FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 14, 2002
CONTACT: Mitchell Martin (mailto:elstech@elsinc.com)
Special offer for Mac Manager(TM) Users
Gainesville, Fla. -- ELS, Inc. has announced that it is offering the Personal Edition of its ChatNet software FREE to all registered users of Mac Manager till February 15, 2002. Mac Manager users just need to enter their serial number in the CODE box on the ChatNet registration form at the ELS, Inc web site and there will be NO charge for their ChatNet Personal Edition registration.
ChatNet is the perfect chat solution for any Macintosh computer supporting both IRC Server Networks and Local Area Networks. 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.
Schools with interconnected Macintosh computers can let their students chat and create their own chat communities with peace of mind.
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, mac, 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-to-one private communication. Workgroups can discuss project status, strategy, and reach each other for questions and answers at the click of a button.
All communication can be saved or printed for later reference.
System Requirements:
ChatNet requires any Macintosh computer running System 7.x to 9.x. RAM memory of 900K is recommended with a minimum setting of 750K. Disk space of 2 Megabytes should be available for the application and support files.
For IRC Mode (Internet Relay Chat) you must have access to the Internet through a direct Internet connection. Your Macintosh must also have MacTCP or Open Transport network driver installed.
For AppleTalk Mode, a network must be LocalTalk or EtherTalk compatible, and AppleTalk must be set to active in Chooser. There must be other computers running ChatNet on your local network for you to chat or send files.
What's Included:
The ChatNet Installer application will install ChatNet and all its support files to your hard drive. The ChatNet User's Manual provides detailed information for proper installation and describes all of ChatNet's many features in a simple to read format. The ChatNet Registration is a form you can mail or fax to register your copy of ChatNet to receive your FREE personal edition authorization information for unlimited use.
Or, you can register online.
Support on the World Wide Web:
Visit the ELS, Inc. web site http://www.elsinc.com/ for the latest ChatNet information, to download the most up-to-date version, to register your FREE personal edition of ChatNet online, or just to provide feedback or ask questions.