c) copyright 1988-1993 by Santronics Software

This following is a list of features in the Silver Xpress Mail System.

- Built-in Mail Vacation Saver (Xpress invented!) system.  This allows
  users to have their mail automatically scanned and packed, making
  it available for users to pick up at a later date.  This allows the
  sysop to continue with normal message base repacking or renumbering
  events.

- Direct support for 14 different Bulletin Board Systems, including support
  for the new mail formats called JAM for Remote Access and PCBoard's 15.0
  mail format. Long To/From/Subject fields are supported when compiled with
  Silver Xpress Mail Reader.

- Automatic installation and configuration of Mail Door with BBS.

- Support for OPX Mail Packets and QWK Mail Packets.

- Support for QWK Network Sysop.

- Support for 48,000 conferences for those BBS which can support it.

- Customization of menus at the Door and Reader Levels.

- Xpress User Security System for Menus allows control over who can do what.

- Mail Gateways "HOOKS" for integrating any gateway system for other mail
  formats (UUCP, MHS, etc).

- Mail Processors for integrating any application such as FAX, Database
  Inquiries, Document Storage and Retrieval, etc.

- File Requesting and File Uploading capability with direct support for
  some BBS file attach features (such as RA file attach system).

- Built-in ability to postpone file request downloads during uploads
  until next download of mail.

- Built-in Fido Networking for non-Fido based BBS systems.

- Sysops can impose mail scan limits.

- The most powerful mail scanner and bundler in the market affords user
  complete control over the amount of mail he or she will collect.

- New Assistant system to assist users with Silver Xpress's many options!

- Built-in "Flex Assistant" with a question and answer session to collect
  mail.

- Built-in "Xpress Assistant" with a question and answer session to set up
  the main options in Silver Xpress.  Great for first time users!

- International Language capabilities by modifying text-based resource files.

- Ability to install up to 20 archivers with automatic archiver detection.

- Ability to install up to 20 file transfer protocols and "dual transfer"
  hooks (Bimodem, HSLINK).

- Xpress file transfer utility.  No need to purchase separate utility.

- Direct support for direct communications or FOSSIL!

- Built-in sysop chat mode.

- Support for VGA/EGA mode.

- Support for shelling to DOS remotely from secured SYSOP menu options.

- Support for SYSOP local mode usage.
          
- Support for packet extension counter.  This allows users to number
  the packet extension by the number of downloads performed.

- New ability to download multiple packets during same session.

- New mail pointer calculation system.  Users can specify to set pointers
  starting from last read or highest value!

- Sysop log system including a USER personal log system!

- Built-in FAX sub-system allows users to create off-line faxes to be
  sent by the BBS system.

- and much more!


8) Product Comments from Satisfied Customers

Santronics Software, founded in 1988, is dedicated to the support of
Off-Line, Store and Forward electronic mail development, and we take great
pride in offering our customers innovative and technically superior
products and support services unprecedented in the Shareware Industry.

Support services are offered to our thousands of registered sysops and
users via our Echo Conferences, our 800 Number (limited to 1 hour), and our
Technical Support Voice Line.

The positive response to our Mail System, and the support we provide,
continues to grow even today, as we set record numbers for Off-Line Mail
System registrations.  Here is a sampling:

Fidonet Offline Mail Conference, 7/5/93 - "As some of you may
remember, I put out a call for an idiot-proof mail door.  Hector
Santos answered and suggested his Silver Xpress.  I got it,
installed it and subsequently registered it.  We had been trying
for *MONTHS* to get one that would do what we needed.  Our other
attempts at using (other) mail doors were all frustrating and they
did not work well.  We have gotten several dozen notes from users
praising the program and thanking us for getting it.  Y'all *NEED*
to try the best!!  Silver Xpress!!!!!" - Neysa Dormish, 1:3651/7.

