Receive a $25 Check from NATCO!

Many of the new DSL customers we sign up each month have been referred to NATCO Technologies from existing customers. We are proud that our customers speak highly of our service and we're now rewarding that loyalty.

For each new person you refer to NATCO Technologies for high speed Internet service, NATCO will send you a $25 check or credit your bill $25 (when your friend signs up for service). This is our way of thanking you for referring your friends and neighbors to NATCO Technologies.

This special offer applies only if your friend tells us your name and phone number during sign-up. To take advantage of this offer, call NATCO in Flippin at 1-800-775-6682 or Brooks-Jeffrey Marketing in Mountain Home at 425-8064.

Recent and Upcoming Events

NATCO will appear at the Baxter County Fair September 12-16. Be sure to stop by and say "hello" to our friendly employees. We look forward to seeing you there.

Open Document Format

By far, the most popular office suite software is Microsoft Office. Programs such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint have become extremely popular with business users as well as residential users. Microsoft Office, starting at $399, can be quite expensive for the casual user and even for businesses which require multiple licenses. One popular alternative is OpenOffice.org.

OpenOffice.org is a software suite which offers comparable programs for free. Word processor, spreadsheet, and presentation programs are included in the suite. OpenOffice.org saves information in a format known as "Open Document Format." Though the suite allows users to save files in a format legible to Microsoft's office suite, there have been a few incompatibilities. These problems may soon be resolved.

Microsoft has acknowledged that it has begun working to become more compatible with the Open Document Format. Users of Microsoft Office 2007 will be able to read, edit, and save OpenOffice.org files.

With these advancements, even governments, like the state of Massachusetts, are switching to Open Document Format.

NATCO Now Sells and Services Avaya Phone Systems

Businesses in the area may now rely on the experts at NATCO to provide and install Avaya telephone systems. Specializing in the Partner line of Avaya telephone systems, NATCO can install, customize, and maintain your business phone system. For more information on this service, contact NATCO at 1-800-775-6682.

Latest Virus Pretends to be Microsoft Authentication Software

Microsoft uses software known as "Windows Genuine Advantage" to deter piracy. Before downloading updates from windowsupdate.microsoft.com, a Windows user must install the WGA software and verify that the operating system has not been installed on another computer. A virus has been identified which pretends to be a part of the WGA software. The virus, named Cuebot-K, spreads over AOL's instant messaging program. The virus creates a backdoor in the infected user's system and disables Windows XP's firewall. To avoid infection, users should keep anti-virus programs updated and remain cautious about downloading and running programs sent over instant messaging programs.

NATCO Offers DSL Packages Starting at $29.95 per Month - Free Modem!

Still using dial-up? NATCO offers high-speed Internet connection packages starting at $29.95 per month.* For a limited time, you can get a free modem ($60 value!) if you sign an 18 month contract. With free 24/7 tech support, you can be up and running in no time. For more information on DSL, call our friendly staff at 1-800-775-6682 or check out our site at: www.natcotech.com/dsl.htm.

Are you looking for the speed of DSL but can't get it in your area? DSL isn't available everywhere, but NATCO solves this problem with WildBlue Satellite Speed Internet. With WildBlue, you can receive high-speed Internet in the most rural areas. Packages start at $49.95 per month.** For more information about WildBlue Satellite Speed Internet, call our friendly staff at 1-800-775-6682 or check out our site at: www.natcotech.com/wildblue.

*Service not available in all areas.
**Requires purchase or rental of additional equipment. See Web site for details.

Caller ID Special

Sign up for Caller ID Name & Number and receive one month free service & free activation. Caller ID allows you to see the calling party's directory name and number before you answer the phone. Caller ID telephones are available starting at $30.00, and separate Caller ID units are available starting at $25.00. For more information, see NATCO's Web site or call NATCO's staff at 453-8800 or 1-800-775-6682.

Win a South Shore Gift

When you visit the South Shore Web site at www.southshore.com, you’ll have a chance to win a South Shore souvenir, like a T-shirt, a cap, chiller cups, and other necessities for the great South Shore outdoors. The South Shore Web site is an electronic community for the towns on and near the south shore of Bull Shoals Lake and it’s packed with information for you and for our tourist visitors.

William Mumau is this month’s winner of a South Shore tote bag. Congratulations, William.

Surf with Dial-up Faster

Interested in speeding up your dial-up connection? NATCO is now offering dial-up acceleration software to dial-up users. By compressing images, the software can reduce the amount of data you need to download (speeding up Web page load time). NATCO's Internet Accelerator even allows users to adjust the level of compression in accordance with their preferences. For more information on this software package, contact the NATCO staff at 1-800-775-6682.

Winning E-Story Submitted by: Bobby Gray

In this last year I had to have open heart surgery and my daughter could not be here because she has MS and had a recent setback that prevented her traveling. My dear son-in-law bought a computer for the family and, with an Internet web cam I got to see and visit with my daughter and her family. My Internet connection has been a life line for me this past year. Thank you NATCO for having this service for the community..

Bobby Gray just earned two free months of NATCO Internet service! Submit your E-Story today and you could be our next winner! Remember that you can enter more than once. So, if you didn’t win this time, try again! Just go to www.natcotech.com/estories.php and tell us how using NATCO's Internet or e-mail service has made your life easier, helped you promote or manage your business, or simply how much you enjoy using the Internet and e-mail. If your E-Story is chosen, you'll win two months of free NATCO dialup Internet service ($19.95 X 2 = $39.90) or an equivalent credit on your DSL or ISDN account.

Weekly Maintenance on Wednesday

Each Wednesday morning from 12:01 A.M. until 5 A.M., NATCO Technologies performs regular maintenance on Internet equipment. Your Internet service should not be affected. But, if you do experience an interruption in service during this time, please try again a few moments later. We try to minimize any "down time" by doing our maintenance at a regular time each week.

All users agree to terms and guidelines published at www.natcotech.com/guideline.htm.

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NATCO Technologies does not endorse or recommend any software or program. The purpose of the articles included in this newsletter is to keep our customers informed. We do not provide free technical support for software or programs such as Norton, McAfee, AVG Anti-Virus, Instant Messenger Services, etc. Please see the NATCO Internet brochure for full details on what is and is not covered by our free Internet Technical Support.