TELEGARD 3.0 PRODUCT ANNOUNCEMENT

KINGSTON, ONTARIO - August 28th, 1995 - Over the past 16 months, we have
been developing what has become known as "Telegard 3.0". The following
information is an abbreviated version of the longer press release which
outlines all the features - this press release takes care of just one
thing -- the scheduled release date all you folks have been waiting for.

Please see the subsequent press release for the FEATURE UPDATES.

For the development of 3.0, our goal and priority has been to move the
software into the future. Many of the features in 3.0 are new to the
software and have been written from ground up. And while some of the
features are available in other BBS packages, 3.0 marks the first version
that they will be coming to Telegard. We are attempting to enrich the
usefulness of Telegard without changing the interface which has made
Telegard a popular and user-friendly bulletin board system.

STRUCTURES

* Every telegard structure has changed since the previous version (if
  there are any left standing, it is a real surprise to me and you'll
  have to tell me so I can take care of that as soon as possible. ;)

* The final structures for Telegard 3.0 are available as TGDEV300.ZIP.
  There will be a follow-up release (the first Telegard Programming
  Reference file), which will have sample access source code, as well
  as sample data files as created by Telegard.

  The TGDEV300.ZIP file is available from any of the development sites
  which are listed at the end of this announcement.  The file size is
  ~60k, the file date is 07-03-1995. The file contains C/Pascal
  structure files as well as complete development document.

PROPOSED RELEASE DATE

Telegard 3.0 will be released in gamma versions first. These gamma versions
will be public betas which can be run by systems as we move toward the
final 3.0 release. We have planned about two or three gamma versions
before the final release.

Since these versions will be gamma versions, there may still be minor bugs
and problems that need to be worked out. Some planned features may not be
fully implemented in the first gammas, but will be added as the
development and testing move forward. The gamma versions are nothing more
than relatively tested beta versions -- they are still test versions and
should not be considered "complete".

Any SysOp can run the gamma versions when they are released. However, no
guarantees are made about the quality of the software in gamma form and
SysOps are asked to use their own judgement -- the responsibility is in
the hands of those who choose to run the gamma versions.

The first gamma release has been scheduled for SEPTEMBER 9, 1995. Barring
any unforeseen problems, the gamma will be released on this date and sent
out as TG_299G1.ZIP. As we move closer to this date, we will naturally
verify this information.

DOCUMENTATION

Telegard 3.0 will be completely documented at the time of release. Gamma
documentation will be provided with all gammas and will be completed as we
move toward the final release.

PLATFORMS

At this time, Telegard is only being programmed for DOS. The reason for
this is that we would prefer to have a stable product before we attempt to
cross over to OS/2 or Windows platforms.

Thanks for your interest in Telegard 3.0. Again -- please see the second
press release titled "FEATURE UPDATES" for a list of what Telegard 3.0
provides.

                                                         Tim Strike
                                                     Michael Yadron
 
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