Fidonet XPRESS_SUPPORT Conference, 7/9/93 - "Thank you for the
prompt advice.  Your support is wonderful, and I thought only
WordPerfect Corporation had an excellent support system.  San-
tronics has an XPRESS_SUPPORT echo that is even more convenient
than WordPerfect's telephone support system.  Santronics has a
telephone technical support number and a BBS conference that is
as good or better regarding user convenience". - Floyd Young,
Sherwood Park, Alberta, Canada.

XPRESS SUPPORT BBS, 5/93 - "Love that Silver Xpress Mail Door.
Most Excellent Application". - Jeff Debrosse, N. Lauderdale, FL

XPRESS SUPPORT BBS, 5/93 - "Just a short message to let you know
you have produced a great product". - John Momy, Quebec, Canada

XPRESS SUPPORT BBS, 5/93 - "Your reputation for support precedes
you". - Tony Summerfelt, Kingston, Ontario, Canada.

XPRESS SUPPORT BBS, 7/93 - "Congratulations.  You have made a
great product". - Francois Heizmann, Brignais, France.

XPRESS SUPPORT BBS, 7/93 - "Xpress is Marvelous". - Kalin
Bogatzevski, Sofia, Bulgaria
                                                                
XPRESS FORM ENTRY SURVEY (Conducted 6/15/93).  General commentary
from sysops and users about the Silver Xpress Mail System.

 - "Only good thoughts.  Everything's great, just great". - Sam
    Bass, Stingray BBS, Fresno, CA.

 - "Great piece of work". - Scott Dietrick, Panhandle Connection
    BBS, Hemingford, NE.

 - "An excellent system overall". - Sergey Polak, Monroe, NY.
 
 - "I love THIS". - Ray Elam, The Wooden Shoe BBS, Seabrook, TX.

 - "A great product!  The best customer support I have ever re-
    ceived after purchasing a product. - Wayne Mendryk, Chess
    Hackers, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

 - "Love it.  Wish more boards would use .OPX instead of .QWK".
   - Bob Shoring, PCUG, San Francisco, CA.

 - "It's the best!". - Scott Nikont, TPC BBS, Hemingford, NE.

 - "I really like it!  It is the best off-line reader I have
    used.  I have been using it for over 3 years.  Keep up the
    good work". - Keith Herald, TPC BBS, Hemingford, NE.

 - "Very impressive, efficient mail reader.  I would use
   nothing else". - Jeff Shaver, TPC BBS, Hemingford, NE.

  - "Fantastic Mail System". - Charlie Smith, The NEW Farm at
   Milldale.

 - "This is the most flexible, well thought out, easy to use,
   and useful software package on the market.  I'm glad I chose
   to make it my Mail reading software". - Scott Howell, Laurel
   Maryland.

 - "Hector puts a massive amount of effort into the development
   of Silver Xpress.  The man is awesome.  Always thinking about
   further development months down the road.  If I know Hector,
   you ain't seen nuttin' yet!" - George Fliger, Chipper Clipper
   BBS, Bradenton, FL.

 - Congratulations on another wonderful version!" - Jessica
   Veinot, 1:340/85

 -----------------------------------------------------------------------

Commentary on the newly released Version 5.00 Mail Door and 4.00 Mail
Reader.

 - Xpress Support Center BBS, 11/2/93 - "It really is a masterpiece, the
 best program of its type that I've ever seen.  I think you have written a
 piece of software that will stand the Off-Line mail reader market on its
 ear.  CONGRATULATIONS!!!!  Now just get the word out.... The best mail
 system on the market today!" - A.J. Rawls, Anchorage, AK.

 - FIDO XPRESS_SUPPORT Echo, 11/3/93 - Re: Unlimited Keyword Search... "I
 found it fantastic for the geneology echoes.....those are huge.... and you
 can put in any number of keywords you want.  LOVE IT!" - Barb O'Keefe,
 Miami, FL.

 - NETMAIL to Xpress Support Center BBS, 11/12/93 - "I think Xpress is a
 very exciting package and have tried *many* so I am not attempting to
 flatter when I say there is nothing that comes close to the quality of
 your program.  I am very happy that an offhand comment caused me to look
 into it and I expect that I will make uses of Xpress that even you as the
 author have not imagined.  It is that flexible and that good." - Glenn
 Caleval, Regina, Sask.

