Talk is Cheap (TIC) is a communications software package for the Apple //e (enhanced 128K), Apple //c, Apple //c+, Apple IIgs and the Laser 128. This program requires a serial card or built-in modem port. It features an extensive scripting language as well as a built-in editor. It supports Xmodem uploads, Xmodem and Ymodem downloads as well as sending and receiving text files. It also supports VT100 emulation. The program contains a capture buffer with an auto save feature. TIC will add Binary II during uploads if so desired, and will strip Binary II headers during downloads. Utilities are available while using the program. TIC and it's related source code files have been placed into freeware status by it's author, Don Elton. Please see the TIC.RELEASE file for additional information.