April 28, 2003

Glass Bead Software releases SnapMail 4, its beloved in-house messaging system, for OS X. This release is a complete rewrite from the ground up that offers TCP/IP networking, support for Apple's Rendezvous, one-click "SnapBack" replies, and while-you-type spell checking.

Glass Bead's secure messaging and file transfer/compression software, SnapMail 4, runs native on Apple®'s most advanced operating system, Macinstosh OS X, and fully compatible with existing Macintosh® OS 8.6 through 9. For just under $30 per user SnapMail 4 provides comprehensive, private and secure messaging. Educational and non-profit pricing is also available. Downloads and more information are available at our Web site: www.glassbead.com.

SnapMail's features include:

• In addition to regular mail messages, send "Snaps" that notify the recipient with an alert pop-up.
• Respond to Snaps directly or with a single mouse click using preconfigured "SnapBacks" (e.g., "Take a message for me," "Yes," "Tell them to hold," etc.)
• Send attachments with your mail (including folders)
• Search for old mail items with Find
• Determine if your sent mail has been read (a checkmark appears in the Sent Mail folder)
• Create folders to organize your mail
• Proofread your messages using a while-you-type built-in spell checker with a 90,000+ dictionary and spelling suggestions
• Create templates for text or forms that you send often including their intended recipients.
• Print and save messages
• Customize SnapMail with many preferences
• Track mail that you have sent in the Sent Mail folder
• Create groups, so you can send mail to a number of people with one easy selection
• Send reminder messages to yourself or others that will arrive at some future time. Don't forget your dentist appointment!
• Decide how you will be notified of mail delivery with sounds, icons, and alert boxes
• Access Web links in mail items by clicking on them
• Find other users on your local network automatically and connect to remote users over TCP/IP. SnapMail also supports Apple's Rendezvous technology

About Glass Bead Software, maker of SnapMail & SnapTalk: Founded in 1990, Glass Bead Software (www.glassbead.com) is a leader in Macintosh OS-based messaging, e-mail, and file-transfer software for small to medium-sized businesses. Glass Bead Software services business in the legal, graphic art, architecture, television, film and educational markets with affordable, easy to maintain, Apple® Macintosh®-based secure messaging solutions.

Glass Bead Software, SnapMail, and SnapTalk are trademarks of Glass Bead Software. Apple, Mac, and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the US and other countries. Other company and product names may be trademarks of their respective owners.

Press Contact:
Adam King
adam@glassbead.com