 - FIDONET MUFFIN Conference, 11/8/93 - "I put Silver Xpress online last
 night,  GGGEEWEEAAAAWWWWDDDD....Humans should not be allowed this many
 features!  I love it." - Tom Arnold, Gloucester, VA.

 - FIDONET OFFLINE Conference, 11/18/93 - "In my opinion, it is the most
 powerful mail door/reader you can buy---you won't be disappointed, and
 I highly recommend it.  It is Hudson, Squish, *.MSG, JAM, and even
 Goldbase compatible, permits 10,000 message areas, allows theme grouping
 by flag, and it is compatible with more BBS software than any other.
 Hector and Andrea and their support sites are the most active, personable
 software supporters I have ever seen, short of WordPerfect."

 "Hector implements more ideas and suggestions than any other software
 programmer I know, and will listen to you even if you aren't making
 sense.  This puts the lie to those who say, "leave support to the
 support sites, and the programming to the programmer".  Hector does
 both!" - Larry Smith, 1:374/83.


9) Product Distribution of Silver Xpress

Current Files on Compuserve

Files Uploaded to Compuserv (Library PCVENJ:SANTRONICS)

SXINFO.ZIP    Introduction and Information on Silver Xpress.
SXR400.ZIP    Silver Xpress QWK/OPX Off-Line Mail/Fax/Forms Reader
SXR4P.ZIP     Complete Protected Mode version of SXR400.ZIP
SXR4PU.ZIP    EXE only Protected Mode Upgrade from SXR400.ZIP
SXDPMI.ZIP    Borland DPMI Drivers for SX (required for Protected Mode)
SXVC4.ZIP     Silver Xpress Visual Color Customization Utility
SX51P1.ZIP    Silver Xpress Mail Door For PCBoard
SX51H1.ZIP    Silver Xpress Mail Door For RoboBoard/FX, Remote Access
SX51M1.ZIP    Silver Xpress Mail Door For Maximus
SX51W1.ZIP    Silver Xpress Mail Door For WildCat
SX51R1.ZIP    Silver Xpress Mail Door For RBBS
SXINFO.ZIP    Introduction and Information on Silver Xpress.
SX5DOC.ZIP    Silver Xpress V5.0x Mail Door Documentation

The following is the FidoNet Xpress Distribution Network (XDS) where you
can file request or download the new Silver Xpress Files and Utilities
and you belong to the FidoNet Computer Network:

REQUESTABLE FILES

SX501W1.ZIP    Silver Xpress Mail Door for Wildcat! BBS 3.90
SX500P1.ZIP    Silver Xpress Mail Door for PCBOARD 15.x
SX501H1.ZIP    Silver Xpress Mail Door for HMS/JAM, including ROBO/FX 1.02
SX501M1.ZIP    Silver Xpress Mail Door for Maximus
SX501R1.ZIP    Silver Xpress Mail Door for RBBS 17.x
SX501F2.ZIP    Silver Xpress Mail Door for OPUS 1.10
SX501F3.ZIP    Silver Xpress Mail Door for OPUS 1.7x

SX500DOC.ZIP   Silver Xpress V5.00 Mail Door Documentation
SX500DWW.ZIP   Silver Xpress V5.00 Mail Door Documentation (WinWord Format)

              XDS (Xpress Distribution System) Site List

The following is the Xpress Distribution Network (XDS) where you can file
request or download Silver Xpress:

