ELECTRONIC NEWS RELEASE *** using e-mail keeps us informed and protects our natural resources *** November 13, 2000 - San Diego, California Qchex.com introduces a new financial convenience service for institutions, businesses and individuals: Qchex! http://www.qchex.com The unique payment solution (patent pending) allows users to securely manage their bank account information on the internet as well as instantly send and receive paper checks. Qchex is based on distributing checks via e-mail. Recipients receive check notification and are linked to a secure server for download and instant print of the check for bank deposit. Once printed, the sender will receive instant confirmation that payment was received. Qchex can be used for any personal and business purpose, such as paying vendors, utility companies, credit cards, payroll, funding investments, internet purchases, memberships or sending money to family members and friends. Various FREE programs are available for individuals, businesses and institutions wanting to accept Qchex integrated with their payment system. Users can choose from three service plans: Plan 1: 50 Checks FREE per month, no monthly service charge Plan 2: 250 Checks FREE per month* and $5 monthly service charge Plan 3: 500 Checks FREE per month*, database upload for automated check distribution and $20 monthly service charge. *Any checks beyond the included FREE amounts are 5 cents each. Unlike offerings from other financial institutions the service does not incur excessive interest, hidden fees or penalties, limitations of use, or involvement of costly credit card transactions. Both senders and receivers of payment benefit from Qchex and share significant cost savings. Protection of privacy and security are maintained carefully with state-of-the-art policies and technology. To start and setup Qchex takes entering a name, an e-mail address and specifying a password. That's it! For a live Qchex demo click on the following link: http://www.qchex.com Yours truly, Qchex.com Public Relations Feedback at qchex.com Note: If you WANT to receive information about Qchex and new developments in the future, please click on the following link: http://www.globalzon2k.com/scripts/mfm_ae.asp?e=tclug-list@mn-linux.org If you do NOT WANT to hear about Qchex and related news in the future, please click on the following link: http://www.globalzon2k.com/scripts/mfm_de.asp?e=tclug-list@mn-linux.org