November 10, 2003

Glass Bead Software releases SnapMail 4.1, an update of its beloved in-house messaging system. "This new version will continue to maintain SnapMail's legendary ease-of-use and 'administration-free' status, but adds the power of an enhanced server system to link up remote networks via the Internet for private messaging between multiple offices as well as telecommuters," said Eric Harris-Braun, co-founder and Chief Technology Officer at Glass Bead Software.

The 4.1 update includes a number of other user-interface and stability enhancements. Also with this release comes a 10% price drop for SnapMail. A 10 pack now costs just under $25 per user.

Glass Bead's secure messaging and file transfer software, SnapMail 4, runs native on Apple's Macintosh OS X, as well as on OS 8.6-9. For about $25 per user, SnapMail 4 provides comprehensive, private & secure messaging. Educational and non-profit pricing is available. A fully functional demo version and detailed information is available at www.glassbead.com.

SnapMail's features include:

• Send mail messages or "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)
• Send reminder messages to yourself or others that will give notification at some future time. Don't forget your dentist appointment!
• Connect your network to remote networks and telecommuters via the Internet using SnapMail's simple distributed server system.
• Create templates that let you preconfigure text or forms that you send often along with their intended recipients and customizable icons.
• Search for old mail items with find
• See if your sent mail has been read (a check mark appears in the sent mail folder)
• Organize mail with folders
• Proofread your messages using a while-you-type built-in spell checker with a 90,000+ dictionary and spelling suggestions
• Track mail that you have sent in the sent mail folder
• Create groups, which allow you to send mail to a number of people with one easy selection
• Print and save messages
• Access web links in mail items by simply clicking on them
• Decide how you will be notified of mail delivery with sounds, icons, and alert boxes

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, 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