Net address    Sysop Name     Location           BBS#           Files

1:135/382      H. Santos      Leisure City, FL   305-248-7815   All Files
1:141/880      C. Smith       Milldale, CT       203-620-0351   All Files
1:14/615       S. Nikont      Hemingford, NE     308-487-5505   All Files
1:129/3/4      G. Block       Pittsburgh, PA     412-967-9451   All Files
1:129/150      M. Mikelas     Pittsburgh, PA     412-821-0552   All Files
1:125/27       R. Moen        San Mateo, CA      415-572-0359   All Files
1:382/90       M. Evans       Austin, TX         512-328-6923   All Files
1:290/4        J. Louvau      Des Moines, IA     515-285-1190   All Files
1:3627/210     J. Bloom       Myrtle Beach, SC   803-293-3830   All Files
1:320/119      A. Leary       N. Stonington, CT  203-535-4284   All Files
1:379/8        T. Faulkner    Charlotte, NC      704-541-1180   All Files
1:106/2000     B. Juge        Sugarland, TX      713-980-9671   All Files
RIME: 5482     G. Petersen    Lenexa, KS         913-894-8835   All Files
1:138/111      L. Fellenberg  Tacoma, WA         206-756-9689   All Files
1:2210/885     M. Alberts     Rockford, IL       815-885-9021   All Files
1:115/201      E. Neumann     Schiller Park, IL  708-671-9263   All Files
1:157/587      T. Tillman     Cleveland, OH      216-431-9174   All Files
1:250/470      P. Catt        Toronto, Canada    416-461-9251   All Files
2:512/1        P. Janssens    The Netherlands    31-4780-12428  All Files
2:253/417      A. Walker      Gloucester, Eng.   0452-384702    All Files
3:640/205      R. Malloy      Qnld, Australia    61-7-891-5486  All Files
6:723/302      L. Tan         Taoyuan, Taiwan    886-3-369-4998 All Files

1:129/11       P. Kelly       Pittsburgh, PA     412-856-1428   SX501F3.ZIP
1:129/26       S. Turk        Pittsburgh, PA     412-856-1428   SX501F3.ZIP
1:129/89       W. Wilson      Pittsburgh, PA     412-766-0732   SX501F3.ZIP
1:137/2        G. Fliger      Bradenton, FL      813-745-5677   SX501F3.ZIP
                                                                SX501H1.ZIP
1:114/17       B. Donaldson   Phoenix, AZ        602-242-3158   SX501F3.ZIP
1:14/618       T. Mace        Hemingford, NE     308-487-5390   SX501H1.ZIP
1:280/9        J. Schnake     Overland Park, KS  913=642-7907   SX501H1.ZIP
1:104/777      R. Costa       Northglenn, CO     303-450-9945   SX501R1.ZIP
                                                                SX501H1.ZIP
1:369/8        R. Alfaro      Davie, FL          305-370-3528   SX501H1.ZIP
1:124/9005     S. Quarrella   Rowlett, TX        214-412-8457   SX501M1.ZIP
                                                                SX501H1.ZIP
                                                                SX501P1.ZIP
                                                                SX501W1.ZIP
1:101/460      D. Breda       Holbrook, MA       617-767-2909   SX501F3.ZIP
1:107/919      M. Shelton     Roselle, NJ        908-245-6614   SX501H1.ZIP
1:2410/400     G. Gilmore     Dearborn, MI       313-582-0888   SX501M1.ZIP
                                                                SX501H1.ZIP
                                                                SX501W1.ZIP
1:3612/370     T. Pittarese   Pensacola, FL      904-494-6782   SX501H1.ZIP
1:372/2852     C. Everett     Charleston, SC     803-571-3666   SX501M1.ZIP
1:366/104      T. Hammond     Shalimar, FL       904-651-6449   SX501H1.ZIP
1:271/155      M. Ernest      Toano, VA          804-566-3569   SX501H1.ZIP
1:151/185      D. Maidon      Clayton, NC        919-965-4696   SX501W1.ZIP
1:229/426      J. Morse       Oshawa, Canada     905-436-8916   SX501H1.ZIP
1:358/23       T. Secretan    Lethbridge, Canada 403-320-1599   SX501H1.ZIP
                                                                SX501P1.ZIP
If you are interested in becoming a member of the XDS, please send a Fido
netmail message to Charlie Smith at 1:141/880 or Andrea Santos at 1:135/382
stating your interest.

