Newsgroups: biz.comp.software Path: utzoo!telly!ddsw1!karl From: karl@ddsw1.MCS.COM (Karl Denninger) Subject: AKCS **SALE** - Get the best BBS/conferencing software for LESS! Message-ID: <1989Aug22.201325.14261@ddsw1.MCS.COM> Reply-To: karl@ddsw1.MCS.COM (Karl Denninger) Organization: Macro Computer Solutions, Inc., Mundelein, IL Distribution: biz Date: Tue, 22 Aug 89 20:13:25 GMT Lines: 195 ****** SALE ****** ****** SALE ****** ****** SALE ****** AKCS(tm) V6.3 "Get the best -- for less!" ========================================================================= Now as low as $79.00 (for individuals)! Read on to find out how YOU can get the best at our LOW SALE PRICE! This offer won't last long ORDER TODAY! ========================================================================= AKCS is a threaded BBS/conferencing package with extraordinary versatility, ease of use, performance and support. AKCS is the answer to your computer conferencing needs, whether you be a corporate or individual user. You deserve nothing less than the best. MCS and AKCS deliver it to your system's users every time. NOW, for a limited time, get AKCS V6.3 for LESS than ever before. Our new pricing plans make it possible for individuals to own the best in computer conferencing and bbs software for less than you thought possible. In addition, you may pre-order Version 7 now, which is scheduled for release October 1. Version 7 adds a number of features, including: o Increased performance. o A new version of the internal editor. o 1024-conference capability (V6.3 limit is 100 conferences). o Conference grouping for easy maneuvering. o Enhanced Usenet linkage. o Enhanced manintenance utilities. o Enhanced accounting and charge capabilities. o "Redlining" capability for fast summarization. o Much, much more! All versions include our Usenet interface kit for exchange of information with the Usenet newsgroup structure. --- (Feature list follows price information) AKCS Binary License Pricing AKCS is available in two versions at the present time. We are currently accepting orders for both V6.3 (currently shipping) and Version 7 (will ship October 1, 1989). Two classifications are applicable. If you are an INDIVIDUAL, you may order our "limited support" copy of AKCS. This copy contains the SAME software as the "full support" version, but has support limited to electronic mail and electronic pickup of new versions as they become available. "Full support" versions are elegible for our full support services, including telephone and email support, as well as shipment of newer versions as they become available. These versions are available to commercial and educational sites as well as individuals. All prior versions of AKCS under software support may be upgraded to V7 when it is released. The upgrade cost will be the difference in the prevailing list price at the time the upgrade is released. Both versions are also elegible to receive our "sysadmin" conference for AKCS administrators. ========================================================================= *** All licenses are for single CPU. LANs higher; please call *** VERSION 6.3 PRICING System INDIVIDUAL Annual COMMERCIAL Annual Classification LICENSE Support LICENSE Support (LTD SUPPORT) (FULL SUPRT) ----------------------------------------------------------------------- A (80286, 3b1) $79.00 $25.00 $149.00 $60.00 B (80386, 3b2/3xx, 4xx $99.00 $30.00 $249.00 $60.00 C 3b2/500+ $149.00 $50.00 $399.00 $95.00 D (CALL) VERSION 7 PRICING System INDIVIDUAL Annual COMMERCIAL Annual Classification LICENSE Support LICENSE Support (LTD SUPPORT) (FULL SUPRT) ----------------------------------------------------------------------- A (80286, 3b1) $119.00 $25.00 $199.00 $60.00 B (80386, 3b2/3xx, 4xx $149.00 $30.00 $299.00 $75.00 C 3b2/500+ $199.00 $50.00 $499.00 $125.00 CALL TODAY -- 312/566-8910 -- to place your order or ask questions. We're here to serve you. -- Feature list Some key features of AKCS V6.3 are: o All displayed internal messages, commands, and options are redefinable to suit your needs. If you don't like the supplied configurations, change them! This feature makes foreign language support and specialized applications a snap -- edit the config files and AKCS does the rest. o Fully threaded operation keeps responses to an item with their parent(s), making it much easier to follow discussions. o Video attribute capability allows you to define attributes such as highlighted text, blink, reverse video and underline as you wish in order to accent presentation of information. Terminal independance means your users will see what you intend -- regardless of their terminal or emulation capability! (requests which are not supported on a user terminal type are simply ignored). o Private mailer functions are integrated into the captive environment. Now captive, secure AKCS users can have access to Unix inter and intra-site email! Integrates seamlessly with Smail 3.0 (available from MCS for a media fee, with or without AKCS) to provide intelligent routing and delivery services. o Attached files are supported, permitting the inclusion of lenghty (or binary) files easily with AKCS postings. Uses any number of external protocols, and batches files for protocols that can handle the required conventions required (ie: kermit, zmodem, etc). o Full-screen editor support with context display for users who have cursor-mapped terminals. Your user-defined item and response separator formats are preserved while viewing the context window. Full help is available while in the editor -- greatly shortening the learning curve. o Extensible command set, including privilege mask capabilities so you can allow or deny individial commands to users based on your preferences and needs. AKCS can handle "calling out" to external programs as well without hassle, and is capable of passing security information to those packages for your own accounting and security use. o Redefinable configurations, with any number supported. This allows the user to choose the "personality" he or she likes best! In addition, a number of user preferences are able to be chosen by each individual user and saved permanently -- users can "customize" the AKCS environment to suit their own preferences even beyond that which the administrator provides! o Will operate in a sublogin ("chroot"ed area). AKCS has no fixed installation point requirements -- you define where it installs and the group it executes under during the installation process. There are many, many more features available in AKCS -- too many to conveniently list here. The best way to experience the power of AKCS is to call our AKCS demonstration site listed below. AKCS licensees are eligible to receive any or all of our currently linked conferences, providing you are willing to poll our organizations' equipment. We have several conferences which are of wide-area interest available on request to all AKCS sites. Excellent support is our hallmark. We support AKCS both before and after the sale. Customer suggestions often turn up in the next release -- and we average 3-4 releases of new features and enhancements a year! Climb aboard today; sail into the future tomorrow. AKCS is available NOW, in binary for the following system configurations: o SCO Xenix/286 and /386 o Microport Unix SysV/286 and /386 o AT&T 3b1 and 3b2 series systems We are willing to license the Source Code to qualified firms; call for pricing and availability. BUY *NOW* -- and get the highest performance, best supported conferencing solution available anywhere -- at any price! To order or for more information, contact MCS today. Macro Computer Solutions, Inc. 415 South East Garfield Avenue Mundelein, IL 60060 (312) 566-8910 For a complete live demonstration of AKCS call our computer system by modem at: (312) 566-8911 24 hours a day at 300-2400 baud (Unix is a trademark of AT&T)